scholarly journals Methylcellulose–Cellulose Nanocrystal Composites for Optomechanically Tunable Hydrogels and Fibers

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5137
Author(s):  
Ville Hynninen ◽  
Jani Patrakka ◽  
Nonappa
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystal ◽  
Cellulose Derivatives ◽  
Cellulose Ethers ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Functionally Diverse

Chemical modification of cellulose offers routes for structurally and functionally diverse biopolymer derivatives for numerous industrial applications. Among cellulose derivatives, cellulose ethers have found extensive use, such as emulsifiers, in food industries and biotechnology. Methylcellulose, one of the simplest cellulose derivatives, has been utilized for biomedical, construction materials and cell culture applications. Its improved water solubility, thermoresponsive gelation, and the ability to act as a matrix for various dopants also offer routes for cellulose-based functional materials. There has been a renewed interest in understanding the structural, mechanical, and optical properties of methylcellulose and its composites. This review focuses on the recent development in optically and mechanically tunable hydrogels derived from methylcellulose and methylcellulose–cellulose nanocrystal composites. We further discuss the application of the gels for preparing highly ductile and strong fibers. Finally, the emerging application of methylcellulose-based fibers as optical fibers and their application potentials are discussed.

scholarly journals Methylcellulose-Cellulose Nanocrystal Composites for Optomechanically Tunable Hydrogels and Fibers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ville Hynninen ◽  
Jani Patrakka ◽  
Nonappa Nonappa
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystal ◽  
Cellulose Derivatives ◽  
Cellulose Ethers ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Functionally Diverse

Chemical modification of cellulose offers routes for structurally and functionally diverse biopolymer derivatives for numerous industrial applications. Among cellulose derivatives, cellulose ethers have found extensive use, such as emulsifiers, in food industries and biotechnology. Methylcellulose, one of the simplest cellulose derivatives, has been utilized for biomedical, construction materials and cell culture applications. Its improved water solubility, thermoresponsive gelation, and the ability to act as a matrix for various dopants also offer routes for cellulose-based functional materials. There has been a renewed interest in understanding the structural, mechanical, and optical properties of methylcellulose and its composites. This review focuses on the recent development in optically and mechanically tunable hydrogels derived from methylcellulose and methylcellulose-cellulose nanocrystal composites. We further discuss the application of the gels for preparing highly ductile and strong fibers. Finally, the emerging application of methylcellulose-based fibers as optical fibers and their application potentials are discussed.

scholarly journals Nanotechnology: A Journey towards Finding Solutions

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Satya Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
American Physical ◽  
Richard Feynman ◽  
And Control ◽  
Thin Film Magnetism

<p class="1Body">Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the diemnsions ranging between 1-100 nm. One nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology involves manipulation of atoms, imaging, measuring and modelling at nano scale. Its potentials were first highlighted by Richard Feynman in the American Physical Scociety meeting in 1959. Though, he did not coin the world nanotechnology himself but he explored the possiblities of functional materials at the bottom of the scale. In last two decades this technology has been commercialized to great extent and gaining importance day by day influencing the economies of different countries and henceforth enforcing the policy makers to address the issues like environment, health and safety. Governments are regularisaing and monitoring its research, uses, applications and technology transfer which includes intelluctaul property rights. This paper addresses the dimensions and trends of nanotechnology covering economic aspects. The paper is focussed on the changes in the functional properties of nanomaterials as physical, chemical, optical, electronic, electrical, magnetic etc. in comparision to those of the bulk of material. It has been discussed how the basic and advance research in nanoscience could be explotiedfor making technologies for its commercial and industrial applications for the benefit and safety of the soceity. Thin film magnetism is demonstrated using Monte Carlo simulation method. Experimental synthesisof some of thenanorods and qunatum dots are also discussed.</p>

A WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED TRACKING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON PROJECT SITES

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Suk Jang ◽  
Mirosław J. Skibniewski
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Signal Strength ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Network System ◽  
Automated Tracking ◽  
Hybrid Techniques ◽  
Strength Based

