Kasetsart University – TechConnect Briefs

Structural characterization and photocatalytic activity of electrospun TiO2 and Ce-dopedTiO2 nanofibers

Sang-urai S., Worayingyong A., Mansiri S., Smith M.F., Seraphin S., Kasetsart University, TH

Mixed phase TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with different content (0.5, 2.0, 8.0%) ofcerium ions were prepared by a sol-gel electro-spinning method. Results from SEM showed nobeads on the undoped-TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with [...]

The effect of promoters on reduction of Ru/ZrO2/Co/SiO2 catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis as studied by in situ XANES.

Kangvansura P., Poo-arporn Y., Schulz H., Worayingyong A., Kasetsart University, TH

AbstractRu/ZrO2/Co/SiO2 was prepared via a co-precipitation and an incipient wetnessimpregnation methods and characterized by XRD and XANES. To study the effect ofpromoters on reduction of active cobalt species on the catalyst, Ru/ZrO2/Co/SiO2,ZrO2/Co/SiO2, Ru/Co/SiO2, and Co/SiO2 [...]

Structural characterization and photocatalytic activity of electrospun TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers

Sang-urai S., Worayingyong A., Mansiri S., Smith M.F., Seraphin S., Kasetsart University, TH

Mixed phase TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with different content (0.5, 2.0, 8.0%) ofcerium ions were prepared by a sol-gel electro-spinning method. Results from SEM showed nobeads on the undoped-TiO2 and Ce-doped TiO2 nanofibers with [...]

The effect of promoters on reduction of Ru/ZrO2/Co/SiO2 catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis as studied by in situ XANES

Kangvansura P., Poo-arporn Y., Schulz H., Worayingyong A., Kasetsart University, TH

AbstractRu/ZrO2/Co/SiO2 was prepared via a co-precipitation and an incipient wetnessimpregnation methods and characterized by XRD and XANES. To study the effect ofpromoters on reduction of active cobalt species on the catalyst, Ru/ZrO2/Co/SiO2,ZrO2/Co/SiO2, Ru/Co/SiO2, and Co/SiO2 [...]

Fabrication of microfluidic system for micro direct alcohol fuel cell: deep X-ray lithography of three-dimensional microstructures on a stainless steel

Yunphuttha C., Pattanakul R., Porntheeraphat S., Wongchaisuwat A., Viravathana P., Kasetsart University, TH

Micro direct alcohol fuel cell, a type of micro fuel cell, is an alternative energy resource which generates electricity without fuel combusting. The micro fuel cell normally contains three parts of microchannels, electrodes, and membrane. [...]

Structures and Mechanism of MOF-505 and Cu-ZSM-5 Promoted Mukaiyama Aldol Reaction: An ONIOM study

Yadnum S., Choomwattana S., Khongpracha P., Limtrakul J., Kasetsart University, TH

The reaction mechanism of Metal organic framework (MOF-505) and Cu-exchange ZSM-5 zeolite promoted Mukaiyama Aldol reaction is studied theoretically. Density-functional theory (B3LYP/6-31G(d,p)) and ONIOM (B3LYP/6-31G(d,p):UFF) have been employed to investigate the reaction of Mukaiyama aldol [...]

Comparing the Stabilities of Nanoclusters and Cluster-Based Materials: Alkali Halides and the First Row Element Compounds

Sangthong W., Bromley S.T., Illasc F., Limtrakul J., Kasetsart University, TH

The stability of (MX)12 cage clusters and cluster-based polymorphs of a large range of alkali halides and the first row element compounds (LiF, BeO, BN and C) were investigated using state-of-the-art plane wave density functional [...]

A Mechanistic Investigation on 1,5- to 2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene Isomerization Catalyzed by Acidic Beta Zeolite: An ONIOM Study with a Newly Developed Density Functional Theory

Kumsapaya C., Bobuatong K., Choomwattana S., Khongpracha P., Tantirungrotechai Y., Limtrakul J., Kasetsart University, TH

2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene (DMN) is the key intermediate in the synthesis of poly (ethylene naphthalate) (PEN), a high-performance polymeric material. The processes to produce 2,6-DMN have been the focus of numerous experimental investigations, yet there is no [...]

The Quantum Confinement Effect on the Adsorption and Reaction of Aliphatic and Aromatic Hydrocarbons on ‘Nano Reactor’ ZSM-5 Zeolite: A Newly Developed Density Functional Theory (DFT) Investigation

Boekfa B., Choomwattana S., Maitarad P., Limtrakul J., Limtrakul P., Limtrakul J., Limtrakul P., Kasetsart University, TH

The quantum confinement effect on the adsorption and reaction mechanism of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons on H-ZSM-5 zeolite was studied for the first time with a newly developed functional, M06L. With this well calibrated method, [...]

Conduction Properties of BN-doped Fullerene Chain Obtained by Density Functional Calculations

Krainara N., Luksirikul P., Sirijaraensre J., Pantu P., Limtrakul J., Kasetsart University, TH

Carbon-based molecules such as fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, have attracted the attention of researchers because of their unique mechanical, and electronic properties and potential applications in a wide variety of areas of nanotechnology. The substitution [...]