LiNiO2 was prepared through two-step solid-state reaction by mechanochemical method and heat treatment, using LiOH (Li2CO3) and Ni(OH)2 as starting materials. The influence of grinding speed and time, heat treatment time, and starting materials on the structure of LiNiO2 was studied. The as-milled samples and products were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that uniform as-milled samples can be obtained at grinding speed of 580 rpm for 0.5 h, using LiOH and Ni(OH)2 as raw materials. Perfect crystal LiNiO2 has been prepared by calcining the as-milled samples at 700 °C for 15 h. Composite material powders consisting of Li2Ni8O10 and LiNiO2 have been obtained using Li2CO3 as lithium source.

Hyperbranched polymer with epoxide-terminated group was synthesized through end-capping reaction between hyperbranched polymer with hydroxyl-terminated group and epichlorohydrin. The chemical structure of the synthesized polymer was characterized by ATR-IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The influence of hyperbranched polymer content on the mechanical properties and fracture toughness of epoxy/polyamide systems was investigated. The toughening mechanism was discussed basing on observing the fracture surface morphologies of epoxy/polyamide/ hyperbranched polymer system.

The agglomeration trend of nanosilica particles was found to significantly affect the properties of cement-based materials. The influence of nanosilica suspension on the fluidity, setting time, and compressive strength of cement-based grouts were studied. The hardened pastes were characterized by thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the fluidity of cement-based grouts with nanosilica suspension had obviously improved. The setting time was obviously decreased, compared with the reference sample. The compressive strengths for 1 day, 3 days, and 28 days were 12.8%, 14.3%, and 10.1% higher than that of the reference group, respectively. This paper may provide a novel route to improve the mechanical properties of cement-based materials without affecting their workability.