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Use Of Commercial Synthetic Filament Waste To Reinforce Biobased Poly(Butylene Succinate) With The Aid Of Compatibilizers, Nattakarn Hongsriphan, Alongkorn Popanna Jan 2024

Use Of Commercial Synthetic Filament Waste To Reinforce Biobased Poly(Butylene Succinate) With The Aid Of Compatibilizers, Nattakarn Hongsriphan, Alongkorn Popanna

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Since poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) has low rigidity for engineering application, this research attempted to reinforce PBS with poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and polyamide-6 (nylon6) filaments with the reservation of polymer toughness. Filaments were chopped to be short fibers (length of 2 mm to 4 mm) and melt compounded with PBS pellets in the weight ratio of 1 wt%, 5 wt%, and 7 wt% using a twin-screw extruder that the temperature profile was set high enough for melting only PBS matrix. Two types of compatibilizers; hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) or hexamethylene diamine (HMDA) of 0.05 wt% were used to treat fiber surface. It …


Structural, Morphological, Magnetic, And Dielectric Properties Of Copper-Substituted Cuxzn(1-X)Fe2o4 Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis, Gavisiddaiah Harisha, Ramakrishnaiah Thejas, B. Venkatagiriyappa Padmini, Chinnappa Reddy Devaraja, Malalkere Veerappa Murugendrappa, Koppa Mahadevappa Rajashekara Jan 2024

Structural, Morphological, Magnetic, And Dielectric Properties Of Copper-Substituted Cuxzn(1-X)Fe2o4 Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis, Gavisiddaiah Harisha, Ramakrishnaiah Thejas, B. Venkatagiriyappa Padmini, Chinnappa Reddy Devaraja, Malalkere Veerappa Murugendrappa, Koppa Mahadevappa Rajashekara

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Structural, Magnetic, and Dielectric investigations on the “CuX Zn(1-X) Fe2O4” X with stoichiometry (X=0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1) were synthesized by solution combustion method using Aloe Vera extraction.  The X-ray diffraction method was utilized to characterize the as-synthesized Cu-Zn ferrites. The results indicated the presence of cubic spinel structure with Fd‒3 m space group, and absence of other contaminates. The lattice parameter was found to increase with the increase in Zinc concentration. The patterns of TEM confirm that the particle is within the nanometer range (35 nm to 50 nm). Magnetic properties investigated by vibrating sample magnetometry, reveal that …


Vibration Absorption Of As-Built And Post-Heat-Treated Ti-6al-4v Alloy Fabricated By Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing, Masaaki Nakai, Kohei Nagaya, Kosuke Ueki, Hideki Kyogoku Jan 2024

Vibration Absorption Of As-Built And Post-Heat-Treated Ti-6al-4v Alloy Fabricated By Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing, Masaaki Nakai, Kohei Nagaya, Kosuke Ueki, Hideki Kyogoku

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Vibration absorption of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (LPBF-AM) was evaluated following as-built and post-heat treatment (i.e., solution treatment followed by water quenching). The base plate was heated at 50°C or 200°C during building. Results showed that the vibration absorption of the as-built Ti-6Al-4V alloy was higher when the base plate was heated at 50°C than at 200°C. Further, the vibration absorption indicated strong anisotropy, with the highest vibration absorption in the direction perpendicular to the building direction and transverse to the laser scanning direction. However, after solution treatment followed by water quenching, the …


Zno Nanostructures Synthesized By One-Step Sol-Gel Process Using Different Zinc Precursors, Maneerat Songpanit, Kanokthip Boonyarattanakalin, Wisanu Pecharapa, Wanichaya Mekprasart Jan 2024

Zno Nanostructures Synthesized By One-Step Sol-Gel Process Using Different Zinc Precursors, Maneerat Songpanit, Kanokthip Boonyarattanakalin, Wisanu Pecharapa, Wanichaya Mekprasart

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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopowders have been widely applied in electronics, optics and photocatalytic applications depending on their morphological structure. In the bottom-up process, it is conceived that the different zinc precursors may result in different formations of ZnO nanostructures with exceptional morphology. This work focuses on ZnO material synthesized via the facile sol-gel synthesis using different zinc slat precursors, including zinc acetate, zinc nitrate, zinc sulphate, and zinc chloride. All zinc salt precursors were incorporated with sodium hydroxide and hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) under mild thermal energy with consistent conditions to investigate ZnO formation. The as-prepared samples appeared in white powders with …


