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Jamalimoghadam M, Vakili AH, Keskin I, Totonchi A, Bahmyari H. Solidification and utilization of municipal solid waste incineration ashes: Advancements in alkali-activated materials and stabilization techniques, a review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 367:122014. [PMID: 39098066 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Researchers are actively investigating methodologies for the detoxification and utilization of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash (MSWIBA) and Fly Ash (MSWIFA), given their potential as alkali-activated materials (AAMs) with low energy consumption. Recent studies highlight that AAMs from MSWIFA and MSWIBA demonstrate significant durability in both acidic and alkaline environments. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the processes for producing MSWIFA and MSWIBA, evaluating innovative engineering stabilization techniques such as graphene nano-platelets and lightweight artificial cold-bonded aggregates, along with their respective advantages and limitations. Additionally, this review meticulously incorporates relevant reactions. Recommendations are also presented to guide future research endeavors aimed at refining these methodologies.
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- Mohammad Jamalimoghadam
- Department of Civil Engineering, Marvdasht Branch, Azad Islamic University, Marvdasht, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey; Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zand Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Marvdasht Branch, Azad Islamic University, Marvdasht, Iran
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He M, Li R, Hao M, Tao Y, Wang P, Bian X, Dang H, Wang Y, Li Z, Zhang T. Novel Design of Eco-Friendly High-Performance Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Polyurethane and Ground Tire Rubber toward Upcycling of Waste Tires. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2448. [PMID: 39274084 PMCID: PMC11398027 DOI: 10.3390/polym16172448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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Waste rubber tires are an area of global concern in relation to reducing the consumption of petrochemical products and environmental pollution. Herein, eco-friendly high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (PU) elastomers were successfully in-situ synthesized through the incorporation of ground tire rubber (GTR). The excellent wet-skid resistance of PU/GTR elastomer was achieved by using mixed polycaprolactone polyols with Mn = 1000 g/mol (PCL-1K) and PCL-2K as soft segments. More importantly, an efficient solution to balance the contradiction between dynamic heat build-up and wet-skid resistance in PU/GTR elastomers was that low heat build-up was realized through the limited friction between PU molecular chains, which was achieved with the help of the network structure formed from GTR particles uniformly distributed in the PU matrix. Impressively, the tanδ at 60 °C and the DIN abrasion volume (Δrel) of the optimal PU/GTR elastomer with 59.5% of PCL-1K and 5.0% of GTR were 0.03 and 38.5 mm3, respectively, which are significantly lower than the 0.12 and 158.32 mm3 for pure PU elastomer, indicating that the PU/GTR elastomer possesses extremely low rolling resistance and excellent wear resistance. Meanwhile, the tanδ at 0 °C of the above-mentioned PU/GTR elastomer was 0.92, which is higher than the 0.80 of pure PU elastomer, evidencing the high wet-skid resistance. To some extent, the as-prepared PU/GTR elastomer has effectively solved the "magic triangle" problem in the tire industry. Moreover, this novel research will be expected to make contributions in the upcycling of waste tires.
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- Maoyong He
- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, China
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Rodrigues JS, de S M de Freitas A, de Lima LF, Lopes HSM, Maciel CC, Fré LVBV, Pires AAF, de Lima VH, Oliveira VJR, de A Olivati C, Ferreira M, Riul A, Botaro VR. Synthesis of lignin-based carbon/graphene oxide foam and its application as sensors for ammonia gas detection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131883. [PMID: 38677702 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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The present study highlights the integration of lignin with graphene oxide (GO) and its reduced form (rGO) as a significant advancement within the bio-based products industry. Lignin-phenol-formaldehyde (LPF) resin is used as a carbon source in polyurethane foams, with the addition of 1 %, 2 %, and 4 % of GO and rGO to produce carbon structures thus producing carbon foams (CFs). Two conversion routes are assessed: (i) direct addition with rGO solution, and (ii) GO reduction by heat treatment. Carbon foams are characterized by thermal, structural, and morphological analysis, alongside an assessment of their electrochemical behavior. The thermal decomposition of samples with GO is like those having rGO, indicating the effective removal of oxygen groups in GO by carbonization. The addition of GO and rGO significantly improved the electrochemical properties of CF, with the GO2% sensors displaying 39 % and 62 % larger electroactive area than control and rGO2% sensors, respectively. Furthermore, there is a significant electron transfer improvement in GO sensors, demonstrating a promising potential for ammonia detection. Detailed structural and performance analysis highlights the significant enhancement in electrochemical properties, paving the way for the development of advanced sensors for gas detection, particularly ammonia, with the prospective market demands for durable, simple, cost-effective, and efficient devices.
