Effect of Waste Paper Fiber on Properties of Cementbased Mortar and Relative Mechanism

The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of waste paper fiber on the properties of cement-based mortar and the relative mechanism. The cement-based mortars with various contents and mixing way of waste paper fibers were prepared and the slump flow, setting time and strength developments of all mortars were tested. Besides, Ca（OH）_2 content in hardened pastes at different ages and the microstructures of all mortar at 90 d were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The experimental results showed that in the process of mixing, more superplastizier was consumed to maintain the workability because of the absorption of water and superplastizer on waste paper fiber. With more waste paper fiber being added, longer setting time is available for the pastes with it because of the carbohydrate dissolving and its retarding to the cement hydration. Waste paper fiber is adverse to the early and later strength of cement-based mortar, but it increases the mortar strengths at 7 and 28 d. The strength, Ca（OH）_2 content and microstructure are related to the content and mixing way of waste paper fiber. Waste paper fiber helps produce the Ca（OH）_2 at 7 and 28 d, but this case is reverse at ages of 1 and 3 d. Overall, waste paper fiber leads to the appearance of more pores in the hardened paste. However, it increases the toughness of cement-based mortar.

Chemicals Used in Polymeric Material Coated Waste Paper Composites

In this research, at different quantities as fillers, Boric Acid, Calcite (CaCO3), SPT (Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate) and as coupling matters, 3%, MAPE (Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene), Titanate and Silanyl (Vinyltriethoxysilane) were added waste paper. Composite boards were pressed and cut in 1 × 30 × 30 cm. In order to identify some properties of the produced boards, experimental works were applied according to the standards. In conclusion, bending stress reduced with filler materials and chemicals was reduced even more than the bending stress except for some experimental groups. In addition, it was observed that the coupling chemicals increased the bending strength and modulus of elasticity compared to the fillers.

Improved properties of carbon fiber paper as electrode for fuel cell by coating pyrocarbon via CVD method

The fabrication of a pyrocarbon coated carbon paper and its application to the gas diffusion lay(GDL) of proton exchange membrane(PEM) fuel cell were described.This carbon paper was fabricated by using conventional carbon paper as the precursor,and coating it with pyrocarbon by pyrolyzing propylene via the chemical vapor deposition(CVD) method.For comparison,conventional carbon paper composites were also prepared by using PAN-based carbon fiber felt as the precursor followed by impregnation with resin,molding and heat-treatment.SEM characterization indicates that pyrocarbon is uniformly deposited on the surface of the fiber in the pyrocarbon coated carbon paper and made the fibers of carbon felt bind more tightly.In contrast,there are cracks in matrix and debonding of fibers due to carbonization shrinkage in the conventional carbon paper.Property measurements show that the former has much better conductivity and gas permeability than the latter.In addition,current density-voltage performance tests also reveal that the pyrocarbon coating can improve the properties of carbon paper used for electrode materials of fuel cell.

Integrated Co3O4/carbon fiber paper for high-performance anode of dual-ion battery

In dual-ion batteries (DIBs), energy storage is achieved by intercalation/de-intercalation of both cations and anions. Due to the mismatch between ion diameter and layer space of active materials, however, volume expansion and exfoliation always occur for electrode materials. Herein, an integrated electrode Co3O4/carbon fiber paper (CFP) is prepared as the anode of DIB. As the Co3O4 nanosheets grow on CFP substrate vertically, it promotes the immersion of electrolyte and shortens the pathway for ionic transport. Besides, the strong interaction between Co3O4 and CFP substrate reduces the possibility of sheet exfoliation. An integrated-electrode-based DIB is therefore packaged using Co3O4/CFP as anode and graphite as cathode. As a result, a high energy density of 72 Wh/kg is achieved at a power density of 150 W/kg. The design of integrated electrode provides a new route for the development of high-performance DIBs.

Properties of paper mill sludge–wood fiber–HDPE composites after exposure to xenon-arc weathering

We used paper mill sludge（PMS） to substitute for part of the wood fibers（WF） used to reinforce high density polyethylene（HDPE）.The resulting composites were subjected to xenon-arc weathering.The composite filled with limited PMS（under 10 %） had mechanical properties and aging resistance similar to those without PMS.The composites containing more PMS faded and cracked more readily than those without PMS.Based on the carbonyl index,crystallinity,and wood index,PMS appeared to accelerate the degradation of composites during weathering.Adding PMS to WF–HDPE composites reduced the weathering resistance,and this reduction was not significant if the PMS content did not exceed 20 % of the wood fibers.Therefore,PMS could be used as a reinforcement in wood-plastic composites at levels less than20 % of the wood fiber content.

