scholarly journals Polymer Adsorbents vs. Functionalized Oxides and Carbons: Particulate Morphology and Textural and SurfaceCharacteristics

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1249
Author(s):  
Volodymyr M. Gun’ko
Keyword(s):  
Pore Wall ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Complex Materials ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electron Microscopies ◽  
Pressure Concentration ◽  
Polymer Fillers

Various methods for morphological, textural, and structural characterization of polymeric, carbon, and oxide adsorbents have been developed and well described. However, there are ways to improve the quantitative information extraction from experimental data for describing complex sorbents and polymer fillers. This could be based not only on probe adsorption and electron microscopies (TEM, SEM) but also on small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), cryoporometry, relaxometry, thermoporometry, quasi-elastic light scattering, Raman and infrared spectroscopies, and other methods. To effectively extract information on complex materials, it is important to use appropriate methods to treat the data with adequate physicomathematical models that accurately describe the dependences of these data on pressure, concentration, temperature, and other parameters, and effective computational programs. It is shown that maximum accurate characterization of complex materials is possible if several complemented methods are used in parallel, e.g., adsorption and SAXS with self-consistent regularization procedures (giving pore size (PSD), pore wall thickness (PWTD) or chord length (CLD), and particle size (PaSD) distribution functions, the specific surface area of open and closed pores, etc.), TEM/SEM images with quantitative treatments (giving the PaSD, PSD, and PWTD functions), as well as cryo- and thermoporometry, relaxometry, X-ray diffraction, infrared and Raman spectroscopies (giving information on the behavior of the materials under different conditions).

scholarly journals Electrospun Membranes Based on Polycaprolactone, Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Metronidazole

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 931
Author(s):  
Ioana-Codruţa Mirică ◽  
Gabriel Furtos ◽  
Ondine Lucaciu ◽  
Petru Pascuta ◽  
Mihaela Vlassa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Guided Bone Regeneration ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflectance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Total Reflectance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electrospun Membranes

The aim of this research was to develop new electrospun membranes (EMs) based on polycaprolactone (PCL) with or without metronidazole (MET)/nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) content. New nHAP with a mean diameter of 34 nm in length was synthesized. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR) were used for structural characterization of precursors and EMs. The highest mechanical properties (the force at maximum load, Young’s modulus and tensile strength) were found for the PCL membranes, and these properties decreased for the other samples in the following order: 95% PCL + 5% nHAP > 80% PCL + 20% MET > 75% PCL + 5% nHAP + 20% MET. The stiffness increased with the addition of 5 wt.% nHAP. The SEM images of EMs showed randomly oriented bead-free fibers that generated a porous structure with interconnected macropores. The fiber diameter showed values between 2 and 16 µm. The fiber diameter increased with the addition of nHAP filler and decreased when MET was added. New EMs with nHAP and MET could be promising materials for guided bone regeneration or tissue engineering.

scholarly journals Characterization of conichalcite by SEM, FTIR, Raman and electronic reflectance spectroscopy

2005 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Reddy ◽  
R. L. Frost ◽  
W. N. Martens
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Adsorbed Water ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Near Ir ◽  
Ir Reflectance ◽  
Yavapai County ◽  
Ir Bands

AbstractThe mineral conichalcite from the western part of Bagdad mine, Bagdad, Eureka District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA has been characterized by electronic, near-infrared (NIR), Raman and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images show that the mineral consists of bundles of fibres. Calculations based on the results of the energy dispersive X-ray analyses on a stoichiometric basis show the substitution of arsenate by 12 wt.% of phosphate in the mineral. Raman and IR bands are assigned in terms of the fundamental modes of AsO43− and PO43− molecules and are related to the mineral structure. Near-IR reflectance spectroscopy shows the presence of adsorbed water and hydroxyl units in the mineral. The Cu(II) coordination polyhedron in conichalcite can have at best pseudo-tetragonal geometry. The crystal field and tetragonal field parameters of the Cu(II) complex were calculated and found to agree well with the values reported for known tetragonal distortion octahedral complexes.

