3D Grid of Carbon Tubes with Mn3O4-NPs/CNTs Filled in their Inner Cavity as Ultrahigh-Rate and Stable Lithium Anode

Transition metal oxides are regarded as promising candidates of anode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity and low cost,but are restricted by their low conductivity and large volume expansion during Li^(+)intercalation.Herein,we designed and constructed a structurally integrated 3D carbon tube(3D-CT)grid film with Mn_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles(Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)filled in the inner cavity of CTs(denoted as Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT)as high-performance free-standing anode for LIBs.The Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT grid with Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs filled in the inner cavity of 3D-CT not only afford sufficient space to overcome the damage caused by the volume expansion of Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs during charge and discharge processes,but also achieves highly efficient channels for the fast transport of both electrons and Li+during cycling,thus offering outstanding electrochemical performance(865 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)after 300 cycles)and excellent rate capability(418 mAh g^(-1)at 4 A g^(-1))based on the total mass of electrode.The unique 3D-CT framework structure would open up a new route to the highly stable,high-capacity,and excellent cycle and high-rate performance free-standing electrodes for highperformance Li-ion storage.

High Density 3D Carbon Tube Nanoarray Electrode Boosting the Capacitance of Filter Capacitor

Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs)with fast frequency response are regarded as small-scale alternatives to the commercial bulky aluminum electrolytic capacitors.Creating carbon-based nanoarray electrodes with precise alignment and smooth ion channels is crucial for enhancing EDLCs’performance.However,controlling the density of macropore-dominated nanoarray electrodes poses challenges in boosting the capacitance of line-filtering EDLCs.Herein,a simple technique to finely adjust the vertical-pore diameter and inter-spacing in three-dimensional nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide(3D-AAO)template is achieved,and 3D compactly arranged carbon tube(3D-CACT)nanoarrays are created as electrodes for symmetrical EDLCs using nanoporous 3D-AAO template-assisted chemical vapor deposition of carbon.The 3D-CACT electrodes demonstrate a high surface area of 253.0 m^(2) g^(−1),a D/G band intensity ratio of 0.94,and a C/O atomic ratio of 8.As a result,the high-density 3D-CT nanoarray-based sandwich-type EDLCs demonstrate a record high specific areal capacitance of 3.23 mF cm^(-2) at 120 Hz and exceptional fast frequency response due to the vertically aligned and highly ordered nanoarray of closely packed CT units.The 3D-CT nanoarray electrode-based EDLCs could serve as line filters in integrated circuits,aiding power system miniaturization.

Synthesis and Application of Nanocomposite Reinforced with Decorated Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube with Luminescence Quantum Dots

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental problems such as energy crisis, global warming, and contamination from pathogenic micro-organisms are still prevailed and strongly demanded progress in high-performance energy storing and anti-microbial materials. The nanocomposites are materials that have earned large interest owing to their promising applications for countering global issues related to sustainable energy and a flourishing environment. Here, polypyrrole coated hybrid nanocomposites of multi-walled carbon nanotube and cadmium sulfide quantum dots named MCP were synthesized using facile and low-cost in-situ oxidative polymerization method. Characterization techniques confirmed the synthesis. Electrochemical studies showed that the nanocomposite 1-MCP showed an impressively higher super capacitance behavior in comparison to f-MWCNT, 7-MCP and 5-MCP. The improved performance of the nanocomposites was attributed mainly to the good conductivity of carbon nanotubes and polypyrrole, high surface area, and stability of the carbon nanotubes and the high electrocatalytic activity of the cadmium sulfide quantum dots. Owing to the synergistic effect of MWCNT, CdS, and PPy the synthesized ternary nanocomposite also inhibited the growth and multiplication of tested bacteria such as S. aureus, and E. coli completely within 24 h. On the whole, the assimilated nanocomposite MCP opens promising aspects for the development of upcoming energy storage devices and as an antibacterial agent.

