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Li W, Liu X, Wang Y, Peng L, Jin X, Jiang Z, Guo Z, Chen J, Wang W. Research on high sensitivity piezoresistive sensor based on structural design. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:88. [PMID: 38753219 PMCID: PMC11098999 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-03971-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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With the popularity of smart terminals, wearable electronic devices have shown great market prospects, especially high-sensitivity pressure sensors, which can monitor micro-stimuli and high-precision dynamic external stimuli, and will have an important impact on future functional development. Compressible flexible sensors have attracted wide attention due to their simple sensing mechanism and the advantages of light weight and convenience. Sensors with high sensitivity are very sensitive to pressure and can detect resistance/current changes under pressure, which has been widely studied. On this basis, this review focuses on analyzing the performance impact of device structure design strategies on high sensitivity pressure sensors. The design of structures can be divided into interface microstructures and three-dimensional framework structures. The preparation methods of various structures are introduced in detail, and the current research status and future development challenges are summarized.
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- Wei Li
- Lutai School of Textile and Apparel, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Clean Dyeing and Finishing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, People's Republic of China.
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- Lutai School of Textile and Apparel, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Clean Dyeing and Finishing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Fiber Manufacturing Technology, China Textile Academy, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Lutai School of Textile and Apparel, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, People's Republic of China
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- PLA Naval Medical Center, Shang Hai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, People's Republic of China.
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Liu F, Jiang Y, Feng J, Li L, Feng J. Ultralight elastic Al 2O 3 nanorod-graphene aerogel for pressure sensing and thermal superinsulation. RSC Adv 2023; 13:15190-15198. [PMID: 37213335 PMCID: PMC10193382 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01070h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Novel nanorod aerogels have gained tremendous attention owing to their unique structure. However, the intrinsic brittleness of ceramics still severely limits their further functionalization and application. Here, based on the self-assembly between one-dimensional (1D) Al2O3 nanorods and two-dimensional (2D) graphene sheets, lamellar binary Al2O3 nanorod-graphene aerogels (ANGAs) were prepared by the bidirectional freeze-drying technique. Thanks to the synergistic effect of rigid Al2O3 nanorods and high specific extinction coefficient elastic graphene, the ANGAs not only exhibit robust structure and variable resistance under pressure, but also possess superior thermal insulation properties compared to pure Al2O3 nanorod aerogels. Therefore, a series of fascinating features such as ultra-low density (3.13-8.26 mg cm-3), enhanced compressive strength (6 times higher than graphene aerogel), excellent pressure sensing durability (500 cycles at 40% strain) and ultra-low thermal conductivity (0.0196 W m-1 K-1 at 25 °C and 0.0702 W m-1 K-1 at 1000 °C) are integrated in ANGAs. The present work provides fresh insight into the fabrication of ultralight thermal superinsulating aerogels and the functionalization of ceramic aerogels.
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- Fengqi Liu
- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 P. R. China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 P. R. China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 P. R. China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 P. R. China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology Changsha 410073 P. R. China
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Zhao C, Liang L, Shi Q, Xia H, Li C, Ma J. Effective degradation of tetracycline via recyclable free-standing three-dimensional copper-based graphene as a persulfate catalyst. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:62410-62421. [PMID: 36941523 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26407-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Water pollution by antibiotics is a serious and growing problem. Given this challenge, a free-standing three-dimensional (3D) reduced graphene oxide foam supported copper oxide nanoparticles (3D-rGO-CuxO) was synthesized using GO as a precursor and applied as an efficient persulfate activator for tetracycline (TC) degradation. The influences of CuxO mass, solution pH, persulfate dosage, and common anions on the TC degradation were investigated in detail. Analytical techniques indicated that the 3D-rGO-CuxO showed a cross-linking three-dimensional network structure, and CuxO particles with irregular shapes were uniformly loaded on graphene pore walls. The XPS and Auger spectra of Cu confirmed that Cu2O was the main component in solid copper compounds. The addition of CuxO was vitally important for the activation of the oxidation system, and the removal rate reached 98% with a CuxO load of 7:1. The pH showed little influence on the activation effect on TC degradation. For common anions, Cl- and CO32- had little influence on the system, while humic acid had a great inhibitory effect. The EPR test and quenching experiment revealed that the active substances in the oxidative degradation process mainly include SO4-·, ·OH, 1O2, and reactive Cu(III). Additionally, the 3D-rGO-CuxO material proved highly stable according to the replicated test results and was promising for the remediation of antibiotic-contaminated water.
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- Chuanqi Zhao
- School of Materials and Environment, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Materials and New Technology For Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Minzu University, Guangxi Nanning, 530006, China.
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- School of Materials and Environment, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Materials and New Technology For Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Minzu University, Guangxi Nanning, 530006, China
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- School of Materials and Environment, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Environmental-Friendly Materials and New Technology For Carbon Neutralization, Guangxi Minzu University, Guangxi Nanning, 530006, China
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- Zhengzhou Institute of Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, CAGS, Zhengzhou, 450006, China
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- Key Lab of Eco-Restoration of Regional Contaminated Environment, Ministry of Education, Shenyang University, Shenyang, 110044, China
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- School of Artificial Intelligence, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 110870, China
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Patra S, Sahu KM, Reddy AA, Swain SK. Polymer and biopolymer based nanocomposites for glucose sensing. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2023.2175824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- Swapnita Patra
- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India
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Liu H, Sun B, Zhu P, Liu C, Zhang G, Wang D, Song X, Shi J, Yang Y, Lu J. Preparation of Three-Dimensional Porous Graphene by Hydrothermal and Chemical Reduction with Ascorbic Acid and its Electrochemical Properties. Chemistry 2022; 11:e202200161. [PMID: 36351758 PMCID: PMC9646449 DOI: 10.1002/open.202200161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Three-dimensional porous graphene (3D-PG) has attracted much attention due to its excellent electrochemical performance. Chemical reduction is one of common methods for preparing porous graphene. In order to develop a green and facile method for preparing three-dimensional porous graphene, in this paper, 3D-PG was fabricated by reduction of graphene oxide (GO) with ascorbic acid (AA) as reductant in hydrothermal condition based on non-toxic, non-flammable and mild reducing performance of ascorbic acid. It was found that the size and distribution of pores could be controlled by the reduction time and the concentration of AA in the solution. The pore sizes in R0, R1 and R2 were in the range of 0.5-1 μm, 1-1.5 μm, and 1.5-3 μm, respectively. It was found that the average pore size and volume increased along with the amount of reductants. Under optimal conditions - a reaction time of 20 h and a ratio of GO to AA=1 : 1 - the CV area of the so-obtained sample R1-20 at 100 mV was 0.06 and the specific capacitance of the 3D-PG electrode reaches 153.5 F ⋅ g-1 , which is suitable for use in supercapacitors.
