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Bernard KNM, Prakash O, Juneja C, Panchal D, Sylvere NK, Pal S. Development and techno-economic analysis of Grewia biopolymer-based dual coagulant system for wastewater treatment at pilot scale. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 397:130514. [PMID: 38432546 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Use of Grewia biopolymer as a natural coagulant aid was explored in a dual-coagulant system (conventional coagulant + biopolymer) for wastewater treatment. Such use not only improved turbidity removal efficiency over a wide pH range (5-9) but also helped reducing the concentration demand of inorganic coagulants by 25-50 %. Response surface methodology was employed for investigating the interaction between factors (initial pH, coagulant, and biopolymer concentration) affecting coagulation/flocculation of aqueous laterite suspension, and process optimization for more than 80 % turbidity removal in the desired final pH range (6-7). Mechanisms potentially involved in coagulation/flocculation using biopolymer was elucidated. Techno-economic assessment indicated the feasibility of pilot-scale production of the biopolymer and its use in wastewater treatment. This study demonstrates that Grewia biopolymer has the potential to be used as a coagulant aid and will help researchers select appropriate markets for further cost reduction and successful implementation of biopolymer-based wastewater treatment.
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- Kameni Ngounou M Bernard
- Wastewater Technology Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur 440020, India; Research Center, National Advanced School of Public Works, P.O. Box 510, Yaounde, Cameroon; Ucac-Icam, BP 5504, Douala, Cameroon; Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chem. Eng.) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
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- Wastewater Technology Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur 440020, India; Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur 440033, India
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- Wastewater Technology Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur 440020, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Wastewater Technology Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur 440020, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chem. Eng.) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
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- Wastewater Technology Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur 440020, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Mahmoud A, Gajbhiye R, Elkatatny S. Evaluating the Effect of Claytone-EM on the Performance of Oil-Based Drilling Fluids. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:12866-12880. [PMID: 38524495 PMCID: PMC10956349 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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This study provides a detailed characterization and evaluation of Claytone-EM as a rheological additive to enhance the performance of oil-based drilling fluids (OBDFs) under high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) conditions. It also offers a comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of Claytone-EM with an existing organoclay, analyzing their mineral and chemical compositions, morphologies, and particle sizes. A series of experiments are performed to evaluate Claytone-EM's influence on crucial drilling mud properties, such as mud density, electrical stability, sagging tendency, rheology, viscoelastic properties, and filtration properties, to formulate a stable and high-performing OBDF. Results indicated that Claytone-EM had no significant impact on mud density but remarkably enhanced emulsion stability. Claytone-EM effectively mitigated sagging issues under both static and dynamic conditions, leading to improvements in the plastic viscosity (PV), yield point (YP), apparent viscosity (AV), and YP/PV ratio. The PV, YP, AV, and YP/PV ratios were improved by 11, 85, 28, and 66% increments, respectively, compared with those of the drilling fluid formulated with MC-TONE. The addition of Claytone-EM resulted in enhancing gel strength and improving the filtration properties of the drilling fluid. The filtration volume was reduced by 2% from 5.0 to 4.9 cm3, and the filter cake thickness had a 13% reduction from 2.60 to 2.26 mm. These findings highlight Claytone-EM as a valuable additive for enhancing OBDF performance, particularly under challenging HPHT conditions. Its ability to provide emulsion stability, reduce static and dynamic sag, and control filtration holds the potential to enhance drilling operations, minimize downtime, and bolster wellbore stability. This study acknowledges certain limitations, including its temperature range, which could benefit from exploration at extreme temperatures. Additionally, the absence of flow experiments limits a comprehensive understanding of sag effects, and further research and field-scale evaluations are recommended to validate and optimize the application of Claytone-EM in OBDFs.
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- Ali Mahmoud
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Liu Y, Wu Z, Zhang T, Zhao J, Shen C, Tang H, Shang J, Huang Y, Huang L. Acidithiobacillus species drive the formation of ferric-silica cemented microstructure: Insights into early hardpan development for mine site rehabilitation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169163. [PMID: 38072279 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/31/2023]
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Hardpan-based profiles naturally formed under semi-arid climatic conditions have substantial potential in rehabilitating sulfidic tailings, resulting from their aggregation microstructure regulated by Fe-Si cements. Nevertheless, eco-engineered approaches for accelerating the formation of complex cementation structure remain unclear. The present study aims to investigate the microbial functions of extremophiles on mineral dissolution, oxidation, and aggregation (cementation) through a microcosm experiment containing pyrites and polysilicates, of which are dominant components in typical sulfidic tailings. Microspectroscopic analysis revealed that pyrite was rapidly dissolved and massive microbial corrosion pits were displayed on pyrite surfaces. Synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy demonstrated that approximately 30 % pyrites were oxidized to jarosite-like (ca. 14 %) and ferrihydrite-like minerals (ca. 16 %) in talc group, leading to the formation of secondary Fe precipitates. The Si ions co-dissolved from polysilicates may be embedded into secondary Fe precipitates, while these clustered Fe-Si precipitates displayed distinct morphology (e.g., "circular" shaped in the talc group, "fine-grained" shaped in the chlorite group, and "donut" shaped in the muscovite group). Moreover, the precipitates could join together and act as cementing agents aggregating mineral particles together, forming macroaggregates in talc and chlorite groups. The present findings revealed critical microbial functions on accelerating mineral dissolution, oxidation, and aggregation of pyrite and various silicates, which provided the eco-engineered feasibility of hardpan-based technology for mine site rehabilitation.
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- Yunjia Liu
- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China; Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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- Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Movahedi H, Shaygan K, Bovet N, Schiefler AA, Jamshidi S. Fate and cotransport of Pb(II) and Cd(II) heavy ions with bentonite colloidal flow in saturated porous media: The role of filter cake, counter ions, colloid concentration, and fluid velocity. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 466:133546. [PMID: 38271875 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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This study examines the transport and retention of colloidal particles and heavy ions in porous sand, focusing on the environmental risks associated with waste from oil and gas drilling. Experimental and numerical models assess the influence of flow rate, external filter cake layer, and ionic strength on bentonite clay particles and heavy ions, such as cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), in near-wellbore (high-flux) and far-field (low-flux) scenarios. Colloidal filtration theory and the one-dimensional convection-dispersion equation with two-site kinetic model for attachment and detachment were utilized to calibrate and predict the transport of colloidal suspension in porous media. The research investigates the role of internal and external filter cakes on sand column pressure distribution and heavy ion absorption. Results indicate that the mobility of colloids and heavy ions is influenced by the ionic strength and pH of the carrying fluid. Colloidal clay suspensions show a higher affinity for Pb (II) absorption, while Cd (II) exhibits increased mobility in both clean sand and colloidal environments. Notably, the formation of an external filter cake significantly delays the breakthrough of heavy ions, up to four times longer than in clean sand, and reduces Cd (II) and Pb (II) outlet concentrations by 86% and 93%, respectively. This cake also limits clay concentration and particle size passage. High clay concentrations or injections under high ionic conditions induce clay bridging in pore throats, enhancing internal filtration and heavy ion retention. Conversely, low clay fluxes allow freer particle passage, increasing heavy ion loads and outlet concentrations.
