scholarly journals Revealing the Effect of Nickel Particle Size on Carbon Formation Type in the Methane Decomposition Reaction

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 890
Author(s):  
Wei Liang ◽  
Hao Yan ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Dong Lin ◽  
Kexin Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Catalyst Deactivation ◽  
Catalyst Activity ◽  
Catalytic Decomposition ◽  
Nickel Particle ◽  
Decomposition Reaction ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Carbon Species ◽  
Nickel Particles

Carbon species deposition is recognized as the primary cause of catalyst deactivation for hydrocarbon cracking and reforming reactions. Exploring the formation mechanism and influencing factors for carbon deposits is crucial for the design of rational catalysts. In this work, a series of NixMgyAl-800 catalysts with nickel particles of varying mean sizes between 13.2 and 25.4 nm were obtained by co-precipitation method. These catalysts showed different deactivation behaviors in the catalytic decomposition of methane (CDM) reaction and the deactivation rate of catalysts increased with the decrease in nickel particle size. Employing TG-MS and TEM characterizations, we found that carbon nanotubes which could keep catalyst activity were more prone to form on large nickel particles, while encapsulated carbon species that led to deactivation were inclined to deposit on small particles. Supported by DFT calculations, we proposed the insufficient supply of carbon atoms and rapid nucleation of carbon precursors caused by the lesser terrace/step ratio on smaller nickel particles, compared with large particles, inhibit the formation of carbon nanotube, leading to the formation of encapsulated carbon species. The findings in this work may provide guidance for the rational design of nickel-based catalysts for CDM and other methane conversion reactions.

Statistical Modeling of Hydrogen Production Via Carbonaceous Catalytic Methane Decomposition

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vidyasagar Shilapuram ◽  
Bishwadeep Bagchi ◽  
Nesrin Ozalp ◽  
Richard Davis
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Statistical Modeling ◽  
Catalyst Deactivation ◽  
Catalyst Activity ◽  
Decomposition Reaction ◽  
Initial Reaction Rate ◽  
Methane Decomposition ◽  
Quadratic Model ◽  
Initial Reaction ◽  
Statistical Regression

Hydrogen production via carbonaceous catalytic methane decomposition is a complex process with simultaneous reaction, catalyst deactivation, and carbon agglomeration. Conventional reaction and deactivation models do not predict the progress of reaction accurately. Thus, statistical modeling using the method of design of experiments (DoEs) was used to design, model, and analyze experiments of methane decomposition to determine the important factors that affect the rates of reaction and deactivation. A variety of statistical models were tested in order to identify the best one agreeing with the experimental data by analysis of variance (ANOVA). Statistical regression models for initial reaction rate, catalyst activity, deactivation rate, and carbon weight gain were developed. The results showed that a quadratic model predicted the experimental findings. The main factors affecting the dynamics of the methane decomposition reaction and the catalyst deactivation rates for this process are partial pressure of methane, reaction temperature, catalytic activity, and residence time.

Properties of Nanocrystalline Nickel Particles in Ni-Si0 2 Composites

2000 ◽  
Vol 55 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 581-588
Author(s):  
G. Ennas ◽  
A. Falquri ◽  
G. Piccaluga ◽  
S. Solinas ◽  
D. Gatteschi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Magnetic Hysteresis ◽  
Nickel Content ◽  
Nickel Particle ◽  
Nickel Concentration ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Nickel Particles

Nickel-Silica nanocomposites with a nickel content equal to 10, 15, 20 wt% have been prepared by a sol-gel method starting from ethanolic solutions of tetraethoxysilane and nickel nitrate hexahydrate. After selation the samples were reduced in H-> flow at selected temperature (450 °C < T < 600 °C). The morphological, structural and magnetic properties were investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), wide and small angle X-ray scattering (WAXS, SAXS), magnetic susceptibility in zero field cooled and field cooled mode (ZFC and FC), and magnetic hysteresis loop. Nanometric nickel particles are observed in all the investigated samples. TEM, WAXS and SAXS techniques indicate that the average nickel particle size grows slightly but almost regularly with the nickel concentration. TEM results moreover indicate that also the width of the particle size distribution, which can be simulated by log-normal functions, follows this trend. All the sample treated in hydrogen show superparamagnetic behaviour. The magnetisation falls to reach saturation up to highest measuring field of 70 kOe even at 3 K, while the observed coercivity Hc is much higher than the theoretical bulk one. Some uncertainty in the complete interpretation of the sequence of magnetic measurements is attributed to a progressive oxidation of the samples when these are air exposed.

