COMBUSTION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 1.5
Baichen Chen,Yi Wang,Jianchen He,Xiaolan Song,Chongwei An
This article uses a combination of experimental and simulation methods for mutual verification to explore the possibility of nano aluminum thermite damaging chips and disrupting circuit systems. In terms of experiments, Fe2O3/SiO2/Al and SnO2/SiO2/Al aluminum thermites were prepared by physically mixing micro Al powder, nano SiO2, and nano metal oxide powder in a certain proportion. The binder was added and pressed into a charge column for ignition testing. The prepared aluminum thermite was characterized and its performance was tested using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), and constant pressure combustion experiments.In terms of molecular dynamics simulation, Materials Studio software was used to investigate the interaction relationships between atoms in the aluminum thermite. The reaction process and properties of the aluminum thermite under adiabatic conditions at different initial temperatures were explored from the perspectives of potential energy, radial distribution function, mean square displacement, and self diffusion coefficient. The simulation results were compared with experimental reaction phenomena. The results show that the aluminum thermite prepared by physical method is uniformly mixed, various materials are fully adhered, well dispersed, and there is no agglomeration phenomenon. In terms of combustion performance, the overall performance of Fe2O3/SiO2/Al thermite is better than that of SnO2/SiO2/Al thermite, with higher combustion efficiency, higher reaction temperature, and the ability to maintain high temperature for a longer period of time. The combustion of Fe2O3/SiO2/Al aluminum thermite is more complete, and the reaction generates more elemental Si, which plays a positive role in the damage of chips. In terms of molecular dynamics simulation, the aluminum thermal reaction of Fe2O3/SiO2/Al at different initial temperatures is more stable, with a faster energy release rate and a higher total energy content than SnO2/SiO2/Al. The aluminum thermal reaction generates oxides of elemental Fe/Sn, Si, and Al. Overall, the diffusion coefficients of both aluminum thermites increase with the increase of initial temperature, and the intensity of the reaction also increases with the increase of initial temperature. Temperature has an accelerating effect on their diffusion, and SnO2/SiO2/Al has stronger diffusion ability than Fe2O3/SiO2/Al. The Fe2O3/SiO2/Al aluminum thermite has a better damage effect on chips, and the simulation and experimental results are consistent.
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材料科学
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计算化学
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工程学
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2025
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IF 9.8
Chuying Zhang,Na Zhang,Haotong Guo,Jinbo Bai,Hang Zhao
Polymer-based dielectric capacitors are crucial for electronics and electric power systems due to their ultrahigh power density. However, the low energy density of polymer-based dielectrics becomes one critical shortcoming that severely limiting their practical application range. Herein, a typical surface-modified poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based composite dielectric with excellent energy storage property is presented. In order to construct a structurally-stable metal-dotted functional unit, a type of special Ag-dotted mesoporous silica-coated silica (SiO 2 @mSiO 2 @Ag) nanoparticles with core-satellite structure is designed. In this nano-architecture, the Ag nanoparticles can be tightly fixed in the porous shell and isolated from each other by the wedge-shape of SiO 2 @mSiO 2 nano-substrates. Both the micro-capacitance structure and Coulomb-blockade effect that induced by the Ag nanoparticles can effectively improve the permittivity, breakdown strength and the overall energy storage property of the composite dielectric. Moreover, the surface defects of composite dielectric can be partially modified by using polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) ultrathin outer layers. Benefiting from these regulations to both the electrode-dielectric interface and nano-structure of functional unit, an excellent energy density of 13.8 J/cm 3 at the high electric field of 534.1 MV/m is obtained from the PVDF-based composite incorporated with as small as 0.5 wt% SiO 2 @mSiO 2 @Ag nanoparticles. This study provides an effective strategy for the development of polymer-based film capacitors with an advanced energy storage property.
