Highly Robust Ce3+-Doped and Gd3+-Mixed KLaF4 Nano-Glass Composite Scintillator

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bochao Sun ◽  
Yuqing Xie ◽  
Yunlong Zhao ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Junfeng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Glass Composite ◽  
Glass Composites ◽  
Glass Making

Transparent Ce3+-doped nano-glass composites (nano-GCs) embedded with pure and Gd3+-mixed KLaF4 nanocrystals (NCs) are prepared by a cost-effective and reproducible glass-making and thermal treatment method. The nano-GCs can be readily...

scholarly journals Mechanisms of thermal treatment on two dominant copepod species in O3/BAC processing of drinking water

Ecotoxicology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Jiang ◽  
Sheng Dong ◽  
Fangfang Xu ◽  
Jing Chen ◽  
Chen Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Paraffin Section ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Severe Damage ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Biological Activated Carbon ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Hatching Rates

AbstractPhyllodiaptomus tunguidus and Heliodiaptomus falxus are dominant copepods species in drinking water processing plants in southern China. With a potential penetration risk, the breeding and leakage of copepods are drawing more and more attention in recent years. The current study provided a thermal treatment method to control copepods and their eggs. Results showed that: (1) the immediate death rates of P. tunguidus and H. falxus after heated to 34–40 °C for 5 min are positively correlated to the treatment temperatures (P < 0.01), and all individuals of the both species were eliminated after heated at 40 °C for 5 min; (2) overall hatching rates of P. tunguidus eggs were negatively correlated with treatment temperatures (P < 0.01) between 39–45 °C, with zero percent hatched after treatment at 45 °C for 5 min; (3) hatching rates of H. falxus were negatively correlated with treatment temperatures (P < 0.01) between 37–41 °C, with no nauplii hatched when treated at 41 °C for 5 min; (4) paraffin section histological examination indicated that thermal treatment caused severe damage to internal organs and egg structure. Finally, based on the experimental data, the application of the thermal treatment method was discussed in ozonation combined with biological activated carbon (O3/BAC) processing of drink water treatment.

scholarly journals Influence of Calcination Temperature on Crystal Growth and Optical Characteristics of Eu3+ Doped ZnO/Zn2SiO4 Composites Fabricated via Simple Thermal Treatment Method

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Suhail Huzaifa Jaafar ◽  
Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid ◽  
Khamirul Amin Matori ◽  
Sidek Hj. Ab Aziz ◽  
Halimah Mohamed Kamari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Emission Intensity ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Zno Crystal

This research paper proposes the usage of a simple thermal treatment method to synthesis the pure and Eu3+ doped ZnO/Zn2SiO4 based composites which undergo calcination process at different temperatures. The effect of calcination temperatures on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of ZnO/Zn2SiO4 based composites have been studied. The XRD analysis shows the existence of two major phases which are ZnO and Zn2SiO4 crystals and supported by the finding in the FT-IR. The FESEM micrograph further confirms the existence of both ZnO and Zn2SiO4 crystal phases, with progress in the calcination temperature around 700–800 °C which affects the existence of the necking-like shape particle. Absorption humps discovered through UV-Vis spectroscopy revealed that at the higher calcination temperature effects for higher absorption intensity while absorption bands can be seen at below 400 nm with dropping of absorption bands at 370–375 nm. Two types of band gap can be seen from the energy band gap analysis which occurs from ZnO crystal and Zn2SiO4 crystal progress. It is also discovered that for Eu3+ doped ZnO/Zn2SiO4 composites, the Zn2SiO4 crystal (5.11–4.71 eV) has a higher band gap compared to the ZnO crystal (3.271–4.07 eV). While, for the photoluminescence study, excited at 400 nm, the emission spectra of Eu3+ doped ZnO/Zn2SiO4 revealed higher emission intensity compared to pure ZnO/Zn2SiO4 with higher calcination temperature exhibit higher emission intensity at 615 nm with 700 °C being the optimum temperature. The emission spectra also show that the calcination temperature contributed to enhancing the emission intensity.

scholarly journals A Modified Thermal Treatment Method for the Up-Scalable Synthesis of Size-Controlled Nanocrystalline Titania

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysar Keiteb ◽  
Elias Saion ◽  
Azmi Zakaria ◽  
Nayereh Soltani ◽  
Nura Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Nanocrystalline Titania ◽  
Scalable Synthesis ◽  
Size Controlled

scholarly journals The Physical and Morphological Properties of Kenaf/ Epoxy Fibres in Coating Treatment Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mustakim Mohd Ghaztar ◽  
Nik Noor Idayu Nik Ibrahim ◽  
Sarani Zakaria ◽  
Ahmad Zafir Romli
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Fibre Coating ◽  
Acceptable Method ◽  
Section Analysis ◽  
Kenaf Fibres

Natural fibre is an economical material that often used in various applications due to its low in density, non-abrasiveness in processing and biodegradable. But, its usage in various applications is still limited due to the low in overall properties. The acceptable method to improve the properties of the fibres is by chemical treatment method that is costly, meticulous process and high energy demand. Thus, a new, simple and cost-effective fibre coating treatment method was developed which was able to improve the physical and morphological properties that open a new path for natural based materials to be used in a more robust application. In this study, the physical and morphological properties of various coated Kenaf fibres were analysed to comprehend the cutting behaviour of coated fibres after subjected to the pulverisation process. The Kenaf fibres were individually immersed in 1:4, 1:5 and 1:6 epoxy to acetone coating solutions prior cured, and pulverised consecutively using 5 mm, 1 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.25 mm mesh sizes aperture. The morphological characteristic was analysed using polarised optical and scanning electron microscope. The result showed that 1:6 coating ratio solution able to effectively coat the fibres’ aspect ratio that forming individual coated fibre which in long length pulverised fibres. Moreover, the low viscous 1:6 solution able to penetrate inside fibre structure that supported by density and fibre cross-section analysis compare to the other solutions. In future, this analysis is crucial to give insight on the coated fibres behaviour after subjected to the mechanical means of cutting process that later relates to the reinforcing mechanism in the composite samples.

