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Coking Characteristics on Cu/Ni CatalystsTzeng, Li-De 26 June 2003 (has links)
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VELOCITY ANALYSIS OF LWD AND WIRELINE SONIC DATA IN HYDRATE-BEARING SEDIMENTS ON THE CASCADIA MARGINGoldberg, David, Guerin, Gilles, Malinverno, Alberto, Cook, Ann 07 1900 (has links)
Downhole acoustic data were acquired in very low-velocity, hydrate-bearing formations at five
sites drilled on the Cascadia Margin during the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)
Expedition 311. P-wave velocity in marine sediments typically increases with depth as porosity
decreases because of compaction. In general, Vp increases from ~1.6 at the seafloor to ~2.0 km/s
~300 m below seafloor at these sites. Gas hydrate-bearing intervals appear as high-velocity
anomalies over this trend because solid hydrates stiffen the sediment. Logging-while-drilling
(LWD) sonic technology, however, is challenged to recover accurate P-wave velocity in shallow
sediments where velocities are low and approach the fluid velocity. Low formation Vp make the
analysis of LWD sonic data difficult because of the strong effects of leaky-P wave modes, which
typically have high amplitudes and are dispersive. We examine the frequency dispersion of
borehole leaky-P modes and establish a minimum depth (approx 50-100 m) below the seafloor at
each site where Vp can be accurately estimated using LWD data. Below this depth, Vp estimates
from LWD sonic data compare well with wireline sonic logs and VSP interval velocities in
nearby holes, but differ in detail due to local heterogeneity. We derive hydrate saturation using
published models and the best estimate of Vp at these sites and compare results with independent
resistivity-derived saturations.
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Forests and Greenhouse gases. Fluxes of CO2, CH4 and N2O from drained forests on organic soilsArnold, Karin von January 2004 (has links)
One of the largest environmental threats believed to be facing us today is global warming due to the accumulation of green house gases (GHG). The concentrations of GHG in the atmosphere are a result of the net strength of different sinks and sources. Forests, in this context, are of particular interest because of their dual role as both sinks and sources. Most forests are net sinks for CO2 but others, such as drained forests, may be significant sources of both CO2 and N20. Consequently, it is essential to understand the fluxes of GHG between drained forests and the atmosphere in order to obtain accurate estimates of national GHG budgets. The findings reported in this thesis and the accompanying papers are based on dark chamber flux measurements of soil GHG fluxes and modelled annual net primary productions in five drained forest sites and two undrained sites situated on organic soil. Temporal variations in forest floor CO2, release could be explained, to a large extent, by differencies in temperature and groundwater level. The within-site spatial variation in soil GHG fluxes could only be explained to a very small extent by distance to tree stems. Much of the among-site variations in soil CO2 and CH4 release could be caused by differences in the mean annual groundwater table, while N20 emissions were strongly correlated to the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of soil organic matter. Most poorly drained forested areas are probably net sinks for GHG as the CO2 uptake by trees more than compensates for the soil GHG emissions. However, the total drained forested area in Sweden was estimated to be a net source of GHG. The CO2 release from decomposition of soil organic matter stored before drainage was estimated to be substantial. Corresponding to 15% of the CO2 release from the consumption of fossil fuels. / <p>On the day of the public defence of the doctoral thesis the status of the articles I and II was: Conditionally accepted; article III was: Submitted and articles IV and V was: Manuscript. The title of article III was on the day of the public defence "Can the distribution of trees explain the spatial variation in N2O emissions from boreal forest soils?".</p>
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Diffusion Characterization of Coal for Enhanced Coalbed Methane ProductionChhajed, Pawan 01 August 2011 (has links)
This thesis explores the concept of displacement of sorbed methane and enhancement of methane recovery by injection of CO2 into coal, while sequestering CO2. The objective of this study was to investigate the diffusion behavior of San Juan Basin coal under single and competitive gas environments. The movement of gas in a coalbed reservoir starts in the coal matrix with diffusion towards the naturally occurring cleat network surrounding the matrix blocks. The gas production potential from coalbed reservoirs under different gas environments was, therefore, estimated by studying the diffusion behavior of the coal type. The results clearly showed that the rate of diffusion increases with decreasing reservoir pressure, the increase being exponential at low/very low pressure. As a final step, a simulation study was carried out using the experimental results to predict long-term gas production from coalbed reservoirs with and without CO2 injection. This was followed by a preliminary economic analysis in order to estimate the feasibility of enhanced recovery method by CO2 injection by calculating the net present value of a project with and without carbon credits. The results showed that it is possible to obtain significant improvement in methane recovery by CO2 injection. However, it becomes economically feasible only with carbon credits.
