Nano-Scale Metal Oxide Particles as Materials for Air Purification

Abstract

A final report on the study of ultrafine metal oxide particles as destructive adsorbents for toxic substances is presented. Successful treatment of organophosphorous compounds and chlorocarbons, where heteroatoms are extracted forming nontoxic metal phosphates and chlorides, has been carried out. Methods for preparing the nanoscale particles, including core/shell overlayer particles, have been worked out. Surface characterization, surface chemistry, heats of adsorption, surface catalyzed CH/D2 yields CD/H exchange, effect of surface --OH groups, electron transfer processes, (16)0/(18)0 exchange, and studies of molecular metal oxides have been reported. A patentable invention dealing with Fe(2)O(3)/MgO core/shel structures is also described. Overall, 11 graduate students, research associates, and visiting professors have been involved in this work. Ultrafine, High surface Metal oxides, Nanoscale, Particles, Destructive adsorption, Organophosphorus, Chlorocarbons, Core/shell, Toxic surface.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 1994
Accession Number
ADA281394

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Klabunde

Organizations

  • Kansas State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysis
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Formic Acid
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Metal Oxides
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Surfaces

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics