scholarly journals Characteristics of sago pith and sago bark waste from Seram Island, Maluku, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman Siruru ◽  
WASRIN SYAFII ◽  
I NYOMAN J. WISTARA ◽  
GUSTAN PARI
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Main Peak ◽  
Phenol Compound ◽  
Sago Bark ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

Abstract. Siruru H, Syafii W, Wistara I. N. J, Pari G. 2019. Characteristics of Metroxylon rumphii (pith and bark waste) from Seram Island, Maluku, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 3517-3526. Sago (Metroxylon rumphii Martius) pith waste (SPW) and sago bark waste (SBW) are lignocellulosic materials that can be used for various needs directly or indirectly. It is necessary to understand SPW and SBW characteristics to maximize their utilization. In this study, we analyzed the proximate, ultimate, and crystallinity by XRD, the functional groups by FTIR, morphology by SEM, and the derivate analysis of hot water-soluble extractives by GCMS. The contents of SPW and SBW hot-water soluble extractive, lignin, and holocellulose were 57.7 and 4.9%, 6.1 and 29.4%, and 45.74 and 66.74%, respectively. The volatile matter, ash content, silica, fixed carbon, C, H, and O contents of the SPW and SBW were 81.48 and 84.56%, 1.30 and 3.04%, 1.25% and 2.03, 12.77 and 18.06%, 37.93 and 44.64%, 6.37 and 6.49%, and 47.75 and 51.10%, respectively. The degree of crystallinity of SPW was 15.04%, while that of SBW was 47.28%, where both have a monoclinic structure with the main peak by 2Ɵ 16° and 26°. SPW and SBW contained several minerals such as silica, boron, sulfur, and phosphorus. The surface morphology of the SPW was porous with a small diameter and thin cell wall, while that of SBW was covered by minerals. Nitrogen, alcohol, and sugar group compounds were found more in SPW, whereas phenol compound was more in SBW. SBW has high lignin content and SPW has a very large amount of hot water-soluble extractive.

scholarly journals Study the influence of Solvothermal Conditions Changing On UiO-66

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Rana Aalrubaye ◽  
Ibtehaj Faisal Abdulraheem ◽  
Shaymaa ABDUlRAHEEM Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Main Peak ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

Metal Organic framework UiO-66 considered to have significant physicochemical characteristics with great potential for various applications. Nevertheless obtaining high porous prosperities by optimization the synthesizing method remained challenge. In this study, a solvothermal method has been used to synthesis the UiO-66 with different synthesis time (12, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours) and different heated (80, 100, 120, and 140 °C). By changing the temperature up to 140 and synthesis time 24 h the main peak intensity increased. The XRD and SEM analysis showed that by increasing the synthesis temperature the degree of crystallinity increased and cubic shape crystals was obtained. The XRD characterization analysis for UiO-66 showed the white powdered obtained at 12 h reaction time and 140 °C synthesis temperatures was the highest XRD intensity at 7.3°, 8.4°, 25.6° and 30.6° 2Theta. When changing the synthesis time for 48 h or longer, XRD diffractograms revealed  phase change and that the intensity at 7.3° 2Theta was lower than the intensity at 8.5° 2Theta, with new peaks appeared. SEM analysis confirmed the phase change after synthesis time 48h, by changing the crystals square clusters shape  to the needle-like shape.

Rheology of moso bamboo stem determined by DMA in ethylene glycol

Holzforschung ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-179
Author(s):  
Fangli Sun ◽  
Guigui Wan ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Charles E. Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Moso Bamboo ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Bamboo Culm ◽  
Basic Properties ◽  
Bamboo Stem ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

