Article
Engineering, Civil
Zhikui Wang, Yuan Wang, Di Feng, Jinhui Zhang, Sijin Liu
Summary: In this study, the factors influencing the formation of filter cake in high-permeability formations using pure bentonite slurries were investigated. The critical initial pressure gradient of pure bentonite slurry was found to be a rough indicator of filter cake formation, and the effect of additive particle size on the formation of filter cake was analyzed.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Md Ibrahim Mostazid, Yuya Sakai
Summary: This study investigates the effects of thermal treatment on the physical and hydration characteristics of waste concrete, and finds that a higher amount of slag can improve the properties of the compacted concrete. The results show that thermally treated compacts have sufficient hydration and good mechanical performance, making them viable materials for prefabricated nonstructural applications.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chunyu Zhang, Zhijing Zhu, Rentai Liu
Summary: This study measured the distribution of flocculent particles and the apparent viscosity of fresh slurry, and investigated the influence of water-cement ratio, particle shape, and particle fineness on the slurry viscosity. The results showed that increased water-cement ratio reduced flocculation degree, particle fineness increased interparticle spacing, and fly ash microbeads made it challenging to form flocculent structures. These factors affected the ratio of bound water, flocculent water, and free water, as well as the interparticle force, thereby changing the slurry viscosity. An effective volume fraction was proposed and demonstrated the relationship between flocculent structure and slurry viscosity under multiple factors.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chunyu Zhang, Rentai Liu, Mengjun Chen, Jinglong Li, Xiaochen Wang, Yankai Liu, Zhijing Zhu, Meng Wang, Fengshuai Fan
Summary: The rheological properties of cement slurry play a crucial role in the migration and diffusion during grouting reinforcement applications. The microscopic interaction between particles affects the macroscopic rheological behaviors of cement slurry. In this study, five different fineness cements were examined to investigate their rheological properties. The flocculation characteristics under different water-to-cement ratios, cement fineness, and shear rates were detected using the focused beam reflectance measurement (FBRM) system. The initial and time-dependent rheological properties were measured using a rotary viscometer. The results indicate that water-to-cement ratio, cement fineness, and shear rate influence the number and particle size distribution of flocculent particles. The degree of flocculation increases linearly with time. The study reveals the evolution of rheological properties from a microscopic point of view and provides theoretical guidance for the design and application of cement slurry.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shunxuan Hu, Fenghao Jiang, Binglong Zhao, Yumeng Chen, Changning Wu, Junguo Li, Ke Liu
Summary: Multipeaking gradation technology is crucial for improving the slurry ability of coal particles. Different ratios of coarse, fine, and micro particles were studied in preparing coal water slurry (CWS), with interval bimodal CWS demonstrating the best stability and flowability. The presence of microparticles plays a dual role in preparing highly concentrated CWS.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinguo Zhang, Yue Dong, Jinhai Zhao, Bin Gong, Zixuan Meng, Jia Lin
Summary: This study conducted laboratory testing on the coal slurry issue in underground coal mines and proposed a novel combined treatment method, which effectively removes suspended solids, improves coal mine water quality, and reduces environmental damage.
Article
Electrochemistry
Jaekyung Sung, Namhyung Kim, Sang-Pil Kim, Taeyong Lee, Moonsu Yoon, Jaephil Cho
Summary: There has been a growing research interest in silicon-based anodes for high energy density lithium-ion batteries. It has been found that controlling the particle size distribution can improve the electrochemical performance of silicon-based anodes and reduce mechanical failure and by-product formation. In this study, the effectiveness of a silicon/graphite hybrid anode was validated through constructive simulation.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vishal Khanpit, Sonali Pravin Tajane, Sachin A. Mandavgane
Summary: Low-grade coal is characterized by high ash content and low calorific value. The gaseous emissions from coal power plants are a significant environmental concern. Coal-water slurry fuel has the potential to replace solid fuels in power plants and reduce harmful gaseous emissions. The study focuses on the preparation of coal-water slurry fuel using pre-cleaned coal and examines its rheological properties. It also investigates the effects of stabilizing agents, dispersion agent, and temperature on viscosity. The combustion of coal-water slurry demonstrates a higher burning efficiency compared to dry coal, with hydrogen generated as a by-product.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL PREPARATION AND UTILIZATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Harmanpreet Singh, Satish Kumar, Saroj Kumar Mohapatra, Shashi Bhushan Prasad, Jatinder Singh
Summary: This study demonstrates how careful selection of particle size distribution can enhance the stability, rheology, and flow characteristics of coal water slurry, proposing optimal fractions for high ash coal.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dominik Petz, Volodymyr Baran, Christoph Peschel, Martin Winter, Sascha Nowak, Michael Hofmann, Robert Kostecki, Rainer Niewa, Michael Bauer, Peter Mueller-Buschbaum, Anatoliy Senyshyn
Summary: This study conducted low-temperature research on high-energy lithium-ion batteries using various techniques, finding that fatigue state significantly impacts battery performance, with electrolyte decomposition playing a crucial role in battery degradation.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yupeng Li, Wei Jiang, Jinhuan Shan, Pengfei Li, Rong Lu, Baowen Lou
Summary: The study found that different compaction methods have an impact on the internal structure of asphalt mixture specimens, with the Superpave gyratory compactor and shear box compactor producing specimens more similar to field conditions.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rentai Liu, Chunyu Zhang, Yan Pei, Mengjun Chen, Haojie Liu, Xiuhao Li
Summary: The particle size and apparent viscosity of cement slurry are key factors affecting grouting effect. Factors such as water-cement ratio, cement fineness, and content of water-reducing agent significantly influence the distribution and number of flocculent particles, impacting viscosity through the flocculation effect. Viscosity variation in the slurry is found to be proportional to the degree of flocculation under different conditions, leading to the establishment of an effective volume fraction viscosity model based on chord size and number of flocculent particles.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yu Wang, Tinglong Liu, Huan Zhang, Nian Luo, Feng Chen, Qiang Fu
Summary: High loading of thermally conductive fillers improves thermal conductivity, but conflicts with rheological viscosity in thermal interface materials. This study found that regulating the particle size distribution could reduce viscosity while maintaining the same particle size and crystalline phase content.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Longwen Wu, Ziming Cai, Longtu Li, Xiaohui Wang
Summary: Polymer-ceramic nanocomposites have promising energy-storage capabilities in high power electronics and pulsed power systems. By modulating the particle size distribution, improvements in dielectric response, breakdown strength, and energy density can be achieved, paving the way for enhanced performance in energy storage.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Zhang, Jinshuo Qiao, Kening Sun, Zhenhua Wang
Summary: Particle properties play a crucial role in the performance of batteries, including particle size, distribution, and shape. Balancing the properties of electrode material particles is essential for achieving satisfactory comprehensive performance in lithium-ion batteries.