scholarly journals Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Mg-Al Hydrotalcites in the Presence of Starch—the Effect on Structure and Composition

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 602
Author(s):  
Alicja Michalik ◽  
Bogna D. Napruszewska ◽  
Anna Walczyk ◽  
Joanna Kryściak-Czerwenka ◽  
Dorota Duraczyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Synthesis Parameters ◽  
All Solutions ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Starch Potato ◽  
Degree Of Order ◽  
Scanning Electron

The study describes the synthesis of Mg-Al hydrotalcite (Ht) with the use of starch as a structure controlling biotemplate. Syntheses were carried out at room temperature, by co-precipitation at pH = 10. The investigated synthesis parameters included the nature of the precipitating agent (NaOH/Na2CO3 or NH3aq/(NH4)2CO3), the nature of starch (potato, corn and cassava), the method of starch addition to reagents, the method of drying and the effect of washing. The materials were examined with X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. The data show that synthesis of Ht materials in the presence of starch, with use of the ammonia-based precipitant, enabled preparation of nanocrystalline Ht with very fine (<50 nm) particle size. All investigated starches had a similar effect on the crystallinity and the grain size of Ht precipitates. Ht with the smallest nanocrystals was obtained when starch was present in all solutions used for synthesis, and the final product subjected to freeze drying. Washing with water was found to enhance recrystallization and exchange of nitrates for carbonates. Infrared spectra showed that an interaction exists between the biopolymer template and the Ht particles, resulting in a higher degree of order within the Ht-adhering starch component.

scholarly journals Exploring Structural, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of Zinc Nickel Ferrites Systems Nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 7785-7793
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Nickel Ferrite ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Ferrite System ◽  
Zinc Nickel ◽  
Scanning Electron

The formation of Zinc Nickel Ferrites Systems Nanocomposites (ZNFONCs) through Ethylene glycol (PEG) surfactant was achieved by chemical co-precipitation technique. Their structure, shape, and constituents were investigated by X-ray diffraction, dispersion, and scanning electron microscopy. The photocatalyst effect of Zinc-Nickel ferrite system Nanocomposites was determined by methyl Blue (MB), when exposed to ultraviolet light. Magnetization estimation by vibrating magnetometer at room temperature is an additional effort in the present work.

ROOM TEMPERATURE PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SIC PREPARED FROM CARBON-SATURATED SI MELT

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (06n07) ◽  
pp. 1047-1051
Author(s):  
JIANPING MA ◽  
ZHIMING CHEN ◽  
GANG LU ◽  
MINGBIN YU ◽  
LIANMAO HANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Room Temperature Photoluminescence ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Light Excitation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Intense photoluminescence (PL) has been observed at room temperature from the polycrystalline SiC samples prepared from carbon-saturated Si melt at a temperature ranging from 1500 to 1650°C. Composition and structure of the samples have been confirmed by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. PL measurements with 325 nm UV light excitation revealed that the room temperature PL spectrum of the samples consists of 3 luminescent bands, the peak energies of which are 2.38 eV, 2.77 eV and 3.06 eV, respectively. The 2.38 eV band is much stronger than the others. It is suggested that some extrinsic PL mechanisms associated with defect or interface states would be responsible to the intensive PL observed at room temperature.

Influence of Silicon Nitride on Properties of Corundum Based Castable

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 2358-2361
Author(s):  
Jun Cong Wei ◽  
Li Rong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thermal Shock ◽  
Thermal Shock Resistance ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cold Strength ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Refractory Castables ◽  
Shock Resistance ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effects of Si3N4 addition on the room temperature physical properties and thermal shock resistance properties of corundum based refractory castables were investigated using brown corundum, white corundum and alumina micropowder as the starting materials and pure calcium aluminate as a binder. The phase composition, microstructure, mechanical properties of corundum based castables were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that as the increase in Si3N4 addition, the bulk density decreased and apparent porosity increased, the cold strength deduced. However, the residual strength rate increased. That is, the thermal shock resistance was improved. This is because even though the introduction of Si3N4 inhibited the sintering of material and deduced the compactness, microcracks were produced in the materials due to a difference in thermal expansion coefficient. So the thermal shock resistance of corundum based castable was improved.

