Graphite/UPE Nanocomposite: Transport, Thermal, Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Shivkumari Panda ◽  
Dibakar Behera ◽  
Tapan Kumar Bastia
Keyword(s):  
Transport Properties ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
New Class ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Water Transport Properties ◽  
First Time

This chapter presents the preparation and characterization of some unique properties of nanocomposites by dispersing graphite flakes in commercial unsaturated polyester (UPE) matrix. The composite was prepared by a novel method with the use of solvent swelling technique. Three different specimens of UPE/graphite nanocomposites were fabricated with addition of 1, 2 and 3 wt% of graphite flakes. Except mechanical, viscoelastic and thermo gravimetric properties, transport properties like electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and water transport properties were studied for the first time. Graphite flakes propose enhanced properties to the composites suggesting homogeneous distribution of the nanofiller in the matrix and strong interaction with the matrix. 2wt% nanofiller loading showed superior essential characteristics and after that the properties reduced may be due to the nucleating tendency of the nanofiller particles. The XRD pattern showed the compatibility of the graphite flakes by introducing a peak around 26.550 in the nanocomposites. SEM Properties are also in agreement with the compatibility. Nanocomposite with 2wt% graphite also showed remarkable enhancement in transport, mechanical, viscoelastic and thermo gravimetric properties. So by introduction of a small quantity of graphite endow the new class of multiphase nanocomposites with inimitable structure and tremendous application.

scholarly journals Chitosan Grafted Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Vinyl Ester/UPE Blend Based Partially Bio-Nanocomposite

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 1943-1948
Author(s):  
Priyabrata Mohanty ◽  
Tapan Kumar Bastia ◽  
Dibakar Behera ◽  
Shivkumari Panda
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vinyl Ester ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Swelling Properties ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Enhanced Properties ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This work represents the preparation and characterization of some unique properties of vinyl ester (VE) and unsaturated polyester (UPE) blend based nanocomposites by introducing biopolymer chitosan grafted multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Initially, surface grafting of MWCNTs with chitosan was performed by utilizing glutaraldehyde as a cross linking reagent through covalent deposition method and are successfully characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). Then 50:50 wt % of vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester blend was prepared by simple sonication method. Three different specimens of VE/UPE/CS-g-MWCNTs nanocomposites were fabricated with addition of 1, 3 and 5 wt % of functionalized bionanofiller. Chitosan grafting of MWCNTs offered enhanced properties to the nanocomposites suggesting homogeneous distribution of the nanofiller in the matrix with minimum corrosion and swelling properties. 3 wt % of functionalized bionanofiller loading showed superior essential characteristics and after that the properties reduced may be due to the nucleating tendency of the nanofiller particles.

Mechanical and Interfacial Characterization of Jute Fabrics Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 22-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhana Islam ◽  
M. Naimul Islam ◽  
Shahirin Shahida ◽  
Harun Ar Rashid ◽  
Nanda Karmaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester Resin ◽  
Bending Modulus ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Jute Fabrics

Jute fabrics reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR)-based composites were prepared by conventional hand lay-up technique. Different proportions (5 to 50% by weight) of fibre content was used in preparation of the composite. Tensile Strength (TS), Tensile Modulus (TM), Bending Modulus (BM), Bending Strength (BS), Impact Strength (IS) of the fabricated composites were studied. Upon each addition of fiber content in the matrix, mechanical properties of the composites were increased. The Tensile Strength (TS) of the 5% and 50% fiber reinforced composites was 18 MPa and 42 MPa respectively. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed interfacial properties of the composites and it was revealed that the bond between fiber and matrix was excellent.

scholarly journals Characterization of Ceramic Waste Filled Unsaturated Polyester Resin

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Mohamed Farsane ◽  
Abdellah Anouar ◽  
Souad Chah ◽  
Miloud Bouzziri
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Filler Content ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester Resin ◽  
Ceramic Waste ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Polyester Matrix ◽  
Resin Formulation

