scholarly journals Study on the Properties of Partially Transparent Wood under Different Delignification Processes

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wu ◽  
Jichun Zhou ◽  
Qiongtao Huang ◽  
Feng Yang ◽  
Yajing Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Range Analysis ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Process Factor ◽  
Wood Template

Two common tree species of Betula alnoides (Betula) and New Zealand pine (Pinups radiata D. Don) were selected as the raw materials to prepare for the partially transparent wood (TW) in this study. Although the sample is transparent in a broad sense, it has color and pattern, so it is not absolutely colorless and transparent, and is therefore called partially transparent. For ease of interpretation, the following “partially transparent wood” is referred to as “transparent wood (TW)”. The wood template (FW) was prepared by removing part of the lignin with the acid delignification method, and then the transparent wood was obtained by impregnating the wood template with a refractive-index-matched resin. The goal of this study is to achieve transparency of the wood (the light transmittance of the prepared transparent wood should be improved as much as possible) by exploring the partial delignification process of different tree species on the basis of retaining the aesthetics, texture and mechanical strength of the original wood. Therefore, in the process of removing partial lignin by the acid delignification method, the orthogonal test method was used to explore the better process conditions for the preparation of transparent wood. The tests of color difference, light transmittance, porosity, microstructure, chemical groups, mechanical strength were carried out on the wood templates and transparent wood under different experimental conditions. In addition, through the three major elements (lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose) test and orthogonal range analysis method, the influence of each process factor on the lignin removal of each tree species was obtained. It was finally obtained that the two tree species acquired the highest light transmittance at the experimental level 9 (process parameters: NaClO2 concentration 1 wt%, 90 °C, 1.5 h); and the transparent wood retained most of the color and texture of the original wood under partial delignification up to 4.84–11.07%, while the mechanical strength with 57.76% improved and light transmittance with 14.14% higher than these properties of the original wood at most. In addition, the wood template and resin have a good synergy effect from multifaceted analysis, which showed that this kind of transparent wood has the potential to become the functional decorative material.

scholarly journals The transparent discolored glass for industrial and high-speed transport

2020 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
Regina Khazhiakhmetova ◽  
Indira Kashuba ◽  
Svetlana Vlasova ◽  
Fyodor Kapustin ◽  
Rudolf Hela
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Hydrolytic Stability ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Silicate Glasses ◽  
Optical Characteristics ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Specific Composition

Glasses for transport and test cabins are synthesized from various batches of raw materials with an equivalent addition of complexing discolourers. The effect of cerium oxide and potassium nitrate on the properties of silicate glasses is studied. Measurement of the optical characteristics of glasses shows that the light transmittance increases to 90-93% (λ = 500-750 Nm), and there is no image distortion. In addition, it was found that the introduction of additional additives to the charge in the case of each specific composition leads to an increase in hydrolytic stability and mechanical strength, which is important for transport engineering.

scholarly journals Application of Construction and Demolition Waste in Civil Construction in the Brazilian Amazon—Case Study of the City of Rio Branco

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2247
Author(s):  
Fernando da Silva Souza ◽  
José Maria Franco de Carvalho ◽  
Gabriela Grotti Silveira ◽  
Vitória Cordeiro Araújo ◽  
Ricardo André Fiorotti Peixoto
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Initial Adhesion

The lack of usable aggregates for civil construction in Rio Branco (capital of Acre, a Federal State in the Amazon region) makes the production and use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) an alternative of great interest. In this study, a comprehensive characterization of CDW collected from 24 construction sites of six building types and three different construction phases (structures, masonry, and finishing) was carried out. The fine and coarse recycled aggregates were produced and evaluated in 10 different compositions. The aggregates’ performance was evaluated in four mixtures designed for laying and coating mortars with a total replacement of conventional aggregates and a mixture designed for a C25 concrete with 50% and 100% replacement of conventional aggregates. CDW mortars showed lower densities and greater water retention, initial adhesion, and mechanical strength than conventional mortars. CDW concretes presented lower densities and greater resistance to chloride penetration than conventional concrete, with a small mechanical strength reduction. The recycled CDW aggregates proved to be technologically feasible for safe application in mortars and concrete; for this reason, it is believed that the alternative and proposed methodology is of great interest to the Amazonian construction industry, considering the high costs of raw materials and the need for defining and consolidating a sustainable development model for the Amazon region.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on the Water Selective Dense Membrane under an Absolute Pressure Difference with Simplified Test Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1710
Author(s):  
Jinwook Lee ◽  
Hyo-Sun Kim ◽  
Donik Ku ◽  
Jihun Lim ◽  
Minkyu Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Coefficient Of Performance ◽  
Absolute Pressure ◽  
Air Conditioner ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Performance Factors ◽  
Dense Membrane ◽  
Before And After