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- Hui Liu
- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Graphic CommunicationSchool of Printing and Packaging Engineering102600BeijingP. R. China
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Chen Q, Sun T, Fan H, Yan J, Wu Z. Graphene oxide/epoxy composites with enhanced fracture toughness for liquid hydrogen storage. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Qiang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Technology in Space Cryogenic Propellants Beijing Special Engineering Design and Research Institute Beijing China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- School of Physics and Materials Engineering Dalian Minzu University Dalian China
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- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dalian University of Technology Dalian China
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- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Dalian University of Technology Dalian China
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Xia Y, Gao C, Gao W. A review on elastic graphene aerogels: Design, preparation, and applications. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20220179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Yuxing Xia
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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Schmid ED, Veluswamy NKP, Klose AM, Fesmire JE, Salem DR. Microchannel insulating foams comprising a multifunctional epoxy/
graphene‐nanoplatelet
nanocomposite. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Eric D. Schmid
- Composites and Polymer Engineering Laboratory South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City South Dakota USA
- Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City South Dakota USA
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- Composites and Polymer Engineering Laboratory South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City South Dakota USA
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- Department of Chemistry Augustana University Sioux Falls South Dakota USA
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- Cryogenic Test Laboratory NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Florida USA
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- Composites and Polymer Engineering Laboratory South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City South Dakota USA
- Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Rapid City South Dakota USA
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Shih Y, Li W, Shen J, Chu S, Uen W, Lee H, Lin G, Chen Y, Tu W. Low‐Power Photodetectors Based on PVA Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Solutions. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2100854. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Yi‐Shan Shih
- Department of Electrical Engineering National Cheng Kung University No.1, University Road Tainan City 701 Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering Chung Yuan Christian University No. 200, Chung‐Pei Road, Chungli District Taoyuan City 320 Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering National Cheng Kung University No.1, University Road Tainan City 701 Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering National Cheng Kung University No.1, University Road Tainan City 701 Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering Chung Yuan Christian University No. 200, Chung‐Pei Road, Chungli District Taoyuan City 320 Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering National Cheng Kung University No.1, University Road Tainan City 701 Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering National Taiwan University No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd. Taipei 10617 Taiwan
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798 Singapore
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- Department of Electrical Engineering National Cheng Kung University No.1, University Road Tainan City 701 Taiwan
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Yao J, Lu M, Wu X, Chen K. Preparation and Property of a Three‐Dimensional Nitrogen‐Doped Graphene‐Fe
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/P(AA‐co‐DMA) Hydrogel. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202103538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ju‐ying Yao
- School of Chemistry and Food Science Nanchang Normal University Nanchang 330032 Jiangxi Province China
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- School of Chemistry and Food Science Nanchang Normal University Nanchang 330032 Jiangxi Province China
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- Library Nanchang Normal University Nanchang 330032 Jiangxi Province China
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- School of Chemistry and Food Science Nanchang Normal University Nanchang 330032 Jiangxi Province China
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Hou G, Li S, Liu J, Weng Y, Zhang L. Designing high performance polymer nanocomposites by incorporating robustness-controlled polymeric nanoparticles: insights from molecular dynamics. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:2813-2825. [PMID: 35043809 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04254h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Introducing polymeric nanoparticles into polymer matrices is an interesting topic, and the robustness of the polymeric nanoparticles is crucial for the properties of the polymer nanocomposites (PNCs). In this study, by incorporating star-shaped polymeric nanoparticles (SSPNs) into the polymer, the effect of the sphericity (η) and arm length (L) of the SSPNs on the mechanical properties of PNCs is systematically investigated, using a coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation. In addition, the linear and spherical nanoparticles (NPs) are compared with SSPNs by fixing the approximate diameter and mass fraction of the NPs. The radial distribution function, the second virial coefficient, mean-squared displacement, bond autocorrelation function, and primitive path analysis are employed to systematically characterize the structure and dynamics of these new PNCs. It is found that the dispersion of the NPs is enhanced with the increase of η, and the entanglement density reaches maximum, which both contribute to the greatest mechanical reinforcing effect. More significantly, it is found that the classical Payne effect, namely the storage as a function of the strain amplitude, decreases remarkably, and with a much smaller loss factor for these SSPN filled polymer nanocomposites, compared to conventional PNCs filled with rigid NPs. Furthermore, the change of the arm length of the SSPNs is found to exhibit the same effect on the mechanical and viscoelastic properties, as the variation of the number of the arms. In general, this work shows that these new SSPN filled polymer nanocomposites can exceed conventional PNCs, by manipulating the robustness of the SSPNs using, for example, the number and length of the arms. This research may provide guidelines for the investigation of the structure-property relationships of the topological structure of polymeric nanoparticles.
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- Guanyi Hou
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China. .,Center of Advanced Elastomer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China. .,Center of Advanced Elastomer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China. .,Center of Advanced Elastomer Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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Wang YX, Hou N, Liu XL, Mu Y. Advances in interfacial engineering for enhanced microbial extracellular electron transfer. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 345:126562. [PMID: 34910968 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The extracellular electron transfer (EET) efficiency between electroactive microbes (EAMs) and electrode is a key factor determining the development of microbial electrochemical technology (MET). Currently, the low EET efficiency of EAMs limits the application of MET in the fields of organic matter degradation, electric energy production, seawater desalination, bioremediation and biosensing. Enhancement of the interaction between EAMs and electrode by interfacial engineering methods brings bright prospects for the improvement of the EET efficiency of EAMs. In view of the research in recent years, this mini-review systematically summarizes various interfacial engineering strategies ranging from electrode surface modification to hybrid biofilm formation, then to single cell interfacial engineering and intracellular reformation for promoting the electron transfer between EAMs and electrode, focusing on the applicability and limitations of these methodologies. Finally, the possible key directions, challenges and opportunities for future interfacial engineering to strengthen the microbial EET are proposed in this mini-review.
