Wenyu Zan, Beiyue Ma, Kun Liu, Chao Yu, Hao Liu, Zhoufu Wang, Chengji Deng
{"title":"Influence of introducing TiO2 on densification and thermal shock resistance of Al2O3-MgO-CaO-Y2O3 materials","authors":"Wenyu Zan, Beiyue Ma, Kun Liu, Chao Yu, Hao Liu, Zhoufu Wang, Chengji Deng","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01070-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01070-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To develop a novel refractory system for cleaner steelmaking and alloy smelting, Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-MgO-CaO-Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> materials were successfully synthesized via the solid-phase method, utilizing Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-MgO-CaO as well as Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as the primary raw materials, with TiO<sub>2</sub> serving as an additive. The impact of TiO<sub>2</sub> on the sintering behavior, mechanical properties, and thermal shock resistance of the material was further investigated to elucidate its influence mechanism. The findings reveal that the addition of TiO<sub>2</sub> led to an increase in the volume shrinkage ratio of the samples from 23.40% to 30.14%, a decrease in bulk density from 3.11 g·cm<sup>−3</sup> to 2.85 g·cm<sup>−3</sup>, and an increase in apparent porosity from 9.52% to 18.00%. Furthermore, the cold compressive strength of the samples decreased from 108.6 MPa to 54.64 MPa, and the residual strength ratio after three cycles of thermal shock decreased from 78.10% to 66.14%. The internal structure of the material primarily consists of MgAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, Al<sub>5</sub>Y<sub>3</sub>O<sub>12</sub>, and CaAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> phases, formed at different reaction stages (initial, intermediate, and final stages). The formation conditions of these crystal phases significantly influence the microstructure and properties of the material. Upon the addition of 6 wt% TiO<sub>2</sub>, numerous Al<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>5</sub> and Mg<sub>2</sub>TiO<sub>4</sub> precipitate from the continuous liquid phase during cooling, along with partially unreacted Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. These grains exhibit relatively small size and high content, leading to an increase in energetically mismatched grain boundaries and interfaces among the internal grains, thereby augmenting the overall structural inhomogeneity of the material. Consequently, this diminishes the mechanical property and thermal shock resistance of the materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141881325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ytterbium-doping contribution to the overall dielectric and electrical properties of (Sr, Ba)Bi2Ta2O9 ceramics","authors":"Mohamed Afqir, Didier Fasquelle, Amina Tachafine, Yingzhi Meng, Mohamed ElaatmanI, Abdelouahad Zegzouti, Mohamed Daoud","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01068-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01068-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, Yb-doped Sr<sub>0.95</sub>Ba<sub>0.05</sub>Bi<sub>2</sub>Ta<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9</sub> powders were synthesized by the citric acid-assisted method. The prepared powders were uniaxially pressed and sintered at different temperatures. Structure, morphology, and dielectric properties were investigated. The use of either a 1200 °C sintering temperature or motifs for a reduction tanδ purpose. The results showed that Yb has not caused a significant change in dielectric properties at low temperatures, thus indicating its ability to reduce dielectric loss smoothly. At high temperatures, the introduction of ytterbium elements could reduce both Curie temperature and conductivity. According to Jonscher’s universal power law, the correlated barrier-hopping (CBH) model describes the AC conductivity mechanism. However, the non-overlapping small polaron tunneling (NSPT) model may be used to show that this is only possible at a specific temperature. The Arrhenius law and the CBH module provide estimates of the various energy barriers that space charges should overcome; however, these barriers get higher as the dopant concentration rises.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"188 5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141881329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facile synthesis of Mn-doped CdS nanoparticles on carbon quantum dots: towards efficient photocatalysis","authors":"Ceren Orak, Taha Oğuz, Sabit Horoz","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01073-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01073-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the synthesis and application of carbon quantum dots (CQDs)-based composite photocatalysts, including CQDs, CdS@CQDs, and Mn-doped CdS@CQDs, for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) and Reactive Black 5 (RB5) through photocatalysis. The synthesis of the photocatalysts involved a meticulous procedure utilizing olive oil as a precursor. Characterization studies employing transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area confirmed the successful synthesis of the composite photocatalysts with well-dispersed nanoparticles and varying surface areas. Photocatalytic degradation experiments revealed that Mn-doped CdS@CQDs exhibited the highest degradation efficiency for both MB and RB5 under optimized reaction conditions, with pH identified as the most significant parameter, and statistical analyses supported the validity of the experimental data. Based on the results, the highest MB degradation efficiency (99.87%) was achieved at the following reaction conditions: pH = 9, catalyst amount = 0.55 g/L and initial hydrogen peroxide concentration (HPC) = 1 mM while the highest RB5 degradation efficiency (98.15%) was obtained at the following reaction conditions: pH = 3, catalyst amount = 1 g/L and HPC = 0.55 mM. Comparison with the literature showcased the competitive performance of the synthesized photocatalysts, achieving higher efficiencies with lower amounts of photocatalysts and hydrogen peroxide. Kinetic studies revealed that the first-order reaction kinetic was observed in both MB and RB5 degradation. This comprehensive investigation underscores the potential of Mn-doped CdS@CQDs as efficient photocatalysts for wastewater treatment, offering insights for future research and application in environmental remediation efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141881362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant-mediated green route to the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: in vitro antibacterial potential","authors":"Deniz Kadir Takcı, Melis Sumengen Ozdenefe, Tahsin Huner, Hatice Aysun Mercimek Takcı","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01064-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01064-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The plant-mediated, sustainable, facile, eco-friendly, and simple green approaches for the fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have recently attracted the ever-increasing attention of the scientific community. To date, there has not been any research on green synthesis of ZnO-NPs by <i>Piper guineense</i> (Uziza) seeds widely used as a therapeutic agent is the novelty of the current study. The bioaugmented ZnO-NPs have been manufactured by Uziza seed extract using zinc acetate dihydrate as the precursor and sodium hydroxide with calcination. The hexagonal/spherical crystalline structure at high purely with a mean size of 7.39 nm was confirmed via XRD and SEM analyses of ZnO-NPs. A strong absorption peak at about 350 nm, specific for ZnO-NPs, was observed by a UV-visible spectrometer. The optical bandgap of ZnO-NPs was estimated as about 3.58 eV by the Kubelka-Munk formula. FTIR findings indicated the presence of biofunctional groups responsible for the bioreduction of bulk zinc acetate to ZnO-NPs. The growth rates of <i>E. coli</i> (ATCC 25,922) significantly decreased with ZnO-NPs exhibited compared to the controls. This is making ZnO-NPs promising effective candidates for medical sectors and environmental applications. This current study is hoped to supply a better understanding of the phytosynthesis of ZnO-NPs and promote the advance of green approaches based on plants.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141865164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehmet Bugdayci, Serkan Baslayici, Ozan Coban, Faruk Kaya
{"title":"Self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) of ZrC-TiC nanocomposites: Comparison of Mg and Al reductant usage and process optimization","authors":"Mehmet Bugdayci, Serkan Baslayici, Ozan Coban, Faruk Kaya","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01062-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01062-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the production of ZrC-TiC composite nanopowders by SHS process in TiO<sub>2</sub>-ZrO<sub>2</sub>-C-Mg/Al systems. Mg and Al charge stoichiometries and composite charge stoichiometries were optimized for SHS processes. The most precise procedural stages were identified for refining the SHS product; acid concentrations were optimized for Mg usage and an innovative chemical method was developed to eliminate and/or decrease the amount of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> by-product, enabling the utilization of Al. Thermochemical simulations were conducted for thermodynamic evaluations (adiabatic temperature and specific heat) and characterizations were performed by XRD and SEM-EDS analysis. The findings indicated that utilizing both reductants allowed for the synthesis of ZrC-TiC-(Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) particles that have considerable surface area and commercial purity. The outcomes demonstrated that Magnesium is a more effective reductant, yet Aluminium, also serves as a viable reductant, even though leading to an increase in process steps, but enabling in-situ formation of sinterability and toughness enhancing Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. A novel chemical route including pre-acid leaching, NaOH fusion, water leaching, HCl leaching was identified for the synthesis of ZrC-TiC-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composite powder where the amount of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> could be organized (according to the desired mechanical properties) by optimization.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141779808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zahide Bayer Ozturk, Yusuf Karaca, Semra Kurama, Elif Ubay
