Structural and Mechanical Properties of Zinc-Strontium-Lithium Phosphate Glass Doped with Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Authors

  • Siti Norfariza Farhana Mohd Razak Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Nur Hazwani Mohd Yusoff Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Nurhafizah Hasim Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Nur Hidayah Ahmad Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Norshahirah Mohamad Saidi Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Mohd Fuad Mohamad Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia
  • Anis Nazihah Mat Daud Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sijmr.1.1.2640

Keywords:

Phosphate glass, FTIR, Raman

Abstract

A series of phosphate glasses doped with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was synthesized using the melt-quenching technique to explore their structural and mechanical properties. The composition (40–x) P₂O₅-ZnO-Li₂O–SrO-xCH₂CO₂H (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5 mol%) was characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, ultrasonic testing, and Vickers hardness measurements. Results revealed that the addition of CMC caused subtle structural changes, enhancing the glass network's compactness and stiffness. Mechanical analysis showed improved hardness, elasticity, and self-cleaning properties, making this system a viable candidate for applications in food processing and healthcare, where surface contamination is a concern. This study highlights the potential of biodegradable, non-toxic phosphate glass for innovative and sustainable applications.

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Author Biographies

Siti Norfariza Farhana Mohd Razak, Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

sitinorfarizafarhana@graduate.utm.my

Nur Hazwani Mohd Yusoff, Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

hazwani00@graduate.utm.my

Nurhafizah Hasim, Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

nurhafizah.h@utm.my

Nur Hidayah Ahmad, Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

nurhidayahahmad@utm.my

Norshahirah Mohamad Saidi, Advanced Optical Materials Research Group, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

norshahirah.ms@utm.my

Mohd Fuad Mohamad, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia

m.fuad@utm.my

Anis Nazihah Mat Daud, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia

anis.md@fsmt.upsi.edu.my

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Published

2024-12-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1: December (2024)

Section

Articles