Investigation on synthesis of SnO2 nano-particles using sol–gel process for energy storage application

Nanocomposites are nanometrical material particles embedded in a specific matrix. The degree of organization of the nanostructures and their properties depend on the nature of the organic and inorganic components of the structure that can generate synergic interactions. Polymeric nanocomposites are related to a class of hybrid materials where inorganic substances of nanometric dimensions are dispersed in a polymeric matrix. In the present work, nanocomposites of nylon 6,12 with different concentrations of pseudoboehmite obtained by sol-gel process were prepared with and without the presence of octadecylamine. After preparation, the samples were irradiated with a 200 kGy radiation dose in an electron accelerator. The pseudoboehmite nano particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, differential thermal analysis and thermo gravimetric analysis. The nanocomposites were characterized by thermal and mechanical tests. The addition of pseudoboehmite promoted a reduction of the melting flow during the production of the composites evidencing the interaction of pseudoboehmite with the polymeric matrix, probably modifying its crystalline structure.

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Formation of nanoscopic CaF2via a fluorolytic sol–gel process for antireflective coatings

Journal of Materials Chemistry C ◽

10.1039/c4tc02510e ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (8) ◽

pp. 1716-1723 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Alexander Rehmer ◽

Kerstin Scheurell ◽

Erhard Kemnitz

Keyword(s):

Sol Gel ◽

Nano Particles ◽

Antireflective Coatings ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Sol Gel Synthesis ◽

First Time

For the first time transparent antireflective CaF2-coatings were prepared from clear CaF2-sols obtained via the fluorolytic sol–gel synthesis and containing homo-dispersed CaF2 nano-particles.

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Development of Nanomaterials from Natural Resources for Various Industrial Applications

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.67.71 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 67 ◽

pp. 71-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

V. Rajendran

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Nano Particles ◽

Nano Materials ◽

Chemical Methods ◽

Structured Materials ◽

Nano Alumina ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Antibacterial Textile

In the present study, the synthesis of nano structured materials such as nano alumina (Al2O3), nano silica (SiO2), and nano hydroxyapatite (HAp) have been discussed for industrial applications. The oxide nano materials are prepared employing chemical methods from natural resources. The HAp is prepared employing sol-gel process using chemical precursors. The synthesised nano alumina (Al2O3) powder has been used to improve the physicochemical properties of refractories. The prepared nano particles employing different process techniques have been characterized using XRD, FTIR, EDAX and SEM studies. The silica nano particles have been coated on textiles to get the wrinkle free/antibacterial textile cloths/products. The synthesized nanoparticles from natural resources have been used in various industrial applications such as refractories, textiles and biomedical field.

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Microencapsulation of molten salt in stable silica shell via a water-limited sol-gel process for high temperature thermal energy storage

Applied Thermal Engineering ◽

10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.02.050 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 136 ◽

pp. 268-274 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Hanfei Zhang ◽

Anirudh Balram ◽

Hani Tiznobaik ◽

Donghyun Shin ◽

Sunand Santhanagopalan

Keyword(s):

High Temperature ◽

Energy Storage ◽

Molten Salt ◽

Thermal Energy ◽

Thermal Energy Storage ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Silica Shell ◽

Sol Gel Process

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Sol-gel synthesized nickel oxide nanostructures on nickel foam and nickel mesh for a targeted energy storage application

Journal of Energy Storage ◽

10.1016/j.est.2021.103658 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 103658

Author(s):

Suprimkumar D. Dhas ◽

Parvejha S. Maldar ◽

Meenal D. Patil ◽

Maqsood R. Waikar ◽

Rajendra G. Sonkawade ◽

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Keyword(s):

Energy Storage ◽

Nickel Oxide ◽

Nickel Foam ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Oxide Nanostructures ◽

Energy Storage Application

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Preparation and Characterization of Polyimide-Silica Nanocomposites by Sol-Gel Process

Solid State Phenomena ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/ssp.111.111 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 111 ◽

pp. 111-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yao Yi Cheng ◽

Kun Chang Chuang

Keyword(s):

Sol Gel ◽

Amic Acid ◽

Silica Content ◽

Nano Particles ◽

Hybrid Thin Film ◽

Silica Nanocomposites ◽

Sol Gel Process ◽

Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride

Polyimide (PI)-based nanocomposites were prepared by the in-situ generation of organic silica nano-particles through a sol-gel process, combined with spin coating and multi-step curing process. In this study, silica nano-particles were introduced into the PI matrix to promote its thermal properties. Nanometer-scale composites were successfully obtained from poly(amic acid) (PAA) mixture loaded with silica. 3,3’,4,4’- Biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and p-phenylenediamine (p-PDA) were employed to synthesize the PAA precursor. The hybrid thin film was prepared from aminoalkoxysilane-capped PAA and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). In this work, we investigated the effect of coupling agent, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APrTEOS). The TGA results indicate that the thermal stability of the nanocomposites can be enhanced as silica content increases. Without the incorporation of APrTEOS, less improvement can be achieved.

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