Carbon fibre composites based on polyimide/silica ceramers: aspects of structure-properties relationship

Polyimide/silica ceramers, based on the products of the hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and a commercial poly(amic acid) solution, were used to fabricate unidirectional carbon fibre composites, which were subsequently evaluated with respect to thermal and mechanical properties. There is evidence to suggest that the silica component of these ceramers is present as dispersed discrete particles at low silica concentration (i.e. 7 wt%) and as fine interconnected domains trapped within the polyimide matrix at higher silica content (i.e. 14 wt%). The dimensions of the silica domains were in the region of 7–20 nm. Carbon fibre composites produced from ceramer solutions (CF/ceramers) were found to exhibit lower thermal expansion and a greater retention of flexural and interlaminar shear properties at elevated temperature than the corresponding polyimide-matrix composites (CF/polyimide). The properties of CF/ceramers were generally better for systems containing the higher amount of silica and were improved further by lowering the pH value of the precursor ceramer solution. This is believed to have resulted from the enhanced fluidity of the ceramer gel within the pre-impregnated fibres, giving rise to a higher packing density of the fibres and a more homogeneous distribution of fibres. CF/ceramers were also found to exhibit a better thermal oxidative stability at 350°C than the corresponding CF/polyimide, although a substantial amount of porosity developed in the case of ceramers with the higher silica content.     

UV-laser assisted Fabrication of integrated-optical Waveguides

By UV-laser-irradiation a controllable change of the refractive index of some polymers can be attained in the irradiated zone. The detailed UV-photon-induced process mechanisms have been investigated on the basis of PMMA employed as an UV-modifiable model polymer. By mask lithographic methods the UV-laser-assisted technology for the modification of the polymer optical properties enables the local increase of the refractive index and thus the fabrication of integrated-optical waveguiding elements in the surface of a planar polymer chip. These elements are relevant for the manufacturing of complex integrated-optical components. The optical and functional properties of the integrated-optical waveguides have been characterized.     

考虑剪切变形的轴心受压GFRP圆管临界荷载

为了考虑剪切变形对玻璃纤维增强复合材料（GFRP）构件屈曲荷载的影响,利用Engesser剪切变形理论,推导考虑剪切变形和初弯曲的临界荷载. 应用于GFRP圆管时,考虑材料各向异性特征对剪切系数及强度的影响. 对4根具有不同长细比的GFRP圆管试件进行轴压试验. 结果表明,GFRP圆管在截面强度估算时应综合考虑轴向纤维压缩破坏和环向基体拉伸破坏. 所推导的临界荷载计算式的结果和试验结果吻合良好.     

Room-Temperature Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries Using Metal Organic Framework Composited Comb-Like Methoxy Poly(ethylene glycol) Acrylate Solid Polymer Electrolytes

Solid polymer electrolyte with good thermal stability and flexibility is an excellent candidate for solid-state lithium metal batteries, while its low ionic conductivity caused by high crystallinity limits its application at ambient temperature. Here a metal organic framework (zeolitic imidazolate framework-8, ZIF-8) composited comb-like methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) acrylate polymer electrolyte (MCPE) with high ionic conductivity (9.96 × 10⁻⁵ S cm⁻¹ at 30 °C) is prepared by an in situ UV polymerization method. The as-prepared MCPE exhibits improved mechanical property due to the introduction of porous ZIF-8 nanofillers, which is beneficial to suppress the growth of lithium dendrites. Consequently, the LiFePO₄||MCPE||Li cells show a high capacity of 116 mAh g⁻¹ at 30 °C and 0.5 C, and maintain 89.4% of initial capacity after 150 cycles with the average Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%. These results demonstrate that the MCPE shows great potential in solid-state lithium metal batteries near room temperature.     