Structural, optical and magnetic tunability in KBiFe2O5 multiferroics

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (100) ◽  
pp. 82351-82356 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Z. Zhai ◽  
H. M. Deng ◽  
W. L. Zhou ◽  
P. X. Yang ◽  
J. H. Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
One Step

KBiFe2O5, a highly promising multiferroic for perovskite solar cells, has been fabricated using a one-step thermal treatment method.

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE DURABILITY OF LOAD BEARING TIMBER-GLASS COMPOSITES UNDER THE EFFECTS OF ACCELERATED AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halet Almila Arda Buyuktaskin ◽  
Mehmet Serkan Yatagan ◽  
Gulseren Erol Soyoz ◽  
Leyla Tanacan ◽  
Morvarid Dilmaghani
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Glass Composite ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Glass Composites ◽  
Before And After

Although timber was used extensively as a structural material for traditional buildings in Turkey in the past, usage of structural timber decreased significantly over time and timber has been largely replaced by other materials. As timber is a natural, durable and sustainable material, it would be desirable to re-introduce timber structural elements to contemporary construction in a form that is appealing to industry. Timber-glass composite structural elements are potentially a good candidate for this purpose. To that end, a series of tests were conducted on load-bearing timber-glass composites in order to understand the long–term structural performance of the composite material under atmospheric conditions; to decrease the recurring cost of repair and maintenance; and to minimize the exhaustion of raw materials and energy. In this paper, the first part of this experimental work is presented, which focuses on the durability of timber-glass composite under the effects of accelerated aging, carried out on small-sized timber-glass composite specimens. Accelerated aging effects were observed under wetting-drying, freezing-thawing, UV effects, resistance to acids and high temperature. The mechanical strength of the timber-glass composite specimens before and after the effect of accelerated aging was measured by adhesion and shear strength tests and a comparative analysis of the results was carried out. The results of the experiments indicate that timber-glass composite is suitable to be used under protection from environmental conditions.

scholarly journals Graphitic carbon nitride with thermally-induced nitrogen defects: an efficient process to enhance photocatalytic H2 production performance

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (32) ◽  
pp. 18632-18638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangzhi Dong ◽  
Yun Wen ◽  
Huiqing Fan ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Zhenxiang Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
H2 Production ◽  
Graphitic Carbon ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Graphitic Carbon Nitride ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Efficient Process

An efficient thermal-treatment method was developed for the preparation of defect modified g-C3N4 with excellent photocatalytic H2 production performance.

Effect of Carbon Particle Size and Content on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Recycled SLS Glass Composite

2016 ◽  
Vol 694 ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Zaleha Mustafa ◽  
Zurina Shamsudin ◽  
Radzali Othman ◽  
Nur Fashiha Sapari ◽  
Jariah Mohd Juoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Average Pore Size ◽  
Carbon Particle ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Waste Glass ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Glass Composite ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
Glass Composites

Glass-composite materials were prepared from the soda lime silicate (SLS) waste glass; ball clay and charcoal powder were fired to temperature of 850 °C as an effort for recycling waste glass. Various carbon contents, i.e., 1, 5, 10, 20 and 30 wt.% C were used to evaluate the effect of carbon contents on the hardness and thermal properties of glass composites. In addition, five different particles size (d0.5) of 1, 5, 20, 40 and 75 μm were used to observe the influence of particle size on the physical and mechanical properties of the glass composites. Phase analysis studies revealed the presence of quartz (ICDD: 00001-0649, 2θ = 25.6° and 35.6°), cristobalite (ICDD 00004-0379, 2θ = 22.0° and 38.4°) and wollastonite (ICDD 00002-0689, 2θ = 30.1° and 26.9°). The results showed that the optimised properties is at 1 wt.% of carbon content containing average pore size of 10 μm, with lowest porosity percentage of 1.76 %, highest Vickers microhardness of 4.6 GPa and minimum CTE. The percentage of porosity and hardness value also increased with reduction in carbon particle size.

scholarly journals Structural and Superconducting Properties of Thermal Treatment-Synthesised Bulk YBa2Cu3O7−δ Superconductor: Effect of Addition of SnO2 Nanoparticles

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Mohd Yusuf ◽  
Mohd Awang Kechik ◽  
Hussein Baqiah ◽  
Chen Soo Kien ◽  
Lim Kean Pah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Ac Susceptibility ◽  
Sno2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Superconducting Transition ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Bulk Superconductors ◽  
Diamagnetic Transition ◽  
Critical Temperature Tc

YBa2Cu3O7−δ (Y-123) bulk superconductors with the addition of (0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 wt.%) SnO2 nanoparticles were synthesised via a thermal treatment method. The influence of SnO2 addition on the superconducting properties by means of critical temperature, Tc, AC susceptibility, phase formation and microstructures, including its elemental composition analysis, were studied. Sharp superconducting transition, ∆Tc, and diamagnetic transition were obtained for all SnO2-added samples. It was observed that sample x = 0.4 with a Y-123 phase percentage of 95.8% gives the highest Tc, smallest ∆Tc, and the sharpest diamagnetic transition in the normalised susceptibility curves. The microstructure also showed an excess of Sn precipitates on the sample’s surface at x = 0.8 and above. As such, the best superconducting properties were observed at x = 0.4 SnO2 addition inside the Y-123 host sample.

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