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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Baoye Zi, Mingpeng Chen, Qin Zhu, Qingjie Lu, Bin Xiao, Zongming Deng, Dong Xu, Zhenlin Song, Jianhong Zhao, Yumin Zhang, Zhongqi Zhu, Jin Zhang, Qingju Liu
Summary: Sensitive and stable triethylamine (TEA) gas sensors based on a core-shell heterostructure comprising CuO and amorphous In2O3/ZnO (CuInZnO) were fabricated via a facile electrodeposition method. The optimized gas sensor (CuInZnO-3) showed outstanding gas response, selectivity, linear response, and stability towards 10 ppm TEA at room temperature due to the unique core-shell nanorod heterostructure with a high specific surface area and the amorphous nature of the In2O3/ZnO shell.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shichao Wang, Xiaohu Wang, Gaoqun Qiao, Xiaoyan Chen, Xinzhen Wang, Hongzhi Cui
Summary: Core-double shell-structured ZnO@In2O3@ZnO microspheres were successfully synthesized by decorating In2O3 and ZnO on the surface of ZnO hollow microspheres, exhibiting excellent gas sensing properties with high response to gases like ethanol, especially at low concentrations. This superior gas sensing performance was attributed to its high specific surface area, abundant surface defects, and radial electronic modulation mechanism.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pierre Claver Uzabakiriho, Meng Wang, Chao Ma, Gang Zhao
Summary: This study proposes an ultra-stretchable, breathable, and highly sensitive flexible capacitive tactile sensor and triboelectric effect core-shell nanofibers. The sensor exhibits high sensitivity, rapid response and recovery time, and excellent stability, making it suitable for various applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chaohan Han, Xiaowei Li, Yu Liu, Xinghua Li, Changlu Shao, Jisong Ri, Jiangang Ma, Yichun Liu
Summary: A room-temperature NO2 sensor with greatly enhanced sensitivity and rapid response/recovery speed under ultraviolet (UV) illumination has been proposed. The sensor based on In2O3/ZnO yolk-shell nanofibers exhibits remarkable sensitivity and quick response/recovery time, outperforming the performance in dark conditions. These results were attributed to the improved photo-generated charge separation efficiency and increased reactive sites and gas adsorption provided by the heterojunction effect of In2O3/ZnO yolk-shell nanofibers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sung-Ki Min, Hong-Seok Kim, Sung-Pil Chang
Summary: In this study, porous core-shell-structured In2O3-ZnO nanofibers were synthesized and their excellent sensing properties for toluene gas were confirmed. The sensor exhibited fast response, excellent selectivity, and long-term stability at room temperature.
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sushmitha Veeralingam, Sushmee Badhulika
Summary: In this work, a self-powered piezo-phototronic photodetector using a unique coaxial n-n heterojunction was demonstrated. The fabricated device exhibited superior photo-response, large I-on/I-off ratio, and high responsivity and detectivity. Additionally, the performance of the photocurrent can be further enhanced by applying strain. This work provides a promising strategy to improve the performance of photodetectors and a unique nanostructure for optoelectronic applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gyumin Jang, Dae-Yeon Jo, Sunihl Ma, Junwoo Lee, Jaehyun Son, Chan Uk Lee, Wooyong Jeong, Seongyeon Yang, Jeong Hyun Park, Heesun Yang, Jooho Moon
Summary: Researchers have developed core-shell structured perovskite quantum dots with outstanding spin polarization properties for room-temperature spin-polarized light-emitting diodes. The 2D chiral organic cation in the shell passivates defects on the quantum dot surface, resulting in a high external quantum efficiency and strong circularly polarized electroluminescence.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xabier Garcia-Casas, Francisco J. Aparicio, Jorge Budagosky, Ali Ghaffarinejad, Noel Orozco-Corrales, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Juan R. Sanchez-Valencia, Angel Barranco, Ana Borras
Summary: This article presents a plasma synthesis approach for the fabrication of piezoelectric nanogenerators and self-powered sensors on paper substrates. By depositing polycrystalline ZnO nanocolumnar thin films on common paper supports using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, high growth rates and low structural stresses are achieved. The assembled devices show enhanced performance and compatibility with inexpensive and recyclable supports.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yunfeng Wang, Yingang Gui, Shasha He, Jiacheng Yang
