Electrochemical Fabrication of Porous Interconnected Copper Foam

2021 ◽  
Vol 902 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Mary Donnabelle L. Balela ◽  
Reginald E. Masirag ◽  
Francis O. Pacariem Jr. ◽  
Juicel Marie D. Taguinod

An interconnected copper network or copper foam was successfully fabricated by electrochemical deposition using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and sodium bromide (NaBr) as additives. Both the amount of PEG and the current density were varied to obtain a Cu foam with the smallest pore diameter and wall thickness. The increasing amount of PEG resulted in a decrease in pore diameter. However, the wall thickness of the Cu network was increased. At 800 mg/L PEG and 20 mM NaBr, the average pore size of the foam was about 11.03 µm. Dendritic formation was also observed on the walls of the Cu foam. Further, higher current density resulted in increased dendritic growth. X-ray diffraction confirms that the Cu foam was spontaneously oxidized in air, leading to the formation of cuprous oxide (Cu2O).

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 4447-4452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubel Chakravarty ◽  
Rakesh Shukla ◽  
Shyamla Gandhi ◽  
Ramu Ram ◽  
Ashutosh Dash ◽  
...  

A new sorbent material, polymer embedded nano crystalline titania (Titanium Polymer-TiP) has been developed, from titanium (IV) chloride and isopropyl alcohol, for the adsorption of 99Mo, which is a precursor to 99mTc, a workhorse in radio-pharmaceuticals. The infrared absorption spectra of the TiP showed peaks corresponding to Ti-O groups. X-ray diffraction pattern of the adsorbent corresponded to rutile TiO2. The surface area of this polymer was 30 m2/g with an average pore size of 40 nm. The average crystallite size of TiO2, embedded in polymer, was found to be 5 nm. TEM micrograph of the adsorbent revealed the networkof polymer with dispersed titania phase. Potential of this adsorbent for the preparation of 99Mo-99mTc generator has been explored. 99Mo could be adsorbed on to the adsorbent column containing TiP at pH 1 from which 99mTc could be eluted with normal (0.9%) saline solution with an elution yield of ∼80%. The quality of the 99mTcO−4 obtained was in accordance with the international specifications applicable for radiopharmaceutical use. A process demonstration run was carried out with 1.1 GBq (30 mCi) 99Mo activity level making use of the above adsorbent and consistent results were obtained over a period of one week, which is generally the shelf life of 99Mo-99mTc generator.


2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 434-437
Author(s):  
Miao Lv ◽  
Guo Tong Qin ◽  
Wei Wei

TiO2aerogel fibers have been fabricated by electron span combined supercritical drying technique. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/TiO2composite fibers are prepared by electrospinning PVP and TiO2precursor Ti (OC4H9)4. TiO2aerogel fibers are obtained by supercritical drying PVP/TiO2composite fibers using ethanol as media. Structural of the aerogel fibers was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and N2adsorption at 77 K. The effect of mass ratio of PVP/TiO2was investigated. SEM shows that pore structure of nanofibers was well developed, with the diameter of nanofibers about 2 μm. N2adsorption/desorption data show that the highest surface area of aerogel fibers reached 241.6 m2/g with the average pore diameter about 10 nm. The aerogel fibers were anatase type TiO2.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Hatton ◽  
Graham Roy Davis ◽  
Abdel-Hamid I. Mourad ◽  
Nizamudeen Cherupurakal ◽  
Robert G. Hill ◽  
...  

Porous composite scaffold using an alginate and bioactive glass ICIE16M was synthesized by a simple freeze-drying technique. The scaffold was characterized using compression testing, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray microtomography (XMT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The bioactivity of the scaffold was evaluated by its ability to form apatite on its surface in simulated body fluid (SBF). The data collected showed evidence that the novel material produced had an appropriate pore size for osteoconduction, with an average pore size of 110 µm and maximum pore size of 309 µm. Statistical analysis confirmed that the glass filler significantly (P < 0.05) increased the collapse yield of the scaffolds compared with pure alginate scaffolds. The ICIE16M glass had an amorphous structure, favorable for bioactivity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Franciele Oliveira Costa ◽  
Carla Gabriela Azevedo Misael ◽  
André Miranda da Silva ◽  
Bianca Viana de Sousa

The mesoporous silica SBA-15 molecular sieve has been widely studied due to its unidirectional mesoporous structure, its high average pore diameter, its high thermal and hydrothermal stability and its ability to absorb metal ions, allowing its use as support material for catalysts. This study aimed to synthesize the Co/SBA-15 catalyst, and characterize it through the techniques of X-ray diffraction, temperature programmed reduction (TPR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SBA-15 support was synthesized from the following molar composition of reaction mixture: 1TEOS: 0.017 P123: 5.7 HCl: 173 H2O: 40 EtOH, and after calcined at 550 °C for 6 hours. The Co/SBA-15 catalyst was prepared by incorporating 10% cobalt by wet impregnation. Through the X-ray diffractograms, it was found that the impregnation has not changed the structure of the material. RTP profiles showed the presence of peaks at different temperatures that may be caused by dispersion of the cobalt.


