A class of heterogeneous catalysts based on commercial bentonite from natural origin, containing at least 80 wt% of montmorillonite clay, was designed to transform selectively and under mild conditions toxic organosulfur and organophosphorus chemical warfare agents into non-noxious products with a reduced impact on health and environment. The bentonite from the natural origin was modified by in...

The generation of municipal solid waste is increasing year by year and there are many options for handling and disposing of these wastes. Currently in United States land disposal is the most common practice to deal with municipal solid wastes. The evolution of waste generation, and increase in population suggest composting as a future alternative. Since municipal solid waste comprises of a high...

In two experiments, participants evaluated the perceived beauty of snowflakes and solid objects. The snowflake silhouettes used as experimental stimuli were created from photographs of natural snowflakes. Both the snowflake silhouettes and computer-generated solid objects varied in complexity. In Experiment 1, 204 participants selected the single snowflake and single solid object that was the m...

The performance, long-term durability, and thermal cycling tolerance of metal supported solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) operating with natural gas reformate fuels is assessed. Symmetric MS-SOFCs composite SDC-Ni anode catalysts PrOx cathode are operated simulated steam-reformate partial-oxidation-reformate 1 ppm 5 sulfur. Cells for 1000 h initial degradation rates similar to humidified H2, pe...

The energy transition basically implies a phased and significant reduction in the use of fossil fuels, until final cessation near future. Renewable sources alternative fuels are an increasingly important part transition. At same time, it is necessary that systems increase efficiency environmental acceptability. In this regard, great efforts being made to expand portfolio primary existing large ...