Two-dimensional(2D)material MXene is a research hotspot in lubricating materials because of its unique layered structure,which provides weak interlayer interaction and easy shear ability.Herein,the liquid metal nanodr...Two-dimensional(2D)material MXene is a research hotspot in lubricating materials because of its unique layered structure,which provides weak interlayer interaction and easy shear ability.Herein,the liquid metal nanodroplets intercalated MXene were successfully prepared via pulsed laser treatment and self-assembly method.First,zero-dimensional(0D)nano gallium-based liquid metal(GLM)was synthesized by pulsed laser irradiation of bulk Ga_(80)In_(20)in acetone.Then,the GLM nanodroplets were loaded onto 2D MXene nanosheets via the effect of electrostatic adsorption to prepare MXene@GLM composite material.The as-obtained GLM not only widens the interlayer distance between MXene nanosheets,making it more susceptible to interlayer shear,but also enhances its lipophilicity.The friction test results showed that the MXene@GLM has the best lubrication performance with 1.0 wt%additive.The coefficient of friction(COF)of base oil PAO-6 can decrease from 0.79 to 0.097,the wear volume is reduced by 90.3%,and the maximum load sustained reaches 950 N.The good tribological properties are mainly owing to the synergistic lubrication of GLM and MXene,which can form a continuous and firm tribofilm on the friction contact surface and avoid the direct contact of the friction pair.展开更多
The constant need for high-strength materials in the construction industry promotes the research of additives that improve the properties of masonry materials. The use of allophane as an additive in concrete and morta...The constant need for high-strength materials in the construction industry promotes the research of additives that improve the properties of masonry materials. The use of allophane as an additive in concrete and mortar mixtures was implemented to improve their strength and waterproofing, respectively, using compression and water absorption tests according to their corresponding standards (ASTM C1231, ASTM D2938, and ASTM C1585). The samples were evaluated at different concentrations and curing ages. In addition, different sand/cement ratios were considered for the mortar. The results revealed that there was a 9.4% increase in compressive strength in concrete and a 23.7% reduction in water absorption in mortar for the 5:1 ratio. These changes would be the result of the interaction of the nanoporous additive in the atomic crystal structure of the material demonstrating the nanotechnological nature of allophane.展开更多
Multi-photon three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting technology,renowned for its 3D processing capability and nano-scale resolution beyond the diffraction limit,has garnered significant attention in the micro/nano-additive ...Multi-photon three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting technology,renowned for its 3D processing capability and nano-scale resolution beyond the diffraction limit,has garnered significant attention in the micro/nano-additive manufacturing field.This technology finds widespread applications in optics,biology,and mechanical engineering research.However,its broader adoption in industrial production and applications has been hindered by limitations such as relatively slow processing speed and restricted material formability and functionality.This paper presents the latest advancements in multi-photon 3D nanoprinting,with a focus on analyzing optical methods to enhance the processing speed of scanning and projection techniques.Additionally,it examines issues related to the formability and functionality of commonly used photosensitive materials,including organic polymers,inorganic compounds,and composite materials.In conclusion,this paper offers a comprehensive summary from the perspectives of productivity,cost,materials,and cross-scale processing,along with proposed routes and future directions.展开更多
Biodiesel is derived from waste cooking oil (WCO) by transesterification. Methylester was prepared by mixing diesel and biodiesel oils as 20% by volume. Nano particles asTiO2, Al2O3 and CNTs were blended with biodiese...Biodiesel is derived from waste cooking oil (WCO) by transesterification. Methylester was prepared by mixing diesel and biodiesel oils as 20% by volume. Nano particles asTiO2, Al2O3 and CNTs were blended with biodiesel blend at different concentrations of 25,50, and 100 mg/l to enhance the physicochemical fuel characteristics to obtain clean and effi-cient combustion performance. An experimental setup was incorporated into a diesel engine toinvestigate the influence of these nano-materials on engine performance, exergy analysis, combustion characteristics and emissions using WCO biodiesel-diesel mixture. Enriching methylester mixture with 100 ppm titanium, alumina and CNTs (B20T100, B20A100 andB20C100) increased the thermal efficiency by 4%, 6% and 11.5%, respectively compared toB20. Biodiesel blending with nano additives B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100 decreasedthe emissions of CO (11%, 24% and 30%, respectively), HC (8%, 17% and 25%, respectively)and smoke (10%, 13% and 19%, respectively) compared to B20. However, the noticeable increase of NOx was estimated by 5%, 12% and 27% for B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100,respectively. Finally, the results showed the rise in peak cylinder pressure by 5%, 9% and 11% and increase in heat release rate by 4%, 8% and 13% for B20T100, B20A100 andB20C100, respectively. The fuel exergy of B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100 are lower thanbiodiesel blend B20 by 6.5%, 16% and 23% but the exergetic efficiency are increased by 7%,19% and 30% at full load about B20.展开更多
The coating and deposition process with excellent anti wear and suitable for industrial application were developed, and the optimum bath composition and process were obtained by studying the influence of the bath comp...The coating and deposition process with excellent anti wear and suitable for industrial application were developed, and the optimum bath composition and process were obtained by studying the influence of the bath composition, temperature and pH value on the deposition rate and the plating solution stability. Moreover, the tribological properties of nano-Cu lubricating additives and electroless deposited Ni-W-P coating as well as their synergistic effect are researched using ring-block abrasion testing machine and energy dispersive spectrometer. Research results show that Ni-W-P alloy coating and nano-Cu lubricating additive have excellent synergistic effect, e g, the wear resistance of Ni-W-P alloy coating （with heat treatment and the oil with nano-Cu additives） has increased hundreds times than 45 steel as the metal substrate with the basic oil, and zero wear is achieved, which breaks through the bottleneck of previous separate research of the above-mentioned two aspects.展开更多
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
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(No.U21A2046)the Western Light Project of CAS(No.xbzg-zdsys-202118)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(No.2023-TS-03).
