The dependence of the photocatalytic activity of TiO2/carbon nanotubes nanocomposites on the modification of the carbon nanotubes

Nanostructural TiO₂/modified multi-wall carbon nanotubes photocatalysts were prepared by hydrolysis of Ti(iso-OC₃H₇)₄ providing chemical bonding of anatase TiO₂ nanoparticles onto oxidized- or amino-functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The processes of functionalization of the MWCNT and the deposition of TiO₂ influence the photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanocomposites. The phase composition, crystallite size, and the structural and surface properties of the obtained TiO₂/modified-MWCNT nanocomposite were analyzed from XRD, FEG-SEM, TEM/HRTEM and FTIR data, as well low temperature N₂ adsorption. In the photocatalytic study, the TiO₂/oxidized-MWCNT catalyst showed the highest and the TiO₂/amino functionalized-MWCNT catalysts somewhat lower degradation rates, indicating that the enhancement of photocatalysis was supported by the more effective electron transfer properties of the oxygen- than amino-containing functional groups, which support the efficient charge transportation and separation of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs.     

Development of topical gel containing aceclofenac-crospovidone solid dispersion by “Quality by Design (QbD)” approach

This article describes the development, optimization, and evaluation of Carbopol 940 topical gel containing aceclofenac-crospovidone (1:4) solid dispersion using “Quality by Design (QbD)” approach based on 2³ factorial design. The effect of crospovidone, tri-ethanolamine, and ethyl alcohol amount on the drug permeation profile of the topical gel containing aceclofenac-crospovidone solid dispersion was optimized by 2³ factorial design. The optimized gel showed improved permeation profile with cumulative drug permeation of 26.262 ± 2.157%, and permeation flux of 0.059 ± 0.011 μg/cm²/h. These gels were characterized by pH, viscosity, gel strength and FTIR study. The in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of the optimized gel was evaluated in rats using carrageenan-induced rat-paw oedema model and found excellent anti-inflammatory comparable with a marketed gel without producing any skin irritation.     

Structural and magnetic properties of erbium doped nanocrystalline Li–Ni ferrites

A series of nanocrystalline Li_0.25Ni_0.5Fe_2.25−xEr_xO₄ (x=0.00, 0.02, 0.06, 0.08, and 0.10) ferrite powders, having a cubic spinel crystal structure and a low value of coercivity, was synthesized by the sol–gel auto-combustion route. The structure, morphology and magnetic properties of the prepared nanoferrites were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the magnetic property measurement system (MPMS). A well-defined single phase spinel structure is confirmed in all the samples by X-ray diffraction analysis. The lattice parameters of the samples increase slightly with increasing the erbium content. The crystallite size of the Er-doped samples is smaller than that of pure Li–Ni ferrite, and decrease regularly in the range of 36.0–14.5 nm. It has been observed that the magnetic properties of these ferrites are strongly influenced by the added erbium content. The magnetic measurements indicate that saturation magnetization (M_s) and coercivity (H_c) decrease gradually with the increase of Er content in the lattice.     

柠檬酸凝胶法制备Er,Tm∶Yb3Al5O12纳米粉体及发光性能

以柠檬酸为燃烧剂,采用柠檬酸凝胶法制备了Er,Tm∶Yb3Al5O12(Er,Tm:YbAG)纳米粉体,其最佳的制备工艺条件:Er3+和Tm3+掺杂的摩尔分数分别为2%和1%,柠檬酸与金属硝酸盐原子总数的摩尔比为1.7∶1,煅烧温度和时间分别为950℃和2h。制备的粉体颗粒为规则球形,粒径均匀、分散性好,平均粒径约为45nm。研究了样品的发光性能,结果表明:2%Er,1%Tm∶YbAG样品的发光性能最好,在1 587、1 658和1 711nm处有较强发射峰,分别对应Er3+的4 I13/2→4 I15/2跃迁和Tm3+的3 F4→3 H6跃迁。样品的上转换光谱表明,上转换荧光峰包括了蓝光、绿光和红光。     

凝胶色谱法测试聚苯醚平均分子量及分子量分布

建立凝胶色谱法测试聚苯醚平均分子量及分子量分布。采用凝胶色谱仪,色谱柱为Waters HR1、HR2、HR4E,检测器为示差折光检测器,流动相为甲苯,流速为1 mL/min,柱温为40℃。此方法快速、准确、操作方便,测试数据有良好的重复性和再现性。并对影响测试结果的各因素进行分析。     

工作场所空气中乙酸测定方法的研究

建立了工作场所中硅胶管吸附空气中乙酸用丙酮解吸后酸性毛细管柱气相色谱（ FID）测定乙酸的方法。通过测试该方法的精密度、准确度、解吸效率,结果令人满意,结果表明本方法适用于工作场所中空气中乙酸的测定。     

丙烯酸树脂分子量及其分布的测定

建立了液相凝胶渗透色谱法（ GPC）测定丙烯酸树脂分子量及其分布的方法。利用不同分子量分子在凝胶色谱中有不同的保留时间,使用了5种高分子单分散性标准品,根据其保留时间与分子尺寸关系,建立线性拟合校正曲线,快速、高效地获得高分子化合物数均分子量、重均分子量等多种平均分子量。以四氢呋喃作为流动相,使用RID检测器。数均分子量RSD=0.413％,重均分子量RSD=0.367％,线性拟合曲线,相关系数r=0.994。结果表明,该方法简便、准确,适用于丙烯酸树脂分子量及其分布的测定。     

星点设计-效应面法优化盐酸川芎嗪眼用温度敏感型原位凝胶的处方

探讨星点设计-效应面法优化盐酸川芎嗪眼用温度敏感型原位凝胶的处方。采用泊洛沙姆407和泊洛沙姆188为温敏材料,以模拟泪液稀释前后的溶液-凝胶相转变温度为考察指标,采用星点设计-效应面法对处方进行优化并进行验证。经过优化的处方组成为22.5%泊洛沙姆407和5%泊洛沙姆188;优化处方制备的凝胶在26.9℃为自由流动的液体,经模拟泪液稀释后在32.5℃转变为凝胶。星点设计-效应面法适用于盐酸川芎嗪眼用温度敏感型原位凝胶的处方优化,所建立的模型预测性良好,该眼用温敏凝胶符合眼部应用要求。     

非常规油气藏压裂返排液资源化利用研究

对非常规油气藏压裂返排液的特点、物性及污染指标进行分析,提出采用破胶混凝技术对返排液进行预处理分离,其水相可再配制压裂液用于现场压裂施工。研究了破胶混凝剂及其优化工艺和压裂液再配制技术,评价了再配制压裂液的主要技术指标及性能,并与清水配制压裂液进行对比。结果表明,再配制压裂液具有基液黏度高,抗温性能较强,易于破胶、返排,残渣量较低及防膨性好等特点。该技术能够实现废液资源化利用,达到节能减排的效果。     

以硅溶胶为主要成膜物的水性木器透明底漆的研究

研究了硅溶胶凝胶的影响因素,选择匹配的高分子聚合物,对硅溶胶胶粒进行绑缚作用,协助硅溶胶成膜降低其刚性,考察其他助剂的协同作用,发挥出硅溶胶成膜后的特性,配制的水性木器涂料透明底漆具有硬度高、干速快、硬度建立快、初期抗压性好、耐水性优、附着力好、打磨性好等优势.