Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Multiscale Modeling and Characterization of Graphene Epoxy Nanocomposite
26/04/2024 -
This study aims to characterize graphene epoxy nanocomposite properties using multiscale modeling. Molecular dynamics was used to study the nanocomposite at the nanoscale and finite element analysis...
Composite Nanomaterials Based on Polymethylmethacrylate Doped with Carbon Nanotubes and Nanoparticles: A Review
29/04/2024 -
Composite polymer materials have high strength and lightness, which makes them attractive for use in a variety of structures and products. The present article contains an overview of modern works...
Cellulose Nanocomposite Tough Hydrogels: Synergistic Self?Healing, Adhesive, and Strain?Sensitive Properties
25/04/2024 -
Recent advancements are notable in electrically conductive hydrogels emulating human skin functions. However, a significant challenge remains: crafting a single conductive gel that integrates...
Graphene-based Semiconductors for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dye from Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review
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Water, essential for all life, faces contamination challenges due to industrialization and unchecked urban development, producing pollutants such as organic dyes, detergents, heavy metals, and...
Synergistic effect of gold nanoparticles decorated functionalized carbon nanotubes nanohybrids on the thermal, dielectric, and sensing properties of polyaniline ternary nanocomposites
23/04/2024 -
Synthesis preparation route of PEST?BU.AbstractIn the present study, a new polyionic liquid, PEST?BU, were synthesized and characterized using proton nuclear magnetic resonance, Fourier transform...
MoSe2 with Ultra-Fine Pt Decoration for Efficient Photodegradation
24/04/2024 -
Transition metal dichalcogenides are widely studied for their photocatalytic ability due to the adjustable bandgap, high carrier mobility and possibility of foreign-element doping. In this work,...
Factors Affecting Silica/Cellulose Nanocomposite Prepared via the Sol–Gel Technique: A Review
23/04/2024 -
Cellulose/silica nanocomposites, synthesised through the sol–gel technique, have garnered significant attention for their unique properties and diverse applications. The distinctive...
Silicone Nanocomposites with Enhanced Thermal Resistance: A Short Review
25/04/2024 -
Continuous technological progress places significant demands on the materials used in increasingly modern devices. An important parameter is often the long-term thermal resistance of the material....
Development of Light, Strong, and Water-Resistant PVA Composite Aerogels
24/04/2024 -
A significant weakness of many organic and inorganic aerogels is their poor mechanical behaviour, representing a great impediment to their application. For example, polymer aerogels generally have...
High-Performance, Easy-to-Fabricate, Nanocomposite Heater for Life Sciences and Biomedical Applications
20/04/2024 -
Microheaters are used in several applications, including medical diagnostics, synthesis, environmental monitoring, and actuation. Conventional microheaters rely on thin-film electrodes...
Exploring Rare Earth Element Doped Nanocomposites as Promising Photocatalysts for Dyes Degradation in Water
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Photocatalytic degradation of dyes has emerged as a crucial solution to combat water pollution, driven by the environmental and health hazards posed by dye discharge. Recent advancements in the field...
Preparation and characterization of halloysite nanotube?silica/silicone rubber composites: Effect of HNTs on mechanical and thermal properties
16/04/2024 -
Preparation of HNTs?SiO2/SR and its properties.A series of halloysite nanotube?silica (HNTs?SiO2) nanocomposite fillers were prepared by in?situ assembly, and a reinforced SiO2/SR composite was...
Pearl?Inspired Intelligent Marine Hetero Nanocomposite Coating Based on “Brick&Mortar” Strategy: Anti?corrosion Durability and Switchable Antifouling
12/04/2024 -
Corrosion activities and biofouling pose significant challenges for marine facilities, resulting in substantial economic losses. Inspired by the “brick&mortar” structure of pearls, a novel...
Modeling, Fabrication and Characteristics of Novel (PVA-SiC-In2O3) Nanohybrid Structures for Optoelectronic Applications
15/04/2024 -
In this article, new films of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) doped with nanomaterials of silicon carbide (SiC) and indium oxide (In2O3) were prepared as a promising nanocomposites for use in many...
Progress in 2D/3D nanomaterials incorporated polymer thin films for refractive index engineering: a critical review
08/04/2024 -
Abstract To develop materials with improved optical qualities and tunable refractive indices that can be utilized to control the behavior of light or electromagnetic radiations,...
Biopolymeric Nanocomposites for CO2 Capture
11/04/2024 -
Carbon dioxide (CO2) impacts the greenhouse effect significantly and results in global warming, prompting urgent attention to climate change concerns. In response, CO2 capture has emerged as a...
Polyvinyl pyrrolidone mediated exfoliation of transition metal dichalcogenides: Comparative evaluation of exfoliated MoS2 and WS2 in epoxy toughening
08/04/2024 -
PVP assisted exfoliation of TMDs for epoxy toughening.2D materials are considered as an effective choice for the toughening of epoxy composites and enhancing their mechanical properties. Among the 2D...
Electrospun polyacrylonitrile-based nanofibrous membrane for various biomedical applications
05/04/2024 -
Abstract This is a state-of-the-art overview of the critical features, varieties, and uses of nanocomposite fibres based on polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is an...
Comprehensive study of antimicrobial polycaprolactone/clay nanocomposite films: Preparation, characterization, properties and degradation in simulated body fluid
05/04/2024 -
SEM images of PCL/clay nanocomposite films before and after degradation in PBS buffer at 37°C for 45 days.Even though the biodegradability of polycaprolactone (PCL) and its nanocomposites is lower...
PVDF Nanocomposites as Piezoelectric Nanogenerator: Properties, Fabrication and Market Applications
02/04/2024 -
Depletion of fossil fuels and increase in pollution through chemical batteries trigger the development of self?powered devices based on flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators. Biocompatible...
Formation of Highly Robust Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Coatings via Dual Spraying Technique
02/04/2024 -
The development of materials that repel water, known as superhydrophobic materials, has been hindered by their vulnerability to mechanical abrasion. This issue is particularly pronounced for...
