MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
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2016
·Vol. 301
·期 3
·287-295
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IF 2.834
Xueqin Zhang,Huihui Wang,Xiaoxiang Wen,Aiping Zhang,Xiaoying Wang,Linxin Zhong,Chuanfu Liu,Runcang Sun
The objective of this study is to broaden the application of xylan as moisture-absorption/retention biomaterials by grafting polyethylene glycol (PEG) on xylan backbone. Ionic liquid 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([Amim]Cl) and 4,4-diphenylmethane diisocyanate are used as reaction media and coupling reagent, respectively. FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and gel permeation chromatography analyses indicate the successful occurrence of the grafting reaction. Thermogravimetric analysis/derivative thermogravimetry indicates that the thermal stability of xylan increases after the grafting of the PEG side chains. With an increase of the degree of substitution of xylan- g -PEG, the molecular weight ( M w ) of PEG side chains (1000 and 5000 g mol −1 ), and the relative humidity of environment, the moisture-absorption/retention ratio of xylan- g -PEG increases. To evaluate the biodegradability/biocompatibility of this promising material, the ratio of biochemical oxygen demand to chemical oxygen demand of xylan- g -PEG and the cytotoxicity are tested on the samples. The results indicate that PEG-modified xylan has great potential as moisture-absorption/retention biomaterials.
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材料科学
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生物化学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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IF 9.229
Yongfei Li,Yanling Wang,Qian Wang,Zhonghua Liu,Longhao Tang,Lei Liang,Chuanbao Zhang,Qiang Li,Ning Xu,Jinsheng Sun,Wenjing Shi
It is well-known that the production of gas-condensate reservoirs is significantly affected by the liquid condensation near the wellbore region. Gas-wetting alteration can be one of the most effective approaches to alleviate condensate accumulation and improve liquid distribution. However, gas well deliverability is still limited because the wettability of cores is altered only from liquid-wetting to intermediate gas-wetting by using traditional chemical stimulation. To solve this bottleneck problem, herein, we developed a fluorine-functionalized nanosilica to achieve super gas-wetting alteration, increasing the contact angles of water and n-hexadecane on the treated core surface from 23 and 0° to 157 and 145°, respectively. The surface free energy reduces rapidly from 67.97 to 0.23 mN/m. The super gas-wetting adsorption layer on the core surface formed by functionalized nanosilica not only increases the surface roughness but also reduces the surface free energy. The core flooding confirms that the required pressure for displacement is apparently reduced. Meanwhile, the core permeability can be dramatically restored after the super gas-wetting alteration. The microscopic visualization is employed to further understand the impact of fluorine-functionalized nanosilica on the fluid flow behavior and mechanism in porous media. The oil saturation in the micromodel decreases sharply from 48.75 to 7.84%, eliminating the “water locking effect” and “Jiamin effect”, which indicates that the added functional nanosilica effectively improves fluid flow capacity and may contribute to production in the gas condensate reservoirs. In addition, this work reveals the fluid flow behavior and mechanism in the reservoir in detail, which will expand the better application of this material to many oilfields and other mining engineering systems.
研究领域:
石油工程
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材料科学
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PubMed
高影响因子
ACS Applied Bio Materials
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2018
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IF 0
Chunping Su,Huiping Zhao,Hao Yang,Rong Chen
In this work, we developed a facile approach for the fabrication of stearic acid-modified starch/chitosan composite sponge with asymmetric wettability and gradient wettability via mediating the amount of starch. The starch/chitosan composite sponge exhibited heterogeneous wetting properties on its two surfaces after stearic acid modification. The superhydrophobic top surface with a water contact angle of 150° could prevent water, blood, and bacterial permeation without losing the breathability of the sponge, whereas the superhydrophilic bottom surface possessed optimal water and blood absorption and clotting abilities. The asymmetric wettability of starch/chitosan composite sponge was attributed to the synergistic contribution of gradient distribution of starch, rough three-dimensional skeleton structure induced capillary effect and the nonuniform surface distribution of hydrophilic/hydrophobic groups. Furthermore, the sponge also possessed good biodegradability and noncytotoxicity to the human normal hepatocyte. The results indicated that the stearic acid-modified starch/chitosan composite sponge with ideal liquid absorption, vapor transmission rate, self-cleaning and stain-repellent ability could be used as a promising candidate for wound dressing.
