Mixture Of Copper Research Articles

Stability scrutinization of a non‐Newtonian (Williamson) ternary hybrid nanofluid past a stretching/shrinking sheet

AbstractThe thermal superiority of ternary hybrid nanofluids (THNFs) over conventional heat transfer fluid has led to growing interest in their applications. This new type of nanofluid can be customized for cooling systems, heat exchangers, and electronic cooling by carefully selecting nanoparticle types and their volume fraction. Hence, this study seeks to investigate the Heimenz flow in a Williamson THNF over a sheet that stretches or shrinks. The fundamental objective is to assess the effect of the stretching/shrinking parameter, the Weissenberg number, and the nanoparticle volume fraction on the physical quantities and flow profiles. Besides, attention is also given to the occurrences of multiple solutions in this fluid flow situation. By employing a similarity transformation, the governing equations are modified as a simpler form of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Next, the numerical method is put to use to solve the resulting ODEs system, specifically the bvp4c solver in MATLAB. Significant changes in heat transmission occur due to variations in the Weissenberg number and volume fractions of nanoparticles, particularly when the sheet starts to shrink. The escalating Weissenberg number correlates with growing critical values of the stretching/shrinking parameter, suggesting that both parameters help to hold off the detachment of the boundary layer. These findings emphasize the capacity of THNFs to improve heat transfer performance in numerous applications. This study also reveals that while stretching sheets often have unique solutions, a shrinking sheet has multiple solutions when the shrinking parameter falls within a certain range. By scrutinizing the robustness of these solutions, it was concluded that only one of them maintains stability over an extended period. It is essential to highlight that these present discoveries apply exclusively to the mixture of copper, alumina, and titania. Various mixtures of nanoparticles can demonstrate distinct characteristics of THNFs concerning both flow dynamics and thermal transfer.

Crystal structure of nickel orthovanadate (Ni3V2O8) at 299 (3) K and 1323 (8) K: an X-ray diffraction study.

Nickel orthovanadate is a promising material with potential applications in energy storage and photocatalytic devices. The crystal structure of Ni3V2O8 at 299 (3) K and 1323 (8) K was studied using X-ray powder diffraction. The sample was a single-phase orthorhombic kagome-staircase-Ni3(VO4)2-type structure (space group Cmca) at both temperatures. The phase purity and morphology was studied using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The refined unit-cell parameters at 299 (3) K are a = 5.93384 (4) Å, b = 11.38318 (7) Å and c = 8.23818 (5) Å, and at 1323 (8) K are a= 6.02077 (7) Å, b = 11.48838 (7) Å and c = 8.32611 (9) Å. The obtained results indicate thermal expansion anisotropy, with a largest expansivity along a. Variations in Ni-O and V-O bonds with temperature are observed. The variation in the Ni-O bond is about one order higher in magnitude than that of the V-O bond, signifying the high rigidity of V-O bonds. The unit-cell size variations with rising effective ionic volume of the divalent A ion in the A3B2O8 family [A = Ni, Mg, Zn, Co, Mn (experimental data) and also A = Cu, Cd (theoretical data), B = V or As] are analyzed. Based on experimental and theoretical data, trends within the family are observed and the unit-cell size for reported solid solution of nickel (87%) and copper (13%) mixture in (Ni1-xCux)3V2O8 are predicted. Predictions are also provided for some hypothetical A3B2O8 ternary compound and solid solutions.

Artificial neural networking for computational assessment of ternary hybrid nanofluid flow caused by a stretching sheet: implications of machine-learning approach

Researchers are mainly interested in using soft computing artificial intelligence (AI) methods due to their broad applications in analysis, modelling and simulations. Backpropagation neural networks, one of the supervised learning algorithms, is commonly used to train data networks by optimizing the error between actual and predicted values. To optimize this process of training data, Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm is applied; particularly beneficial for solving nonlinear fluid flow problems. Little knowledge is known about the ternary-hybrid nanofluid flow caused by a stretching surface with heat generation, viscous dissipation, magnetic effect and porosity etc. This article presents a novel machine-learning approach using backpropagation neural networks augmented with the Levenberg-Marquardt procedure to figure out the ternary-hybrid nanofluid flow generated by a stretching sheet. It uniquely examines the mixture of copper, Iron oxide and silicon dioxide nanoparticles inside a single base fluid within a magnetic field, tackling the research gaps in the effects of heat generation, viscous dissipation, porosity, and magnetic effects on fluid flow system and heat transfer. Shooting numerical technique (RK-5th) is used for solving the governing ordinary equations. Graphical illustration, error analysis, mean squared error, histograms and regression analysis justify the proposed method, showing better performance for ternary nanofluids.

Exergy and energy analysis on the performance of high thermal conductivity material in PV/T system: An experimental approach

The energy loss of any system might be affects the performance. This paper focuses on the investigation of 10E: Exergy, Energy, Environmental, Economic, Exergo-Enviro-Economic, Energo-Economic, Energo-Enviro, Exergo Economic, Enviro-Economic and Exergo-Environmental analysis. The energy loss of PV/T can be mitigated by incorporating with the mixture of Aluminium, Copper and Iron as high thermal conductivity material. Energy output per-year for the developed PV is 0.9960 kW-hour. The energy output per-year for the developed solar still is 117.913 kW-hour. The Capacity Utilisation Factor for the developed system increased from 2.77 percent to 2.91 percent compared to the conventional. The Levelized Cost of Electricity for the Conventional-Solar-Still is deemed to be 3.39 $ whereas for the developed work it is 3.46 $. The output exergy per-year for the developed PV system is 140.08 kW-hour and in developed solar-still, it is 12.798 kW-hour. Gross Carbon Reduction is observed as 94 tCO2. The Carbon-Payback-Period for the developed system is 34.72 years. The estimated cost per litre of the developed work is 0.018$, 0.016$ and 0.015$ for considering the period of 15 years, 20 years and 30 years. Overall, the 10E framework of developed PV/T system provides the significant performance.

Comparative Analysis of the Recovery of Cu2+ and Au from Washing Solution of Pyrite Concentrate Slag by Two Processes

A large amount of pyrite concentrate slag washing solution is produced in China every year, and this contains valuable components such as Cu2+ and Au. The traditional treatment method not only pollutes the environment but also wastes metal resources. For the washing solution containing Cu2+ 437 mg/L and Au 0.13 mg/L, two new processes comprehensive recovery schemes were developed and compared in this paper, namely iron powder replacement pore filtration and neutralization precipitation pore filtration. When the iron powder replacement pore filtration process was adopted, Cu2+ and Au were mainly comprehensively recovered in the form of a mixture of sponge copper and particulate gold. The test results showed that the replacement optimal conditions involved a pH of 3.0, iron powder dosage of 6 g/L, and replacement time of 3.0 h. After replacement, the filter cloth with below 1 μm pore size was used for filtration. The recovery rate of Cu2+ in the washing solution was 98.13 and the total recovery rate of Au was 95.83%. Otherwise, when the neutralization precipitation pore filtration process was adopted, Cu2+ and Au were mainly comprehensively recovered in the form of a mixture of copper hydroxide and particulate gold. The test results showed that sodium hydroxide was used as the precipitant and the optimum neutralization pH value was 6.5. After precipitation, the filter cloth with a below 1 μm pore size was used for filtration. The recovery rate of Cu2+ in the washing solution was 97.35% and the total recovery rate of Au was 93.54%. The economic benefit estimation of the two processes showed that the neutralization precipitation pore filtration process had the advantages of low material consumption, low cost and high economic benefit.

Electrodeposition of Nanotwinned Cu Foils with Different Microstructures

In recent years, electric vehicles have been considered one of the most forward-looking industries in the world. In 2023, electric vehicles have occupied 16% of the light vehicle sales market. The expansion of the electric vehicle market is expected due to the goal of 2050 net zero emissions. This has led to increased performance requirements for automotive lithium batteries (LIBs). In general, copper foil is an important material for LIB anode current collector. Since The volumetric expansion during the charge-discharge cycles of LIBs introduces significant stress, the resulting large stress may damage the copper foil at the anode, causing the battery to eventually fail. Therefore, the mechanical properties of the copper foil need to be enhanced. In this study, different organic additives are added during electrodeposition to increase the mechanical strength of the nanotwinned copper (NT-Cu) foil while still maintaining good electrical conductivity. With organic additive B, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) can be increase to 750 MPa, yield strength (YS) to 550 MPa, with an increase of 66% and 74 % compared to the Cu foils fabricated by additive A, and the international annealed copper standard (IACS) remains at 83.7%. Facilitated by focused ion beam (FIB), in the case of organic additive A, its microstructure is columnar nanotwin copper, and for additive B, its microstructure is a mixture of columnar nanotwin copper and fine grains. The difference of the microstructure contributes to the additional strength. Furthermore, linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) analysis is used to illustrate the relationship between type of additives, tensile strength, and reduction potential. Figure 1

Transformation of Cu2O into Metallic Copper within Matrix of Carboxylic Cation Exchangers: Synthesis and Thermogravimetric Studies of Novel Composite Materials.

