Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hao Yang, Liguo Qin, Fei Wang, Fagla Jules Mawignon, Mochen Dong, Yuhao Wu, Yali Zhang, Zeyu Ma
Summary: A facile and efficient liquid infusion method was proposed to construct transparent anti-fouling coatings with excellent mechanical, chemical and thermal durability. The coatings showed outstanding anti-fouling properties against various contaminants and exhibited a prominent anti-corrosion performance. This synergistic strategy between lubricant infusion and coating heterogeneous microstructure opens up new possibilities for fabricating coatings with promising functionality.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chunyu Wang, Yue Shao, Kunfeng Zhang, Baichun Wu, Xianyuan Du, Xingchun Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Fuxin Liang, Zhenzhong Yang
Summary: A high-performance superhydrophobic stainless steel mesh membrane with a hairy-like poly(divinylbenzene) coating has been fabricated using a facile synthesis method. The unique hair-like microstructure of PDVB is responsible for the superhydrophobic performance with less blockage for the pores, achieving higher efficiency in separating oil/water mixtures. The mesh displays an unprecedentedly high intrusion pressure while maintaining a high flux, enabling further increment of flux under reduced pressure.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rong Zhang, Jinfei Wei, Ning Tian, Weidong Liang, Junping Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates a facile method to fabricate superamphiphobic coatings on complex substrates. The coatings feature a microscale dense and nanoscale rough texture, which enhances the stability and superamphiphobicity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Huishi Chen, Borong Sun, Mingli Li, Yishuai Huang, Jinmei Xu, Chuigen Guo
Summary: A facile method was developed to fabricate flame-retardant recyclable epoxy thermosets using a ferulic acid-based epoxy resin as the matrix and a furfural-based DOPO derivative as the reactive flame retardant. The resulting bio-based epoxy thermosets showed outstanding fire-resistance and higher glass transition temperature compared to bisphenol A epoxy thermoset.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenhong Fang, Zhi Xu, Le Li, Huijun Ouyang, Guyu Xiao
Summary: In this study, a post-impregnation approach was used for the first time to incorporate a micropore template into a carbon precursor. By pyrolysis, abundant mesopores and numerous micropores were simultaneously generated, resulting in hierarchical pore structures and high specific surface area in the porous carbons.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiaomeng Zhang, Tingting Yin, Zejun Cao, Yimeng Wei, Bingfeng Xue, Junle Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Yuancheng Zhang, Ge Shi, Yanjie He, Zhe Cui, Peng Fu, Xinchang Pang, Minying Liu
Summary: The chemical inertness of BNNS limits its application in fabricating thermally conductive polymer-based composites. However, this study presents a simple and effective method to improve the dispersibility and thermal conductivity of BNNS by grafting polyacrylic acid (PAA) and immobilizing AuNPs onto BNNS. The resulting hybrid filler exhibits lower interfacial thermal resistance and higher thermal conductivity, making it suitable for high-efficiency thermal management materials in electronic devices.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noor Abu Jarad, Hiba Imran, Sara M. Imani, Tohid F. Didar, Leyla Soleymani
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the materials, synthesis techniques, applications, and advantages of superamphiphobic coatings deposited using spray coating. The main challenges in real-life applications and emerging technologies to overcome these challenges are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongwei He, Pengfeng Wu, Zeguang Yang, Zhihao Shi, Wenwen Yu, Fuyong Liu, Fengbo Zhu, Qiang Zheng, Dezhong Zhang, Shumin Li
Summary: A study was conducted to develop a simple method to modify PET fabric, improving the bonding interface between the fabric and rubber matrix. The fabric surface was successfully treated to enhance adhesion through the use of alkaline solution and a coupling agent. The vulcanization rate and interfacial fracture mechanism were also investigated.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kangning Cai, Geng Zhong, Han Zheng, Guohuang Kang, Rui Yin, Tianqi Jia, Shifei Huang, Kuang Yu, Lele Peng, Feiyu Kang, Yidan Cao
Summary: By depositing a thin and uniform layer of Ni-P complex on a Cu current collector, the lithiophilicity of the collector is greatly improved, reducing the Li nucleation overpotential and suppressing Li dendrite growth. This surface modification method shows promise in developing a stable and cost-effective anode current collector for lean Li-metal batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Liu, Rui Shi, Zejiang Zhang, Xinguo Ge, Pingli Li, Xiaosui Chen