The vitiation effects of water vapor and carbon dioxide on the autoignition characteristics of kerosene

In ground tests of hypersonic scramjet, the highenthalpy airstream produced by burning hydrocarbon fuels often contains contaminants of water vapor and carbon dioxide. The contaminants may change the ignition characteristics of fuels between ground tests and real flights. In order to properly assess the influence of the contaminants on ignition characteristics of hydrocarbon fuels, the effect of water vapor and carbon dioxide on the ignition delay times of China RP-3 kerosene was studied behind reflected shock waves in a preheated shock tube. Experiments were conducted over a wider temperature range of 800-1 500 K, at a pressure of 0.3 MPa, equivalence ratios of 0.5 and 1, and oxygen concentration of 20%. Ignition delay times were determined from the onset of the excited radical OH emission together with the pressure profile. Ignition delay times were measured for four cases： （1） clean gas, （2） gas vitiated with 10% and 20% water vapor in mole, （3） gas vitiated with 10% carbon dioxide in mole, and （4） gas vitiated with 10% water vapor and 10% carbon dioxide, 20% water vapor and 10% carbon dioxide in mole. The results show that carbon dioxide produces an inhibiting effect at temperatures below 1 300 K when Ф = 0.5, whereas water vapor appears to accelerate the ignition process below a critical temperature of about 1 000 K when Ф = 0.5. When both water vapor and carbon dioxide exist together, a minor inhibiting effect is observed at Ф = 0.5, while no effect is found at Ф = 1.0. The results are also discussed preliminary by considering both the combustion reaction mechanism and the thermophysics properties of the fuel mixtures. The current measurements demonstrate vitiation effects of water vapor and carbon dioxide on the autoignition characteristics of China RP-3 kerosene at air-like O2 concentration. It is important to account for such effects when data are extrapolated from ground testing to real flight conditions.

Experimental Evaluation of Thermal Conductivity and Other Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluids Based on Functionalized (-OH) Mwcnt Nanoparticles Dispersed in Distilled Water

A possible way to increase thermal conductivity of working fluids, while keeping pressure drop at acceptable levels, is through nanofluids. Nanofluids are nano-sized particles dispersed in conventional working fluids. A great number of materials have potential to be used in nanoparticles production and then in nanofluids;one of them is Multi-Walled Carbon Nano Tubes (MWCNT). They have thermal conductivity around 3000 W/mK while other materials used as nanoparticles like CuO have thermal conductivity of 76.5 W/mK. Due to this fact, MWCNT nanoparticles have potential to be used in nanofluids production, aiming to increase heat transfer rate in energy systems. In this context, the main goal of this paper is to evaluate from the synthesis to the experimental measurement of thermal conductivity of nanofluid samples based on functionalized (-OH) MWCNT nanoparticles. They will be analyzed nanoparticles with different functionalization degrees (4% wt, 6% wt, and 9% wt). In addition, it will be quantified other thermophysical properties (dynamic viscosity, specific heat and specific mass) of the synthetized nanofluids. So, the present work can contribute with experimental data that will help researches in the study and development of MWCNT nanofluids. According to the results, the maximum increment obtained in thermal conductivity was 10.65% in relation to the base fluid (water).

A strategy resisting wrinkling of sandwich structures reinforced using functionally-graded carbon nanotubes

Sandwich structures have been widely applied in the wing and the horizontal tail of the aircraft,so face sheets of such structure might occur wrinkling deformation in the process of service,which will largely decrease capability of sustaining loads.As a result,this paper aims at proposing a reasonable strategy resisting wrinkling deformation of sandwich structures.To this end,an enhanced higher-order model has been proposed for wrinkling analysis of sandwich structures.Buckling behaviors of a five-layer sandwich plate are firstly analyzed,which is utilized to assess performance of the proposed model.Subsequently,wrinkling behaviors of four sandwich plates are further investigated by utilizing present model,which have been evaluated by using quasi threedimensional(3D)elasticity solutions,3D Finite Element Method(3D-FEM)results and experimental datum.Finally,the present model is utilized to study the buckling and the wrinkling behaviors of sandwich plates reinforced by Carbon Nano Tubes(CNTs).In addition,influence of distribution profile of CNTs on wrinkling behaviors has been analyzed,and a typical distribution profile of CNTs has been chosen to resist wrinkling deformation.Without increase of additional weight,the present strategy can effectively resist wrinkling deformation of sandwich plates,which is rarely reported in published literature.

