Thermogravimetric Kinetics Study of Scrap Tires Pyrolysis Using Silica Embedded With NiO and/or MgO Nanocatalysts

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihab H. Alsurakji ◽  
Amjad El-Qanni ◽  
Amer M. El-Hamouz ◽  
Ismail Warad ◽  
Yazan Odeh
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Isoconversional Method ◽  
Organic Additives ◽  
Scrap Tires ◽  
Pyrolysis Reaction ◽  
Kinetic Triplets ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Decomposition Behavior ◽  
Industrial Level

Abstract In this study, a set of three new silica-based embedded with NiO and/or MgO nanocatalysts (SBNs) have been prepared and tested for the pyrolysis of scrap tires (STs). The intent is to identify and optimize the best nanocatalyst that decreases the operating temperature and speeds up the pyrolysis reaction rate. The influence of the three prepared SBNs nanocatalysts on STs was scrutinized using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The kinetic triplets were estimated utilizing the isoconversional method of the Ozawa–Flynn–Wall (OFW) corrected model. Experimental TGA and FT-IR results showed a thermal decomposition of all volatile organic additives alongside the polyvinyl compounds at a lower temperature in the presence of these SBNs. However, a competitive decomposition behavior appeared for each SBN nanocatalysts. The kinetic triplets’ findings showed different effective activation energy trends at two different conversion regions (low and high conversions), suggesting different reaction mechanisms confirmed by the reaction kinetic models. Interestingly, NiO-MgO-SBNs showed the highest reaction rate for this thermo-pyrolysis of STs, which could be because of synergetic interaction between NiO and MgO nanoparticles. Moreover, the results of the change in Gibbs free energy of activation (ΔG‡) indicated the promising catalytic activity for those SBNs by promoting the spontaneity of pyrolysis reaction. These proof-of-concept findings could promote the futuristic use of NiO-MgO-SBNs at the industrial level toward sustainable ST pyrolysis.

scholarly journals An accelerated and effective synthesis of zinc borate from zinc sulfate using sonochemistry

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Ali Can Ersan ◽  
Azmi Seyhun Kipcak ◽  
Meral Yildirim Ozen ◽  
Nurcan Tugrul
Keyword(s):  
Inorganic Compounds ◽  
Zinc Borate ◽  
High Yield ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Probe ◽  
Minimum Particle Size ◽  
Effective Synthesis ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Borate Compound

AbstractRecently, sonochemistry has been used for the synthesis of inorganic compounds, such as zinc borates. In this study using zinc sulphate heptahydrate (ZnSO4·7H2O) and boric acid (H3BO3) as starting materials, a zinc borate compound in the form of Zn3B6O12·3.5H2O was synthesized using an ultrasonic probe. Product’s characterization was carried out with using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy. Zinc borate compound’s chemical bond structure was observed with Raman and FTIR. From the XRD results it was seen that Zn3B6O12·3.5H2O can be quickly synthesized upon heating at 80°C and 85°C (55 min) or 90°C (45 min) in very high yield (>90%). The minimum particle size obtained was ~143 μm from the SEM results. Zinc borate compound was synthesized at a lower temperature in less time than other synthesized zinc metal compound in literature.

scholarly journals Monitoring the Interfacial Polymerization of Piperazine and Trimesoyl Chloride with Hydrophilic Interlayer or Macromolecular Additive by in-situ FT-IR Spectroscopy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yang
Keyword(s):  
Ir Spectroscopy ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Reaction System ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Water Permeation ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Trimesoyl Chloride ◽  
Ft Ir Spectroscopy

The interfacial polymerization (IP) of piperazine (PIP) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC) has been extensively utilized to synthesize the nanofiltration (NF) membrane. However, it is still a huge challenge to monitor the IP reaction, because of the fast reaction rate and the formed ultra-thin film. Herein, two effective strategies are applied to reduce the IP reaction rate: (1) the introduction of hydrophilic interlayers between the porous substrate and the formed polyamide layer; (2) the addition of macromolecular additives in the aqueous solution of PIP. As a result, in-situ FT-IR spectroscopy was firstly used to monitor the IP reaction of PIP/TMC reaction system, with hydrophilic interlayers or macromolecular additives. Moreover, we study the formed polyamide layer growth on the substrate, in a real-time manner. The in-situ FT-IR experimental results confirm that the IP reaction rates are effectively suppressed and the formed polyamide thickness reduces from 138±24 nm to 46±2 nm. Furthermore, the optimized NF membrane with excellent performance are consequently obtained, which include the boosted water permeation flux about 141~238 (L·m2·h/MPa) and superior salt rejection of Na2SO4 > 98.4%.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Fe3O4 and Fe2O3 nanoparticles using hybrid electrochemical-thermal method

