Browsing by Subject "Carbon dioxide"
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Carbon dioxide storage in olivine basalts: Effect of ball milling process
(2015)The goal of this study is to propose a cost-effective method for the optimization of the ex situ carbonation of basaltic rocks. The ball milling process was applied to a sample of olivine basalt from the Troodos ophiolite ...
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Carbon sequestration via enhanced weathering of peridotites and basalts in seawater
(2018)Enhanced weathering of mafic and ultramafic rocks has been suggested as a carbon sequestration strategy for the mitigation of climate change. This study was designed to assess the potential drawdown of CO2 directly from ...
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Ceria-based materials for hydrogen production via hydrocarbon steam reforming and water-gas shift reactions
(2011)This review paper provides an overview of the use of ceria-based catalytic materials towards the industrial hydrogen production via the hydrocarbon steam reforming and the water-gas shift reaction routes with a focus on ...
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Dry reforming of methane over 5 wt% Ni/Ce1-xPrxO2-δ catalysts: Performance and characterisation of active and inactive carbon by transient isotopic techniques
(2016)The effects of Ce1-xPrxO2-δ support composition (x = 0.0–0.8) and reaction temperature (550–750 °C) on the catalytic activity and selectivity and important features of the mechanism of the dry reforming of methane (DRM) ...
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Effect of ball milling on the carbon sequestration efficiency of serpentinized peridotites
(2018)Mineral carbonation has been suggested as a safe carbon capture and storage (CCS) strategy for the mitigation of climate change. This study investigates the effect of ball milling on the CO2 sequestration capacity of ...
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The effect of La3+, Ti4+ and Zr4+ dopants on the mechanism of WGS on ceria-doped supported Pt catalysts
(2014)Platinum nanoparticles supported on single CeO2 and TiO 2 metal oxides and Ce0.8Ti0.2O 2-δ solid solution were prepared to investigate the effect of Ti4+-doping of ceria on important mechanistic and kinetic aspects of the ...
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The effect of La3+-doping of CeO2 support on the water-gas shift reaction mechanism and kinetics over Pt/Ce1-xLaxO2-δ
(2013)Platinum nanoparticles (dPt=1.0-1.2nm) supported on single CeO2 and La2O3 metal oxides and Ce0.8La0.2O2-δ solid solution were prepared to investigate for the first time the effect of La3+-doping of ceria on important ...
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Effect of support composition on the origin and reactivity of carbon formed during dry reforming of methane over 5 wt% Ni/Ce1-xMxO2-δ (M = Zr4+, Pr3+) catalysts
(2016)Carbon dioxide reforming of methane to synthesis gas in the 550-750°C range over 5 wt% Ni/Ce1-xMxO2-δ (M = Zr4+, Pr3+) solids has been investigated with respect to the effects of support chemical composition and reaction ...
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The effects of the use of weak organic acids on the improvement of oxygen storage and release properties of aged commercial three-way catalysts
(2005)The efficiency of weak organic acid solutions for improving the oxygen storage and release properties of aged commercial three-way catalysts (TWC) has been investigated. For the first time, three candidate leaching solutions, ...
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Enhancing the rate of ex situ mineral carbonation in dunites via ball milling
(2016)The investigation of potential options for CO2 sequestration is of vital importance for alleviating the ongoing climate problem. This paper presents an efficient method for enhancing the ex situ carbonation of dunites. The ...
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Enhancing the rate of ex situ mineral carbonation in dunites via ball milling
(2016)The investigation of potential options for CO2 sequestration is of vital importance for alleviating the ongoing climate problem. This paper presents an efficient method for enhancing the ex situ carbonation of dunites. The ...
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Industrial NOx control via H2-SCR on a novel supported-Pt nanocatalyst
(2011)We describe here the performance of a novel MgO-CeO2-supported Pt nanocatalyst (∼1.5nm mean Pt particle size) towards the selective conversion of NO (XNO>90%) into N2 (SN2>80%) using H2 (H2-SCR) in the low-temperature range ...
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Low-temperature conversion of phenol into CO, CO 2 and H 2 by steam reforming over La-containing supported Rh catalysts
(2012)The steam reforming of phenol in the low-temperature range of 350-550°C was studied over 0.5wt% Rh supported on Ce 0.15Zr 0.85O 2, Zr 0.93La 0.07O 2, and Ce 0.13Zr 0.83La 0.04O 2 mixed metal oxides. The reforming specific ...
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Low-temperature water-gas shift on Pt/Ce0.5La0.5O2 - δ: Effect of support synthesis method
(2015)A series of 0.5 wt% Pt/Ce0.5La0.5O2 - δ (Ce:La = 1:1) catalysts, the supports of which were prepared by different methods, namely: (i) sol-gel using citrate or oxalate as complexing agent, (ii) pechini, and (iii) urea ...
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A microporous Co2+ metal organic framework with single-crystal to single-crystal transformation properties and high CO2 uptake
(2015)The synthesis and characterization of {[Co9(INA)18(H2O)6]·11DMF·15H2O}∞ (Co9-INA·11DMF·15H2O) (INA- = the anion of isonicotinic acid) is reported. It exhibits a rigid 3D-porous structure with a Co9 repeating unit consisting ...
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Molecular dynamic simulations of carbon nanotubes in CO2 atmosphere
(2008)This work investigates by means of molecular dynamics the filling of carbon nanotubes by carbon dioxide molecules. Nanotubes of various sizes are simulated and the resulting CO2 density calculated. The effects of various ...
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Nanoporous activated carbon cloth as a versatile material for hydrogen adsorption, selective gas separation and electrochemical energy storage
(2017)The efficient storage of energy combined with a minimum carbon footprint is still considered one of the major challenges towards the transition to a progressive, sustainable and environmental friendly society on a global ...
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On the potential use of quarry waste material for CO2 sequestration
(2016)The use of solid wastes rich in Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe2+ for the ex situ sequestration of CO2 could provide an economically and technologically viable option for the reduction of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Here, we investigate ...
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On the potential use of quarry waste material for CO2 sequestration
(2016)The use of solid wastes rich in Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe2+ for the ex situ sequestration of CO2 could provide an economically and technologically viable option for the reduction of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Here, we investigate ...
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Origin and reactivity of active and inactive carbon formed during DRM over Ni/Ce0.38Zr0.62O2-δ studied by transient isotopic techniques
(2016)The role of Ce0.38Zr0.62O2-δ redox support and that of reactants CH4 and CO2 in the carbon-path of dry reforming of methane (DRM) at 750°C over a 3wt% Ni/Ce0.38Zr0.62O2-δ catalyst were investigated. In particular, meticulously ...