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Spinel-Based Refractories For Improved Performance In Coal Gasification Environments, James G. Hemrick, Beth Armstrong, Angela Rodrigues-Schroer, Dominick Colavito, Jeffrey D. Smith
Spinel-Based Refractories For Improved Performance In Coal Gasification Environments, James G. Hemrick, Beth Armstrong, Angela Rodrigues-Schroer, Dominick Colavito, Jeffrey D. Smith
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with Minteq International, Inc., Missouri University of Science and Technology and refractory end users, has developed novel refractory systems and techniques to reduce energy consumption of refractory lined vessels. The objective of this U.S. DOE funded project was to address the need for innovative refractory compositions by developing MgO-Al2O3 spinel gunnable refractory compositions utilizing new aggregate materials, bond systems, protective coatings, and phase formation techniques. Materials have been developed specifically for coal gasification environments and work has been performed to develop and apply low cost coatings using a colloidal approach for …
Real Time Monitoring Of Cell-Nanoparticles Interaction And Tracking Internalization Process By Mechanical Probing Using Atomic Force Microscopy, Anh Ly
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
With extensive development of nanotechnology in last few years, scientists have discovered that nanoparticles (NPs) can be used as an efficient Drug Delivery System (DOS). In order to develop better NPs based drug delivery tool, it is imperative to understand the interaction between the NPs and the cell membrane. In our earlier studies, cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) have been reported to have therapeutic properties, specifically against abnormalities associated with oxidative stress. Therefore, CNPs with different sizes and morphology were selected to understand the interaction with cell. We analyzed the mechanical property of human nasal septum tumor cells membranes using Atomic …
Bioactive Glass/Polymer Composites For Bone And Nerve Repair And Regeneration, Ali Mohammadkhah
Bioactive Glass/Polymer Composites For Bone And Nerve Repair And Regeneration, Ali Mohammadkhah
Doctoral Dissertations
"Bioactive glasses have several attractive properties in hard and soft tissue repair but their brittleness limited their use, as scaffolding materials, for applications in load- bearing hard tissue repair. At the same time, because of their bioactive properties, they are being studied more often for soft tissue repair. In the present work, a new glass/polymer composite scaffold was developed for the repair of load-bearing bones with high flexural strength and without brittle behavior. The new composites have 2.5 times higher flexural strength and ~100 times higher work of fracture (without catastrophic failure) compared to a similar bare glass scaffold.
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An Uncooled Mid-Wave Infrared Detector Based On Optical Response Of Laser-Doped Silicon Carbide., Geunsik Lim
An Uncooled Mid-Wave Infrared Detector Based On Optical Response Of Laser-Doped Silicon Carbide., Geunsik Lim
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation focuses on an uncooled Mid-Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) detector was developed by doping an n-type 4H-SiC with Ga using the laser doping technique. 4H-SiC is one of the polytypes of crystalline silicon carbide, a wide bandgap semiconductor. The dopant creates an energy level of 0.30 eV, which was confirmed by optical spectroscopy of the doped sample. This energy level corresponds to the MWIR wavelength of 4.21 µm. The detection mechanism is based on the photoexcitation of electrons by the photons of this wavelength absorbed in the semiconductor. This process modifies the electron density, which changes the refraction index and, …
Electric-Field Induced Ferromagnetic Phase In Paraelectric Antiferromagnets, Maya D. Glinchuk, Eugene A. Eliseev, Yijia Gu, Long-Qing Chen, Venkatraman Gopalan, Anna N. Morozovska
Electric-Field Induced Ferromagnetic Phase In Paraelectric Antiferromagnets, Maya D. Glinchuk, Eugene A. Eliseev, Yijia Gu, Long-Qing Chen, Venkatraman Gopalan, Anna N. Morozovska