Summary: In this paper, TiO2/Ni/C composites were prepared using MOF-derived Ni/C materials for SO2F2 detection at room temperature. The TiO2/Ni/C composites-based SO2F2 sensor shows a wide detection range and fast response/recovery time, with a higher response value compared to the pure TiO2-based sensor. A dual-layer hybrid TENG based on TiO2/PVDF composite film was constructed, which enables a self-powered temperature and humidity-corrected SO2F2 sensing system. This work broadens the application of TENG in self-powered gas sensing and provides a new idea for trace detection of SO2F2 at room temperature.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thuy T. D. Nguyen, Dung Van Dao, In-Hwan Lee, Yeon-Tae Yu, Sang-Yeob Oh
Summary: An efficient hydrogen gas sensor with 5 wt% In2O3 doped in Pd@ZnO core-shell nanoparticles was synthesized via a hydrothermal approach. The sensor exhibited a higher surface area and achieved a maximal response to 100 ppm hydrogen at 300 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Peng He, Haitao Fu, Xiaohong Yang, Shixian Xiong, Xizhong An
Summary: In this study, room-temperature sensing materials made of Pt nanoparticles modified In2O3@ZnS core-shell hollow nanospheres were synthesized. The effects of morphology and composition on gas sensing performance were systematically investigated. These materials exhibited excellent sensing performance towards n-butanol at room temperature and showed a fast response to different concentrations.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xue-Yan Wu, Li-Yuan Zhu, Jie Sun, Kai-Yue Zhu, Xiao-Yong Miao, Meng-Yang Liu, Xue-Feng Zhao, Hong-Liang Lu
Summary: Pt nanoparticle-modified SnO2-ZnO core-shell nanosheets have been synthesized via atomic layer deposition, hydrothermal method, and magnetron sputtering. These high-performance gas sensors exhibit high sensitivity, excellent selectivity, and low power consumption.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruonan Lv, Qinyi Zhang, Wei Wang, Yaojun Lin, Shunping Zhang
Summary: With the wide use of hydrogen as a clean energy source, the risks associated with hydrogen storage and transportation are being addressed. The key to solving these risks lies in high quality sensors with improved selectivity, an area where the application of MOF materials has shown promise in enhancing sensor performance.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu-Sheng Tsai, Jyun-Rong Chen, Chang-Hsueh Lee, Chih-Chen Kuo, Ya-Hsuan Lin, Chun-Chieh Wang, Yu-Cheng Chang, YewChung Sermon Wu, Hsiang Chen
Summary: In this study, different types of ZnO-based nanocomposites were fabricated and characterized. The etching of ZnO nanorods increased the surface area and defect concentration, while sulfurization of the ZnO/ZnS nanotubes reduced defects and improved surface roughness. The results indicate that ZnO and ZnO/ZnS nanotubes hold promise for sensing device applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Fang, Guofeng Zhao, Denghui Cheng, Jichang Liu, Dengpeng Lan, Qi Jiang, Xuqiang Liu, Jianping Ge, Zhenliang Xu, Haitao Xu
Summary: The bicomponent core-shell catalyst HZSM-5@ZrO2-In2O3, synthesized via the decomposition of In(NO3)(3)/HZSM-5@UIO-66, exhibited high CO2 conversion and CO selectivity in the reverse water gas shift reaction.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lin Jincheng, Xiao Bangyang, Xing Lili, Hu Yanying, Lin Panpan, Lin Tiesong, He Peng, Yang Weiqi
Summary: The ZrC-SiC ceramic was successfully joined to 304 stainless steel using a Ti/Ni interlayer. The joining process involved a combination of transient liquid phase bonding and diffusion bonding. During the process, TiCx grew rapidly on the ZrC-SiC interface and precipitated as particles in the transient liquid, with its distribution and morphology controlled by the Ti gradient. Additionally, a small amount of Si dissolved into the liquid and precipitated as Ti3Ni2Si. The TiNi reaction layer transformed into a refractory TiNi3 layer with Kirkendall pores and Ni5Zr phase at the TiNi3/Ni boundary during solid-state diffusion. The maximum shear strength of 97 +/- 10 MPa was achieved.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lihong Hu, Tianyan Zhong, Zhihe Long, Shan Liang, Lili Xing, Xinyu Xue
