scholarly journals Effect of graphene nanoplatelet addition on the electrical conductivity of poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) biocomposites

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012010
Author(s):  
Syarifah Nuraqmar Syed Mahamud ◽  
Ovinesh Ganesan ◽  
Mohd Hanif Mohd Pisal ◽  
Nurul Ekmi Rabat
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelet ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Biocomposite Films

Abstract Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is one of the most promising biodegradable polymers used in many applications due to its biodegradability and non-toxicity. However, the usage of PHBV in electronic, biomedical, and biosensor applications has been limited due to its poor electrical properties. This study shows a simple method of producing and enhancing the electrical conductivity of PHBV-based biocomposites by adding graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) as a conductive filler. The biocomposite films were prepared using the solvent casting method, consist of five GNP loading (0-5 wt. %). The prepared PHBV/GNP biocomposites show enhanced electrical conductivity compared to neat PHBV. PHBV/GNP biocomposite with 5 wt. % filler loading exhibits the highest electrical conductivity at 3.83 × 10−3 S/cm. Higher crystalline regions in the PHBV/GNP biocomposites have facilitated the transfer of electrons between PHBV, resulting in the formation of conductive biocomposites, as evident from X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization.

scholarly journals Studies on AC Electrical Conductivity of CdCl2Doped PVA Polymer Electrolyte

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Nanda Prakash ◽  
A. Manjunath ◽  
R. Somashekar
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Ionic Conductivity ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Line Profile Analysis ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Ac Electrical Conductivity ◽  
X Ray

PVA-based polymer electrolytes were prepared with various concentrations of CdCl2using solvent casting method. Prepared polymer films were investigated using line profile analysis employing X-ray diffraction (XRD) data. XRD results show that the crystallite size decreases and then increases with increase in CdCl2. AC conductivity in these polymer increases films first and then decreases. These observations are in agreement with XRD results. The highest ionic conductivity of 1.68E− 08 Scm−1was observed in 4% of CdCl2in PVA polymer blend. Crystallite ellipsoids for different concentrations of CdCl2are computed here using whole pattern powder fitting (WPPF) indicating that crystallite area decreases with increase in the ionic conductivity.

Development and Characterization of Chitosan Membranes as a System for Controlled Release of Piperine

2016 ◽  
Vol 869 ◽  
pp. 864-868
Author(s):  
Imarally Vitor de Souza Ribeiro Nascimento ◽  
Mairly Karolyne da Silva Souza ◽  
Willams Teles Barbosa ◽  
Thiago Bizerra Fideles ◽  
Thais Maria Alves Marinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Natural Alkaloid ◽  
Chitosan Membranes

Among the variety of polymers used as drug carriers, chitosan has received attention in the fields of medicine and pharmacy by being a nontoxic, biocompatible and biodegradable copolymer. Piperine is a natural alkaloid, has various pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective and antitumor when combined with chitosan has better bioavailability and more effectiveness. This work aims to prepare and characterize chitosan / piperine membranes obtained by the solvent casting method. The membranes were characterized by Spectroscopy Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (DRX) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (MEV). From the results obtained it can be concluded that the process described was effective in obtaining the system chitosan/piperine indicating its potential for studies of controlled release of drug.

scholarly journals ENHANCEMENT OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY IN POLYVINYL ALCOHOL FILMS BY DOPING WITH Nd3+IONS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4RAST) ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Vijaya Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol Films

The electrical properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films have been improved pronouncedly by doping with Neodymium (III) nitrate hexahydrate.  Pure PVA and PVA: Nd3+ films have been prepared by solution casting method. Both type of films were characterized by X-ray diffraction technique for structural studies. XRD pattern shows the appreciable shift of 2Ө towards higher value with increase in Nd3+ concentration. This signifies the presence Nd3+ dopant in polymer matrix. Further direct current electrical conductivity (σ) of Nd3+ doped PVA films in the temperature range 500C-1600C has been studied using four probe techniques. For a given concentration σ increases with increase in temperature and with dopant concentration. At 1200C, conductivity of PVA: Nd3+ (10 mol %) film is 7.116 μΩ-1cm-1, PVA: Nd3+ (15 mol %) film is 11.176 μΩ-1cm-1, PVA: Nd3+ (20 mol %) film is 17.418 μΩ-1cm-1 and PVA: Nd3+ (25 mol %) film is 23.740 μΩ-1cm-1. This result indicated the enhancement of the electrical conductivity of PVA films with Nd3+ concentration.

Structure and Conductivity of Iodine-Doped C60 Thin Films

1994 ◽  
Vol 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Chen ◽  
Haiyan Zhang ◽  
Baoqiong Chen ◽  
Shaoqi Peng ◽  
Ning Ke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Conductivity Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Temperature Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature Conductivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

ABSTRACTWe report here the results of our study on the properties of iodine-doped C60 thin films by IR and optical absorption, X-ray diffraction, and electrical conductivity measurements. The results show that there is no apparent structural change in the iodine-doped samples at room temperature in comparison with that of the undoped films. However, in the electrical conductivity measurements, an increase of more that one order of magnitude in the room temperature conductivity has been observed in the iodine-doped samples. In addition, while the conductivity of the undoped films shows thermally activated temperature dependence, the conductivity of the iodine-doped films was found to be constant over a fairly wide temperature range (from 20°C to 70°C) exhibiting a metallic feature.

