scholarly journals Nanoparticle-Hydrogel Composites: From Molecular Interactions to Macroscopic Behavior

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinna Dannert ◽  
Bjørn Torger Stokke ◽  
Rita S. Dias
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Sensor Applications ◽  
Composite Gels ◽  
Equilibrium Swelling ◽  
Hydrogel Composites ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Network Component

Hydrogels are materials used in a variety of applications, ranging from tissue engineering to drug delivery. The incorporation of nanoparticles to yield composite hydrogels has gained substantial momentum over the years since these afford tailor-making and extend material mechanical properties far beyond those achievable through molecular design of the network component. Here, we review different procedures that have been used to integrate nanoparticles into hydrogels; the types of interactions acting between polymers and nanoparticles; and how these underpin the improved mechanical and optical properties of the gels, including the self-healing ability of these composite gels, as well as serving as the basis for future development. In a less explored approach, hydrogels have been used as dispersants of nanomaterials, allowing a larger exposure of the surface of the nanomaterial and thus a better performance in catalytic and sensor applications. Furthermore, the reporting capacity of integrated nanoparticles in hydrogels to assess hydrogel properties, such as equilibrium swelling and elasticity, is highlighted.

scholarly journals The Effect of Superabsorbent Polymers on the Microstructure and Self-Healing Properties of Cementitious-Based Composite Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 700
Author(s):  
Irene A. Kanellopoulou ◽  
Ioannis A. Kartsonakis ◽  
Costas A. Charitidis
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Cementitious Composite ◽  
Superabsorbent Polymers ◽  
Porosity Reduction ◽  
Environment Control ◽  
The Impact

Cementitious structures have prevailed worldwide and are expected to exhibit further growth in the future. Nevertheless, cement cracking is an issue that needs to be addressed in order to enhance structure durability and sustainability especially when exposed to aggressive environments. The purpose of this work was to examine the impact of the Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) incorporation into cementitious composite materials (mortars) with respect to their structure (hybrid structure consisting of organic core—inorganic shell) and evaluate the microstructure and self-healing properties of the obtained mortars. The applied SAPs were tailored to maintain their functionality in the cementitious environment. Control and mortar/SAPs specimens with two different SAPs concentrations (1 and 2% bwoc) were molded and their mechanical properties were determined according to EN 196-1, while their microstructure and self-healing behavior were evaluated via microCT. Compressive strength, a key property for mortars, which often degrades with SAPs incorporation, in this work, practically remained intact for all specimens. This is coherent with the porosity reduction and the narrower range of pore size distribution for the mortar/SAPs specimens as determined via microCT. Moreover, the self-healing behavior of mortar-SAPs specimens was enhanced up to 60% compared to control specimens. Conclusively, the overall SAPs functionality in cementitious-based materials was optimized.

Study on the Effects of the Self-Healing Microcapsules on the Tensile Properties of Polymer Composite

2011 ◽  
Vol 299-300 ◽  
pp. 460-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Zhang ◽  
Xiu Ping Dong ◽  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

By designing different formulations of composites and adopting optimized technology including extrusion and molding, the different composites with various content microcapsules were prepared. The results of the tensile tests show that with the increasing content of self-healing microcapsules in the glass fiber reinforced nylon composites, the mechanical properties of the composites will change, i.e. tensile strength, elastic modulus will decrease. But there is little effect on the mechanical properties of the composite gears if the content of self-healing microcapsules is less than 3.5%, and the technology of self-healing microcapsules used in the polymer composite gear is feasible.

scholarly journals Bioinspired modified graphene oxide/polyurethane composites with rapid self-healing performance and excellent mechanical properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 14665-14677
Author(s):  
Yahao Liu ◽  
Jian Zheng ◽  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
Yongqiang Du ◽  
Guibo Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Modified Graphene Oxide ◽  
Rational Molecular Design ◽  
Mechanical Performances ◽  
Modified Graphene ◽  
Polyurethane Composites ◽  
Hyperbranched Polyamide

