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Kumbhar, A. G.
- Hydrogen Generation by Gamma Radiolysis of Aqueous Suspension of Nano Zirconia
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1 Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
2 Radiation TeBhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
3 Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
1 Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
2 Radiation TeBhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
3 Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400 085, IN
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Current Science, Vol 107, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 88-93Abstract
Aqueous suspension of nano zirconia with methanol was irradiated with gamma (γ ) rays. Hydrogen (H2) generated in this process was studied as a function of pH and γ-dose. In the presence of 1 M methanol and at pH 3.0, low gamma dose irradiation showed optimum H2 generation. This is explained on the basis zeta potential and surface charge on zirconia particles. Positive surface charge at low pH could be the reason for enhanced H2 generation. Maximum H2 yield G(H2) of 3.7 was observed. This is 400 times more compared to nano pure water. The method can be utilized for building a medium-scale H2 generation plant.Keywords
Gamma Radiolysis, Hydrogen Generation, Nano Zirconia, Water Splitting.- Antimony Sorption and Removal on Carbon Steel/Magnetite Surfaces in Relation to Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors
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1 Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
2 Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
3 Material Science Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
1 Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
2 Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN
3 Material Science Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, IN