Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 49 Issue 5

The effect of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) on coating paint film’s surface performance as non-stick coating

L. Sulaiman, Z.H.Z. Hazrin, N.I.M. Zakir, N.A. Halim, R.A.A. Rusdi, A.S.A. Khair, H.A. Tajuddin

The effect of using microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) as an additive in coating paint films for non-stick coatings was studied in this work. This paper aims to discuss the benefits…

Thiokol oligomer functionalized MWCNTs for epoxy nanocomposites

Haosheng Wang, Zewen Li

This paper aims to feature preparation and characterization of thiokol oligomer functionalized MWCNTs/epoxy nanocomposites using low molecular weight polyamide as curing agent.

Preparation of multifunctional AgNPs/PAN nanofiber membrane for air filtration by one-step process

Wenxiu Yang, Lin Li, Shuo Wang, Jinshu Liu

The purpose of this paper is to fabricate a high-performance filtration electrospun nanofiber membrane with antibacterial function. The Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) gotten by reducing…

Degradation of acetaminophen (ACT) by ozone/persulfate oxidation process: experimental and degradation pathways

Maryam Khashij, Mohammad Mehralian, Zahra Goodarzvand Chegini

The purpose of this study to investigate acetaminophen (ACT) degradation efficiencies by using ozone/persulfate oxidation process in a batch reactor. In addition, the effects of…

Using polaroid zinc oxide nanocomposites in strengthening a historical printed paper: application to “Annales Agricoles” – 1829 AD

Rushdya Rabee Ali Hassan

What is the behavior of nano-polaroid in strengthening weak paper? What is the effect of adding nano-zinc oxide to nano-polaroid? This paper aims to answer these questions.

Effect of alkali treatment on adhesion of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer/polyester inter-ply hybrid composites

Pu Tian, Ruosi Yan, Yabiao Tong, Lixia Jia, Jiming Yao

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of alkali treatment on adhesion of industrial thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU)/polyester woven fabric inter-ply…

Corrosion inhibition action of Landolphia heudelotii on mild steel in acidic media

Chinyere Elizabeth Agiriga, Emeka Oguzie, Arinzechukwu Chidiebere, Nnaemeka John Okorocha, Reginald Ndubuisi Chikwe

This paper aims to investigate the corrosion inhibition efficiency of Landolphia heudelotii (LH) on mild steel in 1 M HCl and 0.5 M H₂SO₄ using weight loss and potentiodynamic…

Evaluation of reusability of bleaching earth in vegetable oil refining

Güray Kılınççeker, M. Kemal Sangün, Sema Çelik, Utku Arslan, Farhad Zarifi

Unrefined vegetable oils contain triglycerides and free fatty acids as the main ingredient, but besides, they contain waxes, phospholipids, tocopherols, β-carotene, chlorophyll…

Synthesis of water-based cationic polyacrylate copolymer emulsion by RAFT polymerization and its application as an inkjet printing agent

Haojia Su, Zhengchun Cai, Zhengwei lv, Yongkang Chen, Yongxin Ji

In this work, the authors used reversible addition-fragmentation transfer (RAFT) polymerization to develop a new cationic acrylate modified epoxy resin emulsion for water-borne…

Enhancement of PMS activation in an UV/ozone process for cyanide degradation: a comprehensive study

Zahra Goodarzvand Chegini, Hessam Hassani, Ali Torabian, Seyed Mehdi Borghei

This paper aims to study peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation in the ultraviolet (UV)/ozone process for toxic cyanide degradation from aqueous solution by a novel and simple method.

Ambient stable perylene diimide anion radical for high conductivity and potential application as chemiresistive sensor

Yuzhen Zhao, Yang Zhao, Xiaoxi Kang, Zongcheng Miao, Haiquan Zhang

This paper aims to compare the electronic properties of perylene diimide derivatives (DFPDI) and its anion radical (DFPDI.^-k.⁺) thin film by drop-coating of organic molecules on…