Table 1.
Specific surface area, helium density, particle size, and pores dimensions of the investigated materials. The SSABET represents specific surface area, and BJH describes Barrett- Joyner-Halenda method.
| Sample Name | SSABET | Density (g/cm3) | Average Particle Size Calculated from SSABET (nm) | BJH Adsorption Average Pore Diameter (nm) | Total Pore Volume (cm3/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multipoint (m2/g) | |||||
| Nanocomposite 400 °C | 79.5 | 3.75 ± 0.01 | 20 | 9.8 | 0.191 |
| Reference (Al2O3-ZrO2 annealed at 400 °C) | 108.6 | 3.51 ± 0.2 | 16 | 12.1 | 0.337 |
| Nanocomposite 450 °C | 132.9 | 3.56 ± 0.01 | 13 | 10.9 | 0.311 |
| Nanocomposite 500 °C | 120.0 | 3.71 ± 0.02 | 14 | - | - |
| Nanocomposite 600 °C | 92.4 | 3.76 ± 0.06 | 17 | 13.9 | 0.313 |