Synthesis and Characterization of Copper/Paraffin Nanocomposites for Thermal Actuation

2011 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 1764-1768
Author(s):  
Bin Xu ◽  
Bai Yang Lou

The copper/paraffin nanocomposites were synthesized by high energy ball milling. Observation of the microstructure, comparison and ascertainment of the particle size of the composite were analyzed by transmission electron microscope. Then the composite was put into a home-made copper tube (5 mm in diameter, 20 mm in length, closed at one end) by thermoforming process, and its thermal sensitivity was measured using thermo-controlled optical micro measuring equipment. The effects of milling time on the microstructures and the thermal sensitivity of copper/paraffin nanocomposites were investigated. The results showed that different milling time caused the changes in particle size and shape of the composite, and had a significant effect on its thermal sensitivity. With increasing milling time, the thermal sensitivity of composite gradually increased.

2011 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 1769-1773
Author(s):  
Bin Xu ◽  
Bai Yang Lou

Thermo-sensitive copper/paraffin nanocomposites were prepared by high energy ball milling. Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), x-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to analyze the composition, phase and microstructure of the composites. Furthermore, their thermal sensitivity was investigated. Results reveal that the phase of composites is mainly composed of copper, paraffin and a small amount of cuprous oxide copper. Nanoparticles homogeneously covered by paraffin form the similar core-shell structure. The mass ratio of copper to paraffin has an obvious influence on the thermal sensitivity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Yunasfi . ◽  
P. Purwanto ◽  
Mashadi .

Utilization of HEM (high energy milling) technique for growth of CNT (carbon nanotube) from graphite powders by using Ni as catalyst was carried out. Milling process performed on a mixture of graphite powder and nickel powder (Ni-C powders) with the ratio of weight percent of 98%: 2%, with a variation of milling time between 25 up to 75 hours. Characterization using PSA (Powder Size Analyzer), SAA (Surface Area Analyzer), TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) and Raman Spectroscopy performed to obtain information about particle size, surface area, morphology and the structure bonding of the milled powder respectively. The analysis results of Ni-C powders using PSA and SAA showed the smallest particle size and biggest surface area obtained after milling process for 50 hours, i.e. 80 nm and 705 m2/g, respectively. TEM observations revealed formation of flat fibers which quantity increased with increasing milling time. This flattened fiber behave as an initiator for the growth of CNTs. Ni-C powder milling for 50 hours results more clearly show the growth of CNTs. Analysis by Raman Spectroscopy showed two bands at 1582 cm−1 as a peak of G band and at 1350 cm-1 as a peak of D band. These spectra are typical for sp2 structure. The position of G band peak is close to 1600 cm-1 as the evidence of a change to nano-crystalline graphite. The highest intensity of D band shown in the milling process for 50 hours, which indicates that this milling time produces more graphite-like structure compared to other conditions, and is predicted good for growing CNTs. AbstrakPemanfaatan teknik HEM (High Energy Milling) untuk penumbuhan CNT (carbon nanotube) dari serbuk grafit dengan menggunakan Ni sebagai katalis. Proses milling dilakukan terhadap campuran serbuk grafit dan serbuk nikel (serbuk Ni-C) dengan perbandingan berat 98% : 2%, dengan variasi waktu milling antara 25-75 jam. Karakterisasi menggunakan fasilitas PSA (Particle Size Analyzer), SAA (Surface Area Analyzer), dan TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) serta Raman Spektroscopy yang masing-masingnya untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang ukuran partikel, luas permukaan dan morfologi serta struktur ikatan serbuk hasil milling. Hasil analisis serbuk Ni-C dengan PSA dan SAA menunjukkan ukuran partikel paling kecil dan luas permukaan paling besar diperoleh setelah proses milling selama 50 jam, masing-masing 80 nm dan 705 m2/g. Pengamatan TEM menunjukkan serbuk-serbuk berbentuk serat pipih dengan kuantitas yang meningkat dengan bertambahnya waktu milling. Serat pipih ini perupakan cikal bakal penumbuhan CNT. Serbuk Ni-C hasil milling menunjukkan penumbuhan CNT terlihat lebih jelas setelah milling selama 50 jam. Hasil analisis dengan Raman Spectroscopy memperlihatkan puncak G band pada bilangan gelombang 1582 cm−1 yang merupakan spektrum untuk struktur sp2 dari grafit dan puncak D band pada bilangan gelombang 1350 cm-1 yang mungkin merupakan deformasi struktur grafit. Posisi puncak G band mendekati 1600 cm-1 menjadi bukti perubahan ke grafit nano kristal. Intensitas D band tertinggi ditunjukkan oleh sistem komposit Ni-C hasil proses milling selama 50 jam dan hal ini sebagai indikasi bahwa proses milling selama 50 jam terhadap sistem komposit Ni-C lebih berstruktur mirip grafit (graphitic-like material) dibanding kondisi lainnya dan diprediksi bagus untuk menumbuhkan CNT. Dengan demikian, waktu milling yang optimal untuk penumbuhan CNT dari serbuk grafit dengan menggunakan Ni sebagai katalis adalah adalah 50 jam.  


