Structure and Property Characterization of Oyster Shell Cementing Material

Oyster shell powder was used as the admixture of ordinary portland cement.The effects of different addition amounts and grinding ways on the strength and stability of cement mortar were discussed and proper addition amount of oyster shell powder was determined.The structure and property changes of cementing samples with different oyster shell powder contents were tested by XRD and SEM means.The results revealed that compressive and rupture strengths of the sample with 10% oyster shell powder was close to those of the original one without addition.Stability experiment showed that the sample prepared by pat method had smooth surface without crack and significant expansion or shrinkage after pre-curing and boiling,which indicated that cementing material dosed with oyster shell powder had fine stability.XRD and SEM observation showed that oyster shell independently exists in the cementing material.     

Synthesis and formulation of vinyl-containing polyacids for improved light-cured glass-ionomer cements

Vinyl-containing poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) copolymers were synthesized and used to formulate light-curable cements containing reactive glass fillers (Fuji II LC). The conditions for light curing were studied and optimized. Effects of molecular weight (MW), grafting ratio, comonomer, liquid composition, powder/liquid (P/L) ratio, glass powder and aging were evaluated. The results show that the vinyl-containing glass-ionomer cements (GICs) prepared in this study exhibit higher compressive strength (CS, 225.6 MPa), diametral tensile strength (DTS, 28.4 MPa) and much higher flexural strength (FS, 116.4 MPa), as compared to commercial Fuji II LC GIC (186.6 in CS, 19.1 in DTS and 57.1 in FS). The optimal light-exposure time was found to be around 10 min, and concentrations of CQ and DC were 0.5% (by weight) and 1.0%, respectively. Effects of MW, grafting ratio, P/L ratio and content of polymer in the liquid formulation were significant. The highest strengths were found for the optimal formulations where the MW was 15,000 (weight average), grafting ratio 25 mol%, P/L ratio 2.7 and liquid composition 50:20:30. During aging, the cement showed an increase of strength over the first week and then no change for a month. SEM analysis suggests that more integrated microstructures and smaller glass particles can lead to higher FS and higher polymer content in GICs leads to tough fracture surface and plastic deformation.     

Sol–gel synthesis of porous inorganic materials using “core–shell” latex particles as templates

Here we report on the sol–gel synthesis of porous inorganic materials based on manganese, molybdenum, and tungsten compounds using the “core–shell” siloxane-acrylate latex as a template. The chemical composition and structural characteristics of the materials obtained have been investigated. It was shown that temperature conditions and gaseous media composition during the template destruction controlled the composition and structure of porous materials. To obtain porous inorganic materials for catalytic applications, the “core–shell” latex template was preliminarily functionalized by gold and palladium nanoparticles obtained by thermal reduction of noble metal ions-precursors in a polycarboxylic “shell”. Upon the template removal, noble metals nanoparticles of a size of dozens of nanometers were homogeneously distributed in the material porous structure. The evaluation of the catalytic activity of macroporous manganese, tungsten, and molybdenum oxides under the conditions of liquid phase catalytic oxidation of organic dyes has been performed. The prospects of employing macroporous oxide systems with immobilized nanoparticles of noble metals in the processes of hydrothermal oxidation of radionuclide organic complexes in radioactive waste decontamination have been demonstrated.     

预先负载原料法合成ZSM-5/SAPO-5复合分子筛

采用预先负载原料法合成了一系列ZSM-5/SAPO-5(核/壳)双结构分子筛, 研究了预负载磷酸的条件对核壳结构分子筛的形成及性质的影响, 采用X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜、X射线能量散射谱和红外光谱等手段对样品进行了表征. 结果表明, 负载原料的预处理条件明显影响磷与ZSM-5间的作用力及复合分子筛的结晶度和颗粒形貌等特性. 与常规合成方法相比, 在适宜的条件下采用这种方法更有利于小颗粒SAPO-5分子筛的形成及其在ZSM-5表面的生长.     

