聚乳酸/碳纳米管复合材料的冷结晶及热稳定性

采用熔融共混制备了聚乳酸/碳纳米管复合材料(PLA/CNTs)。利用透射电镜(TEM)、差示扫描量热仪(DSC)和热重分析仪(TGA)对复合体系的形态、冷结晶行为以及热稳定性进行了研究。结果表明,羧基化的碳纳米管均匀分散于聚乳酸基体中形成了纳米复合材料;PLA/CNTs复合体系不从熔体冷却结晶,但可以在较慢的升温过程中固态下冷结晶,CNTs的存在一定程度上阻碍了PLA基体的冷结晶;此外,复合体系的热稳定性与纯聚乳酸相比有所提高。     

氮化铝/氮化硼/碳纳米管/硅橡胶复合材料的力致填料取向对导热性能的影响

随着科学技术的发展,电子元器件发热量大幅度增加,因此开发兼具高导热和高绝缘性能材料日益迫切。以甲基乙烯基硅橡胶（SR）为基体,碳纳米管（CNTs）、六方氮化硼（BN）以及氮化铝（AlN）为导热填料,通过机械共混法制备导热复合材料。研究3种导热填料复配对复合材料的导热性能、绝缘性能和力学性能的影响,研究填料取向对复合材料导热性能的影响,研究材料表面温升与加热时间的关系。采用Agari模型预测复合材料的理论热导率。通过热红成像、扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射分析、热重分析等对复合材料进行表征。结果表明：随着复配导热填料中AlN用量的减少,BN和CNT_S用量的增加,复合材料的热导率逐渐升高;当AlN为80 phr,BN为68 phr,CNTs为2 phr时,复合材料的垂直热导率为1.857 W·m^-1·K^-1,平行热导率为2.853 W·m^-1·K^-1,体积电阻率为2.18×10¹² Ω·cm,拉伸强度达4.3 MPa,复合材料的综合性能较好。     

AlN-CNTs/聚酰亚胺复合材料的制备与性能

为了研究氮化铝(AlN)和碳纳米管(CNTs)对聚酰亚胺(PI)的导热、热学、力学性能的协同效应,采用湿法球磨和热压成型法制备了AlN/PI和CNTs-AlN/PI复合材料。利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜对复合材料进行了物相分析和断面形貌表征,分别考察了AlN及其与CNTs协同对PI复合材料的导热、热学、力学性能的影响。结果表明,AlN和CNTs在PI基体中分散均匀且接触界面良好,AlN的加入可以显著地提高复合材料的导热性能,且对复合材料的热稳定性和力学性能有一定的提高;固定AlN的含量为10%,加入少量的CNTs可以提高复合材料的导热性能,但对复合材料的力学性能有一定的负面影响。     

Thermal and mechanical properties of 3D printed boron nitride – ABS composites

The current work investigates the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of Boron Nitride (BN)-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) composites prepared using both 3D printing and injection molding. The thermally conductive, yet electrically insulating composite material provides a unique combination of properties that make it desirable for heat dissipation and packaging applications in electronics. Materials were fabricated via melt mixing on a twin-screw compounder, then injection molded or extruded into filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Compositions of up to 35 wt.% BN in ABS were prepared, and the infill orientation of the 3D printed composites was varied to investigate the effect on properties. Injection molding produced a maximum in-plane conductivity of 1.45 W/m-K at 35 wt.% BN, whereas 3D printed samples of 35 wt.% BN showed a value of 0.93 W/m-K, over 5 times the conductivity of pure ABS. The resulting thermal conductivity is anisotropic; with the through-plane thermal conductivity lower by a factor of ~3 for injection molding and ~4 for 3D printing. Adding BN flakes caused a modest increase in the flexural modulus, but resulted in a large decrease in the flexural strength and impact toughness. It is shown that although injection molding produces parts with superior thermal and mechanical properties, BN shows much potential as a filler material for rapid prototyping of thermally conductive composites.     