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- Yi-Xuan Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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Fadil Y, Thickett SC, Agarwal V, Zetterlund PB. Synthesis of graphene-based polymeric nanocomposites using emulsion techniques. Prog Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Ikram R, Mohamed Jan B, Abdul Qadir M, Sidek A, Stylianakis MM, Kenanakis G. Recent Advances in Chitin and Chitosan/Graphene-Based Bio-Nanocomposites for Energetic Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3266. [PMID: 34641082 PMCID: PMC8512808 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Herein, we report recent developments in order to explore chitin and chitosan derivatives for energy-related applications. This review summarizes an introduction to common polysaccharides such as cellulose, chitin or chitosan, and their connection with carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), such as bio-nanocomposites. Furthermore, we present their structural analysis followed by the fabrication of graphene-based nanocomposites. In addition, we demonstrate the role of these chitin- and chitosan-derived nanocomposites for energetic applications, including biosensors, batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors and solar cell systems. Finally, current limitations and future application perspectives are entailed as well. This study establishes the impact of chitin- and chitosan-generated nanomaterials for potential, unexplored industrial applications.
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- Rabia Ikram
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Petroleum Engineering Department, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, Vasilika Vouton, GR-700 13 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, Vasilika Vouton, GR-700 13 Heraklion, Greece;
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Gu J, Ji L, Xiao P, Zhang C, Li J, Yan L, Chen T. Recent Progress in Superhydrophilic Carbon-Based Composite Membranes for Oil/Water Emulsion Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:36679-36696. [PMID: 34337938 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c07737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The purification of stabilized oil/water emulsions is essential to meet the ever increasing demand for monitoring water in the environment, which has been addressed with superwetting carbon-based separation membranes. These include superhydrophilic carbon-based membranes whose progress in recent years and perspectives are reviewed in this paper. The membrane construction strategy is organized into four parts, vacuum-assisted self-assembly, sol-gel process, electrospinning, and vacuum-assisted filtration. In each section, the design strategies and their responding disadvantages have been comprehensively discussed. The challenges and prospects concerning the superhydrophilic carbon-based separation membranes for oily wastewater purification are also summarized to arouse researchers to carry out more studies.
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- Jincui Gu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Polymer Materials & Engineering Department, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Polymer Materials & Engineering Department, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Polymer Materials & Engineering Department, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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Du Y, Mo Z, Wang J, Shuai C, Pei H, Chen Y, Yue R. A novel chiral carbon nanocomposite based on cellulose gum modifying chiral tri-electrode system for the enantiorecognition of tryptophan. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Apátiga JL, del Castillo RM, del Castillo LF, Calles AG, Espejel-Morales R, Favela JF, Compañ V. Non-Covalent Interactions on Polymer-Graphene Nanocomposites and Their Effects on the Electrical Conductivity. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1714. [PMID: 34073855 PMCID: PMC8197260 DOI: 10.3390/polym13111714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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It is well known that a small number of graphene nanoparticles embedded in polymers enhance the electrical conductivity; the polymer changes from being an insulator to a conductor. The graphene nanoparticles induce several quantum effects, non-covalent interactions, so the percolation threshold is accelerated. We studied five of the most widely used polymers embedded with graphene nanoparticles: polystyrene, polyethylene-terephthalate, polyether-ketone, polypropylene, and polyurethane. The polymers with aromatic rings are affected mainly by the graphene nanoparticles due to the π-π stacking, and the long-range terms of the dispersion corrections are predominant. The polymers with linear structure have a CH-π stacking, and the short-range terms of the dispersion corrections are the important ones. We used the action radius as a measuring tool to quantify the non-covalent interactions. This action radius was the main parameter used in the Monte-Carlo simulation to obtain the conductivity at room temperature (300 K). The action radius was the key tool to describe how the percolation transition works from the fundamental quantum levels and connect the microscopic study with macroscopic properties. In the Monte-Carlo simulation, it was observed that the non-covalent interactions affect the electronic transmission, inducing a higher mean-free path that promotes the efficiency in the transmission.
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- Jorge Luis Apátiga
- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (J.L.A.); or (R.M.d.C.); (A.G.C.); (R.E.-M.)
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (J.L.A.); or (R.M.d.C.); (A.G.C.); (R.E.-M.)
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- Departamento de Polímeros, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (J.L.A.); or (R.M.d.C.); (A.G.C.); (R.E.-M.)
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (J.L.A.); or (R.M.d.C.); (A.G.C.); (R.E.-M.)
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- Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Interior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Termodinámica Aplicada, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales (ETSII), Campus de Vera s/n, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, 46020 Valencia, Spain
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Alzahrani E, Abo-Dief HM, Algethami F. Electrochemical investigations of hydrochloric acid corrosion for carbon steel and coating effect by Poly (butyl Methacrylate)-grafted alginate/Fe3O4. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ozden S, Dutta NS, Randazzo K, Tsafack T, Arnold CB, Priestley RD. Interfacial Engineering to Tailor the Properties of Multifunctional Ultralight Weight hBN-Polymer Composite Aerogels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:13620-13628. [PMID: 33689272 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A common feature of aerogels is that they are brittle and suffer from poor mechanical properties. The development of high-performance, lightweight, and mechanically robust polymer composite aerogels may find use in a broad range of applications such as packaging, transportation, construction, electronics, and aerospace. Most aerogels are made of ceramic materials, such as silica, alumina, and carbide. These aerogels are dense and brittle. Two-dimensional (2D) layered nanostructures such as graphene, graphene oxide and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) have promising potential in emerging technologies including those involved in extreme environmental conditions because they can withstand high temperatures, harsh chemical environments, and corrosion. Here, we report the development of highly porous, ultralightweight, and flexible aerogel composites made by the infiltration of various polymers into 2D hBN aerogels. The 2D hBN aerogels in which pore size could be controlled were fabricated using a unique self-assembly approach involving polystyrene nanoparticles as templates for ammonia borane into desired structures. We have shown that the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of hBN-polymer composite aerogels can be tuned by the infiltration of different additives. We also performed theoretical calculations to gain insight into the interfacial interactions between the hBN-polymer structure, as the interface is critical in determining key material properties.