研究领域:
材料科学
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生物医学工程
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生物医药
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PubMed
ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2025
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IF 5.5
Wenting Kong,Hao Jia,Yan Zhao,Wen Xu
Smart membranes with adjustable superwettability are promising candidates for addressing complex challenges, such as treating oily domestic wastewater and industrial oil leakages. In this study, a durable superhydrophobic coating with switchable wettability was fabricated on a cotton fabric. The coated fabric exhibited a rapid transition to a superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic state via a “wetting-displacing” process, and can recover its original superhydrophobicity upon drying. The underwater–oil contact angle was further modulated by adjusting the ratio of the chemical components to the coating thickness. Inspired by the wettability pattern of the Stenocara beetle, an underwater superoleophobic/philic patterned fabric for efficient oi–water separation was developed. The influence of the wettability pattern geometry on the separation efficiency and flux was also investigated. The coated fabric was used to separate multiple types of oil/water mixtures with a separation efficiency of over 99%.
研究领域:
材料科学
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表面工程
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环境功能材料
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分离技术
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仿生学
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高影响因子
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 2.4
Chen Zhuo,Yu Binqi,Yao Tingfeng,Du Weitong,Ma Jianchao
The wettability and reaction behavior of mold flux with different basicity on TiN and TiO 2 substrates were investigated at up to 1400 °C by the sessile drop method, which can provide a theoretical basis for optimizing the composition of the mold flux for high Ti-bearing steel. As the basicity increased, the mold flux exhibited better wettability and a stronger interfacial reaction with TiN. Thus, it was easier to absorb the TiN inclusion in the order of CaO–SiO 2 -based flux (CS) > CaO–SiO 2 –Al 2 O 3 -based flux (CSA) > CaO–Al 2 O 3 -based flux (CA). Scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy showed that the interfacial reaction was also related to basicity. There was a visible and regular interfacial reaction layer between TiN and CS and the CSA flux, which was produced by the redox reaction between the SiO 2 in the slag and the TiN substrate, whereas there was no interfacial reaction layer between TiN and the CA flux. As the basicity decreased, the mold flux exhibited better wettability and a stronger interfacial reaction with TiO 2 ; thus, it was easier to absorb the TiO 2 inclusion in the order of CA > CSA > CS. There was also a visible and regular interfacial reaction layer between TiN and the three fluxes, which was produced by the dissolution of TiO 2 and then reacted with CaO to generate CaTiO 3 .
研究领域:
冶金学
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材料科学
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高影响因子
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2024
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IF 5.3
Xiao-Han Wang,Bingyou Jiang,Chunshan Zheng,Gaochao Pan,Shiju Wang,Yi Zhang,Ben Ji
The pore and wetting characteristics of bituminous coal and anthracite treated with different proportions of tetrasodium iminodisuccinate (IDS) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) were measured. The pore structure characteristics of the coal were studied via low-temperature nitrogen adsorption analysis and the Frenkel-Halsey-Hill fractal theory. Zeta potential measurements were conducted to quantitatively analyze the degree of aggregation or dispersion of coal particles dissolved in solution. Changes in the coal surface morphology were observed and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that when the ratio of IDS:SDS is 1:3, the specific surface area (SSA) values of bituminous coal and anthracite are the lowest. The composite reagent has a greater effect on improving the pore structure of anthracite than bituminous coal. Compared with bituminous coal, anthracite has better pore connectivity and a wider pore network. The absolute zeta potentials of bituminous coal and anthracite reach the maximum at an IDS:SDS ratio of 1:3, with values of 91.08 mV and 91.35 mV, respectively. The electrostatic potential distributions of the molecules show that the advantages of the electrostatic potential difference with water molecules enable IDS and SDS molecules to effectively attract water molecules and form hydrogen bonds, thus revealing the optimization mechanism of coal wettability .
