scholarly journals Elaboration and Characterization of Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites with Potential Use as Electrically Driven Membranes

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leire Sangroniz ◽  
Ainara Sangroniz ◽  
Mercedes Fernández ◽  
Agustin Etxeberria ◽  
Alejandro J. Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Porous Membranes ◽  
Voltage Response ◽  
Joule Effect ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene ◽  
Potential Use

In this work, a general, facile, and relatively low-cost method to produce electrically driven non-porous membranes by revalorization of recycled polyolefins is proposed. The polymer matrices are poly(propylene) (PP) and poly(ethylene) (PE) and their corresponding recycled samples, which are respectively mixed with carbon nanotubes (CNT). The performances of the elaborated nanocomposites are studied by morphological, rheological, and electrical conductivity tests. The Joule heating effect is evaluated by applying an electric field and recording the corresponding temperature rise. An increase of 90 °C is obtained in certain cases, which represents the highest temperature enhancement reached so far by the Joule effect in thermoplastics, to our knowledge. The work shows a route to develop stimulus (voltage)-response (temperature) materials with low cost and with potential applications in many fields. As an example, the increase of the permeability with temperature of membranes made of the indicated nanocomposites, is analyzed.

Synthesis and characterization of hyperbranched poly (sulfone-amine) modified β-cyclodextrin

e-Polymers ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Chen ◽  
Peng He ◽  
Zhifeng Jia ◽  
Xinyuan Zhu ◽  
Deyue Yan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Good Solubility ◽  
Low Viscosity ◽  
Hyperbranched Poly ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Inclusion Ability

AbstractAn economical strategy to prepare hyperbranched poly(sulfone-amine) modified β-cyclodextrins (HPSA-m-CDs) from natural β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and other commercially available materials has been reported. The final product has many good properties of hyperbranched poly(sulfone-amine)s (good solubility, low viscosity etc.), while its inclusion ability can also be well kept. It is a feasible approach to prepare functionalized modified cyclodextrin at very low cost, and may have potential applications in the fields of catalysis, drug delivery, food additives, etc.

Synthesis of Fluorescent Magnetic and Plasmonic-Hybrid Multifunctional Nanopaticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 1081 ◽  
pp. 161-164
Author(s):  
Xue Mei Li ◽  
Zheng Guan ◽  
Hong Ling Liu ◽  
Jun Hua Wu ◽  
Xian Hong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Good Magnetic Property ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene

FeAu/ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by nanoemulsion process with the use of poly (ethylene glycol)-block-poly (propylene glycol)-block-poly (ethylene glycol) as the surfactant. The characterization of the FeAu/ZnO nanoparticles was performed using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, showing that the polymer-laced nanoparticles reveal high crystallinity, excellent dispersibility and well defined optical performance. The process of solvent dispersion-collection of FeAu/ZnO nanoparticles indicates that the nanoparticles possess good magnetic property for applications.

PLA conductive filament for 3D printed smart sensing applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 739-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Luigi Marasso ◽  
Matteo Cocuzza ◽  
Valentina Bertana ◽  
Francesco Perrucci ◽  
Alessio Tommasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Sensor ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Temperature Characteristic ◽  
Temperature Sensors ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
3D Printed

Purpose This paper aims to present a study on a commercial conductive polylactic acid (PLA) filament and its potential application in a three-dimensional (3D) printed smart cap embedding a resistive temperature sensor made of this material. The final aim of this study is to add a fundamental block to the electrical characterization of printed conductive polymers, which are promising to mimic the electrical performance of metals and semiconductors. The studied PLA filament demonstrates not only to be suitable for a simple 3D printed concept but also to show peculiar characteristics that can be exploited to fabricate freeform low-cost temperature sensors. Design/methodology/approach The first part is focused on the conductive properties of the PLA filament and its temperature dependency. After obtaining a resistance temperature characteristic of this material, the same was used to fabricate a part of a 3D printed smart cap. Findings An approach to the characterization of the 3D printed conductive polymer has been presented. The major results are related to the definition of resistance vs temperature characteristic of the material. This model was then exploited to design a temperature sensor embedded in a 3D printed smart cap. Practical implications This study demonstrates that commercial conductive PLA filaments can be suitable materials for 3D printed low-cost temperature sensors or constitutive parts of a 3D printed smart object. Originality/value The paper clearly demonstrates that a new generation of 3D printed smart objects can already be obtained using low-cost commercial materials.

The Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Block Copolymer Consisting of Poly(Propylene Fumarate) and Poly(Ethylene Oxide)

1995 ◽  
Vol 394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J. Suggs ◽  
Richard G. Payne ◽  
Edmund Y. Kao ◽  
Lawrence B. Alemany ◽  
Michael J. Yaszemski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Poly Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene

A block copolymer was developed consisting of poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) blocks. The former component allows the copolymer to be crosslinked, while the latter component allows the physical properties to be controlled. The compositions and segmental lengths of the two components were varied, and the copolymer was subsequently characterized.

scholarly journals A biomimetic nanofluidic diode based on surface-modified polymeric carbon nitride nanotubes

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1316-1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Xiao ◽  
Baris Kumru ◽  
Lu Chen ◽  
Lei Jiang ◽  
Bernhard V K J Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ion Selectivity ◽  
Porous Membranes ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Gradient Energy ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Polymeric Carbon

A controllable ion transport including ion selectivity and ion rectification across nanochannels or porous membranes is of great importance because of potential applications ranging from biosensing to energy conversion. Here, a nanofluidic ion diode was realized by modifying carbon nitride nanotubes with different molecules yielding an asymmetric surface charge that allows for ion rectification. With the advantages of low-cost, thermal and mechanical robustness, and simple fabrication process, carbon nitride nanotubes with ion rectification have the potential to be used in salinity-gradient energy conversion and ion sensor systems.

Increasing the value of a biorefinery based on hot-water extraction: Lignin products

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
BILJANA M. BUJANOVIC ◽  
MANGESH J. GOUNDALKAR ◽  
THOMAS E. AMIDON
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Extraction ◽  
Hot Water Extraction ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Potential Applications

In conventional pulping technologies, lignin is used mainly as a low-cost source of energy. Small quantities of industrially produced lignin are used for the production of chemicals and materials. Biorefinery technologies are emerging that have an ultimate goal of replacing fossil sources for the production of fuels and other products. To achieve this goal effectively, biorefinery technologies must take advantage of lignin as the most abundant natural aromatic polymer and use it to add higher-value products to product portfolios. Lignin has the potential to be used in making a broad range of high-quality products, including carbon fibers, thermoplastics, and oxygenated aromatic compounds. Existing processes focus primarily on the quality of cellulose and result in a severely modified and contaminated lignin of relatively low value. Lignin produced in more flexible biorefinery operations is more uniform and less contaminated than currently available industrial lignins, opening the door for broader applications of lignin and lignin products. The results of isolation and characterization of lignin dissolved during hot-water extraction and some potential applications of this lignin are discussed.

Synthesis and Characterization of Triblock Copolymers of Methoxy Poly(ethylene glycol) and Poly(propylene fumarate)

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esfandiar Behravesh ◽  
Albert K. Shung ◽  
Seongbong Jo ◽  
Antonios G. Mikos
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Triblock Copolymers ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene
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