Traditional ceramic materials are generally brittle and not flexible with high production costs,which seriously hinders their practical applications.Multifunctional nanofiber ceramic aerogels are highly desirable for ...Traditional ceramic materials are generally brittle and not flexible with high production costs,which seriously hinders their practical applications.Multifunctional nanofiber ceramic aerogels are highly desirable for applications in extreme environments,however,the integration of multiple functions in their preparation is extremely challenging.To tackle these challenges,we fabricated a multifunctional SiC@SiO_(2) nanofiber aerogel(SiC@SiO_(2) NFA)with a threedimensional(3D)porous cross-linked structure through a simple chemical vapor deposition method and subsequent heat-treatment process.The as-prepared SiC@SiO_(2) NFA exhibits an ultralow density(~11 mg cm^(-3)),ultra-elastic,fatigue-resistant and refractory performance,high temperature thermal stability,thermal insulation properties,and significant strain-dependent piezoresistive sensing behavior.Furthermore,the SiC@SiO_(2) NFA shows a superior electromagnetic wave absorption performance with a minimum refection loss(RL_(min))value of-50.36 d B and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth(EAB_(max))of 8.6 GHz.The successful preparation of this multifunctional aerogel material provides a promising prospect for the design and fabrication of the cutting-edge ceramic materials.展开更多
A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetrae...A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.展开更多
Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in...Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in-situ ionic ring-opening polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane(DOL) monomers in SiO_(2) nanofiber membrane(PDOL-SiO_(2)) for lithium metal batteries.The oxygen atoms of PDOL together with Si-O of SiO_(2) construct a more efficient channel for Li^(+) migration.Consequently,the lithium ion transference number(t_(Li^(+)) and ionic conductivity(σ) at 30℃ of PDOL-SiO_(2) are 0.80 and 1.68×10^(-4)S/cm separately.PDOL-SiO_(2) manifests the electrochemical decomposition potentials of 4.90 V.At 0.5 mA/cm^(2),Li|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li cell shows a steady cycling performance for nearly 1400 h.LFP|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li battery can steadily cycle at 0.5 C with a capacity retention rate of 89% after 200 cycles.While cycling at 2 C,the capacity retention rate can maintain at 78% after 300 cycles.This contribution provides a innovative strategy for accelerating Li^(+)transportation via designing PDOL molecular chains throughout the SiO_(2) nanofiber framework,which is crucial for high-energy-density LMBs.展开更多
One-dimensional(1D)SiO_(2) nanofibers(SNFs),one of the most popular inorganic nanomaterials,have aroused widespread attention because of their excellent chemical stability,as well as unique optical and thermal charact...One-dimensional(1D)SiO_(2) nanofibers(SNFs),one of the most popular inorganic nanomaterials,have aroused widespread attention because of their excellent chemical stability,as well as unique optical and thermal characteristics.Electrospinning is a straightforward and versatile method to prepare 1D SNFs with programmable structures,manageable dimensions,and modifiable properties,which hold great potential in many cutting-edge applications including aerospace,nanodevice,and energy.In this review,substantial advances in the structural design,controllable synthesis,and multifunctional applications of electrospun SNFs are highlighted.We begin with a brief introduction to the fundamental principles,available raw materials,and typical apparatus of electrospun SNFs.We then discuss the strategies for preparing SNFs with diverse structures in detail,especially stressing the newly emerging three-dimensional SiO_(2) nanofibrous aerogels.We continue with focus on major breakthroughs about brittleness-to-flexibility transition of SNFs and the means to achieve their mechanical reinforcement.In addition,we showcase recent applications enabled by electrospun SNFs,with particular emphasis on physical protection,health care and water treatment.In the end,we summarize this review and provide some perspectives on the future development direction of electrospun SNFs.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2004177 and U21A2064)Outstanding Youth Fund of Henan Province(No.212300410081)+1 种基金Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents in Colleges and Universities in Henan Province(22HASTIT001)The Research and Entrepreneurship Start-up Projects for Overseas Returned Talents。
文摘Traditional ceramic materials are generally brittle and not flexible with high production costs,which seriously hinders their practical applications.Multifunctional nanofiber ceramic aerogels are highly desirable for applications in extreme environments,however,the integration of multiple functions in their preparation is extremely challenging.To tackle these challenges,we fabricated a multifunctional SiC@SiO_(2) nanofiber aerogel(SiC@SiO_(2) NFA)with a threedimensional(3D)porous cross-linked structure through a simple chemical vapor deposition method and subsequent heat-treatment process.The as-prepared SiC@SiO_(2) NFA exhibits an ultralow density(~11 mg cm^(-3)),ultra-elastic,fatigue-resistant and refractory performance,high temperature thermal stability,thermal insulation properties,and significant strain-dependent piezoresistive sensing behavior.Furthermore,the SiC@SiO_(2) NFA shows a superior electromagnetic wave absorption performance with a minimum refection loss(RL_(min))value of-50.36 d B and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth(EAB_(max))of 8.6 GHz.The successful preparation of this multifunctional aerogel material provides a promising prospect for the design and fabrication of the cutting-edge ceramic materials.
