Leaching of Silver from Boorchi Ag-Pb Ore in Mongolia with

A hydrometallurgical process to extract silver from the silver-lead ore in Boorchi, Mongolia by using thiourea leaching solution is studied in this work. Through the observation of optical and scanning electron microscopes, and energy spectral analysis, it is determined that 5 kinds of silver minerals exist in the ore, including argentite, Ag-tetrahedrite, Ag-Zn-Sb-tetrahedrite, freibergite and acanthite. The experimental results of direct thiourea leaching of the ore show that 56%~60% of silver is leached. The main reason for the low leaching rate is due to silver minerals enveloped in galena and other minerals, even though the ore is ground to the particle size of 75 mm. When the ore is pretreated with ammonium carbonate solution under oxidation, the experimental results of thiourea leaching show that the leaching rate of silver increases to near 75% with the pretreatment. Based on the leaching experiments, a principle hydrometallurgical technological route to extract silver from the Ag-Pb ore is proposed.     

Study on the growth of platinum nanowires as cathode catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

The platinum nanowires have been verified to be a promising catalyst to promote the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.In this paper,accurately controlled growth of nanowires in a carbon matrix is achieved for reducing Pt loading.The effects of formic acid concentration and reaction temperature on the morphology and size of the Pt nanowires,as well as their electrochemical performances in a single cell,are investigated.The results showed that the increase in the formic acid concentration results in a volcano trend with the length of Pt nanowires.With increasing reduction temperature,the diameter of Pt nanowires increases while Pt particles evolve from one-dimensional to zero-dimensional up to 40°C.A mechanism of the Pt nanowires growth is proposed.The optimized Pt nanowires electrode exhibits a power density(based on electrochemical active surface area)79%higher than conventional Pt/C one.The control strategy obtained contributes to the design and control of novel nanostructures in nano-synthesis and catalyst applications.     

铝阳极氧化膜孔内电沉积银及其抗菌性能

Aluminum specimens were anodized in a sulfuric acid bath, then silver was electrodeposited in pores of the anodized aluminum by using alternating current . The anodized aluminum with deposited silver was testedfor its antibacterial performance. The results show that the antibacterial rates of the specimens are above 95% against the growth of E. coil, P. aeruginasa, S. faecalis and S. aurens. The morphology of the silver in pores of anodized aluminum is characterized by transmission electron microscopy, and the micrographs indicate that silver is assembled in the form of nanowires with a diameter of 10 nm or 25 nm. The nanowires have a structure of parallel bright stripes alternating with parallel dark stripes.     

Antibacterial Surface Treatment of Aluminum Materials

Aluminum specimens were anodized in a sulfuric acid bath, then silver was electrodeposited in pores of the anodized aluminum by using alternating current . The anodized aluminum with deposited silver was tested for its antibacterial performance. The results show that the antibacterial rates of the specimens are above 95% against the growth of E. coli, P. aeruginasa, S. faecalis and S. aureus. The morphology of the silver in pores of anodized aluminum is characterized by transmission electron microscopy, and the micrographs indicate that silver is assembled in the form of nanowires with a diameter of 10 nm or 25 nm. The nanowires have a structure of parallel bright stripes alternating with parallel dark stripes.     

Effect of silver-nanoparticles generated in poly(vinyl alcohol)membranes on ethanol dehydration via pervaporation

Pervaporation is an important membrane separation method of chemical engineering. In this work,silver-nanoparticles-poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite membranes(AgNPs-PVA) are produced for the sake of improving its potentials for pervaporation of ethanol–water mixture so that the usual opposite trend between membrane selectivity and permeation can be reduced. The nanocomposite membranes are fabricated from an aqueous solution of poly(vinyl alcohol) with silver nanoparticles via the in-situ generation technique in the absence of any reducing agent. Successful generation of the nano size silver is measured by the UV–vis spectrum showing a single peak at 419 nm due to the plasmonic effect of silver nanoparticles. Our nanocomposite AgNPs-PVA membranes are characterized using scanning electron microscope(SEM), Fourier-transform infrared(FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA). The pervaporation tests of our new AgNPs-PVA membranes show good results since at a higher temperature and higher ethanol concentration in the feed, the prepared membranes are highly permeable for the water having stable selectivity values and therefore our membranes show better performance compared to that of the other PVA-based nanocomposite membranes.     

