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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zirui Jia, Xiaoyi Zhang, Zheng Gu, Guanglei Wu
Summary: Ni-Co/PC composite is prepared by introducing metal Co element with Ni-MOF/PC as precursor. Then a series of Ni-Co bimetal/PC composites are prepared by polyaniline coating, oxidation reaction, and vulcanization reaction. It is found that vulcanization reaction was the best path for the electromagnetic wave absorption performance of the product. The minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of NiCo2S4/PC composite reaches - 67.81 dB at the sample thickness of 2.6 mm, and the maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) reaches 6.16 GHz when the sample thickness is 2.1 mm. NiCo2S4/PC composite is an ideal electromagnetic wave absorber due to its excellent electrical conductivity, rich surface, and high attenuation capability.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Reza Kolahchi, Behrooz Keshtegar, Nguyen-Thoi Trung
Summary: This study presents an optimization procedure to obtain the optimal dynamic properties of laminated sandwich multiphase nanocomposite truncated conical shell under magneto-hygro-thermal conditions. A novel hybrid optimization method based on particle swarm optimization and harmony search algorithms is proposed to enhance the performance and convergence of optimum dynamic conditions. The hybrid optimization algorithm, HS-PSO, shows superior convergence performance compared to other optimization methods.
JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bo-Tao Huang, Ji-Xiang Zhu, Ke-Fan Weng, Victor C. Li, Jian-Guo Dai
Summary: This study successfully achieved ultra-high-strength Engineered Cementitious Composites (UHS-ECC) with high tensile strain capacity and excellent crack resistance through a hybrid design approach. Comparative analysis revealed that the newly designed composite material exhibited the best overall performance among existing materials.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
M. Heidari-Rarani, N. Ezati, P. Sadeghi, M. R. Badrossamay
Summary: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a common method for additive manufacturing of polymers, which is capable of producing complex parts quickly. This study examines the effect of three important process parameters - infill density, printing speed, and layer thickness - on the tensile properties of polylactic acid (PLA) specimens. The optimal parameters for maximum mechanical properties, minimum weight, and minimum printing time are determined using the Taguchi design of experiment method. The accuracy of the Taguchi method in predicting the mechanical properties of FDM-3D printed specimens is also assessed.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jian-Cong Lao, Ling-Yu Xu, Bo-Tao Huang, Jian-Guo Dai, Surendra P. Shah
Summary: This study designed and developed strain-hardening ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete for the first time, achieving a compressive strength of 222 MPa. The study found that the tensile strength of the concrete increased with the fly ash-to-slag ratio and steel fiber content. The observations of the fiber surface confirmed an excellent bond between the concrete matrix and steel fiber.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiang Guo, Zhuoran Chen, Xiaojian Xu, Xu Li, Hu Liu, Shaohua Xi, Waras Abdul, Qing Wu, Pei Zhang, Ben Bin Xu, Jianfeng Zhu, Zhanhu Guo
Summary: In this study, polyaniline (PANI)/epoxy composites were reinforced with PANI-M to enhance their electromagnetic wave absorption performance and mechanical properties. The synergistic effect of PANI fillers with different geometries led to a significant improvement in reflection loss at high frequencies, as well as the mechanical properties. Characterization of the PANI fillers prepared by different methods revealed their structural and morphological properties, providing guidance for the preparation of advanced engineered epoxy nanocomposites.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Tong Li, Wen-Jun Liu, Fei-Xiang Shen, Guo-Dong Zhang, Li-Xiu Gong, Li Zhao, Pingan Song, Jie-Feng Gao, Long-Cheng Tang
Summary: The development of highly integrated and miniaturized electronic devices has led to a growing interest in silicone rubber composites with good mechanical flexibility, high thermal conductivity, and excellent flame resistance. However, the effect of different geometries of thermally conductive fillers on the properties of these composites is still unclear.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lingfeng Ouyang, Wen Huang, Mina Huang, Bin Qiu
Summary: The polyaniline (PANI) material was used to enhance the formation process of aerobic granular sludge (AGS). PANI had a positive effect on microbial aggregation, accelerating the granulation process of AGS and increasing the stability of the granules. It also stimulated cells to secrete polysaccharides, which facilitated the maintenance of AGS stability.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Menderes Kam, Ahmet Ipekci, Omer Sengul
Summary: This study investigated the effects of FDM process parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed PA12 samples. The results showed that layer thickness was the most influential factor in enhancing the mechanical properties. The optimal layer thickness, occupancy rate, filling structure, and extruder temperature were determined. PA12 filament material can be used for printing sleeve bearings and machine parts due to its mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Hui Shi, Xue-Lin Li, Ying-Ming Li, Zhi Li, De-Yi Wang
Summary: Fiber reinforced polymeric composites (FRPCs) have been widely used in various industries, but their flammability poses significant risks. To enhance their flame retardancy, suitable treatments have been carried out, and the flame retardant mechanism has been studied. Further development is needed to improve the effectiveness of flame retardation techniques.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yue Liu, Zhihui Zeng, Sinan Zheng, Jing Qiao, Wei Liu, Lili Wu, Jiurong Liu
