Article
Mechanics
Sumeet Chakraborty, Tanish Dey
Summary: This study investigates the nonlinear stability characteristics of simply supported carbon nanotubes reinforced composite cylindrical shell panel under combined axial compressive loading and localized heating using a semi-analytical approach. The thermomechanical properties of the panel are considered temperature-dependent and modeled using higher order shear deformation theory and von Karman type nonlinearity. The influence of various dispersion profiles of CNTs, CNT volume fraction, and heating profiles on the buckling and post-buckling characteristics of the panel subjected to thermomechanical loadings is demonstrated through obtained results.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Diwakar Singh, Raj Kiran, Rahul Vaish
Summary: This study applies the non-polynomial shear deformation theory and isogeometric analysis to investigate the vibration and buckling behavior of carbon nanotubes reinforced composite plates. A micromechanics model is used to analyze the effects of carbon nanotube agglomeration. Isogeometric analysis is chosen as the numerical method due to its ability to represent complex geometries, and higher-order element continuity is desired for implementing the non-polynomial shear deformation theory. The presented formulation is validated against analytical and finite element method solutions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MECHANICS A-SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yanxiang Yan, Yu Yan, Yansong Wang, Heng Cai, Yaorui Zhu
Summary: The study investigates the static and cyclic behaviors of UHPC-filled steel tube (UHPCFST) columns using numerical methods. A new fiber element model is developed to consider the influence of local buckling. The parameters of the stress-strain curve of constrained concrete are modified and proposed based on experimental results. The results show that neglecting the local buckling of the steel tube can lead to an overestimation of the bearing capacity and ductility of UHPCFST columns, posing potential safety concerns for structures.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Melanie Z. Lauria, Ayman Naim, Merle Plassmann, Jenny Faldt, Roxana Suhring, Jonathan P. Benskin
Summary: This study investigated the concentration and type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in artificial turf (AT) fields in Stockholm, Sweden. The results showed that total fluorine (TF) was present in all samples, but extractable organic fluorine (EOF) and target PFAS were found in lower concentrations. Furthermore, the study found that the fluorine in AT does not pose an immediate risk to users, but concerns remain regarding the production, end of life, and contribution to environmental microplastic contamination of AT.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Satyajeet Dash, Sumeet Chakraborty, Tanish Dey, Rajesh Kumar
Summary: This study extensively discusses the buckling and free vibration characteristics of three-phase randomly distributed carbon nanotube reinforced fiber composite beams under compressive loadings and thermal conditions using a semi-analytical approach. The displacement-based governing equations of motion are derived considering higher-order shear deformation theory, and the effective material properties of the composite are determined through different homogenization techniques. The study also considers the effects of temperature-dependent material properties and nanotube agglomeration on the beam behavior.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MECHANICS A-SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingxuan Lu, Jianshan Liao, Prabhakar V. Gulgunje, Huibin Chang, Pedro J. Arias-Monje, Jyotsna Ramachandran, Victor Breedveld, Satish Kumar
Summary: Rheological behavior of PAN/CNT dispersions with high CNT loading and their fiber spinning properties were studied, as well as compared to PAN/CNC dispersions. The results showed similarities in rheological behavior and fiber spinning performance between PAN/CNC and PAN/CNT at high filler loading.
Article
Mechanics
Nguyen Van Thinh, Hoang Van Tung
Summary: This paper investigates the nonlinear free vibration of CNT-reinforced composite cylindrical panels exposed to thermal environments. The influences of various parameters, such as CNT distribution, imperfection size, edge constraint, foundation stiffness, and temperature, on the natural frequencies and nonlinear-to-linear frequency ratio are analyzed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Emrah Madenci, Yasin Onuralp Ozkilic, Ceyhun Aksoylu, Muhammad Rizal Muhammad Asyraf, Agusril Syamsir, Abu Bakar Mohd Supian, Nicolay Mamaev
Summary: This article aims to investigate the effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the buckling behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The experimental results revealed that using 0.3% with CNT additives enhanced the buckling performance of the composite.
