Advanced Catalysis for Green Fuel Production from Biomass and Wastes
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Advanced Catalysis for Green Fuel Production from Biomass and WastesAbstract
EditorialAdvanced Catalysis for Green Fuel Production from Biomass and WastesLucília S. Ribeiro 1, 2, ** Correspondence: Lucília S. Ribeiro; E-Mail: lucilia@fe.up.ptSpecial Issue: Advanced Catalysis for Green Fuel Production from Biomass and WastesCatalysis Research2024, volume 4, issue 3doi:10.21926/cr.2403012Received: August 19, 2024Accepted: August 19, 2024Published: August 22, 2024 173 956 |
Exploration of Molybdenum Oxide Compounds-A Reviewby
Jyoti Bhattacharjee
and
Subhasis Roy
Abstract
The evolution of nanomaterials has been critical in modifying materials at the nanoscale for specialized uses. Carbon nanotubes were initially viewed as promising for electronics, but their inability to discriminate between semiconducting and metallic phases led to the creation of quasi-two-dimensional (Q-2D) materials. Molybdenum nanoparticles are utilized as alloy additions in corrosive and high-vacuum environments. Their characteristics differ significantly from those of their bulk counterparts. This review anal [...] 231 1086 |
Leaf Mediated Curcuma sp. Silver Nanoparticles as Catalyst - Evaluating Their Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity, Para-Nitrophenol Catalytic and Photocatalytic ActivityAbstract
Nanotechnology is a fast-rising market in catalytic research; however, the production of eco-friendly nanoparticles remains a significant challenge. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized from the agro-industrial waste of leaves of C. longa, C. aromatica, C. caesia, C. zedoaria, and C. amada at RT after 24 h, which was confirmed with UV-spectrophotometric evaluation between 320-520 nm. SEM revealed cubic and 30-50 nm AgNPs, while band-gap energy was presented as semi-conductors. Synthesized Ag [...] 180 1377 |
Kinetic Model for the Hydrolysis of Olive Oil by Lipase in Absence of EmulsifierAbstract
Lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis of olive oil has been studied in the absence of emulsifier. A simple mathematical model to predict the hydrolysis rate is derived from a proposed kinetic mechanism of the reaction. The hydrolytic reaction obeys Michaelis-Menten kinetics with a simultaneous second-order enzyme deactivation. The model predictions closely agree with the experimental results. 122 977 |
Effective Photogeneration of Singlet Oxygen and High Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities of Porous Mn-Doped ZnO-ZrO2 Nanocompositesby
Sergey Evstropiev
,
Andrey Shelemanov
,
Igor Bagrov
,
Anna Karavaeva
,
Kseniya Portnova
and
Nikolay Nikonorov
Abstract
Disperse porous Mn-doped ZnO-ZrO2 nanocomposites were prepared using the facile polymer-salt method. The effect of Mn content on the crystal structure, composite morphologies, their ability to photogenate the singlet oxygen, luminescence properties, and bactericidal activities were studied. The crystal structure and morphology of these materials were investigated using XRD and SEM analysis. It was found that obtained nanocomposites consist of small (~9 nm) hexagonal ZnO and fine ZrO2 crystals and the embedding of M [...] 156 1336 |
Determination of Reflectance Spectra and Colorimetry of Titanium and Tungsten Oxides Obtained by Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal SynthesisAbstract
Sustainability has driven the use of heterogeneous photocatalysis as one of the primary methods for environmental decontamination, reduction, degradation, remediation, or transformation of polluting chemical residues and purification treatment of effluents and wastewater. TiO2 is the most commonly used semiconductor in heterogeneous photocatalysis. It acquires relevance, as it has favorable properties, such as non-toxicity, stability in a wide range of pH, economic viability, etc., which encourage its application a [...] 163 1075 |
llmenite and Biomass Composite Nanomaterials - A Reviewby
Charitha Thambiliyagodage
,
Madara Jayanetti
,
Geethma Ekanayake
,
Amavin Mendis
,
Heshan Liyanaarchchi
and
Supuni Wijayawardana
Abstract
Ilmenite is a mineral whose crystallinity can be altered by chemical treatment, producing TiO2 and iron and titanium-based metal nanocomposites, which are applicable mainly for photocatalysis. Porous and crystalline biomass-derived carbon materials include graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphitic carbon nitride, catalytically graphitized sucrose and chitosan, and activated carbon. Ilmenite-based metal oxides coupled with biomass-based carbon materials are effective in environmental remediation, especially [...] 202 1647 |
A Remarkable Pt Doped CNT Catalyst as a Double Functional Material: Its Application for Hydrogen Production and SupercapacitorAbstract
In this study, by producing bifunctional material, hydrolysis, and supercapacitor applications were investigated. The carbon nanotube-supported Pt catalyst was prepared using the sodium borohydride (NaBH4) reduction. Surface characterization of the synthesized Pt/CNT catalyst was performed using scanning electron microscopy-energy dıstrıbutıon X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Hydrolysis experiments were performed after deciding on the appropriate ato [...] 218 1886 |
The Effect of SnO2 and Rh on Pt Nanowire Catalysts for Ethanol OxidationAbstract
In this study, we synthesized Pt-Rh nanowires (NWs) through chemical reduction of metallic precursors using formic acid at room temperature, excluding the use of surfactants, templates, or stabilizing agents. These NWs were supported on two substrates: carbon (Vulcan XC-72R) and carbon modified with tin oxide (SnO2) via the sol-gel method (10 wt.% SnO2). We explored the electroactivity of Pt/SnO2/C, Pt-Rh/C, Pt-Rh/SnO2(commercial)/C (commercial SnO2), and Pt-Rh/SnO2/C NWs toward electrochemical oxidation of ethanol [...] 381 2154 |
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