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The phase diagram of a quantum paraelectric antiferromagnet EuTiO33 under an external electric field is calculated using Landau-Ginzburg-Devonshire theory. The application of an electric field E in the absence of strain leads to the appearance of a ferromagnetic (FM) phase due to the magnetoelectric (ME) coupling. At an electric field greater than a critical field, Ecr, the antiferromagnetic (AFM) phase disappears for all considered temperatures, and FM becomes the only stable magnetic phase. The calculated value of the critical field is close to the values reported recently by Ryan et al. [Nat. Commun. 4, 1334 (2013)10.1038/ncomms2329] …
Thermotropic Phase Boundaries In Classic Ferroelectrics, Tom T. A. Lummen, Yijia Gu, Jianjun Wang
Thermotropic Phase Boundaries In Classic Ferroelectrics, Tom T. A. Lummen, Yijia Gu, Jianjun Wang
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
High-performance piezoelectrics are lead-based solid solutions that exhibit a so-called morphotropic phase boundary, which separates two competing phases as a function of chemical composition; as a consequence, an intermediate low-symmetry phase with a strong piezoelectric effect arises. In search for environmentally sustainable lead-free alternatives that exhibit analogous characteristics, we use a network of competing domains to create similar conditions across thermal inter-ferroelectric transitions in simple, lead-free ferroelectrics such as BaTiO3 and KNbO3. Here we report the experimental observation of thermotropic phase boundaries in these classic ferroelectrics, through direct imaging of low-symmetry intermediate phases that exhibit large enhancements …
Crystallographic Orientation Of The Ε → Α' Martensitic (Athermal) Transformation In A Femnalsi Steel, S. T. Pisarik, D. C. Van Aken
Crystallographic Orientation Of The Ε → Α' Martensitic (Athermal) Transformation In A Femnalsi Steel, S. T. Pisarik, D. C. Van Aken
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The presence of a thermal ε- and α-martensite (α') in the as-cast structure of a Fe-0.08C-1.95Si-15.1Mn-1.4Al-0.017N alloy has been revealed by electron backscattered diffraction analysis. The alloy exhibited two a thermal martensitic transformation described by γ → α' and γ → ε → α'. The Shoji-Nishiyama orientation relationship was observed between γ-austenite and ε-martensite, while α-martensite nucleated from γ-austenite exhibited a Kurdjumov-Sachs orientation relationship. Six crystallographic variants of α-martensite consisting of three twin-related variant pairs were observed in ε-bands. A planar parallelism of {0001}ε || {110}α' and a directional relation …
Environmental Fatigue Of Silicate Glasses In Humid Conditions, Zhongzhi Tang, Richard K. Brow
Environmental Fatigue Of Silicate Glasses In Humid Conditions, Zhongzhi Tang, Richard K. Brow
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Failure strains of commercial silica, soda-lime-silicate, and E-glass fibers were measured using two-point bending in room temperature humid air. Humidity dependence and dynamic fatigue behavior were studied, and the fatigue reaction orders in terms of humidity were determined. In the humidity range tested (~0.1% to ~100%), the dynamic fatigue parameters for silica and E-glass are found to be greater in lower humidity (~0.1% to ~10%), whereas the fatigue parameter for soda-lime-silicate is independent of humidity. The humidity dependence of failure strains for all three glasses was more pronounced in high humidity (~10% to ~100%) than in low humidity (~0.1% to …
An Evaluation Of Creep Behaviour In Friction Stir Welded Ma754 Alloy, Jiye Wang, Wei Yuan, Rajiv S. Mishra, Indrajit Charit
An Evaluation Of Creep Behaviour In Friction Stir Welded Ma754 Alloy, Jiye Wang, Wei Yuan, Rajiv S. Mishra, Indrajit Charit
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Effect of friction stir welding (FSW) on microstructure and creep properties of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy MA754 were investigated. Fine-grained microstructure developed in the weld zone. TEM results showed some degree of particle agglomeration as a result of intense material flow. Creep tests of the FSW material were carried out at 973 and 1073 K. Power law creep behavior was observed with stress exponent values of 6.9 and 6.3 at 973 and 1073 K, respectively. The results were compared to those of the as-received material. Creep resistance of FSW material was lower than that of as-received material associated with …
A Preliminary Study Of Deformation Behavior Of Friction Stir Welded Ti-6al-4v, Jiye Wang, Jianqing Su, Rajiv S. Mishra, Ray Xu, John A. Baumann
A Preliminary Study Of Deformation Behavior Of Friction Stir Welded Ti-6al-4v, Jiye Wang, Jianqing Su, Rajiv S. Mishra, Ray Xu, John A. Baumann
Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A preliminary study of deformation behavior of friction stir welded (FSW) Ti-6Al-4V was performed using two different tools with cylindrical and stepped spiral pin design for the welding process. The nugget regions experienced temperature above β transus and the matrix transformed to fine acicular α during cooling of the nugget. By using stepped spiral pin design, a local region with much refined grain structure and significant tool debris particles were observed. Room temperature tensile test showed increased strength and decreased ductility in the material from this region. Fractographic analysis revealed that tool debris particles served as void nucleation sites. Tensile …
Using Acoustic Emission Monitoring For Energy-Based Fatigue Life Prediction, Sepehr Nesaei
Using Acoustic Emission Monitoring For Energy-Based Fatigue Life Prediction, Sepehr Nesaei
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The study of fatigue and fracture mechanics is crucial to the health monitoring and overall safety of aerospace and civil structures. The materials used to manufacture these industry parts have inherent anomalies that eventually grow under cyclic loadings during regular operation. The ASTM and/or military testing guidelines used to analyze and qualify structures and materials for use are costly and time consuming. Therefore, any additional methods or knowledge that can be used to reduce the number of tests will be useful to the industry to avoid unnecessary costs. Acoustic emission (AE) monitoring is currently used in many applications to assess …
Optical Properties Of Carbon Microcoils, Muneaki Hikita, Li Cao, Khalid Lafdi
Optical Properties Of Carbon Microcoils, Muneaki Hikita, Li Cao, Khalid Lafdi
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
Carbon microcoils (CMCs) have emerged as versatile material artifacts for a variety of applications due to their helical and spiral structures. Embedded in matrix, CMCs have already been demonstrated for their potential tactile/proximity sensor application. In this study, CMCs were prepared using a conventional chemical vapor deposition method, and then were functionalized with octadecylamine.
Upon photoexcitation, the functionalized CMCs exhibited photoluminescence in the visible region, which has never been found before. Similar to carbon based nanoparticles, the photoluminescence of CMCs was attributed to electron-hole radiative recombination after surface passivation. The results suggested that this kind of fluorescent functionalized CMCs might …
Influence Of Dissolved Hydrogen On The Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour Of Aisi 4140 Steel, Varun Ramasagara Nagarajan
Influence Of Dissolved Hydrogen On The Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour Of Aisi 4140 Steel, Varun Ramasagara Nagarajan
Wayne State University Dissertations
Many metallic structural components come into contact with hydrogen during manufacturing processes or forming operations such as hot stamping of auto body frames and while in service. This interaction of metallic parts with hydrogen can occur due to various reasons such as water molecule dissociation during plating operations, interaction with atmospheric hydrogen due to the moisture present in air during stamping operations or due to prevailing conditions in service (e.g.: acidic or marine environments). Hydrogen, being much smaller in size compared to other metallic elements such as Iron in steels, can enter the material and become dissolved in the matrix. …
3d Printing Technology Using High Viscous Materials-Synthesis Of Functional Materials And Fabrication Of 3d Metal Structure, Seongik Hong
3d Printing Technology Using High Viscous Materials-Synthesis Of Functional Materials And Fabrication Of 3d Metal Structure, Seongik Hong
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
In the 3D printing technology, the research for using various materials has been performing. In this research work, 3D printable high viscous materials are suggested as one of the solutions for problems in the traditional 3D printing technology.
First, Cu-Ag coreshell was synthesized as a functional material. In terms of the reaction rate, reaction rate limiting step was defined as a fundamental research, and then prepared Cu-Ag coreshell was printed and analyzed. Second, the high viscous Cu paste was prepared and then metal 3D printed structure was fabricated by using new printing method.
