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Chemistry, Physical
Hanwen Xu, Wen -Da Zhang, Yang Yao, Jingguo Yang, Jiangyong Liu, Zhi-Guo Gu, Xiaodong Yan
Summary: Amorphous chromium oxide confined Ni/NiO nanoparticles-assembled nanosheets were synthesized through an in-situ confined synthesis method, which showed fast reaction kinetics for urea oxidation reaction (UOR). The confinement effect of the in-situ generated CrOx overlay resulted in ultrafine Ni/NiO nanoparticles and rich interfaces. Both CrOx and metallic Ni promoted the formation of NiOOH species and electron transfer, leading to high intrinsic activity and fast reaction kinetics. The protective effect of the CrOx overlay also ensured robust working stability for UOR. Moreover, the Ni/NiO@CrOx nanosheets served as bifunctional catalysts for overall urea splitting with a low electrolysis cell voltage.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Salma A. Khanam, Nazimul Hoque, Seonghwan Lee, Young -Bin Park, Gautam Gogoi, Kusum K. Bania
Summary: Non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts were designed for effective electrochemical oxidation of methanol in basic medium. The catalyst consisting of nickel and cobalt metals was synthesized and showed good activity and stability in the methanol oxidation reaction.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Masoumeh Ghalkhani, Rasol Abdullah Mirzaie, Afrooz Banimostafa, Esmail Sohouli, Elaheh Hashemi
Summary: This study aims to enhance the efficiency of ethanol electrooxidation reaction (EOR) and overcome electrode fouling by electrodepositing ternary nanocomposites of copper, nickel, and iron oxides on the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface. The GCEs were modified using three different procedures and activated by CV cycling in an alkaline solution. The best electro-catalytic efficiency was achieved by simultaneously electrodepositing nano Cu, Ni, and Fe2O3 on the GCE surface.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joe Willis, David O. Scanlon
Summary: Transparent conducting materials are essential in modern opto-electronic devices, offering a combination of optical transparency and electronic conductivity. The market for transparent electronics is projected to grow rapidly, with a focus on developing high-performance p-type TCMs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
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Electrochemistry
Qingqing Wang, Yongdan Li, Cuijuan Zhang
Summary: Amorphous nickel oxide loaded on nickel foam was synthesized via a facile approach and exhibited superior catalytic activity and durability for urea oxidation reaction, showing potential for efficient hydrogen production.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shu-Ming Hsu, Cheng-En Yang, Min-Hsuan Lu, Yi-Ting Lin, Hung-Wei Yen, I-Chun Cheng
Summary: This study investigates the deposition of p-type SnOx:Ni thin films using reactive rf magnetron co-sputtering and the effect of Ni distribution on the crystalline phase of SnOx:Ni. A high-mobility p-type SnOx:Ni TFT was fabricated with impressive performance, comparable to that of n-type oxide TFT. The results contribute to the development of flexible oxide-TFT-based CMOS technology.
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimin Kong, Hansung Kim, Hyun S. Park
Summary: Developing efficient electrochemical processes for ammonia production is crucial for achieving a carbon-neutral chemical industry. This study demonstrates the in-situ detection of electrochemically generated NH3 using scanning electrochemical microscopy, providing valuable information on catalysis. The proposed in-situ NH3 detection method has advantages and limitations, as demonstrated in the evaluation of nitrogen-reduction electrolysis.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Sheikhi, Fahimeh Jalali
Summary: In this study, a porous carbon platform containing zirconium oxide was used for dispersing Ni nanoparticles and applied to methanol oxidation. The electrocatalyst showed excellent electrocatalytic behavior towards methanol oxidation in alkaline medium, suggesting its potential as an alternative to Pt-based electrocatalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yasmin M. S. Jamil, Mohammed Ahmed Hussein Awad, Hussein M. A. Al-Maydama, Yassine EL-Ghoul, Ahmed N. Al-Hakimi
Summary: In this study, TiO2 nanotubes were synthesized and used as a support for the deposition of nickel oxide nanoparticles, resulting in an electrocatalyst with high activity and stability for methanol oxidation in alkaline solutions. This research is significant for exploring the application of nanotube materials in electrocatalytic reactions.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuping Ouyang, Wanxia Wang, Mingjiang Dai, Baicheng Zhang, Jianhong Gong, Mingchen Li, Lihao Qin, Hui Sun
Summary: This paper summarizes the structure and performance of p-Type oxide TFTs and discusses the progress and challenges in oxide transistor research. The microstructures of three types of p-Type oxides and significant efforts to improve the performance of oxide TFTs are highlighted. Finally, the latest progress and prospects of oxide TFTs based on p-Type oxide semiconductors and other p-Type semiconductor electronic devices are discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Riyi Chen, Songsheng Zheng, Yudong Yao, Zhibin Lin, Wei Ouyang, Lianghui Zhuo, Zhaolin Wang
Summary: Through investigating the performance of a direct ammonia fuel cell, it was found that the PtIr/C alloy catalyst achieved the highest peak power density and open-circuit voltage, but also showed a correlation between ammonia permeation and cathode catalyst degradation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ji Hee Jang, So Young Park, Duck Hyun Youn, Youn Jeong Jang
Summary: Ammonia (NH3) is a versatile clean energy source with high energy density and hydrogen content. However, the sluggish kinetics of the NH3 electro-oxidation reaction (AOR) poses challenges in both direct NH3 fuel cells and NH3 electrolysis. This review focuses on the fundamentals of AOR and recent progress in catalyst modifications, particularly Pt- or Ni-based electrocatalysts, to enhance reaction kinetics and overcome limitations. The findings of this review will be valuable in proposing new robust electrocatalysts for advanced AOR in practical applications.