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- Jéssica S Rodrigues
- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil.
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- Institute of Science and Technology (ICT), Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 12231-280 São José do Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Portable Chemical Sensors Lab, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box 6154, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil; Polymer Materials Characterization Laboratory (LCaMP), Technological College of Sorocaba (FATEC), Eng. Carlos Reinaldo Mendes, 2015, 18013-280 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Institute of Sorocaba (ICTS), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março, 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Paulista State University (UNESP), 19060-900 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Paulista State University (UNESP), 19060-900 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin, Campinas, SP 13083-859, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Center for Sustainability (CCTS), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), João Leme dos Santos, km 110, 18052-780 Sorocaba, Brazil
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Baskakov SA, Baskakova YV, Kabachkov EN, Dvoretskaya EV, Krasnikova SS, Korepanov VI, Michtchenko A, Shulga YM. On the State of Graphene Oxide Nanosheet in a Polyurethane Matrix. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:553. [PMID: 36770514 PMCID: PMC9921786 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Thermally stable films were obtained from a water-based polyurethane (PU) dispersion with small (0.1-1.5 wt.%) additions of graphene oxide (GO). The films were studied through elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, differential thermogravimetry, and Raman spectroscopy. It was found that the introduction of GO into a PU matrix was accompanied by a partial reduction in graphene oxide nanosheet and an increase in the concentration of defects in GO structure. It has been also established that the [C/N]at ratio in the near-surface layer of PU/GO composite films grows with an increase in the content of graphene oxide in the composite films.
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- Sergey A. Baskakov
- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Microelectronics Technology and High Purity Materials, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, SEPI-ESIME-Zacatenco, Av. IPN S/N, Ed.5, 3-r piso, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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Baskakov SA, Baskakova YV, Dvoretskaya EV, Krasnikova SS, Lesnichaya VA, Shulga YM, Gutsev GL. Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane/Graphene Oxide Composites. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:178. [PMID: 36614518 PMCID: PMC9821894 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanocomposites based on waterborne polyurethane (WPU) and graphene oxide (GO) have been synthesized and characterized. It was found that after the incorporation of GO, WPU films became mechanically more rigid, and the Young's modulus increased by almost six times. It is shown that the lateral size of GO sheets influences the mechanical properties of WPU/GO composites. In particular, composites with larger lateral size of GO sheets have higher values of Young's modulus. Additionally, if the mechanical properties are improved with the addition of GO additive, then water absorption decreases for WPU modified with small GO sheets whereas it increases for WPU modified with large GO sheets. Possible reasons for this behavior are discussed.
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- Sergey A. Baskakov
- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problem of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Functional Polymer Materials, National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Leninsky pr. 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physics, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307, USA
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DMA of TPU Films and the Modelling of Their Viscoelastic Properties for Noise Reduction in Jet Engines. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235285. [PMID: 36501679 PMCID: PMC9740051 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Due to current developments in jet engine design, the acoustic performance of conventional acoustic liners needs to be improved with respect to lower frequency spectrums and broadband absorption. In this context, the present study aimed to determine the viscoelastic material properties of a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film for targeted application in novel acoustic liners with integrated film material for enhanced noise reduction. Therefore, a dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) was performed to determine these viscoelastic material properties. Based on the acquired data, the time-temperature shift (TTS) was applied to obtain the material's temperature- and frequency-dependent mechanical properties. In this regard, the William-Landel-Ferry (WLF) method and an alternative polynomial approach determining the shift factors were investigated and compared. Furthermore, a generalized Maxwell model-so-called Prony-series-with and without pre-smoothing utilizing of a fractional rheological model was applied to approximate the measured storage and loss modulus and to provide a material model that can be used in finite element analyses. Finally, the results were discussed concerning the application of the films in acoustic liners under the conditions of a standard flight cycle and the applied loads. The present investigations thus provide a method for characterizing polymer materials, approximating their mechanical behavior for vibration applications at different ambient temperatures and enabling the identification of their operational limits during the application in acoustic liners.
