scholarly journals Metakaolinite Phosphate Cementitious Matrix: Inorganic Polymer Obtained by Acidic Activation

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antigoni Katsiki ◽  
Tobias Hertel ◽  
Tine Tysmans ◽  
Yiannis Pontikes ◽  
Hubert Rahier
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Optimum Composition ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Cementitious Matrix ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Optimal Behavior ◽  
Amorphous Network

This work aims to study an aluminosilicate phosphate cementitious matrix. The cementitious matrix was studied on paste samples. The synthesis of metakaolinite phosphate cement (MKPC) was investigated using calorimetric techniques. A systematic study was performed by emphasizing a broad range of Al/P molar ratios, covering the different behavior of the material to the extremes, as well as the optimum composition. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy revealed that the final structure was mainly an amorphous network, albeit with some non-reacted phases. The compressive strength was studied on mortars using a cement/sand ratio of 1:3. MKPC specimens with Al/P ratios close to 1/1 showed optimal behavior. MKPCs with Al/P ratios above 1/1 were characterized by high porosity and low strength, whereas MKPCs with Al/P < 1 contained an excess of phosphates. The influence of the Al/P molar ratio on compressive strength was also studied, reaching a maximum of 68 MPa for the optimum composition. Based on the results, MKPC may be a promising candidate for construction purposes.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to Methanol Using a Copper-Zirconia Imidazolate Framework

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 346
Author(s):  
Sonam Goyal ◽  
Maizatul Shima Shaharun ◽  
Ganaga Suriya Jayabal ◽  
Chong Fai Kait ◽  
Bawadi Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalyst Support ◽  
Oxidation Potential ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Optimum Parameters ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Enhanced Yield

A set of novel photocatalysts, i.e., copper-zirconia imidazolate (CuZrIm) frameworks, were synthesized using different zirconia molar ratios (i.e., 0.5, 1, and 1.5 mmol). The photoreduction process of CO2 to methanol in a continuous-flow stirred photoreactor at pressure and temperature of 1 atm and 25 °C, respectively, was studied. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized catalysts were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The highest methanol activity of 818.59 µmol/L.g was recorded when the CuZrIm1 catalyst with Cu/Zr/Im/NH4OH molar ratio of 2:1:4:2 (mmol/mmol/mmol/M) was employed. The enhanced yield is attributed to the presence of Cu2+ oxidation state and the uniformly dispersed active metals. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the reaction parameters. The predicted results agreed well with the experimental ones with the correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.99. The optimization results showed that the highest methanol activity of 1054 µmol/L.g was recorded when the optimum parameters were employed, i.e., stirring rate (540 rpm), intensity of light (275 W/m2) and photocatalyst loading (1.3 g/L). The redox potential value for the CuZrIm1 shows that the reduction potential is −1.70 V and the oxidation potential is +1.28 V for the photoreduction of CO2 to methanol. The current work has established the potential utilization of the imidazolate framework as catalyst support for the photoreduction of CO2 to methanol.

Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of Ag nanoparticles in ZrO2 thin films

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 2541-2546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eisuke Yokoyama ◽  
Hironobu Sakata ◽  
Moriaki Wakaki
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Dip Coating ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Silver Surface ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

ZrO2 thin films containing silver nanoparticles were prepared using the sol-gel method with Ag to Zr molar ratios [Ag]/[Zr] = 0.11, 0.25, 0.43, 0.67, 1.00, 1.50, and 2.33. After dip coating on glass substrate, coated films were annealed at 200 and 300 °C in air. X-ray diffraction peaks corresponding to crystalline Ag were observed, but a specific peak corresponding to ZrO2 was not observed. At the molar ratio [Ag]/[Zr] = 0.25, the particle size of Ag distributed broadly centered at 17 nm for an annealing temperature of 200 °C and at 25 nm for 300 °C. The films annealed in air at 200 °C showed an absorption band centered at 450 nm because of the silver surface plasmon resonance, whereas films heated at 300 °C in air caused a red shift of the absorption to 500 nm. The absorption peak was analyzed using the effective dielectric function of Ag-ZrO2 composite films modeled with the Maxwell-Garnett expression.

