Researches of cellulose nanomaterials have seen nearly exponential growth over the past several decades for versatile applications. The characterization of nanostructural arrangement and local chemical distribution is critical to understand their role when developing cellulose materials. However, with the development of current characterization methods, the simultaneous morphological and chemical characterization of cellulose materials at nanoscale resolution is still challenging. Two fundamentally different nanoscale infrared spectroscopic techniques, namely atomic force microscope based infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) and infrared scattering scanning near field optical microscopy (IR s-SNOM), have been established by the integration of AFM with IR spectroscopy to realize nanoscale spatially resolved imaging for both morphological and chemical information. This review aims to summarize and highlight the recent developments in the applications of current state-of-the-art nanoscale IR spectroscopy and imaging to cellulose materials. It briefly outlines the basic principles of AFM-IR and IR s-SNOM, as well as their advantages and limitations to characterize cellulose materials. The uses of AFM-IR and IR s-SNOM for the understanding and development of cellulose materials, including cellulose nanomaterials, cellulose nanocomposites, and plant cell walls, are extensively summarized and discussed. The prospects of future developments in cellulose materials characterization are provided in the final part.
Naturally
derived cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) with
desirable
physicochemical properties have drawn tremendous attention for their
versatile applications in a broad range of fields. More recently,
Janus amphiphilic cellulose nanomaterial particles with asymmetric
structures (i.e., reducing and nonreducing ends and crystalline and
amorphous domains) have been in the spotlight, offering a rich and
sophisticated toolbox for Janus nanomaterials. With careful surface
and interfacial engineering, Janus CNM particles have demonstrated
great potential as surface modifiers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, compatibilizers,
and dispersants in emulsions, nanocomposites, and suspensions. Naturally
derived Janus CNM particles offer a fascinating opportunity for scaling
up the production of self-standing Janus CNM membranes. Nevertheless,
most Janus CNM membranes to date are constructed by asymmetric fabrication
or asymmetric modification without considering the Janus traits of
CNM particles. More future research should focus on the self-assembly
of Janus CNM particles into bulk self-standing Janus CNM membranes
to enable more straightforward and sustainable approaches for Janus
membranes. This review explores the fabrication, structure–property
relationship, and Janus configuration mechanisms of Janus CNM particles
and membranes. Janus CNM membranes are highlighted for their versatile
applications in liquid, thermal, and light management. This review
also highlights the significant advances and future perspectives in
the construction and application of sustainable Janus CNM particles
and membranes.
In order to improve the performance of the electromagnet for electro-hydraulic proportional valve used in shock absorber, the static and dynamic characteristics of the proportional electromagnet are simulated and analyzed, which provides theoretical basis for the design and optimization of structural parameters of the proportional electromagnet. In this paper, the magnetic circuit model and finite element simulation model of the proportional electromagnet used in shock absorber are established, and the Ansoft software is applied to analyze the influence of the key structural parameters of the proportional electromagnet on static output force and dynamic characteristics. The results demonstrate that with the increase of the depth of basin mouth, the effective travel of the proportional electromagnet increases, and the mean value of the electromagnetic force in the working range decreases. The larger the radial clearance between armature and guide sleeve is, the smaller the electromagnetic force in the effective travel is. When the depth of the basin mouth is 3.9 mm, the slope of the magnetic isolation ring is 35 • , the chamfer length of the convex platform is 0.2 mm, and the radial clearance is 0.3 mm, the proportional electromagnet has good displacement-force and current-force characteristics. According to the further transient analysis, it is found that when the voltage amplitude is 24 V, the rise time of the electromagnetic force under step excitation signal is about 40 ms.
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