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Novel approaches to solution-combustion synthesis of nanomaterials

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Solution-combustion is an attractive approach to synthesis of nanomaterials for a variety of applications, including catalysts, fuel cells, and biotechnology. In this paper, several novel methods based on the combustion of a reactive solution are presented. These methods include self-propagating sol-gel combustion and combustion of impregnated inert and active supports. It was demonstrated that, based on the fundamental understanding of the considered combustion processes, a variety of extremely high surface area materials could be synthesized. The controlling process parameters are defined and discussed. Examples of materials synthesized by the above methods are presented. For the first time, a continuous technology for production of nanopowders by using the solution combustion approach is demonstrated.

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Mukasyan, A.S., Dinka, P. Novel approaches to solution-combustion synthesis of nanomaterials. Int. J Self-Propag. High-Temp. Synth. 16, 23–35 (2007). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1061386207010049

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