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View article: Influence of MXene and TiO<sub>2</sub> on the Performance of Microalgae-Derived Ru-Based Catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation to Methane
Influence of MXene and TiO<sub>2</sub> on the Performance of Microalgae-Derived Ru-Based Catalysts for CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation to Methane Open
Controlling the selectivity of CO2 hydrogenation to produce value-added fuels and chemicals is an actual challenge in catalysis research. The exact mechanisms underlying selectivity control often remain poorly understood, slowin…
View article: Enhanced properties by spark plasma sintering of additive-free Martian soil simulants for ISRU applications
Enhanced properties by spark plasma sintering of additive-free Martian soil simulants for ISRU applications Open
The availability of efficient manufacturing techniques to produce highly resistant structural components from Mars regolith represents a key target for accelerating future colonization of this planet. In this regard, the fabrication and me…
View article: Novel experimental and theoretical study on the synthesis and use of microalgae-derived silver nanomaterials for water purification
Novel experimental and theoretical study on the synthesis and use of microalgae-derived silver nanomaterials for water purification Open
A green procedure involving metabolites of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is proposed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) capable of removing the polluting dye brilliant blue R (BBR) from water. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) a…
View article: Eco-Friendly Photocatalytic Treatment of Dyes with Ag Nanoparticles Obtained through Sustainable Process Involving Spirulina platensis
Eco-Friendly Photocatalytic Treatment of Dyes with Ag Nanoparticles Obtained through Sustainable Process Involving Spirulina platensis Open
The development of efficient photocatalysts is crucial in addressing water pollution concerns, specifically in the removal of organic dyes from wastewater. In this context, the use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) might represent a method …
View article: Optimization of Brilliant Blue R photocatalytic degradation by silver nanoparticles synthesized using Chlorella vulgaris
Optimization of Brilliant Blue R photocatalytic degradation by silver nanoparticles synthesized using Chlorella vulgaris Open
View article: Correction: Pakhomova et al. High-Entropy Diborides—Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study. Materials 2024, 17, 718
Correction: Pakhomova et al. High-Entropy Diborides—Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study. Materials 2024, 17, 718 Open
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View article: High-Entropy Diborides—Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study
High-Entropy Diborides—Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study Open
The reactive spark plasma sintering (R-SPS) method was compared in this work with the two-step SHS–SPS route, based on the combination of the self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) with the SPS process, for the fabrication of de…
View article: High-Entropy Diborides – Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study
High-Entropy Diborides – Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study Open
The Reactive Spark Plasma Sintering (R-SPS) method is compared in this work with the two-steps SHS-SPS route, based on combination of the Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis (SHS) with the SPS process, for the fabrication of dense …
View article: Recent advances on ISRU technologies and study of microgravity impact on blood cells for deep space exploration
Recent advances on ISRU technologies and study of microgravity impact on blood cells for deep space exploration Open
The long-term solution to problems like overcrowding, fossil fuel depletion, climate change, and decreasing natural resource availability could be overcome through space colonization and human presence in space, as well as the exploitation…
View article: Effects of the Parent Alloy Microstructure on the Thermal Stability of Nanoporous Au
Effects of the Parent Alloy Microstructure on the Thermal Stability of Nanoporous Au Open
Nanoporous (NP) metals represent a unique class of materials with promising properties for a wide set of applications in advanced technology, from catalysis and sensing to lightweight structural materials. However, they typically suffer fr…
View article: Spark plasma sintering and optical characterization of lunar regolith simulant
Spark plasma sintering and optical characterization of lunar regolith simulant Open
View article: Spark Plasma Sintering and Optical Characterization of Lunar Regolith Simulant
Spark Plasma Sintering and Optical Characterization of Lunar Regolith Simulant Open
Preprint version. Paper submitted to a journal on January 05, 2022.. Under review. Abstract To satisfy the essential needs, including energy requirements, for human and robotic space explorations on planetary objects like …
View article: Ultra high temperature high-entropy borides: Effect of graphite addition on oxides removal and densification behaviour
Ultra high temperature high-entropy borides: Effect of graphite addition on oxides removal and densification behaviour Open
View article: From nature geometry to material design: Advanced fractal nature analysis for predicting experimental elastic properties
From nature geometry to material design: Advanced fractal nature analysis for predicting experimental elastic properties Open
View article: High-entropy transition metal diborides by reactive and non-reactive spark plasma sintering: A comparative investigation
High-entropy transition metal diborides by reactive and non-reactive spark plasma sintering: A comparative investigation Open
View article: Combination of SHS and SPS processing routes for advanced ceramics
Combination of SHS and SPS processing routes for advanced ceramics Open
View article: Novel processing route for the fabrication of bulk high-entropy metal diborides
Novel processing route for the fabrication of bulk high-entropy metal diborides Open
View article: Thermal behaviour of clay ceramics obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering: Is fractal geometry a new possible road to design porous structures?
Thermal behaviour of clay ceramics obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering: Is fractal geometry a new possible road to design porous structures? Open
View article: An overview of ultra-refractory ceramics for thermodynamic solar energy generation at high temperature
An overview of ultra-refractory ceramics for thermodynamic solar energy generation at high temperature Open
View article: Optical characterization of hafnium boride and hafnium carbide-based ceramics for solar energy receivers
Optical characterization of hafnium boride and hafnium carbide-based ceramics for solar energy receivers Open
View article: Titanium diboride ceramics for solar thermal absorbers
Titanium diboride ceramics for solar thermal absorbers Open
View article: Processing, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Additive-Free ZrC Ceramics Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering
Processing, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Additive-Free ZrC Ceramics Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering Open
In the present study, nearly fully dense monolithic ZrC samples are produced and broadly characterized from microstructural, mechanical and optical points of view. Specifically, 98% dense products are obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering (SP…
View article: Optical properties of dense zirconium and tantalum diborides for solar thermal absorbers
Optical properties of dense zirconium and tantalum diborides for solar thermal absorbers Open
View article: Effect of the heating rate on the formation mechanism of zirconium diboride by reactive spark plasma sintering
Effect of the heating rate on the formation mechanism of zirconium diboride by reactive spark plasma sintering Open
The synthesis of ZrB2 from elemental reactants via reactive spark plasma sintering (SPS) process is markedly affected by the heating rate conditions adopted. Specifically, when the temperature during SPS is increased at 500 °C/min or faste…