Development Of Forming Limit Diagrams For Motorcycle Fuel Tank Made From Aa5754-O Under Deep Drawing, Phiraphong Larpprasoetkun, Jidapa Leelaseat, Aeksuwat Nakwattanaset, Surasak Suranuntchai Jan 2024

Development Of Forming Limit Diagrams For Motorcycle Fuel Tank Made From Aa5754-O Under Deep Drawing, Phiraphong Larpprasoetkun, Jidapa Leelaseat, Aeksuwat Nakwattanaset, Surasak Suranuntchai

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The research studied forming limit curves (FLC) for aluminum alloy 5754-O (AA5754-O) and modified them using two methods. These methods aimed to create FLCs for application in describing the forming behavior of sheet metal material through a deep drawing process simulation in the PAM-STAMP program. The methods are as follows: The Nakajima test combined with a new method, a novel process for grid creation on the specimen: laser marking combined with elastic paints. A mathematical material model using the fracture model along with the yield criteria: YLD2000-2D and hardening law: Swift-Voce. The Keeler-Brazier modified equation was chosen as the fracture …


Investigating The Oxidation Behavior Of Mg-Zn Alloy: Effects Of Heating Rates, Gas Flow, Protective Atmosphere, And Alloy Composition, Tuğçe Nur Saraçoğlu, Safa Polat, Erkan Koç, Muwafaq Mashrah, Amir Najah Saud, Marta Michalska-Domańska Jan 2024

Investigating The Oxidation Behavior Of Mg-Zn Alloy: Effects Of Heating Rates, Gas Flow, Protective Atmosphere, And Alloy Composition, Tuğçe Nur Saraçoğlu, Safa Polat, Erkan Koç, Muwafaq Mashrah, Amir Najah Saud, Marta Michalska-Domańska

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Magnesium-zinc alloys offer promising lightweight properties but are prone to oxidation during high-temperature processing and usage. In this study, the oxidation behavior of Mg-Zn alloy was examined according to the inert gas type flow rate, heating rate and alloy amount. Initially, alloys were produced by adding zinc at weight percentages of 0.5%, 1.5%, and 2% using the casting method. The alloys were characterized using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analyses, revealing the formation of dendritic Mg-Zn intermetallic within the alloy. The oxidation behavior of these alloys was examined via differential thermal analysis (DTA) and …


High-Performance No2 Gas Sensor Based On Reduced Graphene Oxide/Zro2 Hybrids, Ali Jabbar Fraih, N. Naeema, Fatima Fadhil Abbas Jan 2024

High-Performance No2 Gas Sensor Based On Reduced Graphene Oxide/Zro2 Hybrids, Ali Jabbar Fraih, N. Naeema, Fatima Fadhil Abbas

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The increasing concern over environmental pollution, particularly from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions, necessitates the development of efficient NO2 detection sensors. This study introduces reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/ZrO2 hybrids for enhanced NO2 gas sensing. Utilizing a modified Hummer’s method, graphene oxide (GO) flakes were synthesized and subsequently sputtered with 10 nm ZrO2 film, followed by thermal annealing to produce rGO/ZrO2 hybrids. The hybrids were characterized using various techniques including SEM, TEM, AFM, Raman spectroscopy, and XRD, confirming successful synthesis and reduction of GO, as well as the formation of ZrO2 nanoparticles. Gas sensing tests revealed superior sensitivity to NO2 in the …


Phase Separation Promotes Fcc-Phase Mechanical Twinning In Alcocrfemo0.05ni2 High Entropy Alloy, Zifeng Zhang, Liang Chu, Jiqing Zhao, Bing Xu, Qilu Ye Jan 2024

Phase Separation Promotes Fcc-Phase Mechanical Twinning In Alcocrfemo0.05ni2 High Entropy Alloy, Zifeng Zhang, Liang Chu, Jiqing Zhao, Bing Xu, Qilu Ye

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The AlCoCrFeMo0.05Ni2 high entropy alloy (HEA) can remarkably enhance its ductility through high-temperature annealing. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanism remains under explored. Herein, we utilized molecular dynamics simulations (MD) to calculate the generalized stacking fault energy (GSFE) curves and uniaxial tensile behavior. Notably, the twin inclination of the FCC phase increases significantly after annealing. During plastic deformation, the FCC phase in the annealed alloy exhibits a substantially higher formation of twinning and stacking faults compared to the as-cast alloy. This increased twin inclination after annealing is the fundamental mechanism contributing to the enhancement of high-temperature ductility.


Recent Advances In Synthesis And Bio-Applications Of Natural Stabilizers For Metal Nanoparticles, Abhishek Sharma, Navneet Kaur, Ayashkanta Nanda, Manvinder Kaur, Rajeev Sharma, Harvinder Singh Sohal Jan 2024

Recent Advances In Synthesis And Bio-Applications Of Natural Stabilizers For Metal Nanoparticles, Abhishek Sharma, Navneet Kaur, Ayashkanta Nanda, Manvinder Kaur, Rajeev Sharma, Harvinder Singh Sohal

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Due to their exceptional physicochemical properties, the synthesis and application of metal nano-particles gained significant traction and a grip in industries and scientific fields or regions. However, the thermodynamic instability of metal nanoparticles poses or leads to challenges in their controlled synthesis and stabilization. To address this stability and the immobilization strategies, natural polymers such as cellulose, starch, alginate, chitosan, and hyaluronic acid have been explored for their non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly characteristics. Recent advances in nanotechnology have led to an increased focus on these natural polymer’s utilization as effective stabilizers for diverse metal nanoparticles. This review comprehensively examines …


Influence Of Bi Substitution On Structural And Optical Properties Of Lafeo3 Perovskite, Mohammed Sadok Mahboub, Ouarda Ben Ali, Soria Zeroual, Ghani Rihia, Mourad Mimouni, Imad Hamadneh, Samir Bayou, Hani Boulahbel, Adel Benarfa, Ferhat Rehouma Jan 2024

Influence Of Bi Substitution On Structural And Optical Properties Of Lafeo3 Perovskite, Mohammed Sadok Mahboub, Ouarda Ben Ali, Soria Zeroual, Ghani Rihia, Mourad Mimouni, Imad Hamadneh, Samir Bayou, Hani Boulahbel, Adel Benarfa, Ferhat Rehouma

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The sol-gel self-ignition method has successfully synthesized a series of homogenous perovskites La1-xBixFeO3 (x=0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8) nanoparticles. Rietveld refinement results from XRD patterns revealed no secondary phases in pure and Bi-substituted LaFeO3 samples. The structural transition from orthorhombic at x = 0.0 until x=0.6 (space group Pbnm) to rhombohedral at x=0.8 (space group R3c) was observed. Lattice parameter values increase slightly with Bi concentration due to the substitution of Bi in the LaFeO3 structure. The average crystallite size D was found to vary between 19 nm and 50 nm. The combination of XRD and SEM demonstrated that …


Nanostructure Of Tio2 And Wo3 Multilayer Films Deposited On Ito Glass For Electrochromic Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity, Atsakorn Chuenkruit, Watcharaporn Thongjoon, Kamon Aiempanakit, Montri Aiempanakit, Chantana Aiempanakit Jan 2024

Nanostructure Of Tio2 And Wo3 Multilayer Films Deposited On Ito Glass For Electrochromic Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity, Atsakorn Chuenkruit, Watcharaporn Thongjoon, Kamon Aiempanakit, Montri Aiempanakit, Chantana Aiempanakit

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The photocatalytic activity (PA) by electrochromic (EC) enhancement of single and multilayer films of TiO2, WO3, TiO2/WO3, and WO3/TiO2 was investigated. All films were deposited from metal on an ITO glass substrate using direct current (DC) magnetron sputtering via an oblique angle deposition (OAD) technique at 85°. Subsequently, a thermal oxidation (TO) process at 500℃ was applied for the samples to form metal oxide films. The morphology, elemental composition, crystal structure, and optical properties were studied by using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), and UV-vis spectroscopy, respectively. The photocatalytic properties were investigated …


Surface Characteristics Evolution Of 316l Stainless Steel Induced By Tension Loading, Kanokwan Antanam, Surasak Kuimalee, Panya Buahombura, Waraporn Piyawit Jan 2024

Surface Characteristics Evolution Of 316l Stainless Steel Induced By Tension Loading, Kanokwan Antanam, Surasak Kuimalee, Panya Buahombura, Waraporn Piyawit

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316L stainless steel has been employed as a medical implant material owing to its advantageous biocompatibility and durability. The microstructure and surface characteristics of 316L play a crucial role in implant application. Diverse processing methods were utilized to modify the surface properties of 316L to customize the characteristics of medical devices. Mechanical deformation induces changes in the microstructure and causes changes in surface topography. In this study, we introduced deformation to 316L by applying uniaxial tension at strain values ranging from 2% to 25%. During sample preparation, electrochemical polishing was employed to eliminate the deformed layers generated by mechanical grinding. …


Sbr Elastomer Response To Renewable Diesel Blends: An Experimental Investigation, Andrias Rahman Wimada, Ni Putu Dian Nitamiwati, Fatimah Tresna Pratiwi, Maharanni Dewi Solikhah, Bina Restituta Barus, Eki Dwi Wijanarko, Riesta Anggarani, Lies Asiyah, Setyo Widodo, Arfi Thahar, Soni Solistia Wirawan Jan 2024

Sbr Elastomer Response To Renewable Diesel Blends: An Experimental Investigation, Andrias Rahman Wimada, Ni Putu Dian Nitamiwati, Fatimah Tresna Pratiwi, Maharanni Dewi Solikhah, Bina Restituta Barus, Eki Dwi Wijanarko, Riesta Anggarani, Lies Asiyah, Setyo Widodo, Arfi Thahar, Soni Solistia Wirawan

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To investigate the impact of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) exposure to renewable fuels during handling and storage processes, compatibility tests were conducted on three different renewable fuel mixtures: 30% biodiesel, 40% biodiesel, and 30% biodiesel + 10% hydrogenated vegetable oil. These tests involved static immersion experiments conducted at room temperature for a duration of 1000 h, following the ASTM D471 standards. Before and after the immersion tests, the physical properties and visually assessed elastomers concentrations were investigated by varying the SBR content. Additionally, the post-immersion fuel properties were examined. The results showed that mass and volume swelling increased with the …


Bifunctional Cationic Modification Of Modal Fabric For Sustainable In Textile Dyeing With Spent Coffee Grounds, Monthon Nakpathom, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Sarute Ummartyotin, Pisutsaran Chitichotpanya, Nattaya Vuthiganond Jan 2024

Bifunctional Cationic Modification Of Modal Fabric For Sustainable In Textile Dyeing With Spent Coffee Grounds, Monthon Nakpathom, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit, Sarute Ummartyotin, Pisutsaran Chitichotpanya, Nattaya Vuthiganond

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In order to dye cellulose or regenerated cellulose with natural dyes, toxic metal mordants are generally employed. In response to this issue, the novel bifunctional cationic agent was pretreated to modify modal (regenerated cellulose) fabric prior to dyeing to enhance the fiber-dye affinity. The cationization reaction was carried out using a compound containing bicationic sites, N,N'-(oxybis (ethane-2,1-diyl))bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-aminium. This unique cationic agent is capable of producing nonvolatile amine and has no odor problem. The successful cationic modification was confirmed through FTIR spectroscopy and zeta potential measurement. The cationized process was optimized at a cationic and sodium hydroxide concentration …


Designing Biphasic Nanocellulose Hydrogels To Mimic The Complex Cartilage-Bone Interface, Sairash Sairash, Sirinee Jirajessada, Supansa Yodmuang Jan 2024

Designing Biphasic Nanocellulose Hydrogels To Mimic The Complex Cartilage-Bone Interface, Sairash Sairash, Sirinee Jirajessada, Supansa Yodmuang

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Osteochondral lesions, which affect both the cartilage and the bone, present significant challenges in treatment due to the complex mechanical and biochemical properties of these tissues. A crucial consideration in developing tissue replacements for these lesions is the simultaneous regeneration of cartilage and calcified cartilage, which forms the transition zone to bone. Our current study aims to fabricate a bilayer polymeric hydrogel designed not only to support cartilage regeneration but also to serve as an interface between cartilage and bone. The bilayer hydrogel was created by combining oxidized bacterial nanocellulose, gelatin, and alginate in one layer, while the other layer …


The Impact Of Hot Rolling, Zn And Sn On The Mechanical And Corrosion Characteristics Of Mg-Zn-Ca Alloys, Halil Eren, Ali Güngör, Erkan Koç, Harun Çuğ Jan 2024

The Impact Of Hot Rolling, Zn And Sn On The Mechanical And Corrosion Characteristics Of Mg-Zn-Ca Alloys, Halil Eren, Ali Güngör, Erkan Koç, Harun Çuğ

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In this study, it was aimed to develop a biodegradable metallic plate that is an alternative to bioinert metal plates. The main advantage of using biodegradable materials for implants is that they can be gradually replaced with the patient's own tissue, which reduces the need for additional surgeries to remove the implant after it has served its purpose. Magnesium and its alloys can provide biocompatibility as orthopedic implant materials. Mg-Zn-Ca and Mg-Zn-Ca-Sn alloys were prepared using the gravity die casting method. Zn (1.0 wt% and 2.0 wt%) and Sn (0.0 wt%, 0.5 wt% and 1.0 wt%) ratios were used as …


Nutrient Retention And Availability Of Biochars Prepared By Co-Pyrolysis Of Vinasse With Sugarcane Filter Cake, Siraprapra Suwanree, Jesper T.N. Knijnenburg, Emirhan M. Ölҫer, Kaewta Jetsrisuparb Jan 2024

Nutrient Retention And Availability Of Biochars Prepared By Co-Pyrolysis Of Vinasse With Sugarcane Filter Cake, Siraprapra Suwanree, Jesper T.N. Knijnenburg, Emirhan M. Ölҫer, Kaewta Jetsrisuparb

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The disposal of vinasse, a nutrient-rich by-product of ethanol production, is challenging because of the low pH and emissions of harmful gases and smells. Here, biochars were produced by pyrolysis of mixtures of filter cake and vinasse (0.25 w/v to 1 w/v) at 550℃. The effects of filter cake to vinasse ratios on the biochar yield, pH, ash content, total nutrient (P, K, Ca, and Mg) content, and nutrient availability were investigated. Increasing the filter cake to vinasse ratio increased the biochar yield and ash content and lowered the biochar pH from 10.3 for 0.25-BC to 8.2 for filter cake …


The High Temperature Degradation Of Ferritic Stainless Steel In Solid Carbon Atmospheres, Prakeaw Ngamsri, Suwijak Pokwitidkul, Paweena Treewiriyakitja, Penpisuth Thongyoug, Ratchapon Nilprapa, Jennarong Tungtrongpairoj Jan 2023

The High Temperature Degradation Of Ferritic Stainless Steel In Solid Carbon Atmospheres, Prakeaw Ngamsri, Suwijak Pokwitidkul, Paweena Treewiriyakitja, Penpisuth Thongyoug, Ratchapon Nilprapa, Jennarong Tungtrongpairoj

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Stainless steel is widely used for many components and parts in coal-fired thermal power plants. AISI 430 ferritic stainless steel (FSS) is one common grade to combat the degradation at high temperatures in coal combustion atmospheres containing flue gas, coal ash, and soot (impure solid carbon particles). However, the effect of the solid carbon particles on the degradation of FSS needs to be clarified. Graphite powder was used to simulate solid carbon atmospheres for investigating the degradation of AISI 430 at high temperatures of 1150℃ to 1350℃ in coal-fired boilers. After the carbothermic reduction, the mass gain of a pre-oxidized …


Recovery Of Pure Silver From Spent Silver Electroplating Solutions Via Electrochemical Process And Zinc Cementation, Tapany Patcharawit, Chatisa Kansomket, Woranittha Kritsarikun, Ketmanee Taseela, Chonthicha Paernaphan, Thiwavan Laphosin, Teerawut Tannukit, Sakhob Khumkoa Jan 2023

Recovery Of Pure Silver From Spent Silver Electroplating Solutions Via Electrochemical Process And Zinc Cementation, Tapany Patcharawit, Chatisa Kansomket, Woranittha Kritsarikun, Ketmanee Taseela, Chonthicha Paernaphan, Thiwavan Laphosin, Teerawut Tannukit, Sakhob Khumkoa

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Recycling of spent silver electroplating solutions has been investigated via electrowinning and electrorefining in comparison to zinc cementation technique in this research. Two different compositions of transparent and dark waste solutions were used having the remaining silver contents of 17.71 g⸳L-1 and 33.36 g⸳L-1 respectively. The waste solutions were used as an electrolyte in the first step of electrowinning at low current density of 0.015 A⸳cm-2. It was found that increasing electrowinning time from 4 h to 24 h increased the recovery of silver cathode for both types of waste solutions. The optimum electrowinning time was higher than 8 h, …


Effects Of Indium And Gallium Ratio On Tarnish Resistance, Corrosion And Mechanical Properties Of 950 Silver Alloy, Aumphol Yanil, Patama Visuttipitukul, Ekasit Nisaratanaporn, Charasphat Preuksarattanawut Jan 2023

Effects Of Indium And Gallium Ratio On Tarnish Resistance, Corrosion And Mechanical Properties Of 950 Silver Alloy, Aumphol Yanil, Patama Visuttipitukul, Ekasit Nisaratanaporn, Charasphat Preuksarattanawut

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The effects of Indium (In) and Gallium (Ga) ratio on tarnish resistance, corrosion and mechanical properties of 950 silver alloy were studied. 950 Silver alloy with aluminium (Al), silica (Si) and germanium (Ge) were added with In and Ga at the range of 0.44 to 1.90 weight percent. The increment of secondary structure with Ge-Si rich phase in Ag-Al alloy increases hardness, but reduces ultimate tensile strength. The addition of In and Ga improves tarnish and corrosion resistance. The color differences as indicated by Delta E tolerances (DE*) of Ag-Al alloys are in the range of 8.64 to 11.40 while …


Investigating The Effect Of Temperature And Nacl Concentration On Corrosion Behavior Using Commercial Food Cans, Samar S. Hussein, Abeer A. Radhi, Wafaa K. Mahmood Jan 2023

Investigating The Effect Of Temperature And Nacl Concentration On Corrosion Behavior Using Commercial Food Cans, Samar S. Hussein, Abeer A. Radhi, Wafaa K. Mahmood

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In the present work, commercial tin-plate used as storage cans for three different products (salmon fish, green peas, and corn) are used to investigate the corrosion to storage temperature and salt concentration. The corrosion process was electrochemically monitored using the potentiodynamic polarization method and the structure and concentrations of the corrosion products were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD). To characterize the resulting sample morphology, emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) was used. The results showed that the corrosion resistance of the tin-coating, was important constant and by changing the NaCl concentration and operation temperature, the corrosion resistance was lower. It is …


Optimized Conditions For Cobalt Diffusion In Sri Lankan Colorless Topaz And Coloration Mechanism Elucidation Through Spectro-Chemical Investigation, Chandana P. Udawatte, Sunil Abeyweera, L. R. K. Perera, Sandun Illangasinghe, Chirath Weerasooriya, Chakkaphan Sutthirat, Naleen Jayasinghe, Tilak Dharmaratne, Saranga Diyabalanage Jan 2023

Optimized Conditions For Cobalt Diffusion In Sri Lankan Colorless Topaz And Coloration Mechanism Elucidation Through Spectro-Chemical Investigation, Chandana P. Udawatte, Sunil Abeyweera, L. R. K. Perera, Sandun Illangasinghe, Chirath Weerasooriya, Chakkaphan Sutthirat, Naleen Jayasinghe, Tilak Dharmaratne, Saranga Diyabalanage

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Most of natural topaz is colorless; thus, methods of color enhancement are widely used for coloring this mineral. Currently, blue color is obtained by cobalt diffusion due to drawbacks in existing coloration methods. In this study, optimum conditions suitable for Cobalt diffusion in Sri Lankan colorless topaz were investigated and coloration mechanism was elucidated. The diffusion agent was prepared by mixing CoCO3 with Na2CO3, CaCO3 and carbon powder and diffusion was carried-out by varying the temperature and soaking time. Chemical analysis, UV-Vis absorption spectrum, infrared absorption spectra, and Raman peaks of diffused and non-diffused topaz were tested. The results clearly …