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- Hamed Movahedi
- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish Offshore Technology Center, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Danish Offshore Technology Center, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish Offshore Technology Center, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Gürses A, Güneş K. Preparation of Polyethylene Clay Composites via Melt Intercalation Using Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Organoclays and Comparison of Their Textural, Mechanical and Thermal Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:272. [PMID: 38276681 PMCID: PMC10819245 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Polymer clay nanocomposites, which can exhibit many superior properties compared to virgin polymers, have gained increasing interest and importance in recent years. This study aimed to prepare composites of two organoclays with unusual ratios and different degrees of lyophilicity with low-density polyethylene and compare their textural structures and thermal and mechanical properties with those of virgin polymer. For this purpose, firstly, organoclays, hydrophobic and superhydrophobic organoclays (OC and SOC), were prepared by solution intercalation method using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide with and without addition of a hydrocarbon substance. Then, using both organoclays, polyethylene organoclay composites were prepared and characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. Additionally, tensile and hardness tests were performed to determine the mechanical properties of the composites, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermograms were taken to examine their thermal behavior. XRD patterns and HRTEM images of hydrophobic and superhydrophobic organoclays and the composites show that the characteristic smectite peak of the clay shifts to the left and expands, that is, the interlayer space widens and, in the composites, it deforms immediately at low clay ratios. HRTEM images of the composites prepared especially with low clay ratios indicate that a heterogeneous dispersion of clay platelets occurs, indicating that nanocomposite formation has been achieved. On the contrary, in the composites prepared with high clay ratios, this dispersion behavior partially turns into aggregation. In the composites prepared using up to 20% by weight of superhydrophobic organoclay, extremely stable and continuous improvements in all mechanical properties were observed compared to those of the composites prepared using hydrophobic organoclay. This indicates that by using superhydrophobic organoclay, a ductile nanocomposite of polyethylene containing inorganic components in much higher than usual proportions can be prepared.
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- Ahmet Gürses
- Department of Chemistry Education, K, K Education Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey;
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Sarkar P, Ghimire S, Vlasov S, Mukhopadhyay K. Effect of clay-zwitterionic interactions in controlling the viscoelastic properties in organomodified clays. iScience 2023; 26:108388. [PMID: 38047072 PMCID: PMC10690574 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Investigating the rheology of 2D materials such as clays is of growing interest in various applications as it dictates their flowability and structural stability. Clay minerals present unique rheological properties, especially when in suspension. This study explores the effect of functionalizing bentonite clay with betaines of variable carbon chain lengths on the rheological properties of clay slurries to analyze their interactions in suspension. The results show that these zwitterion-functionalized clays exhibit higher viscosity, storage moduli, and flow stresses due to the formation of three-dimensional networks and increased aggregation caused by intercalation. The structural properties of the clay slurries are also found to be pH-sensitive. Additionally, XRD and SEM analyses support the proposed intercalation of the clays. The findings suggest the potential application of small-chain betaine functionalized clays in engineering and energy applications. Overall, this study provides insight into predicting the stability and strength of functionalized clay suspensions.
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- Pritha Sarkar
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Centre, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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Rathinaraj JDJ, Lennon KR, Gonzalez M, Santra A, Swan JW, McKinley GH. Elastoviscoplasticity, hyperaging, and time-age-time-temperature superposition in aqueous dispersions of bentonite clay. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:7293-7312. [PMID: 37694731 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm00492a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Clay slurries are both ubiquitous and essential in the oil exploration industry, and are most commonly employed as drilling fluids. Due to its natural abundance, bentonite clay is often the de facto choice for these materials. Understanding and predicting the mechanical response of these fluids is critical for safe and efficient drilling operations. However, rheological modeling of bentonite clay suspensions is complicated by the fact that thermally-driven microscopic arrangements of particle aggregates lead to a continual evolution of the viscoelastic properties and the yield stress of the suspension with time. Ergodic relations fundamental to linear viscoelastic theory, such as the Boltzmann superposition principle, do not hold in this scenario of 'rheological aging'. We present an approach for modeling the linear viscoelastic response of aging bentonite suspensions across a range of temperatures that is based on the transformation from laboratory time to an effective 'material time' domain in which time-translation invariance holds, and the typical relations of non-aging linear viscoelastic theory apply. In particular, we model the constitutive relationship between stress and strain-rate in the bentonite suspensions as fractional Maxwell gels with constant relaxation dynamics in the material time domain, in parallel with a non-aging Newtonian viscous contribution to the total stress. This approach is supported by experimental measurements of the stress relaxation and rapid time-resolved measurements of the linear viscoelastic properties performed using optimized exponential chirps. This data is then reduced to master curves in the material domain using time-age-time superposition to obtain best fits of the model parameters over a range of operating temperatures.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Aramco Services Company: Aramco Research Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Aramco Services Company: Aramco Research Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Hill EH. Investigating Solvent-Induced Aggregation in Edge-Functionalized Layered Silicates via All-Atom Molecular Dynamics Simulations. J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:8066-8073. [PMID: 37672482 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c04432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Molecular dynamics simulations can provide the means to visualize and understand the role of intermolecular interactions in the mechanisms involved in molecular aggregation. Along these lines, simulations can allow the study of how surface chemical modifications can influence nanomaterial assembly at the molecular level. Layered silicate clays have been of significant interest for some time, particularly with regard to their use in organic/inorganic nanocomposites. However, despite numerous reports on the covalent linkage of organic moieties via silanol condensation, the theoretical understanding of these systems has heretofore been limited to noncovalent interactions, specifically ionic interactions at the charged basal surfaces. Herein, a model for edge-functionalized layered aluminosilicate clay, based on the siloxane linkage, is presented. In addition to reproducing experimentally observed degrees of molecular aggregation of clay-linked perylene diimide derivatives with different terminal functional groups as a function of solvent composition, a molecular-level understanding of the role of van der Waals interactions and hydrogen bonding of the different end-groups on the aggregation state in different water/N,N-dimethylformamide mixtures is obtained. The reported model provides a means to simulate organic moieties covalently bound to the layered silicate edge, which will enable future simulations of nanocomposites and organic/inorganic hybrids based on this system.
