Using a Hamburg wheel-track test device, the resistance to rutting of Gussasphalt is tested and compared. Gussasphalt with hard bitumen has good resistance to rutting. The related resistance abilities to cracking at ...Using a Hamburg wheel-track test device, the resistance to rutting of Gussasphalt is tested and compared. Gussasphalt with hard bitumen has good resistance to rutting. The related resistance abilities to cracking at low temperature of Gussasphalt are tested and compared through flexural experiments and the composite structure fatigue test with temperature dropping. Gussasphalt with high performance polymer modified bitumen has a longer fatigue life and a lower breaking temperature; they can be used in the future surfaces for steel bridge decks in Germany.展开更多
Fume suppression mechanisms and the effect of expanded graphite on the performance of asphalt were studied by applying infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and ...Fume suppression mechanisms and the effect of expanded graphite on the performance of asphalt were studied by applying infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and comprehensive thermal analysis(TG, DSC). The experimental results confirm that asphalt which is mixed with expandable graphite will expand in the process of hot mix, and the expanded graphite layer will swell by the light component in the asphalt. The light component in the asphalt and PAHs adsorption on expanded graphite surface or part of the plug in the expanded graphite layer between plates made nucleation crystallization growth. And the Van der Waals force and the bonding of the lattice can effectively restrain the asphalt fume release. Meanwhile, the expanding agent with oxidative can spread into the asphalt, leading to asphalt oxygenated and plastic abate, while the ductility decreases. Expanded graphite, SBS modifier and environment- friendly plasticizers are used to composite modified asphalt. According to asphalt fume release experiment, normal test of asphalt performance, Brookfield viscosity test, RTFOT test and asphalt mixture tests(high temperature stability, low temperature stability, water stability), it has been proven that the modified asphalt’s performance is better than that of matrix asphalt and equivalent to that of SBS modified asphalt. Furthermore, it has good fume suppression effect.展开更多
In order to investigate the high-temperature performances of the asphalt pavement hot-applied sealant, as well as to reduce failures of the sealant pullout, the softening point test and the flow test(two existing met...In order to investigate the high-temperature performances of the asphalt pavement hot-applied sealant, as well as to reduce failures of the sealant pullout, the softening point test and the flow test(two existing methods for evaluating high-temperature performances) were conducted. It was found that both tests could not accurately reflect the adhesion performances of the sealant at high temperatures. For this purpose, the adhesion test for PSAT(pressure sensitive adhesive tape) has been taken as a reference to develop a device that is suitable for evaluating the adhesion performances, by modifying relevant test parameters according to the road conditions at high temperatures. Thirteen common sealants were tested in the modified adhesion test, softening point test and f low test. The experimental results show that no significant correlation(p〉0.05) exists between the adhesion value, softening point, adhesion value and flow value; while a significant correlation(p〈0.05) exists between the softening point and flow value. The modified adhesion test is efficient in distinguishing the hightemperature adhesion performances of different sealants, and can be used as a standard method for evaluating such performances.展开更多
A novel plastic/multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWNTs)-nickel(Ni)-platinum(Pt) electrode(PMNP) is prepared by chemical-reducing Pt onto the surface of Ni film covered plastic/MWNTs(PM) substrate. The MWNTs are ...A novel plastic/multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWNTs)-nickel(Ni)-platinum(Pt) electrode(PMNP) is prepared by chemical-reducing Pt onto the surface of Ni film covered plastic/MWNTs(PM) substrate. The MWNTs are adhered by a piece of commercial double faced adhesive tape on the surface of plastic paper and the Ni film is prepared by a simple electrodeposition method. The morphology and phase structure of the PMNP electrode are characterized by scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer. The catalytic activity of the PMNP electrode for Na BH4 electrooxidation is investigated by means of cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The catalyst combines tightly with the plastic paper and exhibits a good stability. MWNTs serve as both conductive material and hydrogen storage material and the Ni film and Pt are employed as electrochemical catalysts. The PMNP electrode exhibits a high electrocatalytic performance and the oxidation current density reaches to 10.76 A/(mg·cm) in 0.1 mol/dm3 Na BH4at0 V,which is much higher than those in the previous reports. The using of waste plastic reduces the discarding of white pollution and consumption of metal resources.展开更多