Fabrication Of Glass-Ceramics Composite By Infiltration Of Lithium Tetraborate Glass Into Porous Magnesium Aluminate Spinel Ceramic, Nattawat Kulrat, Chumphol Busabok, Saweat Intarasiri, Somsak Dangtip, Wasana Khongwong Jan 2023

Fabrication Of Glass-Ceramics Composite By Infiltration Of Lithium Tetraborate Glass Into Porous Magnesium Aluminate Spinel Ceramic, Nattawat Kulrat, Chumphol Busabok, Saweat Intarasiri, Somsak Dangtip, Wasana Khongwong

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Magnesium aluminate spinel (MAS) glass-ceramics composite has excellent mechanical and optical properties. It can be obtained from porous ceramic by infiltrating the proper choice of glass. In this study, porous MAS ceramic was prepared by conventional sintering from MAS powder to reach a bulk density of 2.48 g∙cm-3 (70.1% of relative density). The porous MAS ceramic was then infiltrated with molten lithium tetraborate glass (Li2B4O7; LTB) at 950℃ for 30 (IF30) and 60 (IF60) min. They were left to cool down to 700℃ inside the furnace before being taken out to quench in ambient. The glass-ceramics composite was obtained with …


Ph-Responsive Polymeric Nanostructures For Cancer Theranostics, Devadass Jessy Mercy, Karthick Harini, Swaminathan Madhumitha, Chinnadurai Anitha, Jayakumar Iswariya, Koyeli Girigoswami, Agnishwar Girigoswami Jan 2023

Ph-Responsive Polymeric Nanostructures For Cancer Theranostics, Devadass Jessy Mercy, Karthick Harini, Swaminathan Madhumitha, Chinnadurai Anitha, Jayakumar Iswariya, Koyeli Girigoswami, Agnishwar Girigoswami

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Responsive polymeric nanostructures are being designed to improve the efficiency of existing treatment techniques by delivering therapeutics in precise locations. The properties of the particles can be altered to act as a probe for imaging applications also. Hence, an effective theranostic agent can be tailor-made to meet the requirements. The pH variability has aroused considerable interest in nano-responsive-stimulus production since the mild acidic condition is a hallmark of the tumor microenvironment. The cargo sealed inside the carrier will be released either by swelling or disassembly of the carrier as they meet a pH drop. The modification strategy for the synthesis …


Adhesion Of Thermal Oxide Scale Formed On Silicon-Containing Hot-Rolled Steel Oxidised In Oxygen, Wannapha Issaard, Thanasak Nilsonthi Jan 2023

Adhesion Of Thermal Oxide Scale Formed On Silicon-Containing Hot-Rolled Steel Oxidised In Oxygen, Wannapha Issaard, Thanasak Nilsonthi

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Defects can be caused by the thermal oxide scale that forms on the surface of steel during the hot rolling process. The oxidation and adhesion of scale on silicon-containing hot-rolled steel were investigated in a flowing 20% O2-N2 gas mixture at 900°C. Scale spallation was observed using a tensile testing machine equipped with a CCD camera. The thickness of the scale was 3.45 μm for the higher silicon steel and 4.86 μm for the lower silicon steel. The oxide scale consists of hematite, magnetite, wustite, and iron. The strain that caused the first spallation was used to calculate the mechanical …


Oxidation Behaviour Of Mn-Co Spinel Coating On Aisi 430 Ferritic Stainless Steel With And Without Cu In Ar-Co -H O Atmosphere, Thammaporn Thublaor, Padungaut Srihathai, Panya Wiman, Angkana Muengjai, Somrerk Chandra-Ambhorn Jan 2023

Oxidation Behaviour Of Mn-Co Spinel Coating On Aisi 430 Ferritic Stainless Steel With And Without Cu In Ar-Co -H O Atmosphere, Thammaporn Thublaor, Padungaut Srihathai, Panya Wiman, Angkana Muengjai, Somrerk Chandra-Ambhorn

