AN EVA/UNMODIFIED NANO-MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE/SILICONE RUBBER NANOCOMPOSITE WITH SYNERGISTIC FLAME RETARDANCY

A novel EVA/unmodified nano-magnesium hydroxide （NMH）/silicone rubber ternary nanocomposite was prepared by using a special compound flame retardant of NMH and silicone rubber （CFR）. The flammability of the ternary composite was studied by cone calorimeter test （CCT）. Synergistic effect on flame retardancy was found between silicone rubber and NMH. EVA/CFR ternary nanocomposite showed the lowest peak heat release rate （PHRR） and mass loss rate （MLR） among the samples of virgin EVA, EVA composites. The synergistic flame retardancy of silicone rubber and NMH in EVA system is attributed to the enhanced char layers in the condensed phase that prevents the heat and mass transfer in the fire.

Research Progress on the Application of Magnesium Hydroxide in the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Filed

The research progress on the application of magnesium compounds (magnesium hydroxide,light calcined magnesia,magnesium chloride,sea water,brine,dry brine,etc.) which were represented by magnesium hydroxide in the wastewater treatment filed was comprehensively commentated.Meanwhile,the prospects of application were discussed.Considering the magnesium resources in China were characterized with rich classes,abundant reserves,vast distribution and high quality,it's important to make great efforts to research and exploit magnesium products,especially the exploitation of their meticulous use way.It had the practical significance for the sustainable development of economy in China.

Enhanced corrosion resistance of micro-arc oxidation coated magnesium alloy by superhydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxide coating

To further enhance the corrosion resistance of the porous micro-arc oxidation(MAO) ceramic layers on AZ31 magnesium alloy, superhydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxide(LDH) coating was fabricated on MAO-coated AZ31 alloy by using in-situ growth method followed by surface modification with stearic acid. The characteristics of different coatings were investigated by XRD, SEM and EDS. The effect of the hydrothermal treatment time on the formation of the LDH coatings was studied. The results demonstrated that the micro-pores and cracks of MAO coating were gradually sealed via in-situ growing LDH with prolonging hydrothermal treating time. Electrochemical measurement displayed that the lowest corrosion current density, the most positive corrosion potential and the highest impedance modulus were observed for superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating compared with those of MAO coating and LDH/MAO coating. Immersion experiment proved that the superhydrophobic LDH/MAO coating with the active anti-corrosion capability significantly enhanced the long-term corrosion protection for MAO coated alloy.

One-step synthesis of hydrophobic magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles and their application in flame-retardant polypropylene composites

Hydrophobic magnesium hydroxide(MH) nanoparticles were prepared by a one-step synthesis method in a high-gravity environment generated by a novel impinging stream–rotating packed bed(IS-RPB) reactor. The reactant solutions were simultaneously and continuously pumped into the IS-RPB reactor, and then Tween80 was added as a surface modifier. The morphology, structure, and properties of blank and hydrophobic MH were characterized. The effects of MH nanoparticles on the flame retardancy, thermal stability, and mechanical properties of PP/MH composites were also studied. We found that the obtained MH nanoparticles exhibited hexagonal lamella with a mean size of 30 nm, excellent hydrophobic properties(e.g., high water contact angle of 112°), and improved thermal stability of MH. The limiting oxygen index(LOI) further showed that increased MH loading can significantly improve flame-retardant performance, which reached 29.3% for PP/MH composites with 30 wt% hydrophobic samples. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of the PP/MH composites with hydrophobic samples were also much higher than those of PP/MH composites with blank MH. Results showed that the one-step synthesis had high potential application in the large-scale production of hydrophobic MH nanoparticles.

Study of In Situ Formation of Magnesium Hydroxide Whisker via Basic Magnesium Chloride Whisker Regulated by Organic Parcels at Low Temperature

In this work, we demonstrate an in situ phase conversion from basic magnesium chloride（BMC） into magnesium hydroxide whisker by using polar organic solvent at low temperature. The morphology and phase composition of magnesium hydroxide whiskers prepared at different reaction temperature, alkali concentration and organic solvent were analyzed by X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electronic microscope（SEM）. It was found that when one of the organic solvents such as absolute ethyl alcohol, butanol, polyethylene glycol（PEG-400）, acetone, et al. was selected as the template, the precursor BMC can transform into whisker-like magnesium hydroxide through precipitate transformation in low temperature and non-hydrothermal system. It can be reasonably explained that the regulation of Mg^2＋ solubility by those organic solvents and the sustained release of Mg^2＋ dissolution by organic adsorption played a significant role in the formation of magnesium hydroxide whisker via BMC whisker as the precursor.

