It is difficult to ensure the manufacturing process of composites for the reason that there are complicated processes during curing process of composites. The cure cycle has a significant effect on the quality of the ...It is difficult to ensure the manufacturing process of composites for the reason that there are complicated processes during curing process of composites. The cure cycle has a significant effect on the quality of the finished part. The traditional cure cycle based on empirical approach could not ensure the quality of cured products because of unstabilized performance, high cost of production and low efficiency. As complex intelligent manufacturing systems are developed increasingly in industry, the necessity of more user friendly operation system is becoming progressively importance for their utilization and market value. This paper introduces some of the recent technological advances in the intelligent manufacturing systems that will influence the design and development of relevant industry.展开更多
We reported a nano-Ag/liquid crystalline elastomer（LCE） nanocomposite by incorporating silver nanopar- ticles into a monodomain polysiloxane-based LCE matrix via a novel experimental protocol. The photo-thermo- mech...We reported a nano-Ag/liquid crystalline elastomer（LCE） nanocomposite by incorporating silver nanopar- ticles into a monodomain polysiloxane-based LCE matrix via a novel experimental protocol. The photo-thermo- mechanical actuation of the LCE matrix was realized via the surface plasmon resonance of silver nanoparticles while converting light into heat. The photoresponsive properties of nano-Ag/LCE nanocomposites were investigated with varying ilhunination intensities and silver nanoparticle doping concentrations（0.04% to 0.2%, mass fraction）. The nano-Ag/LCE nanocomposites show sensitive deformation under irradiation due to their excellent photothermal con- version efficiency, and this photostimulated muscle-like actuation is fully reversible via the on-off behavior of light. Incorporating silver nanoparticles into the LCE matrix also improves the mechanical properties and enhances the load-actuation capability of the material.展开更多
Multiwalled-carbon nanotubes coated with nano-crystalline zinc oxide （ZnO） was prepared by in situ growth of nano zinc oxide on the surfaces of carbon nanotubes through hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, transm...Multiwalled-carbon nanotubes coated with nano-crystalline zinc oxide （ZnO） was prepared by in situ growth of nano zinc oxide on the surfaces of carbon nanotubes through hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy analysis techniques were used to characterize the samples. It was observed that a layer of nano-crystalline ZnO with the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure was uniformly coated on the nanotube surfaces with good adhesion, which resulted in the formation of a novel ZnO-nanotuhe nano composite. In this work, the carbon nanotubes decorated by metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple chemical-solution route which is suitable for the large-scale production with low cost.展开更多
A new candidate for photocatalytic degradating organic dyes,CdS carried by car-bon nanotubes(CdS/CNTs) ,is reported. The degradation ratio curves of methyl orange in water phase show that the capability for degradatin...A new candidate for photocatalytic degradating organic dyes,CdS carried by car-bon nanotubes(CdS/CNTs) ,is reported. The degradation ratio curves of methyl orange in water phase show that the capability for degradating organic molecules of CdS/CNTs is obviously higher than that of separated CdS. The degradation ca-pability enhances as the increase of the amount of net CdS catalyst,the ratio of carbon nanotubes to CdS,and the area of the template,and is influenced by the pH value and the temperature of aqueous solution. These results suggest that the photocatalyst of CdS/CNTs is very suitable for potential applications in organic waste removal from water.展开更多
Techniques for fabricating solution-processed zinc oxide(ZnO)-based thin-film transistors(TFTs)are feasible with solution using various routes.Here,ZnO TFTs were fabricated via sol-gel method using zinc acetate as the...Techniques for fabricating solution-processed zinc oxide(ZnO)-based thin-film transistors(TFTs)are feasible with solution using various routes.Here,ZnO TFTs were fabricated via sol-gel method using zinc acetate as the starting reagent with different modifiers and solvents.The ZnO thin-film semiconductors with well-controlled,preferential crystal orientation and densely packed ZnO crystals can be prepared with the optimized fabrication conditions,exhibiting excellent field-effect far exceeding those of hydrogenated amorphous silicon(a-Si:H).However,the field-effect characteristics of ZnO TFTs were different for different precursor systems which were constituted by zinc acetate,modifiers and solvents.The co-modification of acetoin and monoethanolamine for the precursor system exhibited higher extent of crystal orientation and field-effect.The maximum mobility of 7.65 cm2V-1s-1 and current on-to-off ratio of^105–106 have been obtained.展开更多
Carbon nanotubes decorated with zinc oxide nanoparticles were produced by thermally decomposing a Zn-oleate complex in an octadecene medium.The structure of the ZnO decorating nanotube surfaces was characterized by tr...Carbon nanotubes decorated with zinc oxide nanoparticles were produced by thermally decomposing a Zn-oleate complex in an octadecene medium.The structure of the ZnO decorating nanotube surfaces was characterized by transmission electron microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and X-ray dif-fraction.The surfaces were shown to be densely and homogeneously covered by ZnO nanoparticles with a size below 10 nm.The nanoparticles had the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure and showed good adhesion to the nanotubes.The carbon nanotubes decorated by metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized at relatively low temperature and non-oxidation environment.Moreover,the large-scale production with low cost can be realized.展开更多
Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of...Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of the electrodes and introduced some kinds of functional group on the CNT surfaces. The specific capacitances of the polarizable electrodes with organic electrolyte could be enhanced from 22.4 F g-1 to 78.2 F g-1 after electrolysis oxidization. The enhancement of the specific capacitance depends on the extent of electrochemical oxidation. Using acidic electrolyte for electrochemical oxidation has different effects on modifying the performances of the CNT polarizable electrodes compared to using basic electrolyte.展开更多
文摘It is difficult to ensure the manufacturing process of composites for the reason that there are complicated processes during curing process of composites. The cure cycle has a significant effect on the quality of the finished part. The traditional cure cycle based on empirical approach could not ensure the quality of cured products because of unstabilized performance, high cost of production and low efficiency. As complex intelligent manufacturing systems are developed increasingly in industry, the necessity of more user friendly operation system is becoming progressively importance for their utilization and market value. This paper introduces some of the recent technological advances in the intelligent manufacturing systems that will influence the design and development of relevant industry.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China（No.61275117）.
