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Researching automation of gypsum recycling
No full textThis poster illustrates the recent work on a setup for automated in-situ analysis of gypsum recycling processes. Analysis in synchrotron X-rays, Raman- and UV-vis spectroscopy are made possible with this compact and mobile setup. First results from Raman spectroscopy on the conversion of gypsum to bassanite in hypersaline solutions are presented and future plans on optimization are formulated
The influence of the test conditions on the spalling behaviour of concrete due to fire exposure
No full textDie Durchführung von realmaßstäblichen Bauteilversuchen zur Analyse des Abplatzverhaltens von Beton im Brandfall ist aufwendig, material‐ und kostenintensiv und setzt die Verfügbarkeit von Großbrandversuchsständen voraus. Daher wird die Abplatzneigung von Beton vorwiegend an kleinformatigen Prüfkörpern untersucht. Mit der Reduktion der Prüfkörpergröße verringert sich der thermische und hygrische Gradient im Randbereich, wodurch sowohl die thermisch induzierten Schädigungen im Beton als auch die Abplatzungen verringert werden. Für ein besseres Verständnis dieser komplexen Zusammenhänge wurde das Abplatzverhalten kleinformatiger Betonprüfkörper (Ø = 0,47 m; h = 0,29 m) mit verschiedenartigen Ummantelungen und unterschiedlichen Feuchtezuständen der Betonrandzone für zwei Normalbetone analysiert. Am Prüfkörper applizierte Stahlringe behinderten dabei die thermische Ausdehnung sowie den Wasserverlust über die Mantelfläche. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Abplatzungen infolge der Prüfkörperummantelung zunehmen und die Größenordnung vergleichender Großbrandversuche erreichen. Dies lässt den Schluss zu, dass die Ummantelung eines kleinformatigen Prüfkörpers mit Stahlring die Prüfbedingungen in der Mitte der brandbeanspruchten Fläche eines großformatigen Bauteils nachstellen kann. Des Weiteren führt die Vortrocknung der Betonrandzone zur Verzögerung bzw. Verringerung von Abplatzungen.Investigating the spalling behaviour of a concrete mixture using large scale members is complex and expensive. Thus, the susceptibility to spalling of concrete is investigated by means of fire tests on small format specimens. However, the reduction of the fire exposed surface increases the influence of boundary effects. Macrocracking and the water loss via the lateral surfaces reduce the thermomechanical and thermohydraulic damage and therefore, lower the risk of spalling. Thus, this study investigated the influence of different restraint and moisture conditions on the spalling behaviour of small format specimens (Ø = 0.47m; h = 0.29m) for two ordinary concrete mixtures. Applied steel rings restrained the thermal expansion of the specimen and prevented the water loss during the fire test. The results show that increased spalling occurred to a similar extend as in large scale fire tests because of a restrained expansion of the specimen. Further, a pre-dried boundary zone led to a delayed or rather a prevention of spalling compared to the non-dried specimens. To determine the susceptibility to spalling of a concrete mixture, the test conditions in the centre of a large scale member can be simulated by restraining the expansion of a small format specimen with applied steel rings
Advancing Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Emission
No full textThere is a growing interest in the exploitation of the short-wave infrared (SWIR), which refers to the wavelength band of light between 900 nm and 2500 nm. Luminophores that emit in the SWIR are used in various areas of telecommunications, photovoltaics, security systems (night vision), and in biomedicine. In particular for biomedical applications, the SWIR range is highly promising because light scattering, absorption, and autofluorescence of tissue and biological compounds are strongly reduced compared to the visible (400–700 nm) and NIR (~700–900 nm). The benefits of SWIR-emissive QDs have been demonstrated for a variety of applications, such as in thermal sensing, as photoelectrochemical biosensor, in in vivo vascular imaging, and for fluorescence-guided surgery.[1]
Full exploitation of SWIR photoluminescence (PL) imaging and sensing is currently hampered by i.) a lack of suitable advanced nanomaterials with a high PL quantum yield (PL QY) and a high brightness, that can be used safely in vivo and ii.) a lack of quantitative and reliable data on the optical properties of many SWIR emitters. Promising nanomaterials for the SWIR are heavy metal-free Ag2S quantum dots (QDs).
