The study provides comprehensive information on the vacuum impregnation process applied to plant materials. It aims (in traditional applications) to ensure impermeability and elimination of porosity of various materials. The process substantially acc...
Fresh-cut potato slices are prone to browning. Although freezing is an effective method of preserving food, freezing and thawing cause inevitable damage to potato tissues. This study explored the freeze-protective effects of trehalose and sorbitol un...
The high topological silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics can be prepared by stereolithography (SLA) combined with liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) techniques. This paper aims to enhance the performance of SiC ceramics prepared by SLA and LSI techniques v...
This study presents a comparative analysis of two industrially relevant technologies for manufacturing of prepreg composite materials based on polyimide (PI) resin: hot-melt and solvent-based technology. More specifically, the study focuses on evalua...
ZnO nanostructures decorated with gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) were synthesized by thermal decomposition of ZnO2 powders and their subsequent impregnation of metal nanoparticles using either the Direct Turkevich Method, the Inverse Turkevich Method, o...
This work reports a new technique called “Suspension Impregnation Method” (SiM) as an alternative to the “Incipient Impregnation Method” (IiM) for the synthesis of noble metal (Au) nanoparticles. The SiM was used to synthesize...
Thermal impregnation (TI) is a traditional method of sugar infusion, but it has disadvantages such as long processing time and uneven sugar distribution. Therefore, developing sugar impregnation methods to enhance product flavor, nutritional value, a...
Carbon fibre-reinforced polypropylene composite filaments were fabricated via the extrusion–pultrusion method. One of the important factors influencing composites’ filament processability and structural properties is the impregnation qual...
This paper presents the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts for the direct hydrogenation process of CO2 to methanol. The development of the modern chemical industry is inextricably linked to the use of catalytic processes. As a result, currently o...
Additive manufacturing offers great potential for various industrial solutions; in particular, the binder jetting method enables the production of components from various materials, including sand molds for casting. This work presents the results of...
The influence of the method used for synthesizing ZnO-In2O3 composites (nanopowder mixing, impregnation, and hydrothermal method) on the structure, conductivity, and sensor properties is investigated. With the nanopowder mixing, the size of the paren...
Fast-growing Chinese fir wood has shortfalls such as loose structure and low strength because it grows faster than natural trees. Resin impregnation is a great way to increase the strength of fast-growing fir. However, the resin used for impregnation...
The mechanical properties of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (C-FRTP) composites are commonly lower than those of continuous fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastic (C-FRP) composites. We have developed a new molding method for C-FRTP. In th...
Water scarcity is one of the major concerns of this century. The photocatalysis through TiO2 can be suitable for improving liquid wastewater treatment. However, TiO2 is used as a powder (nanoparticles), which is a drawback for full-scale applications...
To adsorb and remove formaldehyde, which is a harmful volatile organic chemical (VOC) detected indoors, an alkylamine was introduced into the substrate as a formaldehyde adsorbent. In this study, Tetraethylenepentaamine (TEPA) was introduced into the...
We have developed a facile and sustainable method to produce a novel θ-Al2O3-supported CuCl adsorbent through impregnation methods using CuCl2 as the precursor. In an easy two-step process, θ-Al2O3 was impregnated with a known concentrati...
The propensity of foamed concrete to absorb water results in a consequential degradation of its performance attributes. Addressing this issue, the integration of aerogels presents a viable solution; however, their direct incorporation has been observ...
Resin-impregnated paper (RIP) bushing has gained significant interest due to its extended application in Extra High Voltage (EHV) and Ultra High Voltage (UHV) electricity transmission systems. However, the design criterion of its overall structure, t...
In this study, the crystalline metal-organic framework (MOF) ZIF-67 was obtained using the solvent-free ball milling method, which is a fast, simple, and economical green method without the need to use solvents. Using the impregnation method, platinu...
This research work reports the magnetic adsorption of fluoride from drinking water through silica-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Chemical precipitation and wet impregnation methods were employed to synthesize the magnetic nanomaterials. Moreover, the sy...
Pt, Ru, and Ir were introduced onto the surface of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) using the wet impregnation method. A reduction of these photocatalysts with hydrogen causes several changes, such as a significant increase in the specific surface a...
A copolymer of poly(BuMA–co–EDMA) modified with C-tetra(nonyl)calix[4]resorcinarene was obtained via the impregnation method. The formation of the modified copolymer was confirmed and investigated using various techniques; in this way, th...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inulin incorporation and three different freezing treatments (static, air blast, and individual quick frozen; IQF) on some quality characteristics of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.). Frozen food...
The thermomechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (Cf/SiC CMCs) were studied up to 2000 °C using high-temperature in situ flexural testing in argon. The CMC specimens were fabricated using an ult...
BiVO4/Mn1−xZnxFe2O4 was prepared by the impregnation roasting method. XRD (X-ray Diffractometer) tests showed that the prepared BiVO4 is monoclinic crystal, and the introduction of Mn1−xZnxFe2O4 does not change the crystal structure of BiVO4. The int...
Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) as antibacterial agents are of considerable interest owing to their simplicity, high surface area to volume ratio, and efficient oligodynamic properties. Hence, we investigated the synthesis of silica-supported Ag NPs (S...
