A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetrae...A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.展开更多
A separator film for high-performance Li-ion batteries was prepared by electrospinning. The film had a hybrid morphology of silica nanofibers(SNFs) and alumina nanoparticles(ANPs), with a smooth surface, polymer-free ...A separator film for high-performance Li-ion batteries was prepared by electrospinning. The film had a hybrid morphology of silica nanofibers(SNFs) and alumina nanoparticles(ANPs), with a smooth surface, polymer-free composition, high porosity(79%), high electrolyte uptake(876%), and excellent thermal stability. Contact angle measurements demonstrated the better immersion capability of the SNF-ANP separator film for commercial liquid electrolytes than a commercial CELGARD 2500 separator film. Moreover,compared to the commercial CELGARD 2500 separator, the ionic conductivity of the SNF-ANP separator film was nearly three times higher, the bulk resistance was lower at elevated temperature(120 ℃), the interfacial resistance with lithium metal was lower, and the electrochemical window was wider. Full cells were fabricated to determine the cell performance at room temperature. The specific capacity of the full cell with the SNF-ANP separator film was 165 mAh g-1;the cell was stable for 100 charge/discharge cycles and exhibited a capacity retention of 99.9%. Notably, the electrospun SNF-ANP separator film can be safely used in Li-ion or Li-S rechargeable batteries.展开更多
Nanocellulose has served as an eye-catching nanomaterial for constructing advanced functional devices with renewability,light weight,flexibility,and environmental friendliness.In this study,Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/cellul...Nanocellulose has served as an eye-catching nanomaterial for constructing advanced functional devices with renewability,light weight,flexibility,and environmental friendliness.In this study,Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/cellulose nanofiber(CNF)flexible composite films,in which the CNF acted as a spacer for the graphene,were prepared via a facile and scalable vacuum filtration method.The effects of the CNF on the microstructure,hydrophilicity,thermal stability,tensile strength,surface resistance,and electrochemical performance of the Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films were systematically investigated.The results showed that the synergistic interaction of the CNF and graphene substantially improved the overall properties of the Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films,particularly their hydrophilicity and tensile strength.Meanwhile,Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films with a CNF content of 4%appeared to have the optimal electrochemical performance,with an area specific capacitance of 56 mF/cm^(2) and prominent capacitance retention of 95.6%at a current density of 1 A/g after 1000 cycles.This work demonstrated that the prepared Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF flexible composite films have great application potential in the field of flexible energy storage devices.展开更多
Lignocellulosic nanofibers(LCNFs),implying lignin-containing cellulose fibers,maintain the prop-erties of both lignin and cellulose,which are hydrophobic and hydrophilic,respectively.The pres-ence of hydrophobic ligni...Lignocellulosic nanofibers(LCNFs),implying lignin-containing cellulose fibers,maintain the prop-erties of both lignin and cellulose,which are hydrophobic and hydrophilic,respectively.The pres-ence of hydrophobic lignin in LCNFs is expected to be an economical and attractive option that can improve the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers.Thus,this study was conducted to produce lignin-rich LCNFs from sugar-rich waste obtained from rice husks after acidic pretreat-ment.The LCNFs were produced from the lignin-rich solid fractions obtained after pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis,which were then incorporated as an additive into a chitosan-based film.The variations in lignin content in the range of approximately 50.6%-66.8%in differently obtained LCNFs gave significantly different optical strengths and mechanical properties.These controllable processes may allow for customized film formation.Additionally,the glucose-rich liquid fractions obtained after pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis were used as a substrate for ethanol fermentation to achieve total utilization of rice husk biomass waste.In conclusion,the lignin-rich biomass fraction holds promise as a suitable material for chitosan-LCNF film and has the potential to increase the economic feasibility of the biomaterial industry.展开更多
It is urgent to develop low-reflection electromagnetic interference shielding material to shield electromagnetic waves(EMW)and reduce their secondary radiation pollution.Herein,an electromagnetic interference shieldin...It is urgent to develop low-reflection electromagnetic interference shielding material to shield electromagnetic waves(EMW)and reduce their secondary radiation pollution.Herein,an electromagnetic interference shielding nanofiber film is composed of ZnO and carbon nanofiber(CNF)via electrospinning and carbonization approachs,and subsequently coating perfuorooctyltriethoxysilane as a protective layer.On the one hand,ZnO coated by porous carbon,which is derived from ZIF-8,endows the nanofiber film low reflection property through optimizing impedance matching between free space and the nanofiber film.On the other hand,the nanofiber film possesses high electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency,which is beneficial by excellent