Turning Molecular Springs into Nano-Shock Absorbers: The Effect of Macroscopic Morphology and Crystal Size on the Dynamic Hysteresis of Water Intrusion–Extrusion into-from Hydrophobic Nanopores
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04314
Abstract: Controlling the pressure at which liquids intrude (wet) and extrude (dry) a nanopore is of paramount importance for a broad range of applications, such as energy conversion, catalysis, chromatography, separation, ionic channels, and many more.… read more here.
Keywords: water; dynamic hysteresis; intrusion; size ... See more keywords
Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Energy Storage in a Single Working Body: Electrification and Thermal Effects upon Pressure-Induced Water Intrusion-Extrusion in Nanoporous Solids.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b14422
Abstract: This paper presents the first experimental evidence of pronounced electrification effects upon reversible cycle of forced water intrusion-extrusion in nanoporous hydrophobic materials. Recorded generation of electricity combined with high-pressure calorimetric measurements improves the energy balance… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical thermal; effects upon; intrusion extrusion; energy ... See more keywords
Modelling and validation of shock absorption with tunable performance through liquid intrusion–extrusion cycles
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-23782-6
Abstract: In response to the global push for net-zero emissions, the automotive industry faces challenges from the environmental impact of traditional oil-based shock absorbers, as vehicle production in Europe consumes around 9000–9500 tons of hydraulic oil… read more here.
Keywords: intrusion extrusion; performance; shock; shock absorber ... See more keywords
Intrusion and extrusion of water in hydrophobic nanopores
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1714796114
Abstract: Significance Molecular springs, constituted by nanoporous materials immersed in a nonwetting liquid, are compact, economical, and efficient means of storing energy, owing to their enormous surface area. Surface energy is accumulated during liquid intrusion inside… read more here.
Keywords: energy; intrusion extrusion; water; intrusion ... See more keywords