pep·tize

(pĕp′tīz′)

tr.v. pep·tized, pep·tiz·ing, pep·tiz·es

To disperse (a precipitate) to form a colloid.

[Greek peptein, to digest; see pek^w- in Indo-European roots + -ize.]

pep′ti·za′tion (-tĭ-zā′shən) n.

pep′tiz′er n.

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peptization - the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution

peptisation

chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved

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Acid peptization at medium temperatures followed by inorganic precursor absorption over polymeric carriers is one of the alternative and easier methods to obtain TiO2 crystals when compared to other methods [22-25].

Tuning Photocatalytic Activity and Decomposition Properties of Poly (Polyethylene Glycol Diacrylate-co-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate)/TiO2 Composite Hydrogel

It determines surface phenomena occurring at the interface, such as peptization and coagulation.

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Ripke, "Effects of bentonite fiber formation in iron ore peptization," International Journal of Mineral Processing, vol.

Effect of Bentonite on the Pelleting Properties of Iron Concentrate

CIP efficiencies strongly depend on chemical reactions between foulants and membrane surface, as well as the reactions between foulants and chemicals, which include hydrolysis, peptization, saponification, solubilization, dispersion, and chelation [9-11].

Membrane Fouling and Chemical Cleaning in Three Full-Scale Reverse Osmosis Plants Producing Demineralized Water

One interesting aspect of titania nanoparticles is their susceptibility to peptization. The addition of nitric acid or various tetraalkyl ammonia hydroxides allows aggregates to be redispersed into primary particles.

Nanoparticulate inorganic UV absorbers: a review

The peptization of coagulants is only possible in the case of reversible nature of coagulation of particles in suspension.

Plasticizing additives for water mineral dispersions on the basis of oxyphenol oligomers

In direct extrusion (DE), materials (pellets, fillers, fibers, and additives) are converted directly into the final product--usually fiat film, sheet, fibers, or profiles--bypassing peptization. Twin-screw extruders are generally required for such inline compounding and extrusion.

Look before you leap: when direct extrusion makes sense

Among them are the sol-gel, hydrothermal and peptization methods, with advantage of low reaction temperature [6,7,8,9,10,11].

Investigation of nanoparticles Ti[O.sub.2] affected on some of enzymes in calendula (Calendula officinalis L.)

* 37% Hydrochloric acid (HCl), manufactured by Merck as a catalyst for peptization stage; and

An enhancement in the photocatalytic activity of [TiO.sub.2] by the use of Pd: the question of layer sequence in the resulting hierarchical structure