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Polymer Science
Rajaram S. Sutar, Sanjay S. Latthe, Saravanan Nagappan, Chang-Sik Ha, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Shanhu Liu, Ruimin Xing, Appasaheb K. Bhosale
Summary: A facile and inexpensive method has been developed to fabricate robust self-cleaning superhydrophobic coating by depositing polymer layer on candle soot surface. Different polymers were used to improve the mechanical properties of the surface, and the PP deposited CS surface demonstrated better stability against water jet hitting and water drop impact tests. The mechanical durability tests confirmed that PP is a better polymer to improve the long-term durability of CS surface.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. A. Zakaria, S. Q. Zaliman, C. P. Leo, A. L. Ahmad, B. S. Ooi, Phaik Eong Poh
Summary: This study uses carbon black to improve the surface properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane in membrane distillation, resulting in a superhydrophobic surface. The addition of carbon black changes the pore structure and surface roughness of the membrane, enhancing its resistance to wetting. Through electrochemical cleaning, the membrane can restore its permeate flux. These findings are of great significance for the further development of membrane distillation technology.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
N. A. Zakaria, S. Q. Zaliman, C. P. Leo, A. L. Ahmad, B. S. Ooi, Phaik Eong Poh
Summary: In this study, the addition of PMMA, carbon black, and/or conductive ink improved the morphology and electrochemical properties of PVDF membranes, resulting in high permeate flux and stable salt rejection in membrane distillation.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yulin Xi, Zhangbin Yang, Jun Zhang
Summary: In this study, a combination of unique materials and coatings was used to reduce building energy consumption while maintaining chemical stability and anti-pollution properties. By applying SBS/SiO2 coating on LDPE composites, the anion and near-infrared reflectance were effectively increased, leading to a significant reduction in surface temperature.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianfei Yang, Fei Long, Ruoyun Wang, Xinwen Zhang, Yuxuan Yang, Wenbin Hu, Lei Liu
Summary: This study successfully prepared three hierarchical superhydrophobic Cu coatings with excellent self-cleaning, mechanical robustness, and corrosion resistance using a simple method. Additionally, a hydrophobic mechanism suitable for worn superhydrophobic surfaces was proposed, along with the influence of microstructure size on wettability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fan Yang, Xingyu Zhao, Tiantian Xue, Shijia Yuan, Yunpeng Huang, Wei Fan, Tianxi Liu
Summary: In this study, a superhydrophobic and compressible PVDF/PI nanofiber composite aerogel with excellent thermal insulation performance was successfully fabricated, demonstrating low thermal conductivity even in high humidity and high temperature conditions.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kang Wang, Sirong Yu, Wei Li, Yuanji Song, Pu Gong, Mingshan Zhang, Huaisen Li, Daijun Sun, Xizhen Yang, Xuewu Wang
Summary: The ZnS superhydrophobic coating was successfully prepared on the zinc substrate using solvothermal method and chemical modification. The coating exhibited excellent physical and chemical self-cleaning properties, forming a Cassie contact state when water droplets contacted the surface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Feifan Xu, Fajun Wang, Sheng Lei, Junfei Ou, Wen Li
Summary: Passive daytime radiation cooling (PDRC) materials are being increasingly studied due to their low energy consumption, pollution-free nature, and potential energy-saving capabilities. However, current PDRC materials face challenges in practical applications such as expensive raw materials, complex manufacturing processes, and performance degradation due to surface contamination. In this study, a superhydrophobic PDRC coating based on poly-4-methyl-1-pentene/polyvinylidene fluoride (TPX/PVDF) was prepared using a simple scraping method. The coating exhibited a high contact angle, good self-cleaning properties, high solar reflectance, and a significant radiative cooling effect. It was also successfully applied as a roof and exterior paint for a miniature house, demonstrating its potential for building energy conservation. Additionally, the coating's self-cleaning function allowed for the automatic recovery of its radiative cooling ability when dirt accumulated on its surface.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuan Zhang, Chao Wei, Ying-Jie Hao, Xi Yan, Yan Chen, Xiao-Jing Guo, Wan-Zhong Lang
Summary: The superhydrophobic PVDF membrane with tunable surface topographies was constructed by spraying hydrophobic SiO2 particles onto the cast film before thermal phase separation. The resulting membrane exhibited micro-nano coarse structure, superhydrophobicity, and improved permeation fluxes and separation efficiencies. The favorable reusability and stability demonstrated by destructive experiments and cyclic performance tests make it suitable for industrial water-in-oil emulsion purification.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Mohammad Sayem Mozumder, Abdel-Hamid Mourad, Shubra Lalwani
Summary: In the context of polymer and composite materials for solar cell applications, the durability of superhydrophobic and antireflective films is crucial for their long-term stability. Optimizing superhydrophobicity, transparency, and durability plays a significant role in the effective application of these materials on glass covers of solar cell panels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Wang, Hao Ding, Chunhong Wang, Run Zhou, Yangzi Li, Wei Li, Weihua Ao
