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Application of Magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4) as an optimizing agent for Bradyrhizobium japanicum Growing Rate (BGR)

Ghalamboran M.R., Ramsden J.J., Cranfield University, UK

The aim of this study was to investigate, whether magnetic nanoparticles effect increasing of Bradyrhizobium Growing Rate in liquid media, and so alters sensitivity to high pH and survival.Finally results showed that using of the [...]

Flame Spray Pyrolysis for the Production of Nanoparticles

Bishop P., Henderson G., Rajantie H., Thiébaut B., Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, UK

Johnson Matthey is a speciality chemicals company focused on its core skills in catalysts, precious metals and fine chemicals. Johnson Matthey has continued to develop its technology for almost 200 years, demonstrating the company’s ability [...]

Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Syntheses of Nanosize Materials Used In Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Weng X., Darr J.A., University College London, UK

Our research group has developed a novel nanomaterials synthesis method using a continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis (CHFS) reactor. In this reactor, nanosize particles are produced through co-precipitation in supercritical water. Sub 50 nm sized particles [...]

Direct Injection of Flue Gas into Coal Seams for Carbon Storage and Methane Production

Jewell S., Composite Energy Ltd, UK

Investigation into the potential for flue gases from a 2400MW coal fired power station to be injected into the nearby deep coal seams under the plant for carbon capture and storage. Directional drilling techniques will [...]

Theoretical Investigation CrO2 as a Spin-Polarized Material

Swaim J.D., Mallia G., Harrison N.M., Imperial College London, UK

Spintronics represent a new class of electronic devices, based on their ability to conduct spin-polarized currents. CrO2 has received much attention as a potential spintronic material due to its theoretical 100% spin-polarization. Band structure calculations [...]

Towards rational de novo design of peptides for inorganic interfaces

Biggs M.J., University of Edinburgh, UK

Proteins at inorganic interfaces occur across science, technology and nature – protein arrays, prostheses such as stents and artificial heart valves, biomimetic assembly of nanoparticles, and anti-freeze proteins are just a few examples from many. [...]

Unravelling the interaction of ammonia with carbon nanotubes

Oliva C., Strodel P., Goldbeck-Wood G., Maiti A., Accelrys, UK

Several modelling techniques have been used to understand the interaction of NH3 with SWNTs. QM/MM calculations and Monte Carlo searches of the adsorbate-substrate configuration space have been performed. Defects and bundle effects have been considered [...]

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