Large-Scale Production of V6O13 Cathode Materials Assisted by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis–Infrared Spectroscopy Technology

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (39) ◽  
pp. 25674-25679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han-Pu Liang ◽  
Jian Du ◽  
Timothy G. J. Jones ◽  
Nathan S. Lawrence ◽  
Andrew W. Meredith
Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talia Tene ◽  
Gabriela Tubon Usca ◽  
Marco Guevara ◽  
Raul Molina ◽  
Francesco Veltri ◽  
...  

The oxidative exfoliation of graphite is a promising approach to the large-scale production of graphene. Conventional oxidation of graphite essentially facilitates the exfoliation process; however, the oxidation procedure releases toxic gases and requires extensive, time-consuming steps of washing and reduction to convert exfoliated graphene oxide (GO) into reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Although toxic gases can be controlled by modifying chemical reactions, filtration, dialysis, and extensive sonication are unfavorable for large-scale production. Here, we report a complete, scalable, and green synthesis of GO, without NaNO3, followed by reduction with citric acid (CA). This approach eliminates the generation of toxic gases, simplifies the washing steps, and reduces the time required to prepare rGO. To validate the proposed method, we present spectroscopical and morphological studies, using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) is used to analyze the thermal properties of GO and rGO. This eco-friendly method proposes a complete guideline protocol toward large-scale production of oxidized graphene, with potential applications in supercapacitors, fuel cells, composites, batteries, and biosensors.


2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-283
Author(s):  
Marpongahtun ◽  
Darwin Yunus Nasution ◽  
Nami Panindia ◽  
Vivi Purwandari

Poly(e-caprolactone) are synthetic biodegradable polymers that can potentially be used as biocompatible materials for biological applications. The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of acetylated cellulose nanocrystals isolated from corncob waste loaded into poly(e-caprolactone) matrix blend on its thermal, mechanical, morphology, and crystallinity. The acetylated cellulose nanocrystal filler with various concentrations (namely 5, 10, 15, and 20%) was mixed with poly(e-caprolactone) matrix prepared using reflux method under N2 gas flow at 120oC for 10 min. Subsequently, the samples was characterized by thermal gravimetric analysis, DSC, tensile, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, tunneling electron microscope, SEM, and XRD to determine the thermal, mechanical, functional group, particle size, morphology, and crystallinity, respectively. Thermal gravimetric analysis and DSC analysis revealed that the thermal stability of poly(e-caprolactone) improved and the degree of crystallinity gradually increased with the addition of 10% acetylated cellulose nanocrystals, hence resulting in a higher Young's modulus. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy results demonstrate that acetylated cellulose nanocrystal was successfully incorporated into poly(e-caprolactone) with an additional OH group. In addition, the particle size of 32 nm for acetylated cellulose nanocrystal and the formation of agglomeration was present based on TEM analysis, thus suggesting that acetylated cellulose nanocrystal was compatible as a reinforcing filler in the poly(e-caprolactone) matrix. SEM and XRD analysis suggests that the morphology was relatively smooth and higher crystallinity was achieved. The results of this research demonstrated the good feasibility of poly(e-caprolactone)/acetylated cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites with improved thermal, mechanical, and physicochemical properties that were successfully prepared using simple and low-cost acetylated cellulose nanocrystal as a filler material.


TAPPI Journal ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
LEE A. GOETZ ◽  
AJI P. MATHEW ◽  
KRISTIINA OKSMAN ◽  
ARTHUR J. RAGAUSKAS

The thermal stability and decomposition of in-situ crosslinked nanocellulose whiskers – poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic acid) – polyethylene glycol formulations (PMVEMA-PEG), (25%, 50%, and 75% whiskers) – were investigated using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) methods. The thermal degradation behavior of the films varied according to the percent cellulose whiskers in each formulation. The presence of cellulose whiskers increased the thermal stability of the PMVEMA-PEG matrix.


1993 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-131
Author(s):  
Naureen Talha

The literature on female labour in Third World countries has become quite extensive. India, being comparatively more advanced industrially, and in view of its size and population, presents a pictures of multiplicity of problems which face the female labour market. However, the author has also included Mexico in this analytical study. It is interesting to see the characteristics of developing industrialisation in two different societies: the Indian society, which is conservative, and the Mexican society, which is progressive. In the first chapter of the book, the author explains that he is not concerned with the process of industrialisation and female labour employed at different levels of work, but that he is interested in forms of production and women's employment in large-scale production, petty commodity production, marginal small production, and self-employment in the informal sector. It is only by analysis of these forms that the picture of females having a lower status is understood in its social and political setting.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ponnusamy Kannan ◽  
Samuel I.D. Presley ◽  
Pallikondaperumal Shanmugasundaram ◽  
Nagapillai Prakash ◽  
Deivanayagam Easwaramoorthy

Aim and Objective: Itopride is a prokinetic agent used for treating conditions like non-ulcer dyspepsia. Itopride is administered as its hydrochloride salt. Trimethobenzamide is used for treating nausea and vomiting and administered as its hydrochloride salt. The aim is to develop a novel and environmental friendly method for large-scale production of itopride and trimethobenzamide. Materials and Methods: Itopride and trimethobenzamide can be prepared from a common intermediate 4- (dimethylaminoethoxy) benzyl amine. The intermediate is prepared from one pot synthesis using Phyrdroxybenzaldehye and zinc dust and further reaction of the intermediate with substituted methoxy benzoic acid along with boric acid and PEG gives itopride and trimethobenzamide. Results: The intermediate 4-(dimethylaminoethoxy) benzylamine is prepared by treating p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 2-dimethylaminoethyl chloride. The aldehyde formed is treated with hydroxylamine hydrochloride. The intermediate is confirmed by NMR and the purity is analysed by HPLC. Conclusion: Both itopride and trimethobenzamide were successfully synthesized by this method. The developed method is environmental friendly, economical for large-scale production with good yield and purity.


Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Shaden A. M. Khalifa ◽  
Eslam S. Shedid ◽  
Essa M. Saied ◽  
Amir Reza Jassbi ◽  
Fatemeh H. Jamebozorgi ◽  
...  

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms which represent a significant source of novel, bioactive, secondary metabolites, and they are also considered an abundant source of bioactive compounds/drugs, such as dolastatin, cryptophycin 1, curacin toyocamycin, phytoalexin, cyanovirin-N and phycocyanin. Some of these compounds have displayed promising results in successful Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials. Additionally, the cyanobacterial compounds applied to medical research have demonstrated an exciting future with great potential to be developed into new medicines. Most of these compounds have exhibited strong pharmacological activities, including neurotoxicity, cytotoxicity and antiviral activity against HCMV, HSV-1, HHV-6 and HIV-1, so these metabolites could be promising candidates for COVID-19 treatment. Therefore, the effective large-scale production of natural marine products through synthesis is important for resolving the existing issues associated with chemical isolation, including small yields, and may be necessary to better investigate their biological activities. Herein, we highlight the total synthesized and stereochemical determinations of the cyanobacterial bioactive compounds. Furthermore, this review primarily focuses on the biotechnological applications of cyanobacteria, including applications as cosmetics, food supplements, and the nanobiotechnological applications of cyanobacterial bioactive compounds in potential medicinal applications for various human diseases are discussed.


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