This paper presents a new prototype framework of automated tracking and monitoring system for construction materials. Previous technologies such as RFID and GPS deployed in construction material tracking have been reviewed and signal strength‐based localisation has been examined. As an emerging network standard for industrial applications, brief specifications of ZigBee™ protocol have been described. We introduce a ZigBee‐based tracking system architecture using hybrid techniques of RF and ultrasound to improve positioning accuracy and cost benefit. Finally, feasibility analysis and application scenario have been examined to present the possible deployment framework in construction area. Santrauka Straipsnyje aprašomas naujas automatizuotos statybinių medžiagų stebėsenos sistemos modelis. Apžvelgiamos tokios technologijos, kaip RFID ir GPS, anksčiau naudotos stebint statybines medžiagas, ir nagrinėjamas signalo stiprumu pagrįstas lokalizavimas. Aprašoma tinklo standarto ZigBee™ protokolo, naudojamo pramonėje, specifikacija. Pateikiama ZigBee tipo stebėjimo sistema, naudojanti RF ir ultragarso technologiją, skirtą pozicionavimo tikslumui gerinti ir jo kainai mažinti. Be to, pateikiama sistemos galimybių analizė ir taikymo sistema, nagrinėjanti galimą šios sistemos naudojimą statyboje.

Prediction of physical properties of thermosetting resin by using machine learning and structural formulas of raw materials

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (29-30) ◽  
pp. 1567-1575
Author(s):  
Kokin Nakajin ◽  
Takuya Minami ◽  
Masaaki Kawata ◽  
Toshio Fujita ◽  
Katsumi Murofushi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Random Forest ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Chemical Information ◽  
Thermosetting Resins ◽  
Mixing Ratios

AbstractThermosetting resins are one of the most widely used functional materials in industrial applications. Although some of the physical properties of thermosetting resins are controlled by changing the functional groups of the raw materials or adjusting their mixing ratios, it was conventionally challenging to construct machine learning (ML) models, which include both mixing ratio and chemical information such as functional groups. To overcome this problem, we propose a machine learning approach based on extended circular fingerprint (ECFP) in this study. First, we predicted the classification of raw materials by the random forest, where ECFP was used as the explanatory variable. Then, we aggregated ECFP for each classification predicted by the random forest. After that, we constructed the prediction model by using the aggregated ECFP, feature quantities of reaction intermediates, and curing conditions of resin as explanatory variables. As a result, the model was able to predict in high accuracy (R^2 = 0.8), for example, the elastic modulus of thermosetting resins. Furthermore, we also show the result of verification of prediction accuracy in first step, such as using the one-hot-encording. Therefore, we confirmed that the properties of thermosetting resins could be predicted using mixed raw materials by the proposed method.

scholarly journals Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Chitosan Based UV Barrier Composite Films for Sustainable Packaging

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mithilesh Yadav ◽  
Kartik Behera ◽  
Yen-Hsiang Chang ◽  
Fang-Chyou Chiu
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystal ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Green Composite ◽  
Vapor Permeation ◽  
Sustainable Packaging

In this study, green composite films based on cellulose nanocrystal/chitosan (CNC/CS) were fabricated by solution casting. FTIR, XRD, SEM, and TEM characterizations were conducted to determine the structure and morphology of the prepared films. The addition of only 4 wt.% CNC in the CS film improved the tensile strength and Young’s modulus by up to 39% and 78%, respectively. Depending on CNC content, the moisture absorption decreased by 34.1–24.2% and the water solubility decreased by 35.7–26.5% for the composite films compared with neat CS film. The water vapor permeation decreased from 3.83 × 10−11 to 2.41 × 10−11 gm−1 s−1Pa−1 in the CS-based films loaded with (0–8 wt.%) CNC. The water and UV barrier properties of the composite films showed better performance than those of neat CS film. Results suggested that CNC/CS nanocomposite films can be used as a sustainable packaging material in the food industry.

