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Energy & Fuels
Kunyu Sun, Hongzhi Cui, Ruiqi Xu, Li Wang, Menghan Li, Zeyu Yang, Minggang Zhao, Na Wei
Summary: A novel 3D composite material of NiAl/CNTs has been proposed for steam generation, offering high porosity, excellent light absorption, and purification effect on heavy metal ions and organic pollutants. It provides guidance for the design of high-performance materials for seawater desalination and sewage treatment.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jose Sanchez del Rio, Alvaro Ridruejo, Vanesa Martinez, Jose Luis Jimenez, Celia Ramos, Juan Jose Vilatela, Carlos Daniel Gonzalez
Summary: The quality of composites manufactured by resin infusion depends on operator expertise, which can be improved through careful monitoring of the process. In this study, macroscopic filaments made of multi-walled carbon nanotubes were integrated into different fabric materials to monitor fluid front advance during vacuum-assisted resin infusion. The electrical resistance change of the filaments was continuously recorded, but temperature and quality of electrical contacts were found to significantly affect the measurements.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyan Lan, Xinglan Zhou, Zipan Jiao, Kunjie Wang, Bingxin Liu, Peng Zhang, Benhua Xu
Summary: SiO2/rGO/CNTs composite was fabricated to mitigate the volume expansion of SiO2 during charging and discharging processes, resulting in significant improvement of electrochemical performances.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dawei Sheng, Ang Gao, Xiaoxu Liu, Qiang Zhang
Summary: By adding a small amount of CNTs to a-MoO3 through a one-step hydrothermal process, the researchers solved the problems of low conductivity, slow reaction kinetics, and large volume change during Li+ ions intercalation and deintercalation. The presence of CNTs in the a-MoO3/CNTs composite resulted in a larger interlayer spacing, providing more active sites and faster reaction kinetics for lithium storage. Additionally, CNTs formed a three-dimensional conductive network, enhancing the electrical conductivity of the composite and mitigating structural fragmentation caused by volume expansion.
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Chemistry, Physical
Xianyang Li, Jiakang Qu, Zuojun Hu, Hongwei Xie, Huayi Yin
Summary: The facile synthesis method of Sb/CNTs composite anodes using stibnite and CNTs as feedstocks shows promising sodium-storage performance, with the unique structure contributing to its excellent electrochemical desulfurization ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajendra Kumar Nare, Sivalingam Ramesh, Vijay Kakani, Yuvaraj Haldorai, Chandrasekaran Karthikeyan, Basivi Praveen Kumar, Nadavala Siva Kumar, Mohammad Asif, S. Naresh Kumar, D. Prakash Babu, K. Ramakrishna Reddy, Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti
Summary: This study examines the latest advancements in carbon nanotube (CNT) supercapacitors and related composites, aiming to identify strategies for enhancing their performance. The researchers used ultrasonication aided hydrothermal technique to synthesize a composite made of nitrogen doped carbon nanotubes and porous NiCo2O4 nanomaterial. The composite electrode exhibited excellent cycling stability and a rising specific capacitance, making it appealing for high-performance supercapacitor applications.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xia Wei, Jingmei Tao, Yong Hu, Yichun Liu, Rui Bao, Fengxian Li, Dong Fang, Caiju Li, Jianhong Yi
Summary: The study introduces a novel approach by surface and intratube decoration of CNTs to achieve uniform dispersion and strengthening of Cu matrix composite. The strategy results in simultaneous improvement of strength, ductility, and conductivity, providing a new idea to tackle dilemmas in CNTs reinforced metal matrix composites.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gang Xiong, Zhanping Zhang, Yuhong Qi
Summary: Semiconductor photocatalytic materials have potential in antifouling applications due to their antibacterial properties, stability, and nontoxic nature. This study introduces g-C3N4/TNTs/CNTs (CNTC) photocatalytic composite powders into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings to enhance their antifouling performance. The results show successful recombination of CNTC, which resulted in decreased recombination rate of photogenerated carriers. The addition of CNTC increased the hydrophobicity and roughness of the coatings while reducing the surface energy. CNTC effectively improved the anti-attachment performance of PDMS coatings to bacteria and benthic diatom.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hongliang Luo, Hua Hao, Qinghu Guo, Minghe Cao, Zhonghua Yao, Hanxing Liu
Summary: In this study, Sr4Fe6O13 ferrites were synthesized by solid-state method and their high-frequency microwave absorption performance was investigated. The addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into Sr4Fe6O13 ferrites resulted in the formation of Sr4Fe6O13/CNTs composites with a network structure, which improved the high-frequency dielectric performance and microwave absorption capacity. The Sr4Fe6O13/CNTs composites achieved the strongest absorption capacity (- 51 dB) at a frequency of 15 GHz with a thickness of 1.2 mm when the mass ratio of Sr4Fe6O13 and CNTs was 20. These results suggest that Sr4Fe6O13/CNTs composites have a potential application in high-frequency communication devices for suppressing electromagnetic interference.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yubing Hu, Xinyang Liu, Fan Ji, Jie Wei, Wei Jiang, Yanan Zhang
Summary: The study enhanced the interfacial performance of Ti/carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminates by depositing CNTs on a titanium surface through EPD, resulting in improved mechanical properties and reduced delamination damage under dynamic impact.