We successfully modified graphene oxide with amino-terminated hyperbranched polyamide(MGO), and obtained novel mussel-inspired MGO/polyurethane composites with outstanding self-healing and mechanical performances via rational molecular design.

scholarly journals The Versatility of Polymeric Materials as Self-Healing Agents for Various Types of Applications: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1194
Author(s):  
Nik Nur Farisha Nik Md Noordin Kahar ◽  
Azlin Fazlina Osman ◽  
Eid Alosime ◽  
Najihah Arsat ◽  
Nurul Aida Mohammad Azman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Molecular Interaction ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Vascular Networks ◽  
Intrinsic Mechanism ◽  
Different Types ◽  
External Stimuli

The versatility of polymeric materials as healing agents to prevent any structure failure and their ability to restore their initial mechanical properties has attracted interest from many researchers. Various applications of the self-healing polymeric materials are explored in this paper. The mechanism of self-healing, which includes the extrinsic and intrinsic approaches for each of the applications, is examined. The extrinsic mechanism involves the introduction of external healing agents such as microcapsules and vascular networks into the system. Meanwhile, the intrinsic mechanism refers to the inherent reversibility of the molecular interaction of the polymer matrix, which is triggered by the external stimuli. Both self-healing mechanisms have shown a significant impact on the cracked properties of the damaged sites. This paper also presents the different types of self-healing polymeric materials applied in various applications, which include electronics, coating, aerospace, medicals, and construction fields. It is expected that this review gives a significantly broader idea of self-healing polymeric materials and their healing mechanisms in various types of applications.

Surface modified halloysite nanotube enhanced imine-based epoxy composites with high self-healing efficiency and excellent mechanical properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (37) ◽  
pp. 5342-5356
Author(s):  
Hao Jiang ◽  
Meng Cheng ◽  
Caijiao Ai ◽  
Fanjie Meng ◽  
Yizeng Mou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Self ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Schematic Diagram ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Halloysite Nanotube ◽  
Healing Efficiency ◽  
Surface Modified

(a) Schematic diagram of the self-healing mechanism. (b) Illustration of the cross-linking effect and the internal molecular structure.

scholarly journals Self-Healing UV Curable Acrylate Coatings for Wood Finishing System, Part 1: Impact of the Formulation on Self-Healing Efficiency

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 770
Author(s):  
Chloé Paquet ◽  
Thomas Schmitt ◽  
Jolanta E. Klemberg-Sapieha ◽  
Jean-François Morin ◽  
Véronic Landry
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scratch Resistance ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Hydrogen Binding ◽  
Uv Curable ◽  
Wood Flooring ◽  
Healing Property

In the wood flooring sector, good surface mechanical properties, such as abrasion and scratch resistance, are prerequisite. Surface wood protection is provided by finishing systems. Despite coating improvement, scratches formation on wood flooring is unavoidable. A new approach to increase service life is to confer the self-healing property to the finishing system. The most common coatings used for prefinished wood flooring are acrylate UV curable 100% solids coatings. They usually have good mechanical properties and high cross-linking density. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate an intrinsic self-healing formulation, which is applicable to wood flooring. For this purpose, acrylate formulations were developed with monomers and oligomers carrying hydroxyl groups. To meet the requirements of wood application, hardness, and polymerization conversion of coatings were evaluated. König pendulum damping tests provide information on coating hardness and flexibility. Results around 80 oscillations is acceptable for UV curable wood sealer. The chemical composition was studied by FT-IR spectroscopy while dynamical mechanical analysis (DMA) was performed to determine glass transition temperature and cross-linking density. The self-healing behavior was evaluated by gloss and scratch depth measurements. The formulation’s composition impacted the hydrogen binding quantity, the conversion, the Tg and the cross-linking density. The (hydroxyethyl)methacrylate (HEMA) monomer provided self-healing and acrylated allophanate oligomer allowed self-healing and cross-linking. This study demonstrated that it is possible to combine high cross-linking density and self-healing property, using components with low steric hindrance.

scholarly journals Maleimide Self-Reaction in Furan/Maleimide-Based Reversibly Crosslinked Polyketones: Processing Limitation or Potential Advantage?