文摘We reported a nano-Ag/liquid crystalline elastomer（LCE） nanocomposite by incorporating silver nanopar- ticles into a monodomain polysiloxane-based LCE matrix via a novel experimental protocol. The photo-thermo- mechanical actuation of the LCE matrix was realized via the surface plasmon resonance of silver nanoparticles while converting light into heat. The photoresponsive properties of nano-Ag/LCE nanocomposites were investigated with varying ilhunination intensities and silver nanoparticle doping concentrations（0.04% to 0.2%, mass fraction）. The nano-Ag/LCE nanocomposites show sensitive deformation under irradiation due to their excellent photothermal con- version efficiency, and this photostimulated muscle-like actuation is fully reversible via the on-off behavior of light. Incorporating silver nanoparticles into the LCE matrix also improves the mechanical properties and enhances the load-actuation capability of the material.
文摘Multiwalled-carbon nanotubes coated with nano-crystalline zinc oxide （ZnO） was prepared by in situ growth of nano zinc oxide on the surfaces of carbon nanotubes through hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy analysis techniques were used to characterize the samples. It was observed that a layer of nano-crystalline ZnO with the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure was uniformly coated on the nanotube surfaces with good adhesion, which resulted in the formation of a novel ZnO-nanotuhe nano composite. In this work, the carbon nanotubes decorated by metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple chemical-solution route which is suitable for the large-scale production with low cost.
基金Supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (Grant No. 10332020)the Institute of Nuclear Energy Technology of Tsinghua University Project for Fundamental Research (Grant No. 091131402)
文摘A new candidate for photocatalytic degradating organic dyes,CdS carried by car-bon nanotubes(CdS/CNTs) ,is reported. The degradation ratio curves of methyl orange in water phase show that the capability for degradating organic molecules of CdS/CNTs is obviously higher than that of separated CdS. The degradation ca-pability enhances as the increase of the amount of net CdS catalyst,the ratio of carbon nanotubes to CdS,and the area of the template,and is influenced by the pH value and the temperature of aqueous solution. These results suggest that the photocatalyst of CdS/CNTs is very suitable for potential applications in organic waste removal from water.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(Grant No.10332020)
文摘Techniques for fabricating solution-processed zinc oxide(ZnO)-based thin-film transistors(TFTs)are feasible with solution using various routes.Here,ZnO TFTs were fabricated via sol-gel method using zinc acetate as the starting reagent with different modifiers and solvents.The ZnO thin-film semiconductors with well-controlled,preferential crystal orientation and densely packed ZnO crystals can be prepared with the optimized fabrication conditions,exhibiting excellent field-effect far exceeding those of hydrogenated amorphous silicon(a-Si:H).However,the field-effect characteristics of ZnO TFTs were different for different precursor systems which were constituted by zinc acetate,modifiers and solvents.The co-modification of acetoin and monoethanolamine for the precursor system exhibited higher extent of crystal orientation and field-effect.The maximum mobility of 7.65 cm2V-1s-1 and current on-to-off ratio of^105–106 have been obtained.
文摘Carbon nanotubes decorated with zinc oxide nanoparticles were produced by thermally decomposing a Zn-oleate complex in an octadecene medium.The structure of the ZnO decorating nanotube surfaces was characterized by transmission electron microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and X-ray dif-fraction.The surfaces were shown to be densely and homogeneously covered by ZnO nanoparticles with a size below 10 nm.The nanoparticles had the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure and showed good adhesion to the nanotubes.The carbon nanotubes decorated by metal oxide nanoparticles were synthesized at relatively low temperature and non-oxidation environment.Moreover,the large-scale production with low cost can be realized.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (Grant No. 10332020)
文摘Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of the electrodes and introduced some kinds of functional group on the CNT surfaces. The specific capacitances of the polarizable electrodes with organic electrolyte could be enhanced from 22.4 F g-1 to 78.2 F g-1 after electrolysis oxidization. The enhancement of the specific capacitance depends on the extent of electrochemical oxidation. Using acidic electrolyte for electrochemical oxidation has different effects on modifying the performances of the CNT polarizable electrodes compared to using basic electrolyte.
