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Chemistry, Physical
Carmelo Corsaro, Marcello Condorelli, Antonio Speciale, Francesco Cimino, Giuseppe Forte, Francesco Barreca, Salvatore Spadaro, Claudia Muscara, Manuela D'Arrigo, Giovanni Toscano, Luisa D'Urso, Giuseppe Compagnini, Fortunato Neri, Antonina Saija, Enza Fazio
Summary: The synthesis of contaminant-free silver@linear carbon chains (Ag@LCCs) nanohybrid systems, at different Ag/LCCs ratios, by pulsed laser ablation was investigated. The ablation products were characterized using UV-Vis optical absorption, micro-Raman spectroscopy, and transmission mode scanning electron microscopy. The experimental results were supported by theoretical simulations. Moreover, the bioproperties of the Ag@LCCs nanosystems were studied for wound-healing activity, and it was found that Ag@LCC nanohybrids exhibited good antibacterial properties and had enhanced interaction with mammalian cells, suggesting their potential application in wound healing.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhenguo Huang, Jiahao Hu, Wenyan Huang, Kun Zhuang, Yinong Zheng, Ke Li, Chao Jin, Yufeng Wang, Zhichao Xue, Jiahao Liang, Rongqian Yao
Summary: This study proposes an ingenious method to prepare lightweight porous ceramics with excellent permeability and satisfactory mechanical properties. The introduction of carbon fibers and SiC(rGO)(p) with a honeycomb cellular net-like structure effectively reduces density and improves porosity. The self-supporting porous skeleton, high open porosity, and uniform pore distribution contribute to the brilliant permeability of the ceramics.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Li, Yulei Zhang, Yanqin Fu, Jia Sun
Summary: The research pre-prepared a reactive nano-structural SiC porous layer on the C/C surface, providing excellent oxidation protection and mitigating siliconization reaction at 1773 K. The modified SiC coating showed good thermal stability in different atmospheres and significantly increased bending strength of C/C composites.
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaozhao Lv, Jianjun Sha, Guanzhang Lin, Jin Wang, Yongchun Guo, Shengquan Dong
Summary: In this study, aluminum matrix composites reinforced with SiC particles and carbon fibers were prepared by colloidal dispersion and suction filtration method. The composites exhibited a dense structure with uniform distribution of carbon fibers and SiC particles in the aluminum matrix. The SiCp-Cfs/Al composites showed significantly higher tensile strength and elastic modulus compared to SiCp/Al composites, due to the homogeneous distribution of reinforcements. The addition of carbon fibers also caused a lower coefficient of thermal expansion in SiCp-Cfs/Al composites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Manchi Nagaraju, S. Chandra Sekhar, Shaik Junied Arbaz, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Bimetallic oxides with nanoscale morphology have shown promise as electrode materials for supercapacitors. MnCo2O4 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via a one-step solvothermal method and exhibited a high specific capacity in alkaline electrolyte. By introducing vapor-grown carbon fibers into the MnCo2O4 material, a composite with improved specific capacity and cycling stability was achieved, leading to the fabrication of a hybrid supercapacitor with enhanced energy and power density.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yang, Ce Zheng, Shanshan Xu, Chong Wei, Cheng Zhang, Yichun Bi, Xiaoqiang Li
Summary: In this study, the radiation-induced microstructure evolution of M55J and T300 carbon fibers in C/SiC composites was investigated. Both carbon fibers exhibited axial shrinkage after irradiation, with M55J fibers showing slightly lower shrinkage compared to T300 fibers. Detailed microstructure characterization revealed disruptions in the graphite structure of both carbon fibers due to ion irradiation. The ordering degree of T300 fibers increased at low doses and decreased at higher doses, and possible mechanisms for the healing process in T300 fibers were discussed.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
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Construction & Building Technology
Bing Liu, Xuanyu Zhang, Junpeng Ye, Xiaoyan Liu, Zhiheng Deng
Summary: This study investigated the effect of microfibers and macrofibers on the mechanical properties of coral concrete. The results showed that both types of fibers can improve the mechanical properties, with microfibers mainly affecting the stage before macrocracks formation and macrofibers mainly exerting positive effects after macrocracks appeared. The hybrid addition of microfibers and macrofibers further enhanced the mechanical properties.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin, Mohammad Jawaid, Togay Ozbakkaloglu
Summary: This study produced sustainable composites by using waste chicken feather and abundant Ceiba Pentandra bark fibers as reinforcement with Biopoxy matrix. The composites exhibited improved mechanical performance compared to the composites reinforced with chicken feather fiber/Ceiba Pentandra bark fiber. The scanning electron micrographs showed good adhesion at the reinforcement-material-matrix interface.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marcello Condorelli, Antonio Speciale, Francesco Cimino, Claudia Muscara, Enza Fazio, Luisa D'Urso, Carmelo Corsaro, Giulia Neri, Angela Maria Mezzasalma, Giuseppe Compagnini, Fortunato Neri, Antonina Saija
Summary: Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) are highly regarded for their biocompatible nature and extensive biomedical applications. In our research, we investigated the bioproperties of functionalized Au NPs using LCCs for the first time. Results showed that the Au@LCC samples significantly reduced TNF gene expression and induced higher levels of heme oxygenase-1 gene expression compared to the 1:1 dispersion.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiayu Zhang, Mingwei Yan, Guangchao Sun, Xiang Li, Bianlei Hao, Kaiqi Liu
