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Fabrication of nickel nanoparticles-embedded carbon particles by solution plasma in waste vegetable oil

  • Pansuwan, Gun;Phuksawattanachai, Surayouth;Kerdthip, Kraiphum;Sungworawongpana, Nathas;Nounjeen, Sarun;Anantachaisilp, Suranan;Kang, Jun;Panomsuwan, Gasidit;Ueno, Tomonaga;Saito, Nagahiro;Pootawang, Panuphong
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.40 no.10
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    • pp.894-898
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    • 2016
  • Solution plasma is a unique method which provides a direct discharge in solutions. It is one of the promising techniques for various applications including the synthesis of metallic/non-metallic nanomaterials, decomposition of organic compounds, and the removal of microorganism. In the context of nanomaterial syntheses, solution plasma has been utilized to produce carbon nanoparticles and metallic-carbon nanoparticle systems. The main purpose of this study was to synthesize nickel nanoparticles embedded in a matrix of carbon particles by solution plasma in one-step using waste vegetable oil as the carbon source. The experimental setup was done by simply connecting a bipolar pulsed power generator to nickel electrodes, which were submerged in the waste vegetable oil. Black powders of the nickel nanoparticles-embedded carbon (NiNPs/Carbon) particles were successfully obtained after discharging for 90 min. The morphology of the synthesized NiNPs/Carbon was investigated by a scanning electron microscope, which revealed a good dispersion of NiNPs in the carbon-particle matrix. The X-ray diffraction of NiNPs/Carbon clearly showed the co-existence of crystalline Ni nanostructures and amorphous carbon. The crystallite size of NiNPs (through the Ni (111) diffraction plane), as calculated by the Scherrer equation was found to be 64 nm. In addition, the catalytic activity of NiNPs/Carbon was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry in an acid solution. It was found that NiNPs/Carbon did not show a significant catalytic activity in the acid solution. Although this work might not be helpful in enhancing the activity of the fuel cell catalysts, it is expected to find application in other processes such as the CO conversion (by oxidation) and cyclization of organic compounds.

Recycling of Waste Rubber by De-link System (I) (De-link R를 이용한 폐고무 재활용(I))

  • Hwang, Sung-Hyuk;Hong, John-Hee;Yoo, Tae-Uook;Kim, Jin-Kuk
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.79-85
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    • 2001
  • It goes to be serious with environmental pollution cause waste rubber. That is why there are lot of studies for efficient recycle. The purpose of this study is to improve the physical properties of EPDM powder by using De-link system. We changed on the size of waste rubber powder and De-link contents. we examined the physical, rheological, mechanical properties. And also examined cross-link state at various De-link. Also we carried out morphological studies after making the weather strip's feature by optical microscope.

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Oxidation Behavior of U-2wt%Nb, Ti, and Ni Alloys in Air (U-2wt%Nb, Ti, Ni 합금의 공기중 산화거동)

  • 주준식;유길성;조일제;국동학;서항석;이은표;방경식;김호동
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.395-400
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    • 2003
  • For the long term storage safety study of the metallic spent fuel, U-Nb, U-Ti, U-Ni, U-Zr, and U-Hf simulated metallic uranium alloys, known as corrosion resistant alloys, were fabricated and oxidized in oxygen gas at $200^{\circ}C~300^{\circ}C$. Simulated metallic uranium alloys were more corrosion resistant than pure uranium metal, and corrosion resistance increases Nb, Ni, Ti in that order. The oxidation rates of uranium alloys determined and activation energy was calculated for each alloy. The matrix microstructure of the test specimens were analyzed using OM, SEM, and EPMA. It was concluded that Nb was the best acceptable alloying elements for reducing corrosion of uranium meta] considered to suitable as candidate.

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Electrochemical Decontamination of Metallic Wastes Contaminated with Uranium Compounds in a Neutral Salt Electrolyte

  • Park, W. K.;Y. M. Yang;C. H. Jung;H. J. Won;W. Z. Oh;Park, J. H.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.689-695
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    • 2003
  • Electrochemical decontamination process has been applied for recycle or self disposal with authorization of large amount of metallic wastes contaminated with uranium compounds such as $UO_2$, ammonium uranyl carbonate (AUC), ammonium di-uranate (ADU), and uranyl nitrate(UN) with tributylphosphate(TBP) and dodecane, which are generated by dismantling the contaminated system components and equipment of a retired uranium conversion plant in Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Electrochemical decontamination for metallic wastes contaminated with uranium compounds was evaluated through the experiments on the electrolytic dissolution of stainless steel as the material of the system components in neutral salt electrolytes. The effects of type of neutral salt as the electrolyte, current density, and concentration of electrolyte on the dissolution of the materials were evaluated. Decontamination performance tests using the specimens taken from a uranium conversion plant were quite successful with the application electrochemical decontamination conditions obtained through the basic studies on the electrolytic dissolution of structural material of the system components.

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Development of Decontamination Methods using Liquid/Supercritical $CO_2$

  • Park, Kwangheon;Moonsung Koh;Chunghyun Yoon;Kim, Hongdoo;Kim, Hakwon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2004.02a
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    • pp.106-113
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    • 2004
  • A major problem of nuclear energy is the production of radioactive wastes. Needs for more environmentally favorable method to decontaminate radioactive contaminants make the use of liquid/Supercritical $CO_2$ as a solvent medium. In removing radioactive metallic contaminants under $CO_2$ solvent, two methods - use of chelating ligands and that of water in $CO_2$ emulsion - are possible. In the chelating ligand method, a combination of ligands that can make synergistic effects seems important. We discuss about the properties of microemulsion formed by F-AOT. By adding acid in water core, decontamination of metallic parts, soils were possible.

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