Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chun Zhang, Hui Li, Yalong Liu, Pengcheng Li, Siqi Liu, Chaobin He
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in PANI/CNTs composites, including dispersion methods of CNTs, fabrication engineering, post-treatments, and multi-components composites. Various approaches are comprehensively discussed to illustrate the microstructure modulation and conduction mechanism within PANI/CNTs composites, and future prospects are given.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sixing Yin, Wentao Lu, Xin Wu, Qunyi Luo, Erqiang Wang, Cun-Yue Guo
Summary: Fabricating flexible high-performance PANI/SWCNT TE composites by dynamic 3-phase interfacial electropolymerization of aniline and physical mixing with SWCNTs, the addition of DMSO and varying loadings of SWCNTs show significant enhancements in TE performance. The composites exhibit the highest power factor of 236.4 +/- 5.9 μWm(-1)K-2 at room temperature, demonstrating the effectiveness of introducing DMSO into the electrolyte for fabricating high-performance TE composites.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hui Li, Yalong Liu, Pengcheng Li, Siqi Liu, Feipeng Du, Chaobin He
Summary: By sequentially dedoping and redoping, the interface structure of carbon nanotubes/polyaniline composite films can be effectively regulated to enhance their thermoelectric properties. This leads to improved electrical conductivity, maintained Seebeck coefficient, and significantly higher power factor, making it suitable for energy-harvesting electronic devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Abdullah Almaghraby, Alaa Attar, Neazar Baghdadi, Mohamed Helmy Abdel-Aziz, Numan Salah, Mohamed Shafick Zoromba
Summary: In this study, polypyrrole/metal hydroxide composites were prepared, and it was found that the presence of metal hydroxides significantly improved the thermoelectric properties of the materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Taegeon Kil, D. W. Jin, Beomjoo Yang, H. K. Lee
Summary: This study proposes a micromechanical model that considers the curviness of carbon nanotubes and the interfacial resistivity in predicting the electrical conductivity of polymeric composites. Through numerical studies and the use of a genetic algorithm to optimize model parameters, the model closely simulates the effective electrical conductivity of the composites, demonstrating credible accuracy in comparison with experimental measurements.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vaskuri C. S. Theja, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Dani S. Assi, Saianand Gopalan, Vellaisamy A. L. Roy
Summary: This article investigates the effect of multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) inclusions on the thermoelectric performance of Cu3SbS4. The results demonstrate that adding an optimal amount of MWCNT inclusions significantly improves the Seebeck coefficient and reduces the thermal conductivity of Cu3SbS4. The optimized composite sample achieves a maximum figure of merit (ZT) of 0.43 at 623 K, which is 70% higher than pristine Cu3SbS4. In addition, the addition of nanoinclusions also enhances the mechanical stability of the samples.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Daeik Jang, H. N. Yoon, Joonho Seo, Solmoi Park, Taegeon Kil, H. K. Lee
Summary: The study fabricated CNT-embedded electric heating composites and examined the effects of silica aerogel addition on their electric heating capabilities and heat-induced electrical stability. The results showed that incorporating silica aerogel improved the heat generation stability and heat-induced electrical stability of the composites, indicating its clear potential to enhance the electric heating capability.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed H. Mostafa, E. S. Ali, Mohamed S. A. Darwish
Summary: Polyaniline/carbon nanotube nanocomposites with outstanding physical properties can be prepared by various methods. They can be used as electrode materials for sensors and have wide applications in biosensors, gas sensors, metal ion sensors, etc.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Hui Li, Yalong Liu, Siqi Liu, Pengcheng Li, Chun Zhang, Chaobin He
Summary: Flexible carbon nanotubes/polyaniline fibers with high-performance were fabricated through a wet-spinning approach, exhibiting a maximum power factor of 176 mu W m-1 K-2. These fibers are suitable for wearable energy harvesting devices.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Furkan Murat Yildirim, Volkan Ugraskan, Ozlem Yazici
Summary: This study examined the thermoelectric properties of boron phosphide-filled polyaniline composites. The results showed that the electrical conductivity of the composites increased significantly with the addition of 7% boron phosphide. Additionally, all the composites had negative Seebeck coefficients, indicating that they were n-type conductors.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hengyang Wang, Xiaofang Liu, Zizhen Zhou, Hong Wu, Yao Chen, Bin Zhang, Guoyu Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhou, Guang Han
Summary: In this study, an effective nanocompositing strategy was developed to enhance the thermoelectric and mechanical performance of Ag2Se. The synthesized Ag2Se/CNTs nanocomposites showed significantly reduced lattice thermal conductivity and improved power factor, leading to exceptional thermoelectric performance. Additionally, the composite also exhibited enhanced mechanical properties compared to pristine Ag2Se.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shasha Wei, Li Liu, Xuan Huang, Yichuan Zhang, Fusheng Liu, Liang Deng, Emiliano Bilotti, Guangming Chen
Summary: This study focuses on the fabrication of a flexible and foldable film made of PEDOT:PSS/SWCNT composite and the design of an S-shaped TEG that can harvest heat from human body via a vertical temperature gradient. The film shows improved electrical conductivity and excellent stability after post-treatment with an ionic liquid. The S-shape TEG enables effective utilization of the temperature difference between human body and surroundings.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Kyungwho Choi, Daeyeon Kim, Wonseok Chung, Chungyeon Cho, Seok-Won Kang
Summary: This study focuses on improving the electrical characteristics of cement by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The results show that adding small amounts of CNTs can significantly enhance the electrical conductivity of cement while maintaining a relatively stable Seebeck coefficient. This research is important for the development of self-powered sensor systems in buildings based on structural temperature differences.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Grzegorz Stando, Pawel Stando, Mika Sahlman, Mari Lundstrom, Haitao Liu, Dawid Janas
Summary: In this study, nanocomposites consisting of different forms of polyaniline and carbon nanotubes were synthesized. The addition of emeraldine salt polyaniline significantly improved the electrical conductivity and supercapacitor capacity of the nanocomposites, while also enhancing their mechanical properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueying Chang, Cheng-Wei Lin, Ailun Huang, Maher F. El-Kady, Richard B. Kaner
Summary: Through laser scribing technique, short-chain aniline trimers (ATs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were covalently bonded using amide covalent linkages, resulting in a covalently coupled AT/CNT (ccAT/CNT) composite. The ccAT/CNT composite exhibited excellent cycling and rate performance, retaining 80% of its original capacitance after 20,000 charge/discharge cycles. This molecular design approach enabled by laser irradiation provides a feasible pathway towards robust advanced energy storage devices.
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.
