Optimized structure and electrochemical properties of sulfonated carbon nanotubes/Co–Ni bimetallic layered hydroxide composites for high-performance supercapacitors

Technical development in electronic devices is frequently stifled by their insufficient capacity and cyclic stability of energy-storage devices. The nano-structured materials have sensational importance for providing novel and optimized combination to overcome exiting boundaries and provide efficient energy storage systems. Metal hydroxide materials with high capacity for pseudo-capacitance properties have grabbed special attention. Lately, the blend of nickel and cobalt hydroxides has been considered as a favorable class of metallic hydroxide materials owing to their comparatively high capacitance and exceptional redox reversibility. The sulfonated carbon nanotube fluid (SCNTF) was prepared by the ion exchange method to be utilized as the exceptional templates due to astonishing specific surface area, ensuring the maximum utilization of the active material. The CoNi-layered double hydroxides (LDHs)/SCNTF core-shell nanocomposite was prepared by the simple solvothermal method. Structural analysis showed that the composite material had the high conductance of carbon materials, the pseudo-capacitance characteristics of metal hydroxides, and porous structure, which facilitates the ion shuttle when the electrolyte reacts with the active material. Electrochemical analysis results showed that CoNi-LDHs/SCNTF had excellent rate performance, reversible charge-discharge properties and cycle stability. It exhibited an extreme specific capacity of 1190.5 F g^?1 at a current density of 1 A g^?1; whereas specific capacity remained 953.7 F g^?1 at the current density was 10 A g^?1. In addition, the capacity retention rate after 5000 charge-discharge cycles at a current density of 20 A g^?1 was 81.0%. The results indicated that the CoNi-LDHs/SCNTF core-shell nanocomposite material is cost efficient and an effective substitute in energy storage applications.     

基于遗传算法的格构增强复材夹芯板优化设计方法研究

格构增强复材夹芯板在土木工程领域已得到广泛应用,然而工程优化设计尚未得到解决。基于现有的格构增强复材夹芯板受力性能,提出了基于遗传算法的优化设计方法,并在此基础上对其建设成本进行优化计算。最后与已投入使用的格构增强泡沫复材夹芯板相比较,结果表明,在满足承载力的前提下,相比于原构件,优化后的构件建设成本显著降低,经济效益得以提升。     

复合材料螺旋桨流固耦合分析方法的发展和研究现状

复合材料螺旋桨性能研究的重要方法之一是流固耦合分析方法,求解流固耦合方程能够获得复合材料螺旋桨的水动力性能与结构响应。通过对国内外复合材料螺旋桨流固耦合分析方法的总结和归纳,分别介绍了主流的流固耦合分析方法——VLM/FEM流固耦合方法、BEM/FEM流固耦合方法和CFD/FEM流固耦合方法,同时对其研究内容和发展现状进行了简单阐述,展望了未来复合材料螺旋桨流固耦合分析方法研究趋势,为进一步研究复合材料螺旋桨流固耦合方法提供了参考。     

连续玄武岩纤维增强木质复合材料的研究

采用真空辅助成型工艺(VARI)制备连续玄武岩纤维增强木材复合材料,通过测试其力学性能,分析了平纹6×6、平纹9×9、斜纹6×6、斜纹9×9等四种不同类型玄武岩织物的增强效果,结果显示平纹6×6玄武岩纤维布增强木材复合材料的综合力学性能最优。     

Creep-resistant dextran-based polyurethane foam as a candidate scaffold for bone tissue engineering: Synthesis,chemico-physical characterization,and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility

A highly crosslinked composite dextran-based scaffold (named DexFoam) was tailored to overcome specific deficiencies of polymeric and ceramic bone scaffolds and to guarantee a bone-mimicking microenvironment for the proliferation of human mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. The creep resistance for up to 90% compressive stain, the capability to regain the original shape after deformation, and the good thermal stability in both physiological and “body limit” conditions make DexFoam a valid alternative to the currently available bone scaffolds. Histopathological evaluation for host reaction and tissue colonization of DexFoam scaffold, implanted subcutaneously in mice, demonstrated its in vivo biocompatibility and biodegradability.     

Assessment of selected properties of LDPE composites reinforced with sugar beet pulp

This study measured the effect of sugar beet pulp (SBP) and maleated polyethylene (MAPE) concentrations on the properties of low density polyethylene (LDPE) composites. SBP concentration has significantly increased density, thickness swelling (TSW), water absorption (WA), flexural strength (FS), tensile modulus (TM) and flexural modulus (FM) of composites while reducing tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (EatB) and impact strength (IS). Presence of MAPE has improved TSW, WA, TS, FS, TM and FM. However, EatB and IS were slightly worsened by MAPE use. Composites showed two main decomposition peaks; one coming from SBP (360–368 °C) and the second one from LDPE degradation (484–490 °C). SEM images showed improved dispersion of SBP. The composites has provided less than 2% weight loss and classified as ‘very durable material’ against white-rot and brown-rot fungi attack. Through this study, potential utilization of SBP in LDPE matrix was demonstrated.     

Triglyceride-based thermosetting resins with different reactive diluents and fiber reinforced composite applications

Recently, there has been a growing research interest on renewable composite due to sustainability concerns. This work demonstrates the possibilities of bio-based reactive diluents and thermoset resin systems in composite applications from an engineering point of view. Formulating bio-based resins and monomers with different reactive diluents can tailor the physical and mechanical properties of the polymer system, allowing them to be suitable for different applications. In addition to the traditional reactive diluents, bio-based methacrylated fatty acid (MFA) was used in the formulations. Increasing the MFA content increases the toughness and the bio-based content of thermosetting polymers while reducing the hazardous air pollutant emissions. Composites panels with fiber glass and natural fiber reinforcement using selected bio-based resin formulations showed good mechanical properties and exhibited similar physical performance to parts made with commercial petroleum derived resins.