Wide applications of nano alumina: High hardness and thermal stability lead the way

An Iranian knowledge-based firm, Nano Pouyesh Yekta Nano, has successfully developed a portfolio of 50 nano-based products, including gamma alumina oxide nanopowder.

Nazanin Farhadyar, the Managing Director of Nano Pouyesh Yekta Nano, stated to an Iranian news agency, "So far, we have succeeded in making over 50 products in the field of nanomaterials, and the company's knowledge-based product is nanopowder of gamma alumina oxide."

As a result of its hardness, thermal stability, and high specific surface area, nano alumina has numerous applications in various industries.  Alumina nanoparticles are widely used in the adsorption and catalysis fields because of their acid-base properties, high specific area, and mechanical and thermal stability.

Nazanin said, "This material is used in catalysts, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramics. Nano alumina is also used in the energy and environmental industries as an adsorbent and improver of mechanical properties."

"Other products that have received licenses include copper nanopowder, zinc nano oxide, and copper nano oxide," Farhadyar said.

"The company's field of activity includes the production of nanoparticles like silver nanoparticles, gold, titanium dioxide, and cellulose nanocrystals and chitosan, and these products have wide applications in various fields, including medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and water purification."

A technological company in Iran successfully developed alumina-based nanocatalysts, which have been employed in several refineries and gas fields, including Ilam Refinery Co., Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refinery, various phases of the South Pars Gas Field, and Khark Petrochemical Company.

The company specialises in producing a range of nanocatalysts, such as active alumina catalysts (conversion Claus catalysts), iron-modified active alumina catalysts (oxygen-scavenging types), and sulphur recovery catalysts.

Image credit: Nano Pars Spadana

Information credit: ANA