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- Sehmus Ozden
- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
- Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
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- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
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- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
- Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 United States
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Su Y, Wang F, Wu S, Fan Y, Bai W, Wang S, Sun H, Zhu Z, Liang W, Li A. Template-assisted preparation of conjugated microporous polymers membranes for selective separation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Guo Z, Feng Y, Zhang C, Huang G, Chi J, Yao Q, Zhang G, Chen X. Three dimensional graphene materials doped with heteroatoms for extraction and adsorption of environmental pollutants in wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, TOXICOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 2021; 39:17-43. [PMID: 33554725 DOI: 10.1080/26896583.2020.1863725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Environmental pollution by heavy metal ions, organic pollutants, oils, pesticides or dyes is a ubiquitous problem adversely affecting human health and environmental ecology. Development and application novel adsorbents in full-scale treatment systems with effectiveness properties could effective ways to facilitate the extraction and adsorption of environment pollutants from wastewater. Graphene materials have drawn much attention due to their extraordinary electron mobilities, high surface areas, good thermal conductivities, and excellent mechanical properties. Three-dimensional graphene materials can provide the inherent advantages of 2D graphene sheets and exhibit micro/nanoporous structures, increased specific surface areas, high electron conductivities, fast mass transport kinetics, and strong mechanical strength. Potential applications for 3D graphene materials include environmental remediation, chemical and biological sensing, catalysis, and super capacitors. Recent advances in the applications of 3D functionalized graphene materials (3D FGMs) doped with heteroatoms for the extraction and adsorption of environmental pollutants in wastewater are summarized in this review.
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- Zhiyong Guo
- Institute of Analytical Technology and Smart Instruments and College of Environment and Public Healthy, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen, China
- Key Laboratory of environmental monitoring, Universities of Fujian Province, Fujian Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Institute of Analytical Technology and Smart Instruments and College of Environment and Public Healthy, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen, China
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- Institute of Analytical Technology and Smart Instruments and College of Environment and Public Healthy, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen, China
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- Institute of Analytical Technology and Smart Instruments and College of Environment and Public Healthy, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen, China
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- Institute of Analytical Technology and Smart Instruments and College of Environment and Public Healthy, Xiamen Huaxia University, Xiamen, China
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- Baotai Biological Technology Co. Ltd of Xiamen, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Chen R, Yu R, Pei X, Wang W, Li D, Xu Z, Luo S, Tang Y, Deng H. Interface design of carbon filler/polymer composites for electromagnetic interference shielding. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00147g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The main three methods of interface design for carbon/polymer composites for different carbon materials.
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- Runxiao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology
- Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry
- Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Beijing 100191
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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- Carbon Composites (Tianjin) Co. Ltd, Shengda 1st Road, Xiqing Economic and Technological Development Zone
- Tianjin
- China
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- College of Science and Engineering
- Flinders University
- Adelaide 5001
- Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Braided Composites
- Ministry of Education
- School of Textile Science and Engineering
- Tiangong University
- Tianjin 300387
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Covalent attachment of 2D graphene oxide (GO) sheets with poly allylamine (PAA) for enhanced mechanical performance: Theoretical and experimental study. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zhang Y, Hu J. Robust Effects of Graphene Oxide on Polyurethane/Tourmaline Nanocomposite Fiber. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 13:E16. [PMID: 33374588 PMCID: PMC7793061 DOI: 10.3390/polym13010016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of energy therapy including tourmaline/negative ions has gained huge popularity due to their long-standing historical evidence in improving human health and the technology development. However, the limitations of tourmaline based polyurethane fibers including the unsatisfied mechanical properties and negative ions releasing performances hind their further applications for wearable energy therapy. In this study, graphene oxide was modified within the polyurethane/tourmaline nanocomposite and then the wet-spinning method was used to prepare the fibers. As expected, the results proved that polyurethane/tourmaline/graphene oxide fiber had enhanced Young's modulus (8.4 MPa) and tensile stain at break (335%). In addition, the number of released negative ions from polyurethane/tourmaline/graphene oxide fiber was significantly improved 17 times and 1.6 times more than that of neat polyurethane fiber and polyurethane/tourmaline fiber, respectively. Moreover, the releasing number of negative ions was significantly decreased after being applying voltage. We envision that the proposed polyurethane/tourmaline/graphene oxide fiber will provide valuable insights into the development of the wearable energy products.
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- Yuanchi Zhang
- Centre for Translational Medicine Research & Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Cuenca-Bracamonte Q, Yazdani-Pedram M, Hernández Santana M, Aguilar-Bolados H. Electrical Properties of Poly(Monomethyl Itaconate)/Few-Layer Functionalized Graphene Oxide/Lithium Ion Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2673. [PMID: 33198245 PMCID: PMC7696639 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Poly(monomethyl itaconate) is outstanding because it is a glassy and dielectric polymer obtained from sustainable feedstock. Consequently, the study of the properties of its nanocomposites has gained importance. Herein, the electrical properties of nanocomposites based on poly(monomethyl itaconate) and functionalized few-layer graphene oxide (FGO) in the presence and absence of lithium ions (Li+) are studied. Not only did the electrical conductivities of the nanocomposites present values as high as 10-5 Scm-1, but also the dielectric permittivity of nanocomposites with (FGO) content lower than the percolation threshold was twice that of the pristine polymer, without presenting a drastic increase of the loss tangent. By contrast, nanocomposites containing Li+ ions presented significant increases of the permittivity with concomitant increases of the loss tangent. Moreover, it was determined that the presence of Li+ ions influenced the charge transport in the composites because of its ionic nature.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Olivos 1007, Santiago 8380544, Chile;
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad de Chile, Olivos 1007, Santiago 8380544, Chile;
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Chitosan/graphene oxide composite as an effective removal of Ni, Cu, As, Cd and Pb from wastewater. COMPUT THEOR CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2020.112980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Goh PS, Wong KC, Ismail AF. Nanocomposite Membranes for Liquid and Gas Separations from the Perspective of Nanostructure Dimensions. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:E297. [PMID: 33096685 PMCID: PMC7589584 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10100297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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One of the critical aspects in the design of nanocomposite membrane is the selection of a well-matched pair of nanomaterials and a polymer matrix that suits their intended application. By making use of the fascinating flexibility of nanoscale materials, the functionalities of the resultant nanocomposite membranes can be tailored. The unique features demonstrated by nanomaterials are closely related to their dimensions, hence a greater attention is deserved for this critical aspect. Recognizing the impressive research efforts devoted to fine-tuning the nanocomposite membranes for a broad range of applications including gas and liquid separation, this review intends to discuss the selection criteria of nanostructured materials from the perspective of their dimensions for the production of high-performing nanocomposite membranes. Based on their dimension classifications, an overview of the characteristics of nanomaterials used for the development of nanocomposite membranes is presented. The advantages and roles of these nanomaterials in advancing the performance of the resultant nanocomposite membranes for gas and liquid separation are reviewed. By highlighting the importance of dimensions of nanomaterials that account for their intriguing structural and physical properties, the potential of these nanomaterials in the development of nanocomposite membranes can be fully harnessed.
