Preparation, Characterization and Swelling Behaviours of a Novel Multifunctional Superabsorbent Composite Based on Ca-Montmorillonite and Sodium Humate

e-Polymers ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yian Zheng ◽  
Aiqin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Graft Copolymerization ◽  
Water Absorbency ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
Inorganic Component ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Salt Solutions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sodium Humate ◽  
Superabsorbent Composite

AbstractIn this work, a novel water-managing superabsorbent composite was prepared by graft copolymerization reaction using acrylic acid (AA) and acrylamide (AM) as the monomers, calcium montmorillonite (Ca-MMT) as an inorganic component and sodium humate (SH) as fertilizer, and well characterized by means of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The effects of the reaction temperature, neutralization degree of AA, amount of crosslinker, initiator, Ca-MMT and SH on water absorbencies were systematically investigated. The water absorbencies of the superabsorbent composite synthesized under optimal conditions with a Ca-MMT content of 20 wt% and an SH content of 30 wt% are 615 g g-1 and 45 g g-1 in distilled water and in 0.9 wt% NaCl solution, respectively. The swelling behaviours of the superabsorbent composite in various cationic salt solutions (NaCl, CaCl2 and FeCl3) were also investigated and it was found that at the same saline concentration (> 0.1 mmol L-1), the effect of three cationic salt solutions on the swelling capability has the following order: NaCl < CaCl2 < FeCl3. Here, it is worthy to point out that the water absorbency and swelling behaviours of the developed composite were improved by introducing simultaneously Ca-MMT and SH into PAA-AM network in comparison with that of incorporated single with Ca-MMT or SH.

Isomorphous replacement in electron diffraction of wet crystals of rat hemoglobin

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 446-447
Author(s):  
William F. Tivol ◽  
Murray Vernon King ◽  
D. F. Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Heavy Atom ◽  
Isomorphous Substitution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Salt Solutions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Isomorphous Replacement ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Diffraction Structure ◽  
The Mean

Feasibility of isomorphous substitution in electron diffraction is supported by a calculation of the mean alteration of the electron-diffraction structure factors for hemoglobin crystals caused by substituting two mercury atoms per molecule, following Green, Ingram & Perutz, but with allowance for the proportionality of f to Z3/4 for electron diffraction. This yields a mean net change in F of 12.5%, as contrasted with 22.8% for x-ray diffraction.Use of the hydration chamber in electron diffraction opens prospects for examining many proteins that yield only very thin crystals not suitable for x-ray diffraction. Examination in the wet state avoids treatments that could cause translocation of the heavy-atom labels or distortion of the crystal. Combined with low-fluence techniques, it enables study of the protein in a state as close to native as possible.We have undertaken a study of crystals of rat hemoglobin by electron diffraction in the wet state. Rat hemoglobin offers a certain advantage for hydration-chamber work over other hemoglobins in that it can be crystallized from distilled water instead of salt solutions.

scholarly journals Adsorption of malic acid at the hydroxyapatite/aqueous NaCl solution interface

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Władysław Janusz ◽  
Ewa Skwarek
Keyword(s):  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Malic Acid ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Radioisotope Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solution Interface ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Kinetics Of

AbstractThe aim of the study was the basic incidence on the phenomenon of adsorption that occurs at the hydroxyapatite/malic acid interface, leading to a change in the surface properties of hydroxyapatite, Analytical methods used in the research: X-ray diffraction (XRD) as well as by the, adsorption–desorption of nitrogen (ASAP), potentiometric titration. The specific adsorption of malic acid ions at the hydroxyapatite interface was investigated by means of the radioisotope method. The zeta potential of hydroxyapatite dispersions was determined by electrophoresis with Zetasizer Nano ZS90 by Malvern. The particle sizes of hydroxyapatite samples were analyzed using Masteriszer 2000 Malvern. Studies on the kinetics of malic acid on hydroxyapatite from a solution with an initial concentration of 1 mmol/dm3 have shown that the adsorption process is initially fast, followed by a slow adsorption step. An increase in the pH of the solution causes a decrease in the malic acid adsorption as a result of competition with hydroxyl ions. The presence of adsorbed malic acid was confirmed by the FTIR measurements. The effect of malic acid adsorption on the zeta potential and particle size distribution of hydroxyapatite in the NaCl solution was investigated.

