Influence of the Processing Conditions on the Mechanical Properties of PA 6 - Halloysite Nanotubes Nanocomposites for Injection Moulding

2012 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
Angel Fernandez ◽  
Manuel Muniesa ◽  
Carlos Javierre ◽  
Victor Camanes
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Halloysite Nanotubes ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Full Characterization ◽  
Injection Molding Simulation ◽  
Improved Performance

Nowadays polymer based nanocomposites are very interesting to manufacture products of less weight and higher mechanical properties and specific performance depending on the morphology of nanoscaled reinforcement. Most of these potential improvements are focused to the challenges newer products require like HEV (hybrid or electrical vehicles) for example. The development of these new products requires the full characterization of the rheological and mechanical behavior of the materials and the correct preparation of the raw material for further processing. As an example two nanocomposite blends were prepared letting down a masterbach of PA6+30% HNT (Halloysite nanotubes) to 3% and 6% of HNT content in a PA6 matrix of (BADADUR). The letting down process was developed in an extrusion-compounding machine (COPERION ZSK 26) and the rheological behavior was determined in a capillar rheometer obtaining the viscosity curves of the material needed for injection molding simulation. The products obtained were used for injection molding of test specimens in an electrical injection machine (JSW EL II 85). In addition, the letting down process was done directly in the injection machine in order to establish the relevance of the previous extrusion process. The probes obtained were analyzed by DSC and FTIR to determine the functional groups of the resultant product and SEM and TEM to determine the quality of the dispersion of the nanotubes. The probes were finally tested to determine its stiffness and tensile properties. The results showed the feasibility to develop parts made of nanocomposite with improved performance with scaled industry equipment with natural reinforcements..

scholarly journals A Methodology Based on FT-IR Data Combined with Random Forest Model to Generate Spectralprints for the Characterization of High-Quality Vinegars

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1411
Author(s):  
José Luis P. Calle ◽  
Marta Ferreiro-González ◽  
Ana Ruiz-Rodríguez ◽  
Gerardo F. Barbero ◽  
José Á. Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Forest ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Protected Designation Of Origin ◽  
Ft Ir

Sherry wine vinegar is a Spanish gourmet product under Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Before a vinegar can be labeled as Sherry vinegar, the product must meet certain requirements as established by its PDO, which, in this case, means that it has been produced following the traditional solera and criadera ageing system. The quality of the vinegar is determined by many factors such as the raw material, the acetification process or the aging system. For this reason, mainly producers, but also consumers, would benefit from the employment of effective analytical tools that allow precisely determining the origin and quality of vinegar. In the present study, a total of 48 Sherry vinegar samples manufactured from three different starting wines (Palomino Fino, Moscatel, and Pedro Ximénez wine) were analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The spectroscopic data were combined with unsupervised exploratory techniques such as hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA), as well as other nonparametric supervised techniques, namely, support vector machine (SVM) and random forest (RF), for the characterization of the samples. The HCA and PCA results present a clear grouping trend of the vinegar samples according to their raw materials. SVM in combination with leave-one-out cross-validation (LOOCV) successfully classified 100% of the samples, according to the type of wine used for their production. The RF method allowed selecting the most important variables to develop the characteristic fingerprint (“spectralprint”) of the vinegar samples according to their starting wine. Furthermore, the RF model reached 100% accuracy for both LOOCV and out-of-bag (OOB) sets.

scholarly journals Full characterization of ultrathin 5-nm low- k dielectric bilayers: Influence of dopants and surfaces on the mechanical properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Travis D. Frazer ◽  
Joshua L. Knobloch ◽  
Jorge N. Hernández-Charpak ◽  
Kathleen M. Hoogeboom-Pot ◽  
Damiano Nardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Full Characterization ◽  
Low K

Quasi-Static Characterization of Polyamide-Based Discontinuous CFRP Manufactured by Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding

2019 ◽  
Vol 809 ◽  
pp. 386-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Striemann ◽  
Daniel Hülsbusch ◽  
Michael Niedermeier ◽  
Frank Walther
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Length Distribution ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Printing Direction

Generating serial components via additive manufacturing (AM) a deep understanding of process-related characteristics is necessary. The extrusion-based AM called fused layer manufacturing (FLM), also known as fused deposition modeling (FDM™) or fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an AM process for producing serial components. Improving mechanical properties of AM parts is done by adding fibers in the raw material to reinforce the polymer. The study aims to create a more detailed comprehension of FLM and process-related characteristics with their influence on the composite.Thereby, a short carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide (CarbonX™ Nylon, 3DXTECH, USA) with 12.5 wt.‑% fiber content, 7 μm fiber diameter, and 150 to 400 µm fiber length distribution was investigated. To separate process-related characteristics of FLM, reference specimens were fabricated via injection molding (IM) with single-batch material. For the mechanical characterization, quasi-static tensile tests were carried out in accordance to DIN 527‑2. Quality assessment including void content and void distribution was performed via micro-computed tomography (CT).The mechanical characterization clarifies effects on mechanical properties depending on process-related characteristics of FLM. CT scans show higher void contents of FLM specimens compared to IM specimens and void orientation dependent on printing direction. FLM shows process-related characteristics which generally strengthen mechanical properties of polymers. Nevertheless, tensile strength of FLM specimens decrease by more than 28% compared to quasi-homogenous IM specimens.

Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan Edible Film

2013 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 778-781
Author(s):  
Yun Bin Zhang ◽  
Jun Peng ◽  
Jing Wen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Edible Film ◽  
Drying Temperature ◽  
Glycerin Concentration

The influence of factors, including different raw material ratio, drying temperature, concentration of glycerol and degassing time, on properties of chitosan edible film was studied. The results showed that higher mechanical properties of films could be achieved when chitosan and glycerin concentration were 1.5% and 0.5% respectively, and dried temperature was 55°C. Addition of proper amount of plasticizer could improve the properties of film.

QUALIDADE DO CALDO PARA PRODUÇÃO DE ETANOL EM CULTIVARES DE SORGO SACARINO SOB ADUBAÇÃO NITROGENADA

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 388
Author(s):  
CRISTÓBAL SOTO SOLANO ◽  
NIRALDO JOSÉ PONCIANO ◽  
ROGÉRIO FIGUEIREDO DAHER ◽  
RAFAEL AUGUSTO DA COSTA ◽  
PAULO MARCELO DE SOUZA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Production ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Ethanol Yield ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Total Reducing Sugars ◽  
Nitrogen Rates

 RESUMO - O sorgo sacarino tem potencial de uso como fonte de matéria-prima para a produção de bioetanol. Objetivou-se, com este estudo, analisar o efeito da adubação nitrogenada de cobertura na qualidade do caldo para produção de etanol de quatro cultivares de sorgo sacarino. O experimento foi conduzido em Campos dos Goytacazes- RJ, de janeiro a maio de 2014. Foram estudadas quatro cultivares de sorgo sacarino: BRS 506, BRS 508, BRS 509 e BRS 511 e cinco de doses de nitrogênio (0, 80, 160, 240 e 320 Kg ha-1), aplicadas aos 25 e 45 dias após semeadura. Os resultados mostraram que valor Brix, açúcares redutores totais, açúcares totais recuperáveis, volume do caldo e rendimento de etanol foram afetados pela adubação nitrogenada. Para todas as características, o valor máximo foi obtido pela dose de 240 kg de N ha-1. Entre as cultivares, a BRS 506 mostrou-se superior em produção de caldo e rendimento de etanol. Enquanto a BRS 511 destacou-se nos atributos ART e ATR, e a cultivar BRS 508 sobressaiu-se no valor Brix. A cultivar BRS 506 apresentou melhor resultado combinado, com maior volume de caldo e rendimento de etanol com as doses de 204 e 212 kg N ha-1, respectivamente. Palavras-chave: biocombustíveis, rendimento de álcool carburante, atributos industriais, caracterização da matéria prima, genótipos. QUALITY OF BROTH FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION IN CULTIVARS OF SACARINE SORGHUM UNDER NITROGEN FERTILIZATION  ABSTRACT - Sweet sorghum has potential as a source of raw material for the production of bioethanol. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of nitrogen topdressing on the quality of the juice for ethanol production from four cultivars of sorghum. The experiment was conducted in Campos, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January to May 2014. Four cultivars of sorghum: BRS 506, BRS 508, BRS 509 and BRS 511 were studied, and five nitrogen rates (0, 80, 160, 240 and 320 kg ha-1), applied to 25 and 45 days after sowing. The results showed that the value Brix, total reducing sugars, total recoverable sugars, broth volume and ethanol yield were affected by nitrogen fertilization. For all features, the maximum value was obtained for the dose of 240 kg N ha-1. Among cultivars, BRS 506 was superior in production of broth and ethanol yield. BRS 511 stood out in the attributes ART and ATR, and BRS 508, in value Brix. BRS 506 had better combined result of higher volume of juice and ethanol yield with doses of 204 and 212 kg N ha-1, respectively Keywords: biofuels, fuel ethanol output, industrial attributes, characterization of raw materials, genotypes.   

