A metal matrix composite comprising nanotubes; a method of producing the same; and a composition, for example a metal alloy, used in such composites and methods, are disclosed. A method for continuously infiltrating nanotube yarns, tapes or other nanotube preforms with metal alloys using a continuous process or a multistep process, which results in a metal matrix composite wire, cable, tape, sheet, tube, or other continuous shape, and the microstructure of these infiltrated yarns or fibers, are disclosed. The nanotube yarns comprise a multiplicity of spun nanotubes of carbon (CNT), boron nitride (BNNT), boron (BNT), or other types of nanotubes. The element that infiltrates the nanotube yarns or fibers can, for example, be alloyed with a concentration of one or more elements chosen such that the resulting alloy, in its molten state, will exhibit improved wetting of the nanotube material.

A preparation method and application of a titanium nitride fiber-enhanced quasi-solid-state electrolyte, which relates to a synthetic method and application of a solid-state electrolyte. The object of the present disclosure is to solve the problem that the existing polymer electrolyte has low ionic conductivity, poor lithium ion transference number, and insufficient inhibition of lithium dendrite growth. The method includes the following steps: 1. preparation of TiN nanofiber, and 2. preparation of electrolyte. The TiN nanofiber-enhanced electrolyte is used as a solid-state electrolyte of lithium ion batteries. The electrolyte material provided by the present disclosure has excellent rate performance, high cycle stability, and long-term cycle life. In the present disclosure, a TiN nanofiber-enhanced quasi-solid-state electrolyte can be obtained.

A preparation method and application of a titanium nitride fiber-enhanced quasi-solid-state electrolyte, which relates to a synthetic method and application of a solid-state electrolyte. The object of the present disclosure is to solve the problem that the existing polymer electrolyte has low ionic conductivity, poor lithium ion transference number, and insufficient inhibition of lithium dendrite growth. The method includes the following steps: 1. preparation of TiN nanofiber, and 2. preparation of electrolyte. The TiN nanofiber-enhanced electrolyte is used as a solid-state electrolyte of lithium ion batteries. The electrolyte material provided by the present disclosure has excellent rate performance, high cycle stability, and long-term cycle life. In the present disclosure, a TiN nanofiber-enhanced quasi-solid-state electrolyte can be obtained.

Various material compositions of a heat shield for a spacecraft are described. The heat shield can be formed by multi-dimensional weaver or three-dimensional (3-D) printer. Furthermore, the heat shield can be configured with a superconducting coil.

In one aspect, the disclosure relates to compositions that can have improved thermal management properties, UV-absorbing properties, anti-bacterial properties, and/or fire-resistance properties that utilize sustainable materials and can be used to fabricate filaments, yarns, fabrics, and artificial leather. The disclosed compositions can comprise a boron nitride nanomaterial and a cellulose nanomaterial. The disclosed compositions can also comprise a boron nitride nanomaterial, a cellulose nanomaterial, and an alginate material. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

In one aspect, the disclosure relates to compositions that can have improved thermal management properties, UV-absorbing properties, anti-bacterial properties, and/or fire-resistance properties that utilize sustainable materials and can be used to fabricate filaments, yarns, fabrics, and artificial leather. The disclosed compositions can comprise a boron nitride nanomaterial and a cellulose nanomaterial. The disclosed compositions can also comprise a boron nitride nanomaterial, a cellulose nanomaterial, and an alginate material. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

A method for manufacturing a composite material revolution part for a propulsion assembly includes making a fibrous preform on a mandrel having a profile corresponding to that of the part to be manufactured, and densifying the fibrous preform by a matrix. Making the fibrous preform includes forming a strip-shaped fibrous blank including at least one layer of continuous fibers and at least one layer of discontinuous fibers, the fibrous blank being shaped on the mandrel, the layer of continuous fibers of the fibrous blank extending at least over a complete turn around the mandrel.

A method for creating polycrystalline silicon nitride fibers is discussed. The method includes dispersing silicon nitride powder to create dispersed silicon nitride powder. The dispersed silicon nitride powder is classified to create classified fine silicon nitride powder. Likewise, a sintering aid is dispersed to create a dispersed sintering aid and then classified to create a classified sintering aid. A plasticizer, a binder, and the classified sintering aid are added to the classified fine silicon nitride powder to define a compound. The compound is mixed to create a mixed slurry, which is then dried to create a material. The material is extruded through a nozzle that is less than 40 micrometers in diameter to create a preform, which is then sintered to create the polycrystalline silicon nitride fibers.

A process for creating polycrystalline silicon nitride fibers includes dispersing silicon nitride (Si3N4) powder to create dispersed silicon nitride powder. The dispersed silicon nitride powder is then classified to create classified fine silicon nitride powder. Likewise, a sintering aid is dispersed to create a dispersed sintering aid and then classified to create a classified sintering aid. A plasticizer, a binder, and the classified sintering aid are added to the classified fine silicon nitride powder to define a compound. The compound is mixed to create a mixed slurry, which is then dried to create a material. The material is extruded through a nozzle that is less than 40 m (microns) in diameter to create a preform, which is then sintered to create the polycrystalline silicon nitride fibers

MXene fibers and a preparation method thereof are provided. The method for preparation of a MXene fiber comprises preparing a dope solution in which MXene sheets are dispersed in a polar solvent, extruding the dope solution into a coagulating solution to coagulate the extruded dope solution to change into a MXene gel fiber, and drying the MXene gel fiber and converting it into the MXene fiber.