Insights into the flexibility of ZrMxOy (M = Na, Mg, Al) nanofibrous membranes as promising infrared stealth materials

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (15) ◽  
pp. 6660-6666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Mao ◽  
Ying Bai ◽  
Jianyong Yu ◽  
Bin Ding
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Emissivity ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes ◽  
Stealth Materials

An undersized dopant dependent brittle to flexible transition in ZrMxOy (M = Na, Mg, Al) nanofibrous membranes was revealed. Al doped zirconia nanofibrous membranes with an ultra-flexibility of 23 mN exhibit low infrared emissivity.

Preparation and Infrared Emissivity of Glucose-based Carbon Coated ZnFeO

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 1045-1048 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-Hua ZHOU ◽  
Tao WANG ◽  
Dao-Jun WANG ◽  
Jian-Ping HE
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Emissivity ◽  
Carbon Coated

Electrospun nanofibrous membranes of cellulose acetate containing hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe: morphological features, antibacterial and degradation of methylene blue from aqueous solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Esmail Shalan ◽  
M. Afifi ◽  
M.M. El-Desoky ◽  
M.k Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Cellulose Acetate ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Nanofiber Membranes ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes ◽  
Co Doped

Cellulose acetate nanofiber membranes containing hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe were efficaciously attained through the electrospinning technique. Different molar ratio compositions of hydroxyapatite co-doped with Ag/Fe in the structure of the...

scholarly journals Electrospun Nanostructured Membrane Engineering Using Reverse Osmosis Recycled Modules: Membrane Distillation Application

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1601
Author(s):  
Jorge Contreras-Martínez ◽  
Carmen García-Payo ◽  
Mohamed Khayet
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Osmosis ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Membrane Distillation ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Salt Rejection ◽  
Rejection Factor ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes ◽  
Membrane Engineering ◽  
Desalination Plants

As a consequence of the increase in reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plants, the number of discarded RO modules for 2020 was estimated to be 14.8 million annually. Currently, these discarded modules are disposed of in nearby landfills generating high volumes of waste. In order to extend their useful life, in this research study, we propose recycling and reusing the internal components of the discarded RO modules, membranes and spacers, in membrane engineering for membrane distillation (MD) technology. After passive cleaning with a sodium hypochlorite aqueous solution, these recycled components were reused as support for polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibrous membranes prepared by electrospinning technique. The prepared membranes were characterized by different techniques and, finally, tested in desalination of high saline solutions (brines) by direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). The effect of the electrospinning time, which is the same as the thickness of the nanofibrous layer, was studied in order to optimize the permeate flux together with the salt rejection factor and to obtain robust membranes with stable DCMD desalination performance. When the recycled RO membrane or the permeate spacer were used as supports with 60 min electrospinning time, good permeate fluxes were achieved, 43.2 and 18.1 kg m−2 h−1, respectively; with very high salt rejection factors, greater than 99.99%. These results are reasonably competitive compared to other supported and unsupported MD nanofibrous membranes. In contrast, when using the feed spacer as support, inhomogeneous structures were observed on the electrospun nanofibrous layer due to the special characteristics of this spacer resulting in low salt rejection factors and mechanical properties of the electrospun nanofibrous membrane.

Binary Structured Polypropylene/Polyethylene Glycol Micro-nanofibrous Membranes with Enhanced Water and Air Permeability

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Qi Zhen ◽  
Jing-Qiang Cui ◽  
Huan-Wei Sun ◽  
Rang-Tong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes

Novel Triple-Layer HIPS/SBR/PP Nanofibrous Membranes for Robust DCMD Desalination

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. 2911-2920
Author(s):  
Ali Sallakh Niknejad ◽  
Saeed Bazgir ◽  
Ali Kargari
Keyword(s):  
Triple Layer ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes

Effect of Sr Doping on Structure and Emittance of La1-xSrxMnO3 Smart Thermal Control Films

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-603 ◽  
pp. 902-905
Author(s):  
Yong Jun Shen ◽  
Chuan Bin Wang ◽  
Ling Li ◽  
Qiang Shen ◽  
Lian Meng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Smooth Surface ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Double Exchange ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Lanthanum Manganite ◽  
Infrared Emissivity ◽  
Control Material ◽  
Double Exchange Interaction

Sr-doped lanthanum manganite (La1-xSrxMnO3) is characteristic of thermochromic, which can act as a smart thermal control material used in the variable-emittance devices. In the present study, La1-xSrxMnO3 thin films were prepared on MgO(100) substrates by pulsed laser deposition, and the effect of Sr-doping (x = 0 ~ 0.4) on the structure and infrared emissivity was investigated. Single-phased La1-xSrxMnO3 films with (100)-orientation were obtained, which showed a dense texture with smooth surface. The ratio of Mn4+/Mn3+ in the films was increased with increasing Sr doping, leading to the enhancement in double-exchange interaction and electrical conductivity. As a result, the phase transition from metal to insulator was observed with the increasing of test temperature. For the La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 thin film, a large value of emittance (De = 0.28) was obtained, indicating good variable-emittance by appropriate Sr doping.

Development and characterization of electrospun curcumin-loaded antimicrobial nanofibrous membranes

2020 ◽  
pp. 004051752092551
Author(s):  
Javeed A Awan ◽  
Saif Ur Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Kashif Bangash ◽  
Fiaz Hussain ◽  
Jean-Noël Jaubert
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
Electrospinning Technique ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Nanofibrous Membranes ◽  
Antimicrobial Barrier ◽  
Anti Hiv

Curcumin is a naturally occurring hydrophobic polyphenol compound. It exhibits a wide range of biological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antifungal, anti-HIV, and antimicrobial activity. In this research work, antimicrobial curcumin nanofibrous membranes are produce by an electrospinning technique using the Eudragit RS 100 (C19H34ClNO6) polymer solution enriched with curcumin. The morphology and chemistry of the membrane are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Kirby Bauer disk diffusion tests are carried out to examine the antibacterial effectiveness of the membrane. Experimental results show that the nanofibers produced are of uniform thickness morphology and curcumin is successfully incorporated into the nanofibrous mat, while no chemical bonding was observed between curcumin and the polymer. The antimicrobial curcumin nanofibrous membranes can be effectively applied as antimicrobial barrier in a wide variety of medical applications such as wound healing, scaffolds, and tissue engineering.

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