纳米二氧化硅制备进展

纳米二氧化硅在塑料、橡胶、纤维、涂料等方面有广泛的应用。文章介绍了几种制备纳米二氧化硅的新工艺，如干法、溶液一凝胶法、碱金属硅酸盐制备法、徽乳液法、超重力等。并对这些工艺的特点进行了简述，文章最后对纳米二氧化硅的应用前景进行了展望。     

纳米二氧化硅制备进展

纳米二氧化硅在塑料、橡胶、纤维、涂料等方面有广泛的应用。文章介绍了几种制备纳米二氧化硅的新工艺，如干法、溶液一凝胶法、碱金属硅酸盐制备法、徽乳液法、超重力等。并对这些工艺的特点进行了简述，文章最后对纳米二氧化硅的应用前景进行了展望。     

纳米铁酸锌(ZnFe_2O_4)的表面改性

采用化学修饰方法,以二氧化硅为内层修饰材料,r-氨丙基三甲氧硅烷(APS)偶联剂为外层修饰材料,对磁性ZnFe2O4纳米粒子进行了双层修饰。并采用XRD、IR、Zeta电位对未包裹粒子,二氧化硅包裹的磁纳米粒子,APS和二氧化硅双层包修饰的纳米磁粒进行表征。同时也比较了三种粒子的耐酸性能。结果显示硅包裹的纳米磁粒Zeta电位明显向酸性方向移动,而双层的纳米磁粒Zeta电位向碱性方向移动。包裹的纳米磁粒在pH2.0的酸中具有很好的耐酸性能,而未处理的纳米粒子在酸溶液中发生了溶解。     

纳米纤维路面混凝土配合比及耐久性实验研究

为研究纳米纤维对路面混凝土的抗冻性和力学性能的影响,分别选取纳米二氧化硅、纳米氧化铝、聚丙烯纤维掺杂的混凝土进行抗压强度和抗冻性研究。通过实验得出：纳米二氧化硅的掺杂对混凝土抗压强度的提高效果最为明显,纳米颗粒的掺杂比聚丙烯纤维的掺杂对提高混凝土抗冻性的作用更显著,掺杂5%纳米二氧化硅和0.2%聚丙烯纤维的混凝土在冻融循环后长度损失和质量损失最少。     

纳米二氧化硅的制备工艺及其进展

综述了纳米二氧化硅的性质及其在塑料、橡胶、纤维、涂料等方面的应用。介绍了溶胶-凝胶法、微乳液法、超重力法等制备纳米二氧化硅的新工艺,并对各工艺的特点进行了简述,对纳米二氧化硅的应用前景进行了展望。     

橡胶纳米填料应用研究进展

橡胶纳米填料的应用研究发展迅速。已研究用于橡胶的纳米填料主要有纳米粘土、纳米二氧化硅、纳米碳酸钙，炭黑一白炭黑双相纳米填料，纳米氧化锌、纳米氧化铝、纳米四氧化三铁，纳米丙烯酸金属盐、碳纳米管和纳米级纤维。橡胶纳米填料目前主要用于补强和改善橡胶的力学性能．但它也能给复合材料带来一些新功能，如加速聚合物生物降解，提高热可逆材料的机械稳定性，阻燃，增进聚合物间相容性和导电、抗菌、防辐射等。     

含纳米二氧化硅的PA6纤维的结构和性能研究

以差示扫描量热法、扫描电镜等研究了含纳米二氧化硅的PA6纤维的热性能、力学性能和形态结构。结果表明:质量分数为1％和3％的纳米二氧化硅可均匀分散在PA6中,质量分数为3％时PA6纤维的力学性能如拉伸强度、模量达最大值。纳米二氧化硅可起异相成核剂的作用,提高起始结晶温度,但对PA6纤维熔点无明显影响。     

