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Silver containing sorbents: Physicochemical and biological properties
AbstractNew silver containing sorbents, based on mineral carriers, such as alumina and silica systems with a meso- and macro- porous structure, have a higher mechanical resistance and, hydrophilic and hydrophobic chemical composition of the surface. These sorbents are easy to find and relatively inexpensive, compared to their known equivalents. They are furthermore characterised by high specific surface and simple preparation, whilst the addition of silver considerably increases their antiseptic activity. The results of research of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the developed substances, as well as bio-comparability of sorbents with biological tissues, are presented in this paper. The modified material acts simultaneously as the carrier for active substances to the area of therapeutic application and as a sorbent used to remove toxic agents from such areas. This approach led us to modify the sorbent, and prolong the delivery of substances such as silver, as an effective antibacterial and antimycotic agent
Silver containing sorbents: Physicochemical and biological properties
New silver containing sorbents, based on mineral carriers, such as alumina and silica systems with a meso- and macro- porous structure, have a higher mechanical resistance and, hydrophilic and hydrophobic chemical composition of the surface. These sorbents are easy to find and relatively inexpensive, compared to their known equivalents. They are furthermore characterised by high specific surface and simple preparation, whilst the addition of silver considerably increases their antiseptic activity. The results of research of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the developed substances, as well as bio-comparability of sorbents with biological tissues, are presented in this paper. The modified material acts simultaneously as the carrier for active substances to the area of therapeutic application and as a sorbent used to remove toxic agents from such areas. This approach led us to modify the sorbent, and prolong the delivery of substances such as silver, as an effective antibacterial and antimycotic agent
Experimental investigation of CF3I-CO2 gas mixtures on the breakdown characteristics in uniform and nonuniform field configurations
This thesis is concerned with the investigation of trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) gas
mixtures as an alternative for an insulation medium in high voltage applications. The
work has involved a broad review of literature, followed by developing a test rig for
carrying out experimental investigations, extensive computational modelling and
simulation studies as well as extensive laboratory tests on CF3I gas and its gas mixtures.
The literature survey reviewed the current trend of efforts taken by researchers to find
solutions for minimizing the usage of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) as a gas insulator,
focusing on CF3I and its mixtures. The physical properties of CF3I are investigated,
along with thermal and electrical properties.
A new test rig has been designed and constructed specifically to be used for gas
insulation research. The test rig is integrated with wireless temperature and humidity
sensors, as well as an electrode gap length control system. The test rig is completed with
a gas recovery system to ensure proper gas handling is carried out after each test.
Extensive laboratory experimental investigations on CF3I mixtures have been
completed, focusing on the mixture of CF3I-CO2 gas with a ratio of 30%-70%. Standard
lightning impulse of 1.2/50 has been used, with both positive and negative polarity. The
effects of electrode configuration, impulse polarity, electrode gap length, gas pressure,
and CF3I content have been investigated. Insulation properties such as 50% breakdown
voltage (U50) and V-t characteristics for each test condition are investigated and
presented, as well as the electric field behaviour. Finite element method (FEM) has been
used to determine the electric field behaviour of a given test condition. This study
revealed that CF3I gas mixtures perform better under more uniform field condition. It
was also found that an increase in gas pressure will increase the insulation strength and
an increase in CF3I content is more likely to give benefit in conditions with a more
uniform field when compared to less uniform field conditions. Also, relation between
liquefaction temperatures of a CF3I-CO2 mixture with varying CF3I content has been
developed for various pressures based on literature.
Observations on solid by-products of CF3I have also been carried out. It has been found
that iodine particles are deposited on both high voltage and ground electrodes, which
can affect the insulation properties of CF3I and its mixtures