Effects of microwaves on the dehydration characteristics of santite

In this paper, by using the microwave irradiation, the dehydration curves of santite (KB₅O₈·4H₂O) were obtained and modeled. By using a different mathematical model, the kinetic parameters of the dehydration process were determined. The dehydration of santite was completed at 180, 105 and 60 min for 360, 600 and 800 W, respectively. The characterization techniques of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy were applied to the obtained santite mineral and dehydrated santite mineral. From the obtained XRD analysis, santite, its powder diffraction file number is 01-072-1688 transformed into an amorphous phase after the microwave dehydration process. From the FT-IR and Raman analyses, it can be said that partial dehydration was achieved due to the disappearance of structural H₂O bands but remaining some hydroxyl bands. For the modeling results, Verma model best fits the experimental data obtained from the dehydration and the dehydration activation energy was calculated as 11.92 kW?×?g^–1.

     

Efficient 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane functionalised mesoporous ceria nanoparticles for CO2 capture

This work described the effect of 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS) functionalization on the mesoporous ceria nanoparticles (MCNs) toward CO₂ capture. The MCN and APTMS-loaded MCN (APTMS-MCN) were prepared by the sol-gel and impregnation method, respectively. The functionalization of APTMS on the MCN enhanced the CO₂ binding sites which were observed through the formation of carbamate species from the interaction of CO₂ with the NH group. This resulted to the increase of CO₂ adsorption capacity of APTMS-MCN with 10-fold higher than that of pristine MCNs. For MCNs, CO₂ may be adsorbed onto oxygen basic, oxygen vacant, and hydroxyl sites which further formed polydentate, monodentate, bidentate, and hydrogen carbonate species. In addition to these carbonate species, the adsorption of CO₂ on APTMS-MCN has largely occurred through the formation of carbamate species which further enhanced its CO₂ uptake.     

pH-dependent magnetic phase transition of iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized by gamma-radiation reduction method

In this study, the influence of pH variation on structural and magnetic phase transition of gamma radiolytic synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles is investigated. The structure and magnetic properties of irradiated samples are characterized using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transfer infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometer. It was found that, in acidic irradiated solution, Fe³⁺ ions make various complexes with polyvinyl alcohol and water molecules which exhibit a multiphase magnetic property as a mixture of dia and paramagnetic materials. On the other hand, in basic condition, rate of radiation induced reduction of Fe³⁺ ions increased which leads to the formation of superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles. By increasing pH value, in strong basic condition, the tendency of paramagnetic iron (III) oxy-hydroxide formation was high compared to other phases. This variation in the magnetic properties was explained based on iron ions reduction mechanism and the variation of the ligands’ properties during formation of nanoparticles under irradiation.     

A bio-imprinted ascorbate oxidase biosensor

Interest in bio-imprinting techniques has increased because it allows some stability characteristics of enzymes to be improved. In this study, we developed a simple way to improve the thermal and pH stabilities of ascorbate oxidase biosensor. The membrane of a Clark oxygen electrode was coated by a bioactive layer containing ascorbate oxidase and gelatin cross-linked by glutaraldehyde. Citrate was used to imprint the ascorbate oxidase molecularly. The optimum temperature and pH of both unmodified and citrate modified biosensors were investigated, by comparing their resulting stability. Also, calibration graphs and operational stabilities were compared with each other. The results showed that this simple way should be used to improve the stabilities of a biosensor.     

The Inhomogeneous Quantum Invariance Group of The Two Parameter Deformed Boson Algebra

We consider two parameter deformed boson algebra and investigate the inhomogeneous invariance quantum group of this system. We find the R-matrix which collects all information about the non-commuting structure of the quantum group. We extend our study to the d-dimensional case.     

The multi-dimensional <Emphasis Type="Italic">q</Emphasis>-deformed bosonic Newton oscillator and its inhomogeneous quantum invariance group

We obtain the inhomogeneous invariance quantum group for the multi-dimensional q-deformed bosonic Newton oscillator algebra. The homogenous part of this quantum group is given by the multiparameter quantum group $ GL_{X;q_{ij} } $ GL_{X;q_{ij} } of Schirrmacher where q _ij’s take some special values. We find the R-matrix which gives the non-commuting structure of the quantum group for the two dimensional case.     

Influence of Solvent on the Proprieties of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Film Fabricated by One-Step Electrodeposition

Russian Journal of Electrochemistry - This paper concentrates on the electrodeposition of CZTS kesterite thin films on ITO coated glass. The main objective of the article is to compare the...     

Dielectric permittivity of nickel ferrites at microwave frequencies 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz

NiFe₂O₄ prepared via the sol–gel technique were pre-sintered at 900 °C and synthesized at different sintering temperatures from 1,000 °C to 1,200 °C at 100 °C intervals. The samples were characterized for microwave dielectric properties. These samples were measured using Agilent Impedance/Material Analyzer at frequencies 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz. Results showed a decrease in the dielectric constant and loss factor with frequency except at the turning point, around 150 MHz, where the loss factor showed a gradual increase. However, both the dielectric constant and loss factor increase with increasing sintering temperature. The grain size and density also increased with increasing sintering temperature, but the porosity and grain boundary density showed a decrease. This paper was presented at the International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology 2006, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Sept. 4–6, 2006.     

Preparation and characterization of pancreatic lipase immobilized in Eudragit-matrix

Pancreatic lipase (EC 3.1.1.3) was immobilized by entrapping in a commercial preparation of acrylic/methacrylic acid ester-based copolymer (Eudragit E 30 D). The activity of the immobilized lipase beads with a diameter of 1.5-2.0 mm was found to be lower than that of the free lipase. The optimum pH was shifted to the alkaline region and the thermal stability increased, whereas the optimum temperature level remained unchanged. The most important reason for the decreased activity was diffusion limitations. The diffusion of the substrate and products became more pronounced, and lipolytic activity increased upon addition of n-hexane into the reaction medium. The storage and operational stabilities of the immobilized lipase were investigated, and both characteristics were found to be increased when compared to the free enzyme. Furthermore, mechanical or magnetic stirring during the operation were found to have no influence on the carrier-matrix as determined by nephelometric measurements.     

The Role of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes in Cu‐BTC Metal‐Organic Frameworks for CO2 Adsorption

The discovery of natural gas fields with a high content of CO₂ in world gas reservoirs poses new challenges for CO₂ capture. This work investigates the use of the metal‐organic framework (MOF) Cu‐BTC and hybrid MWCNTs@Cu‐BTC for CO₂ adsorption. Cu‐BTC and hybrid MWCNTs@Cu‐BTC were synthesized by the solvothermal method. The results of imaging of intact MOF pores in Cu‐BTC and hybrid MWCNTs@Cu‐BTC nanocrystals by high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) under liquid nitrogen conditions are presented. Physical characterizations of the solid adsorbents were made by using a selection of different techniques, including field‐emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X‐ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET) surface area, and CO₂ adsorption and physisorption measurements. HRTEM and FESEM confirmed that Cu‐BTC has an octahedral shape and that the surface morphology of Cu‐BTC changes by the intercalation of MWCTNs. The results show that the modified Cu‐BTC improved the CO₂ adsorption compared to pure Cu‐BTC. The increase in the CO₂ uptake capabilities of hybrid MWCNTs@Cu‐BTC was ascribed to the intercalation of MWCNTs with Cu‐BTC crystals. The CO₂ sorption capacities of Cu‐BTC and hybrid MWCNTs@Cu‐BTC were found to increase from 1.91701 to 3.25642 mmol/g at ambient conditions.