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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ting-Ting Li, Kelei Zang, Xiaomeng Wang, Ching-Wen Lou, Jia-Horng Lin
Summary: In this study, zinc borate nanoparticles were synthesized and loaded onto carboxymethyl chitosan aerogel to prepare composite aerogels. The composite aerogels exhibited improved flame retardancy, thermal insulation, acoustic absorption, and antimicrobial properties.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Hongli Cui, Ningjing Wu, Xiaobing Ma, Fukun Niu
Summary: Due to environmental pollution and energy-related challenges, there is a growing interest in using renewable polysaccharides like chitosan in the preparation of biodegradable aerogel heat-insulation materials. In this study, a phosphorylated chitosan (PCS) with a high substitution degree of phosphate groups was synthesized using a simple and low-cost method. The PCS aerogel exhibited outstanding flame retardancy, with a limited oxygen index above 80% and a UL-94 rating of V-0. It also showed significantly reduced heat release rates compared to chitosan aerogel, making it a promising sustainable flame-retardant heat-insulation material with low thermal conductivity and excellent hydrophobicity.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Ya-chao Wang, Jing-jing Xue, Kang Yu, Fan Li, Jin Xie, Jiang-ping Zhao
Summary: The synergistic effect of the silane coupling agent (KH550) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) co-modified boron nitride (BN) on the fireproof property of silicone acrylic emulsion-based composite was investigated. The results showed that an appropriate loading of BN enhanced flame retardancy and improved the water resistance of the coating. The co-modified BN reacted with phosphoric acid and increased the thermal insulation of the coating.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fu-Rong Zeng, Bo-Wen Liu, Zi-Hao Wang, Jia-Yan Zhang, Xue-Lian Chen, Hai-Bo Zhao, Yu-Zhong Wang
Summary: In this study, multifunctional biophenolic nanospheres were developed, which can be stimuli-responsive and reversibly assembled based on multiple directional interactions. These nanospheres can be repeatedly disassembled, removed, reassembled, and reused sustainably. They show excellent mechanical enhancement, aging resistance, and durable flame retardancy in thermoset foams.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianyun Lu, Xiaokun Han, He Wang, Zuocai Zhang, Shaorong Lu
Summary: This study presents the design of a sustainable bio-based composite film assembled from carboxymethyl-modified sisal fibre microcrystals, carboxymethyl chitosan, graphene nanosheets, phytic acid, and trivalent iron ions. The film exhibited excellent mechanical properties, chemical stability, self-cleaning ability, and flame retardancy. It can be assembled into fire alarm systems for real-time monitoring of fire accidents and resurgence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Junqing Chen, Zhaodong Zhu, Hui Zhang, Shiyu Fu
Summary: A cellulose composite with a sandwich-like structure was constructed by in-situ polymerization of aniline on delignified wood and coating a PDMS/CNT layer. The cellulose composite exhibited excellent electrical conductivity, electromagnetic shielding performance, flame retardancy, antibacterial activity, and durability. This work provides a new strategy for developing sustainable and multifunctional electromagnetic shielding materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhuangran Tuo, Pingxiong Cai, Huining Xiao, Yuanfeng Pan
Summary: A facile and novel method was reported for the preparation of hydrophobic aerogels, which showed excellent compressibility, elasticity, hydrophobic behavior, and absorption performance. The hydrophobic aerogels demonstrated great potential and application prospects in offshore oil spill cleanup.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Bin Wang, Chun-Yuan Luo, Ping Zhu, Yun Liu, Ying-Jun Xu
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient flame retardant coating (PCM) was developed using H3PO3 protonated chitosan and montmorillonite for polyester-cotton fabrics. The PCM coating showed good flame retardancy and laundering durability even after 50 washing cycles. Rating: 8
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Bianyang He, Yaoyao Zhang, Bojie Li, Yuhan Chen, Lei Zhu
Summary: Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) aerogels prepared through freeze drying technology showed excellent oil adsorption performance and stability in multiple cycles after hydrophobic modification.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Florian Tomiak, Melanie Zitzmann, Dietmar Drummer
Summary: This study investigates a synergistic multi-material flame retardant system integrated into glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6), which includes expandable graphite (EG), aluminum diethylphosphinate (AlPi), melamine polyphosphate (MPP), and montmorillonite (MMT). The combination of these materials achieves superior flame-retarding properties, with UL-94 V0 classification and an oxygen index of 32%. The system also exhibits low heat release rates, minimal smoke production, and excellent structural stability of char residue.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongxin Qian, Yubo Luo, Abubakar Yakubu Haruna, Bo Xiao, Wang Li, You Li, Tianshun Xiong, Qinghui Jiang, Junyou Yang