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Catalisadores de Pd/Al2O3 modificados com La: preparação, caracterização e propriedades catalíticas nas reações de reforma a vapor e autotérmica do metano / PD/AL2O3 catalysts modified with la: preparation, characterization and catalytic properties in the steam and autothermal reforming of methane reactions.Cassinelli, Wellington Henrique 26 November 2010 (has links)
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Previous issue date: 2010-11-26 / Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos / The Pd catalysts were prepared by wet impregnation method of the supports using an aqueous solution of palladium nitrate. (x)La2O3-Al2O3 carriers, with x = 0 to 20 wt %, were obtained by wet impregnation and sol gel methods. The supports and catalysts were characterized by N2 physisorption, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, temperature-programmed reduction, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy of the adsorbed CO, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and dehydrogenation of cyclohexane reaction. The La2O3 presence on the carriers promotes a decrease in the Eaap and an increase in the TOFap and CH4 consumption values at 510 °C in the steam reforming of CH4 reaction. This increase in activity was related to Pdº*Pd+-OLa interfacial species type formation. These interfacial species promote the formation of Pd° sites of higher electron density, most activ e to C-H bond cleavage, and are also likely to be oxidized by H2O and CO2 co-reagents, promoting the O * transfer to the metal surface, which act on the oxidation of chemisorbed carbon (C *). This fact makes that the determining steps process to be more balanced, promoting a greater of CH4 accessibility to the Pd surface. The nature of the supports has a high influence on the properties of Pd catalysts in autothermal reforming of CH4 reaction (ATR). The Pd/Al catalysts showed a high deactivation in the ATR, due to strong agglomeration of Pd crystallites during the time the catalyst was maintained at 800 °C. For La 2O3 containing catalysts, the Pdº*Pd+-O-La interfacial species type formation promoted a higher activity and stability in ATR. However, was observed the formation of graphitic carbon type for Pd/12LaAl samples. The interfacial species promote both an increase in the CH4 activation rate, as in the removal of the C* species formed during CH4 activation. However, the CH4 activation and C* formation rate should be higher than diffusion or removal carbon rate. This effect coupled with the suitable particle size formed during the ATR tests results in a greater C* accumulation and growth in the filaments form. / Os catalisadores de Pd foram preparados por impregnação dos suportes utilizando-se uma solução aquosa de nitrato de paládio. Os suportes (x)La2O3-Al2O3, com x = 0 a 20 % em peso, foram obtidos pelos métodos de impregnação úmida e sol gel. Os suportes e catalisadores foram caracterizados por fisissorção de N2, difração de raios X, termogravimetria, redução à temperatura programada, espectroscopia na região do infravermelho do CO adsorvido, espectroscopia fotoeletrônica de raios X, microscopia eletrônica de transmissão e reação de desidrogenação do cicloexano. A presença de La2O3 nos suportes promove uma diminuição nos valores de Eaap e um aumento nos valores TOFap e consumo de CH4 a 510 °C na reação de reforma a vapor do CH4. A maior atividade se deve a formação de espécies interfaciais do tipo Pdº*Pd+-O-La. Estas espécies favorecem a formação de sítios de Pd° de maior densidade eletrônica, mais ativos para a clivagem da ligação C-H, e também são susceptíveis de serem oxidadas pela H2O e CO2, promovendo a transferência de O* para a superfície do metal, a qual atuaria na oxidação do carbono quimissorvido (C*). Este fato faz com