01789nas a2200169   4500008004100000245008000041210006900121260000800190300001400198490000700212520121000219100002101429700002001450700001701470700001701487856011501504       2007                        eng d00aPET-SWNT nanocomposites through ultrasound assisted dissolution-evaporation0 aPETSWNT nanocomposites through ultrasound assisted dissolutionev  cJUN  a2279-22850 v433 a<p>Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) based nanocomposites have been prepared with single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) through an ultrasound assisted dissolution-evaporation method. Differential scanning calorimetry studies showed that SWNTs nucleate crystallization in PET at weight fractions as low as 0.3%, as the nanocomposite melt crystallized during cooling at temperature 24 degrees C higher than neat PET of identical molecular weight. Isothermal crystallization studies also revealed that SWNTs significantly accelerate the crystallization process. Mechanical properties of the PET-SWNT nanocomposites improved as compared to neat PET indicating the effective reinforcement provided by nanotubes in the polymer matrix. Electrical conductivity measurements on the nanocomposite films showed that SWNTs at concentrations exceeding 1 wt% in the PET matrix result in electrical percolation. Comparison of crystallization, conductivity and transmission electron microscopy studies revealed that ultrasound assisted dissolution-evaporation method enables more effective dispersion of SWNTs in the PET matrix as compared to the melt compounding method. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p>1 aAnoop, Anand, K.1 aAgarwal, U., S.1 aNisal, Anuya1 aJoseph, Rani  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/pet-swnt-nanocomposites-through-ultrasound-assisted-dissolution-evaporation02207nas a2200289   4500008004100000022001400041245010800055210006900163260000900232300001100241490000700252520125200259653001701511653002901528653001501557653003001572653002501602100001901627700003001646700001601676700002001692700001701712700001601729700001601745700002501761856013101786       2019                        eng d  a0957-448400aStealth emulsion based on natural rubber latex, core-shell ferrofluid/carbon black in the S and X bands0 aStealth emulsion based on natural rubber latex coreshell ferrofl  cAUG   a3157030 v303 a<p>A lossy dielectric with an appropriate magnetic property is one of the requirements of a stealth material. The thickness of the absorber and the corresponding bandwidth of absorption are also other deciding factors that determine the choice of the material as microwave absorbers. A stable emulsion, which is lossy as well as magnetic, is promising, since it can be coated on surfaces with required thickness in the desired band. A magnetic nanofluidic emulsion serves the purpose. A microwave absorbing emulsion based on natural rubber latex with core-shell magnetic nanoparticles, based on superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), was developed. The effect of additives like carbon black on the bandwidth of absorption was also studied as a function of weight percentage of carbon black. The complex dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability were evaluated using a vector network analyser in the S and X bands. Furthermore, these results were modelled using surface impedance equations. These investigations revealed that the incorporation of carbon black enhances the bandwidth of absorption and an emulsion with the required dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability can be tailored for stealth applications.</p>10acarbon black10acore-shell nanoparticles10aferrofluid10amicrowave absorbing paint10anatural rubber latex1 aVinayasree, S.1 aNair, Ajalesh, Balachandr1 aMani, Manoj1 aArchana, V., N.1 aJoseph, Rani1 aMohanan, P.1 aJoy, P., A.1 aAnantharaman, M., R.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/stealth-emulsion-based-natural-rubber-latex-core-shell-ferrofluidcarbon-black-s-and-x-bands02082nas a2200325   4500008004100000022001400041245009900055210006900154260000900223300001100232490000800243520103500251653002701286653001601313653001501329653001401344100002701358700001801385700002501403700001701428700002901445700001801474700002001492700002301512700001701535700001901552700003701571700002001608856012801628       2023                        eng d  a0959-652600aNanosilica from Averrhoa bilimbi juice pre-treated rice husk: preparation and characterization0 aNanosilica from Averrhoa bilimbi juice pretreated rice husk prep  cAUG   a1374760 v4133 a<p>
	The preparation of nanosilica from rice husk without using any concentrated mineral acids is a novel concept. This work proposes a bioleaching strategy to remove metallic impurities from rice husk for the preparation of nanosilica. Herein, nanosilica (BJRHS) was prepared by calcinating Averrhoa bilimbi juice pre-treated rice husks in a muffle furnace. The chemical and atomic structures of commercial precipitated silica (CS), rice husk ash (RHA), and BJRHS were analyzed using different analytical techniques. The optimal leaching time, calcination temperature, and calcination time were 1 h, 500 degrees C, and 6 h respectively. The particle size of BJRHS was found to be 6-12 nm, which is less than that of RHA and CS. The BET surface area of BJRHS (204 m2/g) was found to be greater than RHA (110.5 m2/g) and CS (172.1 m2/g). Mesoporous nanosilica with excellent surface area and purity was produced sustainably from rice husk which could be recommended to use in the field of catalysis, polymer technology, etc.</p>
10aAverrhoa bilimbi juice10aBioleaching10aNanosilica10arice husk1 aDominic, C., D. Midhun1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aJoseph, Rani1 aRosa, Derval, dos Santos1 aDuan, Yongxin1 aBalan, Aiswarya1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aSoumya, Mary1 aShelke, Ankita1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aBadawi, Michael  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/nanosilica-averrhoa-bilimbi-juice-pre-treated-rice-husk-preparation-and-characterization