1
|
Chen Z, Chao Y, Sayyar S, Tian T, Wang K, Xu Y, Wallace G, Ding J, Wang C. Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Provides Bridges to Silica Nanoparticles to Form a Shear Thickening Electrolyte for High Performance Impact Resistant Lithium-ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302844. [PMID: 37544891 PMCID: PMC10558684 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
Abstract
The development of shear thickening electrolytes is proving to be pivotal in the quest for impact resistant lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the high viscosity and poor stability associated with the need for high filler content has to date impeded progress. Here, this work reports a new type of polymer-bridged shear thickening electrolyte that overcomes these shortcomings, by utilizing the interaction between polymer chains and silica nanoparticles. The incorporation of polyethylene oxide (PEO) facilitates hydrocluster formation providing impact resistance with a filler content as low as 2.2 wt%. This low viscosity electrolyte has a high ionic conductivity of ≈5.1 mS cm-1 with excellent long-term stability, over 30 days. The effectiveness of this electrolyte in LIBs is demonstrated by excellent electrochemical performance and high impact resistance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhiqi Chen
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Yunfeng Chao
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Sepidar Sayyar
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
- Australian National Fabrication Facility – Materials NodeInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Tongfei Tian
- School of ScienceTechnology and EngineeringUniversity of the Sunshine CoastSippy DownsQLD4556Australia
| | - Kezhong Wang
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Yeqing Xu
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Gordon Wallace
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
- Australian National Fabrication Facility – Materials NodeInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| | - Jie Ding
- Platforms DivisionDefence Science & Technology Group506 Lorimer StreetFishermans BendVIC3207Australia
| | - Caiyun Wang
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceIntelligent Polymer Research InstituteAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2500Australia
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wu J, Wei W, Ahmad W, Li S, Ouyang Q, Chen Q. Enhanced detection of endocrine disrupting chemicals in on-chip microfluidic biosensors using aptamer-mediated bridging flocculation and upconversion luminescence. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 458:132025. [PMID: 37453351 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can lead to detrimental impacts on human health, making their detection a critical issue. A novel approach utilizing on-chip microfluidic biosensors was developed for the simultaneous detection of two EDCs, namely, bisphenol A (BPA) and diethylstilbestrol (DES), based on upconversion nanoparticles doped with thulium (Tm) and erbium (Er), respectively. From the perspective of single nanoparticles, the construction of an active core-inert shell structure enhanced the luminescence of nanoparticles by 2.28-fold (Tm) and 1.72-fold (Er). From the perspective of the nanoparticle population, the study exploited an aptamer-mediated bridging flocculation mechanism and effectively enhanced the upconversion luminescence of biosensors by 8.94-fold (Tm) and 7.10-fold (Er). A chip with 138 tangential semicircles or quarter-circles was designed and simulated to facilitate adequate mixing, reaction, magnetic separation, and detection conditions. The on-chip microfluidic biosensor demonstrated exceptional capabilities for the simultaneous detection of BPA and DES with ultrasensitive detection limits of 0.0076 µg L-1, and 0.0131 µg L-1, respectively. The first reported aptamer-mediated upconversion nanoparticle bridging flocculation provided enhanced luminescence and detection sensitivity for biosensors, as well as offering a new perspective to address the instability of nanobiosensors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jizhong Wu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
| | - Wenya Wei
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
| | - Waqas Ahmad
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
| | - Shuhua Li
- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, PR China
| | - Qin Ouyang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
| | - Quansheng Chen
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kobayashi S, Sugiyama K. Bio-Inspired Aquatic Propulsion Mechanism Using Viscoelastic Fin Containing Fiber Composite Shear Thickening Fluid. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:405. [PMID: 37754156 PMCID: PMC10526487 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8050405] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Many propulsion mechanisms utilizing elastic fins inspired by the caudal fins of aquatic animals have been developed. However, these elastic fins possess a characteristic whereby the rigidity required to achieve propulsion force and speed increases as the oscillation velocity increases. Therefore, by adding an actuator including a variable stiffness mechanism to the fin it is possible to maintain the optimal stiffness at all times. However, if the aforementioned characteristics allowing the fin itself to change stiffness are present, the need for a variable stiffness mechanism is eliminated, leading to possibilities such as the simplification of the mechanism, improvements in fault tolerance, and enhancements in fin efficiency. The authors developed a fiber composite viscoelastic fin by adding fibers to a shear thickening fluid (STF) and examined the speed dependency of the fin's rigidity. In this work, we examined the structure and speed dependency of the fin's rigidity, as well as the propulsion characteristics in still water and in uniform flow. As a result, the fiber-containing fin containing the STF oobleck (an aqueous suspension of potato starch) demonstrated higher propulsion in still water and higher self-propelled equivalent speed in uniform water flow than elastic fins.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shunichi Kobayashi
- Institute for Fiber Engineering, Shinshu University, Ueda 386-8567, Japan
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda 386-8567, Japan
| | - Kousuke Sugiyama