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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电气工程
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高分子科学
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能量存储
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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IF 5.6
Xu Ji,Weicong Xu,Chao Liu,Xing Wang
The electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR) offers a promising pathway for carbon cycling and high-value fuel synthesis. However, the efficient production of ethylene (C₂H₄), a critical multicarbon product, remains constrained by insufficient catalyst activity and selectivity. Although copper-based materials enable C–C coupling, conventional CuO catalysts suffer from imbalanced *CO intermediate adsorption strength and sluggish charge transfer kinetics.In this study, a silica (SiO₂) doping strategy was employed to synergistically modulate the electronic structure and surface active site distribution of CuO, significantly enhancing CO₂-to-C₂H₄ conversion efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate that SiO₂ incorporation induces local electronic density rearrangement around Cu²⁺, stabilizing *CO adsorption, while the constructed Cu-O-Si interfaces accelerate charge transfer, enhances electron transfer and reduce the energy barrier for *COCHO formation. The optimized SiO₂-10%/CuO catalyst achieves a C₂H₄ Faraday efficiency of 42% and a partial current density of 6.3 mA/cm² at −1.4 V (vs. RHE), representing a threefold improvement over pristine CuO. Notably, the catalyst exhibits exceptional stability over 4 hours.Structural characterization and theoretical calculations reveal that SiO₂ doping promotes the self-assembly of CuO nanosheets into flower-like architectures with a high specific surface area and exposes synergistic (111)/(002) facets, which collectively enhance *CO intermediate enrichment and directional coupling. This work provides novel insights into designing high-performance CO₂RR catalysts through multidimensional modulation strategies.
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材料科学
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电化学
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CORROSION SCIENCE
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2020
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IF 6.479
Lian-Kui Wu,Jing-Jia Wu,Wei-Yao Wu,Hao-Jie Yan,Mei-Yan Jiang,Fa-He Cao
To improve the hot corrosion resistance, thickness controllable SiO 2 coating was electrodeposited on TiAl alloy. The hot corrosion behavior of the specimens contaminated with 75 wt.% Na 2 SO 4 + 25 wt.% NaCl salt mixture was investigated at 700 °C. Results showed that the generation of compact amorphous SiO 2 embedded with Na 2 Si 4 O 9 and cristobalite was responsible for the enhanced hot corrosion resistance. Moreover, the SiO 2 coating does not only act as a diffusion barrier to sulfur and chlorine but also decreases the oxygen partial pressure at the coating/alloy interface, therefore promoting the selective oxidation of Al to form protective Al 2 O 3 layer.
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材料科学
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腐蚀工程
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表面工程
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2018
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IF 3.141
Chong Xu,Jian Fang,Ze-Xian Low,Shasha Feng,Min Hu,Zhaoxiang Zhong,Weihong Xing
Synthetic expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane has a wide range of applications, including aerosol and dust removal, and exhibits high dust-removing efficiency, high air permeability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the intrinsic oleophilic surface of ePTFE limits its application in the oil-bearing gas–solid separation process. Herein, we report a surface modification method to prepare amphiphobic ePTFE membranes via coating of a layer of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltrimethoxysilane (PFTMS) – modified nano-SiO2 onto the surface of ePTFE fibers. The oil contact angle of the modified ePTFE membranes was increased from 0 to 123°, while retaining the initial water contact angle of 142°. The amphiphobic membrane shows excellent oil aerosol filtration efficiency with a comparative low pressure drop and high oil rejection rate of 99.5%. Remarkably, the membrane can be reused after simple rinsing with water. The oil aerosol filtration efficiency of membrane remained as high as 98.5% after five cycles of filtration and cleaning.
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环境工程
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2017
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IF 2.714
Dongming Qi,Feng Gao,Zhijie Chen,Zhonglan Cui,Gang Wang,Ningning Wang,Yushan Zhang,Gan Qu,Zhihai Cao
Dispersion state of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) in the composite films may significantly influence on the film properties. In the present study, polymer/SiO 2 nanocomposite particles (NCPs) with various SiO 2 grafting states (various grafting ratios, various linking patterns between SiO 2 NPs, and various types of grafted chains), were prepared through in situ emulsion or in situ miniemulsion technique. These NCPs were used as building blocks to prepare composite films. The microscopic observations and surface composition analyses of the composite films manifest that the spatial distribution of SiO 2 NPs in the composite films depends on the baking temperature, SiO 2 grafting state, and the compatibility between SiO 2 NPs and polymer matrix. The SiO 2 NPs might display a cluster-like distribution, homogenous one, or locally aggregated one. The results from this study demonstrate how the grafting state of inorganic NPs is effective in controlling dispersion state of inorganic NPs and further determining the properties of composite films.
