scholarly journals Electrohydrodynamic Casting Bismuth Telluride Microparticle-Loaded Carbon Nanofiber Composite Material With Multiple Sensing Functions

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong X. Gan ◽  
Ann D. Chen ◽  
Jeremy B. Gan ◽  
Kevin R. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Polymer Solution ◽  
Bismuth Telluride ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Hydrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Nanofiber Composite ◽  
High Temperature Heat Treatment ◽  
Potential Applications

In this work, an electrohydrodynamic casting approach was used to manufacture a carbon nanofiber (CNF) composite material containing bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) particles. A 10% polyacrylonitrile (PAN) polymer solution was taken as the precursor to generate nanofibers. Bismuth telluride microparticles were added into the polymer solution. The particle-containing solution was electrohydrodynamically cast onto a substrate to form a PAN-based nanofiber composite mat. High temperature heat treatment on the polymeric matrix composite mat in hydrogen atmosphere resulted in the formation of a microparticle-loaded CNF composite material. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis was conducted to observe the morphology and reveal the composition of the composite material. Energy conversion functions in view of converting heat into electricity, electromagnetic wave energy into heat, and photon energy into electricity were shown. Strong Seebeck effect, hyperthermia, and photovoltaics of the composite mat were found. In addition, the potential applications as sensors were discussed.

MnO–carbon nanofiber composite material toward electro-chemical N2 fixation under ambient conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (21) ◽  
pp. 7932-7935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangjiang Zheng ◽  
Zhenhua Zhang ◽  
Xuemei Li ◽  
Caifeng Ding
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
N2 Fixation ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Neutral Solution ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Nanofiber Composite

MnO–CNF was constructed via electrospinning as a NRR electrocatalyst with an NH3 yield of 35.9 μg h−1 mgcat−1 in neutral solution under ambient conditions.

scholarly journals Preparation and characterization of corn starch/PVA/glycerol composite films incorporated with ε-polylysine as a novel antimicrobial packaging material

e-Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gao Yurong ◽  
Li Dapeng
Keyword(s):  
Water Solubility ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Packaging Material ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Antimicrobial Packaging

AbstractCorn starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/glycerol composite films incorporated with ε-polylysine were prepared, and their properties were investigated. The Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy indicated that the interactions happened between the amino group of ε-polylysine and hydroxyl group starch/PVA composite films. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the addition of ε-polylysine decreased the intensity of all crystal peaks. Thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis suggested that ε-polylysine improved the thermal stability of composite films. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis showed that the upper surface of composite films incorporated with ε-polylysine presented more compact and flat surface. The antimicrobial activity of the composite film progressively increased with the increasing of ε-polylysine concentration (P < 0.05). The tensile strength, elongation at break and water absorption significantly increased, whereas water solubility decreased with the increasing of ε-polylysine concentration (P < 0.05). Therefore, the corn starch/PVA/glycerol composite films incorporated with ε-polylysine had good mechanical, physical and antimicrobial properties and could have potential application as a novel antimicrobial packaging material.

scholarly journals Morphology and morphometry of adult nematodes on Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Way Kambas National Park area, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmania Prahardani ◽  
Lintang Winantya Firdausy ◽  
Yanuartono ◽  
Wisnu Nurcahyo
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Female Worm ◽  
Lateral Lobe ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Elephas Maximus ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Male Worm ◽  
Way Kambas National Park ◽  
Morphology And Morphometry ◽  
Park Area

