Abstract:
The present invention is a nanoparticle mixture or suspension or nanofluid comprising nonmagnetically sensitive nanoparticles, magnetically sensitive nanoparticles, and surfactant(s). The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the same.
Abstract:
A dedicated material for manufacturing a special safety tire rubber for wheeled combat vehicles and aircraft in the army is disclosed, fabricated with, by weight, 28-40 parts of polyisoprene, 19-30 parts of silicone rubber, 15-25 parts of thermoplastic elastomer, 10-18 parts of magnetic powder, 10-15 parts of paraffin oil, 0.8-2 parts of flexibilizer, 5-10 parts of silicone oil, and 0.5-2 parts of antioxidant. The material has properties of ordinary tire rubber at a normal temperature, and resists high temperature, burning, flame, and aging in an extremely hot environment. The material resists bullets, pricking and explosion. The material can withstand attack of shells of light-weighted explosives.
Abstract:
The subject of the invention is the method of producing self-rolling elongate element, in particular an electric cable and self-rolling elongate element, in particular an electric cable intended especially for power and signal transmission wires, ropes and cords. The essence of the method, according to the invention, consists in applying to the power transmission wires, the outer coating (1) of a polymer composite, consisting of a polymer and a material, which has magnetic properties in the amount of from 10% to 60% by weight and subsequently, the power transmission wire (2) with the applied outer layer (1) is being magnetized in the magnetic field, which lines are situated along the axis of element rolling, wherein the magnetic induction is equal to at least 2 Tesla. The element has the outer layer (1) contacting directly with the environment of the cable is made of polymer composite, consisting of a polymer and a material, which has magnetic properties in the amount of from 10% to 60% by weight, wherein the outer coating is magnetized along the axis of the element rolling.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to magnetically aligned carbon nanoparticle composites and methods of preparing the same. The composites comprise carbon nanoparticles, host material, magnetically sensitive nanoparticles and surfactant. The composites may have enhanced mechanical, thermal, and/or electrical properties.
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Nanocomposite polymeric hydrogels comprising polyacrylamide (PAAm) formulated in combination with magnetically-susceptible anisotropic microparticles are described, as are method of making and using said hydrogels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the development and fabrication of thin-film polymer nanocomposites containing vertically aligned nanomaterials, such as single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). In certain embodiments, the present invention utilizes liquid crystal mesophases of hexagonally packed cylindrical micelles that orient with their long axes parallel to an applied magnetic field, thereby directing the alignment of the nanomaterials, such as SWNTs, sequestered in the micellar cores. In certain embodiments, the mesophase may be a stable, single-phase material containing monomers that can be polymerized after nanotube alignment to form the nanocomposite polymer.
Abstract:
The invention provides compositions and methods relating to self-assembly of structures of various size and shape completxity. The composition include synthetic single-stranded polymers having a backbone and pre-determined linear arrangement of monomers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the development and fabrication of thin-film polymer nanocomposites containing vertically aligned nanomaterials, such as single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). In certain embodiments, the present invention utilizes liquid crystal mesophases of hexagonally packed cylindrical micelles that orient with their long axes parallel to an applied magnetic field, thereby directing the alignment of the nanomaterials, such as SWNTs, sequestered in the micellar cores. In certain embodiments, the mesophase may be a stable, single-phase material containing monomers that can be polymerized after nanotube alignment to form the nanocomposite polymer.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a composite material for shielding broadband electromagnetic waves and a method for its production. More particularly, a composite material for shielding broadband electromagnetic waves that absorbs low frequency electromagnetic waves and reflects high frequency electromagnetic waves is disclosed. The composite material for shielding broadband electromagnetic waves may be a polymer composite prepared by mixing a matrix composition including a matrix-forming polymer impregnated with a carbonaceous conductive nano material with a filler composite including a filler-forming polymer impregnated with a magnetic material. The magnetic material impregnated in the filler-forming polymer may be distributed in the matrix composite.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods wherein ordered structures of photonic nanocrystals are created in a liquid medium and then such structures are fixed by converting the liquid medium to a solid. In addition, compositions and methods of reversibly fixing such structures, so that ordered structures can be reversibly created in a liquid medium, converted to solid, and then converted back to liquid, wherein new ordered structures can be created and again fixed.