In this study,the effect of hot calendering process on the microstructure and properties of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA) paper-based materials was investigated.The microstructures of the fracture surface,cr...In this study,the effect of hot calendering process on the microstructure and properties of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA) paper-based materials was investigated.The microstructures of the fracture surface,crystalline structure,and single fiber strength of the PPTA paperbased materials as well as the different bonding behaviors between the PPTA fibers and PPTA fibrids obtained before and after the hot calendering process were examined.The results indicated that a high linear pressure would result in a limited improvement of the strength owing to the unimproved paper structure.The optimal values of tensile index and dielectric strength of 56.6 N·m/g and 27.6 kV/mm,respectively,could only be achieved with a synergistic effects of hot calendering temperature and linear pressure(240℃ and 110 k N/m,respectively).This result suggested it was possible to achieve a significant reinforcement and improvement in the interfacial bonding of functional PPTA paper-based materials,and avoid the formation of unexpected pleats and cracks in PPTA paper-based materials during the hot calendering process.展开更多
We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semic...We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semiconductors),deposited by simply rubbing powder of these materials against paper.The thermoelectric properties of these semiconducting films revealed maximum Seebeck coefficients of(+1.32±0.27)mV K^(-1)and(-0.82±0.15)mV K^(-1)for WS_(2)and TiS_(3),respectively.Additionally,Peltier elements were fabricated by interconnecting the P-and N-type films with graphite electrodes.A thermopower value up to 6.11 mV K^(-1)was obtained when the Peltier element were constructed with three junctions.The findings of this work show proof-of-concept devices to illustrate the potential application of semiconducting van der Waals materials in future thermoelectric power generation as well as temperature sensing for low-cost disposable electronic devices.展开更多
Paper-based friction materials are porous materials that exhibit anisotropy;they exhibit random pore sizes and quantities during their preparation,thereby rendering the control of their pore structure difficult.Compos...Paper-based friction materials are porous materials that exhibit anisotropy;they exhibit random pore sizes and quantities during their preparation,thereby rendering the control of their pore structure difficult.Composites with different pore structures are obtained by introducing chemical foaming technology during their preparation to regulate their pore structure and investigate the effect of pore structure on the properties of paper-based friction materials.The results indicate that the skeleton density,total pore area,average pore diameter,and porosity of the materials increase after chemical foaming treatment,showing a more open pore structure.The addition of an organic chemical foaming agent improves the curing degree of the matrix significantly.Consequently,the thermal stability of the materials improves significantly,and the hardness and elastic modulus of the matrix increase by 73.7%and 49.4%,respectively.The dynamic friction coefficient increases and the wear rate is reduced considerably after optimizing the pore structure.The wear rate,in particular,decreases by 47.7%from 2.83×10^(−8) to 1.48×10^(−8)cm^(3)/J as the foaming agent content increases.Most importantly,this study provides an effective method to regulate the pore structure of wet friction materials,which is conducive to achieving the desired tribological properties.展开更多
The volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted from indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture is recognized as one of the main causes of bad indoor air quality,which has resulted in serious economic los...The volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted from indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture is recognized as one of the main causes of bad indoor air quality,which has resulted in serious economic losses.In European countries and the U.S.,labeling systems for indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture were established to address this issue with good effect.This paper is a review of these existing labeling systems.The basic principle of the labeling systems is introduced.The technical,policy and operational parts of the labeling systems are then discussed.The research concentrates on target pollutants,their threshold values and the testing methods employed.Some problems were uncovered in these labeling systems:too many VOCs were targeted;the method to determine the threshold values was not very rigorous;the testing time was too long (7-28 d).Some China's special features in developing such system are stated.Therefore,as the world's largest national producer and consumer of wood based panels and furniture,China should learn from foreign experience of establishing labeling systems as much as it can.However China should not simply copy the foreign approaches but develop its own scientific labeling system for indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture.展开更多
