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View article: Processing of non-oxide ceramics from sol-gel methods
Processing of non-oxide ceramics from sol-gel methods Open
A general procedure applied to a variety of sol-gel precursors and solvent systems for preparing and controlling homogeneous dispersions of very small particles within each other. Fine homogenous dispersions processed at elevated temperatu…
View article: Nanoporous metal-carbon composite
Nanoporous metal-carbon composite Open
Described here is a metal-carbon composite, comprising (a) a porous three-dimensional scaffold comprising one or more of carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxide, and (b) metal nanoparticles disposed on said porous scaffold, wherein t…
View article: Methods of electrophoretic deposition for functionally graded porous nanostructures and systems thereof
Methods of electrophoretic deposition for functionally graded porous nanostructures and systems thereof Open
In one embodiment, an aerogel includes a layer of shaped particles having a particle packing density gradient in a thickness direction of the layer, wherein the shaped particles are characterized by being formed in an electrophoretic depos…
View article: Inspection tester for explosives
Inspection tester for explosives Open
An inspection tester that can be used anywhere as a primary screening tool by non-technical personnel to determine whether a surface contains explosives. It includes a body with a sample pad. First and second explosives detecting reagent h…
View article: Inorganic metal oxide/organic polymer nanocomposites and method thereof
Inorganic metal oxide/organic polymer nanocomposites and method thereof Open
A synthetic method for preparation of hybrid inorganic/organic energetic nanocomposites is disclosed herein. The method employs the use of stable metal inorganic salts and organic solvents as well as an organic polymer with good solubility…
View article: Method for producing high surface area chromia materials for catalysis
Method for producing high surface area chromia materials for catalysis Open
Nanostructured chromium(III)-oxide-based materials using sol-gel processing and a synthetic route for producing such materials are disclosed herein. Monolithic aerogels and xerogels having surface areas between 150 m.sup.2/g and 520 m.sup.…
View article: Saccharide sensing molecules having enhanced fluorescent properties
Saccharide sensing molecules having enhanced fluorescent properties Open
The present invention provides formulae for fluorescent compounds that have a number of properties which make them uniquely suited for use in sensors of analytes such as saccharides. The advantageous fluorescent properties include favorabl…
View article: In situ Raman Spectroscopy of COOH-functionalized SWCNTs Trapped with Optoelectronic Tweezers
In situ Raman Spectroscopy of COOH-functionalized SWCNTs Trapped with Optoelectronic Tweezers Open
Optoelectronic tweezers (OETs) were used to trap and deposit aqueous dispersions of carboxylic-acid-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube bundles. Dark-field video microscopy was used to visualize the dynamics of the bundles both wi…
View article: Synthesis of Nanostructured/Macroscopic Low-Density Copper Foams Based on Metal-Coated Polymer Core–Shell Particles
Synthesis of Nanostructured/Macroscopic Low-Density Copper Foams Based on Metal-Coated Polymer Core–Shell Particles Open
A robust, millimeter-sized low-density Cu foam with ∼90% (v/v) porosity, ∼30 nm thick walls, and ∼1 μm diameter spherical pores is prepared by the slip-casting of metal-coated polymer core-shell particles followed by a thermal removal of t…
View article: Encapsulated liquid sorbents for carbon dioxide capture
Encapsulated liquid sorbents for carbon dioxide capture Open
Drawbacks of current carbon dioxide capture methods include corrosivity, evaporative losses and fouling. Separating the capture solvent from infrastructure and effluent gases via microencapsulation provides possible solutions to these issu…