This paper discusses the actuation durability of a conducting shape memory polyurethane (CSMPU) actuator. Introduced in 2004, the CSMPU actuator was manufactured by an in situ polymerization method for shape memory po...
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This paper discusses the actuation durability of a conducting shape memory polyurethane (CSMPU) actuator. Introduced in 2004, the CSMPU actuator was manufactured by an in situ polymerization method for shape memory polyurethane with multiwalled carbon nanotubes. In order to apply the CSMPU to smart actuators and determine detailed design concepts, the durability data should be measured. Hence, the experiments in this research were designed to obtain durability data, and the maximum number of actuation cycles versus the initial elongation ratio and the actuation temperature were measured for the purpose of assessing durability. The broken surfaces of the specimens were investigated.
The development of advanced bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions(ORR and OER) is critical to the practical application of zinc-air batteries(ZABs). Herein, a silica-assiste...
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The development of advanced bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions(ORR and OER) is critical to the practical application of zinc-air batteries(ZABs). Herein, a silica-assisted method is reported to integrate numerous accessible edge Fe-Nx sites into porous graphitic carbon(named Fe-N-G) for achieving highly active and robust oxygen electrocatalysis. Silica facilitates the formation of edge Fe-Nx sites and dense graphitic domains in carbon by inhibiting iron *** purification process creates a well-developed mass transfer channel for Fe-N-G. Consequently,Fe-N-G delivers a half-wave potential of 0.859 V in ORR and an overpotential of 344 m V at10 m A cm^(-2)in OER. During long-term operation, the graphitic layers protect edge Fe-Nx sites from demetallation in ORR and synergize with Fe OOH species endowing Fe-N-G with enhanced OER *** functional theory calculations reveal that the edge Fe-Nx site is superior to the in-plane Fe-Nx site in terms of OH* dissociation in ORR and OOH* formation in OER. The constructed ZAB based on Fe-N-G cathode shows a higher peak power density of 133 m W cm^(-2)and more stable cycling performance than Pt/C + RuO2counterparts. This work provides a novel strategy to obtain high-efficiency bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts through space mediation.
Li2MnSiO4 has an extremely high theoretical capacity of 332 mAh?g?1. However, only around half of this capacity has been realized in practice and the capacity retention during cycling is also low. In this study, Li2Mn...
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Li2MnSiO4 has an extremely high theoretical capacity of 332 mAh?g?1. However, only around half of this capacity has been realized in practice and the capacity retention during cycling is also low. In this study, Li2MnSiO4/carbon composite nanofibers were prepared by a combination of electrospinning and heat treatment. The one-dimensional continuous carbon nanofiber matrix serves as long-distance conductive pathways for both electrons and ions. The composite nanofiber structure avoids the aggregation of Li2MnSiO4 particles, which in turn enhances the electrode conductivity and promotes the reaction kinetics. The resultant Li2MnSiO4/carbon composite nanofibers were used as the cathode material for Li-ion batteries, and they delivered high charge and discharge capacities of 218 and 185 mAh?g?1, respectively, at the second cycle. In addition, the capacity retention of Li2MnSiO4 at the first 20th cycles increased from 37% to 54% in composite nanofibers.
Among the various existing energy storage technologies, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors have been considered as two important solutions to the increasing needs for high-performance electrochemic...
Among the various existing energy storage technologies, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors have been considered as two important solutions to the increasing needs for high-performance electrochemical power sources. N ovel centrifugally-spun nanofibers with functional properties can dramatically alter surface reaction rates and charge transport throughout the batteries and supercapacitors,
In the continuous pursuit of an energy-efficient alternative to the energy-intensive mechanochemical process, we developed a coprecipitation strategy for synthesizing halide-based solid-state electrolytes that warrant...
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Smart textiles are prominent in the textile industry, with applications in various technical areas such as medicine, architecture, sports, and esthetic purposes, among others. Within this concept, optical fibers are c...
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Flexible zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidate for energy storage devices because of high safety and low cost. Carbon fiber (CF) is an ideal current collector for ZIBs due to its good flexibility, electric...
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Separators have an important influence on the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, traditional polyolefin-based separators suffer from poor thermal stability and weak electrolyte wettabilit...
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