Metal−organic frameworks meet MXene: New opportunities for electrochemical application
New work on MXene/MOF hybrid materials has been published in Energy Material Advances.
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Page 6: Research news on Composite materials
Composite materials are heterogeneous physical systems engineered by combining two or more distinct constituent phases—typically a continuous matrix and a dispersed reinforcement—with an interface designed to transfer load and tailor overall properties. The constituents remain microscopically or macroscopically separate and retain their identities, while the composite exhibits effective mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical behavior not attainable by simple mixtures of the components. Microstructural architecture (e.g., particulate, fibrous, laminated), volume fraction, orientation, and interfacial bonding critically govern anisotropy, damage evolution, and failure modes, and are modeled using micromechanics and homogenization theories to predict structure–property relationships across multiple length scales.
Stab-resistant fabric gains strength from carbon nanotubes, polyacrylate
Fabrics that resist knife cuts can help prevent injuries and save lives. But a sharp enough knife or a very forceful jab can get through some of these materials. Now, researchers report in ACS Applied Nano Materials that ...
Nanophysics
Apr 19, 2023
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Composite material can channel mechanical energy in a preferred direction
A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has developed a unique material, based on nanofillers embedded in a hydrogel, that can channel mechanical energy in one direction but not ...
Nanophysics
Apr 13, 2023
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New composite material to create green hydrogen
Researchers from the University of Twente developed a new composite material that outperforms the individual compounds by one to two orders of magnitude. The composite consists of several earth-abundant elements, that could ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 22, 2023
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Electrospun short nylon 6 nanofibers to improve damage resistance of carbon composites
Carbon fiber composites are preferred structural materials due to their high specific strength and modulus. Laminated construction of carbon composites and anisotropic nature, though, leave them sensitive to external loading. ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 21, 2023
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A method for chemically tailoring layered nanomaterials
A new process that lets scientists chemically cut apart and stitch together nanoscopic layers of two-dimensional materials—like a tailor altering a suit—could be just the tool for designing the technology of a sustainable ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 16, 2023
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Embedding aligned nanofibrous architectures within 3D-printed polycaprolactone scaffolds for tissue regeneration
The existing 3D-printed scaffolds commonly possess a thick feature size of hundreds of micrometers, which is too large for most cells (10–20 μm) to attach and proliferate for promoting tissue regeneration. Researchers from ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 14, 2023
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Framework structure with nanoscopic insulation enables components for soft robotics and flexible electronics
Classical robots, such as those used for manufacturing, can lift heavy loads and repeat automated processes precisely. But they are too rigid and bulky for delicate work and interaction with humans. The research field of ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 28, 2023
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Development of cost-effective and strong composite carbon fiber using carbon nanotubes
Carbon nanotubes are a novel material that is 100 times stronger than steel while only one-fourth its weight and has electrical conductivity as high as that of copper. If fibers could be made using carbon nanotubes, theoretically, ...
Nanomaterials
Feb 14, 2023
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Study sheds light on carbon-based Janus films
Unique physical/chemical properties and synergetic multi-functions have given Janus films great potential in sensing, actuation, advanced separation, energy conversion and storage, etc. Combining the unique advantages of ...
Nanomaterials
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