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda 386-8567, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Sato S, Kobayashi M. The Relationship between Gelation Behavior and the Amount of Polymer Dose per Silica Surface Area of "Shake-Gels" Consisting of Silica Nanoparticles and Poly(Ethylene Oxide). Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083555. [PMID: 37110789 PMCID: PMC10142058 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The understanding and control of the rheological behaviors of colloids and polymer mixtures is an important issue for scientific interests and industrial applications. Aqueous mixed suspensions of silica nanoparticles and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) under certain conditions are interesting systems called "shake-gels", whose states vary reversibly between sol-like and gel-like under repeated shaking and being left to stand. Previous studies have indicated that the amount of PEO dose per silica surface area (Cp) is a crucial parameter for the formation of shake-gels and the relaxation time from gel-like to sol-like states. However, the relationship between the gelation dynamics and the Cp values has not been fully investigated. To determine how the gelation dynamics are affected by the Cp, we measured the time taken for silica and PEO mixtures to gelate from the sol-like to gel-like states as a function of the Cp under different shear rates and flow types. Our results show that the gelation time decreased with increasing shear rates and depended on the Cp values. Moreover, the minimum gelation time was found around a certain Cp (=0.03 mg/m2) for the first time. The finding suggests that there is an optimum Cp value at which the bridging of silica nanoparticles using PEO is significant, and thus, the shake-gels and stable gel-like states are most likely to form.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shunsuke Sato
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
| | - Motoyoshi Kobayashi
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Mohd Radzuan NA, Khalid NN, Foudzi FM, Rajendran Royan NR, Sulong AB. Mechanical Analysis of 3D Printed Polyamide Composites under Different Filler Loadings. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:1846. [PMID: 37111993 PMCID: PMC10143204 DOI: 10.3390/polym15081846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The production of fabricated filaments for fused deposited modelling printing is critical, especially when higher loading filler (>20 wt.%) is involved. At higher loadings, printed samples tend to experience delamination, poor adhesion or even warping, causing their mechanical performance to deteriorate considerably. Hence, this study highlights the behaviour of the mechanical properties of printed polyamide-reinforced carbon fibre at a maximum of 40 wt.%, which can be improved via a post-drying process. The 20 wt.% samples also demonstrate improvements of 500% and 50% in impact strength and shear strength performance, respectively. These excellent performance levels are attributed to the maximum layup sequence during the printing process, which reduces the fibre breakage. Consequently, this enables better adhesion between layers and, ultimately, stronger samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nabilah Afiqah Mohd Radzuan
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
- Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
| | - Nisa Naima Khalid
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
| | - Farhana Mohd Foudzi
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
| | | | - Abu Bakar Sulong
- Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
- Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Novel shear thickening fluids possessing high shear rates using monodispersed silica nanoparticles and PEG. Polym Bull (Berl) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04696-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
|
7
|
Akada K, Okubo S, Yamada T, Tokuda K, Yamaguchi K, Uemura S, Onoki T, Tejima S, Kobayashi M, Fujita JI. Anisotropic flocculation in shear thickening colloid-polymer suspension via simultaneous observation of rheology and X-ray scattering. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
|
8
|
Tom C, Narayana Sangitra S, Kumar Pujala R. Rheological Fingerprinting and Applications of Cellulose Nanocrystal Based Composites: A Review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
|
9
|
Huang Y, Sato S, Kobayashi M. Conditions for Shake-Gel Formation: The Relationship between the Size of Poly(Ethylene Oxide) and the Distance between Silica Particles. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227770. [PMID: 36431870 PMCID: PMC9699258 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Colloidal silica suspensions are widely used in many fields, including environmental restoration, oil drilling, and food and medical industries. To control the rheological property of suspensions, poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) polymers are often used. Under specific conditions, the silica-PEO suspension can create a phenomenon called a shake-gel. Previous works discussed the conditions necessary to form a shake-gel and suggested that the bridging effect of the polymer is one of the important mechanisms for shake-gel formation. However, we noted that the influence of PEO size compared to the separation distance between silica particles regarding shake-gel formation has not been systematically investigated, while the PEO size should be larger than the particle-particle separation distance for polymer bridging in order to form gels. Thus, we conducted a series of experiments to examine the effects of the radius of gyration of the PEO and the distance between the silica particles by controlling the PEO molecular weight and the silica concentration. Our results elucidated that the radius of gyration of the PEO should be 2.5 times larger than the distance between the silica surfaces in order to promote the formation of a shake-gel. This result supports the hypothesis that the bridging effect is the main cause of shake-gel formation, which can help us to understand the conditions necessary for shake-gel preparation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Huang
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
| | - Shunsuke Sato
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
| | - Motoyoshi Kobayashi
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Jasso M, Polacco G, Zanzotto L. Shear Viscosity Overshoots in Polymer Modified Asphalts. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15217551. [PMID: 36363143 PMCID: PMC9655602 DOI: 10.3390/ma15217551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Polymer modification is one of the most common methods for improving the performance of asphalt binders. Despite in-depth research, the structural modifications induced by polymers are still not well understood. In this work, steady shear viscosity measurements and cryo-scanning electron microscopy (cryo-SEM) were used to better understand the internal structure of asphalts modified by styrene-butadiene-styrene with and without sulfur as a crosslinking agent, asphalts modified by polyphosphoric acid (PPA), and quaternary asphalt blends modified by SBS, sulfur, and PPA. The results showed that polymer and asphaltenes collaborate, thus SBS forms a three-dimensional network strengthened by asphaltenes clusters. The strength, extension, and physical nature of such a network is revealed by the appearance of overshoots in the viscosity curves. Moreover, the indirect information deduced from the magnitude and shape of the shear viscosity curves successfully correlated with direct observations of the internal structure by cryo-SEM. Steady shear viscosity is thus recommended as a useful tool in studying the structural development of asphalts modified by different technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martin Jasso