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Energy & Fuels
Qi Li, Shuqi Zhang, Na Wei, Ruiqi Xu, Xiaoyun Li, Like Gong, Hongzhi Cui
Summary: The research team developed an all-in-one Ni/CNTs solar absorber by combining porous Ni mesh and carbon nanotube, which can efficiently utilize solar energy for steam generation and effectively remove heavy metal ions and dye molecules from contaminated water.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianwei Wang, Qian Ding, Caihui Bai, Feifei Wang, Shiguo Sun, Yongqian Xu, Hongjuan Li
Summary: The CNTs/CoNiFe-LDH hybrid material was successfully prepared using a one-step hydrothermal approach, which improved the conductivity and surface area of the electrode, leading to enhanced electrochemical performance. This material showed promising application in hybrid supercapacitor electrodes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxia Zhang, Shaokang Chen, Yu Meng, Liyao Chang, Xiyun Huang, Yingdi Zheng, Jiangang Shen, Taolin Zhao
Summary: Bimetallic oxides have shown promise as anode materials for Li-ion batteries. In this study, carbon nanotubes were used to enhance the capacity and stability of ZnFe2O4/C nanoparticles. The addition of carbon nanotubes created a protective shell and three-dimensional channels, improving stability and electron/ion transfer.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yafei Ding, Shuyao Li, Jingwen Tian, Fan Wang, Yuxiang Shi, Xinglin Tao, Xingling Wang, Rui Lei, Xiangyu Chen
Summary: The study explores a new method of generating electricity using carbon nanotube-modified woodblocks, which can simultaneously produce water steam and electricity. Experimental results show that this composite system has high efficiency in solar-to-vapor conversion and power generation under illumination conditions.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Gu, Haixia Li, Lixia Liu, Jingye Li, Bowu Zhang, Hongjuan Ma
Summary: The radiation-induced grafting method was used for the first time to modify multiwalled carbon nanotubes with polyvinyl alcohol, resulting in excellent dispersibility and stability. Composite membranes based on modified carbon nanotubes showed high filtration flux, oil rejection, and water flux recovery, demonstrating great potential for diverse applications.
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Engineering, Environmental
Ke Yuan, Eugene S. Ilton, Mark R. Antonio, Zhongrui Li, Peter J. Cook, Udo Becker
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhongrui Li, Jin Gyu Park, Zhiyong Liang
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muatez Mohammed, Zhongrui Li, Tar-pin Chen
JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gabriela Blanita, Mihaela Streza, Mihaela D. Lazar, Dan Lupu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hom Kandel, TarPin Chen, Zhongrui Li
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hom Kandel, Tar-Pin Chen, Zhongrui Li
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhongrui Li, Rebekah Downes, Zhiyong Liang
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhongrui Li, Zhiyong Liang
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Spectroscopy
Zhongrui Li, Udo Becker
JOURNAL OF ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY AND RELATED PHENOMENA
(2019)
Article
Spectroscopy
Zhongrui Li, Udo Becker
JOURNAL OF ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY AND RELATED PHENOMENA
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ke Yuan, Mark R. Antonio, Eugene S. Ilton, Zhongrui Li, Udo Becker
Summary: Under reducing conditions, U(V) is the dominant species on the magnetite surface, and its existence is limited. By polarizing the magnetite electrode using electrochemical methods, mixed-valence U(V)/U(VI) species can be obtained, which may hinder the presence of tetravalent U.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yinying Zhang, Zhongrui Li, Ctirad Uher
Summary: Recent studies on Co3Sn2S2 have mainly focused on its electrical and magnetic properties as a Weyl semimetal, half metal, and anisotropic ferromagnet. This study investigates the low-temperature thermal characteristics of Fe-doped Co3Sn2S2, including heat capacity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity. The results show that Fe-doping affects the Debye temperature and density of states at the Fermi level, as well as increases the Seebeck coefficient and suppresses the thermal conductivity. The study also explores the influence of an external magnetic field on the Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity of pristine Co3Sn2S2.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liqiu Zheng, Gabrielle Page, Zhongrui Li
Summary: The study found that solar cells with ZnO nanowires embedded TiO2 outperformed those with pure TiO2 or pure ZnO, with a power conversion efficiency as high as 10.53%. The enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic effect of both TiO2/ZnO constituent properties, which optimize electron transport, light harvesting, and overall photovoltaic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wen-Chi Lin, Zhongrui Li, Mark A. Burns
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Blanita, Gheorghe Borodi, Mihaela D. Lazar, Alexandru-Radu Biris, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Ioan Coldea, Dan Lupu