In this study, a Cu–Ce@Az ozone catalyst with multiple active components was prepared through the impregnation method to treat purified terephthalic acid (PTA) wastewater, and characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, scann...
A palm waste kernel shell biomass was converted into bio-based sulphonated activated carbon and further used for preparation of a sulphated zirconium-doped activated catalyst (Zr-AC-HSO3) by wet impregnation method. The structural, physicochemical, m...
Hydrogen is a clean and valuable energy carrier, and there is growing consensus that a hydrogen-based economy could be the key to ensuring the long-term reliability and environmental friendliness of the world’s energy supply. There are a variet...
Nanostructured catalysts of platinum (Pt) supported on commercial TiO2, as well as TiO2-CeO2 (1, 5 and 10 wt% CeO2), were synthesized through the Sol-Gel and impregnation method doped to 1 wt% of Platinum, in order to obtain a viable photocatalytic m...
A strong alkaline catalyst, sodium methoxide (CH3ONa), is commonly used to catalyze the transesterification reaction for biodiesel production. Meanwhile, titanium dioxide (TiO2) anatase with a bandgap of 3.2 eV is a highly competitive photocatalyst a...
A comparative study was conducted on the effect of vacuum impregnation and drying methods on the production of dried sweet potatoes with high bioactivity. The present study determined the quality and physicochemical properties of dried sweet potato d...
The aim of this study was to determine the effects that the type of impregnating solution and drying method (freeze drying (FD) and vacuum drying (VD) at 45 °C and convective drying (CD) at 50, 60, and 70 °C) had on the physicochemical and quality pr...
Metal oxide (MexOy) nanomaterials are used as catalysts and/or sorbents in processes taking place in supercritical water (scH2O), which is the “green” solvent needed to obtain energy-relevant products. Their properties are significantly i...
Increasing carbon deposits in iron ore to upgrade the reduction rate can be performed by impregnating iron ore in tar. Carbon containing iron ore was prepared from low-grade iron ore and biomass tar, which was generated from palm kernel shell (PKS) p...
Furfurylation is an effective and green method for wood or bamboo modification that can significantly improve its physical and mechanical properties and the resistance against biological deterioration and the attack of subterranean termites. To eluci...
Natural substrates used in horticultural practice quickly degrade during plant cultivation. Methods to extend their service life are sought using natural materials, the acquisition and disposal of which do not burden the natural environment. The pape...
The drying process is used in the food industry to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables without the use of preservatives. As quality, visual, and aroma characteristics are important determinants of consumer interest, they play a key role in...
The role of iron in two modes of integration into alumina catalysts was studied at 0.39 wt% Fe and tested in trichloroethylene combustion. One modified alumina was synthesized using the sol-gel method with Fe added in situ during hydrolysis; another...
In the current world of coatings and nanomaterials, specifically bearings, zinc, chromium, nickel, diamond-like coatings, and molybdenum disulfide are being used, to name but a few. Boron nitride in various forms has been used to enhance the surface...
Nowadays, the study of environmentally friendly ways of producing hydrogen as a green energy source is an increasingly important challenge. One of these potential processes is the heterogeneous photocatalytic splitting of water or other hydrogen sour...
The nickel-based catalyst was more active in the reverse water-gas shift reaction, but it is easy to sinter and deactivate in high temperature reaction (≥600 °C). A urea-assisted impregnation method was utilized to create a Ni/SiO2-N catalyst...
The purpose of the work was to obtain composites based on bionanocellulose (BNC) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) for specific biomedical and cosmetic applications and to determine how the method and conditions of their preparation affect their utility...
Sorbents based on Fe(OH)3 and aluminum oxide are widely used in oceanology for the recovery of cosmogenic radionuclides 7Be, 32Si, 32P, and 33P from the seawater. It is also possible to use them for the recovery of the natural radionuclides 210Pb, 23...
Developing low-temperature nickel-based catalysts with good resistance to coking and sintering for dry reforming of methane (DRM) is of great significance. In this work, Ni (5 wt%) and CeO2 (5 wt%) were supported on SBA-15 porous material by glycine-...
A fundamental issue of waste management and the rail transport industry is the problem of utilizing used railroad ties. Wooden railroad ties are treated with a preservative, usually creosote. Due to their high toxicity, railroad ties are considered h...
Recently, the dry reforming of methane (DRM) has received much attention as a conversion technology of greenhouse gases. Ni-based catalysts supported on ternary metal oxide composite (ZrTiAlOx) were prepared to improve the coke resistance properties...
To avoid the proneness to degradation due to coking in the operation of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) directly running on methane (CH4) fuels, a modified porous anode of the Ni1−XCoX/YSZ (yttria-stabilized zirconia) cermet prepared by an impre...
Thermally stable titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) doped with erbium ions (Er3+) are characterized by uniformity, low excitation energy, and high surface area. The impregnation methodology was used to enhance the optical properties of TiO2 NP...
The paper considers the relationship between the structure and properties of nanostructured conductometric sensors based on binary mixtures of semiconductor oxides designed to detect reducing gases in the environment. The sensor effect in such system...
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