Preparation of Visible-Light-Responsive TiO2-xNx Photocatalyst by a Very Simple Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 3188-3191
Author(s):  
Han Jie Huang ◽  
Wen Long She ◽  
Ling Wen Yang ◽  
Hai Peng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Ammonia Solution ◽  
Reflection Spectra ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Light Excitation

A visible-light-responsive TiO2-xNx photocatalyst was prepared by a very simple method. Ammonia solution was used as nitrogen resource in this paper. The TiO2-xNx photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectra (DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The ethylene was selected as a target pollutant under visible light excitation to evaluate the activity of this photocatalyst. The new prepared TiO2-xNx photocatalyst with strong photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation was demonstrated in the experiment.

scholarly journals Investigation and Modeling of the Electrical Conductivity of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Loaded Doped-Polypyrrole

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1034
Author(s):  
Oladipo Folorunso ◽  
Yskandar Hamam ◽  
Rotimi Sadiku ◽  
Suprakas Sinha Ray ◽  
Neeraj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Conductivity Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analyzer ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Data

In this study, a hybrid of graphene nanoplatelets with a polypyrrole having 20 wt.% loading of carbon-black (HGPPy.CB20%), has been fabricated. The thermal stability, structural changes, morphology, and the electrical conductivity of the hybrids were investigated using thermogravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, X-ray diffraction analyzer, scanning electron microscope, and laboratory electrical conductivity device. The morphology of the hybrid shows well dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets on the surface of the PPy.CB20% and the transformation of the gravel-like PPy.CB20% shape to compact spherical shape. Moreover, the hybrid’s electrical conductivity measurements showed percolation threshold at 0.15 wt.% of the graphene nanoplatelets content and the curve is non-linear. The electrical conductivity data were analyzed by comparing different existing models (Weber, Clingerman and Taherian). The results show that Taherian and Clingerman models, which consider the aspect ratio, roundness, wettability, filler electrical conductivity, surface interaction, and volume fractions, closely described the experimental data. From these results, it is evident that Taherian and Clingerman models can be modified for better prediction of the hybrids electrical conductivity measurements. In addition, this study shows that graphene nanoplatelets are essential and have a significant influence on the modification of PPy.CB20% for energy storage applications.

Synthesis and Study the Properties of a Solar Cell of Gold Nanoparticles Prepared in a Simple Chemical Way

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Maithm A. Obaid ◽  
Suha A Fadaam ◽  
Osama S. Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Structural And Optical Properties ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Simple Chemical ◽  
Scanning Electron

The aim of this study is to prepare gold nanoparticles by a simple chemical method at a temperature of 70°C. The solution was dried on glass basest by Casting method, the rate of five drops per sample At a temperature 100 C. Then the structural and optical properties have been confirmed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron microscope (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and spectrum.

The Effect of Ammonium Bromide on Methylcellulose Biopolymer Electrolytes for Electrical Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 317 ◽  
pp. 426-433
Author(s):  
Siti Nurhaziqah Abd Majid ◽  
Afiqah Qayyum Ishak ◽  
Nik Aziz Nik Ali ◽  
Muhamad Zalani Daud ◽  
Hasiah Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Solution Casting ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electrical Studies ◽  
Biopolymer Electrolytes ◽  
Salt Complex ◽  
Solution Casting Method

The development of biopolymer electrolytes based on methylcellulose (MC) has been accomplished by incorporating ammonium bromide (NB) to the polymer-salt system. The biopolymer electrolytes were prepared via solution-casting method. The conductivity and permittivity characteristics of the material were studied. The biopolymer-salt complex formation have been analysed through Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The conductivity of the sample was measured by EIS HIOKI. Upon addition of 20 wt.% of NB, highest conductivity of 3.25×10-4 μScm-1 was achieved at ambient temperature. The temperature dependence of the biopolymer electrolytes exhibit Arrhenius behaviour. This result had been further proven in FTIR study.

scholarly journals Effect of Film Formation Method and Annealing on Crystallinity of Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Films

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan-Ting Hsu ◽  
Y. Lawrence Yao
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
Crystalline Morphology ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Lamellar Structures ◽  
Coating Methods ◽  
Formation Method

Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) has been shown to have potential medical usage such as in drug delivery because it can degrade into bioabsorbable products in physiological environments, and its degradation is affected by crystallinity. In this paper, the effect of film formation method and annealing on the crystallinity of PLLA are investigated. The films are made through solvent casting and spin coating methods, and subsequent annealing is conducted. The resulting crystalline morphology, structure, conformation, and intermolecular interaction are examined using optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It is observed that solvent casting produces category 1 spherulites while annealed spin coated films leads to spherulites of category 2. Distinct lamellar structures and intermolecular interactions in the two kinds of films have been shown. The results enable better understanding of the crystallinity in PLLA, which is essential for its drug delivery application.

scholarly journals Thermal Effect of Ceramic Nanofiller Aluminium Nitride on Polyethylene Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omer Bin Sohail ◽  
P. A. Sreekumar ◽  
S. K. De ◽  
Masihullah Jabarullah Khan ◽  
Abbas Hakeem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Ethylene Polymerization ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Aluminium Nitride ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer

Ethylene polymerization was done to form polyethylene nano-composite with nanoaluminum nitride using zirconocene catalysts. Results show that the catalytic activity is maximum at a filler loading of 15 mg nanoaluminum nitride. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) results show that percentage crystallinity was also marginally higher at this amount of filler. Thermal behavior of polyethylene nanocomposites (0, 15, 30, and 45) mg was studied by DSC and thermal gravimetric analyzer (TGA). Morphology of the component with 15 mg aluminium nitride is more fibrous as compared to 0 mg aluminium nitride and higher filler loading as shown by SEM images. In order to understand combustibility behavior, tests were performed on microcalorimeter. Its results showed decrease in combustibility in polyethylene nanocomposites as the filler loading increases.

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