scholarly journals Effect of Chemical Treatment on Thermal Properties of Jute Fiber Used in Polymer Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Sweety Shahinur ◽  
Mahbub Hasan ◽  
Qumrul Ahsan ◽  
Julfikar Haider
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fire Retardant ◽  
Thermal Characterization ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetric ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis

In recent years, natural fibers, such as jute has gained significant research interest in order to fabricate fiber reinforced polymer composites. Chemical treatments are generally carried out on the raw fibers for making composites with improved properties. From a composite manufacturing point of view, it is important to understand how the treatments can affect the thermal properties of the jute fiber. In the present research, the effects of rot-retardant, fire-retardant and water-retardant treatments on thermal properties of the jute fiber were investigated. Fiber samples were collected from the middle portion of whole jute fiber. Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) analysis were subsequently conducted on the jute fiber for thermal characterization. The results demonstrated a lower thermal decomposition temperature in the case of fire-retardant treated jute fiber but higher residue at above 400 °C, as compared to the raw and other treated fibers. In general, it was found that chemically treated fibers absorbed less heat, in contrast to the raw jute fiber and heat flow became negative in all cases of the treated fibers. This study provides important information about the thermal properties of the treated jute fibers for manufacturing polymer-based composite materials.

scholarly journals Biocomposites of Bio-Polyethylene Reinforced with a Hydrothermal-Alkaline Sugarcane Bagasse Pulp and Coupled with a Bio-Based Compatibilizer

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 2158
Author(s):  
Nanci Vanesa Ehman ◽  
Diana Ita-Nagy ◽  
Fernando Esteban Felissia ◽  
María Evangelina Vallejos ◽  
Isabel Quispe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Cradle To Gate ◽  
Bagasse Pulp

Bio-polyethylene (BioPE, derived from sugarcane), sugarcane bagasse pulp, and two compatibilizers (fossil and bio-based), were used to manufacture biocomposite filaments for 3D printing. Biocomposite filaments were manufactured and characterized in detail, including measurement of water absorption, mechanical properties, thermal stability and decomposition temperature (thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA)). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was performed to measure the glass transition temperature (Tg). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was applied to assess the fracture area of the filaments after mechanical testing. Increases of up to 10% in water absorption were measured for the samples with 40 wt% fibers and the fossil compatibilizer. The mechanical properties were improved by increasing the fraction of bagasse fibers from 0% to 20% and 40%. The suitability of the biocomposite filaments was tested for 3D printing, and some shapes were printed as demonstrators. Importantly, in a cradle-to-gate life cycle analysis of the biocomposites, we demonstrated that replacing fossil compatibilizer with a bio-based compatibilizer contributes to a reduction in CO2-eq emissions, and an increase in CO2 capture, achieving a CO2-eq storage of 2.12 kg CO2 eq/kg for the biocomposite containing 40% bagasse fibers and 6% bio-based compatibilizer.

scholarly journals The Thermal Properties of Polyurethane/Neoprene Blends on Prosthetic Foot

2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
Mohd Zulkifli Mohamad Noor ◽  
Mohamad Anas Mohd Azmi ◽  
Mohd Shaiful Zaidi Mad Desa ◽  
Mohd Bijarimi Mat Piah ◽  
Azizan Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
Prosthetic Foot ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
New Material ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Neoprene reinforced polymer has become an attraction in current research and development of new material blend. In this invention, neoprene was chosen to be enhance to polyurethane because of their superior properties that possess extraordinary mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties on prosthetic foot. In this research, polyurethane was chosen due to good rigidity, easy processing and low cost. The reinforcement polyurethane with neoprene is expected to improve the properties of polyurethane. The objective of this research was conducted to investigate the effect of neoprene contents on thermal properties of polyurethane reinforced neoprene on prosthetic foot. The effect of neoprene on thermal properties neoprene reinforced polyurethane was analysed in term of its thermal stability by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Moreover, the visual of small topographic details on the surface of polyurethane/neoprene blends will be examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based on result, the thermal properties show the great enhancement at high neoprene contents which is 1.0wt%. The thermal stability of polyurethane reinforced neoprene improves when the temperature where decomposition starts to occurs are higher than decomposition temperature of pure polyurethane. Then, thermal conductivity of polyurethane shows the great improvement after the addition of neoprene. Lastly, the smooth surface and visible of sheets pattern on surface represent the present of neoprene disperse into polymer that enhance brittleness. Thus, the presence of neoprene has clearly enhanced the thermal stability of the polyurethane. Table 1 shows formulation of neoprene and polyurethane.