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)material MXene is a research hotspot in lubricating materials because of its unique layered structure,which provides weak interlayer interaction and easy shear ability.Herein,the liquid metal nanodroplets intercalated MXene were successfully prepared via pulsed laser treatment and self-assembly method.First,zero-dimensional(0D)nano gallium-based liquid metal(GLM)was synthesized by pulsed laser irradiation of bulk Ga_(80)In_(20)in acetone.Then,the GLM nanodroplets were loaded onto 2D MXene nanosheets via the effect of electrostatic adsorption to prepare MXene@GLM composite material.The as-obtained GLM not only widens the interlayer distance between MXene nanosheets,making it more susceptible to interlayer shear,but also enhances its lipophilicity.The friction test results showed that the MXene@GLM has the best lubrication performance with 1.0 wt%additive.The coefficient of friction(COF)of base oil PAO-6 can decrease from 0.79 to 0.097,the wear volume is reduced by 90.3%,and the maximum load sustained reaches 950 N.The good tribological properties are mainly owing to the synergistic lubrication of GLM and MXene,which can form a continuous and firm tribofilm on the friction contact surface and avoid the direct contact of the friction pair.
文摘The constant need for high-strength materials in the construction industry promotes the research of additives that improve the properties of masonry materials. The use of allophane as an additive in concrete and mortar mixtures was implemented to improve their strength and waterproofing, respectively, using compression and water absorption tests according to their corresponding standards (ASTM C1231, ASTM D2938, and ASTM C1585). The samples were evaluated at different concentrations and curing ages. In addition, different sand/cement ratios were considered for the mortar. The results revealed that there was a 9.4% increase in compressive strength in concrete and a 23.7% reduction in water absorption in mortar for the 5:1 ratio. These changes would be the result of the interaction of the nanoporous additive in the atomic crystal structure of the material demonstrating the nanotechnological nature of allophane.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF0502700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275429 and 62205117)+4 种基金the Innovation Project of Optics Valley Laboratory(OVL2021ZD002)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001)the West Light Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(xbzg-zdsys-202206)the Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan-Shuguangthe Hubei Provincial Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(2022CFB792).
文摘Multi-photon three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting technology,renowned for its 3D processing capability and nano-scale resolution beyond the diffraction limit,has garnered significant attention in the micro/nano-additive manufacturing field.This technology finds widespread applications in optics,biology,and mechanical engineering research.However,its broader adoption in industrial production and applications has been hindered by limitations such as relatively slow processing speed and restricted material formability and functionality.This paper presents the latest advancements in multi-photon 3D nanoprinting,with a focus on analyzing optical methods to enhance the processing speed of scanning and projection techniques.Additionally,it examines issues related to the formability and functionality of commonly used photosensitive materials,including organic polymers,inorganic compounds,and composite materials.In conclusion,this paper offers a comprehensive summary from the perspectives of productivity,cost,materials,and cross-scale processing,along with proposed routes and future directions.
文摘Biodiesel is derived from waste cooking oil (WCO) by transesterification. Methylester was prepared by mixing diesel and biodiesel oils as 20% by volume. Nano particles asTiO2, Al2O3 and CNTs were blended with biodiesel blend at different concentrations of 25,50, and 100 mg/l to enhance the physicochemical fuel characteristics to obtain clean and effi-cient combustion performance. An experimental setup was incorporated into a diesel engine toinvestigate the influence of these nano-materials on engine performance, exergy analysis, combustion characteristics and emissions using WCO biodiesel-diesel mixture. Enriching methylester mixture with 100 ppm titanium, alumina and CNTs (B20T100, B20A100 andB20C100) increased the thermal efficiency by 4%, 6% and 11.5%, respectively compared toB20. Biodiesel blending with nano additives B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100 decreasedthe emissions of CO (11%, 24% and 30%, respectively), HC (8%, 17% and 25%, respectively)and smoke (10%, 13% and 19%, respectively) compared to B20. However, the noticeable increase of NOx was estimated by 5%, 12% and 27% for B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100,respectively. Finally, the results showed the rise in peak cylinder pressure by 5%, 9% and 11% and increase in heat release rate by 4%, 8% and 13% for B20T100, B20A100 andB20C100, respectively. The fuel exergy of B20T100, B20A100 and B20C100 are lower thanbiodiesel blend B20 by 6.5%, 16% and 23% but the exergetic efficiency are increased by 7%,19% and 30% at full load about B20.
文摘The coating and deposition process with excellent anti wear and suitable for industrial application were developed, and the optimum bath composition and process were obtained by studying the influence of the bath composition, temperature and pH value on the deposition rate and the plating solution stability. Moreover, the tribological properties of nano-Cu lubricating additives and electroless deposited Ni-W-P coating as well as their synergistic effect are researched using ring-block abrasion testing machine and energy dispersive spectrometer. Research results show that Ni-W-P alloy coating and nano-Cu lubricating additive have excellent synergistic effect, e g, the wear resistance of Ni-W-P alloy coating （with heat treatment and the oil with nano-Cu additives） has increased hundreds times than 45 steel as the metal substrate with the basic oil, and zero wear is achieved, which breaks through the bottleneck of previous separate research of the above-mentioned two aspects.
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.