Summary: This study demonstrates a multifunctional epoxy-based composite with high electromagnetic wave absorption, thermal conductivity, and flame retardancy. The synergistic effect of a porous structure and heterointerface promotes low reflection loss and wide absorption bandwidth. Moreover, the composite exhibits enhanced thermal conductivity due to the presence of continuous three-dimensional melamine-derived carbon foams. Additionally, the material shows high thermal stability and flame retardancy.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Youquan Zhou, Yunqing He, Xiaoying Lin, Yue Feng, Mingxian Liu
Summary: A high-performance biodegradable plastic was made from chitin, which exhibited excellent performance, sustainability, and safety. It can be completely degraded by microorganisms in a short period of time and is safe for cells and crops. The plastic also showed comparable water resistance and transparency when applied to containers, straws, etc.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Youquan Zhou, Yunqing He, Xiaoying Lin, Yue Feng, Mingxian Liu
Summary: The chitin bioplastic demonstrates excellent performance, high safety, and strong sustainability. It can be completely degraded by microorganisms and shows great performance in containers, straws, cups, and photoprotection.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Iqbal, Sohail Nadeem, Mirza Nadeem Ahmad, Mohsin Javed, Hashem O. Alsaab, Nasser S. Awwad, Hala A. Ibrahium, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Fwzah H. Alshammari, Norah Alwadai, Mohammed Issa Alahmdi, Ali Bahadur, Sadaf ul Hassan, Ayesha Mohyuddin
Summary: Polyorthochloroaniline (POC) nanocomposites with montmorillonite (MMT) clay (POC/MMT) have distinctive properties and wide applications. The preparation of POC/MMT clay nanocomposites was achieved chemically. The influence of MMT clay on the characteristics of POC was investigated, and the results showed improved flame retardancy and thermal stability.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Brandon L. Williams, Hao Ding, Zaili Hou, Patrick O. Paul, Frank A. Lewis, Andrew T. Smith, Luyi Sun
Summary: A one-pot self-assembled nanocoating of PVA and MMT with well-defined nanostructure was spray coated onto double-walled corrugated cardboard, effectively inhibiting flame spread and improving flame retardancy through the formation of a dense char layer after burning tests.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Ruiqi Chen, Xueliang Jiang, Feng You, Chu Yao
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2016)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xueliang Jiang, Jiao Zhang, Lu Yu, Ruiqi Chen, Xiong Xu
MICRO & NANO LETTERS
(2016)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Linyi Yao, Zhen Leng, Jingting Lan, Ruiqi Chen, Jiwang Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the technical, environmental, and economic feasibility of using waste plastic and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in road maintenance and rehabilitation. The results show that incorporating Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) modified asphalt containing RAP could significantly reduce life cycle costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Durability is found to be a key factor in maintaining their advantages throughout the pavement life cycle.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Danning Li, Zhen Leng, Haopeng Wang, Ruiqi Chen, Frohmut Wellner
Summary: This study investigates the structural and mechanical evolution of asphalt rubber (AR) binder during aging using micromechanical back-calculation and experimental tests. The results indicate that the aging of AR is a process in which internal multiphase structures change simultaneously with mechanical properties.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Nadine J. Kanik, Artur Kuligiewicz, Jeffrey T. Cullen
Summary: This study examined the effects of different pre-treatments on the structural H-isotope composition of clay minerals. The results showed that different pre-treatments had varied impacts on different clay minerals, and the choice of pre-treatment should be based on the specific properties and mineralogy of the samples.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Lorenzo Lisuzzo, Giuseppe Cavallaro, Stefana Milioto, Giuseppe Lazzara
Summary: This study proposes Pickering emulsions based on wax and halloysite clay nanotubes for coating silk sutures to increase their loading capacity towards eosin. The presence of halloysite/wax microspheres on the surface of silk sutures has also been explored for controlled release of hydrophobic drugs. The influence of the coating on the thermal and mechanical properties of the sutures has been studied using various techniques. In conclusion, the wax/halloysite Pickering emulsions can successfully generate hydrophobic microdomains on the surface of silk sutures, leading to enhanced flexibility and improved loading capacity towards eosin.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Bruna F. Alves, Rita C. P. Nunes, Luiz C. Bertolino, Elizabete F. Lucas
