LACReSNE, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage, 7021 jarzouna, Bizerte, Tunisia
He is affiliated to LACReSN, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, 7021 jarzouna, Bizerte, Tunisia. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Original Research Article
Production of Hydrogen by Reaction of Pet-Al Residues of Food Bricks in the Presence of NaOH and KOH
Author(s): Aymen Souilhi* and Rym Abidi
Aluminum being stacked between two layers of polyethylene in food bricks, is a source of hydrogen production highly demanded as energy in our days. With aqueous solutions of NaOH and KOH at concentrations ranging from 1 M to 10 M for T=40, 60 and 80°C, we conclude that the activation energy Ea (NaOH)=36416 J.mol-1 is lower than that of Ea (KOH) at T=60°C and a concentration of 4 M, the reaction is strongly influenced by temperature and concentration. Sodium hydroxide generally promotes more cost-effective reactions. Obtaining an aluminum hydroxide accompanied by salt (NaCl or KCl) after acid treatment of the residual alkaline solution was verified by SEM and IR, thus preserving the nature. .. View more»