In recent years, carbon nanofibers have been investigated as a suitable reinforcement for cementitious composites to yield novel multifunctional materials with improved mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and self-sensing behavior. Despite several stud...
We report on a versatile method for chemically grafting multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) onto the surface of conventional glass fibers (GFs), as well as depositing further silica (SiO2) or superparamagnetic (SPM) magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles...
In tissue engineering, the potential of re-growing new tissue has been considered, however, developments towards such clinical and commercial outcomes have been modest. One of the most important elements here is the selection of a biomaterial that se...
The incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNT) into cementitious composites has shown strong potential for enhancing mechanical performance. However, conventional dispersion methods, such as ultrasonication and chemical functionalization, are costly, co...
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) rarely report, on a single-device platform, concurrent gains in optoelectronic efficiency and buried-interface mechanical robustness—two prerequisites for flexible and roll-to-roll (R2R) integration. We engineered...
Lightweight metal matrix composites (MMCs) continue to attract significant interest due to their potential to deliver high mechanical performance at reduced weight, meeting the increasing demands of aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing se...
Jute fibers (JFs) coated with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have been introduced in a natural rubber (NR) matrix creating a three-dimensional (3D) electrically conductive percolated network. The JF-CNT endowed electrical conductivity and thermo...
Natural Hydraulic Limes (NHL) are extensively used for the restoration of Monuments of Cultural Heritage, often combined with pozzolanic materials, such as natural pozzolans and metakaolin etc. In the present study, five (5) different cases of binary...
Overall perspective of nanotechnology and reinforcement of dental biomaterials by nanoparticles has been reported in the literature. However, the literature regarding the reinforcement of dental biomaterials after incorporating various nanostructures...
The problem of increasing heat resistance and corrosion and erosion resistance of gas turbine units in compressor stations was solved through the development of new layered materials containing nanostructured grains. The authors carried out a destruc...
In this investigation, the thermal transport behavior of biodegradable lubricant reinforced with silver nanostructures (AgNs) at various filler fractions of 0.01, 0.05, 0.10, and 0.20 weight percent was evaluated over a temperature scan analysis, ran...
Silica microtube and carbon nanotube hybrid structures have been synthesized by catalytic chemical vapor deposition using either methane or ethene as the carbon source, and cobalt-grafted or impregnated silica tubes (200–800 nm) as catalyst. The coba...
In this paper, the thermal conductivity behavior of synthetic and natural esters reinforced with 2D nanostructures—single hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), single molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), and hybrid h-BN/MOS2—were studied and compared t...
Carbon nanostructures including carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphite or graphene have attracted a tremendous interest as fillers for elastomeric compounds. The preparation methods of nanocomposites that have a strong impact on the state of filler...
Titanium carbide (TiC) is a technologically important material, which is used in industrial and engineering applications as an abrasive, a wear-resistant material, reinforcement in composites, as well as an electrocatalysis material. This review summ...
The contamination of water resources by pollutants resulting from human activities represents a major concern nowadays. One promising alternative to solve this problem is the photocatalytic process, which has demonstrated very promising and efficient...
This paper deals with the effect of interface structures on the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composite materials. First, the background of research, development and applications on hybrid composite materials is introduced. Second, metal/...
Perovskite, as a promising class of photodetection material, demonstrates considerable potential in replacing conventional bulk light-detection materials such as silicon, III–V, or II–VI compound semiconductors and has been widely applied...
In this study, graphene oxide–carbon nanotubes nanostructures decorated with nickel nanoparticles (NiGNT) were prepared through the molecular-level-mixing method, followed by a reduction process, and then applied as reinforcements to enhance th...
Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer and deserves the special attention of the scientific community because it represents a sustainable source of carbon and plays an important role as a sustainable energent for replacing crude oil, coal, an...
Carbon nanostructures have been recently applied to improve industrial manufacturing processes and other materials; such is the case for lubricants used in the metal-mechanic industry. Nanotori are toroidal carbon nanostructures, obtained from chemic...
The aim of this study was to use a simple, low-cost and environmentally friendly synthesis method to design nanocomposites. For this purpose, carbon nanostructures were used to reinforce the chitosan/alginate bond in order to improve the mechanical,...
Controlled delivery of multiple chemotherapeutics can improve the effectiveness of treatments and reduce side effects and relapses. Here in, we used albumin-stabilized gold nanoclusters modified with doxorubicin and SN38 (AuNCs-DS) as combined therap...
The advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) for metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) is gaining enormous attention due to their potential improvement of physical and mechanical performance. When using nanostructured additives as reinforcements in 3...
This review is an update about the addition of nanomaterials in cementitious composites in order to improve their performance. The most common used nanomaterials for cementitious materials are carbon nanotubes, nanocellulose, nanographene, graphene o...
