Pigment & Resin Technology: Volume 49 Issue 6

Study on preparation and properties of novel ternary flocculant for rapid separation of underground continuous wall waste mud

Zhang Fengjun, Kong Cui, Sun Xianyang, Li Xuan, Liu Jin, Chen Qianbao

A novel ternary flocculant was prepared by a simple compounding method to achieve efficient and rapid mud-water separation. This paper aims to discuss the possible mud-water…

Light fading, rub and wash fastness of sulphur-dyed cotton fabrics aftertreated with cation–tannin protective system

Quratulain Mohtashim, Muriel Rigout, Sheraz Hussain Siddique

Sulphur dyes are the most highly consumed colourants for cellulosic substrates owing to their reasonable cost and acceptable fastness. However, the use of noxious conventional…

Influence of surface roughness of ten tropical woods species on their surface free energy, varnishes wettability and bonding quality

Wayan Darmawan, Monica Br. Ginting, Asih Gayatri, Rumanintya L. Putri, Dumasari Lumongga, Aulia Hasanusi

The surface characteristics of wood such as surface roughness, surface free energy (SFE) and wettability are important properties influencing further manufacturing processes such…

Preparation of silver nanoparticles using atmospheric discharge plasma for catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol: the influence of pressure in the reactor

Margarita Skiba, Viktoria Vorobyova, Alexander Pivovarov, Inna Trus

This paper aims to synthesize silver nanoparticles using atmospheric discharge plasma in contact with liquid at different pressure in reactor and to assess their catalytical…

Fe3O4@SiO2 magnetic nanocomposites as adsorbents for removal of diazinon from aqueous solution: isotherm and kinetic study

Zahra Shamsizadeh, Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush, Zahra Dehghani Firouzabadi, Tahereh Jasemi Zad, Fereshteh Molavi, Ali Asghar Ebrahimi, Mohammad Kamranifar

The purpose of this study was to the synthesis of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanocomposites and using it as an adsorbent for removal of diazinon from aqueous solutions. Structural characteristics…

Effect of wood particulate size on the mechanical properties of PLA biocomposite

S. Raj Sachin, T. Kandasamy Kannan, Rathanasamy Rajasekar

The purpose of this study is to carry out an investigation of the role of the wood particle size on the mechanical properties of poly lactic acid (PLA)-reinforced neem fiber…

New water-based flexographic ink based on new ter-polymer nano-particles as eco-friendly binders – Part II

H. Abd El-Wahab, G.A. Meligi, M.G. Hassaan, L. Lin

The purpose of this study is to prepare, characterise and evaluate nano-emulsions of ter-polymers of various compositions as eco-friendly binders for flexographic ink industry.

Plasma activation and chitosan attachment on cotton and wool for improvement of dyeability and fastness properties

Aminoddin Haji

The dyeing of cellulosic and proteinous fibers with natural and synthetic colorants usually needs large amounts of metal salts to promote the dyeing procedure. To get rid of the…

Preparation of PMMA/SiO2 PCM microcapsules and its thermal regulation performance on denim fabric

Wei Zhang, Shang Hao, Dandan Zhao, Guiqin Bai, Xin Zuo, Jiming Yao

This study aims to evaluate the thermal performance of phase change materials (PCMs) microcapsules (MCs) attached using SiO₂ microspheres and investigate the thermal regulation…

Novel green plants extract as corrosion inhibiting coating for steel embedded in concrete

Ahmed A. ElShami, Stéphanie Bonnet, Mohamed Hussein Makhlouf, A. Khelidj, N. Leklou

This paper aims to evaluate the ability of Aubepine and Molokhia extract, obtained by cathodic electrochemical treatment (CET), to protect steel rebar against attack by chloride…