Magnetic CuFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile microwave-assisted reaction between Cu(NO3)2 and Fe(NO3)3. The magnetic nanoparticles were added to starch to make magnetic polymeric nanocomposite. The nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The magn...

Abstract Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) represents a cheap, chlorine-free alternative to ammonium perchlorate for use as an oxidant solid propellants. But its poor ignitability and low burning rate are all disadvantages achieve such purposes. For this reason, it is necessary carry out studies improve combustion characteristics, seeking combine with catalysts or fuels. The present work explores the p...

Zinc, copper and lead are amongst the more abundant trace metals in waste fuels such as municipal solid recovered wood. The ashes from could contain high contents of these metals, which be valuable but also toxic certain environments. Oxygen carrier aided combustion, OCAC, is a novel technology for combustion biomass waste. Utilizing oxygen carriers affect fate have implications stability recyc...

Chemical looping (CL) technology is a novel for the clean and efficient use of energy. Oxygen carriers (OCs) are cornerstone CL technology. The development low–cost, high–performance OCs crucial application conversion. Hematite, one natural Fe–based OCs, has several advantages (e.g., low cost environmental friendliness), but its reactivity limits in CL. performance hematite can be effectively i...