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Engineering, Environmental
Wen-Yi Chen, Xiao-Lei Shi, Qishuo Yang, Meng Li, Wanyu Lyu, Ting Liu, Tianyi Cao, Boxuan Hu, Weidi Liu, Shuai Sun, Yuanqing Mao, Matthew Dargusch, Jin Zou, Zhi-Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, solvothermally Ag-doped Bi2Te3 microplates were prepared and sintered into polycrystalline bulk materials, achieving a high room-temperature figure of merit. The Ag dopants in Bi2Te3 played two main roles, inducing point defects and forming Ag2Te nanophases. The solvothermally Ag-doping also resulted in strong phonon scattering, contributing to a low thermal conductivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Y. Cao, S. Moniri Javadhesari, S. Mohammadnejad, E. Khodadustan, A. Raise, M. R. Akbarpour
Summary: In this study, CNT/Cu nanocomposites were successfully synthesized by a solvothermal process, showing significant antibacterial effects, with Staphylococcus aureus being more sensitive to the composite material.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tatjana Gric, Edik Rafailov
Summary: This article discusses a direct tuning approach for semiconductor-based composites, which can significantly change their resonance behavior by manipulating the distribution of carriers. The presented method provides a foundation for simplifying the configuration of tunable composites and can be applied to ultrathin, tunable, and on-chip integrated optical components.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ibolya Zita Papp, Adel Szerlauth, Timea Szucs, Peter Belteky, Juan Fernando Gomez Perez, Zoltan Konya, Akos Kukovecz
Summary: Hybrid thin film sensors based on semiconductor oxides and carbon nanostructures were fabricated and characterized in this study. The hybrid layer, consisting of ZnO nanoparticles, milled multiwalled carbon nanotubes, and conducting polymer, showed enhanced performance in gas sensing tests and as an ultraviolet photodetector. The results suggest the potential usability of this composite in further sensor applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Luan Pereira Camargo, Paulo Rogerio Catarini da Silva, Augusto Batagin-Neto, Vanessa Klobukoski, Marcio Vidotti, Luiz Henrique Dall'Antonia
Summary: This study synthesized metal-organic iron terephthalate structure (MOF-235) using a simple and low-cost method, and carried out ammonia production experiments under photoelectrocatalytic conditions. The results showed that MOF-235 exhibited high activity in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), achieving high yield and Faradaic efficiency under specific conditions.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Letter
Chemistry, Physical
Sofia Evangelou
Summary: The comment points out that the behavior of the total absorption coefficient in the paper is incorrect.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Retraction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin-Jer Chen, Jiunn-Der Liao, Yu-Ju Chuang
Summary: The article discusses the research on self-assembled chalcopyrite ternary semiconductor CuBSe2 nanocrystals, but it has been retracted for certain reasons.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Murthy Muniyappa, Sagara N. Kalegowda, Manjunath Shetty, Jagadeesh Babu Sriramoju, Mahesh Shastri, Navakoteswara S. Rao, Debasis De, M. Shankar, Dinesh Rangappa
Summary: Metal chalcogenides are promising materials for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. In this study, cocatalyst-free nickel sulfides with different nanostructures were synthesized and characterized. The synthesized nickel sulfides showed good photocatalytic activity for hydrogen generation under UV-Vis light irradiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Ai Yanagihara, Katsumi Kishino
Summary: This study demonstrated the monolithic integration of LEDs with different emission colors and directional radiation profiles by utilizing periodic arrangement of nanocolumn arrays. The photonic crystal effect induced by the periodic arrangement of nanocolumns allowed control over the emission wavelength and radiation angles of the LEDs.
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Isacfranklin, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, S. I. Hong, Dhayalan Velauthapillai, M. Thambidurai, Cuong Dang, Tahani Saad Algarni, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed
Summary: The study focuses on the preparation of samarium cobalt oxide-decorated reduced graphene oxide as a reliable electrode material using solvothermal method, showing promising electrochemical performance. The designed SmCoO3/rGO/AC hybrid supercapacitor device exhibits good energy and power density at 1 A/g.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Nirmal Rajeev, C. Maria Magdalane, G. Ramalingam, L. Bhushan Kumar, Norah Alwadai, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: A solvothermal method was utilized to synthesize CTAB templated TiO2 nanoparticles, which were characterized using various techniques. Photocatalytic studies demonstrated that CTAB-assisted TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited higher efficiency in degrading Congo red dye, indicating stability and reusability for practical applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenrui Wu, Xin Wang, Yue Yan, Hao Zhang, Tao Xu, Xianfu Li
Summary: The objective of this work was to prepare and evaluate Ni3S4/graphene nanostructures for making high-performance supercapacitor electrodes. A one-pot solvothermal method was developed to prepare the hierarchical nanostructures consisting of Ni3S4 nanoflowers on graphene nanosheets. The prepared Ni3S4/graphene hierarchical nanostructures may be promising as innovative electrode materials for making high-performance supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yongan Zhu, Wei Lu, Tongtong Gu, Xin Gao, Naisen Yu, Sergey Yu. Ketkov, Zhenyi Zhang
