Exploring the Diverse Modifiers Influence on the Structural, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of a Zinc Oxide-Based Boro-Tellurite Glass System for Enhancing Radiation Shielding Performance
Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 116280 - 116280
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Nanocarbons Reinforcement Effect into Polyethylene Nanocomposites: γ-Ray Attenuation Potential and Hardness Improvement by the Taguchi Method
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
High-density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
is
a
light
and
low-cost
polymer
widely
explored
as
an
excellent
barrier
material
for
γ-ray
neutron
radiation
in
situations
of
high
exposure
(e.g.,
aerospace).
Nevertheless,
this
not
suitable
structural
due
to
its
low
mechanical
resistance.
Herein,
amino-functionalized
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
graphene
oxide
(GO)
were
incorporated
into
HDPE
statistically
studied
through
Taguchi
design
experiments
(DoE)
model
that
investigated
their
synergistic
effect.
After
incorporating
these
nanocarbons,
microscopy
images
suggest
homogeneous
distribution
HDPE.
Furthermore,
X-ray
diffraction
shows
the
crystallinity
degree
increased
nucleation
effect
caused
by
nanofillers.
Additionally,
all
nanocomposites
presented
improved
microhardness
resistance
(up
69%),
particularly
when
both
nanocarbons
matrix.
The
nanocomposite
with
higher
had
attenuation
potential,
exhibiting
similar
shielding
HDPE,
linear
coefficient
than
Aluminum,
reference
material.
Hence,
study
synergy
between
can
be
improve
hardness
without
negatively
affecting
ability.
Therefore,
are
potential
materials
applications
requiring
surface
durability
resistance,
such
air-/spacecraft
systems.
Language: Английский
Nanosulfur Nanoreinforcements—Unlocking the Promises of Polymers and Polymer/Nanocarbon Nanocomposites
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 30
Published: March 19, 2025
Language: Английский
Graphene Quantum Dots in Conjugated and Rubbery Matrices - Stipulations and Physical/Technical Attributes
Advances in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 5 - 36
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
This
leading-edge
overview
delivers
an
all-inclusive
knowledge
on
fundamentals,
state-of-the-art,
and
technicalities
of
two
important
polymer
categories
filled
with
graphene
quantum
dots,
namely
conjugated
polymer/graphene
dots
rubber/graphene
nanocomposites.
According
to
the
literature
up
till
now,
facile
efficient
fabrication
methods,
like
in
situ
polymerization,
solution
mixing,
melt
blending,
etc.
have
been
reported
for
these
derived
hybrids.
The
ensuing
based
nanocomposites
were
inspected
microstructural,
electrical
conductivity,
charge
transportation,
thermal/mechanical
resistance,
fluorescence
properties,
allied
valuable
physical
features.
Incidentally,
we
notice
promising
applications
inimitable
hybrids
gas/molecular/piezoelectric
sensors,
supercapacitors,
biomedical
areas.
Nevertheless,
due
limited
reports
applied
sides
conjugated/rubbery
matrices,
future
research
attempts
seem
indispensable
resolve
challenges
optimized/controlled
processing
also
unveil
structure-property-performance
links
synergistic
mechanisms
developing
next
generation
industrial
level
Language: Английский
Multifunctional three-dimensional graphene reinforced nanocomposites for radiation shielding
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 201 - 224
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Enhanced Mechanical and Multifunctional Properties of GNPs/CNTs Hybridized PLA Nanocomposites by Implementing Dual‐Processing of Pickering Emulsion‐Melt Blending Methods
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
Abstract
Polylactic
acid
(PLA)
composites
with
multifunctional
properties
and
minimal
filler
content
are
increasingly
in
demand
across
various
industries.
However,
achieving
a
balance
between
high
mechanical
strength,
electrical
conductivity,
thermal
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
remains
challenging.
In
this
study,
dual‐processing
strategy
combining
Pickering
emulsion
templating
melt
blending
is
presented
to
hybridize
1D
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
2D
graphene
nanoplatelets
(GNPs)
within
PLA
matrix.
This
approach
successfully
forms
stable
dual‐filler
network,
ensuring
uniform
dispersion
of
the
fillers.
The
results
show
that
method
significantly
enhances
performance
resulting
PM‐PG
x
C
y
(P:
emulsion;
M:
blending;
y:
mass
fractions
GNPs
CNTs,
respectively).
Specifically,
1.43
composite
exhibits
remarkable
improvements
strength
(56.2
MPa),
conductivity
(43.5
S
m
−1
),
EMI
effectiveness
(20.1
dB),
(0.34
W
m·K
outperforming
prepared
using
either
alone.
These
findings
indicate
effectively
combines
fillers,
facilitating
superior
interfacial
interactions
enhancing
PLA‐based
composites.
study
offers
new
high‐performance
low
content,
offering
significant
potential
for
applications
electronics,
packaging,
technologies.
Language: Английский