Silica-Based Nanoparticles: Outlook in the Enhanced Oil Recovery

W Sun, H Pu, D Pierce, JX Zhao - Energy & Fuels, 2023 - ACS Publications
In recent years, nanotechnology has become increasingly important in the upstream sector
of the oil and gas industry, in terms of both perspectives and practical applications …

Utilization of silicon enriched natural halloysite nano tube: mechanical, tribological, and corrosion behaviour in magnesium matrix composites

AK Thalakkal, GP Muthukutti, S Vellingiri, S Naveen… - Silicon, 2023 - Springer
Natural tubular clay nanoparticles called halloysite nano tube (HNTs) are constructed of
aluminosilicate kaolin sheets that have been repeatedly rolled. Chemically, the outer surface …

Efficient and Convenient Transformation of CO2 into α‑Alkylidene Cyclic Carbonates over Reusable and Heterogeneous Cu-MCM-41 Supported Ionic Liquid Catalyst

YL Hu, C Chen, WX Li, QY Zhang - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
The efficient conversion of CO2 into value-added chemicals is of great importance. Herein, a
type of transition metal-doped MCM-41 supported ionic liquids were synthesized, and …