que as etapas determinantes do processo sejam mais equilibradas, promovendo uma maior acessibilidade do CH4 à superfície do Pd. A natureza do suporte tem uma alta influência nas propriedades dos catalisadores de Pd na reação de reforma autotérmica do CH4 (ATR). Os catalisadores de Pd/Al apresentaram uma alta desativação na ATR, devido ao acentuado crescimento dos cristalitos de Pd durante o tempo que o catalisador manteve-se a 800 °C. Para os catalisadores contendo La2O3, a formação de espécies interfaciais do tipo Pd0*Pdδ+O-La promoveu uma maior atividade e estabilidade na ATR. Todavia, verificou-se a formação de carbono do tipo grafítico para as amostras de Pd/12LaAl. A formação de espécies interfaciais promove um aumento tanto na velocidade de ativação do CH4, quanto na remoção das espécies de C* formado durante a ativação. No entanto, a taxa de ativação do CH4 e formação de C* devem ser superiores a taxa de difusão ou remoção deste carbono. Este fato somado ao tamanho de partícula adequado durante os ensaios de ATR resultam num maior acúmulo e crescimento de C* na forma de filamentos.
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Theoretical investigation of the potential energy, dipole moment and polarizability surfaces of the CH4 - N2 and C2H4 - C2H4 van der Waals complexes / Etude théorique de surfaces d'énergie potentielle, de moment dipolaire et de polarizabilité des complexes de van der Waals CH4-N2 et C2H4-C2H4Kalugina, Yulia 13 October 2010 (has links)
Dans cette thèse, des calculs ab initio et analytiques ont été effectués pour déterminer les surfaces d'énergie potentielle, de moment dipolaire et de polarisabilité des complexes de van der Waals faiblement liés CH4-N2 et C2H4-C2H4, pour une large gamme de distances intermoléculaires et de configurations, dans l’approximation des molécules en interaction rigides. Pour les calculs ab initio, la méthode CCSD(T), CCSD(T)-F12, ainsi que les méthodes moins couteuses MP2, MP2-F12, SAPT et DFT-SAPT ont été employées (pour toutes les méthodes,la base aug-cc-pVTZ a été utilisée). La correction BSSE a été prise en compte dans les calculs. Les calculs analytiques ont été réalisés dans le cadre de l'approximation classique aux grandes distances. Un modèle prenant en compte les effets d'échange dans la région des petits recouvrements des nuages électroniques des molécules en interaction a été suggéré pour décrire le moment dipolaire du complexe de van der Waals CH4-N2 sous une forme analytique, pour les grandes distances intermoléculaires incluant la région des puits de potentiel. Dans ce modèle, le moment dipolaire total est considéré comme résultant de la somme des contributions d'échange, d'induction et de dispersion. / In the present thesis both ab initio and analytical calculations were carried out for thepotential energy, dipole moment and polarizability surfaces of the weakly bound van der Waals complexes CH4-N2 and C2H4-C2H4 for a broad range of intermolecular separations and configurations in the approximation of the rigid interacting molecules. For ab initio calculations the CCSD(T), CCSD(T)-F12 and less computationally expensive methods such as MP2, MP2-F12, SAPT, DFT-SAPT were employed (for all methods the aug-cc-pVTZ basis set was used). The BSSE correction was taken into account during the calculations. The analytical calculations were performed in the framework of the classical long-range approximation. A model accounting the exchange effects in the range of small overlap of the electron shells of interacting molecules has been suggested to describe the dipole moment of the CH4-N2 van der Waals complexes in analytical form for large intermolecular separations including the range of potential wells. In this model the total dipole moment is considered to be the sum of exchange, induction and dispersion contributions.