In order to systematize and expand knowledge about copper-containing composite materials as hybrid ion exchangers, in this study, fine metallic copper particles were dispersed within the matrix of a carboxyl cation exchanger (CCE) with a macroporous and gel-type structure thanks to the reduction of Cu2O particles precipitated within the matrix earlier. It was possible to introduce as much as 22.0 wt% Cu0 into a gel-type polymeric carrier (G/H#Cu) when an ascorbic acid solution was used to act as a reducer of Cu2O and a reagent transforming the functional groups from Na+ into the H+ form. The extremely high shrinkage of the porous skeleton containing -COOH groups (in a wet and also dry state) and its limited affinity for water protected the copper from oxidation without the use of special conditions. When macroporous CCE was used as a host material, the composite material (M/H#Cu) contained 18.5 wt% Cu, and copper particles were identified inside the resin beads, but not on their surface where Cu2+ ions appeared during drying. Thermal analysis in an air atmosphere and under N2 showed that dispersing metallic copper within the resin matrix accelerated its decomposition in both media, whereby M/H#Cu decomposed faster than G/H#Cu. It was found that G/H#Cu contained 6.0% bounded water, less than M/H#Cu (7.5%), and that the solid residue after combustion of G/H#Cu and M/H#Cu was CuO (26.28% and 22.80%), while after pyrolysis the solid residue (39.35% and 26.23%) was a mixture of carbon (50%) and metallic copper (50%). The presented composite materials thanks to the antimicrobial, catalytic, reducing, deoxygenating and hydrophobic properties of metallic copper can be used for point-of-use and column water/wastewater treatment systems.

The Geochemistry of Unalloyed Copper Metallurgical Group Indicates Copper Ore Sources in the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages of the Urals

Trace elements in copper artifacts from Late Bronze and Early Iron Age sites in the Urals, formerly attributed to the metallurgical group of “chemically pure” copper, were analyzed using the method of laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The metal of which artifacts included in this group are made reveals geochemical markers suggesting that “pure” copper actually falls into several subgroups. The PCA analysis of the results identifies 11 clusters corresponding to various sources of copper ores and their mixtures. At least seven principal associations can be linked to copper deposits of different geological types and origin: Au-Te-Bi, Au-Se-Te-Sb, Fe-Co-Ni-As-Sb, Fe-Co-Ni -Zn, Se-Co-Fe, Ag-Pb-Ni, and Sb-Pb-Zn-As. Also, several mixed associations reflect the fusion of copper items and metal scrap initially obtained from different sources: Sn-Pb, Fe-Co-Ni-Zn + Sn, Fe-Co-Ni + Au-Te-Bi-Ag, Fe-Co-Ni + Au-Te-Bi + Sn. A separate association, for which the ore source remains unknown, consists of artifacts characterized by a low content of trace elements, jointly making up less than 0.01 wt%. The largest sample in the Late Bronze Age “pure copper” group falls within the Sn-Pb cluster representing a mixture of local copper and imported Sn-containing copper scrap. Judging by trace elements, the main sources of ore in the “pure copper” group of the Itkul and Sarmatian cultures were the Gumeshki mine and another unidentified source. Both could have been used already in the Final Bronze Age.

Interactions of binary mixtures of metals on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) heart mitochondrial H2O2 homeodynamics

