Blends of water—soluble polymers based on Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and Polyethylene glycol (PEG) have been prepared by the
solution casting technique. The effect of various doses of γ-radiation on the structural properties of PVA/PEG polymer blends
with all its compositions has been investigated. From the visual observation of all the blend compositions, it was found that,
the best compatibility of the blend is up to 40% PVA/60%PEG. The structure–Property behavior of all the prepared blends before
and after γ-irradiation was investigated by IR Spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), mechanical properties and Scanning
electron microscope (SEM). The gel content and the swelling behavior of the PVA/PEG blends were investigated. It was found
that the gel content increases with increasing irradiation dose and PVA concentration in the blend. Swelling percent increased
as the composition of PEG increased in the blend. The results obtained by FTIR analysis and SEM confirm the existence of possible
interaction between PVA and PEG homopolymers. TGA of PVA/PEG blend, before and after γ-irradiation, showed that the unirradiated
and irradiated PVA/PEG blends are more stable against thermal decomposition than pure PVA. Improvement in tensile mechanical
properties of PVA/PEG blends was occurred. 相似文献
In this study the possibility of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production from glycerol was investigated and optimized by Halorcula sp. IRU1, a novel archaea isolated from Urmia lake, Iran in batch experiments. Using Taguchi methodology, three important
independent parameters (glycerol, yeast extract and KH2PO4) were evaluated for their individual and interactive effects on poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production. It was shown that the
glycerol concentration was the most significant factor affecting the yield of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate). The optimum factor
levels were a glycerol concentration of 8% (v/v), yeast extract 0.8% (w/v) and KH2PO4 0.002% (w/v). The predicted value obtained for poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production under these conditions was about 81.87%.
We can conclude that Haloarcula sp. IRU1 has a high potential for synthesis of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) from glycerol. 相似文献
Investigations have continued for production high performance agro-based composites using environmentally acceptable approaches.
This study examines the role of adding amide-containing biopolymers during synthesis of urea–formaldehyde (UF) on properties
of adhesive produced, especially its adhesion potential. The environmental performance of UF-resin synthesized in the presence
of modified amide-containing biopolymer was evaluated by evaluating the free-HCHO of both adhesive (during processing) and
of the eventual engineered composite product. Also, the benefits of this synthesis-modified adhesive in enhancing the bondability
of sugar-cane fibers used in engineered composite panels was evaluated and compared to using UF-resin. The results obtained
show that, static bending of the produced composites varied from 27.7 to 33.13 N/mm2 of modulus of rupture (MOR) and from 2860 to 3374 N/mm2 of Modulus of Elasticity (MOE); while for internal bond (IB) it’s varied from 0.64 to 0.866 N/mm2. Based on the ANSI and EN Standards modified UF-based agro composites produced meet the performance requirements for high
grade particleboards with respect to static bending strength. These agro-based composite also tested out as having free-HCHO
values of ~13 mg/100 g board. 相似文献
The study was carried out to investigate the effects of filler content and two different compatibilizing agents (Eastman G-3003
and G-3216) on the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with corn stalk and wood flour. In the sample preparation,
three levels of filler loading (30, 40 and 50 wt%) and one level of compatibilizing agent content (2.5 wt%) were used. For
overall trend, with addition of both grades of the compatibilizing agents, tensile and flexural properties of the composites
significantly improved, as compared with the pure PP. Tensile and flexural properties reach a maximum at 40 wt% filler content
and gradually decrease with a further increase in wood particle content. The composites treated with G-3003 gave better results
in comparison with G-3216. This could be caused by the high melt viscosity of G-3003. In general, corn stalk flour filled
composites showed superior mechanical properties. 相似文献
The effects of manufacturing parameters on mechanical properties of medium density fibreboard (MDF) bonded with modified soy
protein-based glue were studied to find an appropriate manufacture technology. Physical properties of MDF made with different
amount of wax emulsion were measured. Results indicated that water repellent had no obvious influence on physical properties
