scholarly journals Morphological Investigation into Starch Bio-Nanocomposites via Synchrotron Radiation and Differential Scanning Calorimetry

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huihua Liu ◽  
Deeptangshu Chaudhary ◽  
Joseph John ◽  
Moses O. Tadé
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Dsc Measurements ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Free Moisture ◽  
Ternary Interactions ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Crystalline Domains ◽  
Crystalline Growth

We studied a hydrophilic, plasticized bionanocomposite system involving sorbitol plasticizer, amylose biopolymer, and montmorillonite (MMT) for the presence of competitive interactions among them at different moisture content. Synchrotron analysisviasmall angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and thermal analysis using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were performed to understand crystalline growth and the distribution of crystalline domains within the samples. The SAXS diffraction patterns showed reduced interhelix spacing in the amylose network indicating strong amylose-sorbitol interactions. Depending on the sorbitol and MMT concentration, these interactions also affected the free moisture content and crystalline domains. Domains of around 95 Å and 312 Å were found in the low-moisture-content samples as compared to a single domain of 95 Å in the high-moisture-content samples. DSC measurements confirmed that the MMT increased the onset and the melting temperature of nanocomposites. Moreover, the results showed that the ternary interactions among sorbitol-amylose-MMT supported the crystalline heterogeneity through secondary nucleation.

SAXS Study of Selected Cationic Surfactant Influence on the DSPC-Based Model Phospholipid System

2007 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
pp. 257-262
Author(s):  
Maciej Kozak ◽  
Ludwik Domka ◽  
Stefan Jurga
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Small Angle ◽  
Phase Behaviour ◽  
Lamellar Phase ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Hydrocarbon Chains ◽  
Main Transition

The phase behaviour of lipid bilayer systems prepared with 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine (DSPC) with dodecyldimethyl(benzyloxymethyl)ammonium chloride (BzMDDAC) (at concentrations 0.1, 1 and 5%) has been studied by small angle X-ray scattering and differential scanning calorimetry. The SAXS and DSC results of the hydrated 10% DSPC revealed one typical phase transition corresponding to melting of the hydrocarbon chains at 55 °C. In the system of 10% DSPC - 0.1 % BzMDDAC the main transition was somewhat shifted towards lower temperatures, while at 1% concentration of BzMDDAC in the mixture, the lamellar phase disappeared, as evidenced by SAXS and DSC. The increase in BzMDDAC concentration to 5% in the mixture with 10% DSPC resulted in formation of a new lamellar phase.

Analytical Models for the Systematic Errors of Differential Scanning Calorimetry Instruments

Volume 1 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian S. Sabau ◽  
Wallace D. Porter
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Computational Analysis ◽  
Systematic Errors ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Transition Temperatures ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Dsc Measurements ◽  
Phase Transition Temperatures

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measurements are routinely used to determine enthalpies of phase change, phase transition temperatures, glass transition temperatures, and heat capacities. In order to obtain data on the amount of phases during phase change, time-temperature lags, which are inherent to the measurement process, must be estimated through a computational analysis. An analytical model is proposed for the systematic error of the instrument. Numerical simulation results are compared against experimental data obtained at different heating and cooling rates.

New crystal structures in the realm of 5,5′-azotetrazolates

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Lampl ◽  
Gerhard Laus ◽  
Doris E. Braun ◽  
Volker Kahlenberg ◽  
Klaus Wurst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Organic Cations ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

AbstractThe preparation of six new 5,5′-azotetrazolates with organic cations is reported. Differential scanning calorimetry of all compounds showed exothermic decompositions. The crystal structures of the six 5,5′-azotetrazolates were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. The phase purities of the bulk samples were confirmed by Pawley fits of the experimental and calculated powder X-ray diffraction patterns.

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