Article
Engineering, Chemical
Keisuke Awaya, Yuto Koyanagi, Kazuto Hatakeyama, Junya Ohyama, Limin Guo, Toshiyuki Masui, Shintaro Ida
Summary: A noble metal-free catalyst with metastable layered structures was prepared for the combustion of toluene, showing enhanced catalytic activity with Cu2+ ions contributing to the improvement in activity. The results suggested that the enhanced catalytic activity was achieved through the Mars van Krevelen mechanism, demonstrating a new route for preparing improved catalysts for volatile organic compounds.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mingzhu Liu, Senyang Wang, Ying Cao, Chengyang Liang, Shitong Geng, Haipeng Guo, Ying Liu, Yanhong Luo, Wenming Zhang, Ling Li
Summary: An amorphous sheet-raspberry sandwich-like ZnCo2S4@MnCo2S4/CP composite material was synthesized as a counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using a three-step hydrothermal method. The amorphous composites exhibited lower charge transfer resistance, improved fill factor, and short-circuit current density, attributed to the unique structure, smooth ion transport interface, and dual catalytic performance of the Zn, Co, and Mn composites. When used as the counter electrode, the composite material achieved a high photoelectric conversion efficiency of 11.68%. This study provides a design idea for amorphous materials in terms of catalytic performance and an alternative to Pt electrodes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baku Nagendra, Andreas Leuteritz, E. Bhoje Gowd
Summary: Decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes with layered double hydroxides as fillers can significantly improve the thermal stability and flame retardancy of isotactic polypropylene. The formation of a jammed network and effective char formation can restrict the transport of volatile compounds.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hui Tang, Hong-Yun Wu, Guo-Yong Shi, Kun Cao, Juan Hua, Yue-Hua Su, Chao Zhang, Hong Jiang
Summary: The electronic, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties of layered ThB2C were investigated using first-principles calculations. The study revealed its brittle characteristics and thermodynamic stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guihao Liu, Zelin Wang, Tianyang Shen, Xusheng Zheng, Yufei Zhao, Yu-Fei Song
Summary: The study synthesized a Rh-based ultrathin NiFe layered double hydroxide using a feasible preparation method, with Rh atoms existing in an atomically dispersed form. Rh atoms were found to be doped in the LDH layer in a coplanar position with Ni and Fe atoms, resulting in significantly improved catalytic activity for hydrazine electrooxidation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shi-Jie Song, Jia-Yi Lu, Qin-Qing Zhu, Zhi Ren, Guang-Han Cao
Summary: Na2Fe2S2O exhibits an anti-K2NiF4-type structure with [Fe2S2O]2- block layers. It shows antiferromagnetic insulating behavior with a Neel temperature of 91.5 K. The Fe-S bond distance is found to be the main factor determining the Neel temperature, and short-range spin correlations are observed above the Neel temperature.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Vadla Veenachary, Eskilla Venkata Ramana, Simhachalam Narendra Babu, Venkata Sreenivas Puli, Adiraj Srinivas, Gopalan Srinivasan, Sujoy Saha, Guduru Prasad, Nandiraju Venkata Prasad
Summary: In this study, intergrowth of multiferroic compounds Bi4RTi3Fe0.7Co0.3O15-Bi3RTi2Fe0.7Co0.3O12-delta (BRTFCO15-BRTFCO12) (rare earth (R) = Dy, Sm, La) were prepared using solid-state reaction method. The X-ray diffraction Rietveld refinement revealed orthorhombic structure with three-layered and four-layered compounds. Magnetic measurements showed that the Sm-modified intergrowth compound had a larger magnetization compared to Dy- and La-doped ones. The higher magnetization can be attributed to distortion in the unit cell, bonding of Fe3+-O-Co3+, and possible mixture of FexCoy-type nanoparticles formed during synthesis of intergrowths. The results demonstrate that the RE-modified intergrowth method is an effective approach for preparing higher-layer Aurivillius multiferroic ceramics.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pavel S. Zelenovskii, Konstantin Romanyuk, Michelle S. Liberato, Paula Brandao, Fabio F. Ferreira, Svitlana Kopyl, Luis M. Mafra, Wendel A. Alves, Andrei L. Kholkin
Summary: This study reports the fabrication of layered biomolecular crystals of diphenylalanine (FF) through a co-assembly of l,l- and d,d-enantiomers of FF monomers, and investigates their crystal structure, thermal and chemical stabilities, and piezoelectric properties. Single crystal X-ray diffraction reveals that FF enantiomers exhibit strong out-of-plane piezoelectricity, almost an order of magnitude higher than in quartz. The grown crystals demonstrate better thermal and chemical stabilities and can be exfoliated to form a 2D piezoelectric material with potential applications in biocompatible and ecologically friendly electromechanical microdevices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aile Tamm, Helle-Mai Piirsoo, Taivo Jogiaas, Aivar Tarre, Joosep Link, Raivo Stern, Kaupo Kukli
Summary: Double layered stacks of ZrO2 and SnO2 films were grown by atomic layer deposition to synthesize thin magnetic and elastic material layers, showing hardness and elastic modulus depending on the order of the constituent oxide films. Nonlinear saturative magnetization could be induced in the stacks with coercive fields up to 130 Oe.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. K. M. Pinto, J. M. Pontes, Matheus J. S. Matos, Mario S. C. Mazzoni, S. Azevedo
