scholarly journals Rheological Study of Phenol Formaldehyde Resole Resin Synthesized for Laminate Application

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2578
Author(s):  
Nuruldiyanah Kamarudin ◽  
Dayang Radiah Awang Biak ◽  
Zurina Zainal Abidin ◽  
Francisco Cardona ◽  
Salit Mohd Sapuan
Keyword(s):  
Phenol Formaldehyde ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Runaway Reaction ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Formaldehyde Content ◽  
Rheological Study ◽  
Molar Ratios

Heat explosions are sometimes observed during the synthesis of phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin. This scenario can be attributed to the high latent heat that was released and not dissipated leading to the occurrence of a runaway reaction. The synthesis temperature and time played important roles in controlling the heat release, hence preventing the resin from hardening during the synthesis process. This study aims to assess the rheological and viscoelasticity behaviors of the PF resin prepared using paraformaldehyde. The prepared PF resin was designed for laminate applications. The rheological behavior of the PF resin was assessed based on the different molar ratios of phenol to paraformaldehyde (P:F) mixed in the formulation. The molar ratios were set at 1.00:1.25, 1.00:1.50 and 1.00:1.75 of P to F, respectively. The rheological study was focused at specific synthesis temperatures, namely 40, 60, 80 and 100 °C. The synthesis time was observed for 240 min; changes in physical structure and viscosity of the PF resins were noted. It was observed that the viscosity values of the PF resins prepared were directly proportional to the synthesis temperature and the formaldehyde content. The PF resin also exhibited shear thickening behavior for all samples synthesized at 60 °C and above. For all PF resin samples synthesized at 60 °C and above, their viscoelasticity results indicated that the storage modulus (G′), loss modulus(G″) and tan δ are proportionally dependent on both the synthesis temperature and the formaldehyde content. Heat explosions were observed during the synthesis of PF resin at the synthesis temperature of 100 °C. This scenario can lead to possible runaway reaction which can also compromise the safety of the operators.

scholarly journals Further Exploration of Sucrose-Citric Acid Adhesive: Synthesis and Application on Plywood

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijing Sun ◽  
Zhongyuan Zhao ◽  
Kenji Umemura
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Synthesis Mechanism ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Bond Performance

The development of eco-friendly adhesives is a major research direction in the wood-based material industry. Previous research has already demonstrated the mixture of sucrose and citric acid could be utilized as an adhesive for the manufacture of particleboard. Herein, based on the chemical characteristics of sucrose, a synthesized sucrose-citric acid (SC) adhesive was prepared, featuring suitable viscosity and high solid content. The investigation of synthesis conditions on the bond performance showed that the optimal mass proportion between sucrose and citric acid was 25/75, the synthesis temperature was 100 °C, and the synthesis time was 2 h. The wet shear strength of the plywood bonded with SC adhesive, which was synthesized at optimal conditions and satisfied the China National Standard GB/T 9846-2015. The synthesis mechanism was studied by both 13C NMR analysis and HPLC, and the chemical composition manifesting caramelization reaction occurred during the synthesis process. The results of ATR FT-IR indicated the formation of a furan ring, carbonyl, and ether groups in the cured insoluble matter of the SC adhesive, which indicated dehydration condensation as the reaction mechanism between sucrose and citric acid.

An Investigation on the Mechanism of TiC+Al2O3 Combustion Synthesis via Mechanical Activation of Double Phases in TiO2-Al-C System

2008 ◽  
Vol 273-276 ◽  
pp. 210-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Hamid Reza Fatemi Nayeri ◽  
Jalil Vahdati Khaki ◽  
Mohammad Reza Aboutalebi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Activation ◽  
Combustion Synthesis ◽  
Reaction Temperature ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Al2o3 Composite ◽  
Composite Formation ◽  
Xrd Patterns