Summary: This study reported a method for preparing SiC whiskers on carbon fibers using in-situ vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) process, and the mechanism of this method was experimentally validated. The prepared SiC whiskers exhibited favorable microstructure and were successfully loaded on carbon fibers.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
B. Vieille, J. -D. Pujols-Gonzalez, C. Bouvet, T. Breteau, C. Gautrelet
Summary: This study evaluated the severity of thermal degradation on the impact response of carbon and glass fibers reinforced polyether ether ketone laminates at high temperature. It was found that the increase in temperature resulted in a reduction of impact energy required for barely visible impact damage (BVID), which is crucial for damage tolerance. Temperature also had a significant influence on internal damage, with virtually no delamination observed at high temperature. Compared to other impact methods, the Charpy pendulum impacts had a much lower impact velocity, leading to higher values of dissipated energy and permanent indentation. Higher permanent indentation values are usually correlated to higher impact damage tolerance.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoquan Wan, Mengyu Xiao, Xiaodi Dong, Xing Yang, Ming-Sheng Zheng, Zhi-Min Dang, George Chen, Jun-Wei Zha
Summary: This article introduces a novel crosslinked film containing polyimides (PIs), which exhibits excellent recyclability and self-healable ability due to the chain extender and crosslinker. The film can be completely depolymerized in an acidic solution, allowing for efficient monomer recovery and remanufacturing of crosslinked PIs without loss of performance. This research has significant implications for sustainable development in the electrical and electronic fields.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Farah Alkhatib, Elsadig Mahdi, Aamir Dean
Summary: This study investigated hybrid composite plates for ballistic protection through experiments and numerical simulations, aiming to reduce weight and improve energy absorption capability. The results showed that hybrid composite plates outperformed Kevlar plates in impact energy absorption, providing lighter-weight ballistic inserts with higher protection levels.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jazael Gomez, Arturo Estrada, Argelia Balbuena Ortega, Oscar Arredondo, Rocio Nava, Raul Barbosa, Dulce Capitanachi, Karen Lozano
Summary: Hybrid graphene-fiber carbon systems can be produced by adding sodium chloride to polyvinyl alcohol solution, spinning under high humidity conditions, and subsequent carbonization processes. The thermal conductivity of the resulting material can reach up to 28 W m K-1, showing potential for various industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Rong Xue, Jiping Wang, Panpan Yang, Zhejian Zhang, Hongyan Xia, Zhichao Xiao
Summary: In this study, hybrid carbon powders (PFC@G) adhered with nano carbon black were used as carbon sources to fabricate graphite/SiC composites with a high carbon content. The retention mechanism of the graphite phase was investigated, and it was found that the reaction-formed SiC layer with nano carbon black effectively protected the graphite phase.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Saja Al-Ajrah, Khalid Lafdi, Yufei Liu, Philippe Le Coustumer
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Khalid Lafdi, Erick S. Vasquez, Francisco Chinesta, Philippe Le Coustumer
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Ahmed O. Al-Roubaiy, Saja M. Nabat, Andre D. L. Batako
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Correction
Polymer Science
Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Khalid Lafdi, Yufei Liu, Philippe Le Coustumer
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
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Polymer Science
Suchitha Devadas, Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Donald A. Klosterman, Kenya M. Crosson, Garry S. Crosson, Erick S. Vasquez
Summary: The study analyzed the properties of blends of PAN-MA with two different types of lignin in solvent, finding that AL blends had better solubility and dispersibility. Rheological studies showed that the concentration of PAN-MA in the solution affected the viscosity of the blend. The presence of lignin types in PAN-MA nanofibers was confirmed through infrared spectroscopy, and PAN-MA/AL nanofibers exhibited similar thermal and morphological properties as PAN-MA.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Nuha Al Habis, Muna Khushaim, Saja M. M. Nabat Al-Ajrash
Summary: Smart and mechanically flexible energy harvesting/storage devices have gained significant attention in growing markets such as electronics, automobiles, medicine, and aerospace. However, current devices face challenges in terms of installation on curved surfaces, high manufacturing costs, and limited production rates. Therefore, new design strategies involving new materials, cost-effectiveness, and scalability are necessary to meet the demands of these markets. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of flexographic printing for energy devices by discussing its advantages over existing printing technologies and summarizing its application in solar cell and battery construction.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Charles Browning, Rose Eckerle, Li Cao
Summary: The research showed that SMP-10/HDDA exhibited excellent photo-curing properties and high-resolution printing capability, while polydimethylsiloxane demonstrated the highest onset decomposition temperature during pyrolysis.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Khalid Lafdi
CERAMICS-SWITZERLAND
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. Borzacchiello, S. Vermiglio, F. Chinesta, S. Nabat, K. Lafdi
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL ESAFORM CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL FORMING (ESAFORM 2016)
(2016)