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Polymer Science
Raissa Carvalho Martins, Simone Pereira da Silva Ribeiro, Regina Sandra Veiga Nascimento, Marco Antonio Chaer Nascimento, Marcos Batistella, Jose-Marie Lopez-Cuesta
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different concentrations of an intumescent formulation and montmorillonite on the fire behavior of polylactic acid composites. The results showed that the addition of the intumescent formulation and montmorillonite improved the fire-retardant performance of the composites, with the highest AP concentration (17%) and the lowest ANa concentration (1.2%) achieving the best result.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Congying Han, Weiyi Xing, Keqing Zhou, Yufei Lu, Hongjian Zhang, Zhentao Nie, Feng Xu, Zhicheng Sun, Yuhang Du, Hong Yu, Ruizi Li, Jixin Zhu
Summary: Organic polymer materials have attracted attention in various fields due to their natural abundance, economic efficiency, and easy design of molecular structure. However, their low fire safety has hindered their applications. A novel phosphorus-rich and nitrogen-rich organic polymer material, MAPA, was prepared for the first time in this study, exhibiting excellent performance as an anode for lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the flame-retardant properties of MAPA in different electrolytes show promising potential for practical applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Bin Lyu, Mengnan Kou, Dangge Gao, Kang Luo, Jianzhong Ma, Yanjun Lin
Summary: Carboxyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane modified layered double hydroxides were prepared and applied in the leather fatliquoring process. The results showed improved flame retardancy, thermal stability, thermal insulation, and smoke suppression of the treated leather compared to the untreated leather.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Dan Xiao, Meng-Ting Zheng, Uwe Gohs, Udo Wagenknecht, Brigitte Voit, De-Yi Wang
Summary: This study designed and prepared fire-retarded polymer nanocomposites based on polypropylene, clay, and allylamine polyphosphate. The morphological, thermal, and fire-safety properties of the nanocomposites were investigated using various techniques. The results showed that the addition of clay and AAPP significantly improved the combustion stability and fire safety performance of the nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Long Xie, Bo Liu, Xinhua Liu, Yueyue Lu
Summary: A durable flame retardant fiber (VF/PR-DPCP) was successfully developed in this study by wet spinning through blending self-made flame retardant (PR-DPCP) and viscose slurry. The fiber exhibited high residual amount and flame retardancy at high temperatures, and its performance was almost unaffected after washing.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Vishal Soni, Jai Bhagwan Dahiya
Summary: A P/N containing flame retardant DOPO-QN was synthesized and characterized by various techniques. It was used as an additive flame retardant in combination with clay nanomer to synthesize epoxy thermosets. The fire behavior and thermal properties of the synthesized materials were investigated.
HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Le Wang, Bingbing Leng, Cengliang Shan, Xu Zhao, Chunhui Zhu, Yang Liu, Hongyan Zhang, Wenge Xu, Baijun Liu
Summary: By studying CSRs containing CP-Allyl, it is found that they exhibit excellent thermal, mechanical, and flame retardant properties, as well as outstanding insulation properties. Even after ablation at high temperatures, the shapes are maintained and hard ceramic phases are formed.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yabin Zhang, Jinfeng Cui, Lurong Wang, Hailong Yu, Fuchong Li, Baoping Yang, Junhong Guo, Bo Mu, Li Tian
Summary: By synthesizing Salen-PZNs and introducing them into epoxy resin, the smoke production and heat release rate were reduced, and effective flame resistance was obtained.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chaoying Hu, Jiawei Li, Xianjie Pan, Yanning Zeng
Summary: In this study, a novel polyurethane network was synthesized using renewable vanillin, which exhibited excellent malleability and self-healing performance. The network also demonstrated superior flame resistance. These vanillin-based polyurethane networks are significant examples of versatile materials that can be developed from abundant and renewable resources.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Shan Huang, Lei Wang, Yuchen Li, Chaobo Liang, Junliang Zhang
Summary: In this study, Ti3C2Tx was used as a synergistic agent to prepare Ti3C2Tx/epoxy intumescent fire-retardant coating (TEIFC), enhancing the fire-retardant performance, hardness, and thermal stability of the coating. This work provides a novel strategy for the design and preparation of intumescent fire-retardant coating using MXene, expanding its industrial applications in fire prevention of ancient buildings.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Guojun Cheng, Ziyue Xuan, Zhongfeng Tang, Shen Tian, Feixiang Sha, Guoxin Ding, Xianglong Wan