- Chairholder, Bituminous Materials Chair, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
| | - Giovanni Polacco
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56122 Pisa, Italy
| | - Ludovit Zanzotto
- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Yadav H, Agrawal R, Panday A, Patel J, Maiti S. Polysaccharide-silicate composite hydrogels: Review on synthesis and drug delivery credentials. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
|
12
|
PEGylated strategy for new polyurethane construction and its effects in improving the dispersion stability of tebuconazole suspension concentrate. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
13
|
Alaee P, Kamkar M, Arjmand M. Fumed Silica-Based Suspensions for Shear Thickening Applications: A Full-Scale Rheological Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5006-5019. [PMID: 35413198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Understanding shear thickening fluids (STFs) is critically important in a broad spectrum of fields ranging from biology to military. STFs are referred to the suspension of solid particles in an inert carrier liquid. Customizing the thickening behavior is vital for obtaining desired properties. Hence, comprehending shear thickening mechanisms is necessary to fully understand the factors affecting the shear thickening response of the STFs. Herein, we systematically investigate the effects of a wide range of parameters, from inherent properties of the constituents, including size and surface chemistry of the suspended particles, to practical conditions such as temperature and shear history, on the shear thickening behavior of fumed silica nanoparticles (NPs)-based suspensions in a polyethylene glycol (PEG) medium. Accordingly, increasing the hydrophobicity of the silica NPs or decreasing the NP size transforms the suspensions from sol to gel. The sol systems exhibit a strong shear thickening response, while shear thinning behavior is prominent in the strong gel systems. Hybridization of different silica NPs is also leveraged to tune the shear thickening behavior. In addition, we showcase the decisive role of operating temperature or shear history on the shear thickening behavior of suspensions. For instance, in terms of the shear history, above a critical value of preshear, the shear thickening behavior occurs at lower shear rates for STFs containing hydrophilic NPs. It is believed that the provided insights in this study can pave the way for developing advanced STFs with prescribed features.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Parvin Alaee
- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia V1 V1 V7, Canada
| | - Milad Kamkar
- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia V1 V1 V7, Canada
| | - Mohammad Arjmand
- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia V1 V1 V7, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Jono R, Tejima S, Fujita JI. Microstructure of the fluid particles around the rigid body at the shear-thickening state toward understanding of the fluid mechanics. Sci Rep 2021; 11:24204. [PMID: 34921219 PMCID: PMC8683482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03714-w] [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: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
We studied the shear-thickening behavior of systems containing rigid spherical bodies immersed in smaller particles using non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations. We generated shear-thickening states through particle mass modulation of the systems. From the microstructures, i.e., two-dimensional pair distribution functions, we found anisotropic structures resulting from shear thickening, that are explained by the difference between the velocities of rigid bodies and fluid particles. The increasing viscosity in our system originated from collisions between fluid particles and rigid bodies. The lubrication forces defined in macroscale physics are then briefly discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryota Jono
- Research Organization for Information Science and Technology, 7F, Sumitomo-Hamamatsucho Building, 1-18-16, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0013, Japan.
| | - Syogo Tejima
- Research Organization for Information Science and Technology, 7F, Sumitomo-Hamamatsucho Building, 1-18-16, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0013, Japan
| | - Jun-Ichi Fujita
- Institute of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 1-1-1 Ten-nodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8573, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Żurowski R, Falkowski P, Zygmuntowicz J, Szafran M. Rheological and Technological Aspects in Designing the Properties of Shear Thickening Fluids. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:6585. [PMID: 34772127 PMCID: PMC8585178 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
This work focuses on shear thickening fluids (STFs) as ceramic-polymer composites with outstanding protective properties. The investigation aims to determine the influence of raw material parameters on the functional properties of STFs. The following analyses were used to characterize both the raw materials and the STFs: scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight, chemical sorption analysis, rheological analysis, and kinetic energy dissipation tests. It was confirmed that the morphology of the solid particles plays a key role in designing the rheological and protective properties of STFs. In the case of irregular silica, shear thickening properties can be obtained from a solid content of 12.5 vol.%. For spherical silica, the limit for achieving shear thickening behavior is 40 vol.%. The viscosity curve analysis allowed for the introduction of a new parameter defining the functional properties of STFs: the technological critical shear rate. The ability of STFs to dissipate kinetic energy was determined using a unique device that allows pure fluids to be tested without prior encapsulation. Because of this, it was possible to observe even slight differences in the protective properties between different STFs, which has not been possible so far. During tests with an energy of 50 J, the dissipation factor was over 96%.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Radosław Żurowski
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego Str., 00-664 Warsaw, Poland; (P.F.); (M.S.)
| | - Paweł Falkowski
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego Str., 00-664 Warsaw, Poland; (P.F.); (M.S.)
| | - Justyna Zygmuntowicz
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 141 Wołoska Str., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
| | - Mikołaj Szafran
- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, 3 Noakowskiego Str., 00-664 Warsaw, Poland; (P.F.); (M.S.)
