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Investigating the impact of laser polishing parameters on surface roughness, mass ablation rate, and optical transmittance of 3D?printed PLA substrates
25/04/2024 - The interaction between the outer layer of PVDF and the shell interface enhances the crystallization of the outer layer PVDF, thereby improving the overall piezoelectric properties of the fiber....
Production of Stable Electrically Conductive PVDF Membranes Based on Polydopamine-Polyethyleneimine—Assisted Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes
- Electrically conductive membranes (ECMs) have emerged as a multifunctional separation technology that integrates membrane filtration with electrochemical reactions. Physical stability remains a...
Binder-Free Three-Dimensional Porous Graphene Cathodes via Self-Assembly for High-Capacity Lithium–Oxygen Batteries
25/04/2024 - The porous architectures of oxygen cathodes are highly desired for high-capacity lithium–oxygen batteries (LOBs) to support cathodic catalysts and provide accommodation for discharge...
Development of Microparticle Implanted PVDF-HF Polymer Coating on Building Material for Daytime Radiative Cooling
25/04/2024 - A passive cooling method with great potential to lower space-cooling costs, counteract the urban heat island effect, and slow down worldwide warming is radiant cooling. The solutions available...
Synthesis and characterization of barium titanate nanoplatelets/polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposite for piezoelectric properties
23/04/2024 - Preparation of Barium titanate nanoplatelets/PVDF nanocomposites for piezoelectric properties.Barium titanate (BaTiO3) nanostructures with a tetragonal structure have unique mechanical and...
Effect of layered transition metal dichalcogenide hybrid nanomaterials on the piezoelectric performance of non?solvent induced phase separated polyvinylidene fluoride
22/04/2024 - Demonstration of piezoelectric power generation by porous polymer films.Layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) with high aspect ratios enhance the alignment of polymer chains and induce a...
Fabrication and Characterization of PZT/PVDF Composite Films for Force Sensor Applications
24/04/2024 - This study explored the impact of hot press parameters on PZT/PVDF composite films designed for force?sensing applications. The systematic fraction (PZT/PVDF), pressure, temperature, and time during...
Influence of DMSO Non-Toxic Solvent on the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of a PVDF Thin Film
16/04/2024 - Piezoelectric materials such as PVDF and its copolymers have been widely studied in different areas and with promising applications, such as haptic feedback actuators or deformation sensors for...
Antifouling and Antioxidant Properties of PVDF Membrane Modified with Polyethylene Glycol Methacrylate and Propyl Gallate
18/04/2024 - In this study, molecules of propyl gallate (PG) and polyethylene glycol methacrylate (PEGMA) were covalently bonded via a transesterification reaction and subsequently grafted onto polyvinylidene...
Zeolite-Based Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Ultrafiltration Membrane: Characterization and Molecular Weight Cut-Off Estimation with Support Vector Regression Modelling
- Zeolite serves as a promising additive for enhancing the hydrophilicity of polymeric membranes, yet its utilization for bolstering the mechanical strength of the membrane remains limited. In this...
Environmentally Friendly Photothermal Membranes for Halite Recovery from Reverse Osmosis Brine via Solar-Driven Membrane Crystallization
- Modern society and industrial development rely heavily on the availability of freshwater and minerals. Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) has been widely adopted for freshwater supply, although many...
Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite
10/04/2024 - This study presents an analysis of films which consist of two layers; one layer is PVDF as the matrix, along with fillers BaTiO3 (BT), and the second is one bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) filled with...
Super?Ionic Conductor Soft Filler Promotes Li+ Transport in Integrated Cathode?Electrolyte for Solid?State Battery at Room Temperature
07/04/2024 - Composite polymer solid electrolytes (CPEs), possessing good rigid?flexible, are expected to be used in solid?state lithium metal batteries. The integration of fillers into polymer matrices emerges...
Species selective concentration and determination of nano-selenium and inorganic selenium species in environmental waters by micropore membrane filtration and ICP-MS
- Accurate quantification of nano-selenium (nSe) and other ionic Se species in aquatic environments is a prerequisite for reliable estimation of their potential hazards. In this study, a micropore...
Preparation and Characterization of Graphene/Carbon Nano-Cellulose/Polyvinylidene Fluoride Electric Heating Membrane
08/04/2024 - Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are a kind of natural macromolecules. Carbonized cellulose nanofiber (C-CNF) can be obtained by carbonizing CNFs, whose structure is similar to that of graphite. When...
Cellulose nanowhiskers?reinforced polymer nanofibers for photoresponsive authentication
06/04/2024 - Enhanced Piezoelectric Performance through Optimized ? Phase, Additives, Polarization, and Thermal Pressing.AbstractPolyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), known for its piezoelectric versatility, emerges as...
Preparation of CO2 responsive PVDF membranes using PDMAEMA?PMMA?PDEAEMA triblock copolymer
06/04/2024 - CO2?responsive based separation membranes are attractive in the field of membrane separation, not only for their ability to modulate the pore size of the membrane in response to CO2 stimulation, but...
Investigation of the effect of permeation and antifouling characteristics of hybrid poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes tailored with ZIF?67 metal–organic frameworks
06/04/2024 - Herein the ZIF?67, a hydrophilic cobalt?based zeolitic imidazolate framework is synthesized and incorporated with a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) to fabricate hybrid ultrafiltration membranes by...
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...
Application of Pure and Modified Polyvinylidene Fluoride Materials for Wastewater Treatment Using UASB Reactor Technologies: A Review
04/04/2024 - Wastewater treatment is now required because of the problems caused by water constraints. Wastewater is anaerobically digested to produce biogas, which can be used as a source of energy for things...
Integration of adsorption, reduction, and filtration in PANI/PVDF nanofiber composite membrane for removal of Cr(VI)
01/04/2024 - Here, polyaniline/polyvinylidene fluoride (PANI/PVDF) nanofiber composite membrane was fabricated using electrostatic spinning technology to remove hexavalent chromium Cr(VI). The employment of...