NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-19DOI: 10.3390/nano16080486
Lucrezia Catanzaro, Marcello Condorelli, Mario Pulvirenti, Luisa D'urso, Giuseppe Compagnini
{"title":"Controlled Plasmonic Coupling in Silver Nanoplate Dimers for Enhanced Plasmonic Sensing.","authors":"Lucrezia Catanzaro, Marcello Condorelli, Mario Pulvirenti, Luisa D'urso, Giuseppe Compagnini","doi":"10.3390/nano16080486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080486","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Noble metal nanostructures provide versatile platforms for light manipulation through localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs). Among them, triangular silver nanoplates (AgNPTs) exhibit strong field-enhancement and spectral tunability, yet assembling them reproducibly on solids is challenging. We report a two-step functionalization strategy for constructing ordered AgNPT dimers on silica substrates, combining 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) anchoring with 1,4-butanedithiol bridging. AFM reveals face-to-face dimers with well-defined sub-nanometer gaps. Large-area AFM statistics collected over multiple regions (N = 80 nanoplates per condition) confirm reproducible and selective vertical dimerization. Extinction spectroscopy reveals sequential dielectric and coupling effects: thiol adsorption red-shifts the main resonance from 700 to 780 nm because of increased local refractive index and near-field damping, whereas dimerization partially restores it to ≈750 nm, consistent with plasmon hybridization within rigid ∼0.7 nm molecular gaps, where nonclassical moderation may occur but classical hybridization fully explains the observed shifts. Concomitantly, the extinction intensity doubles, following an exponential growth toward saturation during assembly. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) measurements using 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) confirm a fourfold increase in the SERS enhancement factor from monolayer to bilayer, consistent with near-field coupling and hotspot formation at interplate junctions. Quantitative plasmon sensitivity analysis yields comparable results between experiments and finite-difference-time-domain simulations, confirming that the observed spectral shifts arise from near-field coupling and dielectric modulation rather than ensemble effects. This reproducible methodology enables precise tuning of NPT orientation, spacing, and optical response, providing a robust platform for enhanced sensing, SERS, and nanophotonic device engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118445/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-19DOI: 10.3390/nano16080487
Amelia Seifalian, Alex Digesu, Vikram Khullar
{"title":"Rheological and Physicochemical Properties Following Ageing of a Graphene-Based Nanomaterial Under Development as Surgical Implant.","authors":"Amelia Seifalian, Alex Digesu, Vikram Khullar","doi":"10.3390/nano16080487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A novel graphene-based nanomaterial, trade registered Hastalex<sup>®</sup>, has been synthesised and investigated for its application as a 3D scaffold in surgical implantation. Hastalex is developed through the covalent bonding of amine-group-functionalised graphene oxide to the base chemical, poly(carbonate-urea)urethane. The material is under development for medical application including tendon, heart valve, and pelvic implant for prolapse surgery. For successful clinical translation, long-term rheological and chemical stability must be demonstrated and until now no systematic multi-year evaluation has been reported for graphene-poly(carbonate-urea)urethane nanocomposites. The material was synthesised in accordance with the patented formulation and evaluated at 0, 6, 12, and 24 months post-synthesis. Physicochemical properties were assessed using attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, contact angle measurements, thermogravimetric analysis, and mechanical analysis with tensile tests. Flow behaviour of Hastalex was evaluated using a rheometer to determine viscosity, shear stress response and impact of temperature changes and ageing on these factors. Hastalex exhibited non-Newtonian, shear-thinning behaviour consistent across all timepoints. Viscosity was found to increase progressively with ageing, attributed not to chemical degradation, but likely due to gradual solvent evaporation and densification of the polymer matrix during storage under ambient conditions. Rheological measurements across increasing temperature regimes revealed a heat-sensitive decrease in viscosity, followed by a reversal of changes beyond ~80 °C-likely due to enhanced solvent evaporation and chain reorganisation. This comprehensive material characterisation supports Hastalex as a promising candidate for bioengineering applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118787/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147775808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication of Nitrogen-Containing Micro-Expanding Graphite Composites from Waste Graphite Electrodes for Enhanced Lithium Storage.","authors":"Xu Fan, Zhuohan Lv, Hongyan Nan, Daoguang Teng, Baolin Xing, Peng