Spherical graphite (SG) is a crucial raw material for the preparation of lithium-ion battery anodes. The rapid advancement of Li-ion battery materials has imposed rigorous demands on the production of ultrapure SG materials. However, SG derived from...
Graphite is a versatile material used in various fields, particularly in the power source manufacturing industry. Nowadays, graphite holds a unique position in materials for anode electrodes in lithium-ion batteries. With a carbon content of over 99%...
Wave-absorbing materials are developing in the direction of “light weight, wide frequency band, thin layer and high strength”, and it is difficult to achieve the synergy between wave-absorbing performance and mechanical properties when graphene absor...
The spherical-graphite/Fe3O4 composite has been successfully fabricated by a simple two-step synthesis strategy. The oxygenous functional groups between spherical-graphite and Fe3O4 benefit the loading of hollow Fe3O4 nanospheres. All of the composit...
Current research focuses on lithium-ion battery cells with a high energy density and efficient fast-charging capabilities. However, transport limitations, and, therefore, the uniform diffusion of lithium-ions across the electrode layers, remain a cha...
The electrochemical performance of modified natural graphite (MNG) and artificial graphite (AG) was investigated as a function of electrode density ranging from 1.55 to 1.7 g∙cm−3. The best performance was obtained at 1.55 g∙cm−3 and 1.60 g∙cm−3 for...
In order to improve energy storage efficiency and promote the early achievement of global carbon neutrality goals, this paper proposes a spherical thermal storage unit filled with a composite phase change material (CPCM) comprising myristic acid (MA)...
Particle and gas flow characteristics are numerically simulated by means of a proposed gas–particle second-order moment two-fluid model with particle kinetic–friction stress model in a bubbling fluidized bed. Anisotropic behaviors of gas&...
The polycondensation of resorcinol and formaldehyde in a water–ethanol mixture using the adapted Stöber method was used to obtain resol resins. An optimization of synthesis conditions and the use of an appropriate stabilizer (e.g., poly(vinyl alcohol...
The salt flotation of graphite in the presence of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) was assessed by performing colloidal probe atomic force microscopy (CP-AFM) on sessile gas bubbles and conducting batch flotation tests with model lithium-i...
Conventional solid-inlay lubrication research has focused on the overall inlay layout and generalized lubrication effects; localized inlay lubrication enables precise release of the lubricant and rapid formation of a uniform and dense lubricant film....
Steering gearbox bodies, which are produced from spheroidal graphite cast iron, experience wear and gaps over time since they operate under load. It is important to strengthen steering gearbox bodies to avoid this. In this study, a steering gearbox b...
Graphite, which is a key anode material for LIB, needs to have a high tap density (dt) to reach a high volumetric energy density. Since dt is directly correlated with particle size, particle size distribution, and particle shape, it can usually be im...
In the production of vermicular graphite cast iron, the allowable range of residual magnesium content in molten iron after treatment is very narrow, amounting to only 0.008%. Therefore, thermal analysis technology was used to quickly evaluate the ver...
Despite numerous research on new active materials for anodes, graphite remains the most commonly used material in Li-ion batteries. The spherical shape of the graphite particles has proven to be beneficial for application in electric vehicles, especi...
Stabilizing micron-sized particles in low-viscosity polymer dispersions is challenging when density differences are present. This study demonstrates that graphite particles in aqueous polyurethane dispersions can be efficiently prevented from sedimen...
TiCx/Al composites were successfully prepared in this study by dissolving graphite particles in Al-Ti melt based on the principle of a solid–liquid in situ reaction. It was observed that the microstructure of the TiCx/Al composites changed with...
Biomass waste is a valuable resource that can be recovered, reused, and is renewable. However, converting biomass waste to a high degree of order is a bigger challenge, and graphitization at low temperatures is even more difficult. This paper propose...
Dual-intercalation batteries implement graphite electrodes as both cathodes and anodes and offer high specific energy, inexpensive and environmentally sustainable materials, and high operating voltages. Our research investigated the influence of surf...
Porous graphite was prepared without the use of template by rapidly heating the carbonization products from mixtures of anthracene, fluorene, and pyrene with a CO2 laser. Rapid CO2 laser heating at a rate of 1.8 × 106 °C/s vaporizes out the...
Ferritic high-Si ductile cast irons replace an unstable mixed ferrite-pearlite matrix with a unique combination of high elongation, strength and hardness (ideal for automotive drive train components) and resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high...
To improve the anti-wear and friction-reducing properties of self-lubricating coatings, Ni60/Nickel-coated graphite/TiB2 composite coatings with different contents were prepared by laser cladding. The coating properties were characterized by X-ray di...
Two-dimensional metallography cannot be used to determine how graphite volume is partitioned among three-dimensional connected structures in compacted graphite iron (CGI), even when the conventional graphite fractions are similar. This study therefor...
In this work, a synthesis and activation path, which enabled the preparation of spherical activated carbon from a lignin precursor, characterized by high adsorption capacity in the removal of phenolic compounds from water, was successfully developed....
This paper presents the results obtained regarding the control by manufacturers of the percentage, shape, and size of the precipitated graphite in the working layer of duplex work-rolls used in hot strip mill finishing stands. This working layer is m...