炭化程度对核桃壳焦孔隙结构和燃烧特性的影响

利用傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FT-IR)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线衍射仪(XRD)研究了炭化程度对核桃壳焦孔隙及微晶结构的影响,并使用热重-差示扫描量热仪(TG-DSC)对核桃壳焦及其原料的燃烧特性进行了分析。结果表明,合适的炭化程度(焦炭挥发分含量为6%-15%)使焦炭内乱层石墨变得无序,碳质微晶结构中缺陷增多,导致焦炭内孔隙结构相对发达;热解温度为500℃时,核桃壳焦的比表面积最大,为374.60 m~2/g;热解温度为600℃时,核桃壳焦的燃烧特性最优,其燃烧特性指数为7.16×10~6;合适的炭化程度可使焦炭内的挥发分含量减少,从而使得核桃壳焦的高位热值升高,且由于相对发达的孔隙使焦炭在燃烧时与空气的接触面积增大,导致焦炭的燃烧速率加快。     

Preparation of Wastewater Phosphorus Removal Materials by Dry FGD Ash Produced from Iron Industry

<正>Dry FGD (Flue Gas Desulfurization) ash produced from iron industry is used as the main raw material to prepare recyclable wastewater phosphorus removal materials through non-burned process. By testing various formulae and preparation conditions, this paper discusses the different results of phosphorus removal efficiency of the samples to figure out which is the best formula. Spectrophotometric determination with phosphor molybdenum blue is used to determine the phosphorus concentration. Flexural strength and porosity are determined correspondingly as well. By applying SEM and EDS techniques, the microstructure change of the sample is characterized after phosphorus removal. The best formula is that prepared by using 84wt% of FGD ash and 16wt% of cement. The flexural strength of the sample is 12.15 MPa, and the porosity is 20.5%. Microstructure analysis indicates that phosphate adsorption occurs mainly on the surface of the material.     

Effects of Na2SiF6 on Preparing Mullite Material with Sludge from the Aluminum Profile Factory and Pyrophyllite

In this research,the mullite material with sludge from aluminum profile factory and pyrophyllite as primary raw materials was prepared. Based on the optimal formula,optimal calcining temperature and holding time determined in the research,effects of Na2SiF6 mineralizer on crystal structure,microstructure and properties of mullite were discussed to determine the optimal addition of Na2SiF6 mineralizer. With XRD and SEM methods,crystal structure and microstructure of the test samples were characterized; with Rietveld Quantification method,contents of various crystal phases in the test samples were determined; properties of the test samples were tested. In combination with the structural and property analysis results,the optimal Na2SiF6 addition was determined to be 2%. Correspondingly,the content of solid solution of mullite-Al4.59Si1.41O9.7 was 96.9wt%,the bulk density was 2.10 g/cm3,the degree of porosity was 27.0%,the water absorption rate was 12.8%,the rupture strength was 24.30 MPa and primary thermal-shock rupture strength retention rate was 87.4%.     

羟基氧化铁/膨胀石墨复合材料的制备及除砷机制

以膨胀石墨为载体材料,采用改进后的综合法制备的羟基氧化铁（FeOOH）为改性材料,在酸性及超声波振荡的条件下对膨胀石墨进行表面接枝,制得羟基氧化铁/膨胀石墨复合材料,并对材料进行扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）、傅里叶变换红外光谱（FTIR）和X射线光电子能谱（XPS）表征,随后测试了其除砷性能,并探讨了反应机理.实验结果表明,复合材料中羟基氧化铁通过氢键与化学键均匀负载在了膨胀石墨表面,为亚微米级球状;使用0.5 g复合材料处理50 mL浓度为0.5 mg/L的模拟含砷废水,90 min后去除率可达到99%,且经过处理可以使废水中的砷浓度达到饮用标准;载铁量越高,材料的除砷性能越好,当载铁量达到55%时,使用0.5 g复合材料处理50 mL浓度为2.0 mg/L的模拟含砷废水,1 h后去除率达到72.6%,是普通膨胀石墨的3倍;该除砷过程由解离的羟基氧化铁与砷在复合材料附近完成,符合二级动力学方程和Temkin等温吸附模型.     

