Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingyou Meng, Yang Qu, Liqiang Jing
Summary: This review summarizes the latest developments of BiOBr-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation, with a focus on strategies for controlling product morphology and improving photocatalytic activity, as well as their applications in environmental purification and CO2 reduction.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenzhen Qin, Qi Yang, Hao Ye, Yu Xie, Zhen Shen, Yue Guo, Yonggui Deng, Yun Ling, Jian Yu, Geng Luo, Nadeem Raza, Waseem Raza, Jie Zhao
Summary: In order to enhance the photocatalytic performance of BiOBr, 2D Zn(OH)2 nanosheets were introduced on 2D BiOBr nanosheets to construct a 2D heterostructure in BiOBr/Zn(OH)2 composites by direct precipitation polymerization.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sibo Zhao, Xuezheng Huang, Zhenli Yan, Chun Chang, Guizhuan Xu, Chaojun Du, Youzhou Jiao, Zhiyong Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient conversion of wheat straw into levulinic acid and methyl levulinate using a mixed acid catalyst system. Optimal conditions in a methanol/H2O medium with specific water content were found to enhance product yield.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Guo-Qing Zhao, Jun Hu, Jiao Zou, Xuan Long, Fei-Peng Jiao
Summary: Semiconductor photocatalytic technology, utilizing solar energy as the driving force, is considered a promising strategy to address global energy crisis and environmental pollution. BiOBr-based photocatalysts have received attention due to their unique advantages and remarkable activity in energy conversion and environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhishan Luo, Xiaoyuan Ye, Shijia Zhang, Sikang Xue, Can Yang, Yidong Hou, Wandong Xing, Rong Yu, Jie Sun, Zhiyang Yu, Xinchen Wang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of internal electric fields on charge transfer dynamics and identifies carrier drift distances as a critical parameter. By analyzing electron microscopy data, the authors propose a Gaussian distribution model to measure the diffusion length and drift distance of electrons. The research finds that the charge separation efficiency and photocatalytic performance are maximized when the particle size is approximately twice the drift distance.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guangbi Li, Jie Yang, Xinhui Yang, Mila Liu, Bingyan Liu, Zhuolan Li, Kexin Bao, Yurong Wang, Zhiwei Wang, Huan Zhou
Summary: In this work, N-doped BiOBr nanosheets were prepared by using a high-shear mixer followed by a hydrothermal method to evaluate the effect of N incorporation in BiOBr on photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants. The N-doped BiOBr photocatalysts showed significant improvement in photoreactivity for degrading organic contaminants in wastewater compared to undoped BiOBr. The 0.9N-BiOBr exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation performance under visible-light irradiation, with a 15.3 times higher degradation rate than undoped BiOBr. The results demonstrate that N doping can enhance the photodegradation performance of BiOBr-based photocatalysts.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amber Kinnebrew, Samuel Vincent, Michael L. Curry
Summary: This article focuses on the characterization and application of cellulosic materials as renewable products, and discusses the challenges of using cellulose in hydrophobic polymers. Chemical isolations and surface functionalities have been studied to improve the compatibility and physical performance of cellulose in polymer composites. The influence of acid hydrolysis, chemical modifications, and the application of crystalline cellulose in ABS composites have been explored and evaluated.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Hofmann, Markus Schmid, Wolfgang Bruetting
Summary: Organic optoelectronics have become a mature technology with a wide range of applications over the years. Organic semiconductors have distinct molecular orientation degrees of freedom that allow for unique customization of their properties in thin-film structures. This article reviews the various aspects of molecular orientation on fundamental behaviors and discusses its implications for device applications.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zhong Sun, XiXin Duan, Pitchaimari Gnanasekarc, Ning Yan, Junyou Shi
Summary: This review outlines recent breakthroughs in obtaining platform chemicals from carbohydrates through cascade reactions using heteropolyacid catalysts. Researchers have found that adjusting the active sites on carbohydrates can control the final products. In addition, the relationship between the structure of heteropolyacid catalysts and the final products is discussed.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xue Chen, Xu Zhang, Yue-Hua Li, Ming-Yu Qi, Jing-Yu Li, Zi-Rong Tang, Zhen Zhou, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: Artificial photocatalytic N-2 reduction to NH3 under ambient conditions is a promising alternative to industrial N-2 fixation. This study demonstrated the engineering of BiOBr nanosheets with transition metal doping and oxygen vacancies to enhance visible light N-2 fixation efficiency. The synergy of transition metal doping and oxygen vacancies improved charge carrier separation and electron transfer, leading to enhanced N-2 adsorption and activation ability over modified BiOBr nanosheets.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Shobin Vijay, Rojin Varghese, A. Sakunthala, S. Rajesh, B. Vidhya