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矿物学
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表面化学
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ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
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2020
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IF 4.039
Yaxin Guo,Na Wang,Shufeng Pang,Yunhong Zhang
Although nitrates and amino acids are ubiquitous in the atmosphere, the interactions of amino acids with nitrates on the hygroscopicity of aerosols are still not clear. We studied the hygroscopic properties and compositional evolution of three atmospherically relevant species, sodium nitrate (NaNO 3 ), glycine and L-alanine (alanine). The investigations on the NaNO 3 , glycine, alanine and their internally NaNO 3 /amino acid mixed particles with molar ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 were conducted using attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). The mixed NaNO 3 /glycine droplets with molar ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3 exhibited efflorescence transition at 52.3%, 62.6% and 63.2%RH, respectively. For the NaNO 3 /alanine mixed systems with molar ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3, the efflorescence relative humidity (ERH) was measured to be 50.2%, 59.8% and 69.3%, respectively. These results suggested that in each of the systems studied the addition of amino acids to aerosols could promote the crystallization of mixed droplets. However, the higher deliquescence relative humidity (DRH) with increased fraction of glycine for the mixed NaNO 3 /glycine (3:1, 79.2%RH; 1:1, 86.3%RH; 1:3, 86.5%RH) also indicated that glycine could inhibit the deliquescence phase transition of mixed systems. In the case of NaNO 3 /alanine systems, the DRH for 3:1 and 1:3 mixed particles was 78.2% and 82.7% while no deliquescence transition occurred for the 1:1 mixed particles. The hygroscopic properties of mixed NaNO 3 /amino acids droplets were modified due to the formed amino acid-NaNO 3 complex salts from the interactions of amino acids with NaNO 3 in aerosols during dehydration process. The discrepancies in water content for the mixed NaNO 3 /amino acids with molar ratios of 1:1 and 1:3 between dehydration and hydration processes at high RH could be attributed to the crystallization of amino acid-NaNO 3 complex salts during dehydration and the residual amino acids.
研究领域:
大气科学
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化学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2023
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IF 15.1
Kaiwen Chen,Jianyi Zhu,Yujing Tan,Fengze Sun,Jian Gan,Hui Peng,Tianyi Zhan,Jianxiong Lyu
Conventional preparation of Janus membranes with asymmetric wettability focuses on the preparation of extreme hydrophilic side and hydrophobic side, but suffers from pore clogging, low liquid transfer and collection efficiency and short service life. In this study, Janus wood (JW) with a continuous wettability gradient was created throughunidirectional vacuum impregnation of a hydrophobic solvent after the delignification of wood. Digital image correlation (DIC) and layer-by-layer contact angle assessment were utilized to examine the thickness-dependent wettability gradient of the JW membrane. The JW membrane completed the modification of the cell walls without blocking the cell lumens. The presence of wettability gradient in the JW membrane effectively reduced the capillary force of liquid penetration, resulting in decreased adhesion and stagnation of liquid on the membrane surface, and increased flow rate and transport efficiency. Based on the continuous wettability change of the JW membrane, the JW membrane was endowed with the ability to act as a “unidirectional valve” to enable continuous and rapid directional transport of liquids. The mechanical properties of the JW membrane prepared by the unidirectional introduction method were significantly improved, rendering them highly stable and environmentally durable. The fog collection efficiency of the JW membrane was maintained at 97.7% over 10 repeated use cycles. For light oil/water and heavy oil/water mixtures, JW membrane maintained an efficiency of 99.6% or higher. Unlike conventional surface modification methods, the unidirectional introduction method proved practical and effective for modifying the JW membrane in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the prepared JW membrane was sustainable, inexpensive, durable, and environmentally friendly. This study provides a wide range of potential applications in fields such as droplet manipulation, multi-liquid separation, industrial wastewater purification, and microfluidics.
研究领域:
材料科学
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环境工程
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可持续材料
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界面科学
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功能材料
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微流控技术
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分离科学
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高影响因子
RSC Advances
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2020
·Vol. 10
·期 20
·12035-12046
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IF 3.119
Jiahui Zhang,Ying Zhao,Zilu Tian,Jiufu Zhu,Zuosen Shi,Zhanchen Cui,Song Zhu
In this study, we evaluated bioinspired adhesive primers for durable adhesion between dentin and composite resins. N-3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl methacrylamide (DMA) primer monomer (small bifunctional group molecules containing catechol and acrylic groups at opposite ends) was prepared to mimic the interaction between the catechol group and the mineral interface of marine mussels. The shear bonding strength, microleakage, degree of conversion, contact angle, and compatibility were tested. The shear bond strength was significantly improved, and microleakage was diminished after the application of the DMA primer. However, the degree of conversion was decreased. The wettability of the dentin was enhanced, and the DMA primer showed no negative influence on cell proliferation. The results of this study showed the possibility of using DMA primers in clinical practice. This may provide a new strategy for improving adhesion durability.
