scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Some Sol-Gel Modified Silica Coatings Deposited on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Substrates

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Violeta Purcar ◽  
Valentin Rădițoiu ◽  
Alina Rădițoiu ◽  
Raluca Manea ◽  
Florentina Monica Raduly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Chloride ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Antireflective Coatings ◽  
Modified Silica ◽  
Silica Coatings ◽  
Static Contact ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Silica Materials

Transparent and antireflective coatings were prepared by deposition of modified silica materials onto polyvinyl chloride (PVC) substrates. These materials were obtained by the sol-gel route in acidic medium, at room temperature (25 °C), using different alkoxysilanes with various functional groups (methyl, vinyl, octyl or hexadecyl). Physicochemical and microstructural properties of resulted silica materials and of thin coatings were investigated through Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and ellipsometric measurements. Wetting behaviors of the silica coatings were evaluated by measurement of static contact angle against water. FTIR spectra of materials confirmed the high degree of cross-linking that result from the formation of the inorganic backbone through the hydrolysis and polycondensation reactions together with the formation of the organic network. These sol-gel silica coatings showed a reduction in the reflectance (10%) compared with uncoated PVC substrate. AFM reveals that the films are uniform, and adherent to the substrate, but their morphology is strongly influenced by the chemical composition of the coating matrices. These silica coatings can be useful for potential electronic and optical devices.

scholarly journals Effect of Modified Silica Materials on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Substrates to Obtain Transparent and Hydrophobic Hybrid Coatings

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 11044
Author(s):  
Violeta Purcar ◽  
Valentin Rădițoiu ◽  
Alina Rădițoiu ◽  
Florentina Monica Raduly ◽  
Georgiana Cornelia Ispas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Chloride ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Hybrid Coatings ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Silica Coatings ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Silica Materials ◽  
Window Blinds

In this research, we report a simple and inexpensive way to prepare transparent and hydrophobic hybrid coatings through deposition of different silica materials on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) substrates. The silica materials were prepared using an acid-catalyzed sol–gel method at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C), using alkoxysilanes: tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), as the silica source, and ethoxydimethylvinylsilane (DMVES), triethoxyoctylsilane (OTES), and trimethoxyhexadecylsilane (HDTMES), as modifier agents. The obtained materials were characterized (either as powders or as thin films) by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV/Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), atomic force microscopy (AFM), spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), and water contact-angle measurements. UV/Vis spectra showed that the PVC substrate coated with the silica material containing TEOS/DMVES/OTES had a transmittance of about 90% in the wavelength range of 650–780 nm. The water contact angles increased from 83° for uncoated PVC substrate to ~94° for PVC substrates coated with the sol–gel silica materials. These PVC films with hybrid silica coatings can be used as the materials for outdoor applications, such as energy-generating solar panel window blinds or PVC clear Windmaster outdoor blinds.

Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Cobalt Doped TiO2 Prepared by Sol-Gel Route

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
Kirit S. Siddhapara ◽  
D.V. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Photo Luminescence ◽  
Rutile Phase ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Drying Treatment

Nanocrystalline Cobalt-doped TiO2was prepared by Sol-Gel technique, followed by freeze-drying treatment at-30°C temperature for 12hrs. The obtained Gel was thermally treated at 200,400,600, 800°C. 1%, 2% and 4% Cobalt doped TiO2nanopowder has been prepared X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), was used to study its structural properties. The XRD pattern shows the coexistence of anatase phase and rutile phase. Thermal gravimetric analysis shows Cobalt concentration affects thermal decomposition. UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Photo luminescence (PL), was used to study its Optical properties. Optical Bandgap were calculated with the incorporation of different concentration of cobalt. UV-Visible spectroscopy show variation in band gap for the sample treated at different temperature for same concentration. All Cobalt doped TiO2nanostructures shows an appearance of Red shift relative to the bulk TiO2. The determination of magnetic properties was also carried out by Vibrating Sample Magnetometer.

scholarly journals Synthesis of ternary bioactive glass derived aerogel and xerogel: study of their structure and bioactivity

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalila Ksouri ◽  
Hafit Khireddine ◽  
Ali Aksas ◽  
Tiago Valente ◽  
Fatima Bir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Apatite Layer ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Glass Powders

Abstract In this work ternary bioactive glasses with the molar composition 63 % SiO2, 28 % CaO, and 9 % P2O5 have been prepared via sol-gel processing route leading to xerogel or aerogel glasses, depending on the drying conditions. Two types of drying methods were used: atmospheric pressure drying (evaporative), to produce xerogels, and supercritical fluids drying, to obtain aerogels. Both dried gels were subjected to heat-treatment at three different temperatures: 400, 600 and 800 ºC in order to the removal of synthesis byproducts and structural modifications. The resulting materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA), and by in vitro bioactivity tests in simulated body fluid. The influence of the drying and the sintering temperature of their structure, morphology, and bioactivity of the final products were evaluated. The results show a good bioactivity of xerogel and aerogel bioactive glass powders with the formation of an apatite layer after one day of immersion in SBF solution for aerogel bioactive glass powders and a particle size less than 10 nm. An apatite layer formed after 3 days in the case of xerogel bioactive glass powders and a particle size around 100 nm.