Natural Convection Melting in a Rectangular Heat Storage Tank of Carbon Nanotube Dispersed Latent Heat Storage Material

A dispersion system fluid can convect even if the dispersoid is a solid phase.Therefore,heat exchange performance can be improved while maintaining fluidity using a material with high thermal conductivity as the dispersoid.This study presents the melting performance evaluation results of a latent heat storage material with a carbon nanotube(CNT)dispersion system with high thermal conductivity,which enhances the thermal conductivity of the latent heat storage material and does not limit free convection.Increasing the thermal conductivity and enhancing the melting convection of the heat storage material result in increased latent heat storage speed.In this study,the thermal conductivity of the latent heat storage material was successfully increased by dispersing CNTs in the material.When 0.1%(in mass)of multi-wall CNT(MWCNT)was dispersed in a paraffin-based latent heat storage material,the shear stress increased by 1.5 times at a shear rate of 500 s^(-1),while taking into account the potential effects of convective inhibition.Therefore,a latent heat storage experiment was conducted in a rectangular heat storage tank using the CNT dispersion composition ratio as a parameter.A rectangular vessel with a heated vertical surface was used for the latent heat storage experiment.The melting speed was determined by comparing the amount of latent heat stored in a CNT-dispersed latent heat storage material and a single-phase latent heat storage material sample.The experimental results show that the time required for the latent heat storage material to completely melt in the heat storage tank was the shortest for the single-phase latent heat storage material sample.However,the fastest melting progress was observed for the sample with 0.02%(in mass)MWCNT content in the melting rate range of up to approximately 40%in the tank.The results indicate that this phenomenon is caused by the difference in the melting rates in the upper part of the tank.The generated data are useful for determining the shape and heat transfer surface arrangement of the latent heat storage tank.

Increased photo-catalytic removal of sulfur using titania/MWCNT composite

Titania coating of multi wall carbon nano tube(MWCNT) was carried out by sol-gel method in order to improve its photo catalytic properties.The effect of MWCNT/TiO_2 mass to volume ratio on adsorption ability,reaction rate and photo-catalytic removal efficiency of dibenzothiophene(DBT) from n-hexane solution was investigated using a 9 W UV lamp.The results show that the addition of nanotubes improves the photo-catalytic properties of TiO_2 by two factors;however,the DBT removal rate versus MWCNT content is found to follow a bimodal pattern.Two factors are observed to affect the removal rate of DBT and produce two optimum values for MWCNT content.First,large quantities of MWCNTs prevent light absorption by the solution and decrease removal efficiency.By contrast,a low dosage of MWCNT causes recombination of the electron holes,which also decreases the DBT removal rate.The optimum MWCNT contents in the composite are found to be 0.25 g and 0.75 g MWCNT per 80 m L of sol.

Experimental and DFT insights into nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon nanotubes for effective desulfurization of liquid phases:Equilibrium&kinetic study

