The Tribological Properties of Oxidation-Treated Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PTFE Composite under Oil-Lubricated Conditions

The effect of air-oxidation and ozone surface treatment of carbon fibers (CF) on tribological properties of CF reinforced Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composites under oil-lubricated condition was investigated. Experimental results revealed that ozone treated CF reinforced PTFE (CF/PTFE) composite had the lowest friction coefficient and wear. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) study of carbon fiber surface showed that the increase in the amount of oxygen-containing groups enhanced interfacial adhesion between CF and PTFE matrix. With strong interfacial adhesion of the composite, stress could be effectively transmitted to carbon fibers; carbon fibers were strongly bonded with PTFE matrix.     

DEGRADATION RATE OF WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMERS BY OZONE

Water-soluble polymers were degraded by ozone, and the degradation rate defined by the change of weight average polymerization degree per unit time was obtained. The degradation rate of poly(oxyethylene) (PEG) was proportional to the 1.5 to 2.0 power of the polymerization degree, and was 20 to 60 times that of poly(acrylamide) (PAAm). The experimental results of PEG and PAAm were correlated as a function of polymerization degree, temperature, dissolved ozone concentration and OH^? ion concentration. The degradation rate of poly(sodium acrylate)(PANa) was proportional to the 2.0 power of the polymerization degree when no other electrolyte was added. However, the degradation rate of PANa decreased with the increase in NaCl concentration, and approached that of PAAm in the range of high NaCl concentrations.     

Effect of Ozone on Removal of Dissolved Organic Matter and its Biodegradability and Adsorbability in Biotreated Textile Effluents

A study was conducted on the efficacy of ozonation in removing dissolved organic matter (DOM) in biotreated textile effluents and effects on its biodegradability and adsorbability. Results showed the efficient removal of color and fluorescence compounds were achieved through ozonation, due to increasing hydrophilicity and lowering molecular weight of DOM. A significant biodegradability improvement was also observed, and DOM adsorbability on activated carbon was highly dependent on ozone dosage. As the key parameter, consumed 3.8 g O₃/?g TOC₀ was the optimal dosage in the hybrid process combining ozonation with biological activated carbon (BAC) for wastewater reclamation.     

COD and AOX Removal and Biodegradability Assessment for Fenton and O3/UV Oxidation Processes: A Case Study from a Graphical Industry Wastewater

Due to process stability and excellent effluent quality, the use of membrane processes is rapidly expanding. However, a drawback is the production of concentrates and their proper disposal. In this study, reverse osmosis concentrate was treated by Fenton and O₃/UV oxidation processes. The concentrate contains halogenated compounds, recalcitrant COD and low biodegradability. The removal of halogenated compounds and the enhancement of biodegradability were examined. Comparing the investigated processes, Fenton oxidation resulted in a better mineralization of organic matter; however, O₃/UV oxidation achieved a better enhancement of the biodegradability. Furthermore, similar degradation of halogenated compounds were observed for both oxidation processes.     

Dimensional Analysis of Detrimental Ozone Generation by Negative Wire-to-Plate Corona Discharge in Both Dry and Humid Air

A semi-empirical equation is derived to provide a correlation between the ozone generation rate of a negative wire-to-plate corona discharge in both dry and humid air and a series of design/operating parameters. A basic correlation is first derived by applying dimensional analysis on negative wire-to-plate corona discharge in dry air. Further development on the basic correlation is carried out by integrating the influence of humidity. The derived equation is validated by previously reported experimental data and numerical model. The new semi-empirical equation is comprehensive and useful in guiding the design/operation of indoor corona devices under actual ambient operating conditions.     

Substitution of Reduction Clearing Step by Ozone Treatment at Disperse Dyeing of Polyester

The effectiveness of ozone treatment for the afterclearing of disperse dyed poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fibers has been examined. Two types of disperse dyed PET samples were selected among commercial mass production range of Akbaslar textile mill. The reduction clearing procedure applied during mass production was taken as the reference reduction clearing treatment; these reference samples were taken after dyeing and reduction clearing processes at the mill. Samples of disperse dyed PET were also taken before reduction clearing in order apply ozone treatment in the laboratory as the tested afterclearing method. Color and wash-fastness properties of the reduction cleared and ozone treated fabric samples were compared and reported. Results indicated acceptable color and wash-fastness results comparable to those of reduction cleared samples for ozone treated samples. The success of ozone treatment for the black dyed PET sample at 7.0% depth of shade was especially outstanding. Ozone treatment was applied in cold water without addition of any chemicals for very short treatment times when compared to conventional reduction clearing. Ozone treatment created substantial energy and chemical savings as well as lower environmental impact.     