2001 ◽  
Vol 703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann M. Viano ◽  
Sanjay R. Mishra

ABSTRACTNanocomposite iron nitride based powders are known to have enhanced magnetic and other physical properties. To further explore their potential for application in various fields, we have performed a systematic study of the iron nitride - alumina and iron nitride - silica systems. Iron nitride powder of composition FexN (2 < x < 4), containing both Fe3N and Fe4N phases, was mechanically milled with Al2O3 or SiO2 powder for 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 hours at the following compositions; (FexN)0.2(Al2O3)0.8, (FexN)0.6(Al2O3)0.4, (FexN)0.2(SiO2)0.8, and (FexN)0.6(SiO2)0.4. Differential thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction were performed to investigate thermal and structural transitions as a function of milling time. As the milling time is increased, the thermal peak corresponding to Fe4N is diminished, while the one corresponding to Fe3N is enhanced. These transitions are correlated with X-ray diffraction patterns. All XRD peaks broaden as a function of milling time, corresponding to smaller particle size. Transmission electron microscopy also reveals a decrease in particle size as the milling time in increased.


2018 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 136-145
Author(s):  
A. El Mohri ◽  
M. Zergoug ◽  
K. Taibi ◽  
M. Azzaz

Nanocrystalline Fe90Mg10 alloy samples were prepared by mechanical alloying process using planetary high energy ball mill. The prepared powders were characterized using differential thermal analysis (DTA), X-ray diffraction technique (XRD) at high temperature, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Obtained results are discussed according to milling time. XRD at high temperature results also indicated that when the milling time increases, the lattice parameter and the mean level of grain size increase, whereas the microstrains decrease. The result of the observation by the TEM of the Fe-Mg powders prepared in different milling time, coercive fields derived and Saturation magnetization derived from the hysteresis curves in high temperature are discussed as a function of milling time.


2018 ◽  
Vol 941 ◽  
pp. 1990-1995
Author(s):  
Naidu V. Seetala ◽  
Cyerra L. Prevo ◽  
Lawrence E. Matson ◽  
Thomas S. Key ◽  
Ilseok I. Park

ZrB2 and HfB2 with incorporation of SiC are being considered as structural materials for elevated temperature applications. We used high energy ball milling of micron-size powders to increase lattice distortion enhanced inter-diffusion to get uniform distribution of SiC and reduce grain growth during Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). High-energy planetary ball milling was performed on ZrB2 or HfB2 with 20vol% SiC powders for 24 and 48 hrs. The particle size distribution and crystal micro-strain were examined using Dynamic Light Scattering Technique and x-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. XRD spectra were analyzed using Williamson-Hall plots to estimate the crystal micro-strain. The particle size decreased, and the crystal micro-strain increased with the increasing ball milling time. The SPS consolidation was performed at 32 MPa and 2,000°C. The SEM observation showed a tremendous decrease in SiC segregation and a reduction in grain size due to high energy ball milling of the precursor powders. Flexural strength of the SPS consolidated composites were studied using Four-Point Bend Beam test, and the micro-hardness was measured using Vickers micro-indenter with 1,000 gf load. Good correlation is observed in SPS consolidated ZrB2+SiC with increased micro-strain as the ball milling time increased: grain size decreased (from 9.7 to 3.2 μm), flexural strength (from 54 to 426 MPa) and micro-hardness (from 1528 to 1952 VHN) increased. The correlation is less evident in HfB2+SiC composites, especially in micro-hardness which showed a decrease with increasing ball milling time.