electrical conductivity of CNF derived from waste leather scraps.Furthermore,the nanofiber film involves abundant interface,which contributes to high interfacial polarization loss.Thus,the nanofiber film with a thickness of 250 pm has electrical conductivity of 53 S/m and shielding efficiency of 50 dB.The reflection coefficient of the nanofiber film is inferior to 0.4 indicates that most of EMW are absorbed inside the materials and the nanofiber film is effective in reducing secondary radiation contamination of electromagnetic waves.Fortunately,the nanofiber film exhibits outstanding solar harvesting performance(106℃at 1 sun density)and good self-cleaning performance,which ensure that the nanofiber film can work in harsh environments.This work supplies a credible reference for fabricating low-reflection electromagnetic shielding nanofiber film to reduce secondary radiation pollution and facilitates the upcycling of waste leather scraps.展开更多
The microstructure of bacterial cellulose nanofibers(BCNs)film affects its characteristic.One of several means to engineer the microstructure is by changing the BCNs size and fiber distribution through a high-pressure...The microstructure of bacterial cellulose nanofibers(BCNs)film affects its characteristic.One of several means to engineer the microstructure is by changing the BCNs size and fiber distribution through a high-pressure homogenizer(HPH)process.This research aimed to find out the effects of repetition cycles on HPH process towards BCNs film characteristics.To prepare BCNs films,a pellicle from the fermentation of pineapple peels waste with Acetobacter xylinum(A.xylinum)was extracted,followed by crushing the pellicle with a high-speed blender,thereafter,homogenized using HPH at 150 bar pressure with variations of 5,10,15,and 20 cycles.The BCNs films were then formed through the casting process and drying in the oven at 60°C for 8 h followed by structural,morphological,and optical properties investigation using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectrometer along with BCNs films porosity,tensile and roughness test.The research showed that the effect of HPH cycle on BCNs resulted in the highest film tensile strength by 109.15 MPa with the lowest surface roughness(Ra)of 0.93±0.10μm at 10 cycles.The HPH process is effective in controlling BCNs film porosity level.The HPH cycles influence the crystalline index and crystallite size,slightly.展开更多
Polymer dielectrics which possess excellent dielectric properties such as high breakdown strength,flexibility,and facile processability are considered as promising materials for advanced electrostatic capacitors.Howev...Polymer dielectrics which possess excellent dielectric properties such as high breakdown strength,flexibility,and facile processability are considered as promising materials for advanced electrostatic capacitors.However,most dielectric polymers have unsatisfactory energy storage performances at high-temperature environments.Here,polyetherimide(PEI) nanocomposite films contained with electrospun Ba(Zr_(0.79)Ti_(0.21))O_(3) nanofibers(BZTNFs) are fabricated by common solution casting method.The dielectric properties,especially the breakdown strength of the BZTNFs/PEI nanocomposites,are characterized,yet improvement is only in the small loading ones.The energy storage performance of the 0.5 vol% and1.0 vol% BZTNFs content nanocomposite is further investigated from 25 to 150℃.With the introduction of small loading BZTNFs,the dielectric permittivity and electric displacement of the nanocomposite are improved at all evaluated temperatures.The 1.0 vol% BZTNFs/PEI possesses a maximal discharged energy density of6.05 J·cm^(-3) with high efficiency of 94.9% at 25℃,then falls to 3.34 J·cm^(-3) with efficiency of 54.6% at 150℃ for the larger remnant displacement.Apparently,the relaxation ferroelectric nanofller of BZTNFs is much effective in increasing the dielectric permittivity of nanocomposite,but its capacity to restrict the migration of the charge carriers at high temperatures is weaker than that of the nanofillers with wider bandgap.The complementation of both kinds of the nanofillers probably provides an approach to available high-temperature dielectric films.展开更多
Na superionic conductor(NASICON)-type La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)(LaTP) is firstly proposed as sodium/potassium storage materials.The density functional theory(DFT) calculations show that LaTP has good electronic char...Na superionic conductor(NASICON)-type La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)(LaTP) is firstly proposed as sodium/potassium storage materials.The density functional theory(DFT) calculations show that LaTP has good electronic character and low Na^(+)/K^(+)migration barriers.The flexible La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)/C nanofiber film is synthesized via electrostatic spinning and investigated as free-standing electrode applied to sodium-ion batteries(SIBs) and potassiumion batteries(PIBs) in this work.The low band gap and Na^(+)/K^(+) migration barriers of LaTP,unique morphology,and complete conductive carbon net allow the La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)/C nanofibers film to deliver high capacity(296.3 mAh·g^(-1) for SIBs and 235.8 mAh·g^(-1) for PIBs),excellent rate performance(142.5 mAh·g^(-1) for SIBs and50.5 mAh·g^(-1) for PIBs at 1.00 A·g^(-1)),and superior cyclability above 1000 cycles.The full-cell tests show that the material has a good application prospect,indicating a promising flexible anode material for SIBs and PIBs.展开更多
基金the China Scholarship Council(2021)the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-249-03”.
