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Physical properties of low cement castable containing 22 wt.% Al 2O3-rich MgO-Al2O3 spinel and 1.7 wt.% CaO with addition of polyacrylates, castament FS20, TPP and citric acid were investigated. Results showed castables including castament FS20 have higher flow values and better final properties comparing with castables including Darvan 7S and TPP. Also in this study we investigated the effect of addition of microsilica up to 4 wt.% on the properties of alumina-spinel castables. Microsilica is the finest particles in the system and due to suitable distribution of microsilica among other particle the open porosity reduced and mechanical strength increased. Slag penetrations resistance... 

7H-benzimidazo[2,1-a]benz[de]isoquinolin-7-one compounds were prepared in a selective manner by reaction between o-phenylenediamines and appropriate 1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic anhydrides using acidic alumina under microwave irradiation  

Free Content Selective synthesis of conjugated enynes from α-arylalkynols using LiCl-Acidic Al2O3 under solvent-free conditions  

Conjugated enynes, dienes and simple olefins have been cleanly and selectively synthesized, good-to-excellent yields, by dehydration of corresponding alcohols using focused microwave irradiation on the surface of LiCI-acidic alumina  

Hydroxyapatite is the most important bio ceramic, due to its structure and chemical composition which is similar to bone. Since feeble fracture toughness, brittleness and low tensile strength have restricted their use, for overcoming this problem, they were often used as a secondary component. HAp-Al2O3 nano-composite powder combined the benefits of biocompatibility of HAp and high strength of Al2O3. When HAp-Al2O3 nano-composite powders were sintered at a higher temperature than 1100- 1200°C, HAp was decomposed and converted to the second phase of TCP, due to the formation of calcium aluminate increasing decomposition speed of HAp to TCP at higher degree than 1100-1200°C temperatures;... 

This study concentrates on fabrication of low-cost antifouling membranes by incorporation of alumina in PVC membranes for membrane bioreactor (MBR). PVC based membranes were prepared via phase inversion method at different alumina contents. Pure water flux through the membranes and its antifouling properties in MBR setup at operating pressure of −0.4 bar were studied. The effects of the alumina on the morphology and physical properties of the membranes were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), contact angle, pore size, viscosity, porosity, and mechanical properties. The results showed that the membrane with 3 wt% alumina exhibited excellent... 

Arylalkynols were converted into both conjugated enynes and arylacetylenic compounds using p-TsCl/Al2O3 and KOH/Al2O3 respectively in classical heating or microwave irradiation methods in good yields  

α-Arylalkynols were converted into conjugated enynes (in a selective manner under solvent-free conditions) using the LiCl-acidic Al2O3 couple as catalyst and support  

7H-benzimidazo[2,1-a]benz[de]isoquinolin-7-one compounds were prepared in a selective manner by reaction between o-phenylenediamines and appropriate 1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic anhydrides using acidic alumina under microwave irradiation  

γ-Alumina is used to catalyze the Cannizzaro reaction in the absence of any base under microwave irradiation in high yields. In the case of terephthalaldehyde the reaction is carried out with high selectivity  

Alumina-MWCNT composite was densified by microwave sintering. CNTs were coated with boehmite nanoparticles to enhance their distribution in composite samples. Calcination temperature of composite powder was determined by TGA analysis (5 °C/min). Samples containing 0 and 1vol%CNT were produced by cold isostatic pressing at 180 MPa. Microwave sintering (1520 °C for 45 min) was conducted under the flow of argon. Phase analysis of the calcined composite powder showed complete transformation of boehmite into gamma-alumina. The relative densities were 99.3% and 98.1% for monolithic alumina and composite, respectively. CNT addition improved the fracture toughness of alumina by ~37%. SEM images... 