The Furniture Society is a member-based nonprofit organization founded in 1996.Its mission is to advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity,promoting excellence and fostering an understanding of this ...The Furniture Society is a member-based nonprofit organization founded in 1996.Its mission is to advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity,promoting excellence and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in society.By sponsoring a variety of programs that contribute to the education and enrichment of members and the public,the Furniture Society champions excel-lence,refinement,responsibility,and craftsmanship in furniture.It seems that when it comes to woodworking and working with our hands,we are inherently more connected to nature than many other occupations.I attend the Furniture Society’s annual conference every year in June.In almost every furniture maker presentation that I’ve listened to,the artist has mentioned nature as a source of inspiration.And in most encounters with fellow makers,I find that the lot genuinely tries to do good by our planet and its limited resources.Of course,the level of awareness varies among each maker,but consciousness of how we’re using resources seems to exist on at least some level.What is green furniture?There are many elements to consider when identify-ing green furniture,and I’ve listed only some of the ingredients below that respon-sible furniture makers are taking into account as they design and build.There are other elements to consider,and within the list below,one can continue to dissect each depending on the degree of responsibility a person chooses to pursue.Materials-How are materials sourced and used,and is there waste?Are they renewable,recyclable,reused or repurposed?Are they safe?Do they off-gas?Manufacturing Practices-Is the object designed well,and is it easy/efficient to manufacture?Are alternative sources of energy used during its manufacture?Use-Keep it out of the landfill!Is the object durable,useable,and/or multi-functional?What happens at the object’s end of life?Is it easily recycled or repurposed?Fair Labor-Are the folks involved in the manufacture of the object treated and paid fairly?Maybe this doesn’t apply to a one-person woodshop,but what about the laborers who made or processed the materials the furniture maker is using?Transportation-Is the object going to a local client?How are materials trans-ported to the woodshop or place of manufacture?How does the final product reach the client?Is the maker able to walk or ride a bike to work?Rather than try to place my own judgments about what’s green enough,I opted to highlight the green practices that Furniture Society members are endeav-oring.There’s always room for improvement just like there’s always more to learn.It’s my hope that this peek into what different makers,educators,and businesses are doing will inspire even better things to come.展开更多
基金the financial support to this research from the open fund of state key laboratory for modification of chemical fibers and polymer materials (LK1601)projects of education department of Shaanxi provincial government (15JF012)National Natural Science Foundation of China (51402180)
文摘In this study,the effect of hot calendering process on the microstructure and properties of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA) paper-based materials was investigated.The microstructures of the fracture surface,crystalline structure,and single fiber strength of the PPTA paperbased materials as well as the different bonding behaviors between the PPTA fibers and PPTA fibrids obtained before and after the hot calendering process were examined.The results indicated that a high linear pressure would result in a limited improvement of the strength owing to the unimproved paper structure.The optimal values of tensile index and dielectric strength of 56.6 N·m/g and 27.6 kV/mm,respectively,could only be achieved with a synergistic effects of hot calendering temperature and linear pressure(240℃ and 110 k N/m,respectively).This result suggested it was possible to achieve a significant reinforcement and improvement in the interfacial bonding of functional PPTA paper-based materials,and avoid the formation of unexpected pleats and cracks in PPTA paper-based materials during the hot calendering process.
基金funded by the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program(grant agreement no.755655,ERC-StG 2017 project 2D-TOPSENSE)the Ministry of Science and Innovation(Spain)through the project PID2020-115566RB-I00+7 种基金the Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Program(DSFP)at King Saud University for partial funding of this workfinancial support from the Agencia Estatal de Investigación of Spain(Grants PID2019-106820RB,RTI2018-097180-B-100,and PGC2018-097018-B-I00)the Junta de Castilla y León(Grants SA256P18 and SA121P20),including funding by ERDF/FEDERfinancial support from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and European Commission(MSCA COFUND UNA4CAREER grant.Project number 4129252)financial support from MICINN(Spain)through the program Juan de la Cierva-Incorporaciónthe financial support of the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Competitiveness to the project MAT2017-84496-Rfinancial support from the Ministry of Science and Innovation(Spain)through the project RT2018-099794-B-100financial support from the Ministry de Universities(Spain)(Ph.D.contract FPU19/04224)
文摘We present a method to fabricate handcrafted thermoelectric devices on standard office paper substrates.The devices are based on thin films of WS_(2),Te,and BP(P-type semiconductors)and TiS_(3)and TiS_(2)(N-type semiconductors),deposited by simply rubbing powder of these materials against paper.The thermoelectric properties of these semiconducting films revealed maximum Seebeck coefficients of(+1.32±0.27)mV K^(-1)and(-0.82±0.15)mV K^(-1)for WS_(2)and TiS_(3),respectively.Additionally,Peltier elements were fabricated by interconnecting the P-and N-type films with graphite electrodes.A thermopower value up to 6.11 mV K^(-1)was obtained when the Peltier element were constructed with three junctions.The findings of this work show proof-of-concept devices to illustrate the potential application of semiconducting van der Waals materials in future thermoelectric power generation as well as temperature sensing for low-cost disposable electronic devices.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51872176 and 52172102)the Shaanxi Key Industry Innovation Chain Project(No.2021ZDLGY14-04)+1 种基金the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Shaanxi Province(No.2019JC-32)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.G2020KY05130).