{"title":"Evaluating pumice as a sustainable raw material in porcelain tile production: impact on technical properties","authors":"Zahide Bayer Ozturk, Yusuf Karaca, Semra Kurama, Elif Ubay","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01067-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01067-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pumice, a porous rock resulting from the rapid cooling of tuff fragments during volcanic activity, exhibits a spongy texture and light color due to its low density. Found predominantly in Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia, it has drawn interest for industrial applications. This study delved into utilizing micronized pumice within the porcelain tile manufacturing process. Comparative analyses were conducted between formulations incorporating micronized pumice and the standard ceramic tile recipe. In place of feldspar, micronized pumice was introduced at concentrations of 3%, 5%, and 7%, while clay was substituted with micronized pumice at concentrations of 3%, 5%, 7%, and 10% by weight. The prepared bodies were fired in an industrial kiln at 1210 °C for 54 min, and various physical and mechanical properties were evaluated. These included viscosity, sieve residue, green strength pre-firing, firing shrinkage, water absorption, firing strength, and firing color after-firing. The results indicated that the samples incorporating micronized pumice closely matched the physical and mechanical properties of the standard porcelain tile. Phase and microstructural analyses revealed the presence of mullite and quartz phases. Notably, micronized pumice demonstrated promise as a substitute for clay or feldspar, with the optimal usage rate determined to be 7% in the porcelain tile recipe. This indicates that pumice has the potential to be an alternative raw material in the production of porcelain tiles.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141779810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication of composite nanoparticles via electrostatic assembly and its application in ceramics preparation","authors":"Tran Anh-Tu, Vinh-Dat Vuong, Luu Tuan Anh, Nguyen Huu Huy Phuc","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01065-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01065-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nanomaterials exhibit properties not seen in large-scale materials; therefore, they have been developed for different applications. Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to design and fabricate composite materials. Electrostatic assembly (ESA) is a bottom-up approach to material design. In this study, SiO<sub>2</sub>‒SiO<sub>2</sub> composite nanoparticles were selected as a model to demonstrate the feasibility of fabricating composite particles via ESA. In addition, researchers have been studying the fabrication of high-density Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (which has a theoretical density of approximately 3.95 g ml<sup>− 1</sup>) at moderate temperatures for a long time. In this study, composite particles consisting of small Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles (low sintering temperature) surrounding large Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles (high sintering temperature) were fabricated via ESA. The sintered bodies of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composite particles obtained at 1350 °C for 2 h had a density of approximately 3.0 g cm<sup>− 3</sup>, which exceeded that of sintered bodies of only high-temperature-sintered Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (2.8 g cm<sup>− 3</sup>).</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141746219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wong Min Jin Karen, Zhipeng Wang, Bih Lii Chua, Willey Y. H. Liew, G. J. H. Melvin
{"title":"Interfacial solar vapor generation using sawdust hydrochar/titanium dioxide composite as photothermal conversion material","authors":"Wong Min Jin Karen, Zhipeng Wang, Bih Lii Chua, Willey Y. H. Liew, G. J. H. Melvin","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01063-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01063-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Carbon based composite has gained interest as a photothermal conversion material for interfacial solar vapor generation towards the generation of clean water through solar– thermal conversion. In this study, successful synthesis of a carbon/ceramic composite containing sawdust hydrochar (SHC) and titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) was obtained through a simple mixing method. The SHC/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry (UV–Vis). SEM showed the simple mixing method only minimally damaged the SHC structure, while TEM revealed the integration of TiO<sub>2</sub> on the surface of SHC. The existence of the