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Afolabi OA, Ndou N. Synergy of Hybrid Fillers for Emerging Composite and Nanocomposite Materials-A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1907. [PMID: 39000762 PMCID: PMC11244371 DOI: 10.3390/polym16131907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Nanocomposites with polymer matrix provide tremendous opportunities to investigate new functions beyond those of traditional materials. The global community is gradually tending toward the use of composite and nanocomposite materials. This review is aimed at reporting the recent developments and understanding revolving around hybridizing fillers for composite materials. The influence of various analyses, characterizations, and mechanical properties of the hybrid filler are considered. The introduction of hybrid fillers to polymer matrices enhances the macro and micro properties of the composites and nanocomposites resulting from the synergistic interactions between the hybrid fillers and the polymers. In this review, the synergistic impact of using hybrid fillers in the production of developing composite and nanocomposite materials is highlighted. The use of hybrid fillers offers a viable way to improve the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of these sophisticated materials. This study explains the many tactics and methodologies used to install hybrid fillers into composite and nanocomposite matrices by conducting a thorough analysis of recent research. Furthermore, the synergistic interactions of several types of fillers, including organic-inorganic, nano-micro, and bio-based fillers, are fully investigated. The performance benefits obtained from the synergistic combination of various fillers are examined, as well as their prospective applications in a variety of disciplines. Furthermore, the difficulties and opportunities related to the use of hybrid fillers are critically reviewed, presenting perspectives on future research paths in this rapidly expanding area of materials science.
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- Olusegun A. Afolabi
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of South Africa, Florida, Johannesburg 1710, South Africa
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Mensah A, Liao S, Amesimeku J, Lv P, Chen Y, Wei Q. Dynamic Pluronic F127 Crosslinking Enhancement of Biopolymeric Nanocomposites for Piezo-Triboelectric Single-Hybrid Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207384. [PMID: 36734203 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Biomechanical and nanomechanical energy harvesting systems have gained a wealth of interest, resulting in a plethora of research into the development of biopolymeric-based devices as sustainable alternatives. Piezoelectric, triboelectric, and hybrid nanogenerator devices for electrical applications are engineered and fabricated using innovative, sustainable, facile-approach flexible composite films with high performance based on bacterial cellulose and BaTiO3 , intrinsically and structurally enhanced by Pluronic F127, a micellar cross-linker. The voltage and current outputs of the modified versions with multiwalled carbon nanotube as a conductivity enhancer and post-poling effect are 38 V and 2.8 µA cm-2 , respectively. The multiconnective devices' power density can approach 10 µW cm-2 . The rectified output power is capable of charging capacitors, driving light-emitting diode lights, powering a digital watch and interfacing with a commercial microcontroller board to operate as a piezoresistive force sensor switch as a proof of concept. Magnetoelectric studies show that the composites have the potential to be incorporated into magnetoelectric systems. The biopolymeric composites prove to be desirable candidates for multifunctional energy harvesters and electronic devices.
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- Alfred Mensah
- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Jiangxi Centre for Modern Apparel Engineering and Technology, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Nanchang, 330201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
- Jiangxi Centre for Modern Apparel Engineering and Technology, Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology, Nanchang, 330201, P. R. China
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Ishaq S, Kanwal F, Atiq S, Mustafa GM, Azhar U. BaTiO 3-assisted rGO-based flexible thin films for energy storage applications. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/1023666x.2022.2112095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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- Saira Ishaq
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Physics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Du Y, Cao D, Liu Y, Wang Q. Increased dielectric performance of PVDF-based composites by electrochemical exfoliated graphite additives. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:505204. [PMID: 34547731 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac28d9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Adding conductive graphene into polyvinyliden1 fluoride (PVDF) is an effective method to improve the dielectric properties. However, the high conductivity and uniform distribution of graphene in PVDF matrix still meet challenges. In this work, electrochemical exfoliated graphite (EEG) with good conductivity and solution dispersion is used to prepare PVDF/EEG films. By this method no specific conditions are needed such as reduction or hot press. The dielectric properties and flexibility of PVDF/EEG films of different concentrations of EEG are investigated. Especially, when EEG content is 2.6 wt%, composite film has a high dielectric constant of 86 and a low dielectric loss of 0.9 (100 Hz). Simultaneously, the tensile strength of the film was up to 55.1 MPa. The preparation method is simple and convenient, and the obtained material has high dielectric constant and tensile strength. This method paves the way for the application of flexible electronic sensing equipment.