In situ polymerized nanocomposites: Polystyrene/CNT and Poly(methyl methacrylate)/CNT composites

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were incorporated into polystyrene (PS) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) matrices via in situ emulsion and emulsion/suspension polymerization methods. The polymerizations were carried out using various initiators, surfactants, and carbon nanotubes to determine their influence on polymerization and on the properties of the composites. The loading of CNTs in the composites varied from 0 to 15 wt.%, depending on the CNTs used. Morphology and dispersion of the CNTs were analyzed by transmission and scanning electron microscopy techniques. The dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) in the composites was excellent, even at high CNT loading. The mechanical properties, and electrical and thermal conductivities, of the composites were also analyzed. Both electrical and thermal conductivities were improved.     

Preparation of carbon nanotube/copper/carbon fiber hierarchical composites by electrophoretic deposition for enhanced thermal conductivity and interfacial properties

A facile electrophoretic deposition method was proposed to deposit copper (Cu) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the surface of carbon fiber (CF) to improve the thermal conductivity and interfacial properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. Surface morphologies, crystallographic properties, thermal conductivity, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and element distribution of the composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, thermal constant analysis, short-beam bending tests and SEM energy-dispersive X-ray diffractometer (SEM–EDX), respectively. The results indicate that the presence of Cu and CNTs generated networks and bridges with each other, which produced continuous heat conduction pathways and significantly enhanced both the specific surface area and roughness of the fiber surface. These pathways obviously promoted an improvement in the thermal and interfacial properties. The thermal conductivity and ILSS of the CNTs–Cu–CF/epoxy composites increased by 292 and 39.5%, respectively, compared with CF/epoxy composites. Therefore, this method is anticipated to be utilized in the future fabrication of multifunctional CFRP composites.     

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes and poly(lactic acid) nanocomposite fibrous membranes prepared by solution blow spinning

Nanocomposite fibers based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were prepared by solution blow spinning (SBS). Fiber morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy (OM). Electrical, thermal, surface and crystalline properties of the spun fibers were evaluated, respectively, by conductivity measurements (4-point probe), thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), contact angle and X-ray diffraction (XRD). OM analysis of the spun mats showed a poor dispersion of MWCNT in the matrix, however dispersion in solution was increased during spinning where droplets of PLA in solution loaded with MWCNT were pulled by the pressure drop at the nozzle, producing PLA fibers filled with MWCNT. Good electrical conductivity and hydrophobicity can be achieved at low carbon nanotube contents. When only 1 wt% MWCNT was added to low-crystalline PLA, surface conductivity of the composites increased from 5 x 10(-8) to 0.46 S/cm. Addition of MWCNT can slightly influence the degree of crystallinity of PLA fibers as studied by XRD and DSC. Thermogravimetric analyses showed that MWCNT loading can decrease the onset degradation temperature of the composites which was attributed to the catalytic effect of metallic residues in MWCNT. Moreover, it was demonstrated that hydrophilicity slightly increased with an increase in MWCNT content. These results show that solution blow spinning can also be used to produce nanocomposite fibers with many potential applications such as in sensors and biosensors.     

Solution-processed Ni–CNTs filled ferroelectric P(VDF–TrFE) composites with improved dielectric properties and thermal conductivity

Dielectric composites made using two kinds of poly(vinylidene fluoride–trifluoroethylene) [P(VDF–TrFE)] (70/30 and 80/20 mol%) as polymer matrices and nickel particles coated carbon nanotubes (Ni–CNTs) as filler were developed via solution-processed method. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated good compatibility and dispersion of Ni–CNTs in the P(VDF–TrFE) matrix. Ni–CNTs/P(VDF–TrFE) composites exhibited high dielectric constants with low dielectric losses. The maximum dielectric constants of Ni–CNTs/P(VDF–TrFE) composites of 198 and 185 at 100 Hz were obtained at 18.0 wt% Ni–CNTs loading, respectively. The incorporation of Ni–CNTs in the P(VDF–TrFE) matrix resulted in enhanced thermal conductivity. The highest values, obtained at 18.0 wt% Ni–CNTs loading, were 1.05 and 1.03 W/m K, respectively. Although there were no very obvious difference, the dielectric properties and thermal conductivity of Ni–CNTs/P(VDF–TrFE) 70/30 mol% composites were slightly better to those of Ni–CNTs/P(VDF–TrFE) 80/20 mol% composites in many cases. The aforementioned results suggest that these high-performance composites hold great promise for application in electrical and electronic field.     