Hexagonal boron nitride, as a layered material with a graphite-like structure, exhibits good mechanical, lubricating and oxidation resistance properties, and is thus expected to become one of the top choices for green lubricating oil additives. Howev...
Laser ablation of a bulk graphite target in water using femtosecond laser pulses (pulse width ≤ 190 fs) was performed to investigate the synthesis of polyynes and carbon-based nanomaterials and compare them with the well-studied cases of longer pu...
Previous experiments pointed out that the deviation using a sphere as reference of graphite particles is noticeably increased by Si-alloying, with inoculation as a possible beneficial effect. The main objective of the present work is to evaluate the...
Graphene nanoshells (MGNS) were prepared from cellulose, a sustainable biopolymer. Different sizes/morphologies were obtained by simply changing the metal catalyst salt in the synthesis. The MGNS were shown to reversibly cycle Li-ions by an intercala...
This study presents a multiphysics simulation approach to optimize graphite-buffered bilayer anodes for enhanced energy density in lithium-ion batteries, assessing the electrochemical impact of diverse inner-layer materials, including silicon, hard c...
This study evaluated the effect of pitch coating on graphite anode materials used in lithium-ion batteries and investigated the mechanism whereby pitch coating improves the electrochemical properties. The FG (flake graphite) and pitch were mixed in w...
Unusual structure of low-density carbon nanofoam, different from the commonly observed micropearl morphology, was obtained by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of a sucrose solution where a specific small amount of naphthalene had been added. Helium-i...
The present paper reviews original data obtained by the authors from recent separate publications with additional unpublished data, specifically concerning the specific graphite morphology in Si/SiMo alloyed ductile irons (2.5–5.5% Si, 0.01&nda...
In this work, the synthesis of nickel particles encapsulated in a few-layer graphene shell was carried out using the method of electric arc discharge in the liquid phase, in various media: deionized water, alcohol, and toluene. Nickel and graphite we...
Tensile and compression tests were carried out on a ductile cast iron for temperatures up to 1073 K. The damage caused inside and around graphite nodules was evaluated as a function of the local equivalent plastic strain by using microstructural quan...
Information about the technological possibility of stamping in open dies, round-shaped forgings made of ductile cast iron, is outlined herein. Cast iron’s propensity for plastic deformation under complex loading conditions is analyzed from the...
Graphite-filled polymer composites exhibit high in-plane thermal conductivity but suffer from severe thermal anisotropy, which limits their practical heat dissipation performance in the thickness direction. In this study, hierarchically structured Al...
Natural graphite (NG) is abundant and has a high capacity for lithium-ion storage, but its narrow interlayer spacing and poor cyclic stability limit its use in high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). To address this, a N/S co-doped micro-expan...
Fluorescence spectra of graphitic (g-C3N4) and spherical (s-C3N4) modifications of carbon nitride were measured as a function of green pulsed (6 ns-pulse) laser intensity. It was found that the intensity of the laser increases the maximum of the fluo...
Dry ball milling of graphite under carbon dioxide pressure affords multilayer-functionalized graphene (MFG) with carboxylic groups as nanofiller for composites of carbon and acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene copolymers (ABSs). Produced in a...
This paper reviews studies carried out on natural rubber filled with nanofillers such as spherical silica particles (generated by the sol gel reaction), clays and carbon nanostructures. It is shown that the mechanical response of NR is influenced by...
The key goal of this study was to characterize polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based composites with the addition of bronze particles and mineral fibers/particles. The addition of individual fillers was as follows: bronze—30–60 wt.%, glass fibers—15–2...
In this paper, we report on a modified arc process to synthetize graphene, copper and zinc oxide graphene hybrids. The anode was made of pure graphite or graphite mixed with metals or metal oxides. After applying a controlled direct current, plasma i...
The secondary-phase particles in metals, particularly those composed of non-metallic materials, are often detrimental to the mechanical properties of metals; thus, it is crucial to control inclusion formation and growth. One of the challenges is dete...
Catalytic synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNT) produces numerous various byproducts such as soot, graphite platelets, catalyst nanoparticles, etc. Identification of the byproduct formation mechanisms would help develop routes to more selective synthes...
Spherical photocatalyst based on ordered mesoporous carbon and graphitic carbon nitride with core/shell structure (CS/GCN) was successfully synthesized via facile electrostatic self-assembly strategy. The photocatalytic properties of the hybrid were...
The movement of isotropic and anisotropic particles of iron and graphite within the polymer matrix was predicted and examined by the COMSOL simulation method. The interfacial adhesion of filler particles within the matrix was investigated under surfa...
In the present study, carbon structures from LignoBoost lignin were synthetized using HNO3/H2SO4 one-pot hydrothermal treatment, followed by a thermal treatment. The obtained compounds were characterized using different techniques, such as FTIR, DVS,...
Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is a promising graphene-based material, with transversal applicability to a wide range of technological fields. Nevertheless, the common use of efficient—but hazardous to environment and toxic—reducing agents prevents its...
In this work, the results of a complex investigation of structure and properties of nanodiamond soot (NDS) of detonation synthesis are presented. Size distribution of NDS particles, dispersed in different liquid media, was investigated using dynamic...
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