A series of different M/TiO2 catalysts are prepared, where M = Au, Pt, Pd and Ag, with a 0.2 wt% loading, tested for activity as photocatalysts the water gas shift reaction, WGSR, using continuous flow, phase reactor. For both thermal (dark) photocatalytic (UV irradiated) WGSR best catalyst/photocatalyst is Au/TiO2. The kinetics studied function reactor temperature, Au loading concentrations CO...

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The composite system of nanostructured gold and cerium oxide, with a gold loading 5–8 wt%, is reported in this work as a very good catalyst for low-temperature water–gas shift. Activity depends largely on the presence of nanosized ceria particles. Various techniques of preparation of an active catalyst are disscussed. The presence of gold is crucial for activity below 300 ◦C. A dramatic effect ...

We present a new technique for measuring refractive index changes using the technique of phase-shift keying of holographic gratings. Based on this technique, we have realized an holographic interferometer to gauge refractive index variations in gases. We present experimental data for standard atmosphere under laboratory conditions and theoretical calculations for the measured transfer function ...

Micro/nanocantilevers have been employed as sensors in many applications including chemical and biosensing. Due to their high sensitivity and potential for scalability, miniature sensing systems are in wide use and will likely become more prevalent in micro/nano-electromechanical systems (M-NEMSs). This paper is mainly focused on the use of sensing systems that employ micro/nano-size cantilever...

Background: Gas refining is a process in which workers are exposed to different chemicals. This study aimed to assess the health risks caused by exposure to these substances in order to determine hazardous jobs and to present controlling methods. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on the workers at gas refinery in 2015. The sample included all the staff in operat...

Nanostructured Au–ceria is a promising new catalyst for low-temperature water-gas shift (LTS). Preparation, characterization, and catalytic properties of this material are reported in this paper. Gold–ceria was prepared by deposition–precipitation (DP), coprecipitation (CP), and gelation methods. The gold loading was varied between 1 and 8.3 at.%, while lanthanum used as a dopant in ceria, was ...