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Zabihi O, Patrick R, Ahmadi M, Forrester M, Huxley R, Wei Y, Hadigheh SA, Naebe M. Mechanical upcycling of single-use face mask waste into high-performance composites: An ecofriendly approach with cost-benefit analysis. Sci Total Environ 2024; 919:170469. [PMID: 38311090 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented demand for PPE, with single-use face masks emerging as a critical tool in containing virus transmission. However, the extensive use and improper disposal of these single-use face masks, predominantly composed of non-biodegradable plastics, has exacerbated environmental challenges. This research presents an innovative method for mechanically upcycling PPEs used in medical sectors i.e. single use face masks. The study investigates a facile approach for reclamation of infection-free and pure polypropylene (PP) plastic from discarded single use face masks (W-PP) and blends it with various vegetable oil percentages (5, 10 and 20 %), resulting in a versatile material suitable for various applications. Melt flow index, rheological behaviour, DSC and FTIR were employed to investigate the effect of vegetable oil/radical initiator through chemical grafting on W-PP properties. The results demonstrate significant enhancements in the tensile strength and modulus of W-PP when blended with vegetable oil and a radical initiator. There was a marked increase in tensile strength (33 %) and strain (55 %) compared to untreated W-PP, rendering W-PP both robust and flexible. Furthermore, we employed this upcycled W-PP in the fabrication of glass fibre-reinforced composites, resulting in notable enhancements in both tensile strength and impact resistance. The upcycled W-PP demonstrates excellent potential for various applications, such as sheet forming and 3D printing, where the non-brittleness of plastics plays a pivotal role in manufacturing high-quality products. The cost-benefit analysis of this approach underscores the potential of upcycling PPE waste as a sustainable solution to mitigate plastic pollution and conserve valuable resources. The applications of this upcycled material span a wide range of industries, including automotive composites, packaging, and 3D printing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Omid Zabihi
- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia; Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
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- School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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Choi J, Zabihi O, Ahmadi M, Naebe M. Advancing structural batteries: cost-efficient high-performance carbon fiber-coated LiFePO 4 cathodes. RSC Adv 2023; 13:30633-30642. [PMID: 37859776 PMCID: PMC10582827 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05228a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Structural batteries (SBs) have gained attention due to their ability to provide energy storage and structural support in vehicles and airplanes, using carbon fibers (CFs) as their main component. However, the development of high-performance carbon fiber-based cathode materials for structural batteries is currently limited. To address this issue, this study proposes a cost-efficient and straightforward method for creating a high-performance structural lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) positive electrode by coating carbon fibers at mild temperatures and pressures. The resulting cathode demonstrated a high LiFePO4 loading (at least 74%) and a smooth coating, as confirmed by X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. This structural cathode exhibited a capacity of 144 mA h g-1 and 108 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C and 1.0 C, respectively. Additionally, the LiFePO4 cathode displayed excellent electrochemical properties, with a capacity retention of 96.4% at 0.33 C and 81.2% at 1.0 C after 300 cycles. Overall, this study presents a promising approach for fabricating high-performance structural batteries with enhanced energy storage and structural capabilities.
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- Jaehoon Choi
- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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Choi J, Zabihi O, Varley RJ, Fox B, Naebe M. High Performance Carbon Fiber Structural Batteries Using Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polymer Electrolyte. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:45320-45332. [PMID: 36178739 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, structural batteries have received great attention for future automotive application in which a load-bearing car panel is used as an energy storage. However, based on the current advances, achieving both high ionic conductivity and mechanical performance has remained a challenge. To address this challenge, this study introduces a cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) reinforced structural battery electrolyte (CSBE) consisting of CNC, triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TriG) electrolyte containing a quasi-solid additive, e.g., cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), in a vinyl ester polymer. This green and renewable CSBE electrolyte system was in situ polymerized via reaction induced phase transition to form a high performance multidimensional channel electrolyte to be used in structural carbon fiber-based battery fabrication. The effect of various concentrations of CNC on the electrolyte ionic conductivity and mechanical properties was obtained in their relation to intermolecular interactions, interpreted by FTIR, Raman, Li NMR results. Compared to the neat SBE system, the optimized CSBE nanocomposite containing 2 wt % CNC shows a remarkable ionic conductivity of 1.1 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 30 °C, which reveals ∼300% improvement, alongside higher thermal stability. Based on the FTIR, Raman, Li NMR results, the content of CNC in the CSBE structure plays a crucial role not only in the formation of cellulose network skeleton but also in physical interaction with polymer matrix, providing an efficient Li+ pathway through the electrolyte matrix. The carbon fiber composite was fabricated by 2 wt % CNC reinforced SBE electrolyte to evaluate as a battery half-cell. The results demonstrated that by addition of 2 wt % CNC into SBE system, 7.6% and 33.9% improvements were achieved in specific capacity at 0.33 C and tensile strength, respectively, implying outstanding potential of ion conduction and mechanical load transfer between the carbon fibers and the electrolyte.