Synergistic Flame Retardant Effects of Carbon Nanotube-Based Multilayer Nanocoatings

In an effort to develop highly functionalized flame retardant materials, hybrid nanocoatings are prepared by alternately depositing a positively charged polyaniline (PANi) and negatively charged montmorillonite (MMT) using the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technique. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are employed in polymer nanocomposites as effective reinforcement, where nanotubes are stabilized in MMT aqueous solution. The 3D structure and high density of CNTs deposited in the PANi/CNTs-MMT multilayers produce thicker and heavier coatings in comparison to the LbL assemblies without CNTs. Vertical and horizontal flame testing show that the incorporation of CNTs improves fire resistance. Additionally, cone calorimetry reveals that stacking two nanomaterials (MMT and CNTs) in a single coating shows a significant reduction in peak heat release rate (up to 51%), total smoke release (up to 47%), and total heat release (up to 37%) for the polyurethane foam. The enhancement of flame retardancy is attributed to a synergistic effect; MMT serves as a physical barrier that retards the diffusion of heat and gas. The addition of CNTs strengthens the thermal stability and high char yield. These results, coupled with the simplicity with which the LbL deposition is applied, present a viable alternative to halogen-free flame retardant nanocoatings to natural and synthetic fibers.     

Recent Advances in Boron Nitride Based Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites

Boron nitride (BN) is an eminent inorganic compound having many interesting characteristics such as improved oxidation resistance, mechanical strength, good thermal conductivity (TC), higher bandgap, high chemical stability, thermal stability, high hydrophobicity, and electrical insulation. The use of BN as a filler in polymers is a well-established strategy to tailor the properties of polymer composites. Recent studies depict an interesting urge to reap the synergistic effect of various nanofillers with BN in the form of hybrids. Hence the consolidation of the works on BN based hybrid fillers would definitely attract researchers so that these new filler systems could be transformed into useful polymer nanocomposites in future. This review article focuses on the synthesis and characterization of various boron nitride based hybrids in detail. Moreover, the review also throws light on different BN hybrid reinforced polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) and their thermal, electrical, electronic as well as biomedical applications in a detailed manner. Thus the review anticipates serving as a tool toward understanding the recent trends in the field of boron nitride hybrid based ternary polymer composites.     

Preparation and characterization of high salts polymer electrolyte based on poly（lithium acrylate）

1　INTRODUCTIONWorldwide research and efforts are currentlyunderway to fabricate all solid state, rechargeableLi and Li ion batteries utilizing Li+ conductivepolymer electrolytes[1]. Solid polymer electrolytespossesses many advantages including high ionicconductivity, high specific surface energy, solventfree, wide electrochemical stability windows, lightand easy processability[2]. Apart from polyethy lene oxide ( PEO )[3], poly ( vinyl alcohol )(PAV)[4], …     

高碳钢钢丝在铅浴和CMC水溶液中的冷却行为

利用钢丝探头分别测量了含碳0.70%的钢丝在铅浴和CMC水溶液中的冷却过程。用冷却曲线分析法阐释了钢丝的冷却过程和相变规律。钢丝的“体积效应”和在其冷却介质中的热扩散能力共同决定了铅浴淬火过程及钢丝的相变过程。高碳钢钢丝在0.25%CMC水溶液中可完全转变为珠光体组织,但其转变温度由于其连续冷却转变特性而高于在铅浴中的转变温度。根据铅浴淬火的冷却本质和CMC水溶液的冷却特性,用于替代铅浴的淬火介质应设法加快初始阶段冷却速率。     

酪素/蒙脱土插层复合物制备及其耐水性能研究

在十六烷基季胺盐存在下进行蒙脱土插层得到[H4N(CH2)15CH3]+-蒙脱土插层物,酪素加热溶解后与[H4N(CH2)15CH]+-蒙脱土插层物混合,保温复合,然后沉淀分离,得到干酪素/蒙脱土纳米复合物。用XRD,TEM和TGA表征酪素纳米复合物的结构与性能。结果表明,插层复合物中蒙脱土晶片间距扩大,插层复合物耐热性能明显提高,与纯酪素相比,复合物拥有极好的耐水性能,特别适用于制备高速高性能啤酒生产线用贴标胶。     

模板浸润法制备非极性聚合物纳米管和纳米线

以孔径为200 nm的多孔阳极氧化铝(AAO)为模板,采用聚合物溶液或熔体浸润模板的物理方法,以非极性通用聚合物为原料,首次制备了非极性聚合物纳米管、纳米线及其阵列结构。对纳米管和纳米线的形貌和结构进行了表征,结果表明对非极性聚合物而言,温度是影响一维纳米结构的主要因素,在较低温度下只能制得纳米线;较高温度下才能得到纳米管。还指出AAO膜纳米孔的高表面效应与熔体的作用能是形成聚合物一维纳米结构的主要驱动力。