In this study, the composites of ceramic waste filler polyester were produced with ceramic waste as the filler and unsaturated polyester resin as the matrix. Various weight of filler loads (particle size [180 �m) were used; 0, 28.5, 41 and 50 wt% in view to better understand the effect of filler content on the mechanical, thermal properties and water absorption of the composites. Additionally, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to characterize the samples, from the findings, it is noticed an increase in the level of porcelain powder decreased the flexural strength and Hardness and increased the density. The results of water absorption have shown the composites absorbs fewer water. Thermal degradation indicates that the composite is more resistant to temperature than unsaturated polyester matrix due to the effect of porcelain powder incorporated. Moreover, the results reveal an opportunity for using the ceramic waste as filler in unsaturated polyester resin formulation.

scholarly journals Characterization for the necessity of thermophilic biogas digester of tea waste and cooked waste for biogas production

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Nirmal Halder
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Tea Waste ◽  
Thermophilic Digestion ◽  
First Time ◽  
Novel Design

<p><span>Characterization of tea waste, cooked waste has been done by various authors but for the first time it has been done for understanding the necessity of thermophilic digestion. And for this kind of digestion takes place in thermophilic digester for efficient biogas production. Detailed morphological analysis of feedstock has been determined. In the present study, thermo gravimetric analysis carried out For easy and fast digestion of cooked waste, a novel design of thermophilic digester is proposed and tested.</span></p>

scholarly journals Influence of the Base Element on the Thermal Properties of Non- Ferrous Chromium-Rich TaC-Containing Alloys Elaborated by Conventional Casting: Part 3: Surface and Cross-Sectional Metallographic Characterization of the Oxidized Alloys

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Paul K. Gomis ◽  
Patrice Berthod ◽  
Erwann Etienne
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Isothermal Oxidation ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Base Element ◽  
Free Zone ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Oxide Spallation ◽  
First Time

The six alloys the thermal properties of which and the tendency to oxide spallation of which were studied in the first two parts of this work, were here characterized after oxidation for 70 hours at 1250°C. The external chromia scale, and also the CrTaO4 subsurface oxide, formed for all the alloys, almost independently of the Co and Ni proportions in the base element content. But, because of the formation of more CrTaO4 for the nickel-richest alloys probably due to the higher availability of Ta in the matrix and its easier diffusion towards the neighbourhood of the oxidation front, the adherence of chromia was weakened and spallation, suggested by the thermogravimetric curves in the second part of this work, is here really observed and the denuded part of alloys clearly seen. The degradation of the subsurface, which can be in a first time summarized by the development of a carbide-free zone and a {Cr, Ta}-depleted zone, depends on the Co and Ni proportions. The microstructure of the bulk is differently affected by long exposure at elevated temperature. The changes in carbide population characteristics are stronger for the nickel-based alloys than for the cobalt-based ones. Finally, the isothermal oxidation behaviour is best for the nickel-richest alloys but the oxide spallation behaviour and the potential mechanical properties are the best for the cobalt-richest alloys.

Fabrication and Characterization of Biodegradable Metal Based Microelectrodes for In Vivo Neural Recording

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (46-47) ◽  
pp. 2471-2477
Author(s):  
Chaoxing Zhang ◽  
Teresa H. Wen ◽  
Khaleel A. Razak ◽  
Jiajia Lin ◽  
Edgar Villafana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Recording ◽  
Neural Signals ◽  
Secondary Surgery ◽  
New Class ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization ◽  
Evoked Activity ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Brain

