A nanocomposite phase change thermal energy storage material was prepared by intercalating stearic acid into the nano-layers of modified bentonite in liquid media. XRD patterns showed that the intergallery distance of...A nanocomposite phase change thermal energy storage material was prepared by intercalating stearic acid into the nano-layers of modified bentonite in liquid media. XRD patterns showed that the intergallery distance of the nanocomposite material was larger than that of modified bentonite owing to intercalating of stearic acid. The phase change temperature of the nanocomposite phase change material was different from that of stearic acid,and its phase change latent heat was equivalent to the calculated value based on the mass ratio of stearic acid in the composite. The experimental results of thermal energy storage and release indicated that the heat transfer rate of the nanocomposite material was obviously higher than that of stearic acid. After the nanocomposite experienced 1500 times cooling-heating cyclic test,its phase change temperature and latent heat showed little change,which suggested that the stearic acid/bentonite nanocomposite phase change material exhibited good stability of structure and properties. This method of intercalating organic phase change material into the nano-layers of bentonite provides a new route to prepare phase change materials with high performances.展开更多
Recently, photothermal therapy （PTT） has attracted tremendous attention because of its high efficacy in tumor ablation and minimal damage to normal tissues. While many inorganic nanomaterials, especially various gol...Recently, photothermal therapy （PTT） has attracted tremendous attention because of its high efficacy in tumor ablation and minimal damage to normal tissues. While many inorganic nanomaterials, especially various gold nanostructures and nanocarbons, have been extensively explored for near-infrared （NIR） light triggered PTT in the past decade, a variety of organic photothermal agents have also emerged in recent years, aiming at replacing their inorganic counterparts which usually are not biodegradable. In this mini-review, we will summarize several typical classes of recently developed NIR-absorbing organic PTT nano- agents, which include NIR dye-containing micelles, porphysomes, protein-based agents, conjugated polymers, and organic/inorganic nanocomposites. The development of imaging-guided PTT and combination therapy will be introduced as well. Finally, the perspectives and challenges in the future development of PTT will be discussed.展开更多
文摘A nanocomposite phase change thermal energy storage material was prepared by intercalating stearic acid into the nano-layers of modified bentonite in liquid media. XRD patterns showed that the intergallery distance of the nanocomposite material was larger than that of modified bentonite owing to intercalating of stearic acid. The phase change temperature of the nanocomposite phase change material was different from that of stearic acid,and its phase change latent heat was equivalent to the calculated value based on the mass ratio of stearic acid in the composite. The experimental results of thermal energy storage and release indicated that the heat transfer rate of the nanocomposite material was obviously higher than that of stearic acid. After the nanocomposite experienced 1500 times cooling-heating cyclic test,its phase change temperature and latent heat showed little change,which suggested that the stearic acid/bentonite nanocomposite phase change material exhibited good stability of structure and properties. This method of intercalating organic phase change material into the nano-layers of bentonite provides a new route to prepare phase change materials with high performances.
文摘Recently, photothermal therapy （PTT） has attracted tremendous attention because of its high efficacy in tumor ablation and minimal damage to normal tissues. While many inorganic nanomaterials, especially various gold nanostructures and nanocarbons, have been extensively explored for near-infrared （NIR） light triggered PTT in the past decade, a variety of organic photothermal agents have also emerged in recent years, aiming at replacing their inorganic counterparts which usually are not biodegradable. In this mini-review, we will summarize several typical classes of recently developed NIR-absorbing organic PTT nano- agents, which include NIR dye-containing micelles, porphysomes, protein-based agents, conjugated polymers, and organic/inorganic nanocomposites. The development of imaging-guided PTT and combination therapy will be introduced as well. Finally, the perspectives and challenges in the future development of PTT will be discussed.
