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Roles of Photocatalytic Reactions of Platinized TiO2 Nanoparticales

Photocatalysis is defined as acceleration of a photoreaction in the presence of a catalyst [1]. Semiconductor photocatalysis is rapidly expanding technology applied for energy generation and environmental applications. One of the most common photocatalysts is titanium dioxide (TiO2). The advantages of using titania photocatalysts are strong resistance to chemical and photocorrosion, strong oxidation capability, low operational temperature, low cost, and non-toxic nature [2]. These parameters make TiO2 photocatalytic materials perfect candidate for photocatalytic processes. TiO2 has been extensively studied and demonstrated to be suitable for numerous applications such as, destruction of microorganisms [3,4], inactivation of cancer cells [5,6], protection of the skin from the sun[7], photosplitting of water to produce hydrogen gas [8,9] and mineralization of toxic organic pollutants in water [10,11]. Even though TiO2 is widely used as a semiconductor, it has some disadvantages like low surface area, fast recombination between photogenerated holes and electrons and wavelength maximum lies in the ultraviolet region.

Strategy In Controlling Rice-Field Conversion In Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

2016

The national rice consumption keeps increasing along with raising income of the households and the rapid growth of population. However, food availability, particularly rice, is limited. Impacts of rice-field conversion have run cumulatively, as we can see on potential losses of rice and crops production, as well as work opportunity that keeps increasing year-by-year. Therefore, it requires policy recommendation to control rice-field conversion through economic, social, and ecological approaches. The research was a survey method intended to: (1) Identify internal factors; quality and productivity of the land as the cause of land conversion, (2) Identify external factors of land conversion, value of the rice-field and the competitor's land, workforce absorption, and regulation, as well as (3) Formulate strategies in controlling rice-field conversion. Population of the research was farmers who applied land conversion at Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi. Samples were determined using...

Design of Reverse Logistics systems and networks in supply chain

LAP Lambert academic publishing, 2017

In this era of global business competition, companies must adopt reverse logistics strategies that shall give them strategic advantage as well as a competitive edge. Businesses are now geared towards increased revenue, reduced costs and improved collaboration through elimination of waste, improvement of quality, continuous improvement and green manufacturing. Customer satisfaction and sustainability hold a high priority in the eyes of organizations today. For most companies, as product sales increase, so do product returns, which in tum has companies' eager to maintain their customer satisfaction ratings. The forward and reverse supply chains have unique characteristics that vary among different organizations. Most organizations manage and quantify various parameters in the forward supply chain by utilizing various available supply chain management systems. These supply chain management system have been developed solely for the forward supply chain. Currently, a framework does n...

Additive Manufacturing in Finland: Recommendations for a Renewed Innovation Policy

The objective of this research is to define an optimal innovation policy and funding strategy to improve Additive Manufacturing (AM) capabilities in Finnish companies. To do so, we present an international review of innovation programs in the area of AM. In addition, the study replied upon a survey prepared to evaluate factors for AM implementation. The ultimate goal is to help in the definition of a national policy strategy in the area of AM based on the characteristics of the Finnish industrial ecosystem. The methodology and data collection method involved defining the taxonomy of Finnish AM industry. The target group of the survey was a population of AM experts, and individuals with knowledge on AM and industrial processes. Overall, the survey revealed that research and innovation activities are well positioned in Finland. In order for future innovation policies to further support developments in the field, we estimated that policy strategies need to generate about 6-8 M€/year in national and EU- funding instruments for AM technology transfer, development, and innovation activities. Efforts should be targeted towards strengthening uses of AM in final production. In fact, only 36% of Finnish respondents declared to use AM for final production, while leading countries in AM use it in average more than 50%. Another area in need of development in Finland is the use of AM high performance materials. Moreover, outsourcing of AM services in Finland is 23 percentage point higher in national and 13 percentage point higher in international outsourcing to service bureaus and suppliers. In this regard, future policies and funding strategies should maintain the created momentum. However, there is a need to acquire high-end research and industrial equipment to stimulate AM integration to the existing production systems. This in the end can trigger the creation of new products, processes and intellectual property, enabling innovation and competitive advantage.