研究目的
To study the effect of an additive ZnO nanorods (NRs) on the structural, thermal, dielectric and conductivity properties of PVA/CMC polymer blend samples over a range of frequency and temperature.
研究成果
The addition of ZnO NRs enhances the amorphous nature, thermal stability, dielectric properties, and electrical conductivity of PVA/CMC nanocomposites, with optimal performance at 0.8 wt.% ZnO NRs, making them suitable for electrochemical device applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific ZnO NRs concentrations and PVA/CMC blend ratio; broader ranges or other polymers not explored. Potential errors in synthesis and characterization methods may affect results. Application is primarily for electrochemical devices; other uses not investigated.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved preparing ZnO nanorods via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and PVA/CMC-ZnO nanocomposites via solution casting method. Various characterization methods were used to analyze structural, thermal, dielectric, and electrical properties.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Materials included PVA (MW=14,000, Kemphasol, India), CMC (MW≈250,000, Sigma-Aldrich), and double-distilled water. ZnO nanorods were synthesized as per Wu et al. method. Samples were prepared with different ZnO NRs contents (0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 wt.%).
3:2, 4, 6, 8 wt.%). List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment included FT-IR spectrometer (FT-IR-430, JASCO, Japan), XRD (X'pert PROPAN analytica), SEM (JEOL JSM 6510 LV 250, USA), TEM (JEOL 2100F AIRF-JNU, New Delhi, India), DSC (DSC-50, Shimadzu), TGA (STD-Q600, USA), and dielectric spectroscopy (Novocontrol Turnkey Concept 40 System). Materials were PVA, CMC, ZnO precursors, and solvents.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
ZnO nanorods were synthesized and characterized. PVA/CMC blend (30/70 wt.%) was prepared in distilled water, stirred at 70°C for 12h, ZnO solution added with stirring for 2h, ultrasonicated for 40 minutes, cast on polypropylene dishes, dried at 30°C for two weeks. Films were characterized using FT-IR, XRD, SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, and dielectric spectroscopy.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data analyzed using Jonscher’s universal power law for conductivity, Arrhenius equation for dc conductivity, and various models for dielectric properties. Software not specified.
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FT-IR Spectrometer
FT-IR-430
JASCO
Used to take FT-IR spectra of the films at room temperature for identifying interactions between polymers and metal oxide.
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Scanning Electron Microscope
JSM 6510 LV
JEOL
Used to characterize the surface morphology of the films and investigate dispersion of nanoparticles.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
JEOL 2100F
JEOL
Used to investigate the size and dispersion of nanoparticles, specifically for TEM analysis of ZnO nanorods.
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Differential Scanning Calorimeter
DSC-50
Shimadzu
Used to study the thermal behavior of the films, including glass transition and melting temperatures.
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X-ray Diffractometer
X'pert PROPAN analytica
Not specified
Used to record X-ray diffraction scans to investigate the structure of samples.
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Thermogravimetric Analyzer
STD-Q600
Not specified
Used to perform TGA curves to study thermal stability of films.
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Dielectric Spectrometer
Novocontrol Turnkey Concept 40 System
Novocontrol
Used for broad band dielectric spectroscopy to analyze conductivity and dielectric behaviors.
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Magnetic Stirrer
Not specified
Not specified
Used to stir solutions during preparation of films.
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Ultrasonic Bath
Not specified
Not specified
Used to ultrasonicate mixtures for dispersion before casting.
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