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材料科学
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化学工程
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COMPOSITE INTERFACES
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2025
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IF 2.4
Zhenyu Zhu,Xinxing Nie,Yuheng Fu,Yibo Zhang,Zhiwei Ye,Hongmei Qin,Chuanxi Xiong,Shixian Zhang
With the increasing demand for refrigeration in modern society, the environmental costs associated with traditional vapor compression refrigeration have become increasingly significant. In this context, polymer elastomers based on the elastocaloric effect have emerged as a promising alternative due to their high energy efficiency, ease of processing, and low cost. However, the elastocaloric response of current polymer elastomers still falls short of practical application levels, and effective methods to enhance the elastocaloric effect are lacking. Here, we investigated the elastocaloric effect of poly(styrene-b-ethylene-co-butylene-b-styrene) (SEBS) based composites from the perspective of conformational changes through in situ testing. We demonstrated that the introduction of SiO2 increases the conformational entropy of the composites in the relaxed state while reducing it in the stretched state, resulting in greater conformational changes during deformation. With the optimal composition, the adiabatic temperature change of the composites reached −16 K, and the isothermal entropy change reached 163.1 J kg−1 K−1, representing a 30% improvement compared to SEBS. This study provides a novel approach for enhancing the elastocaloric effect of polymer elastomers, potentially advancing the commercialization of polymer-based elastocaloric refrigeration.
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材料科学
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能源技术
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高分子化学
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ChemNanoMat
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2023
·Vol. 9
·期 4
·e202200532
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IF 3.8
Xinbing Jiang,Lu Qiao,Huan Yang,Ben Q Li,Shujiang Ding
Graphical SiO 2 @Au@SiO 2 @QDs nanocomposite with dual-functionality of simultaneous heating and temperature sensing were prepared. The heating is activated by a NIR laser through SPR effect while thermal sensing is accomplished by QDs PL thermometry. These nanocomposites are used as a drug carrier for in vitro chemotherapy-photothermal co-treatment for malignant cells. This paper reports the synthesis of multi-layer SiO 2 @Au@SiO 2 @QDs nanoparticles with a dual-functionality of simultaneous heating and temperature sensing and their applications to in vitro chemo-thermal therapy. The heating is activated by a NIR-light through resonance excitation of surface plasma while in-situ thermal sensing is accomplished by the QDs photoluminescent (PL) effect. These dual function nanoparticles are used as a drug carrier for in vitro chemotherapy-photothermal co-treatment for malignant cells. A comparative study of drug release profiles was performed with and without 808 nm laser irradiation. The drug release rate was accelerated by a rise of temperature, which is induced by plasmonic heat generation associated with Au nanoshells; while the temperature change is monitored by the QD nanoparticles at the same time. The results showed that SiO 2 @Au@SiO 2 @QDs-DOX platform enabled the combination of local specific chemotherapy with external near-infrared (NIR) photothermal therapy and significantly improved the efficacy of cancer treatment. This combined treatment demonstrated synergistic chemotherapeutic-thermal effects compared to chemotherapy or photothermal therapy alone, resulting in higher efficacy.
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纳米技术
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癌症治疗
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2016
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IF 5.267
Qiangqiang Zhu,Bin Wang,Tianwei Tan
For the effect of structural features on the catalytic performance of the conversion of ethanol and acetaldehyde to butadiene to be investigated, a series of MgO–SiO2 catalysts with different structural properties were synthesized by tuning the calcination temperature, investigated, and characterized. The best butadiene selectivity of 80.7% appears for the MgO–SiO2 catalyst calcined at 500 °C using a mixture of acetaldehyde/ethanol/water (22.5:67.5:10 wt %) as feed. Addition of the appropriate amount of water (10 wt %) improved butadiene selectivity by inhibiting the formation of 1-butanol and C6 compounds. Results from XRD, FT-IR, and 29Si MAS NMR indicate the generation of a significant amount of amorphous magnesium silicates along with few crystalline magnesium silicates for the catalyst calcined at 500 °C. XPS results indicate that it contains the lowest binding energies of both Si–O and Mg–O from Si–O–Mg bonds. For the catalysts calcined at low temperature (350 and 400 °C), more 1-butanol and C6 compounds formed, which are considered to be related to residual Mg(NO3)2. Additionally, more ethylene, diethyl ether, and butylene isomers were produced over the MgO–SiO2 catalyst calcined at 700 °C with the formation of forsterite Mg2SiO4. Further results from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy after pyridine adsorption and CO2 temperature-programmed desorption show that the high catalytic performance is related to the presence of Lewis acidic sites and an intermediate number of basic sites.