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Suthar V, Asare MA, de Souza FM, Gupta RK. Effect of Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide on the Properties of Sunflower Oil-Based Polyurethane Films. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14224974. [PMID: 36433101 PMCID: PMC9699627 DOI: 10.3390/polym14224974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Sunflower oil was used for the synthesis of a polyol via an epoxidation reaction followed by a ring-opening reaction. The successful synthesis of the sunflower oil-based polyol (SFO polyol) was demonstrated through structural characterizations and wet-chemistry analysis. Bio-based polyurethane (BPU) films were fabricated using synthesized polyol and diisocyanate. Various amounts of graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were added separately to see their effect on the physicomechanical and thermal properties of BPU films. Several tests, such as thermogravimetric analysis, tensile strength, dynamic mechanical analysis, hardness, flexural strength, and the water contact angle, were performed to evaluate the effect of GO and rGO on the properties of the BPU films. Some of the analyses of the BPU films demonstrated an improvement in the mechanical properties, for example, the tensile strength increased from 22.5 to 26 MPa with the addition of only 0.05 wt.% GO. The storage modulus improved from 900 to 1000 and 1700 MPa after the addition of 0.02 and 0.05 wt.% GO, respectively. This study shows that a small amount of GO and rGO could improve the properties of BPU films, making them suitable for use in coating industries.
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- Vishwa Suthar
- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, 1204 Research Road, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, 1204 Research Road, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, 1204 Research Road, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, 1701 S. Broadway Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, 1204 Research Road, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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Albozahid M, Naji HZ, Alobad ZK, Wychowaniec JK, Saiani A. Synthesis and characterization of hard copolymer polyurethane/functionalized graphene nanocomposites: Investigation of morphology, thermal stability, and rheological properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Muayad Albozahid
- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering University of Kufa Najaf Iraq
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering University of Babylon Hilla Iraq
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- Department of Polymers Engineering and Petrochemical Industries, Faculty of Materials Engineering University of Babylon Hilla Iraq
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- School of Natural Sciences, Department of Materials University of Manchester Manchester UK
- Marie Curie Research Fellow AO Research Institute Davos Davos Switzerland
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- School of Natural Sciences, Department of Materials University of Manchester Manchester UK
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Wang Y, Zhou Z, Li S, Zheng H, Lu J, Wang S, Zhang J, Wang K, Lin K. Near-Infrared-Light-Assisted Self-Healing Graphene-Thermopolyurethane Composite Films. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14061183. [PMID: 35335522 PMCID: PMC8948706 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Graphene-thermopolyurethane (G-TPU) composite films were fabricated and the effects of the TPU initial concentration, characteristics of TPU, and graphene loading on the electrical, mechanical, thermal, infrared thermal response and near-infrared-light-assisted self-healing properties of the composite films were investigated in detail. The experimental results demonstrate that the comprehensive performances of the composite film are related to the initial concentration of the TPU solution and the characteristics of the TPU and the graphene loading. The composite film prepared from TPU solution with low initial concentration can have conductivity under the condition of low graphene content. However, the composite film prepared with appropriate initial concentration of TPU solution and high graphene loading is conducive to obtain high conductivity. After 60 s of near-infrared illumination, the temperature of the composite film first increases and then decreases with the increase in graphene loading until it reaches saturation. The near-infrared light thermal response of the composite film with high graphene loading is related to the initial concentration of TPU solution, while the near-IR thermal response of the composite film with low graphene loading is independent of the initial concentration of TPU. The surface micro-cracks of the composite film almost disappeared after 10 min of near-infrared illumination. The resistance of the conductive composite film increases after healed. The composite film prepared with low melting point TPU is more favorable to obtain high near-IR thermal self-healing efficiency.