Novel resin modified glass-ionomer cements with improved flexural strength and ease of handling

Poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) copolymers containing pendent methacrylates were synthesized and used to formulate redox-initiated in situ cured glass-ionomer cements (GICs) by mixing with reactive glass fillers (Fuji II LC). Various formulations for the redox initiator were studied, and flexural strength (FS) was used as a screening tool for optimization. Effects of molecular weight (MW), grafting ratio, comonomer, polymer content in the liquid composition, powder/liquid (P/L) ratio, and aging on FS were investigated. The results show that the in situ cured GICs demonstrated higher FS (89.6-123.2 MPa), as compared to commercial Fuji II LC GIC (57.1 MPa). The optimal concentrations for redox initiators were found to be 0.15% (by weight) for K₂S₂O₈ and 0.2% for ascorbic acid (or 0.6% for microencapsulated ascorbic acid), respectively. Effects of MW, grafting ratio, P/L ratio and polymer content in the liquid formulation were significant. During aging, the cement showed an increase in strength over 24 h and then no change for time periods up to six months. SEM analysis supports the strength data associated with the formulations. The exotherm and setting time suggest that novel redox-initiated resin-modified GICs hold promise as biocompatible and workable cement for orthopedic applications.     

两阶段晶化合成复合分子筛

采用低温与高温相结合的两阶段晶化方式合成了一系列ZSM-5(core)/SAPO-5(shell)双结构分子筛, 研究了合成条件对核壳结构分子筛的形成及性质的影响, 并采用X射线衍射、扫描电镜、X射线能量散射谱、红外光谱及N₂静态吸附等手段对样品进行表征. 实验结果表明, 与直接高温晶化相比, 两阶段晶化方式在短晶化时间内合成的复合材料中SAPO-5的结晶度较低, 而合成纯SAPO-5分子筛的结晶度却明显较高; 两阶段晶化的方式能适当促进核壳结构型复合分子筛的形成, 减少SAPO-5的独立生长.     

溶剂挥发法制备萃取剂微胶囊

萃取剂微胶囊的制备是利用微囊化方法将萃取剂包覆起来 ,解决传统液液萃取中的两相相分散、相混合、相分离以及溶剂的损失和设备结构复杂等问题 .用简单易控制的溶剂挥发法成功制备了聚砜及聚苯乙烯材料包覆的多种萃取剂 (如磷酸三丁酯 ,2 乙基己基磷酸 ,三辛胺和Aliquat 336 )微胶囊 ,并考察了壁材和分散剂的选择对不同萃取剂进行包覆的影响 ,同时研究了搅拌速度和膜溶液组成对微胶囊的形态、萃取剂包覆量的影响 .结果表明 ,(1)用聚砜作壁材可以包覆磷酸三丁酯、2 乙基己基磷酸 ,而用聚苯乙烯可以包覆三辛胺、Aliquat336 ;(2 )对于不同的O W乳液体系 ,只有选择合适的分散剂 ,才能得到理想球形状、分散性好的微胶囊 ;(3)增大搅拌速度可以降低液滴尺度 ,从而减小微胶囊粒径 ;(4)膜溶液组成的影响则表现在两个方面 ,一是膜溶液的粘度和两相界面张力是除搅拌速度外微胶囊粒径的决定因素 ,二是膜溶液中壁材与萃取剂的比例优化时 ,才能得到萃取剂包覆量高的微胶囊 .     

氧化石墨烯-海藻酸钠-壳聚糖复合支架的制备及表征

通过冷冻干燥技术, 将不同量的氧化石墨烯与海藻酸钠和壳聚糖复合, 构建复合支架材料. 研究了不同的氧化石墨烯含量(质量分数0, 0.3%, 0.5%, 0.7%, 1%)对支架材料微观结构、 孔隙率、 溶胀比、 体外降解性能、 机械性能及生物相容性的影响, 以确定复合支架中最佳氧化石墨烯含量. 研究结果表明, 复合材料呈固态海绵状结构, 具有一定的形态可塑性; 扫描电子显微镜观察发现, 各组支架均为三维网状结构, 随着氧化石墨烯含量的增加, 孔隙尺寸逐渐降低, 孔壁厚度增加, 孔隙尺寸在140~240 μm之间; 随氧化石墨烯含量的增加, 复合支架溶胀比和体外降解速率逐渐降低, 而机械强度明显增强; 体外细胞毒性显示, 当氧化石墨烯质量分数为0.3%时, 细胞存活率最高, 而当氧化石墨烯含量增高时, 细胞活性会被明显抑制, 造成细胞死亡. 因此, 氧化石墨烯在复合支架中最佳含量为0.3%.     