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AISI 430 ferritic stainless steel is a promising candidate for utilising as interconnects of solid oxide fuel cells due to its cost effectiveness and durability. Many methods for applying coating on steel substrates have been developed in order to decrease the degradation of steel due to oxidation rate and chromium volatile problems. Manganese-cobalt spinel exhibits high conductivity, thermal expansion compatible with ferritic stainless steels, and forms a barrier to inhibit chromium migration during oxidation. Copper can be added to manganese-cobalt spinel to improve electrical conductivity of the spinel coating. This work investigated oxide scale formation and oxidation rate of Mn-Co …


Production Of Autoclaved Lightweight Concretes Using Pottery Stone And Bagasse Ash, Sutthima Sriprasertsuk, Saijit Daosukho Jan 2023

Production Of Autoclaved Lightweight Concretes Using Pottery Stone And Bagasse Ash, Sutthima Sriprasertsuk, Saijit Daosukho

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This study investigated the influence of pottery stone and bagasse ash on the mechanical features of autoclaved lightweight concrete. Pottery stone is a natural resource of igneous rock weathering commonly exists with white clay, feldspar and limestone. This raw material is mainly composed of quartz and mica that has been used for the production of ceramic products. Bagasse ash is a waste product of the sugar refining process that causes serious environmental pollution. Pottery stone and bagasse ash waste were physically characterized and partially substituted by the weight of cement in lightweight concrete with the addition of aluminium powder at …


Paper-Based Colorimetric Sensor For Mercury Ion Detection Using Smartphone Digital Imaging, Pakorn Preechaburana, Somsak Sangnuy, Supaluck Amloy Jan 2023

Paper-Based Colorimetric Sensor For Mercury Ion Detection Using Smartphone Digital Imaging, Pakorn Preechaburana, Somsak Sangnuy, Supaluck Amloy

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

In this research, we have developed a colorimetric paper-based sensing platform for the determination of mercury ion (Hg2+) using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). To evaluate the selectivity in the response to a special target, urea is used as recognizing ligands on AuNPs for selective sensing Hg2+. Colorimetric readings in the presence of various environmentally relevant metal ions, such as Na+, K+, Zn2+, Pb2+, and Hg2+, were also studied. The results show that amongst all the tested metal ions, the SPR peaks are located at 525 nm except in the case of the present of Hg2+, in which is red shifted to …


Dielectric Properties And Electrochemical Behavior Of Graphene Oxide Derived From Myanmar Coal Minerals, Min Maung Maung, Chan Nyein Aung, Gasidit Panomsuwan, Khin Khin Win Jan 2023

Dielectric Properties And Electrochemical Behavior Of Graphene Oxide Derived From Myanmar Coal Minerals, Min Maung Maung, Chan Nyein Aung, Gasidit Panomsuwan, Khin Khin Win

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Graphene Oxide (GO) metal nanocomposites make up an emerging class of advanced materials and enhance material functionality to obtain multifunctional properties and working towards superior performance of energy storage devices. GO was derived from Myanmar coal minerals using Modified Hummer method. The silver and nickel nanoparticles were used as metal ions or metal nanoparticles to form GO nanocomposites. Their characteristics were identified by XRD, SEM and Raman Spectroscopy. The energy gap of GO and GO composites was also investigated by the aid of UV-Vis spectroscopy. The dielectric constant is measures of the amount of electrical energy that can be stored …


A Review On New Cobalt-Free Cathode Materials For Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Sedat Akkurt, Can Sindiraç, Tuğçe Özmen Egesoy, Emre Erğen Jan 2023

A Review On New Cobalt-Free Cathode Materials For Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Sedat Akkurt, Can Sindiraç, Tuğçe Özmen Egesoy, Emre Erğen

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The exponential growth in the requirement of fuel cells and batteries leads to increased demand for cobalt due to its common use in high-performance Li-ion batteries and high-temperature fuel cells/electrolyzers. This sharp increment in demand raises concern about the availability of limited reserves of cobalt which can impact the price of cobalt. Moreover, the geographic limitations of cobalt resources may endanger the whole supply chain. In addition to all those, huge moral issues of cobalt mining are also another problem. Hence, leading battery, fuel cells and electrolyzer manufacturers are looking for sustainable alternatives to reduce cobalt dependency. A more specific …