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Trends in the Exchange of CO2 and CH4 between the Atmosphere and Eastern Canadian Subarctic and Arctic EcosystemsPilote, Martin January 2015 (has links)
Significant warming of Arctic and northern regions is ongoing and may greatly alter the carbon cycle of these regions. During the International Polar Year, an extensive study was carried out in the Eastern Canadian subarctic and Arctic in order to characterize CO2 and CH4 exchanges from these potentially sensitive ecosystems. The main objectives of this study were to identify the land cover and environmental factors leading to greatest CO2 and CH4 emissions in a highly heterogeneous subarctic landscape, to quantify interannual variability in the net ecosystem exchange of CO2 (NEE) in subarctic forest tundra and investigate the weather conditions that increase net uptake of CO2, and finally, to evaluate the general trends of mid-summer NEE along a latitudinal gradient spanning from 55° to the 72° north. At the landscape level, CO2 and CH4 exchanges showed large variability. Although CH4 emissions were greatest in wetlands, their areal coverage is small in the Kuujuarapik area and limited the influence of these CH4 sources. At the ecosystem level, large-scale atmospheric processes controlled growing season length and cumulative growing degree days which greatly influenced annual and seasonal NEE trends. The subarctic forest tundra near Kuujuarapik was a net source of CO2 in all 3 study years but the source strength was least with the greatest growing degree days while the length of the snow-free period appeared to be less important. Across a latitudinal gradient covering subarctic forest tundra to Arctic tundra, variations in summer NEE could be linked to surface organic carbon content with higher net CO2 uptake at sites with greater soil organic carbon. Warmer days tended to correlate with smaller daily net CO2 uptake (or greater net CO2 losses) but overall, warmer growing seasons reduced the net losses of CO2 on an annual basis. Carbon fluxes in Eastern Canadian subarctic and Arctic regions are highly variable in space and time but these observations help establish a baseline for future examinations of how these carbon exchanges may change with further warming.
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Assessing the Impact of H2O and CH4 Opacity Data in Exoplanetary Atmospheres: Laboratory Measurements and Radiative Transfer Modeling ApproachesJanuary 2019 (has links)
abstract: One strategic objective of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to find life on distant worlds. Current and future missions either space telescopes or Earth-based observatories are frequently used to collect information through the detection of photons from exoplanet atmospheres. The primary challenge is to fully understand the nature of these exo-atmospheres. To this end, atmospheric modeling and sophisticated data analysis techniques are playing a key role in understanding the emission and transmission spectra of exoplanet atmospheres. Of critical importance to the interpretation of such data are the opacities (or absorption cross-sections) of key molecules and atoms. During my Doctor of Philosophy years, the central focus of my projects was assessing and leveraging these opacity data. I executed this task with three separate projects: 1) laboratory spectroscopic measurement of the infrared spectra of CH4 in H2 perturbing gas in order to extract pressure-broadening and pressure-shifts that are required to accurately model the chemical composition of exoplanet atmospheres; 2) computing the H2O opacity data using ab initio line list for pressure and temperature ranges of 10^-6–300 bar and 400–1500 K, and then utilizing these H2O data in radiative transfer models to generate transmission and emission exoplanetary spectra; and 3) assessing the impact of line positions in different H2O opacities on the interpretation of ground-based observational exoplanetary data through the cross-correlation technique. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Chemistry 2019
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Methane And Dimethyl Ether Oxidation At Elevated Temperatures And PressureZinner, Christopher 01 January 2008 (has links)
Autoignition and oxidation of two Methane (CH4) and Dimethyl Ether (CH3OCH3 or DME) mixtures in air were studied in shock tubes over a wide range of equivalence ratios at elevated temperatures and pressures. These experiments were conducted in the reflected shock region with pressures ranging from 0.8 to 35.7 atmospheres, temperatures ranging from 913 to 1650 K, and equivalence ratios of 2.0, 1.0, 0.5, and 0.3. Ignition delay times were obtained from shock-tube endwall pressure traces for fuel mixtures of CH4/CH3OCH3 in ratios of 80/20 percent volume and 60/40 percent volume, respectively. Close examination of the data revealed that energy release from the mixture is occurring in the time between the arrival of the incident shock wave and the ignition event. An adjustment scheme for temperature and pressure was devised to account for this energy release and its effect on the ignition of the mixture. Two separate ignition delay correlations were developed for these pressure- and temperature-adjusted data. These correlations estimate ignition delay from known temperature, pressure, and species mole fractions of methane, dimethyl ether, and air (0.21 O2 + 0.79 N2). The first correlation was developed for ignition delay occurring at temperatures greater than or equal to 1175 K and pressures ranging from 0.8 to 35.3 atm. The second correlation was developed for ignition delay occurring at temperatures less than or equal to 1175 K and pressures ranging from 18.5 to 40.0 atm. Overall good agreement was found to exist between the two correlations and the data of these experiments. Findings of these experiments also include that with pressures at or below ten atm, increased concentrations of dimethyl ether will consistently produce faster ignition times. At pressures greater than ten atmospheres it is possible for fuel rich mixtures with lower concentrations of dimethyl ether to give the fastest ignition times. This work represents the most thorough shock tube investigation for oxidation of methane with high concentration levels of dimethyl ether at gas turbine engine relevant temperatures and pressures. The findings of this study should serve as a validation for detailed chemical kinetics mechanisms.
