scholarly journals Agarose Stearate-Carbomer940 as Stabilizer and Rheology Modifier for Surfactant-Free Cosmetic Formulations

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Qiong Xiao ◽  
Guo Chen ◽  
Yong-Hui Zhang ◽  
Fu-Quan Chen ◽  
Hui-Fen Weng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Rheological Parameter ◽  
Gel Properties ◽  
Rheological Analysis ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Mixed Systems ◽  
Rheology Modifier ◽  
Elastic Characteristics

Some commonly used surfactants in cosmetic products raise concerns due to their skin-irritating effects and environmental contamination. Multifunctional, high-performance polymers are good alternatives to overcome these problems. In this study, agarose stearate (AS) with emulsifying, thickening, and gel properties was synthesized. Surfactant-free cosmetic formulations were successfully prepared from AS and carbomer940 (CBM940) mixed systems. The correlation of rheological parameter with skin feeling was determined to study the usability of the mixed systems in cosmetics. Based on rheological analysis, the surfactant-free cosmetic cream (SFC) stabilized by AS-carbomer940 showed shear-thinning behavior and strongly synergistic action. The SFC exhibited a gel-like behavior and had rheological properties similar to commercial cosmetic creams. Scanning electron microscope images proved that the AS-CBM940 network played an important role in SFC’s stability. Oil content could reinforce the elastic characteristics of the AS-CBM940 matrix. The SFCs showed a good appearance and sensation during and after rubbing into skin. The knowledge gained from this study may be useful for designing surfactant-free cosmetic cream with rheological properties that can be tailored for particular commercial cosmetic applications. They may also be useful for producing medicine products with highly viscous or gel-like textures, such as some ointments and wound dressings.

scholarly journals Polymer/Iron-Based Layered Double Hydroxides as Multifunctional Wound Dressings

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1130
Author(s):  
Mariana Pires Figueiredo ◽  
Ana Borrego-Sánchez ◽  
Fátima García-Villén ◽  
Dalila Miele ◽  
Silvia Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Double Hydroxide ◽  
Double Hydroxides

This work presents the development of multifunctional therapeutic membranes based on a high-performance block copolymer scaffold formed by polyether (PE) and polyamide (PA) units (known as PEBA) and layered double hydroxide (LDH) biomaterials, with the aim to study their uses as wound dressings. Two LDH layer compositions were employed containing Mg2+ or Zn2+, Fe3+ and Al3+ cations, intercalated with chloride anions, abbreviated as Mg-Cl or Zn-Cl, or intercalated with naproxenate (NAP) anions, abbreviated as Mg-NAP or Zn-NAP. Membranes were structurally and physically characterized, and the in vitro drug release kinetics and cytotoxicity assessed. PEBA-loading NaNAP salt particles were also prepared for comparison. Intercalated NAP anions improved LDH–polymer interaction, resulting in membranes with greater mechanical performance compared to the polymer only or to the membranes containing the Cl-LDHs. Drug release (in saline solution) was sustained for at least 8 h for all samples and release kinetics could be modulated: a slower, an intermediate and a faster NAP release were observed from membranes containing Zn-NAP, NaNAP and Mg-NAP particles, respectively. In general, cell viability was higher in the presence of Mg-LDH and the membranes presented improved performance in comparison with the powdered samples. PEBA containing Mg-NAP sample stood out among all membranes in all the evaluated aspects, thus being considered a great candidate for application as multifunctional therapeutic dressings.

scholarly journals Composition of low-molecular-weight glutenin subunits in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and their effects on the rheological properties of dough

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 641-652
Author(s):  
Sławomir Franaszek ◽  
Bolesław Salmanowicz
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Common Wheat ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Triticum Aestivum L ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Breeding Lines ◽  
Capillary Zone

