Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Yang, Shijie Wang, Zhenzi Li, Yachao Xu, Wutao Yang, Chuanxin Yv, Decai Yang, Ying Xie, Wei Zhou
Summary: A polydopamine/defective ultrathin mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride (PDA/DCN) Z-scheme organic assembly was successfully fabricated through high-temperature surface hydrogenation and ultrasonic freeze-dried strategies. The assembly exhibited high photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and organic contaminant removal rates under visible and near-infrared light irradiation. The enhanced performance can be attributed to the defects of DCN that enhance interactions with PDA, leading to effective charge separation and rapid transfer. Additionally, PDA extends the photoresponse to the near-infrared region and induces photothermal effect, further increasing the reaction rate of the photocatalytic system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ritu Malik, Nirav Joshi, Vijay K. Tomer
Summary: The review summarizes the advancements and applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) in sensing, photocatalysis, electromagnetic shielding, and energy storage devices. It highlights the lack of in-depth research on g-CN based sensors and their transduction principles, sensitivity/selectivity issues, and provides insights into their potential as a new sensing platform.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alekha Tyagi, Prerna Sinha, Kamal K. Kar, Hiroyuki Yokoi
Summary: Extensive research has been conducted to explore cost-effective carbon materials as electrocatalysts and electrode materials for energy conversion and storage. In this study, Euryale Ferox shells were used as a precursor to derive micro/mesoporous defective graphitic carbon sheets for oxygen reduction reaction and supercapacitor applications. The synthesized sample at 900 degrees C showed promising electrochemical performance in terms of onset potential, ORR current density, and current stability in KOH electrolyte, as well as specific capacitance in supercapacitor application. The research also indicates that the electroactive functionalities and pore size distribution play important roles in improving the electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Liu, Ha Cheol Ju, Kwon-Koo Cho, Hyo-Jun Ahn, Jou-Hyeon Ahn
Summary: A unique grape-cluster-like hierarchical structure is designed to overcome the limitations of rechargeable Li-FeS2 batteries. The FeS2@GC composite with yolk-shell structure can enhance electrical conductivity, buffer volume changes, and confine polysulfide intermediates. The closely connected FeS2@GC particles can further enhance electrical conductivity and facilitate ion/electron transport in the electrode, leading to excellent electrochemical and stable cycling performances.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kathiravan Murugesan, Arunachalam Sagadevan, Lu Peng, Oleksandr Savateev, Magnus Rueping
Summary: In this study, a simple and scalable method for synthesizing aldehydes, ketones, and amides from abundant raw materials was developed. The method utilizes a photoactive catalyst and molecular oxygen, and has potential applications in drug development and understanding biological pathways.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guo-Yan Wang, Yan-Long Teng, Xian-Fa Zhang, Meng Zhang, Gang Xu, Zhao-Peng Deng, Li-Hua Huo, Shan Gao
Summary: The cheap biomass-derived carbon-encapsulated strategy has been successfully used to enhance the performance of metal oxide-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries. In this study, graphitic carbon-encapsulated Co3O4 material with a mesoporous hierarchical structure was prepared using poplar branch as a biotemplate and carbon source. The impact of different carbon contents on the nanostructure and electrochemical performance of composites was investigated. The Co3O4/GC(350) material oxidized at 350 degrees C exhibited excellent lithium storage performance, with good rate capability and long cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gang Xu, Jia-Bin Sun, Guo-Yan Wang, Xian-Fa Zhang, Zhao-Peng Deng, Li-Hua Huo, Shan Gao
Summary: The use of waste poplar branches as a biotemplate has enabled the successful preparation of graphitic-C-doped mesoporous alpha-Fe2O3, which exhibits good capacity retention and long-cycling stability in lithium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong-Po Song, Wenhao Li, Janghoon Park, Hua-Feng Fei, Aditi R. Naik, Shengkai Li, Yiliang Zhou, Yue Gai, James J. Watkins
Summary: This study presents an efficient method that combines bottom-up precursor film assembly with photothermal processing to rapidly fabricate binder-free mesoporous graphitic carbon composite films on polymer or metal substrates at ambient bulk temperature. The resulting composite films show excellent electrochemical properties and demonstrate high capacity as lithium ion battery anodes.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Susmi Anna Thomas, Mohan Reddy Pallavolu, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Jayesh Cherusseri
Summary: Two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is similar to graphene and has attracted great interest in electrochemical energy storage. It has unique features such as nitrogen-rich environment, abundant resources, good electronic conductivity, excellent physicochemical stability, fascinating electrochemical stability, and environmental friendliness, making it a promising electrode candidate for high-performance rechargeable batteries. The 2D g-C3N4 electrodes exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in terms of high capacity, high energy density, and long cycle life, which are beneficial for metal-ion batteries. In addition, the large surface area, porous architecture, and thin-layer structural features of these materials are favorable for high performance in metal air batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bin He, Mi Feng, Xinyan Chen, Jian Sun
Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has attracted significant attention as a visible-light-responsive photochemical material in the fields of energy utilization and environmental protection. Despite its shortcomings, various strategies, including the use of functional nanocarbon materials, have been applied to overcome its limitations.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Du San Baek, Kyung Ah Lee, Jaehyun Park, Jae Hyung Kim, Jungsoo Lee, June Sung Lim, So Young Lee, Tae Joo Shin, Hu Young Jeong, Jae Sung Son, Seok Ju Kang, Jin Young Kim, Sang Hoon Joo
Summary: Ordered mesoporous carbons (OMCs) with graphitic tubular frameworks (OMGCs) fabricated through dual templating demonstrate high electrical conductivity, large surface area, and excellent performance in catalysis, water electrolysis, and Li-ion capacitors. Ru nanoparticles supported on OMGCs exhibit superior catalytic activity compared to other OMCs and commercial catalysts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md. Motiar Rahman, Mst Gulshan Ara, Mohammad Abdul Alim, Md. Sahab Uddin, Agnieszka Najda, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Amany A. Sayed, Shaker A. Mousa, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon is a versatile material with promising applications, serving as a catalytic support, energy storage medium, and for drug delivery and metal adsorption. Its accuracy and performance improvement relies on specific parameters. Recent advances in synthesizing mesoporous carbon with high surface area and good stability enhance its functionality significantly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peigen Wang, Kaisheng Xia, Yiren Chen, Qifeng Tian, Rui Xiong, Bo Han, Qiang Gao, Chenggang Zhou, Duo Yu
Summary: Defect engineering is crucial in tuning the surface properties of carbon nitride materials, with the nitrogen-deficient mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride showing a high specific surface area and hydrogen storage density due to nitrogen-vacancy defects introduced by hydrochloric acid.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Han Gao, Songlin Zuo, Shanshan Wang
Summary: A simple, efficient, environmentally friendly and scalable method has been reported to synthesize high-quality millimeter-sized mesoporous carbon spheres without the need for any surfactants, organic solvents and templates. The as-synthesized carbon spheres exhibit perfect shape, high strength and highly developed mesopores, making them suitable for blood purification applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Priyanka Chahal, Suba Lakshmi Madaswamy, Soo Chool Lee, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, Vasudevan Dhayalan, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman
Summary: This research introduces a facile method to fabricate a novel ternary nanocomposite material with improved electrochemical properties for energy storage applications. The nanocomposite exhibits high specific capacitance and low charge transfer resistance, indicating its potential utility in energy storage systems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yangyang Cai, Dezhong Lv, Donghao Li, Jiaqi Yin, Yingying Ma, Ya Luo, Limei Fu, Na Ding, Yongsheng Li, Zhenwei Pan, Xia Li, Juan Xu
Summary: IEAtlas is a valuable resource for investigating the immunogenic capacity of non-canonical epitopes and their potential as therapeutic cancer vaccines.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zan-Xiong Chen, Hong-Qian Liu, Zhen-Hua Wu, Jun-Lian He, Hao-Jie Zhong
Summary: This study found that the frequency of circulating ILC3s is elevated in patients with HUA and is positively correlated with serum uric acid and creatinine levels. Although there is no significant difference in plasma IL-17A concentration between HUA patients and healthy controls, positive correlations between plasma IL-17A and serum uric acid levels and circulating ILC3 frequency were observed in HUA patients.
ADVANCES IN CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Otorhinolaryngology
Thomas J. Lepley, Zhenxing Wu, Zachary T. Root, Barak M. Spector, Robbie J. Chapman, Aspen R. Schneller, Kathleen Kelly, Bradley A. Otto, Kai Zhao
INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Jing Bai, Xuan Liu, Cheng-xian Ge, Zhen-sen Wu, Xiao-xiao Zhang
Summary: We studied the optical trapping force exerted on non-uniform chiral stratified spheres using a high-order Bessel beam. By comparing with existing reference, we validated the present theories. Numerical simulations considering various parameters showed that different chirality distributions significantly affect the trapping characteristics, and a stable three-dimensional capture can be achieved by selecting appropriate incident beam and particle parameters. These theoretical investigations offer an analytical method for understanding the interaction between light and more complex stratified chiral cells, thus providing an encouraging approach for designing better optical manipulation systems.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Di Li, Yanfei Qu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Weitao Zheng, Andrey L. Rogach, Songnan Qu
Summary: Functional carbon dot assemblies can be created through the assembly of carbon dots, leading to versatile architectures. The different interactions between carbon dot building blocks impact the optical properties of the assemblies, making them advantageous for applications such as photothermal conversion and photodynamic therapy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert. D. D. Bell, Ethan. A. A. Winkler, Itender Singh, Abhay. P. P. Sagare, Rashid Deane, Zhenhua Wu, David. M. M. Holtzman, Christer Betsholtz, Annika Armulik, Jan Sallstrom, Bradford. C. C. Berk, Berislav. V. V. Zlokovic