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- Pei Sean Goh
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; (K.C.W.); (A.F.I.)
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Sang G, Xu P, Liu C, Wang P, Hu X, Ding Y. Synergetic Effect of Ni@MWCNTs and Hybrid MWCNTs on Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performances of Polyurethane–Matrix Composite Foams. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Guolong Sang
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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Analysis of the Nanoparticle Dispersion and Its Effect on the Crystalline Microstructure in Carbon-Additivated PA12 Feedstock Material for Laser Powder Bed Fusion. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13153312. [PMID: 32722350 PMCID: PMC7435971 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Driven by the rapid development of additive manufacturing technologies and the trend towards mass customization, the development of new feedstock materials has become a key aspect. Additivation of the feedstock with nanoparticles is a possible route for tailoring the feedstock material to the printing process and to modify the properties of the printed parts. This study demonstrates the colloidal additivation of PA12 powder with laser-synthesized carbon nanoparticles at >95% yield, focusing on the dispersion of the nanoparticles on the polymer microparticle surface at nanoparticle loadings below 0.05 vol%. In addition to the descriptors “wt%” and “vol%”, the descriptor “surf%” is discussed for characterizing the quantity and quality of nanoparticle loading based on scanning electron microscopy. The functionalized powders are further characterized by confocal dark field scattering, differential scanning calorimetry, powder rheology measurements (avalanche angle and Hausner ratio), and regarding their processability in laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB). We find that heterogeneous nucleation is induced even at a nanoparticle loading of just 0.005 vol%. Finally, analysis of the effect of low nanoparticle loadings on the final parts’ microstructure by polarization microscopy shows a nanoparticle loading-dependent change of the dimensions of the lamellar microstructures within the printed part.
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Reddy KK, Bandal H, Satyanarayana M, Goud KY, Gobi KV, Jayaramudu T, Amalraj J, Kim H. Recent Trends in Electrochemical Sensors for Vital Biomedical Markers Using Hybrid Nanostructured Materials. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:1902980. [PMID: 32670744 PMCID: PMC7341105 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201902980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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This work provides a succinct insight into the recent developments in electrochemical quantification of vital biomedical markers using hybrid metallic composite nanostructures. After a brief introduction to the biomarkers, five types of crucial biomarkers, which require timely and periodical monitoring, are shortlisted, namely, cancer, cardiac, inflammatory, diabetic and renal biomarkers. This review emphasizes the usage and advantages of hybrid nanostructured materials as the recognition matrices toward the detection of vital biomarkers. Different transduction methods (fluorescence, electrophoresis, chemiluminescence, electrochemiluminescence, surface plasmon resonance, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy) reported for the biomarkers are discussed comprehensively to present an overview of the current research works. Recent advancements in the electrochemical (amperometric, voltammetric, and impedimetric) sensor systems constructed with metal nanoparticle-derived hybrid composite nanostructures toward the selective detection of chosen vital biomarkers are specifically analyzed. It describes the challenges involved and the strategies reported for the development of selective, sensitive, and disposable electrochemical biosensors with the details of fabrication, functionalization, and applications of hybrid metallic composite nanostructures.
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- K. Koteshwara Reddy
- Smart Living Innovation Technology CentreDepartment of Energy Science and TechnologyMyongji UniversityYonginGyeonggi‐do17058Republic of Korea
- Laboratory of Materials ScienceInstituto de Química de Recursos NaturalesUniversidad de TalcaP.O. Box 747Talca3460000Chile
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- Smart Living Innovation Technology CentreDepartment of Energy Science and TechnologyMyongji UniversityYonginGyeonggi‐do17058Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology WarangalWarangalTelangana506004India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology WarangalWarangalTelangana506004India
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- Laboratory of Materials ScienceInstituto de Química de Recursos NaturalesUniversidad de TalcaP.O. Box 747Talca3460000Chile
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- Laboratory of Materials ScienceInstituto de Química de Recursos NaturalesUniversidad de TalcaP.O. Box 747Talca3460000Chile
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- Smart Living Innovation Technology CentreDepartment of Energy Science and TechnologyMyongji UniversityYonginGyeonggi‐do17058Republic of Korea
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Flame retardant, superhydrophobic, and superoleophilic reduced graphene oxide/orthoaminophenol polyurethane sponge for efficient oil/water separation. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen Y, Shi L, Li D, Dong Y, Yuan Q, Huang S, Yang HY, Wei X, Zhuang Q, Ju Z, Song H. Undercooling-directed NaCl crystallization: an approach towards nanocavity-linked graphene networks for fast lithium and sodium storage. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:7622-7630. [PMID: 32232280 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr01126f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Despite the crystallization of inorganic salt is being technologically related to the fabrication of salt-templated materials, the two key steps, nucleation and crystal growth, still lack the kinetic control to enable precise design of salt scaffolds. Here, we study how the undercooling degree controls the construction of salt scaffolds by kinetically manipulating the nucleation and growth rates in a NaCl-F127-rhodanine system. An effective approach based on undercooling-directed NaCl crystallization is further proposed to tailor the morphology and structure of the carbon materials. Under different undercooling conditions (liquid nitrogen, -55 °C and -25 °C freezing), the salt scaffold can be tuned as spheroidal particles, ellipsoidal nanocrystal aggregates and cubic nanocrystals with round corners, respectively. Correspondingly, hollow carbon nanospheres, nanocavity-linked graphene networks (CGN) and graphene nanosheets (GNS) can be fabricated through a salt template method, respectively. The Li+ and Na+ storage mechanisms of 3D CGN and 2D GNS are discussed, focusing on the ion diffusion kinetics. The enhanced Li+ diffusion kinetics in the 3D interconnected network endows CGN with better rate performance than GNS as lithium-ion battery anode material, and Na+ adsorption dominates the Na+ storage in CGN as sodium-ion battery anode material. Our findings provide a general idea for the construction crystallization-induced architectures and offer valuable insights to achieve fast Li+/Na+ storage by boosting the ion diffusion kinetics.
