Capillary hydrodynamics of oligomer binders

In this work, we consider wetting and flow of oligomer binders for tissue fibers made of carbon and organic fibers. A correlation between the specific surface of fibers and strength of the boundary layers is established. The effect of fibers on structure formation of binders in the boundary layers is explained via the surface density of reticulation of fiber. The fibers with minimum surface reticulation exert a pronounced influence on the structure of binders, forming thicker and strong boundary layers.     

Element-containing fibers with epoxy binders: Structures and properties of hardened compositions

New types of composites based on element-containing carbon fibers (ECFs) and an epoxy binder have been developed. The results show that the presence of functional groups within the ECF structure affects significantly the reaction mechanism of the epoxy matrix. Connections between processes occuring in the interphase zone (the boundary layer) and the properties of hardened composites have been revealed. The factors controlling the binder hardening reactions occuring on surfaces of interphases when creating composites with improved physical and mechanical properties as well as with predermined service properties (polishing, anion-exchange, anti-corrosion, flame-resistance, controlled range of electrical resistance etc) are defined. A potential for using ECFs in a role unusual for them, namely as hardeners for epoxide binders, has been established. Applications of reactive ECFs which may function both as a filler and as a hardener provides longer service life of the composites and minimizes the amount of volatile products released in the process of hardening.     

Determining the Surface Properties of Carbon Fiber in Contact Interaction with Polymeric Binders

Application of various criteria for evaluating the wettability of the surface of carbon fibers of Torayca T 300 3K brand was considered. A simulation of the carbon fiber impregnation in fabrication of a composite material was used to determine the thermodynamic parameters (surface energy, works of adhesion and cohesion) and the wetting angle for three kinds of promising polymeric binders. It was found that the best impregnation conditions for carbon fiber of Torayca T 300 3K brand (Cm12073 fabric) will be for the filament not subjected to thermal treatment because the capillary rise of the organic solvent simulating the polymeric binder decreases by 14% on removing the finishing oil. The presence of the Infutac layer fixer used to fabricate reflector segments raises the time of penetration of the polyurethane (with shape memory) and epoxy binders into the fabric sheet, makes the impregnation six times lower, and has no effect on the time of impregnation of carbon fibers with the silicone binder.     

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Oxidation Studies at Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Composite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes

NADH oxidation has previously been investigated at carbon nanotube surfaces, although studies into the effect of the polymer binders are needed to fully understand whether the polymer binder affects the electrochemistry. This work details NADH oxidation at glassy carbon electrodes modified with composites containing multiwalled carbon nanotubes and selected polymer binders. NADH is shown to be oxidized at a lower potential than at glassy carbon electrodes and the oxidation potential is a function of the polymer binder. Hydrophobically modified Nafion, Nafion, linear poly(ethylenimine) (LPEI), octyl‐modified LPEI, and poly(vinylpyridine) binders were studied. Experiments showed the peak current and electrochemically assessible electrode area are dependent on the polymer binder. Overall, this paper shows that polymer binders affect NADH oxidation potential at carbon nanotube modified electrodes.     

Application of Guar Gum and its Derivatives as Green Binder/Separator for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries

Since their first commercialization in the 1990s,lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become an indispensible part of our everyday life in particular for portable electronic devices. LIBs have been considered as the most promising sustainable high energy density storage device. In recent years, there is a strong demand of LIBs for hybrid electric and electric vehicles to lower carbon footprint and mitigate climate change. However, LIBs have several issues, for example, high cost and safety issues such as over discharge, intolerance to overcharge, high temperature operation etc. To address these issues several new types of electrodes are being studied. Traditional binder PVDF is costly, difficult to recyle, undergoes side reactions at high temperature and cannot stabilize high energy density electrodes. To overcome these challenges, diiferent binders have been introduced with these electrodes. This minireview is focused on the application of guar gum as a binder for different electrodes and separator. The electrochemical performance of electrodes with guar gum has been compared with other binders.     

Effect of glass transition temperature of polymeric binders on properties ceramic materials

In the paper are presented the studies of the effect of glass transition temperature of new water-thinnable polymeric binders on the properties of ceramic materials obtained by die pressing. The parameters of ceramic samples comprising polymeric binders have been compared with those of samples comprising poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) — water-soluble binder. When using poly(acrylic-styrene) (AS), poly(acrylic-allyl) (AA) and poly(vinyl-allyl) (VA) water-thinnable binders, materials of greater density and mechanical strength were obtained in the green state as well as after sintering than those in the case of using PVA. The dependence of the chemical structure of the binders applied on the properties of samples such as the glass transition temperature and hydrophobic-hydrophilic balance of the copolymers has been discussed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Low-cost SiO-based anode using green binders for lithium ion batteries