Summary: An innovative self-powered sound-driven humidity sensor for wearable intelligent dehydration monitoring system has been proposed. The sensor utilizes the piezoelectric/triboelectric effect of ZnO nanoarrays/PTFE membrane to sense humidity. The device can convert sound energy into electrical output without any external power supply and actively monitor the humidity of exhaled breath.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Yifeng Peng, Zhihe Long, Shan Liang, Tianyan Zhong, Meihua Chen, Lili Xing, Xinyu Xue
Summary: A potential intelligent multifunctional diaper with flexible sensors and data processing/transmitting units can monitor baby's urination, detect physiological parameters, and transmit information to parents' mobile terminal.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongye Guan, Pingjin Zou, Rui Lin, Ling Xiao, Zengyi Fang, Junyang Chen, Tao Lin, Yuan Wang, Yifeng Peng, Tianyan Zhong, Biqin Zhang, Jinyi Lang, Yan Zhang, Lili Xing, Meihua Chen, Xinyu Xue
Summary: Researchers have developed a new implantable self-powered therapeutic pellet that provides wireless hybrid therapy for cancer treatment. The pellet utilizes ultrasound energy to power a light-emitting diode illuminant and control circuit, delivering therapeutic doses of light to tissues for photodynamic therapy alongside direct sonodynamic therapy. In vivo studies on mice have demonstrated its high efficiency in treating breast cancer, surpassing the individual effectiveness of either PDT or SDT. This research not only has significant implications for cancer treatment but also highlights the critical interplay between current clinical therapies and future precision therapies.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongye Guan, Yong Tang, Zhihe Long, Rui Lin, Shan Liang, Fuqiang Zhu, Tianyan Zhong, Yaming Zhang, Yaowei Fan, Zhen Wang, Chuang Shi, Wanli Ma, Sheng Sun, Meihua Chen, Lili Xing, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Xue, Yang Zhan
Summary: Neural regulation that is remotely controlled by medical professionals or AI agents can provide rapid, precise, and personalized intervention while optimizing the allocation of medical resources. Researchers have developed a self-powered wireless brain probe that can be controlled by cellphone audio tones and AI video analysis. The probe consists of a biocompatible pedestal with stimulation electrodes, magnets, and a signal-intensifying resonator with a piezoelectric powered modulation circuit. It can be wirelessly powered and controlled by programmed audio tones transmitted from other cellphones. Combined with AI-enabled video monitoring, the probe has shown therapeutic effects in relieving seizure events in epileptic mice.
Article
Biology
Lili Xing, Shilin Liu, Libin Zhang, Hongsheng Yang, Lina Sun
Summary: The MITF gene in the sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus regulates body color differentiation through expression differences and regulation of downstream genes. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the mechanisms underlying body color formation and gene regulation in sea cucumbers, and support sea cucumber breeding and industry development.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinglan Wang, Dandan Xu, Xuezhi Gao, Qiang Xu, Zhandong Wang, Jiuzhong Yang, Lili Xing, Junyu Tao, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen, Zhanjun Cheng
Summary: This study investigates the oxidation characteristics of N-methyl pyrrole (NMP) through experiments and kinetic modeling. The experiments were conducted at various temperatures and equivalence ratios, and the species formed during NMP oxidation were measured using synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry (SVUV-PIMS). A comprehensive kinetic model, based on previous models, was developed and successfully reproduced the experimental results. The study reveals the dominant role of hydrogen abstraction reactions on the methyl group and the formation of nitrogen-containing compounds such as pyridine and pyrrole during NMP oxidation.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lili Xing, Yunrui He, Jinglan Wang, Liuchao Lian, Zhanjun Cheng, Xuetao Wang, Mengjie Liu
Summary: For the first time, the rate constants for H-initiated reactions of 2-furfuryl alcohol (2FFOH) were calculated using a high-level quantum chemical method combined with the Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM) theory/Master equation method. The study revealed the major product channels and the site-specific rate constants for each reaction channel. The updated kinetic model based on these new calculations showed improved predictions of 2FFOH decomposition and speciation profiles during 2FFOH pyrolysis.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lili Xing, Jintao Cui, Liuchao Lian, Jinglan Wang, Huanhuan Wang, Yunrui He, Shaowei Wang, Xuetao Wang, Liyou Xu, Zhanjun Cheng