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of nano-alumina particles on the self-flow characteristics of aluminaspinel self-flowing castables. for this reason, the self-flow characteristics such as; self-flow value and working time of the alumina-spinel castables with different amount of nano-alumina particles have been studied. Also, the mechanical properties and microstructure of these castables have been studied. for the study of nano-alumina (d50 =4 3 nm) addition on selfflow characteristics and other properties of these castables, reactive alumina is substituted by nano-alumina powder in 0-4 wt.% range. The results show that the nano-alumina particles have great effect on... 

In this study, the influence of the sample position (anode) on the incorporation of nano/micro alumina particles on the AZ31B magnesium alloy substrate was investigated by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating. For characterized this effect, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), potentiodynamic polarization (PDP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and pin-on-disk test were used to the evolution of the microstructure, corrosion resistance, and the wear behavior of the films. Based on the obtained results, the effect of the anode position from vertical to horizontal is dependent on particle size and it can be influenced only on the incorporation of nanoparticles. The... 

Microwave induced Cannizzaro reaction, which was performed in presence of neutral γ-alumina as a polymeric catalyst, was discussed. Cannizzaro reaction was carried out on alumina surface and other unknown products were also obtained. Solvent extraction method was utilized to isolate mild and selective benzyl alcohol and carboxylic acids  

Cobalt supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-covered alumina has been recently developed and successfully utilized as a catalyst in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). Problems associated with shaping of Co/CNTs into extrudates or pellets as well as catalyst attrition rendered these materials unfavorable for industrial applications. In this investigation regular γ- and nano-structured (N-S) alumina as well as CNTs-covered regular γ- and N-S-alumina supports were impregnated by cobalt nitrate solution to make new cobalt-based catalysts which were also promoted by Ru. The catalysts were characterized and tested in a micro reactor to evaluate their applicability in FTS. γ-Al2O3 was prepared by... 

Alumina-silicate composite coatings were formed on titanium substrate by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process using a silicate-based electrolyte containing alumina nanoparticles. Microstructure, chemical and phase compositions, and thickness of the coatings were investigated to determine, coating mechanism and probable reactions during the process. The effect of processing time on corrosion resistance of the coatings was investigated using the potentiodynamic polarization test. Barrier layer (TiO2) formation, micro arcs occurrence, and electrolyte ionization were the main stages of PEO coating growth process. Alumina nanoparticles were incorporated into the coating by cataphoretic and... 

Ultrasonic assisted grinding is a novel method for improving the grinding process of difficult-to-cut materials. In the present research a novel setup has been designed and manufactured for utilizing ultrasonic vibrations in external cylindrical grinding. The designed ultrasonic head vibrates a rotating workpiece in axial direction. An alumina-zirconia ceramic (AZ90) has been selected as the workpiece material. Energy aspects and workpiece surface characteristics of ultrasonic assisted cylindrical grinding (UACG) and conventional cylindrical grinding (CG) processes have been analytically modeled and corresponding grinding experiments have been performed. The combined kinematics of the... 

The transformation of gibbsite to α-alumina occurs in the range 1100 to 1300°C. The higher the calcination temperature, the larger the crystallites and this leads to abnormal grain growth. The main goal of this research was to reduce the transformation temperature of gibbsite to α-alumina by reducing the gibbsite particles size. The sodium content of the gibbsite used in the study was reduced to less than 0.1% by washing it in HCl solution. It was then ground in a fast mill at ambient conditions for different times then calcined at different temperatures. The microstructure, particles size and thermal behaviour of the samples were examined with SEM, XRD, XRF, PSA and STA, respectively. In a... 

The transformation of gibbsite to α-alumina occurs in the range 1100 to 1300°C. The higher the calcination temperature, the larger the crystallites and this leads to abnormal grain growth. The main goal of this research was to reduce the transformation temperature of gibbsite to α-alumina by reducing the gibbsite particles size. The sodium content of the gibbsite used in the study was reduced to less than 0.1% by washing it in HCl solution. It was then ground in a fast mill at ambient conditions for different times then calcined at different temperatures. The microstructure, particles size and thermal behaviour of the samples were examined with SEM, XRD, XRF, PSA and STA, respectively. In a...