聚乳酸/聚乙二醇/羟基磷灰石多孔骨支架的3D打印制备及其生物相容性

聚乳酸(PLA)是一种应用广泛的生物高分子材料,但在应用过程中存在韧性、亲水性、生物活性差等缺点。用聚乙二醇(PEG)和羟基磷灰石(HA)对PLA进行改性。通过熔融共混制备不同质量比的PLA/PEG/HA复合3D打印线材,并通过分析PLA/PEG/HA线材的力学性能、结晶性能、热性能、流变性能等,筛选更适合熔融沉积成型(FDM)的3D打印成型线材,进而利用3D打印制备精度高的力学性能试样及生物相容性好、细胞可增殖和分化的生物多孔支架。结果表明:PEG的添加提高了PLA的韧性,降低了PLA的熔点。HA的添加则提高PLA/PEG/HA复合材料的弹性模量和冷结晶温度,同时HA也可以改善复合材料的加工性能。SEM与荧光标记结果表明多孔支架与细胞具有良好的生物相容性。生物支架对体外细胞的成功培养,为进一步发掘生物多孔支架在动物体内、生物医学及定制化应用方面提供了潜在可能。     

TiO2/碳纳米短管复合体的制备及光催化性能的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了TiO2/碳纳米短管复合体,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、差热-热重分析仪(TG-DTA)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和紫外-可见光谱仪(UV-vis)对复合体的过程和微观结构进行了分析,结果表明:短管与钛酸丁酯的质量比为1%,热处理温度为500℃时,光催化降解活性艳红X-3B效果最好,同时TiO2与碳纳米短管的复合造成TiO2的吸收谱线蓝移.     

Evaluation and visualization of the percolating networks in multi-wall carbon nanotube/epoxy composites

In this study, epoxy-based nanocomposites containing multi-wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were produced by a calendering approach. The electrical conductivities of these composites were investigated as a function of CNT content. The conductivity was found to obey a percolation-like power law with a percolation threshold below 0.05 vol.%. The electrical conductivity of the neat epoxy resin could be enhanced by nine orders of magnitude, with the addition of only 0.6 vol.% CNTs, suggesting the formation of a well-conducting network by the CNTs throughout the insulating polymer matrix. To characterize the dispersion and the morphology of CNTs in epoxy matrix, different microscopic techniques were applied to characterize the dispersion and the morphology of CNTs in epoxy matrix, such as atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In particular, the charge contrast imaging in SEM allows a visualization of the overall distribution of CNTs at a micro-scale, as well as the identification of CNT bundles at a nano-scale. On the basis of microscopic investigation, the electrical conduction mechanism of CNT/epoxy composites is discussed.     

热轧对搅拌摩擦加工制备CNTs/Al复合材料微结构与性能的影响

在搅拌摩擦加工制备碳纳米管增强铝基复合材料(CNTs/Al)的基础上,研究了热轧对复合材料微结构与性能的影响。结果表明,热轧使基体晶粒沿轧制方向拉长,同时有利于CNTs的取向并在一些CNTs-Al界面形成Al4C3相;基于CNTs取向等微结构的变化以及界面反应引起界面结合力增强的因素,沿轧制方向复合材料的抗拉强度、导电性明显提高,热膨胀率降低。     

Thermal and electrical conductivity of Al(OH)<Subscript>3</Subscript> covered graphene oxide nanosheet/epoxy composites

Al(OH)₃ functionalized graphene composites (Al–GO) were prepared using a simple sol–gel method. In this protocol, graphene oxide (GO) was prepared according to the Hummers method and functionalized to enhance its reactivity with aluminum isopropoxide by a LiAlH₄ treatment. The functionalized graphene sheets were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. These analyses confirmed that GO had been fabricated and the Al(OH)₃ layer could have a homogeneous distribution with large and dense coverage onto GO sheets. In addition, the thermal and electrical conductivity of the epoxy composites with GO and Al–GO fillers were measured. The thermal conductivities of the composites with graphene-based fillers were enhanced by the addition of fillers. In particular, the thermal conductivity of GO/epoxy composite containing 3 wt% was approximately two times higher than that of pure epoxy resin. In addition, the electrical conductivity of Al–GO embedded composites degenerated compared to GO composites.     

