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Polymer Science
Zoya Ghanem, Hana Jelinek Sourkova, Jan Sezemsky, Petr Spatenka
Summary: This study investigated the effect of plasma treatment on the adhesion between polyethylene and glass fibers in composites prepared by rotational molding. The results showed that treating both the powder and fibers improved the adhesion and mechanical properties of the resulting composites compared to pure polyethylene samples.
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Materials Science, Composites
Chun-Yan Wang, Guang-Jian He, Wei-Tao Huang, Xiao-Chun Yin
Summary: This study introduces a fast functionalization method of PE using ozone oxidization, which significantly enhances the hydrophilicity of PE and improves the interfacial adhesion between PE and wood fiber in wood-plastic composites. The introduction of oxygen-containing groups through ozone oxidization greatly enhances the hydrophilicity of PE, leading to a substantial improvement in the tensile elongation of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Taghreed Abdulhameed Al-Gunaid, Igor Krupa, Mabrouk Ouederni, Senthil Kumar Krishnamoorthy, Anton Popelka
Summary: Plasma-assisted grafting of different molecular weight PEG compounds onto the LDPE surface improved adhesion between LDPE and Al, significantly enhancing wettability. Surface modifications were confirmed through XPS and FTIR, while adhesion characteristics were analyzed using peel tests, showing a significant increase in peel resistance with PEG solution.
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Forestry
Aujchariya Chotikhun, Jitralada Kittijaruwattana, Wa Ode Muliastuty Arsyad, Emilia-Adela Salca, Yusuf Sudo Hadi, Salim Hiziroglu
Summary: The properties of experimental wood plastic composite (WPC) panels made from rubberwood, waste PET, and silica were evaluated in this study. It was found that increasing PET content reduced water absorption while improving compressive strength and hardness. Higher silica content adversely influenced mechanical properties but enhanced water absorption.
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Engineering, Chemical
P. Czarniak, P. Borysiuk, H. El Bayda, F. Perisse, S. Menecier
Summary: The goal of this study was to investigate the impact of Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma treatment on the adhesion properties of particle boards and medium density fiberboard (MDF). The results showed that the treatment improved the wettability properties of both materials, but did not increase paint penetration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wu Mengjin, Jia Lixia, Lu Suling, Qin Zhigang, Wei Sainan, Yan Ruosi
Summary: Cold plasma technology is widely used in surface treatment of micro/nanostructured materials, improving energy absorption mechanisms of composite materials. It affects the structure and performance changes of high-performance fiber reinforced composites. The effects of different plasma sources and discharge methods on functional and interfacial performance of composites are reviewed.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Bingyu Jian, Sarah Mohrmann, Haitao Li, Yuanjie Li, Mahmud Ashraf, Jun Zhou, Xiaoyan Zheng
Summary: This paper introduces the production principle and advantages of wood-plastic composite materials, analyzes the factors affecting their flexural properties, summarizes methods and effects of enhancing their bending load capacity, and provides a reference for research in related fields.
Article
Forestry
Guanggong Zong, Jiayun Gong, Ziyi Shi, Jianxiu Hao, Xiaomeng Yang, Fangfang Wang
Summary: In this study, wood veneer/wood flour-polyvinyl chloride composites (WWPVCs) were treated with a silane coupling agent to improve their interfacial bonding, mechanical properties, and resistance to moisture and heat. The treated samples showed superior performance compared to those treated with other interface modifiers. Silane coupling agents are easily prepared and environmentally friendly.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Szilvia Klebert, Miklos Mohai, Emilia Csiszar
Summary: Wood modification is an important and increasingly used method to expand the application of woody materials. Cold plasma surface treatment is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology that does not significantly affect the mechanical properties of wood and reduces the amount of chemicals used.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marouan Rejeb, Ahmed Koubaa, Fayez Elleuch, Francois Godard, Sebastien Migneault, Besma Bouslimi, Mohamed Khlif, Hatem Mrad
Summary: The moisture sensitivity of wood-polymer composites is primarily related to their hydrophilic wood components. Coatings are used to improve the dimensional stability of these composites, but the adhesion of coatings to the surface is often poor. This study aimed to enhance the coating adhesion of polypropylene WPCs through a chromic treatment, which increased surface roughness and modified chemical composition to improve bonding.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jure Zigon, Janez Kovac, Marko Petric
Summary: The study compared the surface properties of beech wood after mechanical, physical, and chemical treatment, showing a relationship with waterborne opaque coatings. It indicated that the properties of the coatings, in addition to the surface condition of the wood, play a significant role in adhesion and wettability.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Soo-Yeon Kim, Eun-Ji Choi, So-Jeong Lee, Hyun Bin Kim, Seung-Hwan Oh, Young Gyu Jeong
Summary: The effects of glycidyl methacrylate-grafted polyethylene addition and electron beam irradiation on polyethylene/polyurethane/short carbon fiber composites were investigated. The results showed that the addition and irradiation improved the adhesion between the filler and matrix, and enhanced the mechanical and electrical properties of the composites.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Carla I. Martins, Vitoria Gil, Sara Rocha
Summary: This research investigates the influence of pine wood sawdust granulometry on the processing of MDPE/wood composites by rotational molding. The results show that granulometry below 500 μm leads to improved sintering and homogeneity, while 300-500 μm particles enhance impact resistance. Increasing wood content reduces impact properties and results in a highly porous structure. Different aesthetics and functionalities of WPC parts were achieved through rotational molding.
Article
Polymer Science
Miklos Berczeli, Zoltan Weltsch
Summary: The study investigated the effects of plasma treatment on the surface properties and bonding strength of High Impact PolyStyrene, exploring the effects of different treatment parameters. The atmospheric pressure of air operation plasma surface treatment can improve the wetting properties of materials, thereby affecting the bonding strength.
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Polymer Science
Liwei Wen, Xinying Xu, Lihua Qin
Summary: This study investigates the effect of low-temperature plasma surface treatment on the bonding properties of carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy resin composites (CF/EP). The results show that low-temperature plasma surface treatment enhances the mechanical interlock between the carbon fiber and adhesive, improving the bonding performance of the composite.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)