The aim of this study is to examine the performance of nano additives in two different sets of mortar specimens armed with reinforcing steel rebars. In particular, three sets of reinforced concrete cylinders with addi...The aim of this study is to examine the performance of nano additives in two different sets of mortar specimens armed with reinforcing steel rebars. In particular, three sets of reinforced concrete cylinders with additives of 0.1% wt of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have been exposed to a solution of 3.5% NaCl, and further examined for the impact of nano-modification on corrosion performance. The anti-corrosive performance of these additives was investigated through linear polarization technique (LPR), mass loss and mercury porosimetry technique (MIP). From the investigation results, it is found that the addition of CNTs/CNFs causes lower steel corrosion, whereas the pore structure of concrete with CNTs/CNFs can significantly reduce the mass loss rate and the relative permeability.展开更多
WS2/carbon nanofibers （WS2/CNFs） are obtained by a simple electrospinning method in which few-/ single-layer WS2 is uniformly embedded in carbon fibers. When used as the active anode material for Li-ion cells, these...WS2/carbon nanofibers （WS2/CNFs） are obtained by a simple electrospinning method in which few-/ single-layer WS2 is uniformly embedded in carbon fibers. When used as the active anode material for Li-ion cells, these nanofibers exhibit a first-cycle discharge/charge capacity of 941/756 mAh/g at 100 mAJg and maintain a capacity of 458 mAh/g after 100 cycles at 1 A/g. The evolution of size and crystallinity of WS2 with heating treatment are system- atically studied, which are found to strongly influence the final electrochemical performance. Interestingly, the WS2 samples of lowest crystallinity show the highest performance among all studied samples, which could result from the large interfacial capacity for Li ions due to their large specific surface area. More interestingly, the inherent flexible attribute of electrospun nanofibers renders them a great potential in the utilization of binder-flee anodes. Similar high discharge/charge capacity of 761/604 mAh/g with a first coulombic efficiency of 79.4 % has been achieved in these binder-flee anodes. Considering the universal of such simple and scalable preparation strategy, it is very likely to extend this method to other similar two-dimensional layered materials besides WS2 and provides a promising candidate elec- trode for developing flexible battery devices.展开更多
The rapid development of communication technology and high-frequency electronic devices has created a need for more advanced electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials.In response to this demand,a study has ...The rapid development of communication technology and high-frequency electronic devices has created a need for more advanced electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials.In response to this demand,a study has been conducted to develop multifunctional carbon nanofibers(CNFs)/polyaniline(PANI)aerogels with excellent electromagnetic interference shielding,flame retardancy,and thermal insulation performance.The process involved freeze-drying of electrospun CNFs and PANI nanoparticles followed by in situ growth PANI to coat the CNFs,creating the core-shell structured CNFs/PANI composite fiber and its hybrid aerogels(CP-3@PANI).The interaction between PANI and aniline(ANI)provides attachment sites,allowing additional ANI adsorption into the aerogel for in situ polymerization.This results in PANI uniformly covering the surface of the CNFs,creating a core-shell composite fiber with a flexible CNF core and PANI shell.This process enhances the utilization rate of the ANI monomer and increases the PANI content loaded onto the aerogel.Additionally,effective connections are established between the CNFs,forming a stable,conductive three-dimensional network structure.The prepared CP-3@PANI aerogels exhibit excellent EMI shielding efficiency(SE)of 85.4 dB and specific EMI SE(SE d^(-1))of 791.2 dB cm^(3)g^(-1)in the X-band.Due to the synergistic flame-retardant effect of CNFs,PANI,and the dopant(phytic acid),the CP-3@PANI aerogels demonstrate outstanding flame-retardant and thermal insulation properties,with a peak heat release rate(PHRR)as low as 7.8 W g^(-1)and a total heat release of only 0.58 kJ g^(-1).This study provides an effective strategy for preparing multifunctional integrated EMI shielding materials.展开更多
Catalysts Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) with high Fe_(2)O_(3) contents(50-90wt%)were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for methane decomposition and production of high-purity carbon nanofibers(CNFs).Catalytic t...Catalysts Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) with high Fe_(2)O_(3) contents(50-90wt%)were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for methane decomposition and production of high-purity carbon nanofibers(CNFs).Catalytic tests were conducted in a fixed-bed reactor at atmospheric pressure,different temperatures and high CH_(4) space velocities.The catalytic tests performed at 700℃ showed that Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts containing 60-80wt% Fe_(2)O_(3) enable a maximal CH_(4) conversion of around 56%and production of CNFs with a purity above 95%.Further,the catalytic results recorded over 80%Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst at varied temperatures and space velocities revealed the following:(1)increasing temperature leads to an increased maximum CH_(4) conversion but a reduced CNFs productivity per unit weight of catalyst,and(2)CNFs productivity can be maximized at each temperature by lowering CH_(4) space velocity to an appropriate rate through reducing CH_(4) feed rate or increasing the amount of catalyst fed in the reactor.Moreover,typical SEM,Raman and TEM characterization results confirmed that the CNFs obtained are of a relatively narrow diameter distribution of 20-40 nm and graphitic nanostructure in appearance.Furthermore,electroconductivity measurement of typical CNFs products confirmed their good electrical conductivity,suggesting their potential direct use for formulation of anti-static CNFs reinforced plastic composites.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study is to examine the performance of nano additives in two different sets of mortar specimens armed with reinforcing steel rebars. In particular, three sets of reinforced concrete cylinders with additives of 0.1% wt of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have been exposed to a solution of 3.5% NaCl, and further examined for the impact of nano-modification on corrosion performance. The anti-corrosive performance of these additives was investigated through linear polarization technique (LPR), mass loss and mercury porosimetry technique (MIP). From the investigation results, it is found that the addition of CNTs/CNFs causes lower steel corrosion, whereas the pore structure of concrete with CNTs/CNFs can significantly reduce the mass loss rate and the relative permeability.
