Efeitos da história térmica nas propriedades do polímero pet: um experimento para ensino de análise térmica

Polyethilenetherephtalate (PET) is commonly used in manufacturing of beverage bottles representing a didactic appeal in thermal analysis education due to its presence in the student's day life. Additionally such polymer presents well defined thermal analytical curves and a well known thermal behavior. TGA curve is used to present the thermal stability. The thermal history effects in the thermal properties of a PET sample from a soft drink bottle are used to demonstrate the effect of different heating/cooling conditions on glass transition, melting, crystallization and crystalline degree using DSC curves.

Avaliação das propriedades de compósitos de polipropileno reforçados com casca de aveia

The preparation of oat-reinforced polypropylene nanocomposites with different fiber contents by means of melt-processing was investigated. Composite properties were evaluated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Flexural Modulus, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). Findings confirmed that the oat composite properties were affected by fiber type and content. Improvements in mechanical properties were obtained using fiber contents < 20% w.t.

Caracterização e classificação quanto ao risco ambiental do estéril da mina de cromita do município de Andorinha, Bahia

The mineral waste studied was host rock from a chromite mine located in Andorinha/Bahia, extracted and stockpiled in yards without specific application. Host rock was submitted to chemical analysis, XRD, SEM-EDS, IR and TGA and classified according to ABNT standards for solid waste classification. Analyses confirmed that this host rock, classified as ultrabasic, consists mainly of dolomite, calcite and diopside. Hazard assessment results showed this host rock should be classified as class II B - inert waste, important for its potential application in agriculture as a soil acidity correction agent.

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2 films by modification with polyethylene glycol

Titanium dioxide porous thin films on the Anatase phase were deposited onto glass slides by the sol-gel method assisted with polyethylene glycol (PEG). The dip-coated films were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA and DTG), UV-visible spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The photocatalytic activity of the films was determined by means of methyl-orange oxidation tests. The resultant PEG-modified films were crack-free and developed a porous structure after calcination at 500 °C. Photo-oxidation tests showed the dependency of catalytic activity of the films on the number of layers (thickness) and porosity, i.e. of the interfacial area.

Síntese e caracterização de nanocompósitos de poliestireno/hidroxissal lamelar

Polystyrene/layered hydroxide salt (LHS) modified with sodium dodecyl sulfate was synthesized by in situ polymerization. The materials synthesized were characterized by gravimetry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry analyses (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and the flammability test (FT). XRD demonstrated that synthesized nanocomposites in all compositions studied showed poor global dispersion of LHS in polystyrene. TGA showed a slight decrease in thermal stability. DSC curves showed that the glass transition temperature of polystyrene and nanocomposites were similar. The FT showed that the nanocomposite with low load of LHS exhibited good results.

Adsorção de CO2 em peneiras moleculares micro e mesoporosas

Microporous molecular sieves of type Y, Beta, ZSM-5, ZSM-12 and ZSM-35, and mesoporous molecular sieves of type MCM-41 and MCM-48, and these sieves modified with triethanolamine and ethylenediamine were obtained and characterized by XRD, FTIR, TGA and nitrogen adsorption. The adsorption tests were performed by the gravimetric method under a stream of CO2 at ambient temperature and pressure. The adsorbents studied showed maximum adsorption capacity of carbon dioxide in the range of 13.1 to 85.5 mg of CO2 per gram of adsorbent.

Poliuretanos obtenidos a partir de aceite de higuerilla modificado y poli-isocianatos de lisina: síntesis, propiedades mecánicas y térmicas y degradación in vitro

Biodegradable polyurethanes (PUR) were prepared from polyols derived from castor oil by transesterification of pentaerythritol-modified castor oil and lysine polyisocyanates (LDI and LTI). The polyurethanes obtained were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA). The mechanical behavior of the polyurethanes was measured by Shore A hardness and tensile testing (stress-strain curves). The biodegradable nature of the material was determined by contact angle, water absorption tests, and in vitro degradation in PBS solution. This study aims to examine the effect of the structure and functionality of diisocyanate on the mechanical properties and in vitro degradation of the material. The results were compared with homologous materials obtained from isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) used in previous works. The objective was to evaluate candidate materials that can be potentially used in tissue engineering.