A new luminescent host material K3GdB6O12: synthesis, crystal structure and luminescent properties activated by Sm3+

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (6) ◽  
pp. 411-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Zhao ◽  
Cong-Kui Nie ◽  
Ye Tian ◽  
Bao-Zhong Liu ◽  
Yun-Chang Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Conventional Solid State Reaction ◽  
Host Matrix

Abstract A new borate compound K3GdB6O12 has been prepared using a high temperature flux method and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The structure can be described as a three-dimensional framework that is composed of [B5O10]5− groups, K+ ions and Gd3+ ions. In this structure, one crystallographic distinct site is mixed occupied by K and Gd atoms at the molar ratio of 1:1. Furthermore, Sm3+ ion was used as the activator to test primary of K3GdB6O12 to be used as a luminescent host matrix. A series of phosphors K3Gd1−xB6O12:xSm3+ were synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction. The photoluminescence properties and concentration quenching of the prepared phosphors were investigated. The results show that K3Gd1−xB6O12:xSm3+ can be efficiently excited by near-UV light. K3Gd1−xB6O12:xSm3+ might be a promising candidate for visual display and solid-state lighting as an orange emission phosphor.

Modeling the influence of chemical composition on compressive strength behavior of alkali-activated phosphorus slag cement using statistical design

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 1073-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Mehdizadeh ◽  
Ebrahim Najafi Kani
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Statistical Experimental Design ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Strength Behavior ◽  
Optimum Chemical Composition ◽  
Optimum Chemical ◽  
Alkali Activated

In this study, a statistical experimental design based on response surface methodology (RSM) has been applied to predict and optimize the compressive strength of alkali-activated phosphorus slag in different ages (3, 7, and 28 days). For this purpose, the binder samples were prepared with different molar ratios of SiO2/Na2O (S/N), Na2O/Al2O3(Na/Al), and H2O/Al2O3(H/Al) as alkali activator. Results showed that S/N molar ratio plays its role in early ages of curing and Na/Al molar ratio, and showed its significant effect on 7 and 28 days of compressive strength. H/Al molar ratio had the most significant effect on compressive strength compared to the other parameters. The derived RSM models were statistically adequate and could be used to predict the compressive strength. The optimum chemical composition of activator to obtain the highest compressive strength was achieved as 0.39, 1.34, and 30 for S/N, Na/Al, and H/Al molar ratios, respectively, with compressive strength of 30, 65, and 100 MPa at 3, 7, and 28 days of curing.

Cathode Material Li [Li0.2 Mn0.44Ni0.18Co0.18]O2 Synthesized by Molten Salt Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 981-984
Author(s):  
Guang Xin Fan ◽  
Hui Lian Li ◽  
Shu Pu Dai ◽  
Chuan Xiang Zhang ◽  
Xue Mao Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salt ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Constant Current ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Molten Salt Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Constant Current Charge

In this paper, LiOH·H2O and Li2CO3, which were widely used in industry and (Mn0.533Co0.233Ni0.233) (OH)2prepared by ourselves selected as starting materials, series materials of lithium-rich layered material Li [Li0.2Mn0.44Ni0.18Co0.18]O2were obtained by a molten salt method. Their structures and properties of the materials were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and constant current charge/discharge methods. The effects of different LiOH and Li2CO3molar ratios on the Li [Li0.2Mn0.44Ni0.18Co0.18]O2structures and properties were characterized. The results of the experiments indicate that The structures of the material such as crystal structure, the specific area, particle size distribution, tap densities were controlled by adjusting the proportion of the two lithium sources. Forthermore , when the molar ratio of LiOH and Li2CO3was 3:7, the maximum discharge capacity (214.77 mAhg-1) of the cathode was obtained.

scholarly journals Liquid petroleum gas sensing performance enhanced by CuO modification of nanocrystalline ZnO-TiO2

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 571-581
Author(s):  
R.B. Pedhekar ◽  
F.C. Raghuwanshi ◽  
V.D. Kapse
Keyword(s):  
Thick Film ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Liquid Petroleum Gas ◽  
Synthesized Materials ◽  
Sensing Characteristics

AbstractNanocrystalline ZnO-TiO2 (with molar ratios 9:1, 7:3, 1:1, 3:7 and 1:9) were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. Synthesized materials were examined with the help of X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscope. Liquid petroleum gas sensing characteristics of the ZnO-TiO2 films were investigated at different operating temperatures. The ZnO-TiO2 thick film (with 1:1 molar ratio) exhibited good response toward liquid petroleum gas as compared to other investigated compositions. Further, liquid petroleum gas sensing characteristics of CuO modified ZnO-TiO2 thick films were investigated. 0.2 M CuO modified ZnO-TiO2 thick film exhibited excellent liquid petroleum gas sensing characteristics such as higher response (~ 1637.49 at 185 °C) with quick response time (~30 s), low recovery time (~70 s), excellent repeatability and stability at low operating temperature.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Layered Octadecyltrimethylammonium-Templated Aluminosilicate and its Use as a Thickening Agentfor Lubricating Grease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukun Han ◽  
Wenxing Niu ◽  
Xinrui Zhao ◽  
Hong Xu ◽  
Jinxiang Dong
Keyword(s):  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Wear Property ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Lubricating Grease ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Simple Preparation ◽  
Dropping Point ◽  
27Al Mas Nmr ◽  
Aluminum Silicon