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- Eric H Hill
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, Hamburg 20146, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI), Luruper Chausee 149, Hamburg 22761, Germany
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Sato S, Kobayashi M. The Relationship between Gelation Behavior and the Amount of Polymer Dose per Silica Surface Area of "Shake-Gels" Consisting of Silica Nanoparticles and Poly(Ethylene Oxide). Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083555. [PMID: 37110789 PMCID: PMC10142058 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The understanding and control of the rheological behaviors of colloids and polymer mixtures is an important issue for scientific interests and industrial applications. Aqueous mixed suspensions of silica nanoparticles and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) under certain conditions are interesting systems called "shake-gels", whose states vary reversibly between sol-like and gel-like under repeated shaking and being left to stand. Previous studies have indicated that the amount of PEO dose per silica surface area (Cp) is a crucial parameter for the formation of shake-gels and the relaxation time from gel-like to sol-like states. However, the relationship between the gelation dynamics and the Cp values has not been fully investigated. To determine how the gelation dynamics are affected by the Cp, we measured the time taken for silica and PEO mixtures to gelate from the sol-like to gel-like states as a function of the Cp under different shear rates and flow types. Our results show that the gelation time decreased with increasing shear rates and depended on the Cp values. Moreover, the minimum gelation time was found around a certain Cp (=0.03 mg/m2) for the first time. The finding suggests that there is an optimum Cp value at which the bridging of silica nanoparticles using PEO is significant, and thus, the shake-gels and stable gel-like states are most likely to form.
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- Shunsuke Sato
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
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Jevnikar AP, Malgaj T, Radan K, Özden I, Kušter M, Kocjan A. Rheological Properties and Setting Kinetics of Bioceramic Hydraulic Cements: ProRoot MTA versus RS. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3174. [PMID: 37110011 PMCID: PMC10141168 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Hydraulic calcium silicate-based cements (HCSCs) have become a superior bioceramic alternative to epoxy-based root canal sealers in endodontics. A new generation of purified HCSCs formulations has emerged to address the several drawbacks of original Portland-based mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). This study was designed to assess the physio-chemical properties of a ProRoot MTA and compare it with newly formulated RS+, a synthetic HCSC, by advanced characterisation techniques that allow for in situ analyses. Visco-elastic behaviour was monitored with rheometry, while phase transformation kinetics were followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), and Raman spectroscopies. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, SEM-EDS, and laser-diffraction analyses was performed to evaluate the compositional and morphological characteristics of both cements. While the kinetics of surface hydration of both powders, when mixed with water, were comparable, an order of magnitude finer particle size distribution of RS+ coupled with the modified biocompatible formulation proved pivotal in its ability to exert predictable viscous flow during working time, and it was more than two times faster in viscoelastic-to-elastic transition, reflecting improved handling and setting behaviour. Finally, RS+ could be completely transformed into hydration products, i.e., calcium silicate hydrate and calcium hydroxide, within 48 h, while hydration products were not yet detected by XRD in ProRoot MTA and were obviously bound to particulate surface in a thin film. Because of the favourable rheological and faster setting kinetics, synthetic, finer-grained HCSCs, such as RS+, represent a viable option as an alternative to conventional MTA-based HCSCs for endodontic treatments.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Hrvatski trg 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Nanostructured Materials, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Nanostructured Materials, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Nanostructured Materials, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Ruggeri M, Sánchez-Espejo R, Casula L, Sandri G, Perioli L, Cardia MC, Lai F, Viseras C. Bentonite- and Palygorskite-Based Gels for Topical Drug Delivery Applications. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041253. [PMID: 37111738 PMCID: PMC10141350 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Bentonite or palygorskite-based hydrogels have recently been suggested as a strategy to increase bioavailability and control the retention and release of therapeutic candidates. In this work, clay-based hydrogels loaded with diclofenac acid nanocrystals have been successfully designed and developed. The aim was to improve diclofenac solubility, its dissolution rate and to enhance its local bioavailability after topical application. For this purpose, diclofenac acid nanocrystals were prepared by wet media milling technology and then loaded into inorganic hydrogels based on bentonite and/or palygorskite. Diclofenac acid nanocrystals were characterized by morphology, size, and zeta potential. Moreover, rheological behavior, morphology, solid state, release studies, and in vitro skin penetration/permeation of diclofenac acid nanocrystals-loaded hydrogels were performed. The hydrogels were characterized by a crystalline structure, and demonstrated that the inclusion of diclofenac in clay-based hydrogels resulted in an increased thermal stability. The presence of both palygorskite and bentonite reduced nanocrystal mobility, and consequently its release and penetration into the skin. On the other hand, bentonite- or palygorskite-based hydrogels revealed great potential as an alternative strategy to enhance topical bioavailability of DCF nanocrystals, enhancing their penetration to the deeper skin layers.
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- Marco Ruggeri
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Unit of Drug Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Via del Liceo 1, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Unit of Drug Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Unit of Drug Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Morariu S, Brunchi CE, Honciuc M, Iftime MM. Development of Hybrid Materials Based on Chitosan, Poly(Ethylene Glycol) and Laponite ® RD: Effect of Clay Concentration. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040841. [PMID: 36850125 PMCID: PMC9959284 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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In the context of increasing interest in biomaterials with applicability in cosmetics and medicine, this research aims to obtain and characterize some hybrid materials based on chitosan (CS) (antibacterial, biocompatible, and biodegradable), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) (non-toxic and prevents the adsorption of protein and cell) and Laponite® RD (Lap) (bioactive). The rheological properties of the starting dispersions were investigated and discussed related to the interactions developed between components. All samples exhibited gel-like properties, and the storage modulus of CS/PEG dispersion increased from 6.6 Pa to 657.7 Pa by adding 2.5% Lap. Structural and morphological characterization of the films, prepared by solution casting method, was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and polarized light microscopy (POM). These analyses proved the incorporation of Lap into CS/PEG films and revealed the morphological changes of the films by the addition of clay. Thereby, at the highest Lap concentration (43.8%), the "house of cards" structure formed by Lap platelets, which incorporate chitosan chains, as evidenced by SEM and POM. Two stages of degradation between 200 °C and 410 °C were evidenced for the films with Lap concentration higher than 38.5%, explained by the existence of a clay-rich phase (given by the clay network) and chitosan-rich one (due to the intercalation of chitosan in the clay network). CS/PEG film with 43.8% Lap showed the highest swelling degree of 240.7%. The analysis of the obtained results led to the conclusion that the addition of clay to the CS/PEG films increases their stability in water and gives them greater thermal stability.