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ESTUDIO DE LA DURABILIDAD DEL PLASMA DE BAJA PRESIÓN CH4-O2 SOBRE FILMS Y NO TEJIDOS DE POLIPROPILENO. MEJORA DE LA ABSORCIÓN DE LOS NO TEJIDOS DE POLIPROPILENO PARA APLICACIONES EN FILTRACIÓNLópez Ferre, Rosa María 18 December 2015 (has links)
[EN] In this work, a research on the durability of the hydrophilic behavior of films and nonwovens of polypropylene, PP (of different weights) using low-pressure discharge luminescence plasma technology with a mixture of gases CH4-O2 80:20, as well as on the improvement of technological properties (absorption) in such nonwovens for applications in the field of filtration has been carried out.
Firstly, the effects of plasma on PP films with different treatment times have been studied in detail, optimizing previously the treatment power. The hydrophilic behavior variation (wettability) has been evaluated by studying the contact angles and surface energy with different measuring liquids. The variation of the chemical structure/composition (functionalization) of the surface has been studied for different times of treatment by attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR) and the x-rays photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The evaluation of changes in the topography (morphology and surface roughness) has been done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). As a complement, weight variation has been studied for obtaining information about deposition or etching of material on the film surface. Once the treatment time has been optimized, a study on the durability of the hydrophilic properties obtained has been carried out through the monitoring of changes in the contact angles, surface energy and the chemical composition/functionalization of film surface for different ageing times and in different conditions. Finally, the improvement of wettability on PP nonwoven substrates of different weights and its durability have been evaluated for different treatment times. At technological level, the improvement of the absorption and filtration properties of these substrates has been studied by measuring the absorption capacity and absorption time of the liquid as well as its propagation velocity.
For the PP film, the increase of wettability depends on the power and treatment time with plasma CH4-O2 80:20, being 150 W and 60 seconds of treatment the optimal values. The main mechanism of this plasma is the surface functionalization by inclusion of active species (containing oxygen) by deposition of a thin layer of functionalized polymer (plasmapolymerisation) and slight modification of the topography (predominance of deposition against etching). In general, the hydrophobic recovery process (ageing) with CH4- O2 occurs to a lesser extent than in other gases (O2, N2, Ar, etc.) due to the presence of an organic component promotes the plasmapolymerisation and oxygen allows the formation of oxygen species. Improvement of treatment remains acceptable after three weeks of ageing at environmental conditions. Furthermore, ageing is more pronounced in more aggressive conditions (especially temperature), by promoting diffusion or movement of low molecular weight organic species as well as the reorganization of different polar groups towards the core of the material.
