The thermodynamic and physical characteristics of the starting components and the synthesized high-energy solid combustible materials are determined. It was established that the reaction of the formation of aluminum nitride in the endothermic mode is possible at a temperature of about 3000 K. The adiabatic combustion temperatures of the synthesized fuel systems in the combustion chamber are calculated. The dependence of the values of the adiabatic temperature and specific impulse on the excess of the oxidizing agent, the nature of the binder and energy additives is established.
This paper is the continuation of our previous paper. In this work, we optimized the synthesis of aluminum borides by the SHS method. The purpose of the research was to develop the foundations of waste-free technology. The initial components were powders of boric anhydride (B2O3), aluminum (Al), the oxide-heating additive (KNO3), various fluxing additives, including mixed ones. The optimal ratios of the initial components for increasing the yield of aluminum boride with a high boron content and obtaining slag suitable for the production of high-alumina clinkers were determined. Studies have shown that the development of a waste-free technology for producing aluminum borides by the method of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) is possible and yields target (alloy) and by-product (slag) products that meet the requirements for chemical and phase composition.
When using hemosorbent laminar flow, a large active area of sorbents is used, the trauma of the blood corpuscles decreases dramatically, the ash content of the saline solution is absent. One of the methods of solving environmental problems is to develop various materials based on industrial waste. In the article, the method of obtaining carbonized rice husks is described, the adsorption capacity for methylene blue was measured for the obtained sample, the morphological structure was examined, comparative analysis with analogs was carried out. The authors carried out research work, such as collecting information, selecting methods, conducting analysis, processing the results. Granular hemosorbents that have been used until recently penetrate the blood-forming elements, creating a mechanism for thrombosis that violates the integrity of the erythrocyte membrane.
This article discusses the combustion of high-energy systems based on the oxidizers ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and a mixture of highly active aluminum grade PAP-1 under conditions of a deficiency or excess oxidant α, under a pressure reduction in the range of 0.1–3 MPa. The objective of this study is to develop materials for the production of high-energy compositions based on oxidizers of ammonium and potassium nitrate, fuel binder, and metallic fuel in the form of aluminum powders ASD-6 and PAP-1. The influence of the amount of excess oxidizer, the amount of metallic fuel, and the grade of aluminum on the rate and completeness of combustion of a high-energy composition have been studied. Experiments were carried out on the studied high-energy systems, depending on the grade of aluminum used and the excess of the oxidizing agent α, and the influence of pressure on the burning rate. The compositions of high-energy compositions based on highly active aluminum with the highest combustion rate of mixtures and combustion completeness were determined.
14 August 2025 in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Plasma-air gasification of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was studied experimentally and thermodynamically. An analysis of the gasification degree, specific energy consumption, and gas phase composition was conducted. Plasma torch power ranged from 68.7 to 82.1 kW, while PET and air consumption were 8–11 and 19.4 kg/h, respectively. Plasma torch power of 82.1 kW with a corresponding reactor wall temperature of 1704 K achieved a maximum fuel gas concentration of 60.8% and a minimum concentration of ballast impurities. PET was gasified up to 80.8%. Specific energy consumption for the PET gasification process was 1.2 kWh/kg. Studies have confirmed the potential for plasma-air gasification for converting PET into fuel gas using a plasma reactor.
This study presents a comparative analysis of the effect of the structural–mineralogical type of clay matrices on the phase and structure formation in composite aluminosilicate materials within the multi-component Fe-Al-C-Si system. Highly plastic Saryozek montmorillonite clay and moderately plastic Alekseevskaya kaolinite–illite clay were investigated as binding matrices to consolidate iron–aluminosilicate fly ash from the Almaty CHPP-2. The raw materials and binary batches containing 10 to 50 wt.% fly ash were evaluated using XRD, XRF, TG/DTA, and SEM techniques. The results demonstrate that the superior plastic and binding properties of the Saryozek clay ensure enhanced consolidation of the non-plastic, fragmented ash particles. Simultaneous thermal analysis reveals that increasing the compaction pressure from 20 to 30 MPa induces a kinetic shift in the montmorillonite dehydroxylation interval toward higher temperatures (580–720 °C) due to increased partial water vapor pressure within the dense green body. This thermal shift scientifically necessitates introducing an isothermal dwell at 600 °C to mitigate firing defects. The optimal composite properties are achieved at a molding pressure of 30 MPa, a firing temperature of 1050 °C, and a fly ash concentration of 10–20 wt.%, yielding a peak compressive strength of 38.4 MPa. SEM confirmed that under these conditions, the locally formed silicate melt uniformly encapsulates the crystalline mullite and quartz microparticles, whereas increasing the ash content to 50 wt.% results in a loose, highly porous structure that degrades strength down to 17.9 MPa. These findings lay a scientifically substantiated foundation for optimizing composite ceramic synthesis and reducing structural defects.