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Ghosh UU, Ali H, Ghosh R, Kumar A. Bacterial streamers as colloidal systems: Five grand challenges. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 594:265-278. [PMID: 33765646 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.02.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Bacteria can thrive in biofilms, which are intricately organized communities with cells encased in a self-secreted matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Imposed hydrodynamic stresses can transform this active colloidal dispersion of bacteria and EPS into slender thread-like entities called streamers. In this perspective article, the reader is introduced to the world of such deformable 'bacteria-EPS' composites that are a subclass of the generic flow-induced colloidal structures. While bacterial streamers have been shown to form in a variety of hydrodynamic conditions (turbulent and creeping flows), its abiotic analogues have only been demonstrated in low Reynolds number (Re < 1) particle-laden polymeric flows. Streamers are relevant to a variety of situations ranging from natural formations in caves and river beds to clogging of biomedical devices and filtration membranes. A critical review of the relevant biophysical aspects of streamer formation phenomena and unique attributes of its material behavior are distilled to unveil five grand scientific challenges. The coupling between colloidal hydrodynamics, device geometry and streamer formation are highlighted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Udita U Ghosh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
| | - Hessein Ali
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
| | - Ranajay Ghosh
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
| | - Aloke Kumar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites: The Influence of Interface Modification on the Dispersion Structure—A Small-Angle-X-ray-Scattering Study. SURFACES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/surfaces3040044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles is an important tool for the production of homogeneous nanocomposites. The chemical adaptation of the nano-filler surface can lead to effective weak to strong interactions between the fillers and the organic matrix. Here we present a detailed systematic study of different surface-functionalized particles in combination with a SAXS method for the systematic investigation of the interface interaction in the development of epoxy nanocomposites. We investigated the effect of surface modification of spherical SiO2 nanoparticles with 9 nm and 72 nm diameter and crystalline ZrO2 nanoparticles with 22 nm diameter on the homogeneous distribution of the fillers in diethylenetriamine (DETA) cured bisphenol-F-diglycidylether epoxy resin nanocomposites. Unmodified nanoparticles were compared with surface-modified oxides having diethylene glycol monomethyl ethers (DEG), 1,2-diols, or epoxy groups attached to the surface. The influence of surface modification on dispersion quality was investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) for inorganic filler contents of 3, 5 and 10 wt%. It was shown that the dispersion quality can be optimized by varying the coupling agent end group to obtain homogeneous and transparent nanomaterials. UV/VIS measurements confirmed the transparency/translucency of the obtained materials. The relationship between particle–matrix interaction and particle–particle interaction plays a decisive role in homogeneity and is controlled by the surface groups as well as by the type, size, and morphology of the nanoparticles themselves.
Collapse
|
18
|
Kobayashi Y, Arai N, Nikoubashman A. Structure and Shear Response of Janus Colloid-Polymer Mixtures in Solution. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:14214-14223. [PMID: 33207880 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
We investigate the structure and rheological properties of dilute colloid-polymer mixtures at rest and under shear via molecular simulations that take into account hydrodynamic interactions. Mixtures of amphiphilic Janus colloids (JCs) and hydrophobic/amphiphilic polymers are considered for various solvent qualities and polymer concentrations. Free polymers, small polymer droplets, and hybrid aggregates coexist in mixtures with slightly hydrophobic homopolymers. As the solvent quality worsens, all polymers aggregate into small droplets, covered and stabilized by the JCs. In mixtures with amphiphilic polymers, we observe the coexistence of free polymers, purely polymeric micelles, and hybrid aggregates. At low shear rates, all mixtures exhibit a Newtonian-like response with intrinsic shear viscosities that are up to 2 times as large as of pure suspensions of nonadsorbing colloids at the same concentration. Furthermore, the mean aggregation number increases slightly due to the flow-enhanced collision of aggregates. At larger shear rates, however, the aggregates break up, the polymers align in the flow direction, and the mixtures exhibit shear-thinning. This shear-induced breakup occurs at stronger shear compared to pure JC suspensions, indicating that the adsorbed polymers reinforce the hybrid aggregates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yusei Kobayashi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Kohoku-ku, 223-8522 Yokohama, Japan
| | - Noriyoshi Arai
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Kohoku-ku, 223-8522 Yokohama, Japan
| | - Arash Nikoubashman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Kohoku-ku, 223-8522 Yokohama, Japan
- Institute of Physics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Staudingerweg 7, 55128 Mainz, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Huang Y, Kobayashi M. Direct Observation of Relaxation of Aqueous Shake-Gel Consisting of Silica Nanoparticles and Polyethylene Oxide. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12051141. [PMID: 32429469 PMCID: PMC7285087 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Controlling the rheological property of suspensions consisting of colloidal particles and polymers is necessary in industry. Especially, gels induced by shear (shake-gel) are interesting phenomena in rheological field. To gain insight into the shake-gel phenomena of the aqueous suspensions of silica nanoparticles and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and its temporal change, we observed the state transition and measured the viscosity of the silica-PEO suspensions. Our results showed that PEO dose, pH, and molecular weight of PEO influence the state of suspension greatly, and revealed the differences of the suspension states, namely, cloudy, permanent gel, shake-gel, and high viscosity sol. We found that the relaxation time from shake-gel to flowable sol increases to the maximum and decreases again with increasing PEO dose. Shake-gels at pH 8.4 relaxed more slowly than at pH 9.4, and shake-gel did not form at pH above 10 in most of cases, indicating high pH inhibits the formation of shake-gels. PEO of molecular weight of 1000 and 4000 kDa easily bonds more silica nanoparticles by bridging and results in the formation of gels with more stable polymer networks. PEO of molecular weight of 1000 and 4000 kDa also led to longer relaxation time of the silica-PEO suspensions from gel to sol.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Huang
