A novel application of an aquaculture waste-derived nanocomposite as a sealant

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uthradevi Kannan ◽  
Shibil Abdul Gafoor ◽  
Sonali Srivatsava ◽  
M Nithyadharan ◽  
Soujit Sengupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Concrete Surface ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Renewable Feedstock ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Aquaculture Waste

The use of renewable resources has been gaining interest due to their high economic benefits. They are attractive as a sustainable alternative to conventional resources for producing useful and valuable materials. The paper focuses on using a composite of graphene-oxide and chitosan, an aquaculture waste-derived material, as a renewable feedstock for producing a sealant for healing micro-cracks in concrete. The sealant named Eco-Nanoseal is well characterised, and its interaction with concrete is studied. A possible binding mechanism of Eco-Nanoseal with concrete is also proposed. The nanofibrous film-forming composite can solidify in the concrete environment quickly without any external polymerising agent. The quick ability to form a solid plug and strong bonding with concrete surface makes Eco-Nano seal a potential candidate for healing micro-cracks in concrete. The novel application is demonstrated well in M25 grade concrete cube specimens. With low environmental factor (E-factor) and process mass intensity (PMI) values of 0.05 and nearly 1, respectively, the Eco-Nanoseal complies the critical parameters of materials’ sustainability indices. The Eco-Nanoseal is a promising and environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic polymer-based adhesives.

Self-Healing and Repairing Concrete Cracks Based on Bio-Mineralization

2014 ◽  
Vol 629-630 ◽  
pp. 494-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xiang Qian ◽  
Mian Luo ◽  
Li Fu Ren ◽  
Rui Xing Wang ◽  
Rui Yang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Surface ◽  
Cellular Respiration ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Capillary Suction ◽  
Water Permeation ◽  
Carbonate Ions ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Small Cracks ◽  
The Common ◽  
The One

In this paper, three bio-mineralization mechanisms were proposed to repair cement-based materials cracks. The common feature is that the three are all induced by bacterial. A type of bacterial which can decompose urea and release carbonate ions could be applied to repair micro cracks on concrete surface when combining calcium ions. But what need to be noted is that the way of repairing cracks is passive. Some alkaliphilic bacterial spores could be added to concrete when casted and two different types of bacterial were used to realize the function of self-healing. The sources of carbonate ions made them different, the one release carbonate dioxide through its own cellular respiration, the other could transfer carbon dioxide in air to bicarbonate. Coefficient of capillary suction, apparent water permeation coefficient and area repairing rate were applied to characterize the repairing effectiveness. The tests results were that all three bio-mineralization mechanisms showed excellent repair effect to small cracks formed at early ages. When the bacteria were immobilized by ceramsite, the self-healing effect could be improved for the cracks formed at late ages.

Efficient Control Strategies to Optimize Electricity Cost and Consumer Satisfaction

2016 ◽  
pp. 69-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daud Mustafa Minhas ◽  
Sajjad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Power Networks ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Time Of Use Pricing ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Hybrid Switching

Increasing consumer demand of electricity is difficult for the conventional power system network to handle, regarding both cost and infrastructure. Instead of expanding the expensive infrastructure, power engineers are now focusing on improving efficiencies and effectiveness of existing power networks. This chapter specifically focuses on low cost electricity supply, by introducing the novel concept of digital energy management system in hybrid AC/DC micro-grid. It is assumed that grid is partially powered by time varying renewable resources. The concept of minimizing time average electricity cost is introduced by efficient utilization of these renewable resources and by making the load demands more flexible to operate while taking converter losses into account. Real time pricing model is introduced to elaborate the advantage of time-of-use pricing. Control decisions will be achieved by proposing a load scheduling and hybrid switching (LSHS) algorithm. This algorithm will be capable of supplying low cost electricity while serving the load demands under specific delay bounds.

scholarly journals Novel Materials in the Preparation of Edible Films and Coatings—A Review

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Galus ◽  
Emine Aytunga Arik Kibar ◽  
Małgorzata Gniewosz ◽  
Karolina Kraśniewska
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Coating Technology ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Novel Processing ◽  
Processing Techniques

The development of edible films and coatings has seen remarkable growth in recent decades and is expected to have an important impact on the quality of food products in the coming years. This growth is attributed to the increasing knowledge of edible films and edible coating technology, as well as advances in material science and processing technology. Packaging is used in order to reduce synthetic packaging and can play a role as an eco-friendly biodegradable package or a protective coating on the food surface. A large amount of bio-based polymers have been used in the production of edible films and coatings. Novel sources of edible materials, as well as the novel processing techniques, are a subject of great interest due to their promising potential as innovative food packaging systems. This paper presents the concept and potential for application of new film-forming materials and management of food wastes from the fruit and vegetable industry, which can encounter problems in appropriate disposal. It summarizes the extensive knowledge about the new film-forming materials such as plant residues, flours and gums to show their protective effectiveness and suitability in various types of foods.

