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Hartina Mohd Yusop, Annur Isma Husna Mohd Ismail, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail
Summary: A new biopolymer-silica hybrid material composed of inulin and TEOS was successfully synthesized via sol-gel method for use as an adsorbent. Analysis using FTIR, EDX, FESEM, XRD, BET, and TGA confirmed the strong interaction between inulin and TEOS, optimal morphology and characteristics for absorption properties, mesoporous structure, and thermal stability of the composite material.
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyu Sun, Kai Hu, Jielei Tu, Ketong Chen
Summary: This study utilizes the widespread use and antireflective properties of double-layer ARC coatings to achieve a maximum transmittance of 97.6% and super-hydrophobic properties through parameter optimization and structure adjustments. This opens up new possibilities for the application of large outdoor solar photovoltaic power plants.
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(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaojuan Lu, Jiankang Hai, Feng Zhang, Xinyu Li, Jing Li
Summary: A novel lithium-ion conductor with microporous channels was prepared using a hydrothermal-assisted sol-gel method, and composites with enhanced conductivity were obtained by infiltrating the prepared material. The interaction between microporous channels and dense lithium-ion conducting areas contributed to the increased conductivity of the composites, showing promising results for the preparation of solid lithium-ion conductors.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Ting Shi, Qian Jia, Hongning Wang, Ruoyu Chen
Summary: The multifunctional coating prepared has high practical application value, with high transmittance, superhydrophobicity, and oleophobicity. The complex structure of the coating, with grass-like hierarchical nanoflakelets after treatment, exhibits excellent performance and potential for various environmental applications.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
S. Attia, N. Helaili, Y. Bessekhouad, Y. Azoudj, M. Trari
Summary: Spinel ferrites NixC1-xFe2O4 were synthesized using the sol-gel method, and their structural, magnetic, optical, and electrical properties were investigated. The results showed that the conductivity and saturation magnetization of the material increased with the introduction of Ni.
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(2022)
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F. Mikailzade, H. Tuerkan, F. OEnal, M. Zarbali, A. Goektas, A. Tumbul
Summary: The structure and magnetization of polycrystalline Zn1-xMnxO3 films (0 <= x <= 0.1) grown on glass and Si substrates using Sol-Gel technique have been studied. It has been found that films grown on Si substrates exhibit ferromagnetic properties after thermal annealing while films grown on glass substrates did not exhibit ferromagnetic order even after thermal treatment. This suggests a potential procedure for achieving room temperature ferromagnetism in Mn doped ZnO films on p-type Si substrates for spintronic device applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Rasha A. El-Kholy, Heba Isawi, Ehab Zaghlool, Elsayed A. Soliman, Mostafa M. H. Khalil, Moustafa M. Said, Abd-elhameed M. El-Aassar
Summary: This study focuses on the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) on erbium ion (Er3+) doped TiO2 under visible light. The synthesized (Er3+/TiO2) nanocomposite was characterized and different parameters were studied for the photoreactor (PR) and the synthesized catalyst. The results showed that under UV light, pure TiO2 degraded by 85%, while under visible light, (Er3+/TiO2) achieved a maximum degradation of 77% at pH 5 and improved efficiency at a low motor speed of 40 rpm. However, the degradation efficiency decreased to 70% with an increase in MB concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Xian Liu, Xiaoya Li, Lei Zhu, Xun Wang
Summary: The research shows that MI-Ag-TiO2 prepared by one-step molecular imprinting method has excellent photocatalytic performance, with high degradation efficiency for ethyl paraben, and higher selectivity compared to other catalysts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mao Tang, Shiji Lu, Lili He, Xiaodong Zhu, Wei Feng, Wanming Zhang
Summary: This study synthesized pure ZnO and ZnTiO3/ZnO composite photocatalysts using zinc acetate and butyl titanate, and found that the ZnTiO3/ZnO composite with a Ti/Zn molar ratio of 0.2 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity. Exceeding this ratio decreased the photocatalytic performance of the composites.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xingzhong Guo, Zixiao Li, Wei Lei, Ronghua Ding, Yun Zhang, Hui Yang
Summary: The study focused on the preparation of mesoporous methylsilsesquioxane aerogels using microwave heating technology. It was found that low-power microwave heating accelerates gelation transition, while high-power microwave heating allows for the preparation of aerogels with high specific surface area and thermal stability.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Atheer Al Khudhair, Karim Bouchmella, Pierre Hubert Mutin, Vasile Hulea, Olinda Gimello, Ahmad Mehdi
Summary: The development of green and sustainable materials for use as heterogeneous catalysts is an emerging field of research in chemistry. This study prepared SiO2-Al2O3 mixed oxide catalysts with different Si/Al ratios using different methods and characterized their properties. The results showed that the Si/Al ratio of the catalysts influenced the texture and acidity of the mesoporous materials.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahao Qiu, Xingzhong Guo, Wei Lei, Ronghua Ding, Yun Zhang, Hui Yang
Summary: Cellulose aerogel was prepared using NaOH/urea solution as solvent and gelation and drying process. The resulting aerogel showed a uniform macroporous structure.