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
HA Simol ◽  
R Sultana ◽  
M Y A Mollah ◽  
MS Miran
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Total Pore Volume ◽  
Thermal Method ◽  
Prepared Compound ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Spectral Techniques ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Lower Temperature

Nanocrystalline Fe3O4 and Fe2O3 particles were successfully synthesized by an innovative hybrid electrochemical-thermal method. The as-prepared compound was calcined for an hour from 100 to 600oC temperatures. The crystallinity, morphology and chemical state of the synthesized powders were characterized by XRD, TG-DTA, SEM/EDS, FT-IR, and UV–Vis spectral techniques after calcinations. The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) plots confirmed that iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) calcined at 400oC has a surface area of 18.28 m2 g-1 with a total pore volume of 0.2064 cc g-1. From XRD pattern it is revealed that the precursor calcined at lower temperature (100-400oC) correspond to Fe3O4,while the ones calcined at higher temperature follow Fe2O3 pattern. The morphology of iron oxide NPs calcined at different temperatures were studied with scanning electron microscope (SEM) and exhibits spherical shaped geometries with average diameters of 80-150nm. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.55(3), 221-228, 2020

Preparation of KNbO3 Powder by Modified Pechini Method from Layered Perovskite Aqueous Solution

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 1883-1885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takafumi Kokubo ◽  
Kenichi Kakimoto ◽  
Hitoshi Ohsato
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Pechini Method ◽  
Layered Perovskite ◽  
Polymeric Precursor Method ◽  
Polymeric Precursor ◽  
Precursor Method ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Behavior ◽  
Modified Pechini Method ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Decomposition Behavior

KNbO3 (KN) powder was synthesized by modified Pechini method (polymeric precursor method). KN powder with different crystal structure and grain size distribution was synthesized by different drying temperature. In this paper, the mechanism of preparation of KN powder was discussed in thermal decomposition behavior. The obtained powder was characterized by XRD, TEM, FT-IR and TG-DTA.

scholarly journals Carbothermal Reduction Nitridation of Fly Ash, Diatomite and Raw Illite: Formation of Nitride Powders with Different Morphology and Photoluminescence Properties

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Kuizhou Dou ◽  
Yinshan Jiang ◽  
Bing Xue ◽  
Cundi Wei ◽  
Fangfei Li
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Alkali Metals ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Pulverized Coal ◽  
Photoluminescence Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nitridation Process ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Rare Earth Doped

Rare-earth-doped SiAlON and Si3N4 materials from aluminosilicate starting materials have been reported to show superior photoluminescence (PL) properties. Three different starting materials, including pulverized coal furnace fly ash, diatomite and raw illite, were used for synthesis of nitride materials. The phase and morphology evolution of these products were carefully monitored at the low temperature range of 1350 °C to 1450 °C by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The PL properties of Eu-doped nitride products were also comparatively characterized. The results show that the type of starting material affects the phase composition and the photoluminescence properties of products. The existence of aluminum and alkali metals could effectively promote nitridation reactions. Aluminum in the starting materials led to the formation of different aluminum-rich nitride phases. Thus, β-SiAlON could be achieved at a much lower temperature (1350 °C) using raw illite or fly ash containing the proper amount of aluminum. Additionally, excess aluminum led to the formation of corundum and 15R-SiAlON. The products from pulverized coal furnace fly ash had more prismatic particles, and the products from diatomite had more fibrous particles. With the progress of the nitridation process, the fibers were increased, becoming longer and straighter, and the prismatic particles were more obvious. The presence of aluminum in the starting materials led to a blue shift in the photoluminescence spectrum.

scholarly journals Researches on the mixture limits of animal fats with liquid hydrocarbons for combustion at industrial level

2019 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Dana Andreya Bondrea ◽  
Lucian Mihaescu ◽  
Gheorghe Lazaroiu ◽  
Ionel Pisa ◽  
Gabriel Negreanu
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Limit ◽  
Electric Heater ◽  
Liquid Hydrocarbons ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
Lower Temperature Limit ◽  
Perfect Mixing ◽  
Efficient Combustion ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Industrial Level ◽  
Experimental Researches