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This article fundamentally reviews progress in the design and manufacturing of three-dimensional (3D) graphene-based nanocomposites for technical applications. The 3D graphene nanostructures have been manufactured using techniques like the template m...
Aluminum-based metallic matrix composites reinforced by carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are important precursors for development of new light and ultralight materials with enhanced properties and high specific characteristics. In the present work, powder me...
It is well known that injection of glass fibre–reinforced plastics (GFRP) causes abrasive wear in moulds’ cavities and runners. Physical vapour deposition (PVD) coatings are intensively used to improve the wear resistance of different tools, also bei...
As a pioneering exploration of gallium nitride (GaN) as reinforcement in metal matrix composites, this study systematically investigated the mechanical–electrical property evolution in copper matrix composites through controlled GaN incorporati...
Biophysical cues can regulate stem cell behaviours and have been considered as critical parameters of synthetic biomaterials for tissue engineering. In particular, hydrogels have been utilized as promising biomimetic and biocompatible materials to em...
Multilayered particles possess exceptional optical properties and hold significant potential for applications in chemical analysis, life sciences, optical sensing, and photonic integration. In practical applications, however, it is often necessary to...
This paper focuses on the synthesis and mechanism of carbon nanospheres (CNS) coated with few- and multi-layered graphene (FLG, MLG). The graphitic carbon encapsulates the core/shell structure of the Ni/NiO nanoparticles via the chemical vapor deposi...
The article presents the synthesis of silica aerogel from a much cheaper precursor of water glass that was reinforced with short pitch carbon fiber by way of ambient pressure drying. Before being added to the silica gel, the carbon fibers were surfac...
Due to the increasing prevalence of articular cartilage diseases and limitations faced by current therapeutic methodologies, there is an unmet need for new materials to replace damaged cartilage. In this work, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogels were...
Titanium-based composite materials arouse interest in fields like aerospace, transportation, medicine, and other applications. This research project presents the analysis of phase composition of sintered Ti-Al-C composite materials under high voltage...
Graphene is one of the most significant carbon nanomaterials, with a one-atom-thick two-dimensional nanostructure. Like other nanocarbons, graphene has been used as a polymer reinforcement. This review explores the impact of graphene and graphene-bas...
In civil engineering, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional materials. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of CFRP composites in various building structu...
The ability of boehmite to form printable inks has sparked interest in the manufacturing of 3D alumina (Al2O3) and composite structures by enabling direct ink writing methods while avoiding the use of printing additives. These materials may exhibit h...
Hybrid polymeric materials incorporating carbon nanostructures or inorganic constituents stand as a promising class of materials exhibiting distinct but also complementary features. Carbon nanotubes have been proposed as unique candidates for polymer...
Non-covalent molecular self-assembly serves as a distinctive strategy for enhancing the mechanical performance of lignin-based composite hydrogels. Nevertheless, the self-assembly process can be significantly influenced, leading to alterations in the...
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures have been intensively investigated for applications in sensing, photocatalysis, and optoelectronic devices, where functional performance is strongly governed by morphology, crystallinity, and defect structure. Conventi...
The valorization of agricultural by-products through their integration into biodegradable materials represents a promising approach for sustainable food preservation. In this study, nanostructured chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/orange peel–ba...
Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a calcium phosphate-based inorganic constitute in bones and teeth. The synthesis of nanostructured rods that mimic the natural bone apatite has attracted significant attention. Unfortunately, pristine HAp is unsuitable for cli...
The article presents a review of the literature on the use of polysaccharide bionanocomposites in the context of their potential use as food packaging materials. Composites of this type consist of at least two phases, of which the outer phase is a po...
The development of transparent multifunctional coatings capable of combining optical properties with mechanical durability remains a significant challenge in advanced materials engineering. In this study, novel hybrid coatings based on a poly(vinyl b...
Cold spray technology has emerged as a transformative solid-state processing route for fabricating high-performance metal matrix composite (MMC) coatings, particularly for lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy 7075 (AA7075). This review provides...
Although pure alkali-activated materials (AAMs) only depend on high alkalinity to resist biological pollution, the effects of which are inadequate, it is essential to add cuprous oxide to reinforce the antifouling effect. In this paper, triethoxycapr...
Asphalt mastic is the most important binder in asphalt mixtures and its rheology is inevitably influenced by the mineral aggregates. Due to the little consideration that has been paid to aggregates’ effects, the rheological properties of mastic...
Nanostructured tungsten–copper (W–Cu) composites are promising materials for high-heat-flux components and advanced thermal management; however, their processing is limited by a high positive enthalpy of mixing of ~35.5 kJ/mol and weak in...
Waste from non-degradable plastics is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Therefore, more and more research focuses on the development of materials with biodegradable properties. Bio-polymers are excellent raw materials for the production of su...
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