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Manna R, Kumar Srivastava S, Mittal V. Fabrication of High Dielectric Materials Through Selective Insertion of Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide on Hard Segment of Thermoplastic Polyurethane. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 21:5569-5582. [PMID: 33980366 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2021.19468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The presence of microcapacitors near percolatrion threshold determines dielectric permittivity of a material. Motivated by this concept, we focused our work by preferentially allocating functionalized reduced graphene oxide (FRGO) in hard segment (disperse phase) of Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) by solution blending method and characterized. Morphological studies of TPU/FRGO nanocomposites established homogeneous dispersion of FRGO throughout the TPU matrix. It is noted that TPU/FRGO (1 phr) nanocomposites exhibit maximum increase in tensile strength (33%) and elongation at break (10%). Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed maximum enhancement in onset of decomposition temperature (~6 °C) in 2 phr FRGO loaded TPU. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed maximum reduction (~2 °C) in glass transition temperature (Tg) of soft segment of TPU followed by maximum improvements in melting temperature (~4 °C) as well as crystallization temperature (~22 °C) of hard segment compared to neat TPU. Further, a significantly high value of dielectric permittivity (401) is achieved in 1.5 phr loaded FRGO at 100 Hz due to the formation of significantly higher number of microcapacitors near the percolation threshold. It is anticipated that such thermally stable and mechanically strong high dielectric TPU/FRGO nanocomposites can find applications in the field of electronic devices.
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- Rakesh Manna
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KUST), Sas Al Nakh! Campus, Abu Dhabi, P.O. 2533, United Arab Emirates
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High Performance of Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Graphene Oxide Self-Healing Composite Film. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11020128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Graphene oxide (GO) sheets were dispersed into N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF) solution by ultrasonication and then mixed with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solution uniformly, and further fabricated to GO-TPU film by casting process. The thermal properties, infrared photothermal response, and self-healing performance of the GO-TPU film were systematically investigated. The experimental results demonstrate that the thermal conductivity of GO-TPU film with 4 wt % GO and the initial concentration of 20 wt % TPU is 0.3719 W·m−1·K−1, which is 83.8% increase compared to pure TPU. The GO-TPU film has excellent infrared light-to-heat conversion efficiency. The infrared light-to-heat conversion efficiency of the GO-TPU film with 7 wt % GO and the initial concentration of 20 wt % TPU reaches the maximum, and the temperature increased by 63% compared to pure TPU, reaching 165.6 °C. The scratches on the GO-TPU composite film can be completely healed after being irradiated by infrared light for 10 min, which shows that the GO-TPU composite film has good self-healing properties.
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Tounici A, Martín-Martínez JM. Addition of Graphene Oxide in Different Stages of the Synthesis of Waterborne Polyurethane-Urea Adhesives and Its Influence On Their Structure, Thermal, Viscoelastic and Adhesion Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E2899. [PMID: 32605195 PMCID: PMC7372378 DOI: 10.3390/ma13132899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, 0.04 wt % graphene oxide (GO) was added in different stages (before and after prepolymer formation, and during water addition) of the synthesis of waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions (PUDs) prepared by using the acetone method. The structural, thermal, mechanical, viscoelastic, surface and adhesion properties of the polyurethane-ureas (PUUs) containing 0.04 wt % GO were studied. The addition of GO before and after prepolymer formation produced covalent bonds between the GO sheets and the NCO groups of the isocyanate, whereas the GO sheets were trapped between the polyurethane chains when added during water addition step. As a consequence, depending on the stage of the PUD synthesis in which GO was added, the degree of micro-phase separation between the hard and soft segments changed differently. The addition of GO before prepolymer formation changed more efficiently the polyurethane-urea structure, i.e., the covalently bonded GO sheets disturbed the interactions between the hard segments causing lower percentage of free urethane groups, higher crystallinity, lower storage modulus, higher yield stress and T-peel strength. The interactions between the GO sheets and the polymeric chains have been evidenced by plate-plate rheology, thermal gravimetric analysis and spectroscopy. On the other hand, physical interactions between GO and the polyurethane-urea chains were produced when GO was added in water during the synthesis, i.e., GO was acting as a nanofiller, which justified the improved mechanical properties and high lap-shear strength, but poor T-peel strength.