Gas-liquid mass transfer of carbon dioxide capture by magnesium hydroxide slurry in a bubble column reactor

Magnesium hydroxide(Mg(OH)2)has been considered as a potential solvent for CO2 removal of coal-fired power plant and biomass gas.The chemistry action and mass to transfer mechanism of CO2-H2O-Mg(OH)2 system in a slurry bubble column reactor was described,and a reliable computational model was developed.The overall mass transfer coefficient and surface area per unit volume were obtained using experimental approach and simulation with software assistance.The results show that the mass transfer process of CO2 absorbed by Mg(OH)2 slurry is mainly liquid-controlled,and slurry concentration and temperature are main contributory factors of volumetric mass transfer coefficient and liquid side mass transfer coefficient.High concentration of CO2 has an adverse effect on its absorption because it leads to the fast deposition of MgCO3·3H2O crystals on the surfaces of unreacted Mg(OH)2 particles,reducing the utilization ratio of magnesium hydroxide.Meanwhile,high CO3^2– ion concentration limits the dissolution of MgCO3 to absorb CO2 continually.Concentration of 0.05 mol/L Mg(OH)2,15%vol CO2 gas and operation temperature at 35℃are recommended for this CO2 capture system.

Synthesis of cation exchange resin-supported iron and magnesium oxides/hydroxides composite for nitrate removal in water

In this study,we reported on the concept and practical use of cation exchange resin(CER)for removing anions in water via pretreating the CER with metal salts.The cation exchange resinsupported iron and magnesium oxides/hydroxides composite(FeMg/CER)was synthesized and introduced as a new and potential adsorbent for selective removal of nitrate ion in the water environment.Characteristics of FeMg/CER were determined by techniques such as Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,and Xray diffraction.The results showed that FeMg/CER material had a high nitrate adsorption capacity of 200 mg NO_(3)^()·g^(1)with a fast equilibrium adsorption time of 30 min at pH 5.In addition,it had good durability of at least 10 times of regeneration,which could be applied to practical water and wastewater treatment.

In situ synthesis of hydrophobic magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles in a novel impinging stream-rotating packed bed reactor

Hydrophobic Mg(OH)_2nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via an in situ surface modification method in a novel impinging stream-rotating packed bed(IS-RPB) reactor using oleic acid(C_(17)H_(33)COOH, OA) as a surface modifier, magnesium chloride hexahydrate in the presence of ethanol as a precursor, and sodium hydroxide as a precipitant. The products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry(TG-DSC). Compatibility with organic solutions was determined by sedimentation tests. The prepared nanoparticles exhibited regular hexagonal lamella with an average diameter of 30 nm when OA is added to the reaction system; this result indicates that OA regulates the morphology of the Mg(OH)_2nanoparticles.XRD revealed that the high-purity Mg(OH)_2product presents a brucite structure, and the I_(001)/I_(101) of hydrophobic Mg(OH)_2(0.86) was higher than that of the blank Mg(OH)_2(0.63). FTIR analysis showed that OA bonded to the surface of the Mg(OH)_2. Compared with the blank Mg(OH)_2product, the product obtained through the proposed method possesses excellent hydrophobic properties, including a high water contact angle of 101.4° and good compatibility with liquid paraffin. TG-DSC analysis indicated that the total percentage of mass loss of hydrophobic Mg(OH)_2(40.88%) was higher than that of the blank Mg(OH)_2product(33.18%). The in situ surface modification method proposed in this work presents potential use in the large-scale production of Mg(OH)_2nanoparticles.

Combining the 8-hydroxyquinoline intercalated layered double hydroxide film and sol-gel coating for active corrosion protection of the magnesium alloy

8-hydroxyquinoline(8-HQ)intercalated layered double hydroxides(LDH)film as underlayer and sol-gel layer was combined for active corrosion protection of the AM60B magnesium alloy.The LDH,LDH/sol-gel,and LDH@HQ/sol-gel coatings were analyzed using the scanning electron microscopy(SEM),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),atomic force microscopy(AFM),and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)methods.The SEM images showed that the surface was entirely coated by the LDH film composed of vertically-grown nanosheets.The same morphology was observed for the LDH/sol-gel and LDH@HQ/sol-gel coatings.Also,almost the same topography was observed for both composite coatings except that the LDH@HQ/sol-gel coating had relatively higher surface roughness.Although the LDH film had the same impedance behavior as the alloy sample in 3.5wt%NaCl solution,its corrosion resistance was much higher,which could be due to its barrier properties as well as to the trap-ping of the chloride ions.Similar to the LDH film,the corrosion resistance of the LDH/sol-gel composite diminished with increasing the ex-posure time.However,its values were much higher than that of the LDH film,which was mainly related to the sealing of the solution path-ways.The LDH@HQ/sol-gel composite showed much better anti-corrosion properties than the LDH/sol-gel coating due to the adsorption of the 8-HQ on the damaged areas through the complexation.

