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aluminum oxide; animal fats and oils; bromine; chemical reactions; feeds; foods; fractionation; gas chromatography; physicochemical properties; polybrominated diphenyl ethers; polychlorinated biphenyls; potassium silicates; quality control; silica; solvents; sulfuric acid; tandem mass spectrometry; vegetable oil
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... We developed a sample preparation method for the determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) with from one to ten bromine atoms in samples of feed and food products containing approximately 0.5 g of animal fat or vegetable oil. The method involves gas chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry or tandem mass spectrometry. A possibility of using various reagents for the purif ...
... A novel and facile method is reported for the preparation of silver iodide–small organic molecule (SOM) cable-like nanocomposites arrays, which involved first the fabrication of SOM nanotubes inside an anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) membrane, and then using the SOM nanotubes in AAO as secondary template to prepare the AgI nanowires in aqueous solution at room temperature. ...
aluminum oxide; catalytic activity; chemical communication; chemical reactions; films (materials); glass; nanogold; porous media; thermal stability
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... Thermally stable phase pure mesoporous cubic (Im3̄m) alumina films were synthesized on glass substrates under ambient conditions. These cubic alumina films incorporated with Au NPs exhibited excellent catalytic property. ...
aluminum oxide; anodes; batteries; chemical reactions; electrolytes; energy; lithium
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... The practical application of high energy lithium–sulfur batteries is still limited by unstable lithium anodes and the shuttle effect of polysulfides. Herein, a gel-like electrolyte induced by fumed alumina is proposed for dendrite-free Li deposition, lower over-potential and better cycle stability. Li–S@pPAN cells with the proposed electrolyte exhibit outstanding cycle stability and rate performan ...
aluminum oxide; carbon; catalysts; catalytic activity; chemical reactions; environmental protection; food processing; porous media; raw materials; renewable energy sources
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... The straightforward “dressing” of macroscopically shaped supports (i.e. β-SiC and α-Al₂O₃) with a mesoporous and highly nitrogen-doped carbon-phase starting from food-processing raw materials is described. The as-prepared composites serve as highly efficient and selective metal-free catalysts for promoting industrial key-processes at the heart of renewable energy technology and environmental prote ...
aluminum oxide; carbon dioxide; chemical reactions; permeability
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... A ZIF-9-67 hybrid membrane on α-Al₂O₃ support was prepared using mixed-linker synthesis. The gas permeation and selectivity data demonstrate that this membrane may have potential applications for efficient CO₂ capture from several industrial mixtures. ...
adsorbents; adsorption; aluminum oxide; arsenic; chemical reactions; coordination compounds; drinking water; geometry; water pollution
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... The development of a metal–organic framework/α-alumina composite leads to a novel concept: efficient adsorption occurs within a plurality of radial micro-channels with no loss of the active adsorbents during the process. This composite can effectively remediate arsenic contaminated water producing potable water recovery, whereas the conventional fixed bed requires eight times the amount of active ...
aluminum oxide; catalysts; chemical reactions; chemical structure; hydrogen peroxide; oxidants; phenols
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... An ipso-hydroxylation of arylboronic acids to phenols using aqueous H2O2 as oxidant and acidic alumina as catalyst has been reported in this study. The reusability of the catalyst is also investigated. ...
aluminum oxide; carbon dioxide; cellulose; chemical reactions; industrial applications; particle size; roughness; sodium carbonate; sorbents; temperature
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... Using sodium-based sorbents for capturing CO₂ is considered an effective and promising method for industry application. However, the attrition problem and how to improve the attrition resistance of sorbents are still unclear thus inhibiting the development of this technology. This paper was desired to address this problem. Multi-factors, including particle size, roughness, sphericity, fluidization ...
... Nickel phosphide on carbon is successfully synthesized by temperature-programmed reduction as verified with X-ray diffraction and extended X-ray absorption fine structure measurements; it shows superior activity, selectivity, and stability for sulfur removal from the refractory compound 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene with a steady-state conversion of 99%, which is much higher than that of a commerci ...
aluminum oxide; ceramics; chemical reactions; nanopores; permeability
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... A novel approach to grow a 3D COF-320 membrane on a surface-modified porous α-Al₂O₃ substrate is developed. A compact and uniform COF-320 membrane with a layer thickness of ∼4 μm is obtained. This is the first reported 3D COF functional membrane fabricated successfully on a common porous α-Al₂O₃ ceramic support. The gas permeation results indicate that the gas transport behavior is mainly governed ...
aluminum oxide; catalysts; catalytic activity; chemical reactions; hydrazine; iridium; molybdenum
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... An alumina-supported Mo₂C catalyst is found to be as active as a conventionally used Ir/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst for catalytic decomposition of hydrazine tested in a monopropellant thruster. ...