Summary: In this study, first principles calculations were used to investigate the stability trends of mixed boron, nitrogen and carbon diamondol-like compounds. It was found that a complete boron nitride compound showed special stability, and carbon substitutions in the boron nitride structure could also lead to stable systems. The resulting compounds exhibited a rich phenomenology of electronic behaviors, including metallic, semimetallic, half-metallic, and semiconducting behaviors.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiruo Wu, Huimin Niu, Jinghuan Chen, Jianmeng Chen
Summary: The study demonstrates that the morphology, composition, and textual properties of CoNi-LDO catalysts can be controlled by tuning the post-synthetic etching reaction conditions. The CoNi-LDO-1 catalyst (Ni/Co molar ratio 0.39) with core-shell structure exhibits excellent activity towards toluene oxidation. This work provides a new strategy for designing high-performance oxidation catalysts for VOCs abatement.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hayden A. Evans, Lingling Mao, Ram Seshadri, Anthony K. Cheetham
Summary: The article discusses the successful strategies for designing crystalline materials, focusing on systematically tuning the chemical composition. Perovskites, particularly the layered double perovskites, provide a vast range of functionality through slicing and restacking the perovskite structure with ordered cations and/or anions. The emerging area of hybrid LDPs is particularly rich, leading to exciting discoveries of new compounds with unique structures and fascinating optoelectronic properties.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, VOL 51, 2021
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Klara Melanova, Tomas Plechacek, Vitezslav Zima, Ludvik Benes, Jan Svoboda
Summary: A set of layered tetravalent metal phosphonates, including zirconium 2-sulfoethylphosphonate, titanium and tin 4-sulfophenylphosphonates, and mixed titanium and tin 4-sulfophenylphosphonate-phosphates, were synthesized and characterized. These compounds have a layered structure, similar to alpha-zirconium hydrogen phosphate, with sulfophenyl or sulfoethyl groups extending into the interlayer space. The basal spacing and water content in the interlayer space depend on humidity. These compounds can interact with basic compounds. The ionic conductivity of zirconium 2-sulfoethylphosphonate, titanium and tin 4-sulfophenylphosphonate is strongly influenced by humidity, with proton movement governed by a Grotthuss mechanism.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nicholas Ng, Tyrel M. McQueen
Summary: This article reviews the naturally occurring heterostructures called misfits, which combine different van der Waals layers. It discusses their properties, synthesis methods, characterization tools, and future research directions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wang, Jia-Yi Ma, Dong-Xia Wang, Bo Liu, An-Na Tang, De-Ming Kong
Summary: The article demonstrates an enzyme-free, catalytic assembly method for constructing nanometer and micrometer DNA architectures, which can be utilized in nanoparticles and cell assembly.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Buddhi Wijesiri, An Liu, Ayomi Jayarathne, Godfred Duodu, Godwin A. Ayoko, Lan Chen, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: Land use management plays a crucial role in mitigating urban river pollution. The study found that secondary land uses provide higher accuracy in determining pollutant sources compared to primary land uses. However, the lack of data for land use subdivision may constrain informed decision making for urban water pollution mitigation.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beibei He, Mitchell Smith, Prasanna Egodawatta, Godwin A. Ayoko, Llew Rintoul, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study established a model to investigate the dispersion and transport processes of common microplastics in river sediments, finding that lower density microplastics are more mobile and different types of plastics exhibit varying levels of mobility in sediment. The study results suggest that river sediments may act as pollution sinks for microplastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yukun Ma, Sandya Mummullage, Buddhi Wijesiri, Prasanna Egodawatta, James McGree, Godwin A. Ayoko, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study found that soil and asphalt wear are the largest contributors to risk in urban road build-up solids, followed by brake wear and tyre wear. Mathematical equations were used to estimate the risk based on traffic volume and land use fractions, emphasizing the variability in metal concentrations rather than point values. An integrated risk management model was developed to help mitigate human health risks from toxic metals in build-up solids.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chunjun Tao, Yinxian Song, Zhong Chen, Wanfu Zhao, Junfeng Ji, Nengping Shen, Godwin A. Ayoko, Ray L. Frost
Summary: The study found that heavy metals in soil mainly come from the weathering pedogenic process, released under acidic conditions. Heavy metals in tea samples were below the standards, and soil organic matter and redox process influenced the distribution and transfer of As, Pb, Cd and Hg in soil and tea.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lorena S. Miranda, Buddhi Wijesiri, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: The study reveals that the mineralogical composition of sediments plays a crucial role in the adsorption and desorption of heavy metals. Particulate organic matter is the most influential nutrient in heavy metals adsorption in riverine environments, while particulate phosphorus is more significant in estuarine conditions. Dissolved nutrients do not have a significant positive effect on the release of heavy metals in riverine areas, but dissolved phosphorus increases the transfer of specific metals from sediments to overlying water in estuarine conditions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mahnaz D. Gholami, Qian Liu, Prashant Sonar, Sergei Manzhos, Godwin A. Ayoko, Emad L. Izake
