Structural Morphology and Optical Properties of the Activated Carbon Decorated in Rubber Type Buna- N Nanoparticles Used in Industrial Applications

Ahmed Aljarah; Mohammed R. Al-lami; Shaymaa Al-Rubaye

doi:10.47758/ijnsn.v5i1.112

Ahmed Aljarah Department of oil and gas engineering, Basra university for Oil and gas, Iraq
Mohammed R. Al-lami
Shaymaa Al-Rubaye

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47758/ijnsn.v5i1.112

Keywords: Buna-N, UV–Visible, Polymer, Nano materials, Activated carbon

Abstract

Potential uses for nanomaterials in light-emitting diodes, solar cells, polarizers, light-stable colour filters, optical sensors, optical data communication, and optical data storage have led to the rise of interest in this field. Because they mix the qualities of two or more different materials and may exhibit unique mechanical, electrical, or chemical behaviours, nanomaterials are of special interest. Comprehending and adjusting these impacts may result in hybrid gadgets built from these nanocomposites that possess enhanced optical characteristics.

In this work prepared polymer Buna-N with Activated carbon nanocomposites of well-defined compositions and studied the optical properties of powders and their thin films. The UV-visible light absorption spectrum was employed to describe the optical properties of industrial rubber – activated carbon composites. These composites, consisting of Plastic polymer Buna-N revealed a novel UV-visible absorption band in the wavelength range of 226-235 nm. This distinctive feature is attributed to interchain interactions within the material. To assess the optical properties, a successful optical transmission method was employed, enabling the determination of crucial parameters such as dielectric constant, absorption coefficient (α), and energy gap. Four samples of industrial rubber – activated carbon composites were analyzed in this manner.

The UV–Visible spectrophotometer served as the primary tool for the optical characterization. The results highlighted the strong dependence of these properties on both the material's nature and the type of radiation used.The primary objective of this research is to enhance the optical properties of the polymer Buna-N decorated with activated carbon .The aims to leverage these improved properties for the extraction of oil. The goal is to develop a material that exhibits the best-suited properties for the conditions involved in drilling and oil extraction processes.