Fundamentals and applications of photo-thermal catalysis

High temperature catalysis: fundamentals and applications

High-temperature catalysis is discussed from several view points: experimental studies, development of heterogeneous reactions mechanisms, CFD simulations, experimental model evaluation, and technical applications. Applications cover synthesis of basic chemicals and hydrogen, and high-temperature fuel cells using the following examples: (1) Catalytic partial oxidation of natural gas, higher alk...

Photo-Fenton Solar Reactors: Fundamentals and Environmental Applications

The homogeneous Fenton reaction is a complex chemical system that involves hydrogen peroxide and dissolved iron salts to generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals in acidic solution. It is also known that the degradation rate of the Fenton system is significantly enhanced when the mixture is irradiated with UV or UV/Visible radiation. This photo-assisted Fenton process, or photo-Fenton process...

A Review of Aerogel Applications in Adsorption and Catalysis

Aerogels are a special class of porous material, which have excellent physicochemical properties such as low density, high porosity, high surface area and adjustable surface chemistry. Aerogels were first prepared several decades ago, but never truly commercialized due to their high cost. Technological advancements in the production and quality of different types of aerogel cut costs down and m...

Fundamentals of Thermal Expansion and Thermal Contraction

Thermal expansion is an important property of substances. Its theoretical prediction has been challenging, particularly in cases the volume decreases with temperature, i.e., thermal contraction or negative thermal expansion at high temperatures. In this paper, a new theory recently developed by the authors has been reviewed and further examined in the framework of fundamental thermodynamics and...

Fundamentals of Thermal Physics