Preparation and Application of Flexible Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Adhesive Composites by Ultrasonic-Assisted Forced Infiltration

Herein, carbon nanotubes (CNTs)–cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)/ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) composite are prepared with excellent bonding properties, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity using an ultrasonic-assisted forced infiltration (UAFI) method. The CNTs–CNCs (10:1)/EVA composite had the highest shear (82.9 N) and strip (12.2 N) forces at the interface when bonding leather to fabric as an interface bonding material (IBM). Different mass ratios of CNTs to CNCs in the composites lead to different electrical and thermal conductivity properties. When the mass ratio of CNTs to CNCs is 10:1, the CNTs–CNCs(10:1)/EVA composites reach an electrical and thermal conductivity of 158.37 S m⁻¹ and 6.351 W (m·K)⁻¹, respectively. In addition, the CNTs–CNCs(10:1)/EVA composite shows excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, thermal performance, and electromagnetic shielding. The prepared EVA composite has a broad application prospect in IBM.     

Synthesis of nano-carbon (nanotubes,nanofibres, graphene) materials

In the present study, we report the synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using a new natural precursor: castor oil. The CNTs were synthesized by spray pyrolysis of castor oil-ferrocene solution at 850°C under an Ar atmosphere. We also report the synthesis of carbon nitrogen (C-N) nanotubes using castor oil-ferrocene-ammonia precursor. The as-grown CNTs and C-N nanotubes were characterized through scanning and transmission electron microscopic techniques. Graphitic nanofibres (GNFs) were synthesized by thermal decomposition of acetylene (C₂H₂) gas using Ni catalyst at 600°C. As-grown GNFs reveal both planar and helical morphology. We have investigated the structural and electrical properties of multi-walled CNTs (MWNTs)-polymer (polyacrylamide (PAM)) composites. The MWNTs-PAM composites were prepared using as purified, with ball milling and functionalized MWNTs by solution cast technique and characterized through SEM. A comparative study has been made on the electrical property of these MWNTs-PAM composites with different MWNTs loadings. It is shown that the ball milling and functionalization of MWNTs improves the dispersion of MWNTs into the polymer matrix. Enhanced electrical conductivity was observed for the MWNTs-PAM composites. Graphene samples were prepared by thermal exfoliation of graphite oxide. XRD analysis confirms the formation of graphene.     

The effect of geometric factor of carbon nanofillers on the electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference shielding properties of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) composites: a comparative study

In this study, the effects of filler geometry on the electrical conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) composites filled with graphene nanosheets (GNSs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and GNS–CNT hybrid nanofillers have been investigated. The GNSs, CNTs, and hybrid GNS–CNT were well dispersed in the PTT matrix using a simple coagulation process. GNSs were prepared from graphene oxide (GO) through hydrazine reduction, and thermal reduction of GO at two different temperatures of 1050 and 1500 °C. PTT filled with different aspect ratios and oxygen functional groups of GNS were also prepared in order to compare the electrical conductivity and EMI shielding properties. The aspect ratios of GNSs and CNTs were estimated by using an ellipsoid model. Percolation scaling laws were applied to the magnitudes of conductivity to reveal the percolation network and filler dispersion. The percolation exponent of the PTT/GNS composites was larger than that of the PTT/CNT composites. The percolated filler–filler network at which the percolation exponent changed was correlated with the filler geometric structure. GNS–CNT hybrid nanofillers formed a complex double brush structure in the PTT/GNS–CNT composites. The geometric structure, aspect ratio, and intrinsic conductivity of carbon nanofillers affected the electrical percolation threshold and EMI shielding efficiency of the composites.     