FIBER ORIENTATION DISTRIBUTION OF PAPER SURFACE CALCULATED BY IMAGE ANALYSIS

Anisotropy of paper is an important parameter of paper structure. Image analysis technique was improved for accurate fiber orientation in paper surfaces. Image analysis using Fast Fourier Transform was demonstrated to be an effective means to determine fiber orientation angle and its intensity. Binarization process of micrograph images of paper surface and precise calculation for average Fourier coefficients as an angular distribution by interpolation developed were found to improve the accuracy. This analysis method was applied to digital optical micrographs and scanning electron micrographs of paper. A laboratory handsheet showed a large deviation in the average value of fiber orientation angle, but some kinds of machine-made paper showed about 90 degrees in the orientation angle with very small deviations as expected. Korea and Japanese paper made in the traditional ways showed its own characteristic depending on its hand making processes.

Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties of Electroless Nickel-coated Carbon Fiber Paper Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Carbon fibers（CFs） were coated with a nickel-phosphorus（Ni-P） film using an electroless plating process. The morphology, elemental composition and phases in the coating layer of the CFs were investigated by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, energy dispersive spectroscopy（EDS） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）, respectively. Wet paper-making method was used to prepare nickle coated carbon fiber paper（NCFP）. Vacuum assisted infusion molding process（VAIMP） was employed to manufacture the NCFP reinforced epoxy composites, and carbon fiber paper（CFP） reinforced epoxy composites were also produced as a comparison. Electromagnetic interference（EMI） shielding properties of the composites were measured in the 3.22-4.9 GHz frequency range using waveguide method. Both NCFP and CFP reinforced epoxy composites of 0.5 mm thickness exhibited high EMI shielding effectiveness（SE） at 8wt% fiber content, 35 d B and 30 d B, respectively, and reflection was the dominant shielding mechanism.

Raw Materials of Chinese Traditional Handmade paper

Chinese traditional handmade papers,due to their numerous names,have been misunderstood by the public about raw materials for a long time.This manuscript aims to introduce the raw materials of traditional Chinese handmade paper in a botanical aspect in chronological order.Chinese handmade paper’s raw materials are divided into two groups,bast fiber and grass fiber.Bast fiber paper includes ramie-made rag paper,mulberry and paper mulberry paper,Thymelaeaceae paper,and vine paper.Stalk and grass fiber paper includes bamboo paper,grass paper,and stalk paper.

Bacteria in Indian Food Packaging Papers and Paperboards with Various Contents of Pulp Fiber

The food packaging industry generally uses papers and paperboards (PPBs) especially for disposable products. According to the Framework Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 of the European Union, no transfer of contamination should occur from food packaging material to the food items. The aim of this study was to determine the presence, numbers, source and different kinds of bacteria present in food packaging PPBs with various contents of pulp fiber. The samples were randomly collected from popular confectioners and fast food restaurants in Saharanpur, India. The results indicated the presence of bacteria in all the samples, ranging from 1.3 × 102 to 6.1 × 103 cfu/g. Most of the samples contained bacteria in more than the permitted concentration of 2.5 × 102 cfu/g as set by Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The detected bacteria were from genera Bacillacea, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas. According to the FDA declaration, pathogenic bacteria such as B. cereus and S. aureus have been associated with food borne diseases (FBD). Some contaminants in food packaging PPBs were found to be B. subtilis and P. aeroginosa, which produce enzymes like peroxidases and lipoxygenases that are odor generating enzymes.

Manufacturing of High-efficiency Air Filter Paper Using Ultra-fine Fibers

In this paper,the manufacturing of high-efficiency air filter paper is reported.The air filter paper was produced using ultra-fine fibers and wateroat fibers mercerized by alkali,using an electrospinning apparatus with multiple rings.The high efficiency air filter paper has an antibacterial effect after adding a chitosan-copper complex which is harmless to humans.As a result of the measurement,the filtering efficiency of the air filter paper is approximately 99.998%and its antibacterial efficiency is approximately 99.5%.

炭黑/废纸导电纤维的制备及其在聚丙烯中的应用

利用多巴胺氧化自聚合将炭黑粘附到废纸纤维表面,制备了炭黑/废纸柔性导电纤维,分析了炭黑含量对纤维导电性能的影响,然后,将该导电纤维与聚丙烯熔融共混制备复合材料,分析了导电纤维添加量对复合材料导电和力学性能的影响。结果表明,聚多巴胺将炭黑均匀粘附在废纸纤维表面,纤维的电阻率随着炭黑含量增加而逐渐降低,当炭黑含量为15%时,废纸纤维的电阻率logρ下降至2.16Ω·cm。柔性导电纤维能更好地控制聚丙烯复合材料电导率降低幅度,当纤维添加量为15%(炭黑含量为2.27%)时,复合材料的表面电阻率为3.71×10^(10)Ω,体积电阻率为2.45×10^(11)Ω·cm,能达到抗静电级别。此时,复合材料的弹性模量和拉伸强度分别为565.65和17.01 MPa,模量提高了1.07%,但强度降低了32.82%。