Summary: In this study, the reactions between 2-furfuryl alcohol (2FFOH) and OH radical were investigated by quantum chemical calculations. The energy diagram and rate coefficients of the reactions were calculated at different temperatures and pressures. The results showed that H-abstraction from the side chain of 2FFOH occurred faster than from the ring below 2300 K. Additionally, there was a slightly positive pressure dependence of the total rate coefficients in the temperature range of 500-1000 K. The findings of this study could contribute to the understanding of the chemical reaction mechanism of furan-based fuels in the atmosphere and combustion.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shengjiang Sun, Lili Xing, Peng Gui, Bo Li, Hangyu Li, Lei Zhao, Kuihua Mei
Summary: Steel-basalt fiber composite bars (SBFCBs) possess excellent properties such as strength, modulus, toughness, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness. This study experimentally assessed the bond-slip performance of SBFCBs in concrete through pullout and beam bond tests. The various factors influencing bond performance were analyzed, and the bond mechanism between SBFCBs and concrete was discussed.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES FOR CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui Lin, Yaowei Fan, Yan Xie, Dengyun Ge, Shan Liang, Hongye Guan, Meihua Chen, Yan Zhang, Lili Xing, Xinyu Xue, Yang Zhan
Summary: A new self-powered wearable body-detecting/brain-stimulating system has been developed for monitoring and restraining epilepsy. The system can monitor body motion in real time, transmit stimulus signals to the brain, and significantly reduce the duration of epileptic seizures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fang Su, Shilin Liu, Lili Xing, Da Huo, Hongsheng Yang, Lina Sun
Summary: In this study, RNA sequencing was performed on six key stages of Apostichopus japonicus development, and a total of 32,353 genes were identified. WGCNA analysis revealed that genes in the blue, yellow, and darkslateblue modules were highly correlated with the gastrula, auricularia, and blastula stages, respectively. Further analysis showed that these genes were mainly associated with signal transduction, cellular immunity, and extracellular matrix functions. The results of this study provide a comprehensive understanding of the molecular characteristics of sea cucumber embryonic development and theoretical guidance for larva rearing in sea cucumber culture.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jungang Tang, Xuetao Wang, Haojie Li, Lili Xing, Mengjie Liu
Summary: The treatment of NOx has become an urgent issue due to its difficulty in degradation in air and its negative impact on public health. Among various technologies, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using ammonia as the reducing agent is considered as the most effective and promising technique. However, the development of high-efficiency catalysts for SCR is severely limited due to the poisoning and deactivation effect by SO2 and H2O vapor. This review summarizes the recent advances in enhancing the catalytic activity and stability of manganese-based catalysts in low-temperature NH3-SCR, as well as discussing the challenges and potential solutions for designing a catalytic system with high resistance to SO2 and H2O.
Article
Fisheries
Lili Xing, Lingyu Wang, Femke Roos, Michelle Lee, Gregory A. Wray
Summary: Sea urchins are important mariculture species and model organisms in developmental biology. Cis-regulatory elements control development and physiology by regulating gene expression. Mutations affecting these sequences contribute to phenotypic diversity. Cis-regulatory targets offer new breeding potential for the future.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chengze Xu, Yan Xie, Tianyan Zhong, Shan Liang, Hongye Guan, Zhihe Long, Hanyu Cao, Lili Xing, Xinyu Xue, Yang Zhan
Summary: A self-powered wearable brain-machine-interface system has been designed to monitor and regulate body temperature in real-time for the treatment of heat stroke. This system can work without an external power supply and is powered by the body itself through the piezoelectric effect. The system has shown effective temperature reduction and provides a new method for treating heat stroke.