Membrane-based vacuum dehumidification technology is currently being actively studied. In most studies, the performance of the membrane-based systems is evaluated under the assumption that the membrane can achieve ideal separation, which results in ideal coefficient of performance (COP) values. However, the performance factors for membranes vary depending on the experimental conditions and measurement methods. Therefore, relevant values can only be calculated if the data are measured in an environment close to that of the application conditions. The cup measurement method is a simple method to measure the permeability, however, there are limitations regarding adding variables during the experiment. To overcome these limitations, a new experimental device was constructed that combines pressurized cell with the cup method. Using the device, the performance of polyethylene-amide-bonded dense membranes was evaluated under conditions where absolute pressure differentials occurred before and after the membrane, such as in air conditioner dehumidification systems.

Synthesis of Polyurethane Dendrimers and Transfer Properties of Dye

2013 ◽  
Vol 457-458 ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Jing Ru Jia
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Phase Transfer ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Toluene Diisocyanate ◽  
Polymerization Process ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Addition Polymerization ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Transfer Properties

The polyfunctional organic compounds 2- hydroxymethyl -1,4- butanediol (trihydric alcohol) and toluene diisocyanate -2, 4- diisocyanate (TDI) were taken as the raw materials in this study. A polyurethane dendrimer was synthesized by utilizing the difference in the reaction activity of two isocyanate groups of TDI at different temperatures. The polymerization process conditions were studied. The addition polymerization of para-position NCO groups occurred at 50 °C, and that of ortho NCO groups occurred at 90 °C. According to the structure of the dendrimer synthesized, methyl orange was used as the guest molecule. Consequently, the aqueous methyl orange showed a phase transfer. With the increase of dendrimer concentration, the transfer rate of methyl orange increased.

Preparation and Characterization of ZrO2 Nanopowders for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

2010 ◽  
Vol 105-106 ◽  
pp. 660-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Xia Chen ◽  
Xing Yong Gu ◽  
Chun’e Cao ◽  
Yang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ◽  
Lattice Distortion ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Solid Oxide ◽  
Oxide Fuel ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Hydrothermal Temperature ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Xrd And Tem

ZrOCl2•6H2O and Y(NO3)3 were used as raw materials to fabricated Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2(YSZ) nanopowders by hydrothermal method. The addition of Y2O3, different precipitants, different hydrothermal temperatures and times were studied. XRD and TEM were employed to characterize phase compositions, grain sizes and lattice parameters of the as-prepared YSZ nanopowders. The results show that less than 10nm and well crystallized cubic YSZ were obtained under a certain experimental conditions. Different precipitants affect the formation of precursors and final products. The addition of NaOH is benefit to the growth of YSZ crystals with the max grain size and the minimum lattice distortion among the three kinds of precipitants. Amorphous YSZ powders are obtained at lower hydrothermal temperature of 150°Cfor longer treating time of 6h. However, when the hydrothermal temperature is elevated at 180°C, well crystallized YSZ powders are prepared only treated for 2h.

scholarly journals New Approach in Research of Quartzes and Quartzites for Ferroalloys and Silicon Production

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 670
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Legemza ◽  
Róbert Findorák ◽  
Branislav Buľko ◽  
Jaroslav Briančin
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Material Research ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Pure Silicon ◽  
Metallurgical Properties ◽  
Similar Chemical ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Grains

This article deals with material research of selected types of quartz and quartzites in order to determine the priority of their use in the production of ferrosilicon and pure silicon, respectively. The highest quality quartzes and quartzites are commonly used in metallurgy, but not all types of these silicon raw materials are suitable for the production of ferrosilicon and pure silicon, despite their similar chemical composition. Behavior differences can be observed in the process conditions of heating and carbothermic production of ferrosilicon and silicon. These differences depend, in particular, on the nature and content of impurities, and the granularity (lumpiness) and microstructure of individual grains. The research focused primarily on determining the physicochemical and metallurgical properties of silicon raw materials. An integral part of the research was also the creation of a new methodology for determining the reducibility of quartzes (or quartzites), which could be used for real industrial processes and should be very reliable. The results of the laboratory experiments and evaluation of the physicochemical and metallurgical properties of the individual quartzes (or quartzites) are presented in the discussion. Based on comparison of the tested samples’ properties, their priority of use was determined. This research revealed the highest quality in quartzite from Sweden (Dalbo deposit) and Ukraine (Ovruč deposit) and quartz from Slovakia (Švedlár deposit). The use of these raw materials in industrial conditions is expected to result in the achievement of better production parameters, such as higher yield and product quality and lower electricity consumption.

