Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Heterostructured CoSe2/Se/hollow carbon spheres as a superior sulfur host for lithium–sulfur batteries
05/06/2023 -
Abstract Owing to the high energy density, lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted a lot of attention as a representative of new secondary batteries. However, LSBs also...
Synthesis of an Fe/Al composite nanocatalyst with improved catalytic stability for ammonium perchlorate decomposition
02/06/2023 -
Abstract Transition metals (TMs) have an excellent catalytic effect on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP). However, nanosized TM catalysts tend to agglomerate...
Effects of Laser Remelting on Microstructure, Wear Resistance, and Impact Resistance of Laser-Clad Inconel625-Ni/WC Composite Coating on Cr12MoV Steel
03/06/2023 -
In this study, an Inconel625-Ni60-Ni60/25%WC (Inconel625-Ni/WC) composite coating was fabricated on Cr12MoV steel by first-stage laser cladding, followed by second-stage laser remelting with various...
High-Capacitance Manganese Dioxide Oxide/Carbon Nanotube/Carbon Felt as a Bioanode for Enhanced Energy Output in Microbial Fuel Cells
04/06/2023 -
Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology can potentially recover bioelectricity from wastewater. However, its practical applications have been limited because of its low power density and since the...
Novel Electrospun Composite Membranes Based on Polyhydroxybutyrate and Poly(vinyl formate) Loaded with Protonated Montmorillonite for Organic Dye Removal: Kinetic and Isotherm Studies
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The use of biodegradable polyesters derived from green sources and their combination with natural abundantly layered aluminosilicate clay, e.g., natural montmorillonite, meets the requirements for...
Fabrication of Cellulose Acetate-Based Proton Exchange Membrane with Sulfonated SiO2 and Plasticizers for Microbial Fuel Cell Applications
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Developing a hybrid composite polymer membrane with desired functional and intrinsic properties has gained significant consideration in the fabrication of proton exchange membranes for microbial fuel...
Carbon and Cellulose-Based Nanoparticle-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: A Critical Review
05/06/2023 -
Nanomaterials are currently used for different applications in several fields. Bringing the measurements of a material down to nanoscale size makes vital contributions to the improvement of the...
Metal and Polymer Based Composites Manufactured Using Additive Manufacturing—A Brief Review
02/06/2023 -
This review examines the mechanical performance of metal- and polymer-based composites fabricated using additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. Composite materials have significantly influenced...
Digital Twinning of a Magnetic Forging Holder to Enhance Productivity for Industry 4.0 and Metaverse
02/06/2023 -
The concept of digital twinning is essential for smart manufacturing and cyber-physical systems to be connected to the Metaverse. These digital representations of physical objects can be used for...
Microplastic Pollution and Monitoring in Seawater and Harbor Environments: A Meta-Analysis and Review
04/06/2023 -
Due to its widespread occurrence in practically all environmental sectors, including the terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric, microplastics (MP) have transitioned from an emerging pollutant to a...
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride/functionalized silicon carbide nanocomposite membrane for water treatment
01/06/2023 -
Abstract This study was aimed at developing an exclusive nanocomposite membrane with improved properties for salt removal using low-cost, biocompatible SiC nanoparticles. These...
Modular and Prefabricated System for Waterproofing and Insulation of Flat Roofs
31/05/2023 -
Recently, there has been an attempt to implement increasingly significant prefabrication in building construction, since this method is considered to represent an opportunity to reduce impacts in the...
Experimental and Numerical Investigation into Full-Scale Model of New Type Assembled Integral Utility Tunnel
31/05/2023 -
This article summarizes the current construction methods of prefabricated utility tunnels. (1) The proposed cast-in-place utility tunnel project was used as a background for this study. (2) The...
Polymeric Composite including Magnetite Nanoparticles for Hydrogen Peroxide Detection
01/06/2023 -
The combination of a biopolymer and a conductive polymer can produce new materials with improved physico-chemical and morphological properties that enhance their use as sensors. Magnetite...
Effect of Soil Creep on the Bearing Characteristics of Soil Slope Reinforced with CFRP and Anti-Slide Piles
01/06/2023 -
In order to research the displacement characteristics and stability of a soil slope reinforced with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and anti-slide piles, the displacement composition, aging...
Modeling and Optimizing the Crystal Violet Dye Adsorption on Kaolinite Mixed with Cellulose Waste Red Bean Peels: Insights into the Kinetic, Isothermal, Thermodynamic, and Mechanistic Study
30/05/2023 -
In this study, a new eco-friendly kaolinite–cellulose (Kaol/Cel) composite was prepared from waste red bean peels (Phaseolus vulgaris) as a source of cellulose to serve as a promising...
Research Progress in Preparation, Properties and Applications of Biomimetic Organic-Inorganic Composites with “Brick-and-Mortar” Structure
31/05/2023 -
Inspired by nature, materials scientists have been exploring and designing various biomimetic materials. Among them, composite materials with brick-and-mortar-like structure synthesized from organic...
Proton Conducting Organic-Inorganic Composite Membranes for All-Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
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The quest for a cost-effective, chemically-inert, robust and proton conducting membrane for flow batteries is at its paramount. Perfluorinated membranes suffer severe electrolyte diffusion, whereas...
Carbon Nanocomposites in Aerospace Technology: A Way to Protect Low-Orbit Satellites
30/05/2023 -
Recent advancements in space technology and reduced launching cost led companies, defence and government organisations to turn their attention to low Earth orbit (LEO) and very low Earth orbit (VLEO)...
Development of an Epoxy Matrix Hybrid Composite with Astrocaryum Aculeatum (Tucumã) Endocarp and Kaolin from the Amazonas State in Brazil
31/05/2023 -
Composites with natural lignocellulosic fillers are being cited as a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional materials, as they combine lower costs with lower weight. In many tropical...
Bacteria-Polymer Composite Material for Glycerol Valorization
30/05/2023 -
Bacterial immobilization is regarded as an enabling technology to improve the stability and reusability of biocatalysts. Natural polymers are often used as immobilization matrices but present certain...