2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kęstutis Mažeika ◽  
Violeta Bėčytė ◽  
Yulia O. Tykhonenko-Polishchuk ◽  
Mykola M. Kulyk ◽  
Oleksandr V. Yelenich ◽  
...  

CoFe2O4/polypyrrole composite nanoparticles were synthesized using a high energy ball mill. Mössbauer and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies, magnetization measurements and transmission electron microscopy were used for the characterization of samples. Specific loss power (SLP) was determined by exposing nanoparticles to an alternating magnetic field. Some changes in coercivity were observed and explained comparing CoFe2O4 nanoparticles withCoFe2O4/polypyrrole composite nanoparticles.


2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (04n05) ◽  
pp. 1067-1071
Author(s):  
MARYAM MOHRI ◽  
SEYED FARSHID KASHANI-BOZORG

The present investigation is focused on the electrode properties of various nanocrystalline Mg2Ni -based powders synthesized using high energy ball milling technique. The chemical composition was modified by the ternary (Nb) and quaternary ( Al and Nb ) additives. The process parameters were adjusted to achieve nanocrystalline based products. Characterization of the ternary and quaternary milled products using scanning and transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction showed a composite microstructure of an amorphous core surrounded by nanocrystalline Mg2Ni . Electrode made from the quaternary milled product showed superior initial charge density and longer discharge duration.


2014 ◽  
Vol 922 ◽  
pp. 586-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu Panjiar ◽  
R.P. Gakkhar ◽  
B.S.S. Daniel

The synthesis of graphite nanoparticles at ambient temperature by high energy mechanical milling is modelled using ANN (Artificial Neural Network). The effect of milling time on the evolution of particle size, inclusion, microstructure and morphology were examined using XRD (X-Ray Diffraction), EDS (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope). ANN was effectively used to predict the influence of milling time on particle size and to forecast the milling time for the formation of nanoparticles. XRD results of investigation revealed change in strain behaviour of graphite particles of different sizes when heat treated.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Ranjan K. Bhuyan ◽  
D. Pamu ◽  
Basanta K. Sahoo ◽  
Ashish K. Sarangi

Background: Mg2TiO4 – based ceramics have proven their potentiality in the field of wireless communication systems. In the past, Mg2TiO4 ceramics was considered a quite optical response material in thin film form. Moreover, there is very few studies have been done whatever the proposed work in the present study. Objective: To prepare Mg2TiO4 nano-powders with the help of High Energy Ball Mill (HEBM) and intend to investigate its effect on crystal structure, microstructure and on thermodynamic behavior of MgO-TiO2 system. Methods: Mg2TiO4 ceramics were synthesized using Mechanical alloying method from high- purity oxides MgO and TiO2 (99.99%) of Sigma Aldrich (St. Louis, MO). Results: From the experimental studies it is observed that the powder’s particle size decreases with an increase of milling time. XRD analysis is carried out for phase confirmation of the mixed Mg2TiO4 powder. Further, the result also showed that there is structural changes occurred in the sample by high energy ball milling process, milled at different times. The nanocrystalline nature Mg2TiO4 powder was confirmed from microstructure taken by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Further, differential thermal gravimetric analysis has been carried out to investigate the thermal behavior of milled Mg2TiO4 -powder (35 hours). Conclusion: In work, the effect of mechanical alloying on structural, microstructural and thermal properties of nanocrystalline Mg2TiO4 powders has been investigated systematically. The effect of milling time on particle size, crystal structure and the microstructure was studied using XRD, FE-SEM, TEM and DSC/TGA analysis. The microstructural analysis (FE-SEM and TEM) reveals the nanocrystallinity nature of MTO ceramics prepared by mechanical alloying method. The thermal decomposition behavior of the milled powders was examined by a Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) in argon atmosphere.


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