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Shear thickening fluid (STF) in engineering applications and the potential of cork in STF-based composites
This study provides a comprehensive and brief overview of existing literature on shear thickening fluids, including their properties, classification, and the rheological mechanisms behind the shear thickening behaviour. It also examines the use of these fluids in various applications, such as improving resistance to stabs and spikes, protecting against low- and high-velocity impacts, and as a new medium for energy dissipation in industries such as battery safety, vibration control and adaptive structures. Lastly, this work reviews the promising combination of STFs with cork. Given the sustainability of cork and its energy ...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 16, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Gabriel F Serra L ídia Oliveira Selim G ürgen R J Alves de Sousa F ábio A O Fernandes Source Type: research

Fundamental, mechanism and development of hydration lubrication: From bio-inspiration to artificial manufacturing
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr 5;327:103145. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103145. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFriction and lubrication are ubiquitous in all kinds of movements and play a vital role in the smooth operation of production machinery. Water is indispensable both in the lubrication systems of natural organisms and in hydration lubrication systems. There exists a high degree of similarity between these systems, which has driven the development of hydration lubrication from biomimetic to artificial manufacturing. In particular, significant advancements have been made in the understanding of the mechanisms of hyd...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 14, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zekai Zhang Chaojie Shen Peipei Zhang Shulei Xu Lingchao Kong Xiubing Liang Chengcheng Li Xiaoyong Qiu Jun Huang Xin Cui Source Type: research

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs): Advanced nanostructured materials to enhance the functional performance of food packaging materials
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr 8;327:103153. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103153. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTZeolite imidazole framework (ZIF) materials are a class of metallic organic framework (MOF) materials that have several potential applications in the food and other industries. They consist of metal ions or clusters of metal ions coordinated with imidazole-based organic linkers, creating a three-dimensional solid structure with well-defined pores and channels. ZIFs possess several important features, including high porosity, tunable pore sizes, high surface areas, adjustable surface chemistries, and good stabilit...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 11, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mahmood Alizadeh Sani Arezou Khezerlou David Julian McClements Source Type: research

Progress in microwave absorbing materials: A critical review
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr 4;327:103143. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103143. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMicrowave-absorbing materials play a significant role in various applications that involve the attenuation of electromagnetic radiation. This critical review article provides an overview of the progress made in the development and understanding of microwave-absorbing materials. The interaction between electromagnetic radiation and absorbing materials is explained, with a focus on phenomena such as multiple reflections, scattering, and polarizations. Additionally, types of losses that affect the performance of mic...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 10, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sahil Sharma Saidi Reddy Parne Saran Srihari Sripada Panda Suman Gandi Source Type: research

Recent advances in designing and developing efficient sillenite-based materials for photocatalytic applications
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Mar 21;327:103136. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103136. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSillenite materials have been the subject of intense investigation for recent years due to their unique characteristics. They possess a distinct structure with space group I23, allowing them to exhibit distinctive features, such as an electronic structure ideal for certain applications such as photocatalysis. The present research delves into the structure, synthesis, and properties of sillenites, highlighting their suitability for photocatalysis. It explores also advanced engineering strategies for designing sil...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 10, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Oussama Baaloudj Nhu-Nang Vu Aymen Amin Assadi Van Quyet Le Phuong Nguyen-Tri Source Type: research

Eggshells & amp; Eggshell Membranes- A Sustainable Resource for energy storage and energy conversion applications: A critical review
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr 3;327:103144. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103144. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs the world strives to achieve a sustainable future, the exploration of alternative and renewable raw materials for energy storage and energy conversion has gained significant attention. A growing trend on "Waste to Energy" approach has attained prominence. Accordingly, chicken eggshells, a residual from poultry industry, have emerged as a promising candidate due to their abundant availability, low cost, and unique physical and chemical properties. This review article presents an overview of recent advancements ...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 6, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: P Rosaiah Dewu Yue Kalaivani Dayanidhi K Ramachandran Porchezhiyan Vadivel Noorjahan Sheik Eusuff Vasudeva Reddy Minnam Reddy Woo Kyoung Kim Source Type: research

Membrane modification with carbon nanomaterials for fouling mitigation: A review
Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 Apr 2;327:103140. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103140. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in membrane modification for fouling mitigation in various water treatment processes, employing carbon nanomaterials such as fullerenes, nanodiamonds, carbon quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, and graphene oxide. Currently, using different carbon nanomaterials for polymeric membrane fouling mitigation is at various stages: CNT-modified membranes have been studied for more than ten years and have already been tested in pilot-scale setups; tremendous ...
Source: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science - April 5, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Dmitrii I Petukhov Daniel J Johnson Source Type: research