Carbon Fiber Breakage Mechanism in Aluminum(Al)/Carbon Fibers(CFs) Composite Sheet during Accumulative Roll Bonding(ARB) Process

We put forward a method of fabricating Aluminum(Al)/carbon fibers(CFs) composite sheets by the accumulative roll bonding(ARB) method. The finished Al/CFs composite sheet has CFs and pure Al sheets as sandwich and surface layers. After cross-section observation of the Al/CFs composite sheet, we found that the CFs discretely distributed within the sandwich layer. Besides, the tensile test showed that the contribution of the sandwich CFs layer to tensile strength was less than 11% compared with annealed pure Al sheet. With ex-situ observation of the CFs breakage evolution with-16%,-32%, and-45% rolling reduction during the ARB process, the plastic instability of the Al layer was found to bring shear damages to the CFs. At last, the bridging strengthening mechanism introduced by CFs was sacrificed. We provide new insight into and instruction on Al/CFs composite sheet preparation method and processing parameters.

Controllable large-scale processing of temperature regulating sheath-core fibers with high-enthalpy for thermal management

Temperature regulating fibers(TRF_(s)) with high enthalpy and high form stability are the key factors for thermal management. However, the enthalpies of most TRFsare not high, and the preparation methods are still at the laboratory scale. It remains a great challenge to use industrial spinning equipment to achieve continuous processing of TRF_(s) with excellent thermal and mechanical properties. Here, polyamide 6(PA6) based TRF_(s) with a sheath-core structure were prepared by bicomponent melt-spinning. The sheath-core TRF(TRF_(sc)) are composed of PA6 as sheath and functional PA6 as core, which are filled with the shape stable phase change materials(ssPCM),dendritic silica@polyethylene glycol(SiO_(2)@PEG). With the aid of the sheath structure, the filling content of SiO_(2)@PEG can reach 30 %, so that the enthalpy of the TRF_(s) can be as high as 21.3 J/g. The ultra-high enthalpy guarantees the temperature regulation ability during the alternating process of cooling and heating. In hot environment, the temperature regulation time is 6.59 min, and the temperature difference is 12.93℃. In addition, the mechanical strength of the prepared TRF_(sc)reaches 2.26 cN/dtex, which can fully meet its application in the field of thermal management textiles and devices to manage the temperature regulation of the human body or precision equipment, etc.

Optimization of the Pretreatment of the Mixture of Cassava Peelings and Pineapple Fibers Using Response Surface Methodology and a Process Simulator for the Bioethanol Production

The increase in oil prices and greenhouse gas emissions has led to the search for substitutes for fossil fuels. In Cameroon, the abundance of lignocellulosic resources is inherent to agricultural activity. Production of bioethanol remains a challenge given the crystallinity of cellulose and the presence of the complex. The pretreatment aimed to solubilize the lignin fraction and to make cellulose more accessible to the hydrolytic enzymes, was done using the organosolv process. A mathematical modeling was performed to point out the effect of the temperature on the kinetics of the release of the reducing sugars during the pretreatment. Two mathematical model was used, SAEMAN’s model and Response surface methodology. The first show that the kinetic parameters of the hydrolysis of the cellulose and reducing sugar are: 0.05089 min-1, 5358.1461 J·mol-1, 1383.03691 min-1, 51577.6100 J·mol-1 respectively. The second model was used. Temperature is the factor having the most positive influence whereas, ethanol concentration is not an essential factor. To release the maximum, an organosolv pre-treatment of this sub-strate should be carried out at 209.08°C for 47.60 min with an ethanol-water ratio of 24.02%. Organosolv pre-treatment is an effective process for delignification of the lignocellulosic structure.

Demineralized Bone Matrix Fibers plus Allograft Bone for Multilevel Posterolateral Spine Fusion: A Game Changer?

Introduction: While autograft bone is the gold standard for multilevel posterolateral lumbar fusion, bone substitutes and graft extenders such as allograft bone, ceramics and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) have been used to avoid the morbidity and insufficient quantity associated with harvesting autologous bone. The primary objective of this retrospective study was to determine whether, in patients with increased risk of operative nonunion related to multilevel fusion, adding DBM fibers to mineralized bone allograft resulted in better fusion than using allograft alone. The secondary objectives were to evaluate how adding DBM fibers affects functional disability, low back pain, intraoperative blood loss and the nonunion rate. Methods: This retrospective study involved a chart review of consecutive patients who underwent multilevel lumbar spinal fusion and were operated on by a single surgeon. The patients were divided into two groups: 14 patients received mineralized bone allograft (control group) and 14 patients received a combination of mineralized bone allograft and DBM (experimental group). Patients were reviewed at a mean of 16.4 ± 2.2 months after surgery at which point CT scans were analyzed to determine whether fusion had occurred;Oswestry disability index (ODI) and pain were also evaluated. Results: A mean of 5 levels [min 2, max 13] were fused in these patients. Posterolateral fusion as defined by the Lenke classification was not significantly different between groups. The experimental DBM group had a significantly better composite fusion score than the control group (P Discussion: Adding DBM fibers to allograft bone during multilevel posterolateral spinal fusion was safe and produced better composite fusion than using allograft only as an autograft extender.

Coaxial Wet Spinning of Boron Nitride Nanosheet‑Based Composite Fibers with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Strength

Hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets(BNNSs)exhibit remarkable thermal and dielectric properties.However,their self-assembly and alignment in macroscopic forms remain challenging due to the chemical inertness of boron nitride,thereby limiting their performance in applications such as thermal management.In this study,we present a coaxial wet spinning approach for the fabrication of BNNSs/polymer composite fibers with high nanosheet orientation.The composite fibers were prepared using a superacid-based solvent system and showed a layered structure comprising an aramid core and an aramid/BNNSs sheath.Notably,the coaxial fibers exhibited significantly higher BNNSs alignment compared to uniaxial aramid/BNNSs fibers,primarily due to the additional compressive forces exerted at the core-sheath interface during the hot drawing process.With a BNNSs loading of 60 wt%,the resulting coaxial fibers showed exceptional properties,including an ultrahigh Herman orientation parameter of 0.81,thermal conductivity of 17.2 W m^(-1)K^(-1),and tensile strength of 192.5 MPa.These results surpassed those of uniaxial fibers and previously reported BNNSs composite fibers,making them highly suitable for applications such as wearable thermal management textiles.Our findings present a promising strategy for fabricating high-performance composite fibers based on BNNSs.

Progress in the application of polymer fibers in solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries

Solid state lithium metal batteries(SSLMBs)are considered to be one of the most promising battery systems for achieving high energy density and excellent safety for energy storage in the future.However,current existed solid-state electrolytes(SSEs)are still difficult to meet the practical application requirements of SSLMBs.In this review,based on the analysis of main problems and challenges faced by the development of SSEs,the ingenious application and latest progresses including specific suggestions of various polymer fibers and their membrane products in solving these issues are emphatically reviewed.Firstly,the inherent defects of inorganic and organic electrolytes are pointed out.Then,the application strategies of polymer fibers/fiber membranes in strengthening strength,reducing thickness,enhancing thermal stability,increasing the film formability,improving ion conductivity and optimizing interface stability are discussed in detail from two aspects of improving physical structure properties and electrochemical performances.Finally,the researches and development trends of the intelligent applications of high-performance polymer fibers in SSEs is prospected.This review intends to provide timely and important guidance for the design and development of polymer fiber composite SSEs for SSLMBs.

Analysis of piezoelectric semiconductor fibers under gradient temperature changes

Piezoelectric semiconductors(PSs)possess both semiconducting properties and piezoelectric coupling effects,making them optimal building blocks for semiconductor devices.PS fiber-like structures have wide applications in multi-functional semiconductor devices.In this paper,a one-dimensional(1D)theoretical model is established to describe the piezotronic responses of a PS fiber under gradient temperature changes.The theoretical model aims to explain the mechanism behind the resistance change caused by such gradient temperature changes.Numerical results demonstrate that a gradient temperature change significantly affects the physical fields within the PS fiber,and can induce changes in its surface resistance.It provides important theoretical guidance on the development of piezotronic devices that are sensitive to temperature effects.

Preserving glacier mass:Cellulosic LENZING^(TM) fibers provide snow and ice protection solution

In field trials on Austrian glaciers,nonwovens made of ce u osic LENZING^(TM) fibers are being used to cover glacier mass.They are showing promising results and offer a sustainable solution for glacier protection.Nonwovens containing fossilbased synthetic fibers might cause negative environmental consequences such as microplastics on glaciers.Geotextiles with ce u osic LENZINGTMfibers won the prestigious Swiss BIO TOP,an award for wood and material innovations.Geotextiles are already widely used to protect snow and ice on glaciers frommelting.

基于废弃ACFs/PPS复合纸的纳米芳纶凝胶的制备

利用废弃对位芳纶(ACFs)/聚苯硫醚(PPS)复合纸,通过打浆法和去质子化法相结合的方式,“自上而下”地制备纳米对位芳纶(ANFs)凝胶,并表征了ANFs凝胶结构与性能之间的关系。使用傅里叶变换红外光谱仪和扫描电子显微镜表征了ANFs的结构和微观形貌,结果表明成功制备了ANFs凝胶。抽滤、烘干后的未经任何处理的ANFs薄膜的拉伸强度可达20 MPa,表明ANFs具有优异的拉伸性能。ANFs薄膜在200~400 nm的透射率约为5%,表明ANFs凝胶若作为纸基施胶剂,可有效保护纸基材料在极端环境下的使用。

Study on the Effect of Fibers on the Properties of Asphalt Mastics

To study the influence of fiber on the properties of asphalt mortar,the properties of lignin fiber,polyester fiber,and basalt fiber were summarized and analyzed respectively.The high-and low-temperature properties of fiber asphalt mortar were studied and analyzed by using three indexes,rutting factor and tensile fracture energy.The results showed that all three kinds of fibers could improve the performance of asphalt mortar to varying degrees,with lignin fiber demonstrating the best effect,followed by basalt fiber and polyester fiber.The type the fiber can be selected based on the required thermal stability and cost depending on the project type.

玄武岩纤维对CFSGB混合料力学性能影响

为研究玄武岩纤维对水泥粉煤灰稳定风积沙砾石基层(Cement fly ash stabilized aeolian sand gravel base,简称CFSGB)混合料力学性能影响,以CFSGB混合料为研究对象,采用正交试验设计了9种玄武岩纤维增强CFSGB混合料配合比,研究玄武岩纤维掺量为0.5‰、1.0‰、1.5‰及长度为6 mm、12 mm、18 mm对CFSGB混合料力学性能影响,通过显著性分析明确纤维掺量及长度对CFSGB混合料强度影响关系。结果表明:玄武岩纤维的掺入能够明显提高CFSGB混合料的抗压强度和劈裂强度,混合料的抗压强度、劈裂强度均随着纤维掺量及长度的增加呈先增大后减小趋势,当纤维长度为12 mm、掺量为0.5‰~1.5‰时,混合料的抗压强度和劈裂强度最大提高范围为9.65%、13.65%;通过显著性分析发现,纤维长度对CFSGB混合料强度影响高度显著,得出纤维最佳掺量为1‰,最佳长度为12 mm。研究对玄武岩纤维改良CFSGB混合料用于沙漠地区公路基层填料的适用性具有一定的参考价值。

基于非分裂CFS-PML边界条件的频散介质GPR时域有限元模拟

通过数值模拟研究探地雷达(GPR)高频电磁波在频散介质中的传播规律,对提高实测资料的解释精度具有重要意义.复频移完全匹配层边界条件(CFS-PML)以其优越的吸收特性被广泛用于一阶电磁波动方程的GPR时域有限差分数值模拟中,其实现过程大都涉及电磁场的卷积计算,辅助变量较多,降低计算效率.为此,本文从复拉伸坐标系下的Debye频散介质电磁波动方程出发,通过合理构造辅助微分方程,推导了二阶Debye频散介质电磁波动方程的非分裂CFS-PML边界条件实现公式,避免了电磁波场的分裂和卷积计算.在此基础上,利用Galerkin法和Newmark-β差分法推导了基于非分裂CFS-PML边界条件的GPR有限元方程及其时域差分离散格式.两个GPR模型的模拟结果表明:本文提出的基于辅助微分方程的非分裂CFS-PML边界条件实现方法可有效地吸收大角度入射的低频虚假反射波,提高模拟精度;相比于非频散介质,高频电磁波在频散介质中传播衰减更强、子波持续时间增大、分辨率和传播速度降低、直达波和反射波的主频更小,分析结果有助于提高实测GPR资料的解译精度.

GA-CFS结合案例推理的轴承故障诊断

针对轴承故障诊断中知识难以获取的问题,提出了一种GA-CFS(Genetic Algorithm and Correlation-Based Feature Selection,GA-CFS)结合案例推理的轴承故障诊断方法。利用案例推理技术(Case-Based Reasoning,CBR)建立轴承故障案例库进行故障诊断。又针对案例推理技术中案例检索时遇到的属性冗余问题,以及难以人工确定关键属性及其权重的问题,采取GA-CFS方法对属性集合进行筛选,初步确定特征子集,再根据遗传算法确定各个子集中的特征的权重,最后根据特征子集及其权重选取符合要求的最佳特征子集,再用该特征子集构建轴承故障案例库,并通过实验验证了该方法的可行性。

基于RKADE-SS-FDTD方法的无条件稳定高阶CFS-PML算法

为了提升完全匹配层(PML)算法的吸收效果,提出了一种用于截断非磁化等离子体的高阶复频率偏移PML(HO-CFS-PML)算法。该算法将龙格-库塔辅助微分方程(RKADE)算法和分裂步时域有限差分(SS-FDTD)算法相结合,来对非磁化等离子体进行仿真。在计算域边界处,引入了由辅助微分方程(ADE)算法实现的HO-CFS-PML用于截断开放区域中的等离子体,并通过一个数值算例进行模拟。结果表明:所提出的HO-RKADE-SS-CFS-PML算法在柯朗-弗里德里希斯-列维(CFL)数(CFLN)为8时,相比于传统CFS-PML算法,时间减少率可以达到79.2%,证明了该算法能够有效地消除柯朗-弗里德里希斯-列维(CFL)稳定性条件的约束,大大节省了计算时间;此外,HO-RKADE-SS-CFS-PML算法的最大相对反射误差可以达到-115 dB,明显小于其他算法的相对反射误差,并且随着CFLN的增大,该算法不会像RKADE-ADI-CFS-PML算法那样产生明显的误差增大现象,证明本文算法在大时间步长下拥有比其他算法更好的吸收电磁波的能力。

The structural characteristics of dietary fibers from Tremella fuciformis and their hypolipidemic effects in mice

In this study,Tremella fuciformis residues as raw material,dietary fibers from tremella were prepared by multiple enzymes.The structure of dietary fibers from tremella was studied by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR),X-ray diffraction analysis(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).We analyzed their lipidlowering properties in vitro(water holding,oil holding swelling cholesterol and sodium cholate binding capacitises)and the hypolipidemic effects in mice.The results showed that tremella dietary fibers presented the infrared absorption spectrum characteristics of polysaccharides and the characteristic diffraction peaks of cellulose type I.SEM results indicated that the surface of insoluble dietary fiber(IDF)was porous,while the soluble dietary fiber(SDF)was relatively compact and spongy.IDF exhibited significantly higher water holding,oil holding,and swelling binding capacities than the corresponding SDF.However,SDF exhibited significantly higher viscosity than IDF.The results showed tremella dietary fibers were significant in swelling,water holding and oil holding,cholesterol and bile acids.In vivo experiment results in mice indicated that SDF has the best effect on hyperlipidemia mice than IDF and total dietary fiber(TDF).SDF showed that the total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG)and low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)contents dropped by 28.33%,18.65%,and 48.97%,respectively,while high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)content increased by 43.80%.Compared with the high-fat control(HCM)group,the arteriosclerosis index(AI)and liver index(LI)of the SDF group mice showed significant differences,indicating that SDF has a good auxiliary effect of lowering blood lipids.The administration of tremella fibers improved the lipid metabolism disorderly situation of hyperlipidemia mice.These results provide a reference for further research and rational development of T.fuciformis.

CFS预处理对不同秸秆原料酶解和理化结构的影响

高铁酸钾复合液(CFS)是制备高铁酸钾的剩余滤液,其含有大量碱(OH^(-))和氧化剂(ClO^(-)和Fe^(6+)),具有破坏木质纤维素顽固结构、提升酶解效率的潜力。为实现秸秆的资源化利用与高铁酸钾制备废液的再利用,以山西储量丰富的玉米秸秆(CS)、高粱秸秆(SS)和谷子秸秆(MS)为原料,采用CFS进行预处理,对比3种秸秆的酶解糖化率,分析秸秆的理化结构变化。结果表明,CFS预处理中碱和氧化剂共同参与了3种秸秆的降解,促进了酶解糖化率;在最佳预处理时间24 h下,CS、SS和MS的还原糖产量分别较对照提高252.77%、236.39%、216.66%,其中CS的酶解效率最高;组分分析表明,CFS处理能有效去除3种秸秆中木质素成分,增加纤维素相对含量,进而有利于纤维素酶的可及性;结构分析显示,CFS处理后,3种秸秆的理化结构发生了不同程度变化,粗糙度增加,官能团发生断裂,纤维结晶度升高,热稳定性变差。在3种秸秆中,CS结构变化最明显,更有利于被生物转化。综上,CFS预处理可改变作物秸秆的理化结构,破坏其致密结构,促进后续酶解效率,是一种理想的预处理技术。

Fabrication of ZIF-8 membranes on dual-layer ZnO-PES/PES organic hollow fibers by in-situ crystallization

Compared to inorganic supports, polymeric supports can offer additional benefits, e.g., easier processing and cheaper. However, the organic surface has weak adhesion to the zeolitic imidazolate frameworks(ZIFs) membrane layer, which usually requires complex surface modification or seeding. Herein, we demonstrate that a dual-layer asymmetric polymer support prepared by a simple spinning process is a good candidate for the preparation of ZIF-8 membrane. The inner layer of the support is an organic hollow fiber(PES) with finger-like pores, and the outer layer is a ZnO-PES composite layer with finger-like pores also. The ZnO-PES composite layer is expected to contain uniform ZnO crystals in the polymer matrix, i.e., the ZnO particles in the skin layer of the support are not easy to fall off. Under the induction of ZnO particles in the outer layers, continuous ZIF-8 membranes can be prepared by single in-situ crystallization, showing good adhesion to the supports. The obtained ZIF-8 membranes show a H_(2) permeance of 8.7 × 10^(-8)mol·m^(-2)·s^(-1)·Pa^(-1) with a H_(2)/N_(2) ideal separation selectivity of 18.0. The design and preparation of this dual-layer polymer support is expected to promote the large-scale application of MOF membranes on polymer supports.

Boosting Capacitive Deionization Performance of Commercial Carbon Fibers Cloth via Structural Regulation Based on Catalytic-Etching Effect

