In previous work, we reported the growth of well-structured single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) by CO disproportionation on Co:Mo/SiO2 catalysts. We have proposed that high SWNT selectivity can only be obtained when most of the Co in the sample is interacting with Mo and forming a cobalt–molybdate surface layer. In this contribution, we report further evidence to the hypothesis by an investig...

The acidic group (-CO2H) of MultiWall Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) converted to acyl chloride group (-COCl) producing of MVCNT@COCl. Then the reaction of MVCNT@COCl and MoO2(acac)2 resulted in direct immobilization of the MoO2(acac)2 and the formation of MVCNT@CO(acac)MoO2(acac) catalyst. In addition, the MVCNT@COCl was esterified...

The new heterogeneous catalyst based on MoO2(acac)2 immobilized on superparamagnetic nanoparticle functionalized with dendrimer was synthesized. The dendrimer with amine and sulfur functional groups offer proper positions for a strong connection between MoO2(acac)2 and support. The synthesized catalyst was characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, ICP, TGA, SEM, TEM, and XRD. This catalyst showed hi...

Background: Technetium-99m radioisotope is the backbone of any nuclear medicine institute. This radioisotope is acquired by the elution of Molybdenum-99/Technetium-99m generator which emits 141 keV gamma ray and having 6.04 hour half-life. Occasionally the contents of Molybdenum-99 may mix up with elute, which may affect image quality and patients may receive higher doses than recommended. This...

The relationship between plasma molybdenum (Mo) and dietary intake has not been investigated in humans. We developed an isotope dilution method to determine molybdenum in 0.5 mL blood plasma by ICP-MS and conducted a study to determine the effect of dietary intake on plasma molybdenum. Twelve young men consumed a very low Mo diet (22 microg/day) for 24 days while confined to the WHNRC metabolic...

This work studied the fractionation of sugarcane bagasse via Organosolv treatment using isopropanol/water in presence Raney-Ni and molybdenum carbide catalysts (Bulk Mo 2 C supported on activated carbon (AC) or Al O 3 ). The degree delignification, bio-oil solid residue composition depended type catalyst. A partial extraction hemicellulose occurred followed by depolymerization, resulting a prod...