scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterization, and Antifogging Application of Polymer/Al2O3 Nanocomposite Hydrogels with High Strength and Self-Healing Capacity

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Xu ◽  
Yuwei Liu ◽  
Jiugang Yuan ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Glass Plate ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Nanocomposite Hydrogels ◽  
Al2o3 Nps

Hydrogels with outstanding mechanical performance, self-healing capacity, and special functionality are highly desirable for their practical applications. However, it remains a great challenge to achieve such hydrogels by a facile approach. Here, we report a new type of nanocomposite hydrogels by in situ copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA) and 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS) using alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) as the cross-linkers. The obtained hydrogels are highly stretchable and compressible, which could sustain large-scale extension (>1700%) or compression (90%) without failure, and exhibit tensile and compressive strength up to 660 kPa and 8.3 MPa, respectively. Furthermore, this kind of hydrogel also display considerable self-healing capacity due to their noncovalent cross-linking mechanism, as well as the hydrogen-bonding interactions between polymer chains. More interestingly, it was found that the resultant gels possess a long-lasting antifogging property that could prevent the formation of fog on the glass plate above hot water for at least 90 min. It is expected that this novel type of hydrogel would show great promise for various applications, including soft robots, artificial muscles, and optical devices.

scholarly journals High-Strength Nanocomposite Hydrogels with Swelling-Resistant and Anti-Dehydration Properties

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Xu ◽  
Yuwei Liu ◽  
Lanlan Wang ◽  
Xiaodong Ge ◽  
Min Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Alumina Nanoparticles ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Free Radical Copolymerization ◽  
Application Range ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Nanocomposite Hydrogels ◽  
Al2o3 Nps

Hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties have potential for use in various fields. However, the swelling of hydrogels under water and the dehydration of hydrogels in air severely limits the practical applications of high-strength hydrogels due to the influence of air and water on the mechanical performance of hydrogels. In this study, we report on a kind of tough and strong nanocomposite hydrogels (NC-G gels) with both swelling-resistant and anti-dehydration properties via in situ free radical copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA) and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (VP) in the water-glycerol bi-solvent solutions containing small amounts of alumina nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) as the inorganic cross-linking agents. The topotactic chelation reactions between Al2O3 NPs and polymer matrix are thought to contribute to the cross-linking structure, outstanding mechanical performance, and swelling-resistant property of NC-G gels, whereas the strong hydrogen bonds between water and glycerol endow them with anti-dehydration capacity. As a result, the NC-G gels could maintain mechanical properties comparable to other as-prepared high-strength hydrogels when utilized both under water and in air environments. Thus, this novel type of hydrogel would considerably enlarge the application range of hydrogel materials.

scholarly journals Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes for Zinc and Magnesium Batteries: From Synthetic to Biopolymers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4284
Author(s):  
María Fernanda Bósquez-Cáceres ◽  
Sandra Hidalgo-Bonilla ◽  
Vivian Morera Córdova ◽  
Rose M. Michell ◽  
Juan P. Tafur
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Rechargeable Batteries ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Nanocomposite Polymer ◽  
Multivalent Ions ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes

The diversification of current forms of energy storage and the reduction of fossil fuel consumption are issues of high importance for reducing environmental pollution. Zinc and magnesium are multivalent ions suitable for the development of environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries. Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes (NCPEs) are currently being researched as part of electrochemical devices because of the advantages of dispersed fillers. This article aims to review and compile the trends of different types of the latest NCPEs. It briefly summarizes the desirable properties the electrolytes should possess to be considered for later uses. The first section is devoted to NCPEs composed of poly(vinylidene Fluoride-co-Hexafluoropropylene). The second section centers its attention on discussing the electrolytes composed of poly(ethylene oxide). The third section reviews the studies of NCPEs based on different synthetic polymers. The fourth section discusses the results of electrolytes based on biopolymers. The addition of nanofillers improves both the mechanical performance and the ionic conductivity; key points to be explored in the production of batteries. These results set an essential path for upcoming studies in the field. These attempts need to be further developed to get practical applications for industry in large-scale polymer-based electrolyte batteries.

scholarly journals A Short Review on the N,N-Dimethylacrylamide-Based Hydrogels

Gels ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Ayatzhan Akhmetzhan ◽  
Nurbala Myrzakhmetova ◽  
Nurgul Amangeldi ◽  
Zhanar Kuanyshova ◽  
Nazgul Akimbayeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Metal Ion Removal

