Ultrasound’s influence on the properties of cellulose/Halloysite clay nanotube nanocomposites
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Behrooz Sedighi
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Mohammad Shahvaziyan
Abstract
This study investigated the characteristics of a nano-web made using the electrospinning technique, which incorporated Halloysite clay nanotubes. The focus was on understanding how different ultrasonic frequencies affected the properties of the nano-web. Through the use of field emission scanning electron microscopy and elemental mapping, it was confirmed that the Halloysite clay nanotubes were present and provided insights into the morphology of the samples. The electrical conductivity results were impressive, and the treated specimens showed higher crease recovery properties compared to the untreated ones, thanks to the presence of Halloysite clay nanotubes and the various ultrasound frequencies used. In addition, the samples demonstrated improved ultraviolet-blocking abilities as well as excellent strength and resistance to abrasion. Overall, the nanocomposite webs displayed promising features that could find applications in multiple industries.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: BS designed this study, AD supervised the experimental work, MS revised the manuscript and MS worked in lab. The author read and approved the final manuscript.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Research funding: This work was supported by Islamic Azad University-Yazd Branch (Award No.: 1403-01).
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Data availability: Data available on request from the authors.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Frontmatter
- Original Papers
- Effects of spray pyrolysis parameters on structural and morphological properties of WO3 thin films prepared from WCl6 precursor and hydrazine mono hydrate as a solvent
- Compressive properties and energy absorption of ordered porous aluminum with strengthening structures
- Ultrasound’s influence on the properties of cellulose/Halloysite clay nanotube nanocomposites
- Polymer/phytochemical mediated eco-friendly synthesis of Cu/Zn doped hematite nanoparticles revealing biological properties and photocatalytic activity
- Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pupalia lappacea L. (Juss) and their antimicrobial application
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Frontmatter
- Original Papers
- Effects of spray pyrolysis parameters on structural and morphological properties of WO3 thin films prepared from WCl6 precursor and hydrazine mono hydrate as a solvent
- Compressive properties and energy absorption of ordered porous aluminum with strengthening structures
- Ultrasound’s influence on the properties of cellulose/Halloysite clay nanotube nanocomposites
- Polymer/phytochemical mediated eco-friendly synthesis of Cu/Zn doped hematite nanoparticles revealing biological properties and photocatalytic activity
- Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pupalia lappacea L. (Juss) and their antimicrobial application
- News
- DGM – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde