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- Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Alicante, 03080 Alicante, Spain;
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Khalifa M, Anandhan S, Wuzella G, Lammer H, Mahendran AR. Thermoplastic polyurethane composites reinforced with renewable and sustainable fillers – a review. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2020.1768544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Mohammed Khalifa
- Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood K plus , Altenberger strasse 69, A-4040, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology , India
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- Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood K plus , Altenberger strasse 69, A-4040, Linz, Austria
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- Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood K plus , Altenberger strasse 69, A-4040, Linz, Austria
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Khalifa M, Ekbote GS, Anandhan S, Wuzella G, Lammer H, Mahendran AR. Physicochemical characteristics of bio‐based thermoplastic polyurethane/graphene nanocomposite for piezoresistive strain sensor. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Mohammed Khalifa
- Kompettenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood Kplus Altenberger strasse Austria
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringNational Institute of Technology Mangalore Karnataka India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringNational Institute of Technology Mangalore Karnataka India
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- Kompettenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood Kplus Altenberger strasse Austria
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- Kompettenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Wood Kplus Altenberger strasse Austria
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Borges I, Henriques PC, Gomes RN, Pinto AM, Pestana M, Magalhães FD, Gonçalves IC. Exposure of Smaller and Oxidized Graphene on Polyurethane Surface Improves its Antimicrobial Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E349. [PMID: 32085467 PMCID: PMC7075169 DOI: 10.3390/nano10020349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Catheter-related infections are a common worldwide health problem, highlighting the need for antimicrobial catheters. Here, antibacterial potential of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) incorporated in the commonly used polymer for catheter manufacture-polyurethane (PU)-is investigated. Two strategies are explored: melt-blending, producing a composite, and dip coating, where a composite layer is deposited on top of PU. GNP with different lateral sizes and oxidation degrees-GNP-M5, GNP-M15, GNP-M5ox, GNP-M15ox-are applied in both strategies, and the antimicrobial potential towards Staphylococcus epidermidis of GNP dispersions and GNP-containing PU evaluated. As dispersions, oxidized and smaller GNP powders (GNP-M5ox) inhibit 74% bacteria growth at 128 µg/mL. As surfaces, GNP exposure strongly impacts their antimicrobial profile: GNP absence at the surface of composites yields no significant effects on bacteria, while by varying GNP: PU ratio and GNP concentration, coatings enhance GNP exposure, depicting an antimicrobial profile. Oxidized GNP-containing coatings induce higher antibacterial effect than non-oxidized forms, particularly with smaller GNPox, where a homogeneous layer of fused platelets is formed on PU, leading to 70% reduction in bacterial adhesion and 70% bacterial death. This pioneering work unravels how to turn a polymer clinically used to produce catheters into an antimicrobial surface, crucial to reducing risk of infection associated with catheterization.
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- Inês Borges
- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- FEUP—Faculdade de Engenharia, Departamento de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Nephrology, São João Hospital Center, EPE, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (I.B.); (P.C.H.); (R.N.G.); (M.P.)
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- FEUP—Faculdade de Engenharia, Departamento de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Wang H, Zhang S, Yu K, Yue C, Liu M, Bao C. Studies on the mechanism for the sudden mechanical property drops of graphene/polymer nanocomposites. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Huihui Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Tianjin Municipal Key Lab of Advanced Fiber and Energy Storage TechnologyTiangong University 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387 China
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Efficacy of ultra-low loading of amine functionalized graphene oxide into glycidol-terminated polyurethane for high-performance composite material. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2019.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Aranburu N, Otaegi I, Guerrica-Echevarria G. Using an Ionic Liquid to Reduce the Electrical Percolation Threshold in Biobased Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Graphene Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11030435. [PMID: 30960418 PMCID: PMC6473422 DOI: 10.3390/polym11030435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Biobased thermoplastic polyurethane (bTPU)/unmodified graphene (GR) nanocomposites (NCs) were obtained by melt-mixing in a lab-scaled conventional twin-screw extruder. Alternatively, GR was also modified with an ionic liquid (GR-IL) using a simple preparation method with the aim of improving the dispersion level. XRD diffractograms indicated a minor presence of well-ordered structures in both bTPU/GR and bTPU/GR-IL NCs, which also showed, as observed by TEM, nonuniform dispersion. Electrical conductivity measurements pointed to an improved dispersion level when GR was modified with the IL, because the bTPU/GR-IL NCs showed a significantly lower electrical percolation threshold (1.99 wt%) than the bTPU/GR NCs (3.21 wt%), as well as higher conductivity values. Young’s modulus increased upon the addition of the GR (by 65% with 4 wt%), as did the yield strength, while the ductile nature of the bTPU matrix maintained in all the compositions, with elongation at break values above 200%. This positive effect on the mechanical properties caused by the addition of GR maintained or slightly increased when GR-IL was used, pointing to the success of this method of modifying the nanofiller to obtain bTPU/GR NCs.
