Characterization of atmospheric aerosols separated by particle size and water solubility using PIXE analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 109-110 ◽  
pp. 471-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kasahara ◽  
J.H. Park ◽  
K. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Atmospheric Aerosols ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Pixe Analysis

Composition Particle-Size Relationship In Atmospheric Aerosol Samples

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 248-249
Author(s):  
J.M. Tura ◽  
C. Xaus ◽  
A. Traveria ◽  
E. Casassas ◽  
F. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Atmospheric Aerosols ◽  
Atmospheric Aerosol ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Cascade Impactor ◽  
Cellulose Ester ◽  
Collection Point

The aim of this work is the scanning electron microscopy with x-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) morphological and microanalytical characterization of atmospheric aerosols in a heavy-traffic suburban area. Aerosols are sampled in a cascade impactor, during a full week. For each size-fraction a semiquantitative analysis of the more characteristic elements is perfomed. A synthetic atmospheric aerosol is used as reference material.The collection point was placed in the Montcada relay area by the Barcelona-France motorway. Sampling was perfomed during a week, with daily periodicity. A Sierra-Misco high-volume sampler with a five-stage cascade impactor was used. The aerosol samples were collected in fractions according the particle size on the different stages of the impactor and on a backup cellulose-ester absolute filter. At the flow rate used the cut-off values for the particle size collected in each stage was: 6.4, 3.1, 1.7, 0.8 and 0.39 μm. Sampling time was 24 h and the daily air volume aspired was 2.000 m3 aproximately.

scholarly journals Encapsulation and Characterization of Nanoemulsions Based on an Anti-Oxidative Polymeric Amphiphile for Topical Apigenin Delivery

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1016
Author(s):  
Tzung-Han Chou ◽  
Daniel Setiyo Nugroho ◽  
Jia-Yaw Chang ◽  
Yu-Shen Cheng ◽  
Chia-Hua Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Soy Lecithin ◽  
Particle Size Increase ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol 1000 ◽  
Phase Transition Region ◽  
Black Soldier Fly Larvae ◽  
Model Drug

Apigenin (Apig) is used as a model drug due to its many beneficial bio-activities and therapeutic potentials. Nevertheless, its poor water solubility and low storage stability have limited its application feasibility on the pharmaceutical field. To address this issue, this study developed nanoemulsions (NEs) using an anti-oxidative polymeric amphiphile, d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), hydrogenated soy lecithin (HL), black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) oil, and avocado (AV) oil through pre-homogenization and ultrasonication method. Addition of TPGS (weight ratios 100 and 50% as compared to HL) into NEs effectively reduced particle size and phase transition region area of NEs with pure HL. Incorporation of Apig into NEs made particle size increase and provided a disorder effect on intraparticle molecular packing. Nevertheless, the encapsulation efficiency of NEs for Apig approached to about 99%. The chemical stability of Apig was significantly improved and its antioxidant ability was elevated by incorporation with BSFL oil and AV oil NEs, especially for NEs with single TPGS. NEs with single TPGS also exhibited the best Apig skin deposition. For future application of topical Apig delivery, NEs-gel was formed by the addition of hyaluronic acid (HA) into NEs. Their rheological characteristics were dominated by the surfactant ratios of HL to TPGS.

Incorporation of micro/nanoparticles of PCL with essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus in bacterial cellulose

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Aline Krindges ◽  
Vanusca Dalosto Jahno ◽  
Fernando Morisso
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Bacterial Cellulose ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Static Culture ◽  
Cymbopogon Nardus ◽  
Cellulose Membranes

Incorporation studies of particles in different substrates with herbal assets growing. The objective of this work was the preparation and characterization of micro/nanoparticles containing cymbopogon nardus essential oil; and the incorporation of them on bacterial cellulose. For the development of the membranes was used the static culture medium and for the preparation of micro/nanoparticles was used the nanoprecipitation methodology. The incorporation of micro/nanoparticles was performed on samples of bacterial cellulose in wet and dry form. For the characterization of micro/nanoparticles were carried out analysis of SEM, zeta potential and particle size. For the verification of the incorporation of particulate matter in cellulose, analyses were conducted of SEM and FTIR. The results showed that it is possible the production and incorporation of micro/nanoparticles containing essential oil in bacterial cellulose membranes in wet form with ethanol.

Structural Characterization of Soil Organic Matter and Humic Acids in Particle-Size Fractions of an Agricultural Soil

2002 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benny Chefetz ◽  
Jorge Tarchitzky ◽  
Ashish P. Deshmukh ◽  
Patrick G. Hatcher ◽  
Yona Chen
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Humic Acids ◽  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Agricultural Soil ◽  
Size Fractions ◽  
Particle Size Fractions

CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPOST GRADES ORIGINATED BY DRY FRACTIONATION FOR VARIOUS PARTICLE SIZE OF COMPOST PRODUCED BY SOME AGRICULTURE RESIDUES

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Y.A.El- Tahlawy ◽  
Soad Y. El- Sayed ◽  
Hend M. El- Egemey
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Dry Fractionation ◽  
Agriculture Residues

Isolasi Dan Karakterisasi Bentonit Alam Menjadi Nanopartikel Monmorillonit

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaimahwati Zaimahwati ◽  
Yuniati Yuniati ◽  
Ramzi Jalal ◽  
Syahman Zhafiri ◽  
Yuli Yetri
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Sedimentation Processes