Esem Study of Film Formation in Latices Polymerised in Presence of Starch

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (S2) ◽  
pp. 286-287
Author(s):  
N. Stelmashenko ◽  
A.M. Donald
Keyword(s):  
Lower Cost ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Environmental Scanning ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Maize Starch ◽  
Waxy Maize ◽  
Glass Slides ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Industrial Relevance ◽  
Scanning Electron

The Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) was used to study film-formation in vinyl latices polymerised in the presence of varying amount and type of starch. An understanding of the effect of native biopolymers on film forming mechanisms in latex has technological and industrial relevance because it can lead to the creation of novel latices with potentially lower cost and improved biosustainability.Film formation studies were carried out on a range of samples selected by ICI Paints as the most promising candidates for the novel latices. These included vinyl latices polymerised with 2 - 15% of potato and waxy maize starch, taken either in native or modified. Normally, no surfactants were used during latex polymerisation; a few samples were prepared for comparative purposes when polymerisation was carried out both with and without the addition of surfactant. Latex films were spun-cast on glass slides before insertion into the microscope.

scholarly journals Anticataractogenesis and Antiretinopathy Effects of the Novel Protective Agent Containing the Combined Extract of Mango and Vietnamese Coriander in STZ-Diabetic Rats

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintanaporn Wattanathorn ◽  
Paphaphat Thiraphatthanavong ◽  
Wipawee Thukham-mee ◽  
Supaporn Muchimapura ◽  
Panakaporn Wannanond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Aldose Reductase ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Protective Agent ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Diabetic Cataract ◽  
Oxidative Stress Status ◽  
Mango Seed

The novel protectant against diabetic cataract and diabetic retinopathy is currently required due to the increased prevalence and therapeutic limitation. Based on the advantage of polyphenol on diabetic eye complications, we hypothesized that the combined extract of mango seed Vietnamese coriander (MPO), a polyphenol-rich substance, should possess anticataractogenesis and antiretinopathy in streptozotocin- (STZ-) diabetic rats. MPO at doses of 2, 10, and 50 mg/kg·BW were orally given to STZ-diabetic rats for 10 weeks. Lens opacity was evaluated every week throughout a study period whereas the evaluation of cataract severity and histological changes of both rat lens epithelium and retina together with the biochemical assays of oxidative stress status, aldose reductase, p38MAPK, ERK1/2, and VEGF were performed at the end of experiment. Our data showed that MPO improved cataract and retinopathy in STZ-diabetic rats. The improved oxidative stress status and the decreased p38MAPK, ERK1/2, and VEGF were also observed. Therefore, anticataractogenesis and antiretinopathy of MPO might occur partly via the decreased oxidative stress status and the suppression of aldose reductase, p38MAPK, ERK1/2, and VEGF. This study points out that MPO is the potential candidate protectant against diabetic cataract and diabetic retinopathy. However, the exploration for possible active ingredient (S) still requires further researches.

Establishment of a Model of Growing Anodizing Film on AZ91D Mg Alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Jian Gang Qian ◽  
Chun Wang ◽  
Di Li ◽  
Yu Fen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Porous Layer ◽  
Mg Alloy ◽  
Dense Layer ◽  
Anodic Films ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Phase Constituent ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Micro Cracks ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Kinetics Of

The kinetics of film-forming process of anodizing on AZ91D Mg alloy have been studied through analyses of voltage-time and thickness–time curves. The surface morphology, structure, composition and valence of element, phase constituent of anodic films have been analyzed by SEM, EDS, XPS and XRD respectively. The results show that the film-forming process can be divided into four stages: I - formation of a dense layer; II - formation of a porous layer; III - fast growth of the porous layer; IV - slow growth of the porous layer. The growing process of the dense film is characterized by the rapidly formed intact and imperforate oxide film; there are few micro-cracks in partial film formed on α phase, on the contrary, intact film is formed on β phase; the forming of porous film is based on the particulate sparking product with micro-porous structure. There are two kinds of pores in the anodic film; the first one is circular or ellipse, while the second one is the irregular gaps. The dense layer is composed mainly of MgO and small amount of Al2O3, while the porous layer mainly consists of MgSiO3 and Mg3B2O6. We propose a possible model about growing anodizing film on AZ91D Mg alloy based on the experimental results.

scholarly journals BIOFUELS AS PROMISING FUELS

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladan Mićić ◽  
Pero Dugić ◽  
Zoran Petrović ◽  
Milorad Tomić
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Technical Issues