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Chemistry, Physical
Mingyue Sun, Jinshui Xu, Jinyuan Ma, Ge Xu
Summary: An amorphous TiO2 nanoparticle (8-AT) was prepared via sol-gel method with pH adjustment to 8 using ammonia. The 8-AT had a particle size of 20-24 nm and specific surface area of 365.68 m2/g. It showed higher degradation efficiency for tetracycline (TC) compared to anatase TiO2 and P25, achieving 93.9% degradation within 30 minutes in dark reaction and 60 minutes under visible light irradiation. The study proposed a possible degradation mechanism based on the adsorption-photocatalytic activity of 8-AT.
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(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huiyang Liu, Yue Cao, Weikang Liu, Juan Chen, Jifan Hu
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Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Feng Gan, Junkang Wang, Jiaxiang Wen, Jiaqi Zhou, Jinpeng Mo, Shaobo Han, Yancheng Wu, Ningbo Yi
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Hua Lv, Yumin Liu, Jing Guang, Zhiwei Ding, Jianji Wang
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Yumin Liu, Yafei Cao, Hua Lv, Shuang Li, Han Zhang
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Yumin Liu, Hao Ren, Hua Lv, Jing Guang, Yafei Cao
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(2018)
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Hua Lv, Xinxin Wu, Yumin Liu, Peng Zhang, Yafei Cao, Hao Ren
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(2018)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Changwei Dun, Guoxi Xi, Xiaoying Heng, Ye Zhang, Yumin Liu, Xinyan Xing
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
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Yumin Liu, Hao Ren, Hua Lv, Zhiyuan Gong, Yafei Cao
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(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yumin Liu, Lanlan Wang, Hua Lv, Xinxin Wu, Xinyan Xing, Shili Song
Summary: The construction of Mn0.5Cd0.5S solid solution decorated with MoO2 and Au nanoparticles significantly enhances the photocatalytic hydrogen production activity under simulated sunlight conditions, showing promising applications in solar-to-fuel conversion.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Tianjun Ni, Zhibin Yang, Yafei Cao, Hua Lv, Yumin Liu
Summary: A noble-metal-free MoS2/g-C3N4/ZnIn2S4 ternary heterostructure with a hierarchical flower-like architecture was developed for efficient hydrogen generation from photocatalytic water splitting. The optimized nanocomposite displayed significantly enhanced hydrogen evolution activity, attributed to multichannel charge transfer and suitable band-edge alignments in the composites, enabling efficient electron-hole separation and high photoactivity. Moreover, the ternary heterostructure showed promising stability during the photoreaction process, making it suitable for practical applications in solar hydrogen production.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Hua Lv, Yuanfang Kong, Yumin Liu, Zhiyuan Gong, Xinyan Xing
Summary: Constructing heterojunction photocatalytic systems with highly spatial charge separation, strong photoredox ability, and rapid surface reaction remains a significant challenge. In this study, a novel hierarchically direct Z-scheme Mn0.5Cd0.5S/CdWO4 heterojunction photocatalyst, decorated with hollow CoSx polyhedrons, is constructed using a simple sonochemical approach and subsequent in situ deposition route. The resulting Mn0.5Cd0.5S/CdWO4/CoSx ternary composite exhibits significantly enhanced photoactivity for H2 generation compared to other samples, thanks to its efficient charge transfer channels, strong photoredox ability, and the unique hollow structure of CoSx polyhedrons that provides abundant surface-active sites and improves light-harvesting capacity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Yumin Liu, Hao Wu, Hua Lv, Xinxin Wu
Summary: A novel ternary nanocomposite, MoO2 decorated Mn0.5Cd0.5S/Cu2O p-n heterojunction, exhibited an impressive photocatalytic H-2 evolution rate under simulated solar light irradiation, demonstrating significant potential for boosting hydrogen generation activity.
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Chemistry, Physical
Hua Lv, Hao Wu, Xinxin Wu, JinZe Zheng, Yumin Liu
Summary: A novel WS2/Mn0.5Cd0.5S/CuInS2 hierarchical tandem p-n heterostructure was constructed based on energy band engineering theory, achieving effective charge separation and sufficient light harvesting for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hua Lv, Yuanfang Kong, Zhiyuan Gong, JinZe Zheng, Yumin Liu, Gongke Wang
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(2022)
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(2019)
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(2017)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.