Analytical Electron Microscopy study of two vehicle-aged automotive exhaust catalysts having dissimilar activities

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 272-273
Author(s):  
Sooho Kim ◽  
M. J. D’Aniello
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Catalyst Deactivation ◽  
Analytical Electron Microscopy ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
Automotive Exhaust ◽  
Exhaust Catalysts ◽  
Analytical Electron

Automotive catalysts generally lose-agtivity during vehicle operation due to several well-known deactivation mechanisms. To gain a more fundamental understanding of catalyst deactivation, the microscopic details of fresh and vehicle-aged commercial pelleted automotive exhaust catalysts containing Pt, Pd and Rh were studied by employing Analytical Electron Microscopy (AEM). Two different vehicle-aged samples containing similar poison levels but having different catalytic activities (denoted better and poorer) were selected for this study.The general microstructure of the supports and the noble metal particles of the two catalysts looks similar; the noble metal particles were generally found to be spherical and often faceted. However, the average noble metal particle size on the poorer catalyst (21 nm) was larger than that on the better catalyst (16 nm). These sizes represent a significant increase over that found on the fresh catalyst (8 nm). The activity of these catalysts decreases as the observed particle size increases.

scholarly journals Investigating the Feasibility of Mefenamic Acid Nanosuspension for Pediatric Delivery: Preparation, Characterization, and Role of Excipients

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 574
Author(s):  
Nikhat Perween ◽  
Sultan Alshehri ◽  
T. S. Easwari ◽  
Vivek Verma ◽  
Md. Faiyazuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Mefenamic Acid ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Aqueous Solubility ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Antisolvent Precipitation

Molecules with poor aqueous solubility are difficult to formulate using conventional approaches and are associated with many formulation delivery issues. To overcome these obstacles, nanosuspension technology can be one of the promising approaches. Hence, in this study, the feasibility of mefenamic acid (MA) oral nanosuspension was investigated for pediatric delivery by studying the role of excipients and optimizing the techniques. Nanosuspensions of MA were prepared by adopting an antisolvent precipitation method, followed by ultrasonication with varying concentrations of polymers, surfactants, and microfluidics. The prepared nanosuspensions were evaluated for particle size, morphology, and rheological measures. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) with varying concentrations and different stabilizers including Tween® 80 and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SLS) were used to restrain the particle size growth of the developed nanosuspension. The optimized nanosuspension formula was stable for more than 3 weeks and showed a reduced particle size of 510 nm with a polydispersity index of 0.329. It was observed that the type and ratio of polymer stabilizers were responsive on the particle contour and dimension and stability. We have developed a biologically compatible oral nanoformulation for a first-in-class drug beautifully designed for pediatric delivery that will be progressed toward further in vivo enabling studies. Finally, the nanosuspension could be considered a promising carrier for pediatric delivery of MA through the oral route with enhanced biological impact.

scholarly journals Impact of Iron on the Fe–Co–Ni Ternary Nanocomposites Structural and Magnetic Features Obtained via Chemical Precipitation Followed by Reduction Process for Various Magnetically Coupled Devices Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 341
Author(s):  
Tien Hiep Nguyen ◽  
Gopalu Karunakaran ◽  
Yu.V. Konyukhov ◽  
Nguyen Van Minh ◽  
D.Yu. Karpenkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Magnetic Characteristics ◽  
Reduction Temperature ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Magnetic Features ◽  
Co Precipitation

