Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.119
C.F. Mah, F.K. Yam, Z. Hassan
{"title":"Investigation and Characterization of ZnO Nanostructures Synthesized by Electrochemical Deposition","authors":"C.F. Mah, F.K. Yam, Z. Hassan","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>ZnO with cube-like nanostructures have been fabricated on tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) coated glass substrates via electrochemical deposition method. The electrolytes used containing equimolar of zinc chloride (ZnCl<sub>2</sub>) and potassium chloride (KCl) ranging from 0.05<!--> <!-->M to 0.2<!--> <!-->M. The samples produced subsequently were examined by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), x-ray diffractometer (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and current transient profile. The average size of the cube-like nano ZnO materials, as observed from FESEM images is decreased from 207<!--> <!-->nm to 102<!--> <!-->nm with increasing of electrolytes concentration. The XRD measurement indicated that the as-deposited nanostructures are converted from amorphous to hexagonal wurtzite ZnO phase after heat treatment at 600<!--> <!-->°C for 3<!--> <!-->hours. Photoresponse measurement revealed that the grown sample is sensitive to the 372<!--> <!-->nm ultraviolet (UV) light.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.119","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85527858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.055
Raja N. Othman , Arthur N. Wilkinson
{"title":"Assessment of the Reaction Time on the Morphology and Quality of Carbon Nanotubes – Silica Microparticles","authors":"Raja N. Othman , Arthur N. Wilkinson","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.055","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.055","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon nanotube has been grafted in-situ on the surface of spherical silica gel via floating-catalyst chemical vapour deposition method. The reaction temperature was set to be 760<!--> <!-->°C and 5<!--> <!-->wt. % of ferrocene catalyst (dissolved in toluene) injected into the furnace at a rate of 0.04<!--> <!-->ml/min. The reaction time was varied from 1 hour to 8<!--> <!-->hours, with one hour interval. It was found that the reaction time of 3<!--> <!-->hours yields the best quality hybrid particles. Prolonging the reaction time more than 3<!--> <!-->hours resulted in the formation of CNT that consists of thicker tubes, based on the observation via Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Secondary overgrowth was observed via TEM for tubes synthesized at 7<!--> <!-->hours and 8<!--> <!-->hours. These results were in agreement with Raman Spectroscopy analysis where the I<sub>G</sub>/I<sub>D</sub> ratio were very small, indicating high defects and impurities in the samples synthesized at reaction time higher than 3<!--> <!-->hours.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.055","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81568008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.069
T.N.A.S. Tengku Mustafa, S.R.R. Munusamy, D.N. Uy Lan, N.F.M. Yunos
{"title":"Physical and Structural Transformations of Perlis Carbonate Rocks via Mechanical Activation Route","authors":"T.N.A.S. Tengku Mustafa, S.R.R. Munusamy, D.N. Uy Lan, N.F.M. Yunos","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.069","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.069","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbonate rocks were mechanically activated in a high energy planetary ball mill using dry grinding method. The fine grinding test works were carried out with the same ball to powder ratio (9:1) at three levels of revolution speed (250<!--> <!-->rpm, 350<!--> <!-->rpm and 450<!--> <!-->rpm) and grinding time (30<!--> <!-->min, 60<!--> <!-->min, 90<!--> <!-->min) respectively. The chemical composition and elemental constituents of the raw dolomite and limestone samples were determined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The structural properties such as degree of crystallinity (DOC), crystallite sizes and lattice strains of non-activated and mechanically activated carbonate rocks were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) while the morphological analysis conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results obtained showed that high revolution speed and longer grinding duration have pronounced effect on the grindability, increase in fineness, decrease in crystallite sizes and amorphization of Perlis dolomite compared to the limestone source. This might be due to the difference in material hardness and existence of appreciable amount of quartz content in limestones.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.069","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83950163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.10.072
Alexander Ochkin, Dmitry Gladilov, Sergey Nekhaevskiy, Alexey Merkushkin
{"title":"Development of Mathematical Model of H2O-HNO3-UO2(NO3)2-TBP-diluent System","authors":"Alexander Ochkin, Dmitry Gladilov, Sergey Nekhaevskiy, Alexey Merkushkin","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.10.072","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.10.072","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The mathematical model of H<sub>2</sub>O-HNO<sub>3</sub>-UO<sub>2</sub>(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>-TBP-dodecane system has been elaborated. Mole fractions and volume ones and rational activity coefficients have been used in order to create the system of equations on the base of mass action law. Method for calculating activity coefficients was provided. The formation constants of uranyl nitrate di-solvate and mono-solvate and di-solvate of acid have been determined. Interaction between uranyl nitrate di-solvate and dodecane and between TBP and dodecane was taken into account. Activity coefficients of nitric acid and uranyl nitrate in mixed solutions were considered. Errors of adequacy have been determined for the systems containing 30% and 12% TBP concentrations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.10.072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81145702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.070
Mohd Khairul Nizam Mahmad , M.A.Z. Mohd Remy Rozainy , Ismail Abustan , Norlia Baharun
