Effects of microwave and ultrasound exposure to microsphere particles made out of different classes of inorganic and organic materials

Journal Article · 31 August 2018 · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2018.04.032 · OSTI ID:1597858

Weerakkody, Chandima ^[1]; Guild, Curtis ^[2]; Achola, Laura A. ^[2]; Palo, Joseph ^[2]; Suib, Steven L.  ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States); Univ of Connecticut
2. Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States)

In this study polymer, metal oxide and polymer-PZT composite microsphere materials were prepared by either hydrothermal or microwave assisted methods. Materials were subjected to microwave and ultrasound irradiation under specific conditions in order to understand their mechanical stability and morphological changes in dimensions. Scanning electron microscopy imaging was carried out before and after each irradiation and clear differences were observed depending on irradiation method and sample composition.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
• Grant/Contract Number: FG02-86ER13622
• OSTI ID: 1597858
• Journal Information: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Journal Issue: C Vol. 65; ISSN 1226-086X
• Publisher: ElsevierCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English