Structural Characterization and Digestibility of Curcumin Loaded Octenyl Succinic Nanoparticles

Curcumin displays anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity properties but its water insolubility limits the wholesome utility. In this study, curcumin has been encapsulated in an amphiphilic biopolymer to enhance its water solubility. This was accomplished through self-assembly of octenyl succinic anhydride–short glucan chains (OSA–SGC) and curcumin. The nanoparticles were prepared with the degree of substitution (DS) of 0.112, 0.286 and 0.342 of OSA. Thus prepared nanoparticles were in the range of 150–200 nm and display high encapsulation efficiency and high loading capacity of curcumin. The Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction analyses confirmed the curcumin loading in the OSA–SGC nanoparticles. The complexes possessed a V-type starch structure. The thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed the thermal stability of encapsulated curcumin. The OSA–SGC nanoparticles greatly improved the curcumin release and dissolution, and in-turn promoted the sustained release.

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Effect of Sr2TiMnO6 fillers on mechanical, dielectric and thermal behaviour of PMMA polymer

Journal of Advanced Dielectrics ◽

10.1142/s2010135x15500186 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 05 (03) ◽

pp. 1550018 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

P. Thomas ◽

B. S. Dakshayini ◽

H. S. Kushwaha ◽

Rahul Vaish

Keyword(s):

Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Mechanical Analysis ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Melt Mixing ◽

Transition Formula ◽

Thermal Stability Of ◽

Pmma Polymer

Composites of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and [Formula: see text] (STMO) were fabricated via melt mixing followed by hot pressing technique. These were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermo mechanical analysis (TMA) and impedance analyser for their structural, thermal and dielectric properties. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) was measured between 40°C and 100°C for pure PMMA is 115.2 ppm/°C, which was decreased to 78.58 ppm/°C when the STMO content was increased to 50 wt.% in PMMA. There was no difference in the glass transition ([Formula: see text]) temperature of the PMMA polymer and their composites. However, the FTIR analysis indicated possible interaction between the PMMA and STMO. The density and the hardness were increased as the STMO content increased in the PMMA matrix. Permittivity was found to be as high as 30.9 at 100 Hz for the PMMA+STMO-50 wt.% composites, indicating the possibility of using these materials for capacitor applications. The thermal stability of polymer was enhanced by incorporation of STMO fillers.

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Thermal and Structural of Methyl Cellulose

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.979.307 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 979 ◽

pp. 307-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

W. Siriprom ◽

S. Kongsriprapan ◽

K. Teanchai

Keyword(s):

Fourier Transform ◽

Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Methyl Cellulose ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Biodegradable Film ◽

Thermo Gravimetric ◽

X Ray ◽

The Fourier Transform

The present study aims to investigate the physicochemical properties of the methyl cellulose. The information of this investigate has been used to reference in preparing biodegradable film. It was observed that the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy show the hydrogen bond’s formation and the Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) show the chemical and level of the composition element, which Copper (Cu) has the highest accumulate. Another that, the XRD spectra which investigated by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) show the methyl cellulose had lowered crystalline. Another that, the Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) was used to investigate the effect of heating and influence of thermal.

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In-situ stabilization of silver nanoparticles in polymer hydrogels for enhanced catalytic reduction of macro and micro pollutants

Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie ◽

10.1515/zpch-2020-1721 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Luqman Ali Shah ◽

Rida Javed ◽

Mohammad Siddiq ◽

Iram BiBi ◽

Ishrat Jamil ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Reduction ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Activation Parameters ◽

Reduction Reaction ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

In Situ Stabilization ◽

Hybrid Hydrogels ◽

Kinetics Of

AbstractThe in-situ stabilization of Ag nanoparticles is carried out by the use of reducing agent and synthesized three different types of hydrogen (anionic, cationic, and neutral) template. The morphology, constitution and thermal stability of the synthesized pure and Ag-entrapped hybrid hydrogels were efficiently confirmed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). The prepared hybrid hydrogels were used in the decolorization of methylene blue (MB) and azo dyes congo red (CR), methyl Orange (MO), and reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and nitrobenzene (NB) by an electron donor NaBH4. The kinetics of the reduction reaction was also assessed to determine the activation parameters. The hybrid hydrogen catalysts were recovered by filtration and used continuously up to six times with 98% conversion of pollutants without substantial loss in catalytic activity. It was observed that these types of hydrogel systems can be used for the conversion of pollutants from waste water into useful products.