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Ambaliya M, Bera A. A Perspective Review on the Current Status and Development of Polymer Flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Polymeric Nanofluids. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Meet Ambaliya
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382426, India
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382426, India
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Logeshwaran A, Elsen R, Nayak S. Mechanical and biological characteristics of 3D fabricated clay mineral and bioceramic composite scaffold for bone tissue applications. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105633. [PMID: 36603527 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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3D printing technology provides a platform to fabricate a wide range of structures and complex geometry-based scaffolds through computer-aided design (CAD). This study investigates the possibility of developing Bentonite(BEN)/Hydroxyapatite(HAP) scaffold with different HAP wt% (25, 50, 75) using a 3D printing technique (Robocasting) for potential bone tissue applications. Thermal stability of the composites was characterized in TGA and rheological properties of slurries were observed to have different viscosity and shear stress, especially BEN-HAP 50 wt% achieves all criteria for high-quality printing. The fabricated scaffolds were subjected to sintering from 200 °C to 1000 °C for proper densification and attained a maximum compression strength of 52 MPa at 1000 °C for the printed structures. Changes in crystallinity and functional groups were observed as well with respective sintering temperatures. In this study, we also discussed the extrusion and rheological properties of the composite slurry. Porosity, water absorption, degradation and density were studied to understand the physical properties of the sintered scaffolds. The biological characteristics of the scaffold were studied using MG63 cell lines In vitro biocompatibility study and expressed 91% of viability for the 1000 °C sintered samples under controlled culture conditions.
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- A Logeshwaran
- School Of Bioscience And Technology, Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT), Katpadi, Vellore, 632014, Tamil nadu, India
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- school Of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT), Katpadi, Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School Of Bioscience And Technology, Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT), Katpadi, Vellore, 632014, Tamil nadu, India.
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Jo HJ, Hong SH, Lee BM, Kim YJ, Hwang WR, Kim SY. High energy dissipation-based process to improve the rheological properties of bentonite drilling muds by reducing the particle size. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 92:106246. [PMID: 36463782 PMCID: PMC9722465 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Drilling mud is a multi-phase fluid that is used in the petroleum drilling process. Bentonite is the most important constituent of drilling mud; it endows the drilling mud with its rheological behaviors, such as viscosity, yield stress, and shear thinning. The process of manufacturing microscale bentonite at the nanoscale level is very promising for commercializing nano-based drilling mud. In contrast to the conventional method using the impeller, bentonite was manufactured in its nanoparticle state in the present work through ultrasonic and homogenizer processes in the solution state. In case of the ultrasonic process, the viscosity increase in the low shear rate region before and after processing of the 5 wt% bentonite-based mud and the rheological properties in the presence of polymer additive were compared. In case of the homogenizer process, the rheological properties of 3 wt% bentonite-based mud employed through the homogenizer process and 5 wt% mud prepared generally were compared. Both processes reported improvement of rheological properties, in which shear thinning behavior strongly occurred when particle size decreased through FE-SEM, TEM image analysis, and particle size analyzer. A regularized Herschel-Bulkley model suitable for rheological quantitative explanation of drilling mud including yield stress was selected. The homogenizer process has the potential to be applied in the petroleum drilling industry for large-scale production, and the mechanism was confirmed by numerical analyses. In conclusion, we presented a simple and easy-to-apply process to rapidly produce nano-based drilling mud.
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- Hae Jin Jo
- Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, 905 Yeongilman-daero, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37559, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Gyeongsang National University Gajwa-dong 900, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, 905 Yeongilman-daero, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37559, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Gyeongsang National University Gajwa-dong 900, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Mohammed S, Liu M, Zhang Q, Narayanan S, Zhang F, Gadikota G. Resolving Salt-Induced Agglomeration of Laponite Suspensions Using X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:101. [PMID: 36614439 PMCID: PMC9820912 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Linking the physics of the relaxation behavior of viscoelastic fluids as they form arrested gel states to the underlying chemical changes is essential for developing predictive controls on the properties of the suspensions. In this study, 3 wt.% laponite suspensions are studied as model systems to probe the influence of salt-induced relaxation behavior arising from the assembly of laponite nanodisks. X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) measurements show that laponite suspensions prepared in the presence of 5 mM concentrations of CaCl2, MgCl2 and CsCl salts accelerate the formation of arrested gel states, with CaCl2 having a significant impact followed by CsCl and MgCl2 salts. The competing effects of ion size and charge on relaxation behavior are noted. For example, the relaxation times of laponite suspensions in the presence of Mg2+ ions are slower compared to Cs+ ions despite the higher charge, suggesting that cation size dominates in this scenario. The faster relaxation behavior of laponite suspensions in the presence of Ca2+ ions compared to Cs+ ions shows that a higher charge dominates the size of the ion. The trends in relaxation behavior are consistent with the cluster formation behavior of laponite suspensions and the electrostatic interactions predicted from MD simulations. Charge balance is achieved by the intercalation of the cations at the negatively charged surfaces of laponite suspensions. These studies show that the arrested gel state of laponite suspensions is accelerated in the presence of salts, with ion sizes and charges having a competing effect on relaxation behavior.
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- Sohaib Mohammed
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
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- Materials Measurement Science Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Lv K, Du H, Sun J, Huang X, Shen H. A Thermal-Responsive Zwitterionic Polymer Gel as a Filtrate Reducer for Water-Based Drilling Fluids. Gels 2022; 8:gels8120832. [PMID: 36547357 PMCID: PMC9777744 DOI: 10.3390/gels8120832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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It is crucial to address the performance deterioration of water-based drilling fluids (WDFs) in situations of excessive salinity and high temperature while extracting deep oil and gas deposits. The focus of research in the area of drilling fluid has always been on filter reducers that are temperature and salt resistant. In this study, a copolymer gel (PAND) was synthesized using acrylamide, N-isopropyl acrylamide, and 3-dimethyl (methacryloyloxyethyl) ammonium propane sulfonate through free-radical polymerization. The copolymer gel was then studied using FTIR, NMR, TGA, and element analysis. The PAND solution demonstrated temperature and salt stimulus response characteristics on rheology because of the hydrophobic association effect of temperature-sensitive monomers and the anti-polyelectrolyte action of zwitterionic monomers. Even in conditions with high temperatures (180 °C) and high salinities (30 wt% NaCl solution), the water-based drilling fluid with 1 wt% PAND displayed exceptional rheological and filtration properties. Zeta potential and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to investigate the mechanism of filtration reduction. The results indicated that PAND could enhance bentonite particle colloidal stability, prevent bentonite particle aggregation, and form a compact mud cake, all of which are crucial for reducing the filtration volume of water-based drilling fluid. The PAND exhibit excellent potential for application in deep and ultra-deep drilling engineering, and this research may offer new thoughts on the use of zwitterionic polymer gel in the development of smart water-based drilling fluid.
