Advances in preparation, modification, and application of polypropylene membrane

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul F. Himma ◽  
Sofiatun Anisah ◽  
Nicholaus Prasetya ◽  
I Gede Wenten

Abstract Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most used polymers for microporous membrane fabrication due to its good thermal stability, chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and low cost. There have been numerous studies reporting the developments and applications of PP membranes. However, PP membrane with high performance is still a challenge. Thus, this article presents a comprehensive overview of the advances in the preparation, modification and application of PP membrane. The preparation methods of PP membrane are firstly reviewed, followed by the modification approaches of PP membrane. The modifications includes hydrophilic and superhydrophobic modification so that the PP membranes become more suitable to be applied either in aqueous applications or in non-aqueous ones. The fouling resistant of hydrophilized PP membrane and the wetting resistant of superhydrophobized PP membrane are then reviewed. Finally, special attention is given to the various potential applications and industrial outlook of the PP membranes.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 260-269
Author(s):  
Huijuan Ran ◽  
Zhen Zhao ◽  
Xuewei Duan ◽  
Fuli Xie ◽  
Ruijun Han ◽  
...  

Three donor–acceptor (DA)-type pyrene-based blue emitters with good thermal stability and their applications in NUV OLEDs are demonstrated.


RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (90) ◽  
pp. 87013-87020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaiju Luo ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Junrong Yu ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
Zuming Hu

Aromatic furanic polyamides with relatively high molecular weight were synthesized, and good thermal stability and mechanical properties were demonstrated.


2022 ◽  
pp. 77-100
Author(s):  
Meenal D. Patil ◽  
Suprimkumar D. Dhas ◽  
Annasaheb V. Moholkar

Nanotechnology has been a dynamic research area over the past few decades because it assures the resolution to the problems that hamper progress. Currently, a new era of ‘green synthesis' is an emerging multidisciplinary field in nanotechnology which employs reliable, sustainable, low-cost, non-hazardous, and eco-friendly techniques. Green synthesis is considered a vital tool to reduce the negative impacts accompanying the traditional methods of synthesis for NPs commonly employed in industry and laboratory. This chapter unveils a comprehensive overview of the recent research on available green techniques for the synthesis of various nanocomposites in order to solve future generation challenges. This chapter also focuses on the green synthesis of various nanocomposites, synthesis parameters, potential applications, merits/demerits, and future prospects.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Yurong Wu ◽  
Longshan Xu ◽  
Yanying Jiang

A uniform, monodispersed superfine cuprous oxide (Cu2O) sphere with a mean diameter of 850 nm has been synthesized by solution reduction. The study reported the synthesis and thermal properties of Cu2O/PP composites for the first time. The surface modification of the superfine Cu2O sphere was carried out by using a silane coupling agent KH-570. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) curve revealed that the Cu2O had been successfully modified by silane coupling agent KH570. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) shows that the modified Cu2O can be uniformly dispersed in the polypropylene (PP) matrix, because through surface modification, there are some active functional groups on its surface, such as the ester group, which improves its compatibility with the PP matrix. The thermal stability of Cu2O/PP composites was improved by adding a small amount of Cu2O (1 wt % of PP). Therefore, based on the potential bacteriostasis of cuprous oxide, the low cost of PP and the results of this study, it is predicted that Cu2O/PP composites can be used in infant preparation (such as milk bottles) with low cost and good thermal stability in the near future.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 3187-3196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mihet ◽  
Gabriela Blanita ◽  
Monica Dan ◽  
Lucian Barbu-Tudoran ◽  
Mihaela D Lazar

Pt/UiO-66 nanocomposites with platinum target concentration of 3 wt.% were prepared by 3 preparation methods, characterized and tested in the CO2 methanation process. Choice of the microporous UiO-66 metal-organic framework (Zr6O4(OH)4 with 1,4-benzene-dicarboxylate ligand) as catalytic support was motivated by the CO2 chemisorption capacity (proven by CO2-TPD profiles), large specific surface area (1477 m2/g) which favors a high dispersion of metal nanoparticles and good thermal stability. The preparation methods for the Pt/UiO-66 nanocomposites are: (1) wetimpregnation followed by reduction in H2 at 200 °C for 2 h; (2) wet-impregnation followed by reduction with an aqueous solution of NaBH4; and (3) “double-solvent” method, followed by reduction with NaBH4. The UiO-66 based nanocomposites were characterized by N2 adsorption–desorption (BET method), XRD, and SEM/TEM. The Pt/UiO-66 catalyst prepared by method 3 was chosen for catalytic testing due to its highest surface area, smallest platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) size, the localization of PtNPs both on the grain’s internal and external surface and best thermal stability in the desired temperature range. Its capacity to adsorb and activate CO2 and H2 was evaluated in thermo-programmed desorption experiments (H2-TPD and CO2-TPD). Hydrogen is molecularly adsorbed, while CO2 is adsorbed both molecularly and dissociatively. The catalytic performance in the CO2 methanation process was evaluated by Temperature Programmed Reactions (TPRea, 2 °C/min, 30–350 °C), at atmospheric pressure. The best results were obtained at 350 °C, CO2:H2 molar ratio of 1:5.2 and GHSV ═ 1650 h−1. In these conditions CO2 conversion is almost 50% and CH4 selectivity is 36%, the rest of the converted CO2 being transformed in CO.