Summary: We developed a plasmonic semiconductor photodetector based on W18O49 nanowire array (NWA) to achieve a tunable broadband photodetector. By adjusting the plasmonic absorption intensity of the W18O49 NWA through manipulating the free electron density with an external voltage, the responsivity and detectivity of the photodetector in the visible-NIR region were significantly increased. The proposed strategy of using low-cost nonmetallic plasmonic nanostructures offers a promising way to construct broadband-tunable photodetectors.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kajal Sharma, Pawan Kumar Pandey, Sumanta Chowdhury, Neeraj Naithani, Rituporn Gogoi, Prem Felix Siril
Summary: By varying the mole ratio of organic ligand to iron nitrate, the porosity, surface chemistry, and proton conductivity of Fe2O3-BTC hybrid nanostructures were examined, showing improved dye adsorption performance. The functionalization of pores in the hybrid nanomaterial allows enhanced proton conductivity and electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Baohui, Mahmood Ul Haq, Salah Ud Din, Shabab Hussain, Shao Wenyi, Wu Jingmin, Chi Hanwen, Zhizhen Ye, Liping Zhu
Summary: This study reports the synthesis and characterization of a cerium oxide and multiwalled carbon nanotube composite. The composite sensor showed high sensitivity in detecting SO2F2 at low operating temperature, along with excellent response and recovery features and stability. The developed composite sensor provides a promising platform for gas sensing applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Wang, Xuezhao Wang, Hui Pan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lifeng Han, Junli Chen, Yonghui Zhang, Yingliang Liu, Li Zhang, Shaokui Cao
Article
Electrochemistry
Xuezhao Wang, Dangcheng Su, Yuanhua Xiao, Shengang Xu, Shaoming Fang, Shaokui Cao
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pan Liu, Junna Liu, Bingbing Zhang, Wansheng Zong, Shengang Xu, Yingliang Liu, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhi Lin, Shijia Wang, Yiqian Miao, Jinping Yuan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei-Wei Zuo, Meng Li, Wan-Sheng Zong, Shen-Gang Xu, Ying-Liang Liu, Zhen-Huang Su, Xing-Yu Gao, Shao-Kui Cao, Zhao-Kui Wang
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dong Liu, Qi Zhang, Haiyan Pei, Wei Pan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: A novel PET/CuS/PPy composite electrode was developed for portable flexible solid-state supercapacitors (FSSC), exhibiting high specific capacitance and good cyclic stability, attributed to the dual functions of high electrical conductivity and large capacitance of CuS. The FSSC demonstrated superior specific capacitance and energy density, suitable for various portable devices, with promising practical applications.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jianjun Zhou, Pan Liu, Yongqiang Du, Wansheng Zong, Bingbing Zhang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: The efficiency and stability of CuSCN-containing perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be significantly improved by spin-coating triphenylamine-based macromolecules between the CuSCN hole-transporting layer and metallic electrode. The PCE value can reach up to 11.97% with the modification of branched macromolecule CRA-TPA, presenting a nearly two-fold increase compared to the control device.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junqing Shen, Ping Guan, Aiyun Jiang, Wentao Fan, Shengnan Li, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: This study investigates the intergranular interface modification of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites to enhance the flexibility, stability, and resistive switching performance of resistive random-access memories (RRAMs). By introducing polymer additives with a polyanionic backbone, the distribution of cage-shaped cavity molecules at the perovskite grain boundaries is improved. This novel strategy improves the properties of perovskite RRAM devices and shows potential for high-density data storage.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yufei Lu, Denghui Liu, Jingran Zhao, Xiaoyu Yin, Kunlun Wang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shi-Jian Su, Shaokui Cao
Summary: In this study, a series of hyperstructured molecules (HSMs) were successfully synthesized for realizing solution-processable orange-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters. The highest maximum external quantum efficiency (EQEmax) of 0.94% was achieved in the device based on CRA-NDMAC(1)DDPACz(7). Furthermore, a bright orange emission at a central wavelength of 592 nm with EQEmax of 9.73% and luminance of 5428 cd/m2 was achieved in the doped OLED based on CRA-NDMAC(7)-DDPACz(1) using CBP as host.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunfei Zhang, Denghui Liu, Zhiru Yao, Yufei Lu, Xiaoyu Yin, Jingran Zhao, Kunlun Wang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, ShiJian Su, Shaokui Cao
Summary: This work focuses on designing and synthesizing solution-processable TADF red emitters for OLEDs. The researchers successfully constructed hyper-structured molecules by binding naphthimide and carbazole units to a calix [4]resorcinarene core. These molecules showed good solubilities, high thermal stabilities, and good film-forming properties. The non-doped devices utilizing these molecules as the emitting layer demonstrated red emission, with one particular combination exhibiting the highest external quantum efficiency. The design and synthesis strategy introduced in this study can provide a new approach for developing solution-processable TADF emitters.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pan Shu, Xiaofei Cao, Yongqiang Du, Jiankui Zhou, Jianjun Zhou, Shengang Xu, Yingliang Liu, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhi Lin, Ke Wang, Xuezhao Wang, Shijia Wang, Hui Pan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Fu, Liqiong Wu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao, Xinheng Li
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fanfan Wang, Weidong Qiu, Jin Zeng, Peng Yuan, Wansheng Zong, Wenbo Wu, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shi-Jian Su, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