Warm mix asphalt (WMA} is a new technology which asphalt mix is produced and placed at normal temperature. It has advantages including low cost, environmentally friendly, haul-convenience, and so on. WMA has been wid...Warm mix asphalt (WMA} is a new technology which asphalt mix is produced and placed at normal temperature. It has advantages including low cost, environmentally friendly, haul-convenience, and so on. WMA has been widely tested and applied in the USA in the last decade, but it has just started in China. Recently, a new WMA using a new plastic- macromolecule-normal temperature additive, which was called "SMC" by the production company, was introduced as asphalt modifier. Based on discussing the strength forming process of this new WMA with SMC, a series of laboratory tests, including Marshall stability test (MST), boiling test (BT), modified immersion Marshall test (MIMT), freeze-thaw split- ring test (FTST), rutting test (RT), low-temperature bending test (LTBT), and abrasion loss test (ALT), were conducted in this study to assess the performance of this WMA and the capability of applying it on low volume roads in China. SMC modified asphalt mixed under normal temperature is used in testing samples. It was found that this WMA product exhibited merits on its strength, which was about 6.7 kN bigger than the requirement of 5.0 kN in the JTG F40-2004, on high-temperature stability, which is about 1100 times/ram greater than the requirement of 600-1000 times/mm in the )TG F40-2004, and on its storage stability. Based on these indicators, it is recommended that this product could be used for low volume low class roads construction. However, due to the relatively lower water resistance and low-temperature cracking resistance, this product is suggested to be applied first in the areas with warm weather and little rainfall. In order to improve the perfor- mance of this WMA with SMC, further research on this SMC asphalt modifier should be continued.展开更多
Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)are porous materials,which possess a large specific surface area,various coordination types and modes,and versatile and adaptable morphologies and characteristics.MOFs have drawn much int...Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)are porous materials,which possess a large specific surface area,various coordination types and modes,and versatile and adaptable morphologies and characteristics.MOFs have drawn much interest recently because of their appealing structure and potential for extensive use.With excellent characteristics,including high sensitivity,a low detection limit,and robust stability,nickel(Ni)-based MOFs have several benefits in electrochemical sensing.However,the weak conductivity of pure Ni-based MOFs limits their electrochemical applications.It is essential to further improve the characteristics and enhance the electrical conductivity of pure Ni-based MOFs aiming at enhancing their performance in electrochemical sensing.Herein,the three preparation methods of pure Ni-based MOFs are introduced,then the most recent advancements of pure Ni-based MOFs in electrochemical sensing applications are detailed in this work.In addition,it described how to adapt pure Ni-based MOFs to improve their electrochemical characteristics in three ways.In the introduction of these processes,the structures and morphologies of the prepared pure or modified Ni-based MOF are also described.It is envisaged that this work may give some extending techniques for future research of Ni-based MOFs materials in this burgeoning sector.展开更多
文摘Using a Hamburg wheel-track test device, the resistance to rutting of Gussasphalt is tested and compared. Gussasphalt with hard bitumen has good resistance to rutting. The related resistance abilities to cracking at low temperature of Gussasphalt are tested and compared through flexural experiments and the composite structure fatigue test with temperature dropping. Gussasphalt with high performance polymer modified bitumen has a longer fatigue life and a lower breaking temperature; they can be used in the future surfaces for steel bridge decks in Germany.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51078372)the Doctoral Program of Higher Specialized Research Foundation(No.20105522110002)
文摘Fume suppression mechanisms and the effect of expanded graphite on the performance of asphalt were studied by applying infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and comprehensive thermal analysis(TG, DSC). The experimental results confirm that asphalt which is mixed with expandable graphite will expand in the process of hot mix, and the expanded graphite layer will swell by the light component in the asphalt. The light component in the asphalt and PAHs adsorption on expanded graphite surface or part of the plug in the expanded graphite layer between plates made nucleation crystallization growth. And the Van der Waals force and the bonding of the lattice can effectively restrain the asphalt fume release. Meanwhile, the expanding agent with oxidative can spread into the asphalt, leading to asphalt oxygenated and plastic abate, while the ductility decreases. Expanded graphite, SBS modifier and environment- friendly plasticizers are used to composite modified asphalt. According to asphalt fume release experiment, normal test of asphalt performance, Brookfield viscosity test, RTFOT test and asphalt mixture tests(high temperature stability, low temperature stability, water stability), it has been proven that the modified asphalt’s performance is better than that of matrix asphalt and equivalent to that of SBS modified asphalt. Furthermore, it has good fume suppression effect.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51378242 and 51008146)the Transportation Industry Science and Technology Project of Beijing(No.kj2013-2-14)
