Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the ...Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the smooth surface and chemical inertness of aramid fibers. Herein, AP are modified via the nacre-mimetic structure composed of aramid nanofibers (ANF) and carbonylated basalt nanosheets (CBSNs). This is achieved by impregnating AP into an ANF-CBSNs (A-C) suspension containing a 3D ANF framework as the matrix and 2D CBSNs as fillers. The resultant biomimetic composite papers (AP/A-C composite papers) exhibit a layered “brick-and-mortar” structure, demonstrating superior mechanical and electrical insulating properties. Notably, the tensile strength and breakdown strength of AP/A-C5 composite papers reach 39.69 MPa and 22.04 kV mm^(−1), respectively, representing a 155 % and 85 % increase compared to those of the control AP. These impressive properties are accompanied with excellent volume resistivity, exceptional dielectric properties, impressive folding endurance, outstanding heat insulation, and remarkable flame retardance. The nacre-inspired strategy offers an effective approach for producing highly promising electrical insulating papers for advanced electrical equipment.展开更多
Although lightweight aramid paper honeycombs are highly desirable for microwave absorption owing to their dual functions of both load-bearing and microwave-absorbing,unsatisfactory microwave absorption,inferior mechan...Although lightweight aramid paper honeycombs are highly desirable for microwave absorption owing to their dual functions of both load-bearing and microwave-absorbing,unsatisfactory microwave absorption,inferior mechanical and inadequate thermal properties present significant challenges for practical applications in diverse complex scenarios.Herein,lightweight,high-strength and flame-retardant aramid nanofibers-based honeycombs(MANHs)for integrated microwave absorption and thermal insulation are successfully fabricated via the hydrogen bonding assembly,mold forming and aerogel filling strategy using aramid waste as raw material.The dense network structure formed by the interwoven aramid nanofibers(ANFs)in the honeycomb body acts as a framework endows the MANH with impressive mechanical performance,and the specific strength and toughness of MANH reach 153.6 MPa g^(−1) cm^(−3) and 13.9 MJ m^(−3),respectively,which are 3.5 and 19 times higher than those of commercial microwave absorption honeycombs(CMAH).The ultralight MXene/ANFs aerogels(a density of 25 mg cm^(−3))with multiscale pore structure filled in the honeycomb apertures give the honeycomb outstanding microwave absorption performance,with a minimum reflection loss of−62.5 dB,and can cover the entire X-band with a thickness of only 3.5 mm.Meanwhile,compared with CMAH,the thermal insulation and flame-retardant performance of MANH are also significantly improved.Notably,MANH also demonstrates favorable sound absorption performance at high-frequency bands.The MANH is considered to be a promising candidate for aerospace and military stealth applications as a result of its lightweight,high strength,exceptional microwave absorption,and remarkable thermal insulation performance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278260)the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry(No.KFKT2021-14)Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology(No.KFKT2021-14).
文摘Aramid papers (AP), made of aramid fibers, demonstrate superiority in electrical insulation applications. Unfortunately, the strength and electrical insulating properties of AP remain suboptimal, primarily due to the smooth surface and chemical inertness of aramid fibers. Herein, AP are modified via the nacre-mimetic structure composed of aramid nanofibers (ANF) and carbonylated basalt nanosheets (CBSNs). This is achieved by impregnating AP into an ANF-CBSNs (A-C) suspension containing a 3D ANF framework as the matrix and 2D CBSNs as fillers. The resultant biomimetic composite papers (AP/A-C composite papers) exhibit a layered “brick-and-mortar” structure, demonstrating superior mechanical and electrical insulating properties. Notably, the tensile strength and breakdown strength of AP/A-C5 composite papers reach 39.69 MPa and 22.04 kV mm^(−1), respectively, representing a 155 % and 85 % increase compared to those of the control AP. These impressive properties are accompanied with excellent volume resistivity, exceptional dielectric properties, impressive folding endurance, outstanding heat insulation, and remarkable flame retardance. The nacre-inspired strategy offers an effective approach for producing highly promising electrical insulating papers for advanced electrical equipment.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2024GX-YBXM-331)the Scientific Research Plan Projects of Shaanxi Education Department(Program No.24JC009)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278260).
文摘Although lightweight aramid paper honeycombs are highly desirable for microwave absorption owing to their dual functions of both load-bearing and microwave-absorbing,unsatisfactory microwave absorption,inferior mechanical and inadequate thermal properties present significant challenges for practical applications in diverse complex scenarios.Herein,lightweight,high-strength and flame-retardant aramid nanofibers-based honeycombs(MANHs)for integrated microwave absorption and thermal insulation are successfully fabricated via the hydrogen bonding assembly,mold forming and aerogel filling strategy using aramid waste as raw material.The dense network structure formed by the interwoven aramid nanofibers(ANFs)in the honeycomb body acts as a framework endows the MANH with impressive mechanical performance,and the specific strength and toughness of MANH reach 153.6 MPa g^(−1) cm^(−3) and 13.9 MJ m^(−3),respectively,which are 3.5 and 19 times higher than those of commercial microwave absorption honeycombs(CMAH).The ultralight MXene/ANFs aerogels(a density of 25 mg cm^(−3))with multiscale pore structure filled in the honeycomb apertures give the honeycomb outstanding microwave absorption performance,with a minimum reflection loss of−62.5 dB,and can cover the entire X-band with a thickness of only 3.5 mm.Meanwhile,compared with CMAH,the thermal insulation and flame-retardant performance of MANH are also significantly improved.Notably,MANH also demonstrates favorable sound absorption performance at high-frequency bands.The MANH is considered to be a promising candidate for aerospace and military stealth applications as a result of its lightweight,high strength,exceptional microwave absorption,and remarkable thermal insulation performance.