Preparation and Characterization of Hydrophobic Ceramic Foam

2016 ◽  
Vol 840 ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Nur Syazana Suparman ◽  
Khadijah Ahmad Alwi ◽  
Mohd Al Amin Muhamad Nor
Keyword(s):  
Hydrophobic Effect ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Ceramic Foam ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Foam Ceramic ◽  
Replication Method

Ceramic foam are a class of high porosity materials that are used for various applications. In this study, foam ceramic porcelain powder was produced by using polymeric sponge replication method at different solid content ranging from 30 to 50 wt. %. Properties of ceramic foam was characterized for porosity and density. Ceramic foam then grafted with methyltriethoxysilane (MTMS) at different concentration ranging from 0 to 9.0% v/v to determine hydrophobic effect and oil absorption capacity. From the results, it was found that the density of ceramic foam increased while porosity was decreased with increasing solid contents. It is clearly seen that, MTMS grafting contribute to hydrophobic effect of ceramic foam which enable repelling of water. The amount of oil absorbed by ceramic was found increased by increasing concentration of MTMS for all solid contents. As conclusion, MTMS give significant effects on hyrdophobic ceramic foam and produce good absorption capacity. The lower solid content produced better oil absorption compared to higher solid content due to presence of higher porosity.

Preparation and Characterization of High Porosity and High Oil-Absorbent Block CMCS Aerogel

2014 ◽  
Vol 887-888 ◽  
pp. 669-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Tao Guo ◽  
Ling Bin Lu ◽  
Jian Jun Shi ◽  
Jia Yu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Oil Pollution ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Preparation Condition ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Carboxymethyl Chitosan ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Oil Absorbent ◽  
Dimethyl Silicone

Carboxymethyl chitosan aerogel was prepared by freeze-drying method with glutaraldehyde as crosslinking agent. The effect of different concentrations of crosslinking agent and solvent on the gel time and porosity was investigated. The absorption capacity of aerogel was investigated with different oils (gasoline, diesel oil, peanut oil, dimethyl silicone). The results were shown as 1) the highest porosity of the aerogel was 95.01% and the lowest density was 0.026g/cm3. 2) The optimum preparation condition was the concentration of crosslinking agent 20%, the solvent concentration 2%. Oil absorption capacity of the aerogel was up to the maximum of 28.6g/g (to dimethyl silicone), which was higher than to the other three oils. This work offered a preparation method for the high porosity, high oil-absorbing massive carboxymethyl chitosan aerogel and revealed its potential application in the treatment of oil pollution.

scholarly journals Ultra-Porous Nanocellulose Foams: A Facile and Scalable Fabrication Approach

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Antonini ◽  
Tingting Wu ◽  
Tanja Zimmermann ◽  
Abderrahmane Kherbeche ◽  
Marie-Jean Thoraval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Immiscible Liquid ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Fabrication Process ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Environmental Pressures

Cellulose nanofibril foams are cellulose-based porous materials with outstanding mechanical properties, resulting from the high strength-to-weight ratio of nanofibrils. Here we report the development of an optimized fabrication process for highly porous cellulose foams, based on a well-controlled freeze-thawing-drying (FTD) process at ambient pressure. This process enables the fabrication of foams with ultra-high porosity, up to 99.4%, density of 10 mg/cm3, and liquid (such as oil) absorption capacity of 100 L/kg. The proposed approach is based on the ice-templating of nanocellulose suspension in water, followed by thawing in ethanol and drying at environmental pressures. As such, the proposed fabrication route overcomes one of the major bottle-necks of the classical freeze-drying approach, by eliminating the energy-demanding vacuum drying step required to avoid wet foam collapse upon drying. As a result, the process is simple, environmentally friendly, and easily scalable. Details of the foam development fabrication process and functionalization are thoroughly discussed, highlighting the main parameters affecting the process, e.g., the concentration of nanocellulose and additives used to control the ice nucleation. The foams are also characterized by mechanical tests and oil absorption measurements, which are used to assess the foam absorption capability as well as the foam porosity. Compound water-in-oil drop impact experiments are used to demonstrate the potential of immiscible liquid separation using cellulose foams.

Preparation and characterization of composite fibrous membranes for oil spill cleanup

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 313-322
Author(s):  
Xuan Dong ◽  
Yuansheng Zheng ◽  
Binjie Xin ◽  
Lantian Lin ◽  
Fuli Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Oil Spill ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Oil Retention ◽  
Excellent Mechanical Property ◽  
Fibrous Membranes ◽  
Oil Spill Cleanup ◽  
Composite Fibrous Membranes