Summary: The study presents a self-cleaning coating with A-SiO2/N-TiO2@HDTMS, showing excellent self-cleaning and self-healing properties under environmentally friendly conditions, suitable for long-term outdoor use.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xu Ye, Yuanyuan Li, Yan Zhang, Ping Wang, Dongmei Hu
Summary: In this study, a stable and durable super hydrophobic film with good self-cleaning performance and chemical resistance was successfully prepared. It also exhibited strong mechanical stability and breathability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noah U. Naef, Stefan Seeger
Summary: A superhydrophobic and photocatalytic composite fiber material is developed using polystyrene polydimethylsiloxane and graphitic nitride and characterized using SEM. The contact and sliding angles are measured to test hydrophobicity, and the degradation of methylene blue is used to monitor photocatalytic activity. This material creates a self-cleaning surface by repelling hydrophilic pollutants, allowing easy removal of low surface tension pollutants, and degrading fully wetted pollutants through photocatalytic oxidation.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Jiang, Junjie Li, Wenwei Cheng, Huigui Li, Xiangguo Zhai, Fengwu Chen, Yuanlong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the fabrication and performance of Ni-Co-MoS2/Ni superhydrophobic composite coatings. The composite coatings exhibited coral-like micro/nano structures, which became denser with the increase of micro/nano particle concentration. The coatings, obtained without any chemical modification reagents, showed a high contact angle and excellent self-cleaning performance.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Li, Zhimin Gao, Bing Li, Xuemin Zhang, Yang Li, Junqi Sun
Summary: This study reports the fabrication of self-healing superhydrophobic H-2 sensors, with good sensing performance and stability, suitable for working in highly humid environments, and with self-cleaning and waterproof functions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raquel Nafria, Zhishan Luo, Maria Ibanez, Sara Marti-Sanchez, Xiaoting Yu, Maria de la Mata, Jordi Llorca, Jordi Arbiol, Maksym Kovalenko, Arnald Grabulosa, Guillermo Muller, Andreu Cabot
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junfeng Liu, Zhishan Luo, Junshan Li, Xiaoting Yu, Jordi Llorca, Despina Nasiou, Jordi Arbiol, Michaela Meyns, Andreu Cabot
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junshan Li, Xijun Xu, Zhishan Luo, Chaoqi Zhang, Yong Zuo, Ting Zhang, Pengyi Tang, Maria F. Infante-Carrio, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Jun Liu, Andreu Cabot
Article
Electrochemistry
Junshan Li, Xijun Xu, Zhishan Luo, Chaoqi Zhang, Xiaoting Yu, Yong Zuo, Ting Zhang, Pengyi Tang, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Jun Liu, Andreu Cabot
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaokun Fan, Shuiping Luo, Xixia Zhao, Xiaotong Wu, Zhishan Luo, Min Tang, Wen Chen, Xing Song, Zewei Quan
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junshan Li, Xijun Xu, Xiaoting Yu, Xu Han, Ting Zhang, Yong Zuo, Chaoqi Zhang, Dawei Yang, Xiang Wang, Zhishan Luo, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Jun Liu, Andreu Cabot
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoting Yu, Zhishan Luo, Ting Zhang, Pengyi Tang, Junshan Li, Xiang Wang, Jordi Llorca, Jordi Arbiol, Junfeng Liu, Andreu Cabot
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhishan Luo, Qian Li, Liming Zhang, Xiaotong Wu, Li Tan, Chao Zou, Yejing Liu, Zewei Quan
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoting Yu, Chaoqi Zhang, Zhishan Luo, Ting Zhang, Junfeng Liu, Junshan Li, Yong Zuo, Jordi Jacas Biendicho, Jordi Llorca, Jordi Arbiol, Joan Ramon Morante, Andreu Cabot
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li Tan, Zhishan Luo, Xiaoyong Chang, Yi Wei, Min Tang, Wen Chen, Qian Li, Pengfei Shen, Zewei Quan
Summary: The research investigates the impact of structural modulation on the photoluminescence properties of hybrid manganese halides. The addition of Zn2+ ions leads to a color conversion and an increase in photoluminescence quantum yield. The findings suggest a new strategy to modulate the structure and luminescence in manganese halides with tunable PL properties, which could be extended to other hybrid metal halides.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Liming Zhang, Zhishan Luo, Wei Wang, Yulian Liu, Xin He, Zewei Quan
Summary: In this study, two types of 0D hybrid tin bromides were reported, based on the hydrogen bonding interactions between organic cations and SnBr6 tetra-anions. Compared to the weak hydrogen bonding in (BMe)2SnBr6, (MeH)2SnBr6 exhibited stronger hydrogen bonding, resulting in excitation-dependent emissions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Tan, Wu Wang, Qian Li, Zhishan Luo, Chao Zou, Min Tang, Liming Zhang, Jiaqing He, Zewei Quan
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhishan Luo, Yuanyuan Min, Divya Nechiyil, Wolfgang Bacsa, Yann Tison, Herve Martinez, Pierre Lecante, Iann C. Gerber, Philippe Serp, M. Rosa Axet
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junshan Li, Yong Zuo, Junfeng Liu, Xiang Wang, Xiaoting Yu, Ruifeng Du, Ting Zhang, Maria F. Infante-Carrio, Pengyi Tang, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Zhishan Luo, Andreu Cabot
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junshan Li, Zhishan Luo, Feng He, Yong Zuo, Chaoqi Zhang, Junfeng Liu, Xiaoting Yu, Ruifeng Du, Ting Zhang, Maria F. Infante-Carrio, Pengyi Tang, Jordi Arbiol, Jordi Llorca, Andreu Cabot
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2018)