High‐resolution solid‐state NMR investigation of the filler–rubber interaction: 2. High‐speed [1H] magic‐angle spinning NMR spectroscopy in carbon‐black‐filled polybutadiene

This work investigates the behaviour of elastomeric chains (polybutadienes of identical molecular weight but different microstructures) in the close vicinity of carbon black surfaces in order to attain a better understanding of the structure and properties of interphases. Elastomer–filler interactions are assessed through the study of the thermal properties and NMR relaxation characteristics of the corresponding materials. Three series of samples were compared: pure polymers, raw polymer–filler blends (filler loading ratio: 50 phr) and solvent‐extracted blends (so as to get rid of any polymer which is not under the influence of the solid surface). While differential scanning calorimetry points to the existence of an elastomer fraction which is not detected as undergoing the glass transition, ie is strongly immobilized, [¹H] high‐resolution high‐speed magic‐angle spinning solid‐state NMR provides information on the effect exerted by polymer–filler interactions on the mobility of the various constitutive species of the macromolecular backbone. A systematic study of the evolution of the spectral lines yielded by the samples indicates that 1,2‐polybutadiene moieties have a particular affinity towards the carbon black surface which suggests the occurrence of specific interactions at the elastomer–filler interface. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

具有中心棒的石膏旋流器流场特性及分离性能研究

针对火电厂湿法烟气脱硫系统中石膏旋流器存在的空气柱现象,采用Fluent软件对空气柱的发展过程进行模拟,分析了圆柱形和倒锥形中心棒对石膏旋流器内速度场的影响,对不同结构下旋流器的分级效率进行了比较.结果表明:空气柱内气体为螺旋流动；采用倒锥形中心棒在消除空气柱的同时,对切向速度的影响较小,能够延长石膏浆液在柱段内的停留时间,且对粗颗粒的分离效率也有明显提高,可有效避免“溢流跑粗”现象.     

Impact of hydroquinone on thermal and electrical properties of plasticized [poly(vinyl alcohol)]0.7(LiBr)0.3(H2SO4) solid acid membrane

A novel multi‐component system containing poly(vinyl alcohol), lithium bromide, sulfuric acid, ethylene carbonate and hydroquinone was prepared using a solution‐casting technique. The presence of hydroquinone as a reducing agent in the inorganic–organic membrane structure thus produced was thought to lead to enhanced thermal stability of the membrane. The activation energy for the thermal decomposition of the product samples increased with increasing hydroquinone doping. The ionic conductivities of the films were determined from AC impedance measurements in the temperature range 300–373 K. The maximum conductivity was found to be 1.75 × 10^?3 S cm^?1 for a film doped with 4 wt% hydroquinone. The results give some insight into the potential utility of the membrane as a proton‐conducting solid polymer electrolyte. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Formulation of sunscreens with enhancement sun protection factor response based on solid lipid nanoparticles

Solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) was regarded as new topical delivery systems for pharmaceutical and cosmetic active ingredients. The purpose of this study is to develop carrier systems for organic and inorganic sunscreens based on a matrix composed of carnauba wax and decyl oleate. Formulae (F1–F7) were prepared using butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane and octyl methoxycinnamate as organic components, and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) was used as inorganic component. Both types of sunscreens were incorporated into SLN formulations using classical method of preparation. To evaluate the effect of the pigments on the nanoparticles, particle size was measured using Mastersizer particle size analyser. UV‐protection abilities of formulations were investigated by the in vitro sun protection factor test (SPF). Further parameters determined were spreadability as well as viscosity. The rheological behaviour of the formulations was also carried out. From the plot of log of shear stress vs. log of shear rate, the slope of the plot representing flow index and ontology of the y‐intercept indicating consistency index was calculated. The formulae showed a flow index of 0.2074–0.4005 indicating pseudoplastic flow behaviour. Significant increases in SPF values up to about 50 were reported after the encapsulation by using organic and inorganic filters in Canada wax and decyl oleate. So, SLN could be appropriate vehicles to carry organic and inorganic sunscreens. The rational combination of cinnamates, titanium dioxide and Zinc oxide has shown a synergistic effect to improve the SPF of cosmetic preparations.     

Separation and pre-concentration of Sunset Yellow in beverages and effervescent vitamin C tablets by a new flotation technique prior to spectrophotometric determination

ABSTRACT

A new, simple, low cost, high efficiency, and rapid floating technique was developed for the determination of Sunset Yellow in beverage and effervescent vitamin C. The method is based on two main steps: 1)- formation of dye-surfactant complex by the addition of a cationic surfactant, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, to the solution containing an anionic dye (Sunset Yellow) and 2)- flocculation of the dye-surfactant complex with the participation of sodium perchlorate as a coagulant followed by aggregation and enlargement of the flocs while floating at the top of the solution. After the extraction, separated and preconcentrated Sunset Yellow was investigated by spectrophotometric determination. IR spectrum, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and light microscopy were used to characterise the flocs. The effects of different parameters such as pH, concentration of surfactant, concentration of sodium perchlorate, and temperature on the extraction of dye were investigated and optimized. Under optimum conditions, a linear calibration curve was obtained in the range of 0.05–5 mg L^?1. The detection limit (3S_b/m) was 0.02 mg L^?1 with a preconcentration factor of 25. The relative standard deviation (RSD) for 0.1 mg L^?1 of Sunset Yellow was 2.6% (n = 10). The applicability of the method was evaluated by measuring the amount of dye in beverage and effervescent vitamin C. Interferences of typical cations and anions which may participate in the matrices were also checked. The amount of Sunset Yellow found in real samples was 1.32–3.89 mgL^?1.     