Scientists have been encouraged to find different methods for removing harmful heavy metal ions and dyes from bodies of water. The adsorption technique offers promising outcomes for heavy metal ion removal and is simple to run on a large scale, making it appropriate for practical applications. Many adsorbent hydrogels have been developed and reported, comprising N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAA)-based hydrogels, which have attracted a lot of interest due to their reusability, simplicity of synthesis, and processing. DMAA hydrogels are also a suitable choice for self-healing materials and materials with good mechanical properties. This review work discusses the recent studies of DMAA-based hydrogels such as hydrogels for dye removal and the removal of hazardous heavy metal ions from water. Furthermore, there are also references about their conduct for self-healing materials and for enhancing mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Self-healing and mechanical performance of dynamic glycol chitosan hydrogel nanocomposites

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spyridon Efstathiou ◽  
Alan M. Wemyss ◽  
Georgios Patias ◽  
Lucas Al-Shok ◽  
Maria Grypioti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Base ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Glycol Chitosan ◽  
Chitosan Hydrogel ◽  
Nanocomposite Hydrogels ◽  
Hydrogel Nanocomposites

Evaluation of Schiff base nanocomposite hydrogels properties using a benzaldehyde multifunctional amphiphilic polyacrylamide crosslinker in conjunction with glycol chitosan.

Bullying, School Violence, and Climate in Evolving Contexts

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Avi Astor ◽  
Rami Benbenisthty
Keyword(s):  
School Violence ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
New Research

Since 2005, the bullying, school violence, and school safety literatures have expanded dramatically in content, disciplines, and empirical studies. However, with this massive expansion of research, there is also a surprising lack of theoretical and empirical direction to guide efforts on how to advance our basic science and practical applications of this growing scientific area of interest. Parallel to this surge in interest, cultural norms, media coverage, and policies to address school safety and bullying have evolved at a remarkably quick pace over the past 13 years. For example, behaviors and populations that just a decade ago were not included in the school violence, bullying, and school safety discourse are now accepted areas of inquiry. These include, for instance, cyberbullying, sexting, social media shaming, teacher–student and student–teacher bullying, sexual harassment and assault, homicide, and suicide. Populations in schools not previously explored, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and educators and military- and veteran-connected students, become the foci of new research, policies, and programs. As a result, all US states and most industrialized countries now have a complex quilt of new school safety and bullying legislation and policies. Large-scale research and intervention funding programs are often linked to these policies. This book suggests an empirically driven unifying model that brings together these previously distinct literatures. This book presents an ecological model of school violence, bullying, and safety in evolving contexts that integrates all we have learned in the 13 years, and suggests ways to move forward.

scholarly journals Rapid synchronized fabrication of vascularized thermosets and composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Garg ◽  
Jia En Aw ◽  
Xiang Zhang ◽  
Polette J. Centellas ◽  
Leon M. Dean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Capillary Flow ◽  
External Heat ◽  
Frontal Polymerization ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Vascular Networks ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
External Energy ◽  
Imaging Phantoms ◽  
Vascular Structures

AbstractBioinspired vascular networks transport heat and mass in hydrogels, microfluidic devices, self-healing and self-cooling structures, filters, and flow batteries. Lengthy, multistep fabrication processes involving solvents, external heat, and vacuum hinder large-scale application of vascular networks in structural materials. Here, we report the rapid (seconds to minutes), scalable, and synchronized fabrication of vascular thermosets and fiber-reinforced composites under ambient conditions. The exothermic frontal polymerization (FP) of a liquid or gelled resin facilitates coordinated depolymerization of an embedded sacrificial template to create host structures with high-fidelity interconnected microchannels. The chemical energy released during matrix polymerization eliminates the need for a sustained external heat source and greatly reduces external energy consumption for processing. Programming the rate of depolymerization of the sacrificial thermoplastic to match the kinetics of FP has the potential to significantly expedite the fabrication of vascular structures with extended lifetimes, microreactors, and imaging phantoms for understanding capillary flow in biological systems.

scholarly journals 2D Nanomaterials for Effective Energy Scavenging

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Al Mahadi Hasan ◽  
Yuanhao Wang ◽  
Chris R. Bowen ◽  
Ya Yang
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Power Supplies ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Energy Scavenging ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
2D Nanomaterials ◽  
Self Powered