In the synThesis of Cu-Ag coreshell, different …
Characterization Of High-Purity Niobium Structures Fabricated Using The Electron Beam Melting Process, Cesar Adrian Terrazas
Characterization Of High-Purity Niobium Structures Fabricated Using The Electron Beam Melting Process, Cesar Adrian Terrazas
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Additive Manufacturing (AM) refers to the varied set of technologies utilized for the fabrication of complex 3D components from digital data in a layer-by-layer fashion. The use of these technologies promises to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. The electron beam melting (EBM) process has been utilized for the fabrication of fully dense near-net-shape components from various metallic materials. This process, catalogued as a powder bed fusion technology, consists of the deposition of thin layers (50 - 120µm) of metallic powder particles which are fused by the use of a high energy electron beam and has been commercialized by Swedish company Arcam …
Fatigue Life Prediction Of Magnetorheological Elastomers Subjected To Dynamic Equi-Biaxial Cyclic Loadin, Yanfen Zhou, Stephen Jerrams, Tony Betts, Lin Chen
Fatigue Life Prediction Of Magnetorheological Elastomers Subjected To Dynamic Equi-Biaxial Cyclic Loadin, Yanfen Zhou, Stephen Jerrams, Tony Betts, Lin Chen
Articles
Prediction of fatigue life is of great significance in ensuring that dynamically loaded rubber components exhibit safety and reliability in service. In this text, the dynamic equi-biaxial fatigue behaviour of magnetorheological elastomer (MREs) using a bubble inflation method is described. Wöhler (S-N) curves for both isotropic and anisotropic MREs were produced by subjecting the compounds to cycling over a range of stress amplitudes (σa) between 0.75 MPa and 1.4 MPa. Changes in physical properties, including variation in stress-strain relations and complex modulus (E*) during the fatigue process were analysed. It was found that the complex modulus of MRE …
Design, Fabrication, And Properties Of 2-2 Connectivity Cement/Polymer Based Piezoelectric Composites With Varied Piezoelectric Phase Distribution, Xu Dongyu, Cheng Xin, Sourav Banerjee, Huang Shifeng
Design, Fabrication, And Properties Of 2-2 Connectivity Cement/Polymer Based Piezoelectric Composites With Varied Piezoelectric Phase Distribution, Xu Dongyu, Cheng Xin, Sourav Banerjee, Huang Shifeng
Faculty Publications
The laminated 2-2 connectivity cement/polymer based piezoelectric composites with variedpiezoelectric phase distribution were fabricated by employing Lead Zirconium Titanate ceramicas active phase, and mixture of cement powder, epoxy resin, and hardener as matrix phase with a mass proportion of 4:4:1. The dielectric, piezoelectric, and electromechanical coupling properties of the composites were studied. The composites with large total volume fraction ofpiezoelectric phase have large piezoelectric strain constant and relative permittivity, and thepiezoelectric and dielectric properties of the composites are independent of the dimensional variations of the piezoelectric ceramic layer. The composites with small total volume fraction of piezoelectric phase have large …
Fundamental Studies Of Supported Graphene Interfaces : Defect Density Of States In Graphene Field Effect Transistors (Fets) And Ideal Graphene - Silicon Schottky Diodes, Dhiraj Sinha
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
The physics of transport in atomically thin 2D materials is an active area of research, important for understanding fundamental properties of reduced dimensional materials and for applications. New phenomena based on graphene may include properties of topologically protected insulators. Applications of these materials are envisioned in electronics, optoelectronics and spintronics.