{"title":"Electrocoagulation Process by Using Aluminium and Stainless Steel Electrodes to Treat Total Chromium, Colour and Turbidity","authors":"Mohd Khairul Nizam Mahmad , M.A.Z. Mohd Remy Rozainy , Ismail Abustan , Norlia Baharun","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.070","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.070","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The research works involve the study of removal of Total Chromium, Colour and Turbidity contaminations in landfill leachate by electrocoagulation process. This project focused on leachate landfill from Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal, Penang as an electrolyte solution. Heavy metals are the main factor contributing to pollution in leachate landfill. Leachate is the main pollution factors from landfill sites and must be treated before it is released into the environment<sup>1</sup>. Landfill leachate contain high amount of heavy metals that can cause serious health problems to human, if the wastewater that contained heavy metals is not treated properly<sup>2</sup>. This project tried to reduce and treat the heavy metal that contain in the landfill leachate. Types of electrodes used in this study were Aluminium (grade 5052) and Stainless Steel (grade 316). The ranges of initial pH applied were pH (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) and voltages applied were 1.5<!--> <!-->V, 2.0<!--> <!-->V and 2.5<!--> <!-->V. At the end of electrocoagulation process, the solutions were stored and analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) to determine the final concentration of electrolyte solution. It was found that, the difference electrodes have different effectiveness in removing Total Chromium, colour and turbidity, relies on the types of electrodes (Aluminium or Stainless Steel). Based on the result, can be concluded that Aluminium Electrodes are best for removal of turbidity and colour. Stainless Steel Electrodes is best for removal Total Chromium. The initial pH also gives the significant effect to removal of heavy metal and the maximum voltages give higher removal of heavy metal.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.070","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83576073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.100
N.M. Anas, W.L. Quah, H. Zuhailawati, A.S. Anasyida
{"title":"Effect of Immersion Duration in Liquid Nitrogen for Cryorolled A5052 Aluminium Sheet Alloy","authors":"N.M. Anas, W.L. Quah, H. Zuhailawati, A.S. Anasyida","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this paper the effect of immersion duration on mechanical properties of cyrolled and non-cryorolled A5052 aluminium sheet alloy were studied. The sheets with and without annealing were rolled up to 30% reduction at liquid nitrogen temperature. The mechanical behaviour of the sample were evaluated through hardness and tensile tests performed at room temperature. The evolution of microstructure was investigated using optical microscopy (OM). The optimum immersion duration of A5052 Al sheet alloy was 60<!--> <!-->minutes as the hardness, tensile and yield strength were the highest for annealed sample with and without directly cryorolled. All the cryorolled samples showed elongated grain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.100","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85296923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.07.020
Atsushi Seki, Kohei Narita, Kazuhiro Watanabe
{"title":"Refractive Index Measurement in Sucrose Solution and Beverage Using Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor Based on Hetero-core Structured Fiber Optic","authors":"Atsushi Seki, Kohei Narita, Kazuhiro Watanabe","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.07.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.07.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor was fabricated by depositing silver thin film on the surface of hetero-core structured fiber optic. The SPR sensor based on hetero-core structured fiber optic was applied to measure refractive index of sucrose solution and fruit juices. The sensor part was immersed in sucrose solution and/or juice and the propagating light spectra were measured. It was shown that the fiber optic SPR sensor showed a good agreement with that measured by conventional refractometer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.07.020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91094248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.103
Nur Farahiyah Mohammad , Radzali Othman , Nurul Asma Abdullah , Fei Yee Yeoh
{"title":"In vitro Evaluation of Mesoporous Carbonated Hydroxyapatite in MC3T3-E1 Osteoblast Cells","authors":"Nur Farahiyah Mohammad , Radzali Othman , Nurul Asma Abdullah , Fei Yee Yeoh","doi":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.103","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.103","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanoporous bioceramic recently has gained attention as a drug storage and release host in the therapeutic application. Mesoporous carbonated hydroxyapatite (MCHA) is a nanoporous bioceramic with pore sized ranged between 2-50<!--> <!-->nm. In order to use in drug delivery application, this material should demonstrate acceptable cytotoxic activity and osteoinductive response. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of mesoporous carbonated hydroxyapatite on viability and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts cell line. These parameters represent cytotoxicity level and osteinductivity capability of the materials. MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in 25<!--> <!-->mg/ml extraction of mesoporous carbonated hydroxyapatite (meso-CHA) and non-porous CHA (np-CHA) for up to 7 days for viability and 14 days for ALP test. Results indicate that meso-CHA shows better cytotoxicity properties compare to np-CHA. Intracellular ALP of cells treated with meso-CHA was higher than np-CHA.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.proche.2016.03.103","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82053178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.130
N. Shahabudin, Z. Ahmad, N. Abdullah
{"title":"Alumina Foam (AF) Fabrication Optimization and SBF Immersion Studies for AF, Hydroxyapatite (HA) Coated AF (HACAF) and HA-bentonite Coated AF (HABCAF) Bone Tissue Scaffolds","authors":"N. Shahabudin, Z. Ahmad, N. Abdullah","doi":"10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75947863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Procedia ChemistryPub Date : 2016-01-01DOI: 10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.084
A. Rusli, Nurul Shahira Mohd Raffi, H. Ismail
{"title":"Solubility, Miscibility and Processability of Thermosetting Monomers as Reactive Plasticizers of Polyetherimide","authors":"A. Rusli, Nurul Shahira Mohd Raffi, H. Ismail","doi":"10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.PROCHE.2016.03.084","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20431,"journal":{"name":"Procedia Chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76507339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}