文摘A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.
基金financial support for this work from the National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFB0100100)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA17000000)R&D Projects in Key Areas of Guangdong Province of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology Agency (2019B090908001).
文摘A separator film for high-performance Li-ion batteries was prepared by electrospinning. The film had a hybrid morphology of silica nanofibers(SNFs) and alumina nanoparticles(ANPs), with a smooth surface, polymer-free composition, high porosity(79%), high electrolyte uptake(876%), and excellent thermal stability. Contact angle measurements demonstrated the better immersion capability of the SNF-ANP separator film for commercial liquid electrolytes than a commercial CELGARD 2500 separator film. Moreover,compared to the commercial CELGARD 2500 separator, the ionic conductivity of the SNF-ANP separator film was nearly three times higher, the bulk resistance was lower at elevated temperature(120 ℃), the interfacial resistance with lithium metal was lower, and the electrochemical window was wider. Full cells were fabricated to determine the cell performance at room temperature. The specific capacity of the full cell with the SNF-ANP separator film was 165 mAh g-1;the cell was stable for 100 charge/discharge cycles and exhibited a capacity retention of 99.9%. Notably, the electrospun SNF-ANP separator film can be safely used in Li-ion or Li-S rechargeable batteries.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.22078306)Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(grant no.2020C02021)+1 种基金521 Talent Cultivation Program of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University(grant no.11110132521310)Qujiang Science and Technology Project(grant no.QJ2020023).
文摘Nanocellulose has served as an eye-catching nanomaterial for constructing advanced functional devices with renewability,light weight,flexibility,and environmental friendliness.In this study,Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/cellulose nanofiber(CNF)flexible composite films,in which the CNF acted as a spacer for the graphene,were prepared via a facile and scalable vacuum filtration method.The effects of the CNF on the microstructure,hydrophilicity,thermal stability,tensile strength,surface resistance,and electrochemical performance of the Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films were systematically investigated.The results showed that the synergistic interaction of the CNF and graphene substantially improved the overall properties of the Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films,particularly their hydrophilicity and tensile strength.Meanwhile,Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF composite films with a CNF content of 4%appeared to have the optimal electrochemical performance,with an area specific capacitance of 56 mF/cm^(2) and prominent capacitance retention of 95.6%at a current density of 1 A/g after 1000 cycles.This work demonstrated that the prepared Co_(3)O_(4)/graphene/CNF flexible composite films have great application potential in the field of flexible energy storage devices.
基金supported by the Technology Development Program funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups(MSS,Korea)[S2978549]supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT,MSITNo.2020R1C1C1005251).
文摘Lignocellulosic nanofibers(LCNFs),implying lignin-containing cellulose fibers,maintain the prop-erties of both lignin and cellulose,which are hydrophobic and hydrophilic,respectively.The pres-ence of hydrophobic lignin in LCNFs is expected to be an economical and attractive option that can improve the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers.Thus,this study was conducted to produce lignin-rich LCNFs from sugar-rich waste obtained from rice husks after acidic pretreat-ment.The LCNFs were produced from the lignin-rich solid fractions obtained after pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis,which were then incorporated as an additive into a chitosan-based film.The variations in lignin content in the range of approximately 50.6%-66.8%in differently obtained LCNFs gave significantly different optical strengths and mechanical properties.These controllable processes may allow for customized film formation.Additionally,the glucose-rich liquid fractions obtained after pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis were used as a substrate for ethanol fermentation to achieve total utilization of rice husk biomass waste.In conclusion,the lignin-rich biomass fraction holds promise as a suitable material for chitosan-LCNF film and has the potential to increase the economic feasibility of the biomaterial industry.
基金funded by the Shaanxi Provincial“Special Support Plan for High-level Talents”the Key Project of Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(Special Support)(Program No.2023JC-XJ-12)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2021TD-16).
文摘It is urgent to develop low-reflection electromagnetic interference shielding material to shield electromagnetic waves(EMW)and reduce their secondary radiation pollution.Herein,an electromagnetic interference shielding nanofiber film is composed of ZnO and carbon nanofiber(CNF)via electrospinning and carbonization approachs,and subsequently coating perfuorooctyltriethoxysilane as a protective layer.On the one hand,ZnO coated by porous carbon,which is derived from ZIF-8,endows the nanofiber film low reflection property through optimizing impedance matching between free space and the nanofiber film.On the other hand,the nanofiber film possesses high electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency,which is beneficial by excellent electrical conductivity of CNF derived from waste leather scraps.Furthermore,the nanofiber film involves abundant interface,which contributes to high interfacial polarization loss.Thus,the nanofiber film with a thickness of 250 pm has electrical conductivity of 53 S/m and shielding efficiency of 50 dB.The reflection coefficient of the nanofiber film is inferior to 0.4 indicates that most of EMW are absorbed inside the materials and the nanofiber film is effective in reducing secondary radiation contamination of electromagnetic waves.Fortunately,the nanofiber film exhibits outstanding solar harvesting performance(106℃at 1 sun density)and good self-cleaning performance,which ensure that the nanofiber film can work in harsh environments.This work supplies a credible reference for fabricating low-reflection electromagnetic shielding nanofiber film to reduce secondary radiation pollution and facilitates the upcycling of waste leather scraps.
