scholarly journals Pyrolysis system to obtain carbonaceous material from rice husk used as a precursor

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (172) ◽  
pp. 805-813
Author(s):  
Javier R. Javier R. ◽  
Ana B. Vacca-Casanova ◽  
Carlos A. Cuy-Hoyos
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Carbonaceous Material ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Vibrational Response ◽  
Electron Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Development And Validation

We present the development and validation of a pyrolysis system with a controlled nitrogen atmosphere for the production of carbonaceous materials from biomass elements. Our objective was to use rice husk as a precursor to produce carbonaceous material and explore its application in different technological fields. In Colombia, over 800.000 tons of rice are produced every six months by the leading producing regions such as the Orinoquia region and the provinces of Tolima and Huila, among others. This system provides the opportunity to use agro-industrial waste such as rice husk, an environmental contaminator, and convert it into a useful and value-added material for the development of science and technology in emerging technological fields. Analyses performed using electron scanning microscopy (SEM) have shown that the synthesized material is a porous carbonaceous substance composed of irregular fibers with a hollow internal structure between 5 and 30 μm in size. The Raman spectra show a vibrational response of graphene oxide (GO) multilayer type. These results suggest the GO derived from rice husk can be a candidate for the development of applications in technological areas such as flexible electronic devices and systems, sensors, batteries, supercapacitors for energy storage, and bioremediation systems, among other technological applications.

scholarly journals Utilization of Rice Husk Ash in the Preparation of Graphene-Oxide-Based Mesoporous Nanocomposites with Excellent Adsorption Performance

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1214
Author(s):  
Tzong-Horng Liou ◽  
Yuan Hao Liou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Biomass Waste

Rice husk is an agricultural biomass waste. Burning rice husks in an oxygenic atmosphere releases thermal energy and produces ash that is rich in silica. Rice husk ash (RHA) can be used as a sustainable source of silica for producing high-value-added products. In this study, mesostructural graphene oxide (GO)/SBA-15, a graphene-based hybrid material, was synthesized from RHA. The materials are inspected by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, Raman spectrometer, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, surface area analyzer, and X-ray diffraction analyzer. Studies have revealed that GO/SBA-15 possesses various oxygen functional groups that are helpful for dye adsorption. The material consisted of high pore volume of 0.901 cm3/g, wide pores of diameter 11.67 nm, and high surface area of 499 m2/g. Analysis of the methylene blue (MB) adsorption behavior of GO/SBA-15 composites revealed that their adsorption capacity depended on the gelation pH, GO content, adsorbent dosage, and initial dye (MB) concentration. The highest adsorption capacity of GO/SBA-15 was 632.9 mg/g. Furthermore, the adsorption isotherms and kinetics of GO/SBA-15 were investigated. This study demonstrated the great advantage of treated RHA and the potential of this material for use in organic dye adsorption.

A Sustainable Route to Synthesize Graphene Oxide/Ordered Mesoporous Carbon as Effect Nanocomposite Adsorbent

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 2867-2877
Author(s):  
Tzong-Horng Liou ◽  
Pie-Ying Wang
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Mesoporous Carbon ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous Carbon ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous

Rice husk is an agricultural waste that provides an alternative renewable source of bioenergy. Burning rice husk can produce rice husk ash. The rice husk ash is a potential resource of low-cost precursor for synthesizing high value-added materials. This paper reports the synthesis of SBA-15 mesoporous silica from recycled rice husk ash waste. Next, graphene oxide/ordered mesoporous carbon (GO/CMK-3) nanocomposite was synthesized using the SBA-15 template. The composite was investigated by X-ray diffractometer, field-emission scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, Raman spectrometer and surface area analyzer. Experimental results confirmed that GO/CMK-3 composite possessed high surface area (936 m2/g), large pore volume (1.077 cm3/g), and uniform pore size (4.35 nm). The mesopore structure was not destroyed by the introduction of GO. Methylene blue was employed as an adsorbate to evaluate the adsorption capacity of GO/CMK-3 composite. The GO/CMK-3 revealed much higher adsorption capacity levels than did pure CMK-3 and SBA-15. The adsorption capacity decreased with increasing solution temperature, and increasing initial concentration of dye. The thermodynamic observation indicated that the total adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic. The conversion of rice husk ash waste into GO/CMK-3 composites can be regarded as an economically beneficial by-product for reducing environmental pollution.

scholarly journals Electronic Textiles Fabricated with Graphene Oxide-Coated Commercial Textiles

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 489
Author(s):  
Hyun-Seok Jang ◽  
Min-Soo Moon ◽  
Byung-Hoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Electronic Textiles ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
Coated Cotton

Demand for wearable and portable electronic devices has increased, raising interest in electronic textiles (e-textiles). E-textiles have been produced using various materials including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and graphene oxide. Among the materials in this minireview, we introduce e-textiles fabricated with graphene oxide (GO) coating, using commercial textiles. GO-coated cotton, nylon, polyester, and silk are reported. The GO-coated commercial textiles were reduced chemically and thermally. The maximum e-textile conductivity of about 10 S/cm was achieved in GO-coated silk. We also introduce an e-textile made of uncoated silk. The silk-based e-textiles were obtained using a simple heat treatment with axial tension. The conductivity of the e-textiles was over 100 S/cm.

Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Tropical Clay Treated with Rice Husk Ash

2011 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian O. Eberemu ◽  
Agapitus A. Amadi ◽  
Joseph E. Edeh
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Waste Containment ◽  
Hydraulic Behaviour ◽  
Waste Containment Systems

Laboratory study on compacted tropical clay treated with up to 16% rice husk ash (RHA), an agro-industrial waste; to evaluate its hydraulic properties and hence its suitability in waste containment systems was carried out. Soil-RHA mixtures were compacted using standard Proctor, West African Standard and modified Proctor efforts at-2, 0, 2 and 4% of optimum moisture content (OMC). Compacted samples were permeated and the hydraulic behaviour of the material was examined considering the effects of moulding water content, water content relative to optimum, dry density and RHA contents. Results showed decreasing hydraulic conductivity with increasing moulding water content and compactive efforts; it also varied greatly between the dry and wet side of optimum decreasing towards the wet side. Hydraulic conductivity generally decreased with increased dry density for all effort. Hydraulic conductivity increased with rice husk ash treatment at the OMC; but were within recommended values of 1 x 10-7 cm/s for up to 8% rice husk ash treatment irrespective of the compactive effort used. This shows the suitability of the material as a hydraulic barrier in waste containment systems for up to 8% rice husk ash treatment and beneficial reuse of this agro-industrial waste product.

scholarly journals Production and Characterization of Rice Husk Biochar and Kenaf Biochar for Value-Added Biochar Replacement for Potential Materials Adsorption

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Anwar Saeed ◽  
Noorfidza Harun ◽  
Suriati Sufian ◽  
Haruna Afolabi ◽  
Ebrahim Al-Qadami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

scholarly journals Extraction of Value-Added Minerals from Various Agricultural, Industrial and Domestic Wastes

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6333
Author(s):  
Virendra Kumar Yadav ◽  
Krishna Kumar Yadav ◽  
Vineet Tirth ◽  
Govindhan Gnanamoorthy ◽  
Nitin Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Materials Synthesis ◽  
Coconut Shells

Environmental pollution is one of the major concerns throughout the world. The rise of industrialization has increased the generation of waste materials, causing environmental degradation and threat to the health of living beings. To overcome this problem and effectively handle waste materials, proper management skills are required. Waste as a whole is not only waste, but it also holds various valuable materials that can be used again. Such useful materials or elements need to be segregated and recovered using sustainable recovery methods. Agricultural waste, industrial waste, and household waste have the potential to generate different value-added products. More specifically, the industrial waste like fly ash, gypsum waste, and red mud can be used for the recovery of alumina, silica, and zeolites. While agricultural waste like rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, and coconut shells can be used for recovery of silica, calcium, and carbon materials. In addition, domestic waste like incense stick ash and eggshell waste that is rich in calcium can be used for the recovery of calcium-related products. In agricultural, industrial, and domestic sectors, several raw materials are used; therefore, it is of high economic interest to recover valuable minerals and to process them and convert them into merchandisable products. This will not only decrease environmental pollution, it will also provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach for materials synthesis. These value-added materials can be used for medicine, cosmetics, electronics, catalysis, and environmental cleanup.

Cu2O/CuO@rGO heterostructure derived from metal–organic-frameworks as an advanced electrocatalyst for non-enzymatic electrochemical H2O2 sensor

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (105) ◽  
pp. 103116-103123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duoming Wu ◽  
Zhaodong Xu ◽  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Yubo Shao ◽  
Pinxian Xi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
H2o2 Sensor ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity ◽  
Metal Organic

A hybrid heterostructure comprising well-dispersed Cu2O/CuO particles and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is synthesized by calcinating a mixture of MOFs-118 and GO in nitrogen atmosphere to improve the sensitivity and selectivity of H2O2 sensors.

Rice Husk-Derived Mesoporous Silica Nanostructure for Supercapacitors Application: A Possible Approach for Recycling Bio-Waste into a Value-Added Product

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Araichimani ◽  
K.M. Prabu ◽  
G. Suresh Kumar ◽  
Gopalu Karunakaran ◽  
S. Surendhiran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Redox Reactions ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Mesoporous Structure ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
A Value ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Thermal Combustion

Abstract We synthesized mesoporous SiO2 nanomatrix using rice husks as a precursor through a facile thermal combustion process. XRD, FTIR, EDX, and TEM analyses were used to validate the produced mesoporous SiO2 nanomatrix. Electrochemical measurements were used to determine the specific capacitance of mesoporous SiO2 nanomatrix, and the results showed that the specific capacitances are 216, 204, 182, 163, 152, 142, 135, 133, 124.4, 124 F/g at current densities of 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 A/g. The benefit of impurities, as well as the large surface area and mesoporous structure of rice husk derived SiO2 nanostructures, allow Faradaic redox reactions at the electrode surface and the resulting supercapacitive behavior. This research might lead to a low-cost technique of producing supercapacitor electrodes using rice husk-derived SiO2 as a precursor.

Biorefinery for Agro-Industrial Waste Into Value-Added Biopolymers: Production and Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Sanjeet Mehariya ◽  
Tiziana Marino ◽  
Patrizia Casella ◽  
Angela Iovine ◽  
Gian Paolo Leone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Value Added
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