2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxuan Wei ◽  
Li Yang ◽  
Guanjun Chang

Indole-based poly(ether sulfone)s (PINESs), as novel high-performance polymers, have been obtained by the condensation polymerization of 4-hydroxyindole and hydroquinone with activated difluoro monomers via a catalyst-free nucleophilic substitution reaction. The structures of the polymers are characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and the results show good agreement with the proposed structures. Differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis measurements exhibit that polymers possess high glass transition temperature ( Tgs > 245°C) and good thermal stability with high decomposition temperatures ( Tds > 440°C). In addition, due to their special structure, PINESs are endowed with significantly strong photonic luminescence in N, N-dimethylformamide.


1999 ◽  
Vol 573 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Gila ◽  
K N. Lee ◽  
J Laroche ◽  
F Ren ◽  
S. M. Donovan ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTReproducible fabrication of high performance metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) from compound semiconductors will require both good interfacial electrical characteristics and good thermal stability. While dielectrics such as SiO2, AIN, and GdGaOx have demonstrated low to moderate interface state densities, questions remain about their thermal stability and reliability, particularly for use in high power or high temperature widebandgap devices. In this paper we will compare the utility of two potential gate dielectric materials: GdOx and GaOx. GdOx has been found to produce layers with excellent surface morphologies as evidenced by surface roughness of less than I nm. Stoichiometric films can be easily obtained over a range of deposition conditions, though deposition temperatures of 500°C appear to offer the optimum interfacial electrical quality. By contrast GaOx films are quite rough, polycrystalline and show poor thermal stability. Further they exhibit a range of stoichiometries depending upon deposition temperature, Ga flux and oxygen flux. This paper will describe the relationship between deposition conditions and film characteristics for both materials, and will present electrical characterization of capacitors fabricated from GdOx on Si.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Fang ◽  
Ning Han ◽  
Fengyun Wang ◽  
Zai-xing Yang ◽  
SenPo Yip ◽  
...  

III–V semiconductor nanowire (NW) materials possess a combination of fascinating properties, including their tunable direct bandgap, high carrier mobility, excellent mechanical flexibility, and extraordinarily large surface-to-volume ratio, making them superior candidates for next generation electronics, photonics, and sensors, even possibly on flexible substrates. Understanding the synthesis, property manipulation, and device integration of these III–V NW materials is therefore crucial for their practical implementations. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of the recent development in III–V NWs with the focus on their cost-effective synthesis, corresponding property control, and the relevant low-operating-power device applications. We will first introduce the synthesis methods and growth mechanisms of III–V NWs, emphasizing the low-cost solid-source chemical vapor deposition (SSCVD) technique, and then discuss the physical properties of III–V NWs with special attention on their dependences on several typical factors including the choice of catalysts, NW diameters, surface roughness, and surface decorations. After that, we present several different examples in the area of high-performance photovoltaics and low-power electronic circuit prototypes to further demonstrate the potential applications of these NW materials. Towards the end, we also make some remarks on the progress made and challenges remaining in the III–V NW research field.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (35) ◽  
pp. 16833-16837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunlin He ◽  
Gregory H. Imler ◽  
Damon A. Parrish ◽  
Jean'ne M. Shreeve

A new series of 4-nitramino-3-(5-dinitromethyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolyl)-furazan-based energetic compounds which are competitive with HMX was synthesized in four steps with an overall yield of ∼50% by using a straightforward method.


2015 ◽  
pp. 141-156
Author(s):  
John V. Vourvoulakis ◽  
John A. Kalomiros ◽  
John N. Lygouras

The implementation of an advanced real-time, low cost video processing platform capable of supporting a variety of demanding robotic applications is presented. The system is designed as an open project, accessible in full detail and has the potential to grow. It is based on a FPGA plus MCU architecture, allowing the implementation of combined fixed-point and 32-bit floating-point applications with optimized resource allocation. The presented platform is optimally integrated with appropriate controllers, like video-input frame grabbers for multiple camera applications, external SDRAM, as well as USB and VGA interfaces. The processing and interfacing capabilities of the proposed system are illustrated by implementing basic feature extraction and preprocessing tasks, achieving the display of processed video frames at a rate of 30 fps with resolution 640x480. The proposed architecture is evaluated in terms of resource usage, power consumption and cost. Potential applications are also discussed.


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