The influence of environmentally friendly aqueous binders and carbon coating on the electrochemical performance of SiO powder anodes for lithium ion batteries has been investigated in detail. The SiO anode with sodium alginate (Alg), styrene butadiene rubber/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (SCMC) or polyacrylic acid binder exhibits fairly good cycling stability. However, use of polyvinyl alcohol as binder results in rapid capacity loss during cycling. The positive effect of the former binders could be attributed to the amorphous structures and ester-like bond, which were detected by X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared. The cycling performance is further enhanced by carbon coating on the surface of the SiO. The reversible capacity of SiO/C electrode with either Alg or SCMC can retain ca. 940 mAh g^?1 after 100 cycles. In particular, a long-term cycling stability can be achieved for SiO/C electrode using SCMC binder. Additionally, the high irreversibility of SiO/C electrode at the first cycle can be completely compensated by a simple pretreatment.     

Molecular structure of an electropolymerized polyacrylonitrile film and its pyroylzed derivatives

Polyacrylonitrile films, grafted by electropolymerization on a nickel substrate, have been studied ex-site by specular reflexion infrared spectroscopy. The layer is shown to consist of linear polymer chains exhibiting structural alterations varying in density and nature with the film thickness.Hest trestments under high vacuum conditions produce chemical transformations of the polymer (intra-chain cyclization, inter-chain reticulation, de-hydrogenation and de-nitrogenation) leading to a film having a carbon-fiber type structure for temperatures higher than 600°C.     

黏结剂对铁酸锌脱硫剂在高温煤气中脱硫性能的影响

以硝酸铁、硝酸锌、氨水及黏结剂为主要原料,用共沉淀法制成六种铁酸锌脱硫剂。研究了各种黏结剂的加入对脱硫剂的尖晶石结构、硫容量和脱硫效果的影响,在固定床上对其进行脱硫试验。并用X射线衍射（XRD）、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和气体吸附等测试手段,对脱硫剂的物相组成、结构、比表面积和孔容进行了表征。结果表明,用共沉淀法制备的铁酸锌,具有不受黏结剂影响的尖晶石结构,其颗粒属于微米级;添加高岭土黏结剂的脱硫剂的脱硫效果最好,添加硅藻土的脱硫剂的脱硫效果最差;不同黏结剂对脱硫剂的织构的影响不同;脱硫剂的反应活性和硫容量与其孔容的大小有关。     

用电泳沉积技术制备空心Silicalite-1沸石纤维

通过电泳沉积技术(EPD)将纳米silicalite-1沸石组装到碳纤维模板上并经焙烧除去模板,成功制备了孔壁由纳米沸石构成的空心沸石纤维(hollowzeolitefibers),并系统研究了制备条件。发现纳米粒子的表面电荷和电泳电压是制备沸石涂层和空心沸石纤维的关键因素;纳米沸石胶液的pH值决定了纳米粒子的表面电势的正负和大小;其它条件,如电泳时间、胶液浓度也对沸石涂层的形成有影响。红外和XRD图谱证明所得空心沸石纤维孔壁只由纳米silicalite-1构成。     

高性能锂离子电池正极黏合剂研究进展

正极黏合剂是维持锂离子电池正极结构稳定性的关键材料,对于锂离子电池的能量密度及安全性具有重要作用.本文综述了锂离子电池正极黏合剂材料的研究及应用进展,重点介绍了锂离子电池正极黏合剂对于正极材料及锂离子电池电化学性能的影响,详细总结了以聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)、聚酰亚胺(PI)、功能性聚合物黏合剂为代表的油溶性黏合剂和以聚丙烯酸(PAA)、羧甲基纤维素(CMC)为代表的水溶性黏合剂的特点:PVDF具备良好的化学稳定性,黏合效果较好,但耐高温性能差且在电解液中易溶胀;PI的耐高温性能优异,机械性能较好,但成本相对较高;功能性聚合物黏合剂具备良好的导电性,可有效抑制Li-S锂电池中多硫化物的穿梭效应,但制备工艺复杂;PAA的柔性较好,抗高压能力较强,但是力学性能较差;CMC具有良好的分散性,机械强度较大,因脆性较大需与丁苯橡胶(SBR)配合使用.结合已有的研究报道,探讨了高性能锂离子电池先进正极黏合剂材料的未来发展方向及前景.     