Effect of Alkali and Silane Treatment on the Thermal Stability of Hemp Fibers as Reinforcement in Composite Structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 666-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Lu ◽  
Shubhashini Oza ◽  
Ian Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Silane Treatment ◽  
Hemp Fibers ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Natural fiber reinforced composites are being used as reinforcement material in composite system due to their positive environmental benefits. Added to that, natural fibers offer advantages such as low density, low cost, good toughness, high specific strength, relatively non-abrasive and wide availability. However, the low thermal stability of natural fibers is one of the major challenges to increase their use as reinforcing component. In this study, a thorough investigation has been done to compare the effect of two chemical treatment methods on the thermal stability of hemp fibers. 5wt% sodium hydroxide and 5wt% triethoxyvinylsilane was used for the treatment of hemp fibers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermo gravimetric analysis were used for characterization of untreated and treated fiber. The results indicated that 24 hours alkali treatment and 3 hours silane treatment time enhanced the thermal stability of the hemp fiber. However, alkali treatment shows better improvement compared to silane treatment.

A Nano-SiO2 Form-Stable Phase Change Material for Building Thermal Energy Conservation

2012 ◽  
Vol 442 ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Wei Jun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Stable Phase ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetric ◽  
Stable Form ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Time Service

A stable form-phase change materials (PCM), based on capric-lauric acid eutectic served as the absorption material and the support of nano-silica material to prepare by sol-gel method. The best ratio capric-lauric acid eutectic combination is determined for 60 wt. %. Capillarity because of the influence of the hydrogen bonding, fatty acid and eutectic can be fixed in the three dimensional network structure of the construction of the silicon atom bonds and O still so solid sample melting point composite heating more fatty acid eutectic. Form and chemical properties of the composite phase change the transmission electron microscope, semi and Fourier transform infrared method.- Differential scanning calorimetric hot method is used for measuring phase transition temperature and phase change of latent heat composite, value 19.57 and 71.28 J/g , respectively. At the same time, service performance and other composite material thermal stability and thermal conductivity coefficient test using thermo gravimetric analysis and transient hotline method, respectively.

scholarly journals The influence of VO2(B) nanobelts on thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 560-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifu Zhang ◽  
Xianfang Tan ◽  
Changgong Meng
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Ammonium Perchlorate ◽  
Vanadium Dioxide ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric

Abstract The influence of vanadium dioxide VO2(B) on thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP) has not been reported before. In this contribution, the effect of VO2(B) nanobelts on the thermal decomposition of AP was investigated by the Thermo- Gravimetric Analysis and Differential Thermal Analysis (TG/DTA). VO2(B) nanobelts were hydrothermally prepared using peroxovanadium (V) complexes, ethanol and water as starting materials. The thermal decomposition temperatures of AP in the presence of I wt.%, 3 wt.% and 6 wt.% of as-obtained VO2<B) nanobelts were reduced by 39 °C. 62 °C and 74 °C, respectively. The results indicated that VO2(B) nanobelts had a great influence on the thermal decomposition temperature of AP Furthermore, the influence of the corresponding V2Os, which was obtained by thermal treatment of VO2(B) nanobelts, on the thermal decomposition of AP was also investigated. The resufs showed that VO2(B) nanobelts had a greater influence on the thermal decomposition temperature of AP than that of V2Os.