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Rapid four-component synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles using nano-eggshell/Ti(IV) as a highly compatible natural based catalyst

BMC Chemistry ◽

10.1186/s13065-021-00734-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arefeh Dehghani Tafti ◽

Bi Bi Fatemeh Mirjalili ◽

Abdolhamid Bamoniri ◽

Naeimeh Salehi

Keyword(s):

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Reaction Times ◽

Diffraction Field ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Solvent Free Conditions ◽

High Yields ◽

Work Up

AbstractNano-eggshell/Ti(IV) as a novel naturally based catalyst was prepared, characterized and applied for the synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole derivatives. The characterization of nano-eggshell/Ti(IV) was performed using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, and Thermo Gravimetric Analysis. Dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles were synthesized in the presence of nano-eggshell/Ti(IV) via a four component reaction of aldehydes, ethyl acetoacetate, malononitrile and hydrazine hydrate at room temperature under solvent free conditions. The principal affairs of this procedure are mild condition, short reaction times, easy work-up, high yields, reusability of the catalyst and the absence of toxic organic solvents.

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Development of Nervilia fordii Extract-Loaded Electrospun PVA/PVP Nanocomposite for Antioxidant Packaging

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10081728 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1728

Author(s):

Peng Wen ◽

Teng-Gen Hu ◽

Yan Wen ◽

Ke-Er Li ◽

Wei-Peng Qiu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Food Packaging ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Xrd Analysis ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Thermo Gravimetric ◽

Phenolic And Flavonoid ◽

Thermal Stability Of

An ethyl acetate extract from of Nervilia fordii (NFE) with considerable suppression activity on lipid peroxidation (LPO) was first obtained with total phenolic and flavonoid contents and anti-LPO activity (IC50) of 86.67 ± 2.5 mg GAE/g sample, 334.56 ± 4.7 mg RE/g extract and 0.307 mg/mL, respectively. In order to improve its stability and expand its application in antioxidant packaging, the nano-encapsulation of NFE within poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and polyvinyl(pyrrolidone) (PVP) bio-composite film was then successfully developed using electrospinning. SEM analysis revealed that the NFE-loaded fibers exhibited similar morphology to the neat PVA/PVP fibers with a bead-free and smooth morphology. The encapsulation efficiency of NFE was higher than 90% and the encapsulated NFE still retained its antioxidant capacity. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the successful encapsulation of NFE into fibers and their compatibility, and the thermal stability of which was also improved due to the intermolecular interaction demonstrated by thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). The ability to preserve the fish oil’s oxidation and extend its shelf-life was also demonstrated, suggesting the obtained PVA/PVP/NFE fiber mat has the potential as a promising antioxidant food packaging material.

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Novel Preparation of Noncovalent Modified GO Using RAFT Polymerization to Reinforce the Performance of Waterborne Epoxy Coatings

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings9060348 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 348 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Baolei Liu ◽

Mingqian Wang ◽

Ying Liang ◽

Zhicheng Zhang ◽

Guohong Ren ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Raft Polymerization ◽

Salt Spray ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Block Polymer ◽

Reversible Addition ◽

Waterborne Epoxy ◽

And Performance

This work launches the first-ever report on the fabrication of waterborne epoxy-graphene oxide (GO) coatings (WEGC) using a block polymer as a dispersant of GO, wherein the block polymer was synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization of acrylic acid and oligo(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate A number of analytical techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and salt spray tests, were utilized to explore the morphology and performance of the WEGC. It was confirmed that POEGMA950-b-PAA attached to the GO nanosheets, increasing the integral space of the sheets. Modified GO (MGO) layers were well-dispersed in the epoxy matrix through the formation of a GO-dispersant-epoxy ternary molecular structure. Furthermore, the presence of MGO substantially influenced the thermal properties, mechanical properties, and anticorrosion performance of the WEGC. TGA, salt spray tests, and pull-off testsshowed that 0.5 wt.% MGO content achieved the greatest improvement in the evaluated properties.

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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Cu2O Cabbage/RGO Nanocomposites under Visible Light Irradiation

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13111712 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 1712

Author(s):

Appusamy Muthukrishnaraj ◽

Salma Ahmed Al-Zahrani ◽

Ahmed Al Otaibi ◽

Semmedu Selvaraj Kalaivani ◽

Ayyar Manikandan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Visible Region ◽

Catalytic Performance ◽

Precipitation Method ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Dye Pollutants ◽

Transmission Electron

Towards the utilization of Cu2O nanomaterial for the degradation of industrial dye pollutants such as methylene blue and methyl orange, the graphene-incorporated Cu2O nanocomposites (GCC) were developed via a precipitation method. Using Hummers method, the grapheme oxide (GO) was initially synthesized. The varying weight percentages (1–4 wt %) of GO was incorporated along with the precipitation of Cu2O catalyst. Various characterization techniques such as Fourier-transform infra-red (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV–visible diffused reflectance (UV-DRS), Raman spectroscopy, thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and electro chemical impedance (EIS) were followed for characterization. The cabbage-like morphology of the developed Cu2O and its composites were ascertained from field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). In addition, the growth mechanism was also proposed. The results infer that 2 wt % GO-incorporated Cu2O composites shows the highest value of degradation efficiency (97.9% and 96.1%) for MB and MO at 160 and 220 min, respectively. Further, its catalytic performance over visible region (red shift) was also enhanced to an appreciable extent, when compared with that of other samples.