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of MgO-C refractories with recycling Si/SiC solid waste from photovoltaic industry

In the present work, the recycling of Si/SiC solid waste from photovoltaic industry for MgO-C refractories preparation has been introduced. The influence of solid waste powders as antioxidant additive on microstructure evolution, mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance of MgO-C refractories has been investigated systematically. With 4?wt% Si/SiC rich solid waste addition, the MgO-C refractories exhibited the highest strength (4.39?MPa) and residual Young's modulus (7.86?GPa) after firing at 1400?°C, compared to only Si or SiC-addition. The presence of iron in the solid waste also promoted the formation of MgO and Mg₂SiO₄ whiskers via catalyst-assisted method. Moreover, a dissolution-saturation-precipitation growth mechanism was used to explain the formation process of the whiskers. The improvements in strength as well as thermal shock resistance can be attributed to the microstructural evolution.     

Solid dispersion adsorbate technique for improved dissolution and flow properties of lurasidone hydrochloride: characterization using 32 factorial design

The aim of the present study was to improve the dissolution and flow properties of lurasidone hydrochloride (LH) by solid dispersion adsorbate (SDA) technique. Solid dispersions (SDs) of LH were prepared by fusion method using Poloxamer P188. The melt dispersion was adsorbed onto the porous carrier Florite (calcium silicate). A 3² factorial design was employed to quantify the effect of two independent variables, namely ratio of carrier (Poloxamer 188) and LH in SD and ratio of adsorbent (Florite) to SD. SDA granules of LH were studied for flow properties and characterized using differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Tablets of optimized composition of SDA granules (equivalent to 20?mg of drug) and plain tablets were prepared by direct compression method. The dissolution studies were carried out in Mcllvaine buffer (pH 3.8) as per USFDA guidelines and characterized for parameters such as percent dissolution efficiency, t₅₀, and Q₃₀. Tablets prepared from SDA granules showed almost four-fold increase in cumulative percentage drug release as compared to tablets prepared from plain LH. The value of dissolution efficiency was enhanced from 49.60% for plain tablets to 94.15% for SDA tablets. SDA granules did not show any change in drug release and X-ray diffraction pattern after storage at 40?°C/75% of RH for 3?months, which confirms that Florite prevented conversion of drug from amorphous form to crystalline form improving physical stability of the amorphous state of LH.     

Effect of SnO–P2O5–MgO glass addition on the ionic conductivity of Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 solid electrolyte

NASICON-type structured compounds Li_1+xM_xTi_2-x(PO₄)₃ (M = Al, Fe, Y, etc.) have captured much attention due to their air stability, wide electrochemical window and high lithium ion conductivity. Especially, Li_1.3Al_0.3Ti_1.7(PO₄)₃ (LATP) is a potential solid electrolyte due to its high ionic conductivity. However, its actual density usually has a certain gap with the theoretical density, leading the poor ionic conductivity of LATP. Herein, LATP solid electrolyte with series of SnO–P₂O₅–MgO (SPM, 0.4 wt%, 0.7 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 1.3 wt%) glass addition was successfully synthesized to improve the density and ionic conductivity. The SPM addition change Al/Ti–O bond and P–O bond distances, leading to gradual shrinkage of octahedral AlO₆ and tetrahedral PO₄. The bulk conductivity of the samples increases gradually with SPM glass addition from 0.4 wt% to 1.3 wt%. Both SPM and the second-phase LiTiPO₅, caused by glass addition, are conducive to the improvement of compactness. The relative density of LATP samples increases first from 0 wt% to 0.7 wt%, and then decreases from 0.7 wt% to 1.3 wt% with SPM glass addition. The grain boundary conductivity also changes accordingly. Especially, the highest ionic conductivity of 2.45 × 10^?4 S cm^?1, and a relative density of 96.72% with a low activation energy of 0.34 eV is obtained in LATP with 0.7 wt% SPM. Increasing the density of LATP solid electrolyte is crucial to improve the ionic conductivity of electrolytes and SPM glass addition can promote the development of dense oxide ceramic electrolytes.     

SSD在便携式消费类电子产品领域的应用

SSD以flash为存储核心,是近年来新兴的存储介质.它具有体积小、读写速度快、抗震、防潮防辐射、宽温度领域工作等特点,是便携式消费类电子产品绝对的最佳选择,同时也是在某些行业、某些特殊工作环境的唯一选择.文章阐述了SSD在便携式消费类电子产品领域的应用.     

Prediction of the dynamic response of composite sandwich beams under shock loading

Finite element calculations are reported for the dynamic shock response of fully clamped monolithic and sandwich beams, with elastic face sheets and a compressible elastic–plastic core. Predictions of the peak mid-span deflections and deflected shapes of the beams are compared with the previously reported measured response of end-clamped sandwich beams, made from face sheets of glass fibre reinforced vinyl ester and a core of PVC foam or balsa wood [1]. Good agreement is observed, and the maximum sustainable impulse is also predicted adequately upon assuming a tensile failure criterion for the face sheets. The finite element calculations can also be used to bound the response by considering the extremes of a fully intact core and a fully damaged core. It is concluded that the shock resistance of a composite sandwich beam is maximised by selecting a composite with fibres of high failure strain.