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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camilo Zamora-Ledezma, Juan Jose Machare Gallardo, Jorge Luis Suarez-Fernandez, Werner Bramer-Escamilla, Duncan John Mowbray
Summary: The production of industrially scalable conductive polymer-based composites (CPCs) with tailored physicochemical properties has been a challenge due to the dependency on the polymer matrix, spatial ordering, and percolation threshold. By adjusting the concentration of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composite, a significant increase in conductivity and anisotropy is achieved. A combined experimental and theoretical approach allows for the design of CPCs with specific anisotropic conductivity based on SWCNTs and different polymer matrices.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mariya A. Kazakova, Georgiy V. Golubtsov, Alexander G. Selyutin, Arcady V. Ishchenko, Alexandra N. Serkova, Gleb V. Gorokhov, Philip Y. Misiyuk, Nadzeya I. Valynets
Summary: An efficient strategy for synthesizing Ag/MWCNT-PMMA composites has been proposed, which involves modifying oxidized MWCNT with Ag nanoparticles and dispersing them in a PMMA matrix. By adjusting the MWCNT-Ox content, the electrical conductivity of the composites can be tuned. The Ag/MWCNT-PMMA composites demonstrate high shielding efficiency and improved electromagnetic properties due to the conductive nature and uniform distribution of fillers in the polymer.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Muhammmet Abdullah Baldemir, Hanife Topuksak, Recep Tas, Melek Gul, Betul Canimkurbey
Summary: This study presents the use of multi-walled carbon nanotube-poly(amide-fluorene) (MWCNT-PAF) composite material in photovoltaic solar cells, demonstrating its effectiveness for the first time in the active layer of organic photovoltaic devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Composites
Yi Tang, Ye Wang, Ming-Lu Huang, Ming Wang
Summary: The effects of the morphology and particle size of poly (l-lactide) (PLLA) phase on the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE) of the composites were investigated. The results showed that PLLA micro-particles with regular shape and rough surface can effectively improve the EMI shielding performance of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
M. Ameen Khan, G. M. Madhu, R. R. N. Sailaja
Summary: Composites of PMMA matrix and Ni-MWCNT nanofillers prepared using melt mixing process showed improved shielding effectiveness and tensile strength. The combination of copper nanoparticles with MWCNT and Ni-MWCNT exhibited optimal shielding effectiveness, and the thermal stability of the composites also improved with increasing filler content.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yi-Fu Chen, Ming-Lu Huang, Jie-Hua Cai, Yun-Xuan Weng, Ming Wang
Summary: A facile strategy was introduced to fabricate PDMS/CNT/aligned-Ni composites under a low magnetic field, resulting in significant electrical, mechanical, and piezoresistive anisotropy.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kung-Tse Yang, Ya-Chen Yuan, Hao Ouyang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Summary: Understanding the impact of solvent-induced crack growth in polymer composites is crucial for their practical applications. In this study, the researchers investigated the crack growth in poly (methyl methacrylate)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (PMMA/MWCNT) composites under different solvent and temperature conditions. They found that the type of solvent and temperature significantly affected the areal density and growth rate of cracks, and increasing the fraction of MWCNTs reduced crack growth. The crack growth was controlled by a thermally activated process, with faster growth observed in the healed area compared to the non-cracked area.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mohammad Razavi-Nouri, Fatemeh Saeedi, Farshid Ziaee
Summary: Nanocomposites of PMMA and EVA with varying MWCNT content were prepared, with optimal mechanical properties achieved at 5 wt% MWCNT and significant increase in electrical conductivity at 2.5 wt% MWCNT. Rheological characterization showed an increase in normalized relaxation time up to 5 wt% nanofiller, followed by stability at higher MWCNT amounts.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ferhat Yildirim, Elif Kabakci, Hatice S. Sas, Volkan Eskizeybek
Summary: This study reports the preparation of multi-scale composite materials by grafting MWCNTs onto 3D spacer composites and testing their electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency, showing good performance of the 3D spacer composites with unique structures. The conductivity in different directions also varies, showing the advantages of multi-scale composite materials.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wai Kian Tan, Yasuki Matsubara, Atsushi Yokoi, Go Kawamura, Atsunori Matsuda, Issei Sugiyama, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara, Hiroyuki Muto
Summary: This study reports on the feasible formation of carbon nanotubes (CNT)-incorporated poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composite pellets, which exhibited good electrical conductivities with high optical transparency. The findings suggest a promising prospect for manufacturing lightweight, transparent, and conductive polymers through powder metallurgy-inspired methods.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Edna X. Figueroa-Rosales, Javier Martinez-Juarez, Esmeralda Garcia-Diaz, Daniel Hernandez-Cruz, Sergio A. Sabinas-Hernandez, Maria J. Robles-aguila
Summary: Hydroxyapatite (HAp) and hydroxyapatite/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites were prepared by the co-precipitation method and characterized using spectroscopic techniques. The composite with functionalized MWCNTs exhibited intense white emission under UV-vis radiation, suggesting potential applications.
