scholarly journals Preparation of C4-silica Gels from Waste Glass and Tributylamine

POSITRON ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Nelly Wahyuni ◽  
Rudiyansyah Rudiyansyah ◽  
Mellisa N. Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Silicate ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Waste Glass ◽  
Silica Gels ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Oxygen Bond ◽  
Sem Analyses

Waste glass materials coming from municipal and industrial processes have become a serious problem for the environment in the near future. Silica gels have been long attracting attention since it is widely used for many applications. It had also been studied by several fields because of its surface properties. In this study, semi-polar silica gels have been synthesized. C4-silica gels have been prepared by reaction between tributylamine (TBA) and silica gels produced from waste glass. The waste glass was powdered, soaked in NaOH, then heated at 400 oC to obtain sodium silicate. Silica gels were produced by neutralized the sodium silicate using HCl, dissolved in H2O, and dried in an oven at 80 oC. Silica gels were solubilized in TBA, stirred, and dried in the oven to obtain C4-silica gels. Silica gels were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), while Infra Red (IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analyses were conducted to obtained C4-silica gels. XRD analysis of silica gels showed that the highest peak intensity was observed at 2θ = 22.655°. The band at 1381.03 cm-1 in the IR spectrum was attributed to the nitro-oxygen bond (N-O). SEM images showed that the surface of C4-silica gels was smoother and more flat than the previous silica gels.

Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 Ceramics Synthesized Using Planetary Ball Mill

2012 ◽  
Vol 620 ◽  
pp. 486-490
Author(s):  
Shafiza Afzan Sharif ◽  
Julie Juliewatty Mohamed ◽  
W.A.W. Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Planetary Ball Mill ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Pzt Ceramics

Lead zirconate titanate Pb (Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3, (PZT) ceramic was successfully prepared from the mixture of commercial PbO, TiO2and ZrO2powders using planetary ball mill at room temperature. The phase formation and microstructure of the milled powders were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). XRD results indicated that the perovskite phase of PZT was formed from the mixture of starting materials after milling for 40 h. The grain sizes of the powders have been estimated from the SEM images to be ~200 nm. The compacted PZT samples were then sintered at 950 °C for 1 h. The samples were characterized by XRD and SEM, meanwhile the density was measured by Archimedes principle. XRD analysis on the sintered samples revealed the formation of single phase Pb (Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3ceramics while the SEM images estimated the grain size to be ~2 µm. The relative density of the obtained sintered PZT ceramics was measured to be approximately 99.93 % of the theoretical density. The results hence indicate that planetary ball mill is an effective preparatory technique to improve the sinterability of PZT ceramics.

The Preparation and Characterization of LiFe0.98Mn0.02PO4/C by Spray-Drying and Low Temperature Reduction Route

2012 ◽  
Vol 581-582 ◽  
pp. 525-528
Author(s):  
Jia Feng Zhang ◽  
Bao Zhang ◽  
Xue Yi Guo ◽  
He Zhang Chen ◽  
Jian Long Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Temperature Reduction ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Low Temperature Reduction

The LiFe0.98Mn0.02PO4/C was synthesized by spray-drying and low temperature reduction route using FePO4•2H2O as precursor, which was prepared by a simple co-precipitation method. The LiFe0.98Mn0.02PO4/C sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and electrochemical measurements. The XRD analysis and SEM images show that sample has the good ordered structure and spherical particle. The charge-discharge tests demonstrate that the powder has the better electrochemical properties, with an initial discharge capacity of 162.1 mAh•g−1 and 155.8 mAh•g−1 at current density of 0.1 C and 1C, respectively. The capacity retention reaches 99.4% after 100 cycles at 1C.

Synthesis and Optical Properties of Eu3+ Doped NaYF4 and KYF4 Micro/Nanocrystals

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 3857-3860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siling Guo ◽  
Chunyan Cao ◽  
Renping Cao
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
The Eu

Through a hydrothermal method, 1 mol% Eu3+ doped NaYF4 and KYF4 micro/nanocrystals have been synthesized. The materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) images, room temperature photoluminescence (PL) excitation and emission spectra, and luminescent dynamic decay curves. The XRD analysis suggested the crystalline structures of the obtained samples. The FE-SEM images indicated the morphology and size of the obtained samples. The PL spectra illustrate the optical properties of Eu3+ in the two samples. Since it is sensitive to the local environment of the ion, the Eu3+ presents different optical properties in the NaYF4 and KYF4 materials.