Viscosity and binder composition effects on tyrosinase-based carbon paste electrode for detection of phenol and catechol

The systematic study of the effect of binder viscosity on the sensitivity of a tyrosinase-based carbon paste electrode (CPE) biosensor for phenol and catechol is reported. Silicon oil binders with similar (polydimethylsiloxane) chemical composition were used to represent a wide range of viscosities (10–60 000 mPa s⁻¹ at 25°C) while minimizing polarity effects. The highest response for both phenol and catechol was achieved using a silicon oil binder of intermediate viscosity (100 mPa s⁻¹). The binder viscosity showed no appreciable effect on the direct oxidation of phenol and catechol using a plain CPE, suggesting the involvement of diffusion kinetics in the binder matrix for the enzyme-based CPE. The effect of the relative binder concentration in the carbon paste was measured over the range of 30–70%. Optimal results were obtained using 40% silicon oil. For comparison of the viscosity effects observed with the carbon paste electrode (CPE) containing silicon oil, other low and high viscosity mineral oils and paraffin waxes were also examined.     

Investigating the hydration of deflocculated calcium aluminate cement-based binder with catalyst waste

The hydration of the binder, consisting of calcium aluminate cement (CAC) with Al₂O₃ >70% and with or without the additives of the FCC catalyst waste and polycarboxylate deflocculant Castament FS-20, is investigated. The methods of calorimetry, thermal analysis, XRD, electrical conductivity, SEM, as well as ultrasonic wave velocity measuring and bending strength evaluation are used. The results of the investigation show that the FCC catalyst as well as polycarboxylate deflocculant, are active additives, influencing the CAC binder??s hydration process. In the structure of the hardened binders, certain amounts of unhydrated CAC minerals, CA, and CA₂, and the hydration products, such as CAH₁₀, C₂AH₈ and the amorphous AH₃, are found. However, in the binder with a deflocculant, there are smaller amounts of CAH₁₀ and the amorphous AH₃, though the amount of C₂AH₈ is higher than that in the binder without a deflocculant additive. It has been found that in the case, when the FCC catalyst and deflocculant are simultaneously used, the FCC catalyst produces a positive effect on the formation of the CAC binder??s structure, increasing its mechanical strength. The results obtained in this article allow to predict that the FCC catalyst and deflocculant simultaneously used as the additives to the CAC binder, will enable to control the hydration process of the binder.     

Rational Design of a DNA-Scaffolded High-Affinity Binder for Langerin

Binders of langerin could target vaccines to Langerhans cells for improved therapeutic effect. Since langerin has low affinity for monovalent glycan ligands, highly multivalent presentation has previously been key for targeting. Aiming to reduce the amount of ligand required, we rationally designed molecularly defined high-affinity binders based on the precise display of glycomimetic ligands (Glc2NTs) on DNA-PNA scaffolds. Rather than mimicking langerin's homotrimeric structure with a C3-symmetric scaffold, we developed readily accessible, easy-to-design bivalent binders. The method considers the requirements for bridging sugar binding sites and statistical rebinding as a means to both strengthen the interactions at single binding sites and amplify the avidity enhancement provided by chelation. This gave a 1150-fold net improvement over the affinity of the free ligand and provided a nanomolar binder (IC₅₀=300 nM) for specific internalization by langerin-expressing cells.     

Ultra high density carbon fiber derived from isotactic polypropylene fiber without skin-core structure

Polypropylene (PP)-based carbon fibers were prepared by sulfonation process of isotactic PP fibers with concentrated sulfuric acid, followed by stress-less carbonization under nitrogen atmosphere. The stabilization behaviors of PP fiber under different sulfonation temperatures and time were discussed. The carbonization behavior of the stabilized PP fibers under different carbonization temperatures, as well as the mechanical performance of the obtained carbon fibers were investigated. The results indicated that linear PP molecule were effectively converted into thermally stable structure at higher temperature (≥130°C) in short time (2 h) through sulfonation-desulfonation reaction, among which ordered graphite structure has been formed prior to the carbonization process. Meanwhile, the carbon fibers were considerably densified by increasing the sulfonation temperature and carbonization temperature, and a bulk density of 1.96 g/cm³ was achieved. Moreover, the temperature and time of the sulfonation process as well as the temperature of the carbonization process were regulated, and carbon fibers with tensile strength of 262.3 MPa was obtained, which was superior to that of 208.1 MPa for the linear low density polyethylene-based carbon fibers reported previously. Isotactic PP was proved to be a promising candidate to develop carbon fibers with tunable graphite structure and mechanical performance.     