A Two-step Electrodeposition of Pd-Cu/Cu2O Nanocomposite on FTO Substrate for Non-enzymatic Hydrogen Peroxide Sensor

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Huan ◽  
Li Tang ◽  
Dongmei Deng ◽  
Huan Wang ◽  
Xiaojing Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Pd Nanoparticles ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Potential Oscillation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Background: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a common reagent in the production and living, but excessive H2O2 may enhance the danger to the human body. Consequently, it is very important to develop economical, fast and accurate techniques for detecting H2O2. Methods: A simple two-step electrodeposition process was applied to synthesize Pd-Cu/Cu2O nanocomposite for non-enzymatic H2O2 sensor. Cu/Cu2O nanomaterial was firstly electrodeposited on FTO by potential oscillation technique, and then Pd nanoparticles were electrodeposited on Cu/Cu2O nanomaterial by cyclic voltammetry. The chemical structure, component, and morphology of the synthesized Pd-Cu/Cu2O nanocomposite were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrochemical properties of Pd-Cu/Cu2O nanocomposite were studied by cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. Results: Under optimal conditions, the as-fabricated sensor displayed a broad linear range (5-4000 µM) and low detection limit (1.8 µM) for the determination of H2O2. The proposed sensor showed good selectivity and reproducibility. Meanwhile, the proposed sensor has been successfully applied to detect H2O2 in milk. Conclusion: The Pd-Cu/Cu2O/FTO biosensor exhibits excellent electrochemical activity for H2O2 reduction, which has great potential application in the field of food safety.

scholarly journals A microstructural and corrosion resistance study of (Zr, Si, Ti)N-Ni coatings produced through co-sputtering

DYNA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (207) ◽  
pp. 192-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Estrella Natali Borja-Goyeneche ◽  
Jhon Jairo Olaya-Florez
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Nickel Content ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Fcc Phase

This work researches the influence of the nickel content on the structural and anticorrosive properties of ZrSiTiN films deposited by means of reactive co-sputtering on alloys of Ti6Al4V. The morphology and structure were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the chemical composition was identified via X-ray scattering spectroscopy (EDS). The corrosion resistance was studied using potentiodynamic polarization (PP) tests employing a 3.5% by weight NaCl solution. In the films, an increase of Ni up to 6.97 at% was observed, while in XRD the FCC phase of (Zr, Ti) N was identified, with a mixed orientation in planes (111) and (200), which tended to diminish with the increase of Ni. Finally, with the addition of Ni, the corrosion current densities were reduced from 5.56 𝑥 10−8 to 2.64 𝑥 10−9 𝐴/𝑐m2. The improvement in the corrosion resistance is due to the effect of the Ni on the microstructure of the system (Zr, Ti) N, which can improve the quality of the passive film and prevent crystalline defects and corrosion zones.

Microstructural and Corrosion Studies by Immersion in 3.5% NaCl Solution on Aged Mg-9Al-1Zn-XCa Alloy

2019 ◽  
Vol 969 ◽  
pp. 93-97
Author(s):  
S. Manivannan ◽  
B. Narenthiran ◽  
A. Sivanantham ◽  
S.P. Kumaresh Babu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Corrosion Attack ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Corrosion Studies ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Xrd Techniques ◽  
Scanning Electron

The experimatal alloys were aged at different temperatures of 180°C, 200°C, 220°C, and 240º C with calcium addition levels of (X=0.5, 1, 1.5, 2%) on Mg-6Al-1Zn-XCa alloy were investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution. All the experimatal alloys were immersed in 3.5% NaCl solutions and the resulted surface were analyzed to study the corrosion behaviour and its surface topography by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersed spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The result shows that corrosion attack occurred predominantly on ß phase and α phase exhibit relatively minor corrosion. In addition to that the increased aging temperature coarsens the intermetallic as well as α- Mg grains, which shows adverse effect to corrosion resistances and the best result were obtained at composition of 0.5wt.% Ca aged at 200°C.

scholarly journals Adsorption Study for the Removal of Nitrate from Water Using Local Clay

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Battas ◽  
A. El Gaidoumi ◽  
A. Ksakas ◽  
A. Kherbeche
Keyword(s):  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Batch Experiments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Local Clay ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rate Of Reaction ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Adsorbent Dose