Investigating Quantum Oscillations In The Thermal Coefficient Of Resistivity Of Ultra-Thin Ag Capping Layers On Cu For Ic Interconnect Applications, Elroy Tatem
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
As the semiconductor industry continues to scale feature sizes, scattering from phonons, surfaces, and grain boundaries result in an increase of metal interconnect resistivity in state-of-the-art integrated circuits (ICs). The interconnect chapter of the 2011 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) stated that there are currently no manufacturable solutions in the near term for suitable Cu replacements. Previous studies of thin Ag films deposited on Cu demonstrated oscillations in the electron-phonon interactions within the bilayer system. This thesis investigates oscillations in the resistive properties of the Ag/Cu bilayer system and discusses the applicability of these oscillations to the resistivity challenges …
Nanostructured Tiox As A Catalyst Support Material For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Richard Phillips
Nanostructured Tiox As A Catalyst Support Material For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Richard Phillips
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Recent interest in the development of new catalyst support materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) has stimulated research into the viability of TiO2-based support structures. Specifically, substoichiometric TiO2 (TiOx) has been reported to exhibit a combination of high conductivity, stability, and corrosion resistance. These properties make TiOx-based support materials a promising prospect when considering the inferior corrosion resistance of traditional carbon-based supports. This document presents an investigation into the formation of conductive and stable TiOx thin films employing atomic layer deposition (ALD) and a post deposition oxygen reducing anneal (PDORA). …
Development Of Novel Technologies To Enhance Performance And Reliability Of Iii-Nitride Avalanche Photodiodes, Puneet Harischandra Suvarna
Development Of Novel Technologies To Enhance Performance And Reliability Of Iii-Nitride Avalanche Photodiodes, Puneet Harischandra Suvarna
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Solar-blind ultraviolet avalanche photodiodes are an enabling technology for applications in the fields of astronomy, communication, missile warning systems, biological agent detection and particle physics research. Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are capable of detecting low-intensity light with high quantum efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio without the need for external amplification. The properties of III-N materials (GaN and AlGaN) are promising for UV photodetectors that are highly efficient, radiation-hard and capable of visible-blind or solar-blind operation without the need for external filters. However, the realization of reliable and high performance III-N APDs and imaging arrays has several technological challenges. The high price and …
Metal Oxide Growth, Spin Precession Measurements And Raman Spectroscopy Of Cvd Graphene, Akitomo Matsubayashi
Metal Oxide Growth, Spin Precession Measurements And Raman Spectroscopy Of Cvd Graphene, Akitomo Matsubayashi
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
The focus of this dissertation is to explore the possibility of wafer scale graphene-based spintronics. Graphene is a single atomic layer of sp2 bonded carbon atoms that has attracted much attention as a new type of electronic material due to its high carrier mobilities, superior mechanical properties and extremely high thermal conductivity. In addition, it has become an attractive material for use in spintronic devices owing to its long electron spin relaxation time at room temperature. This arises in part from its low spin-orbit coupling and negligible nuclear hyperfine interaction. In order to realize wafer scale graphene spintronics, utilization of …
Growth And Characterization Of Graphene On Cuni Substrates, Parul Tyagi
Growth And Characterization Of Graphene On Cuni Substrates, Parul Tyagi
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Graphene is a single layer of sp2 bonded carbon atoms that crystallizes in the honeycomb structure. Because of its true two-dimensional structure, it has very unique electrical properties, including a very high carrier mobility that is symmetric for holes and electrons. To realize these unique properties, it is important to develop a method for growing graphene films with uniform thickness and low defect density. One of the most popular methods of growth is by chemical vapor deposition on Cu substrates, because it is self-limited. However many applications require the growth of graphene films that are more than one atomic layer …
Oxide Defect Engineering Methods For Valence Change (Vcm) Resistive Random Access Memories, Jihan Ocampo Capulong
Oxide Defect Engineering Methods For Valence Change (Vcm) Resistive Random Access Memories, Jihan Ocampo Capulong
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Electrical switching requirements for resistive random access memory (ReRAM) devices are multifaceted, based on device application. Thus, it is important to obtain an understanding of these switching properties and how they relate to the oxygen vacancy concentration and oxygen vacancy defects. Oxygen vacancy defects in the switching oxide of valence-change-based ReRAM (VCM ReRAM) play a significant role in device switching properties. Oxygen vacancies facilitate resistive switching as they form the conductive filament that changes the resistance state of the device. This dissertation will present two methods of modulating the defect concentration in VCM ReRAM composed of Pt/HfOx/Ti stack: …
The Influence Of Impurities And Metallic Capping Layers On The Microstructure Of Copper Interconnects, Michael Rizzolo
The Influence Of Impurities And Metallic Capping Layers On The Microstructure Of Copper Interconnects, Michael Rizzolo
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
As copper interconnects have scaled to ever smaller dimensions on semiconductor devices, the microstructure has become increasingly detrimental for performance and reliability. Small grains persist in interconnects despite annealing at high temperatures, leading to higher line resistance and more frequent electromigration-induced failures. Conventionally, it was believed that impurities from the electrodeposition pinned grain growth, but limitations in analytical techniques meant the effect was inferred rather than observed.