Eurig W. Jones; Peter J. Holliman; Arthur Connell; Matthew L. Davies; Jennifer Baker; Robert J. Hobbs; Sanjay Ghosh; Leo Furnell; Rosie Anthony; Cameron Pleydell-Pearce
... We report a solvent-free approach to synthesizing organolead perovskites by using solid state reactions to coat perovskite crystals onto Al₂O₃ or TiO₂ nanoparticles followed by addition of terpineol affording perovskite inks. We have bar cast these inks to produce photoactive perovskite thin films which are significantly more stable to humidity than solution-processed films. This new method also a ...
Qinxian LinQinxian Lin, Yantao Su and Ming-Jian Zhang contributed equally to this work.; Yantao Su; Ming-Jian Zhang; Xiaoyang Yang; Sheng Yuan; Jiangtao Hu; Yuan Lin; Jun Liang; Feng Pan
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; copper; electrodes; solar cells
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... Increasing the open-circuit voltage (Vₒc) along with the fill factor (FF) is pivotal for the performance improvement of solar cells. In this work, we report the design and construction of a new structure of CdS/CdTe/Al₂O₃/Cu using the atomic layer deposition (ALD) method, and then we control Cu diffusion through the Al₂O₃ atomic layer into the CdTe layer. Surprisingly, this generates a novel p-typ ...
... Hydrogen peroxide in high yields can be generated with high efficiency at mild conditions (25 °C and atmospheric pressure) with the formation of only environment-friendly by-products (N₂ and H₂O) by a reduction of O₂ by hydrazine from its hydrate/salt with its complete conversion in a short reaction period (≤0.5 h) using a easily separable supported Pd catalyst (Pd/Al₂O₃, Pd/Ga₂O₃ or Pd/C) in an a ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; chemical structure; chromatography; sieves; silica gel; synthesis; thiophenes; triethylamine
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... A one-pot approach to the synthesis of 3-nitrothiophene and 3-nitro-2-substituted thiophenes has been developed. Exposure of 1,4-dithane-2,5-diol to nitroacetates or nitroalkenes in the presence of 25% triethylamine and subsequent treatment with molecular sieves and combinations of silica gel or acidic alumina with DDQ or chloranil formed 3-nitrothiophene or a number of 3-nitro-2-substituted thiop ...
aluminum oxide; catalysts; chemical communication; chemical reactions; nanocomposites; synthesis gas; temperature; wastes
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... High temperature water–gas shift reaction was demonstrated for the first time on a CuFe₂O₄–mesoporous alumina nanocomposite between 350 and 550 °C with 70–80% CO-conversion using simulated waste derived syngas under realistic conditions. Despite high Al-content, the catalyst exhibited stable activity, which was attributed to the nano-architectured robust porous nature of alumina integrated with su ...
aluminum oxide; benzamides; catalysts; chemical reactions; chemical structure; filtration; microwave radiation; synthesis
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... A rapid and simple procedure for the synthesis of the indenone derivatives, N-(1-oxo-1H-inden-2-yl)benzamides, via intramolecular Friedel–Crafts (IFC) reaction of (Z)-4-arylidene-2-phenyl-5(4)-oxazolones (azlactones) catalyzed by H₃PW₁₂O₄₀ supported on neutral alumina under microwave irradiation has been developed. The reaction is straightforward and allows easy isolation of the product. The catal ...
... A short time (3–10 min) of microwave irradiation on the CuO/ZnO/Al₂O₃ oxide precursor can result in a unique tailored microstructural modification on the catalyst, leading to a significantly enhanced performance for H₂ production from steam reforming of methanol. ...
aluminum oxide; chemical communication; chemical reactions; gels; hydrophobicity; phosphorous acid; sol-gel processing
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... A hierarchically micro/nanostructured alumina gel film was prepared by using a simple sol–gel process; upon self-assembly of fluoroalkyl phosphonic acid, a “non-sticky” superhydrophobic surface was obtained. ...