In this study, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) electrospun fibrous membranes were manufactured and applied for oil spill cleanup. Two kinds of composite fibrous membranes composed of PAN electrospun fibrous membranes and polyethylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PE/PET) core-shell fiber nonwoven fabric were fabricated. The fibrous structure, mechanical properties and surface wettability for water and oil, as well as oil absorption capacities and dynamic oil retention of the membranes, were investigated in detail. The addition of nonwoven fabric significantly enhanced the tensile strength of the PAN fibrous membranes. The oil absorption mechanisms of different membranes were studied as well. The sandwich structure composite fibrous membranes exhibited excellent mechanical property and oil absorption capacity, making it a promising candidate for treatment of oily wastewater.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Properties of Hybrid Coffee-Cellulose Aerogels from Spent Coffee Grounds

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiwen Zhang ◽  
Li Ping Kwek ◽  
Duyen K. Le ◽  
Men Shu Tan ◽  
Hai Minh Duong
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Cotton Fibers ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Spent Coffee Grounds ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Coffee Grounds ◽  
Coffee Ground ◽  
Average Water ◽  
Hybrid Aerogels

A fully biodegradable hybrid coffee-cotton aerogel has been successfully developed from spent coffee grounds, 100% cotton fiber and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) flakes via environmental friendly processes. The cotton fibers in coffee aerogel help to maintain the structure and improve the overall properties of the new hybrid coffee-cotton aerogel. The results show that increasing the concentration of fibers, while keeping the concentration of spent coffee grounds constant, the sinking of coffee ground particles in solution and shrinking effect on the aerogels are minimized and the overall mechanical and oil absorption properties are improved. The developed hybrid aerogels possess high porosity of 92–95% and super-hydrophobicity with an average water contact angle of 139°. Oil absorption capacity achieves 16 g/g with 0.50 wt.% of cotton fibers inside the coffee aerogel. Their thermal conductivity is in the range of 0.037–0.045 W/mK and compressive Young’s modulus achieves highest at 15.6 kPa. The properties of the hybrid aerogel indicate it as a potential material in several applications such as thermal insulation, oil absorption and filtration.

scholarly journals Caracterización funcional de la almendra de las semillas de mango [Mangifera indica L.]. (Functional Characterization of Mango Seeds Kernel [Mangifera indica L.].)

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
S. P. Chaparro Acuña ◽  
A. E. Lara Sandoval ◽  
A. Sandoval Amador ◽  
S. J. Sosa Suarique ◽  
J. J. Martínez Zambrano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Emulsifying Activity ◽  
Average Composition

ResumenLa almendra de la semilla de mango fue analizada para establecer su composición química y sus propiedades funcionales, con el fin de establecer la viabilidad de su uso como ingrediente en la industria de alimentos. Se realizó el análisis proximal de la almendra de la semilla de mango (Mangifera indica L.), obtenida como desecho agroindustrial, y la caracterización funcional de la harina desengrasada. La almendra presentó la siguiente composición: proteína cruda, 6,39%, humedad, 44,8%, grasa cruda, 10,70%, cenizas, 2,4%, y fibra, 2,38%. En la harina desengrasada, la capacidad de absorción de agua y de aceite fue de 3,0 y 2,0 mL/g, respectivamente. La actividad emulsificante aumentó al incrementarse el pH, alcanzando un máximo a pH=10. Al aumentar la concentración de la dispersión harina/agua (20% p-v) se observó el incremento de la capacidad gelificante. El tipo de proteínas que contiene la harina son globulinas (40,16%), proteínas insolubles (23,84%), glutelinas (15,81%), albúminas (12,11%) y, en menor concentración, prolaminas (8,08%). La extracción de aislados proteicos se obtuvo con bajos rendimientos (menor del 2%), por lo tanto, no se cuantificaron sus propiedades funcionales. AbstractMango seeds were analyzed to establish their chemical composition and functional properties in order toinvestigate the possibility of their use as an ingredient in the food industry. The average composition of kernel was determined to be: 6,39% of crude protein, 44,8% of moisture, 10,70% of oil, 2,4% of ash and 2,38% of crude fiber. Water and oil absorption capacity of meal was 3,0 mL/g and 2,0 mL/g, respectively. Emulsifying activity increased with increasing pH peaking at 10. Increasing the concentration of the flour/water (20% bw) dispersion improved gelling ability. The type of proteins are globulins (40,16%), insoluble proteins (23,84%), glutelin (15,81%), albumin (12,11%) and less prolamin concentration (8,08%). The extraction of protein isolates, was obtained at low yields (less than 2%), therefore, their functional properties were not quantified.

Preparation and characterization of ceramic foam produced via polymeric foam replication method

2008 ◽  
Vol 207 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 235-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Al Amin Muhamad Nor ◽  
Lee Chain Hong ◽  
Zainal Arifin Ahmad ◽  
Hazizan Md Akil
Keyword(s):  
Ceramic Foam ◽  
Polymeric Foam ◽  
Replication Method

The effect of sugar beet fiber addition on the chemical properties of tortilla chips

2012 ◽  
pp. 385-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azadeh Saadatmandi ◽  
Mohammad Elahi ◽  
Reza Farhoosh ◽  
Mahdi Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Water Absorption Capacity ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Tortilla Chips

The incorporation of sugar beet fiber (0–5%) to tortilla chips and the effects on the chemical and sensory properties were studied. Addition of sugar beet fiber (SBF) led to an increasing of water absorption capacity, ash content and darkness while lowering the protein content and oil absorption. Sensory evaluation showed that the overall acceptability of tortilla chips reduces if adding more than 2% SBF.

Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Sapota (Chikoo) Powder based Value Added Pasta Product using Semolina (Suji) and Maida

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
SATYA NARAYAN SINGH ◽  
RAJESH G BURBADE ◽  
HITESH SANCHAVAT ◽  
P S PANDIT
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Minimum Value ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Specific Length

The cereals of today are more nutritious and healthful than ever before. Cereals processing is one of the oldest and the most essential part of all food technologies. Pasta products and noodles have been staple foods since ancient times in many countries all over the world. In this study pasta formulation was substituted with blending sapota powder in different proportions (4 levels i.e. 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%) into semolina and maida flour separately. Pasta products were prepared using eight different formulations and adding water (approximately 31% of total weight) in DOLLY pasta extruder machine. All the samples were evaluated for physical properties: specific length (mm/g), bulk density (kg/m3), specific density (kg/m3) and porosity (%); functional properties: water absorption index (%), water solubility index (%) and oil absorption capacity (ml/g) and nutritional compositions: moisture (%), crude protein (%), fat (%) and carbohydrate (%). Highest specific length 36.20 mm/g was observed for T5 treatment, low bulk density 368.10 kg/m3 was observed for T5 and highest porosity 9.24% was found for T1 treatment. The maximum WAI, WSI values 325.83%, 17.33% respectively was observed for T1 treatment and minimum value of oil absorption capacity 1.06 ml/g for T8 treatment. The moisture content of dried pasta products was found in the range of 6 to 7%. The maximum value of crude protein 13.07% was found for T5 and minimum value 8.81% for T4 treatments. The fat contents were varied from 1.02% to 1.28 %. The maximum value of carbohydrate was 76.20% for T1 and minimum value 65.41% for T8.

scholarly journals Highly efficient reusable superhydrophobic sponge prepared by a facile, simple and cost effective biomimetic bonding method for oil absorption

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Wang ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Qinyao Xu ◽  
Miaomiao Cai ◽  
Qian Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Water Separation ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Modification Method ◽  
Bonding Method

AbstractSuperhydrophobic sponges have considerable potential for oil/water separation. Most of the methods used for superhydrophobic modification of sponges require toxic or harmful solvents, which have the drawbacks of hazardous to environment, expensive, and complex to utilize. Moreover, the hydrophobic layer on the surface of sponge is often easily destroyed. In this paper, a highly efficient superhydrophobic sponge with excellent reusability was developed by using a facile, simple and environmentally friendly dopamine biomimetic bonding method. Different types of sponges, such as melamine, polyethylene or polyurethane sponge wastes, were used as raw materials to prepare superhydrophobic sponges, which possess the advantages of inexpensive and abundant. The effects of different dopamine polymerization time and different hydrophobic agent dosage on the hydrophobicity and oil absorption capacity of melamine sponges were optimized. The study results showed that the water contact angle of the superhydrophobic sponge could reach 153° with excellent organic solvent absorption capacity of 165.9 g/g. Furthermore, the superhydrophobic sponge retained approximately 92.1% of its initial absorption capacity after 35 reutilization cycles. More importantly, the dopamine biomimetic bonding superhydrophobic modification method can be used for different types of sponges. Therefore, a universally applicable, facile, simple and environmentally friendly superhydrophobic modification method for sponges was developed.

Preparation and Characterization of Silk Fibroin/Hydroxyapatite Bilayer Scaffolds

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 1810-1815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Bing Liu ◽  
Qiang Tang ◽  
Shen Zhou Lu ◽  
Ceng Zhang ◽  
Ming Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Electron Excitation ◽  
Mouse Bone Marrow ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Molding Method ◽  
Isostatic Compaction ◽  
Fibroin Solution

When the articular cartilage defect accompanies with the subchondral bone defect, using bilayer scaffolds which can integrate with surrounding host cartilage and bone tissue respectively as the tissue engineering scaffolds will be conducive to the repair of tissue defects. This paper reports a new method for preparing bilayer scaffolds. Firstly, hydroxyapatite (HA)/silk fibroin(SF) composite porous materials which have high porosity were prepared by a isostatic compaction molding method, then it was fully immersed in silk fibroin solution, and finally SF/HA bilayer scaffolds were obtained by freeze-drying. The structure of the bilayer scaffolds were investigated through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, electron excitation spectroscopy and electron microprobe. The results indicated that the upper layer of SF/HA bilayer scaffolds is porous SF component, the under layer is the porous HA/SF composite component and the interface of the two layer is closely connected. Furthermore, mesenchymal stem cells from mouse bone marrow were seeded into the bilayer scaffolds and the results showed that the cells had a well adhesion and growth after culturing for 3 days.

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