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- Yaxin Chen
- The Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, P. R. China.
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Verma S, Mohanty S, Nayak SK. Preparation of hydrophobic epoxy-polydimethylsiloxane-graphene oxide nanocomposite coatings for antifouling application. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:1211-1226. [PMID: 31899461 DOI: 10.1039/c9sm01952a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Epoxy-polydimethylsiloxane-graphene oxide (EPG) nanocomposite coatings were successfully developed by loading different wt% of graphene oxide nanosheets (GNs) into an epoxy-hydroxy-terminated-polydimethylsiloxane (EP-hPD) matrix via a facile in situ preparation technique. The inclusion of GNs into EPN led to an increase in modulus of elasticity and tensile strength up to 1570.46 MPa and 31.54 MPa, respectively, in the case of 1 wt% loading of GNs in the EP-hPD matrix. Also, an increase in the water contact angle from 90.1° to 115.2°, 104.5° and 101.7° was discerned at 1, 3 and 5 wt% loadings of GNs respectively. Taber abrasion results demonstrated a decrease in abrasion loss by 33.3% at 1 wt% loading of GNs in comparison to the unreinforced coating. An improvement in the glass transition temperature (Tg) was observed from 63.5 °C for the neat sample to 77.6 °C, 76.3 °C and 71.6 °C for the 1, 3 and 5 wt% EPG nanocomposites, respectively. An inevitable enhancement in the properties of the nanocomposites was affirmed due to the synergistic effect of GNs dispersed within the EP-hPD blend matrix. The prominent findings of this work include a minimum corrosion rate of 0.73 × 10-2 mm per year and upgradation in the antifouling performance of the nanocomposite coatings in comparison to the neat coating.
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- Shatakshi Verma
- Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600032, India.
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Li J, Wong WY, Tao XM. Recent advances in soft functional materials: preparation, functions and applications. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:1281-1306. [PMID: 31912063 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr07035d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Synthetic materials and biomaterials with elastic moduli lower than 10 MPa are generally considered as soft materials. Research studies on soft materials have been boosted due to their intriguing features such as light-weight, low modulus, stretchability, and a diverse range of functions including sensing, actuating, insulating and transporting. They are ideal materials for applications in smart textiles, flexible devices and wearable electronics. On the other hand, benefiting from the advances in materials science and chemistry, novel soft materials with tailored properties and functions could be prepared to fulfil the specific requirements. In this review, the current progress of soft materials, ranging from materials design, preparation and application are critically summarized based on three categories, namely gels, foams and elastomers. The chemical, physical and electrical properties and the applications are elaborated. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of soft materials to researchers in different disciplines.
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- Jun Li
- Research Centre for Smart Wearable Technology, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China.
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- Research Centre for Smart Wearable Technology, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China.
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Evgin T, Turgut A, Hamaoui G, Spitalsky Z, Horny N, Micusik M, Chirtoc M, Sarikanat M, Omastova M. Size effects of graphene nanoplatelets on the properties of high-density polyethylene nanocomposites: morphological, thermal, electrical, and mechanical characterization. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 11:167-179. [PMID: 32082959 PMCID: PMC7006480 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.11.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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High-density polyethylene (HDPE)-based nanocomposites incorporating three different types of graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) were fabricated to investigate the size effects of GnPs in terms of both lateral size and thickness on the morphological, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. The results show that the inclusion of GnPs enhance the thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of HDPE-based nanocomposites regardless of GnP size. Nevertheless, the most significant enhancement of the thermal and electrical conductivities and the lowest electrical percolation threshold were achieved with GnPs of a larger lateral size. This could have been attributed to the fact that the GnPs of larger lateral size exhibited a better dispersion in HDPE and formed conductive pathways easily observable in scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. Our results show that the lateral size of GnPs was a more regulating factor for the above-mentioned nanocomposite properties compared to their thickness. For a given lateral size, thinner GnPs showed significantly higher electrical conductivity and a lower percolation threshold than thicker ones. On the other hand, in terms of thermal conductivity, a remarkable amount of enhancement was observed only above a certain filler concentration. The results demonstrate that GnPs with smaller lateral size and larger thickness lead to lower enhancement of the samples' mechanical properties due to poorer dispersion compared to the others. In addition, the size of the GnPs had no considerable effect on the melting and crystallization properties of the HDPE/GnP nanocomposites.
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- Tuba Evgin
- Dokuz Eylul University, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tinaztepe Campus, 35397, Buca, Izmir, Turkey
- Dokuz Eylul University, Engineering Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tinaztepe Campus, 35397, Buca, Izmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Engineering Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tinaztepe Campus, 35397, Buca, Izmir, Turkey
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- GRESPI, Multiscale Thermophysics Lab, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne URCA, Reims, France
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- Polymer Institute, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- GRESPI, Multiscale Thermophysics Lab, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne URCA, Reims, France
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- Polymer Institute, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- GRESPI, Multiscale Thermophysics Lab, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne URCA, Reims, France
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Polymer Institute, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials-Based Polymer Composites: Fabrication and Energy Storage Applications. ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1155/2019/4294306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Polymers have been widely used for their low density, low cost, corrosion resistance, easy design, and processing. The addition of nanomaterials into polymer matrices has been studied for a long history due to their enhancement on properties of polymers, such as the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. Two-dimensional materials, a new class of nanomaterials, have been intensively studied as a filler for polymer composites in recent years, which can significantly enhance the performance at even extremely small loading. In this review, firstly, the preparing and modifying method of 2D materials, such as graphene, graphene oxide, and hexagonal boron nitride, as a filler for polymer composites are organized. The related dispersion methods of 2D materials in the polymers, surface treatments of 2D materials, interface bonding between 2D materials and polymers are discussed alongside. Secondly, the applications of 2D materials/polymer composites for energy storage in lithium ion battery separators and supercapacitors are summarized. Finally, we have concluded the challenges in preparing 2D materials/polymer composites, and future perspectives for using this class of new composites have also been discussed.