Abstract We describe herein the use of octadecyltrimethylammonium-templated aluminosilicate (designated as LS) as a thickener to induce gelation. LS samples with different aluminum/silicon molar ratios (Al/Si = 0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20) were synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, 27Al MAS NMR spectra, elemental analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. The aluminum/silicon molar ratio was shown to be an important factor affecting the rheological properties of LS gels. With increasing Al/Si molar ratio, the viscoelasticity and structural strength of LS gel were enhanced, the dropping point increased, and the amount of oil separation decreased. LS(0.20) gel exhibited superior relative elastic character. The strength of the LS(0.20) gel was also enhanced with increasing LS(0.20) content. In SRV tests, LS(0.20) gel with different contents showed good performance in terms of load-bearing ability and anti-wear property, indicating that LS was strongly adhered on the friction surface, and thereby promoted lubrication. Owing to simple preparation, the promising rheological and tribological properties, LS gel hold great potential application in lubricating grease.

Performance of Concrete with Waste Tyre and Nano ZrO2

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 5737-5741
Author(s):  
Sayandip Basak ◽  
M. Helen Santhi ◽  
Caroline Ponraj
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Average Crystallite Size ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Gel Combustion ◽  
Microscope Imaging ◽  
Electron Microscope Imaging ◽  
Combustion Technique

This paper presents the compressive strength of concrete which consists of 5% replacement of coarse aggregate with rubber aggregate, 25% replacement of cement with fly ash (Class C) and an additional amount of 0.2% of ZrO2 nanoparticles. The ZrO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using gel combustion technique where zirconium oxynitrate was used as the precursor and citric acid as the fuel in the molar ratio of 1:1.5 respectively. The synthesized ZrO2 nano particles were characterized using X-ray diffraction and the average crystallite size was found as 9.7 nm. Three types of mixes were taken into consideration; control mix (M40), rubber modified concrete mix and nano-rubber modified mix. The Scanning Electron Microscope imaging was done to study the morphology of the mixes. With the percentage of rubber aggregate replacement mentioned above there was found to be a considerable decrease in the compressive strength but on incorporation of nano ZrO2 along with rubber aggregate it was found out that there was an increase in compressive strength which even surpassed the strength of conventional concrete.

Polymorphism of felodipine co-crystals with 4,4′-bipyridine

CrystEngComm ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (29) ◽  
pp. 6603-6611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artem O. Surov ◽  
Katarzyna A. Solanko ◽  
Andrew D. Bond ◽  
Annette Bauer-Brandl ◽  
German L. Perlovich
Keyword(s):  
Blocking Agent ◽  
Solution Calorimetry ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Hirshfeld Surfaces ◽  
Channel Blocking ◽  
Polymorphic Forms ◽  
Hirshfeld Surfaces Analysis

The calcium-channel blocking agent felodipine forms co-crystals with 4,4′-bipyridine with 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 molar ratios. The co-crystal with 1 : 1 molar ratio exists in two polymorphic forms. The co-crystals polymorphism was investigated by X-ray diffraction, DSC, solution calorimetry and Hirshfeld surfaces analysis.

Synthesis of Single-Phased BaTi2O5 Powders by Arc-Melting

2011 ◽  
Vol 279 ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Peng ◽  
Chuan Bin Wang ◽  
Ling Li ◽  
Qiang Shen ◽  
Lian Meng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectra ◽  
Main Phase ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Arc Melting

Arc-melting was employed to synthesize BaTi2O5 powders by fast melting the reagent mixture of BaCO3 and TiO2 with different molar ratios (0.90~1.05:2). The influence of molar ratios of BaCO3 to TiO2 on the phase of the powders derived from arc-melting was investigated by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra. When the molar ratio was larger than 0.95:2, a little amount of Ba-rich compound Ba2TiO4 was produced besides the main phase of BaTi2O5. Ti-rich compound Ba6Ti17O40, BaTi2O9 and TiO2 began to appear at the ratios ranging from 0.90:2 to 0.95:2. Single-phased BaTi2O5 powders were obtained by arc-melting the reagent mixture with the molar ratio of 0.95:2.

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