文摘In order to investigate the high-temperature performances of the asphalt pavement hot-applied sealant, as well as to reduce failures of the sealant pullout, the softening point test and the flow test(two existing methods for evaluating high-temperature performances) were conducted. It was found that both tests could not accurately reflect the adhesion performances of the sealant at high temperatures. For this purpose, the adhesion test for PSAT(pressure sensitive adhesive tape) has been taken as a reference to develop a device that is suitable for evaluating the adhesion performances, by modifying relevant test parameters according to the road conditions at high temperatures. Thirteen common sealants were tested in the modified adhesion test, softening point test and f low test. The experimental results show that no significant correlation(p〉0.05) exists between the adhesion value, softening point, adhesion value and flow value; while a significant correlation(p〈0.05) exists between the softening point and flow value. The modified adhesion test is efficient in distinguishing the hightemperature adhesion performances of different sealants, and can be used as a standard method for evaluating such performances.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (HEUCF201403018)the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Fund (LBHZ13059)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2014M561332)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21403044)
文摘A novel plastic/multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWNTs)-nickel(Ni)-platinum(Pt) electrode(PMNP) is prepared by chemical-reducing Pt onto the surface of Ni film covered plastic/MWNTs(PM) substrate. The MWNTs are adhered by a piece of commercial double faced adhesive tape on the surface of plastic paper and the Ni film is prepared by a simple electrodeposition method. The morphology and phase structure of the PMNP electrode are characterized by scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffractometer. The catalytic activity of the PMNP electrode for Na BH4 electrooxidation is investigated by means of cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The catalyst combines tightly with the plastic paper and exhibits a good stability. MWNTs serve as both conductive material and hydrogen storage material and the Ni film and Pt are employed as electrochemical catalysts. The PMNP electrode exhibits a high electrocatalytic performance and the oxidation current density reaches to 10.76 A/(mg·cm) in 0.1 mol/dm3 Na BH4at0 V,which is much higher than those in the previous reports. The using of waste plastic reduces the discarding of white pollution and consumption of metal resources.
基金the financial support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(51378438)National 973 Program(2013CB036204)specific research funding from Ministry of Education(SWJTU12ZT05)
文摘Warm mix asphalt (WMA} is a new technology which asphalt mix is produced and placed at normal temperature. It has advantages including low cost, environmentally friendly, haul-convenience, and so on. WMA has been widely tested and applied in the USA in the last decade, but it has just started in China. Recently, a new WMA using a new plastic- macromolecule-normal temperature additive, which was called "SMC" by the production company, was introduced as asphalt modifier. Based on discussing the strength forming process of this new WMA with SMC, a series of laboratory tests, including Marshall stability test (MST), boiling test (BT), modified immersion Marshall test (MIMT), freeze-thaw split- ring test (FTST), rutting test (RT), low-temperature bending test (LTBT), and abrasion loss test (ALT), were conducted in this study to assess the performance of this WMA and the capability of applying it on low volume roads in China. SMC modified asphalt mixed under normal temperature is used in testing samples. It was found that this WMA product exhibited merits on its strength, which was about 6.7 kN bigger than the requirement of 5.0 kN in the JTG F40-2004, on high-temperature stability, which is about 1100 times/ram greater than the requirement of 600-1000 times/mm in the )TG F40-2004, and on its storage stability. Based on these indicators, it is recommended that this product could be used for low volume low class roads construction. However, due to the relatively lower water resistance and low-temperature cracking resistance, this product is suggested to be applied first in the areas with warm weather and little rainfall. In order to improve the perfor- mance of this WMA with SMC, further research on this SMC asphalt modifier should be continued.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-U1904215)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20200044)Program for Young Changjiang Scholars of the Ministry of Education,China(Q2018270).
文摘Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)are porous materials,which possess a large specific surface area,various coordination types and modes,and versatile and adaptable morphologies and characteristics.MOFs have drawn much interest recently because of their appealing structure and potential for extensive use.With excellent characteristics,including high sensitivity,a low detection limit,and robust stability,nickel(Ni)-based MOFs have several benefits in electrochemical sensing.However,the weak conductivity of pure Ni-based MOFs limits their electrochemical applications.It is essential to further improve the characteristics and enhance the electrical conductivity of pure Ni-based MOFs aiming at enhancing their performance in electrochemical sensing.Herein,the three preparation methods of pure Ni-based MOFs are introduced,then the most recent advancements of pure Ni-based MOFs in electrochemical sensing applications are detailed in this work.In addition,it described how to adapt pure Ni-based MOFs to improve their electrochemical characteristics in three ways.In the introduction of these processes,the structures and morphologies of the prepared pure or modified Ni-based MOF are also described.It is envisaged that this work may give some extending techniques for future research of Ni-based MOFs materials in this burgeoning sector.