Summary: Cyanide is a hazardous ion, and there is a high demand for sensitive and selective sensors for its monitoring. The novel chemosensor TBC-DPPN can detect CN- in water samples through visual and vibrational spectroscopy, with high selectivity and sensitivity. The mechanism of CN- sensing by TBC-DPPN sensor is confirmed by spectral measurements and DFT calculations, enabling detection of CN- in water below recommended limits.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Mei, Tianwei He, Juan Bai, Dongchen Qi, Aijun Du, Ting Liao, Godwin A. Ayoko, Yusuke Yamauchi, Litao Sun, Ziqi Sun
Summary: The introduction of nanosized iridium (Ir) modifier and optimized exposed surfaces towards electrolytes leads to an efficient Ir-modified BP electrocatalyst with favorable adsorption energies towards catalytic intermediates, showing outstanding pH-universal water splitting performance surpassing most reported BP-based and commercial noble-metal catalysts.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahnaz D. Gholami, Anthony P. O'Mullane, Prashant Sonar, Godwin A. Ayoko, Emad L. Izake
Summary: A novel electrochemical immunosensor was developed for rapid and selective detection of cTnI in blood plasma, demonstrating potential application in pathological laboratories and point-of-care settings.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lorena S. Miranda, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: Limited knowledge of the combined effects of water and sediment properties and metal ionic characteristics on the solid-liquid partitioning of heavy metals constrains the effective management of urban waterways. The study revealed that high salinity can increase the solubility of weakly-bound metals, while dissolved organic matter does not favor metal solubility.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lorena S. Miranda, Kaveh Deilami, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study found that the influence of land use and configuration on metal partitioning is independent of scale, and population density increases metal bioavailability at the riparian scale. Agricultural lands discharge the highest fractions of dissolved metals at both spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zili Jiang, Fengting Sun, Ray L. Frost, Godwin Ayoko, Guangren Qian, Xiuxiu Ruan
Summary: The study showed that unassembled LDHs exhibited greater adsorption capacities and shorter equilibrium time for methyl orange, possibly due to their loose structure and more exposed adsorption sites. This suggests that unassembled LDHs could be an effective pathway for exploring the adsorption sites of LDHs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahnaz D. Gholami, Kristyan Guppy-Coles, Serena Nihal, Daman Langguth, Prashant Sonar, Godwin A. Ayoko, Chamindie Punyadeera, Emad L. Izake
Summary: The paper presents a simple optical sensing method for the screening of SARS-CoV-2 through its spike protein subunit S1. The method utilizes a target-specific extractor chip to bind the protein from the biological specimens. The paper-based sensing method has the potential for screening various viruses and can be used in areas with limited scientific infrastructure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beibei He, An Liu, Godfred O. Duodu, Buddhi Wijesiri, Godwin A. Ayoko, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study examines the combined effects of catchment characteristics, sediment properties, and emerging pollutants (microplastics) on the presence of metals in urban river sediments. The results show variations in metal concentrations and enrichment along the Brisbane River, with crustal metals correlated with sediment properties and anthropogenic source metals correlated with catchment characteristics. Additionally, the presence of metals in sediments is positively correlated with microplastics concentration and negatively correlated with microplastics hazard indices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kongqiu Liang, Junwei Zhong, Wanfu Zhao, Yinxian Song, He Chang, Shitao Zhang, Zhong Chen, Weiwei Zhou, Junfeng Ji, Godwin A. Ayoko, Ray L. Frost, Salim Belyazid
Summary: The integration of heavy metal leaching based on the PROFILE weathering model into the steady-state critical load (SSCL) of heavy metals was conducted to assess the environmental capacity of agro-ecosystem. The leaching rates of Hg, As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, and Zn in paddy soil were quantified, and their correlations with pH, CaO, TFe2O3, and Corg were analyzed. Atmospheric deposition, rice plant uptake, and leaching were identified as the main input and output pathways for heavy metals in agricultural soil. The SSCL model provides new insights for the establishment of environment management in agricultural soils.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jun Mei, Juan Bai, Godwin A. Ayoko, Hong Peng, Ting Liao, Ziqi Sun
Summary: The study proposes in situ growth of transition metal nanoparticles on common feldspar minerals, enhancing catalytic activities. The Co-modified microcline demonstrates the best performance, outperforming even the commercial RuO2 catalyst. This design combines low-cost aluminosilicate minerals with active transition metal nanoparticles, offering new insights into utilizing natural abundant resources to address the current energy crisis.
ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
(2021)
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)