Manufacturing and Product Analysis of Non-Woven and Paper Based Epoxy Composites

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications due to their many advantages, such as relatively low production costs, ease of fabrication, and superior strength compared to pure polymer resins. Polymer reinforcement can be either synthetic or natural. Synthetic fibers such as carbon have high specific strength, but their application fields are limited due to their high manufacturing cost. Recently, interest in recycled fiber-based composites has increased due to their many advantages. In this context, research has been carried out to better utilize non-woven and paper-based materials to make value-added products. The aim of the current research work is to compare the mechanical performance of non-woven and paper-based reinforced epoxy composites manufactured by the VARTM process. Mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength (using three-point bending), impact strength, hardness strength, and water absorption were measured. A multi-criteria decision approach called TOPSIS (The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) was used to select the best alternative from the investigated materials.

碳纤维纸张电热及温敏性效应研究

碳纤维纸张可作为优良的面状发热材料,若将其作为采暖地板中的电热元件,可实现地板、采暖一体化,具有广阔的市场前景,为避免碳纤维纸张在使用过程中出现安全隐患,需对碳纤维在碳纤维纸张中的电热和负温度系数(NTC)效应的作用机制进行研究。为了探究碳纤维纸张在通电加热条件下电热及电阻随温度变化的规律,采用红外热成像仪、体式显微镜等仪器分析了碳纤维单丝、搭接单丝、平行单丝及碳纤维纸张4种发热单元的电热和温敏效应,结果表明:碳纤维单丝、搭接单丝及碳纤维纸张表面温度变化趋势均随着输入功率的增加呈现线性增加,在单丝平行方向和垂直方向温度均呈GaussAmp方程曲线分布,碳纤维单丝相互距离等于或者小于0.8 cm,即可将两单丝间温度不均匀度控制在1℃以内;通电加热初期,发热单元电阻随温升的增加而急剧下降,当碳纤维单丝加载80 mW功率(即单丝温度接近35℃),纸张加载2000 mW功率(即纸张表面温度接近97℃)时,电阻值变化趋势趋于稳定,表明碳纤维单丝及碳纤维纸张均具有明显的NTC效应,并且发热单元中搭接单丝的NTC效应和电热效应在碳纤维纸张中起着主导作用,这对于创制适宜的采暖地板发热元件具有积极的指导意义。

基于纸张纤维特征的纸页抗张强度智能模拟及预测研究

对纸页抗张强度进行智能模拟,有助于更好地对某种纸页的性能进行分析甚至预测。基于此,针对现有纸页抗张强度模拟方法的缺陷进行总结,认为现有典型Page分析模型存在客观性分析不足等问题,结合偏最小二乘法、支持向量机等构建了一种基于造纸纤维特性的纸页抗张强度智能模拟模型,借助该模型对某种典型纸页的性能进行模拟分析。测试结果表明:该模型能够高效、准确地对纸页抗张强度进行预测,与传统模型相比具有更强的实用性。

沉析纤维尺寸和含量对间位芳纶纸性能的影响

使用不同目数的筛网对自制的Z沉析纤维进行筛分,将得到的不同尺寸的沉析纤维与间位芳纶短切纤维按一定质量比配抄成纸,制备间位芳纶纸;通过红外光谱、X射线衍射、扫描电镜及热失重、动态滤水分析对自制的Z沉析纤维的化学结构、热性能、动态滤水性能进行表征,并与进口的J沉析纤维对比;研究了沉析纤维的尺寸和含量对间位芳纶纸性能的影响。结果表明:Z沉析纤维与J沉析纤维均为膜状结构,化学结构基本一致,动态滤水性能及热性能相当;经30目或50目的筛网筛分后的沉析纤维可以与短切纤维更好地抱合,间位芳纶纸的抗张强度、断裂伸长率、撕裂度、击穿强度均达到较大值;间位芳纶纸的撕裂度随沉析纤维含量的增加逐渐降低,间位芳纶纸的抗张强度、断裂伸长率、击穿强度随沉析纤维含量的增加呈现先增后降的变化趋势,当沉析纤维质量分数为55%时,间位芳纶纸的抗张强度、断裂伸长率、击穿强度均达到最大值,分别为3.0 kN/m、5.50%、18.7 kV/mm。