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan;
| | - Motoyoshi Kobayashi
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Timmons J, Mehdipour I, Gao S, Atahan H, Neithalath N, Bauchy M, Garboczi E, Srivastava S, Sant G. Dispersing nano- and micro-sized portlandite particulates via electrosteric exclusion at short screening lengths. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:3425-3435. [PMID: 32196056 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00045k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
In spite of their high surface charge (zeta potential ζ = +34 mV), aqueous suspensions of portlandite (calcium hydroxide: Ca(OH)2) exhibit a strong tendency to aggregate, and thereby present unstable suspensions. While a variety of commercial dispersants seek to modify the suspension stability and rheology (e.g., yield stress, viscosity), it remains unclear how the performance of electrostatically and/or electrosterically based additives is affected in aqueous environments having either a high ionic strength and/or a pH close to the particle's isoelectric point (IEP). We show that the high native ionic strength (pH ≈ 12.6, IEP: pH ≈ 13) of saturated portlandite suspensions strongly screens electrostatic forces (Debye length: κ-1 = 1.2 nm). As a result, coulombic repulsion alone is insufficient to mitigate particle aggregation and affect rheology. However, a longer-range geometrical particle-particle exclusion that arises from electrosteric hindrance caused by the introduction of comb polyelectrolyte dispersants is very effective at altering the rheological properties and fractal structuring of suspensions. As a result, comb-like dispersants that stretch into the solvent reduce the suspension's yield stress by 5× at similar levels of adsorption as compared to linear dispersants, thus enhancing the critical solid loading (i.e., at which jamming occurs) by 1.4×. Significantly, the behavior of diverse dispersants is found to be inherently related to the thickness of the adsorbed polymer layer on particle surfaces. These outcomes inform the design of dispersants for concentrated suspensions that present strong charge screening behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jason Timmons
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. and Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
| | - Iman Mehdipour
- Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
| | - Shang Gao
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
| | - Hakan Atahan
- Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and Department of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Narayanan Neithalath
- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 86587, USA
| | - Mathieu Bauchy
- Laboratory for the Physics of Amorphous and Inorganic Solids (PARISlab), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and Institute for Carbon Management, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
| | - Edward Garboczi
- Applied Chemicals and Materials Division, Material Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
| | - Samanvaya Srivastava
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. and Institute for Carbon Management, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
| | - Gaurav Sant
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. and Laboratory for the Chemistry of Construction Materials (LC2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and Institute for Carbon Management, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Influence of Oxidation Degree of Graphene Oxide on the Shear Rheology of Poly(ethylene glycol) Suspensions. FLUIDS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/fluids5020041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
This work studies the influence of the concentration and oxidation degree on the rheological behavior of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets dispersed on polyethylene glycol (PEG). The rheological characterization was fulfilled in shear flow through rotational rheometry measurements, in steady, transient and oscillatory regimes. Graphene oxide was prepared by chemical exfoliation of graphite using the modified Hummers method. The morphological and structural characteristics originating from the synthesis were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy. It is shown that higher oxidation times increase the functional groups, which leads to a higher dispersion and exfoliation of GO sheets in the PEG. Moreover, the addition of GO in a PEG solution results in significant growth of the suspension viscosity, and a change of the fluid behavior from Newtonian to pseudoplastic. This effect is related to the concentration and oxidation level of the obtained GO particles. The results obtained aim to contribute towards the understanding of the interactions between the GO and the polymeric liquid matrix, and their influence on the suspension rheological behavior.
Collapse
|
22
|
Wei M, Lv Y, Sun L, Sun H. Rheological properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/silica shear thickening fluid suspensions. Colloid Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-020-04599-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
23
|
Hossain MZ, Hojo D, Yoko A, Seong G, Aoki N, Tomai T, Takami S, Adschiri T. Dispersion and rheology of nanofluids with various concentrations of organic modified nanoparticles: Modifier and solvent effects. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
|
24
|
Çırak M, Atay HY. Coagulation/flocculation process for marble processing plant effluent: Modelling and optimization through response surface methodology. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mustafa Çırak
- Department of Mining EngineeringMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University Muğla Turkey
| | - Hüsnügül Yilmaz Atay
- Department of Material Science and Engineeringİzmir Katip Çelebi University İzmir Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Zhmayev Y, Shebert GL, Pinge S, Kaur P, Liu H, Joo YL. Non-enthalpic enhancement of spatial distribution and orientation of CNTs and GNRs in polymer nanofibers. POLYMER 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2019.121551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
|
26
|
Zhang Q, Xu H, Song Y, Zheng Q. Rheological behavior of fumed silica filled polyethylene oxide. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/polb.24794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Qingxu Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou, 310027 China
| | - Huilong Xu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou, 310027 China
| | - Yihu Song
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou, 310027 China
| | - Qiang Zheng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou, 310027 China
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Induced rapid magnetic sedimentation of stabilized-Fe3O4 nanoparticles by bridging and depletion flocculation. Chem Eng Res Des 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
|
28
|
