scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and Modification of Alumina Nanoparticles for Cationic Dye Removal

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Chu ◽  
Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Thi Vu ◽  
Thi Dao ◽  
Lan Dinh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Adsorption Isotherms ◽  
Anionic Surfactant ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Cationic Dye ◽  
Surface Charges ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Nano Alumina ◽  
Very High

In the present study, alumina nanoparticles (nano-alumina) which were successfully fabricated by solvothermal method, were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) methods. The removal of cationic dye, Rhodamine B (RhB), through adsorption method using synthesized nano-alumina with surface modification by anionic surfactant was also investigated. An anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was used to modify nano-alumina surface at low pH and high ionic strength increased the removal efficiency of RhB significantly. The optimum adsorption conditions of contact time, pH, and adsorbent dosage for RhB removal using SDS modified nano-alumina (SMNA) were found to be 120 min, pH 4, and 5 mg/mL respectively. The RhB removal using SMNA reached a very high removal efficiency of 100%. After four times regeneration of adsorbent, the removal efficiency of RhB using SMNA was still higher than 86%. Adsorption isotherms of RhB onto SMNA at different salt concentrations were fitted well by a two-step model. A very high adsorption capacity of RhB onto SMNA of 165 mg/g was achieved. Adsorption mechanisms of RhB onto SMNA were discussed on the basis of the changes in surface modifications, the change in surface charges and adsorption isotherms.

scholarly journals Removal of Lindane from Aqueous Solution Using Aluminum Hydroxide Nanoparticles with Surface Modification by Anionic Surfactant

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hang Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
Tien Duc Pham ◽  
Thanh Son Le
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Aluminum Hydroxide ◽  
Adsorption Isotherms ◽  
Anionic Surfactant ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir

In the present study, we investigated the removal of an emerging pesticide lindane from aqueous solution using synthesized aluminum hydroxide Al(OH)3 (bayerite) nanomaterials with surface modification by an anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The Al(OH)3 nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and zeta potential. The lindane removal using SDS-modified nano-aluminum hydroxide nanoparticles (SMNAH) achieved removal of up to 93.68%, which was 3.3 times higher than that of nano-aluminum hydroxide nanoparticles. The adsorptive removal conditions were studied and found to have an adsorption time of 60 min, a pH of 6, an adsorbent dosage of 25 mg/mL and an ionic strength of 10 mM NaCl. After reusing four times, the removal efficiency of lindane using SMNAH still reached 75%. Two-step adsorption can fit adsorption isotherms of lindane onto SMNAH at two salt concentrations. On the basis of the change in zeta potential, surface functional groups and adsorption isotherms, we suggest that the formation of a bilayer micelle induced the removal of lindane.

scholarly journals Adsorptive Removal of Rhodamine B Using Novel Adsorbent-Based Surfactant-Modified Alpha Alumina Nanoparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Thi Hai Yen Doan ◽  
Thi Phuong Minh Chu ◽  
Thi Diu Dinh ◽  
Thi Hang Nguyen ◽  
Thi Cam Tu Vo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Isotherms ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Α Al2o3 ◽  
Alpha Alumina

The objective of the present study is to investigate removal of cationic dye, rhodamine B (RhB), in water environment using a high-performance absorbent based on metal oxide nanomaterials toward green chemistry. The adsorption of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) onto synthesized alpha alumina (α-Al2O3) material (M0) at different ionic strengths under low pH was studied to fabricate a new adsorbent as SDS-modified α-Al2O3 material (M1). The RhB removal using M1 was much higher than M0 under the same experimental conditions. The optimal conditions for RhB removal using M1 were found to be contact time 30 min, pH 4, and adsorbent dosage 5 mg/mL. The maximum RhB removal using M1 achieved 100%, and adsorption amount reached 52.0 mg/g. Adsorption isotherms of RhB onto M1 were well fitted by the two-step adsorption model. The electrostatic attraction between positive RhB molecules and negatively charged M1 surface controlled the adsorption that was evaluated by the surface charge change with zeta potential and adsorption isotherms. Very high RhB removal of greater than 98% after four regenerations of M1 and the maximum removal for all actual textile wastewater samples demonstrate that SDS-modified nano α-Al2O3 is a high-performance and reusable material for RhB removal from wastewater.

scholarly journals CO2/N2 triggered switchable Pickering emulsions stabilized by alumina nanoparticles in combination with a conventional anionic surfactant

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (47) ◽  
pp. 29742-29751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maodong Xu ◽  
Wanqing Zhang ◽  
Xiaomei Pei ◽  
Jianzhong Jiang ◽  
Zhenggang Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate ◽  
Anionic Surfactant ◽  
Trace Amount ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Pickering Emulsions ◽  
Dodecyl Sulfate ◽  
Positively Charged

Switchable n-decane-in-water Pickering emulsions were prepared using positively charged alumina nanoparticles in combination with a trace amount of the anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and equal moles of a CO2/N2 switchable surfactant.

scholarly journals Germanium Nanowires as Sensing Devices: Modelization of Electrical Properties

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Luca Seravalli ◽  
Claudio Ferrari ◽  
Matteo Bosi
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Surface Charges ◽  
Molecular Sensing ◽  
Germanium Nanowires ◽  
Physical Mechanisms ◽  
Additional Doping ◽  
Different Types ◽  
N Doping ◽  
Very High