Article
Polymer Science
Jin-Rae Cho, Young-Ju Ahn
Summary: This paper numerically investigates the mechanical behavior of a functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite plate. The displacement is approximated using a hierarchical model and 2-D meshfree natural element method, and the effective elastic properties are determined by referring to MD simulation and the linear rule of mixtures. The study examines the effects of CNT volume fraction and distribution, plate geometry, and boundary conditions on the bending, vibration, and buckling behaviors of FG-CNTRC plates. The results highlight the significant dependence of the mechanical behavior on these parameters.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Pedro Andrade, Ove Lagerqvist, Rui Simoes, Gabriel Sas
Summary: This paper investigates the use of sandwich panels as load-bearing wall elements, specifically focusing on the linear elastic buckling response of axially loaded angle sandwich panels. The study includes an analysis of failure modes for these panels, as well as a parametric study using finite element models to compare responses with analytical calculations based on sandwich panel theory. Boundaries for local and global buckling are identified in the study.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wei Li, Jing Dong, Hui Qu, Lanqin Wang, Kun Zhao
Summary: This paper conducts theoretical and numerical studies on the local buckling development of an H-section steel core of buckling restrained brace, revealing the characteristics and influencing factors.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zhijun Yang, Guo-Qiang Li, Mark A. Bradford, Yan-Bo Wang, Zhongqi Chen, Guotao Yang
Summary: This study evaluates the hysteretic performance of Q690 high-strength steel box-section beam-columns and assesses the rationality of using Eurocode 3 (EC3) to classify high-strength steel cross-sections. Through experiments and numerical analysis, it is found that the current specification for high-strength steel cross-section classification is not rational and that EC3 may be unreliable in certain scenarios. A new cross-section classification method suitable for high-strength steel columns should be explored.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Zhaoyang Hu, Chao Zhou, Zhuofan Ni, Xiangqi Lin, Rui Li
Summary: This paper presents a new analytic symplectic superposition method for solving the buckling problems of non-Levy-type CNT-reinforced composite rectangular plates. By expressing the governing equation in the Hamiltonian system-based symplectic space and utilizing variable separation and symplectic eigen expansion, the paper obtains two elementary buckling solutions and then combines them to obtain the final buckling solutions. The new analytic solutions are used to conduct parametric studies on CNT distributions, CNT volume fractions, aspect ratios, and boundary conditions to reveal their effects on the plate buckling performance.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Yuan Zhang, Hong Hu, Yordan Kyosev, Yanping Liu
Summary: Three-dimensional spacer fabric is a cushioning material with linear, plateau, and densification stages under compression. This article uses finite element simulation to explain the compression mechanism of a typical spacer fabric, including global deformation, local deformation, and internal contact behavior of spacer monofilaments. The linear stage is post-buckling, the plateau stage involves post-buckling, torsion, rotation, and contact, and the densification stage is due to contact between the spacer monofilaments and outer layers. Vertical spacer monofilaments contribute more to compression resistance compared to inclined ones.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lipeng Sun, Yongjian Liu, Haitao Wang, Fengrong Shi
Summary: This paper investigates the behavior of local and post-local buckling of welded square high-strength steel tubes with concrete-filled restraints. Experimental and numerical analysis results are used to propose slenderness limits and effective width formulas for the design of high-strength and normal-strength steel tubes with concrete-filled restraints. The proposed formulas provide more accurate predictions and are recommended for design purposes.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Jelinek, Stanislav Zak, Markus Alfreider, Daniel Kiener
Summary: Direct laser writing by two-photon lithography enables the manufacturing of tailored 3D objects with high precision. Mechanical properties of materials can be accessed through micromechanical testing. This study presents an approach to overcome the issue of undefined geometries by introducing a slight taper within the geometry at initially printed layers.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin Seligmann, Markus Alfreider, Michael Wurmshuber, Daniel Kiener