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- Nora Aranburu
- POLYMAT and Polymer Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia, Spain.
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- POLYMAT and Polymer Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia, Spain.
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- POLYMAT and Polymer Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia, Spain.
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Gorbunova M, Komratova V, Grishchuk A, Badamshina E, Anokhin D. The effect of addition of low-layer graphene nanoparticles on structure and mechanical properties of polyurethane-based block copolymers. Polym Bull (Berl) 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-02673-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Effects of Graphene Oxide on the Structure and Properties of Regenerated Wool Keratin Films. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:polym10121318. [PMID: 30961243 PMCID: PMC6401792 DOI: 10.3390/polym10121318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Much research has focused on improvement of the structural and mechanical properties of regenerated keratin materials by physical or chemical methods in recent years. In this research, regenerated keratin materials were modified with graphene oxide (GO). The properties of modified keratin films and the mechanism of interaction between GO and keratin macromolecules were studied. The SEM and XRD test results showed that the orientation of keratin macromolecules could be effectively improved by GO, which favored improvement of the keratin material’s crystallinity and made the films more uniform and compact. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of GO-modified keratin films were also improved significantly. At the same time, the reaction mechanism between keratin and GO materials was analyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), FT-IR, and Raman spectroscopy. It was shown that there was no chemical reaction between GO and keratin molecules, and the interaction between them was mainly via hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces.
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Effect of Variation of Hard Segment Content and Graphene-Based Nanofiller Concentration on Morphological, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites. INT J POLYM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1155/2018/1090753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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This study describes the development of a new class of high-performance polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites containing reduced graphene oxide (RGO) or graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). Two types of polyurethane elastomers with different contents of hard segments (HS) were used as a polymer matrix. The developed nanocomposites were characterized by thermal analysis (DSC, TG), dynamic mechanical testing (DMA), hardness testing, mechanical properties, rheology, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, and microscopy investigation (TEM, SEM). Morphological investigation confirmed better compatibility of RGO with the polyurethane (PU) matrix compared to GNP. Both applied nanofillers influenced melting and crystallization of the PU matrix. The nonlinear viscoelastic behavior of the nanocomposites (Payne effect) was studied, and the results were compared with theoretical predictions.
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Cristofolini L, Guidetti G, Morellato K, Gibertini M, Calvaresi M, Zerbetto F, Montalti M, Falini G. Graphene Materials Strengthen Aqueous Polyurethane Adhesives. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:8829-8835. [PMID: 31459016 PMCID: PMC6645141 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Carboxyl-functionalized graphene platelets (GP) and graphene oxide (GO) sheets were added to a commercial aqueous adhesive dispersion of thermoplastic polyurethane (TP) (Idrotex 200 from FacGB s.r.l.). For both additives, the weight percentage was of industrial interest, 0.01 and 0.1 wt %. The addition of GP/GO was carried out in a simple and scalable-up process that can be applied to other materials and additives. Mechanical, peel tests were applied on polyurethane strips (75 mm long, 15 mm wide, and 1.5 mm thick) prepared cutting extruded sheets obtained using Estane 58091, a 70D aromatic polyester-based TP. The tests with 0.01 wt % of GP showed statistically significant higher forces at first failure and maximum forces with respect to the pristine adhesive. Sample characterization was carried out with scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis. A mechanism is suggested for the improved performance of the low-dose GP adhesive.