Enhancing the Char Resistant of Expandable Graphite Based Intumescent Fire Retardant Coatings by Using Multi-Wall Carbon Nano Tubes for Structural Steel

2012 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
pp. 90-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Ullah ◽  
Faiz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Fire Test ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Fire Retardant ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Shielding Effect ◽  
Expandable Graphite ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes

In the intumescent fire retardant (IFR) coating char thickness and its strength play a vital role to protect the base steel structure from the fire. The IFR coating contains expandable graphite (EG), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), melamine, boric acid, bisphenol, epoxy resin BE-188 (BPA) which is used as a binder with ACR hardener H-2310 polyamide amine and multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). A range of different formations were prepared to study the heat shielding effect and char expansion after fire test. The intumescent coating was tested at 800°C for one hour in the furnace and found to be very stable and well bonded with the steel substrate. The characterization was done by using Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) after fire test. The results confirmed that MWCNTs enhanced the char resistant of IFR coating on steel substrate after fire test. Keywords: Intumescent fire retardant coating, Expandable Graphite, Multiwall Carbonnano tubes, FESEM and TGA.

Study on the thermal stability of Controlled Permeability Formwork

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 1426-1429
Author(s):  
Xiao Meng Guo ◽  
Jian Qiang Li ◽  
Xian Sen Zeng ◽  
De Dao Hong
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

In this study, the thermal properties of a kind of new geotextile materials, so called controlled permeable formwork (CPF), were studied. Thermo-gravimetric analysis showed that the weight of CPF didn’t change much between 0~350 °C. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that the storage modulus of CPF reduced from 25 MPa to around 10 MPa when the temperature rose to above 100 °C. The strength of sample decreased slightly with the increase of the temperature. The breaking elongation changed slightly with a maximum at 80 °C. The CPF showed excellent thermal stability and was suitable for general use in construction work.

scholarly journals Nanostructured polyurethane perylene bisimide ester assemblies with tuneable morphology and enhanced stability

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 171686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Zhang ◽  
Tingyuan Gong ◽  
Hong Chi ◽  
Tianduo Li
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Size Control ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Quantum Yields ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Perylene Bisimide

Size control has been successfully achieved in inorganic materials, but it remains a challenge in polymer nanomaterials due to their polydispersity. Here, we report a facile approach to tailor the diameters of polyurethane (PU) nanoparticles (490 nm, 820 nm and 2.1 µm) via perylene bisimide (PBI) assisted self-assembly. The formed morphologies such as spindle, spherical and core–shell structures depend on the ratio of PBI and polymer concentrations. It is shown that the formation of PU nanoparticles is directed by π–π stacking of PBI and the morphology transition is not only affected by the amount of PBI incorporated, but also influenced by solvent, which controls the initial evaporation balance. Furthermore, the prepared PUs exhibit retained optical stability and enhanced thermal stability. The PUs, designed to have conjugated PBI segments in backbones, were synthesized via ring-opening and condensation reactions. Compared with the neat PU, gel permeation chromatography shows narrower molecular weight distribution. Fluorescence spectra and ultraviolet–visible spectra indicate retained maximum emission wavelength of PBI at 574 nm and 5.2% quantum yields. Thermo-gravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry reveal 79°C higher decomposition temperature and 22°C higher glass transition temperature. This study provides a new way to fabricate well-defined nanostructures of functionalized PUs.

scholarly journals THERMAL DEGRADATION OF THE AGROINDUSTRIAL RESIDUES BY THERMOGRAVIMETRY AND CALORIMETRY

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-349
Author(s):  
Luana Elís de Ramos e Paula ◽  
Paulo Fernando Trugilho ◽  
Raphael Nogueira Rezende ◽  
Pedro Castro Neto ◽  
Vássia Carvalho Soares
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetric ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Coffee Bean ◽  
Wood Processing ◽  
Coconut Husk ◽  
Plant Stem