Monolithic carbon electrodes with robust mechanical integrity and porous architecture are highly desired for capacitive deionization but remain challenging.Owing to the excellent mechanical strength and electroconductivity,commercial carbon fibers cloth demonstrates great potential as high-performance electrodes for ions storage.Despite this,its direct application on capacitive deionization is rarely reported in terms of limited pore structure and natural hydrophobicity.Herein,a powerful metal-organic framework-engaged structural regulation strategy is developed to boost the desalination properties of carbon fibers.The obtained porous carbon fibers features hierarchical porous structure and hydrophilic surface providing abundant ions-accessible sites,and continuous graphitized carbon core ensuring rapid electrons transport.The catalytic-etching mechanism involving oxidation of Co and subsequent carbonthermal reduction is proposed and highly relies on annealing temperature and holding time.When directly evaluated as a current collector-free capacitive deionization electrode,the porous carbon fibers demonstrates much superior desalination capability than pristine carbon fibers,and remarkable cyclic stability up to 20 h with negligible degeneration.Particularly,the PCF-1000 showcases the highest areal salt adsorption capacity of 0.037 mg cm^(−2) among carbon microfibers.Moreover,monolithic porous carbon fibers-carbon nanotubes with increased active sites and good structural integrity by in-situ growth of carbon nanotubes are further fabricated to enhance the desalination performance(0.051 mg cm^(−2)).This work demonstrates the great potential of carbon fibers in constructing high-efficient and robust monolithic electrode for capacitive deionization.

Dietary fibers with low hydration properties exacerbate diarrhea and impair intestinal health and nutrient digestibility in weaned piglets

Background:This study aimed to investigate the hydration properties of different-source fibrous materials by com-paring their water-binding capacity(WBC),water swelling capacity(WSC),viscosity,and in vivo effects of selected samples on growth performance,nutrient digestibility,diarrhea,and intestinal health in weaned piglets.Methods:A total of 13 commercially available fibrous materials were first compared in chemical composition and in vitro hydration property.Subsequently,40 weaned piglets were randomized to five experimental dietary groups(8 piglets per group):control diet(a basal diet without dietary fiber,CON),basal diet supplemented with 5%microcrys-talline cellulose(MCC),5%wheat bran(WB),5%Moringa oleifera leaf powder(MOLP),or 5%sugar beet pulp(SBP),fol-lowed by analyzing their growth performance and diarrhea rate in a 28-d experiment.After the feeding experiment,anaesthetized piglets were killed,and their intestinal and colon content or plasma samples were analyzed in nutrient digestibility,intestinal morphology,intestinal barrier,short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs),and bacterial population.Results:In vitro studies showed low hydration properties for WB and MCC,while medium hydration properties for MOLP and SBP.In vivo studies indicated that compared with medium hydration property groups,low hydration prop-erty groups showed(1)exacerbated diarrhea,impaired intestinal health,and reduced apparent fecal digestibility of dry matter,gross energy,acid detergent fiber,and neutral detergent fiber;(2)decreased SCFAs concentration and rela-tive levels of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium,but increased levels of Escherichia coli and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae in colon contents.Additionally,SBP showed optimal performance in reducing diarrhea and increasing SCFAs produc-tion.Correlation analysis revealed a positive correlation of fiber hydration properties with in vitro SCFAs production,and diarrhea index and nutrient digestibility were negatively and positively correlated with SCFAs levels in the colon contents of weaned piglets,respectively.Conclusions:Different-source dietary fibers varied in their hydration properties and impacts on diarrhea,microbial composition and SCFAs production in weaned piglets.WB and MCC could exacerbate diarrhea and impair nutrient digestibility,probably because their low hydration properties were detrimental to gut microbial homeostasis and fermentation.Our findings provide new ideas for rational use of fiber resources in weaned piglets.

Specialty optical fibers for advanced sensing applications

Optical fiber technology has changed the world by enabling extraordinary growth in world-wide communications and sensing.The rapid development and wide deployment of optical fiber sensors are driven by their excellent sensing performance with outstanding flexibility,functionality,and versatility.Notably,the research on specialty optical fibers is playing a critical role in enabling and proliferating the optical fiber sensing applications.This paper overviews recent developments in specialty optical fibers and their sensing applications.The specialty optical fibers are reviewed based on their innovations in special structures,special materials,and technologies to realize lab in/on a fiber.An overview of sensing applications in various fields is presented.The prospects and emerging research areas of specialty optical fibers are also discussed.