The experimental research has highlighted the variety of possibilities of combustion of animal fat from bovine and swine mixed with liquid hydrocarbons. Previous research has established that the upper limit for an efficient combustion was 30 %. For a perfect mixing, the lower temperature limit was set to 40 °C. In the fuel laboratory, at the department TMETF was determined the viscosity of the mixtures for different proportions. The values obtained for various concentrations and preheating temperatures were close to the values for liquid hydrocarbons. The experimental researches have studied the combustion of the mixture using a mechanically spraying burner with constant pressure between 14 and 18 bar. The aspiration of the mixture is done from a specially designed tank; this tank is equipped with an electric heater, in order to maintain the mixture at a constant temperature between 40 °C to 50 °C. After that, the burner heats again the mixture with an integrated heating device up to 75 °C. The burner is also equipped with an air blower, pump and a calibrated nozzle. The combustion resulted from the experimental boiler with a power rated to 55 kW were monitored with a thermal vision camera and an exhaust gas analyser. This research has demonstrated the viability of using this type of mixtures in energetic burning equipment designed for liquid hydrocarbons.

An Engineering Scale-Up Approach using Multi-Objective Optimization

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
António Gaspar-Cunha ◽  
José A. Covas
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Specific Flow ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Process Characteristics ◽  
Time Specific ◽  
Industrial Level ◽  
Total Residence Time

In science and engineering, researchers are often challenged with the need to replicate the innovative results obtained with an equipment of a given size in another equipment of a different dimension. In practice, this often involves passing from laboratory or prototype dimensions to industrial level. The process is known as scale-up and consists in ensuring that the values of the criteria that describe the process characteristics at a given scale are preserved at different scales. Typically, this might involve a chemical reaction rate and/or conversion, a total residence time, specific flow and/or heat transfer characteristics, a certain degree of mixing, etc. Available scale-up rules are often based on oversimplified process analyses and generate unsatisfactory results. Scale-up can also be understood as an optimization process where various objectives are to be satisfied simultaneously, i.e., the performance at the two scales must be as similar as possible. For that purpose, the adoption of a multi-objective optimization algorithm is proposed. The technique is illustrated with an example from polymer engineering.

Thermocatalytic Degradation of Low Density Polyethylene Films at Artificial Aging Treatment under Lower Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 804 ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
Si Zhao Zhang ◽  
Xue Guang Luo ◽  
Feng Ding ◽  
Ke Li ◽  
Xiao Yan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Aging ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Chemical Groups

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) films added thermal catalyst were investigated at artificial aging time of 0, 10, 20, and 30 days, respectively. The samples obtained were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), gel permeation chromatograph (GPC) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). It shows that the surface of film was destroyed via thermocatalytic reactions at lower temperature. In addition, the changes of chemical groups were also observed in the thermocatalytic degradation process. Thus, the validation to the thermocatalytic route has been confirmed over lower temperature excitation. It is hoped that our work may provide a new insight into the degradation of polymeric films at lower temperature.

Synthesis, Characterization and Dynamic Mechanical Property of PU Elastomers with Cross-Linked Hard Segments

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 1205-1212
Author(s):  
Xiao Long Ning ◽  
Qiang Xu ◽  
Gui You Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Crosslink Density ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Property ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Curing Agent ◽  
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Hard Segments ◽  
Lower Temperature

A series of cross-linked polyurethane(PU) elastomer samples with various crosslink density were synthesized from polyether diol(PPG2000), 4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate(MDI), 1,4-butanediol(BDO) , trimethylolpropane (TMP) and glycerin. The cross-linking density of the PU elastomers was calculated by Flory–Rehner equation. The degree of hydrogen bonding, the microstructure and the morphologies of these PU materials were characterized by means of FT-IR, DSC and DMA. The experimental results showed that the PU elastomers containing a small amount of crosslink agent ( TMP or glycerin ) may make tanδ to a very low value above the ambient temperature. The PU elastomer samples using glycerin as curing agent can make tanδ to a low value in a lower temperature compared with the ones using TMP as curing agent.

Kinetics of the Substitution of Norbornadiene in Tetracarbonyl(norbomadiene)molybdenum(0) by 2,2'-Bipyridine

2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyhan Kayran ◽  
Eser Okan
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Activation Parameters ◽  
Bipy Ligand ◽  
First Order ◽  
Rate Determining Step ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Thermal Substitution ◽  
Kinetics Of

Abstract The kinetics of the thermal substitution of norbornadiene (nbd) by 2,2'-bipyridine (2,2'-bipy) in (CO)4Mo(C7H9) was studied by quantitative FT-IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy. The reaction rate exhibits first-order dependence on the concentration of the starting complex, and the observed rate constant depends on the concentration of both leaving nbd and entering 2,2'-bipy ligand. The mechanism was found to be consistent with the previously proposed one, where the rate determining step is the cleavage of one of the two Mo-olefin bonds. The reaction was performed at four different temperatures (35 -50 °C) and the evaluation of the kinetic data gives the activation parameters which now support states.

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