adsorption; aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; nanoparticles; phosphates
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... A synergistic host–guest coupling is exploited to disorder nano-kaolinite unit layers to form Al₂O₃ nanoparticles, which act as activated adsorptive sites; meanwhile, the coupling enables La-based nanoparticles to anchor homogenously on the nano-kaolinite surfaces, fully utilizing their adsorption ability. The activated hybrid nanostructures exhibit an excellent phosphate adsorption capacity. ...
adsorption; aluminum oxide; chemical communication; chemical reactions; halloysite; lanthanum; nanoparticles; nanotubes; phosphates; sewage
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... Halloysite nanotubes were activated via co-calcination of halloysite and the precursors of lanthanum oxycarbonate (LO), generating reactive alumina nanoparticles and uniformly anchoring LO nanoparticles to halloysite surfaces. The resulting LO–alumina combination exhibits record-high phosphate adsorption capacity as well as excellence in adsorption selectivity and sewage phosphate removal. ...
Pseudozyma antarctica; acetates; alcohols; aldehydes; aluminum oxide; carboxylic ester hydrolases; catalysts; chemical reactions; chemical structure; kojic acid; regioselectivity
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... An efficient and ecofriendly aldol reaction of kojic acid with aldehydes using a heterogeneous reusable catalyst (alumina modified with base) is developed. Enzymatic hydrolytic resolution of the racemic acetylated aldol adduct 2 was achieved using lipase from Candida antarctica type B (CALB). The key feature of this enzymatic resolution is that regioselective deacetylation of ester derived from th ...
... Multiple facet supported alumina nanowires are produced very efficiently in a very short time via high field anodization; upon modification with perfluorosilane, the surface becomes super-repellent towards a broad range of liquids, which includes (salted) water, water emulsion, common organic liquids like glycerol and alkanes, and a variety of lubrication oils including ionic liquids, poly(α-olefi ...
Enterovirus A; aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; encapsulation; immunogenicity; live vaccines; thermal stability
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... Developing vaccine formulations with excellent thermostability and immunogenicity remains a great challenge. By in situ encapsulating a live-attenuated strain of human enterovirus 71 (EV71) in alumina, we obtained a robust vaccine formulation named EV71@NanoAlum, which features significantly enhanced thermostability and immunogenicity. This attempt follows a material-based tactic for vaccine impro ...
aluminum oxide; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; dibenzofuran; fluorine; furans; oxygen
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... A simple protocol for the clean preparation of heterocyclic compounds containing dibenzofuran's core via oxodefluorination of fluoroarenes on activated γ-Al₂O₃ is reported. Alumina can be considered as a reliable oxygen source enabling one-pot substitution of fluorine atoms and yielding benzoannulated furan derivatives. The corresponding C–F bond activation is selective towards less stable C–Br/C– ...
aluminum; aluminum chloride; aluminum oxide; carbon; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; cleavage (chemistry); fluorine; regioselectivity
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... Selective synthesis of benzo[f]tetraphenes or benzo[g]chrysenes was achieved via aromatic C–F bond cleavage and unprecedented regioselective C–C bond formation depending upon the choice of aluminium reagents. On treatment with AlCl₃, 2-(biphenyl-2-yl)-1-fluoronaphthalenes afforded exclusively benzo[f]tetraphenes via C–C bond formation on the carbon atom γ to the original position of the fluorine s ...
aluminum oxide; aromatic hydrocarbons; carboxylic acids; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; ketones
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... Thermally activated γ-aluminium oxide was found to be very effective for C–F bond activation in trifluoromethylated arenes. Depending on the activation degree the respective arenes can be converted either to cyclic ketones or to the respective carboxylic acids with good to excellent yields. ...
X-ray diffraction; aluminum; aluminum oxide; atomic absorption spectrometry; chemical analysis; chemical reactions; hazardous waste; ions; landfills; leaching; porosity; raw materials; scanning electron microscopy; solid wastes; temperature; value added; value-added products
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... The samples of hazardous aluminum solid waste such as dross were physically and chemically characterized. A relationship between density, porosity and metal content of dross was established. The paper also examines the chemical reactions involving aluminum dross in landfill and the negative consequences. To avoid environmental problems and to recovery the aluminum, a processing method was develope ...
aluminum oxide; apoptosis; carbon nanotubes; caspase-3; chemical communication; chemical reactions; dendritic cells; fluorescence microscopy; nanowires
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... To create an effective well-ordered delivery platform still remains a challenge. Herein we fabricate vertically aligned alumina nanowire arrays via atomic layer deposition templated by carbon nanotubes. Using these arrays, a caspase-3/7 inhibitor was delivered into DC 2.4 cells and blocked apoptosis, as confirmed by fluorescence microscopy. ...