For continuous pumping of blood, the heart needs a constant supply of energy (ATP) that is primarily met via oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria of cardiomyocytes. However, sustained high rates of electron transport for energy conversion redox reactions predisposes the heart to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. Mitochondrial ROS are fundamental drivers of responses to environmental stressors including metals but knowledge of how combinations of metals alter mitochondrial ROS homeodynamics remains sparse. We explored the effects and interactions of binary mixtures of copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), and zinc (Zn), metals that are common contaminants of aquatic systems, on ROS (hydrogen peroxide, H2O2) homeodynamics in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) heart mitochondria. Isolated mitochondria were energized with glutamate-malate or succinate and exposed to a range of concentrations of the metals singly and in equimolar binary concentrations. Speciation analysis revealed that Cu was highly complexed by glutamate or Tris resulting in Cu2+ concentrations in the picomolar to nanomolar range. The concentration of Cd2+ was 7.2–7.5 % of the total while Zn2+ was 15 % and 21 % of the total during glutamate-malate and succinate oxidation, respectively. The concentration-effect relationships for Cu and Cd on mitochondrial H2O2 emission depended on the substrate while those for Zn were similar during glutamate-malate and succinate oxidation. Cu + Zn and Cu + Cd mixtures exhibited antagonistic interactions wherein Cu reduced the effects of both Cd and Zn, suggesting that Cu can mitigate oxidative distress caused by Cd or Zn. Binary combinations of the metals acted additively to reduce the rate constant and increase the half-life of H2O2 consumption while concomitantly suppressing thioredoxin reductase and stimulating glutathione peroxidase activities. Collectively, our study indicates that binary mixtures of Cu, Zn, and Cd act additively or antagonistically to modulate H2O2 homeodynamics in heart mitochondria.

Thermal radiation and heat source/sink influence on MHD heat transmission of copper (Cu)–aluminum oxide (Al2O3) Hybrid nanofluid flow with velocity and thermal slips along a stretching sheet

The primary aim of this study is to examine the Magneto radiative flow characteristics of Hybrid nanofluid, a subject of contention within the framework of a stretching sheet including porous material and a heat source/sink. The remarkable ability of hybrid nanoparticles to enhance heat transmission has fascinated several experts, prompting them to further investigate the properties of the working fluid. This work specifically examines the Hybrid Nanofluid flow with MHD and heat transfer on an elongating surface, taking into account radiation and chemical reaction. The study utilizes a mixture of copper ( Cu ) and aluminum oxide ( A l 2 O 3 ) nanoparticles combined with water ( H 2 O ) as the underlying fluid. The process of similarity conversion is used to translate the governing partial differential equations (PDEs) of the fluid flow model into nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The whole set of non-linear coupled ODEs, together with the boundary circumstances, are numerically solved by means of the Keller-Box approach. Two unique fluids, known Cu/water (nanofluid) and as A l 2 O 3 − Cu / water (hybrid nanofluid), are used to investigate the flow factors affecting heat transportation phenomena. Comparing the numerical data with the findings reported in the prior works reveals a strong agreement. This research explores the impacts of convective heat transfer, thermal radiation, heat absorption, and MHD. Nanofluid technology has several technical and industrial uses, including power production, sun collecting, and heat exchangers for cooling. Although nanofluids have the highest heat transfer rate compared to traditional fluids, there are several limitations to their effectiveness.

Microgravity-like Crystallization of Paramagnetic Species in Strong Magnetic Fields.

The crystallization of paramagnetic species in a magnetic field gradient under microgravity-like conditions is an area of interest for both fundamental and applied science. In this paper, a setup for the crystallization of paramagnetic species in the magnetic field up to 7 T generated by a superconducting magnet is described. The research includes calculations of the conditions necessary to compensate for the gravitational force for several types of paramagnetic substances using the magnetic field of superconducting magnets (4.7 T, 7 T, 9.4 T, and 16.4 T). Additionally, for the first time, the crystallization of copper sulfate and cobalt sulfate, as well as a mixture of copper sulfate and cobalt sulfate under gravitational force compensation in a superconducting magnet, was performed. This paper experimentally demonstrates the feasibility of growing paramagnetic crystals within the volume of a test tube on the example of copper and cobalt sulfate crystals. A comparison of crystals grown from the solution of a mixture of copper and cobalt sulfates under the same conditions, with and without the presence of a magnetic field, showed changes in both the number and size of crystals.