Synthesis and Characterization of Cadmium with Titanium Oxide (Cd-TiO2) Nanocomposite: Testing its Antibacterial Effect

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 2523-2529
Author(s):  
Daniel Sam N ◽  
Anish C I ◽  
Sabeena G ◽  
Rajaduraipandian S ◽  
Manobala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Inhibition Concentration ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Sol gel methods were used for the study of the antimicrobial activity of Cd-TiO2 against gram-negative and positive bacteria. These Cd-TiO2 have been characterized by various optical and techniques. They have been exhibited by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. The structures of the various XRD patterns indicate that the product has a structure. The particle size of Cd-TiO2 is 35nm. The SEM images confirm the spherical appearance of the sample. The energy X-ray spectra have been confirmed as well and then C, O, Ti, Cd, Pt element are present in Cd-TiO2. The weight percentage of Cadmium is 5.8%, Ti is 51.03%, C is 5.13% and O is 31.75% in Cd-TiO2. BET image shows that the major pore size distribution of Cd-TiO2 is ranged from 2.24 nm. The Cd-TiO2 that the antibacterial activity when tested against the pathogens only gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas. The zone of minimum inhibition concentration was measured in a range of 20mm in 25μl and 30mm in 100μl.

Study on Synthesis and Characterization of AgCl Microparticle Materials Based on One-Step Solution Phase Route

2012 ◽  
Vol 568 ◽  
pp. 295-298
Author(s):  
Juan Liao ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Wen Zhong Wang ◽  
Yong Gang Wang ◽  
Li Yu
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Times ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Solution Phase ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
One Step ◽  
Size And Morphology

AgCl microparticle materials, with novel heart-like morphology, were successfully prepared by means of a simple solution phase route, in which a small amount of hydrochloric acid, ethylene and PVP were introduced to the conventional polyol process. The obtained microparticle materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and UV-Vis absorption spectrum. SEM images show that the obtained AgCl microparticle materials have heart-like morphology with an average diameter of 3 um. The influence of different reaction times on size and morphology of the microparticle materials were also investigated. A possible growth mechanism of AgCl microparticle materials has been proposed on the basis of experimental results and analysis. The as-prepared AgCl microparticle materials would find possible potential applications in photocatalytic fields.

Characterization of Electrospun Poly(Lactic Acid)/polyaniline Blend Nanofibers

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 317-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Qin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir

In this study, composite nanofibers of polyaniline doped with dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid (PANI-DBSA) and Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were prepared via an electrospinning process. The surface morphology, thermal properties and crystal structure of PLA/PANI-DBSA nanofibers are characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), wide-angle x-ray diffraction (WAXD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM images showed that the morphology and diameter of the nanofibers were affected by the weight ratio of blend solution.

The Preparation and Characterization of Polybenzoxazole Copolymerized with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube via Direct Friedel-Crafts Acylation

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 560-563
Author(s):  
Yong Chen ◽  
Jun Qian ◽  
Qi Xin Zhuang ◽  
Zhe Wen Han
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Polyphosphoric Acid ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Acylation Reaction ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electronic Microscope

Multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) was subjected a copolymerization reaction with 4, 6-diaminoresorcinol salt (DAR•2HCl) and terephthalic acid (TA) in polyphosphoric acid (PPA) by Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction without any acid treatment or modification. The structure and morphology of the as-prepared poly (p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO)/MWCNT nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electronic microscope (SEM). The SEM images indicated that MWCNTs can disperse in PBO matrix uniformly without agglomeration and MWCNTs have been introduced into PBO matrix by covalent bonding via Friedel-Crafts acylation between MWCNTs and TA.