This paper presents the synthesis of Fe–Co–Ni nanocomposites by chemical precipitation, followed by a reduction process. It was found that the influence of the chemical composition and reduction temperature greatly alters the phase formation, its structures, particle size distribution, and magnetic properties of Fe–Co–Ni nanocomposites. The initial hydroxides of Fe–Co–Ni combinations were prepared by the co-precipitation method from nitrate precursors and precipitated using alkali. The reduction process was carried out by hydrogen in the temperature range of 300–500 °C under isothermal conditions. The nanocomposites had metallic and intermetallic phases with different lattice parameter values due to the increase in Fe content. In this paper, we showed that the values of the magnetic parameters of nanocomposites can be controlled in the ranges of MS = 7.6–192.5 Am2/kg, Mr = 0.4–39.7 Am2/kg, Mr/Ms = 0.02–0.32, and HcM = 4.72–60.68 kA/m by regulating the composition and reduction temperature of the Fe–Co–Ni composites. Due to the reduction process, drastic variations in the magnetic features result from the intermetallic and metallic face formation. The variation in magnetic characteristics is guided by the reduction degree, particle size growth, and crystallinity enhancement. Moreover, the reduction of the surface spins fraction of the nanocomposites under their growth induced an increase in the saturation magnetization. This is the first report where the influence of Fe content on the Fe–Co–Ni ternary system phase content and magnetic properties was evaluated. The Fe–Co–Ni ternary nanocomposites obtained by co-precipitation, followed by the hydrogen reduction led to the formation of better magnetic materials for various magnetically coupled device applications.

scholarly journals Bio-DEE Synthesis and Dehydrogenation Coupling of Bio-Ethanol to Bio-Butanol over Multicomponent Mixed Metal Oxide Catalysts

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Izabela S. Pieta ◽  
Alicja Michalik ◽  
Elka Kraleva ◽  
Dusan Mrdenovic ◽  
Alicja Sek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Sites ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Mixed Oxides ◽  
Catalyst Activity ◽  
Product Distribution ◽  
Coke Deposition ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Mixed Metal Oxide ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes

Within the Waste2Fuel project, innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective fuel production methods from municipal solid wastes (MSWs) are sought for application as energy carriers or direct drop-in fuels/chemicals in the near-future low-carbon power generation systems and internal combustion engines. Among the studied energy vectors, C1-C2 alcohols and ethers are mainly addressed. This study presents a potential bio-derived ethanol oxidative coupling in the gas phase in multicomponent systems derived from hydrotalcite-containing precursors. The reaction of alcohol coupling to ethers has great importance due to their uses in different fields. The samples have been synthesized by the co-precipitation method via layered double hydroxide (LDH) material synthesis, with a controlled pH, where the M(II)/M(III) ≈ 0.35. The chemical composition and topology of the sample surface play essential roles in catalyst activity and product distribution. The multiple redox couples Ni2+/Ni3+, Cr2+/Cr3+, Mn2+/Mn3+, and the oxygen-vacant sites were considered as the main active sites. The introduction of Cr (Cr3+/Cr4+) and Mn (Mn3+/Mn4+) into the crystal lattice could enhance the number of oxygen vacancies and affect the acid/base properties of derived mixed oxides, which are considered as crucial parameters for process selectivity towards bio-DEE and bio-butanol, preventing long CH chain formation and coke deposition at the same time.

Thermo-catalytic decomposition of polystyrene waste: Comparative analysis using different kinetic models

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Ali ◽  
Jan Nisar ◽  
Munawar Iqbal ◽  
Afzal Shah ◽  
Mazhar Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Thermodynamic Parameters ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Catalytic Decomposition ◽  
Decomposition Reaction ◽  
Inert Atmosphere ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Model Free