aluminum oxide; benzodiazepines; bromine; catalysts; chemical reactions; chemical structure; copper; ligands; microwave treatment; protocols; quinoxalines; toxicity; triazoles
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... A microwave assisted green protocol for the syntheses of triazole fused benzoxazines, benzoxazepines, quinoxalines, and benzothiazines was investigated using basic alumina as solid support. The one-pot reaction was carried out using Cu(phen)(PPh3)Br as a catalyst. The protocol did not require the use of any additional ligands, base or the use of expensive and toxic palladiums. ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; chemical structure; quinoline
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... Efficient syntheses of phenyl/N-heterocycle fused 6,13-dioxa-2-aza-tricyclo[8.3.1.0²,⁸]tetradecanes have been accomplished from 8-hydroxy quinoline derivatives under solvent-free condition, using basic alumina as the solid support. The methodology was successfully extended for the synthesis of corresponding pentadecane derivatives under similar reaction conditions. In terms of its general applicab ...
aluminum oxide; biphenyl; bromides; catalysts; chemical reactions; chemical structure; copper; indium; zinc
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... Alumina (Al₂O₃) supported Cu(II) efficiently catalyzes the reaction of alkynyl bromides and diphenyl diselenides and ditellurides in presence of Zn dust or indium(I) bromide to provide the corresponding alkynyl selenides and tellurides. The reactions of a wide variety of substituted alkynyl bromides have been addressed. The zinc dust or InBr is required for the cleavage of diphenyl selenides/tellu ...
aluminum oxide; anions; catalytic activity; chemical reactions; colorimetry; cyanides; toxicity
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... A heterogeneous reaction-based colorimetric chemodosimeter toward cyanide anions was designed based on a hybrid pyrylium/alumina probe which possesses a great selectivity for CN⁻ over other common anions even at significantly higher concentrations. The synergistic incorporation of the inorganic matrix and the organic receptor can play a pivotal role in the convenient field-usable determination of ...
aluminum oxide; catalysts; catalytic activity; chemical reactions; chemical structure; organic compounds; palladium
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... In situ generated palladium on aluminum oxide provides an active catalytic system for Matsuda-Heck reactions in gram-scale. The novel catalyst proceeded through a significantly higher catalytic activity compared to the classical Pd/C system. Based on the high catalytic activity the first α,β,β-triarylation of methyl acrylate in good yields could be provided in one-step. ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; chemical structure; environmental impact; organic compounds
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... An efficient one-pot strategy for the synthesis of triazolobenzothiadiazepine 1,1-dioxide derivatives has been developed by the reaction of 2-azido-N-substituted benzenesulfonamides and propargyl bromide in basic alumina under microwave condition via [3+2] azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction. This protocol has synthetic advantages in terms of low environmental impact and short reaction time. ...
aluminum oxide; ambient temperature; catalysts; catalytic activity; chemical communication; chemical reactions; copper; ions; nanoparticles; oxalates; palladium
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... A Pd/α-Al₂O₃ nanocatalyst with ultra-low Pd loading exhibits high activity and stability for CO oxidative coupling to dimethyl oxalate, which was prepared by a Cu²⁺-assisted in situ reduction method at room temperature. The small size and high dispersion of Pd nanoparticles facilitated by Cu²⁺ ions are responsible for the excellent catalytic activity. ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; heme; human serum albumin; nanotubes; oxygen
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... Artificial hemoprotein nanotubes have been prepared by a layer-by-layer deposition technique with human serum albumin (HSA) incorporating the synthetic heme (FeP) [HSA–FeP] using an anodic porous alumina template; each of the liberated tubules has a very uniform outer/inner diameter and can reversibly bind dioxygen (O₂) at 25 °C. ...
X-ray diffraction; aluminum oxide; bamboos; calcium oxide; chemical composition; chemical reactions; coal; ferric oxide; fluorescence emission spectroscopy; heat treatment; power plants; scanning electron microscopy; silica; temperature; thermal conductivity; transmission electron microscopy; wood; China
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... Ash fusion characteristics of bamboo, masson pine and coal were investigated using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRF results showed that the major components of bamboo ash were K₂O, SiO₂ and SO₃. Masson pine ash mainly included Fe₂O₃ and CaO. Coal ash was comprised of SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, Fe₂O₃ and SO₃ ...
aluminum oxide; anodes; batteries; chemical reactions; coatings; electrochemistry; electrolytes; tin dioxide
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... A study of the effect of thickness of alumina coating on the electrochemical performances of various sizes of SnO₂ electrodes has been systematically studied in this paper. It is found that the different volume changes in various sizes of SnO₂ electrodes can be suppressed by optimized thickness of Al₂O₃ coating layers, with a range from less than 1 nm to up to 3 nm deposited by atomic layer deposi ...