Experimental And Simulation Studies Of Printability Of Buried Euv Mask Defects And Study Of Euv Reflectivity Loss Mechanisms Due To Standard Euv Mask Cleaning Processes, Mihirkant Upadhyaya
Experimental And Simulation Studies Of Printability Of Buried Euv Mask Defects And Study Of Euv Reflectivity Loss Mechanisms Due To Standard Euv Mask Cleaning Processes, Mihirkant Upadhyaya
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
There's a big push for development and commercialization of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing of 14 nm half-pitch patterning and beyond. One of the primary concerns for making this a reality has been the ability to achieve defect-free masks. My study is focused on two aspects related to the performance degradation of the EUV masks namely EUV mask cleaning induced reflectivity loss mechanisms, and the buried multilayer phase defects in EUV masks.
Domain Engineering Of Physical Vapor Deposited Two-Dimensional Materials, Tarek Alam, Baoming Wang, Raghu Pulavarthy, M. Amanul Haque, Christopher Muratore, Nicholas R. Glavin, Ajit K. Roy, Andrey A. Voevodin
Domain Engineering Of Physical Vapor Deposited Two-Dimensional Materials, Tarek Alam, Baoming Wang, Raghu Pulavarthy, M. Amanul Haque, Christopher Muratore, Nicholas R. Glavin, Ajit K. Roy, Andrey A. Voevodin
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
Physical vapor deposited two-dimensional (2D) materials span larger areas compared to exfoliated flakes, but suffer from very small grain or domain sizes. In this letter, we fabricate freestanding molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and amorphous boron nitride (BN) specimens to expose both surfaces. We performed in situ heating in a transmission electron microscope to observe the domain restructuring in real time. The freestanding MoS2 specimens showed up to 100× increase in domain size, while the amorphous BN transformed in to polycrystalline hexagonal BN (h-BN) at temperatures around 600 °C much lower than the 850–1000 °C range cited in the literature.
Less Is More: Long-Term In Vitro Exposure To Low Levels Of Silver Nanoparticles Provides New Insights For Nanomaterial Evaluation, Kristen K. Comfort, Laura K. Braydich-Stolle, Elizabeth I. Maurer, Saber M. Hussain
Less Is More: Long-Term In Vitro Exposure To Low Levels Of Silver Nanoparticles Provides New Insights For Nanomaterial Evaluation, Kristen K. Comfort, Laura K. Braydich-Stolle, Elizabeth I. Maurer, Saber M. Hussain
Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications
In view of the vast number of new nanomaterials (NMs) that require testing and the constraints associated with animal models, the majority of studies to elucidate nanotoxicological effects have occurred in vitro, with limited correlation and applicability to in vivo systems and realistic, occupational exposure scenarios.
