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Cotton Fabric Immobilized AuNP@Graphene and ZnO@rGO for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Photocatalysis

Baruah B., Baruah S., West B., Baruah B., Baruah S., Kennesaw State University, US

The present study demonstrates liquid-phase exfoliation of graphene from pristine graphite in presence of surfactant and synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via graphene oxide method. Pretreated cotton fabrics are primed with binder molecules before [...]

Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies

Sims C.M., Eichhorn B.W., University of Maryland, US

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are highly regarded as a clean alternative energy technology for motor vehicles, power generators, etc. One factor hindering their commercial viability is the poisoning of the hydrogen oxidation reaction [...]

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel High-Temperature Stable Nanocomposite Catalysts

Kirchhoff M., Specht U., Veser G., University of Pittsburgh, US

Unusually active and sinter-resistant nanocomposite materials were synthesized by combining the high reactivity of nanosized noble metal particles with the excellent hightemperature stability of hexa-aluminates through a simple one-step microemulsion-templated sol-gel synthesis. The novel nanocomposite [...]