The production of dimethyl ether (DME) as compared to methanol from synthesis gas allows for increased conversions in a single pass. A challenge this process is the combination and dehydration functionalities catalyst without mutual negative interference their performances. Here, we studied use hydrated niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5·nH2O) phosphate (NbOPO4) with copper-based direct DME, while gamma-...

The automobile industry uses magnesium for load-bearing components due to its low density, durability, and ductility. This study investigated a nanocomposite containing Nb2O5 (3 6 wt%) nanoparticles as reinforcement with AZ31 alloy made by stir casting. A severe plastic deformation was conducted on the cast samples via equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) after homogenization at 410 °C 24 h ag...

The method of electric arc synthesis photoactive multicomponent composite microparticles on the example a ZnO/TiO2/Nb2O5 system using low-temperature plasma generator is proposed. Morphology and structural-phase composition synthesized have been studied. Sold monstrated their record high photocatalytic activity (speed constant 128.6 · 10 − 3 min 1) combined irradiation with ultraviolet visible ...

A series of supported WO3 catalysts were synthesized by incipient wetness impregnation of ammonium metatungstate aqueous solutions onto Al2O3, TiO2, Nb2O5, and ZrO2 supports as a function of tungsten oxide loading. The resulting solid acid catalysts were physically characterized with in situ Raman and UV–vis spectroscopy and chemically probed by methanol dehydration to dimethyl ether (CH3OH-TPS...

An investigation was made of the adhesion, growth and differentiation of osteoblast-like MG-63 and Saos-2 cells on titanium (Ti) and niobium (Nb) supports and on TiNb alloy with surfaces oxidized at 165°C under hydrothermal conditions and at 600°C in a stream of air. The oxidation mode and the chemical composition of the samples tuned the morphology, topography and distribution of the charge on...