Summary: Operational problems in the oil industry caused by the precipitation of paraffins can be prevented by using polymeric additives. This article evaluates the use of polymeric nanocomposites as pour point reducers in different types of crude oil and finds that they are more efficient than pure poly(ethylene-covinyl acetate) (EVA) in reducing the pour point. The nanocomposites also modify the wax crystals and reduce the viscosity of the oil samples.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
K. A. Daniels, C. C. Graham, A. C. Wiseall, J. F. Harrington, P. Sellin
Summary: Geological storage with clay buffer is widely preferred for removing hazardous radioactive waste. The impact of fluid salinity and void space on the swelling behavior of barrier bentonites was examined through experiments. The findings suggest that clay swelling is suppressed at higher salinities, which affects the void-filling process.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. Werling, A. Kuligiewicz, A. Steudel, R. Schuhmann, F. Dehn, K. Emmerich
Summary: Thermal treatment of clay minerals can be used to produce building materials and environmentally friendly binders. This process involves dehydration, dehydroxylation, breakdown of structure, and recrystallization of high temperature phases. Rehydration and rehydroxylation are important factors to consider for geopolymers and SCM.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Wang, Hao Ding, Zhuoqun Xu, Jianmeng Zhang, Yanbin Yao
Summary: Rutile nano-TiO2 was loaded onto the surface of sericite to prepare sericite-rutile composite particles, which were then modified with HDTMS and sprayed onto the substrates to form sericite-rutile/HDTMS composite coatings with UV shielding and superhydrophobic self-cleaning properties. The coating exhibited good UV shielding rate and remained superhydrophobic after UV irradiation. The hierarchical structure of the sericite-rutile composite and the low surface energy of HDTMS contributed to the superhydrophobicity and UV shielding effect of the coating.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kailang Sun, Taojun Zhang, Jie Zhou, Yonghong Liu, Minfeng Zeng, Zhen Yang, Ruokun Feng, Xiaorong Ren, Peng Zhang, Baoyi Wang, Xingzhong Cao
Summary: Chitosan-Pd0 nano particles encapsulated in Al, Co-pillared montmorillonite nanocomposites were successfully synthesized using a facile one-pot heat treatment method. The Al, Co pillaring effectively expanded the surface area and generated numerous mesopores in the interlayer space of the MMt. The resultant nanocomposite exhibited similar high comprehensive catalytic performances as the one prepared by the regular divided-multistep method. The encapsulation of CS chains and doping of Co in the Al pillaring also contributed to the improved catalytic performance.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nathalie Fagel, Isabel Israde-Alcantara, Reza Safaierad, Marttiina Rantala, Sabine Schmidt, Gilles Lepoint, Pierre Pellenard, Nadine Mattielli, Sarah Metcalfe
Summary: Environmental conditions significantly influence clay minerals, and studying clay sediments in tropical lakes can provide valuable insights into past environmental conditions. In this study, multiproxy records from sediment cores of three crater lakes in central Mexico were analyzed. The results showed that disordered kaolinite, formed through hydrolysis and hydrothermal alteration, was the predominant mineral in the sediments. The abundance of kaolinite varied in relation to organic carbon and organic matter-related elements, and showed opposite trends with lithogenic elements. Geochemical data suggested that the increase in kaolinite abundance is linked to the formation of organo-mineral aggregates and lake level changes in closed basins.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. J. Martin-Alfonso, A. Mejia, F. J. Martinez-Boza, P. Partal
Summary: The drilling industry is facing new challenges to develop eco-friendlier drilling fluids. Organic modified sepiolite dispersed in oil can be an excellent additive with suitable rheological properties. This study investigated the effect of alkyl ammonium modifiers on the microstructure and rheological properties of sepiolite-vegetable oil dispersions under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiquan Zhan, Siyuan Yang, Shenxu Bao, Liuyi Ren, Cheng Liu
Summary: The interaction between talc and the depressor CMC was investigated through molecular dynamics simulation and density functional theory calculation. It was found that CMC showed stronger adsorption on the edge plane of talc due to enhanced interactions with polar groups and water molecules. The study also revealed specific interactions between H atoms in CMC and O atoms in the edge plane, as well as between O atoms in CMC and Si, Mg atoms in the edge plane. Hydration shells on the basal and edge planes of talc were examined to explain the phenomenon.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pierre Dramou, Yiyang Sun, Xu Ni, Fangqi Wang, Hua He
Summary: In this study, a magnetic nanocomposite was prepared and used for the separation of rutin from real samples through magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE). The nanocomposite exhibited high specific surface area, chemical and thermal stability, water solubility, and easy separation in aqueous solution. Characterization and experiments confirmed the successful synthesis and efficient enrichment ability of the nanocomposite.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2024)