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- Kaihe Lv
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
- Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas, Development Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, China
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Tom C, Narayana Sangitra S, Kumar Pujala R. Rheological Fingerprinting and Applications of Cellulose Nanocrystal Based Composites: A Review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Use of synthetic calcium carbonate particles as an additive in water-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Thermophysical behavior of phase change slurries in the presence of charged particles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Jin J, Lv K, Sun J, Zhang J, Hou Q, Guo X, Liu K. Robust Superhydrophobic TiO2@Carbon Nanotubes Inhibitor with Bombax Structure for Strengthening Wellbore in Water-based Drilling Fluid. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Villada Y, Taverna ME, Maffi JM, Giletta S, Casis N, Estenoz D. On the use of espina corona gum as a polymeric additive in water-based drilling fluid. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Gossard A, Lilin A, Faure S. Gels, coatings and foams for radioactive surface decontamination: State of the art and challenges for the nuclear industry. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2022.104255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zamora-Ledezma C, Narváez-Muñoz C, Guerrero VH, Medina E, Meseguer-Olmo L. Nanofluid Formulations Based on Two-Dimensional Nanoparticles, Their Performance, and Potential Application as Water-Based Drilling Fluids. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:20457-20476. [PMID: 35935292 PMCID: PMC9347972 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The development of sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance nanofluids is one of the current research topics within drilling applications. The inclusion of tailorable nanoparticles offers the possibility of formulating water-based fluids with enhanced properties, providing unprecedented opportunities in the energy, oil, gas, water, or infrastructure industries. In this work, the most recent and relevant findings related with the development of customizable nanofluids are discussed, focusing on those based on the incorporation of 2D (two-dimensional) nanoparticles and environmentally friendly precursors. The advantages and drawbacks of using 2D layered nanomaterials including but not limited to silicon nano-glass flakes, graphene, MoS2, disk-shaped Laponite nanoparticles, layered magnesium aluminum silicate nanoparticles, and nanolayered organo-montmorillonite are presented. The current formulation approaches are listed, as well as their physicochemical characterization: rheology, viscoelastic properties, and filtration properties (fluid losses). The most influential factors affecting the drilling fluid performance, such as the pH, temperature, ionic strength interaction, and pressure, are also debated. Finally, an overview about the simulation at the microscale of fluids flux in porous media is presented, aiming to illustrate the approaches that could be taken to supplement the experimental efforts to research the performance of drilling muds. The information discussed shows that the addition of 2D nanolayered structures to drilling fluids promotes a substantial improvement in the rheological, viscoelastic, and filtration properties, additionally contributing to cuttings removal, and wellbore stability and strengthening. This also offers a unique opportunity to modulate and improve the thermal and lubrication properties of the fluids, which is highly appealing during drilling operations.
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- Camilo Zamora-Ledezma
- Tissue
Regeneration and Repair Group: Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue
Engineering, UCAM-Universidad Católica
de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Escola
Tècnica Superior d’Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—Barcelonatech
(UPC), Jordi Girona 1, Campus Nord UPC, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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Internacional de Mètodes Numérics en Enginyeria (CIMNE), Gran Capitán s/n, Campus Nord UPC, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento
de Materiales, Escuela Politécnica
Nacional, Quito, 170525, Ecuador
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- Departamento
de Física, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingeniería, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Diego de Robles y Vía Interoceánica, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Tissue
Regeneration and Repair Group: Orthobiology, Biomaterials and Tissue
Engineering, UCAM-Universidad Católica
de Murcia, Campus de los Jerónimos 135, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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Shoaib M, Cruz N, Bobicki E. Effect of pH-modifiers on the rheological behaviour of clay slurries: Difference between a swelling and non-swelling clay. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Cationic starch modified bentonite-alginate nanocomposites for highly controlled diffusion release of pesticides. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:123-133. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Enhancing the flocculation of stable bentonite suspension using hybrid system of polyelectrolytes and NADES. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhang M, Li P, Yao W, Xu Z, Fan R. Enhanced kaolinite flotation using amine coated nanobubbles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Design and Evaluation of a Polymer Support Fluid in a Soil-Rock Mixture. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071402. [PMID: 35406275 PMCID: PMC9002888 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Soil–rock mixtures are commonly encountered in the construction of bored piles. Conventional bentonite support fluids have disadvantages, such as more significant environmental impacts, more complex mixing, bigger site footprint, weaker foundation performance, and overall low economies. The present study conducted a comprehensive investigation of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA) polymer fluids, an alternative to bentonite ones, to drill into a soil-limestone mixture. The fluid flow pattern, aging behavior, and the influence of finer silty clay on polymer fluid were explored. The test results showed that polymer fluids were reasonably well fitted to the power-law model and were a good alternative to the conventional bentonite ones. In terms of their aging behavior, the remaining active viscosity of the polymer was at least 70% after a prolonged aging time of up to 30 days, showing the effective on-site use of polymer fluids. The mixing of silty clay significantly reduced the apparent viscosity of polymer fluids, with 10% silty clay causing a viscosity reduction of 76%, indicating the importance of fluid control in drilling these materials. A polymer formula, water + 0.08%PHPA + 0.1~0.5%Na2CO3, was proposed and was verified by drilling into a soil–limestone mixture. The polymer fluids led to small radial displacements around the boreholes with a high drilling quality. This work would be helpful for consultants and contractors designing and constructing bored piles in soil and rock mixtures utilizing polymer fluids.
