scholarly journals Fiber filter built with polypropylene fibers applied to water clarification

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1036-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice K. M. Morita ◽  
Marco A. P. Reali
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Sulfate ◽  
Polypropylene Fibers ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Parallel Fibers ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Flexible Fiber ◽  
Polyamide Fibers ◽  
Water Treatments ◽  
High Application

Abstract Flexible fiber filters are recently developed modular filtration units which have been applied to wastewater and water treatments, satisfactorily removing solids even when operated at high application rates. In this paper, polypropylene fibers, in lieu of the commonly used polyamide fibers, were tested for constructing filtration modules containing parallel fibers. The studied fibers were analyzed by means of scanning electronic microscopy and through solubility assays in hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide, aiming to evaluate the risks of using them as filtering media. Three polypropylene filters with different lengths (25, 60, and 100 cm) were constructed and fed with the same raw synthetic water. In-line coagulation was applied by addition of aluminum sulfate (22.5 mg·L−1) and filtration rates from 20 to 80 m·h−1 were evaluated. Filtrates with less than 0.5 NTU could be produced by both 60 and 100 cm filters, operating at 80 m·h−1. High filtration rates, as well as significant backwashing water and air flows, could be applied to flexible fiber filters made of polypropylene, which shows their promising applications.

scholarly journals Sisal fiber as an alternative to the construction of flexible fiber filters applied to water treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 608-615
Author(s):  
Alice K. M. Morita ◽  
Marco A. P. Reali
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Aluminum Sulfate ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Internal Diameter ◽  
Flexible Fiber ◽  
Filtration System ◽  
Polyamide Fibers ◽  
Sisal Fibers

Abstract The recently developed flexible fiber filters (3Fs) are modular filtration units, which can satisfactorily remove solids at high filtration rates. Normally built with polyamide fibers, it is supposed that natural fibers can be used alternatively. This paper evaluated the performance of 3Fs using as filtering media sisal fibers in lieu of the polyamide ones. The sisal fibers were evaluated by means of scanning electronic microscopy and through solubility assays in hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. Six filters with 28 mm of internal diameter were built, varying their length (25, 60, and 100 cm) and porosity (85 and 93%). The filtration system was fed with synthetic water, in-line coagulation was applied by the addition of 22.5 mg/L of aluminum sulfate, and filtration rates from 20 to 80 m/h were evaluated. Only the filter with 100 cm of length and 85% of porosity could work within the limit established (1 NTU), operating at 20 and 40 m/h. For all the studied configurations, the pressure drop was considerably low (less than 0.5 mH2O) when compared with 3Fs built with polyamide, which shows the potential of using this kind of filter as pre-filtration units or for less restrictive uses. This study showed that 3Fs can be adapted to include different configurations and materials, reducing their cost and making them appropriate for low-income countries.

scholarly journals High Phosphorus Acquisition and Allocation Strategy Is Associated with Soybean Seed Yield under Water- and P-Limited Conditions

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 574
Author(s):  
Yun-Yin Feng ◽  
Jin He ◽  
Yi Jin ◽  
Feng-Min Li
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Water Regimes ◽  
P Acquisition ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Soybean Genotypes ◽  
Water Treatments

Both water stress and P deficit limit soybean seed yield, but the effects of water regimes and P application rates, their interaction on P status, acquisition, and partitioning, and their roles in yield performance have not been well-studied. Two soybean genotypes (Huangsedadou (HD) and Zhonghuang 30 (ZH)) with contrasting seed yield and root dry weight (DW) were used to investigate the P status, P acquisition, P partitioning, and yield formation under two water regimes (well-watered (WW) and cyclic water stress (WS)) and three P rates (0 (P0), 60 (P60), and 120 (P120) mg P kg−1 dry soil). The results show that increased P and water supply increased the seed yield, shoot and root DW and P concentrations and accumulations in different organs. Cultivar ZH had a significantly higher seed yield than HD at P60 and P120 under WS and at P0 under WW, but a lower seed yield at P60 and P120 under WW. Cultivar ZH had a significantly higher P harvest index and P acquisition efficiency, but a significantly lower shoot and root DW than HD. The interaction between water treatments and P rates had significant effects on leaf and stem P concentration. Cultivar ZH had significantly lower P partitioning to leaves and stems but significantly higher P partitioning to seeds than HD. The seed yield was positively correlated with leaf and seed P accumulations and P acquisition efficiency under WS. We conclude that (1) adequate water supply improved the P mobilization from leaves and stems at maturity, which may have improved the seed yield; and (2) the high P acquisition efficiency is coordination to high P partition to seeds to produce a high seed yield under water- and P-limited conditions.