NOVEL SUPERABSORBENT HYDROGEL COMPOSITE BASED ON POLY(ACRYLAMIDE-CO-ACRYLATE)/NONTRONITE: CHARACTERIZATION AND SWELLING PERFORMANCE

A novel superabsorbent hydrogel (SH) composite based on a poly(acrylamide-co-acrylate) matrix filled with nontronite (NONT), a Fe(III)-rich member of the smectite group of clay minerals, is described in this manuscript. A variety of techniques, including FTIR, XRD, TGA, and SEM/EDX, were utilized to characterize this original composite. Experimental data confirmed the SH composite formation and suggested NONT was completely dispersed in the polymeric matrix. Additionally, NONT improved the water uptake capacity of the final material, which exhibited fast absorption, low sensitivity to the presence of salt, high water retention and a pH sensitive properties. These preliminary data showed that the original SH composite prepared here possesses highly attractive properties for applications in areas such as the agriculture field, particularly as a soil conditioner.

TUNGSTOPHOSPHORIC ACID HETEROGENIZED ONTO NH4ZSM5 AS AN EFFICIENT AND RECYCLABLE CATALYST FOR THE PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF DYES

Materials based on tungstophosphoric acid (TPA) immobilized on NH4ZSM5 zeolite were prepared by wet impregnation of the zeolite matrix with TPA aqueous solutions. Their concentration was varied in order to obtain TPA contents of 5%, 10%, 20%, and 30% w/w in the solid. The materials were characterized by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, XRD, FT-IR, 31P MAS-NMR, TGA-DSC, DRS-UV-Vis, and the acidic behavior was studied by potentiometric titration with n-butylamine. The BET surface area (SBET) decreased when the TPA content was raised as a result of zeolite pore blocking. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the solids modified with TPA only presented the characteristic peaks of NH4ZSM5 zeolites, and an additional set of peaks assigned to the presence of (NH4)3PW12O40. According to the Fourier transform infrared and 31P magic angle spinning-nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, the main species present in the samples was the [PW12O40]3- anion, which was partially transformed into the [P2W21O71]6- anion during the synthesis and drying steps. The thermal stability of the NH4ZSM5TPA materials was similar to that of their parent zeolites. Moreover, the samples with the highest TPA content exhibited band gap energy values similar to those reported for TiO2. The immobilization of TPA on NH4ZSM5 zeolite allowed the obtention of catalysts with high photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methyl orange dye (MO) in water, at 25 ºC. These can be reused at least three times without any significant decrease in degree of degradation.

Estudo comparativo entre alguns benzalpiruvatos - fenil substituído de lantanídeos e ítrio no estado sólido

No presente trabalho avaliou-se as etapas de decomposição térmica de alguns compostos de lantanídeos (III) e ítrio (III), envolvendo diferentes ligantes fenil substituído derivados do benzalpiruvato, utilizando-se a termogravimetria (TG). Uma correlação foi realizada a partir dos teores dos íons metálicos, comparando-se os resultados obtidos por termogravimetria e titulação complexométrica com EDTA.

Aplicação da calorimetria exploratória diferencial (dsc) na caracterização térmica do acetato de dexametazona, excipientes e do creme de dexametazona

A calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC) foi utilizada na caracterização do acetato de dexametazona (princípio ativo), álcool cetílico, emulgin, polawax, nipagim-M (excipientes). O princípio ativo também foi investigado utilizando-se a termogravimetria (TG) e espectroscopia de absorção na região do ultravioleta e visível (UV-VIS). Os resultados obtidos permitiram verificar a estabilidade térmica e o ponto de fusão do princípio ativo, bem como o ponto de fusão dos excipientes utilizados na fabricação do creme de dexametazona.

