Preparation and Properties of Nano-Silica/calcium Alginate Blend Fibers

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Feng Jun Wang ◽  
Quan Ji ◽  
Jian Jun Zhang ◽  
Li Wen Tan ◽  
Feng Yu Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Sio2 Content ◽  
Wet Spinning ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Alginate Fibers ◽  
Alginate Fiber ◽  
Spinning Condition

Calcium alginate fibers and nano-silica/calcium alginate blend fibers were prepared by the mean of wet spinning at the same spinning condition. The effect of nano-particles SiO2 on the structure and properties of alginate fibers were studied via many tests. The results showed that the tenacity of blend fibers increased with the growth of the content of SiO2 ranging from 1% to 5%, however, the tenacity of fibers became worse when the content of SiO2 was more than 5%. The effect of SiO2 content on hardness and tribological properties of the calcium alginate fiber was studied. The morphologies of the fibers surfaces were examined with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The result showed that the surface of blend fibers was still smooth when the consent of SiO2 not up to 7%, the best surface was obtained when SiO2 content was 5%. The incorporation of SiO2 also affected the absorption property of alginate fiber and made it decrease with the increase of SiO2 content. The structures of calcium alginate fibers and nano-silica/calcium alginate blend fibers were studied by infrared spectrum.

The Preparation of Fluorescent Fibers from FCNPs and Calcium Alginate

2013 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Yu Xi Zhang ◽  
Zhi Hui Zhao ◽  
Wen Xu ◽  
Ruo Cai Pan ◽  
Yan Zhi Xia
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Carbon Nanoparticles ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Fiber Strength ◽  
Wet Spinning ◽  
Blue Color ◽  
One Step ◽  
Alginate Fibers ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles ◽  
Bright Blue

Stable fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (FCNPs) with excellent water-solubility were prepared firstly by one-step ultrasonic treatment from the blending of glucose and sodium hydroxide. Then, the fluorescence calcium alginate fibers were successfully prepared through wet spinning, using the mixture of FCNPs and sodium alginate solution as the spinning dope. The fluorescent property of FCNPs and fibers were investigated using fluorescence spectrophotometer. Single fiber strength tester was used to measure the strength of the fluorescence fibers. The results showed that both FCNPs and fibers emitted bright blue color under 350nm wavelength UV irradiation. The strength of the fibers was improved when the content of FCNPs in the fibers achieved certain value.

Influence of Calcium Ion on Thermal Degradation and Flame Retardance Behaviour of Alginate Fiber

2013 ◽  
Vol 631-632 ◽  
pp. 447-451
Author(s):  
Guang Xiu Tian ◽  
Quan Ji ◽  
Feng Yu Quan ◽  
Yan Zhi Xia
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Calcium Ion ◽  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Limiting Oxygen Index ◽  
Metallic Salts ◽  
Flame Retardant Properties ◽  
Alginate Fibers ◽  
Alginate Fiber

Experimental research on calcium alginate fibers thermal degradation and flame retardancy under catalysis of metallic salts was done by limiting oxygen index (LOI), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TG) methods. LOI results show that with increasing calcium ions content, the flame retardant properties of the calcium alginate fibers improves further. The residues of calcium alginate fibers gradually retained fiber shape and on the surface of the residues the holes reduced, with the calcium ion content increasing. TG indicates temperature at maximum rate of weight loss (T-max) was clearly shifted from 246 °C for alginic acid fibers to 244°C, 236°C, 208°C, 205 °C and 203°C (SCa-1-1# calcium alginate fibers, SCa-2-2# calcium alginate fibers, SCa-3-3# calcium alginate fibers, SCa-4-4# calcium alginate fibers, SCa-5-5# calcium alginate fibers), respectively. The thermal degradation residues at 1000°C for different calcium alginate fibers are 13.7%, 16.1%, 17.2%, 18.2%, 18.4%, 19.2%, separately. Further discussion of the combustion process and flame retardant mechanism is presented.