Summary: The novel flame-retardant intercalation modifier, Melamine quaternary ammonium salt (MQAS), and sodium-based montmorillonite (MMT) were used to prepare the flame-retardant organic montmorillonite (FOSM) and SBR/FOSM composites. The synergistic flame-retardant effects of MQAS and MMT significantly reduced the total heat release and peak heat release rate during combustion, opening up new possibilities for flame-retardant elastomer composites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuanzheng Zhou, Qiliang Fu, Zhijun Zhang, Yiqun Fang, Yonggui Wang, Fengqiang Wang, Yongming Song, Charles U. Pittman, Qingwen Wang
Summary: The study successfully prepared a nanocoating layer with favorable properties to increase ignition time on the surface of WPC, and found that it could effectively improve fire retardancy and reduce smoke generation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Huili Shi, Zhiwei Li, Xiaohong Li, Zhijun Zhang
Summary: In this study, Fe and Sn ions were doped into BiOCl to enhance the flame retardancy and smoke suppression of PVC composites. The doping resulted in improved fire resistance, reduced smoke production, and enhanced mechanical properties of the PVC composites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Joanna Mastalska-Poplawska, Kornelia Kadac, Piotr Izak, Marcin Gierej, Agata Stempkowska, Zuzanna Goral
Summary: The research showed that the graphite/kaolin system can increase the decomposition reaction temperature of epoxy resin by around 30 degrees Celsius, resulting in more thermally resistant, swollen coatings. This indicates that ceramic fire retardants can work successfully with organic components in intumescent protective coatings.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhi-Gang Yuan, Zhao-Hui Shu, Liang Qi, Wan-An Cai, Wen-Bin Liu, Jun Wang, Mehdi Derradji, Yan-hui Wang
Summary: In this study, the curing behavior, thermal stability, mechanical properties and flammability of E-D/A-E composites with different contents of flame retardants were investigated. The results showed that the thermal and flammability properties of the composites were improved by adding flame retardants.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Jialiang Chen, Yihua Zhong, Bing Shen, Jicheng Wang, Zhijun Shen, Jonathan Beckel, William C. de Groat, Changfeng Tai
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether superficial peroneal nerve stimulation (SPNS) could improve nonobstructive urinary retention (NOUR) induced by prolonged pudendal nerve stimulation (PNS). The study found that continuous or intermittent application of SPNS significantly increased voiding efficiency and reduced postvoid residual volume. Furthermore, noninvasive SPNS applied by skin surface electrodes also improved NOUR. This study suggests that abnormal pudendal afferent activity may be a pathophysiological cause of NOUR in patients with Fowler's syndrome.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-REGULATORY INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Yihua Zhong, Jicheng Wang, Jonathan Beckel, William C. de Groat, Changfeng Tai
Summary: This modeling study aimed to develop a novel method to block nerve conduction using high frequency biphasic stimulation without generating initial action potentials. The simulation analysis demonstrated that step-increases in sub-threshold intensity during HFBS can successfully block axonal conduction.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Tong Xu, Hong Xu, Yi Zhong, Linping Zhang, Di Qian, Yelei Hu, Yuanzhao Zhu, Zhiping Mao
Summary: A kind of organic/inorganic composite material composed of waterborne polyurethane and sepiolite was prepared in this work. The organically modified sepiolite was uniformly dispersed in the waterborne polyurethane matrix, enhancing the thermal stability and mechanical property of the polymer. The results demonstrated the potential of the organically modified sepiolite as an excellent inorganic material for polymer enhancement.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jialiang Chen, Yihua Zhong, Jicheng Wang, Bing Shen, Jonathan Beckel, William C. de Groat, Changfeng Tai
Summary: This study investigates the impact of temperature on nerve conduction block induced by high-frequency (kHz) stimulation. Results show that at a lower temperature of 15 degrees C, both 2- and 10-kHz stimulations caused an initial muscle contraction followed by nerve block. The threshold for acute block was significantly higher for 10 kHz compared to 2 kHz. However, at a higher temperature of 20 degrees C, the threshold for acute block with 10-kHz stimulation decreased, while 2-kHz stimulation induced a tonic muscle contraction and a poststimulation block.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yamei Wang, Dongdong Xiao, Hainan Yu, Yi Zhong, Linping Zhang, Xiaofeng Sui, Bijia Wang, Xueling Feng, Hong Xu, Zhiping Mao
Summary: This study proposed a strategy of checkerboard-pattern wound dressing that combines a base fabric with hemostatic property and multifunctional hydrogels printed in a checkerboard pattern. The composite dressing maintained the advantages of hydrogels while inheriting good mechanical property, hemostatic property, and gas permeability from the base fabric.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Jialiang Chen, Yihua Zhong, Jicheng Wang, Bing Shen, Zhijun Shen, Jonathan Beckel, William de Groat, Christopher Chermansky, Changfeng Tai
Summary: This study demonstrates that pudendal nerve stimulation can improve vaginal lubrication and induce increases in vaginal pressure. It raises the possibility of developing a novel pudendal neuromodulation device to improve female sexual function after spinal cord injury.
