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Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous Catalysis: Comparative Insights and Breakthroughs
Abstract: Catalysis, a pivotal process in chemical reactions, can be classified into two main types: heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. This comparative analysis delves into the distinctions, advantages, and breakthroughs in both domains. Heterogeneous catalysis, involving catalysts in a different phase than the reactants, is characterized by ease of separation and catalyst recovery, making it industrially favorable. Conversely, homogeneous catalysis, where catalysts and reactants share the same phase, offers superior selectivity and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Semi-Dense Bituminous Macadam with Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen
Abstract: This research focuses on evaluating the performance behavior of Semi-Dense Bituminous Macadam (SDBM) mixes incorporating 9% Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB), with varying proportions of bitumen binder. The aim is to understand how different binder contents influence critical pavement properties such as Marshall stability, flow value, bulk density, air voids, Voids in Mineral Aggregate (VMA), and Voids Filled with Bitumen (VFB). The experimental investigation reveals that increasing the bitumen content …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Influence of Supplementary Cementitious Materials on Chemical Shrinkage in Cement
Abstract: Chemical shrinkage is the volume reduction observed in cement during early hydration due to chemical reactions, which critically influences the internal stresses, cracking tendencies, and durability of cementitious system. Present study is focused on effect of supplementary cementitious material (SCM) on chemical shrinkage. Dilatometry method is used to assess the impacts of SCMs on chemical shrinkage, in this this study. The research incorporates experiments with laboratory-synthesized cement and three SCMs—fly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 98–107 Read article
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Synthesis and formability of Al/(Fe-Mn) particulate compositeusing stir casting
Abstract: Demand for lightweight and fuel economy by automotive and aircraft industries focuses to explore different materials. Alloys and composites developed with same objective to obtain superior desired mechanical properties compatible for such intended applications. However, alloy consider as solid solutions with metallic properties and cannot mix with primary major element in random proportions. This forced researcher community to develop composites, which are heterogeneous solid solutions or multi-phase materials comprising matrix …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 80–88 Read article