Recent Developments on the Synthesis of Nanocomposite Materials via Ball Milling Approach for Energy Storage Applications

Abstract

This review is focused on the topical developments in the synthesis of nanocomposites using the simplest top-down approach, mechanochemical milling, and the related aspects of the interfacial interactions. Milling constraints include time duration of milling, ball size, the ball-to-sample content proportion, rotation speed, and energy that took part in a vital part of the structure–property relationships and composite interactions. Milled nanocomposites are being used in different structural applications for their higher performance rate and throughput. The synthesis of different nanocomposites and the effect of various parameters on the mill-ability of nanocomposites are discussed. Moreover, some of the major advancements in the energy sector are discussed in the latter part of the review.

Hydrogen production via steam reforming of methanol on Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts: the effect of TiO2 addition mode

“…The mechanochemical ball milling process, by nature, generates spontaneous strong shear forces and high local temperatures, facilitating the reconstruction of material chemical bonds and the renewal of surface chemistry characteristics. 21,22 Simultaneously, this method harnesses the kinetic energy of grinding balls to stir and grind materials, achieving dispersion and modification of the materials during the process. 23 In this work, Cu/ZnO/Al 2 O 3 catalyst and a series of TiO 2doped Cu/ZnO/Al 2 O 3 catalysts were prepared by co-precipitation combined with mechanical stirring and ball milling.…”

Dispersive solid phase extraction of metronidazole and clarithromycin from human plasma using a β‐cyclodextrin grafted polyethylene polymer composite

“…The produced heat melted the PE and it physically adhered to the surface of β‐CD particles. Preparation of the composite by this method has two advantages; this method not only produces ultra‐fine nanoparticles with a definite stoichiometric ratio, but also enables to obtain of the product with high yield, homogeneity, and greater densification [31]. The assessment of the procedure revealed that it is compatible with the green chemistry principles considering less hazardous chemicals consumption, no use of solvents and auxiliaries, and inherently safer chemistry for accident prevention due to the absence of any organic solvent in the synthesis of composite [32].…”

Facile Production Method of PbS Nanoparticles via Mechanical Milling of Galena Ore

“…Significant information about powder metallurgy and its applications, and where it must be used in the production process, has been reported by many researchers [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. A recent review by Joy et al summarized some previous work on the mechanochemical milling processes [ 21 ]. Based upon the above information about powder metallurgy, galena ore can be used to produce ultrafine or nanoparticle powder.…”