Lai H, Fang H, Huang L, He G, Reible D. A review on sediment bioflocculation: Dynamics, influencing factors and modeling. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 642:1184-1200. [PMID: 30045500 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.06.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
Sediment in a water column provides excellent substratum for microorganism colonization, and biological processes would alter the physical and chemical of sediment, resulting in substantial changes in sediment dynamics. The flocculation of sediment with biological processes are defined as sediment bioflocculation, which has been ubiquitously observed across aquatic ecosystems, activated sludge plants and bioflocculant applications, as a result of various processes involving particle aggregation and breakage under the complex effects of microorganisms and their metabolic products (e.g., extracellular polymeric substances EPS). EPS are complex high-molecular-weight mixtures of polymers, which are the primary components that hold microbial aggregates together by acting as a biological glue. Several mechanistic aggregation theories such as the alginate theory, adsorption bridging theory, divalent cation bridging theory, and Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory, and a number of influencing factors (e.g., sediment properties, microbial activity, EPS quantities and components, and external environment conditions) have been proposed to elucidate the role of microorganisms and EPS in sediment aggregation, promoting the investigation of the sediment bioflocculation evolution and kinetics models. However, due to the complex interrelationships of multiple physical, chemical, and biological processes and the incomprehensive knowledge of microorganisms and EPS, considerable research should be further conducted to fully understand their precise roles in the sediment bioflocculation process. In this study, a review of dynamic characterizations, mechanism, influencing factors and models of sediment bioflocculation are given to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of sediment bioflocculation dynamics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haojie Lai
- State Key Laboratory of Hydro-Science and Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Hongwei Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Hydro-Science and Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
| | - Lei Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Hydro-Science and Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing 210008, China
| | - Guojian He
- State Key Laboratory of Hydro-Science and Engineering, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Danny Reible
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1023, USA
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Furuya T, Yamamoto K, Koga T. Effects of Added Physical Cross-Linkers on Mechanical Properties of Polymer Networks. MACROMOL THEOR SIMUL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/mats.201800042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tsutomu Furuya
- Department of Polymer Chemistry; Graduate School of Engineering; Kyoto University; Katsura Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
| | - Keita Yamamoto
- Department of Polymer Chemistry; Graduate School of Engineering; Kyoto University; Katsura Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
| | - Tsuyoshi Koga
- Department of Polymer Chemistry; Graduate School of Engineering; Kyoto University; Katsura Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Singh M, Verma SK, Biswas I, Mehta R. Effect of addition of silicone oil on the rheology of fumed silica and polyethylene glycol shear thickening suspension. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2018-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Shear thickening fluids (STF) are stabilized and concentrated colloidal suspensions of hard nano-particles in a liquid medium (polymer) that, under the influence of impact forces, show non-Newtonian fluid behavior (shear thickening) dissipating the energy of impact. The viscosity of the dispersion medium should be optimum to lead to an increase in shear thickening, and at the same time, should also allow proper dispersion of the particles. Herein, an STF based on 20 wt% fractal nano-fumed silica particles of 11 nm suspended in a liquid medium of polyethylene glycol (PEG 200) with different concentrations of silicone oil was prepared. These systems were studied in terms of steady-state and dynamic-state rheological behavior under a wide range of temperature, shear rate, strain rate and frequency. The STF with replacement of up to only 20% of PEG with silicone oil as the liquid medium shows a large increase (about four times) in shear thickening parameters when compared with STF containing only PEG under the same processing conditions. It also shows more elastic behavior at high frequencies which are due to the high cross-linking property of silicone oil, contributing to much-improved properties, which are highly desirable from the view point of many applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mansi Singh
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology , Patiala, 147004, Punjab , India
| | | | - Ipsita Biswas
- Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory , Sector 30 , Chandigarh , India
| | - Rajeev Mehta
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology , Patiala, 147004, Punjab , India
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Collini H, Mohr M, Luckham P, Shan J, Russell A. The effects of polymer concentration, shear rate and temperature on the gelation time of aqueous Silica-Poly(ethylene-oxide) "Shake-gels". J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 517:1-8. [PMID: 29421669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.01.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
HYPOTHESIS Aqueous mixtures of silica and Poly(ethylene-oxide) (PEO) are known as "Shake-gels" due to the formation of reversible gels when subject to an applied force, such as shaking. This shear-thickening effect can be observed using a rheometer, via distinct and abrupt increases in the viscosity of the material. Preliminary experiments qualitatively showed that the time elapsed before this occurs, termed the gelation time, varied depending on the conditions used. This paper reports on a systematic study into the effects of polymer concentration, shear rate and temperature on the gelation time, to quantify any relationships that exist between the variables and develop understanding of the gelation mechanism and kinetics. EXPERIMENTS Different constant shear rates were applied to samples at various polymer concentrations and temperatures using a rheometer with concentric cylinder geometry. FINDINGS The gelation time varied significantly from several seconds to an hour or more and was exponentially accelerated by shear rate. A peak in gelation time occurred at medium polymer concentrations of 0.35-0.40% (25% silica) and at a temperature about 20 °C. Higher temperatures also exponentially accelerated the gelation time as kinetic effects dominated the thermodynamic and structural resistances to gel formation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Harry Collini
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB, UK.
