scholarly journals Extraction of Lignin from Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber via Microwave-Assisted Acid Hydrotrope Solvent

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Rasidi Roslan ◽  
Muhammad Nor Arifin Yaakob ◽  
Ms Fathihah
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted

Lignin is a sub-product from lignocellulose apart from cellulose and hemicellulose that produced from empty fruit bunch fiber (EFB). Lignin has low solubility and reactivity due to its bulky macromolecule structre. Being one of the wastes that being generated in massive amount, many alternatives has been taken to transform lignin into valuable products. To do so, many reactions are needed for the lignin to go through. In this study, lignin will be extracted from empty fruit bunch (EFB) with the aid of acid hydrotrope concentration of 30 % and microwave assisted with various extraction heating time and temperature. Characterization of lignin is done using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) while Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) used to characterize residues. The highest percentage of lignin yield and its purity obtained are 19.47 % and 96.63 % with the reaction time and temperature of the microwave is 30 minutes and 90 °C. From Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), a wide band at 3430.09 cm-1 and 3413.45 cm-1 are observed due to O-H stretching vibration. As for peak at 1123.17 cm-1 and 1051.26 cm-1, it correspond to syringyl and guaicyl unit in both lignin and raw EFB. As for Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), it shows that lignin decomposes slowly compared to raw EFB due to the aromatic structure of lignin that is very stable, therefore leading to difficulty of decomposing while from Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), after removing cellulose and hemicellulose, glass transition temperature (Tg) obtained from lignin DSC spectroscopy is 193.05 °C at heat flow of 1.15 mW/mg. Next, from Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, the signals observed around 6.5 – 8.0 ppm indicate aromatic H in syringyl and guaiacyl unit only at lignin spectra while at 3.3 – 4.0 ppm, raw EFB has an intense peak compared to lignin which attribute to methoxyl group. When the residue of the lignin as well as the raw EFB powder is characterized using X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD), the crystallinity index of the lignin with reaction time and temperature of the microwave 30 minutes and 90 °C is the highest, 69.28 %. As a conclusion, an admissible percent of lignin yield and purity is able to be obtained with addition of acid hydrotrope depending on the variables. From the spectroscopies characterization, it is proved that lignin characteristics and properties are compatible for the production of new and value added products.

scholarly journals SYNTHESIS OF NiO/ZnO NANOCOMPOSITES IN ETHYLENE GLYCOL

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bakhtawar Sajjad ◽  
Umer Ali ◽  
Auswa Nadeem ◽  
Lubna Noor ◽  
Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry

Ethylene glycol is solvent used in sol-gel method to synthesize NiO/ZnO nanocomposites. ZnCl2 along with NiCl2.6H2O were used as precursors during synthetization of NiO/ZnO nanocomposites. We used various techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and particle size analysis for synthesis of the nanocomposites which confirm that these nanocomposites act as catalyst.

Synthesis of Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer and their Structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 1035 ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Yan Liu Dang ◽  
Yun Zhao ◽  
Chao Xiang Wang ◽  
Qing Ze Jiao ◽  
Han Sheng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Glass Transition Temperatures ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
X Ray

This work reports copolymerization of ethylene-propylene (EP) using a novel phenoxy–ester ligated titanium catalyst. Copolymerization reactions were conducted in toluene at 70 °C with varied E/P flow ratios. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry analysis were performed to characterize the structures, compositions and glass transition temperatures of the copolymers. The results show that ethylene-propylene copolymers are random polymers and the link ratios of ethylene to propylene are between 0.89 and 1.26. The glass transition temperature of ethylene-propylene copolymer is-43.3 °C.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of Nanostructured Pharmacosomal Mesophases: An Innovative Delivery System for Bioactive Peptides

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 609-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Rezvani ◽  
Javad Hesari ◽  
Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust ◽  
Maria Manconi ◽  
Hamed Hamishehkar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering

Purpose: To potentially enhance the bioavailability and extend the bioactivity effectiveness of Isoleucine-Proline-Proline (IPP, an antihypertensive bioactive peptide of dairy origin), a novel Lyotropic Liquid Crystalline Pharmacosomal Nanoparticle (LLCPNP) was synthesized, and its physicochemical and technological characteristics were studied. Methods: LLCPNPs precursors were developed using IPP and soy phosphatidylcholine via complex formation. Polarized light microscopy, small angle X-ray scattering, differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic light scattering and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were employed to characterize the physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles. The in-vitro release and its related mechanisms were also studied. Results: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the complexation between the components of LLCPNPs. Phase behavior evaluation by polarized light microscope showed the characteristic birefringent texture. These findings along with those of small angle X-ray scattering and differential scanning calorimetry proved the formation of lamellar LLCPNPs. These particles represented nanometric size (<100 nm), high incorporation efficiency (93.72%) and proper physicochemical stability during long-term storage. In-vitro studies demonstrated a sustained release behavior fitted to non-Fickian diffusion and Higuchi kinetic models. Conclusion: The present study results emphasized that LLCPNPs could be proposed as an unrivaled carrier to promote the bioavailability, stability and shelf-life of nutraceutical and biopharmaceutical formulations containing bioactive peptides.

scholarly journals The protection of Nifedipin from photodegradation due to complex formation with β-cyclodextrin

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 744-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Nikolić ◽  
Dušica Ilić ◽  
Ljubiša Nikolić ◽  
Mihajlo Stanković ◽  
Milorad Cakić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Inclusion Complex ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photodegradation Products

AbstractThe inclusion complex β-cyclodextrin:nifedipin was prepared in solid state by coprecipitation with 1:1 mol ratio. The structure of the obtained complex and nifedipin was characterized by use of X-ray diffraction (XR), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) methods. The photodegradation of nifedipin and the β-cyclodextrin:nifedipin inclusion complex in solid state was monitored under natural daylight by infrared spectroscopy, whereby the free nifedipin degraded four to five times faster than the complexed nifedipin. The photodegradation products of both free and complexed nifedipin, formed during irradiation at 350 nm (with corresponding energy flux of 18 W m−2) were monitored by liquid chromatography during various time intervals. The speed of formation of nitroso- and nitro-phenyl derivatives by nifedipin irradiation was significantly higher than those of complexed nifedipin irradiation, which indicates its increased photostability in the inclusion complex. The effect on this property is significant because it contributes both to the improvement of the therapeutic effect of nifedipin and to the safer application thereof.

scholarly journals Nano MgO catalyst for chemical depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (36) ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Alhussain Alzuhairi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Chemical Recycling ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Molecular Masses ◽  
Time Of Reaction

This paper focuses firstly on the production of monomers bis (2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) and oligomers by using two different form of MgO light active and Nano Magnesium oxide with different weight ratio (0.15, 0.25 and 0.5) by using chemical recycling glass condenser at 190 ˚C. The second purpose is to study the effect of catalyst ratio, time of reaction and yield of products of the product. Elemental analysis for Carbon –Hydrogen and Nitrogen (CHN), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) have been investigated. Results indicated the catalytic activity was found to correlate with surface area; however, LA MgO has shown an exceptional activity, still it is higher than Nano MgO in order to reduce the reaction time till 30 minutes instead of 7 hours without catalyst. The analysis of the thermograms has indicated the presence of various kinds of monomer, dimer and oligomers that are formed during the recycling; this is particularly evident due to new peaks indicating the formation of BHET monomer and oligomer of lower molecular masses.

scholarly journals Conversion of palm oil to new sulfur-based polymer by inverse vulcanization

2021 ◽  
Vol 287 ◽  
pp. 02014
Author(s):  
Amin Abbasi ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef ◽  
Wan Zaireen Nisa Yahya ◽  
Muhammad Moniruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Elemental Sulfur ◽  
Molten State ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Sulfur Containing

The conversion of palm oil into a sulfur-based polymer by copolymerization with sulfur powder at its molten state is herein reported. The obtained sulfur-containing polymer was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to demonstrate the successful conversion. The disappearance of the peaks related to vinylic groups of oil together with the appearance of a peak representing C-H rocking vibrations in the vicinity of C-S bonds confirmed the copolymerization of sulfur with oil. TGA revealed that the polymers have thermal stability up to 230°C under nitrogen and the polymers leave 10% sulfur-rich ash. DSC proved that a small amount of elemental sulfur remained unreacted in the polymer, which showed amorphous and heavily crosslinked structure resembling thermosets. These copolymers are an environmental-friendly polymeric material promoting the utilization of the abundant sulfur while also adding value to palm oil.

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