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- Jaehoon Choi
- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria3122, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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Nikafshar S, Zabihi O, Moradi Y, Ahmadi M, Amiri S, Naebe M. Catalyzed Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Lignin-Based Curing Agent for the Curing of High-Performance Epoxy Resin. Polymers (Basel) 2017; 9:polym9070266. [PMID: 30970943 PMCID: PMC6432449 DOI: 10.3390/polym9070266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 07/01/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this study, lignin, an aromatic compound from the forestry industry, was used as a renewable material to synthesize a new aromatic amine curing agent for epoxy resin. Firstly, lignin was separated from black liquor and hydroxyl groups were converted to tosyl groups as leaving groups. Then, primary amination was conducted using an ammonia solution at high pressure and temperature, in the presence of a nano-alumina-based catalyst. The structure of the nanocatalyst was confirmed by FT-IR, ICP, SEM, and XPS analyses. According to the FT-IR spectra, a demethylation reaction, the substitution of hydroxyl groups with tosyl groups, and then an amination reaction were successfully performed on lignin, which was further confirmed by the 13C NMR and CHNS analyses. The active hydrogen equivalent of aminated lignin was determined and three samples with 9.9 wt %, 12.9 wt %, and 15.9 wt % of aminated lignin, as curing agents, were prepared for curing the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA). The thermal characteristics of the curing process of these epoxy samples were determined by DSC and TGA analyses. Moreover, the mechanical performance of the cured epoxy systems, e.g., the tensile strength and Izod impact strength, were measured, showing that in the presence of 12.9 wt % aminated lignin, the mechanical properties of the aminated lignin-epoxy system exhibited the best performance, which was competitive, compared to the epoxy systems cured by commercial aromatic curing agents.
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- Saeid Nikafshar
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51666, Iran.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3216, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 8415683111, Iran.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3216, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia 5756151818, Iran.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong VIC 3216, Victoria, Australia.
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Zabihi O, Ahmadi M, Abdollahi T, Nikafshar S, Naebe M. Collision-induced activation: Towards industrially scalable approach to graphite nanoplatelets functionalization for superior polymer nanocomposites. Sci Rep 2017; 7:3560. [PMID: 28620178 PMCID: PMC5472569 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03890-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Scale-up manufacturing of engineered graphene-like nanomaterials to deliver the industry needs for development of high-performance polymer nanocomposites still remains a challenge. Herein, we introduce a quick and cost-effective approach to scalable production of functionalized graphite nanoplatelets using "kitchen blender" approach and Diels-Alder chemistry. We have shown that, in a solvent-free process and through a cycloaddition mechanism, maleic anhydride can be grafted onto the edge-localized electron rich active sites of graphite nanoplatelets (GNP) resulting from high collision force, called "graphite collision-induced activation". The mechanical impact was modelled by applying the point charge method using density functional theory (DFT). The functionalization of GNP with maleic anhydride (m-GNP) was characterized using various spectroscopy techniques. In the next step, we used a recyclable process to convert m-GNP to the highly-reactive GNP (f-GNP) which exhibits a strong affinity towards the epoxy polymer matrix. It was found that at a low content of f-GNP e.g., 0.5 wt%, significant enhancements of ~54% and ~65% in tensile and flexural strengths of epoxy nanocomposite can be achieved, respectively. It is believed that this new protocol for functionalization of graphene nanomaterials will pave the way for relatively simple industrial scale fabrication of high performance graphene based nanocomposites.
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- Omid Zabihi
- Deakin University, Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials, Geelong, Australia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156/83111, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Deakin University, Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials, Geelong, Australia.
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Nikafshar S, Zabihi O, Ahmadi M, Mirmohseni A, Taseidifar M, Naebe M. The Effects of UV Light on the Chemical and Mechanical Properties of a Transparent Epoxy-Diamine System in the Presence of an Organic UV Absorber. Materials (Basel) 2017; 10:ma10020180. [PMID: 28772538 PMCID: PMC5459211 DOI: 10.3390/ma10020180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Despite several excellent properties including low shrinkage, good chemical resistance, curable at low temperatures and the absence of byproducts or volatiles, epoxy resins are susceptible to ultra violet (UV) damage and their durability is reduced substantially when exposed to outdoor environments. To overcome this drawback, UV absorbers have been usually used to decrease the rate of UV degradation. In this present study, the effects of UV light on the chemical, mechanical and physical properties of cured epoxy structure, as well as the effect of an organic UV absorber, Tinuvin 1130, on the epoxy properties were investigated. Chemical changes in a cured epoxy system as a result of the presence and absence of Tinuvin 1130 were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analyses. The effect of Tinuvin 1130 on the surface morphology of the epoxy systems was also investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging. Additionally, the glass transition temperatures (Tg) before and during UV radiation were measured. After an 800 h UV radiation, mechanical test results revealed that the lack of the UV absorber can lead to a ~30% reduction in tensile strength. However, in the presence of Tinuvin 1130, the tensile strength was reduced only by ~11%. It was hypothesized that the use of Tinuvin 1130, as an organic UV absorber in the epoxy-amine system, could decrease the undesirable effects, arising from exposure to UV light.
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- Saeid Nikafshar
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51666, Iran.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156/83111, Iran.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51666, Iran.
