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Chemistry, Physical
Yichun Du, Scott A. Bradford, Chongyang Shen, Tiantian Li, Xiaoyuan Bi, Dong Liu, Yuanfang Huang
Summary: This study developed novel analytical expressions and numerical approaches for calculating the interaction energy/force between particles and an air-water interface. The mechanisms of interaction before and after penetration were analyzed, explaining the repulsive forces that inhibit particle approaching and the significant repulsion observed after penetration. The findings of this study are critical for understanding and quantifying engineered processes involving particle manipulation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohsen Moazzami Gudarzi, Seyed Hamed Aboutalebi
Summary: Research on theoretical calculation of Casimir-van der Waals (vdW) forces has shown inconsistencies and conflicts, lacking a universal framework for accurate determination of these forces. A study proposes a universal theoretical platform for computing Casimir-vdW forces, demonstrating a match between calculated and experimentally measured results.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiangdong Guo, Wei Lyu, Tinghan Chen, Yang Luo, Chenchen Wu, Bei Yang, Zhipei Sun, F. Javier Garcia de Abajo, Xiaoxia Yang, Qing Dai
Summary: 2D monolayers can be vertically stacked in van der Waals heterostructures to support a wide range of confined polaritons. This offers advantages in terms of controlling the constituent layers, stacking sequence, and twist angles. These heterostructures have extended the performance and functions of polaritons, and potential applications include nanophotonic integrated circuits.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Po-Liang Chen, Yueyang Chen, Tian-Yun Chang, Wei-Qing Li, Jia-Xin Li, Seokhyeong Lee, Zhuoran Fang, Mo Li, Arka Majumdar, Chang-Hua Liu
Summary: The extension of the operation wavelength of silicon photonics to the mid-infrared band is of great importance for fields such as health care, astronomy, and chemical sensing. However, a major challenge for mid-IR silicon photonics has been the lack of high-speed, high-responsivity, and low noise-equivalent power photodetectors. In this study, researchers demonstrated a van der Waals heterostructure mid-IR photodetector integrated on a silicon-on-insulator waveguide, which exhibited high responsivity and stable switching performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoran Kong, Huiying Yao, Yuting Li, Qinhuan Wang, Xiaopan Qiu, Jin Yan, Jia Zhu, Yu Wang
Summary: The emerging technology of harvesting environmental energy using hydrovoltaic devices provides more concepts for power supply in micro/nano systems. By adopting the EPD-driven SiCw-assisted graphene transfer process, the output performance of the graphene/SiCw mesh films is significantly boosted. A self-powered desalination-monitoring system is designed, which enables the reuse of electricity harvested from ionic solutions for deionization.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. J. Sternbach, S. H. Chae, S. Latini, A. A. Rikhter, Y. Shao, B. Li, D. Rhodes, B. Kim, P. J. Schuck, X. Xu, X-Y Zhu, R. D. Averitt, J. Hone, M. M. Fogler, A. Rubio, D. N. Basov
Summary: Layered crystals, such as tungsten diselenide, can exhibit unconventional optical properties that allow for the propagation of subdiffractional waveguide modes with hyperbolic dispersion. This study demonstrates optically induced hyperbolicity in WSe2 and explores the role of quantum transitions of excitons in the observed polaritonic response.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Priyadarshini Thiyam
Summary: The Casimir-Lifshitz torque between birefringent materials can change its sign with respect to the separation distance, but previous experiments did not observe this sign reversal due to the limited distance investigated. This paper aims to identify appropriate combinations of materials that will allow the experimental observation of distance-dependent sign reversal of the torque.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Lei Hou, Cosimo Anichini, Paolo Samori, Alejandro Criado, Maurizio Prato
Summary: In the past 15 years, 2D materials have revolutionized materials science and become powerful components for high-performance chemical sensors. By forming van der Waals heterostructures (VDWHs), the individual drawbacks of 2D materials can be overcome, leading to superior sensitivities, selectivity, and stability. This review discusses the latest developments in chemical sensors based on VDWHs of 2D materials, including sensing mechanisms and future directions with potential impact in environmental sciences and biomedical applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fang Wang, Tao Zhang, Runzhang Xie, Anna Liu, Fuxing Dai, Yue Chen, Tengfei Xu, Hailu Wang, Zhen Wang, Lei Liao, Jianlu Wang, Peng Zhou, Weida Hu