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- Yuanzhen Du
- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Sensing Materials and Devices, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Sensing Materials and Devices, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Sensing Materials and Devices, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of Advanced Sensing Materials and Devices, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, People's Republic of China
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Nasrallah DA, El‐Metwally EG, Ismail AM. Structural, thermal, and dielectric properties of porous
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nanocomposite membranes for high‐power lithium‐polymer batteries. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Doaa A. Nasrallah
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science Zagazig University Zagazig Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Education Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt
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Kudłacik-Kramarczyk S, Drabczyk A, Głąb M, Dulian P, Bogucki R, Miernik K, Sobczak-Kupiec A, Tyliszczak B. Mechanochemical Synthesis of BaTiO 3 Powders and Evaluation of Their Acrylic Dispersions. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E3275. [PMID: 32717931 PMCID: PMC7435694 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Barium titanate is a ferroelectric perovskite with unique electric properties; therefore, it is widely applied in the fabrication of inorganic coatings or thin films, capacitors, or in the production of devices for energy storage and conversion. This paper describes the mechanochemical synthesis of BaTiO3 from BaO and TiO2 using a ball mill. XRD analysis allowed concluding that barium titanate was formed after 90 min of mechanochemical grinding. It was also proved by spectroscopic analysis and the band corresponding to Ti-O vibrations on obtained Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectra. The specific surface area of obtained powder was 25.275 m2/g. Next, formed perovskite was dispersed in an acrylic poly(ethylene glycol) (superabsorbent polymer suspension, SAP) suspension prepared using microwave radiation. Final suspensions differed in the concentration of SAP applied. It was proven that the increase of SAP concentration does not affect the acidity of the suspension, but it does increase its dynamic viscosity. A sample with 83 wt.% of SAP reached a value of approximately 140 mPa∙s. Dispersions with higher values of SAP mass fraction exhibited lower sedimentation rates. Molecules such as SAP may adsorb to the surface of particles and thus prevent their agglomeration and make them well monodispersed. Based on the performed experiments, it can be concluded that acrylic poly(ethylene glycol) suspension is a suitable fluid that may stabilize barium titanate dispersions.
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- Sonia Kudłacik-Kramarczyk
- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, 24 Warszawska St., 31–155 Krakow, Poland;
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 37 Jana Pawła II Av., 31–864 Krakow, Poland; (M.G.); (R.B.); (K.M.); (A.S.-K.)
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Zhang B, Yu J, Elmaimouni L, Zhang X. Magneto-Electric Effect on Guided Waves in Functionally Graded Piezoelectric⁻Piezomagnetic Fan-Shaped Cylindrical Structures. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11112174. [PMID: 30400249 PMCID: PMC6266281 DOI: 10.3390/ma11112174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Functionally graded piezoelectric–piezomagnetic (FGPP) material simultaneously consists of piezomagnetic and piezoelectric phases, which are able to convert energy among mechanical, electric, and magnetic fields. The magneto-electric effect on waves in FGPP fan-shaped cylindrical structures is studied by exploiting the double Legendre orthogonal polynomial method. By means of the Heaviside function, the initial conditions are brought into wave motion equations. Dispersion properties, electric and magnetic potential, and the Poynting vector are calculated. Subsequently, the effect of the graded variation and geometric size on wave characteristics is analyzed. The FGPP fan-shaped cylindrical structures are of complex geometrical shape and material inhomogeneity, so their influences on the magneto-electric effect are the focus of discussion. Results reveal that the cut-off frequencies have a negative relationship with the cross-section area of the structure. The magneto-electric effect could be adjusted via altering the geometric size of the cross-section. These results can be utilized to design and optimize piezoelectric–piezomagnetic fan-shaped transducers.
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- Bo Zhang
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China.
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China.
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- LSIE-ERMAM, Faculté Polydisciplinaire d'Ouarzazate, Université Ibn Zohr, 45000 Ouarzazate, Morocco.
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- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China.
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