纳米SiO2在高分子领域中的应用

介绍了纳米二氧化硅对高分子材料的改性机理及其在塑料，橡胶，纤维，涂料，粘合剂和密封胶等高分子领域中最新研究应用情况。     

气相法改性纳米二氧化硅表面

采用硅烷偶联剂A-151处理的纳米二氧化硅粒子，具有良好的疏水性，并且反应副产物没有腐蚀性，有利于保护设备和环境保护。分别用表面羟基数、亲油化度等性能来表征改性纳米二氧化硅的效果。红外光谱分析表明A-151确实已经和纳米二氧化硅表明的羟基发生了化学反应，通过透射电镜研究发现改性后纳米二氧化硅在乙醇中达到纳米级的分散。     

纳米胶体硅应用于纸张表面处理

纳米胶体硅广泛应用于造纸、纺织、电子、化工等行业，纳米胶体硅（以下简称纳米硅）是将纳米颗粒的二氧化硅稳定分散于水溶液，其SiO2颗粒直径一般在3纳米～150纳米。纳米硅有着广泛的用途，其成功应用于褶皱的纸盒与纸袋表面的防滑处理已经有35年的历史。这项技术最早被应用在造纸工业领域是利用纳米硅来提高自然光滑纤维表面的摩擦系数。     

Electrospinning silica/polyvinylpyrrolidone composite nanofibers

Small diameter nanofibers of silica and silica/polymer are produced by electrospinning silica/polyvinylpyrrolidone (SiO₂/PVP) mixtures composed of silica nanoparticles dispersed in polyvinylpyrrolidone solutions. By controlling various parameters, 380 ± 100 nm diameter composite nanofibers were obtained with a high silica concentration (57.14%). When the polymer concentration was low, “beads‐on‐a‐string” morphology resulted. Nanofiber morphology was affected by applied voltage and relative humidity. Tip‐to‐collector distance did not affect the nanofiber diameter or morphology, but it did affect the area and thickness of the mat. Heat treatment of the composite nanofibers at 200°C crosslinked the polymer yielding solvent‐resistant composite nanofibers, while heating at 465°C calcined and selectively removed the polymer from the composite. Crosslinking did not change the nanofiber diameter, while calcined nanofibers decreased in diameter (300 ± 90 nm) and increased in surface area to volume ratio. Nanofibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40966.     

Ag/AgCl coated polyacrylonitrile nanofiber membranes: Synthesis and photocatalytic properties

A membrane based photocatalyst consisting of Ag/AgCl coated PAN nanofibers was synthesized in large quantities by electrospinning technique combining electroless plating method and subsequent in situ oxidation strategy. Electrospinning was firstly used to fabricate PAN/AgNO₃ composite nanofibers. After reduction, Ag nanoparticles dispersed along the nanofibers act as seeds in the following metal electroless plating step for the growth of continuous Ag shell. Then an in situ oxidation reaction between Ag shells and FeCl₃ solution was carried on to prepare Ag/AgCl coated PAN nanofiber membranes. The as-prepared materials exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity under visible-light, long-term stability, flexibility, as well as easy separation from the liquid. The present work can open a new and effective route for preparing high-performance membrane based photocatalysts for practical application.     

TiO_2/SiO_2复合纳米纤维的GQDs改性及其对甲醛的可见光催化降解性能

采用静电纺丝法合成了TiO_2/SiO_2柔性复合纳米纤维膜,而后对其进行石墨烯量子点(GQDs)改性,制备了GQDs/TiO_2-SiO_2复合纳米纤维,其中GQDs用水热法合成。用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、电子万能材料试验机、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、紫外-可见分光光度计(UV-Vis)对其物相组成、力学性能、微观形貌以及光催化性能进行了表征。结果表明:尺寸在7 nm~15 nm之间的GQDs松散沉积在直径为200 nm~400 nm的TiO_2/SiO_2纳米纤维上,纤维连续性好,复合薄膜有较好的力学性能;TiO_2的结晶较好,为锐钛矿相;GQDs复合后将TiO_2的本征吸收从390 nm左右延伸到了420 nm左右,拓宽了TiO_2的吸收范围。在可见光催化降解中,初始浓度为0.32 mg/m~3的甲醛气体110 min后的降解效率达到70%。     