Summary: Microelectronic devices require material systems combining multiple layers of material for proper operation. This study investigates the internal stress states and their influence on deformation behavior in a Si-WTi-Cu material system using in situ thermomechanical cantilever bending experiments. The experiments reveal that the Cu layer undergoes partial plastic deformation during heating, which may result in failure of devices. A model incorporating plastic deformation and known residual stresses is proposed and verified by Finite Element Analysis to assess the internal stress and strain states based on in situ observation.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Michael Wurmshuber, Jana Wilmers, Jongil Kim, Sang Ho Oh, Swantje Bargmann, Daniel Kiener
Summary: The limpet tooth is considered as the strongest material in nature, with a reported strength value of up to 6.5 GPa. The recent discovery of microscale auxeticity in the tooth's leading part provides a possible explanation for this extreme strength. Through micromechanical experiments, it is found that the hardness values obtained from nanoindentation are lower than the strength observed in micropillar compression tests. This unique behavior is attributed to local tensile strains during indentation, resulting from the microscale auxeticity, leading to microdamage in the auxetic regions of the tooth microstructure.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Michael Wurmshuber, Markus Alfreider, Stefan Wurster, Michael Burtscher, Reinhard Pippan, Daniel Kiener
Summary: The brittleness of tungsten is a challenge for its application as a divertor material in nuclear fusion reactors. Grain refinement is a promising strategy to increase its fracture toughness, but it also promotes intercrystalline crack growth. This study explores the use of grain boundary doping with boron and hafnium to enhance the fracture toughness of ultrafine-grained tungsten. The results show that doping with boron and hafnium can improve the fracture toughness of ultrafine-grained tungsten, with values up to 27 MPa root m.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Claus O. W. Trost, Stanislav Zak, Katharina Ruderes, Rene Hammer, Jordis Rosc, Thomas Krivec, Norbert Schell, Hans-Peter Gaenser, Anton Hohenwarter, Megan J. Cordill
Summary: This paper presents a method for low cycle fatigue testing of metal foils in multifunctional composites, providing detailed information about sample design, fatigue testing, and data extraction. The fatigue failure of copper and Pre-Preg is analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and computed tomography. Numerical models are used to calculate the strains in the copper foils within the composite, allowing correlation to the observed fatigue life.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Kluensner, M. Krobath, R. Konetschnik, C. Tritremmel, V. Maier-Kiener, D. Samardzic, W. Ecker, C. Czettl, C. Mitterer, D. Kiener
Summary: In this study, micromechanical specimens were produced using focused ion beam milling to investigate the fracture behavior of rough substrate-coating interfaces with complex defect structure. It was found that a stable value of the maximum principal stress triggering fracture in the ceramic-ceramic interfaces was observed for inclination angles >= 45 degrees. The interface strength was determined by observing the crack path at the substrate-coating interface via scanning electron microscopy and analyzing the effectively loaded interface area values.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
David D. Gebhart, Anna Krapf, Benoit Merle, Christoph Gammer, Megan J. Cordill
Summary: The fatigue properties of metallizations used in flexible electronic devices have been extensively studied. In situ electrical resistance measurements, along with other characterization methods, are often used to assess mechanical damage. However, a comprehensive analysis of the resistance data is usually missing. This study demonstrates the potential for analyzing gold films on polyimide using resistance data alone to determine grain growth, cracking, and fatigue behavior, emphasizing the importance of utilizing easily obtained data to expedite experiment evaluation.
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
S. Altaf Husain, P. Kreiml, P. -O. Renault, C. Mitterer, M. J. Cordill, D. Faurie
Summary: The propagation of cracks in trilayer systems (Cr/Cu/Mo) on a polyimide substrate was studied using synchrotron x-ray diffraction under equi-biaxial loading. The results showed that the thickness of the ductile Cu middle layer affected the crack propagation, resulting in either a direct vertical path or a more complex path. By monitoring the stresses, electrical resistance, and crack patterns of each layer, the mechanisms of crack propagation were analyzed and used to predict the electro-mechanical performances of stretchable systems.