Abstract The main purpose of this research was the identification and characterization of low-molecular-weight glutenin subunit (LMW-GS) composition in common wheat and the determination of the effect of these proteins on the rheological properties of dough. The use of capillary zone electrophoresis and reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography has made it possible to identify four alleles in the Glu-A3 and Glu-D3 loci and seven alleles in the Glu-B3 locus, encoding LMW-GSs in 70 varieties and breeding lines of wheat tested. To determine the technological quality of dough, analyses were performed at the microscale using a TA.XT Plus Texture Analyzer. Wheat varieties containing the Glu-3 loci scheme (Glu-A3b, Glu-A3f at the Glu-A3 locus; Glu-B3a, Glu-B3b, Glu-B3d, Glu-B3h at the Glu-B3 locus; Glu-D3a, Glu-D3c at the Glu-D3 locus) determined the most beneficial quality parameters.

Development of New Models to Determine the Rheological Parameters of Water-based Drilling Fluid Using Artificial Intelligence

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farqad Hadi ◽  
Ali Noori ◽  
Hussein Hussein ◽  
Ameer Khudhair
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Drilling Fluid ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Fluid Properties ◽  
Drilling Operations ◽  
Marsh Funnel

Abstract It is well known that drilling fluid is a key parameter for optimizing drilling operations, cleaning the hole, and managing the rig hydraulics and margins of surge and swab pressures. Although the experimental works present valid and reliable results, they are expensive and time consuming. On the other hand, continuous and regular determination of the rheological mud properties can perform its essential functions during well construction. More uncertainties in planning the drilling fluid properties meant that more challenges may be exposed during drilling operations. This study presents two predictive techniques, multiple regression analysis (MRA) and artificial neural networks (ANNs), to determine the rheological properties of water-based drilling fluid based on other simple measurable properties. While mud density (MW), marsh funnel (MF), and solid% are key input parameters in this study, the output functions or models are plastic viscosity (PV), yield point (YP), apparent viscosity (AV), and gel strength. The prediction methods were demonstrated by means of a field case in eastern Iraq, using datasets from daily drilling reports of two wells in addition to the laboratory measurements. To test the performance ability of the developed models, two error-based metrics (determination coefficient R2 and root mean square error RMSE) have been used in this study. The current results of this study support the evidence that MW, MF, and solid% are consistent indexes for the prediction of rheological properties. Both mud density and solid content have a relative-significant effect on increasing PV, YP, AV, and gel strength. However, a scattering around each fit curve is observed which proved that one rheological property alone is not sufficient to estimate other properties. The results also reveal that both MRA and ANN are conservative in estimating the fluid rheological properties, but ANN is more precise than MRA. Eight empirical mathematical models with high performance capacity have been developed in this study to determine the rheological fluid properties based on simple and quick equipment as mud balance and marsh funnel. This study presents cost-effective models to determine the rheological fluid properties for future well planning in Iraqi oil fields.

Effect of Electron Beam Irradiation on the Rheological Properties and Phase Transition Temperature of Poly(N-Vinylcaprolactam)

2020 ◽  
Vol 865 ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Shane C. Halligan ◽  
Kieran A. Murray ◽  
Olivier Vrain ◽  
John G. Lyons ◽  
Luke M. Geever
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Electron Beam Irradiation ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Beam Radiation ◽  
Rheological Analysis ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Potential Applications

Exposing smart materials to electron beam radiation can induce free radical reactions, such as chain branching or crosslinking, hence enhancing the characteristics of the polymers. Poly (N-vinylcaprolactam) (PNVCL) is a smart material which was synthesised by photopolymerisation. Subsequently, samples were exposed to electron beam technology, where electron beam irradiation was utilised in a novel approach. This led to the modification of the rheological and phase transition properties. Modifying PNVCL through electron beam irradiation opens new avenues and potential applications in the biomedical field. Physically cross-linked PNVCL polymers were prepared by photopolymerisation and samples were subsequently irradiated at different dose ranges (5kGy, 25kGy and 50 kGy). The rheological properties of the PNVCL based samples were established by rheological analysis. Similarly, the PNVCL based sample polymers were further characterised in solution to determine the phase transition of PNVCL.

