Han Ju-Hyoung, Seok Shi-Hyun, Jin Young Ho, Park Jaeeun, Lee Yunju, Yeo Haeng Un, Back Jong-Ho, Sim Yeoseon, Chae Yujin, Wang Jaewon, Oh Geum-Yoon, Lee Wonjoo, Park Sung Hyun, Bang In-Cheol, Kim Ji Hyun, Kwon Soon-Yong
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
Department of Nuclear Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
Nat Commun. 2023 Oct 31;14(1):6957. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-42670-z.
Large-scale fabrication of neutron-shielding films with flexible or complex shapes is challenging. Uniform and high boron carbide (BC) filler loads with sufficient workability are needed to achieve good neutron-absorption capacity. Here, we show that a two-dimensional (2D) TiCT MXene hybrid film with homogeneously distributed BC particles exhibits high mechanical flexibility and anomalous neutron-shielding properties. Layered and solution-processable 2D TiCT MXene flakes serve as an ideal robust and flexible matrix for high-content BC fillers (60 wt.%). In addition, the preparation of a scalable neutron shielding MXene/BC hybrid paint is demonstrated. This composite can be directly integrated with various large-scale surfaces (e.g., stainless steel, glass, and nylon). Because of their low thickness, simple and scalable preparation method, and an absorption capacity of 39.8% for neutrons emitted from a Am-Be source, the 2D TiCT MXene hybrid films are promising candidates for use in wearable and lightweight applications.
大规模制造具有柔性或复杂形状的中子屏蔽薄膜具有挑战性。为了实现良好的中子吸收能力,需要均匀且高碳化硼(BC)填料负载并具有足够的可加工性。在此,我们展示了一种具有均匀分布BC颗粒的二维(2D)TiCT MXene混合薄膜,其具有高机械柔韧性和异常的中子屏蔽性能。分层且可溶液加工的2D TiCT MXene薄片用作高含量BC填料(60重量%)的理想坚固且柔性的基质。此外,还展示了可扩展的中子屏蔽MXene/BC混合涂料的制备。这种复合材料可以直接与各种大规模表面(例如不锈钢、玻璃和尼龙)集成。由于其厚度低、制备方法简单且可扩展,以及对镅 - 铍源发射的中子的吸收能力为39.8%,2D TiCT MXene混合薄膜是可穿戴和轻质应用的有前途的候选材料。