1. Significantly enhanced tribology and thermal management by dual‐network graphene/epoxy composites.
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Zhang, Nan, Qu, Chunhui, Li, Song, Wang, Chengkun, Xu, Mingkun, Yang, Zenghui, Zhang, Xinrui, Wang, Tingmei, and Wang, Qihua
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EPOXY resins , *GRAPHENE , *CALCIUM ions , *MELAMINE , *THERMAL conductivity , *CARBON foams , *IMPRINTED polymers , *SILICA fume - Abstract
With the development of energy-saving industries, the tribology and thermal management of composites were increasingly urgent. Here, we explored the dual-network graphene/epoxy composites with enhanced tribological and thermal management. The 3D graphene was prepared using calcium ions as the crosslinker and melamine foam as template. Subsequently, the reinforced concrete-like composites were obtained by dipping in silica-filled epoxy. The research results show that the thermal conductivity of the composites was enhanced by 1015.52% compared to the silica-filled epoxy. Simultaneously, the friction coefficient of the composites was reduced to 0.29 with the wear rate be reduced to 0.19 × 10−5 mm3/N∙m under the condition of 5 N and 2 cm/s. This dual-network model provides a new strategy for the development of solid lubricating materials with excellent thermal management. • The 3D graphene was prepared by template method, using Ca2+ as the crosslinking agent. • The dual-network graphene/epoxy composites were obtained by dipping method. • The thermal conductivity was up to 1.54 W/m∙k with the estimated GMF mass fraction 3.10 wt% • The friction coefficient was reduced to 0.31, with the wear rate was reduced by 97.25%. • Confirmed the key role of thermal conductivity in improving the tribological properties of materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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