Summary: In this study, a nickel/manganese oxide/carbon nanocomposite fiber material was prepared using a simple and scalable method, and it exhibited excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance. The unique microstructure and multi-component building units of the nanocomposite materials allowed for a wide effective absorption bandwidth and minimum reflection loss at specific thicknesses.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoling He, Sihao Li, Rongbiao Shen, Yanqi Ma, Li Zhang, Xinxin Sheng, Ying Chen, Delong Xie, Jintao Huang
Summary: A novel nanofiller, phosphoric acid-modified chitosan (mCS)-functionalized MXene (fMX), has been successfully constructed and used to enhance the corrosive resistance of waterborne epoxy (WEP) coatings.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shijie Zhang, Bo Cheng, Zirui Jia, Zhiwei Zhao, Xiaotian Jin, Zehao Zhao, Guanglei Wu
Summary: The booming electronic technology has brought both great convenience and unprecedented challenges to human health, with electromagnetic pollution being one of the most serious issues. In order to effectively address the harmful effects, high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption materials (EWAMs) are urgently needed. Hollow EWAMs have attracted significant research interest due to their remarkable advantages. This review summarizes the latest progress and understanding of various loss types in hollow-structured EWAMs and their hybrids, discusses fabrication strategies, absorption properties, and attenuation mechanisms of selected achievements, and also explores the challenges and future trends of hollow EWAMs.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guixing Li, Lin Wang, Xiangnan Lei, Zifang Peng, Tong Wan, Srihari Maganti, Mina Huang, Vignesh Murugadoss, Ilwoo Seok, Qinglong Jiang, Dapeng Cui, A. Alhadhrami, Mohamed M. Ibrahim, Huige Wei
Summary: Polylactic acid (PLA) shows promising potential for electronic applications due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. This study introduces a facile approach to prepare flexible and robust electrodes of polyaniline coated on foamed PLA (PANI-fo-PLA), which significantly improves energy storage performance.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiang Guo, Zhuoran Chen, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Hu Liu, Hala M. Abo-Dief, Waras Abdul, Khamael M. Abualnaja, Abdullah K. Alanazi, Pei Zhang, Mina Huang, Guangming Hu, Jianfeng Zhu
Summary: In this study, CoFe2O4/graphite-polypyrrole (PPy) metacomposites with negative dielectric constant were successfully prepared using the surface-initiated-polymerization method. The negative dielectric constant was regulated by changing the content of CoFe2O4/graphite. The crystal structure, chemical structure, and microstructure of the samples were characterized, and the magnetic properties were reported. This work provides guidance for the fabrication of polymer-based metacomposites with tunable negative dielectric constant.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Srajan Dalela, P. S. Balaji, D. P. Jena
Summary: Mechanical metamaterials exhibit superior mechanical properties, with the ability to optimize unit-cell arrays for different frequency ranges and have wide applications in vibration control.
MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yuge Ouyang, Liuyang Bai, Huafeng Tian, Xiaofei Li, Fangli Yuan
Summary: This paper reviews the current progress in the development of Al2O3 reinforced polymer composites, including preparation methods, heat conduction mechanisms, factors affecting thermal conductivity, methods for improving thermal conductivity, and emerging applications. It also identifies several outstanding issues that need to be addressed in order to achieve higher thermal conductivity.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Jinjing Liao, Jun-Jie Zeng, Yu-Lei Bai, Lihai Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the bond strength of glass fiber reinforced polymer bars in sea-sand concrete, finding that substitution of sea sand and seawater for normal concrete had no significant impact on short-term bond strength. Additionally, increasing the concrete strength and polyethylene fiber content improved bond strength, while increasing the embedment length of the bar resulted in decreased bond strength.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Atiya Fatima, Sumayia Yasir, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Tahseen Kamal, Md. Wasi Ahmad, Yawar Abbas, Sehrish Manan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Guang Yang
Summary: The study successfully produced bacterial cellulose (BC) with antimicrobial properties by introducing bactericidal plant extracts, Anogeissus dhofarica and Withania somnifera, into its matrix. The composites showed impressive antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and reduced the growth of Escherichia coli, which could be important for developing biomedical materials using natural products.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Chaobo Liang, Jie He, Yali Zhang, Wei Zhang, Chunlei Liu, Xiangteng Ma, Yaqing Liu, Junwei Gu
Summary: High-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials with excellent flexibility and superior thermal management properties were prepared. The MOF-derived CoNi@C-silver nanowires/cellulose nanofiber (MAg/CNF) composite papers with Janus structure exhibited distinct electrical differences on both sides. The resulting composite papers showed excellent shielding effectiveness and thermal management performance, maintaining stability and repeatability even in low-temperature environments.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