N-type Ba0.2Co4Sb11.5Te0.5: Optimization of thermoelectric properties by different pressures

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (03) ◽  
pp. 1950027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxiang Chen ◽  
Xiaopeng Jia ◽  
Yuewen Zhang ◽  
Haiqiang Liu ◽  
Baomin Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Seebeck Coefficient ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Absolute Value ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Coefficient Increase ◽  
Maximum Power Factor ◽  
Scanning Electron

The polycrystalline skutterudite [Formula: see text] were successfully synthesized from 1.5 GPa to 3.5 GPa by the high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) method. Negative Seebeck coefficient confirmed the n-type conductivity of all samples. The phase compositions of samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that the grains appeared smaller and the grain boundaries became more abundant when pressures were higher. We measured the electrical properties from room temperature to 723 K. Both the electrical resistivity and absolute value of Seebeck coefficient increase with the increasing synthetic pressure. At 723 K, the maximum power factor of [Formula: see text] was obtained for the sample synthesized under 3 GPa. The maximum ZT value of 0.61 was reached by [Formula: see text] synthesized under 3 GPa and measured at 723 K.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF OPERATIONAL PARAMETER ON PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF OXAMYL PESTICIDE

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 74-84
Author(s):  
Brijesh Pare ◽  
Satish Piplode ◽  
Vaishali Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Solar Light ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Operational Parameter ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solar Light Irradiation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Flower like bismuth oxy chloride (BiOCl) was successfully synthesized by a simple hydrolytic method at room temperature. The precursor and as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (HR FESEM). The results indicated that the as-prepared BiOCl sample is self-assembled hierarchically with nano sheets. The photocatalytic activity of BiOCl was tested on the degradation of the Oxamyl (OM) under solar light irradiation. The results showed that pesticide molecules could be efficiently degraded over BiOCl under solar light irradiation. All the experiment were carried out in the following reaction condition, [OM] = 10-4 mol dm-3, BiOCl NPs= 40mg/50ml, pH= 6.3. Effect of operational parameter such as concentration of H2O2, K2S2O8, FeCl3, Fenton’s reagent (Fe3+/H2O2) and N2, O2 purging on the photocatalytic degradation was observed.

Surface analytical study of uranium exposed to low pressures of hydrogen at ∼ 80°C

2012 ◽  
Vol 1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Harker ◽  
Afiya H. Chohollo
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Treatment Cycle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Standard Samples ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Precipitation ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Low Pressures ◽  
Scanning Electron

ABSTRACTIdentical samples of uranium coupons were prepared and each exposed to hydrogen for different times (where this time is significantly less than a classically understood ‘induction time’). Samples were prepared from rolled depleted uranium stock: as-received oxide was removed on all surfaces and two faces (~12x12 mm) were polished to a sub-micron standard. Samples were individually taken through a Vacuum Thermal Pre-Treatment cycle from room temperature to 200°C to the reaction temperature (80°C) over 40 hours and subsequently exposed to 10 mbar O2 for 24 hours. After O2 was removed, the samples were exposed to hydrogen for pre-determined times of up to 48 minutes. Examination of the samples by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has, as expected, identified small features protruding from the surface believed to have been caused by sub-surface precipitation of UH3. In general these features are circular and isolated from each other, have a diameter of less than 3μm and appear as either ‘flat-topped’ or ‘domed’ morphology. In addition, longer time exposure samples show a predominance of ‘area attack’ where coalesced sub-surface precipitation appears to be confined to particular metal grains. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) data show an increase in the quantity of UH3 with time.