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Liu F, Zhang C, Li X, Zhang Z, Wang X, Dai X, Zhou M, Liu Q. Investigation of the inhibition mechanism of polymer/nano-silica composite as shale inhibitor in water-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.128099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Raof NA, Hamid HA, Mohamad Aziz NA, Yunus R. Prospects of Plant-Based Trimethylolpropane Esters in the Biolubricant Formulation for Various Applications: A Review. FRONTIERS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 2022; 8. [DOI: 10.3389/fmech.2022.833438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Biodegradable lubricants from renewable feedstocks have been successfully developed to meet the demands of new machines with stringent requirements of the global standards, which address sustainability and environmental policy. Trimethylolpropane ester (TMPE) has been extensively evaluated as a biolubricant base stock and occasionally used as an additive, due to their low toxicity and excellent biodegradability. The formulation of high-performance TMPE-based lubricants involves addition of surface additives, multifunctional additives, and solid nano particles. This review focuses on the development of plant-based TMPE formulation for various applications, namely food-grade lubricant, engine oil, drilling fluid, insulating fluid, metal working fluid, hydraulic and heat transfer fluids. Even though plant-based TMPE lubricants have huge advantages over mineral oils, they have other challenging issues such as limited load-bearing capacity, hygroscopic properties, and high risk of toxic emission owing to additives selection. The details on the performance characteristics of TMPE as base stocks and additives are discussed, including the current prospects and challenges in the respective areas. This review concludes with a brief discussion on suggestions and recommendations for future advancement in the usage of TMPE and the remaining issues that must be overcome to allow for its full potential to be realized.
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Effect of Solid Volume Concentration on Rheological Properties of Chengdu Clay Slurry. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10020425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The determination of rheological model about the debris flow is the basis of the simulation of mud flow impact distance and sedimentary fan. By using a mcr301 rheometer, rheological experiments of Chengdu clay slurry with different solid volume concentrations were carried out and the effect of solid volume concentration on shear stress were analyzed. Then the rheological process of Chengdu clay slurry with different solid volume concentration was fitted on the basis of the power law model, the Bingham model and the H–B model. The conclusions are drawn as follows: Chengdu clay mud is a typical shear-thinning non-Newtonian body. The influence of solid concentration on the flow curve is different. When the solid volume concentration is not less than 34% and the shear rate is less than 1.0 s−1, the shear stress increases rapidly as the shear rate increases. Meanwhile, when the shear rate is greater than 1.0 s−1 the shear stress decreases with the increase in the shear rate. When the solid volume concentration is less than 31.6% and the shear rate is less than 1.0 s−1, the shear stress increases with the increase in the shear rate, while when the shear rate is more than 1.0 s−1, the shear stress is less affected by shear rate. In the range of low shear rate (less than 1.0 s−1), the increase amplitude of shear stress (slope of semi logarithmic coordinate flow curve) increases as the solid volume content increases. The flow curve of Chengdu clay mud can be reflected in the whole process by using the Herschel and Bulkley model. It is the best mathematical model to fit the rheological process of Chengdu clay mud. According to the above results, the effect of solid volume concentration on the yield stress of the H–B model is analyzed.
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Study of Reagent Scheme, Entrainment and Their Relationship in Chalcopyrite Flotation in the Presence of Bentonite and Kaolinite. MINERALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/min12020263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Entrainment has been considered as an important factor affecting clayey ore flotation. In this study, the effect of reagent dosage on chalcopyrite flotation in the presence of bentonite and kaolinite was investigated through entrainment. It was found that increasing the collector and frother dosage had little influence on copper recovery in the presence of bentonite, but decreased the copper grade substantially, owing to the increase in entrainment. With regard to kaolinite, increasing the reagent dosage increased the copper grade prominently, due to the decrease in entrainment. The substantial variation was related to the different interactions between the reagent and different clay minerals. The smaller surface area and hydration property of bentonite made most of the reagent remain in the solution, facilitating high entrainment, while kaolinite, with its larger surface area, adsorbed most of the reagent, which decreased the entrainment. The results of this study suggest a guideline of controlling reagent scheme in clayey ore flotation, based on the specific structure and properties of different clay minerals.
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Mesoscopic theoretical modeling and experimental study of rheological behavior of water-based drilling fluid containing associative synthetic polymer, bentonite, and limestone. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Shoaib M, Khan S, Wani OB, Abdala A, Seiphoori A, Bobicki ER. Modulation of soft glassy dynamics in aqueous suspensions of an anisotropic charged swelling clay through pH adjustment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 606:860-872. [PMID: 34425273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS Sodium-montmorillonite (Na-Mt) particles are geometrically anisometric that carry a pH dependent anisotropic surface charge. Therefore, it should be possible to manipulate the particle-particle interaction of colloidal range Na-Mt suspensions through pH changes which in turn should alter the soft glassy dynamics of Na-Mt suspensions. EXPERIMENTS Rheological experiments were used to probe the impact of pH mediated colloidal particle-particle interaction on the physical aging, linear viscoelastic response, and yield stress behavior of Na-Mt suspension. FINDINGS The temporal evolution of the storage modulus (G') was stronger in the acid regime (pH < 9.5) than the base (pH ≥ 9.5) pH regime. Horizontal shifting of the aging curves in the acid and base regimes led to aging time-H+ concentration and aging time-OH- concentration superposition. An aging time-Na-Mt concentration superposition was also observed in both pH regimes. The critical stress associated with the viscosity bifurcation behavior increased linearly with G' but with different slopes for acid and base regime. We propose that positively charged patches on the Na-Mt particle edge merge with the characteristic surface as a function of H+ ions in the system. This leads to a strongly associated microstructure at low pH and a relatively weak but associated microstructure at natural pH, hence confirming the hypothesis.
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- Mohammad Shoaib
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A&M University at Qatar, P.O. 23874, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Canada Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada.
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Bai J, Zhang H, Xiao L. Formation mechanism of carbide slag composite sustained-alkalinity-release particles for the source control of acid mine drainage. Sci Rep 2021; 11:23793. [PMID: 34893655 PMCID: PMC8664932 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03277-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acid mine drainage (AMD) has caused serious and long-lasting damage to the environment in many countries. Preventing AMD formation at the source is considered the most direct and effective method of remediation. Carbide slag, an industrial waste, is a potential AMD treatment material due to its strong alkalinity. However, applying carbide slag at the source carries difficulties due to its rapid release of alkalinity. This is the first attempt to mix carbide slag with bentonite to prepare sustained-alkalinity-release particles for source control of AMD. The size of Ca(OH)2 crystallites is decreased from 267 to 211 nm, and the reduced part forms calcium silicate hydrate gel (C-S-H) between the carbide slag and bentonite. C-S-H encapsulated on the surface of the carbide slag, increasing the mechanical strength of the particles, and achieving slow release of alkalinity. The suggested optimum preparation conditions for the particles are as follows: bentonite-to-carbide slag mass ratio of 3:7, Na2CO3 dose of 10 wt%, and calcination temperature of 500 °C for 1 h. The particles can remove 105 mg/g Cu2+ within 12 h, and the loss rate is only 7.4%. The alkalinity release time of the particles is 4 times greater than that of carbide slag.
