Exploring the optical properties of naphdiyne sheet: First-principles study.

Naphdiyne sheet is a two-dimensional carbon-based structure composed of naphthyl rings and acetylenic linkages. The optical characteristics of naphdiyne sheets are investigated using density functional theory. The results showed that this sheet is suitable for energy storage systems due to its high dielectric constant.

First principles study of BN triphenylene-graphdiyne monolayer and bilayer structures with varying C-chain lengths: insights into optical behavior.

First-principles calculations engaging density functional theory (DFT) are employed to systematically study the optical characteristics of monolayer and bilayer boron nitride (BN) triphenylene-graphdiyne (Tp-BNyne) structures featuring varying lengths of C-chains. The thermal stability of Tp-BNyne structures at temperatures up to 1000 K is verified. The weak van der Waals interactions due to the small binding energies and significant interlayer distances maintain the cohesion between the layers.

Twin α-trigraphyne: a new two-dimensional carbon material.

A new two-dimensional carbon allotrope named twin α-trigraphyne monolayer is introduced in the present study and compared with α-trigraphyne monolayer. The structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical characteristics of α-trigraphyne and twin α-trigraphyne sheets are studied by density functional theory. The cohesive energy, molecular dynamics simulations, and phonon dispersion confirm that these sheets are energetically favorable and thermodynamically stable at room temperature.

Potential Use of Wollastonite as a Filler in UF Resin Based Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF).

Urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins are primary petroleum-based, increasing their potential environmental footprint. Identifying additives to reduce the total amount of resin needed without adversely affecting the panel properties could reduce these impacts. Wollastonite is a mineral containing calcium and silica that has been used as an additive in a variety of materials and may be useful as a resin extender.

Engineering Composites Made from Wood and Chicken Feather Bonded with UF Resin Fortified with Wollastonite: A Novel Approach.

Wood-composite panel factories are in shortage of raw materials; therefore, finding new sources of fibers is vital for sustainable production. The effects of chicken feathers, as a renewable source of natural fibers, on the physicomechanical properties of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and particleboard panels were investigated here. Wollastonite was added to resin to compensate possible negative effects of chicken feathers.

Improving Fire Retardancy of Beech Wood by Graphene.

The aim of this paper was to improve the fire retardancy of beech wood by graphene. Six fire properties, namely time to onset of ignition, time to onset of glowing, back-darkening time, back-holing time, burnt area and weight loss were measured using a newly developed apparatus with piloted ignition. A set of specimens was treated with nano-wollastonite (NW) for comparison with the results of graphene-treated specimens.