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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
S. Pinate, A. Ispas, P. Leisner, C. Zanella
Summary: This study investigated the surface modification of SiC submicron- and nanoparticles on the chemical behaviour and deposition rate in electroplating of composite Ni/SiC coatings. It was found that surface treatment could alter the chemical behaviour of the particles and result in different codeposition rates.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Simona Ortelli, Anna L. Costa, Ilaria Zanoni, Magda Blosi, Otmar Geiss, Ivana Bianchi, Dora Mehn, Francesco Fumagalli, Giacomo Ceccone, Giuditta Guerrini, Luigi Calzolai
Summary: The research explores the application of a biocompatible coating based on BSA on TiO2 nanoparticles to develop a Safe-by-Design coating aiming to harmonize surface reactivity and minimize biological impact. The orthogonal characterization platform provides crucial information on colloidal behavior, particle size distribution, and BSA-coating structure of the investigated TiO2 systems. The developed BSA-coating strategy and orthogonal characterization can be extended to different nanomaterials to further study protein-corona formation and promote the implementation of BSA engineered coating to mitigate the biological impact.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yajing Fu, Canping Zhang, Lin Pan, Longyu Yang, Shiquan Wang, Jianwen Liu
Summary: NiMoO4/NiO@Fe2O3 composite prepared by solvothermal method and annealing process exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries, showing reversible specific capacity and high cycling stability. This work provides a promising strategy for enhancing the performance of molybdate-based composite materials for practical application in lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Umesh Marathe, Meghashree Padhan, Jayashree Bijwe
Summary: The adhesion between polymer reinforced with TiC nanoparticles and steel surface is influenced by factors such as surface free energy, shape, amount, and size of particles, and reinforcement effects in causing cohesive or adhesive failure. Nanocomposites containing TiC nanoparticles outperformed microcounterparts in various physical, thermal, mechanical, and adhesive strength properties. The extent of adhesive failure decreased and cohesive failure increased with an increase in nano-particles, as validated by available models for nanocomposites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hossam M. Yehia, Reham A. H. Elmetwally, Abdelhalim M. Elhabak, Omayma A. El-Kady, Ahmed Yehia Shash
Summary: In this study, the nano-aluminum powder was reinforced with a hybrid of copper and graphene nanoplatelets. The effects of the ratios of graphene nanoplatelets and copper on the microstructure, density, hardness, and compressive strength of the Al-Cu nanocomposite were studied. The results showed that the metalization and coating processes could prevent the reaction between aluminum and graphene and improve the adhesion between metal and ceramic. The homogeneous dispersion of copper and different ratios of graphene nanoplatelets improved the hardness and compressive strength of the nanocomposite.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. R. Chandegara, Payal Joshi, Sangita Chavda, H. M. Oza, Mayur Parmar, Davit Dhruv, P. S. Solanki, D. D. Pandya, A. D. Joshi, N. A. Shah, R. K. Trivedi
Summary: In this research, the structural, microstructural, optical and electrical properties of CuO/ZnO nanoparticle/nanorod composites in PVA matrix were investigated using a two-step sol-gel technique. The synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis, UV-visible spectroscopy, and an LCR meter. The results confirmed the crystalline properties of CuO and ZnO metal oxides in the PVA matrix and analyzed the optical and electrical behaviors of the composites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jong Sung Won, Jeong Jin Park, Eun Hye Kang, Min Hong Jeon, Miyeon Kwon, Seung Goo Lee
Summary: In this study, the compatibility between a hydrophilic inorganic filler and polypropylene (PP) matrix was enhanced through hydrophobic treatment. Surface modification using lauric acid, butyl acrylate, and maleic anhydride improved the migration issues in nano-whisker while maintaining favorable mechanical properties under accelerated thermal aging. However, excessive hydrophobicity induced by superhydrophobic treatment compromised the compatibility with the matrix. This study revealed the potential of surface modification in improving interfacial properties and mitigating migration concerns in PP composites for automotive applications.
