Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Zhihui Qin, Shuyuan Zhao, Liu Liu, Zhaohe Shi, Longdi Cheng, Ruiyun Zhang
Summary: The study investigates an innovative degumming method using organic solvents and green oxygen (GO-OS) combination, which requires 180 minutes less reaction time compared to traditional alkaline degumming method. The fibers obtained meet the relevant Chinese Textile National Standards, providing a promising method for separating jute lignocellulose without acid and alkali consumption.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kingshuk Dhali, Fugen Daver, Peter Cass, Benu Adhikari
Summary: This study describes a simple and effective method for extracting cellulose nanomaterials from jute bast fibers. The analyses show that the pretreatments gradually removed lignins and hemi-celluloses, resulting in the extraction of microfibrillated cellulose and ultimately cellulose nanofibers and nanocrystals. The high yield and crystallinity of the nanocelluloses demonstrate the effectiveness of the isolation protocol, confirming that jute bast fibers are a valuable source for nanomaterial generation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ting Luo, Huikai Yuan, Qiang Wang
Summary: This study investigates the differences of carbon fiber (CF) on the properties of Portland cement and alkali-activated fly ash/slag (AAFS) pastes. The workability, rheological performance, and electrical properties of CF-based AAFS were analyzed and compared with CF-based cement paste. The electrical microstructure of CF composites was analyzed by electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that AAFS-CF composite has better CF dispersion and electrical conductivity compared to cement due to the higher plastic viscosity and the softening effect of alkaline activator.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
S. Y. Wang, F. C. Lang, Y. M. Xing
Summary: In this paper, an orthogonal grating with a frequency of 10,000 lines/mm was prepared on the surface of the T700 carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy resin matrix composite using the SEM electron beam grating technique. The surface morphology was analyzed using the geometric phase analysis method, which revealed an average step height of 128.6 nm between the fiber and matrix. Additionally, the method also provided a morphology distribution map within the range of 155 × 100 μm², offering an effective way to quantitatively characterize the three-dimensional surface morphology of composite materials.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Duanyang Wu, Xinbo Xiong, Jun Ma, Leyang Lv, Jianfeng Huang
Summary: The microwave electrodeposition/microwave NaOH aqueous solution treatment was used for the first time to prepare MnO2 modified carbon fiber/cement composites. The composites exhibited excellent thermoelectric properties and mechanical performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Muhammad Yasir Khalid, Zia Ullah Arif, Muhammad Fahad Sheikh, Muhammad Ali Nasir
Summary: The study investigated the mechanical properties of glass/jute fiber reinforced composites through experimental and numerical simulations. Increasing jute fiber content in the glass/jute hybrid composites enhances impact strength. A drawback of compression molding is the presence of epoxy affluent areas in the composite.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATERIAL FORMING
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guosheng Jia, Mugaanire Tendo Innocent, Yan Yu, Zexu Hu, Xuefen Wang, Hengxue Xiang, Meifang Zhu
Summary: This review summarizes the common structural evolution route from previous studies, which can guide the production of engineered lignin carbon fibers with high performance properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hirotoshi Iuchi, Toshihide Horikawa
Summary: In this study, ATO fibers were synthesized using a one-step calcination method with RF resin as the precursor, which effectively controlled the morphology and crystal structure of the fibers.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Dou, Xin Liu, Xiaofeng Wang, Kaifeng Yu, Ce Liang
Summary: Jute fiber was utilized as a carbon precursor to prepare micro-mesoporous carbon material for lithium ion battery anode materials.
The use of different quantities of zinc chloride as an activator during carbonization process was crucial in obtaining activated carbon material with prosperous porosity and high specific surface area.
JFAC showed excellent electrochemical performance, demonstrating high cycle stability and specific capacity after 100 cycles.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Mukesh Kumar Nag, Parmanand Kumar
Summary: Natural fiber reinforced hybrid composite materials are the future of advanced material search due to their enhanced characteristics. The use of natural fibers as substitutes for synthetics is becoming popular due to their lower manufacturing cost, biodegradability, easy availability, durability, and resistance to environmental degradation. This paper discusses the recycling of jute fibers from various waste sources and their use in fabricating hybrid composites. Recycled jute sheets in woven and nonwoven composites were treated with different concentrations of NaOH, and mechanical parameters such as tensile strength, elongation, flexural strength, impact strength, and water absorption were evaluated. The study identified the combinations that exhibited the maximum strength and properties, making these hybrid composites valuable for various sectors including automotive, aerospace, marine, and construction.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Govardhana Rao Chilukoti, B. Venkatesh, M. Siva Jagadish Kumar, Kubera Sampath Kumar, C. Prakash, Aravin Prince Periyasamy
Summary: Palmyra fibers are renewable and sustainable fibers with good tensile strength, and they can be used as natural reinforcement material to remove impurities and improve the orientation in the fiber structure.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ajaya K. Behera, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Anuvab Mohanty
Summary: Modified soy-based nonwoven jute composites were developed and applied in sapling pots, showing high tensile and flexural strength, as well as good moisture absorption. The pots demonstrated complete biodegradability in garden soil, making them a promising alternative to non-degradable seedling pots.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yugesh Mani Tiwari, Saroj Kumar Sarangi
Summary: This paper reports the physicochemical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological characteristics of alkali treated cellulosic Grewia Flavescens. The study found that alkali treatment improved the cellulose content, tensile strength, crystallinity index, thermal stability, and surface roughness of the fiber. The results suggest that Grewia Flavescens fiber could be a good substitute for harmful man-made fibers in the production of bio composites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nazmul Karim, Forkan Sarker, Shaila Afroj, Minglonghai Zhang, Prasad Potluri, Kostya S. Novoselov
Summary: Smart and sustainable natural fiber composites have advantages over synthetic fibers, but face limitations. A study has reported graphene-based natural jute fiber smart composites with excellent tensile and interfacial properties, showing significant enhancements in modulus and strength. These high-performance composites also exhibit effective electromagnetic interference shielding performance, potentially leading to the development of next generation sustainable natural fiber composites for high performance engineering applications.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Md Anisur Rahman Dayan, Md Mahbubur Rahman, Jannatul Ferdush, Mohammad Abdullah Kaysar, Md Moslem Uddin
Summary: This study analyzes the physico-chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of jute fiber at different harvesting times and determines the optimum harvesting time. The results show that the maximum fiber yield and whiteness are obtained at 120 days of harvesting time. The jute fiber from the 60 days' sample has good strength, diameter, and cellulose content compared to other samples. The 105 days' sample exhibits high thermal stability. This research provides valuable information for selecting suitable jute fiber for variegated jute products.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.