In general, the mentioned plasma treatment causes a significant improvement in the wetting properties of different PP nonwoven substrates, regardless of the weight, and this is reflected through the improvement of various properties related to the absorption phenomena: absorption capacity and absorption velocity of the liquid and its wetting time. In this way, increases its absorption capacity and possibilities for using in filtration applications. Degradation marks or significant changes in surface morphology are not appreciated and the effects of the treatment are still at acceptable levels after three weeks of treatment. / [ES] En este trabajo,se ha llevado a cabo una investigación sobre la durabilidad del comportamiento hidrofílico de films y no tejidos de polipropileno,PP (de diferentes gramajes) mediante el empleo de tecnología de plasma de baja presión por descarga luminiscente con mezcla de gases CH4-O2 80:20,así como la mejora de propiedades tecnológicas (absorción) en dichos no tejidos para su aplicación en el campo de la filtración.
En primer lugar,se han estudiado en detalle los efectos del plasma sobre los films de PP con diferentes tiempos de tratamiento optimizando inicialmente la potencia. La variación del comportamiento hidrofílico(humectabilidad) se ha evaluado mediante el estudio de los ángulos de contacto y energía superficial con diferentes líquidos de medida. La variación de la estructura/composición química (funcionalización) de la superficie se ha estudiado para diferentes tiempos de tratamiento mediante espectroscopía infrarroja por transformada de Fourier con reflectancia total atenuada(FTIR-ATR) y espectroscopía fotoelectrónica de rayos X(XPS). La evaluación de los cambios en la topografía (morfología y rugosidad) se ha realizado mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido (SEM) y microscopía de fuerza atómica (AFM). De forma complementaria,se ha estudiado la variación de peso para obtener información sobre la deposición o arranque de material en la superficie del film. Una vez optimizado el tiempo de tratamiento,se ha llevado a cabo un estudio sobre la durabilidad de las propiedades hidrofílicas obtenidas a través del seguimiento de los cambios en los ángulos de contacto, energía superficial y en la composición química/funcionalización de la superficie del film para diferentes tiempos de envejecimiento y en diferentes condiciones. Finalmente,se ha evaluado la mejora de la humectabilidad sobre substratos no tejidos de PP de diferentes gramajes a distintos tiempos de tratamiento así como su durabilidad. A nivel tecnológico,la mejora de las propiedades de absorción y filtración de dichos substratos se ha estudiado mediante la medida de la capacidad y el tiempo de absorción del líquido así como su velocidad de propagación.
Para el film de PP, el incremento de humectabilidad es función del tiempo y potencia de tratamiento con plasma CH4-O2 80:20 siendo sus valores óptimos 150 W y 60 segundos de tratamiento. El mecanismo principal de actuación de dicho plasma es la funcionalización superficial por inserción de especies activas (que contienen oxígeno) por deposición de una fina capa de polímero funcionalizado (plasmapolimerización) y ligera modificación de la topografía (predominio de deposición frente a abrasión). De forma general, el proceso de recuperación hidrofóbica (envejecimiento) con CH4-O2 se produce en menor extensión que cuando se utilizan otros gases (O2,N2,Ar,etc.) debido a que la presencia de un componente orgánico favorece la plasmapolimerización y el oxígeno permite la formación de especies oxigenadas. La mejora del tratamiento se mantiene aceptable tras tres semanas de envejecimiento en condiciones ambientales. Asimismo,el envejecimiento es más acusado en condiciones más agresivas (especialmente de temperatura),por favorecer la difusión o movimiento de especies orgánicas de bajo peso molecular así como la reordenación de diferentes grupos polares hacia el interior.
En general,el tratamiento con dicho plasma provoca una notable mejora en las propiedades humectantes de los diferentes substratos no tejidos de PP,independientemente del gramaje,y ésta queda reflejada a través de la mejora de varias propiedades ligadas a los fenómenos de absorción:capacidad y velocidad de absorción de líquido y tiempo de mojado. De esta forma,se incrementa su capacidad de absorción y las posibilidades de utilización en filtración. No se aprecian signos de degradación ni cambios significativos de morfología superficial y los efectos del tr / [CA] En este treball, s'ha dut a terme una investigació sobre la durabilitat del comportament hidrofílic de films i no teixits de polipropilè, PP (de diferents gramatges) per mitjà de la utilització de tecnologia de plasma de baixa pressió per descàrrega luminiscent amb mescla de gasos CH4-O2 80:20 així com la millora de propietats tecnològiques (absorció) en aquests no teixits per a la seua aplicació en el camp de la filtració.