Characterization Methods of Nano-Patterned Surfaces Generated by Induction Heating Assisted Injection Molding

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-355
Author(s):  
Stefano Menotti ◽  
◽  
Giuliano Bissacco ◽  
Hans Nørgaard Hansen ◽  
Peter Torben Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Induction Heating ◽  
Process Condition ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Patterned Surfaces ◽  
Quantitative Characterization ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Replication Quality

An induction heating-assisted injection molding (IHAIM) process developed by the authors is used to replicate surfaces containing random nano-patterns. The injection molding setup is developed so that an induction heating system rapidly heats the cavity wall at rates of up to 10°C/s. In order to enable the optimization of the IHAIM process for nano-pattern replication, it is necessary to develop robust methods for quantitative characterization of the replicated nano-patterns. For this purpose, three different approaches for quantitative characterization of random nano-patterns are applied and compared. Results show that the use of IHAIM is an efficient way to improve replication quality. All three measurement methods are capable of detecting the trend of the replication quality of the surface changing the process condition.

A Quantitative Evaluation of the Quality of Recycled Steel in Uganda

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Senfuka ◽  
J. B. Kirabira ◽  
J. K. Byaruhanga
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Emission Spectrometry ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Geometrical Properties ◽  
Direct Reduced Iron ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Recycled Steel ◽  
Made In

All steel made in Uganda is currently manufactured from scrap. Such steel has often been characterized by unpredictable performance in consonance with its inconsistent raw material inputs. This study evaluates and relates the mechanical, metallurgical and geometrical properties of these bars in order to identify the factors underlying the performance of the products from this steel and examine the relationship with their scrap content. In order to study the steels, tensile, torsion and micrographic tests have been carried out together with spark emission spectrometry on samples collected from different plants. The test results generally indicate impressive steel resilience, strength and metallographic properties in spite of relatively high and irregular carbon content. Limited weldability, uniaxiality of properties, uneven scatter of microelements and substantial non-uniformity of longitudinal mechanical properties have been observed. Rolling and post rolling defects have been noted. The geometric reliability of the bars has also been found generally low. Improvement of secondary refinement, use of direct reduced iron (DRI) diluent and more diligent sorting have suggested as solutions.

scholarly journals Palm Sap Sources, Characteristics, and Utilization in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teguh Kurniawan ◽  
Jayanudin ◽  
Indar Kustiningsih ◽  
Mochamad Adha Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Poor Quality ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Coconut Tree ◽  
Palm Trees ◽  
Palm Species ◽  
Palm Sugar ◽  
Nipa Palm ◽  
Available Technology

Sap from various species palm trees in which known as neera generally produced by traditional technology in Indonesia. There are 5 well known palm species that produce Neera in Indonesia such as arenga palm, coconut tree, doub palm, nipa palm and palm oil. Neera can be utilized as raw material for various derivatives such as palm sugar, sweet palm toddy, and alcoholic toddy. Tapping ofneera is a crucial step because neera prone to immediately degrade and causing poor quality of palm sugar. Traditional sugar processing has some drawbacks for example: low energy efficiency processing and off-specification products. On the other side, sugar palm neera has important antioxidant component which benefits for human that unavailable in normal white sugar from sugarcane. In this current review, characterization of neera from various palms in Indonesia and available technology on sugar palm processing such as spray dryer and membrane ultrafiltration will be discussed.

scholarly journals Purification and Characterization of Fucoidan from the Brown Seaweed Sargassum binderi Sonder

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellya Sinurat ◽  
Rosmawaty Peranginangin ◽  
Endang Saepudin
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Brown Seaweed ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Brown Seaweeds ◽  
Monomer Content ◽  
Sargassum Binderi ◽  
Total Sulfate

The brown seaweed Sargassumsp. is well known as a source of fucoidan. Brown seaweeds found in Indonesia seas are dominated by Sargassum sp.The objectives of this research was to purify and characterize fucoidan from S. binderi Sonder. The fresh raw material was defatted by macerated in methanol:chloroform:water (4:2:1), filtered, rinsed with acetone and then air-dried in room temperature. The defatted dried seaweed was extracted with 0.01M HCl pH 4 at room temperature. Purification has been conducted using anion exchanger. The quality of fucoidan sample was determined for total sugar, functional group using FTIR, monomer content, total ash, and total sulfate in the ester form. The result shows that pure fucoidan contains fucose as the primary sugar component, and otherminor sugars (galactose, glucose, mannose and xylose). Chemical composition of crude fucoidan consisted of 74.25% fucose; 0.28% uronate acid; 10.29% sulfate and 5.5% protein. Purification using DEAE Sephadex A-25 gave 4 fraction pools yielding total sugar (%) of F1 (17.59); F2 (18.92); F3 (13.72); F4 (49.76), respectively. The components that build the fucoidan of S. binderi Sonder were estimated derived to be from fucoidan oligomers including (1,4)-L-FucS-Gal and D-(1,4)-Gal-GalS. 

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