文摘WS2/carbon nanofibers （WS2/CNFs） are obtained by a simple electrospinning method in which few-/ single-layer WS2 is uniformly embedded in carbon fibers. When used as the active anode material for Li-ion cells, these nanofibers exhibit a first-cycle discharge/charge capacity of 941/756 mAh/g at 100 mAJg and maintain a capacity of 458 mAh/g after 100 cycles at 1 A/g. The evolution of size and crystallinity of WS2 with heating treatment are system- atically studied, which are found to strongly influence the final electrochemical performance. Interestingly, the WS2 samples of lowest crystallinity show the highest performance among all studied samples, which could result from the large interfacial capacity for Li ions due to their large specific surface area. More interestingly, the inherent flexible attribute of electrospun nanofibers renders them a great potential in the utilization of binder-flee anodes. Similar high discharge/charge capacity of 761/604 mAh/g with a first coulombic efficiency of 79.4 % has been achieved in these binder-flee anodes. Considering the universal of such simple and scalable preparation strategy, it is very likely to extend this method to other similar two-dimensional layered materials besides WS2 and provides a promising candidate elec- trode for developing flexible battery devices.
基金the financial support from the Shenzhen Biodegradable Polymer Materials and Materials Genetic Evaluation Research Project Team (JCYJ20220818100217037)Science and Technology Program of Shenzhen (JSGG20200924171000001)+4 种基金the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province (2019B010941001)the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power(2018B030322001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFB0704100)Joint Laboratory of Radiation Protection and Material Genetic Engineering Applications in Nuclear Facilitiessupported by the Pico Center at SUSTech CRF which receives support from the Presidential Fund and Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality。
文摘The rapid development of communication technology and high-frequency electronic devices has created a need for more advanced electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials.In response to this demand,a study has been conducted to develop multifunctional carbon nanofibers(CNFs)/polyaniline(PANI)aerogels with excellent electromagnetic interference shielding,flame retardancy,and thermal insulation performance.The process involved freeze-drying of electrospun CNFs and PANI nanoparticles followed by in situ growth PANI to coat the CNFs,creating the core-shell structured CNFs/PANI composite fiber and its hybrid aerogels(CP-3@PANI).The interaction between PANI and aniline(ANI)provides attachment sites,allowing additional ANI adsorption into the aerogel for in situ polymerization.This results in PANI uniformly covering the surface of the CNFs,creating a core-shell composite fiber with a flexible CNF core and PANI shell.This process enhances the utilization rate of the ANI monomer and increases the PANI content loaded onto the aerogel.Additionally,effective connections are established between the CNFs,forming a stable,conductive three-dimensional network structure.The prepared CP-3@PANI aerogels exhibit excellent EMI shielding efficiency(SE)of 85.4 dB and specific EMI SE(SE d^(-1))of 791.2 dB cm^(3)g^(-1)in the X-band.Due to the synergistic flame-retardant effect of CNFs,PANI,and the dopant(phytic acid),the CP-3@PANI aerogels demonstrate outstanding flame-retardant and thermal insulation properties,with a peak heat release rate(PHRR)as low as 7.8 W g^(-1)and a total heat release of only 0.58 kJ g^(-1).This study provides an effective strategy for preparing multifunctional integrated EMI shielding materials.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20316).
文摘Catalysts Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) with high Fe_(2)O_(3) contents(50-90wt%)were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for methane decomposition and production of high-purity carbon nanofibers(CNFs).Catalytic tests were conducted in a fixed-bed reactor at atmospheric pressure,different temperatures and high CH_(4) space velocities.The catalytic tests performed at 700℃ showed that Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts containing 60-80wt% Fe_(2)O_(3) enable a maximal CH_(4) conversion of around 56%and production of CNFs with a purity above 95%.Further,the catalytic results recorded over 80%Fe_(2)O_(3)-Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst at varied temperatures and space velocities revealed the following:(1)increasing temperature leads to an increased maximum CH_(4) conversion but a reduced CNFs productivity per unit weight of catalyst,and(2)CNFs productivity can be maximized at each temperature by lowering CH_(4) space velocity to an appropriate rate through reducing CH_(4) feed rate or increasing the amount of catalyst fed in the reactor.Moreover,typical SEM,Raman and TEM characterization results confirmed that the CNFs obtained are of a relatively narrow diameter distribution of 20-40 nm and graphitic nanostructure in appearance.Furthermore,electroconductivity measurement of typical CNFs products confirmed their good electrical conductivity,suggesting their potential direct use for formulation of anti-static CNFs reinforced plastic composites.