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- Luca Cristofolini
- Department
of Industrial Engineering (DIN), Alma Mater
Studiorum—Università di Bologna, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Industrial Engineering (DIN), Alma Mater
Studiorum—Università di Bologna, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- FacGB
s.r.l., Via S. Pertini
36, I-62012 Civitanova
Marche, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department
of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Zhao B, Jia R, Zhang Y, Liu D, Zheng X. Design and synthesis of antibacterial waterborne fluorinated polyurethane. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- B. Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Shanghai Institute of Technology; Shanghai 201418 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Shanghai Institute of Technology; Shanghai 201418 People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Xianke Chemical Co., Ltd., Building 9, 1288 Canggong Road, Fengxian District; Shanghai 201417 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Shanghai Institute of Technology; Shanghai 201418 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Shanghai Institute of Technology; Shanghai 201418 People's Republic of China
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Bera M, Saha U, Bhardwaj A, Maji PK. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO)-induced compatibilization and reinforcement of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) binary polymer blend. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- M. Bera
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur, 247001, Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur, 247001, Uttar Pradesh India
- Smart and NBC Materials Division (SNMD); Defense Material and Stores Research and Development Establishment; Kanpur Uttar Pradesh 208013 India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur, 247001, Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur, 247001, Uttar Pradesh India
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Huang Y, Yang Z, Liu A, Fu J. Nonlinear Buckling Analysis of Functionally Graded Graphene Reinforced Composite Shallow Arches with Elastic Rotational Constraints under Uniform Radial Load. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11060910. [PMID: 29843442 PMCID: PMC6025541 DOI: 10.3390/ma11060910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The buckling behavior of functionally graded graphene platelet-reinforced composite (FG-GPLRC) shallow arches with elastic rotational constraints under uniform radial load is investigated in this paper. The nonlinear equilibrium equation of the FG-GPLRC shallow arch with elastic rotational constraints under uniform radial load is established using the Halpin-Tsai micromechanics model and the principle of virtual work, from which the critical buckling load of FG-GPLRC shallow arches with elastic rotational constraints can be obtained. This paper gives special attention to the effect of the GPL distribution pattern, weight fraction, geometric parameters, and the constraint stiffness on the buckling load. The numerical results show that all of the FG-GPLRC shallow arches with elastic rotational constraints have a higher buckling load-carrying capacity compared to the pure epoxy arch, and arches of the distribution pattern X have the highest buckling load among four distribution patterns. When the GPL weight fraction is constant, the thinner and larger GPL can provide the better reinforcing effect to the FG-GPLRC shallow arch. However, when the value of the aspect ratio is greater than 4, the flakiness ratio is greater than 103, and the effect of GPL’s dimensions on the buckling load of the FG-GPLRC shallow arch is less significant. In addition, the buckling model of FG-GPLRC shallow arch with elastic rotational constraints is changed as the GPL distribution patterns or the constraint stiffness changes. It is expected that the method and the results that are presented in this paper will be useful as a reference for the stability design of this type of arch in the future.
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- Yonghui Huang
- Guangzhou University-Tamkang University Joint Research Center for Engineering Structure Disaster Prevention and Control, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangzhou University-Tamkang University Joint Research Center for Engineering Structure Disaster Prevention and Control, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangzhou University-Tamkang University Joint Research Center for Engineering Structure Disaster Prevention and Control, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangzhou University-Tamkang University Joint Research Center for Engineering Structure Disaster Prevention and Control, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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High Efficient Reduction of Graphene Oxide via Nascent Hydrogen at Room Temperature. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11030340. [PMID: 29495450 PMCID: PMC5872919 DOI: 10.3390/ma11030340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To develop a green and efficient method to synthesize graphene in relative milder conditions is prerequisite for graphene applications. A chemical reducing method has been developed to high efficiently reduce graphene oxide (GO) using Fe2O3 and NH3BH3 as catalyst and reductants, respectively. During the process, environmental and strong reductive nascent hydrogen were generated surrounding the surface of GO sheets by catalyst hydrolysis reaction of NH3BH3 and were used for reduction of GO. The reduction process was studied by ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectrum. The structure and morphology of the reduced GO were characterized with scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Compared to metal (Mg/Fe/Zn/Al) particles and acid system which also use nascent hydrogen to reduce GO, this method exhibited higher reduction efficiency (43.6%). Also the reduction was carried out at room temperature condition, which is environmentally friendly. As a supercapacitor electrode, the reversible capacity of reduced graphene oxide was 113.8 F g−1 at 1 A g−1 and the capacitance retention still remained at 90% after 200 cycles. This approach provides a new method to reduce GO with high reduction efficiency by green reductant.
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