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 2230
Author(s):  
Felipe Orozco ◽  
Zafarjon Niyazov ◽  
Timon Garnier ◽  
Nicola Migliore ◽  
Alexander Zdvizhkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer System ◽  
Side Reaction ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Side Reactions ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Do So

Polymers crosslinked via furan/maleimide thermo-reversible chemistry have been extensively explored as reprocessable and self-healing thermosets and elastomers. For such applications, it is important that the thermo-reversible features are reproducible after many reprocessing and healing cycles. Therefore, side reactions are undesirable. However, we have noticed irreversible changes in the mechanical properties of such materials when exposing them to temperatures around 150 °C. In this work, we study whether these changes are due to the self-reaction of maleimide moieties that may take place at this rather low temperature. In order to do so, we prepared a furan-grafted polyketone crosslinked with the commonly used aromatic bismaleimide (1,1′-(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)bismaleimide), and exposed it to isothermal treatments at 150 °C. The changes in the chemistry and thermo-mechanical properties were mainly studied by infrared spectroscopy, 1H-NMR, and rheology. Our results indicate that maleimide self-reaction does take place in the studied polymer system. This finding comes along with limitations over the reprocessing and self-healing procedures for furan/maleimide-based reversibly crosslinked polymers that present their softening (decrosslinking) point at relatively high temperatures. On the other hand, the side reaction can also be used to tune the properties of such polymer products via in situ thermal treatments.

scholarly journals Self-healable soft shield for γ-ray radiation based on polyacrylamide hydrogel composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinwoo Park ◽  
Minseok Kim ◽  
Sooseok Choi ◽  
Jeong-Yun Sun
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Lead Dioxide ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
High Attenuation ◽  
Covalent Crosslinking ◽  
Healing Efficiency ◽  
Hydrogel Composites

AbstractWith the growing risk of radiation exposure, there are growing interests in radiation shielding. Because most radiation shields are made from heavy metals, a need to develop a soft shield is raised to protect human body. However, because the shield can easily undergo a mechanical damage by an impact, it would be better to have self-repairing system in the shield. Here, we have fabricated an intrinsic self-healable soft shield for gamma ray by making acrylamide based hydrogel composite. The composite contains lead dioxide nanoparticles for gamma ray shielding and Laponite clays for self-repairing. Although the hydrogel contained a large amount of lead dioxide nanoparticles (3.23 M), the fabricated composites stretched beyond 1400% while showing a high attenuation coefficient of 0.1343 cm−1 against gamma ray from a cobalt-60 source. Then a systematic study was performed to analyze self-healing properties and the 96.55% of maximum self-healing efficiency was obtained. We also analyzed a storage modulus of hydrogel and molecular weight of polyacrylamide to study an effect of gamma ray on the self-healing. The self-healing efficiency was decreased by a gamma ray because the radiation induces scissioning or covalent crosslinking in the chains.

scholarly journals Improvement of Mechanical and Self-Healing Properties for Polymethacrylate Derivatives Containing Maleimide Modified Graphene Oxide

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Ji Lee ◽  
Sang-Ho Cha
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Alder Reaction ◽  
Diels Alder ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Diels Alder Reaction ◽  
Healing Efficiency ◽  
Modified Graphene Oxide ◽  
Modified Graphene

In this paper, a self-healable nanocomposite based on the Diels-Alder reaction is developed. A graphene-based nanofiller is introduced to improve the self-healing efficiency, as well as the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite. Graphene oxide (GO) is modified with maleimide functional groups, and the maleimide-modified GO (mGO) enhanced the compatibility of the polymer matrix and nanofiller. The tensile strength of the nanocomposite containing 0.030 wt% mGO is improved by 172%, compared to that of a polymer film incorporating both furan-functionalized polymer and bismaleimide without any nanofiller. Moreover, maleimide groups of the surface on mGO participate in the Diels-Alder reaction, which improves the self-healing efficiency. The mechanical and self-healing properties are significantly improved by using a small amount of mGO.

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