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Chemistry, Physical
Meghashree Padhan, Umesh Marathe, Jayashree Bijwe, Atul Kumar Raja, Prakash D. Trivedi
Summary: The research focuses on the role of nano-particles in controlling composite performance, particularly the impact of hard and spherical NPs on changing the fundamental contact process to reduce friction and wear. Additionally, graphite particles were found to convert into nano-graphene sheets during severe shearing, while functionalized NPs showed the best properties due to enhanced adhesion with the resin, minimizing chances of being thrown out in wear debris.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Z. Y. Dong, X. Y. Liu, D. Wang, W. G. Wang, B. L. Xiao, Z. Y. Ma
Summary: A 20 nm SiC nanocoating was prepared on crushed diamond particles using sol-gel and in situ reaction methods. The 50 vol% SiC-coated diamond particles reinforced 6061Al composites were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing. The composite showed improved interfacial thermal conductance due to the presence of SiC at the diamond-Al interface, resulting in a high thermal conductivity of 485 W/mK.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
D. Saber, Kh Abd El-Aziz, Bassem F. Felemban, Abdulaziz H. Alghtani, Hafiz T. Ali, Emad M. Ahmed, M. Megahed
Summary: The study explored the effects of TiO2 nanoparticles at different weight percentages on the hardness and corrosion behavior of copper nanocomposites, finding that the addition of TiO2 nanoparticles increased the hardness of pure copper. However, as the amount of TiO2 nanoparticles increased, the corrosion resistance of Cu nanocomposites decreased. Test specimens exhibited lower corrosion current density in 3.5wt% NaCl solution compared to other test solutions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Panpan Li, Li Ji, Hongxuan Li, Lei Chen, Xiaohong Liu, Huidi Zhou, Jianmin Chen
Summary: Recent studies have shown that adding nanoparticles to graphene can achieve macroscale superlubricity. This study focuses on the role of nanoparticles in achieving superlubricity and found that nano-SiO2 particles play a crucial role in promoting the formation of graphene nanoscrolls and supporting macroscale forces. The researchers achieved macroscale superlubricity with a properly tuned applied load using graphene/nano-SiO2 particle composite coating.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zigui Luo, Zhenjia Yang, Shangwei Jiang, Wei Wu, Guangqiang Li, Xi'an Fan
Summary: The design of magnetic insulation coating structure has always been a challenge for high-performance soft magnetic composites (SMCs). In this study, Fe-Si SMCs with silicate/nano-Fe composite coating were prepared successfully by in-situ oxidation method combined with spark plasma sintering (SPS). The formation mechanism of the composite coating and its effect on the electro-magnetic properties of Fe-Si SMCs were investigated.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiyu Sun, Wen Li, Na Li, Yuchao Zhan, Limei Tian, Yueming Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the silicone rubber coating containing self-healing microcapsules with tung oil and tests its properties. By adjusting the size and content of the microcapsules, as well as adding nano-SiO2, the self-healing and mechanical properties of the coating are improved. The study shows that the nano-SiO2 forms a double network structure with the silicone rubber, effectively enhancing the mechanical properties of the coating.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Coste Mawele Loudy, Joachim Allouche, Antoine Bousquet, Laurent Billon, Herve Martinez
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate how functional gold nanoparticles can manipulate the morphology of block copolymer thin films. By employing post-polymerization modifications, we synthesized a unique block copolymer with special structure and investigated its self-assembly behavior. Additionally, the impact of incorporating polystyrene-capped gold nanoparticles on the morphology of the block copolymer thin film was analyzed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokhan Demircan, Murat Kisa, Mustafa Ozen, Abuzer Acikgoz, Yusuf Isiker, Emine Aytar
Summary: To address the critical issue of environmental sustainability, the application of nano-gelcoat has emerged as a promising approach to extend the service life and enhance the durability of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites (GFRPs), thereby protecting the marine environment. Despite its potential, there is a lack of research on the experimental application of nano-gelcoat. In this study, the hydrothermal aging of nano-gelcoat-coated GFRPs was investigated, and the addition of nano-TiO2 was found to improve water resistance and maintain the mechanical properties of the composite.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunyan Xi, Guoxing Zhu, Yuanjun Liu, Xiaoping Shen, Wenjuan Zhu, Zhenyuan Ji, Lirong Kong
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jun Zhu, Lirong Kong, Xiaoping Shen, Hu Zhou, Guoxing Zhu, Zhenyuan Ji, Keqiang Xu, Sayyar Ali Shah
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2018)