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Polymer Science
Zheng-Yi Wang, Xin Sun, Yang Wang, Ji-Dong Liu, Cheng Zhang, Zheng-Bai Zhao, Xiang-Yun Du
Summary: A battery of siloxane/multi-walled carbon nanotube core-shell hybrids were successfully fabricated, which served as fillers to enhance the thermal conductivity and electrical insulation of epoxy resin composites.
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Environmental Sciences
Guobin Song, Anqi Li, Yawei Shi, Wanran Li, Haonan Wang, Chunchao Wang, Ruijuan Li, Guanghui Ding
Summary: In this study, five magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes with different diameters were prepared and their performance in removing methylene blue from water was investigated. The surface of these nanotubes was decorated with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, making them superparamagnetic. The results showed promising potential for these nanotubes as adsorbents for dye removal in wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Katanyu Kultravut, Keiichi Kuboyama, Vladimir Sedlarik, Miroslav Mrlik, Josef Osicka, Petra Drohsler, Toshiaki Ougizawa
Summary: The interfacial localization of conductive fillers in a cocontinuous immiscible polymer blend effectively improves the electrical and thermal conductivities of the composite, resulting in a high conductivity pathway that requires a smaller amount of filler. By blending biobased poly(lactic acid) with poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and grafting poly(glycidyl methacrylate) on reduced graphene oxide, a conductive path was formed between the two polymers at the interface. The enhanced electrical and thermal conductivities were confirmed through measurements, showcasing the potential of this approach for future applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yilong Li, Cong Nie, Danyang Song, Yujie Liu, Yunchao Jia, Hongjuan Zheng
Summary: In this study, immiscible poly(vinylidene fluoride)/poly(lactic acid) (PVDF/PLA) blends filled with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were prepared using a simple solution flocculation method. A co-continuous structure was observed in the 50v/50v blend ratio. The electrical percolation threshold of porous composites was lower than compact composites, and the porous composites showed higher electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE) due to the presence of a porous structure and densely packed MWCNT on the PVDF surface.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Liqiang Gu, Jianhui Qiu, Chen Qiu, Youwei Yao, Eiichi Sakai, Liting Yang
POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
Shuping Jin, Jianhu Qiu, Manxi Sun, Hongjian Huang, Eiichi Sakai
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Haodao Mo, Jianhui Qiu, Chao Yang, Limin Zang, Eiichi Sakai
Article
Polymer Science
Liqiang Gu, Chen Qiu, Jianhui Qiu, Youwei Yao, Eiichi Sakai, Liting Yang
Review
Polymer Science
Jianhui Qiu, Guohong Zhang, Eiichi Sakai, Wendi Liu, Limin Zang
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haodao Mo, Jianhui Qiu, Chao Yang, Limin Zang, Eiichi Sakai, Jiao Chen
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qifan Liu, Jianhui Qiu, Chao Yang, Limin Zang, Guohong Zhang, Eiichi Sakai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hongjian Huang, Jianhui Qiu, Xiaowei Wei, Eiichi Sakai, Genjie Jiang, Hong Wu, Takao Komiyama
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Manxi Sun, Jianhui Qiu, Chunyin Lu, Shuping Jin, Guohong Zhang, Eiichi Sakai
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manxi Sun, Jianhui Qiu, Shuping Jin, Wendi Liu, Eiichi Sakai
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guohong Zhang, Jianhui Qiu, Eiichi Sakai, Zuowan Zhou
Summary: By using ultrasonic thermal welding by the third phase on an interposed sheet of PLA and POM composites, the dissimilar materials can be effectively welded, enhancing the welded strengths. Increasing welding times and pressures can improve the welded strengths, but excessive heat may result from extremely long welding times or extremely high pressures, leading to defects and decreased welded strengths. Gradient interfaces and weld line thicknesses of 40-50 μm were observed through polarizing microscopy images and functional groups in the FTIR spectra.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Manxi Sun, Jianhui Qiu, Shuping Jin, Hongjian Huang, Wendi Liu, Eiichi Sakai, Ji Lei
Summary: Modification of PVA with ESO can enhance the thermal stability and mechanical strength of hydrogels, leading to improved cross-linking degree and the formation of hydrophobic association. PVA-ESO hydrogels exhibit better tensile strength and elastic properties compared to pure PVA hydrogels, with a distinct porous structure and increased mechanical strength up to 2.4 times.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qifan Liu, Jianhui Qiu, Chao Yang, Limin Zang, Guohong Zhang, Eiichi Sakai
Summary: A hybrid PVA/PEDOT:PSS hydrogel electrode with 3D interpenetrated network structure was successfully prepared, showing excellent mechanical durability and electrochemical performance through the effective combination of interconnectivity and strong intermolecular force. The fabricated supercapacitor maintains a capacitance retention of 98.1% after 1000 bending cycles, with a high energy density and continuous powering ability in various environments, demonstrating great potential for use in the next generation of flexible energy storage devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Longxiang Zhu, Jianhui Qiu, Wendi Liu, Eiichi Sakai
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
W. Liu, J. Qiu, M. Fei, R. Qiu, E. Sakai, M. Zhang
EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS
(2019)