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Open AccessPhotocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye by Promising Zinc Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment
In this work, crystalline copper-zinc ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple co-precipitation method. Morphological characterization of produced samples was done using a scanning electron microscop...
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Open AccessChromium(III)-substituted hydroxyapatite/silica sol–gel coating: towards novel green coating for corrosion protection of AA2024
A novel Cr-substituted hydroxyapatite (Cr-HA) nanoparticles were synthesized via continuous hydrothermal technique. Moreover, the synthesized material was embedded into a silica sol–gel matrix and applied on a...
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Open AccessGamma Radiation Induced Synthesis of Novel Chitosan/Gold/Bioactive Glass Nanocomposite for Promising Antimicrobial, and Antibiofilm Activities
In the present study we reported, for the first time, the gamma irradiation induced synthesis of chitosan/Au/bioactive glass (CS/Au/BG) nanocomposite. The bioactive glass (BG), with the composition 45% SiO2, 32.5...
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Open AccessSoild-state decomposition mechanisms with conversion extent for ammonium percholorate catalyzed with nanothermite particles
Colloidal ferric oxide/aluminum nanothermite mixture was incorporated into ammonium percholorate (AP). Nanothermite particles experienced an increase in AP decomposition enthalpy by 120% using DSC. Decompositi...
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of the Flexible Iron-based MIL-88B Metal–Organic Framework for Advanced Energetic Systems
The 3D metal–organic framework (MOF), MIL-88B, built from the trivalent metal ions and the ditopic 1,4-Benzene dicarboxylic acid linker (H2BDC), distinguishes itself from the other MOFs for its flexibility and hi...
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The Impact of Metastable Intermolrecular Nanocomposite Particles on Kinetic Decomposition of Heterocyclic Nitramines Using Advanced Solid‐Phase Decomposition Models
Surface oxygen of oxide catalyst has low coordination number; they are negatively charged. Surface oxygen can act active site for decomposition of energetic nitramines (i.e. HMX). Additionally hydrous catalyst...
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Correction to: Ferrite Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity Evaluation for Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems
The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The authors reused an image taken from a book without referencing it. The missing reference is given below: Zarko, V. E. and A. A. Grom...
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Synergistic Catalytic Effect of Thermite Nanoparticles on HMX Thermal Decomposition
Even though HMX is one of the most vigorous energetic materials for solid propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnics; it has high thermal stability and low sensitivity to common catalysts. Metal oxides with hyd...
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Novel High Energy Density Material Based on Metastable Intermolecular Nanocomposite
Metastable intermolecular composites (MICs) are mixtures of nanosized metal oxide/metal that are stable under normal conditions. Whereas heat output of typical CHNO-based energetic system is limited to stored ...
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Optimized silica-based hybrid coatings for the protection of aluminum against chloride-rich environment
Sol–gel hybrid coatings have become one of the dominant platforms intended for anticorrosion applications. In this study, hybrid (silica/epoxy) ceramic coatings were designed and prepared using the sol–gel tec...
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Antibiofilm and Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Boron Nanoparticles Synthesized by PVP Polymer and Gamma Rays Against Urinary Tract Pathogens
In the present study gamma-rays induced eco-friendly synthesis of silver boron nanoparticles (AgB NPs) using PVP polymer as a stabilizing agent. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of AgB NPs were examine...
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Incorporation of Mn2+ into cobalt ferrite via sol–gel method: insights on induced changes in the structural, thermal, dielectric, and magnetic properties
Precise tailoring of nanostructured cobalt ferrite paves the way to design and develop devices for stress and noncontact torque sensors. Herein, Mn2+ ions are inserted into cobalt ferrite with different ratios us...
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Engineered Nanomaterials as Potential Candidates for HIV Treatment: Between Opportunities and Challenges
Nanomaterials have received considerable attention due to their unique properties; they have high surface area compared to volume ratio, giving them superior chemical, optical and thermal characteristics. Nano...
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Ferrite Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity Evaluation for Solid Rocket Propulsion Systems
Ammonium perchlorate (APC) is the most common oxidizer in use for solid rocket propulsion systems. However its initial thermal decomposition is an endothermic process that requires 102.5 J/g. This behavior inv...
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Super-Thermite (Al/Fe2O3) Fluorocarbon Nanocomposite with Stimulated Infrared Thermal Signature via Extended Primary Combustion Zones for Effective Countermeasures of Infrared Seekers
Super-thermites can offer large amount of energy up to 16736 J/g. Flares based on super-thermites can offer superior thermal signature to countermeasure infrared (IR) guided missile seekers. This study reports...
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Erratum to: Response Surface Methodology Optimization of Melanin Production by Streptomyces cyaneus and Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Gamma Radiation
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Response Surface Methodology Optimization of Melanin Production by Streptomyces cyaneus and Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Gamma Radiation
Melanin pigment is witnessed to be widely used in medicine, food, cosmetic preparations with strong hydrophobicity. Streptomyces cyaneus is utilized for the synthesis of melanin by optimizing culture conditions t...
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Green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid medium from “Calotropis Gigantiea” latex
Calotropis Gigantiea latex (CGL) was used for adsorptive inhibition of corrosion of carbon steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. Inhibition was studied through potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance ...
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Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in sulfuric acid solution using collagen
Inhibitive effect of collagen on the acid corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical frequency modulation. Collagen effectively inhib...