Structure and Adsorption Properties to TVOC of Orange Peel Modified with KOH

Food waste orange peel was employed as a raw material to prepare biomass adsorbent to solve the indoor Total Volatile Organic Compounds(TVOC). The preparation process of orange peel treated with KOH was optimized by the quadratic regression orthogonal rotation, and the regression model and optimal processing conditions were obtained. The structure of the adsorbent was characterized by BET, SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD and FTIR analysis. The adsorption properties and desorption regeneration were discussed. The results showed the maximal removal rate Ymax was 9.4824% when KOH concentration was 0.3 mol/L, the soaking time of KOH was 26 h and that of HCl was 2.89 h. The best single factor condition was the adsorbent with 40 mesh size and 6.0 g. The adsorption of modified orange peel on TVOC conformed to the Freundlich models, which was more inclined to multi-layer active site adsorption. The adsorption law followed the quasi-second-order kinetic model(R~2 = 0.955), indicating the adsorption was a physico-chemical mixture but controlled by physical adsorption and it was a spontaneous endothermic process. The modified orange peel exposed more sites and had stronger chemical groups, which were beneficial to adsorption. The adsorbent has a significantly better TVOC removal rate than other materials at 1% level, that is, modified orange peel diatomite activated carbon bamboo charcoal macroporous resin. In addition, it had good recycling and regeneration capacity.     

Researches on the Treatment of Phosphorous Wastewater with Oyster Shells

Based on the analysis of adsorptive features of oyster shells,the researches on the treatment of phosphorous wastewater with oyster shells and the effect of temperature on phosphorus removal were carried out.XRD was used to characterize the crystalline phases,and the main component of oyster shells was shown to be CaCO3.When the pretreatment temperature reached 800 ℃,some CaCO3 decomposed into CaO.As the temperature was further raised,CaO increased gradually.Via SEM testing,the oyster shell was a kind of natural porous materials.The pore wall partially collapsed from 550 to 900 ℃.No obvious porous structure was found at 900 ℃.However,without preheating,the oyster shell phosphorous removal material can not adsorb the phosphorus.Pretreatment made calcium activate,thus greatly increasing the absorption of phosphorus.     

Studies on the influence of spent FCC catalyst on hydration of calcium aluminate cements at ambient temperature

The influence of spent catalyst from catalytic cracking in fluidized bed (FCC) on the hydration of two kinds of calcium aluminate cements (of about 40 and 70% content of alumina) was studied. Cement pastes were prepared with constant ratio of water/binder = 0.5 and with content of 0, 5 and 25% mass of addition as replacement of cement. The samples were stored at room temperature. Thermal analysis (TG, DTG), infrared absorption (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction methods were applied to investigate changes in various periods of hydration (up to 150 days). The compressive strength of cement mortars was also examined. On the basis of presented results it was affirmed that in studied conditions spent FCC catalyst is a reactive addition in calcium aluminate cement (CAC) pastes, which probably can create a new phase type C–A–S–H. It may be an interesting alternative for limitation of the negative phenomenon of conversion of aluminate hydrates, although the degree of the influence of the mineral additive depends on the composition of CAC and of the quantity of the used waste.     

Mussel-inspired polydopamine functionalized recyclable coconut shell derived carbon nanocomposites for efficient adsorption of methylene blue

Relatively cheap or at no cost, easily available, renewable agricultural waste has been given a new purpose. Using coconut shells as the raw material, and being obtained from agricultural, industry by-products, or even waste materials were used as carbon resource. Acid etching coconut shells carbon (AC) rendered micro/nanoscale hierarchical structures and made the surface available for further modification. Then, the surface of acidified coconut shell carbon was engineered via mussel inspired chemistry. The polydopamine functionalized AC composites (AC-PDA) were applied for efficient removal of methylene blue (MB) dye. Further, the surface morphology, and chemical structure were evaluated by means of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Through the combination of acid etching and mussel inspired chemistry, organic functional groups can be successfully introduced onto the surface of the coconut shells carbon. The improvement of adsorption capacity of AC-PDA compared with AC is probably due to the increased number of active binding sites resulting from surface modification and formation of new functional groups.     