Aiming for the development of SWIR advanced nanomaterials with optimum performance, we have dived deeper into the photophysical processes occurring in these nanomaterials, thereby exploring in depth how the environment such as temperature, surface ligand composition, and the incorporation of transition metals influence the optical properties Ag2S QDs. We observed a strong enhancement of the SWIR emission of upon addition of metal ions such as Zn2+, yielding PL quantum yields of about 10% and thus making them highly suitable for non-invasive deep imaging of vascular networks and 3D fluid flow mapping
A shortcut towards phonon predictions
No full textPhonon calculations with ab-initio methods are computationally expensive. The use of universal machine learning models reduces the cost, but raises concerns about prediction quality. Fine-tuning with only a few structures, improves predictions of phonons, thermal properties and especially diffusive thermal conductivity, while reducing computational cost by a factor of 10 in average compared to DFT methods
Application of the incremental hole-drilling method for residual stress determination in type 4 pressure vessels
No full textHole-drilling method is a standardized technique for obtaining residual stresses in isotropic structures. Previous studies provide a foundation that enables the use of this method to investigate orthotropic structures, such as fiber-reinforced composites. In this study, the incremental hole-drilling method was applied to investigate residual stresses in filament wound type 4 composite pressure vessels. The investigated composite cylinders were manufactured with different internal pressure functions during the winding process, to achieve distinct residual stress states. Additionally, the influence of the initial loading under sustained internal pressure and increased temperature on the stress distribution was investigated. It was shown that the residual stress state can be influenced by varying the internal pressure in the winding process. After testing at sustained load and increased temperature, a stress redistribution was observed, which took place due to creep phenomena. Finally, a discussion of the challenges for the application of the hole-drilling method to composite pressure vessels is provided
Validated and standardized measurements and quantification of surface functionalities on nanoparticles
No full textEngineered nanoparticles (NPs) with various chemical compositions and surface functionalities are routinely fabricated for industrial applications such as medical diagnostics, drug delivery, sensing, catalysis, energy conversion and storage, opto-electronics, and information storage which improve the quality of life and European prosperity. Nanoparticle function, interaction with biological species, and environmental fate are largely determined by surface functionalities. Reliable, reproducible, and standardized surface characterization methods are therefore vital for quality control of NPs, and mandatory to meet increasing concerns regarding their safety. Also, industry, regulatory agencies, and policymakers need validated traceable measurement methods and reference materials. Industry, e.g., must comply with various regulations, including the chemicals´ regulation REACH (2006/1907) and cosmetic products regulation (2009/1223), depending on the use. Therefore, standardization organizations such as the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as well as industrial stakeholders, European Medicine Agency (EMA), and the nanosafety community responsible for guidelines for nanomaterial (NM) regulation like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have expressed needs for standardized methodologies to measure NP surface chemical properties.