Preparation and Properties of Alginate Fibre

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 419-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Lian ◽  
Jian Yi Wu ◽  
Da Peng Zhou ◽  
Hong Mei Wang ◽  
Dian Wu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Direction ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Wet Spinning ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Important Research ◽  
Preparation Technology ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer ◽  
Infrared Spectrometer ◽  
Medical Materials ◽  
Important Research Direction

Alginate fibre has attracted great attention in the area of biological medical materials due to its unique biological properties. But its low tenacity greatly hinders its application area. Therefore, the preparation technology of alginate fibre has been as an important research direction in this area in recent years. The purpose of this article is to prepare the calcium alginate fibre with good properties by wet spinning. The structure and properties of this fibre are analyzed by scanning electron microscope，infrared spectrometer，thermal gravimetric analyzer and DSC.

Cytotoxicity and Antiviral Activity of Calcium Alginate Fibers and Zinc Alginate Fibers

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1475-1478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Gong ◽  
Guang Ting Han ◽  
Xin Ling Li ◽  
Yan Wu ◽  
Yuan Ming Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Activity Assay ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
African Green Monkey Kidney ◽  
Relative Growth ◽  
Human Cervical Cancer Cell ◽  
Green Monkey ◽  
Alginate Fibers ◽  
Alginate Fibres ◽  
Mtt Assays

The cytotoxicity and anti-influenza virus (IFV) activity of calcium or zinc alginate fibers were investigated to explore the feasibility of them to be used as biomaterials. African Green Monkey kidney cell (Vero) and human cervical cancer cell (Hela) cultured with alginate fibres were used to screen cytotoxic effects. After 48 h, MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazol)-2,5-diphenyl-2H tetrazolium bromide) assays were performed. Then cytotoxicity was evaluated with six grades according to cell relative growth rate (RGR). In anti-IFV activity assay, IFV were added to all fibers and the Vero cell survival were detected by MTT assays with calculating the percentage of protection. The cytotoxity of calcium alginate fibers on Vero were grade 0 or 1 in contrast to zinc alginate fibers which was grade 0. The cytotoxity of calcium or zinc alginate fibers on Hela were grade 0. Furthermore, partial calcium or zinc alginate fibers could promote Vero or Hela cell growth. In antiviral assay the highest percentage of protection of calcium alginate fibers was 34.42%, while that of zinc alginate fibers was 59.42%. The results showed that calcium or zinc alginate fibers had a good cellular biocompatibility and the large weight zinc alginate fibers had a better anti-IFV activity than calcium alginate fibers, which is potential for tissue engineering.

An Experimental Investigation on The Influence of Nano Silica on The Strength and Durability Characteristics of Self Compacting Concrete

2021 ◽  
pp. 598-605
Author(s):  
B. Arun Kumar ◽  
Shamshad Begum
Keyword(s):  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Particle Packing ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Cycle Performance ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Chemical Waste ◽  
Concrete Members ◽  
Concrete Production

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is also considered as a concrete which can be placed and compacted under its own weight with little or no vibration without segregation or bleeding. The use of SCC with its improving productions techniques is increasing everyday in concrete production. It is used to facilitate and ensure proper filling and good structural performance of heavily reinforced structural members. Recently, nano particles have been gaining increasing attention and have been applied in many fields to fabricate new materials with novel functions due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Degradation of concrete members exposed to aggressive sulphuric acid environments is a key durability issue that affects the life cycle performance and maintenance costs of vital civil infrastructure. Sulphuric acid in groundwater, chemical waste or generated from the oxidation of sulphur bearing compounds in backfill can attack substructure concrete members. Moreover, concrete structures in industrial zones are susceptible to deterioration due to acid rain of which sulphuric acid is a chief component. In this work 40Mpa self-compacting concrete is developed using modified Nan-Su method of mix design. Slump flow, J-Ring, V-funnel tests are conducted to justify the fresh properties of SCC and are checked against EFNARC (2005) specifications. Specimens of dimensions 150x150x150mm were cast without nano silica and with two nano silica are added in different percentages(1%, 1.5% and 2% by weight of cement) to SCC. To justify the compressive strength for 7 and 28days, specimens are tested under axial compression. Durability properties were also studied by immersing the specimensin5% HCl and5% H2SO4. The particle packing in concrete can be improved by using Nano-silica which leads to densifying of the micro and nanostructure resulting in improved mechanical properties. Nano-silica addition to cement based materials can also control the degradation of the fundamental C-S-H (calcium-silicate-hydrate) reaction of concrete caused by calcium leaching in water as well as block water penetration and therefore lead to improvements in durability.