Synthesis of Magnetic Modified Organobentonite as Adsorbent for Degradation of Orange II

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 2306-2309
Author(s):  
Guang Hua Wang ◽  
Kun Chen ◽  
Wen Bing Li ◽  
Dong Wan ◽  
Qin Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Basal Spacing ◽  
Orange Ii ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Magnetic modified organobentonite (Fe3O4/CTAB–Bent) was synthesized by chemical co-precipitation method in which CTAB–Bent was firstly achieved via ion–exchange.The composite materials have been characterized by powder X–ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT–IR) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) . The results revealed that basal spacing of bentonite was increased through organic modification and the Fe3O4 particles synthesized which covering the surfaces of bentonite .Compared with natural bentonite, the adsorption capacity of Fe3O4/CTAB–Bent for Orange II was greatly enhanced and can be easily separated from the reaction medium by an external magnetic field after the treatment.

Preparation and Electrochemical Performance of Mn3O4/GR Composites Electrode Material in Supercapacitors

2019 ◽  
Vol 807 ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Yun Long Zhou ◽  
Zhi Biao Hu ◽  
Li Mei Wu ◽  
Jiao Hao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Electrochemical Performances ◽  
Manganese Sulfate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
A Current ◽  
Discharge Test

Using hydrated manganese sulfate and general type graphene (GR) as raw materials, Mn3O4/GR composite has been successfully prepared by the liquid phase chemical co-precipitation method at room temperature. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to investigate the phase structure of Mn3O4powder and Mn3O4/GR composite; The electrochemical performances of the samples were elucidated by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge test in 0.5 mol/L Na2SO4electrolyte. The results show that the Mn3O4/GR composite possesses graphene phase and good reversibility; the composite also displays a specific capacitance of 318.8 F/g at a current density of 1 A/g.

scholarly journals Valorization of Brick and Glass CDWs for the Development of Geopolymers Containing More Than 80% of Wastes

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 672
Author(s):  
Dimitris Kioupis ◽  
Aggeliki Skaropoulou ◽  
Sotirios Tsivilis ◽  
Glikeria Kakali
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Glass Waste ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Optimum Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Parameters ◽  
Construction And Demolition Wastes ◽  
Scanning Electron

One of the areas of priority in a circular economy, regarding waste management, regards the valorization of construction and demolition wastes (CDW). This study suggests the synthesis of geopolymeric binders based almost entirely on construction and demolition wastes. Ceramic waste was used as the aluminosilicate precursor of the geopolymer synthesis, while glass waste was applied in the preparation of the activation solution. A fractional experimental design defined the optimum synthesis parameters, based on compressive strength values. The final products were characterized by means of X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The glass waste was appropriately processed in order to prepare the activation solution for the geopolymerization of brick waste. In this work, CDW-based geopolymers were produced with a compressive strength in the range 10–44 MPa. The developed products contained 80–90 wt.% CDWs, depending on the method of activator preparation.

The Influence of Mn Doping on the Dielectric Properties of Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Ceramics

2016 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 18-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Ping Zhao ◽  
Wen Hong Tao ◽  
Xing Hua Fu ◽  
Wen Zhe Cao ◽  
Guo Yuan Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Barium Nitrate ◽  
Strontium Nitrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mn Doping ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

(Ba0.5Sr0.5)1-xMnxTiO3(x=0,0.01,0.03,0.05)ceramics were prepared via a new sol-gel method with titannium oxide, strontium nitrate, barium nitrate and manganous nitrate as raw materials.The effect of Mn doping on the microstructure and dielectric properties of the BST were characterized by field scanning electron microscopy,x-ray diffraction and impedance analyser.It was found that the dopted ions could not alter the basic crystal strcuture and they only improved the material properties as modified ions when x≤0.3.The (Ba0.5Sr0.5)1-xMnxTiO3 ceramics sintered at 1250°C for 2h exhibited good dielectric properties(er=1330,tand=0.03)at room temperature and f=1KHz when x=0.03 and the grains were regular and uniform ,indicating a dense microstrcture.

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