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1 - Sol-Gel Fabrication and Photocatalytic Properties of Indium Oxide-CNT Composite
Giang Li Lnfeng HuCarbon nanotube-In2O3 nanocomposites were synthesized by sol-gel method with the help of ultrasonic radiation. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer, transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer. The UV absorbing properties were d MoreCarbon nanotube-In2O3 nanocomposites were synthesized by sol-gel method with the help of ultrasonic radiation. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer, transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer. The UV absorbing properties were detected by the UV spectrophotometer. Photo degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution was investigated by using CNT/In2O3 nanocomposite as photocatalyst. The results showed that nanocomposites were composed of carbon nanotubes coated evenly by In2O3, with diameter of 50-60 nm. UV-visible spectrum indicated that the as-prepared CNT/In2O3 nanocomposite had absorption of visible light as well as ultraviolet light. 40 % carbon nanotube (molar radio of carbon nanotube to InCl3·4H2O) nanocomposite had the highest degradation rate for methylene blue under the sunlight irradiation. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Investigation of Physical Effects on Nanoparticle Size in Aerosol Solvent Extraction System
Li Tian Tian Kim RowAerosol solvent extraction system (ASES) was used to prepare micro-particle of acetaminophen by supercritical carbon dioxide as an anti-solvent. Experiment was carried out at various temperatures, pressures, solvents and investigated the effects of these parameters on p MoreAerosol solvent extraction system (ASES) was used to prepare micro-particle of acetaminophen by supercritical carbon dioxide as an anti-solvent. Experiment was carried out at various temperatures, pressures, solvents and investigated the effects of these parameters on particle size, size distribution and morphology by SEM and laser diffraction particle size analyzer. It seems that the choice of solvent is very important for getting specific shape and size of the particle. The temperature and pressure increased with the increase in particle size. After the process, the particle size decreased as 1/20 of the raw material and the morphology was more spherical and regular. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Ultrasonic Fabrication of Monodispersed Nano-Copper Oxide
Lifei HuaqingA green environmental friendly process for preparing monodispersed cuprous oxide nanoparticles is reported. In this process, cuprous oxide is prepared using Cu(OH)42- as precursor and glucose as reducing agency in the presence of dispersant under ultrasonic radiation. S MoreA green environmental friendly process for preparing monodispersed cuprous oxide nanoparticles is reported. In this process, cuprous oxide is prepared using Cu(OH)42- as precursor and glucose as reducing agency in the presence of dispersant under ultrasonic radiation. Spherical, welldispersed Cu2O nanoparticles were obtained with the average size of 200 nm or 1.5 μm, respectively, with or without cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as surfactants. In the process, the sonochemical method comparing to the other methods which have been used, is very fast and it does not need high temperature during the reaction. It is noticeable that the reducing agency is natural product and the reaction is nearly completed with less than 0.5 mg/L Cu2+ left in the waste water under ultrasonic radiation, up to the discharge standard of wastewater. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Catalytic Effects of Carbon Nanotubes on Complexation of Some Amino Acids via Cobalt Cation Catalyst
Masoumeh PiryaeiIn this research, investigation of the adsorption isotherms and the effect of solution conditions such as pH and concentration of complexation of some amino acids with cobalt(II) nitrate six-hydrate upon multi-wall type carbon nanotube (CNT) were done. The adsorption ca MoreIn this research, investigation of the adsorption isotherms and the effect of solution conditions such as pH and concentration of complexation of some amino acids with cobalt(II) nitrate six-hydrate upon multi-wall type carbon nanotube (CNT) were done. The adsorption capacity of complexation of amino acids onto the surface of carbon nanotube increased with the pH from acidic to alkaline. At pH = 9 the affinity order of the complexation of amino acids towards carbon nanotube is L-arginine > L-phenylalanine > L-asparagine > L-methionine > L-cysteine > glycine > L-alanine > L-valine > L-histidine. The curves have an important role in the design and optimization of the unit operations such as preservation, drying storing packaging and mixing. The adsorption equilibrium isotherms were fitted by Freundlich, Langmuir and Temkin models, but the Freundlich model is better than other models because is does not assume the surface as homogeneous with respect to adsorption energies and also the r2 value indicates the goodness of fit between the data and the isotherm. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Hydrogen storage capacity of Si-decorated B80 nanocage: firstprinciples DFT calculation and MD simulation
Masoud Darvish Ganji Nasim AhmadianHydrogen storage capacity of Si-coated B80 fullerene was investigated based on density functional theory calculations within local density approximation and generalized gradient approximation. It is found that Si atom prefer to be attached above the center of pentagon w MoreHydrogen storage capacity of Si-coated B80 fullerene was investigated based on density functional theory calculations within local density approximation and generalized gradient approximation. It is found that Si atom prefer to be attached above the center of pentagon with a binding energy of -5.78 eV. It is inferred that this binding is due to the charge transfer between the Si atom and B80 cage, such as B80AM, B80Ca and B80Mg complexes. The media produced by 12 Si atoms coating on B80, i.e. Si12B80, which Si atoms do not cluster on the B80 surface, can store up to 96 hydrogen molecules resulting in the gravimetric density of 13.87 wt %. Binding of 96 H2 molecules adsorbed on Si12B80 is found to be -0.03 eV/H2 based on the first-principles van der Waals density functional calculations being an indication of the weak interaction (physisorption) between H2 molecules and B80. Furthermore, the adsorption behavior of 96 H2 molecules around the Si12B80 complex was studied through ab initio molecular dynamics simulation at room temperature. Our finding shows that hydrogen molecules escape from the cage, which highlights that the corresponding system easily releases the hydrogen molecules at ambient conditions. Manuscript profile
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