Due to a huge increase in polymer production, a tremendous increase in municipal solid waste is observed. Every year the existing landfills for disposal of waste polymers decrease and the effective recycling techniques for waste polymers are getting more and more important. In this work pyrolysis of waste polystyrene was performed in the presence of a laboratory synthesized copper oxide. The samples were pyrolyzed at different heating rates that is, 5°Cmin−1, 10°Cmin−1, 15°Cmin−1 and 20°Cmin−1 in a thermogravimetric analyzer in inert atmosphere using nitrogen. Thermogravimetric data were interpreted using various model fitting (Coats–Redfern) and model free methods (Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose and Friedman). Thermodynamic parameters for the reaction were also determined. The activation energy calculated applying Coats–Redfern, Ozawa–Flynn–Wall, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose and Friedman models were found in the ranges 105–148.48 kJmol−1, 99.41–140.52 kJmol−1, 103.67–149.15 kJmol−1 and 99.93–141.25 kJmol−1, respectively. The lowest activation energy for polystyrene degradation in the presence of copper oxide indicates the suitability of catalyst for the decomposition reaction to take place at lower temperature. Moreover, the obtained kinetics and thermodynamic parameters would be very helpful in determining the reaction mechanism of the solid waste in a real system.

Effect of the Synthesis Method on the Properties of Ultrafine YAG Powder

2018 ◽  
Vol 281 ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Jie Guang Song ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
Cai Liang Pang ◽  
Jia Zhang ◽  
Xian Zhong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Powder Materials ◽  
Co Precipitation

YAG materials has a number of unique properties, the application is very extensive. In this paper, the superfine YAG powder materials were prepared by co-precipitation method and hydrothermal precipitation method. The influence of synthesis process on the morphology of the powder was investigated. The results showed that the precursor powder prepared via the co-precipitation method is mainly from amorphous to crystalline transition with the increasing calcination temperature, the precursor agglomeration is more serious, In the process of increasing the calcination temperature, the dispersibility of the roasted powder is greatly improved, which is favorable for the growth of the crystal grains, so that the particle size of the powder is gradually increased, the YAG precursor prepared by the co-precipitation method is transformed into YAG crystals, the phase transition occurs mainly between 900 and 1100°C. When the molar ratio of salt to alkali is Y3+: OH-=1: 8 via the hydrothermal reaction, the YAG particles with homogeneous morphology can be obtained. When the molar ratio of salt and alkali is increased continuously, the morphology of YAG particles is not obviously changed. The co-precipitation method is easy to control the particle size, the hydrothermal method is easy to control the particle morphology.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LAFUTIDINE NANOSUSPENSION FOR ORAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Mohammed Dawood ◽  
Shaimaa Nazar Abdal-hammid ◽  
Ahmed Abbas Hussien
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Oral Drug Delivery ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Oral Drug ◽  
Tween 20 ◽  
Dissolution Profile ◽  
Particle Size Reduction

Objective: The objective of this study was to prepare nanosuspension of a practical water insoluble antiulcer drug which is lafutidine to enhance the solubility, dissolution rate with studying the effect of different formulation variables to obtain the best formula with appropriate physical properties and higher dissolution rate.Methods: Nanosuspension of lafutidine was prepared using solvent anti-solvent precipitation method using Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90(PVP K-90) as the stabilizer. Ten formulations were prepared to show the effect of different variables in which two formulations showed the effect of stabilizer type, three formulations showed the effect of stabilizer concentration, two formulations showed the effect of combination of polymer with surfactant such as tween 80, three formulations show the effect of stirring speed and three formulations prepare to show the effect of addition of co-surfactant such as tween 20. All these formulations are evaluated for their particle size and entrapment efficiency and in vitro release. The selected one was evaluated for zeta potential, scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, saturation solubility and stability study.Results: The formulations (F3-F10) were in the nano size. The optimum concentration of the stabilizer was in the formulation when the drug: polymer: surfactant ratio 1:4:4 and the optimum stirring speed was 1500 rpm. Dramatic effect on the particle size reduction was found by the addition of co-surfactant (tween 20) in formulation F7 that has a particle size 15.89±1.8 nm. The selected formula F7 showed an enhanced dissolution profile (10 min) compared to the pure drug at all-time intervals.Conclusion: The results show that the formulation that contains drug: PVP-K90: tween 80: tween 20 in ratio 1:4:2:2 is the best one and can be utilized to formulate lafutidine nanosuspension. 

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