文摘Paper-based friction materials are porous materials that exhibit anisotropy;they exhibit random pore sizes and quantities during their preparation,thereby rendering the control of their pore structure difficult.Composites with different pore structures are obtained by introducing chemical foaming technology during their preparation to regulate their pore structure and investigate the effect of pore structure on the properties of paper-based friction materials.The results indicate that the skeleton density,total pore area,average pore diameter,and porosity of the materials increase after chemical foaming treatment,showing a more open pore structure.The addition of an organic chemical foaming agent improves the curing degree of the matrix significantly.Consequently,the thermal stability of the materials improves significantly,and the hardness and elastic modulus of the matrix increase by 73.7%and 49.4%,respectively.The dynamic friction coefficient increases and the wear rate is reduced considerably after optimizing the pore structure.The wear rate,in particular,decreases by 47.7%from 2.83×10^(−8) to 1.48×10^(−8)cm^(3)/J as the foaming agent content increases.Most importantly,this study provides an effective method to regulate the pore structure of wet friction materials,which is conducive to achieving the desired tribological properties.
基金supported by Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission Projects(D09050603750802)the Chinese National12th Five-year Science and Technology Support Plan Project(2012BAJ02B01)
文摘The volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted from indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture is recognized as one of the main causes of bad indoor air quality,which has resulted in serious economic losses.In European countries and the U.S.,labeling systems for indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture were established to address this issue with good effect.This paper is a review of these existing labeling systems.The basic principle of the labeling systems is introduced.The technical,policy and operational parts of the labeling systems are then discussed.The research concentrates on target pollutants,their threshold values and the testing methods employed.Some problems were uncovered in these labeling systems:too many VOCs were targeted;the method to determine the threshold values was not very rigorous;the testing time was too long (7-28 d).Some China's special features in developing such system are stated.Therefore,as the world's largest national producer and consumer of wood based panels and furniture,China should learn from foreign experience of establishing labeling systems as much as it can.However China should not simply copy the foreign approaches but develop its own scientific labeling system for indoor decorating and refurbishing materials and furniture.
文摘The Furniture Society is a member-based nonprofit organization founded in 1996.Its mission is to advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity,promoting excellence and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in society.By sponsoring a variety of programs that contribute to the education and enrichment of members and the public,the Furniture Society champions excel-lence,refinement,responsibility,and craftsmanship in furniture.It seems that when it comes to woodworking and working with our hands,we are inherently more connected to nature than many other occupations.I attend the Furniture Society’s annual conference every year in June.In almost every furniture maker presentation that I’ve listened to,the artist has mentioned nature as a source of inspiration.And in most encounters with fellow makers,I find that the lot genuinely tries to do good by our planet and its limited resources.Of course,the level of awareness varies among each maker,but consciousness of how we’re using resources seems to exist on at least some level.What is green furniture?There are many elements to consider when identify-ing green furniture,and I’ve listed only some of the ingredients below that respon-sible furniture makers are taking into account as they design and build.There are other elements to consider,and within the list below,one can continue to dissect each depending on the degree of responsibility a person chooses to pursue.Materials-How are materials sourced and used,and is there waste?Are they renewable,recyclable,reused or repurposed?Are they safe?Do they off-gas?Manufacturing Practices-Is the object designed well,and is it easy/efficient to manufacture?Are alternative sources of energy used during its manufacture?Use-Keep it out of the landfill!Is the object durable,useable,and/or multi-functional?What happens at the object’s end of life?Is it easily recycled or repurposed?Fair Labor-Are the folks involved in the manufacture of the object treated and paid fairly?Maybe this doesn’t apply to a one-person woodshop,but what about the laborers who made or processed the materials the furniture maker is using?Transportation-Is the object going to a local client?How are materials trans-ported to the woodshop or place of manufacture?How does the final product reach the client?Is the maker able to walk or ride a bike to work?Rather than try to place my own judgments about what’s green enough,I opted to highlight the green practices that Furniture Society members are endeav-oring.There’s always room for improvement just like there’s always more to learn.It’s my hope that this peek into what different makers,educators,and businesses are doing will inspire even better things to come.