In this study, we developed and implemented a chronic in vitromodel coupled with lower, regulatory dosages in order to provide a more realistic assessment of NM-dependent consequences and illuminate the implications of long-term NM exposure. When keratinocytes were exposed to 50 nm silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), we determined that chronically dosed cells operated …
วัสดุไททาเนียผสมซีเมนต์เคลือบบนเม็ดแก้วซิลิกาสำหรับใช้เป็นตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงเพื่อแตกสลายสารประกอบฟีนอลในน้ำเสียที่นำกลับมาใช้ซ้ำได้, กมลวรรณ ปินะโต
วัสดุไททาเนียผสมซีเมนต์เคลือบบนเม็ดแก้วซิลิกาสำหรับใช้เป็นตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงเพื่อแตกสลายสารประกอบฟีนอลในน้ำเสียที่นำกลับมาใช้ซ้ำได้, กมลวรรณ ปินะโต
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
น้ำเสียจากโรงงานผลิตสารเคมีมักปนเปื้อนสารเคมีที่ใช้ในกระบวนการผลิตสูงเกินกว่ามาตรฐานอุตสาหกรรม จึงจำเป็นต้องควบคุมให้อยู่ในมาตรฐานก่อนปล่อยออกสู่สิ่งแวดล้อม น้ำเสียจากโรงงานผลิตฟีนอลปนเปื้อนสารอินทรีย์หลายชนิด เช่น คิวมีนไฮโดรเปอร์ออกไซด์ (CHP) ไดเมทิลฟีนิลคาร์บินอล (DMPC) และอะซิโตฟีโนน (ACP) ค่า pH มีค่า 12.7 งานวิจัยนี้มีจุดประสงค์ในการนำไททาเนีย (TiO2) ซึ่งเป็นตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงที่มีศักยภาพสูงและมีอายุการใช้งานยาวนานมาแตกสลายสารอินทรีย์ที่ปนเปื้อนในน้ำเสีย เพื่อความสะดวกในการนำกลับใช้ซ้ำ ไททาเนีย P25 จึงถูกนำมาเคลือบบนวัสดุรองรับ (Ecolite® sphere, EC) ด้วยเทคนิคแกรนูเลตและใช้แคลเซียมอลูมินาซีเมนต์ (AC) เป็นวัสดุเชื่อมประสานเกิดเป็น EC+AC+15wt% TiO2 P25 และศึกษาผลของปัจจัยต่างๆ ที่มีต่อการแตกสลาย CHP ได้แก่ แสงยูวี ปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงของไททาเนีย P25 ความเข้มข้นเริ่มต้นและอัตราเร็วของ CHP พบว่าปฏิกิริยาเชิงแสงของไททาเนีย P25 ความเข้มข้นเริ่มต้นของ CHP และอัตราเร็วของ CHP มีบทบาทอย่างมากต่อการแตกสลายของ CHP จากนั้นศึกษาความสามารถในการใช้ซ้ำของ EC+AC+15wt% TiO2 P25 พบว่าเมื่อผ่านการทดสอบการแตกสลาย CHP 2,000 พีพีเอ็ม และน้ำเสียจากโรงงานผลิตฟีนอลจำนวน 7 ครั้ง พบว่ามีประสิทธิภาพการแตกสลาย CHP อยู่ในช่วง 90-100% และค่าคงที่อัตราอยู่ในช่วง 0.0089 ถึง 0.0171 ต่อนาที ต่อมาศึกษาประสิทธิภาพของ EC+AC+15wt% TiO2 P25 ในการแตกสลายสารอินทรีย์ชนิดอื่นๆได้แก่ DMPC ACP และฟีนอล พบว่าอัตราการเกิดปฏิกิริยาการแตกสลายสารอินทรีย์ของ EC+AC+15wt% TiO2 P25 คือ CHP > DMPC > ACP > Phenol ตามลำดับ ข้อมูลดังกล่าวสามารถข้อบ่งชี้ถึงประสิทธิภาพของวัสดุดังกล่าวในการนำไปใช้ในงานบำบัดน้ำเสียได้
Flame Retardant Property Improvement Of Polyester Fiber Using Inorganic Additives, Warunee Wattanatanom
Flame Retardant Property Improvement Of Polyester Fiber Using Inorganic Additives, Warunee Wattanatanom
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research focused on improving the flame retardancy of polyester and cotton/polyester blended fabrics using intumescent coating via layer-by-layer assembly technique with and without kaolin. The flammability, morphology, thermal stability and mechanical property of coated fabrics were investigated in comparison with uncoated fabrics. Branched polyethyleneimine and ammonium polyphosphate with and without kaolin were respectively used as polycationic and polyanionic to build up the multiple cationic/anionic pairs of layer by deposition technique. The SEM micrographs of coated fabrics compared with uncoated fabrics revealed as well as FT-IR analysis confirmed that layer-by-layer coatings were successfully applied onto the fabrics. The vertical burning …