Femtosecond laser welding of sapphire-copper using a thin film titanium interlayer

The ability to weld metals and sapphire is widely required in aerospace, micro-electro-mechanical systems and microwave energy delivery devices. The experiments of femtosecond laser welding between sapphire and copper (Cu) were conducted under non-optical contact conditions. And the effect of pre-fabricating a Ti film on the sapphire surface using femtosecond laser on the bonding strength of ssapphire/Cu joint was investigated. The interface of the sapphire/Cu directly welded by femtosecond laser contains a mixture of sapphire and copper, and the shear strength of the sapphire/Cu interface was approximately 46.4 MPa. The results indicated that the laser-induced molten state of sapphire and the laser-ablated copper mixed together at the interface, filling the gaps and forming an effective metallurgical bond. And then, in the case that the Ti film was prepared on the sapphire surface through femtosecond laser-induced backward transfer (LIBT), a Ti transition layer between sapphire and cooper was observed on the bonding interface of the joint, and the shear strength of the joint increased to approximately 115.5 MPa. A mixture of sapphire, copper, titanium, and titanium oxide was observed at the interface of the joint. The Ti layer between sapphire and copper may effectively alleviated residual stresses at the interface and promoted bonding between copper and sapphire, thereby improving the strength of the joint. The methods and results of this study have reference value for the ultrafast laser bonding between other transparent brittle materials and metals.

Application of fluidized bed homogeneous crystallization for simultaneous recovery of Fe(II) and Cu(II) as particles from wastewater

The mixture of copper and iron often results in materials with favorable properties. The material production processes involving these metals including electroplating produce hazardous wastewater. In this study, the Fluidized Bed Homogeneous Crystallization (FBHC) process was applied to treat iron and copper-containing wastewater. The initial iron copper particles were successfully recovered from synthetic wastewater with [Fe]0:[Cu]0 of 2:1, the total metal concentration of 3 mM, at effluent pH = 7.75 ± 0.75, with the upflow velocity (U) of 1.76 m/h. The agglomerates hardening process is a crucial step for initial particle synthesis. The SEM analysis reveals the spherical particle's densified crust and porous core. The particle formation mechanism which includes the formation of the nucleus, attachment of precipitate flakes, and densification of particles was proposed after microscopic observation. The initial particles synthesized were used to initiate the treatment of synthetic wastewater at the operating condition pH = 7.75 ± 0.5, [Fe]0:[Cu]0 of 2:1, the total metal concentration of 3 mM, [CO32−]0:[M]0 = 1.2:1, and U of 28.66 m/h which results in the total metal removal of 99% and crystallization ratio of 90% and 88% for iron and copper respectively. The conditions were then applied to treat electroplating wastewater and resulted in the total metal removal of 99% for both iron and copper and a crystallization ratio of 83% and 79% for iron and copper, respectively. The treatment provided advantages in terms of treating larger amounts of sludge while eliminating the need to provide seed thus yielding a higher purity of product.

Subchronic Exposure to Mixture of Cadmium, Copper, and Nickel Induces Neurobehavioral Deficits and Hippocampal Oxidative Stress of Wistar Rats.

The present study was aimed at evaluating the influence of the subchronic exposure of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and nickel (Ni) mixtures on affective behaviors, memory impairment, and oxidative stress (OS) in the hippocampus. Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into 5 equal groups. Group 1 (control) received a saline solution (NaCl 0.9%). Groups 2, 3, and 4 received Cd (0.25 mg/kg), Cu (0.5 mg/kg), and Ni (0.25 mg/kg), respectively, while group 5 received a Cd, Cu, and Ni mixture through intraperitoneal injections for 2 months. After the exposure period, all rats were submitted to behavioral tests. Subsequently, OS markers and histological changes in the rats' hippocampi were assessed. Results showed that a 2-month exposure to the mixtures of metals (MM) has led to higher anxiety-like and depression-like behaviors and cognitive deficits in rats when compared to the control group and the individual metals. Furthermore, the MM induced heightened OS, evidenced by the rise in lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide levels. These effects were accompanied by a decrease in superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in the hippocampus. The histopathological analysis also supported that MM caused a neuronal loss in the CA3 sub-region. Overall, this study underscores that subchronic exposure to the Cd, Cu, and Ni mixture induces an OS status and histological changes in the hippocampus, with important affective and cognitive behavior variations in rats.

Green Synthesis of Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles From Brown Algae Turbinaria Species' Aqueous Extract and Its Antibacterial Properties.