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Claus O. W. Trost, Martin Krobath, Stanislav Zak, Rene Hammer, Thomas Krivec, Hans-Peter Gaenser, Thomas W. Trost, Anton Hohenwarter, Megan J. Cordill
Summary: Metallic foils are crucial in various applications and often part of multifunctional composites, where mechanical integrity is important. Accurate numerical material models, such as the Lemaitre-Chaboche model, are needed for precise simulations and lifetime prediction. This study fitted the material parameters of electrodeposited copper foils for the Lemaitre-Chaboche model and achieved good agreement with literature through nanoindentation and microstructural characterization. Furthermore, it found that the Tabor rule may not be applicable for estimating yield stress in metallic foils.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Jung-Ting Tsai, Martin Byung-Guk Jun, David F. Bahr
Summary: The adhesion strength of cold-spray coating is assessed through evaluating multiple flaws and property distributions. Two approaches, interfacial shear strength and fracture toughness, have been proposed for determining the adhesion strength. The interfacial shear strength approach combines fragmentation testing with a modified Weibull model, while the fracture toughness approach uses an electrical four-point probe to calculate the energy release rate.
SURFACE ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Hunter Martin, John E. E. Barnes, Kirk A. A. Rogers, Jacob Hundley, Darby L. L. LaPlant, Siavash Ghanbari, Jung-Ting Tsai, David F. F. Bahr
Summary: Metal additive manufacturing offers optimized component design and significant advantages in medical and aerospace industries, but faces challenges in expanding to other industries and enabling on-demand supply due to limited material availability. A new on-demand powder production technology, cold mechanically derived, can produce non-spherical powder with high efficiency and wrought equivalent material properties. Analysis of powder flow characteristics and mechanical properties demonstrates the equivalence despite differences in powder sourcing. This research facilitates the expansion of alloy systems and encourages the use of non-spherical powders for additive manufacturing.
COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gloria Graf, Malina Seyffertitz, Petra Spoerk-Erdely, Helmut Clemens, Andreas Stark, Lukas Hatzenbichler, David Holec, Michael Burtscher, Daniel Kiener, Xiaobing Li, Kui Liu
Summary: In order to promote the use of intermetallic γ-TiAl based alloys in the aircraft and automotive sector, recent research has focused on the development of low-cost titanium aluminides. The addition of manganese has shown potential to replace more expensive alloying elements and improve the ductility. However, Mn-containing alloys are prone to the formation of undesired brittle phases, which can affect the ductility. This study investigated the transformation kinetics and stability range of a specific brittle phase in a low-cost Ti-42Al-5Mn alloy using experimental and computational approaches. The results provide valuable insights for the future design of low-cost γ-TiAl based alloys.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hugh P. Grennan, Alexandra C. Burch, Bryce C. Tappan, Virginia W. Manner, David F. Bahr
Summary: Molecular crystals with noncubic structures often exhibit anisotropic or limited slip conditions, leading to the inability to undergo arbitrary plastic deformation. In certain molecular crystal systems, unusual behavior is observed, potentially due to their structural characteristics. However, by identifying this new mechanical fingerprint, the material properties can still be extracted.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lisa -Marie Weniger, Christoph Gammer, Marek Niewczas, Megan J. Cordill, Florian Spieckermann, Philippe Djemia, Damien Faurie, Chen -Hui Li, Alice Lassnig, Velislava L. Terziyska, Christian Mitterer, Juergen Eckert, Oleksandr Glushko
Summary: Versatile experimental methods were used to investigate the complex relationships between chemistry, atomistic structure, and properties of sputter-deposited AgxAu85-xSi15 alloys, in order to expand the basis for property-oriented material design. The alloys were found to be amorphous within a wide compositional range, except for limiting compositions with noticeable amounts of crystallites. The amount of crystalline phase strongly influenced the room-temperature resistivity and temperature coefficient of resistance, while nanocrystallites and the substitution of Ag by Au had no significant effect on the mechanical properties.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Georg C. Gruber, Alice Lassnig, Stefan Wurster, Christoph Gammer, Megan J. Cordill, Robert Franz