Ionic/electronic conductivity regulation of n-type polyoxadiazole lithium sulfonate conductive polymer binders for high-performance silicon microparticle anodes

Low-cost silicon microparticles(SiMP),as a substitute for nanostructured silicon,easily suffer from cracks and fractured during the electrochemical cycle.A novel n-type conductive polymer binder with excellent electronic and ionic conductivities as well as good adhesion,has been successfully designed and applied for high-performance SiMP anodes in lithium-ion batteries to address this problem.Its unique features are attributed to the stro ng electron-withdrawing oxadiazole ring structure with sulfonate polar groups.The combination of rigid and flexible components in the polymer ensures its good mechanical strength and ductility,which is beneficial to suppress the expansion and contraction of SiMP s during the charge/discharge process.By fine-tuning the monomer ratio,the conjugation and sulfonation degrees of the polymer can be precisely controlled to regulate its ionic and electronic conductivities,which has been systematically analyzed with the help of an electrochemical test method,filling in the gap on the conductivity measurement of the polymer in the doping state.The experimental results indicate that the cell with the developed n-type polymer binder and SiMP(~0.5 μm) anodes achieves much better cycling performance than traditional non-conductive binders.It has been considered that the initial capacity of the SiMP anode is controlled by the synergetic effect of ionic and electronic conductivity of the binder,and the capacity retention mainly depends on its electronic conductivity when the ionic conductivity is sufficient.It is worth noting that the fundamental research of this wo rk is also applicable to other battery systems using conductive polymers in order to achieve high energy density,broadening their practical applications.     

Application of a novel binder for activated carbon-based electrical double layer capacitors with nonaqueous electrolytes

In this work, we have fabricated activated carbon electrodes using the binder LA135 and assembled electrical double layer capacitors with nonaqueous electrolytes of 1 M tetraethyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate (Et₄NBF₄) in propylene carbonate (PC), 1 M Et₄NBF₄ in acetonitrile (AN), and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EMIMBF₄) ionic liquid, respectively. The main chemical compositions of the binder are polyacrylonitrile and styrene–butadiene rubber. Scanning electron microscope images show that the conductive agents have been uniformly dispersed on the activated carbons in the electrode. The thermal stabilities of electrodes using different binders are studied by thermogravimetric analysis. The electrochemical properties of cells in different nonaqueous electrolytes are characterized by cyclic voltagramms, electrochemical impedance spectra, galvanostatic charge–discharge, leakage current, and cycle life measurements. The capacitor in Et₄NBF₄/AN has the lowest internal resistance and superior high-rate capability, and the one in Et₄NBF₄/PC has the smallest leakage current. The capacitor in EMIMBF₄ has the energy density as high as 35.4 Wh?kg^?1 at a current density of 0.2 A g^?1 (based on the total mass of active materials), which is 1.6 times higher than that of capacitor in PC electrolyte. Besides, the electrochemical properties of capacitors with different binders are comparatively studied. The capacitor using LA135 has the highest specific capacitance and moderate internal resistance comparing with the ones using poly(tetrafluoroethylene), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose + styrene–butadiene rubber or poly (vinylidene fluoride).     

Effect of high adhesive polyvinyl alcohol binder on the anodes of lithium ion batteries

High molecular weight (MW) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was synthesized by two-step polymerizations and employed as an anodic binder of lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Numerous hydroxyl groups in PVA formed strong hydrogen bonds with both active materials and the current collector. These strong hydrogen bonds led to an increase in the amount of binder covering the surface of active materials and significantly enhanced the adhesion strength of electrodes. The high MW PVA binder showed much better cyclic performance for silicon/carbon anodes than polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and polyacrylic acid (PAA) binders.     

Multistage thermal decomposition in films of cadmium chloride-doped PVA–PVP polymeric blend

Several reports exist on the use of natural-oil-based materials as rejuvenators to restore the properties of aged binders—more specifically, regarding their ability to enhance the binders’ low-temperature properties and to reduce their stiffness. Rejuvenators are typically made of low molecular weight constituents which could easily volatilize and thus render the rejuvenated binder thermally unstable. Hence, the study of the thermal stability of rejuvenated binders is of paramount importance. In this research, a binder with a performance grade (PG) of PG58-28 modified with a soybean-derived rejuvenator at 12% by mass is added to an extracted reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) binder at a ratio of 1:5 resulting in a rejuvenator dosage rate of 2% by total mass of binder. The PG of the rejuvenated RAP binder is determined using both dynamic shear rheometer and bending beam rheometer. The thermal stability of the rejuvenator and the binders is verified using thermogravimetric analysis (TG). The rejuvenator shows good thermal stability up to a temperature of 302 °C. The RAP binder containing the rejuvenator shows similar thermal stability to the unrejuvenated RAP binder. The evolved gases from the TG analysis are analyzed using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) to chemically characterize the rejuvenator and the binders. The FTIR spectrum of the rejuvenator reveals characteristic peaks. The intensity of these peaks serves as an indication of the rate of mass loss of the rejuvenator within the rejuvenated RAP binder.