Optimized fuel cell cathode

The invention generally is directed to a cathode based on NdBaCo2O5+x nanolaminate and a method for forming the cathode of a solid oxide fuel cell based on NdBaCo2O5+x nanolaminate employing RF magnetron sputtering. An IT SOFC stack can include cathode based on NdBaCo2O5+x nanolaminate, wherein the...

Method for production of functional plant, energizing, anti-depressive and euphoric sparkling beverages

The method for production of functional plant, energizing, anti-depressive and euphoric sparkling beverages is according our own ‘know how” and Bulgarian patent for invention № 66092/2011 with priority V.2008г. and is based on the usage of N2O gas and optimized parameters for its absorption in a ga...

AquAsZero, Development and industrial exploitation of a Fe-Mn adsorbent for simultaneous removal of As(III) and As(V) from potable water

It is believed and proved through our experimental research that Mn causes oxidation of As(III) to As(V) which is less toxic and more efficiently adsorbed by the Fe hydroxides . The work refers to the development and the industrial scale production of a low-cost granular adsorbent called AquAsZero c...

Arsenic Removal, Iron Hydroxide, Manganese, Potable Water

Biodegradable halogen-free fire retardant composition and methods for its application.

The innovative flame retardants are applied for hydrophilic and hydrophobic porous polymers with different properties and structure. The effectiveness of the products in terms of the flame retardant capacity is achieved by the synergistic effect of the phosphorus and nitrogen components in it. As a ...

Material protection, Surface treatment, Fire safety, Textiles

Synthesis of fluorescent probes for metals

The invention consists of a new synthesis of 8-hydroxyquinoline-containing diaza-18-crown-6 ligands 4 by a bidirectional Mannich-type reaction under microwave heating....

Microwave-assisted reaction, synthesis, Mannich reaction, bidirectional, metal sensors, cell biology, fluorescent probes.

Production of aldehydes by oxidation in aqueous medium with selective recovery of the product by means of pervaporation

The present invention represents an innovative process and plant for the production of an aldehyde with higher yield and purity. The process consists of the partial oxidation of a corresponding compound in aqueous solution and the simultaneous recovery of said aldehyde by pervaporation. So, it has ...

Aroma production, aldehydes, photocatalysis, TiO2, membrane process, pervaporation.

Process for controlled degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoates and products obtainable therefrom

The present invention relates to a process for producing polyhydroxyalkanoate oligomers and/or polymers of reduced molecular weight, which comprises reacting at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) with at least one carbonate salt at a temperature of from 50°C to 300°C, preferably from 120°C to 200°...

controlled degradation, polymer, functional oligomers, polyhydroxyalcanoates, carbonates, building blocks

Porous support of calcium phosphate cementitious material and its use in fluidic instrument

The present invention consists of a technical and methodological development for the production of low-cost, porous supports with modulable-shape and dimensions, also in micro-scale. These supports can be used for the production of scientific instrumentation and in particular for the construction of...

Low cost porous supports, moduled-shape/dimension porous supports, flow field-flow fractionation, microfluidic devices, in situ self-setting

Method of Controlling Thermal Degradation of Anionically Terminated Polymers and Materials obtained thereof

The function of any polymer material depends on its properties which in turn are controlled by the structure. By controlling the structure of polymers at the molecular level, material properties can be tuned to perform specific functions. This is the aim of the invention: correct selection of the po...

Polymers, thermal degradation, homopolymers, copolymers

Living biosensing multi-platform for health threat monitoring

The platform is intended to be a low-cost, user-friendly portable device that would be extremely useful for developing nations and all those areas where it would be difficult to transfer the sample to a central lab. The analysis time requires approximately 1-2 hrs. Such platform will open new avenue...

Whole-cell biosensore, portable device, contaminant and toxic compounds detection, bioluminescence detection, immobilized genetically engineered cells, high content screening platform.