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Greco E, Shang J, Zhu J, Zhu T. Synthesis of Polyacetylene-like Modified Graphene Oxide Aerogel and Its Enhanced Electrical Properties. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:20948-20954. [PMID: 31867485 PMCID: PMC6921253 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A graphene-based or carbon-based aerogel is a three-dimensional (3D) solid material in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a sheet-like nanostructure. In this study, we report the synthesis of low-density polymer-modified aerogel monoliths by 3D macroassemblies of graphene oxide sheets that exhibit significant internal surface areas (982 m2/g) and high electrical conductivity (∼0.1 to 1 × 102 S/cm). Different types of materials were prepared to obtain a single monolithic solid starting from a suspension of single-layer graphene oxide (GO) sheets and a polymer, made from the precursors 4-carboxybenzaldehyde and poly(vinyl alcohol). These materials were used to cross-link the individual sheets by covalent bonds, resulting in wet-gels that were supercritically dried and then, in some cases, thermally reduced to yield graphene aerogel composites. The average densities were approaching 15-20 mg/cm3. This approach allowed for the modulation of the distance between the sheets, pore dimension, surface area, and related properties. This specific GO/polymer ratio has suitable malleability, making it a viable conductive material for use in 3D printing; it also has other properties suitable for energy storage, catalysis, sensing and biosensing applications, bioelectronics, and superconductors.
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- Enrico Greco
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental
Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences
and Engineering, and Center for Environment and Health and Beijing Innovation
Center for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology (BIC-ESAT), Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental
Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences
and Engineering, and Center for Environment and Health and Beijing Innovation
Center for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology (BIC-ESAT), Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental
Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences
and Engineering, and Center for Environment and Health and Beijing Innovation
Center for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology (BIC-ESAT), Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental
Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences
and Engineering, and Center for Environment and Health and Beijing Innovation
Center for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology (BIC-ESAT), Peking University, 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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Meng Q, Liu Z, Cai R, Han S, Lu S, Liu T. Non‐oxidized graphene/elastomer composite films for wearable strain and pressure sensors with ultra‐high flexibility and sensitivity. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Qingshi Meng
- College of Aerospace EngineeringShenyang Aerospace University (SAU) Shenyang China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringShenyang Aerospace University (SAU) Shenyang China
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- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive EngineeringCoventry University Coventry UK
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringShenyang Aerospace University (SAU) Shenyang China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringShenyang Aerospace University (SAU) Shenyang China
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- College of Aerospace EngineeringShenyang Aerospace University (SAU) Shenyang China
- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Brisbane Australia
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Duan K, Li L, Wang F, Meng W, Hu Y, Wang X. Importance of Interface in the Coarse-Grained Model of CNT /Epoxy Nanocomposites. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1479. [PMID: 31627426 PMCID: PMC6835526 DOI: 10.3390/nano9101479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Interface interactions play a crucial role in determining the thermomechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/polymer nanocomposites. They are, however, poorly treated in the current multi-scale coarse-grained (CG) models. To develop suitable CG models of CNTs/polymer nanocomposites, we demonstrate the importance of two aspects for the first time, that is, preserving the interfacial cohesive energy and reproducing the interface load transfer behavior of all-atomistic (AA) systems. Our simulation results indicate that, for CNTs/polymer nanocomposites, the interface cohesive energy and the interface load transfer of CG models are generally inconsistent with their AA counterparts, revealing significant deviations in their predicted mechanical properties. Fortunately, such inconsistency can be "corrected" by phenomenologically adjusting the cohesive interaction strength parameter of the interface LJ potentials in conjunction with choosing a reasonable degree of coarse-graining of incorporated CNTs. We believe that the problem studied here is general for the development of the CG models of nanocomposites, and the proposed strategy used in present work may be applied to polymer nanocomposites reinforced by other nanofillers.
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- Ke Duan
- State Key Lab of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- State Key Lab of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- State Key Lab of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- State Key Lab of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- State Key Lab of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Chisty AH, Mallik AK, Robel FN, Shahruzzaman M, Haque P, Hossain KS, Khan RA, Rahman MM. Enhanced Epoxy/GO Composites Mechanical and Thermal Properties by Removing Air Bubbles with Shear Mixing and Ultrasonication. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201903210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Adib H. Chisty
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNoakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur Noakhali- 3814 Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of ScienceUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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- Institute of Radiation and Polymer TechnologyBangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Dhaka Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Dhaka Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh
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Rostami A, Moosavi MI. High‐performance thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites induced by hybrid application of functionalized graphene and carbon nanotubes. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Amir Rostami
- Department of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Petroleum, Gas, and Petrochemical Engineering, Persian Gulf University Bushehr 75169 Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Color TechnologyAmirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran
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Ghosh T, Bardhan P, Mandal M, Karak N. Interpenetrating polymer network-based nanocomposites reinforced with octadecylamine capped Cu/reduced graphene oxide nanohybrid with hydrophobic, antimicrobial and antistatic attributes. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 105:110055. [PMID: 31546416 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Designing of mechanically tough elastomeric materials encompassed with intrinsic surface hydrophobicity, antistatic and antimicrobial attributes is in skyrocketing demands, especially to protect the instruments which are submerged in water. Herein, the authors depicted the fabrication of interpenetrating polymer network-based nanocomposites containing different doses of octadecylamine capped Cu/RGO nanohybrid. The structures and morphologies of the synthesized nanohybrid and the fabricated nanocomposites were characterized by using FTIR, XRD, XPS, TGA, FESEM and TEM analyses. Most interestingly the nanocomposites showed good hydrophobicity (static contact angle: 119.2°-129.3°), low surface resistivity (~107 Ω m) and strong antimicrobial activity towards Gram negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Yersinia pestis) and Gram positive (Bacillus cereus) bacterial strains. The fabricated nanocomposites also exhibited antifungal (Candida albicans) activity. In addition, the fabricated nanocomposites showed excellent mechanical properties including high tensile strength (14.03-20.9 MPa), outstanding flexibility (1887-2470%), excellent toughness (249.89-510.1 MJ.m-3), high scratch resistance (>10 kg) and high thermostability (281-288 °C). Therefore, the fabricated nanocomposites can be used as an effective thin film for many advanced applications.