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; aerosols; aluminum oxide; byproducts; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; environmental impact; ethane; gas emissions; methane; nanotechnology; reaction mechanisms
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... The ALD process emissions and the associated chemical reaction mechanism in the ALD of the Al₂O₃ system are studied and reported. In gaseous emissions, 3.22 vol% of CH₄ and 6.01 × 10⁻² vol% of C₂H₆ are found. Net peak emissions of aerosols are found between 1 × 10³ and 1 × 10⁴ # cm⁻³ and net total emissions of 25 cycles are in the range of 6.0 × 10⁵ and 2.5 × 10⁶ particles. Most aerosols are deter ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; crystals; molybdenum disulfide; vapors
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... This commmunication presents a study of atomic layer deposition of Al₂O₃ on transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) two-dimensional films which is crucial for use of these promising materials for electronic applications. Deposition of Al₂O₃ on pristine chemical vapour deposited MoS₂ and WS₂ crystals is demonstrated. This deposition is dependent on the number of TMD layers as there is no deposition o ...
aluminum oxide; azo dyes; chemical reactions; cyclodextrins
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... Phosphonate-functionalised dyes have been shown to bind strongly to aluminium oxides and to form stable 1 : 1 complexes with cyclodextrins at the surface. ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; chemical structure; microwave radiation; organic compounds; synthesis
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... Basic alumina supported solvent-free one-pot synthesis of pyridine-fused polycyclic diazepaniums was achieved under microwave irradiation. The process was successfully extended to the synthesis of pyridine-fused bicyclic imidazolidiniums and tetrahydro-pyrimidiniums and also of tri- and tetracyclic diaza-heterocycle-fused quinoliniums. The dual characteristic of basic alumina, a solid support as w ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; chemical structure; microwave radiation; organic compounds; salts; synthesis
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... Basic alumina supported, solvent-free synthesis of novel oxazocines, medium size heterocycles, has been achieved in excellent yields by tandem C-alkylation followed by intramolecular O-alkylation of hydroxyquinoline/isoquinoline(s) with quinolinium salts under microwave irradiation. The method provides a facile and efficient route for the construction of polynuclear bridge-head oxazocines. ...
agroindustrial byproducts; aluminum oxide; ambient temperature; antimony; bentonite; calcium hydroxide; chemical reactions; coal fly ash; energy; flue gas desulfurization; husk ash; incinerators; landfills; municipal solid waste; pollution; silica; toxicity
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... A sustainable economy can be achieved only by assessing processes finalized to optimize the use of resources. Waste can be a relevant source of energy thanks to energy-from-waste processes. Concerns regarding the toxic fly ashes can be solved by transforming them into resource as recycled materials. The commitment to recycle is driven by the need to conserve natural resources, reduce imports of ra ...
aluminum oxide; chemical reactions; hydrogels; hydrophilicity; nanowires
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... Poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide)/poly(acrylic ammonium) binary hydrogel nanowires with invertible core/shell phases were made by templated synthesis in porous alumina membranes with controlled pore wall hydrophilicity. ...
... The reduction of a Re promoted Co/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst was monitored in situ by synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) under H₂ environment. Whole powder pattern analysis revealed a non-linear expansion of the unit cell of γ-Al₂O₃ during the reduction process, suggesting the diffusion of Co cations into the structure of the support. The non-linear cell expansion coincided with the formation of a ...
... In this proof of concept study, the ionic liquids, 2-hydroxyethylhydrazinium nitrate and 2-hydroxyethylhydrazinium dinitrate, ignited on contact with preheated Shell 405 (iridium supported on alumina) catalyst and energetically decomposed with no additional ignition source, suggesting a possible route to hydrazine replacements. ...
... Ceramic membranes were fabricated by in situ synthesis of alumina nanofibres in the pores of an alumina support as a separation layer, and exhibited a high permeation selectivity for bovine serum albumin relative to bovine hemoglobin (over 60 times) and can effectively retain DNA molecules at high fluxes. ...