scholarly journals The Production of Carbon Nanofiber on Rubber Fruit Shell-Derived Activated Carbon by Chemical Activation and Hydrothermal Process with Low Temperature

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2038
Author(s):  
Suhdi Suhdi ◽  
Sheng-Chang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
High Thermal Stability ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Hydrothermal Processes ◽  
Simple Hydrothermal Process

Recently, the conversion of biomass into carbon nanofibers has been extensively studied. In this study, carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were prepared from rubber fruit shell (RFS) by chemical activation with H3PO4, followed by a simple hydrothermal process at low temperature and without a vacuum and gas catalyst. XRD and Raman studies show that the structure formed is an amorphous graphite formation. From the thermal analysis, it is shown that CNFs have a high thermal stability. Furthermore, an SEM/TEM analysis showed that CNFs’ morphology varied in size and thickness. The obtained results reveal that by converting RFS into an amorphous carbon through chemical activation and hydrothermal processes, RFS is considered a potential biomass source material to produce carbon nanofibers.

Carbon nanotubes produced from rubber fruit shell activated carbon

2021 ◽  
pp. 2140003
Author(s):  
Suhdi ◽  
Sheng-Chang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Crystallographic Structure ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Two Peaks

This study used rubber fruit shells (RFS) as raw material for making carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The CNTs were carried out by hydrothermal process at low-temperature after carbonization and chemical activation was done. This experiment succeeded in obtaining a bundle of MWCNT (Multi-Wall Nanotube) from the raw material of RFS. The results of characterization using SEM and TEM showed that the resulting CNTs were not homogeneous in diameter, ranging from 13 to 455 nm, with an average diameter of about 179 nm. XRD was used to identify crystallographic structure; it has two peaks 2[Formula: see text] at around 26.0 and 44.0, index to 002 and 101 reflections hexagonal graphite diffraction of the MWCNTs. This study can provide an alternative inexpensive raw material and a simple method to obtain carbon nanotubes.

scholarly journals Novel construction of carbon nanofiber/CuCrO2 composite for selective determination of 4-nitrophenol in environmental samples and for supercapacitor application

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (26) ◽  
pp. 15856-15870
Author(s):  
Subramanian Sakthinathan ◽  
Ramachandran Rajakumaran ◽  
Arjunan Karthi Keyan ◽  
Chung-Lun Yu ◽  
Chia-Fang Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Samples ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Chromium Dioxide ◽  
Selective Detection ◽  
Supercapacitor Application ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Supercapacitor Applications ◽  
Simple Hydrothermal Process

A simple hydrothermal process has been used to prepare a carbon nanofiber/copper chromium dioxide (CNF/CuCrO2) composite for the selective detection of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and supercapacitor applications.

Cytocompatibility of Carbon Nanofiber Materials for Neural Applications

2003 ◽  
Vol 774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice L. McKenzie ◽  
Michael C. Waid ◽  
Riyi Shi ◽  
Thomas J. Webster
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Scar Tissue ◽  
Pc 12 Cells ◽  
Low Surface Energy ◽  
Poly Carbonate

AbstractSince the cytocompatibility of carbon nanofibers with respect to neural applications remains largely uninvestigated, the objective of the present in vitro study was to determine cytocompatibility properties of formulations containing carbon nanofibers. Carbon fiber substrates were prepared from four different types of carbon fibers, two with nanoscale diameters (nanophase, or less than or equal to 100 nm) and two with conventional diameters (or greater than 200 nm). Within these two categories, both a high and a low surface energy fiber were investigated and tested. Astrocytes (glial scar tissue-forming cells) and pheochromocytoma cells (PC-12; neuronal-like cells) were seeded separately onto the substrates. Results provided the first evidence that astrocytes preferentially adhered on the carbon fiber that had the largest diameter and the lowest surface energy. PC-12 cells exhibited the most neurites on the carbon fiber with nanodimensions and low surface energy. These results may indicate that PC-12 cells prefer nanoscale carbon fibers while astrocytes prefer conventional scale fibers. A composite was formed from poly-carbonate urethane and the 60 nm carbon fiber. Composite substrates were thus formed using different weight percentages of this fiber in the polymer matrix. Increased astrocyte adherence and PC-12 neurite density corresponded to decreasing amounts of the carbon nanofibers in the poly-carbonate urethane matrices. Controlling carbon fiber diameter may be an approach for increasing implant contact with neurons and decreasing scar tissue formation.