LUANA ELÍS DE RAMOS E PAULA1, PAULO FERNANDO TRUGILHO2, RAPHAEL NOGUEIRA REZENDE3, PEDRO CASTRO NETO4, VÁSSIA CARVALHO SOARES5   1Departamento de Engenharia, UFLA, Praça Prof. Edmir Sá Santos, S/N, Campus Universitário, CEP:37200-900, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brasil, [email protected]. 2Departamento de Engenharia Florestal, UFLA, Praça Prof. Edmir Sá Santos, S/N, Campus Universitário, CEP:37200-900, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brasil, [email protected]. 3Câmpus Muzambinho, IFSULDEMINAS, Estrada de Muzambinho, S/N, Bairro - Morro Preto, Muzambinho, CEP: 37890-000, Minas Gerais, Brasil, [email protected]. 4Departamento de Engenharia Agrícola, UFLA, Praça Prof. Edmir Sá Santos, S/N, Campus Universitário, CEP:37200-900, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brasil, [email protected]. 5Câmpus Bambuí, IFMG, Rodovia Bambuí/Medeiros, Fazenda Varginha – km 05, CEP: 38900-000, Bambuí, Minas Gerais, Brasil, [email protected].   ABSTRACT: Vegetal residues, in general, have variable characteristics and caloric values, difficulty in combustion control and relatively fast burning. Thus, indicating certain materials for energy production, there is a need for thermal analysis studies. The aim of this work was evaluating by thermal analysis the behavior of agro industrial residues for energy production. Coffee bean parchment and coffee plant stem residues; bean stem and pod; soybean stem and pod; rice husk; corn leaf, stem, straw and cob; sugar cane straw and bagasse; wood processing (planer shavings and sawdust); elephant grass stem and leaf; and coconut husk were submitted to thermo gravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetric. The results indicated that the presented residues has potential for energy production; the highest energy peaks occurring around 350 °C; the temperature range of greatest mass loss was 250-350 °C and coconut husk was more resistant to thermal decomposition.   Keywords: energy, biomass, lignocellulosic residues.   DEGRADAÇÃO TÉRMICA DE RESÍDUOS AGROINDUSTRIAIS POR MEIO DE TERMOGRAVIMETRIA E CALORIMETRIA   RESUMO: Os resíduos vegetais, em geral, possuem características e valores calóricos variáveis, dificuldade no controle da combustão e queima relativamente rápida. Assim, para indicar certos materiais para produção de energia, é necessário estudar sua análise térmica. Este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o comportamento de resíduos agroindustriais mediante análise térmica visando à produção de energia. Os resíduos pergaminho do grão e caule do cafeeiro; caule e vagem do feijão; caule e vagem da soja; casca de arroz; folha, caule, palha e sabugo de milho; palha e bagaço da cana-de-açúcar; resíduos do processamento da madeira (serragem e maravalha); caule e folha do capim-elefante e casca do coco-da-baía foram submetidos à análise termogravimétrica e de calorimetria exploratória diferencial. Com os resultados pode-se concluir que os resíduos apresentaram potencial para produção energética; os maiores picos de energia ocorrem por volta de 350 °C; a faixa de temperatura de maior perda de massa foi 250 - 350 °C e a casca de coco foi o material de maior resistência à decomposição térmica.   Palavras-chaves: energia, biomassa, resíduos lignocelulósicos.

ANNEALING AND PHOTOINDUCED EFFECTS IN ELECTROCHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED Hg-1212 FILMS

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (27) ◽  
pp. 4021-4046
Author(s):  
D. D. SHIVAGAN ◽  
P. M. SHIRAGE ◽  
S. H. PAWAR ◽  
TANAY SETH ◽  
D. P. AMALNERKAR
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Superconducting Properties ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Flowing Oxygen

The thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) of the as-deposited and electrochemically oxidized Hg 1 Ba 2 Ca 1 Cu 2 O 6+δ( Hg -1212) samples were carried out in air, flowing oxygen and nitrogen environment in order to estimate the thermal decomposition temperature and hence to maintain the annealing temperature and atmosphere. After annealing, electrochemically synthesized films showed an increase in Tc from 104.7 K to 119 K and Jc values from 1.43×103 to 4.3×103 A/cm 2. Electrochemically oxidized Hg -1212 films in under-, optimally- and over-doped states were irradiated with a Red He – Ne laser (2mW) and the Tc was found to increase from 104.7 K to 106 K and Jc from 1.43×103 to 1.89×103 A/cm 2. The effects of annealing and photo-irradiation on structural, microstructural and superconducting properties of electrochemically synthesized Hg-1212 films were investigated and discussed in detail in this paper.

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