Scalable multiple-inverse diffusion flame burner for synthesis and processing of carbon-based and other nanostructured materials and films and fuels
AssigneeRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
InventorsStephen D. Tse, Nasir K. Memon, Bernard H. Kear
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods of use thereof for the production of carbon-based and other nanostructures, as well as fuels and reformed products, are provided.
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A method for the direct synthesis of a carbon-based nanostructure, wherein the carbon-based nanostructure is synthesized by multiple flames produced by reacting an oxidizer and a fuel in a non-premixed, multiple, inverse-diffusion-flame burner,
- wherein said carbon-based nanostructure is selected from the group consisting of films, discs, plates, and sheets.
A method of synthesizing molecular hydrogen or a syngas, said method comprising reacting an oxidizer and a fuel in a non-premixed, multiple, inverse-diffusion-flame burner to synthesize said molecular hydrogen or syngas, and isolating the synthesized molecular hydrogen or syngas.
A flame-deposition reactor comprising a multiple inverse-diffusion flame (IDF) burner,
- wherein said IDF burner comprises a reconfigured catalytic converter,
- wherein said reconfigured catalytic converter provides separate feed streams for oxidizer and fuel, and
- wherein said IDF burner is configured such that the post-flame gas stream is deposited on a non-catalytic, solid or liquid substrate.
A method of synthesizing molecular hydrogen, said method comprising reacting an oxidizer and a fuel in a non-premixed, multiple, inverse-diffusion-flame burner to synthesize said molecular hydrogen, and isolating the synthesized molecular hydrogen.
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