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牙科学
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生物材料学
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PubMed
高影响因子
Energetic Materials Frontiers
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2021
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IF 0
Rong-rong Yang,Chang-kun Song,Ya-jie Chen,Guo-wei Zeng,Jia-xin Wang,Jun-hong Chen,Wen-chao Zhang
The large energy release potential and highly adjustable combustion characteristics of nanostructured silicon compounded with sodium perchlorate (NaClO 4 ) make it one of the most attractive inorganic energetic materials. Compared with nanoporous silicon, the silicon nanowires prepared by metal-assisted chemical etching are easily loaded with NaClO 4 to obtain energetic materials, due to their one-dimensional array structure and tight contact with the silicon substrate. However, the high hygroscopicity of NaClO 4 greatly degrades the long-term storage property of the material, and must be addressed. In this study, sulfur, as a known stable and non-hygroscopic oxidant that reacts with nanostructured silicon, was impregnated on the silicon nanowires/NaClO 4 energetic material to insulate NaClO 4 from H 2 O in the ambient air. After sulfur impregnation, the mass of the sample increased by 8.7 mg after being exposed to 98% relative humidity at 25 °C for 12 h, while the sample without sulfur increased by 50 mg, indicating significant improvement in the hygrophobicity of the sulfur-containing energetic material. Laser ignition experiments showed that the combustion performance was only slightly affected after sulfur treatment. This work provides a new strategy for improving the hygrophobicity of silicon-based energetic materials, which can improve their applicability in micro-electromechanical systems.
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材料科学
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能源工程
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2021
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IF 4.527
Wenqi Yang,Fuxing Ye
Because the CMAS corrosion and phase transformation at elevated temperatures above 1250 °C have limited the applications of traditional YSZ , the design of novel thermal barrier materials is a hotspot. GdTaO 4 is considered as a type of potential novel thermal barrier material owing to its low thermal conductivity . In this study, the mechanical and thermal properties, CMAS corrosion resistance , and the wettability of the GdTaO 4 were studied and compared with that of YSZ. The results show that the coefficient of thermal expansion and hardness of GdTaO 4 are 14.1 × 10 −6 K −1 (1350 °C) and 534.2 Hv 0.3 respectively. The thickness of CMAS reaction layer of GdTaO 4 is ~30.8 μm after 24 h reaction at 1350 °C, which is thinner than that of YSZ. After corrosion reaction, the CMAS glass aggregated instead of completely disappearing or continuously extending over the surface of GdTaO 4 . The main reaction product is Ca 2 Ta 2 O 7 , and the anorthite phase may not be detected, which is similar to YTaO 4 . By comparison, the dense substrate of YSZ became porous and CMAS glass has disappeared after 10 h. CMAS corrosion at 1350 °C. The on-line contact angle results show that the wettability of CMAS on GdTaO 4 is worse than that on YSZ at 1350 °C, while the opposite of the work of adhesion, which indicates that GdTaO 4 can remove liquid CMAS more easily than YSZ TBCs during the service. Furthermore, the corrosion depth and areas of GdTaO 4 are smaller than those of YSZ in the same situation. These findings suggest that GdTaO 4 possesses better high-temperature properties and CMAS corrosion resistance than YSZ as a kind of potential of thermal barrier material.
研究领域:
材料科学
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高温材料
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腐蚀科学
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高影响因子
Crystals
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2019
·Vol. 9
·期 12
·675
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IF 2.061
Jinbo Ouyang,Jian Chen,Limin Zhou,Fangze Han,Xin Huang
To improve the physicochemical properties of valnemulin (VLM), different solid forms formed by VLM and organic acids, including tartaric acid (TAR), fumaric acid (FUM), and oxalic acid (OXA), were successfully prepared and characterized by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The excess enthalpyHexbetween VLM and other organic acids was calculated by COSMOthermXsoftware and was used to evaluate the probability of forming multi-component solids between VLM and organic acids. By thermal analysis, it was confirmed that multi-component solid forms of VLM were thermodynamically more stable than VLM itself. Through dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) experiments, it was found that three multi-component solid forms of VLM had lower hygroscopicity than VLM itself. Furthermore, the intrinsic dissolution rate of VLM and its multi-component forms was determined in one kind of acidic aqueous medium by using UV-vis spectrometry. It was found that the three multi-component solid forms of VLM dissolved faster than VLM itself.Keywords:valnemulin;solid forms;dissolution rate;hygroscopicity
研究领域:
药学
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物理化学
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高影响因子
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