of soy protein-based MDF boards. The fiberboards bonded with soy protein-based glue showed stronger water resistance properties
than those bonded with urea–formaldehyde (UF) resins. Furthermore, the soy protein-based MDF boards had good quality [25.2%
24 h soak thickness swell (TS), 29.9 MPa modulus of rupture (MOR), 3130 MPa modulus of elasticity (MOE)], which met requirements
of Chinese national standard. Practical processing parameters were obtained by orthogonal experiment, i.e., glue content 8.0%,
hot-press temperature 200 °C, and hot-press time 150 s. 相似文献
Starch nanocomposites have been prepared using mineral clay. Montmorillonite, kaolin and a surface-modified montmorillonite
by dimethyl (hydrogenated tallow alkyl) ammonium cation were used. Starch-g-PCL nanocomposites have been prepared with graft
polymerization through in situ ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone in the presence of starch, Sn(Oct)2 (Tin(II) 2-ethyl hexanoate) as an initiator/catalyst and silicate layers. In fact, the related composites were prepared in
solution method, bulk polymerization and in situ polymerization methods with introducing the mineral clay. The effect of kind
of clay on d-spacing of silicate layers was investigated and the obtained nanocomposites were analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
The obtained compounds were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). Morphology of the prepared nanocomposites
was investigated using scanning electron microscopy and DSC enhanced the study of thermal behaviour of the prepared composite
compounds. 相似文献
Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Three sequential extraction procedures (SEPs), modified Tessier, modified BCR, and CIEMAT, were compared for mercury fractionation in polluted soils.... 相似文献
The purposes of this research are to quantify the concentration of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, As, Pb, Cd, and Hg) in the water and fish tissues of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in the upper Mekong River and to thereby elucidate the potential dietary health risks from fish consumption of local residents. Surface water and fish tissues (gill, muscle, liver, and intestine) from four representative sample areas (influence by a cascade of four dams) along the river were analyzed for heavy metal concentrations. Results revealed that the levels of heavy metals in fish were tissue-dependent. The highest Cu and As levels were found in the liver; the highest Zn and Pb levels occurred in the intestine, and the highest Hg level was found in the muscle. The total target hazard quotient (THQ) value for residents is > 1 for long-term fish consumption, and local residents are, therefore, exposed to a significant health risk. Results from the current study provide an overall understanding of the spatial and tissue distribution of heavy metals in water and fish body along the upper Mekong River under the influence of cascade dams and highlight the potential health risk of As for the local residents of long-term fish consumption.
This article develops a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) with a magnet-actuated bubble removal mechanism. A micro-DC motor is used to control the bubble removal mechanism. The lower magnetic device is operated to extrude a Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) runner to compress the liquid fuel in the anode flow channel, forcing the CO2 bubbles in the runner to flow toward the outlet end. The bubble retention in the anode flow channel is thereby improved, enhancing the cell performance. The proposed mechanism stability and performance and Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) runner are also discussed. 相似文献
In South Korea, nine million tons of fly ash (FA) are annually produced and approximately 70 % is reutilized for industrial demand. For the prompt reuse and insufficient reclamation site, quality control of FA which is main productive construction material from coal ash is very important. Assessed Pozzolanic-activity Index (API) test which needs only 2 days for evaluation of pozzolanic reaction is currently considered as an alternative of activity index measurement. This paper aims for an applicability of API test for prompt quality control and investigation of domestic FA properties. For the work, FAs from two different power plant types are prepared, and quality tests are carried out based on Korean Standards (KS) methods and API method. Lots of test results are compared with those from API and K-value test for FA with age of 7 days–1 year. From the test results for FA aged 1 year, API results are evaluated to be closely related with those from activity index and K-value, and the correlations are improved with increasing ages regardless of plant types. The applicability of API test is verified and the reduced period of FA quality evaluation can accelerate prompt use and the related process of FA. 相似文献