| | - Markus Mohr
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB, UK
| | - Paul Luckham
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB, UK
| | - Jiawen Shan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB, UK
| | - Andrew Russell
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB, UK
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Palazzo C, Ponchel G, Vachon JJ, Villebrun S, Agnely F, Vauthier C. Obtaining nonspherical poly(alkylcyanoacrylate) nanoparticles by the stretching method applied with a marketed water-soluble film. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1233420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Claudio Palazzo
- Institut Galien Paris-Sud, Université Paris‐Saclay, Chatenay-Malabry, France
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology & Biopharmacy, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
| | - Gilles Ponchel
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
| | - Jean Jacques Vachon
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
| | - Sarah Villebrun
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
| | - Florence Agnely
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
| | - Christine Vauthier
- Dipartimento di Farmacia-Scienze del Farmaco, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Robin C, Lorthioir C, Amiel C, Fall A, Ovarlez G, Le Cœur C. Unexpected Rheological Behavior of Concentrated Poly(methacrylic acid) Aqueous Solutions. Macromolecules 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Clément Robin
- ICMPE
(UMR 7182), CNRS, UPEC, Université Paris Est, F- 94320 Thiais, France
| | - Cédric Lorthioir
- ICMPE
(UMR 7182), CNRS, UPEC, Université Paris Est, F- 94320 Thiais, France
| | - Catherine Amiel
- ICMPE
(UMR 7182), CNRS, UPEC, Université Paris Est, F- 94320 Thiais, France
| | - Abdoulaye Fall
- Laboratoire
Navier (ENPC−CNRS-IFSTTAR), Université Paris-Est, 2 Allée Kepler, 77420 Champs-sur-Marne, France
| | - Guillaume Ovarlez
- CNRS,
Solvay, LOF, UMR 5258, University of Bordeaux, F-33608 Pessac, France
| | - Clémence Le Cœur
- ICMPE
(UMR 7182), CNRS, UPEC, Université Paris Est, F- 94320 Thiais, France
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Lin X, Nguyen Quoc B, Ulbricht M. Magnetoresponsive Poly(ether sulfone)-Based Iron Oxide cum Hydrogel Mixed Matrix Composite Membranes for Switchable Molecular Sieving. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:29001-29014. [PMID: 27670686 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b09369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Stimuli-responsive membranes that can adjust mass transfer and interfacial properties "on demand" have drawn large interest over the last few decades. Here, we designed and prepared a novel magnetoresponsive separation membrane with remote switchable molecular sieving effect by simple one-step and scalable nonsolvent induced phase separation (NIPS) process. Specifically, poly(ether sulfone) (PES) as matrix for an anisotropic membrane, prefabricated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) nanogel (NG) particles as functional gates, and iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) as localized heaters were combined in a synergistic way. Before membrane casting, the properties of the building blocks, including swelling property and size distribution for NG, and magnetic property and heating efficiency for MNP, were investigated. Further, to identify optimal film casting conditions for membrane preparation by NIPS, in-depth rheological study of the effects of composition and temperature on blend dope solutions was performed. At last, a composite membrane with 10% MNP and 10% NG blended in a porous PES matrix was obtained, which showed a large, reversible, and stable magneto-responsivity. It had 9 times higher water permeability at the "on" state of alternating magnetic field (AMF) than at the "off"-state. Moreover, the molecular weight cutoff of such membrane could be reversibly shifted from ∼70 to 1750 kDa by switching off or on the external AMF, as demonstrated in dextran ultrafiltration tests. Overall, it has been proved that the molecular sieving performance of the novel mixed matrix composite membrane can be controlled by the swollen/shrunken state of PNIPAAm NG embedded in the nanoporous barrier layer of a PES-based anisotropic porous matrix, via the heat generation of nearby MNP. And the structure of such membrane can be tailored by the NIPS process conditions. Such membrane has potential as enabling material for remote-controlled drug release systems or devices for tunable fractionations of biomacromolecule/-particle mixtures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi Lin
- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II, Universität Duisburg-Essen , 45117 Essen, Germany
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen , 47057 Duisburg, Germany
| | - Bao Nguyen Quoc
- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II, Universität Duisburg-Essen , 45117 Essen, Germany
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen , 47057 Duisburg, Germany
| | - Mathias Ulbricht
- Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie II, Universität Duisburg-Essen , 45117 Essen, Germany
- Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen , 47057 Duisburg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Zhmayev Y, Pinge S, Shoorideh G, Shebert GL, Kaur P, Liu H, Joo YL. Controlling the Placement of Spherical Nanoparticles in Electrically Driven Polymer Jets and its Application to Li-Ion Battery Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:5543-5553. [PMID: 27562374 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201601878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Revised: 07/16/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Employing circumferentially uniform air flow through the sheath layer of the concentric coaxial nozzle, the gas-assisted electrospinning (GAES) utilizes both high electric field and controlled air flow to produce nanofibers. The ability to tailor the distribution of various nanofillers (1.85-12.92 vol% of spherical SiO2 and Si nanoparticles) in a polyvinyl alcohol jet is demonstrated by varying airflow rates in GAES. The distribution of nanofillers is measured from transmission electron microscopy and is analyzed using an image processing technique to perform the dispersion area analysis and obtain the most probable separation between nanoparticles using fast Fourier transform (FFT). The analysis in this study indicates an additional 350% improvement in dispersion area with the application of high but controlled airflow, and a 75 percent decrease in separation between nanoparticles from the FFT. The experiments in this study are in good agreement with a coarse-grained MD simulation prediction for a polymer nanocomposite system subjected to extensional deformation. Lastly, utilizing the sheath layer air flow in production of Li-battery anode material, a 680 mAh g-1 improvement is observed in capacity for nanofibers spun via GAES compared to ES at the same Si NP loading, which is associated with better dispersion of the electrochemically active nanoparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yevgen Zhmayev
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - Shubham Pinge
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - Ghazal Shoorideh
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - George L Shebert
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - Prabhleen Kaur
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - Hongshen Liu
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
| | - Yong Lak Joo
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Effect of particle/polymer number ratio on the structure and dynamics of complex between large polymer and nanoparticle. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2016.07.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
37
|
Zhang Y, Yang WX. Tight junction between endothelial cells: the interaction between nanoparticles and blood vessels. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 7:675-84. [PMID: 27335757 PMCID: PMC4902068 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.7.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Since nanoparticles are now widely applied as food additives, in cosmetics and other industries, especially in medical therapy and diagnosis, we ask here whether nanoparticles can cause several adverse effects to human health. In this review, based on research on nanotoxicity, we mainly discuss the negative influence of nanoparticles on blood vessels in several aspects and the potential mechanism for nanoparticles to penetrate endothelial layers of blood vessels, which are the sites of phosphorylation of tight junction proteins (claudins, occludins, and ZO (Zonula occludens)) proteins, oxidative stress and shear stress. We propose a connection between the presence of nanoparticles and the regulation of the tight junction, which might be the key approach for nanoparticles to penetrate endothelial layers and then have an impact on other tissues and organs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yue Zhang
