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Mesoporous properties of nanosized anatase titania powders prepared by urea hydrolysis with PEG dispersant
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Photoluminescence enhancement of ZrO2/Rhodamine B nanocomposites
For the first time, a ZrO2/Rhodamine B (RhB) fluorescent nanocomposite material was synthesized by a simple heat refluxing method. The properties of the samples were characterized by transmission electronic micro...
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Preparation and properties of polytetrafluoroethylene-modified polyacrylate via emulsion polymerization
One method of preparation of polytetrafluoroethylene(PFTE)-modified polyacrylate emulsion has been studied. Through pre-emulsion technology, PTFE powder could be dispersed by high speed shearing with high-spee...
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Synthesis of polytetrafluoroethylene/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles via emulsifier-free seeded emulsion polymerization
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/polyacrylate core-shell nanoparticles were produced via the emulsifier-free seeded emulsion polymerization of acrylate monomers with PTFE latex as seed. The monomer conversions u...
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Preparation, characterization and mechanical properties of the polylactide/perlite and the polylactide/montmorillonite composites
In this study polylactide (PLA)/perlite and PLA/montmorillonite (MMT) composites were prepared by melt extrusion and solvent dissolution methods. The effects of organic/inorganic ratios and the kind of inorgan...
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Dynamic mechanical property and photochemical stability of perlite/PVA and OMMT/PVA nanocomposites
This work focused on the preparation of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/inorganic composites. Perlite and organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) were used as the inorganic compounds. (PVA)/inorganic nanocompos...
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Preparation and characterization of polystyrene/polycarbonate composite hollow microspheres by microencapsulation method
Polystyrene/polycarbonate (PS/PC) composite hollow microspheres were successfully prepared via microencapsulation method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differenti...
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The investigation on states of water in different hydrophilic polymers by DSC and FTIR
The interaction between polymers and water in four hydrophilic polymer aqueous solutions were investigated by DSC and FTIR. DSC result shows that the different hydrophilic polymer/water mixtures have various w...
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Influence of intercalated structure on the properties of montmorillonite/high-temperature vulcanized silicone rubber nanocomposites
In this article, montmorillonite/high-temperature silicone rubber hybrid nanocomposites were prepared via melt mixed process. The resulting hybrid nanocomposites were characterized by fourier transform infrare...
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Synthesis and surface properties of semi-interpenetrating fluorine-containing polyacrylate and epoxy resin networks
Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (Semi-IPNs) based on fluorine-containing polyacrylate and epoxy resin were synthesized by the simultaneous polymerization of fluorine-containing acrylate and epoxy resin....
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A high-strength SiCw/SiC–Si composite derived from pyrolyzed rice husks by liquid silicon infiltration
A high-strength SiC composite with SiC whiskers (SiCw) as reinforcement has been fabricated by liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) using pyrolyzed rice husks (RHs) as raw material. RHs were coked and pyrolyzed subs...
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Preparation of protein microcapsules with narrow size distribution by sonochemical method
Protein microcapsules with narrow size distribution have been prepared by sonochemical method which is a simple, fast, environmental friendly and cost-effective method. The prepared microcapsules are composed ...
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Sonochemical activation calcium sulfate whisker with enhanced beta-nucleating ability for isotactic polypropylene
The crystalline morphology, structure, and the β-nucleating ability of ultrasound-activated calcium sulfate whisker (CSW)-filled isotactic polypropylene were investigated via X-ray diffraction (XRD), polar lig...
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Preparation of microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate with carbon source- and blowing agent-containing shell and its flame retardance in polypropylene
In this paper, a novel and facile method was carried out to microencapsulate ammonium polyphosphate (APP) via two-step surface polymerization process, which introduces the carbon source and blowing agent into ...
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Synthesis of stimuli-responsive poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate/methacrylic acid-based nanogels and their application as drug delivery vehicle
A series of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate/methacrylic acid (PEGDA/MAA)-based nanogels showing multiresponsiveness toward temperature, salt concentration, and pH value were synthesized by aqueous precipitati...
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Nanoengineered three-dimensional hybrid Fe2O3@PPy nanotube arrays with enhanced electrochemical performances as lithium–ion anodes
In order to optimize the electrode system of lithium–ion batteries (LIBs) for problems like lithium-ion diffusion, electron transport, and large volume change during cycling processes, a novel three-dimensiona...
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A facile and novel modification method of β-cyclodextrin and its application in intumescent flame-retarding polypropylene with melamine phosphate and expandable graphite
In this paper, a facile and novel method was adopted in tailoring β-cyclodextrin (CD), which can drastically improve its surface hydrophobicity and decrease its water solubility. By this way, the interfacial c...
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Facile preparation of halloysite/polyaniline nanocomposites via in situ polymerization and layer-by-layer assembly with good supercapacitor performance
The functionalization of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) has attracted much attention in recent years due to the nano-tubular structure and particular features. Here, we report a conductive nanohybrids of HNTs, po...
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Luminescence properties of M3(VO4)2:Eu3+(M = Ca, Sr, Ba) phosphors
In this paper, M3(VO4)2:Eu3+(M = Ca, Sr, Ba) phosphors have been synthesized by high-temperature solid-state method. The phase composition and luminescence properties of the synthesized phosphors were characteri...
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Simulation of Mechanical Behaviors of Ceramic Composites Under Stress-Oxidation Environment While Considering the Effect of Matrix Cracks
This article proposes a model which takes the effect of matrix cracking into consideration and analyzes the mechanical behaviors of unidirectional ceramic matrix composites under stress-oxidation environment. ...