Herein,nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon nanotubes(NS-CNT)adsorbents were synthesized via the chemical vapor deposition technique at 1000°C by employing the camphor,urea and sulfur trioxide pyridine.In this study,desulfurization of two types of mercaptans(dibenzothiophene(DBT)and tertiary butyl mercaptan(TBM)as nonlinear and linear forms of mercaptan)was studied.In this regard,a maximum capacity of NS-CNT was obtained as 106.9 and 79.4 mg/g and also the removal efficiencies of 98.6%and 88.3%were achieved after 4 h at 298K and 0.9 g of NS-CNT for DBT and TBM,respectively.Characterization of the NS-CNTs was carried out through exploiting scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and elemental analysis(CHN).The isotherm equilibrium data could be ascribed to the Freundlich nonlinear regression form and the kinetic data was fitted by nonlinear form of the pseudo second order model.The negative values of ΔS^(0),ΔH^(0) and ΔG^(0) specify that the adsorption of both types of mercaptans was a natural exothermic process with a reduced entropy.Maintenance of more than 96%of the adsorption capacity even after nine cycles suggest the NS-CNT as a superior adsorbent for mercaptans removal in the industry.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations were also performed to peruse the effects of S/N co-doping and carbon monovacancy defects in CNTs toward the adsorption of DBT and TBM.

Three-phase interface induced charge modulation on MoO_(2)/Mo_(2)Ccarbon tube for enhanced hydrogen evolution

Exploring superior electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is an urgent need for hydrogen production based on water splitting.The redistribution of electrons and the increase of active sites through multi-interface designing of electrocatalyst are powerful strategies to improve the catalytic efficiency.Herein,a three-phase interface structure of N,P co-doped carbon tube embedded with MoO_(2)/Mo_(2)C(MoO_(2)/Mo_(2)C-CT)was fabricated via a cooperative polymerizing-embedding and pyrolysis strategy.Work function and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)verified that the interfacial charge was quantificationally modulated,achieving an intrinsically enhanced charge transfer by an induced built-in electric field.Theoretical study of density functional theory(DFT)illustrated that triple-interface structure showed a lower energy for H*+H2O*than that of single-interface counterparts.The triple-interface MoO_(2)/Mo_(2)C-CT delivered a lower overpotential of 129 mV at 10 mA·cm^(−2)than that of either single-interface MoO_(2)-CT or Mo_(2)C-CT catalyst.This work may put forward an attractive approach for modulating electronic structure and provide insights into the understanding of triple-interface structure towards HER.

Ultrahigh-power electrochemical double-layer capacitors based on structurally integrated 3D carbon tube arrays

The rational design of electrodes is the key to achieving ultrahigh-power performance in electrochemical energy storage devices.Recently,we have constructed well-organized and integrated three-dimensional(3D)carbon tube(CT)grids(3D-CTGs)using a 3D porous anodic aluminum oxide template-assisted method as electrodes of electrical double-layer capacitors(EDLCs),showing excellent frequency response performance.The unique design warrants fast ion migration channels,excellent electronic conductivity,and good structural stability.This study achieved one of the highest carbon-based ultrahigh-power EDLCs with the 3D-CTG electrodes,resulting in ultrahigh power of 437 and 1708 W·cm−3 with aqueous and organic electrolytes,respectively.Capacitors constructed with these electrodes would have important application prospects in the ultrahigh-power output.The rational design and fabrication of the 3D-CTGs electrodes have demonstrated their capability to build capacitors with ultrahighpower performance and open up new possibilities for applications requiring high-power output.

Preparation and Performance of Corona-proof Conductive Composite Coatings

Because of its merits,acrylic resin was chosen to improve the mechanical,conductive and hydrophobic properties.Carbon fiber powders (CF),carbon nanotubes (MWCNT),and nano-TiO_(2) were incorporated into the acrylic resin to prepare the corona-proof conductive composite coatings.The incorporation of CF and MWCNT may improve the conductivity and mechanical strength of the coatings.However,the addition of nano-TiO_(2) may increase the hydrophobicity of the coatings.Thus,the effects of different additives on the mechanical properties,conductivity,hydrophobicity and heat resistance of the conductive film were studied.The experimental results show that the incorporation of carbon fiber powders and multi walled carbon nanotubes can significantly improve both the conductivity and mechanical properties of the conductive coatings,and the addition of nano titanium dioxide can improve the hydrophobicity of the conductive film.

