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Gel-nacre nanocomposite: Integrating mechanical, conductive, and photothermal advantages synergistically under saline conditions.
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Composite Structures . Sep2023, Vol. 319, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Hydrogel nanocomposites have been enthusiastically researched as promising candidates with cost-effectiveness and sustainability for solar steam generation and flexible electronics. Based on conductivity derived from salt ions and superior photo-vapor conversion of photothermal nanoparticles, hydrogel nanocomposites hold great potentials for ionotronics and desalination. Here, we report a mechanically robust and multifunctional gel-nacre nanocomposite based on carbon black (CB) nanoparticles strategically embedded in gel-nacre matrix, a physical crosslinked hydrogel reinforced via freeze–thaw and salting out with microphase separation structures. The CB nanoparticles play double roles of acting as nano-crosslinks and providing photothermal conversion capability, coupling gel-nacre matrix with shrinking tendency in saline, contributing to synergistical reinforcement of mechanical performances under saline conditions. The consequent CB@gel-nacre nanocomposite achieves comprehensive mechanical advantages (large strength, high toughness, ductility, and rapid self-recoverability), excellent electrical properties (good conductivity, high sensitivity, fast strain response) as well as photothermal conversion capability. Such versatile gel-nacre nanocomposite provides new opportunities for flexible devices in various scenarios such as ionotronics and desalination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02638223
- Volume :
- 319
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Composite Structures
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164279606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117134