scholarly journals Effect of Graphite Nanosheets on Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Stieven Montagna ◽  
Thaís Larissa do Amaral Montanheiro ◽  
João Paulo Barros Machado ◽  
Fábio Roberto Passador ◽  
Ana Paula Lemes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nucleation Agent ◽  
Physical Treatment ◽  
Graphite Nanosheets ◽  
Chemical Exfoliation ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Graphite Sheets ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

The influence of different contents, 0.25, 0.50, and 1.00 wt%, of graphite nanosheets (GNS) on the properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanocomposites obtained by solution casting method has been studied. GNS were prepared by three steps: intercalation (chemical exfoliation), expansion (thermal treatment), and the GNS obtainment (physical treatment by ultrasonic exfoliation). X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and field emission gun-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) showed that the physical, chemical, and thermal treatments preserved the graphite sheets structure. XRD and Raman results also showed that GNS were dispersed in the PHBV matrix. The degree of crystallinity (Xc) of the nanocomposites did not change when the graphite nanosheets were added. However, the GNS acted as nucleation agent for crystallization; that is, in the second heating the samples containing GNS showed two melting peaks. The addition the GNS did not change the thermal stability of the PHBV.

Effects of LiCF3SO3 on PVDF-HFP/MG49 (70/30) Based Blend Polymer Electrolyte

2013 ◽  
Vol 313-314 ◽  
pp. 117-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Ataollahi ◽  
Azizan Ahmad ◽  
Harun Haji Hamzah ◽  
Mohd Yusri Rahman ◽  
Nor Sabirin Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Solid Polymer ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Blend Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Blend Polymer ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

Poly (vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro propylene) (PVDF-HFP), Poly (methyl methacrylate)-grafted natural rubber (MG49) (70/30) complexed with different compositions of lithium trifluoromethane sulfonate (LiCF3SO3) based solid polymer electrolyte has been prepared using solution casting method. This work has demonstrated that conductivity values were found to depend upon the concentration of LiCF3SO3. The highest ionic conductivity was 1.97×10ˉ4 S cm-1at 25 wt. % of LiCF3SO3 at room temperature. X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates decrease in the degree of crystallinity by increasing of salt concentration.

Study of the Activated Charcoal Structure from Water Hyacinth Based on Carbonization Temperature Variations and Activators

2021 ◽  
Vol 1028 ◽  
pp. 326-330
Author(s):  
Otong Nurhilal ◽  
Sahrul Hidayat ◽  
Dadan Sumiarsa ◽  
Maykel Manawan ◽  
Risdiana
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Material ◽  
Activated Charcoal ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Amorphous Structures ◽  
Degree Of Graphitization ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

The quality of the carbon material for application of electrodes in the battery is indicated by its ability to intercalate ions, atoms or molecules. Graphite is a carbon material with good intercalation capability. In this research, a carbon material in the form of activated charcoal produced from biomass of water hyacinth has been prepared, which is carbonized at various temperatures of 400, 500, and 600 °C with three different activators of ZnCl2, KOH and H3PO4. The activated charcoal will be used as a cathode composite in lithium sulfur batteries. To determine the quality of the activated charcoal, the structure properties of activated charcoal were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Several parameters that are determined from XRD data included the degree of crystallinity, and the degree of graphitization (Y). The degree of crystallinity was found in the ranges between 5.56 and 12.6%, where activated charcoal was dominated by amorphous structures. The value of the degree of graphitization was about 36%.

scholarly journals Hemp Fibre Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites

2007 ◽  
Vol 29-30 ◽  
pp. 337-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Sawpan ◽  
K.L. Pickering ◽  
Alan Fernyhough
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hemp Fibre ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Fibre Loading ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

The potential of hemp fibre as a reinforcing material for Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was investigated. Good interaction between hemp fibre and PLA resulted in increases of 100% for Young’s modulus and 30% for tensile strength of composites containing 30 wt% fibre. Different predictive ‘rule of mixtures’ models (e.g. Parallel, Series and Hirsch) were assessed regarding the dependence of tensile properties on fibre loading. Limited agreement with models was observed. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) studies showed that hemp fibre increased the degree of crystallinity in PLA composites.

Study of the structure and thermal characteristics of nanocomposites based on polyvinyl alcohol and intercalated montmorillonite

2019 ◽  
pp. 089270571987919
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Krasinskyi ◽  
Ivan Gajdos ◽  
Oleh Suberlyak ◽  
Viktoria Antoniuk ◽  
Tomasz Jachowicz
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

The structure and thermal characteristics of nanocomposites based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and montmorillonite (MMT) intercalated with polyvinylpyrrolidone were investigated by X-ray diffraction analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The modification of PVA with intercalated MMT reduces the degree of crystallinity of the resulting nanocomposites but significantly increases their thermal stability. Under ultrasound, the intercalated MMT was completely distributed in a PVA solution and formed a monocrystalline structure. Films based on PVA with modified MMT were cross-linked at 110°C in the presence of 5 wt% acrylic acid and 0.5 wt% Ferrous(II) sulfate as an initiator. The formed films have a homogeneous cross-linked structure.

Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanowhiskers in N, N-Dimethylacetamide

2012 ◽  
Vol 528 ◽  
pp. 35-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Qu ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Li Ping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Cellulose Nanowhiskers ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Physical Treatment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microscopy Techniques ◽  
Amorphous Character

Reinforcement of polymer with plant whiskers is a way of improving mechanical properties. Cellulose nanowhiskers (CNW) were separated from commercially available wood pulpboard. Different microscopy techniques, thermal gravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction were used to study the structure and properties of the microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and CNW. Because of the high specific surface area of CNW, the increases in total amorphous character of the cellulose decrease the relative degree of crystallinity. After chemical and physical treatment, the CNW in the length of several μm and diameters ranging from 20 - 50 nm was obtained. Both the initial decomposing temperature and temperature of maximum decomposing rate of CNW is higher than MCC, but lower than wood pulpboard.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of Novel Polyurethane Films Impregnated with Tolfenamic Acid for Therapeutic Applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilal Istanbullu ◽  
Sofia Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Ali Sheraz ◽  
Ihtesham ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Tolfenamic Acid ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Release Studies ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Crystallinity Changes ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

The present study deals with the preparation of polyurethane (PU) films impregnated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, tolfenamic acid (TA). Solvent evaporation technique has been employed for the preparation of TA-PU films in two different ratios of 1 : 2 and 1 : 5 in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) or THF-ethanol mixtures. The prepared films were characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and release studies. The results indicate transformation of crystalline TA to its amorphous form. The degree of crystallinity changes both by increasing the polymer concentration and solvent used for the film preparations. The release profiles of TA were also found to be affected, showing a decrease from approximately 50% to 25% from 1 : 2 to 1 : 5 ratios, respectively.

scholarly journals Determination of the Degree of Crystallinity of Poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline)

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4356
Author(s):  
Evgeniy M. Chistyakov ◽  
Sergey N. Filatov ◽  
Elena A. Sulyanova ◽  
Vladimir V. Volkov
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Destruction ◽  
Polymer Melt ◽  
Boron Trifluoride Etherate ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Cationic Ring Opening Polymerization ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

A new method for purification of 2-methyl-2-oxazoline using citric acid was developed and living cationic ring-opening polymerization of 2-methyl-2-oxazoline was carried out. Polymerization was conducted in acetonitrile using benzyl chloride—boron trifluoride etherate initiating system. According to DSC data, the temperature range of melting of the crystalline phase of the resulting polymer was 95–180 °C. According to small-angle X-ray scattering and wide-angle X-ray diffraction data, the degree of crystallinity of the polymer was 12%. Upon cooling of the polymer melt, the polymer became amorphous. Using thermogravimetric analysis, it was found that the thermal destruction of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) started above 209 °C.

scholarly journals Microwave-Assisted Preparation of Zinc-Doped β-Tricalcium Phosphate for Orthopedic Applications

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Taha Saleh ◽  
Dheyaa Alameri
Keyword(s):  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Ftir Spectrometer ◽  
Diffraction Peaks ◽  
Orthopedic Applications ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Good Agreement

A novel two-step methodology delivering zinc into the structure of β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) has been investigated. Incorporating wet precipitation of calcium-deficient apatite [Ca9-xZnx(HPO4)(PO4)5(OH)] (x = 0.00–1.00 mol) using a microwave-assisted process followed by two-hour calcination at 1000 °C has been conducted to generate a ratio of 1.48 of Zn doped β-TCP. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). Our results confirmed that the product was crystalline Zn2+-doped β-tricalcium phosphate. The incorporation of Zn+2 into the β-TCP lattice resulted in a shifting of diffraction peaks to higher 2θ values, which were attributed to the substitution of larger-sized Ca+2 ions with smaller-sized Zn2+ ions. A reduction in the intensity of the XRD peaks was also observed due to the reduction in the degree of crystallinity of the samples. Lattice parameters along the a and c-axis showed a gradual decrease in length with an increase in the amount of Zn2+ doping. This decrease was attributed to the replacement of Ca+2 ion by the smaller-sized Zn2+ ions. The microstructure of the powders consisted of microscale aggregates fused together. EDX analysis of all samples showed that the Zn2+ doping had successfully taken place and the amount of Zn2+ present in the samples was in good agreement with the theoretical values.

Physicochemical Properties of Porous Starches from Different Botanical Origin

2010 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 363-370
Author(s):  
Hua Xi Xiao ◽  
Qin Lu Lin ◽  
Yue Wu ◽  
Wei Tian ◽  
Wei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Potato Starch ◽  
Enzyme Hydrolysis ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Rice Starch ◽  
Adsorptive Capacity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Potato Starches ◽  
The Degree Of Crystallinity

Rice, maize and potato starches were hydrolyzed by amylase to obtain porous starches as final product. The adsorptive capacity, desorbed rates, degree of crystallinity and retrogradation properties of native and porous starches were investigated. The results showed that porous starches had the stronger adsorptive capacity and slower desorbed rate compared with native starches. In the three starch materials, the adsorptive capacity of rice starch for liquids was the strongest; the adsorptive capacity of potato starch for liquids was the weakest. the more flavors adsorbed, the more flavors desorbed. X-ray diffraction showed that Enzyme hydrolysis did not result in any significant changes in the degree of crystallinity of starch. The porous starches exhibited lower tendency of retrogradation as assessed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

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