Despite these needs, methodologies for determining NP surface properties, including the amount, chemical composition, and homogeneity of surface functionalities and coatings are largely non-standardized. Specifically, validated quantitative procedures for the measurement of thickness and composition of nanoparticle coatings and other surface functionalities are needed. Suitable methods for determining surface functionalities on ligand-stabilized core and core/shell NPs include advanced techniques such as traceable quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) as well as X-ray electron spectroscopy (XPS) and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), and simpler optical and electrochemical methods. The latter less costly methods are often used by SMEs, e.g., for quality control. To validate methods, establish measurement uncertainties, test reference materials, and produce reference data, international interlaboratory comparisons (ILC) on NP surface functionalization measurements are required. These needs have been addressed by us in two interlaboratory comparisons, that will be presented. In addition, the European metrology project SMURFnano will be briefly presented involving 12 partners from different National Metrology Institutes, designated institutes, and research institutes, two university groups as well as one large company and one SME producing NPs
Cubature-based uncertainty estimation for nonlinear regression models
No full textModels are commonly utilized in chemical engineering to simulate real-world processes and phenomena. Given their role in guiding decision-making, accurately quantifying the uncertainty of these models is essential. Typically, these models are calibrated using experimental data that contain measurement errors, leading to uncertainty in the fitted model parameters. Current methods for estimating the prediction uncertainty of nonlinear regression models are often either computationally intensive or biased. In this study, we use sparse cubature formulas to estimate the prediction uncertainty of nonlinear regression models. Our findings indicate that this method provides a favorable balance between accuracy and computational efficiency, making it suitable for application in chemical engineering. We validate the performance of our proposed method through various regression case studies, including both theoretical toy models and practical models from chemical engineering
Hollow Specimen Method for Tests in High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas: The TransHyDE - H2HohlZug Project
No full textThe feasibility of the method for slow strain tensile tests has been demonstrated in several studies, leading to the establishment of the ISO/TC 164/SC 1/WG 9 ISO committee for its standardisation. Questions have emerged during this process, that currently prevent the method from being standardised for hydrogen testing. These questions relate to specimen geometry, specimen manufacturing and gas quality and are being systematically addressed in the TransHyDE-H2HohlZug project
On the transferability of post-processing heat treatments designed for PBF-LB IN718 alloys to directed energy deposition specimens
No full textMany processes are being developed for metal additive manufacturing (AM) which vary by their heat source and feedstock. The use of directed energy deposition (DED) is growing due to its ability to build larger structures outside of a contained powder bed chamber. However, the only standard exclusively for post-build heat treatment of AM IN718 is ASTM standard F3055-14a, developed for powder bed fusion (PBF). This study evaluates the applicability of this current heat treatment standard to AM IN718 specimens produced using two methods of DED: laser-blown powder (LP)-DED and arc-wire (AW)-DED. Electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques were used to characterize the specimens in the as-built condition and after the full heat treatment (FHT) specified in F3055. No evidence of remaining Laves phase was observed in the two DED specimens after the FHT. Yield strengths for the DED specimens were 1049 MPa for FHT AW-DED and 1096 MPa for LP-DED, higher than the minimum stated for PBF-LB IN718 of 920 MPa. The size, morphology, inter-spacing, and diffraction patterns of the γ´ and γ´´ strengthening precipitates are found to be similar for both DED processes. Differences were observed in the microstructure evolution where the F3055 heat treatments resulted in partial recrystallization of the grain structure, with a higher content of annealing twins observed in the AW-DED. These microstructural differences correlate with differences in the resulting elongation to failure. Thus, it is proposed that variations in heat treatments are needed for optimizing IN718 produced by different AM processes
A new elemental analytical approach for microplastic sum parameter analysis in environmental samples – ETV/ICP-MS with CO2
No full textPlastics are indispensable in our daily lives. Due to their easy processability, durability, and lightweight properties, they are the base material of many consumer and industry products. However, with reported amounts of millions of tons per year, plastic pollution has become a globally emerging problem. In the environment, plastic waste undergoes degradation, leading to the formation of persistent, synthetic particles smaller than 5 mm, known as microplastics (MPs).
Toxicological concerns mainly arise from MP uptake by various organisms, including humans. MPs act as transport vectors for hazardous chemicals, e.g., polymer additives, bacteria, and other environmental pollutants. Existing approaches for MP analysis focus on particle size, number, and information on the polymer types. However, there is a lack of analytical tools for a fast and comprehensive assessment of the pollution situation based on the MP mass without limitations to size and polymer types. In this context, a new mass balance approach for the MPs analysis in environmental samples via electrothermal vaporization coupled with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ETV/ICP-MS) has been developed as a complementary screening tool to existing methods.
With ETV/ICP-MS, the bulk detection of MPs via the 13C isotope as a sum parameter of common polymer types was achievable relatively unaffected by the respective size across the nano-to-micrometer scale. A new mass-based approach through an external gas calibration with carbon dioxide enabled the fast quantification of the MP content in MP-soil mixtures of different portions. By this, the analysis was achievable within a few minutes of analysis time per sample. Furthermore, the potential of polymer heteroatoms and contaminants for the sensitive detection in carbon-rich matrices was investigated