Adsorption kinetic and isotherm studies of Azure A on various activated carbons derived from agricultural wastes

The present study narrates the eminent role of agricultural wastes as adsorbents viz., Indian almond shell carbon (IASC), ground nut shell carbon (GSC), areca nut shell carbon (ASC), tamarind shell carbon (TSC) and cashew nut shell carbon (CSC) for the removal of Azure A (AA) dye from waste water. Different experimental parameters such as effect of initial concentration, contact time, dose, pH and particle size have been studied. The experimental results were analysed using Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Redlich–Peterson and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherm models. Different kinetic equations (first order, pseudo first order and pseudo second order) were applied to study the adsorption kinetics of AA on various activated carbons. Surface morphology of the adsorbents before and after adsorption is studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). FT-IR studies revealed the presence of functional groups of dye on the adsorbents. It is inferred from the experimental result that the activated carbons (IASC, GSC, ASC, TSC and CSC) from agricultural wastes can be applied as an adsorbent substitute to commercial activated carbon (CAC) in the removal of AA dye from waste water.     

ICP-AES analysis of metal content in shell of mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis from Croatian coastal waters

Metal content in samples of shell of mussel Mytilus galoprovincialis was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The efficiency of conversion of crude samples into solution by acid digestion in an open plate and in a microwave oven was examined by use of certified reference material of marine sediment and laboratory made standards of calcite and aragonite. Influence of high Ca content matrix on emission intensities of Al, Ba, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr and Zn was observed as depression of emission signal for most of the measuring elements, ranging from 0.8% to 8%. Greater values were noted at Ba and Ni emission lines. Enhancement of signals was observed for Na and Mg lines. The determination of As, Sb, Se and Sn was performed by HG/ICP-AES. The greater abundance of Sn was found in samples collected near the Al-processing industry centre. No detectable concentrations of As, Sb, and Se were found in shell samples. Results of ICP-AES metal analysis showed that samples collected near harbours, city waste or sewage outlets, and chemical industry centres indicate the certain level of contamination. It is shown that shell analysis provides useful data in determination of marine environment status.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Cu Decorated Zeolite A@Void@Et-PMO Nanocomposites for Removal of Methylene Blue by a Heterogeneous Fenton Reaction

Hydrothermal synthesized nano zeolite A has been encapsulated with ethyl bridged periodic mesoporous organosilica(Et-PMO) shell tlirougli a simple modified Stober method and an organosilane-directed growth-induced etching strategy, the obtained yolk-shell structured A@Et-PMO nanocomposite(YS-A@Et-PMO) was further functionalized by the impregnation of copper ions, realizing the composite material with hierarchical porous and catalytic properties. The morphology and metal content of the Cu/A and Cu/YS-A@Et-PMO were fully characterized. As compared to tlie parent material, the composite Cu/YS-A@Et-PMO has an efficient adsorption and catalytic degradation performance on methylene blue(MB), the removal efficiency reached as high as 95% of 60 mg/L MB within 10 min. These novel structured porous composites may have great potential application for the removal of organic dye including waste effluents.     

Analysis of cement slurries by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry with axial viewing

The feasibility of Portland cement analysis by introduction of slurries in an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) with axial viewing has been evaluated. After a fast manual grinding of the cement samples, owing to the pulverized state of this material, 0.1% m/v slurries were prepared in 1% v/v HCl. The calibration was performed adopting two strategies: one based on slurries prepared from different masses (50, 75, 100 and 125 mg) of a Portland cement standard reference material (NIST SRM 1881), and the other one based on aqueous reference solutions. A complete analysis of cement for major (Al, Ca, Fe, Mg and Si), minor and trace elements (Mn, P, S, Sr and Ti) was accomplished. Both strategies led to accurate results for commercial Portland cement samples, except for Si and Ti, for which the calibration with aqueous reference solutions resulted in low values. Applying a paired t-test it was shown that most results were in agreement at a 95% confidence level with a conventional fusion decomposition procedure. The ICP-OES with axial viewing and end-on gas configuration for removal of the recombination plasma zone was effective for cement slurry analysis without any undesirable particle deposition in the pre-optics interface and without severe spectral interferences.