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Effect of Synthesis Temperature on Particles Size and Morphology of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticle

Journal of Nano Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/jnanor.50.18 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 50 ◽

pp. 18-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rudzani Sigwadi ◽

Simon Dhlamini ◽

Touhami Mokrani ◽

Patrick Nonjola

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Particle Size ◽

Zirconium Oxide ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Crystallite Sizes ◽

Ft Ir

The paper presents the synthesis and investigation of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles that were synthesised by precipitation method with the effects of the temperatures of reaction on the particles size, morphology, crystallite sizes and stability at high temperature. The reaction temperature effect on the particle size, morphology, crystallite sizes and stabilized a higher temperature (tetragonal and cubic) phases was studied. Thermal decomposition, band structure and functional groups were analyzed by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). The crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction. The morphology and the particle size were studied using (SEM) and (TEM). The shaped particles were confirmed through the SEM analysis. The transmission electron microscopic analysis confirmed the formation of the nanoparticles with the particle size. The FT-IR spectra showed the strong presence of ZrO2 nanoparticles.

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Synthesis of Formaldehyde Free Amino Resin to Produce Green Eco-Labelled Leather with Improved Retanning Properties

Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association ◽

10.34314/jalca.v115i4.3799 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 115 (4) ◽

pp. 132-139

Author(s):

Muhammad Naveed Ashraf ◽

Shahzad Maqsood Khan ◽

Shahid Munir ◽

Rashid Saleem

Keyword(s):

Thermal Stability ◽

Water Solubility ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Sulfanilic Acid ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Melamine Resin ◽

Organoleptic Properties ◽

Formaldehyde Content ◽

Leather Processing ◽

Percentage Efficiency

Formaldehyde has many applications in the chemical industry including synthesis of amino resins which are used in leather processing. After application in leather, these resins are hydrolyzed under certain conditions to release free formaldehyde which has high environmental concerns due to its proven carcinogenic effects. The objective of this work is to develop a formaldehyde free melamine-based resin to produce green leather with improved retanning properties and thermal stability. The optimum melamine resin was synthesized by condensing melamine with glyoxal instead of formaldehyde. Further, the water solubility and improved thermal stability of synthesized melamine resins were achieved by introduction of sulfanilic acid in resin structure. Synthesized resin was used in leather retanning in comparison with commercially available melamine resin as a control. Both leathers were tested for mechanical properties, organoleptic properties, grain surface and fiber structure analysis. Comparative free formaldehyde content was measured in resultant leathers. Effluents of retanning baths were comparatively analyzed. Optimum resin was also characterized by thermo gravimetric analysis and FTIR. The results of this study showed that the experimental resin has imparted significant improvement in mechanical and organoleptic properties of leather as compared to the control resin. Analysis of free formaldehyde content confirmed the absence of free formaldehyde in leather treated with optimum resin while 141 mg/kg formaldehyde was detected in leather treated with control resin. Free formaldehyde was also absent in effluent of experimental resin while 305 mg/kg formaldehyde was detected in effluent of control resin. Moreover, percentage efficiency in COD, TDS and TSS load of effluent was observed as 9.62, 7.2 and 6.31 respectively. Resultant leather was free from formaldehyde making it safe for human along with reduction in pollution load of tannery.

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Investigations on Cu2+-substituted Ni–Zn ferrite nanoparticles

Modern Physics Letters B ◽

10.1142/s0217984916503474 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (32n33) ◽

pp. 1650347

Author(s):

Amarjeet ◽

Vinod Kumar

Keyword(s):

Spinel Phase ◽

Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Peak Position ◽

Precipitation Method ◽

Gravimetric Analysis ◽

Frequency Range ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Absorption Bands ◽

X Ray ◽

Zn Ferrite

[Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text] = 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5) nanoparticles were prepared by chemical co-precipitation method. The developed nanoparticles were characterized for structural properties by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. Peak position in the X-ray diffraction pattern confirmed the single spinel phase of the developed particles. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy in mid-IR range showed the presence of characteristic absorption bands corresponding to octahedral and tetrahedral bonds in the spinel structure of prepared samples. Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) measurements showed a considerable weight loss in the developed samples above 700[Formula: see text]C. Frequency dependence of the electrical properties of the developed material pellets was studied in the frequency range of 1 kHz–5 MHz. Temperature dependence of the dielectric constant of [Formula: see text] was studied at different temperatures, i.e. at 425, 450 and 475 K, in the frequency range of 1 kHz–5 MHz. It was found that the electrical conductivity decreases with increasing Cu[Formula: see text] ion content while it increases with the increase in temperature.

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