Recent progress in advanced electrode materials, separators and electrolytes for lithium batteries

H Zhang, H Zhao, MA Khan, W Zou, J Xu… - Journal of Materials …, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) possess several advantages over other types of viable practical
batteries, including higher operating voltages, higher energy densities, longer cycle lives …

Polymer nanocomposites—a comparison between carbon nanotubes, graphene, and clay as nanofillers

M Bhattacharya - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Nanofilled polymeric matrices have demonstrated remarkable mechanical, electrical, and
thermal properties. In this article we review the processing of carbon nanotube, graphene …

[HTML][HTML] Flame retardant treatments for polypropylene: Strategies and recent advances

W Zhao, CK Kundu, Z Li, X Li, Z Zhang - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polypropylene (PP), one of five general-purpose plastics, is widely used in many fields.
However, the intrinsic alkane structure of PP makes it relatively easy to burn, leading to …

Advanced liquid crystal-based switchable optical devices for light protection applications: principles and strategies

R Zhang, Z Zhang, J Han, L Yang, J Li, Z Song… - Light: Science & …, 2023 - nature.com
With the development of optical technologies, transparent materials that provide protection
from light have received considerable attention from scholars. As important channels for …

[HTML][HTML] Epoxy clay nanocomposites–processing, properties and applications: A review

AA Azeez, KY Rhee, SJ Park, D Hui - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2013 - Elsevier
The review renders a short background on the research work carried out on epoxy clay
nanocomposites. Clays are one of the ideal nano reinforcements for polymers because of …

Clay–polymer nanocomposites: Progress and challenges for use in sustainable water treatment

R Mukhopadhyay, D Bhaduri, B Sarkar… - Journal of hazardous …, 2020 - Elsevier
Contaminant removal from water involves various technologies among which adsorption is
considered to be simple, effective, economical, and sustainable. In recent years …

Mussel-inspired degradable antibacterial polydopamine/silica nanoparticle for rapid hemostasis

C Liu, W Yao, M Tian, J Wei, Q Song, W Qiao - Biomaterials, 2018 - Elsevier
High-performance hemostasis becomes increasingly essential in civilian and military
trauma. However, available topical hemostats still exist various drawbacks and side-effects …

A review on polymer–layered silicate nanocomposites

S Pavlidou, CD Papaspyrides - Progress in polymer science, 2008 - Elsevier
This review reports recent advances in the field of polymer–layered silicate nanocomposites.
These materials have attracted both academic and industrial attention because they exhibit …

Structural engineering of polyurethane coatings for high performance applications

DK Chattopadhyay, K Raju - Progress in polymer science, 2007 - Elsevier
This review addresses trends in the development of high performance polyurethane (PU)
and its subclass coatings. Changes in the understanding the technical requirements and …

Gas barrier properties of polymer/clay nanocomposites

Y Cui, S Kumar, BR Kona, D van Houcke - Rsc Advances, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
In the field of nanotechnology, polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have attracted both
academic and industrial interest due to their exceptional electrical, mechanical and …