Research on Controlling Contact Electrification by Modification of Cellulose Molecule Surface with Amino Group

As a green material, cellulose is widely used in friction triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). However, the weak polarity of the cellulose surface leads to its weak contact electrification performance, which is not conducive to its utilization in TENGs. In this study, epoxy chloropropane and ethylenediamine were grafted onto cellulose to form paper and were assembled with an FEP film. The output voltage, current, and surface charge density were 34.9%, 26.7%, and 16.7% higher than those of ordinary paper, respectively. When 20% nano TiO2 filler was added to the paper made from amino-modified cellulose, the output voltage, current, and surface charge density of the TENG increased by 70.9%, 226.7%, and 122.2%, respectively, compared with ordinary paper. As the air humidity of the TENG increased from 60% to 90%, the output voltage, current, and surface charge density were maintained at 53.7%, 38.9%, and 61.0%, respectively. When a 5 × 107 Ω resistor was connected to the working circuit, its output power reached 13.78 μ W·cm2. This showed that cellulose as a green material has wide application prospects in the field of TENG.

Chitosan Fiber as Green Material for Removing Cr(VI) and Cu(II) Contaminants:Adsorption Properties,Kinetics and Machanism

Chitosan (CS) fiber is used as a new green material to remove Cu(II) and Cr(VI) in wastewater.Varying factors, including pH value, dosage of CS, reaction time and original Cr (VI) contents and Cu(II) were studied to investigate the Cr (VI) and Cu(II) removal efficiency.The adsorption of two metal ions by chitosan fiber conforms to the second-order kinetic equation, and can be fitted with Langmuir isotherms. The adsorption process is a spontaneous thermal reaction with both physical adsorption and chemical adsorption, and copper ions reach adsorption equilibrium. It takes longer than chromium ions, but the adsorption effect of copper ions is better. The maximum actual adsorption capacity of copper ions is 539.6 mg/g, and the maximum adsorption capacity of chromium ions is 75 mg/g. SEM, FTIR and XRD were used to characterize the physicochemical properties of CS fiber. The result shows that the complex process of the Cr (VI) and Cu(II) removal involves physical and chemical adsorption, CS fiber have exerted significant role in Cr (VI) and Cu(II) removal.

Container House using GFRG Panels

In India the demand for housing is ever increasing and hence there is an increase in demand for building materials. Providing affordable housing is a challenge for developing country like India. India have an shortage of millions houses. Now days, more than 17 million retired shipping containers are stacked on the port worldwide. Container building still facing the various challenges. To avoid this challenges GFRG panels use as a Walls and Roofs of container house. So, Container house using GFRG panels provide an adequate solutions to the various problems. Building materials which are energy efficient strong and durable at an affordable cost are in great demand GFRG panels are of much relevance in India where there is tremendous need for cost effective mass scale and rapid housing. They are not only eco-friendly, but also resistant to termites, heat, rot, corrosion, water and fire. Concrete infill with vertical reinforcement rods enhances its vertical and lateral load capabilities. Comparative studies of GFRG and conventional buildings have been carried out in the present investigation. Rapid wall panel provides speedier construction and leads to environmental protection. Subsequently, it is a perfect option building material to replace bricks or concrete blocks. GFRG wall is a green product which can erect a building fast in prefabricated method. This paper highlights the positive aspects of GFRG panels with respect to Time, cost of construction Strength, affordability, energy efficiency over the conventional construction materials and its suitability in the Indian Housing Scenario. This research aims in providing adequate shelter for all individuals that is one among the recent challenges long faced by the developing countries. Economical plan and development of structures, utilizing green material is an option in contrast to exhaustion of totals and increment in cost of concrete. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum panel (GFRG) is a green material, which is a rapid wall construction method and a cost effective construction process. With the end goal to enhance the productivity, and decrease of waste, the lean the development has been presented as another administration rule for better execution. In India, the usage of lean administration in the development industry is a noteworthy errand. Because of the absence of consideration and uneducated towards the lean administration guideline the proprietor, contractual worker, engineers and so on are as yet creating a stage to actualize this standard in their task. This venture primarily centers on to recognize the potential outcomes of execution of lean administration in the development industry. This paper shows the probabilities of compelling usage of lean administration guideline in the development industry, which can definitely diminish the use of time, increment the nature of work, and benefit rate by wiping out the wastage of materials. It finally, points in giving lodging to all classes of people, in this way enhancing the economy of India. Going through this study, it will explore & analyze some projects and case studies from many points of views, Geometrically, Architecturally, structurally, financially, and of course environmentally. The deployment of containers as building modules has grown in popularity over the past years due to their inherent strength, modular construction, and relatively low cost. Finally, conclusions are going to be drawn on the important worth of lean construction against the traditional practice with consideration for the future benefits within collaborative technological models.

A Study on Pre Engineered Building And Conventional Steel Structure

The Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) is being used for making new concept buildings using the new ‘green material’ -steel. Steel framed construction is fast growing in popularity due to relatively simple and standard designs, structural form for its flexibility. This methodology is versatile not only due to its quality prefabrication and pre-designing, but also due to its light weight and economical construction. Pre-Engineered Building is preferred for its optimization of steel about 20 to 30 percent which is efficient from conventional steel building(CSB). In this study an commercial structure is analyzed, designed and compared PEB with the Conventional steel building. Also have considered various applications of the pre-engineered building. One model each for PEB and CSB for a length of 45m ,width 20m, clear height 6m, mezzanine floor for a bay and having slope of 5.71 degree(PEB) and 11.3 degree (CSB) using IS 800-2007 both structures are designed. Parametric study is carried out to assess the performance. The economy of the structure is discussed in terms of its weight.