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- Jichi Bai
- grid.464369.a0000 0001 1122 661XSchool of Mines, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123000 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineer, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123000, China.
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- School of Mines, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123000, China. .,School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266525, China.
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Oh H, Lee JS, Lee HS, Sung D, Choi WI. A Novel Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Stabilized Illite Microparticle with Enhanced Antioxidant and Antibacterial Effect. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4275. [PMID: 34960826 PMCID: PMC8707809 DOI: 10.3390/polym13244275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Illite is a clay mineral that shows antioxidant and antibacterial activities because of the abundance of important clay elements in its structure. However, illite has low bioactivity due to its low solubility and electron-donating ability in aqueous solutions. Therefore, we aimed to develop polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-stabilized illite microparticles (P-lite MPs) via polymer adsorption on illite surfaces. An increasing amount of PVP was used to coat a fixed amount of illite to prepare P-lite MPs of different hydrodynamic diameters in the range of 4-9 μm. These sizes were maintained for 2 weeks during storage in a biological buffer without any noticeable changes. The stabilization of illite microparticles using a hydrophilic PVP polymer improved their aqueous dispersity and free radical-scavenging activity. Since the large surface area of microparticles provides several sites for interactions, the smallest P-lite MP exhibited the highest antioxidant and antibacterial activities. More importantly, the MPs showed effective free radical-scavenging activity in vitro without any cytotoxicity. Therefore, P-lite MPs with improved bioavailability may represent a suitable bioactive material for various industrial and biomedical applications.
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- Hyeryeon Oh
- Center for Convergence Bioceramic Materials, Convergence R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju 28160, Korea; (H.O.); (J.S.L.); (H.S.L.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 261 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, Korea
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- Center for Convergence Bioceramic Materials, Convergence R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju 28160, Korea; (H.O.); (J.S.L.); (H.S.L.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 261 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, Korea
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- Center for Convergence Bioceramic Materials, Convergence R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju 28160, Korea; (H.O.); (J.S.L.); (H.S.L.)
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- Center for Convergence Bioceramic Materials, Convergence R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju 28160, Korea; (H.O.); (J.S.L.); (H.S.L.)
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- Center for Convergence Bioceramic Materials, Convergence R&D Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, 202, Osongsaengmyeong 1-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju 28160, Korea; (H.O.); (J.S.L.); (H.S.L.)
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Shanmathy M, Mohanta M, Thirugnanam A. Development of biodegradable bioplastic films from Taro starch reinforced with bentonite. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Influence of functional polyelectrolytes on the stability of clay hydrodispersions. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01718-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Filtration and structure of bentonite-β-cyclodextrin polymer microspheres suspensions: Effect of thermal aging time. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Saleh TA, Rana A. Surface-modified biopolymer as an environment-friendly shale inhibitor and swelling control agent. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Droge ST, Armitage JM, Arnot JA, Fitzsimmons PN, Nichols JW. Biotransformation Potential of Cationic Surfactants in Fish Assessed with Rainbow Trout Liver S9 Fractions. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2021; 40:3123-3136. [PMID: 34379820 PMCID: PMC9187044 DOI: 10.1002/etc.5189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Biotransformation may substantially reduce the extent to which organic environmental contaminants accumulate in fish. Presently, however, relatively little is known regarding the biotransformation of ionized chemicals, including cationic surfactants, in aquatic organisms. To address this deficiency, a rainbow trout liver S9 substrate depletion assay (RT-S9) was used to measure in vitro intrinsic clearance rates (CLint ; ml min-1 g liver-1 ) for 22 cationic surfactants that differ with respect to alkyl chain length and degree of methylation on the charged nitrogen atom. None of the quaternary N,N,N-trimethylalkylammonium compounds exhibited significant clearance. Rapid clearance was observed for N,N-dimethylalkylamines, and slower rates of clearance were measured for N-methylalkylamine analogs. Clearance rates for primary alkylamines were generally close to or below detectable levels. For the N-methylalkylamines and N,N-dimethylalkylamines, the highest CLint values were measured for C10 -C12 homologs; substantially lower clearance rates were observed for homologs containing shorter or longer carbon chains. Based on its cofactor dependency, biotransformation of C12 -N,N-dimethylamine appears to involve one or more cytochrome P450-dependent reaction pathways, and sulfonation. On a molar basis, N-demethylation metabolites accounted for up to 25% of the N,N-dimethylalkylamines removed during the 2-h assay, and up to 55% of the removed N-methylalkylamines. These N-demethylation products possess greater metabolic stability in the RT-S9 assay than the parent structures from which they derive and may contribute to the overall risk of ionizable alkylamines. The results of these studies provide a set of consistently determined CLint values that may be extrapolated to whole trout to inform in silico bioaccumulation assessments. Environ Toxicol Chem 2021;40:3123-3136. © 2021 The Authors. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
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- Steven T.J. Droge
- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem DynamicsUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- ARC Arnot Research and ConsultingTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and DevelopmentUS Environmental Protection AgencyDuluthMinnesota
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- Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and DevelopmentUS Environmental Protection AgencyDuluthMinnesota
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Yang C, Xu H, Shi J, Liu Z, Zhao L. Preparation and Photocatalysis of CuO/Bentonite Based on Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14195803. [PMID: 34640199 PMCID: PMC8510130 DOI: 10.3390/ma14195803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A CuO/bentonite composite photocatalyst was prepared to fully utilize the adsorption capacity of bentonite and the photocatalytic activity of CuO. CuO and bentonite were chosen as a photocatalyst due to the excellent optical property of CuO and large specific surface area of bentonite, together with their high stability and low production cost. The sample was characterized by XRD, SEM, and BET. The effects of several factors on degradation process were investigated such as dosage of H2O2, irradiation time, pH of the solution, and dosage of catalyst. The optimum conditions for decolorization of methylene blue solution by CuO/bentonite were determined. Under optimal conditions, the decolorization efficiency of methylene blue by a 1.4% CuO/bentonite (400 °C) composite photocatalyst under visible irradiation at 240 min reached 96.98%. The degradation process follow edpseudo-second-order kinetics. The photocatalytic mechanism is discussed in detail. This composite structure provides a new solution to the cycle and aggregation of the photocatalyst in water.
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- Cuina Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention & Mitigation of Explosion & Impact, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing 210007, China;
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (J.S.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention & Mitigation of Explosion & Impact, Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing 210007, China;
- Correspondence:
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (J.S.); (L.Z.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, China;
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang 453003, China; (J.S.); (L.Z.)
