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Liggat, John J.
University of Strathclyde
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Publications (36/36 displayed)
- 2023Evaluation of spherulite growth in PHB‐based systems – a DoE approachcitations
- 2023Thermal volatilisation analysis of graphite intercalation compound fire retardantscitations
- 2022Peelable nanocomposite coatingscitations
- 2022Polyhydroxybutyratecitations
- 2021Influence of octavinyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane on the electric treeing resistance of polypropylene
- 2021Octavinyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane on tailoring the DC electrical characteristics of polypropylenecitations
- 2020Nanocomposites based on magnesium-oxide/aluminum-nitride/polypropylene for HVDC cable insulationcitations
- 2020Effect of different surface treatment agents on the physical chemistry and electrical properties of polyethylene nano-alumina nanocompositescitations
- 2018Filler and additive effects on partial discharge degradation of PET films used in PV devicescitations
- 2018Partial discharge behaviour of biaxially orientated PET filmscitations
- 2016The thermal degradation behaviour of a series of siloxane copolymers - a study by thermal volatilisation analysiscitations
- 2016A cost-effective chemical approach to retaining and regenerating the strength of thermally recycled glass fibre
- 2015Special issue based on the Fire Retardant Technologies 2014 conference held at University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK April 2014
- 2015Strength of thermally conditioned glass fibre degradation, retention and regeneration
- 2015The thermo-oxidative degradation of poly(4-methylstyrene) and its relationship to flammabilitycitations
- 2015Investigation of the strength loss of glass fibre after thermal conditioningcitations
- 2013Physical properties of poly(ether ether ketone) exposed to simulated severe oilfield service conditionscitations
- 2013Characterisation of the mechanical and thermal degradation behaviour of natural fibres for lightweight automotive applications
- 2012Lewis acid mediated polymerization of poly(dimethylsiloxane) polymerscitations
- 2011Structure of laponite-styrene precursor dispersions for production of advanced polymer-clay nanocompositescitations
- 2009The thermal degradation behaviour of polydimethylsiloxane/montmorillonite nanocompositescitations
- 2009Degradative thermal analysis and dielectric spectroscopy studies of aging in polysiloxane nanocomposites
- 2008Influence of clay type on exfoliation, cure and physical properties of in situ polymerised poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocompositescitations
- 2008Synthesis and characterization of nylon 6/clay nanocomposites prepared by ultrasonication and in situ polymerizationcitations
- 2008Use of sonication and influence of clay type on the enhancement in physical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites
- 2008The stability of polysiloxanes incorporating nano-scale physical property modifierscitations
- 2008Effects of organically modified clay loading on rate and extent of cure in an epoxy nanocomposite systemcitations
- 2008Investigating the ageing behavior of polysiloxane nanocomposites by degradative thermal analysiscitations
- 2007Properties of epoxy nanoclay system based on diaminodiphenyl sulfone and diglycidyl ether of bisphenol f: influence of post cure and structure of amine and epoxycitations
- 2007Investigating the aging behavior of polysiloxane nanocomposites with degradative thermal analysis and broadband dielectric spectroscopy
- 2007Some factors influencing exfoliation and physical property enhancement in nanoclay epoxy resins based on diglycidyl ethers of bisphenol A and Fcitations
- 2006Degradation mechanism of diethylene glycol units in a terephthalate polymercitations
- 2004Ageing and rejuvenation of Biopol, [poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)] copolymers: A dielectric studycitations
- 2004Dynamic mechanical analysis of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) - a comparison with poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(ethylene naphthalate)citations
- 2004Influence of the epoxy structure on the physical properties of epoxy resin nanocompositescitations
- 2000Influence of physical aging on the molecular motion and structural relaxation in poly(ethylene terephthalate) and related polyesterscitations
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Peelable nanocomposite coatings
Abstract
<p>Radioactive materials are potentially harmful due to the radiation emitted by radionuclides and the risk of radioactive contamination. Despite strict compliance with safety protocols, contamination with radioactive materials is still possible. This paper describes innovative and inexpensive formulations that can be employed as ‘eco-friendly’ tools for the safe decontamination of radiopharmaceuticals spills or other accidental radioactive contamination of the surfaces arising from general-purpose radioisotope handling facilities (radiopharmaceutical laboratories, hospitals, research laboratories, etc.). These new peelable nanocomposite coatings are obtained from water-based, non-toxic, polymeric blends containing readily biodegradable components, which do not damage the substrate on which they are applied while also displaying efficient binding and removal of the contaminants from the targeted surfaces. The properties of the film-forming decontamination solutions were assessed using rheological measurements and evaporation rate tests, while the resulting strippable coatings were subjected to Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and tensile tests. Radionuclide decontamination tests were performed on various types of surfaces encountered in radioisotope workspaces (concrete, painted metal, ceramic tiles, linoleum, epoxy resin cover). Thus, it was shown that they possess remarkable properties (thermal and mechanical resistance which permits facile removal through peeling) and that their capacity to entrap and remove beta and alpha particle emitters depends on the constituents of the decontaminating formulation, but more importantly, on the type of surface tested. Except for the cement surface (which was particularly porous), at which the decontamination level ranged between approximately 44% and 89%, for all the other investigated surfaces, a decontamination efficiency ranging from 80.6% to 96.5% was achieved.</p>