scholarly journals RECIRCULACIÓN DE LÍQUIDOS RESIDUALES EN LA CONVERSIÓN DE ALGINATO DE CALCIO EN ÁCIDO ALGÍNICO DURANTE EL PROCESO DE PRODUCCIÓN DE ALGINATOS

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Y. E. Rodríguez-Montesinos ◽  
G. Hernández-Carmona ◽  
D. L. Arvizu-Higuera
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Alginate ◽  
Alginic Acid ◽  
Current System ◽  
Macrocystis Pyrifera ◽  
Alginate Production ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Alginate Fibers ◽  
Counter Current ◽  
Very High

Se estudió el efecto de recircular la solución ácida residual en la etapa de conversión de alginato de calcio en ácido algínico, utilizando el alga Macrocystis pyrifera . Los líquidos residuales fueron reciclados en un sistema en contra corriente, con lo cual se logró procesar tres cargas de alginato de sodio con el mismo volumen de agua, permitiendo una conversión efectiva en ácido algínico, con una reducción del 56% en el consumo de agua dulce. Se experimentó un sistema de recirculación en línea (sin reemplazo de agua), este sistema no es recomendable, debido a que la acumulación de calcio en el alginato después de la segunda recirculación, produce una viscosidad aparente muy alta, con un porcentaje de reducció superior al 50%. Se determinó el efecto del número de lavados ácidos del ácido algínico sobre la calidad y rendimiento del alginato obtenido. El tratamiento ácido se llevó a cabo con tres, dos y un lavado. Se concluye que se requieren tres lavados de las fibras de alginato de calcio para lograr una conversión efectiva en ácido algínico, pero el primero y segundo lavado se pueden hacer con ácido reciclado. Es tesis tema representa un ahorro del 66% en el consumo de agua en esta etapa. Recycling of residual liquids from the conversion of calcium alginate to alginic acid during alginate production process The effect of recycling the residual acid solution from the conversion of calcium alginate to alginic acid from the alga Macrocystis pyrifera was studied. The residual liquid was recycled using a counter current system; it was possible to treat three batches of calcium alginate with the same amount of water, with an effective conversion into alginic acid, saving 56% of fresh water. An inline recycling system was experimented (without water replacement). This system is not recommended, because the large increase of calcium in the alginate after the second recycling, produces a very high apparent viscosity. Using this system the viscosity was reduced in more than 50%. We experimented the effect of the number of acid washings of the alginic acid, on the yield and quality of the final alginate. The acid treatment was carried out with three, two and one washing. It was concluded that three acid washings of the calcium alginate fibers are necessary to obtain an effective conversion of calcium alginate to alginic acid, but the first and second washings can be carried out with recycled acid. This system represents a water saving up to 66% in this step.

scholarly journals Effects of Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles on Ca-PO4 Composite

2007 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.H.K. Xu ◽  
M.D. Weir ◽  
L. Sun ◽  
S. Takagi ◽  
L.C. Chow
Keyword(s):  
Volume Fraction ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Ion Release ◽  
Mass Fractions ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles ◽  
Filler Mass ◽  
First Time ◽  
Filler Level

Nano-particles of dicalcium phosphate anhydrous (DCPA) were synthesized for the first time. The objectives of this study were to incorporate DCPA nano-particles into resin for Ca-PO4 release to combat dental caries, and to investigate the filler level effects. Nano-DCPA and nano-silica-fused silicon nitride whiskers at a 1:1 ratio were used at filler mass fractions of 0–75%. The flexural strengths in MPa (mean ± SD; n = 6) of DCPA-whisker composites ranged from (106 ± 39) at 0% fillers to (114 ± 23) at 75% fillers, similar to (112 ± 22) of a non-releasing composite (TPH) (p > 0.1). The composite with 75% fillers in a NaCl solution (133 mmol/L, pH = 7.4, 37°C) yielded a Ca concentration of (0.65 ± 0.02) mmol/L and PO4 of (2.29 ± 0.07) mmol/L. Relationships were established between ion-release and DCPA volume fraction VDCPA: Ca = 4.46 VDCPA1.6, and = 66.9 VDCPA2.6. Nano-DCPA-whisker PO4 composites had high strength and released high levels of Ca-PO4 requisite for remineralization. These new nano-composites could provide the needed combination of stress-bearing and caries-inhibiting capabilities.

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