scholarly journals Tribological Performance of CoCrMo Alloys with Boron Additions in As-Cast and Heat-Treated Conditions

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Marco A. L. Hernandez-Rodriguez ◽  
Diego E. Lozano ◽  
Gabriela M. Martinez-Cazares ◽  
Yaneth Bedolla-Gil
Keyword(s):  
Boron Content ◽  
Tribological Performance ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Hardness Tests ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Cocrmo Alloys ◽  
Cast Condition ◽  
Ball On Disc

The present study evaluates the effect of boron additions on the tribological performance of CoCrMo alloys. The alloys were prepared with boron ranging from 0.06 to 1 wt%. The materials were characterized using metallographic techniques, scanning electronic microscopy, and roughness and hardness tests. Tribological evaluation was made by means of ball-on-disc tests for sliding distances of 4, 8 and 12 km. The samples were in the as-cast condition and after a heat treatment at 1200 °C for 1 h, finished by water quenching. The results showed that wear resistance was influenced by the microstructure and the number of secondary phases. The volume loss decreased as the boron content increased. Due to hard phases, abrasion wear was observed. Delamination fatigue was also detected after long sliding distances. Both wear mechanisms diminished in higher boron content alloys.

scholarly journals IMPROVEMENT OF MICROMERITIC, COMPRESSIBILITY AND SOLUBILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF LINEZOLID BY CRYSTALLO-CO-AGGLOMERATION TECHNIQUE

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atul M. Kadam ◽  
Shitalkumar S. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Mechanical Deformation ◽  
Angle Of Repose ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Good Flow

Objective: The purpose of current study was to improve physicochemical properties such as micrometric, compressibility and solubility of linezolid (LNZ) by preparing crystallo-co-agglomerates (CCA) in the presence of polymer for the enhancement of overall physicochemical performance.Methods: The process of agglomeration involves the use of dichloromethane (DCM) as a good solvent and chloroform as bridging liquid were used to prepare agglomerates. Agglomerates were characterised in the solid state using several techniques such as Scanning electronic microscopy(SEM), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRPD) The agglomerates obtained were evaluated for micrometric, mechanical, deformation, compressibility and drug release properties.Results: It was found that micrometric properties and dissolution characteristics of agglomerates were significantly improved than that of pure linezolid. Solubility was found to be increased than pure linezolid. The solubility of crystallo co-agglomerates was found an increase in 5 fold 3 fold and 3.7 fold for PVPK30 (0.5%), PVPK30 (0.25%) and PVPK30 (0.75%) respectively. The angle of repose for all batches was found between 22 ° to 30 °Carrs index was between 12.27±0.6 to 18.73±0.4 and Hausners ratio Near to 1, indicated good flow ability of agglomerates. The time required for drug release over a period of 60 min, is as LA1>LA2>LA3. LA3 shows fast drug release than LA1 and LA2, due to solubilization of drug due to more concentration of PVPK30 and less concentration of talc.Conclusion: Based on the above results, it was revealed that CCA of linezolid prepared with DCM and HPMC (Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose)/PEG (Polyethylene glycol)/PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) K30 exhibited improved micrometric properties, compressibility and in addition to improving solubility and dissolution rate.

scholarly journals Analysis of the properties of a Cu-Al2-O3 sintered system based on ultra fine and nanocomposite powders

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Andjic ◽  
M. Korac ◽  
Z. Kamberovic ◽  
A. Vujovic ◽  
M. Tasic
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Chemical Method ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Hydrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Nanocomposite Powders ◽  
Final Composition