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Bian, Hang Wang, Haojie Ding, Yunqian Song, Xiaohui Zhang, Xianjun Tang, Yihua Zhong, Chun Zhao
Summary: Bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes are widely spread through hospital wastewater, which contains feces from patients. This study examined and compared the occurrence and abundance of ARGs, MGEs, metals, and bacterial communities from the feces of hospitalized patients in a typical hWWTP system, and identified the pathogenic hosts responsible for transferring ARGs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyu Zhang, Shouying Wu, Ying Zhang, Zhiping Mao, Yi Zhong, Xiaofeng Sui, Hong Xu, Linping Zhang
Summary: A simple strategy is proposed to load Fe-BTC catalyst on aramid fabrics to construct a composite material with high recyclability and degradation efficiency, which has potential applications in the efficient removal of organic contaminants in water.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Haijian Sun, Yuanzhao Zhu, Hong Xu, Yi Zhong, Linping Zhang, Yimeng Ma, Xiaofeng Sui, Bijia Wang, Xueling Feng, Zhiping Mao
Summary: By adding PZAF to PET, its flame-retardant properties can be improved, making it perform better in terms of fire safety, while also enhancing the mechanical properties of the material.
HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qie Jia-zhi, Zhang Yong, Daniell Trappmann, Zhong Yi-hua, Juan Antonio Ballesteros-Canovas, Adrien Favillier, Markus Stoffel
Summary: Flash floods are a major natural disaster in China, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure. However, due to limited data, understanding the patterns and causes of these floods has been challenging. This study uses dendrogeomorphology to reconstruct flash flood history in the Qilian Mountains and identifies precipitation in August and September as a key factor driving these floods. The findings provide important information for climate change response and flood prevention in the region.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linping Zhang, Yi Zhong, Shouying Wu, Wei Wu, Jianing Fan, Hong Xu, Zhiping Mao
Summary: Developing high-performance catalytic systems for effectively eliminating contaminants in water, especially organic pollutants in complex wastewater, is important. In this study, a novel system using Fe (dpa)Cl-2 activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) was constructed, which showed high efficiency in producing high-valent iron-oxo and singlet oxygen (O-1(2)) to degrade various organic pollutants. The system also demonstrated general resistance to interference and compatibility with various natural waters, making it a promising catalytic system for water treatment.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yihua Zhong, Ping Wu, Chuan Chen, Chao Min, Xue Yong
Summary: This paper proposes a three-way decisions method based on aggregation operators of strict t-norms and t-conorms under double hierarchy linguistic environment to overcome the challenge of decision making in a complex linguistic environment. The paper introduces strict t-norms and t-conorms to define operation rules and proposes the double hierarchy linguistic weighted average (DHLWA) operator and weighted geometric (DHLWG) operator. The paper also incorporates the computational model of expected loss and the Bayesian minimum-loss decision rules in constructing the three-way decisions model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE LEARNING AND CYBERNETICS
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Xiaodie Lv, Yi Liu, Yihua Zhong
Summary: This paper uses uncertainty theory, uncertain programming, and network optimization theory to solve uncertain network optimization problems. It redefines the concept of an uncertain network system based on uncertainty theory and uncertainty graph, and proposes a unified identification method using a conditional uncertain measure matrix. A network optimization model for the shortest path problem based on a conditional uncertain measure matrix is then established. A hybrid intelligent algorithm is designed using measure simulation technology to solve the model. The correctness and feasibility of the approach are illustrated using a numerical example of an underground logistics system.
Meeting Abstract
Urology & Nephrology
Jialiang Chen, Yihua Zhong, Jun Zhao, Anand Mohapatra, Bing Shen, Jicheng Wang, William de Groat, Changfeng Tai
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jianfei Tie, Zhiping Mao, Linping Zhang, Yi Zhong, Xiaofeng Sui, Hong Xu
Summary: Wearable strain, pressure, and temperature sensors have great potential in human motion detection and personal healthcare monitoring. A physical crosslinking design is proposed to overcome the challenge of designing a flexible and wearable sensor with multiple properties, such as favorable adhesion, high transparency, and stretchability, self-healing capability, and high sensitivity to detect strain, pressure, or temperature changes.