In this paper, we model the electrical properties of germanium nanowires with a particular focus on physical mechanisms of electrical molecular sensing. We use the Tibercad software to solve the drift-diffusion equations in 3D and we validate the model against experimental data, considering a p-doped nanowire with surface traps. We simulate three different types of interactions: (1) Passivation of surface traps; (2) Additional surface charges; (3) Charge transfer from molecules to nanowires. By analyzing simulated I–V characteristics, we observe that: (i) the largest change in current occurs with negative charges on the surfaces; (ii) charge transfer provides relevant current changes only for very high values of additional doping; (iii) for certain values of additional n-doping ambipolar currents could be obtained. The results of these simulations highlight the complexity of the molecular sensing mechanism in nanowires, that depends not only on the NW parameters but also on the properties of the molecules. We expect that these findings will be valuable to extend the knowledge of molecular sensing by germanium nanowires, a fundamental step to develop novel sensors based on these nanostructures.

scholarly journals Effects of Plasma Treated Alumina Nanoparticles on Breakdown Strength, Partial Discharge Resistance, and Thermophysical Properties of Mineral Oil-Based Nanofluids

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3610
Author(s):  
Norhafezaidi Mat Saman ◽  
Izzah Hazirah Zakaria ◽  
Mohd Hafizi Ahmad ◽  
Zulkurnain Abdul-Malek
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Base Fluid ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Partial Discharge ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Transformer Oil ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Discharge Characteristics ◽  
Nano Alumina

Mineral oil has been chosen as an insulating liquid in power transformers due to its superior characteristics, such as being an effective insulation medium and a great cooling agent. Meanwhile, the performance of mineral oil as an insulation liquid can be further enhanced by dispersing nanoparticles into the mineral oil, and this composition is called nanofluids. However, the incorporation of nanoparticles into the mineral oil conventionally causes the nanoparticles to agglomerate and settle as sediment in the base fluid, thereby limiting the improvement of the insulation properties. In addition, limited studies have been reported for the transformer oil as a base fluid using Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) as nanoparticles. Hence, this paper reported an experimental study to investigate the significant role of cold plasma treatment in modifying and treating the surface of nano-alumina to obtain a better interaction between the nano-alumina and the base fluid, consequently improving the insulation characteristics such as breakdown voltage, partial discharge characteristics, thermal conductivity, and viscosity of the nanofluids. The plasma treatment process was conducted on the surface of nano-alumina under atmospheric pressure plasma by using the dielectric barrier discharge concept. The breakdown strength and partial discharge characteristics of the nanofluids were measured according to IEC 60156 and IEC 60270 standards, respectively. In contrast, the viscosity and thermal conductivity of the nanofluids were determined using Brookfield DV-II + Pro Automated viscometer and Decagon KD2-Pro conductivity meter, respectively. The results indicate that the 0.1 wt% of plasma-treated alumina nanofluids has shown the most comprehensive improvements in electrical properties, dispersion stability, and thermal properties. Therefore, the plasma treatment has improved the nanoparticles dispersion and stability in nanofluids by providing stronger interactions between the mineral oil and the nanoparticles.

The Kinetics of Methyl Methacrylate Miniemulsion Polymerization Characterized through a Fluorescence Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 609-612
Author(s):  
Hai Ke Feng ◽  
Hua Yu Qiu ◽  
Li Yuan Ding ◽  
Cun Jin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Anionic Surfactant ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Miniemulsion Polymerization ◽  
Time Measurement ◽  
Fluorescence Method ◽  
Real Time Measurement ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Kinetics Of

In this paper, we followed the kinetics of methyl methacrylate (MMA) through a novel fluorescence method. The real-time measurement results show that in the regime of very low monomer contents, such as a solution containing 0.1 wt% of MMA with respect to water and with the anionic surfactant of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), the kinetic of the miniemulsion could be followed by this embed fluorescence method. The processes of changing from emulsion to miniemulsion with different amount of surfactant and cosurfactant also have been monitored.

Pool Boiling Heat Transfer in Aqueous Solutions of an Anionic Surfactant

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-715 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Wasekar ◽  
R. M. Manglik
Keyword(s):  
Anionic Surfactant ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Pool Boiling ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Dynamic Surface Tension ◽  
Nucleate Boiling ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Lauryl Sulfate ◽  
Dynamic Surface ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On

Saturated nucleate pool boiling of aqueous surfactant solutions on a horizontal cylindrical heater has been experimentally investigated. Sodium dodecyl or lauryl sulfate (SDS or SLS), an anionic surfactant, is employed. Boiling performance, relative to that for pure water, is found to be enhanced significantly by the presence of SDS, with an early onset of nucleate boiling. An optimum level of enhancement is observed in solutions at or near critical micelle concentration of the surfactant; the enhancement, however, decreases considerably in higher concentration solutions. The dynamic surface tension measurements indicate a substantial influence of temperature on the overall adsorption isotherm. The diffusion kinetics of surfactant molecules and micelles is, therefore, expected to be quite different at boiling temperature than at room temperature. This greatly modifies the boiling mechanism that is generally characterized by the formation of smaller-size bubbles with increased departure frequencies, and a decreased tendency to coalesce which causes considerable foaming. [S0022-1481(00)00704-0]

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