Advances in condensation polymer containing zero-dimensional nanocarbon reinforcement—fullerene, carbon nano-onion, and nanodiamond

Kausar, Ayesha

doi:10.1080/25740881.2020.1826522

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“…It has been reported that the addition of fullerene can enhance the mechanical properties of the polymer nanocomposites since fullerene could improve the interactions between the polymer chains. 16,18 It is expected that the mechanical properties of PS/PCBM spheres probably increases with the addition of fullerene. The nanoindentation test shows that the elastic modulus increases slightly, so the buckling pressure also increases, which benefits suppressing the craze and crack (Figure 10A).…”

Section: Craze and Crack Occurring In The Drying Processmentioning

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“…Fullerene, a type of zero-dimensional carbon nanofiller with conjugated π-electron system, is used to prepare polymer nanocomposites due to its high surface area to volume ratio, high mechanical strength, good heat resistance, and so on. 18,19 Presumably, with π-π interaction between the polymer and fullerene, it is promising to improve mechanical properties of thin-walled spheres by the introduction of fullerene into the spheres, reducing the crack and craze yield. It has also been reported that phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM), a typical fullerene derivative, has thermal stabilization effect on common thermoplastic such as PS and poly(methyl methacrylate).…”

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“…20 Moreover, the size of fullerene is nano-scale (C60, a representative fullerene, is a spherical nanocarbon with a diameter of about 1 nm), so it is forecasted that it will bring little negative effect on the surface finishing of spheres if it is well dispersed. 18,21 Therefore, to determine the effect of fullerene on thermal stability, sphericity, surface finishing and production yield of PS spheres, PCBM was introduced into the oil (O) phase. To exclude the effect of the size of PS spheres on their quality, the diameter and the wall thickness of PS spheres were controlled to be the same.…”

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Enhanced performance of hollow polystyrene spheres for inertial confined fusion by noncovalent interactions

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et al. 2024

Polymer Engineering & Sci

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Thin‐walled polystyrene (PS) spheres are needed for preparing the targets in the inertial confined fusion (ICF). To prevent the occurrence of craze and crack in the fabrication of the spheres, a noncovalent interaction route is developed to improve the mechanical properties of thin‐walled polystyrene spheres based on a fullerene derivative, reducing the craze and crack yield. The introduction of phenyl‐C61‐butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) into PS spheres not only improves the thermal stability, but also reduces the craze and crack yield, probably to the π–π interaction between PCBM and PS and the hydrophobicity of PCBM. The sphericity and surface finishing of the spheres also increase at the same time. Mechanism of how the PCBM improve the quality of the spheres is also discussed.Highlights A noncovalent interaction route to improve properties of PS spheres is proposed. PS/PCBM spheres with good quality are successfully designed and fabricated. Mechanisms of how the PCBM improve properties of PS spheres are also discussed.

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Section: Craze and Crack Occurring In The Drying Processmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Enhanced performance of hollow polystyrene spheres for inertial confined fusion by noncovalent interactions

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Polymer Engineering & Sci

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“…[66][67][68] In this respect, nanocarbon nanofillers have been filled in the polyimide films. [69][70][71] The polyimide/carbon nanotube nanocomposite films have been developed. 72 Inclusion of carbon nanotube overcome the dimensional instability of polyimide films and improved the mechanical properties.…”

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State-of-the-art of polyimide films reinforced with fullerene-design, features and applications

Kausar

2023

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

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Polyimide belongs to the class of high performance polymers containing imide functionalities in the backbone. Polyimide has wide ranging properties of optical transparency, heat stability, mechanical strength, dimensional stability, thermal conductivity, dielectric properties, etc. Fullerene is a zero dimensional hollow symmetrical nanocarbon, frequently employed as nanofiller in the polymers. Fullerene has been reinforced in the polyimide films to further augment the exclusive features and performance. This state-of-the-art review basically emphases the fundamentals, structure, properties, and applications of polyimide films, especially the films reinforced with fullerene nanofiller. The polyimide/fullerene nanocomposite films have been prepared using facile routes such as solution casting, spin casting, in situ method, and other film forming methods. Fullerene nanofiller has been filled in numerous designed polyimides. Number of experimental and theoretical studies have been performed on the high performance polymer/fullerene nanocomposite films. The structural diversity of the polymer/fullerene nanocomposite films and inimitable characteristics have led to significant applications in the optoelectronic devices, photodetectors, and sensors.

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“…Applications areas of fullerene, functional fullerene, and nanocomposites have been observed in optoelectronics [ 52 , 53 , 54 ], solar cells [ 55 ], sensors [ 56 ], drug delivery [ 57 ], and other practical fields. In the membrane application, fullerene has been reinforced in polymeric matrices to influence final properties [ 58 ]. As compared to other nanocarbons, fullerene has a higher surface area to interact with polymers and own a lower aggregation tendency and better dispersion properties [ 59 ].…”

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State-of-the-Art of Polymer/Fullerene C60 Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment: Conceptions, Structural Diversity and Topographies

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To secure existing water resources is one of the imposing challenges to attain sustainability and ecofriendly world. Subsequently, several advanced technologies have been developed for water treatment. The most successful methodology considered so far is the development of water filtration membranes for desalination, ion permeation, and microbes handling. Various types of membranes have been industrialized including nanofiltration, microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultrafiltration membranes. Among polymeric nanocomposites, nanocarbon (fullerene, graphene, and carbon nanotubes)-reinforced nanomaterials have gained research attention owing to notable properties/applications. Here, fullerene has gained important stance amid carbonaceous nanofillers due to zero dimensionality, high surface areas, and exceptional physical properties such as optical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and other characteristics. Accordingly, a very important application of polymer/fullerene C60 nanocomposites has been observed in the membrane sector. This review is basically focused on talented applications of polymer/fullerene nanocomposite membranes in water treatment. The polymer/fullerene nanostructures bring about numerous revolutions in the field of high-performance membranes because of better permeation, water flux, selectivity, and separation performance. The purpose of this pioneering review is to highlight and summarize current advances in the field of water purification/treatment using polymer and fullerene-based nanocomposite membranes. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of fullerene embedded into a variety of polymer membranes (Nafion, polysulfone, polyamide, polystyrene, etc.) and effects on the enhanced properties and performance of the resulting water treatment membranes. Polymer/fullerene nanocomposite membranes have been developed using solution casting, phase inversion, electrospinning, solid phase synthesis, and other facile methods. The structural diversity of polymer/fullerene nanocomposites facilitates membrane separation processes, especially for valuable or toxic metal ions, salts, and microorganisms. Current challenges and opportunities for future research have also been discussed. Future research on these innovative membrane materials may overwhelm design and performance-related challenging factors.

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Advances in condensation polymer containing zero-dimensional nanocarbon reinforcement—fullerene, carbon nano-onion, and nanodiamond

Cited by 28 publications

References 117 publications

Enhanced performance of hollow polystyrene spheres for inertial confined fusion by noncovalent interactions

Enhanced performance of hollow polystyrene spheres for inertial confined fusion by noncovalent interactions

State-of-the-art of polyimide films reinforced with fullerene-design, features and applications

State-of-the-Art of Polymer/Fullerene C60 Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment: Conceptions, Structural Diversity and Topographies

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