Calcium Carbonate and Cellulose/Calcium Carbonate Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 875 ◽  
pp. 24-44
Author(s):  
Ming Guo Ma ◽  
Shan Liu ◽  
Lian Hua Fu
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Water Pretreatment ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Co Precipitation

CaCO3 has six polymorphs such as vaterite, aragonite, calcite, amorphous, crystalline monohydrate, and hexahydrate CaCO3. CaCO3 is a typical biomineral that is abundant in both organisms and nature and has important industrial applications. Cellulose could be used as feedstocks for producing biofuels, bio-based chemicals, and high value-added bio-based materials. In the past, more attentions have been paid to the synthesis and applications of CaCO3 and cellulose/CaCO3 nanocomposites due to its relating properties such as mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and biodegradation, and bioactivity, and potential applications including biomedical, antibacterial, and water pretreatment fields as functional materials. A variety of synthesis methods such as the hydrothermal/solvothermal method, biomimetic mineralization method, microwave-assisted method, (co-) precipitation method, and sonochemistry method, were employed to the preparation of CaCO3 and cellulose/CaCO3 nanocomposites. In this chapter, the recent development of CaCO3 and cellulose/CaCO3 nanocomposites has been reviewed. The synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications of CaCO3 and cellulose/CaCO3 nanocomposites are summarized. The future developments of CaCO3 and cellulose/CaCO3 nanocomposites are also suggested.

Title: Inkjet-printed rectifying metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) diodes for flexible electronic applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 1628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalyan Yoti Mitra ◽  
Carme Martínez-Domingo ◽  
Enrico Sowade ◽  
Eloi Ramon ◽  
Henrique Leonel Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inkjet Printing ◽  
Printed Electronics ◽  
Schottky Diodes ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Plastic Substrate ◽  
Organic Thin Film ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Metal Insulator Semiconductor ◽  
Mis Diode

ABSTRACTInkjet printing is a well-accepted deposition technology for functional materials in the area of printed electronics. It allows the precise deposition of patterned functional layers on both, rigid and flexible substrates. Furthermore, inkjet printing is considered as up-scalable technology towards industrial applications. Many electronic devices manufactured with inkjet printing have been reported in the recent years. Some of the evident examples are capacitors, resistors, organic thin film transistors and rectifying Schottky diodes. [1, 2, 3] In this paper we report on the manufacturing of an inkjet-printed metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) diode on flexible plastic substrate. The structure is comprised of an insulating and a polymeric semiconducting layer sandwiched between two silver electrodes. The current vs. voltage characteristics are rectifying with rectification ratio up to 100 at |4 V|. Furthermore, they can carry high current densities (up to mA/cm2) and have a low capacitance which makes them attractive for high frequency rectifying circuits. They are also an ideal candidate to replace conventional Schottky diodes for which the fabrication remains a challenge. This is because inkjet printing of Schottky diodes require additional processing steps such as intense pulsed light sintering (IPL sintering) [4] or post-treatments at high temperatures. The deposition of two different metal layers using inkjet printing e.g. Cu or Al with Ag is possible. However, the mentioned post treatment technologies might be incompatible with the already existing layer stack– e.g. it could degrade the organic semiconductor or can damage insulator which in this case is present in the MIS diode architecture.

scholarly journals Mechanism of biosurfactant adsorption to oil/water interfaces from millisecond scale tensiometry measurements

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 20170013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingling Kong ◽  
Kadi Liis Saar ◽  
Raphael Jacquat ◽  
Liu Hong ◽  
Aviad Levin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interfacial Tension ◽  
Microfluidic Channel ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Droplet Microfluidics ◽  
Kinetic Measurements ◽  
Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate ◽  
Cyclic Lipopeptide ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Adsorption Processes ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

Many biological molecules are by their nature amphiphilic and have the ability to act as surfactants, stabilizing interfaces between aqueous and immiscible oil phases. In this paper, we explore the adsorption kinetics of surfactin, a naturally occurring cyclic lipopeptide, at hexadecane/water interfaces and compare and contrast its adsorption behaviour with that of synthetic alkyl benzene sulfonate isomers, through direct measurements of changes in interfacial tension upon surfactant adsorption. We access millisecond time resolution in kinetic measurements by making use of droplet microfluidics to probe the interfacial tension of hexadecane droplets dispersed in a continuous water phase through monitoring their deformation when the droplets are exposed to shear flows in a microfluidic channel with regular corrugations. Our results reveal that surfactin rapidly adsorbs to the interface, thus the interfacial tension equilibrates within 300 ms, while the synthetic surfactants used undergo adsorption processes at an approximately one order of magnitude longer timescale. The approach presented may provide opportunities for understanding and modulating the adsorption mechanism of amphiphiles on a variety of interfaces in the context of life sciences and industrial applications.

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