Li","doi":"10.3390/nano16080485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The large-scale generation of waste graphite not only poses environmental challenges but also provides an opportunity for resource recovery. This study proposes a sustainable strategy that utilizes the graphite cutting waste produced during the production of large graphite electrodes through chemical intercalation, microwave-assisted expansion, and in situ urea nitrogen doping techniques to prepare nitrogen-containing micro-expanded graphite (NMG) composite materials. Structural analysis reveals that the nitrogen-doped amorphous carbon layer formed on the expanded graphite (EG) matrix effectively suppresses excessive expansion while preserving its typical worm-like interlayer morphology and porous structure. XPS confirms successful nitrogen doping with predominant pyridinic-N configuration, introducing abundant defect sites and enhancing lithiophilicity. As an anode for LIBs, NMG delivers an exceptional initial discharge capacity of 1907.5 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> at 20 mA g<sup>-1</sup> and maintains 798.2 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> after 50 cycles, nearly twice that of purified waste graphite (G). Remarkably, after 1000 cycles at 1 A g<sup>-1</sup>, it retains 650.4 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> with 89.9% capacity retention, indicating an electrochemical activation process. Kinetic analysis reveals that the superior performance originates from synergistic diffusion-controlled intercalation and surface-dominated pseudocapacitance, with nitrogen-doped defect sites and hierarchical pore architecture promoting rapid ion/electron transport and surface faradaic reactions. This work demonstrates a viable pathway for value-added upcycling of waste graphite while providing insights into designing high-performance anodes through integrated defect engineering and heteroatom doping.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118793/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants and Plant-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives.","authors":"Manasi Bhabal, Tiziana Pietrangelo, Mariantonia Logozzi, Stefano Fais","doi":"10.3390/nano16080483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale carriers produced through conserved plant mechanisms, including multivesicular body (MVB) formation and consequent extracellular vesicle release. MVBs are formed through repeated rounds of intracellular vesicles' fusion, thus leading to the incorporation into PDEVs of lipids, proteins, miRNAs, nucleic acids, and secondary metabolites, derived from different cellular compartments. PDEVs possess a bilayer lipid membrane, which protects their cargo from degradation and facilitates membrane-membrane fusion with target cells. Ayurvedic medicinal plants are renowned for their extensive phytochemical diversity and enduring efficacy in addressing inflammation, infections, metabolic disorders, cancer, and neurodegeneration. However, the clinical translation of traditional herbal preparation is severely bottlenecked by batch-to-batch variability, restricted compound bioavailability, mechanistic uncertainties, and limitations of conventional large-scale extractions. This perspective research study critically proposes PDEVs as an innovative interpretation for Ayurvedic medicinal plants utilization. We identify and evaluate medicinal plants with established therapeutic characteristics that remain unexamined in PDEV research, hence presenting compelling opportunities for future investigation. By establishing a synergistic bridge between ancient Ayurvedic knowledge and modern nanomedicine, this perspective provides a methodological roadmap to guide health-efficient plant selection and accelerate translational research in next-generation therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118725/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-18DOI: 10.3390/nano16080482
Walaa Al-Masri, Alaa Y Mahmoud
{"title":"Rhodamine B Dye-Functionalized Hydrophobic Carbon Quantum Dots with Dual Emission for White-Light Organic Optoelectronic Devices.","authors":"Walaa Al-Masri, Alaa Y Mahmoud","doi":"10.3390/nano16080482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hydrophobic carbon quantum dots (hbCQDs) with tunable photoluminescence were synthesized via a solvothermal approach and further hybridized with Rhodamine B (RhB) to extend emission into the visible range. The hbCQDs exhibit quasi-spherical morphology with an average particle size of 8 nm and predominantly disordered graphitic structure, as confirmed by TEM and XRD analyses. FTIR and XPS characterizations reveal surface functional groups including C-N, C=O/C-O, and S-H, which govern the photoluminescence properties. Pure hbCQDs display blue emission at 453 nm under excitation, with a quantum yield (QY) of 6.2%. Incorporation of RhB leads to dual-emission behavior: the surface-state emission remains in the blue region, while molecular-state emission from RhB appears in the orange-red region. The 0.2 mL RhB-CQD composite exhibits optimal properties, including a QY of 13% and a production yield of 82%, emitting white light under 365 nm UV excitation. Increasing