Background and Aim: Worms from nematodes are the most numerous and the most detrimental in elephants. Most adult worms are located in the digestive tract. Nematode infection is at higher risk in young elephants, which caused several cases such as anemia, hypoalbuminemia, enteritis, and even death. This study aimed to determine the morphology and morphometry of adult nematodes on Sumatran elephants in Way Kambas National Park area. Materials and Methods: Nematode samples were obtained from Sumatran elephants' feces (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Way Kambas National Park, Lampung Province, after being given Kalbazen® containing albendazole 1000 mg at a dose of 10 mg/kg by the veterinarian in charge of the National Park area. For the morphological and morphometric examinations, we used an Olympus BX 51 microscope equipped with Olympus DP 12 camera and were conducted at the Parasitology Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis was carried out at the Biology Research Center of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia). Results: The results of macroscopic observations of the obtained nematodes showed that the nematodes which were found have the characteristics of round, slim, and white color. The size of a female worm was larger than a male worm. Microscopic examination in four anterior papillae indicated that the dorsal lobe in the copulatory bursa was longer than lateral lobe. The result of inspection with the SEM showed a leaf crown consisting of 10 elements, a pair of amphids laterally, and two pairs of papilla in a submedian region. Conclusion: Based on our morphology and morphometry examinations of adult nematodes in Sumatran elephant (E. maximus sumatranus) in Way Kambas National Park area, the adult nematodes which were found are species of Quilonia travancra.

scholarly journals Reuse of Municipal Solid Waste from Incinerated Ash in the Stabilization of Clayey Soils

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
B. J. S. Varaprasad ◽  
Jayaprakash Reddy Joga ◽  
Suryaprakash Reddy Joga
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Swell Index ◽  
Swell Potential ◽  
Free Swell

AbstractA useful method for the disposal of waste from an incineration plant is to reuse it for geotechnical and civil engineering applications. The primary objective of this study concerns the reuse of local incinerated ash from municipal solid wastes in soil stabilization. Municipal Solid Waste Incinerated Ash (MSWIA) is blended with soil in various combinations and tested for its Atterberg limits, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), California Bearing Ratio (CBR), and Free Swell Index (FSI). A 1-D Consolidation Test was conducted, and changes in the soil during the test were examined by a scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis. The test results showed that there are increments in the UCS and CBR values with the reductions in the FSI, swell pressure, and swell potential of the treated soils.

ULTRAFINE CONTROL OF Cu NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR ANTIBIOTIC EFFECT ON E. coli

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (07) ◽  
pp. 1850214
Author(s):  
QINGBIN WANG ◽  
LIANGYUAN SHI ◽  
YUN YANG ◽  
HUI HUANG ◽  
YI JIE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Cu Nanoparticles ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Cluster Technique ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Antibiotic Effect ◽  
Potential Applications

Metallic nanoparticles have attracted intense interest for the potential applications in biocompatibility due to the reduced particle size. However, the methods to produce metallic nanoparticles usually produce an inhomogeneous size distribution. In this work, Cu nanoparticles were generated using a gas-aggregation cluster source technique, employing a specially designed quadrupole mass filter to control the size of the nanoparticles with a mass resolution (m/[Formula: see text]m) of 5. Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) analysis was used to confirm the size control of our technique. The generally high angular electronic scattering analysis revealed the spherical shapes of the Cu nanoparticles. We used beams of these nanoparticles to prepare nano-granular films on a Si substrate. Their antibacterial effect of the modified materials on Escherichia coli was assessed by means of a bacterial adhesion test. Our results may not only reveal the cluster technique to produce the uniform metallic nanoparticles, but also form the basis of antibacterial applications.

Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Nano Sized Clay/LDH Particle as Hybrid Nano Composite Material

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 355-361
Author(s):  
S. Sivasaravanan ◽  
V.K. Bupesh Raja ◽  
S. Prabhu ◽  
S. Dineshkumar ◽  
Gokulaprasad
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Flexural Property ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Sonication Technique

Usage of Hybrid nanocomposite materials provides a greater opportunity to replace the conventional materials due to their properties such as light weight and high strength to based on weight ratio. In this synergitic study, nanosized clay particle and layered double hydroxide particles are used. nanoclay and LDH particles were mixed on the bases of weight percentage (1wt% to 5wt%) by ultra sonication technique. The composite material was fabricated by one of the most common method known as hand lay-up technique. The composite materials was prepared in the form of plate with 4mm of thickness.The characterization of tensile and flexural property of the nanoclay, LDH and combination of both was analysis by tensile test using universal testing machine and three point bending test respectively. The tensile and three point bending test specimens were cut to size as per ASTM standard.The morphology of composite was studied using SEM analysis.

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