Review
Chemistry, Applied
Pingzhang Shen, Qi Tang, Xia Chen, Zhaoling Li
Summary: Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) has attracted great attention due to its exceptional properties. This paper summarizes the research progress of NCC extracted from bast fibers and compares different preparation methods. The characterization and applications of NCC in various fields are systematically introduced. Furthermore, current challenges and future outlook are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Pei Teng Lim, Nur Hawa Nabilah Azman, Shalini Kulandaivalu, Yusran Sulaiman
Summary: A ternary composite film comprising PEDOT, NCC, and Co3O4 was successfully fabricated through facile electrodeposition. The film exhibited high specific capacitance and excellent capacitance retention, as well as low equivalent series resistance, indicating its potential as an electrode material for supercapacitors.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Rosa Maria Jimenez-Amezcua, Robert Josep Villanueva-Silva, Ruben Octavio Munoz-Garcia, Emma Rebeca Macias-Balleza, Maria Thais Helena Sydenstricker Flores-Sahagun, Maria Guadalupe Lomeli-Ramirez, Jose Guillermo Torres-Rendon, Salvador Garcia-Enriquez
Summary: Nanocrystalline cellulose was prepared from Agave tequilana Weber blue variety via acid hydrolysis and used to form hydrogels. The properties of hydrogels under different treatment methods were studied.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanru Jin, Yonghao Ni, Manoj Pudukudy, Heng Zhang, Hong Wang, Qingming Jia, Shaoyun Shan
Summary: This article investigates the possibility of using NCC/HAP composites as adsorbents to remove CTC·HCl from water. The experiments showed high removal rates and synergistic effects of NCC and HAP on CTC·HCl adsorption. The study suggests that NCC/HAP has promising applicability for environmental remediation of antibiotics in aqueous media.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shaghayegh Rezanezhad, Noureddin Nazarnezhad, Hossein Resalati, Seyed Majid Zabihzadeh
Summary: The effects of TEMPO oxidation on magnetic bio-nanocomposites of nanocrystalline cellulose were investigated. The results showed successful introduction of carboxyl groups on the surface of nanocrystalline cellulose through TEMPO oxidation, and the bio-nanocomposite particles exhibited good dispersion on the surface of the papers. The magnetic coated papers exhibited superparamagnetic behavior and improved mechanical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiahui Chen, Qianni Gao, Guanghong Zhou, Xinglian Xu
Summary: This study systematically investigated the noncovalent interactions between protein-epigallocatechin gallate complex and nanocrystalline cellulose, revealing different stability and rheological response of various protein-EGCG complexes. The fibrous MP-EGCG network played a crucial role in forming a stable suspension system with strong interactions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaochun Xue, Qing Ye, Yonggang Yu
Summary: This study focuses on the heat transfer mechanism and cook-off response characteristics of a complex structure with nineteen tubular cluster double-base propellants. The researchers develop a three-dimensional unsteady heat transfer model with a chemical reaction mechanism to capture the fundamental thermal phenomena during the heating process. They find that both chemical reactions and heat transfer mechanism play important roles in the cook-off response, and the heating rate also affects the response parameters.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
K. M. Weerakkody, K. P. T. Wathsala, V. S. C. Weragoda
Summary: This study successfully extracted high crystallinity, high yield nanocrystalline cellulose from locally available rice straw variety through a series of optimized extraction processes.
MORATUWA ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (MERCON 2021) / 7TH INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sangram Mazumder, Mangesh Pantawane, Narendra B. Dahotre
Summary: The study examined the effect of non-isothermal treatment and isothermal treatment on the formation of oxides on IN718 alloy, revealing the presence of NiO on non-isothermally treated samples and the presence of both NiO and Fe-oxides on isothermally treated samples. The duration and method of heat treatment were found to influence the evolution of oxides in the samples.
NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shweta Mishra, Khushwant S. Yadav, Bala Prabhakar
Summary: Nanocrystalline cellulose, with its unique physical and biological properties, has gained attention from researchers. The utilization of agricultural waste, such as sugarcane bagasse and banana peels, for the production of nanocrystalline cellulose can help protect the environment. Researchers optimized the concentration of these nanocrystalline cellulose materials as disintegrants in the preparation of Diclofenac potassium IR tablets. The tablets showed promising results and can be explored as a new disintegrant for solid oral dosage forms.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Lu Gan, Xabier Montero, Saad Ahmed Sheikh, Isao Saeki, Hideyuki Murakami
Summary: The study evaluated the application of Co-W-coated stainless steel in solid oxide fuel cells, confirming its effectiveness in suppressing cathode chromium poisoning and providing adequate ASR values for LSM and LSCF cathode materials. The combination of Co-W-coated FSS steel with LSM cathode demonstrated optimal electrical conductivity and microstructural stability.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Norsuhailizah Sazali, Zawati Harun, Tijjani Abdullahi, Noor Hasliza Kamarudin, Norazlianie Sazali, Mohd Riduan Jamalludin, Siti Khadijah Hubadillah, Siti Salwa Alias
Summary: Zeolite A was successfully synthesized from Perak kaolin, which was subjected to beneficiation and metakaolinization processes before being mixed with sodium hydroxide and subjected to hydrothermal synthesis. The synthesis conditions greatly influenced the crystallinity and surface area of the resulting zeolite A.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Siti Khadijah Hubadillah, Mohd Riduan Jamalludin, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: This review paper summarizes the fabrication methods, alternative materials, microstructure, wettability, mechanical properties, and applications of low-cost ceramic membranes. It also discusses the modification strategies and challenges for further development.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Santhosh Banoth, Thaviti Naidu Palleda, Takuma Saito, Hideyuki Murakami, Koji Kakehi
Summary: The effects of yttrium (Y) addition on the creep and tensile properties of Hastelloy-X manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) process were investigated. The addition of yttrium improved the performance of the alloy by reducing silicon content, eliminating cracking, and enhancing tensile elongation and creep properties. After post-processing solution heat treatment (ST), yttrium-added specimens exhibited superior creep properties due to grain morphology changes and the formation of carbides and oxides at grain boundaries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Norifumi Asakuma, Shotaro Tada, Erika Kawaguchi, Motoharu Terashima, Sawao Honda, Rafael Kenji Nishihora, Pierre Carles, Samuel Bernard, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: Through the synergistic action of PHPS and NiCl2, Ni nanocrystals were successfully formed at a lower temperature, demonstrating that NiCl2 can act as a catalyst to achieve dehydrocoupling reactions between Si-H and N-H bonds, resulting in the formation of Ni-N bonds.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Norsuhailizah Sazali, Zawati Harun, Tijjani Abdullahi, Noor Hasliza Kamarudin, Norazlianie Sazali, Mohd Riduan Jamalludin, Siti Khadijah Hubadillah
Summary: A continuous adsorption analysis for the removal of sodium ions from seawater using synthesized zeolite A was conducted in a fixed-bed column. The study investigated the effect of flow rate, sodium ion concentration, and zeolite bed height on the removal process. Breakthrough curve analysis was used to model the adsorption isotherm, and kinetic models including the Thomas, Adams-Bohart, and Yoon-Nelson models were used to analyze the particles' movement. The results showed that the breakthrough capacity decreased with increasing flow rate and decreasing sodium ion concentration, while it increased with increasing bed height. The Adams-Bohart model demonstrated better performance in describing the kinetic behavior compared to the other models. The study highlights the potential use of zeolite A in desalination processes for extracting sodium ions from seawater.
JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yang Gao, Ryo Iwasaki, Daiki Hamana, Junya Iihama, Sawao Honda, Munni Kumari, Tomokatsu Hayakawa, Samuel Bernard, Philippe Thomas, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: In this study, the first synthesis method of beta-SiAlON:Eu2+ phosphors from single-source precursors was reported, and the reactions were studied through a series of analytical techniques. The synthesized beta-SiAlON:Eu2+ phosphors exhibited green emission under certain conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yusuke Daiko, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: By measuring the amount of adsorbed hydrogen molecules and calculating the stabilization energy using first-principles calculations, the hydrogen affinity of polymer-derived SiCH membranes was studied. A linear relationship between LUMO energy values and minimum stabilization energy was found, indicating the importance of hydrocarbon rings smaller than 1 nm as adsorption sites for hydrogen molecules.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yang Gao, Junya Iihama, Daiki Hamana, Ryo Iwasaki, Sawao Honda, Toru Asaka, Munni Kumari, Tomokatsu Hayakawa, Samuel Bernard, Philippe Thomas, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: A series of beta-SiAlON:Eu2+ phosphors were successfully synthesized through modification of single-source precursors with chemical modifiers and subsequent pyrolysis and heat treatment. The polymer-derived beta-SiAlON:Eu2+ phosphors exhibited high performance in terms of green emission, achieving the highest intensity under excitation at 460 nm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Chi Lo, Hideyuki Murakami, Uwe Glatzel, Jien-Wei Yeh, Stephane Gorsse, An-Chou Yeh
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effects of Al, Cr, Mo, Nb, Ta, Ti, V, and Zr elements on the oxidation of RCCAs. It is found that Al, Cr, and Ti can enhance the oxidation resistance of RCCAs, while Zr and V result in severe internal oxidation. Mo is effective in suppressing internal oxidation, but forms non-protective compounds. Ta is more beneficial for reducing the oxidation mass gain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hisayuki Imamura, Tsunehiro Kawata, Sawao Honda, Yuji Iwamoto
Summary: Beta-Si3N4 rodlike seed crystallites were successfully produced and used to fabricate improved beta-Si3N4 ceramics through liquid phase sintering. The obtained ceramics showed enhanced fracture toughness and thermal conductivity, making them promising for various applications.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Usaid Ahmed Shakil, Mohd Ruzaimi Mat Rejab, Norazlianie Sazali, Shukur Abu Hassan, Mohd Yazid Yahya, Quanjin Ma
Summary: Damage resistance of carbon fibre reinforced composites is crucial and can be improved by modifying the epoxy matrix with amine functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes. Laminates with different nanotube concentrations were fabricated and showed enhanced load bearing capacity, toughness and damage resistance. Matrix cracking was suppressed and delamination area was reduced. The improvement in damage resistance was attributed to the interfacial interactions and energy absorbing microstructure.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Norsuhailizah Sazali, Zawati Harun, Tijjani Abdullahi, Faiz Hafeez Azhar, Azlinnorazia Ahmad, Nurul Izwanie Rash, Norazlianie Sazali
Summary: Hydrothermal synthesis is a successful method for transforming kaolin into sodalite, with alkalinity source and crystallization time being important parameters. The synthesis process involves beneficiation and calcination of kaolin, followed by aging and crystallization to obtain sodalite.
BIOINTERFACE RESEARCH IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haziqatulhanis Ibrahim, Norazlianie Sazali, Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh, Nor Hasrul Akhmal Ngadiman, Nor Akmal Fadil, Zawati Harun
Summary: Carbon-based adsorbents, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, are commonly used materials for separating heavy metals from water. Their adjustable surfaces make them ideal choices, and understanding the mechanisms of their adsorption is crucial for commercial applications. Further research on the properties, synthesis, and modifications of carbon-based materials is necessary for their effective use as adsorbents for hazardous metal ions.
BIOINTERFACE RESEARCH IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. A. Awang, W. N. W. Salleh, S. Z. N. Ahmad, N. H. Ismail, N. Rosman, N. Sazali, H. Ibrahim, A. F. Ismail
Summary: Naturally occurring biopolymers have gained interest as metal ion adsorbents, with acrylonitrile-grafted recycled papers showing competitiveness and efficiency in metal ion removal.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
