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Cui T, Zheng Y, Hu M, Lin B, Wang J, Cai W, Fei B, Zhu J, Hu Y. Biomimetic Multifunctional Graphene-Based Coating for Thermal Management, Solar De-Icing, and Fire Safety: Inspired from the Antireflection Nanostructure of Compound Eyes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2312083. [PMID: 38644686 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Due to the ubiquitous and inexhaustible solar source, photothermal materials have gained considerable attention for their potential in heating and de-icing. Nevertheless, traditional photothermal materials, exemplified by graphene, frequently encounter challenges emanating from their elevated reflectance. Inspired by ocular structures, this study uses the Fresnel equation to enhance the photo-thermal conversion efficiency of graphene by introducing a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/silicon dioxide (SiO2) coating, which reduces the light reflectance (≈20%) through destructive interference. The designed coating achieves an equilibrium temperature of ≈77 °C at one sun and a quick de-icing in ≈65 s, all with a thickness of 5 µm. Simulations demonstrate that applying this coating to high-rise buildings results in energy savings of ≈31% in winter heating. Furthermore, the combination of PDMS/SiO2 and graphene confers a notable enhancement in thermal stability through a synergistic flame-retardant mechanism, effectively safeguarding polyurethane against high temperatures and conflagrations, leading to marked reduction of 58% and 28% in heat release rate and total heat release. This innovative design enhances the photo-thermal conversion, de-icing function, and flame retardancy of graphene, thereby advancing its applications in outdoor equipment, high-rise buildings, and aerospace vessels.
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- Tianyang Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Cai L, Chen Y, Lu Z, Wei M, Zhao X, Xie Y, Li J, Xiao S. Citric acid/chitosan adhesive with viscosity-controlled for wood bonding through supramolecular self-assembly. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121765. [PMID: 38286541 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Developing bio-based sustainable wood adhesives is significant as a substitute for petroleum-derived adhesives. However, the existing bio-based adhesives have disadvantages of complex fabrication, uncontrollable viscosity, and poor water resistance. Herein, we developed a citric acid/chitosan adhesive with viscosity-controlled and water-resistant features by one-step dissolution at room temperature based on the supramolecular self-assembly strategy. Different wood products (plywood, laminated veneer lumber and particleboard) with superior performance were prepared by applying that adhesive on veneer and wood particles (fine and rough particles). The plywood test results showed that the citric acid/chitosan adhesive had dry and wet shear strengths outperforming the China National Standard (GB/T 9846-2015, ≥0.7 MPa), reaching 2.1 and 1.1 MPa, respectively. The adhesion mechanism was mechanical interlocks and cross-linking of citric acid/chitosan in adhesives with those in the cell wall. This work provides high promise for alternatives to traditional unsustainable wood adhesives (urea-formaldehyde, melamine-urea-formaldehyde and phenolic resins) for fabricating different wood products.
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- Lijian Cai
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, PR China.
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Zhou S, Chen P, Xiao C, Ge Y, Gao H. Recent advances in dynamic dual mode systems for daytime radiative cooling and solar heating. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31738-31755. [PMID: 37908645 PMCID: PMC10613950 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05506j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Thermal management, including heating and cooling, plays an important role in human productive activities and daily life. Nevertheless, in the actual environment, almost all the ambient scenarios come with the challenge that the objects are located in a quite dynamic and variable environment, which includes fluctuations in aspects such as space, time, sunlight, season, and temperature. It is imperative to develop low-energy or even zero-energy thermal-management technologies with renewable and clean energy. In this review, we summarised the latest technological advances and the prospects in this burgeoning field. First, we present the fundamental principles of the daytime passive radiative cooling (PDRC) thermal management device. Next, In the domain of dual-mode systems, they are classified into various types based on the diverse mechanisms of transitioning between cooling and heating states, including electrical responsive, mechanical responsive, temperature responsive, and solution responsive. Furthermore, we conducted an in-depth analysis of the principles and design methodologies associated with these categories, followed by a comparative assessment of their performance in radiative cooling and solar heating applications. Finally, this review presents the challenges and opportunities of dynamic dual mode thermal management, while also identifying future directions.
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- Shiqing Zhou
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 P. R. China
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Li X, Ji Y, Fan Z, Du P, Xu B, Cai Z. Asymmetrical Emissivity and Wettability in Stitching Treble Weave Metafabric for Synchronous Personal Thermal-Moisture Management. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300297. [PMID: 37026656 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Developing textiles with passive thermal management is an effective strategy to maintain the human body healthy as well as decrease energy consumption. Personal thermal management (PTM) textiles with engineered constituent element and fabric structure have been developed, however the comfortability and robustness of these textiles remains a challenge due to the complexity of passive thermal-moisture management. Here a metafabric with asymmetrical stitching treble weave based on woven structure design and yarn functionalization is developed, in which the thermal radiation regulation and moisture-wicking can be achieved simultaneously throughout the dual-mode metafabric due to its optically regulated property, multi-branched through-porous structure and surface wetting difference. With simply flipping, the metafabric enables high solar reflectivity (87.6%) and IR emissivity (94%) in the cooling mode, and a low IR emissivity of 41.3% in the heating mode. When overheating and sweating, the cooling capacity reaches to ≈9 °C owing to the synergistic effect of radiation and evaporation. Moreover, the tensile strengths of the metafabric are 46.18 MPa (warp direction) and 37.59 MPa (weft direction), respectively. This work provides a facile strategy to fabricate multi-functional integrated metafabrics with much flexibility and thus has great potential for thermal management applications and sustainable energy.
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- Xiaoyan Li
- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles, Key Lab of Science & Technology of Eco-Textile, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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