AbstractThe basic properties of moso bamboo (MB) were determined according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and its rheological behavior was studied by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in the tensile torsion stress mode after plasticization with ethylene glycol (EG). Results show that the density and the apparent lignin content of MB increases and the degree of crystallinity decreases with increasing age. Storage modulus (G′) increases from 1- to 3-year-old MB, and then decreases again with age. When the bamboo culm with the inner and outer surface planed off was divided into three layers in the radial direction, the G′ of the outer layer was always higher than that of the middle and inner layers. The glass transition temperature (Tg) of MB plasticized with EG is about 10°C lower than the water plasticized ones, and the Tg of the outer and inner layers was nearly 1–2°C higher than that of the middle layer. The overall trend of basic properties and rheological behaviors seems to exhibit a discontinuity at 3 years, which might reflect the growth of MB and mainly the thickening of cell walls.

scholarly journals Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Co-Continuous Porous Structure of PLA/PVA Blends by Phase Separation

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1083
Author(s):  
Natthapong Chuaponpat ◽  
Tsubasa Ueda ◽  
Akira Ishigami ◽  
Takashi Kurose ◽  
Hiroshi Ito
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Phase ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Absorption Energy ◽  
Maximum Indentation Depth ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Porous Morphology

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) was blended with poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) in the composition of 70/30 (L7V3), 60/40 (L6V4), and 50/50 (L5V5) wt.%. L7V3 exhibits a sea–island morphology, while L6V4 and L5V5 show co-continuous phase morphologies. These polymers exhibited a solitary glass transition temperature, which obeyed the Fox equation. Thereafter, the blends were made porous by an etching process in hot water (35 °C) for 0–7 days, to remove PVA. The maximum etched PVA content of L7V3, L6V4, and L5V5 was 0.5%, 13.4%, and 36.1%, respectively; hence, L5V5 exhibited a co-continuous porous morphology with the porosity of 43.4%, the degree of swelling of 47.5%, and the pore size of 2 µm. The degree of crystallinity of PLA, exposed PLA, and L7V3 showed an insignificant change. L5V5, having the highest porosity, demonstrated the highest increase in the degree of crystallinity of approximately two times, because water induced the crystallization of PLA. The high porosity of L5V5 exhibited an excellent absorption property by increasing absorption energy more than two times, as obtained by micro indention. It had the maximum indentation depth more than 250 µm. Flexural and tensile properties considerably decreased with an increase in the porosity.

scholarly journals Studi Mutu Kayu Jati di Hutan Rakyat Gunungkidul. V. Sifat Kimia Kayu

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Ganis Lukmandaru ◽  
Arsyi Rahman Mohammad ◽  
Pito Wargono ◽  
Vendy Eko Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Cellulose Content ◽  
Radial Cross Section ◽  
Community Forests ◽  
Teak Wood