- The Sperm Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
| | - Wan-Xi Yang
- The Sperm Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Mixed Systems Based on Erucyl Amidopropyl Betaine and Nanoparticles: Self-Organization and Rheology. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11743-015-1743-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
|
39
|
Radhakrishnan R, Underhill PT. Influence of shear on globule formation in dilute solutions of flexible polymers. J Chem Phys 2015; 142:144901. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4917483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Rangarajan Radhakrishnan
- Department of Physics, Durham University, Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
| | - Patrick T. Underhill
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Str., Troy, New York 12180, USA
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Rheology of dispersions of xanthan gum, locust bean gum and mixed biopolymer gel with silicon dioxide nanoparticles. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 48:347-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 10/07/2014] [Accepted: 12/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
|
41
|
Wiśniewska M, Chibowski S, Urban T. Impact of anionic and cationic polyacrylamide on the stability of aqueous alumina suspension—comparison of adsorption mechanism. Colloid Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-015-3509-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
|
42
|
Effect of starch particles on foam stability and dilational viscoelasticity of aqueous-foam. Chin J Chem Eng 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2014.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
43
|
Liu XQ, Bao RY, Wu XJ, Yang W, Xie BH, Yang MB. Temperature induced gelation transition of a fumed silica/PEG shear thickening fluid. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra16261g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
An interesting gelation transition of fumed SiO2/PEG shear thickening fluid induced by elevating the temperature.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi-Qiang Liu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| | - Rui-Ying Bao
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| | - Xiao-Jun Wu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| | - Wei Yang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| | - Bang-Hu Xie
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| | - Ming-Bo Yang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sichuan University
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Chengdu
- China
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Ye L, Xie Y, Qiu D, Kan Y, Zhang ZD. Particle shape dependence of rheological behavior for colloid-polymer mixtures. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-014-1538-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
45
|
Zhang H, Yuan G, Luo J, Han CC. Shear-thickening in mixed suspensions of silica colloid and oppositely charged polyethyleneimine. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2014; 30:11011-11018. [PMID: 25180890 DOI: 10.1021/la503116g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
The liquid-gel-liquid transition tuned by increasing concentration of linear and hyperbranched polyethyleneimine in suspension of silica colloids, and the accompanying shear-thickening phenomena, were investigated by rheological measurements. The influence from linear and hyperbranched polymer conformation and from different size-ratio between particle and polymer on the rheological properties of suspensions flocculated by absorbing polyelectrolyte were considered. Charge neutralization and bridging mechanism are the main reasons for the flocculation of silica colloid in this study. Because of charge reversal, the irreversible bridges are turned into flexible reversible bridges with increasing adsorption amount of oppositely charged polymer, which leads to an abrupt transition from gel to liquid. Over a narrow composition range, around the gel to liquid transition region, shear-thickening flow is observed. It is found that, for given particle volume fraction, the composition region exhibiting shear-thickening for mixed suspension with linear polyethyleneimine is broader than that for mixed suspension with hyperbranched polyethyleneimine, and the onset of shear-thickening depends only on size-ratio, regardless of the actual size of particle and polymer in the range of this study. The relationship between the gel to liquid transition and shear-thickening was discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Joint Laboratory of Polymer Science and Materials, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100190, China
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
46
|
Park JH, Kalra V, Joo YL. Controlling the dispersion and orientation of nanorods in polymer melt under shear: Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation study. J Chem Phys 2014; 140:124903. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4868986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
|
47
|
Radhakrishnan R, Underhill PT. Oscillatory shear rheology of dilute solutions of flexible polymers interacting with oppositely charged particles. AIChE J 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.14380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Patrick T. Underhill
- Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Troy NY 12180
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Ganesan V, Jayaraman A. Theory and simulation studies of effective interactions, phase behavior and morphology in polymer nanocomposites. SOFT MATTER 2014; 10:13-38. [PMID: 24651842 DOI: 10.1039/c3sm51864g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
Polymer nanocomposites are a class of materials that consist of a polymer matrix filled with inorganic/organic nanoscale additives that enhance the inherent macroscopic (mechanical, optical and electronic) properties of the polymer matrix. Over the past few decades such materials have received tremendous attention from experimentalists, theoreticians, and computational scientists. These studies have revealed that the macroscopic properties of polymer nanocomposites depend strongly on the (microscopic) morphology of the constituent nanoscale additives in the polymer matrix. As a consequence, intense research efforts have been directed to understand the relationships between interactions, morphology, and the phase behavior of polymer nanocomposites. Theory and simulations have proven to be useful tools in this regard due to their ability to link molecular level features of the polymer and nanoparticle additives to the resulting morphology within the composite. In this article we review recent theory and simulation studies, presenting briefly the methodological developments underlying PRISM theories, density functional theory, self-consistent field theory approaches, and atomistic and coarse-grained molecular simulations. We first discuss the studies on polymer nanocomposites with bare or un-functionalized nanoparticles as additives, followed by a review of recent work on composites containing polymer grafted or functionalized nanoparticles as additives. We conclude each section with a brief outlook on some potential future directions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Venkat Ganesan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, USA.
| | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Jiang W, Ye F, He Q, Gong X, Feng J, Lu L, Xuan S. Study of the particles’ structure dependent rheological behavior for polymer nanospheres based shear thickening fluid. J Colloid Interface Sci 2014; 413:8-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2013.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
50
|
Ye L, Chu X, Zhang Z, Kan Y, Xie Y, Grillo I, Zhao J, Dreiss CA, Qiu D. Effect of particle polydispersity on the structure and dynamics of complex formation between small particles and large polymer. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra00929k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
|