2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Marcin Nabialek ◽  
Pawel Pietrusiewicz ◽  
Michal Szota ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
Andrei Victor Sandu

The investigated crystalline and amorphous samples were obtained by crystallization of the liquid alloy on a water-cooled copper plate and by an injection-casting method, respectively. In each case, the structure of the samples was determined by examination of the obtained X-ray diffraction patterns. The diffraction patterns of samples produced by the injection casting method were characterized by a single broad peak called the amorphous halo. The samples produced by the crystallization method were shown to feature within their structure the following phases:YB2, Fe2Y, �-Fe, Co5Y, and B6Co23. Further research, performed using computer tomography, revealed the existence of pores within the samples. The crystalline-structure samples were found to feature a lower average pore diameter.


2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 992-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Xu ◽  
Jian Ning Ding ◽  
Zhen Huang ◽  
Ni Na Han ◽  
Xiao Jing Xu ◽  
...  

The ceramic coating containing anatase TiO2 and rutile TiO2 is fabricated on the surface of pure titanium in the electrolyte of C4H6CaO4-NaH2PO4 by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) method. The effect of different current density to microscopic structure, elemental composition and phase components of Ceramic Coating are studied with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), 3D profilometer and etc. Results indicate that the ceramic coating on pure titanium by micro-arc oxidation is a porous mixed crystal structure which is mainly composed of such elements as Ti, O, Ca and P. With current density increasing, the average pore diameter and roughness on film surface first increase and then decrease, the porosity increases, the ratio of Ca/P then decreases, the relative content of anatase TiO2 increases and that of rutile TiO2 decreases.


2014 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 232-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.P.A. Souza ◽  
F.V. Motta ◽  
R.G. Carvalho ◽  
W. Acchar ◽  
E. Harima ◽  
...  

In this study, different compositions based on rice husk carbon and kaolinitic clay aimed at obtaining ceramic filter were studied. Three compositions of 40, 60 and 80% rice husk of the total mass were prepared. The specimens were uniaxially compressed in rectangular shape at pressure of 28 MPa and were sintered at temperatures of 1100oC, 1150oC and 1200oC for 1 h. The sintered samples were characterized according to standard technique for linear shrinkage, water absorption, apparent porosity and flexural strength. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was also performed to check the average pore size, and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to verify existing crystalline phases, chemical analysis and mercury porosimetry. The X-ray diffraction results showed mostly alpha quartz peaks and mullite after sintering. Mercury porosimetry showed porosity of 44.33% and average pore size of approximately 8.33 μm for sample with 60% rice husk sintered at 1200°C.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Vareska Lucero Zarate-Córdova ◽  
Mercedes Teresita Oropeza-Guzmán ◽  
Eduardo Alberto López-Maldonado ◽  
Ana Leticia Iglesias ◽  
Theodore Ng ◽  
...  

The search for a suitable bone replacement is of great importance due to the difficulty to use autologous transplants. Hence, the objective of this work is to compare the temperature effect on the porosity and average pore diameter of hydroxyapatite porous scaffolds fabricated by the salt leaching method.  Hydroxyapatite porous scaffolds fabricated by the salt leaching technique were sintered from ~150 to 1000 °C. Synthesized hydroxyapatite was assessed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Zeta potential at different temperatures was evaluated. Specimens were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman analysis. The results showed that significant porosity (57%) and pore size (49 µm) occurred with a thermal treatment above ~ 850 °C for scaffolds that were pre-sintered at 1050 °C.


2013 ◽  
Vol 631-632 ◽  
pp. 116-120
Author(s):  
Peng Zheng ◽  
Lin Hua Zhu ◽  
Tian Si ◽  
Yan Lin Sun

Using polyethylene oxide (PEO) as template, the new types of mesoporous phosphate compound which belongs to NaZr2(PO4)3(NZP) family were synthesized by copreciptate, sol-gel and mechanochemical activation(MA) route respectively. The physical phase and pore structure of the synthesized powder materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and N2 adsorption–desorption. The results showed that the crystalline NZP family compound with mesoporous structure is formed by sol-gel route followed with calcination as well as MA method followed with hydrothermal treatment when the mole ratio of PEO to Zr is 1:10, and the specific surface area, average pore diameter and pore volume of the synthesized powder is 20-50m2/g, 3-6.nm and 0.05-0.12cm3/g respectively. The above research results indicate that it is promising to expand the application field of the powder of NZP family from low thermal expansion ceramics to catalytic materials.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise S. Cordeiro ◽  
Fernando L. Cassio ◽  
Larissa Ciccotti ◽  
Thiago L. R. Hewer ◽  
Paola Corio ◽  
...  

AbstractPraseodymium doped TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully prepared by the sol–gel method and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm, and UV–vis spectroscopy. The effects of the dopant on the crystallite size, specific surface area, average pore diameter, pore volume, and bandgap energy were investigated. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts was evaluated by bisphenol A degradation and mineralization, which is a representative endocrine disruptor. Furthermore, under visible light irradiation the Pr-modified TiO2 photocatalysts exhibited higher photocatalytic efficiency than unmodified TiO2. When praseodymium was loaded (1.0–5.0%) onto the surface of TiO2, the rates of degradation and mineralization were increased 3–5 times.


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