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- School of Physical, Environmental & Mathematical Sciences, UNSW, Canberra, ACT 2610, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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Nikafshar S, Zabihi O, Hamidi S, Moradi Y, Barzegar S, Ahmadi M, Naebe M. A renewable bio-based epoxy resin with improved mechanical performance that can compete with DGEBA. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra27283e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to find a suitable substitution for diglycidyl ether bisphenol A (DGEBA) to avoid the devastating side effects of bisphenol A.
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- Saeid Nikafshar
- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Tabriz
- Tabriz
- Iran
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Applied Chemistry Research Laboratory
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- University of Zanjan
- Iran
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- Department of Organic Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan
- Iran
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- Department of Applied Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Tabriz
- Tabriz
- Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan
- Iran
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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Li Z, Zabihi O, Wang J, Li Q, Wang J, Lei W, Naebe M. Hydrophilic PAN based carbon nanofibres with improved graphitic structure and enhanced mechanical performance using ethylenediamine functionalized graphene. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra24719a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) reinforced with nano-carbons such as graphene (Gr) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) provides great opportunity for the development of low-cost and high-performance carbon materials.
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- Zhenyu Li
- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Australia
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Soltan S, Jafari H, Afshar S, Zabihi O. Enhancement of photocatalytic degradation of furfural and acetophenone in water media using nano-TiO 2-SiO 2 deposited on cementitious materials. Water Sci Technol 2016; 74:1689-1697. [PMID: 27763349 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2016.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In the present study, silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles were loaded to titanium dioxide (TiO2) nano-particles by sol-gel method to make a high porosity photocatalyst nano-hybrid. These photocatalysts were synthesized using titanium tetrachloride and tetraethyl orthosilicate as titanium and silicon sources, respectively, and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope methods. Subsequently, the optimizations of the component and operation conditions were investigated. Then, nano-sized TiO2 and TiO2-SiO2 were supported on concrete bricks by the dip coating process. The photocatalytic activity of nano photocatalysts under UV irradiation was examined by studying the decomposition of aqueous solutions of furfural and acetophenone (10 mg/L) as model of organic pollutants to CO2 and H2O at room temperature. A decrease in the concentration of these pollutants was assayed by using UV-visible absorption, gas chromatography technique, and chemical oxygen demand. The removal of these pollutants from water using the concrete-supported photocatalysts under UV irradiation was performed with a greater efficiency, which does not require an additional separation stage to recover the catalyst. Therefore, it would be applicable to use in industrial wastewater treatment at room temperature and atmospheric pressure within the optimized pH range.
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- Sahar Soltan
- College of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak PO Box 16844-13114, Tehran, Iran E-mail:
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- College of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak PO Box 16844-13114, Tehran, Iran E-mail:
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- College of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak PO Box 16844-13114, Tehran, Iran E-mail:
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3216, Australia
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Shafei S, Foroughi J, Stevens L, Wong CS, Zabihi O, Naebe M. Electroactive nanostructured scaffold produced by controlled deposition of PPy on electrospun PCL fibres. Res Chem Intermed 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-016-2695-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ahmadi M, Masoomi M, Safi S, Zabihi O. Interfacial evaluation of epoxy/carbon nanofiber nanocomposite reinforced with glycidyl methacrylate treated UHMWPE fiber. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Mojtaba Ahmadi
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Isfahan University of Technology; Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Isfahan University of Technology; Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering; Isfahan University of Technology; Isfahan Iran
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- Deakin University, Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials; Geelong Australia
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Zabihi O, Khayyam H, Fox BL, Naebe M. Enhanced thermal stability and lifetime of epoxy nanocomposites using covalently functionalized clay: experimental and modelling. NEW J CHEM 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4nj01768d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Relationship between thermal degradation model of epoxy nanocomposites containing different types of modified nanoclay and their structural changes is explained.
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- Omid Zabihi
- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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Zabihi O, Ahmadi M, Akhlaghi bagherjeri M, Naebe M. One-pot synthesis of aminated multi-walled carbon nanotube using thiol-ene click chemistry for improvement of epoxy nanocomposites properties. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra20338d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A non-oxidative method based on thiol-ene click chemistry for functionalization of multi-walled carbon nanotube (CNT) was performed in order to improve the interfacial interactions between epoxy matrix and CNT.
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- Omid Zabihi
- Deakin University
- Carbon Nexus
- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Isfahan University of Technology
- Isfahan
- Iran
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- Deakin University
- Carbon Nexus
- Institute for Frontier Materials
- Geelong
- Australia
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Zabihi O, Khodabandeh A, Ghasemlou S. Investigation of mechanical properties and cure behavior of DGEBA/nano-Fe2O3 with polyamine dendrimer. Polym Degrad Stab 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2012.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zabihi O, Ghasemlou S. Nano-CuO/Epoxy Composites: Thermal Characterization and Thermo-Oxidative Degradation. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/1023666x.2012.639930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zabihi O, Khodabandeh A, Mostafavi SM. Preparation, optimization and thermal characterization of a novel conductive thermoset nanocomposite containing polythiophene nanoparticles using dynamic thermal analysis. Polym Degrad Stab 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2011.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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