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Energy & Fuels
Umanga De Silva, Jennifer See, Wipula P. R. Liyanage, Jahangir Masud, Jinpeng Wu, Wanli Yang, Wei-Ting Chen, David Prendergast, Manashi Nath
Summary: This study investigated the evolution of the active surface composition for nickel-selenide and -telluride-based electrocatalysts by intentionally creating nickel-oxide-coated surfaces. The results confirmed the stability of the catalytically active chalcogenide surfaces in alkaline medium, providing evidence that the surface evolves into a mixed anionic (hydroxo)chalcogenide surface. The study also highlighted the significant differences in electrochemical properties between oxide-coated, selenide, and telluride surfaces, emphasizing the importance of understanding the composition changes in chalcogenide surfaces using electrochemical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Navpreet Kaur, Dario Zappa, Valentin-Adrian Maraloiu, Elisabetta Comini
Summary: Establishing a platform with different nanostructured oxides is a novel idea for developing highly sensitive and selective sensing devices. The study successfully created 3D-heterostructures consisting of 1D nanowires of NiO and WO3, exhibiting selective behavior towards different gases. The improved sensing performance of the heterostructures is attributed to charge carrier transport through specific interfaces and modulation of charge carriers in the electron depletion layer of WO3 and hole accumulation layer of NiO and NiWO4.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ashadul Adalder, Sourav Paul, Narad Barman, Arpan Bera, Sougata Sarkar, Nilmadhab Mukherjee, Ranjit Thapa, Uttam Kumar Ghorai
Summary: In this study, we successfully coupled 2D graphene sheets with 1D manganese (II) phthalocyanine to create an electron-deficient Mn center, which can generate active intermediates and enhance the catalytic activity and stability of eight-electron nitrate reduction.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yao Yang, Y. Frank Cheng
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shengzhu Zhang, Xu Wang, Y. Frank Cheng, Jian Shuai
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuowei Tan, Liuyang Yang, Dalei Zhang, Zhenbo Wang, Frank Cheng, Mingyang Zhang, Youhai Jin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yaohua Zhang, Qian Hu, Mingjie Dai, Feng Huang, Frank Y. Cheng, Jing Liu
MATERIALS AND CORROSION-WERKSTOFFE UND KORROSION
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Xiangping Hao, Shougang Chen, Dong Qin, Mutian Zhang, Wen Li, Jincheng Fan, Chao Wang, Mengyao Dong, Jiaoxia Zhang, Frank Cheng, Zhanhu Guo
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haixia Liu, Feng Huang, Wei Yuan, Qian Hu, Jing Liu, Y. Frank Cheng
Article
Chemistry, Physical
FangYu Ge, Feng Huang, Wei Yuan, Zhixian Peng, Jing Liu, Y. Frank Cheng
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yi Shuai, Dao-Chuan Zhou, Xin-Hua Wang, Heng-Gang Yin, Shidong Zhu, Ji Li, Y. Frank Cheng
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guojin Qin, Y. Frank Cheng
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yi Shuai, Xin-Hua Wang, Y. Frank Cheng
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zhuwu Zhang, Liping Guo, Y. Frank Cheng
Summary: A finite element model was developed to assess the interaction of internal and external defects on pipelines. It was found that external defects have higher maximum stress than internal defects, and pipelines with only external defects require a larger longitudinal spacing before interaction occurs.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Xiaoqin Song, Dongxin Li, Xiao Sun, Xingjie Mou, Frank Cheng, Yuexin Yang
Summary: Numerical models were developed to investigate the critical inclination of a pipeline to eliminate water accumulation at the floor of the pipe carrying oil-water fluid. Quantitative relationships were determined between the pipe inclination angle and factors such as flow velocity, viscosity, and pipe diameter, preventing water accumulation.