Article
Electrochemistry
Lirong Kong, Quanrun Chen, Xiaoping Shen, Zhongyun Xu, Chao Xu, Zhenyuan Ji, Jun Zhu
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2018)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Peng Song, XiaoPing Shen, XiaoMei He, KaiHui Feng, LiRong Kong, ZhenYuan Ji, LinZhi Zhai, GuoXing Zhu, DongYang Zhang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyun Li, Guoxing Zhu, Lisong Xiao, Yuanjun Liu, Zhenyuan Ji, Xiaoping Shen, Lirong Kong, Sayyar Ali Shah
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyang Yue, Xuli Miao, Xiaoping Shen, Zhenyuan Ji, Hu Zhou, Yiming Sun, Keqiang Xu, Guoxing Zhu, Lirong Kong, Quanrun Chen, Na Li, Xiaomei He
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Wei, Huihui Hu, Zhiye Huang, Zhifeng Jiang, Xiaomeng Lv, Jimin Xie, Lirong Kong
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenyuan Ji, Wenyao Dai, Shuailong Zhang, Guofan Wang, Xiaoping Shen, Kai Liu, Guoxing Zhu, Lirong Kong, Jun Zhu
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Keqiang Xu, Lianbo Ma, Xiaoping Shen, Zhenyuan Ji, Aihua Yuan, Lirong Kong, Guoxing Zhu, Jun Zhu
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yinan Yu, Yuanjun Liu, Suxiao Ju, Xiaoping Shen, Zhenyuan Ji, Lirong Kong, Guoxing Zhu
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lirong Kong, Qiang Ma, Zhongyun Xu, Xiaoping Shen, Jianyue Wang, Jun Zhu
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keqiang Xu, Yuan Yan, Lianbo Ma, Xiaoping Shen, Huaiyang Chen, Zhenyuan Ji, Aihua Yuan, Guoxing Zhu, Jun Zhu, Lirong Kong
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keqiang Xu, Xiaoping Shen, Zhenyu Yan, Zhenyuan Ji, Aihua Yuan, Guoxing Zhu, Lirong Kong, Jun Zhu, Baolong Li
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhongyun Xu, Lirong Kong, Hui Wang, Qiang Ma, Xiaoping Shen, Jianyue Wang, Subramanian Premlatha
Summary: In this study, P123 was used as a soft template to expand the inter-layer distance and create more mesopores in two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (CN) layers. The resulting graphitic CN (P-2-g-CN) exhibited high specific capacitances, stable cyclic behavior, and satisfying energy density, making it a promising candidate for high-performance electrodes in supercapacitors and other energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jun Zhu, Xiaoping Shen, Lirong Kong, Guoxing Zhu, Zhenyuan Ji, Keqiang Xu, Baolong Li, Hu Zhou, Xiaoyang Yue
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xi Liu, Wei Shen, Jincun Fu, Toshiaki Natsuki, Lvtao Zhu
Summary: The 3-D carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite tubes were designed and formed using a novel braiding-winding-pultrusion processing technique. The effects of temperature environments on the mechanical responses and damage behaviors of the composite tubes were investigated, and it was found that the structural design of the tubes directly affects their axial bearing capacity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Weihao Yuan, Ziyang Zhang, Yueshan Li, Yudong Huang, Zhengxiang Zhong, Zhen Hu
Summary: In this study, the simultaneous self-healing of matrix and interface damage of fiber-reinforced composites was achieved by integrating extrinsic self-healing based on microcapsules and internal self-healing based on coordination interaction. The high exothermic action of epoxy resin and mercaptan repair agent in the self-healing process was observed using infrared thermal imaging technology for in-situ and real-time damage detection.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Israr Ud Din, Adnan Ahmed, Farah Tarek, Wesley Cantwell, Kamran A. Khan
Summary: In this study, a finite element model driven by XCT was developed to simulate the folding characteristics of origami structures, and the results showed good agreement with experimental data. The study demonstrates the potential application of XCT-driven FE modeling in simulating foldable structures.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yishan Yang, Yukang Lai, Song Zhao, Hongguang Chen, Renshu Li, Yongjiang Wang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a new transparent fiber reinforced polymer material (tGFRP) with high transparency and superior mechanical properties by controlling the refractive index of epoxy resin and using a novel processing technique.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuhang Liu, Kai Huang, Junfeng Ding, Shangyang Yu, Zhixing Li, Li Zhang, Licheng Guo
Summary: This study proposes a method for accurately predicting the penetration failure load of composites using acoustic emission (AE) data. The method includes a cyclic loading test schedule and an extrapolation method based on uncertainty. The results show that this method can accurately predict the failure load when LR equals 1.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jinxia Cai, Bing Xie, Yunliang Jiang, Jinshan Lu, Zeyu Li, Pu Mao, Mohsin Ali Marwat, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This research aims to develop ternary nanocomposites composed of polycarbonate, Al2O3 nanoparticles, and BaTiO3 nanowires for capacitive energy-storage. By optimizing the capacitor materials, the discharge energy density and efficiency have been improved, and the superiority of the ternary polymer nanocomposites for dielectric energy-storage has been validated through finite element analysis.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hon Lam Cheung, Mohsen Mirkhalaf