Flame Retardancy, Smoke Suppression Effect and Mechanism of Aryl Phosphates in Combination with Magnesium Hydroxide in Polyamide 6

The flammability, smoke emission behavior and mechanical properties of two oligomeric aryl phosphates [bisphenol A bis（diphenyl phosphate） （BDP） and resorcinol bis（diphenyl phosphate） （RDP）] combined with magnesium hydroxide （MH） in polyamide 6 （PA6） have been investigated. Combining 5 wt% BDP, 50 wt% MH imparts a limiting oxygen index （LOI） of 40.9% and UL94 V-0 rating to PA6, meanwhile the peak rate of smoke release （pRSR）, total release of smoke （TSR） and Izod notched impact strength are 41%, 33% and 233% relative to the corresponding value of 55 wt% MH without BDP, respectively. Dynamic mechanical analysis （DMA） indicates that the improvement of toughness attributes to the enhanced compatibility between MH and PA6 by adding BDP. Furthermore, based on the comprehensive analysis of thermogravimetry （TG）, cone calorimeter and SEM-EDX investigations, possible flame retardancy and smoke suppression mechanisms were revealed. Besides the fuel dilution and barrier effect of MH, the combination of MH and RDP shows an additional flame inhibition effect. The combination of MH and BDP results in a dominant condensed phase barrier effect which leads to obvious reduction on smoke emission and flammability.

Irradiation and flame retardant effect of poly[bis(phenoxyphosphazene)] and magnesium hydroxide in LDPE composites

Poly[bis(phenoxyphosphazene)](PBPP) and magnesium hydroxide(MH) are used as a flame retardant blend with low-density polyethylene(LDPE) for the nuclear cable. This study aims to investigate the effects of PBPP in MH-LDPE blend composites on flame retardance and electron beam irradiation. The structure, morphology,and properties of the blend composites irradiated by an electron beam to different absorbed doses were characterized. The results indicated that PBPP provides lubrication during processing. As the PBPP content in the blend increases the melt flow rate at 20 phr MH, meaning the material is easier to process. The higher the PBPP content, the higher the limiting-oxygen index. The elongation at the break of the PBPP containing composites(at 50 phr MH) was evidently higher than the non-PBPP ones at different absorbed doses by electron beam irradiation. The thermogravimetric analysis results indicated that the improved mechanical property, resulting from electron-beam irradiation, could be attributed to the consumption of PBPP.

Preparation of nanoparticles of magnesium hydroxide from bittern

Mg(OH)2 nano-particles with fiber-like morphology were prepared by chemical precipitation process,with the bittern from Qinghai Salt Lakes used as Mg2+ raw material and ammonia water as precipitator. The influence of aging procedure on the Mg(OH)2 crystal was investigated by TEM and crystalline size calculation. The Mg(OH)2 nano-particles were characterized by XRD,SEM,TEM and TG-DTA methods. The results indicate that the Mg(OH)2 nano-particles with perfect crystal are obtained after aging procedure above 50 ℃,and the grain size increases with increasing aging temperature and prolonging aging time. Mg(OH)2 particles with fiber-like morphology,20-60 nm in diameter and 300-500 nm in length are observed,Mg(OH)2 will decompose into MgO at temperature range 347-623 ℃.

Studies on Y- Potential of Positive Sol of Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxide

The IEP of magnesium aluminum hydroxide was predicted with the modified Yoon′s equation, and the effect of electrolyte on the Y- potential of the sol was studied by electrophoresis method. The results showed that the calculated IEP values with the modified Yoon′s equation agreed well with the experimental ones. With the increase of the ionic radius of monovalent anions (Cl -, Br -, I -) the ζ potential decreased. The same was true for CO 2- 3, SO 2- 4 but the sign of the Y- potential reversed from positive to negative. For Al 3+ , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , however, the ζ potential increased with the increase of the concentration of Al 3+ , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ .

Coordination Structure of Aluminum in Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxide Studied by (27)Al NMR

The coordination structure of aluminum in magnesium aluminum hydroxide was studied by 27Al NMR. The result showed that tetrahedral aluminum (AlIV) existed in magnesium aluminum hydroxide, and the contents of AlIV increased with the increase of the ratio of Al/Mg and with the peptizing temperature. AlIV originated from the so-called Al13 polymer with the structure of one Al tetrahedron surrounded by twelve Al octahedrons.

Study on Isoelectric Point of Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxide

Yoon's equation which predicted point of zero charge of complex oxide should predict the zero point of net charge (ZPNC) of mixture of variable and permanent charge rather than the point of zero charge (PZC) of the variable charge component. The calculated values with modified Yoon's equation agreed with the experimental values.