Background Copper and copper oxide nanoparticlessynthesized by green methods have attracted considerable attention due to their environmentally friendly properties and potential applications. Green synthesis involves non-hazardous and sustainable techniques used in the production of a wide range of substances, including nanoparticles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. These methods often use different organisms, including bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants, each offering different advantages in terms of simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. The environmentally friendly nature of these green synthesis methods responds to the growing need for sustainable nanotechnologies. Brown algae have gained popularity due to their distinct morphological characteristics and diverse biochemical composition. This research focuses on the process of synthesizing copper and copper oxide nanoparticlesfrom the brown algae Turbinaria. It emphasizes the natural ability of the bioactive compounds contained in the algae extract to reduce and stabilize the nanoparticles. The green synthesis of copper and copper oxide nanoparticlesfrom brown algae has demonstrated a wide range of applications, including antibacterial activity. Materials and methods Fresh Turbinaria algae were collected from marine environments to ensure that they were free of contaminants. The algae underwent a purification process to remove impurities and were dried. An aqueous extract was prepared by pulverizing the dried algae and mixing them with distilled water. A copper salt solution utilizing copper nitrate was prepared. The algae extract was mixed with the copper salt solution. There are bioactive compounds in the algae extract that help reduce copper ions, which makes copper and copper oxide nanoparticles come together. The reaction mixture was incubated in a controlled environment to facilitate the growth and enhance the stability of the nanoparticles. To separate the nanoparticles from the reaction mixture, centrifugation was employed, or filtration was done with Whatman filter paper (Merck, Burlington, MA). The nanoparticles were dried to yield a stable powder. Results Copper and copper oxide nanoparticles derived from brown algae extract showed antibacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans,Klebsiella sp.,andStaphylococcus mutans. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis verified the irregular shape and elemental content of the synthesized copper and copper oxide nanoparticles. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis indicated that the synthesized nanoparticles exhibited a crystallinity nature and were composed of a mixture of copper and copper oxide species, namely face-centered cubic and monoclinic structures. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images showed copper and copper oxide nanoparticles that were evenly distributed and had a rectangular shape. They exhibited substantial antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Conclusions This study enhances the field of green synthesis techniques by showcasing the adaptability of Turbinaria brown algae to synthesize copper and copper oxide nanoparticles. It underscores the potential advantages of these nanoparticles in terms of their antibacterial properties.

Facile synthesis of CuO-Ag2O hybrid metal oxide composite using carica papaya, cocooning with hydroxyapatite, and photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes

The synthetic strategy of mixed metal oxide nanoparticle has emerged to be one of the interesting domains in material science. Here carica papya fruit extract assisted synthesis of silver copper oxide is reported via co precipitation method. For the comparative study, using similar precursor material silver copper mixture composite is synthesized using conventional base via coprecipitation method. The composites were subjected to degradation of methylene blue for observation of its efficiency as a photocatalyst. Hydroxyapatite was obtained from fish bones and was used for encapsulating the composite material. The resultant composite was analysed using XRD, SEM-EDS, TEM, XPS and FT-IR techniques. The uncapped composites reported to degrade 90.12 % and 91.5 % of methylene blue within 60 min. The conventionally synthesized composite degraded 30 ppm Bibersch scarlet up to 86.04 % in 40 min under assistance of sunlight. The encapsulated composite was successful in degradation of Brilliant green 89.9 % in 140 min and eosin yellow 92.2 % in 120 min. The catalyst in encapsulated and un encapsulated form reveals its efficiency to be a potential photo catalyst.

Additive Metallization of Alumina with Copper-Titanium Powder Blends for Power Electronic Applications

Additive manufacturing shows great potential to further increase the performance of power electronic modules through novel packaging concepts. Such an approach is the integrated manufacturing of metal-ceramic substrates by means of laser powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M). With this layered additive manufacturing process, planar ceramic substrates can be metallized and electrically functionalized for power electronic applications. In this paper Al2O3 ceramic substrates are metallized via PBF-LB/M by selectively melting applied powder layers with software defined geometries. The investigated powders are mixtures of copper and titanium powders with 1 wt.%, 5 wt.% and 10 wt.% titanium in order to enable bonding by creating a titanium-oxide reaction layer at the interface to the ceramic. Shear tests and microstructural investigations show that a subsequent heat treatment increases the adhesion and density of the metallization. By energy dispersive X-ray microscopy (EDX) the partial formation of reaction layers is detected.