Cytocompatibility and Material Properties of Poly-carbonate Urethane/Carbon Nanofiber Composites for Neural Applications

2003 ◽  
Vol 774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice L. McKenzie ◽  
Michael C. Waid ◽  
Riyi Shi ◽  
Thomas J. Webster
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Scar Tissue ◽  
Tissue Response ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Poly Carbonate

AbstractCarbon nanofibers possess excellent conductivity properties, which may be beneficial in the design of more effective neural prostheses, however, limited evidence on their cytocompatibility properties exists. The objective of the present in vitro study was to determine cytocompatibility and material properties of formulations containing carbon nanofibers to predict the gliotic scar tissue response. Poly-carbonate urethane was combined with carbon nanofibers in varying weight percentages to provide a supportive matrix with beneficial bulk electrical and mechanical properties. The substrates were tested for mechanical properties and conductivity. Astrocytes (glial scar tissue-forming cells) were seeded onto the substrates for adhesion. Results provided the first evidence that astrocytes preferentially adhered to the composite material that contained the lowest weight percentage of carbon nanofibers. Positive interactions with neurons, and, at the same time, limited astrocyte functions leading to decreased gliotic scar tissue formation are essential for increased neuronal implant efficacy.

scholarly journals A flexible and highly sensitive pressure sensor based on three-dimensional electrospun carbon nanofibers

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 13898-13905
Author(s):  
Chuan Cai ◽  
He Gong ◽  
Weiping Li ◽  
Feng Gao ◽  
Qiushi Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Pressure Sensor ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Sensitive Pressure

A three-dimensional electrospun carbon nanofiber network was used to measure press strains with high sensitivity.

scholarly journals The development of low-temperature heat-treatable high-pressure die-cast Al–Mg–Fe–Mn alloys with Zn

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangzhen Zhu ◽  
Fuchu Liu ◽  
Shihao Wang ◽  
Shouxun Ji
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Equilibrium Phase ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Die Cast ◽  
Zn Concentration ◽  
Temperature Heat ◽  
Cast Alloys

AbstractIn the present work, a novel low-temperature heat-treatable recycled die-cast Al–Mg alloy was developed by adding Zn into non-heat-treatable Al–5Mg–1.5Fe–0.5Mn alloy. The results showed that Zn additions resulted in the formation of equilibrium phase T-Mg32(Al, Zn)49 under as-cast condition, which can be dissolved into the α-Al matrix at a relatively low solution temperature (430 °C) and thus set the base for the low-temperature heat treatment. The mechanical test results indicated that Zn additions had a smooth liner improvement in the strength of all as-cast alloys and T6-state alloys with 1% and 2% Zn as its concentration increased but resulted in a sharp improvement on the strength of T6-state alloy when Zn concentration increased from 2 to 3%. TEM analysis revealed that the precipitate in T6-state Al–5Mg–1.5Fe–0.5Mn–3Zn alloy is η′ phase, rather than the widely reported T″ or T′ phase in other Al–Mg–Zn alloys with approximately same Mg and Zn concentrations. After the optimized low-temperature T6 heat treatment (solution at 430 °C for 60 min and ageing at 120 °C for 16 h), the Al–5Mg–1.5Fe–0.5Mn–3Zn alloy exhibits the yield strength of 321 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 445 MPa and elongation of 6.2%.

scholarly journals Co9S8@carbon nanofiber as the high-performance anode for potassium-ion storage

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (25) ◽  
pp. 15416-15421
Author(s):  
Wen Xin ◽  
Zhixuan Wei ◽  
Shiyu Yao ◽  
Nan Chen ◽  
Chunzhong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Volume Expansion ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Potassium Ion ◽  
Rate Performance ◽  
Active Electrode ◽  
Fast Kinetics ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Ion Storage

Co9S8@carbon nanofibers with boosted highly active electrode–electrolyte area, fast kinetics and controlled volume expansion show an excellent cycling and rate performance in potassium ion batteries.

A flexible lead-free piezoelectric nanogenerator based on vertically aligned BaTiO3 nanotube arrays on a Ti-mesh substrate

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (84) ◽  
pp. 81426-81435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermias Libnedengel Tsege ◽  
Gyu Han Kim ◽  
Venkateswarlu Annapureddy ◽  
Beomkeun Kim ◽  
Hyung-Kook Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Titanium Oxide ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
Titanium Oxide Nanotubes ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Ti Mesh

A novel, flexible lead-free piezoelectric nanogenerator was developed using a uniform BaTiO3 film; synthesized by in situ conversion of titanium oxide nanotubes in a low temperature hydrothermal process.

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