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Liu F, Yao H, Liu Q, Wang X, Dai X, Zhou M, Wang Y, Zhang C, Wang D, Deng Y. Nano-silica/polymer composite as filtrate reducer in water-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Abu-Jdayil B, Ghannam M, Alsayyed Ahmed K, Djama M. The Effect of Biopolymer Chitosan on the Rheology and Stability of Na-Bentonite Drilling Mud. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193361. [PMID: 34641175 PMCID: PMC8512588 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The utilization of greens resources is a grand challenge for this century. A lot of efforts are paid to substitute toxic ingredients of the conventional drilling mud system with nontoxic natural materials. In this paper, the effect of the natural polymer chitosan on the rheology and stability of sodium-bentonite drilling mud was investigated in the polymer concentration range of 0.1–3.0 wt.%. Both the shear and time dependent rheological properties of pure chitosan, pure bentonite and bentonite–chitosan dispersions were studied. Moreover, zeta potential measurements were used to evaluate the stability of bentonite-chitosan suspension. Adding chitosan improved the natural properties of drilling mud, namely: yield stress, shear thinning, and thixotropy. The viscosity of bentonite suspension increased significantly upon the addition of chitosan in the concentration range of 0.5 to 3.0 wt.% forming network structure, which can be attributed to the interactions of hydrogen bonding between -OH clusters on the bentonite surface with the NH group in the chitosan structure. On the other hand, dispersed chitosan–bentonite suspension was observed at low chitosan concentration (less than 0.5 wt.%). Increasing both bentonite and chitosan concentrations led to the flocculation of the bentonite suspension, forming a continuous gel structure that was characterized by noteworthy yield stress. The desired drilling mud rheological behavior can be obtained with less bentonite by adding chitosan polymer and the undesirable effects of high solid clay concentration can be avoided.
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Ye J, Luo Y, Sun J, Shi J. Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Modified by Bentonite with Enhanced Cr(VI) Removal Efficiency, Improved Mobility, and Reduced Toxicity. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2580. [PMID: 34685019 PMCID: PMC8537176 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The aggregation of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) particles and their limited transport ability in environmental media hinder their application in environmental remediation. In this study, the Cr(VI) removal efficiency, transport performance, and toxicity of nZVI and bentonite-modified nZVI (B-nZVI) were investigated. Compared with nZVI, B-nZVI improved the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) by 10%, and also significantly increased the transport in quartz sand and soil. Increasing the flow rate can enhance the transport of nZVI and B-nZVI in the quartz sand columns. The transport of the two materials in different soils was negatively correlated with the clay composition. Besides, modification of nZVI by bentonite could reduce toxicity to luminous bacteria (Photobacterium phosphereum T3) and ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Compared with Fe-EDTA, the transfer factors of nZVI and B-nZVI were 65.0% and 66.4% lower, respectively. This indicated that although iron nanoparticles accumulated in the roots of ryegrass, they were difficult to be transported to the shoots. The results of this study indicate that B-nZVI has a strong application potential in in situ environmental remediation.
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- Jien Ye
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.S.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.S.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.S.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; (J.Y.); (Y.L.); (J.S.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Kalyanaraman G, Rostami Najafabadi Z, Soares J, Trifkovic M. Flocculation Efficiency and Spatial Distribution of Water in Oil Sands Tailings Flocculated with a Partially Hydrophobic Graft Copolymer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:43726-43733. [PMID: 34473464 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c12546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This work investigates the effect of partially hydrophobic grafted polymers on flocculation and dewatering of oil sands mature fine tailings. Here, we combine confocal microscopy and rheology to investigate how the graft density of ethylene-propylene-diene grafted with hydrolyzed poly(methyl acrylate) (EPDM-g-HPMA) affects its dispersion in water and flocculation efficiency in terms of sediment solids content and long-term dewatering of oil sands tailings. Increasing the graft density from 30 to 50% makes the flocculant easier to disperse, increases the rate of initial dewatering, and also enhances the viscoelastic response of the flocculated sediments. Conversely, the long-term rheological properties of the flocculated sediments were similar for all flocculants. Tri-dimensional microscopic details of the spatial distribution of water within the flocculated sludge provide novel insights into the performance of the flocculants. Increasing the graft density in EPDM-g-HPMA traps more water within the individual flocs and, consequently, decreases the post-flocculation dewatering rate. Our systematic approach confirms the importance of the spatial distribution of water in the flocculated sediment, which depends on how the flocculant is dispersed and how it retains water in the flocs.
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- Gayathri Kalyanaraman
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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Wang H, Gao Y, Jia X, Liu Q. Properties and mechanism of a poly(ionic liquid) inhibitor contained bi‐functional groups for bentonite hydration. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Hao Wang
- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering Civil Aviation Flight University of China Guanghan China
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- College of Marxism Civil Aviation Flight University of China Guanghan China
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- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering Civil Aviation Flight University of China Guanghan China
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- College of Civil Aviation Safety Engineering Civil Aviation Flight University of China Guanghan China
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Molchanov VS, Kuklin AI, Orekhov AS, Arkharova NA, Khudoleeva ES, Philippova OE. Networks of Micellar Chains with Nanoplates. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES C 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1811238221020053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Nanocomposite networks of surfactant micellar chains and natural bentonite clay nanoplates are studied by rheometry, small-angle neutron scattering, and cryogenic transmission electron microscopy. It is shown that, in an aqueous medium in the presence of a small part of an anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate, the molecules of a biodegradable zwitterionic surfactant, oleyl amidopropyl dimethyl carboxybetaine, form micron-length living micellar chains which entangle and form a network possessing well-defined viscoelastic properties. It is found that addition of negatively charged clay nanoplates leads to an increase in viscosity and relaxation time by an order of magnitude. This is explained by the incorporation of the nanoplates into the network as physical multifunctional crosslinks. The incorporation occurs via the attachment of semispherical end-caps of the micelles to the surface of the particles covered with a surfactant layer, as visualized by cryogenic transmission electron microscopy. As the amount of nanoplates is increased, the rheological properties reach plateau; this is associated with the attachment of all end parts of micelles to nanoplates. The developed nanocomposite soft networks based on safe and eco-friendly components are promising for various practical applications.
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Al-Risheq DI, Nasser M, Qiblawey H, Hussein IA, Al-Ghouti MA. Influence of choline chloride based natural deep eutectic solvent on the separation and rheological behavior of stable bentonite suspension. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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