Vidal-Urquiza T.K.
University of Puerto Rico, PR
Keywords: glass transition, polymer, structure, thermomechanical analisis
Alignate films require its precise characterization of mechanical and thermo-mechanial properties, which are useful for several potential applications in environmental protection, biotechnology, and others areas. Therefore, this work study the aforementioned film properties of sodium alginate cross-linked with divalent Ca2+ and Ba2+ ions. For this aim, Ca and Ba alginate films were synthesized via an immersion technique, where the solution concentrations and curing times were controlled. X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy techniques confirmed the development of the Ca- or Ba-alginate structures. In the same way, Glass transition temperature, coefficient of thermal expansion were confirm by Thermomechanical analysis. By other hand, Complex modulus will be confirmed by using Dynamic mechanical analysis.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: Technical Proceedings of the 2012 Clean Technology Conference and Trade Show
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 357 - 360
Industry sector: Energy & Sustainability
Topic: Water Technologies
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6277-6