In Situ Synthesis of Molybdenum Carbide Nanoparticles Incorporated into Laser Patterned Nitrogen Doped Carbon for Room Temperature VOC Sensing

Carbon laser patterning CLaP is emerging as a new tool for the precise and selective synthesis of functional carbon based materials for on chip applications. The aim of this work is to demonstrate the applicability of laser patterned nitrogen doped carbon LP NC for resistive gas sensing applications. Films of pre carbonized organic nanoparticles on polyethylenetherephthalate are carbonized with a CO2 laser. Upon laser irradiation a compositional and morphological gradient in the films is generated with a carbon content of 92 near the top surface. The specific surface areas of the LP NC are increased by introducing sodium iodide NaI as a porogen. Electronic conductivity and surface area measurements corroborate the deeper penetration of the laser energy into the film in the presence of NaI. Furthermore, impregnation of LP NC with MoC1 x lt;10 nm nanoparticles is achieved by addition of ammonium heptamolybdate into the precursor film. The resulting doping sensitive nano grain boundaries between p type carbon and metallic MoC1 x lead to an improvement of the volatile organic compounds sensing response of Delta R R0 3.7 or 0.8 for 1250 ppm acetone or 900 ppm toluene at room temperature, respectively, which is competitive with carbon based sensor materials. Further advances in sensitivity and in situ functionalization are expected to make CLaP a useful method for printing selective sensor array

Kinetic approach and balancing of aerobic stabilization of solid wastes in lysimeters

Forced aeration of old landfills by an in situ method causes enhanced reduction of leachate indices organic load, a decrease of greenhouse gases emitted to the atmosphere and waste stabilization. The aim of the research was an experimental simulation of aerobic stabilization on landfills carried out under different conditions of leachate recirculation in lysimeters. The results were used in balancing and the kinetic analysis of the organic substance degradation

Using carbon laser patterning to produce flexible, metal-free humidity sensors

A relative humidity sensor was produced by carbon laser patterning of a carbon precursor ink on a flexible substrate. Citric acid and urea, both inexpensive and naturally abundant molecules, are used as initial precursors to obtain a porous carbon foam after CO2laser irradiation. The laser-patterned material is characterized by electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and vertical scanning interferometry. An intrinsic p-type semiconducting behavior was confirmed by thermoelectric and Hall measurements. The resistance of this porous, metal-free material is sensitive to atmospheric variations, namely, temperature and relative humidity (≈5Ω·%). Under dry atmosphere, the sensor acts as a thermometer with a linear relationship between temperature and relative variation of resistance (0.07%·K−1). The evolution of the sensor resistance at different relative humidities and temperatures is studied by electrical impedance measurements. The kinetic transitory regime of water desorption from the carbonaceous surface of the sensor is analyzed using Langmuir’s model. The equilibrium constant of adsorption Kads has been determined, and the standard enthalpy of adsorption of water on the sensor surface is estimated atΔadsH°=−42.6 kJ·mol−1. The simple and inexpensive production and its high, stable sensitivity make laser-patterned carbon interesting for humidity sensing applications, and the method allows for the large-scale production of printed sensor arrays

Struktura i właściwości pianek lepkosprężystych z Fyrolem^TM i włóknami keratynowymi

The subject of the research presented in this article is viscoelastic polyurethane foams (VPF) made using a halogen free flame retardant additive – Fyrol™ – and keratin fibers. The foams were made with varying isocyanate index. For their modification, Fyrol PNX LE and Fyrol PNX were used as well as keratin fibers obtained from poultry feathers. Foams were characterized by means of techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The changes in the patterns of the foams were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope. Moreover, flammability of selected foams was defined using a cone calorimeter and oxygen index. Compression set of the foams was assessed. As a result, it was concluded that the use of a Fyrol mixture with keratinous fibers preferably reduces permanent deformation of foams and a fire hazard caused by their usage.Przedmiotem badań omówionych w artykule są poliuretanowe pianki wiskoelastyczne (VPF) otrzymane z dodatkiem bezhalogenowego środka uniepalniającego – Fyrol™ – i włókien keratynowych. Pianki wykonano w warunkach różnej wartości indeksu izocyjanianowego. Do ich modyfikacji wykorzystano Fyrol PNX LE (F-LE) i Fyrol PNX (F) oraz włókna keratynowe, pozyskane z piór drobiowych. Pianki charakteryzowano metodami spektroskopii w podczerwieni, analizy termograwimetrycznej, różnicowej kalorymetrii skaningowej oraz mikroskopii skaningowej. Oceniano także palność wybranych pianek na podstawie indeksu tlenowego (OI) oraz przebieg spalania za pomocą kalorymetru stożkowego. Na podstawie odkształcenia trwałego pianek po ściskaniu i OI stwierdzono, że modyfikacja pianek poliuretanowych mieszaniną Fyrolu z włóknami keratynowymi wpływa korzystnie na zmniejszenie odkształcenia trwałego pianek oraz ich palność, a w konsekwencji na ograniczenie zagrożenia pożarowego spowodowanego ich użytkowaniem

Polyurethane composites with different matrices filled with glass microspheres

Przedmiotem pracy są kompozyty poliuretanowe z dwóch różnych typów poliuretanów napełnianych mikrosferami szklanymi przeznaczone do wytwarzania form stosowanych w technologii odlewania próżniowego (VC). Oceniano wpływ napełniacza na właściwości wytworzonych kompozytów. Wyznaczono lepkość przedmieszek, a usieciowane kompozyty scharakteryzowano metodami analizy termomechanicznej (DMA) oraz analizy struktury z zastosowaniem spektroskopii w podczerwieni (FT-IR) i skaningowej mikroskopii elektronowej (SEM). Przedstawiono również wyniki badań wytrzymałościowych.The paper concerns composites made of polyurethane materials intended for the production of molds used in the vacuum casting process (VC). Two types of polyurethanes were applied to prepare the composites filled with glass microspheres. The influence of the filler on the properties of the resulting polyurethane composites was investigated. The viscosity of the premixes for the preparation of these composites was determined. The crosslinked composites were characterized using thermomechanical analysis (DMA), while their structure was investigated by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of strength tests are also presented