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Preparation of Mesoporous/Microporous MnCo2O4 and Nanocubic MnCr2O4 Using a Single Step Solution Combustion Synthesis for Bifunction Oxygen Electrocatalysis
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2020 , Article)We report the synthesis of mesoporous/microporous MnCo2O4 and cubic MnCr2O4 using solution combustion synthesis for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions. XRD and TEM analysis indicate small crystallites of MnCo2O4 ... -
Single step synthesis of porous NiCoO2 for effective electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline medium
( Electrochemical Society Inc. , 2018 , Article)Herein, we report the electrooxidation of glycerol in alkaline media in presence of highly active and durable NiCoO2 catalyst synthesized using single step solution combustion synthesis (SCS) and compare its activity with ... -
Development of CuAg/Cu2O nanoparticles on carbon nitride surface for methanol oxidation and selective conversion of carbon dioxide into formate
( Academic Press Inc. , 2020 , Article)Herein we report a catalyst consisting of CuAg/Cu2O nanoparticles (NPs), synthesized on the two-dimensional carbon nitride (CN) surface via galvanic exchange route for electrocatalytic methanol oxidation and carbon dioxide ... -
Synthesis of hydroxide nanoparticles of Co/Cu on carbon nitride surface via galvanic exchange method for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction into formate
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Herein we report Co and Cu based metal hydroxides (Co(OH)2/Cu(OH)2) on carbon nitride (C3N4) surface via replacement of Co nanoparticles (NPs) through galvanic exchange method for electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction. ... -
Synthesis of fumed silica supported Ni catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion to methane
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2020 , Article)In this study, we report the synthesis of a fumed silica supported Ni-based catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion to methane. Ni/fumed-SiO2 was prepared by loading the active agent precursor solution on the high surface ... -
Combustion synthesized nickel-cobalt catalyst deactivation by coking during ethanol decomposition reaction
( American Institute of Chemical Engineers , 2019 , Conference Paper)In this work, we report the catalytic dehydrogenation of ethanol over porous cobalt oxide and nickel-cobalt bimetal oxide (NiCoO2). Catalyst deactivation and the nature of carbon formation on these two catalysts are ... -
An active and stable NiOMgO solid solution based catalysts prepared by paper assisted combustion synthesis for the dry reforming of methane
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Ni supported on solid solution (NiOMgO) catalysts with different Ni concentration (10, 20 and 30 wt.%) were prepared by a novel paper assisted combustion synthesis (PACS) method, followed by a reduction stage. All ... -
Synthesis of silica supported ni and cu catalyst for carbon dioxide methanation reaction
( American Institute of Chemical Engineers , 2019 , Conference Paper)In this study we investigate the synthesis of nickel and copper catalyst supported on silica for CO2 conversion to methane. The activity and product selectivity and stability for methanation reaction on Ni/SiO2 and Cu/SiO2 ... -
Solar thermochemical splitting of H2O and CO2 using nonvolatile metal oxides
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference Paper)In this study, a Co ferrite/ZrO2 ceramic nanornixture was synthesized by the propylene-oxide-assisted sol-gel method. Cobalt, iron, and zirconium nitrate salts were used as the metal precursors, and ethanol and propylene ... -
Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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Synthesis and growth mechanism of bamboo like N-doped CNT/Graphene nanostructure incorporated with hybrid metal nanoparticles for overall water splitting
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Herein, we report a melamine and metal-salt based pyrolysis technique for synthesizing metal encapsulated N-doped carbon nanotube (CNTs) in form of bamboo-like CNTs and multi walled CNTs (MWCNT). Sulfur doping during ... -
Nanosheet synthesis of mixed Co3O4/CuO via combustion method for methanol oxidation and carbon dioxide reduction
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)This paper represents a study of mixed Co3O4/CuO nanosheet (NS) synthesis via solution combustion synthesis for oxidation of methanol and carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion. The mixed oxide NS of Co3O4/CuO is a hybrid structure ... -
Effect of nickel on combustion synthesized copper/fumed-SiO2 catalyst for selective reduction of CO2 to CO
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article)In this study, we explore the effect of nickel incorporation in Cu/fumed-SiO2 catalyst for CO2 reduction reaction. Two catalysts, Cu and CuNi supported on fumed silica were synthesized using a novel surface restricted ... -
Ethanol Decomposition and Dehydrogenation for Hydrogen Production: A Review of Heterogeneous Catalysts
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article Review)Biowaste derived ethanol is an important feedstock for carbon neutral hydrogen production. It is liquid at atmospheric conditions, has a high hydrogen to carbon ratio, and it can be generated from biomass, lignocellulosic ... -
Review of photocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 on carbon supported films
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)CO2 capture/conversion is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. This review reports on the analysis of the research performed over the last five years on the application of carbon-based materials as supports for ... -
A comprehensive and critical review on recent progress in anode catalyst for methanol oxidation reaction
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article Review)The synthesis of anode electrocatalyst with high activity and durability for methanol oxidation reaction has been one of the main focuses of researchers in recent years. Several works are reviewed in this paper to summarize ... -
Development of Co/Co9S8 metallic nanowire anchored on N-doped CNTs through the pyrolysis of melamine for overall water splitting
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Herein, we report the successful synthesis of Co9S8 metal-sulfide nanowire trapped in multi walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT), which was subsequently found to be an effective catalyst for water splitting. Melamine pyrolysis ... -
Catalytic methane decomposition to carbon nanostructures and cox-free hydrogen: A mini-review
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)Catalytic methane decomposition (CMD) is a highly promising approach for the rational production of relatively COx-free hydrogen and carbon nanostructures, which are both important in multidisciplinary catalytic applications, ... -
Solution combustion synthesis of Ni/La2O3for dry reforming of methane: Tuning the basicity via alkali and alkaline earth metal oxide promoters
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)The production of syngas via dry reforming of methane (DRM) has drawn tremendous research interest, ascribed to its remarkable economic and environmental impacts. Herein, we report the synthesis of K, Na, Cs, Li, and ... -
Diatomite chemical activation for effective adsorption of methylene blue dye from model textile wastewater
( International Journal of Environmental Science and Development , 2021 , Article)Dye wastewater produced in textile industries is a warning issue that threatens the environment due to discharge into the waterway. This study reviewed the adsorption of Methylene Blue (MB), as a toxic dye, onto diatomite ...