RhB loading to 0.4 mL results in a shift in emission peaks and a reduced QY (<9%), with weaker orange fluorescence. These findings demonstrate that controlled RhB hybridization effectively tunes the emission spectrum of hbCQDs, offering a simple and reproducible strategy to achieve dual-color and white-light emission. The optimized hbCQDs/RhB composites hold significant potential for applications in hydrophobic media-compatible organic optoelectronics, light-emitting devices, and bioimaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118720/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergistic Enhancement of Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> Production over g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/ZnCdS by Zn Vacancies and Heterointerface Engineering.","authors":"Zhenyu Wang, Wei Yan, Yingcong Wei, Jing Xu, Yuee Xie, Yuanping Chen, Xiaohong Yan","doi":"10.3390/nano16080484","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is an important green oxidant, and developing efficient visible-light-driven routes for its synthesis is highly desirable. Herein, a CN/Zn<sub>V</sub>-ZCS composite photocatalyst was constructed by coupling g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (CN) with Zn-vacancy-containing ZnCdS (Zn<sub>V</sub>-ZCS) for photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> production. The optimized CN/Zn<sub>V</sub>-10 delivered 44.58 mmol g<sup>-1</sup> H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> within 60 min under 425 nm LED irradiation, outperforming pristine CN, ZCS, Zn<sub>V</sub>-ZCS, and vacancy-free CN/ZCS, with good cycling stability. Trapping and EPR results identify O<sub>2</sub> as the key electron acceptor and ·O<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> as an important intermediate. Structural characterization and XPS results indicate successful Zn-vacancy introduction, intimate heterointerface formation, and interfacial electron redistribution. Combined VB-XPS, photoelectrochemical, and reactive-species analyses suggest that Zn vacancies are favorable for O<sub>2</sub> adsorption/activation, whereas the CN/Zn<sub>V</sub>-ZCS heterointerface promotes charge separation and migration. Based on the available evidence, a Z-scheme interfacial charge-transfer pathway is established in the CN/Zn<sub>V</sub>-ZCS system.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118740/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-17DOI: 10.3390/nano16080481
Jun-Liang Wang, Jia-Xue Liang, Xiu-Qing Wang
{"title":"Research on Superconductivity in Multilayer ABC-Stacked Graphene.","authors":"Jun-Liang Wang, Jia-Xue Liang, Xiu-Qing Wang","doi":"10.3390/nano16080481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Under the deformation potential model, the superconducting phenomenon in ABC-stacked multilayer graphene under a vertical electric field is investigated using linear combination operators and unitary transformation methods. Through the deformation potential model applied to a linear continuous medium, the effect of the external electric field is converted into the deformation potential energy of the crystal. Deformation potential phonons (LA phonons) act as propagators, generating electron-electron interactions. As the electric field increases, the ratio of the electric displacement vector to the dielectric function (D/ε) rises, leading to an increase in the electron ground-state energy, the opening of the band gap, and an enhancement of the attractive electron-electron interaction. With further increases in the external electric field, the deformation potential constant of the crystal (Dl) increases. When the phonon vibration frequency (ω) is around 8.5 THz, and the conditions are satisfied-where the wave vectors of different LA phonons are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, and the electron spins are opposite-the attractive electron-electron interaction reaches its maximum (Heff), resulting in the emergence of superconductivity. Our study also provides a new perspective for understanding the unique quantum properties-such as strong correlations, superconductivity, and ferromagnetism-in different stacking configurations like AB, ABC, and ABCA.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13119260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147775838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-17DOI: 10.3390/nano16080475
Emil Filipov, Liliya Angelova, Aleksandra Zhelyazkova, Albena Daskalova