scholarly journals Characterization of magnetic biochar amended with silicon dioxide prepared at high temperature calcination

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 597-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shams Ali Baig ◽  
Zimo Lou ◽  
Malik T. Hayat ◽  
Ruiqi Fu ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Silicon Dioxide ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Magnetic Biochar ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
High Temperature Calcination

AbstractCalcination is considered to increase the hardness of composite material and prevent its breakage for the effective applications in environmental remediation. In this study, magnetic biochar amended with silicon dioxide was calcined at high temperature under nitrogen environment and characterized using various techniques. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed elimination of Fe3O4 peaks under nitrogen calcination and formation of Fe3Si and iron as major constituents of magnetic biochar-SiO2 composite, which demonstrated its superparamagnetic behavior (>80 A2·kg−1) comparable to magnetic biochar. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that both calcined samples generated higher residual mass (>96 %) and demonstrated better thermal stability. The presence of various bands in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was more obvious and the elimination of H–O–H bonding was observed at high temperature calcination. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed certain morphological variation among the samples and the presence of more prominent internal and external pores, which then judged the surface area and pore volume of samples. Findings from this study suggests that the selective calcination process could cause useful changes in the material composites and can be effectively employed in environmental remediation measures.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic BiFeO3Nanofibrous Mats for Effective Water Treatment

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parmiss Mojir Shaibani ◽  
K. Prashanthi ◽  
Amirreza Sohrabi ◽  
Thomas Thundat
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
First Order Kinetics ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Effective Water ◽  
Successful Production

One-dimensional BiFeO3(BFO) nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning of a solution of Nylon6/BFO followed by calcination were used for photocatalytic degradation of contaminants in water. The BFO fibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The SEM images of the as-spun samples demonstrated the successful production of nanofibers and the SEM images of the samples after calcination confirmed the integrity of the continuous BFO nanofibers. XRD analysis indicated the dominant presence of BFO phase throughout the calcinated nanofibers. Photocatalytic activity of the nanofibers and their application in water purification were investigated against 4-chlorophenol (4CP) as a model water contaminant. The results of the UV-Vis spectroscopy show the degradation of the 4CP by means of the photocatalytic activity of the BFO nanofibers. The kinetics of the photodegradation of 4CP is believed to be governed by a pseudo-first-order kinetics model.

Preparation and Characterization of Tourmaline/ZnO Composite Thin Films by a Facile Wet-Chemical Route

2014 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 649-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Guo ◽  
Qing Huang Zhang ◽  
Li Rong Wang ◽  
Wen Zhao Lu ◽  
Lin Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Chemical Route ◽  
Composite Thin Films ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Wet Chemical ◽  
Wet Chemical Route

A series of tourmaline/ZnO composite thin films were prepared by the facile route of low-temperature wet chemical method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman Spectroscopy analyses showed the hybrid spectroscopic characters of tourmaline and ZnO. With adding the different amount of tourmaline powder, ZnO tended to exhibit the different peak intensity of X-ray diffraction and Raman vibration. ZnO deposited into bending nanosheets and intersected to upstanding nanostucture on the surface of tourmaline particles in SEM images. The optical adsorption properities obtained by the UV-Vis spectra indicated that the addition of tourmaline had enhanced the maximum absorption strength, and had shifted the absorption wavelength and the absorption range of ZnO crystals.

Low Temperature Synthesis of Magnesium Aluminate Spinel from AlOOH and MgO Powder

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1811-1814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Hui Wang ◽  
Sheng Bo Lu ◽  
Cheng Min Wang ◽  
Hong Bo Yu
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Reaction ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Low Temperature Synthesis ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Sem Analyses

Ultrafine MgAl2O4 powders have been successfully synthesized by solid-state reaction from the mixture of AlOOH and MgO at the lower temperature. The samples were investigated by DTA/TG、XRD and SEM analyses. The results showed that AlOOH can be decomposed into γ-Al2O3 from DG/TDA curves, which can improve the activity of Al2O3 and promote the process of solid-state reaction. The XRD analysis showed the single-phase MgAl2O4 was formed at 1400°C. Meanwhile it was detected by ICP-MS that the purity of powders was 99.995%. The SEM images showed that the mineralizer containing fluoride such as AlF3, NH4F can promote the resultant to grow into regular octahedrons and disperse the particles. The XRD analysis indicated the mixture containing 5% AlF3 can transform the integrated MgAl2O4 powders at 1200°C, nearly 200°C lower than general solid-state reaction. Furthermore, The SEM images showed that fluoride can crystal the fine particles into the larger MgAl2O4 crystals, about 0.5～1.5µm.

