The combustion of moxa floss was investigated by thermogravimetric/differential scanning calorimeter (TG/DSC), thermogravimetric/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) and an infrared radiation spectrum-detecting system. The average mass loss rate at the major stage of combustion was 1.08%/min with a peak at 7.86%/min. Moxa floss burning released the integral heat of 9188 mJ/mg from the temperature of 200 °C to 500 °C. The peak heat flow during char combustion stage was higher than those of other stages. The results indicated the combustion of moxa floss was a mild and slow process, releasing heat continuously and steadily. The infrared radiation spectra of burning moxa stick were in a range of 2.5–13.0 µm and showed double peaks at 3.75 µm and 8.75 µm. Thus, this study provided insight into why moxa floss biomass is the optimal material for thermal therapy and is beneficial for the development of electric thermal stimulation alternative.
Yi-Zhao Chen,Ting-Ting Mao,Song-Yi Liao,Selina X. Yao,Yong-Gang Min
As novel two-dimensional materials, MBenes derived from bulk ternary metal borides (MAB phase) have attracted increasing attention but are limited by their preparation strategy. In this work, MoxBy (MBene) derivatives with an accordion-like structure were successfully prepared by completely etching an Al layer from MoAlB via a molten-salt method. The thermal behaviors, crystal structure, and surface chemical state were analyzed using DSC/TG, XRD and XPS analyses, respectively. The micro-morphology of the obtained MBene was then characterized using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy accompanied by EDS mappings. The results reveal that the MBene synthesized at 620 °C (abbreviated as MBene-620) demonstrates its characteristic (020) peak and layered structure. When used as an advanced anode for Li-ion batteries (LIBs), the MBene delivers excellent electrochemical performances with a reversible specific capacity of 638.2 mA h g−1 after 100 cycles at a current density of 0.1 A g−1. As a promising green strategy, this molten-salt method provides a new opportunity to explore the wide-ranging applications of MBene series, particularly in new energy fields of LIBs.
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