Our research aimed at the removal of nitrate ions through adsorption by local clay. A series of batch experiments were conducted to examine the effects of contact time, adsorbent characteristics, initial concentration of nitrate, pH of the solution, concentration, and granulometry of adsorbent. Adsorption isotherms studies indicated that local clay satisfies Freundlich’s model. The rate of reaction follows pseudo-second-order kinetics. Local clay successfully adsorbs nitrates at pH acid. The adsorption capacity under optimal conditions was found to be 5.1 mg/g. The adsorption yield increases with adsorbent dose and decrease with initial concentration of nitrate. The local clay was characterized by the X-ray fluorescence method (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electronics microscopy (SEM), and measurement of specific surface area (BET). The results of the study indicated that local clay is useful materials for the removal of nitrates from aqueous solutions which can be used in water treatment without any chemical modification.

Effect of Polymerization on the Swelling Properties of a Sodium Bentonite and its Mechanism

2020 ◽  
Vol 1003 ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Ji Xiang Nie ◽  
Ryoga Tanaka ◽  
Jin Chun Chai
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Swelling Properties ◽  
Sodium Bentonite ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Free Swelling ◽  
Polymerization Method

The effect of polymerization on the swelling properties of a sodium bentonite has been investigated experimentally using free swelling index (FSI). Using free radical polymerization method in cationic solution with acrylate acid as the monomer (M) and potassium persulfate as initiator (I), the optimum conditons for higher FSI value in 0.6 M NaCl solution were pH of 5.5 and I/M ratio of 0.005. The polymerized bentonite (PB) had much higher FSI values than that of untreated bentonite (UB) in deionized water and 0.6 M NaCl solution. However, in the 0.6 M CaCl2 solution, the FSI value of PB was slightly lower than that of UB and the reason is not clear yet. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) test shows that polymer chains did not enter the interlayer of sodium bentonite crystals and it is postulated that the polymers only wrapped around the particles of the bentonite.

Laser Cladding of Zr55Al10Ni5Cu30/SiC Amorphous Composite Coatings on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy for Improvement of Corrosion Resistance

2011 ◽  
Vol 179-180 ◽  
pp. 757-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Jin Huang ◽  
Hou Guang Liu ◽  
Chang Rong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Corrosion Property ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy

To improve the corrosion property of magnesium alloys, Zr-based amorphous composite coatings have been fabricated on AZ91D magnesium alloy by laser cladding using mixed powders Zr55Al10Ni5Cu30/SiC. The microstructure of the coating was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The corrosion resistance of the coatings was tested in 3.5wt.% NaCl solution. The results show that the coatings mainly consist of amorphous and different crystalline phases. The coatings compared with AZ91D magnesium alloy exhibit good corrosion resistance because of the presence of the amorphous phase in the coatings.

scholarly journals Removal of Sulfur Dioxide from Flue Gas Using the Sludge Sodium Humate

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
Guoxin Hu
Keyword(s):  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Flue Gas ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sludge Treatment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sodium Humate ◽  
Great Performance

This study shows the ability of sodium humate from alkaline treatment sludge on removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the simulated flue gas. Experiments were conducted to examine the effect of various operating parameters, like the inlet SO2concentration or temperature or O2, on the SO2absorption efficiency and desulfurization time in a lab-scale bubbling reactor. The sludge sodium humate in the supernatant after alkaline sludge treatment shows great performance in SO2absorption, and such efficiency can be maintained above 98% with 100 mL of this absorption solution at 298 K (flue gas rate of 0.12 m3/h). The highest SO2absorption by 1.63 g SHA-Na is 0.946 mmol in the process, which is translated to 0.037 g SO2g−1SHA-Na. The experimental results indicate that the inlet SO2concentration slightly influences the SO2absorption efficiency and significantly influences the desulfurization time. The pH of the absorption solution should be above 3.5 in this process in order to make an effective desulfurization. The products of this process were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. It can be seen that the desulfurization products mainly contain sludge humic acid sediment, which can be used as fertilizer components.

Crystal Structure of BiFeO3 Synthesized Using the Hydrothermal Processing

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-603 ◽  
pp. 947-950
Author(s):  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Hai Yan Chen ◽  
Lin Qiang Gao ◽  
Xin Zou
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Hydrothermal Processing ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

BiFeO3 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method by a mineralizer (KNO3). Structural characterization was performed by thermal analysis, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (TEM).The results showed that the products were perovskite structure BiFeO3 powders. Optimal conditions for the synthesis of single-phase BiFeO3 ceramics were obtained.

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