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催化化学
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材料科学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Yue Zhao,Caiqi Cheng,Xinyi Wang,Zhengchao Yuan,Binbin Sun,Mohamed EL-Newehy,Meera Moydeen Abdulhameed,Bing Fang,Xiumei Mo
The increasing aging of the population has elevated bone defects to a significant threat to human life and health. Aerogel, a biomimetic material similar to an extracellular matrix (ECM), is considered an effective material for the treatment of bone defects. However, most aerogel scaffolds suffer from immune rejection and poor anti-inflammatory properties and are not well suited for human bone growth. In this study, we used electrospinning to prepare flexible ZnO-SiO2 nanofibers with different zinc concentrations and further assembled them into three-dimensional composite aerogel scaffolds. The prepared scaffolds exhibited an ordered pore structure, and chitosan (CS) was utilized as a cross-linking agent with aspirin (ASA). Interestingly, the 1%ZnO-SiO2/CS@ASA scaffolds not only exhibited good biocompatibility, bioactivity, anti-inflammation, and better mechanical properties but also significantly promoted vascularization and osteoblast differentiation in vitro. In the mouse cranial defect model, the BV/TV data showed a higher osteogenesis rate in the 1%ZnO-SiO2/CS group (10.94 ± 0.68%) and the 1%ZnO-SiO2/CS@ASA group (22.76 ± 1.83%), compared with the control group (5.59 ± 2.08%), and in vivo studies confirmed the ability of 1%ZnO-SiO2/CS@ASA to promote in situ regeneration of new bone. This may be attributed to the fact that Si4+, Zn2+, and ASA released from 1%ZnO-SiO2/CS@ASA scaffolds can promote angiogenesis and bone formation by stimulating the interaction between endothelial cells (ECs) and BMSCs, as well as inducing macrophage differentiation to the M2 type and downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory factor (TNF-α) to modulate local inflammatory response. These exciting results and evidence suggest that it provides a new and effective strategy for the treatment of bone defects.
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生物材料学
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骨组织工程
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医学
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Nanomaterials
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2017
·Vol. 7
·期 5
·102
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IF 3.553
Jinfeng Sun,Zhiqiang Xu,Weifeng Li,Xiaodong Shen
The impact of nano-SiO2on the early hydration properties of alite-sulphoaluminate (AC$A) cement was investigated with a fixed water to solid ratio (w/s) of one. Nano-SiO2was used in partial substitution of AC$A cement at zero, one and three wt %. Calorimetry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric/derivative thermogravimetric (TG/DTG), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses were used to characterize the hydration and hydrates of the blended cement. The hydration of the AC$A cement was significantly promoted, resulting in an increase of the heat released with the addition of nano-SiO2. Phase development composition analysis showed that nano-SiO2had no effect on the type of crystalline hydration products of the AC$A cement. Moreover, nano-SiO2showed significant positive effects on pore refinement where the total porosity decreased by 54.09% at three days with the inclusion of 3% nano-SiO2. Finally, from the SEM observations, nano-SiO2was conducive to producing a denser microstructure than that of the control sample.Keywords:nano-SiO2;AC$A cement;early hydration;properties
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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IF 5.8
Xuefeng Bai,Han Zhang,Yu Tu,Hao Ding,Sijia Sun
In this paper, a CaCO 3 /TiO 2 @SiO 2 composite pigment (CTS) was prepared by a carbonation reaction using a one-pot method. CTS can reduce the amount of rutile TiO 2 needed and improve the weatherability compared with TiO 2 and CaCO 3 /TiO 2 (CT). The performance test results showed that the composite pigment with 60% TiO 2 has a coating film contrast ratio of 91.05% of pure TiO 2 , and the oil absorption and whiteness values were also close to those of pure TiO 2 , indicating that the CTS has good pigment properties. The XPS and infrared results showed that the bonding of CaCO 3 , TiO 2 , and SiO 2 occurred at the interface. The tight bonding of the three substances was realized through a dehydroxylation reaction on the surface. In addition, the SiO 2 layer weaken the photocurrent response of TiO 2 in the CTS and reduced the UV absorption of the composite pigment, which slowed the degradation rate of rhodamine B in the composite pigment coatings; thus, the CTS exhibits excellent weatherability performance in coating applications.
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化学工程
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