The use of fossil fuels results in global warming and pollution. In comparison with fossil fuels biofuels represent an eco-friendly, biodegradable, sustainable, cost-competitive and promising alternative energy source. They contain high energy content and do not contribute to greenhouse effect. Therefore, using cheap or renewable resources as the feedstock for biofuels production has a great potential in terms of a major contribution to future energy supply. The production and use of biofuels is already well established and a further promotion of these fuels such as lipid biofuels (bioethanol, pure plant oils and biodiesel) and gas biofuels (biomethane, biohydrogen) mainly depends on non-technical issues, such as policies and cost–effectiveness. Biofuels will definitely stay for the foreseeable future and still can continue to provide the earth and the human population with a relatively clean source of energy with several benefits such as economic benefits of providing employment and health benefits of reduced carbon emissions, leading to cleaner air. With increasing sophistication of technology and intense research and development done, one can safely infer that biofuel will become more appealing and applicable for use on a globally commercial level. As such, biofuel is acknowledged as the Earth’s future energy source. Until a newer and cleaner energy source is discovered, scientists will definitely persist in researching and enhancing biofuels to make them more cost-effective, while still being environmentally friendly.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of cloud-based telepathology system in China：Large-Sample Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianying He ◽  
Linlin Wang ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Jinghong Gao ◽  
Fangfang Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Glass Slides ◽  
System P ◽  
Malignant Lesions ◽  
Telepathology System

BACKGROUND Telepathology is a potent strategy to overcome the shortage of senior pathologists, whole slid imaging (WSI) is the most advanced means and has been widely used in telepathology owning to its complete scanning of glass slides, but WSI occupies large storage space and computing resource, and the WSI retrieval is time-consuming. To compensate for these shortcomings of WSI, we have established a cloud-based telepathology system and conducted detailed evaluation of its implementation effects. OBJECTIVE The cloud-based telepathology system in China has been running for more than four years, and a large number of cases were submitted. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the operation effect of this system based on a large sample, including the overview of the submitted cases, timeliness of telepathology reports, diagnostic accuracy, and economic benefits. METHODS A total of 23,167 cases submitted to the cloud-based telepathology system of the National Telemedicine Center of China from January 2016 to December 2019 were collected as subjects. The variation tendency of the report-timeliness from the system were analyzed for years. 564 patients who also directly visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and obtained final diagnoses were followed up to analyze the diagnostic accuracy of the system. RESULTS The amounts of participated hospitals and submitted cases rose year by year. Most samples were captured from uterus, gastrointestinal tract, bone or soft tissue, breast, and esophagus. 17,495 cases were confirmed, including 12,088 benign lesions, 5217 malignant lesions, and 190 borderline lesions, the proportion of malignant lesions in esophagus, lung/mediastinum, urinary and thoracic cavity/pleura was higher than that in benign lesions, which was different from other 22 anatomic sites. The median turnaround time was 16.93 hours and shortened yearly (between 2018 and 2019 adjusted P= .012, other groups adjusted P＜ .001), 82.88% cases were diagnosed in 48 hours. The telepathological diagnosis of 11 cases were discrepant with the final diagnosis, and the diagnostic accuracy of the system was 98.05%, with no statistical difference from the final diagnosis in hospital(P= .549). 300,000 dollars were saved for patients every year with this system. CONCLUSIONS The novel cloud-based telepathology system has the potential to relieve the shortage of pathologists in primary hospitals and simultaneously reduced the high medical costs for patients in China. It should be therefore promoted further to enhance the efficiency, quantity and quality of telepathological diagnoses.

scholarly journals Biopolymer-Based Films Enriched with Stevia rebaudiana Used for the Development of Edible and Soluble Packaging

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxana Puscaselu ◽  
Gheorghe Gutt ◽  
Sonia Amariei
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Microbiological Characteristics ◽  
Film Forming ◽  
Different Characteristics

Currently, there is an increasing concern toward the plastic pollution of the environment, in general, and of oceans, in particular, as a result of disposable packaging in the food industry. Thus, it is extremely necessary that we identify solutions for this problem. This study was aimed at identifying a viable alternative—biopolymer-based, edible, and renewable food packaging—and succeeded in doing so. For this work, 30 films with different characteristics and properties were obtained using agar and sodium alginate as film-forming materials and glycerol for plasticization. Tests were performed, such as physical properties, microstructure, mechanical properties, microbiological characteristics, and solubility assessment, showing that edible materials can be used to package powdered products and dehydrated vegetables, or to cover fruits and vegetables, cheese slices, and sausages. These materials come from renewable resources, are easily obtained, and can be immediately applied in the food industry, thus being a viable alternative to food packaging.

Efficient Control Strategies to Optimize Electricity Cost and Consumer Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-44
Author(s):  
Daud Mustafa Minhas ◽  
Sajjad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Power Networks ◽  
Electricity Cost ◽  
Time Of Use Pricing ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Hybrid Switching

Increasing consumer demand of electricity is difficult for the conventional power system network to handle, regarding both cost and infrastructure. Instead of expanding the expensive infrastructure, power engineers are now focusing on improving efficiencies and effectiveness of existing power networks. This chapter specifically focuses on low cost electricity supply, by introducing the novel concept of digital energy management system in hybrid AC/DC micro-grid. It is assumed that grid is partially powered by time varying renewable resources. The concept of minimizing time average electricity cost is introduced by efficient utilization of these renewable resources and by making the load demands more flexible to operate while taking converter losses into account. Real time pricing model is introduced to elaborate the advantage of time-of-use pricing. Control decisions will be achieved by proposing a load scheduling and hybrid switching (LSHS) algorithm. This algorithm will be capable of supplying low cost electricity while serving the load demands under specific delay bounds.

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