Cobalt/copper-decorated carbon nanofibers as novel non-precious electrocatalyst for methanol electrooxidation

In this study, Co/Cu-decorated carbon nanofibers are introduced as novel electrocatalyst for methanol oxidation. The introduced nanofibers have been prepared based on graphitization of poly(vinyl alcohol) which has high carbon content compared to many polymer precursors for carbon nanofiber synthesis. Typically, calcination in argon atmosphere of electrospun nanofibers composed of cobalt acetate tetrahydrate, copper acetate monohydrate, and poly(vinyl alcohol) leads to form carbon nanofibers decorated by CoCu nanoparticles. The graphitization of the poly(vinyl alcohol) has been enhanced due to presence of cobalt which acts as effective catalyst. The physicochemical characterization affirmed that the metallic nanoparticles are sheathed by thin crystalline graphite layer. Investigation of the electrocatalytic activity of the introduced nanofibers toward methanol oxidation indicates good performance, as the corresponding onset potential was small compared to many reported materials; 310 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl electrode) and a current density of 12 mA/cm² was obtained. Moreover, due to the graphite shield, good stability was observed. Overall, the introduced study opens new avenue for cheap and stable transition metals-based nanostructures as non-precious catalysts for fuel cell applications.     

Biomedical Applications of Magnetically Functionalized Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Nanofibers

Nanofibers are one-dimensional nanomaterial in fiber form with diameter less than 1 µm and an aspect ratio (length/diameter) larger than 100:1. Among the different types of nanoparticle-loaded nanofiber systems, nanofibers loaded with magnetic nanoparticles have gained much attention from biomedical scientists due to a synergistic effect obtained from the unique properties of both the nanofibers and magnetic nanoparticles. These magnetic nanoparticle-encapsulated or -embedded nanofiber systems can be used not only for imaging purposes but also for therapy. In this review, we focused on recent advances in nanofibers loaded with magnetic nanoparticles, their biomedical applications, and future trends in the application of these nanofibers.     

Palladium nanoparticles embedded chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) composite nanofibers as an efficient and stable heterogeneous catalyst for Heck reaction

In this study, palladium nanoparticles were successfully embedded into modified chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) composite nanofibers (Pd-CS/PVA nanofibers) by electrospinning. Then, the Pd-CS/PVA nanofibers were treated at evaluated temperature to improve its solvent resistance and in situ reduce Pd²⁺ cations into Pd⁰ active species. The incorporated palladium nanoparticles with ultra small mean diameter of 3.73 ± 1.04 nm are evenly distributed inside the Pd-CS/PVA nanofiber. The resulting Pd-CS/PVA nanofiber mat exhibits high catalytic activity for Heck reaction of aromatic iodides with alkenes and can be recycled for 18 times without loss of initial activity. The high catalytic activity and stability of Pd-CS/PVA nanofiber mat can be attributed to the ultra small diameter nanofibers, strong chelating ability of chitosan, and fine embedment of palladium species inside the nanofiber. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 48026.     

ZnO Nanofiber and Nanoparticle Synthesized Through Electrospinning and Their Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Light

In this paper, we fabricate ZnO nanofibers and nanoparticles through electrospinning precursor solution zinc acetate(ZnAc)/cellulose acetate(CA) in mixed-solvent N , N -dimethylformamide/acetone. Depending on the posttreatment of precursor ZnAc/CA composite nanofibers, both ZnO nanofibers and nanoparticles were synthesized after calcination of precursor nanofibers. The morphology and crystal structure of the ZnO nanofiber and nanoparticle were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the mean diameter of the ZnO nanofiber and nanoparticle was ca. 78 and 30 nm, respectively. The photo-degradation of dye molecules such as Rhodamine B and acid fuchsin catalyzed by the ZnO nanofiber and nanoparticle was evaluated under the irradiation of visible light. Both morphological ZnO species showed strong photocatalytic activity. However, the ZnO nanofiber in the form of nanofibrous mats showed much higher efficiency than the nanoparticle although the latter has a smaller size than the former. The porous structure of ZnO nanofibrous mats is believed to improve the contacting surface areas between the catalyst and the dye molecules, while the aggregation of ZnO nanoparticle in the solution lowers the photocatalytic efficiency.     