Simultaneous Determination of Iron and Copper in Aqueous Solution Using Spectrophotometry

Iron and copper mixtures were quantitatively determined in aqueous solutions for the first time using the analytical method in this approach with the aid of T60U Spectrophotometer. The method is so simple, fast, economic, and can be carried out easily on a bench. The absorbencies for iron, copper and iron-copper mixtures in aqueous solution were measured using T60U adopted with UVWin6 software UV -VIS Spectrometer (pg instruments United Kingdom) by filling two 5 ml quartz cells of dimensions 1*1*5 cm, the first is filled with the blank solution which is a solution containing all the constituents of the sample except iron and copper and the other quartz cell is filled with the stock solution iron and/or copper under investigation. Absorbency of iron was determined by setting T60U spectrometer wavelength at 504 nm, meanwhile for copper absorbency measurements the apparatus is set at 304 nm. Iron, copper, and iron-copper mixture calibration curves were of very high accuracy with the least linear regression value of ≤ 1, i, e the measured data were of relative standard deviation value (RSD) of ≤ 1.5%.

Electrochemical route outperforms chemical struvite precipitation in mitigating heavy metal contamination

Electrochemically mediated struvite precipitation (EMSP) offers a robust, chemical-free process towards phosphate and ammonium reclamation from nutrients-rich wastewater, i.e., swine wastewater. However, given the coexistence of heavy metal, struvite recovered from wastewater may suffer from heavy metal contamination. Here, we systematically investigated the fate of Cu2+, as a representative heavy metal, in the EMSP process and compared it with the chemical struvite precipitation (CSP) system. The results showed that Cu2+ was 100% transferred from solution to solid phase as a mixture of copper and struvite under pHi 9.5 with 2–20 mg/L Cu2+ in the CSP system, and varying pH would affect struvite production. In the EMSP system, the formation of struvite was not affected by bulk pH, and struvite was much less polluted by co-removed Cu2+ (24.4%) at pHi 7.5, which means we recovered a cleaner and safer product. Specifically, struvite mainly accumulates on the front side of the cathode. In contrast, the fascinating thing is that Cu2+ is ultimately deposited primarily to the back side of the cathode in the form of copper (hydro)oxides due to the distinct thickness of the local high pH layer on the two sides of the cathode. In turn, struvite and Cu (hydro)oxides can be harvested separately from the front and back sides of the cathode, respectively, facilitating the subsequent recycling of heavy metals and struvite. The contrasting fate of Cu2+ in the two systems highlights the merits of EMSP over conventional CSP in mitigating heavy metal pollution on recovered products, promoting the development of EMSP technology towards a cleaner recovery of struvite from waste streams.

Исследование продуктов синтеза в механоактивированных смесях титанидов меди с углеродом

Metal matrix composites reinforced with dispersed carbide particles have an optimal combination of strength and wear resistance. The composites are used as structural materials, wear-resistant materials and coatings as well as functional materials. Copper matrix composites for electrical purposes are strengthened with particles of refractory compounds (carbides, borides, silicides). They are used to manufacture breaking electrical contacts which have increased resistance to erosion under the electric arc exposure. The highest arc erosion resistance is achieved by composites with a structure, in which submicron particles of refractory compounds are homogeneously distributed in the copper matrix. Powder technologies are used to obtain the copper matrix composites. A large number of publications concerns with the production of copper matrix composites strengthened by dispersed particles of titanium diboride. The composite powder was obtained by self-propagating high- temperature synthesis (SHS) occurring through mechanically activated mixtures of titanium, copper and carbon. The synthesis products were compacted by spark plasma sintering (SPS). In the present work, the microstructure, elemental and phase composition of the products of the synthesis reaction occurring through mechanically activated reactant powder mixtures of copper titanides with carbon (soot) subjected to additional heat treatment were studied using the methods of X-ray diffraction, optical and scanning electron microscopy. Copper matrix composites strengthened by carbide particles were obtained by copper reduction from intermetallic compounds (copper titanides) via reaction: TimCun+ C → TiC + Cu. The use of the copper titanides instead of titanium and copper powders eliminates the blocking of surface titanium-carbon reaction by copper during the mechanical activation of titanium-copper-carbon powder mixtures. This ensures a more complete conversion of titanium carbide in the synthesis reaction. It is established that the dispersion of the carbide phase in the structure of the synthesized ‘titanium carbide-copper binder’ composite depends on the elemental ratio of titanium and copper in the reaction mixtures. With an equiatomic content of titanium and copper the synthesis results in a matrix-type composite, in the structure of which submicron (less than 300 nm) carbide inclusions are homogeneously distributed throughout the copper binder. Unreacted copper and titanium in the titanide powders do not prevent the attainment of target phase composition of the synthesis products that include only titanium carbide and copper.