The starting reaction in the combustion synthesis process in TiO2-Al-C system leading to TiC+Al2O3 composite was evaluated using a combination of Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Double phases in 3TiO2- 4Al-3C system were milled separately and then the third phase was added according to the stoichiometric reaction for 3TiC+2Al2O3 composite formation. The combustion synthesis temperature was observed to decrease from 962 °C to 649 °C after mechanical activation of TiO2/Al mixture for 16 hr. On the contrary, the mechanical activation of Al/C and TiO2/C mixtures for 16 hr made the reaction temperature increase to 995 °C and 1024 °C, respectively. TEM and XRD patterns of as-milled powders showed that the reaction temperature changes could be due to increased TiO2 and Al interface area. In addition, DTA experiments showed that for the sample in which TiO2 and Al were mechanically activated the reaction occurred at the temperature even lower than the aluminum melting point.

scholarly journals Optimized Synthesis Temperature and Time to Obtain Crystalline Carbon Nitride with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity for Phenol Degradation

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1392
Author(s):  
Leny Yuliati ◽  
Mohd Hayrie Mohd Hatta ◽  
Siew Ling Lee ◽  
Hendrik Oktendy Lintang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Phenol Degradation ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Gap Energy

In this work, the crystalline carbon nitride photocatalysts were synthesized by an ionothermal technique with varied synthesis temperature of 500, 550, and 600 °C, and synthesis time of 2, 4, and 6 h. Fourier transform infrared spectra showed the successful formation of the prepared carbon nitrides from their characteristic vibration peaks. X-ray diffraction patterns suggested that the same phase of poly(triazine imide) and heptazine could be observed, but with different crystallinity. The optical properties showed that different temperatures and synthesis time resulted in the different band gap energy (2.72–3.02 eV) as well as the specific surface area (24–73 m2 g–1). The transmission electron microscopy image revealed that the crystalline carbon nitride has a near-hexagonal prismatic crystallite size of about 50 nm. Analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography showed that the best photocatalytic activity for phenol degradation under solar light simulator was obtained on the crystalline carbon nitride prepared at the 550 °C for 4 h, which would be due to the high crystallinity, suitable low band gap energy (2.82 eV), and large specific surface area (73 m2 g–1). Controlling both the temperature and synthesis time is shown to be important to obtain the best physicochemical properties leading to high activity.

scholarly journals A Novel Process for the Synthesis of NaV2O5 Mesocrystals from Alkaline-Stripped Vanadium Solution via the Hydrothermal Hydrogen Reduction Method

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Guobin Zhang ◽  
Yimin Zhang ◽  
Shenxu Bao ◽  
Liuhong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hydrogen Reduction ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Oriented Attachment ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Synthesis Mechanism ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Synthesis Time

NaV2O5 mesocrystals were successfully synthesized from an alkaline-stripped pentavalent vanadium solution through a novel hydrothermal hydrogen reduction process. The optimal conditions for the hydrogen partial pressure, reaction temperature, initial solution pH value, and reaction time for the pure-phase NaV2O5 synthesis were ascertained to be 4 MPa, 200 °C, 4.0, and 2 h, respectively. The synthesis time (only 2 h) was greatly shortened, by nine times, compared with the most time-saving (18 h) hydrothermal process at present. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the as-prepared powders demonstrated a typical layered orthorhombic structure of NaV2O5. The purity of the as-prepared NaV2O5 reached up to 99.98%. An electrochemical test showed that the as-prepared NaV2O5 has a potential application in sodium ion batteries. According to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses, the as-prepared NaV2O5 powders were identified to have rod-like mesocrystals consisting of small rods which preferentially grow along the (010) direction. Furthermore, the phase transformation mechanism and crystal growth mechanism in NaV2O5 preparation were discussed systematically, based on which the synthesis mechanism of NaV2O5 was proposed as pentavalent vanadates pre-sedimentation, hydrogen reduction with dehydration, sodium ions insertion, and finally self-assembly oriented attachment. The synthesis process is characterized as time-saving and low-cost, and thus it may have great application prospects.

