High strength and elastic biodegradable membranes are of great demand in modern technology. Similar membranes have been developed by irradiating different weight poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) – hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG) blends and followed by combining with ex situ nanosilica. Polarized light microscopic (PLM) study indicates that electron beam irradiation produced crosslinks and develop...

The unique physical and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites have been attributed to the interfacial interactions between the organic matrix and nanoscale particles. We demonstrate the potential to tune this interaction between poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and silica nanoparticles, as a function of either nanosilica surface chemistry or polymer reactivity. Functionalized nanosili...

Two polycarboxylate ether copolymers were assessed as superplasticizers (SPs) for hydrated lime pastes modified with two reactive compounds, nanosilica (NS) and ceramic metakaolin (MK). Characterization of the molecular structure of the SPs by Size Exclusion Chromatography, XRD, FTIR and MALDI-TOF (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight) mass spectrometry was performed. The ...

The purpose of the present study was to synthesize and characterize nanosilica from alkali-extraction of silica fume under controlled conditions using poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a dispersing agent. The dissolution efficiency of silica fume was affected by various factors such as concentration of the reagent, reaction time and temperature. A maximum dissolution efficiency of 91% was achieved ...

colloidal nanosilica is currently being produced by various methods which are mainly high energy intensive and/or not environmentally friendly. it is therefore essential to develop new energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. this paper introduces a new ultrasound assisted route based on alkali leaching of silica fume for synthesis of colloidal silica nanoparticles. the ef...

The main objective of the current research work is to explore effect nanosilica particles on compound EPDM/SBR-SiO2 (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer/styrene-butadiene rubber-nanosilica). composite EPDM/SBR with and without silane coupling agent was processed using an open mill mixer. are prepared in laboratory were used as reinforcing material rubber composites. cure characteristics, mechanica...

heterogeneous proton exchange membranes (pem) are synthesized using the dry phase inversion technique. the casting solutions are prepared by dispersing a finely ground cation exchange resin particle in n,n-dimethylacetamide (dmac) solution of polyvinyl-chloride (pvc). results show that ion exchange capacity is increased with the addition of 1 %-wt nanosilica (from 0.14 to 0.27 meq/g) while it i...

There have been no reports of the simultaneous application natural fillers, such as magnetite and zeolites, to increase strength composites containing silica (SiO2) fillers reinforcing in rubber. This study has investigated effect magnetically modified zeolite on nanosilica-reinforced rubber that include a mechanical characteristic like human tissue. We use technical specifications (TSR) SIR 20...

In this study, filler and silica fume were substituted by Liquid crystal display glass powder (LCDGP) nanosilica, respectively, to improve the performance of ultra-high- fiber-reinforced concrete. addition, surface steel fiber was modified with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) solution interfacial friction between Ultra-high-performanceconcrete (UHPC) matrix. Both LCDGP nanosilica reacted...