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View article: Electrically controlled heat transport in graphite films via reversible ionic liquid intercalation
Electrically controlled heat transport in graphite films via reversible ionic liquid intercalation Open
The ability to control heat transport with electrical signals has been an outstanding challenge due to the lack of efficient electrothermal materials. Previous attempts have mainly concentrated on low–thermal conductivity materials and enc…
View article: Spray coating of 2D materials in the production of antifouling membranes for membrane distillation
Spray coating of 2D materials in the production of antifouling membranes for membrane distillation Open
Membrane surface coatings with 2D materials have been shown to exhibit antifouling properties for water-treatment applications; however, synthesis methods currently based on vacuum filtration are not easily scalable. This study describes a…
View article: Effect of Filler Surface Chemistry on the Multifunctional Properties of GNP Epoxy Nanocomposites
Effect of Filler Surface Chemistry on the Multifunctional Properties of GNP Epoxy Nanocomposites Open
Plasma reactors can be used to surface functionalise industrial scale (tonnes/annum) quantities of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). When used as fillers in polymer nanocomposites, surface functionalisation of GNPs can modify the chemical int…
View article: Effects of metal acetate addition on the gas separation properties of polymers of intrinsic microporosity PIM-1 and PIM-Py
Effects of metal acetate addition on the gas separation properties of polymers of intrinsic microporosity PIM-1 and PIM-Py Open
Gas separation properties are reported for self-standing polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM) films after addition of palladium (II) acetate or iron (II) acetate by solid state or liquid state mixing. Membranes, with thicknesses in the…
View article: Tribology of Copper Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Fluorinated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Implications for Solid Lubricants in Mechanical Switches
Tribology of Copper Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Fluorinated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Implications for Solid Lubricants in Mechanical Switches Open
The potential for the use of copper coatings on steel switching mechanisms is abundant owing to the high conductivities and corrosion resistance that they impart on the engineered assemblies. However, applications of these coatings on such…
View article: A Hybrid Graphene-Reinforced Copper Matrix/Multilayer Composite Coating System for High-Load Solid Lubrication
A Hybrid Graphene-Reinforced Copper Matrix/Multilayer Composite Coating System for High-Load Solid Lubrication Open
Copper plating of industrial components is common. However, the application of copper to moving parts is limited due to its poor tribological properties. In this study, a novel nickel-flashed, graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced copper matrix…
View article: Tribology of Copper Metal-Matrix Composites Reinforced with Fluorinated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Implications for Solid Lubricants in Mechanical Switches
Tribology of Copper Metal-Matrix Composites Reinforced with Fluorinated Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Implications for Solid Lubricants in Mechanical Switches Open
Applications of copper coatings on steel switching mechanisms are abundant owing to their high conductivities and corrosion resistance that they impart on the engineered assemblies. However, applications of these coatings on such moving pa…
View article: Novel techniques for characterising graphene nanoplatelets using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning
Novel techniques for characterising graphene nanoplatelets using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning Open
A significant challenge for graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) suppliers is the characterisation of platelet morphology in industrial environments. This challenge is further exacerbated to platelet surface chemistry when scalable functionalisatio…
View article: Enhanced tribological properties of copper metal-matrix composites reinforced with fluorinated graphene oxide nanosheets
Enhanced tribological properties of copper metal-matrix composites reinforced with fluorinated graphene oxide nanosheets Open
Applications of copper coatings on metal components are abundant owing to their high conductivities, corrosion resistance and anti-bacterial properties. However, applications of these coatings on moving parts are limited due to their poor …
View article: Electrically Conductive 2D Material Coatings for Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: A Comparative Review of Graphenes and MXenes
Electrically Conductive 2D Material Coatings for Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: A Comparative Review of Graphenes and MXenes Open
There is growing interest in transitioning electronic components and circuitry from stiff and rigid substrates to more flexible and stretchable platforms, such as thin plastics, textiles, and foams. In parallel, the push for more sustainab…