Article
Optics
Shaojie Chang, Zhenhua Wu, Diwei Liu, Renbin Zhong, Zhaoyun Duan, Yanyu Wei, Yubin Gong, Min Hu
Summary: In this study, we propose a novel approach to enhance the second harmonic of electron beams and increase the output power at higher frequencies. By using a planar grating for fundamental modulation and a transmission grating for harmonic coupling, the proposed structure achieves a high power output of the second harmonic signal. Computational investigations demonstrate that this configuration can generate a 0.202 THz signal with an output power of 4.59 W at an electron beam density of 50 A/cm2 and a voltage of 31.5 kV. The reduced current density in the G-band has significant implications for the advancement of terahertz vacuum devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Li, Hao Chen, Can Guo, Shangshu Qian, Hongpeng Li, Zhenzhen Wu, Chao Xing, Pan Xue, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: To address the issues of lithium-sulfur batteries, a dual interfacial engineering strategy is proposed. For the cathode, iminated polyaniline (iPANI) is used to achieve energetic and morphological engineering. For the anode, the iPANI@rGO-CNTs composite facilitates uniform deposition of lithium-ions, preventing dendrite growth. With the synergic effects of iPANI@rGO-CNTs nanoreactors, the prepared LSBs exhibit excellent rate capability and cycling life, potentially leading to commercialization.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuhui Tian, Daijie Deng, Li Xu, Meng Li, Hao Chen, Zhenzhen Wu, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: A sustainable and cost-effective production of H2O2 via electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction is highly desired for various applications. Significant progress has been made in catalyst design and innovative cell designs for electrocatalytic production of H2O2. This review summarizes recent advances, including mechanistic explorations, theoretical computations, experimental evaluations, and perspectives on addressing remaining challenges.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengting Zheng, Juncheng Wang, Shangshu Qian, Qiang Sun, Hao Chen, Liang Zhang, Zhenzhen Wu, Shanqing Zhang, Tiefeng Liu
Summary: A one-step water-based recycling process is proposed to recycle and regenerate graphite anode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The regenerated graphite with expanded interlayer spacing and oxygen-containing groups exhibits excellent performance in graphite dual-ion batteries (GDIBs). This waste-to-resource strategy provides a low-cost and sustainable recycling pathway for spent LIBs and enables the sustainable manufacturing of GDIBs.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Taowen Dong, Tingting Qin, Wei Zhang, Yaowen Zhang, Zhuoran Feng, Yuxiang Gao, Zhongyu Pan, Zixiang Xia, Yan Wang, Chunming Yang, Peng Wang, Weitao Zheng
Summary: The interaction between the electrode and the electric double layer (EDL) significantly influences the energy storage mechanism. By studying the popular alpha-Fe2O3 electrode and the EDL interaction, we find that the energy storage mechanism of the electrode can be controlled by modulating the EDL.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhenhua Wu, Xiaoli Zhu, Anjin Hong, Guanghui He, Zheng Wang, Qingyan Xu, Zhiyu Hu, Xiaobing Wu, Yuezhou Wang, Qiufang Chen, Xilin Zhao, Li Li, Xianming Deng
Summary: Inspired by the structural insights from the analysis of lefamulin's cocrystal structure with S. aureus ribosomes, a series of novel pleuromutilin derivatives were designed and synthesized. The study revealed that derivatives with urea in the meta position of phenylene sulfide showed optimal antibacterial activities. Among them, 21h exhibited the most potent activity against MRSA and clinical AMR Gram-positive bacteria, with low resistance frequency and prolonged Post-Antibiotic Effect. It also showed promising antibacterial activity in vivo, making it a potential lead for new antibiotics against Gram-positive pathogens, especially for AMR bacteria.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenxu Yin, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xuyong Yang, Andrey L. Rogach, Weitao Zheng
Summary: This article summarizes the recent progress in the development of near-infrared quantum dot LEDs, focusing on how their device structure and emitter properties facilitate improvement of device performance. The challenges and opportunities associated with these LEDs are also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Qiu, Jinchang Fan, Jiandong Wu, Wenting Lu, Shengwei Wang, Dewen Wang, Xin Ge, Xiao Zhao, Wei Zhang, Weitao Zheng, Xiaoqiang Cui
Summary: In this study, a new design for MOR electrocatalysts is reported, which improves the MOR performance by atomically engineering oxide/metal interfaces. The CrOX-Pd alloy catalyst shows excellent MOR performance and can rapidly remove CO*. Theoretical calculations reveal the mechanism of the catalyst's changes in CO* adsorption properties and COOH* formation energy.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjie Pan, Kan Zhang, Jia Wang, Xinlei Gu, Qiang Zhao, Yifan Shan, Mao Wen, Chang Liu, Weitao Zheng, Changfeng Chen
Summary: This study achieves macro-scale and durable superlubricity by designing and fabricating materials with a protective layer on the surface that exhibits superlubricity. The findings provide a fresh approach for the rational design and implementation of superlubricating materials, opening up a new avenue for versatile applications.
