Browsing by Subject "Oxidation"
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The catalytic membrane reactor for the conversion of methane to methanol and formaldehyde under mild conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis described the development of new catalytic system for the conversion of natural gas (methane) to liquid products such as methanol and formaldehyde. This technology can allow the exploitation of small and medium ... -
Development of heterostructured tin oxide nanocatalysts for the synthesis of bio-based maleic acid
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Maleic acid (MA) is a key intermediate for the synthesis of polyester resins, surface coatings, lubricant additives, plasticizers, copolymers, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. The current industrial production ... -
Nial and steel as matrices and tic and oxynitrides as reinforcements in metal-matrix composite fabrication
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Metal matrix composites harness the superior attributes of their individual constituents to form high performance materials that would rather be impossible from monolithic substances. Owing to many possible combinations, ... -
The oxidation of the lower primary alcohols ln a catalytic membrane reactor
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Methanol and ethanol are important chemical feedstock used in industrial chemistry, since they are the starting materials for the synthesis of various products, including hydrocarbons and mild oxidation products. For ... -
Polydopamine coated platinum catalysts to improve fuel cells durability
(University of Western Cape, 2022)Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are in the forefront of energy production and have drawn a great deal of attention in both fundamental and application in recent years. It is a promising energy system used ...