A5083593877- Magnetic Properties of Alloys
- Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
- Graphene research and applications
- Metallic Glasses and Amorphous Alloys
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties
- Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
National Research Council Canada
2019-2023
Current processes to manufacture nanotubes at commercial scales are unfortunately imperfect and commonly generate undesirable byproducts. After manufacturing, purification is necessary a rate cost determining step in advancing the development of products based on nanotubes. Boron nitride (BNNTs) produced without metal catalysts from high-temperature known contain significant amount (e.g., 50 wt %) various boron derivatives. Herein we report simple yet efficient scalable process purify these...
Surface functionalization is an essential step to successfully harness the properties of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) in several applications. Currently available methods are prohibitively costly for commercial use and have significant environmental impacts. Here, we show that a low-pressure, capacitively coupled radio-frequency (RF, 13.56 MHz) glow discharge plasma reactor can be used effectively carry out surface chemical BNNTs. This low-pressure vacuum gas handling system incorporates...
As CO 2 emissions continue to rise and the demands for electric vehicles energy storage grow, efforts need be made produce higher performing lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Therefore, it is critical improve performance of anode materials. Graphite has gained recognition as most popular commercial LIBs due its low cost, toxicity cycle stability. However, there are a number disadvantages with graphite, such limited capacity, which hinders further LIB development. result, silicon emerged...