ABSTRACT:Neural electrodes have been widely used to monitor neural signals and/or deliver electrical stimulation in the brain. Currently, biodegradable and biocompatible materials have been actively investigated to create temporary electrodes that could degrade after serving their functions for neural recording and stimulation from days to months. The new class of biodegradable electrodes eliminate the necessity of secondary surgery for electrode removal. In this study, we created biodegradable, biocompatible, and implantable magnesium (Mg)-based microelectrodes for in vivo neural recording for the first time. Specifically, conductive poly-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) was first deposited onto Mg microwire substrates by electrochemical deposition, and a biodegradable insulating polymer was subsequently sprayed onto the surface of electrodes. The tip of electrodes was designed to be conductive for neural recording and stimulation, while the rest of electrodes was insulated with a polymer that is biocompatible with neural tissue. The impedance of Mg-based microelectrodes and their performance during neural recording in the auditory cortex of a mouse were studied. The results first demonstrated the capability of Mg-based microelectrodes for in vivo recording of multi-unit stimulus-evoked activity in the brain.

Synthesis and characterization of a polyester/styrene resin obtained by frontal polymerization

e-Polymers ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Fiori ◽  
Giulio Malucelli ◽  
Alberto Mariani ◽  
Laura Ricco ◽  
Elena Casazza
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Front Velocity ◽  
Frontal Polymerization ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Free Radical Initiator ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe frontal polymerization technique has been successfully applied, for the first time, to obtain an unsaturated polyester/styrene resin. The effect of the ratio of the two aforementioned components, as well as of the type and amount of free-radical initiator on both front velocity and maximum temperature reached by the front, has been thoroughly studied. The resulting products have been characterized in terms of their thermal and dynamic-mechanical behaviour. A comparison of such products with the corresponding materials obtained by the classical batch polymerization technique has evidenced that frontal polymerization allows to reach a higher degree of crosslinking with respect to batch copolymerization and hence a better thermal and mechanical behaviour.

Polarimetry: a primary tool for the physical characterization of asteroids

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (S305) ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
A. Cellino ◽  
S. Bagnulo
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Ground Truth ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Physical Characterization ◽  
New Class ◽  
Solid Bodies ◽  
First Time

AbstractAsteroid polarimetry has taken profit in recent years of a renewed interest triggered by exciting results from observing campaigns and theoretical studies. One of the most important applications of polarimetry to asteroid studies is the derivation of the geometric albedo and of the typical sizes of the particles forming the regolith layer covering the surface. Moreover, the serendipitous discovery of a new class of asteroids displaying unusual polarimetric properties, the so-called “Barbarians”, has been followed by increasing evidence that these objects can be extremely primitive and may be interpreted as remnants of the very first generation of solid bodies accreted in the inner Solar System. In addition, some results of asteroid polarimetry are going to be interpreted, for the first time, in terms of some “ground truth” evidence, made possible by in situ observations of the surface of the asteroid (4) Vesta by the Dawn space probe. Finally, some preliminary evidence suggests that spectro-polarimetry is going to become a major tool for the physical characterization of the small bodies of the solar system.

Characterizations of Functions with Closed Graph

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-420
Author(s):  
Asha Goel ◽  
Satbir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Closed Graph ◽  
New Class ◽  
First Time ◽  
Class Of Functions

Abstract The nature and usefulness of KC functions in topology have been well established in literature. In this paper, we introduce a new class of functions to be called inversely KC functions and emphasize its utility in characterization of functions with closed graph for the first time. We hereby study the relation between KC functions and Inversely KC functions and investigate various specific conditions under which these functions can be converted into functions having closed graph.

scholarly journals Tuning the gradient structure of highly breathable, permeable, directional water transport in bi-layered Janus fibrous membranes using electrospinning

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 3529-3538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Ting-Ting Li ◽  
Hai-Tao Ren ◽  
Fei Sun ◽  
Qi Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transport Properties ◽  
Water Transport ◽  
Gradient Structure ◽  
Electrospun Membrane ◽  
Fibrous Membranes ◽  
Water Transport Properties ◽  
First Time

In this paper, a novel bi-layered Janus fibrous electrospun membrane with robust moisture permeable, breathable and directional water transport properties is successfully fabricated and reported for the first time.

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