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- Tuhin Ghosh
- Advanced Polymer and Nanomaterial Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India
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- Advanced Polymer and Nanomaterial Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam 784028, India.
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Niu X, Mo Z, Yang X, Shuai C, Liu N, Guo R. Graphene-ferrocene functionalized cyclodextrin composite with high electrochemical recognition capability for phenylalanine enantiomers. Bioelectrochemistry 2019; 128:74-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Xu W, Jambhulkar S, Verma R, Franklin R, Ravichandran D, Song K. In situ alignment of graphene nanoplatelets in poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite fibers with controlled stepwise interfacial exfoliation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:2510-2517. [PMID: 36132729 PMCID: PMC9417566 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00191c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Hierarchically microstructured tri-axial poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene nanoplatelet (PVA/GNP) composite fibers were fabricated using a dry-jet wet spinning technique. The composites with distinct PVA/GNPs/PVA phases led to highly oriented and evenly distributed graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) as a result of molecular chain-assisted interfacial exfoliation. With a concentration of 3.3 wt% continuously aligned GNPs, the composite achieved a ∼73.5% increase in Young's modulus (∼38 GPa), as compared to the pure PVA fiber, and an electrical conductivity of ∼0.38 S m-1, one of the best mechanical/electrical properties reported for polymer/GNP nanocomposite fibers. This study has broader impacts on textile engineering, wearable robotics, smart sensors, and optoelectronic devices.
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- Weiheng Xu
- System Engineering, The Polytechnic School (TPS), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Mesa AZ USA 85212
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- System Engineering, The Polytechnic School (TPS), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Mesa AZ USA 85212
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- Mechanical Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Tempe AZ USA 85281
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- Materials Science and Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Tempe AZ USA 85287
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- Mechanical Engineering, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Tempe AZ USA 85281
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- The Polytechnic School (TPS), School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University Mesa AZ USA 85212
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Study on the Hardness and Wear Behavior of Eco-Friendly Poly(butylenes Succinate)-Based Bamboo Carbon Composites. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-019-04002-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Gontarek E, Macedonio F, Militano F, Giorno L, Lieder M, Politano A, Drioli E, Gugliuzza A. Adsorption-assisted transport of water vapour in super-hydrophobic membranes filled with multilayer graphene platelets. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:11521-11529. [PMID: 31086934 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr02581b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The effects of confinement of multilayer graphene platelets in hydrophobic microporous polymeric membranes are here examined. Intermolecular interactions between water vapour molecules and nanocomposite membranes are envisaged to originate assisted transport of water vapour in membrane distillation processes when a suitable filler-polymer ratio is reached. Mass transport coefficients are estimated under different working conditions, suggesting a strong dependence of the transport on molecular interactions. Remarkably, no thermal polarization is observed, although the filler exhibits ultrahigh thermal conductivity. In contrast, enhanced resistance to wetting as well as outstanding mechanical and chemical stability meets the basic requirements of water purification via membrane distillation. As a result, a significant improvement of the productivity-efficiency trade-off is achieved with respect to the pristine polymeric membrane when low amounts of platelets are confined in spherulitic-like PVDF networks.
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- E Gontarek
- Research Institute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, Via Pietro Bucci 17/C, I-87030 Rende, Italy.
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Lawal AT. Graphene-based nano composites and their applications. A review. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 141:111384. [PMID: 31195196 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The purpose of the current review article is to present a comprehensive understanding regarding pros and cons of graphene related nanocomposites and to find ways in order to improve the performance of nanocomposites with new designs. Nanomaterials including GR are employed in industrial applications such as supercapacitors, biosensors, solar cells, and corrosion studies. The present article has been prepared in three main categories. In the first part, graphene types have been presented, as pristine graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. In the second part, nanocomposites with many graphene, inorganic and polymeric materials such as polymer/GR, activated carbon/GR, metal oxide/GR, metal/graphene and carbon fibre/GR have been investigated in more detail. In the third part, the focus in on the industrial applications of GR nanocomposite, including super capacitors, biosensors, solar cells, and corrosion protection studies.
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Bayan R, Karak N. Photoluminescent Oxygeneous-Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanodot-Incorporated Bioderived Hyperbranched Polyurethane Nanocomposite with Anticounterfeiting Attribute. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:9219-9227. [PMID: 31460011 PMCID: PMC6648796 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Anticounterfeiting materials are neo-advanced materials with utility in covert and security strategies. In this context, a photoluminescent, mechanically robust, and thermally stable hyperbranched polyurethane (PU) nanocomposite was fabricated with oxygeneous-graphitic carbon nitride nanodots. The nanocomposite was characterized using infrared, ultraviolet-visible, and photoluminescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, transmission electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The processed nanocomposite demonstrated improved physico-mechanical stability as well as enhanced thermal stability than the pristine PU. The nanocomposite displayed remarkable photoluminescence under long ultraviolet light (365 nm), courtesy of dispersion of oxygeneous-carbon nitride nanodots in the polymer matrix, without any solid-state quenching. The nanocomposite was consequently employed as an ultraviolet light-detectable anticounterfeiting ink material having reinforcing ability.
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- Rajarshi Bayan
- Advanced Polymer and Nanomaterial Laboratory,
Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur
University, Napaam, 784028 Tezpur, Assam, India
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- Advanced Polymer and Nanomaterial Laboratory,
Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur
University, Napaam, 784028 Tezpur, Assam, India
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