Comparative Analysis of Energetic Properties of Ti6Al4V Titanium and EN-AW-2017A(PA6) Aluminum Alloy Surface Layers for an Adhesive Bonding Application

The purpose of this article is to present energetic properties of surface Ti6Al4V titanium as well as surface EN-AW-2017A(PA6) aluminum alloy layers. Values of surface free energy after selected mechanical operations and ozonation were compared. In addition, the influence of different values of ozone concentration on surface layer energetic activation was analyzed. Dispersive and polar components of surface free energy were of particular concern. Comparative evaluation of shearing strength of Ti6Al4V titanium and EN-AW-2017A(PA6) aluminum alloy single-lap adhesive bonded joints were presented. Results can be used as pro-ecological methods of titanium and aluminum alloys preparing for applications where adhesive phenomenon is important.     

Investigation of Ozone Concentration Measurement by Visible Photo Absorption Method

The measurement of ozone concentration based on the visible photo absorption method is investigated. An LED having an emission peak at 609 nm and a photo diode sensitive at visible light frequencies are used as the light source and the photo detector, respectively. The transmittance is measured as a function of ozone concentration, which is in reasonable agreement with the Beer–Lambert relationship. The effective absorption cross-section can therefore be estimated from the fitting procedure. The concentrations determined by both the UV and visible photo absorptions agree well with each other in the range from 7.1 to 68.4 g/m³(N). The relative error in these concentrations is discussed on the basis of the Twyman–Lothian curve. The ozone measurement for the air-fed ozone generation is also investigated. The effect of photo absorption due to NOx species is unavoidable. The present results provide useful data if the ozone measurement based on the visible photo absorption method is applied to ozone monitoring instruments or used for laboratory experiments.     

Bicarbonate Effect in the Ozone-UV Process in the Presence of Nitrate

Ozonation and advanced oxidation processes (AOP) are very efficient methods for the destruction of refractory organic matters. These virtues have always been related to the production of hydroxyl radicals HO^?, which are extremely powerful and non-selective oxidants. In this study, the O₃-UV process is used as an AOP, where hydroxyl radicals are generated from the photodecomposition of ozone by short wavelength ultraviolet radiation. The obtained results indicated a weak scavenging effect of tert-butanol proving that hydroxyl radicals and ozone are not the only oxidants existing in the medium. Moreover, bicarbonate, known for a long time as effective HO^? radical scavengers, does not slow down the oxidation of benzoic acid, but surprisingly increases it. Chlorides significantly decrease the degradation of organic compounds through their reaction with HO^? radicals to produce chlorine. Carbonate radicals, nitrate and nitrogenated species as peroxynitrite/?peroxynitrous acid are involved in the oxidative mechanisms.     

Degradation of an Azo Dye (Ponceau 4R) and Treatment of Wastewater from a Food Industry by Ozonation

Experiments for degradation of the extensively marketed Ponceau 4R dye in aqueous solution and for oxidation of raw wastewater from a confectionary industry have been carried out by using ozone. All the experiments were performed in a cylindrical semi-batch reactor at approximately 20 ^oC for 7200 s. A mass flow rate of 1.158?×?10^?6 kg s^?1 of ozone was continuously fed in the reactor. The pH of the azo dye aqueous solution (distilled water + Ponceau 4R) was always kept at approximately 5.8, while in the case of the raw wastewater the same factor was changed from 4.7 to 9.4 in two different experimental runs. Absorbance measurements at 508 nm show that the investigated azo dye found in the azo dye aqueous solution was completely degraded after only 600 s. At this initial period a substantial fall of TOC (Total Organic Carbon) (up to 45%) was noticed, but the rate was exponentially decreased at longer reaction times up to a TOC removal no higher than 60%. The ozonation was also responsible for reducing the apparent color of the raw wastewater to almost 10% of its initial value at the optimum pH (9.4 ± 1.5). The effect of pH was important on apparent color, but it had absolutely no influence on the kinetics results of COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), which were kept constant over the entire period of reaction.