A facile approach to fabricate porous nylon 6 nanofibers using silica nanotemplate

Porous Nylon 6 nanofibers were prepared using silica nanoparticles as the template. Firstly, Nylon 6/silica composite nanofibers were prepared as precursors by electrospinning Nylon 6 solutions containing different contents of silica nanoparticles. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to examine the surface morphology and the inner structure of composite nanofibers; where it was found that silica nanoparticles were distributed both inside and on the surface of nanofibers. Analytical techniques [Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction) were used to study the structure and properties of these composite nanofibers. The glass transition, melting, and crystallization processes of the fibers were affected by the addition of silica nanoparticles. Secondly, porous Nylon 6 nanofibers were obtained by removing silica nanoparticles via hydrofluoric acid treatment. The removal of silica nanoparticles was confirmed using FTIR and TGA tests. SEM and TEM observations revealed the formation of the porous structure in these nanofibers. After the formation of the porous structure, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface areas of nanofibers were increased as compared to solid Nylon 6 and composite nanofibers. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Antibacterial activity of photocatalytic electrospun titania nanofiber mats and solution-blown soy protein nanofiber mats decorated with silver nanoparticles

Highly porous photocatalytic titania nanoparticle decorated nanofibers were fabricated by electrospinning nylon 6 nanofibers onto flexible substrates and electrospraying TiO₂ nanoparticles onto them. Film morphology and crystalline phase were measured by SEM and XRD. The titania films showed excellent photokilling capabilities against E. coli colonies and photodegradation of methylene blue under moderately weak UV exposure (≤ 0.6 mW/cm² on a 15-cm illumination distance). In addition, solution blowing was used to form soy protein-containing nanofibers which were decorated with silver nanoparticles. These nanofibers demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against E. coli colonies without exposure to UV light. The nano-textured materials developed in this work can find economically viable applications in water purification technology and in biotechnology. The two methods of nanofiber production employed in this work differ in their rate with electrospinning being much slower than the solution blowing. The electrospun nanofiber mats are denser than the solution-blown ones due to a smaller inter-fiber pore size. The antibacterial activity of the two materials produced (electrospun titania nanoparticle decorated nanofibers and silver-nanoparticle-decorated solution-blown nanofibers) are complimentary, as the materials can be effective with and without UV light, respectively.     

Polymeric nanofibers containing solid nanoparticles prepared by electrospinning and their applications

Generally, polymer solution or sol–gel is used to produce electrospun nanofibers via the electrospinning technique. In the utilized sol–gel, the metallic precursor should be soluble in a proper solvent since it has to hydrolyze and polycondensate in the final solution; this strategy straitens the applications of the electrospinning process and limits the category of the electrospinnable materials. In this study, we are discussing electrospinning of a colloidal solution process as an alternative strategy. We have utilized many solid nanopowders and different polymers as well. All the examined colloids have been successfully electrospun. According to the SEM and FE SEM analyses for the obtained nanofiber mats, the polymeric nanofibers could imprison the small nanoparticles; however, the big size ones were observed attaching the nanofiber mats. Successfully, the proposed strategy could be exploited to prepare polymeric nanofibers incorporating metal nanoparticles which might have interesting properties compared with the pristine. For instance, PCL/Ti nanofiber mats exhibited good bioactivity compared with pristine PCL. The proposed strategy can be considered as an innovated methodology to prepare a new class of the electrospun nanofiber mats which cannot be obtained by the conventional electrospinning technique.