In this paper synthesis of a composite based on Cu-Al2O3 by a thermo-chemical method is shown along with a comparative analysis of the properties of the obtained nanocomposite sintered samples, which are characterized by a good combination of electric-mechanical properties, suitable for work at elevated temperatures. Ultra fine and nanocrystal powder Cu-Al2O3 is obtained by a chemical method, starting from water solutions of nitrates up to achieving the requested composition with 3 and 5% of Al2O3. Synthesis of composite powders has been developed through several stages: drying by spraying, oxidation of the obtained powder of precursor and then reduction by hydrogen until the final composition of nanocomposite powder is achieved. After characterization of the obtained powders, which comprised examination by the Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) method and X-ray-structure analysis (RDA), the powders were compacted with compacting pressure of 500 MPa. Sintering of the obtained samples was performed in the hydrogen atmosphere in isothermal conditions at temperatures of 800 and 900oC for 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Characterization of the obtained Cu-Al2O3 of the nanocomposite sintered system comprised examination of microstructure by the Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), as well as examining of electric mechanical properties. The obtained results show a homogenous distribution of dispersoides in the structure, as well as good mechanical and electric properties. .

scholarly journals INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURE OF NANOCOMPOSITES ON THE BASIS OF MIXTURE OF POLYPROPYLENE AND MODIFIED POLYAMIDE WITH USING SCANNING ELECTRONIC MICROSCOPY

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Krasinskyi ◽  
◽  
O. V. Suberlyak ◽  
M. V. Chekailo ◽  
L. Dulebova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy

scholarly journals Removal of Sulphate and Manganese on Synthetic Wastewater in Sulphate Reducing Bioreactor Using Indonesian Natural Zeolite

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endah Retnaningrum ◽  
Wahyu Wilopo
Keyword(s):  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Fluidized Bed Reactor ◽  
Synthetic Wastewater ◽  
Particle Analysis ◽  
Support Material ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Manganese Removal ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Reducing Bacteria

The present research was conducted to investigate sulphate and manganese removal from synthetic wastewater. The continuous laboratory scale of down-flow fluidized-bed reactor (DFBR) using sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) consortium and Indonesian natural zeolite as a bacterial support material was designed. At 9 days operation, maximum sulphate and manganese removal was observed to be 23% and 15.4%, respectively. The pH values were also changed to neutral. The population of SRB increased which effect on the raising of their activity for removing sulphate and manganese. Using the scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), it was observed that natural zeolite possesses excellent physical characteristics as a bacterial support material in DFBR. The imaging SEM result of SRB consortium on zeolite surface clearly showed the developed SRB biofilm on that particle. Analysis result of EDX confirmed that manganese was precipitated as manganese–sulfides.

scholarly journals The Use of Calcium Lactate to Enhance the Durability and Engineering Properties of Bioconcrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9269
Author(s):  
Saddam Hussein Abo Sabah ◽  
Luis Hii Anneza ◽  
Mohd Irwan Juki ◽  
Hisham Alabduljabbar ◽  
Norzila Othman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Lactate ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Scanning Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Microscopy ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
Potential Option ◽  
Scanning Electron

This study investigated the optimization of the bioconcrete engineering properties and durability as a response of the calcium lactate (CL) content (0.22–2.18 g/L) and curing duration (7–28 days) using the response surface methodology (RSM). Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) was conducted to evaluate the microstructure of calcium precipitated inside the bioconcrete. The results indicated that the optimal conditions for the engineering properties of concrete and durability were determined at 2.18 g/L of CL content after 23.4 days. The actual and predicted values of the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption were 43.51 vs. 43.43, 3.19 vs. 3.19, 6.93 vs. 5.50, and 7.55 vs. 7.55, respectively, with a level of confidence exceeding 95%. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) proved that the amount of calcium increased with the increase in CL content up to 2.81 g/L at 23.4 days, reducing the pores inside the concrete and making it a great potential option for healing of concrete structures.

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