Integration of a Gas Fired Steam Power Plant with a Total Site Utility Using a New Cogeneration Targeting Procedure

A steam power plant can work as a dual purpose plant for simultaneous production of steam and elec-trical power. In this paper we seek the optimum integration of a steam power plant as a source and a site utility sys-tem as a sink of steam and power. Estimation for the cogeneration potential prior to the design of a central utility system for site utility systems is vital to the targets for site fuel demand as well as heat and power production. In this regard, a new cogeneration targeting procedure is proposed for integration of a steam power plant and a site utility consisting of a process plant. The new methodology seeks the optimal integration based on a new cogenera-tion targeting scheme. In addition, a modified site utility grand composite curve （SUGCC） diagram is proposed and compared to the original SUGCC. A gas fired steam power plant and a process site utility is considered in a case study. The applicability of the developed procedure is tested against other design methods （STAR？ and Thermoflex software） through a case study. The proposed method gives comparable results, and the targeting method is used for optimal integration of steam levels. Identifying optimal conditions of steam levels for integration is important in the design of utility systems, as the selection of steam levels in a steam power plant and site utility for integration greatly influences the potential for cogeneration and energy recovery. The integration of steam levels of the steam power plant and the site utility system in the case study demonstrates the usefulness of the method for reducing the overall energy consumption for the site.     

基于模糊CMAC神经网络的4-CBA软测量

Soft sensor is attractive in dealing with online product quality measurement by virtue of other easily measured variables. In AMOCO PTA (purified terephthalic acid) production process, the unavailability of real-time measurement of 4-CBA makes it impossible for timely adjustment and thereby influences the product quality and the plant economy benefit. In this paper, a kind of FCMAC (fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller) method is presented to solve the online measurement problem. Different from the conventional CMAC (cerebellar model articulation controller) networks, which has inferior smoothing ability because of its table look-up based technology. Integrating fuzzy model into CMAC networks, it becomes more accurate in functional mapping without weakening its generalization ability. Numerical example and industrial application results show the method proposed here is satisfactory and feasible.     

Stabilizing silica nanoparticles in high saline water by using polyvinylpyrrolidone for reduction of asphaltene precipitation damage under dynamic condition

In this study, the performance of stable nanofluid containing SiO_2 nanoparticles dispersed and stabilized in high salinity brine for asphaltene inhibition in dynamic condition is evaluated. In the first stage of this work, the stability of silica nanoparticles in different range of water salinity(0–100000 mg·L~(-1)) is investigated. Next, stable nanofluid containing highest salinity is selected as asphaltene inhibitor agent to inject into the damaged core sample. The estimated values of oil recovery for base case, after damage process and after inhibition of asphaltene precipitation using nanofluid are 51.6%, 36.1% and 46.7%, respectively. The results showed the reduction in core damage after using nanofluid. In addition, the relative permeability curves are plotted for the base case, after damage process and also after inhibition of asphaltene precipitation using nanofluid. Comparison of relative permeability curves shows, relative permeability of oil phase decreased after damage process as compared with the base case. But after using nanofluid the oil relative permeability curve has shifted to the right and effective permeability of oil phase has been improved.     

Decision support for the development,simulation and optimization of dynamic process models

Simulation is besides experimentation the major method for designing,analyzing and optimizing chemical processes.The ability of simulations to reflect real process behavior strongly depends on model quality.Validation and adaption of process models are usually based on available plant data.Using such a model in various simulation and optimization studies can support the process designer in his task.Beneath steady state models there is also a growing demand for dynamic models either to adapt faster to changing conditions or to reflect batch operation.In this contribution challenges of extending an existing decision support framework for steady state models to dynamic models will be discussed and the resulting opportunities will be demonstrated for distillation and reactor examples.     