<p>Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan isolasi dan karakterisasi bentonit alam menjadi nanopartikel montmorillonit. Bentonit alam yang digunakan diambil dari desa Blangdalam, Kecamatan Nisam Kabupaten Aceh Utara.  Proses isolasi meliputi proses pelarutan dengan aquades, ultrasonic dan proses sedimentasi. Untuk mengetahui karakterisasi montmorillonit dilakukan uji FT-IR, X-RD dan uji morfologi permukaan dengan Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Partikel size analyzer untuk menganalisis dan menentukan ukuran nanopartikel dari isolasi bentonit alam. Dari hasil penelitian didapat ukuran nanopartikel montmorillonit hasil isolasi dari bentonit alam diperoleh berdiameter rata-rata 82,15 nm.</p><p><em>In this research we have isolated and characterized natural bentonite into montmorillonite nanoparticles. Natural bentonite used was taken from Blangdalam village, Nisam sub-district, North Aceh district. The isolation process includes dissolving process with aquades, ultrasonic and sedimentation processes.  The characterization of montmorillonite, FT-IR, X-RD and surface morphology test by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Particle size analyzer to analyze and determine the size of nanoparticles from natural bentonite insulation. From the research results obtained the size of montmorillonite nanoparticles isolated from natural bentonite obtained an average diameter of 82.15 nm.</em></p>

scholarly journals Characterization of Steel Slag Filler and Its Effect on Aging Resistance of Asphalt Mastic with Various Aging Methods

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 869
Author(s):  
Minghua Wei ◽  
Shaopeng Wu ◽  
Haiqin Xu ◽  
Hechuan Li ◽  
Chao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Limestone Filler ◽  
Asphalt Mastic ◽  
Pore Characterization ◽  
Asphalt Mastics ◽  
Healing Property

Steel slag is the by-product of the steelmaking industry, the negative influences of which prompt more investigation into the recycling methods of steel slag. The purpose of this study is to characterize steel slag filler and study its feasibility of replacing limestone filler in asphalt concrete by evaluating the resistance of asphalt mastic under various aging methods. Firstly, steel slag filler, limestone filler, virgin asphalt, steel slag filler asphalt mastic and limestone filler asphalt mastic were prepared. Subsequently, particle size distribution, surface characterization and pore characterization of the fillers were evaluated. Finally, rheological property, self-healing property and chemical functional groups of the asphalt mastics with various aging methods were tested via dynamic shear rheometer and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer. The results show that there are similar particle size distributions, however, different surface characterization and pore characterization in the fillers. The analysis to asphalt mastics demonstrates how the addition of steel slag filler contributes to the resistance of asphalt mastic under the environment of acid and alkaline but is harmful under UV radiation especially. In addition, the pore structure in steel slag filler should be a potential explanation for the changing resistance of the asphalt mastics. In conclusion, steel slag filler is suggested to replace limestone filler under the environment of acid and alkaline, and environmental factor should be taken into consideration when steel slag filler is applied to replace natural fillers in asphalt mastic.

scholarly journals Design and characterization of oil-in-water nanoemulsion for enhanced oil recovery stabilized by amphiphilic copolymer, nonionic surfactant, and LAPONITE® RD

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1952-1959
Author(s):  
Yi Zhao ◽  
Fangfang Peng ◽  
Yangchuan Ke
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Nonionic Surfactant ◽  
Enhanced Oil Recovery ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Small Particle ◽  
Amphiphilic Copolymer ◽  
Good Stability ◽  
Small Particle Size ◽  
Oil In Water

Emulsion with small particle size and good stability stabilized by emulsifiers was successfully prepared for EOR application.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization and Bactericidal Activity of a 4-Ammoniumbuthylstyrene-Based Random Copolymer

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1140
Author(s):  
Silvana Alfei ◽  
Gabriella Piatti ◽  
Debora Caviglia ◽  
Anna Maria Schito
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bactericidal Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Random Copolymer ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Cationic Polymers ◽  
Severe Infections

The growing resistance of bacteria to current chemotherapy is a global concern that urgently requires new and effective antimicrobial agents, aimed at curing untreatable infection, reducing unacceptable healthcare costs and human mortality. Cationic polymers, that mimic antimicrobial cationic peptides, represent promising broad-spectrum agents, being less susceptible to develop resistance than low molecular weight antibiotics. We, thus, designed, and herein report, the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of a water-soluble cationic copolymer (P5), obtained by copolymerizing the laboratory-made monomer 4-ammoniumbuthylstyrene hydrochloride with di-methyl-acrylamide as uncharged diluent. The antibacterial activity of P5 was assessed against several multi-drug-resistant clinical isolates of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative species. Except for strains characterized by modifications of the membrane charge, most of the tested isolates were sensible to the new molecule. P5 showed remarkable antibacterial activity against several isolates of genera Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, and against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, displaying a minimum MIC value of 3.15 µM. In time-killing and turbidimetric studies, P5 displayed a rapid non-lytic bactericidal activity. Due to its water-solubility and wide bactericidal spectrum, P5 could represent a promising novel agent capable of overcoming severe infections sustained by bacteria resistant the presently available antibiotics.

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