基金the China Scholarship Council(2021)the Deanship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-249-03”.
文摘A lightweight flexible thermally stable composite is fabricated by com-bining silica nanofiber membranes(SNM)with MXene@c-MWCNT hybrid film.The flexible SNM with outstanding thermal insulation are prepared from tetraethyl orthosilicate hydrolysis and condensation by electrospinning and high-temperature calcination;the MXene@c-MWCNT_(x:y)films are prepared by vacuum filtration tech-nology.In particular,the SNM and MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)as one unit layer(SMC_(1))are bonded together with 5 wt%polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)solution,which exhibits low thermal conductivity(0.066 W m^(-1)K^(-1))and good electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance(average EMI SE_(T),37.8 dB).With the increase in func-tional unit layer,the overall thermal insulation performance of the whole composite film(SMC_(x))remains stable,and EMI shielding performance is greatly improved,especially for SMC_(3)with three unit layers,the average EMI SET is as high as 55.4 dB.In addition,the organic combination of rigid SNM and tough MXene@c-MWCNT_(6:4)makes SMC_(x)exhibit good mechanical tensile strength.Importantly,SMC_(x)exhibit stable EMI shielding and excellent thermal insulation even in extreme heat and cold environment.Therefore,this work provides a novel design idea and important reference value for EMI shielding and thermal insulation components used in extreme environmental protection equipment in the future.
基金supported by the Department of Science and Technology of Zhuhai City(No.ZH22017001200059PWC)the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province,China(No.2019A050510043)。
文摘Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs) are promising alternatives to liquid electrolytes applied in high-energydensity batteries.Here superior SiO_(2) nanofiber composite gel polymer electrolytes(SNCGPEs) are developed via in-situ ionic ring-opening polymerization of 1,3-dioxolane(DOL) monomers in SiO_(2) nanofiber membrane(PDOL-SiO_(2)) for lithium metal batteries.The oxygen atoms of PDOL together with Si-O of SiO_(2) construct a more efficient channel for Li^(+) migration.Consequently,the lithium ion transference number(t_(Li^(+)) and ionic conductivity(σ) at 30℃ of PDOL-SiO_(2) are 0.80 and 1.68×10^(-4)S/cm separately.PDOL-SiO_(2) manifests the electrochemical decomposition potentials of 4.90 V.At 0.5 mA/cm^(2),Li|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li cell shows a steady cycling performance for nearly 1400 h.LFP|PDOL-SiO_(2) |Li battery can steadily cycle at 0.5 C with a capacity retention rate of 89% after 200 cycles.While cycling at 2 C,the capacity retention rate can maintain at 78% after 300 cycles.This contribution provides a innovative strategy for accelerating Li^(+)transportation via designing PDOL molecular chains throughout the SiO_(2) nanofiber framework,which is crucial for high-energy-density LMBs.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21961132024,51925302,and 52173055)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2021YFE0105100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the DHU Distinguished Young Professor Program(No.LZA2020001).
文摘One-dimensional(1D)SiO_(2) nanofibers(SNFs),one of the most popular inorganic nanomaterials,have aroused widespread attention because of their excellent chemical stability,as well as unique optical and thermal characteristics.Electrospinning is a straightforward and versatile method to prepare 1D SNFs with programmable structures,manageable dimensions,and modifiable properties,which hold great potential in many cutting-edge applications including aerospace,nanodevice,and energy.In this review,substantial advances in the structural design,controllable synthesis,and multifunctional applications of electrospun SNFs are highlighted.We begin with a brief introduction to the fundamental principles,available raw materials,and typical apparatus of electrospun SNFs.We then discuss the strategies for preparing SNFs with diverse structures in detail,especially stressing the newly emerging three-dimensional SiO_(2) nanofibrous aerogels.We continue with focus on major breakthroughs about brittleness-to-flexibility transition of SNFs and the means to achieve their mechanical reinforcement.In addition,we showcase recent applications enabled by electrospun SNFs,with particular emphasis on physical protection,health care and water treatment.In the end,we summarize this review and provide some perspectives on the future development direction of electrospun SNFs.