Summary: Vanadium oxide thin films were deposited on stainless steel substrates at different temperatures using pulsed laser deposition technique. The effect of post-annealing on the crystallization of V2O5 film was studied, showing a positive impact on crystallization. The structural and morphological properties were analyzed using XRD, Raman, and SEM, revealing changes in phase orientations and tunable morphological growth. The prepared thin films have potential applications in energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shutao Li, Pengfei Wang, Haoxu Zhao, Rendong Wang, Ruisen Jing, Zilin Meng, Wenzhi Li, Zhilei Zhang, Yunyan Liu, Qian Zhang, Zhao Li
Summary: Researchers have explored a novel photocatalyst by passivating BP nanosheets with PDDA and combining them with BiOBr through a co-precipitation method, enhancing carrier transporting efficiency and inhibiting carrier recombination. This has led to increased light absorption and photocatalytic activity, significantly improving the degradation effects towards methylene orange and ciprofloxacin. The findings demonstrate a new approach in designing solar light driven photocatalysts.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingming Gao, Weixia Li, Xiaojiang Su, Zhiyong Li, Xuejiao Ding, Xindong Du, Yueming Ren, Hexin Zhang, Jing Feng, Tong Wei
Summary: By constructing a S-scheme heterojunction Fenton-like catalyst Cu2O/BiOBr, efficient photocatalytic degradation has been achieved. The catalyst demonstrates significant degradation activity in saline solution and can degrade various organic contaminants. Glucose reduction significantly enhances the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of Cu2O/BiOBr. This restoration effect is attributed to the important role of the Fenton-like process in photocatalytic degradation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengyu Zhang, Jiachuan Chen, Qianqian Jia, Qimeng Jiang, Jiaqiang Yan, Guihua Yang
Summary: A novel method for removing lignin from PHL was proposed in this study, utilizing BiOCl/BiOBr as catalysts to achieve successful removal of lignin while protecting hemicelluloses. The results demonstrated that both BiOCl and BiOBr exhibited excellent adsorption and photocatalytic properties, achieving efficient lignin removal at optimized conditions with minimal losses of HDS. Additionally, the catalysts could be regenerated through simple photocatalytic treatment, generating significant amounts of CO and CO2.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling-Yun Li, Yue-Guang Ma, Qi Li, Yi-Lei Li, Ying-Juan Hao, Xiao-Jing Wang, Rui-Hong Liu, Fa-Tang Li
Summary: This study found that controlling the growth of secondary {117} facets of Bi24O31Br10 into dominant facets leads to higher photocatalytic activity, highlighting the importance of charge separation efficiency over O-2 adsorptive performance in improving activity.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Changming Zhang, Wen Song, Xiaochao Zhang, Rui Li, Songjian Zhao, Caimei Fan
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tan Li, Xiaochao Zhang, Changming Zhang, Rui Li, Jianxin Liu, Hui Zhang, Peide Han, Zhanfeng Zheng, Caimei Fan
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong Wang, Siyuan Zheng, Jie Yao, Yawen Wang, Yu Huang, Caimei Fan, Wei Huang
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yong Zhang, Chen Chai, Xiaochao Zhang, Jianxin Liu, Donghong Duan, Caimei Fan, Yunfang Wang
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jianxin Liu, Fangxia Xie, Rui Li, Tan Li, Zehui Jia, Yunfang Wang, Yawen Wang, Xiaochao Zhang, Caimei Fan
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxin Liu, Rui Li, Xiang Zu, Xiaochao Zhang, Yunfang Wang, Yawen Wang, Caimei Fan
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Rui Lv, Yingyuan Hu, Zehui Jia, Rui Li, Xiaochao Zhang, Jianxin Liu, Caimei Fan, Junqiang Feng, Lingyun Zhang, Zhihua Wang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Wei, Yawen Wang, Yu Huang, Caimei Fan
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chen Chai, Caimei Fan, Jianxin Liu, Xiaochao Zhang, Yawen Wang, Rui Li, Donghong Duan, Yunfang Wang
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lulu Zhang, Xiuping Yue, Jianxin Liu, Junqiang Feng, Xiaochao Zhang, Changming Zhang, Rui Li, Caimei Fan
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaochao Zhang, Jiabing Wei, Guangmin Ren, Changming Zhang, Zhanfeng Zheng, Caimei Fan
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Lv, Yingyuan Hu, Rui Li, Xiaochao Zhang, Jianxin Liu, Caimei Fan, Junqiang Feng, Lingyun Zhang, Zhihua Wang
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kangli Liu, Xiaochao Zhang, Changming Zhang, Guangmin Ren, Zhanfeng Zheng, Zhiping Lv, Caimei Fan
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhui He, Yawen Wang, Caimei Fan, Yunfang Wang, Xiaochao Zhang, Jianxin Liu, Rui Li
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tan Li, Xiaochao Zhang, Changming Zhang, Rui Li, Jianxin Liu, Rui Lv, Hui Zhang, Peide Han, Caimei Fan, Zhanfeng Zheng
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
