Abstract:
Methods of determining and controlling the deformability of ceramic materials, as a nonlimiting example, YSZ, particularly through the application of a flash sintering process, and to ceramic materials produced by such methods. Such a method includes providing a nanocrystalline powder of a ceramic material, making a compact of the powder, and subjecting the compact to flash sintering by applying an electric field and thermal energy to the compact.
Abstract:
A titania porous body is entirely formed of titania. The titania porous body includes a titania framework, first pores, and second pores. The titania framework forms a three-dimensional network structure. The first pores are opening portions of the three-dimensional structure. The second pores are disposed in a surface of the titania framework. Such a titania porous body is also referred to as a titania monolith.
Abstract:
Methods of forming non-metal doped metal oxide nanoparticles using a flame spray pyrolysis process are described. The non-metal doped metal oxide nanoparticles exhibit high photocatalytic activity. Specific non-metal doped metal oxides nanoparticles which can be formed by the described processes include nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide and sulfur-doped titanium dioxide.
Abstract:
A titanium dioxide powder has excellent red light-selective transmission function while maintaining hiding power. A cosmetic formulated therewith provides a natural finish and makes skin irregularities (pores) inconspicuous while having good covering properties. A titanium dioxide powder is obtained by firing titanium dioxide having acicular projections on the particle surface at 500-800° C. The titanium dioxide powder for the cosmetic is characterized by an apparent average particle size is 100-500 nm, an average crystallite size measured by X-ray diffraction is 15-30 nm, and a specific surface area is 10-30 m2/g.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides relates to compositions and methods for water treatment. It also addresses a method for synthesizing TiO2 (and other metal oxides) with or without dopants. This method enables control over size, phase, morphology and porosity and specific surface area of these materials. The disclosure also provides metal oxide composites that can be used in photocatalysts, photovoltaics, energy storage materials (e.g., Li-ion anodes), and solar hydrogen applications.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel manufacturing process for producing a high surface area USP grade titanium dioxide in the nano-anatase form. In a manufacturing method aspect of the present invention, a process of producing a high surface area USP grade TiO2 nano-anatase base is provided. The method involves steps of: a) phosphorus doping of the titanium hydrate obtained in hydrolysis of a titanium compound; b) drying and calcination of the doped paste, thereby producing a high surface area USP grade titanium dioxide in the anatase crystal form with nano-particles suitable for UV screens and cosmetics.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods of making are provided for treated mesoporous metal oxide microspheres electrodes. The compositions comprise (a) microspheres with an average diameter between 200 nanometers (nm) and 10 micrometers (μm); (b) mesopores on the surface and interior of the microspheres, wherein the mesopores have an average diameter between 1 nm and 50 nm and the microspheres have a surface area between 50 m2/g and 500 m2/g, and wherein the composition has an electrical conductivity of at least 1×10−7 S/cm at 25° C. and 60 MPa. The methods of making comprise forming a mesoporous metal oxide microsphere composition and treating the mesoporous metal oxide microspheres by at least one method selected from the group consisting of: (i) annealing in a reducing atmosphere, (ii) doping with an aliovalent element, and (iii) coating with a coating composition.
Abstract:
Catalyst compositions include finely divided nanoscale particles of at least one supported oxide selected from among zirconium oxide, titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide deposited onto an alumina-based or aluminum-oxyhydroxide-based support, wherein, after calcination for 4 hours at 900° C., the at least one support oxide is in the form of nanoscale particles deposited onto the support, the size of said particles being at most 10 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based is zirconium oxide and being at most 15 nm when the at least one supported oxide is titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide; such catalyst compositions are especially useful for the selective reduction of NOx.
Abstract:
To provide a titanium oxide of bronze structure that can be used as an electrode material for lithium secondary batteries, that has a high coating film strength when formed into an electrode, and that has a high capacity and a good cycle stability, and a titanium composite oxide of bronze structure further containing at least one metal element and/or non-metal element other than Ti and O, as well as a method for manufacturing the same. A bronze/type titanium oxide having a pigment pH of 4 or more as measured according to the pigment test method defined in JIS, and a titanium composite oxide of bronze structure further containing at least one metal element and/or non-metal element other than Ti and O, as well as a method for manufacturing the same.
Abstract:
Catalyst compositions include finely divided nanoscale particles of at least one supported oxide, based on a zirconium oxide, a titanium oxide or a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide deposited onto a silica based support, wherein, after calcination for 4 hours at 900° C., the supported oxide is in the form of nanoscale particles deposited onto the support, the size of the particles being at most 5 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a zirconium oxide, being at most 10 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a titanium oxide and being at most 8 nm when the at least one supported oxide is based on a mixed zirconium/titanium oxide; such catalyst compositions are especially useful for the selective reduction of NOx.