En primer lloc, s'han estudiat en detall els efectes del plasma sobre els films de PP amb diferents temps de tractament optimitzant inicialment la potència. La variació del comportament hidrofílic (humectabilitat) s'ha avaluat per mitjà de l'estudi dels angles de contacte i energia superficial amb diferents líquids de mesura. La variació de l'estructura/composició química (funcionalització) de la superfície s'ha estudiat per a diferents temps de tractament per mitjà d'espectroscòpia infraroja per transformada de Fourier amb reflectància total atenuada (FTIR-ATR) i espectroscòpia fotoelectrónica de rajos X (XPS). L'avaluació dels canvis en la topografia (morfologia i rugositat) s'ha realitzat per mitjà de microscòpia electrònica d'agranat (SEM) i microscòpia de força atòmica (AFM). De forma complementària, s'ha estudiat la variació de pes per a obtindre informació sobre la deposició o arrancada de material en la superfície del film. Una vegada optimitzat el temps de tractament, s'ha dut a terme un estudi sobre la durabilitat de les propietats hidrofíliques obtingudes a través del seguiment dels canvis en els angles de contacte, energia superficial i en la composició química/funcionalització de la superfície del film per a diferents temps d'envelliment i en diferents condicions. Finalment, s'ha avaluat la millora de l'humectabilitat sobre substrats no teixits de PP de diferents gramatges a distints temps de tractament així com la seua durabilitat. A nivell tecnològic, la millora de les propietats d'absorció i filtració dels substrats s'ha estudiat per mitjà de la mesura de la capacitat i temps d'absorció del líquid així com la seua velocitat de propagació.
Per al film de PP, l'increment de humectabilitat és funció del temps i potència de tractament amb plasma CH4-O2 80:20 sent els seus valors òptims 150 W i 60 segons de tractament. El mecanisme principal d'actuació d'aquest plasma és la funcionalització superficial per inserció d'espècies actives (que contenen oxigen) per deposició d'una fina capa de polímer funcionalitzat (plasmapolimerització) i lleugera modificació de la topografia (predomini de deposició enfront d'abrasió). De forma general, el procés de recuperació hidrofòbica (envelliment) amb CH4-O2 es produïx en menor extensió que quan s'utilitzen altres gasos (O2, N2, Ar, etc.) pel fet que la presència d'un component orgànic afavorix la plasmapolimerització i l'oxigen permet la formació d'espècies oxigenades. La millora del tractament es manté acceptable després de tres setmanes d'envelliment en condicions ambientals. Així mateix, l'envelliment és més acusat en condicions més agressives (especialment de temperatura), per afavorir la difusió o moviment d'espècies orgàniques de baix pes molecular així com la reordenació de diferents grups polars cap a l'interior.
En general, el tractament amb aquest plasma provoca una notable millora en les propietats humectants dels diferents substrats no teixits de PP, independentment del gramatge, i ésta queda reflectida a través de la millora de diverses propietats lligades als fenòmens d'absorció: capacitat i velocitat d'absorció de líquid i temps de mullat. D'aquesta manera, s'incrementa la seua capacitat d'absorció i les possibilitats d'utilització en filtració. No s'aprecien signes de degradació ni canvis significatius de morfologia superficial i els efectes del tractament encara es mantenen en nivells acceptables després de tres setmanes del tractam / López Ferre, RM. (2015). ESTUDIO DE LA DURABILIDAD DEL PLASMA DE BAJA PRESIÓN CH4-O2 SOBRE FILMS Y NO TEJIDOS DE POLIPROPILENO. MEJORA DE LA ABSORCIÓN DE LOS NO TEJIDOS DE POLIPROPILENO PARA APLICACIONES EN FILTRACIÓN [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/58985
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