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop physics-based models and establish a structure-property relationship for short fiber composites. High-fidelity full-field simulations are computationally expensive and time-consuming, so the use of artificial neural networks and transfer learning technique is proposed to solve this issue and improve modeling accuracy and efficiency.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yue Jiang, Juyoung Leem, Ashley M. Robinson, Shuai Wu, Andy H. Huynh, Dongwon Ka, Ruike Renee Zhao, Yan Xia, Xiaolin Zheng
Summary: The effect of interface engineering on the combustion and mechanical performance of high-loading B/HTPB composites was investigated in this study. It was found that both covalently bonded and nonpolar/nonpolar interfaces effectively reduced the aggregation of B particles, promoting combustion efficiency and burning rate, and enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
R. Mohsenzadeh, B. H. Soudmand, A. H. Najafi, M. Fattahi, D. P. Uyen
Summary: This study examines the morphological features of nano-zeolite nanoparticles incorporated into ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites. The dispersion of nanoparticles within the polymer matrix was improved following nano-zeolite incorporation. The size and distribution of nanoparticles were determined through tailored histograms, and the effective elastic moduli of nanocomposites were calculated, considering interfacial effects.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Chunming Ji, Jiqiang Hu, Rene Alderliesten, Jinchuan Yang, Zhengong Zhou, Yuguo Sun, Bing Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of impact damage on the fatigue behavior of CF/PEEK-titanium hybrid laminates. A fatigue life model is proposed to predict the S-N curves of the laminates based on energy dissipation approach. The energy dissipation behavior of the laminates under different experimental conditions is analyzed through post-impact fatigue tests, and the correlation between impact damage and fatigue dissipation energy is determined. The validity of the proposed model is verified through fatigue tests under different stress ratios and impact energy levels.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shaokai Hu, Ping Han, Chao Meng, Ying Yu, Shaolong Han, Haoyu Wang, Gang Wei, Zheng Gu
Summary: This study decorates MXene on the surface of carbon fiber using different bonding interactions to improve the interface adhesion and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers composites (CFRPs). The results demonstrate that CFRPs reinforced by CF-c-MXene show the optimal properties, with significant improvements in impact strength and interfacial shear strength compared to the unsized carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Steven U. Mamolo, Henry A. Sodano
Summary: This study demonstrates that chlorination of ANFs and oxygen plasma treatment of carbon fibers enables the formation of a chlorinated ANF (Cl-ANF) interphase, resulting in a 79.8% increase in interfacial shear strength and a 33.7% increase in short beam strength in CFRP composites. This method provides a rapid and reliable process to improve the mechanical properties of CFRPs without degrading the tensile strength of the carbon fibers.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuyang Zhang, Huimin Li, Xin Liu, Yanhong Chen, Chengwei Qin, Daining Fang
Summary: Establishing a prediction model for the mechanical properties of three-dimensional tubular braided composites at different temperatures is of great significance. This study adopted a multi-scale modeling framework based on micro-computed tomography to consider the characteristics of the real yarn cross section and establish a realistic trans-scale finite element model for the composites. The predicted mechanical properties were found to be significantly affected by temperature.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shengtao Dai, Fei Yan, Jiaming Guo, Huiru Hu, Yu Liu, Liu Liu, Yuhui Ao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a hyperbranched waterborne polyurethane sizing agent and cellulose nanocrystal modified zinc oxide nanohybrids to improve the interface and properties of carbon fiber reinforced composites. The modified composites exhibited remarkable enhancements in mechanical properties and exceptional UV resistance.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Libera Vitiello, Martina Salzano de Luna, Veronica Ambrogi, Giovanni Filippone
Summary: The identification of the percolation threshold in short fiber composites is crucial for assessing material properties and biodegradation speed. In this study, an original rheological approach was used to estimate the percolation threshold of hemp and kenaf-based composites, which showed good agreement with conventional dielectric spectroscopy analyses.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)