Bast Fibres Reinforced Thermoplastic and Thermoset PLA Biocomposite

Flax/Hemp mat reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic and thermoset PLA biocomposites were prepared by non-woven and hot pressing (HP) methods.The effects of fibres weight-fraction and composites processing conditions were investigated.The morphology,structure,thermal and mechanical properties of the biocomposites were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM),Differential Scanning Calorimetry(DSC) and tensile testing.The bast fibres/PLA composites can potentially be used for a wide range of applications including automotive interior materials and architecture materials.     

C18150铜/1060铝层状复合材料铸轧工艺优化及组织性能研究

目的 通过有限元模拟方法探究铸轧过程中铜铝层状复合材料温度场和液相率的演变规律,确定铸轧过程中的最优走坯速度和浇铸温度,并制备一种具有高强高导的铜/铝/铜层状复合材料。方法 基于Ansys Workbench软件中的Design modeler模块建立二维模型,使用JMatPro软件模拟C18150铜和1060铝的热物性参数,通过Mesh模块进行网格划分并利用Fluent模块对模型进行求解。通过调整和优化走坯速度和浇铸温度等参数,研究其对液相率和温度场的影响。制备了高强高导铜/铝/铜层状复合材料,并通过场发射扫描电镜、电子万能试验机、手持式导电率测试仪和扫描电镜等手段对铜/铝/铜层状复合材料界面的微观组织、抗拉强度、导电率以及拉伸断口进行表征和分析。结果 当走坯速度和浇铸温度分别为1.2 mm/min和963 K时,铸轧效果最佳,制备的复合材料界面平整且结合良好,界面处存在Al2Cu和Al4Cu9双界面层。拉伸强度和延伸率分别为201 MPa和16%,铜侧导电率为87%IACS,铜铝断口处均出现了大量韧窝,表明为韧性断裂。结论 通过优化铸轧工艺参数制备的铜/铝/铜层状复合材料具有优异的强度和导电率。     

锂离子电池硅/碳纳米管/石墨烯自支撑负极材料研究

通过真空驱动自组装法及蒸汽处理得到结构疏松的硅/碳纳米管/石墨烯自支撑负极材料(Si/CNTs/GP)。纳米硅颗粒(50 nm)为活性物质, 均匀分布在石墨烯片层结构中间; 石墨烯作为碳基体, 通过自组装构筑形成二维导电网络; 碳纳米管(CNTs)具有超高导电性和良好的力学强度, 它通过吸附作用均匀分布在石墨烯基体上形成导电的支撑网络结构。经过蒸汽处理后, 石墨烯层间距明显增大, 层与层之间不再是紧密堆叠的结构, 而是形成一种疏松、褶皱、内部空隙丰富的片层结构。Si/CNTs/GP负极材料中丰富的内部空穴和贯穿孔洞, 提供了材料很高的比表面积, 能有效提高电解液对材料的浸润性, 极大缩短了离子传输距离。同时这些内部空穴也有效缓冲硅充放电时的体积膨胀, 提高了材料的结构稳定性和电化学性能。该负极材料在4 A/g的大电流密度下容量维持在600 mAh/g, 表现出良好的大电流循环稳定性能。     

Dispersion assessment and studies on AC percolative conductivity in polymer-derived Si–C–N/CNT ceramic nanocomposites

Nanocomposites comprise polysilazane-derived SiCN ceramic charged with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been prepared by dispersion of multi-walled CNTs with a diameter of 80 nm in a cross-linked polysilazane (HTT 1800, Clariant) using a simple roll-mixer method. Subsequently, the composites were warm pressed and pyrolyzed in argon atmosphere. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and 3D Raman imaging techniques were used as major tools to assess the dispersion of CNTs throughout the ceramic matrix. Furthermore, studies on the effect of the volume fraction of CNTs in the nanocomposites on their electrical properties have been performed. The specific bulk conductivities of the materials were analyzed by AC impedance spectroscopy, revealing percolation thresholds (ρ_c) at CNT loadings lower than 1 vol%. Maximum conductivity amounted to 7.6 × 10⁻² S/cm was observed at 5 vol% CNT. The conductivity exponent in the SiCN/CNT composites was found equal to 1.71, indicating transport in three dimensions.