{"title":"Femtosecond Laser-Engineered Sustainable Glass Surfaces with Tunable Wettability Properties for Photovoltaic System Applications.","authors":"Emil Filipov, Liliya Angelova, Aleksandra Zhelyazkova, Albena Daskalova","doi":"10.3390/nano16080475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the femtosecond laser surface texturing approach to tune the wetting properties of glass substrates applied for photovoltaic panels. Two types of microstructured LIPSS-containing motifs-parallel channels and intersecting (crossing) patterns-were fabricated and evaluated through comprehensive durability tests, including thermal cycling, UV exposure, chemical immersion, mechanical abrasion, and dust retention assessment. Wettability measurements showed that both textures exhibit stable hydrophilicity behavior, with the intersecting patterns exhibiting the fastest wetting dynamics; in many cases, complete surface wetting occurred within the first few minutes, preventing a measurable contact angle at later stages. The durability tests caused only minor smoothing of the textured features, and the overall micro- and nanostructures remained intact. Optical characterization revealed that the laser-induced textures maintained high transmittance with no significant degradation after environmental exposure. Overall, the results demonstrate that femtosecond laser texturing provides a robust, coating-free method for producing stable and tunable wetting behavior on glass, offering a promising pathway for the future creation of durable, highly hydrophilic self-cleaning surfaces in photovoltaic systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-17DOI: 10.3390/nano16080473
Neli Bundaleska, Edgar Felizardo, Ana Amaral Dias, Ana Maria Ferraria, Ana M Botelho do Rego, Janez Zavašnik, Uros Cvelbar, Nenad Bundaleski, Pedro M A Guerreiro, Orlando M N D Teodoro, Miroslav Abrashev, Jivko Kissovski, Amelia Almeida, Patrícia A Carvalho, Thomas Strunskus, Bruno Gonçalves, Elena Tatarova
{"title":"Single-Step Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Graphene-Based Nanocomposites.","authors":"Neli Bundaleska, Edgar Felizardo, Ana Amaral Dias, Ana Maria Ferraria, Ana M Botelho do Rego, Janez Zavašnik, Uros Cvelbar, Nenad Bundaleski, Pedro M A Guerreiro, Orlando M N D Teodoro, Miroslav Abrashev, Jivko Kissovski, Amelia Almeida, Patrícia A Carvalho, Thomas Strunskus, Bruno Gonçalves, Elena Tatarova","doi":"10.3390/nano16080473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Graphene-based composite materials have attracted much attention for a range of applications in various fields, including electronics, sensing, catalysis, energy storage and conversion. Single-step large-scale microwave plasma synthesis of graphene and nitrogen-doped graphene (N-graphene) composite materials has been demonstrated. The developed atmospheric pressure plasma method allows continuous synthesis of different graphene-based hybrids in a controllable and environmentally friendly manner. Control over the synthesis process, i.e., size, uniformity, surface distribution of the nanoparticles and graphene/N-graphene quality, was provided by adjusting plasma parameters and injection configuration. Protocols for the production of particular composites, i.e., graphene-MnO, N-graphene-MnO, N-graphene-MnS, and N-graphene-Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>, have been established using methane and acetonitrile as precursors. A comprehensive physicochemical characterization of the produced composites was conducted using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13119280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2026-04-17DOI: 10.3390/nano16080476
Junjie Hu, Yanbin Chen, Tingting Ge, Shuang Wu, Qianqiu Wu, Lifen Li, Yage Chen, Yifu Zhang, Yang Li
{"title":"Ablation Resistance and Spray-Ability of Nano-Magnesium Silicate Reinforced Sprayable Silicone-Based Thermal Insulation Materials.","authors":"Junjie Hu, Yanbin Chen, Tingting Ge, Shuang Wu, Qianqiu Wu, Lifen Li, Yage Chen, Yifu Zhang, Yang Li","doi":"10.3390/nano16080476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080476","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In order to satisfy the requirement for lightweight, highly reliable sprayable silicone rubber insulation material (SASI) in next-generation spacecraft, and to achieve a synergistic balance among the sprayability, mechanical properties and ablation resistance of SASI, this paper describes the preparation of nanostructured magnesium silicate (n-MS) via a hydrothermal method and systematically investigates its effects on the sprayability, mechanical properties and ablation resistance of sprayable SASI. The findings suggest that when the n-MS loading is set at 15 parts, the linear ablation rate and mass ablation rate of the SASI under oxy-acetylene conditions are as low as 0.10 mm/s and 0.07 g/s, respectively, representing reductions of 41.8% and 67.1% compared to the unmodified samples. Building upon this enhancement in ablation resistance, the tensile strength was also increased by 3.70 MPa, representing a 19.3% increase. It is crucial to note that during the spraying process, the viscosity of the silicone rubber system remained within a narrow range of 540-550 mPa·s following the addition of this filler. This finding indicates that the introduction of n-MS had no significant adverse effect on the spraying process. In summary, n-MS has been demonstrated to enhance the mechanical strength and ablation resistance of silicone rubber materials while maintaining adequate spray coating performance. In comparison with conventional filled silicone rubbers, the sprayable silicone rubber insulating material developed in this study provides a new material basis for the future lightweight and intelligent development of aerospace engines.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13118700/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147776753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}