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi sifat kimia kayu jati dari hutan rakyat Kabupaten Gunungkidul. Pohon (dbh 28-37 cm) diambil dari tempat tumbuh berbeda yaitu Nglipar, Panggang, dan Playen. Setiap tempat diambil 3 pohon sebagai ulangan dan sampel yang digunakan adalah disk yang diambil dari bagian pangkal. Penampang radial disk dibagi menjadi 3 bagian, yaitu gubal, teras luar, dan teras dalam. Sifat kimia yang diuji adalah kadar holoselulosa, á-selulosa, hemiselulosa, lignin, ekstraktif etanol-toluena, kelarutan dalam air panas, kelarutan dalam NaOH 1%, dan abu. Sebagai pembanding, digunakan kayu jati dewasa dari tegakan Randublatung (Perhutani). Kisaran nilai kimia dari komponen dinding sel kayu jati Gunungkidul adalah kadar holoselulosa 75,76-79,74%, á-selulosa 46,72-50,90%, hemiselulosa 27,41-30,14%, lignin 29,22-32,80%, dan kelarutan dalam NaOH 1% sebesar 16,43-17,35%. Selanjutnya, kadar ekstraktif etanol-toluena, kelarutan dalam air panas, dan abu adalah 5,04-10,77%, 2,74-7,85%, dan 0,60-1,66%, secara berurutan. Interaksi antara kedua faktor berpengaruh nyata pada kadar holoselulosa, á-selulosa, hemiselulosa, dan ekstraktif etanol-toluena. Faktor tempat tumbuh berpengaruh nyata pada kadar abu sedangkan faktor radial berpengaruh nyata pada kadar kelarutan dalam air panas dan abu. Kayu jati dari Gunungkidul memberikan nilai rerata kadar ekstraktif etanol-toluena dan abu yang lebih rendah sedangkan nilai di parameter lainnya masih dalam kisaran nilai kayu jati dari Randublatung.Kata kunci: Tectona grandis, sifat kimia, hutan rakyat, arah radial, Gunungkidul AbstractThis study aimed to explore the chemical properties of teak wood grown in community forests from Gunungkidul Regency. Trees (dbh 28-37 cm) were selected from three different sites i.e. Nglipar, Panggang, and Playen. Three trees were cut from each site and disks were taken from the base of the trees. The disk in radial cross section was divided into 3 parts: sapwood, outer heartwood, and inner heartwood. Chemical properties tested were holocellulose, á-cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, ethanol-toluene extractives, hot-water soluble extractives, solubility in NaOH 1%, and ash contents. Mature teakwoods from Randublatung (Perhutani plantation) were used for comparison purpose.The values range of chemical composition in the cell wall components of the Gunungkidul teak wood were holocellulose content 75.76-79.74%, , á-cellulose content 46.72-50.90%, hemicellulose content 27.41-30.14%, lignin content 29.22-32.80%, and solubility in NaOH 1% 16.43-17.35%. Further, the ethanol-toluene extractive, hot-water soluble, and ash content values ranged from 5.04 to 10.77%, 2.74-7.85%, and 0.60-1.66%, consecutively. Interaction between two factors affects significantly to holocellulose, á-cellulose, hemicellulose, and ethanol-toluene extractive contents. The growth-site significantly influence on the ash contents as radial factor has significantly affect on the levels of hot water soluble extractives and ash content. The amounts of ethanol-toluene extractive and ash contents of Gunungkidul teak wood showed the lower values than those of teak from Randublatung. The values of other parameters were remain in the range of value of teak from Randublatung. 

The Control of Iron Bacterial Plugging of a Well by Tyndallization Using Hot Water Recycling

1986 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Cullimore ◽  
N. Mansuy
Keyword(s):  
Direct Injection ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Recycling ◽  
Water Heater ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Flow Rates ◽  
Water Well ◽  
Flow Loss ◽  
The Town

Abstract A small diameter water well drilled in 1977 in the Town of Bulyea, Saskatchewan generated such a rapid plugging (biofouling) that by 1979 the flow rate was reduced by 59%. Heavy growths of non-specific iron bacteria were found in the water and biofouling projected to be the principal cause of the flow loss. Tyndallization (repeated pasteurizations) treatment was applied using a hot water recycling system installed above the well head. Using a displacement passive gravity direct injection of hot water at 82°C from a water heater into the well, a sequential elevation of water column temperatures occurred until bio-film dispersion occurred (pasteurization) at 45°C+. A recovery to original flow specifications was repeatedly obtained at time intervals ranging from 6 to 403 days. Between treatments, a recurrence of biofouling was noted with flow reductions of 0.06 – 0.07 1/min/day frequently being noted. The rate of plugging appeared to be affected by the previous sequence of pasteurization treatments. Tyndallization was found to satisfactorily control iron bacterial biofouling and maintain flow rates.

scholarly journals Estimation of the Age of Architectural Heritage Objects by Microstructural Changes of Calcite in Lime Mortars of Ancient Brickwork and Masonry

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Vladimir Kotlyar ◽  
Victoria Pishchulina ◽  
Alexey N. Beskopylny ◽  
Besarion Meskhi ◽  
Yury Popov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
18Th Century ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Architectural Heritage ◽  
Natural Conditions ◽  
Relative Age ◽  
Lime Mortars ◽  
Powder Samples ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Cultural Monuments ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

Determining the age of ancient architectural and cultural monuments is a significant scientific problem. An approach based on the transformation of portlandite into calcite and subsequent recrystallization of calcite is considered, which allows for estimating the relative age of ancient brickworks for local groups of historic buildings based on the results of diffraction studies of powder samples of carbonate mortars and measurements of samples with a known age. This article presents the results of the study of lime mortars of ancient brickwork. Under natural conditions, the process of transformation of portlandite into calcite takes from 100 to 200 years. The rate of this process is influenced by temperature, humidity, peculiarities of interaction with carbon dioxide contained in the air, etc. Examples show that portlandite is completely transformed into calcite in masonry mortars of the 18th century and that portlandite is not found in older mortars. It was determined that after the transformation of portlandite into calcite, an increase in the degree of recrystallization of calcite is observed, which manifests itself in powder diffraction patterns in the relative broadening of the diffraction peak of calcite hkl 104. In a detailed study, an estimate of the peak width at half maximum (FWHM) associated with the degree of crystallinity is effective. The actual data are given, which show that in older lime mortars the degree of recrystallization of calcite is higher than in younger ones. This fact makes it possible to indirectly determine the relative age of brickwork and masonry of various buildings of architectural heritage, which is especially relevant for the objects with the use of lime mortars of the northern provinces of the Byzantine Oecumene and other periods of various cultures.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation on Impacts of Fibronectin, Heparin–Chitosan, and Albumin Coating of Bacterial Nanocellulose Small-Diameter Vascular Grafts on Endothelialization In Vitro

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1952
Author(s):  
Max Wacker ◽  
Jan Riedel ◽  
Heike Walles ◽  
Maximilian Scherner ◽  
George Awad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Vascular Grafts ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Human Albumin ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Bacterial Nanocellulose ◽  
Functionally Impaired ◽  
Small Diameter Vascular Grafts

In this study, we contrast the impacts of surface coating bacterial nanocellulose small-diameter vascular grafts (BNC-SDVGs) with human albumin, fibronectin, or heparin–chitosan upon endothelialization with human saphenous vein endothelial cells (VEC) or endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) in vitro. In one scenario, coated grafts were cut into 2D circular patches for static colonization of a defined inner surface area; in another scenario, they were mounted on a customized bioreactor and subsequently perfused for cell seeding. We evaluated the colonization by emerging metabolic activity and the preservation of endothelial functionality by water soluble tetrazolium salts (WST-1), acetylated low-density lipoprotein (AcLDL) uptake assays, and immune fluorescence staining. Uncoated BNC scaffolds served as controls. The fibronectin coating significantly promoted adhesion and growth of VECs and EPCs, while albumin only promoted adhesion of VECs, but here, the cells were functionally impaired as indicated by missing AcLDL uptake. The heparin–chitosan coating led to significantly improved adhesion of EPCs, but not VECs. In summary, both fibronectin and heparin–chitosan coatings could beneficially impact the endothelialization of BNC-SDVGs and might therefore represent promising approaches to help improve the longevity and reduce the thrombogenicity of BNC-SDVGs in the future.

scholarly journals Evaluating polymer interplay after hot water pretreatment to investigate maize stem internode recalcitrance

