Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anfu Hu, Qian Xia, Jun Wang, Tan Li, Kaige Wang, Jian Wu, Guojun Zhou, Jian Jiang
Summary: This study reveals the effects of alkali and alkali earth metals on the pyrolysis behavior of tobacco. The addition of these metals increases the content of ketones, acids, nitrogen-containing compounds, and esters, while inhibiting the formation of anhydro sugars and aldehydes. The presence of alkali and alkali earth metal ions enhances the generation of solid residues and promotes the conversion of anhydro sugars to ketones.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Priyadharshini Perumal, Jenni Kiventera, Mirja Illikainen
Summary: Mining activities are necessary for industrialization and urbanization, but mine tailings disposal can have severe environmental impacts. Using mine tailings as secondary raw materials can help achieve circular economy. This study focused on alkali activation of mechanically treated silicate tailings, exploring the impact of different alkaline sources on their properties and strength. High magnesium tailings performed well with sodium silicate activator, while sulphate-based activator showed good results with high alumina tailings. Sodium carbonate was effective in early stages but did not show long-term improvement. The study aimed to correlate the behavior of alkali activated tailings with different alkali sources with their mineralogy and reactivity using various analytical techniques.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yubin Jun, Jae Hong Kim, Seong Ho Han, Taewan Kim
Summary: This study investigates the use of natural seawater as mixing water for alkali-activated slag concrete and reveals that samples exposed in seawater exhibit improved mechanical performance. The seawater-mixed alkali-activated slag samples produced additional reaction products, improving strength, and exhibited enhanced pore structure refinement after exposure to seawater. The positive results suggest seawater can be effectively used as mixing water for alkali-activated slag concrete.
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michal Zielinski, Ewa Janiszewska, Adrianna Drewniak, Mariusz Pietrowski
Summary: This study focuses on the catalytic properties of ruthenium catalysts supported on modified silicalite-1 with basic centers created by post-synthesis modification. The modification not only affected the basicity and porosity of the supports, but also improved the catalytic activity for CO2 methanation. The results demonstrated that ruthenium supported on silicalite-1 treated with 1.0 M NaOH showed superior catalytic performance compared to unmodified and KOH-modified silicalite-1 supported Ru catalysts.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Rosnita Mohamed, Rafiza Abd Razak, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Shayfull Zamree Abd Abd Rahim, Long Yuan-Li, Subaer, Andrei Victor Sandu, Jerzy J. Wys
Summary: This review discusses the use of alkali-activated materials as alternatives to ordinary Portland cement in construction. It highlights the heat evolution during alkali activation and factors influencing heat evolution, emphasizing the importance of understanding heat evolution in the alkali activation process.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Houchao Sun, Wenjie Cheng, Haoxin Xu, Zhangjie Cai, Minggan Yin, Feiting Shi
Summary: This study investigates the influence of CO2 curing on the corrosion resistance of reinforced alkali-activated compounds. Fly ash (FA) and blast furnace slag powder (BFS) are used as mineral admixtures. The corrosion resistance is decreased by adding FA but improved by CO2 curing. The addition of BFS with CO2 curing has a higher enhancing effect on corrosion resistance. The XRD results show that adding BFS and CO2 curing can decrease iron oxides on the steel bars' surface.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kamasani Chiranjeevi Reddy, Joonho Seo, H. N. Yoon, Seonhyeok Kim, G. M. Kim, H. M. Son, Seunghee Park, Solmoi Park
Summary: The phase changes in alkali-activated slag samples under supercritical carbonation were investigated. The results showed the formation of C-S-H as the main reaction product, along with other minor reaction products. X-ray diffractograms revealed the complete decalcification of C-S-H and the formation of various CaCO3 polymorphs. Si-29 and Al-27 NMR spectroscopy confirmed the formation of highly cross-linked aluminosilicate gel and a reduction in unreacted slag content.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Catarina Faria, R. Trujillano, V. Rives, C. V. Miguel, A. E. Rodrigues, Luis M. Madeira