Electron Spin Resonance (Esr) Study of VO2+ Doped Germanium Dioxide Synthesized Via the Sol-Gel Process

1994 ◽  
Vol 346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Mendez-Vivar ◽  
R. Arroyo
Keyword(s):  
Electron Spin Resonance ◽  
Electron Spin ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Germanium Dioxide ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Doping Agent ◽  
As Doping ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Spin Resonance ◽  
Sol Gel Process

ABSTRACTVOSO4.3H2O was used as doping agent to prepare GeO2 xerogels, via the sol-gel process. Samples were analyzed by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Thermal Analysis, (DTA), Diffuse reflectance (UV-Vis) spectroscopy and electron spin resonance (ESR). Study of thermally treated samples was done. VO2+ were found in V2O5 at 350 °C. VO2+ ions were incorporated to the GeO2 network after thermal treatment at 700 °C. From the results we propose that VO2+ acts as crystal former in these samples.

Silica Interlayer Formation of Mesoporous Silica Coatings on Hydroxyapatite Granules

2017 ◽  
Vol 758 ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiyuki Yokogawa ◽  
Atsumasa Shishido ◽  
K. Hiroyasu
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Protein Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Silica Coatings ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Dip Coating Method

Mesoporous silica (MPS) coatings on hydroxyapatite (HAp) granules and their protein adsorptive capabilities were studied. MPS particles were coated on HAp granules using a dip-coating method, but the HAp granules were not totally covered by the MPS particles. A silica interlayer was formed on the HAp granules via magnetron sputtering or the sol-gel method prior to the coating of the MPS. The HAp granules coated with the silica interlayer were fully covered by the MPS particles. An silica interlayer may offer bonding between the HAp granules and MPS coating. The adsorption of protein on the MPS-coated HAp granules was evaluated by UV-VIS spectroscopy. The adsorption capacity of protein on the HAp granules was improved by the MPS coatings on the HAp granules, and that of the HAp granules coated with the silica interlayer showed a higher protein adsorption capacity.

scholarly journals Rapid Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Organo-Modified Nanostructured Silica Coatings with Tunable Water-Repellence Properties

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1319
Author(s):  
Catalina Ioana Gȋfu ◽  
Bogdan Trică ◽  
Claudia Mihaela Ninciuleanu ◽  
Cătălin Ionuţ Mihăescu ◽  
Cristian Petcu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Water Repellent ◽  
Microwave Assisted Synthesis ◽  
Modified Silica ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Silica Coatings ◽  
Modified Silica Nanoparticles

A simple method to fabricate organo-modified silane coatings for water-repellent surface modification was proposed, by using a microwave sol-gel synthesis of hybrid materials. Low-cost fluorine-free tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and dodecyltriethoxysilane (DDTES) were used as silane derivatives. The organo-modified silica coatings were prepared by the drop-casting method and were characterized by UV-VIS, FTIR spectroscopy, and AFM and SEM microscopy. The morphology of the film show the existence of submicrometer scale roughness due to the aggregation of modified silica nanoparticles. Contact angles of water and diiodomethane on surfaces modified with as prepared nanostructured film were determined in order to assess the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. The TEOS/DDTES ratio was proved to be a crucial factor in tuning the wettability properties. The results suggest that significant increase of hydrophobicity could be achieved by using non-fluorinated cost-effective silica nanomaterials produced with a rapid ecofriendly method.

Exploring the characteristics of the nickel oxide nanoparticles via Sol - gel method

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jothi M ◽  
Sowmiya K
Keyword(s):  
Nickel Oxide ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Average Crystalline Size ◽  
Nio Nanoparticles ◽  
Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Nickel Oxide (NiO) is an important transition metal oxide with cubic lattice structure. NiO is thermally stable that is suitable for tremendous applications in the field of optic, ceramic,glass, electro-chromic coatings, plastics, textiles, nanowires, nanofibers, electronics,energy technology, bio-medicine, magnetism and so on. In this present study, NiO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by sol-gel technique. Nano-sols were prepared by dissolving Nickel-Chloride [NiCl2.6H2O] in NaOH solvent and were converted into nano structured gel on precipitation. A systematic change in preparation parameters like calcination temperature, time, pH value has been noticed in order to predict the influence on crystallite size. Then the prepared samples were characterized by the X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopic (XRD), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Particle Size Analyzer (PSA). From XRD, the average crystalline-size has been calculated by Debye-Scherrer Equation and it was found to be 12.17 nm and the band gap energy of Nickel oxide (NiO) from UV studies reveals around 3.85 eV. Further, EDX and FTIR studies, confirm the presences of NiO nanoparticles. The SEM study exhibits the spherical like morphology of Nickel oxide (NiO). Further from PSA, the mean value of NiO nanoparticles has been determined.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic activity of Pr-modified TiO2 for the degradation of bisphenol A

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise S. Cordeiro ◽  
Fernando L. Cassio ◽  
Larissa Ciccotti ◽  
Thiago L. R. Hewer ◽  
Paola Corio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Pore Diameter ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Photocatalytic Efficiency ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

AbstractPraseodymium doped TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully prepared by the sol–gel method and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm, and UV–vis spectroscopy. The effects of the dopant on the crystallite size, specific surface area, average pore diameter, pore volume, and bandgap energy were investigated. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts was evaluated by bisphenol A degradation and mineralization, which is a representative endocrine disruptor. Furthermore, under visible light irradiation the Pr-modified TiO2 photocatalysts exhibited higher photocatalytic efficiency than unmodified TiO2. When praseodymium was loaded (1.0–5.0%) onto the surface of TiO2, the rates of degradation and mineralization were increased 3–5 times.

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