Design and optimization of purification process of sinomenine hydrochloride

Sinomenine hydrochloride is generally produced from Caulis Sinomenii. At present, the purification process in industrial production suffers from large amount of solid waste, high solvent toxicity, and low sinomenine hydrochloride yield. In this study, a new purification process for sinomenine hydrochloride was proposed by using the extract obtained from acid extraction of Caulis Sinomenii as the starting material.The process included the following steps: alkalization, extraction, water washing, ...     

Plant mediated green synthesis and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles using Crataegus douglasii fruit extract

In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the Crataegus douglasii fruit extract as a reducing agent. The reaction process was monitored by UV–vis spectroscopy. Further characterization was carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). To optimize the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles, the effect of process variables such as extract concentrations, mixing ratio of the reactants, time and pH were also investigated. The SEM images showed silver nanoparticles with 29.28 nm size and nearly spherical shape at 24 h interaction time. The antibacterial activity of the synthesized silver nanoparticles was confirmed against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.     

HPLC法测定江西栀子中栀子苷含量研究

用HPLC法测定了江西栀子中栀子苷的含量。色谱柱：Kromasil C18柱（250 mm×416 mm,5μm）;流动相：乙腈-水（15∶85）流速：1.0 mL.min-1;检测波线性长：238 nm;柱温：30℃。结果：栀子苷进样浓度在6.4～32.0μg.mL-1范围内线性关系良好,线性方程为Y=29.802X＋3.75（r=0.9996）,平均回收率为为98.3%。江西不同产地的栀子中栀子苷含量范围在2.9%～3.8%,高于2010版药典规定。     

One step green synthesis of hexagonal silver nanoparticles and their biological activity

Hexagonal and spherical silver nanoparticles were prepared by in situ and green synthesis using sun light as reducing agent with assistance newly prepared cationic surfactant which act also as capping agents. The silver nanoparticles formation was investigated using UV–vis spectrophotometer, transmission electron microscope (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and FTIR. The results showed formation uniform, well arrangement hexagonal and spherical shapes. Increasing hydrophobic chain length increase the stability and amount of AgNPS. Both prepared surfactants and surfactants capping silver nanoparticles showed high antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.     

液相化学还原法制备单分散的纳米银粒子

以月桂酸为修饰剂,水合肼为还原剂,银氨溶液为银源,在水相中利用液相化学还原法制备了单分散的粒径分布均匀的纳米银粒子。利用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)对样品的形貌和结构进行了分析,研究表明,修饰剂与硝酸银的质量比、反应温度对纳米银形貌及粒径有很大影响。当修饰剂与硝酸银的质量比为1.2∶1、反应温度为室温时,能够制备平均粒径为8 nm、粒径均匀、单分散的纳米银粒子。另外,UV光谱也证实,所制的溶胶为粒径均匀的纳米银溶胶。     

Green synthesis of protein capped silver nanoparticles from phytopathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid with antimicrobial properties against multidrug-resistant bacteria

In recent years, green synthesis of nanoparticles, i.e., synthesizing nanoparticles using biological sources like bacteria, algae, fungus, or plant extracts have attracted much attention due to its environment-friendly and economic aspects. The present study demonstrates an eco-friendly and low-cost method of biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using cell-free filtrate of phytopathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina. UV-visible spectrum showed a peak at 450 nm corresponding to the plasmon absorbance of silver nanoparticles. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the presence of spherical silver nanoparticles of the size range 5 to 40 nm, most of these being 16 to 20 nm in diameter. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum of the nanoparticles exhibited 2θ values corresponding to silver nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were found to be naturally protein coated. SDS-PAGE analysis showed the presence of an 85-kDa protein band responsible for capping and stabilization of the silver nanoparticles. Antimicrobial activities of the silver nanoparticles against human as well as plant pathogenic multidrug-resistant bacteria were assayed. The particles showed inhibitory effect on the growth kinetics of human and plant bacteria. Furthermore, the genotoxic potential of the silver nanoparticles with increasing concentrations was evaluated by DNA fragmentation studies using plasmid DNA.     