TiO<sub>2</sub> elements and various functional groups detected in the EDX, FTIR, and XPS proved the successful integration of TiO<sub>2</sub>. UV-Vis displayed the SHC/TiO<sub>2</sub> had improved light absorption ability in contrast to the SHC and TiO<sub>2</sub>. The SHC/TiO<sub>2</sub> based solar absorber (SHC/TiO<sub>2</sub>–SA) was fabricated using dip-coating method and utilized for interfacial solar vapor generation in seawater desalination. The interfacial solar vapor generation was conducted outdoors with an average solar intensity of 1.15 kW/m<sup>2</sup> where the SHC/TiO<sub>2</sub>–SA showed the highest average efficiency (76.3 ± 4.6%) and evaporation rate (1.29 ± 0.15 kg/m<sup>2</sup>.h). While the salinity (180 ppm) and pH (6.97) of the collected clean water was within the World Health Organization drinking water standard.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141746223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rabiya Asad, S. Ahmed Uzair, Eraj Humayun Mirza, M. Rizwan, Rodianah Alias, Ali Dad Chandio, Fayaz Hussain
{"title":"Development of ceramic layer on magnesium and its alloys for bone implant applications using plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)","authors":"Rabiya Asad, S. Ahmed Uzair, Eraj Humayun Mirza, M. Rizwan, Rodianah Alias, Ali Dad Chandio, Fayaz Hussain","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01045-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01045-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The use of magnesium (Mg) and its alloys as potential materials for bone implants is gaining attention of researchers. This is due to their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and ability to degrade in the body. Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) is a promising surface modification technique for enhancing the performance of magnesium and its alloys in orthopedic and dental implants. It helps develop an oxide ceramic layer on the surface. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the recent advancements in PEO of magnesium and related alloys for use in bone implants. It begins by explaining the fundamental principles of PEO, including the electrochemical and plasma processes involved in forming ceramic coatings on magnesium substrates. It then describes how various factors affect the oxide layers. These include the electrolyte mixture, voltage, current density, and treatment length. It focuses on the microstructure, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance of PEO-treated magnesium alloys. Additionally, it explains the biocompatibility and bioactivity performance of the PEO-coated magnesium alloys. This involves their interactions with biological systems, cell adhesion, proliferation, and osseointegration. The review also covers challenges and limitations of PEO. Its comprehensive analysis of PEO technique, surface characteristics, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility aspects is valuable. It's a resource for researchers, clinicians, and materials scientists creating novel, biocompatible magnesium-based materials. These materials are suitable for dental and orthopedic implants. As the field continues to evolve, further research directions and potential breakthroughs are outlined to propel the application of PEO-treated magnesium alloys in the realm of bone implants, offering patients improved medical outcomes and enhanced quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141718148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Viet Van Pham, Phuong Hoang Nguyen, Quan Xuan Nguyen, Oanh Kieu Thi Vo, Quynh Nhu Le Phan, The Luan Nguyen, Hanh My Thi Nguyen, Huong Lan Nguyen
{"title":"NOx treatment’s photocatalytic activity using the Ag/SnO2/polypropylene","authors":"Viet Van Pham, Phuong Hoang Nguyen, Quan Xuan Nguyen, Oanh Kieu Thi Vo, Quynh Nhu Le Phan, The Luan Nguyen, Hanh My Thi Nguyen, Huong Lan Nguyen","doi":"10.1007/s41779-024-01055-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-024-01055-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Environmental and materials scientists are becoming more interested in catalytic materials for use in filtration and remediation of contaminated gas.. In this study, Ag/SnO<sub>2</sub> catalysts were adorned onto a polypropylene (PP) membrane to eliminate nitrogen oxide (NO<sub>x</sub>) gas. The catalyst-coated membrane achieved an efficiency of 63.62% and exhibited a low generation of nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>), just 2.51%. It is noteworthy that even after five cycle experiments, the Ag/SnO<sub>2</sub>/PP catalytic membrane showed remarkable resilience, retaining a high removal efficiency of approximately 58.2%. Furthermore, the catalytic membrane demonstrated a positive trend in transforming NO<sub>x</sub> into eco-friendly products, hence decreasing the generation of NO<sub>2</sub> byproducts. These encouraging findings demonstrate the Ag/SnO<sub>2</sub> catalysts' potential for treating contaminated gasses in the near future in catalytic membrane technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":673,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141575245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}