剪切增稠液增强高发泡率废纸缓冲材料的制备及性能

随着经济的快速增长和人们环保意识的不断增强,植物纤维类环保型发泡缓冲材料逐渐成为研究热点。为改善植物纤维发泡材料发泡率低、缓冲吸能效果差等问题,本研究设计半密闭型发泡模具,成功制备了具有高发泡率和优异吸能性的废纸缓冲材料并对制备工艺进行了优化。结果表明:使用质量分数为0.5%的氢氧化钠溶液预处理废纸浆,不仅可以有效去除废纸中的杂质,而且能在不降低纤维长度的情况下对废纸纤维进行适当改性,有利于提高废纸缓冲材料的发泡率和整体性能。以正交优化试验研究原料配比对废纸缓冲材料性能的影响,并据此确定了最优配方。通过设计全新半密闭型发泡模具,成功制备高发泡率的废纸缓冲材料,其膨胀率相较传统制备方式提高了3~4倍。本研究首次引入剪切增稠液(STF)增强废纸纤维,考察了STF含量对废纸缓冲材料力学性能、发泡倍率和回弹性能的影响,分析了STF对废纸缓冲材料的增强机理。结果表明:STF能够提高单根废纸纤维的强度并增强纤维之间的连结,从而提升缓冲材料吸能性,且随着STF含量的增加,材料的吸能性逐渐增强,发泡率逐渐降低,当STF含量为10%(质量分数,下同)时,STF增强废纸缓冲材料的综合性能达到最优。

高分散水性碳纤维的制备

本研究以壳聚糖盐酸盐(CHI)和十二烷基磺酸钠(SDS)制备改性剂(CHI&SDS),采用浸渍法对BHM3碳纤维进行表面改性,以提升BMH3碳纤维在水中的分散能力。系统研究了CHI/SDS质量比、CHI&SDS改性剂质量分数及纤维长度对改性BMH3碳纤维在水中分散性的影响,并通过X射线光电子能谱仪和动态接触角测试仪,对改性BMH3碳纤维化学结构和表面润湿性进行了表征。结果表明,BMH3碳纤维经过质量分数0.15%,CHI/SDS质量比=25∶1的CHI&SDS改性剂改性后,纤维长度5 mm的改性BMH3碳纤维在水中的分散率可达96.2%,相较于未改性碳纤维提升了87.5个百分点。改性BMH3碳纤维表面含氧官能团数量显著提升,水接触角明显降低,这是BMH3碳纤维分散性能改善的原因,也是成功实现高分散水性碳纤维制备的基础。

天然微纳米纤维素的制备及其对纸张性能的影响

在手抄纸的制备过程中添加不同含量的棉纤维和木质纤维微纳米纤维素,研究在手抄纸中分别添加不同种类的微纳米纤维素及其添加量对纸张抗性能的影响。分别以棉浆板和漂白阔叶木浆板为原料,经过低共熔溶剂(DES)预处理,再采用高压均质机械解离方式,制备棉纤维和木质纤维微纳米纤维素。抄纸过程中,棉纤维微纳米纤维素的添加量分别为0、2.5%、5%;木质纤维微纳米纤维素的添加量分别为2.5%、5%。棉纤维微纳米纤维素的添加量为5%时抄纸的综合性能最好,耐破指数由3.20 kPa·m^(2)/g增加至3.69 kPa·m^(2)/g,抗张指数由30.71 N·m/g提高至36.71 N·m/g,不透明度由86.37提高至87.96。实验表明:两种微纳米纤维素的添加均可提高纸张耐破指数和抗张指数,为天然微纳米纤维素改性抄纸性能奠定了基础。

沉析纤维长度对间位芳纶纸性能的影响

本研究采用槽式打浆机得到不同长度的间位芳纶沉析纤维(简称沉析纤维),与间位芳纶短切纤维混合,通过湿法成形工艺制备间位芳纶配抄纸(简称配抄纸),并探究沉析纤维长度对配抄纸性能的影响。结果表明,随着沉析纤维长度的降低,配抄纸的透气度先下降后上升,抗张强度、断裂伸长率及电气强度则先上升后下降。当沉析纤维长度为0.9 mm时,配抄纸的各项性能最佳:透气度为2.59μm/(Pa·s),抗张强度为863 N/m,断裂伸长率为2.54%,电气强度为6.82 kV/mm。

基于热膨胀微球发泡的废纸纤维/淀粉复合发泡材料性能的研究

本研究以玉米淀粉(CS)和数字印刷废纸纤维(DPWPF)为基材,热膨胀微球(EHM204)为发泡剂,采用加热烘焙方式制备DPWPF/CS复合发泡材料,研究了DPWPF含量对DPWPF/CS复合发泡材料各项性能的影响。结果表明,在DPWPF/CS复合发泡材料的制备中,EHM204可作为发泡剂,适量DPWPF的加入,能够改善淀粉基发泡材料的力学性能,当DPWPF含量为15%(相对于CS质量)时,制备的发泡材料的综合性能最佳,密度为0.66 g/cm^(3),发泡率为70%,硬度为70.00 HC,弹性比能为14.25×10^(4)J/m^(3),缓冲系数为4.21,回弹率达95.1%。