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using reducing agents obtained from natural sources (Rumex hymenosepalus extracts)

We have synthesized silver nanoparticles from silver nitrate solutions using extracts of Rumex hymenosepalus, a plant widely found in a large region in North America, as reducing agent. This plant is known to be rich in antioxidant molecules which we use as reducing agents. Silver nanoparticles grow in a single-step method, at room temperature, and with no addition of external energy. The nanoparticles have been characterized by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy, as a function of the ratio of silver ions to reducing agent molecules. The nanoparticle diameters are in the range of 2 to 40 nm. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and fast Fourier transform analysis show that two kinds of crystal structures are obtained: face-centered cubic and hexagonal.     

Gellan gum capped silver nanoparticle dispersions and hydrogels: cytotoxicity and in vitro diffusion studies

The preparation of highly stable water dispersions of silver nanoparticles using the naturally available gellan gum as a reducing and capping agent is reported. Further, exploiting the gel formation characteristic of gellan gum silver nanoparticle incorporated gels have also been prepared. The optical properties, morphology, zeta potential and long-term stability of the synthesized silver nanoparticles were investigated. The superior stability of the gellan gum-silver nanoparticle dispersions against pH variation and electrolyte addition is revealed. Finally, we studied the cytotoxicity of AgNP dispersions in mouse embryonic fibroblast cells (NIH3T3) and also evaluated the in vitro diffusion of AgNP dispersions/gels across rat skin.     

Size controlled synthesis of well-distributed nano-silver on hydroxyapatite using alkanolamine compounds

A well-distributed nano-silver hydroxyapatite composite has been successfully prepared by a one-pot synthesis method. Hydroxyapatite was separately synthesized by a sol-gel method, then impregnated with silver nanoparticles with the mediation of Uncaria gambir Roxb. leaf extract in the presence of three kinds of alkanolamine compound; monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), and triethanolamine (TEA) as capping agents. The effect of different capping agents on the properties of the silver nanoparticles and the nano-silver hydroxyapatite composite were studied. UV–visible spectrophotometer analysis exhibited absorbance peaks at 402–439 nm which specifically corresponds to spherical silver nanoparticles. Higher optical absorbance was observed in TEA-capped silver nanoparticles, than in DEA and MEA-capped ones. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed a highly crystalline hexagonal structure for hydroxyapatite and no detected metallic silver. However, the presence of 1.65% silver was confirmed by energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectroscopy analysis. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis revealed spherical silver nanoparticles with a size range of 2–62 nm (smallest mean diameter of 2 nm) adhered to the hydroxyapatite surface. The TEA capped impregnated silver nanoparticles were the smallest, corresponding to the best capping performance, followed by those capped by DEA and MEA. Small-sized nanoparticles on hydroxyapatite are beneficial for highly antibacterial bone implants.     

Glycerol-mediated synthesis of Pd nanostructures with dominant {111} facets for enhanced electrocatalytic activity

We report shape-controlled Pd nanoparticles (G-Pd NPs) synthesized by means of polyol process using glycerol as a reducing agent with poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) as a capping agent in aqueous solution. The G-Pd NPs consist of triangular and hexagonal plates and decahedron with dominant {111} facets confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis and field-emission transmission electron microscopy. In cyclic voltammograms, the G-Pd NPs exhibit such an improved formic acid electrooxidation due to the metallic nanophases with the dominant {111} facets without any serious agglomeration in comparison with commercial Pd/C.     

无患子提取液制备纳米银及其协同抗菌性研究

以无患子提取液为还原剂,制备了含有纳米银的无患子复合抗菌液,考察了无患子提取液用量、温度、硝酸银摩尔浓度等因素对纳米银形貌和粒径的影响,并借助UV-Vis可见分光光谱、X射线衍射(XRD)以及透射电子显微镜(TEM)对产物进行表征;通过抑菌环法探讨了复合抗菌液对大肠杆菌的抗菌活性。由UV-Vis图谱可知,复合抗菌液等离子体共振吸收峰(SPR)在418 nm左右,说明该复合抗菌液中有纳米银的存在;XRD图表明合成的纳米银为面心立方结构;TEM图表明合成纳米银粒径为10~40 nm。由此获得的含有纳米银的无患子复合抗菌液对大肠杆菌表现出显著协同抗菌活性,抑菌圈直径变大。