Processing Technogenic Raw Materials-Phosphorus Slags with the Production of Precipitated Nanosilica and Simultaneous Recovery of Valuable Components

2021 ◽  
Vol 316 ◽  
pp. 637-642
Author(s):  
Yelena G. Bochevskaya ◽  
Zaure B. Karshigina ◽  
Aynash S. Sharipova
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Nitric Acid Concentration ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Flow Sheet ◽  
Process Duration ◽  
Precipitated Silica ◽  
Component Content ◽  
Slag Processing ◽  
White Soot

The paper provides a flow sheet of the phosphorus slag processing to produce precipitated silica (white soot). The process conditions for opening phosphorus slag at the I stage of leaching have been selected: the nitric acid concentration is 3.5 mol/dm3; the ratio S:L = 1:3.5; the temperature is 60 oС; and the process duration is 1 hour. The parameters of the white soot production II stage have been determined: the HNO3 concentration is 6.5 mol/dm3; the ratio S:L = 1:3.5; the temperature is 50 oС; and the process duration is 1 hour. The temperature effect on the white soot structure and the specific surface have been established. At optimal process parameters, the white soot batches have been obtained with the main SiO2 component content of 88.2 and 90.5 %, and a specific surface of 170 and 182 m2/g, respectively. The through recovery of silicon into a commercial product is 98.0 % of its initial content in slag.

Serpentinite Magnesium Binders, Based on Technogenic Raw Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 316 ◽  
pp. 1050-1054
Author(s):  
V.N. Zyryanova ◽  
E.V. Lytkina ◽  
A.P. Ochur-Ool
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Material Base ◽  
Hardening Process ◽  
Dispersed System ◽  
Technogenic Raw Materials

Increasing water resistance and mechanical strength of hardening magnesian binders’ products can be achieved by introducing microfillings into a hardening dispersed system. It is shown that serpentine provides an increase strength and water resistance in hydration and hardening process, being as a structure-forming component, it intensifies this process. It allows expanding the raw material base for the production of magnesia binders for construction purposes.

scholarly journals Structures and Properties of Self - crosslinking Silicone Resin

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 02019
Author(s):  
Yong-xin Zhao ◽  
Ying-qiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Silicone Resin ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Good Heat Resistance ◽  
Good Heat

Highly transparent silicone resin with self-crosslinking structure was prepared using phenyltrimethoxysilane, diphenyldimethoxysilane, 1,3,5,7-cyclotetra(methyl siloxane) and bisvinyltetramethyldisiloxane as main raw materials. The structure of silicone resin was determined by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The light transmittance was measured by UV-Vis spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to study the thermal decomposition process. The microstructure of cured self-crosslinking silicone resin is more uniform, resulting in better light transmittance up to 100% in the range of 400nm ~ 800nm. The cured has relatively good heat resistance, the initial thermal decomposition temperature of the cured could be up to 315.8 °C. SEM observations show that the self-crosslinking silicone has a uniform, textured structure, higher transparency compared with the existing condensation silicone material, and can be used as advanced architectural translucent materials and optics packaging materials.

scholarly journals New methods of acid hydrolysis of cellulose and plant raw materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
V. S. Boltovsky
Keyword(s):  
Acid Hydrolysis ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Catalytic Systems ◽  
Plant Raw Materials ◽  
Hydrolysis Of Cellulose ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Prospects for the development of hydrolysis production are determined by the relevance of industrial use of plant biomass to replace the declining reserves of fossil organic raw materials and increasing demand for ethanol, especially for its use as automobile fuel, protein-containing feed additives that compensate for protein deficiency in feed production, and other products. Based on the review of the research results presented in the scientific literature, the analysis of modern methods of liquid-phase acid hydrolysis of cellulose and various types of plant raw materials, including those that differ from traditional ones, is performed. The main directions of increasing its efficiency through the use of new catalytic systems and process conditions are identified. It is shown that the most promising methods for obtaining monosaccharides in hydrolytic processing of cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, pentosan-containing agricultural waste and wood, are methods for carrying out the process at elevated and supercritical temperatures (high-temperature hydrolysis), the use of new types of solid-acid catalysts and ionic liquids. 

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