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An Electron-Relay Prototype Supercapacitor Mimics Electrophorus Electricus’s Reversible Membrane Potential for Multiple-organ Discharge

Chen E.T., Ngatchou C., Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US

Electrophorus Electricus (EE) is known to discharge electric voltage through multiple organs based on Reversible Membrane Potential (RMP). We report a new type of supercapacitor for mimicking the EE’s RMP based on an electron-relay nano-biomimetic [...]

Fiber Optic Based Evanescent Wave Sensor for the Detection of Elemental Mercury Utilizing Gold Nanorods

Crosby J.S., Lucas D., Koshland C.P., University of California-Berkeley, US

We have developed a fiber optic based sensor for the detection of atmospheric elemental mercury that uses gold nanoparticles as the sensing medium. Previous work has established that the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Peak blue-shifts [...]

The identification of PM parameters in compression ignition engines

Pielecha J., Poznan University of Technology, PL

The paper discusses the possibility of a synthetic approach to the parameters of PM generated by Diesel engines. The authors felt compelled to realize the task following the obtainment of positive results of the PM [...]

Simultaneous Desulfurization and Particulate Removal with ZnO Dispersed Ceramic Filters at High Temperatures

Wang H.P., National Cheng Kung University, TW

Flue gas cleaning at high temperatures can increase thermal efficiency with more importantly to simplify processes and lower cost. The main objective of this work was to investigate the feasibility of simultaneous desulfurization and particulate [...]

TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites

Diamanti M.V., Magagnin L., Del Curto B., Candiani G., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Among possible ways to improve air quality in urban atmospheres, the use of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts is an excellent way to mitigate the problem, although it cannot offer a complete solution. TiO2 also [...]

Rheological Optimization and Stability Study of Silver Nano-Ink for InkJet Printing of Solar Electrodes Using Industrial Printhead

Shankar R., Amert A., Kellar J.J., Whites K.W., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US

we have produced silver nanoparticles using the polyol synthesis and have tailored the ink formulation by choosing a solvent mixture to meet the rheological requirement of industrial printhead (XAAR 1001FF). A solvent mixture which can [...]

Modified carbon nanotube & poly (3-hexylthiophene) nanocomposites integrated in quasi solid-state dye synthesized solar cells

Karim M.R., King Saud University, SA

Poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and modified (functionalized and silanized) multi wall carbon nanotube (MWNT) nanocomposites have been prepared through in-situ polymerization process in chloroform medium with FeCl3 oxidant at room temperature. The composites (P3HT-MWNT) are characterized [...]

Catalytic Biomass Reforming for Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Production

Tungal R., Subramanian M., Lew C., Shende R.V., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US

Catalytic biomass reforming (CBR) has a great potential for the production of H2 and hydrocarbon fuels. This study reports: i) subcritical aqueous phase liquefaction of biomass using homogeneous catalyst such as Ni(NO3)2 salt for the [...]

Nanoenergetic composite based on I2O5/Al for biological agent defeat

Hobosyan M., Kazansky A., Martirosyan K.S., University of Texas at Brownsville, US

The risk of bioterrorism events involving the intentional airborne release of contagious agents has led to development of new approaches for bio agent defeat technologies both indoors and outdoors. This report describes nanoenergetic gas generators [...]

Ionic Liquids as Novel Dispersing Agents for Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Stabilization of Nanomaterials – Safe-to-Handle Dispersions

Beyersdorff T.F., Schubert T.J.S., Stiemke F., Iolitec - Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH, DE

In this contribution we will present the use of ILs as green solvents for the sizecontrolled synthesis of metal nanoparticles and the influence of the anion on the size of the synthesized materials (Fig 1). [...]