scholarly journals On the Use of OPEFB-Derived Microcrystalline Cellulose and Nano-Bentonite for Development of Thermoplastic Starch Hybrid Bio-Composites with Improved Performance

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 897
Author(s):  
Di Sheng Lai ◽  
Azlin Fazlina Osman ◽  
Sinar Arzuria Adnan ◽  
Ismail Ibrahim ◽  
Awad A. Alrashdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microcrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Polar Groups ◽  
Flexible Packaging ◽  
Hybrid Fillers ◽  
Improved Performance

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) hybrid bio-composite films containing microcrystalline cellulose (C) and nano-bentonite (B) as hybrid fillers were studied to replace the conventional non-degradable plastic in packaging applications. Raw oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) was subjected to chemical treatment and acid hydrolysis to obtain C filler. B filler was ultra-sonicated for better dispersion in the TPS films to improve the filler–matrix interactions. The morphology and structure of fillers were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). TPS hybrid bio-composite films were produced by the casting method with different ratios of B and C fillers. The best ratio of B/C was determined through the data of the tensile test. FTIR analysis proved the molecular interactions between the TPS and the hybrid fillers due to the presence of polar groups in their structure. XRD analysis confirmed the intercalation of the TPS chains between the B inter-platelets as a result of well-developed interactions between the TPS and hybrid fillers. SEM images suggested that more plastic deformation occurred in the fractured surface of the TPS hybrid bio-composite film due to the higher degree of stretching after being subjected to tensile loading. Overall, the results indicate that incorporating the hybrid B/C fillers could tremendously improve the mechanical properties of the films. The best ratio of B/C in the TPS was found to be 4:1, in which the tensile strength (8.52MPa), Young’s modulus (42.0 MPa), elongation at break (116.4%) and tensile toughness of the film were increased by 92%, 146%, 156% and 338%, respectively. The significantly improved strength, modulus, flexibility and toughness of the film indicate the benefits of using the hybrid fillers, since these features are useful for the development of sustainable flexible packaging film.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Lead Free Calcium Bismuth Titanate (Ca0.25Bi0.5 TiO3) Piezoelectric Ceramics

2019 ◽  
pp. 161-164
Keyword(s):  
Bismuth Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Free Calcium ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal

Bismuth layer-structured piezoelectric (BLSP) calcium bismuth titanate (Ca0.25Bi0.5TiO3) piezoelectric ceramics have been prepared via a conventional sol gel reaction method by mixing the desired chemicals in stoichiometric amounts. Calcium bismuth titanate (CBT) samples were characterized by means of XRD, SEM and FTIR spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that CBT ceramics exhibit a single phase orthorhombic structure. The SEM images confirm its morphological size ranging from 1.00 to 2.75 µm. FTIR analysis reveals that calcium bismuth titanate has been prepared successfully, and the ratio of calcium, bismuth and titania was found to be 0.25:0.50:1.00, respectively. The photocatalytic removal of Methylene Blue, cadmium (Cd2+) and other toxic heavy metals will be carried out using CBT materials.

scholarly journals Biochemical and Instrumental Characterization of Vermicompost Produced From Patchouli Bagasse: A Waste by-product of Essential Oil Industries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Refad Ahmed ◽  
Hemen Deka
Keyword(s):  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Spectrophotometric Analysis ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Xrd Pattern ◽  
Instrumental Study ◽  
End Products ◽  
Sem Imaging

Abstract Biochemical and instrumental analysis was carried out for understanding the maturity and stability of the vermicomposted patchouli bagasse (PB) and cow dung (CD) mixtures. Two important enzymes namely urease and dehydrogenase were evaluated to understand the biological changes. On the other hand, instrumental study includes scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging; X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern and UV-VIS spectrophotometer analysis of the vermicomposting end products. The results showed enhancement in urease (1.14-2.84 folds) and dehydrogenase (1.7-3.1 folds) activities confirming the maturity and stability of the vermicomposting end products. The spectrophotometric analysis revealed that there was significant decrease in humification index (1.5 to 3.4 folds) in the vermicompost samples than the initial level. The SEM images depicted the porous, fragmented and granular structure of end vermicompost samples. Further, the XRD analysis showed the micromorphological crystalline structure and enhanced decomposition of the substrate mixture during vermicomposting process. As a whole, the end vermicompost product was found to be much stable and mature for agronomic use.

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