Experimental and Stowing/Deploying Dynamical Simulation of Lenticular Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Thin-Walled Tubular Space Boom

The stowing and deploying experiment was conducted for three 700 mm long thin-walled tubes,and the structural behavior characteristics parameters were measured clearly,including strain,deformation and wrapping moment.3D finite element models(FEM)were built subsequently and explicit dynamic method was used to simulate the stowing and deploying of the lenticular carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP)thin-walled tubular space boom,which was designed as four-ply(45°/-45°/45°/-45°)lay-up.The stress and energy during the wrapping process were got and compared with different wrapping angular velocity,the reasonable wrapping angular velocity and effective method were conformed,and structural behavior characteristics were obtained.The results were compared and discussed as well,and the results show that the numerical results by 0.628 rad/s velocity agree well with the measured values.In this paper,the numerical procedure and experimental results are valuable to the optimization design of CFRP thin-walled tubular space boom and future research.

Improving the electroconductivity and mechanical properties of cellulosic paper with multi-walled carbon nanotube/polyaniline nanocomposites

Cellulose is the most abundant renewable polymer in the nature,and cellulosic paper is widely used in our daily life.Conferring electroconductivity to cellulosic paper would allow this conventional material to hold great promise for a wide range of energy-related applications.In the present work,multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWCNT)/polyaniline(PANI)nanocomposites were synthesized via in situ oxidation polymerization process and characterized by FT-IR and TEM.Subsequently,the application of the synthesized MWCNT/PANI nanocomposites as a wet-end filler for the production of electro-conductive paper was demonstrated/developed.Results showed that the cellulosic paper was imparted with an electro-conductivity of up to 0.14 S·m^(-1) while exhibiting a pronounced improvement in mechanical properties as a function of the added MWCNT/PANI nanocomposites.

Inside-out dual-doping effects on tubular catalysts:Structural and chemical variation for advanced oxygen reduction performance

Dual-doping of carbon,especially the combination of nitrogen and a secondary heteroatom,has been demonstrated efficient to optimize the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)performance.However,the optimum dual-doping is still not clear due to the lack of strong experimental proofs,which rely on a reliable method to prepare carbon materials that can rule out the interference factors and then emphasize only the doping effects.In this work,an inside-out doping method is reported to prepare carbon submicrotubes(CSTs)as a material to study the principles of designing dual-doping catalysts for ORR.The interference factors including the metal impurities and doping gradient in the bulk phase are excluded,and the doping effects including the structural and chemical variation of carbon are studied.P-doping exhibited a higher pore-forming ability to perforate carbon and a lower doping content,but a higher ORR catalytic activity as compared with S-and B-doped N-CSTs,demonstrating the N,P co-doping is more efficient in making carbon-based catalysts for ORR.First-principle calculations reveal that the edge C situated around the oxidized P site nearby a graphitic N atom is the active site that shows the lowest ORR overpotential comparable to Pt-based catalysts.This study suggests that the catalytic activity of dual-heteroatoms-doped carbons not only depends on the intrinsic chemical bonding between heteroatoms and carbon,but also is affected by the structural variation generated by introducing different atoms,which can be extended to the study of other kinds of functionalization of carbon and potential reactions besides ORR.

Pore structure of cementitious material enhanced by graphitic nanomaterial： a critical review

Carbon nano tubes （CNT） has been introduced as an efficient nanomaterial in order to improve the mechanical and durability properties of concrete. The effect of CNT on the microstructures of cementitious materials has been widely reported. This paper combines a critical review on the effect of CNT on the pore and microstructure of cement composite with a discussion on the porosity measurement of pastes containing CNT using mercury intrusion porosimetry techniques （MIP）. It was found that, surface treatment by H2SO4 and HNO3 solution forms carboxyl acid groups on CNTs＇ surfaces that lead to the improvement of reinforcement. In this scope, this review paper involves analyzing the effect of CNT on the microstructure and the pore structure of cementitious materials. The existing methods of measuring the porosity of cementitious material are reviewed, in particular, the contact angle measurement is discussed in detail in which the most effective parameters and possible errors of calculation is presented.