Summary: With the continuous advancement of nanofabrication techniques and the discovery of useful manipulation mechanisms in high-performance applications, the morphology and usage of junction devices in photodetectors have undergone fundamental revolution. New types of photodetectors, not relying on any junction, have emerged, offering high signal-to-noise ratio and multidimensional modulation. This review focuses on a unique category of material systems, van der Waals materials, which support novel high-performance photodetectors beyond junctions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Long Zhang, Fengcheng Wu, Shaocong Hou, Zhe Zhang, Yu-Hsun Chou, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Stephen R. Forrest, Hui Deng
Summary: Controlling matter-light interactions with cavities is crucial in modern science and technology. By integrating MoSe2-WS2 heterobilayers in a microcavity, cooperative coupling between moire-lattice excitons and microcavity photons has been established, providing versatile control of both matter and light. This moire polariton system combines strong nonlinearity and microscopic-scale tuning of matter excitations, offering a platform to study collective phenomena from tunable arrays of quantum emitters.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianping Ying, Tongxu Yu, Yanpeng Qi, Xiaolong Chen, Hideo Hosono
Summary: By breaking traditional alloying strategy restrictions, the high entropy concept has expanded the field of alloy exploitation. This review focuses on the combination of the high entropy concept and van der Waals systems to create a new category of materials called high entropy van der Waals materials (HEX). The design strategy for HEX incorporates the local features of high entropy materials and the holistic degrees of freedom in van der Waals materials, successfully leading to the discovery of various high entropy compounds with desirable physical properties. Additionally, deliberate design of structural units and their stacking configuration in HEX can also enhance catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqing Chen, Yu Zhang, Ruijuan Tian, Xianghu Wu, Zhengdong Luo, Yan Liu, Xinran Wang, Jianlin Zhao, Xuetao Gan
Summary: A quadratically nonlinear photodetector (QNPD) composed of a van der Waals (vdW) stacked GaSe/InSe heterostructure is reported in this study. The QNPD exhibits unique electronic and optical attributes and extends the photodetection wavelength range from 900 to 1750 nm due to the extra second-harmonic generation (SHG) process in GaSe/InSe. It is highly sensitive to the variation of optical intensity and can be used as an autocorrelator for measuring ultrafast pulse widths and an optoelectronic mixer for signal processing.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lixin Liu, Tianyou Zhai
Summary: The article reviews the latest research activities on wafer-scale vdWHs and their applications, outlining preparation strategies and applications to showcase their potential in electronic, optoelectronic, and flexible devices fields.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maurits J. A. Houmes, Samuel Manas-Valero, Alvaro Bermejillo-Seco, Eugenio Coronado, Peter G. Steeneken, Herre S. J. van der Zant
Summary: This article investigates the structural anisotropy of CrPS4 and its relationship with magnetic phase transitions and discovers different mechanical response behavior compared to previously studied van der Waals magnets. The results demonstrate the potential of CrPS4 in the field of low-dimensional magnetism and show the potential of mechanical resonators in studying structural modifications in 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haonan Ling, Jacob B. Khurgin, Artur R. Davoyan
Summary: Layered van der Waals materials provide unique atomic-void channels with subnanometer dimensions, offering opportunities for advanced applications such as sensing and quantum information. Theoretical limits of light guiding in these channels show that materials with strong resonances, excitonic and polaritonic properties are ideal for deeply subwavelength light guiding. Transition metal dichalcogenides with excitonic properties can concentrate over 70% of optical power within them.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