Parâmetros cinéticos da degradação térmica de complexos entre percloratos de terras raras com lactama

Complexos de percloratos à base de terras raras com a 2-azaciclononanona (AZA) foram obtidos a partir da reação entre os respectivos sais hidratados com a AZA (proporção molar 1:8) pelo método de difusão de vapor e caracterizados por titulação complexiométrica com EDTA, microanálise (CHN), espectroscopia vibracional na região do IV, termogravimetria em atmosfera de ar e N2 e calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC) em atmosfera de N2. O estudo cinético desse trabalho foi realizado utilizando um software em QBASIC que faz a simulação dos dados termogravimétricos a partir de um conjunto dado de parâmetros cinéticos.

Obtenção da fase peroviskita via microemulsão

Pequenas partículas de fase peroviskita de BaMnO3 foram preparadas por dois métodos: a rota da coprecipitação convencional (RCC) e o método convencional de microemulsão (MCM). As técnicas instrumentais utilizadas para caracterizar as amostras foram: microscopia eletrônica de varredura (SEM), difratometria de raios X (XRD), termogravimetria (TG) e análise térmica diferencial (DTA). A síntese de materiais em sistemas coloidais auto-organizados tem por objetivo aumentar a homogeneidade de tamanho e forma das partículas. Nos últimos anos aumentou a busca por materiais mais uniformes visando o aperfeiçoamento da microestrutura. A rota de microemulsão é um método alternativo para a síntese de materiais porque permite o controle da relação entre as concentrações de água e do tensoativo, (w), o qual controla o tamanho das gotículas de microemulsão denominadas microreatores. Peroviskita pura obtida de microemulsão forma-se em temperatura menor do que a fase precipitada, e resulta.em partículas com distribuição de tamanho mais adequada, de aproximadamente 0,1 mm de diâmetro comparado com a média de 0,5 mm das partículas coprecipitadas.

Preparação e caracterização do complexo sólido de estanho(II)-EDTA e influência do tratamento térmico sobre a morfologia do resíduo SnO2

A síntese do complexo sólido de estanho(II)-EDTA é descrita e sua caracterização efetuada através da análise elementar, espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho, difratometria de raios X e ressonância magnética nuclear de ¹H e 13C. O comportamento térmico é avaliado através das curvas termogravimétricas TG e de análise térmica diferencial DTA em atmosferas inerte e oxidante sugerindo etapas de decomposição térmica para o quelato de estequiometria [H2SnH2O(NCH2(CH2COO)2)2].¹/2H2O. As microscopias eletrônicas de varredura demonstram diferentes morfologias para os resíduos óxidos obtidos a 1200ºC em função da razão de aquecimento utilizada.

Estudo da estabilidade térmica de óleos de peixes em atmosfera de nitrogênio

Os peixes são uma fonte rica em ácidos graxos poliinsaturados ômega 3 e esses ácidos fornecem benefícios para a saúde humana além da nutrição básica. Por essa razão muitos estudos têm sido feitos enfocando a análise do teor das substâncias que compõem os alimentos e também aos efeitos dos processamentos a que esses alimentos são submetidos. Esses estudos têm se estendido aos recursos pesqueiros. Vários estudos sobre a estabilidade térmica e/ou oxidativa e sobre o comportamento cinético de óleos vegetais têm sido realizados por Termogravimetria (TG), Análise Térmica Diferencial (DTA) e Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC). No entanto, ainda são escassos os estudos sobre o comportamento térmico de óleos e gorduras de origem animal. Assim, avaliou-se a estabilidade térmica de cinco espécies de peixes do rio Araguaia (Goiás - Brasil) em atmosfera de nitrogênio por TG/DTG. Os resultados mostraram perdas de massa entre 235°C e 490°C e apontaram uma equivalência de comportamento termogravimétrico entre os óleos das cinco espécies e também entre esses óleos e alguns óleos vegetais, tais como, os óleos de araticum, buriti e dendê.