AbstractThe development of a nation is deeply related to its energy consumption. 2D nanomaterials have become a spotlight for energy harvesting applications from the small-scale of low-power electronics to a large-scale for industry-level applications, such as self-powered sensor devices, environmental monitoring, and large-scale power generation. Scientists from around the world are working to utilize their engrossing properties to overcome the challenges in material selection and fabrication technologies for compact energy scavenging devices to replace batteries and traditional power sources. In this review, the variety of techniques for scavenging energies from sustainable sources such as solar, air, waste heat, and surrounding mechanical forces are discussed that exploit the fascinating properties of 2D nanomaterials. In addition, practical applications of these fabricated power generating devices and their performance as an alternative to conventional power supplies are discussed with the future pertinence to solve the energy problems in various fields and applications.

scholarly journals Application of Novel Non-Thermal Physical Technologies to Degrade Mycotoxins

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 395
Author(s):  
Mohammad Yousefi ◽  
Masoud Aman Mohammadi ◽  
Maryam Zabihzadeh Khajavi ◽  
Ali Ehsani ◽  
Vladimír Scholtz
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Plasma Electron ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Beam Radiation ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Electron Beam Radiation ◽  
Non Thermal Plasma ◽  
Agriculture And Food

Mycotoxins cause adverse effects on human health. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to confront them, particularly in agriculture and food systems. Non-thermal plasma, electron beam radiation, and pulsed light are possible novel non-thermal technologies offering promising results in degrading mycotoxins with potential for practical applications. In this paper, the available publications are reviewed—some of them report efficiency of more than 90%, sometimes almost 100%. The mechanisms of action, advantages, efficacy, limitations, and undesirable effects are reviewed and discussed. The first foretastes of plasma and electron beam application in the industry are in the developing stages, while pulsed light has not been employed in large-scale application yet.

scholarly journals A Short Review on Recent Advances of Hydrogel-Based Adsorbents for Heavy Metal Ions

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 864
Author(s):  
Suguna Perumal ◽  
Raji Atchudan ◽  
Thomas Nesakumar Jebakumar Immanuel Edison ◽  
Rajendran Suresh Babu ◽  
Petchimuthu Karpagavinayagam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metal ◽  
Practical Applications

The growth of industry fulfills our necessity and promotes economic development. However, pollutants from such industries pollute water bodies which pose a high risk for living organisms. Thus, researchers have been urged to develop an efficient method to remove toxic heavy metal ions from water bodies. The adsorption method shows promising results for the removal of heavy metal ions and is easy to operate on a large scale, thus can be applied to practical applications. Numerous adsorbents were developed and reported, among them hydrogels, which attract great attention because of the reusability, ease of preparation, and handling. Hydrogels are generally prepared by the cross-linking of polymers that result in a three-dimensional structure, showing high porosity and high functionality. They are hydrophilic in nature because of the functional groups, and are non-toxic. Thus, this review provides various methods of hydrogel adsorbents preparation and summarizes recent progress in the use of hydrogel adsorbents for the removal of heavy metal ions. Further, the mechanism involved in the removal of heavy metal ions is briefly discussed. The most recent studies about the adsorption method for the treatment of heavy metal ions contaminated water are presented.

scholarly journals Predicting AC Optimal Power Flows: Combining Deep Learning and Lagrangian Dual Methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (01) ◽  
pp. 630-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinando Fioretto ◽  
Terrence W.K. Mak ◽  
Pascal Van Hentenryck
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Optimal Power Flow ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Fundamental Building Block ◽  
Optimal Power

The Optimal Power Flow (OPF) problem is a fundamental building block for the optimization of electrical power systems. It is nonlinear and nonconvex and computes the generator setpoints for power and voltage, given a set of load demands. It is often solved repeatedly under various conditions, either in real-time or in large-scale studies. This need is further exacerbated by the increasing stochasticity of power systems due to renewable energy sources in front and behind the meter. To address these challenges, this paper presents a deep learning approach to the OPF. The learning model exploits the information available in the similar states of the system (which is commonly available in practical applications), as well as a dual Lagrangian method to satisfy the physical and engineering constraints present in the OPF. The proposed model is evaluated on a large collection of realistic medium-sized power systems. The experimental results show that its predictions are highly accurate with average errors as low as 0.2%. Additionally, the proposed approach is shown to improve the accuracy of the widely adopted linear DC approximation by at least two orders of magnitude.

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