Summary: In this study, a series of MoNbTaWZr thin films were synthesized using high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and the structure and properties of the films were analyzed by varying the deposition parameters. The influence of the deposition parameter variation on the films' structure and properties was discussed. This research aims to contribute to the understanding of synthesis-structure-property relations for refractory high entropy alloy thin films.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Sheng, Jingshan He, Dun Ma, Yuanbo Wang, Wu Shao, Tian Ding, Ronghao Cen, Jingwen He, Zhihao Deng, Wenjun Wu
Summary: This study presents an innovative approach to improve the photovoltaic conversion characteristics and stability of perovskite solar cells through carbon electrode interface modification. By in-situ polymerization and carbonization on the surface of nano-graphite, a dendritic structure carbon electrode is formed, reducing the work function and aligning the energy levels with perovskite. This leads to improved charge and hole collection efficiency, resulting in increased photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the modified carbon electrode-based perovskite solar cells exhibit exceptional stability, maintaining high efficiency even without encapsulation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Shi, Jian Song, Xiaoxiao Tian, Tongtong Liu, Zhanjun Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates the improvement of mechanical properties and reduction of coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in graphene oxide (GO)/epoxy (EP) nanocomposites by enhancing the interface between GO and EP through functionalization and incorporating rigid-flexible interphases. The results reveal that the SiO2-PEA-GO hybrid exhibits better strengthening and toughening effects, as well as lower CTE, compared to the PEA-GO hybrid due to the presence of rigid-flexible interfaces with higher bonding strength and better energy dissipation mechanisms. Additionally, the nanocomposites with longer polyetheramine (PEA) molecules in the rigid-flexible interphases demonstrate higher strength and toughness, while maintaining a lower CTE. This work provides a promising strategy for constructing adjustable flexible-rigid interfacial structures and offers potential in developing GO/EP nanocomposites with high mechanical properties and low CTE.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rafal Janus, Sebastian Jarczewski, Jacek Jagiello, Piotr Natkanski, Mariusz Wadrzyk, Marek Lewandowski, Marek Michalik, Piotr Kustrowski
Summary: In this study, a facile procedure for the synthesis of CMK-1 and CMK-2 carbon replicas was developed. The method utilizes basic laboratory equipment and a renewable carbon source, and operates under mild conditions. The resulting carbon mesostructures exhibit exquisite replication fidelity and structural homogeneity, making them suitable for applications in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anqi Wang, Connor J. MacRobbie, Alex Baranovsky, Jean-Pierre Hickey, John Z. Wen
Summary: In this study, a novel polymer-free nanothermite aerogel with a wide range of nanoparticle loading was fabricated via a new additive manufacturing process. The SEM images showed a unique porous structure formed by extra thin rGO sheets, wrapping individual nanothermite clusters. The DSC-TGA results and high-speed combustion videos confirmed the enhanced energetic performance of the printed specimen.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanze Wu, Misheng Zhao, Shiwei Miao, Xiaoyan Li, Yongzhong Wu, Xiao Gong, Hangxiang Wang
Summary: Superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is an energy-efficient technology for seawater desalination, which is easily fabricated using robust photothermal superhydrophobic coating and substrate. The created bifunctional coating on the melamine sponge substrate shows stable and highly efficient photothermal and superhydrophobic performance for seawater desalination. This superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is expected to have wide applications in seawater desalination.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zichen Xiang, Zhi Song, Tiansheng Wang, Menghang Feng, Yijing Zhao, Qitu Zhang, Yi Hou, Lixi Wang
Summary: This study presents a co-electrospinning synthesis strategy to fabricate lightweight and porous Co@C composite nanofibres with wideband microwave attenuation capacity. The addition of MOF-derived Co additives enhances the low-frequency absorption performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Snow, C. Olson, E. Torres, K. Shirley, E. Cazalas