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amandine Leroy ◽  
Xavier Falourd ◽  
Loïc Foucat ◽  
Valérie Méchin ◽  
Fabienne Guillon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Condensed State ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Water Pretreatment ◽  
Hot Water Pretreatment ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Biomass recalcitrance is governed by various molecular and structural factors but the interplay between these multiscale factors remains unclear. In this study, hot water pretreatment (HWP) was applied to maize stem internodes to highlight the impact of the ultrastructure of the polymers and their interactions on the accessibility and recalcitrance of the lignocellulosic biomass. The impact of HWP was analysed at different scales, from the polymer ultrastructure or water mobility to the cell wall organisation by combining complementary compositional, spectral and NMR analyses. Results HWP increased the kinetics and yield of saccharification. Chemical characterisation showed that HWP altered cell wall composition with a loss of hemicelluloses (up to 45% in the 40-min HWP) and of ferulic acid cross-linking associated with lignin enrichment. The lignin structure was also altered (up to 35% reduction in β–O–4 bonds), associated with slight depolymerisation/repolymerisation depending on the length of treatment. The increase in $${T}_{1\rho }^{H}$$ T 1 ρ H , $${T}_{HH}$$ T HH and specific surface area (SSA) showed that the cellulose environment was looser after pretreatment. These changes were linked to the increased accessibility of more constrained water to the cellulose in the 5–15 nm pore size range. Conclusion The loss of hemicelluloses and changes in polymer structural features caused by HWP led to reorganisation of the lignocellulose matrix. These modifications increased the SSA and redistributed the water thereby increasing the accessibility of cellulases and enhancing hydrolysis. Interestingly, lignin content did not have a negative impact on enzymatic hydrolysis but a higher lignin condensed state appeared to promote saccharification. The environment and organisation of lignin is thus more important than its concentration in explaining cellulose accessibility. Elucidating the interactions between polymers is the key to understanding LB recalcitrance and to identifying the best severity conditions to optimise HWP in sustainable biorefineries.

scholarly journals Green energy technology from buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.) for Brazilian agro-extractive communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munique Gonçalves Guimarães ◽  
Rafael Benjamin Werneburg Evaristo ◽  
Augusto César de Mendonça Brasil ◽  
Grace Ferreira Ghesti
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Thermal Conversion ◽  
Volatile Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Gasification Process ◽  
Mauritia Flexuosa ◽  
Immediate Analysis

AbstractThe present work analyzed the energy generation potential of Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.) by thermochemical reactions. The experimental part of the study performed immediate analyses, elemental analyses, lignocellulosic analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, calorific values, and syn gas concentrations measurements of the gasification of Buriti in a fixed-bed reactor. Additionally, numerical simulations estimated the syn gas concentrations of the gasification reactions of Buriti. The immediate analysis showed that Buriti has the highest ash content (4.66%) and highest volatile matter content (85%) compared to other Brazilian biomass analyzed, but the higher heating value was only 18.28 MJ.kg−1. The elemental analysis revealed that the oxygen to carbon ratio was 0.51 while hydrogen to carbon ratio was 1.74, indicating a good thermal conversion efficiency. The Lignocellulosic analysis of Buriti resulted in a high content of holocellulose (69.64%), a lignin content of 28.21% and extractives content of 7.52%. The thermogravimetry of the Buriti indicated that the highest mass loss (51.92%) occurred in a temperature range between 150 °C and 370 °C. Lastly, the experimental gasification study in a fixed-bed updraft gasifier resulted in syn gas concentrations of 14.4% of CO, 11.5% of CO2 and 17.5% of H2 while the numerical simulation results confirmed an optimal equivalence ratio of 1.7 to maximize CO and H2 concentrations. Therefore, based on the results presented by the present work, the gasification process is adequate to transform Buriti wastes into energy resources. Graphic abstract

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Talc Filled Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polypropylene Blends

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emi Govorčin Bajsić ◽  
Vesna Rek ◽  
Ivana Ćosić
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Polypropylene Blends ◽  
Pp Blends ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Better Than

The effect of the addition of talc on the morphology and thermal properties of blends of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polypropylene (PP) was investigated. The blends of TPU and PP are incompatible because of large differences in polarities between the nonpolar crystalline PP and polar TPU and high interfacial tensions. The interaction between TPU and PP can be improved by using talc as reinforcing filler. The morphology was observed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The thermal properties of the neat polymers and unfilled and talc filled TPU/PP blends were studied by using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The addition of talc in TPU/PP blends improved miscibility in all investigated TPU/T/PP blends. The DSC results for talc filled TPU/PP blends show that the degree of crystallinity increased, which is due to the nucleating effect induced by talc particles. The reason for the increased storage modulus of blends with the incorporation of talc is due to the improved interface between polymers and filler. According to TGA results, the addition of talc enhanced thermal stability. The homogeneity of the talc filled TPU/PP blends is better than unfilled TPU/PP blends.

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