Summary: This study successfully incorporated Fe3+ ions onto the surface of PA fabric using M/P technology, resulting in excellent flame retardancy and dripping resistance of the fabric. The treated fabric exhibited the highest LOI value and no melt dripping during flame retardant tests. A composite thermal barrier structure was observed on the burnt fabric surface, contributing to the significant enhancement in fire performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Shi, Shishuai Gao, Can Jin, Daihui Zhang, Chenhuan Lai, Chunpeng Wang, Fuxiang Chu, Arthur. J. J. Ragauskas, Mi Li
Summary: The synthesis of wood adhesives using sustainable lignin has become a topic of interest. However, creating lignin-based adhesives with high lignin content and environmental friendliness remains challenging. In this study, a formaldehyde-free wood adhesive system was developed using alkali lignin and poly(propylene glycol) bis(2-aminopropyl ether). The adhesive showed a high biomass content of 75 wt% and outperformed other bio-based adhesives in terms of internal bonding strength.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuqing Sun, Bo Zhang, Caili Zhang, Huiming Lu, Yuan Yang, Bingyang Han, Fenghao Dong, Jiawei Lv, Shengjun Zhang, Zhao Li, Ziqiang Lei, Hengchang Ma
Summary: A general strategy to modify COF-1 by different fluorescent molecules via N-* B interaction was developed, leading to highly fluorescent COFs with tunable emission colors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiyuan Zhu, Kaijin Liao
Summary: A simple and efficient strategy was developed to construct superamphiphobic surfaces on Cu substrates, showing repellency and low viscosity to water, ethylene glycol, and ethanol, as well as excellent self-cleaning properties and corrosion resistance. The method does not require complicated equipment and has advantages in cost and efficiency, making it suitable for industrial scalable production.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nan Gao, Guoxin Ding, Chen Wang, Fei Chen, Yunpeng Wang, Haitao Ma
Summary: This study proposes a fabrication technique for alloy systems, which combines one-step anodic oxidation with designed annealing to create a micro/nano-structured bionic superhydrophobic surface with enhanced anti-corrosion performance. The strategy can be applied to construct functional surfaces for alloy systems and provides a new approach to solving corrosion problems.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Guojian Yuan, Yanli Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guina Ren, Yuanming Song, Xiangming Li, Bo Wang, Yanli Zhou, Yuyan Wang, Bo Ge, Xiaotao Zhu
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Ge, Lu Han, Bo Gao, Tingxiao Zhang, Xiuling Li, Xiaotao Zhu, Xipeng Pu, Wenzhi Li
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Mengyao Zheng, Rui Li, Guojian Yuan, Guangyou Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhen Meng, Rui Li, Mengyao Zheng, Guojian Yuan, Guangyou Zhou, Jia Guo, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Miao, Lu Han, Lei Wang, Min Wang, XiaoHui Sun, XiaoTao Zhu, Bo Ge
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaotao Zhu, Jingwei Lu, Xiangming Li, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Xiao Miao, Zhijuan Wang, Guina Ren
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Guangyou Zhou, Qing Yang, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Li Liu
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Bo Wang, Li Liu, Yuanming Song, Xiao Miao, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Yuanming Song, Li Liu, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingwei Lu, Zhongshuai Gao, Ting Xu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Qing Yang, Guangyou Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Wei Zhang, Meiling Yang, Zhen Gao
Summary: The Jauman type microwave absorbing ceramic made from a mixture of quartz, calcium sulphate, talc, and sodium tetraborate, with the addition of carbon felt film, showed high flexural strength and excellent microwave absorbing performance. The ceramic sintered at 780 degrees Celsius had the highest strength due to suitable fiber/matrix bonding. Additionally, ceramics with two layers of carbon felt film performed better in microwave absorption, and adding a conductive semi-transparent thin film as a loss layer further improved absorption.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
FRONTIERS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ting Xu, Zhongshuai Gao, Yuyu Jia, Xiao Miao, Xiaotao Zhu, Jingwei Lu, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Summary: The development of advanced oil/water separation materials using natural corn straw as raw material is challenging, but the resulting superhydrophobic corn straw-based materials showed durability and high separation efficiency even after multiple cycles of use.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongshuai Gao, Ting Xu, Xiao Miao, Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Yuyu Jia, Xiangming Li
Summary: The organogel coating with thermo-responsive self-replenishing property can achieve programmable water motion and self-healing, suitable for preventing icing and corrosion protection.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