Summary: This study investigates the use of a perovskite-based graphene field effect transistor (P-GFET) device for X-ray detection. The sensitivity and responsivity of the device were found to be influenced by factors such as X-ray tube voltage, current, and source-drain voltage. Simulation experiments were conducted to determine the dose rate and energy incident on the device during irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zuzana Jankovska, Lenka Matejova, Jonas Tokarsky, Pavlina Peikertova, Milan Dopita, Karolina Gorzolkova, Dominika Habermannova, Michal Vastyl, Jakub Belik
Summary: This study provides new insights into microwave-assisted pyrolysis of scrap tyres, demonstrating that it can produce microporous carbon black with potential application in xylene adsorption. Compared to conventional pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis requires less time and energy while maintaining similar adsorption capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Max Bommert, Bruno Schuler, Carlo A. Pignedoli, Roland Widmer, Oliver Groning
Summary: A detailed understanding of the interaction between molecules and two-dimensional materials is crucial for incorporating functional molecular films into next-generation 2D material-organic hybrid devices. This study compares the energy level alignment of different-sized fullerenes on a Moire superstructure and finds that C-84 fullerenes can be either neutral or negatively charged depending on slight variations of the electrostatic potential. This discovery suggests a new path to achieve ambipolar charge transfer without overcoming the electronic gap of fullerenes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanjing Cheng, Xianxian Sun, Ye Yuan, Shuang Yang, Yuanhao Ning, Dan Wang, Weilong Yin, Yibin Li
Summary: The dual-structure aerogel (GS) consisting of flexible silica fibers and graphene honeycomb structures exhibits excellent resilience, flexibility, and reliability. It also shows remarkable wave absorbing performance, making it an ideal candidate for microwave absorption applications such as flexible electronics and aerospace.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuyu Fan, Yinong Chen, Shu Xiao, Kejun Shi, Xinyu Meng, Songsheng Lin, Fenghua Su, Yifan Su, Paul K. Chu
Summary: Graphene coatings are promising solid lubrication materials due to their mechanical properties. This study presents a new method for in situ deposition of high-quality graphene coatings on hard substrates using NiCo solid solution and competitive reaction strategies. The graphene coating deposited on substrates with deep NiCo solid solution demonstrates superior low-friction and durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengdi Wang, Sanyin Qu, Yanling Chen, Qin Yao, Lidong Chen
Summary: The improved thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers are achieved by selectively capturing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in a conducting polymer film, leading to increased carrier mobility and reduced thermal conductivity. The resulting composite film exhibits significantly higher electrical conductivity and lower thermal conductivity compared to films with a mixture of SWNTs. This work provides a convenient and efficient method to enhance the thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Heng Wei, Weihua Li, Kareem Bachagha
Summary: This article reviews the research progress of carbon nanotube-based microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) in recent years, covering the fundamental theory, design strategies, synthesis methods, and future development directions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenguang Shi, Junlong Huang, Zongheng Cen, Tan Yi, Shaohong Liu, Ruowen Fu
Summary: This study developed a high-performance Li metal host material, which achieved dendrite-free Li deposition with a low nucleation overpotential and high Coulombic efficiencies through the combination of Ti3C2-g-PV4P sheets and Ag nanoparticles. The full cells assembled with the Li@host anode and LiFePO4 cathode exhibited high discharge capacity and excellent cycling stability, demonstrating a perspective design for future energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomotaro Mae, Kentaro Kaneko, Hiroki Sakurai, Suguru Noda
Summary: A new partial prelithiation method for SiO/C-CNT electrodes was developed, which showed reduced irreversible capacity and achieved high energy densities with good reversibility. The method allows for precise control of the degree of prelithiation and is applicable to various chemistries.