Effect of Synthesis Temperature and Ca/P Ratios on Specific Surface Area of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate

2016 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 172-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Vecstaudza ◽  
Janis Locs
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Low Crystalline

Amorphous and low crystalline calcium phosphates are prospective candidates for bone implant manufacturing. Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) preparation technologies could be improved in terms of specific surface area (SSA) of obtained products. Current study is dedicated to the effect of synthesis temperature and Ca and P molar ratios (Ca/P) on SSA of ACP. Higher SSA can improve bioactivity of biomaterials. ACP was characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM and BET N2 adsorption techniques. Spherical nanoparticles (<45 nm in size) were obtained independently of initial Ca/P ratio and synthesis temperature. For the first time comparison of SSA was shown for ACP obtained at different temperatures (0 °C and 20 °C) and Ca/P molar ratios (1.5, 1.67 and 2.2).

scholarly journals Catalyst-Less and Transfer-Less Synthesis of Graphene on Si(100) Using Direct Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition and Protective Enclosures

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 5630
Author(s):  
Rimantas Gudaitis ◽  
Algirdas Lazauskas ◽  
Šarūnas Jankauskas ◽  
Šarūnas Meškinis
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Microwave Plasma ◽  
Lattice Mismatch ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Graphene Layers

In this study, graphene was synthesized on the Si(100) substrates via the use of direct microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Protective enclosures were applied to prevent excessive plasma etching of the growing graphene. The properties of synthesized graphene were investigated using Raman scattering spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. Synthesis time, methane and hydrogen gas flow ratio, temperature, and plasma power effects were considered. The synthesized graphene exhibited n-type self-doping due to the charge transfer from Si(100). The presence of compressive stress was revealed in the synthesized graphene. It was presumed that induction of thermal stress took place during the synthesis process due to the large lattice mismatch between the growing graphene and the substrate. Importantly, it was demonstrated that continuous horizontal graphene layers can be directly grown on the Si(100) substrates if appropriate configuration of the protective enclosure is used in the microwave PECVD process.

scholarly journals Investigation and Characterization of Synthesis Conditions on Sucrose-ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate (SADP) Adhesive: Bond Performance and Chemical Transformation

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijing Sun ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Kenji Umemura ◽  
Zhongyuan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Chemical Transformation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Synthesis Time ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Renewable Chemicals ◽  
Bond Performance

Sucrose is one of the most abundantly available renewable chemicals in the world, and it is expected to be utilized as a raw material for wood-based material products. Herein, a novel adhesion system that was based on sucrose and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) was synthesized into an adhesive with 80% solid content, and this eco-friendly was utilized on the fabrication of plywood. The effects of the synthesis conditions on the plywood bond performance and synthesis mechanism were investigated. The optimal synthesis conditions were as follows: the mass proportion between sucrose and ADP was 90/10, the synthesis temperature was 90 °C, and the synthesis time was 3 h. The bonding performance of the plywood that was bonded by optimal SADP adhesive satisfied the GB/T 9846-2015 standard. The chemical analysis was performance tested by using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra (ATR-FTIR), and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) to understand the chemical transformation during the synthesis process. The chemical analysis results confirmed that the hydrolysis and conversation reaction of sucrose occurred in the synthesized SADP adhesive, and ADP promoted the pyrolysis efficiency of sucrose.

Study on Hydrothermal Process Variables Correlation to WO3 Nanostructure through Design of Experiments (DOE) Approach

2014 ◽  
Vol 607 ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Amirul Abd Rashid ◽  
Nor Hayati Saad ◽  
Daniel Bien Chia Sheng ◽  
Kah Yaw Lee ◽  
Wai Yee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Design Of Experiments ◽  
Tungsten Trioxide ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Process Variables ◽  
Material Source ◽  
Experimental Procedure

There are few known parameters which govern tungsten trioxide (WO3) hydrothermal synthesis process which includes material source concentration, synthesis temperature, duration, pH value and additive level. Using design of experiments (DOE) approach, a systematic experimental procedure was conducted to investigate the effect of each parameter to the final morphology of the synthesized nanostructure. Despite the response obtained from this study is in qulitative form, the analysis still can be done to identify the combination of variables that most likely can produce either 1-D, 2-D or 3-D nanostructure. This insight is essential before further optimization of the process can be done in order to predict the behavior of the WO3 hydrothermal synthesis process.

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