Characterization and Application of Bayah Natural Zeolites for Ammonium Capture: Isotherm and Kinetic

2020 ◽  
Vol 988 ◽  
pp. 51-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teguh Kurniawan ◽  
Nuryoto ◽  
Rahmayetty
Keyword(s):  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Major Cations ◽  
Isotherm Adsorption ◽  
Elovich Equation

The aim of this study is to characterize Bayah natural zeolites and tested for ammonium capture. Characterization of Bayah natural zeolites were performed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and nitrogen physisorption. The natural zeolites were identified as mordenite and clinoptilolite. Non-zeolitic phase appeared on the XRD pattern was quartz. The morphology of clinoptilolite and mordenite were observed as platy and needle shape in the SEM images, respectively. Major cations were K+ and Ca2+ which were determined by energy dispersive X-ray. Nitrogen isotherm physisorption suggested that the natural zeolites was typical of type IV isotherm. Pore size distribution were determined using Barrett, Joyner, and Halenda model with mesopore size 3-5 nm. Ammonium exchange on Bayah natural zeolites were conducted in a batch experiment by varying the particle sizes, time and mass loading. Non-linear least squared method was applied to fit the experimental data with various kinetic and isotherm models. The kinetic data was well fitted with the Elovich equation with error 1.6 x 10-4. Isotherm adsorption of ammonium followed Langmuir-Vageler with error 4 x 10-2.

Characterization of Polyquinoline Blends Using Small Angle Scattering

1989 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Li Wu ◽  
John K. Stille ◽  
Joseph W. Tsang ◽  
Alex J. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Small Angle ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Flexible Chain ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molecular Dispersion ◽  
Angle Scattering ◽  
Scattering Measurements ◽  
Rigid Rod ◽  
Scattering Contribution

ABSTRACTTo determine the compatibility between the rigid rod and the flexible chain polyquinolines, both small angle x-ray and neutron scattering measurements were conducted on blends containing deuterated flexible chains. The scattering intensities from both x-ray and neutron were reduced to their absolute scales in order to remove the scattering contribution from microvoids which tended to overshadow the signal of molecular origin. Quantitative information regarding the molecular dispersion in a 50/50 rigid rod and flexible chain blend was obtained. The result indicated that this material was partially segregated but not to the point of single component phases.

Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Anchored on Montmorillonite via Chemical Reduction

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danica Louise S. Bonga ◽  
Ma. Manna Farrel B. Pinto ◽  
Mary Fatima T. Tayad
Keyword(s):  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Sodium Citrate ◽  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Average Crystallite Size ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Clay Particles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mean Size

Montmorillonite clay particles were decorated with silver (Ag) nanoparticles by chemical reduction of Ag nitrate with sodium citrate. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) confirmed the presence of metallic Ag on the surface of montmorillonite. The average crystallite size of the Ag nanoparticles obtained from the broadening of the 111 Ag peak ranged at 13-16 nm. On the other hand, the apparent particle sizes obtained from the SEM images were about 79-128 nm, suggesting that the nanoparticles are polycrystalline and possibly agglomerated. The increase in the concentration of reducing agent produced smaller Ag nanoparticles with narrower size distribution. The antibacterial test showed that the Ag nanoparticles, with mean size of 79 nm, adsorbed on montmorillonite were able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) with an antimicrobial index of 0.4.

Preparation and Characterization of A Composite Obtained through Ti (IV) and Phosphoric Acid

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Loanda Raquel Cumba ◽  
U.O. Bicalho ◽  
D.R. Carmo
Keyword(s):  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Titanium Isopropoxide ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electron Microscopies ◽  
Prepared Material ◽  
Scanning Electron

This paper describes the preparation and complementary characterization of a composite formed from the activation of titanium isopropoxide by phosphoric acid and deionized water (TiP).Techniques such as, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman , electronic (UV-vis) and Scanning electron microscopies (SEM) were used for characterization of this new composite formed. In the X-ray diffractogram of TIP was observed four intense peaks. A strong absorption was observed in the region 362-445 nm. The scanning electron microscopy of TiP, shows that the prepared material consists mostly of a cluster of spherical particles with diameters ranging from 2.35 to 2.60 μm.

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