Summary: This study aims to find a CO2 HT-based sorbent with promising behavior in terms of sorption capacity, sorption kinetics, and cyclic stability during continuous sorption/desorption cycles. The best performance was observed for CHT doped with 9.4 wt% of Cs. A study on the cyclic stability of this material was conducted, and a kinetic model predicting the loss of sorption capacity with cycles was successfully developed.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Filipe Mateus, Paula Teixeira, Joseï M. Lopes, Carlos Henriques, Carmen Bacariza
Summary: Activated carbons derived from cork wastes were used as supports for CO2 methanation catalysts for the first time. The addition of CeO2 improved the catalytic performance of the Ni-based catalysts, showing higher CH4 yields compared to the catalyst without CeO2.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bijoy Biswas, Avnish Kumar, Ramandeep Kaur, Bhavya B. Krishna, Thallada Bhaskar
Summary: Carbon-based support catalysts play a crucial role in optimizing the hydrothermal liquefaction of alkali lignin, leading to increased bio-oil yield through efficient depolymerization. The use of ethanol solvent system, higher reaction temperatures, and increased catalyst quantities results in enhanced conversion and selectivity towards vanillin.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinyuan Ke, Vahiddin Alperen Baki
Summary: The study investigated the potential of using alkali-activated metakaolin geopolymers as low-cost thermochemical heat storage materials. Different formulations were evaluated, showing promising results particularly in terms of water sorption and hydration reactions. The energy storage performances of metakaolin geopolymers depend on their framework structures and surface textural properties, with further optimization needed for enhancing overall thermal energy storage capabilities.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. Carmen Bacariza, Claudia Grilo, Paula Teixeira, Jose M. Lopes, Carlos Henriques
Summary: CO2 methanation is typically carried out using Ni-supported catalysts containing promoters such as alkali or alkali-earth metals to improve their properties. Bimetallic Ni-based USY zeolite catalysts with alkali and alkali-earth metal compounds were prepared and characterized, showing that alkali metals incorporation led to low catalytic performances due to negative impact on zeolite structure preservation. On the other hand, catalysts containing alkali-earth metals exhibited lower structural damage, with calcium identified as the most interesting metal due to slight improvement of Ni0 dispersion.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad Mastali, Abdollahnejad Zahra, Kerbrat Hugo, Rahim Faraz
Summary: This study developed mineral wool-based mortars using a combination of rock wool and glass wool, and found that metakaolin provided higher mechanical strength and uniformity in alkali activated mineral wool-based binders compared to ladle slag. The content of mineral wools played a key role in the mechanical strength, microstructural analysis, and leaching behavior of heavy metals.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Barbara Horvat, Majda Pavlin, Vilma Ducman
Summary: This study investigates the influence of microwave irradiation dosimetry on alkali-activated slurry in its early stages. By changing the power and duration of microwave exposure, the chemistry, mineralogy, and mechanical properties were affected, including the dissolution of amorphous content and the formation of an aluminosilicate network. The precursors used were metakaolin, local fly ash, and ladle furnace slag, which were chemically and mineralogically analyzed. The optimal ratio of elements was obtained by mixing these precursors with NaOH and Na-water glass. The addition of water was experimentally determined for complete wetting and solid workability. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the influence of water on alkali-activated slag and fly ash, resulting in the highest mechanical strength.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Huang, Dongping Song, Lulu Zhou, YangYang Di, Shuwen Zhang, Hui Tao
Summary: In this study, diatomite and MoS2 nanosheets were used to activate the self-alkali-activated cementation process of MSWI fly ashes, achieving efficient solidification, immobilization of heavy metals, and inhibition of chloride release. Diatomite influenced the cementation process, while MoS2 played a dual role in strengthening the binding process and stabilizing heavy metals. This study not only verified the feasibility of using diatomite and MoS2 for MSWI fly ash treatment, but also provided a reliable technique for the harmless disposal and efficient utilization of MSWI fly ashes in developing countries.