@article { ISI:000319027400029,
	title = {Functional and disordered meso-macroporous gamma-Al2-xMxO3 +/- y (M = Cu and/or Ce)},
	journal = {Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology},
	volume = {13},
	number = {4, SI},
	year = {2013},
	month = {APR},
	pages = {2682-2688},
	publisher = {AMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERS},
	address = {26650 THE OLD RD, STE 208, VALENCIA, CA 91381-0751 USA},
	abstract = {Disordered meso-macro porous Cu-Ce-Al2O3 nanocomposite (gamma-Al2-xMxO3 +/- y, M = Cu and or Ce) with different compositions has been synthesized. In situ templated sol-gel method has been adopted with simple EDTA ethylenediamine tetra aceticacid and ethylenediamine molecules to prepare gamma-Al2-xMxO3 +/- y, (M = Cu and or Ce). Above meso-macro porous materials were characterized by structural, spectroscopy, microscopy and textural techniques. Detailed characterization indicates that Cu2+ ions are introduced into the ceria and alumina lattice positions. Nano composite nature of the gamma-Al2-xMxO3 +/- y has been confirmed by detailed microscopy investigations. Catalytic activity of the above nanocomposite materials have been screened for environmentally important CO oxidation reaction. 30\% Ce-60\% Al and 10\% Cu containing material shows the best activity among other meso-nnacroporous material with (50\%) 100\% CO oxidation at (107 degrees C) 145 degrees C.},
	keywords = {Alumina, CO oxidation, heterogeneous catalysis, Meso-Macroporous Material, Nanocomposite, Sol-gel synthesis},
	issn = {1533-4880},
	doi = {10.1166/jnn.2013.7384},
	author = {Gnanakumar, Edwin S. and John, Jino C. and Raja, Thirumalaiswamy and Gopinath, Chinnakonda S.}
}
@article {49766,
	title = {Facile and eco-friendly synthesis of Mn2O3 nanoparticles via microwave-assisted glycerol-thermal method},
	journal = {Journal of Chemical Sciences},
	volume = {137},
	year = {2025},
	month = {NOV },
	pages = {102},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>
	Microwave-assisted efficient synthesis of nanosized manganese oxide (Mn2O3) is reported using glycerol and manganese acetate. Glycerol in this reported methodology acts as an efficient solvent for this nanomaterial synthesis under microwave radiation. This reported method enables the synthesis of nanosized Mn2O3 without further use of additives, stabilizers, and bases other than glycerol and manganese precursor. Glycerol is a renewable biomaterial derived nonvolatile and nontoxic, safe solvent. It has a high boiling point and dielectric constant, which makes it an ideal solvent for microwave synthesis. The synthesized nanosized Mn2O3 was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. We examined the catalytic properties of as-synthesized Mn2O3 for cinnamyl alcohol oxidation to cinnamaldehyde. In this oxidation activity experiment, nanosized Mn2O3 exhibits good conversion and selectivity towards the desired product. We also made an attempt to understand the probable mechanism of nanomaterial formation and found some conclusive evidence to support it. This research methodology is facile, energy efficient, and involves minimum chemicals for synthesis. It makes this reported methodology not only economically attractive but also environmentally friendly, which aligns well with green chemistry principles.</p>
},
	keywords = {Glycerol, green chemistry, Nanosized Mn2O3, nanostructured catalysis},
	issn = {0974-3626},
	doi = {10.1007/s12039-025-02429-z},
	author = {Yadav, Akash and Jha, Ratnesh and Bhatkar, Akash and Gehlot, Bhavika and Kamble, Aditi and Manikandan, Marimuthu and Bhosale, Hritvik and Vaishnav, Vishal and Rathod, Rutik and Umbarkar, Shubhangi and Raja, Thirumalaiswamy and Bhatte, Kushal D.}
}