基金support by the Universitas Negeri Malang for the PNBP research grant for PUI CAMRY with Contract No.4.3.714/UN32.14.1/LT/2020.
文摘The microstructure of bacterial cellulose nanofibers(BCNs)film affects its characteristic.One of several means to engineer the microstructure is by changing the BCNs size and fiber distribution through a high-pressure homogenizer(HPH)process.This research aimed to find out the effects of repetition cycles on HPH process towards BCNs film characteristics.To prepare BCNs films,a pellicle from the fermentation of pineapple peels waste with Acetobacter xylinum(A.xylinum)was extracted,followed by crushing the pellicle with a high-speed blender,thereafter,homogenized using HPH at 150 bar pressure with variations of 5,10,15,and 20 cycles.The BCNs films were then formed through the casting process and drying in the oven at 60°C for 8 h followed by structural,morphological,and optical properties investigation using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectrometer along with BCNs films porosity,tensile and roughness test.The research showed that the effect of HPH cycle on BCNs resulted in the highest film tensile strength by 109.15 MPa with the lowest surface roughness(Ra)of 0.93±0.10μm at 10 cycles.The HPH process is effective in controlling BCNs film porosity level.The HPH cycles influence the crystalline index and crystallite size,slightly.
基金financially supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No. 2020B1515120074)。
文摘Polymer dielectrics which possess excellent dielectric properties such as high breakdown strength,flexibility,and facile processability are considered as promising materials for advanced electrostatic capacitors.However,most dielectric polymers have unsatisfactory energy storage performances at high-temperature environments.Here,polyetherimide(PEI) nanocomposite films contained with electrospun Ba(Zr_(0.79)Ti_(0.21))O_(3) nanofibers(BZTNFs) are fabricated by common solution casting method.The dielectric properties,especially the breakdown strength of the BZTNFs/PEI nanocomposites,are characterized,yet improvement is only in the small loading ones.The energy storage performance of the 0.5 vol% and1.0 vol% BZTNFs content nanocomposite is further investigated from 25 to 150℃.With the introduction of small loading BZTNFs,the dielectric permittivity and electric displacement of the nanocomposite are improved at all evaluated temperatures.The 1.0 vol% BZTNFs/PEI possesses a maximal discharged energy density of6.05 J·cm^(-3) with high efficiency of 94.9% at 25℃,then falls to 3.34 J·cm^(-3) with efficiency of 54.6% at 150℃ for the larger remnant displacement.Apparently,the relaxation ferroelectric nanofller of BZTNFs is much effective in increasing the dielectric permittivity of nanocomposite,but its capacity to restrict the migration of the charge carriers at high temperatures is weaker than that of the nanofillers with wider bandgap.The complementation of both kinds of the nanofillers probably provides an approach to available high-temperature dielectric films.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52072325)the Key Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province, China (No. 20A486)+2 种基金Hunan 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Engineering and Technology with Environmental Benignity and Effective Resource Utilization, Program for Innovative Research Cultivation Team in University of Ministry of Education of China (No. 1337304)the 111 Project (No. B12015)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (No. ZR2020MB045)。
文摘Na superionic conductor(NASICON)-type La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)(LaTP) is firstly proposed as sodium/potassium storage materials.The density functional theory(DFT) calculations show that LaTP has good electronic character and low Na^(+)/K^(+)migration barriers.The flexible La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)/C nanofiber film is synthesized via electrostatic spinning and investigated as free-standing electrode applied to sodium-ion batteries(SIBs) and potassiumion batteries(PIBs) in this work.The low band gap and Na^(+)/K^(+) migration barriers of LaTP,unique morphology,and complete conductive carbon net allow the La_(0.33)Ti_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)/C nanofibers film to deliver high capacity(296.3 mAh·g^(-1) for SIBs and 235.8 mAh·g^(-1) for PIBs),excellent rate performance(142.5 mAh·g^(-1) for SIBs and50.5 mAh·g^(-1) for PIBs at 1.00 A·g^(-1)),and superior cyclability above 1000 cycles.The full-cell tests show that the material has a good application prospect,indicating a promising flexible anode material for SIBs and PIBs.