Surface modification of magnesium hydroxide by γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane

Magnesium hydroxide(MH),which is commonly used as a halogen-free flame retardant filler in composite materials,was modified by silanization reaction with γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (γ-APS) in aqueous solution at different pH values (pH range from 8.0 to 12.0). The surface properties of grafted γ-APS on MH surface as a function of solution pH value were studied using elemental analysis,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and zeta potential measurement. The results show that hydrolysis and condensation of γ-APS are activated in alkaline solution and lead to multilayer adsorption of γ-APS molecules on the surface of MH. The type of adsorption orientation of γ-APS on MH surface is a function of coverage density that is altered by changing solution pH value. At low coverage density (e.g. 55 nm-2),γ-APS molecules are preferentially adsorbed to the surface with the silicon moiety towards the surface,and increasing coverage density (e.g. 90 nm-2) leads to parallel orientation. At an even higher coverage density (e.g. 115 nm-2),γ-APS molecules bond to the surface with the amino moiety towards the surface.

A green route for the preparation of layered double hydroxides from basic magnesium carbonate

Layered double hydroxides(LDHs)have received extensive attention in many fields such as catalysis,environmental management and medical applications.Typically,expensive soluble metal salts are commonly used as the starting materials for the synthesis of LDHs.Here,we report a novel synthesis route for Mg/Al-LDH by using inexpensive basic magnesium carbonate as the starting material.X-ray diffraction(XRD)and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance(ssNMR)data show that LDHs with rich defects are formed rapidly at room temperature and good crystallinity can be obtained after further hydrothermal treatment.These results provide a simple,rapid and green preparation method for LDHs.

In situ growth process of Mg-Fe layered double hydroxide conversion film on MgCa alloy

In this study,an environment-friendly layered double hydroxide(LDH)film has been deposited on Mg Ca alloy by a two-step technique.To improve the chemical conversion technique and control the film properties,batch studies have been carried out to address various process parameters such as pH value,treatment temperature and immersion time.The chemical composition was determined by X-ray diffractometry and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.The morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscopy.The corrosion resistance of the samples with various films was compared by polarization curves and immersion test.It is found that the transformation duration of Mg-Fe LDH is long.Too high pH value and temperature has harmful effect on the purity of the film composition.The corrosion resistance of the films formed at low value of pH or high temperature or short treatment time is deteriorative.The optimum process is as follows:the sample is first immersed in the solution containing Fe^(3+)/HCO_(3)^-/CO_(3)^(2-)with a pH value of 5 at a temperature of 55℃for 1 h to form a precursor film,and then this precursor film is immersed into the solution containing Fe^(3+)/HCO_(3)^-/CO_(3)^(2-)with a pH of 11 at 55℃for 24 h to obtain the Mg-Fe LDH conversion film.

Corrosion inhibition of layered double hydroxides for metal-based systems

Layered double hydroxide(LDH),a kind of 2D layered materials,has been recognized as the promising anticorrosion materials for metal and its alloy.The microstructure,physical/chemical properties,usage in corrosion inhibition and inhibition performance of LDH have been studied separately in open literature.However,there is a lack of a complete review to summarize the status of LDH technology and the potential R&D opportunities in the field of corrosion inhibition.In addition,the challenges for LDH in corrosion inhibition of metal-based system have not been summarized systematically.Herein,we review recent advances in the rational design of LDH for corrosion inhibition of metal-based system(i.e.Mg alloy,Al alloy,steel and concrete)and high-throughput anticorrosion materials development.By evaluating the physical/chemical properties,usage in metal-based system and the corrosion inhibition mechanism of LDH,we highlight several important factors of LDH for anticorrosion performance and common features of LDH in applying different metal alloys.Finally,we provide our perspective and recommendation in this field,including high-throughput techiniques for combinatorial compositional design and rapid synthesis of anticorrosion alloys,with the goal of accelerating the development and application of LDH in corrosion inhibition of metal-based system.

In-situ LDHs growth on PEO coatings on AZ31 magnesium alloy for active protection:Roles of PEO composition and conversion solution

In this work,plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were produced on magnesium alloy AZ31 in aluminate,silicate and phosphate-based electrolytes,and followed by hydrothermal treatments in order to synthesis layered double hydroxides(LDHs)based nanocontainers.LDHs synthesis was done in three different growth solutions(deionized water,sodium nitrate and aluminum nitrate containing solution).In frame of this work it was shown,that it was difficult to form LDHs on Si-based PEO coating,due to more stable silicate phases in comparison with aluminate and phosphate phases in respective PEO coatings.The obtained hybrid LDH/PEO coatings were characterized using SEM,EDS and GDOES,and then the corrosion protection was further investigated by EIS.Based on the obtained results,it was confirmed that,the hydrothermal treatments in Al^(3+)containing solution played an important role on overall corrosion resistance for phosphate and silicate-based PEO coatings,but not for Al-based PEO coatings.