Elastic bio-based waterproof and breathable membranes(EBWBMs) allow the passage of water vapor effectively and resist the penetration of liquid water,making it ideal for use under extreme conditions.In this study,we u...Elastic bio-based waterproof and breathable membranes(EBWBMs) allow the passage of water vapor effectively and resist the penetration of liquid water,making it ideal for use under extreme conditions.In this study,we used a facile strategy to design the bio-based polyurethane(PU) nanofibrous membranes with the nanoscale porous structure to provide the membranes with high waterproof and breathable performances.The optimization of nanofibrous membrane formation was accomplished by controlling the relative ambient humidity to modulate the cooperating effects of charge dissipation and non-solvent-induced phase separation.The obtained EBWBMs showed multiple functional properties,with a hydrostatic pressure of 86.41 kPa and a water vapor transmission(WVT) rate of 10.1 kg·m^(-2)·d^(-1).After 1 000 cycles of stretching at 40% strain,the EBWBMs retained over 59% of the original maximum stress and exhibited an ideal elasticity recovery ratio of 85%.Besides,even after 80% deformation,the EBWBMs still maintained a hydrostatic pressure of 30.65 kPa and a WVT rate of 13.6 kg·m^(-2)·d^(-1),suggesting that bio-based PU nanofibrous membranes could be used for protection under extreme conditions.展开更多
Cellulose acetate butyrate(CAB)is a cellulose ester that is commonly used in applications such as coatings and leather brighteners.However,its appearance in a fibrous form is rarely reported.CAB porous micro/nanofibro...Cellulose acetate butyrate(CAB)is a cellulose ester that is commonly used in applications such as coatings and leather brighteners.However,its appearance in a fibrous form is rarely reported.CAB porous micro/nanofibrous membranes with a large number of nanopores on the fiber surface were successfully prepared by electrospinning with dichloromethane(DCM)/acetone(AC)as the mixed solvent.Apparent morphology,porosity,moisture permeability,air permeability,static water contact angles,and thermal conductivity of the fibrous membranes were investigated at different spinning voltages.The results showed that with the increase of the spinning voltage,the average fiber diameter of the CAB porous micro/nanofibrous membranes gradually decreased and the fiber diameter distribution was more uniform.When the spinning voltage reached 40 kV,the porosity reached 91.38%,the moisture permeability was up to 7430 g/(m^(2)·d),the air permeability was up to 36.289 mm/s,the static water contact angle was up to 145.0°,while the thermal conductivity of the fibrous membranes reached 0.030 W/(m·K).The material can be applied as thermal-insulation,waterproof and moisture-permeable membranes.展开更多
Double-bonded spray membrane waterproofing materials have excellent waterproofing performance and can improve the load-bearing capacity of tunnel linings,leading to an increasing global application.However,due to the ...Double-bonded spray membrane waterproofing materials have excellent waterproofing performance and can improve the load-bearing capacity of tunnel linings,leading to an increasing global application.However,due to the double-bonded capability of spray membrane materials,traditional interlayer drainage methods cannot be applied.This limitation makes it difficult to use them in drainage-type tunnels,significantly restricting their range of applications.In this regard,a novel tunnel waterproof-drainage system based on double-bonded spray membrane materials was proposed in this paper.The proposed drainage system primarily comprises upper drainage sheets and bottom drainage blind pipes,both located in the tunnel circumferential direction,as well as longitudinal drainage pipes within the tunnel.Subsequently,numerical calculation methods are employed to analyze the seepage characteristics of this system,revealing the water pressure distribution around the tunnel.The results indicate that in the novel waterproof-drainage system,the water pressure in the secondary lining exhibits a“mushroom-shaped”distribution in the circumferential direction,while the water pressure in the longitudinal direction exhibits a“wave-like”distribution.Furthermore,comparative results with other waterproof-drainage systems indicate that under typical working conditions with a water head of 160 m and a rock permeability coefficient of 10^(−6)m/s,the maximum water pressure in the secondary lining of the novel waterproof-drainage system is 0.6 MPa.This represents a significant reduction compared to fully encapsulated waterproofing and traditional drainage systems,which respectively reduce the water pressure by 65%and 30%.The applicability analysis of the double-bonded waterproofing and drainage system reveals that it can reduce at least 40%of the static water pressure in any groundwater environments.The novel drainage system provides a valuable reference for the application of double-bonded spray membrane waterproofing materials in drainage-type tunnels.展开更多
基金National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFE0105100)Fok Ying-Tung Education Foundation,China(No.171065)Shanghai Rising-Star Program,China(No.20QA1400500)。
文摘Elastic bio-based waterproof and breathable membranes(EBWBMs) allow the passage of water vapor effectively and resist the penetration of liquid water,making it ideal for use under extreme conditions.In this study,we used a facile strategy to design the bio-based polyurethane(PU) nanofibrous membranes with the nanoscale porous structure to provide the membranes with high waterproof and breathable performances.The optimization of nanofibrous membrane formation was accomplished by controlling the relative ambient humidity to modulate the cooperating effects of charge dissipation and non-solvent-induced phase separation.The obtained EBWBMs showed multiple functional properties,with a hydrostatic pressure of 86.41 kPa and a water vapor transmission(WVT) rate of 10.1 kg·m^(-2)·d^(-1).After 1 000 cycles of stretching at 40% strain,the EBWBMs retained over 59% of the original maximum stress and exhibited an ideal elasticity recovery ratio of 85%.Besides,even after 80% deformation,the EBWBMs still maintained a hydrostatic pressure of 30.65 kPa and a WVT rate of 13.6 kg·m^(-2)·d^(-1),suggesting that bio-based PU nanofibrous membranes could be used for protection under extreme conditions.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52203056)。
文摘Cellulose acetate butyrate(CAB)is a cellulose ester that is commonly used in applications such as coatings and leather brighteners.However,its appearance in a fibrous form is rarely reported.CAB porous micro/nanofibrous membranes with a large number of nanopores on the fiber surface were successfully prepared by electrospinning with dichloromethane(DCM)/acetone(AC)as the mixed solvent.Apparent morphology,porosity,moisture permeability,air permeability,static water contact angles,and thermal conductivity of the fibrous membranes were investigated at different spinning voltages.The results showed that with the increase of the spinning voltage,the average fiber diameter of the CAB porous micro/nanofibrous membranes gradually decreased and the fiber diameter distribution was more uniform.When the spinning voltage reached 40 kV,the porosity reached 91.38%,the moisture permeability was up to 7430 g/(m^(2)·d),the air permeability was up to 36.289 mm/s,the static water contact angle was up to 145.0°,while the thermal conductivity of the fibrous membranes reached 0.030 W/(m·K).The material can be applied as thermal-insulation,waterproof and moisture-permeable membranes.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(No.2023ZZTS0183)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.502802002).
文摘Double-bonded spray membrane waterproofing materials have excellent waterproofing performance and can improve the load-bearing capacity of tunnel linings,leading to an increasing global application.However,due to the double-bonded capability of spray membrane materials,traditional interlayer drainage methods cannot be applied.This limitation makes it difficult to use them in drainage-type tunnels,significantly restricting their range of applications.In this regard,a novel tunnel waterproof-drainage system based on double-bonded spray membrane materials was proposed in this paper.The proposed drainage system primarily comprises upper drainage sheets and bottom drainage blind pipes,both located in the tunnel circumferential direction,as well as longitudinal drainage pipes within the tunnel.Subsequently,numerical calculation methods are employed to analyze the seepage characteristics of this system,revealing the water pressure distribution around the tunnel.The results indicate that in the novel waterproof-drainage system,the water pressure in the secondary lining exhibits a“mushroom-shaped”distribution in the circumferential direction,while the water pressure in the longitudinal direction exhibits a“wave-like”distribution.Furthermore,comparative results with other waterproof-drainage systems indicate that under typical working conditions with a water head of 160 m and a rock permeability coefficient of 10^(−6)m/s,the maximum water pressure in the secondary lining of the novel waterproof-drainage system is 0.6 MPa.This represents a significant reduction compared to fully encapsulated waterproofing and traditional drainage systems,which respectively reduce the water pressure by 65%and 30%.The applicability analysis of the double-bonded waterproofing and drainage system reveals that it can reduce at least 40%of the static water pressure in any groundwater environments.The novel drainage system provides a valuable reference for the application of double-bonded spray membrane waterproofing materials in drainage-type tunnels.