scholarly journals Evaluation of cation-facilitated pectin-gel properties: Cryo-SEM visualisation and rheological properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 172-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Kyomugasho ◽  
Stefanie Christiaens ◽  
Davy Van de Walle ◽  
Ann M. Van Loey ◽  
Koen Dewettinck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Gel Properties ◽  
Pectin Gel

Calcium Carbonate Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Effect of Nano-Filler Loadings on the Melt Rheological Properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 168-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Chafidz ◽  
Ajeng Y.D. Lestari ◽  
Lucky Setyaningsih ◽  
Widi Astuti ◽  
Muhammad Rizal
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Complex Viscosity ◽  
Viscosity Data ◽  
Rheological Analysis ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Polypropylene Nanocomposites ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Dispersion State ◽  
Rheological Test ◽  
Fesem Micrographs

In recent years, polymer-based nanocomposites have been investigated by many researchers due to their enhanced properties. Different types of nanomaterials have been used to produce polymer nanocomposites. One of them is nano-CaCO3. In the present work, nano-CaCO3 material reinforced polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites have been fabricated by melt compounding the PP pellets and nano-CaCO3 masterbatch. The effect of four different loadings of nano-CaCO3 (0, 5, 10, 15 wt%) on the melt rheological properties of the nanocomposites has been investigated. The morphology of the nanocomposites was analyzed by a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) to study the dispersion state and distribution of nanoCaCO3 particles in PP matrix. Whereas, the melt rheological behavior of the nanocomposites was analyzed by an oscillatory rheometer. The FESEM micrographs showed that the nano-CaCO3 particles were well dispersed and distributed in the PP matrix. Additionally, the melt rheological analysis results showed that the complex viscosity of all nanocomposites samples were higher than that of neat PP and increased with increasing nano-CaCO3 loadings. Furthermore, the complex viscosity data from the rheological test has been fitted by Carreau-Yasuda equation and it was found to be well fitted.

Morphology and Rheological Analysis of Nanoclay in Polymer Modified Bitumen

2012 ◽  
Vol 509 ◽  
pp. 155-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Zhe Zhang ◽  
Martin Van de Ven ◽  
Shao Peng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Fluorescence Microscopy ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Dynamic Shear ◽  
Polymer Particles ◽  
Modified Bitumen ◽  
Rheological Analysis ◽  
Fixed Proportion ◽  
Polymer Modified Bitumen

This paper investigated the influence of nanoclay on the properties of polymer modified bitumen(PMB). The nanoclay-polymer modified bitumen has been produced by mixing a standard 70/100 pen bitumen with polymer at a fixed proportion and then mixed with different amount of nanoclay. The rheological behaviour of the samples have been determined using dynamic shear rheometer. The morphology of the samples as well as the distribution of polymer and nanoclay throughout the bitumen have been characterized with a fluorescence microscopy. The result indicate that the rheological properties of nanoclay-polymer modified bitumens dependent on the percentage nanoclay. The morphology result shows that dispersed polymer particles existed in continuous bitumen phase and the addition of nanoclay does not seem to change the particle size of the polymer.

Influences of Micropowder Gradation on Rheological Properties of Cement-Based Composite Pastes

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 1398-1401
Author(s):  
Jian Qing Gong ◽  
Han Ning Xiao ◽  
Zheng Yu Huang ◽  
Jiu Su Li ◽  
Jing Nie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Packing Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Plastic Viscosity ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Compressible Packing Model

The rheological parameters of cement pastes were investigated by varying the type and content of micropowders and the ratio of water to binder. Compressible packing model was used to calculate the packing density and to evaluate the influence of micropowders gradation on the rheological properties of fresh cement pastes. Results indicate that the higher the packing density is, the lower the yielding shear stress and plastic viscosity will be. When the ratio of water to binder is less than 0.20, the cement paste with 15% UFA and 15% SF has highest packing density and lowest yielding shear stress and plastic viscosity, which is beneficial to the workability of ultra-high performance concrete.

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