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Construction & Building Technology
Shan Qian, Y. Frank Cheng
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhuwu Zhang, Xin Ni, Y. Frank Cheng
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2020)
Review
Electrochemistry
Da-Hai Xia, Shizhe Song, Yashar Behnamian, Wenbin Hu, Y. Frank Cheng, Jing-Li Luo, Francois Huet
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Madeeha Riaz, Manahil Najam, Hina Imtiaz, Farooq Bashir, Tousif Hussain
Summary: This study focuses on the structural and biological analysis of Zn-Cu based biodegradable alloys for orthopedic applications. The results indicate that the alloys have good electrical conductivity and biocompatibility, with potential for promoting bone growth and healing process. Additionally, the alloys exhibit a low corrosion rate and improved corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rijo Rajeev, Sk Safikul Islam, Anitha Varghese, Gurumurthy Hegde, Suryasarathi Bose
Summary: In this study, a facile and selective electrochemical sensor was developed for the sensing of guanosine. The sensor utilized a unique porous structure and ordered framework, enabling linear detection of guanosine concentration in the range of 0.123-720 μM under specific conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rafael V. M. Freire, Dominique Celeste de A. Dias, Jose Yago Rodrigues Silva, Dayane Kelly Dias do Nascimento Santos, Larissa T. Jesus, Ricardo O. Freire, Severino A. Junior
Summary: This study reports the extraction and isolation of euphol from nature, its adsorption in nanosized ZIF-8, and the efficacy of this system against cancer cells. Experimental and simulation results show that ZIF-8 can enhance the effectiveness of euphol against cancer cells and selectively target cancer cells.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manal A. Awad, Awatif A. Hendi, Maha M. Almoneef, Maymunah Alwehaibi, Khalid M. Ortashi, Wadha Alenazi, Fatimah S. Alfaifi, Shareefa Alahmariye, Asma Alangery, Warda Ali Alghoubiri, Haia Aldosari
Summary: In this study, magnesium-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The research findings show that magnesium doping can alter the crystal structure and optical properties of zinc oxide, while enhancing its dielectric constant.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
F. J. Willars-Rodriguez, I. R. Chaverz-Urbiola, M. A. Hernandez-Landaverde, A. Zavala-Franco, E. A. Chavez-Urbiola, P. Vorobiev, Yu V. Vorobiev
Summary: This study focuses on manganese doped CdS thin films synthesized by chemical bath deposition. The incorporation of Mn2+ cations in CdS was found to influence the crystalline structure, morphology, and optoelectronic properties. Doped thin films exhibited a uniform hexagonal structure, changed growth orientation, and showed scale-like and needle-like morphologies. The bandgap and rectification speed of Schottky diodes were modified by introducing manganese. This study suggests the potential for affordable high-speed optoelectronic devices.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Javidi, Hooman Karimi Abadeh, Fatemeh Namazi, Hamid Reza Yazdanpanah, Narjes Shirvani Shiri
Summary: This study investigated the synergistic effect of temperature, solution velocity, and sulphuric acid concentration on the corrosion behavior of carbon steel using response surface methodology. The results showed that temperature affected anodic reactions, solution velocity influenced cathodic reactions, and acid concentration altered the corrosion mechanisms by changing the properties of the surface layer.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Sakthivel, Thirumoorthy Kulandaivel, Kirankumar Venkatesan Savunthari, K. Mohanraj, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Aswin kumar Anbalagan, Manjunath Rangasamy, Kien-Voon Kong
Summary: In this study, saturated fatty acids were incorporated with silane to modify viscose fabric, resulting in superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties. The modified fabric showed excellent separation efficiency for oil and organic solvents, with high absorption capacity. The modified fabric also exhibited durability and retained its properties in harsh conditions.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Hong Lei, Wenqing Liu, Zefang Zhang, Yi Chen, Xiaogang Hu, Xiangshan Ye
Summary: In this study, EDTA-grafted alumina composite abrasives were produced by a two-step process for the CMP of sapphire substrates. Experimental results showed that the modified abrasives exhibited better dispersion properties and significantly improved polishing efficiency, with higher material removal rates and lower surface roughness. The combination of chemical reaction and mechanical action enhanced the CMP performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shumaila Rafaqat, Bushra Perveen, Warda Raqba, Warda Imran, Arshad Hussain, Naeem Ali
Summary: This study developed a MnP-based biosensor for quantitative measurement of dye concentrations using electrochemical signals. The effects of two different dyes on MnP activity were investigated, with one dye showing inhibitory effects and the other dye having no effect. The study demonstrates the potential application of enzyme-based biosensors in dye detection and toxicological monitoring.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinyan Shi, Oguzhan Yavuz Bayraktar, Baris Bayrak, Burak Bodur, Ali Oz, Gokhan Kaplan, Abdulkadir Cuneyt Aydin
Summary: The elemental composition of precursors is crucial for the performance development of geopolymers. The use of lime instead of metakaolin increases the fluidity and mechanical properties of geopolymers, while the addition of gypsum decreases them. Furthermore, higher lime content exacerbates the negative effect of gypsum.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aayush Gupta, Kaveri Ajravat, Loveleen K. Brar, O. P. Pandey, Pandey Rajagopalan
Summary: This study focuses on the performance of Mn3O4-ZnO composite material in wastewater treatment and energy storage applications, and presents a detailed comparative analysis. Results show that the composite material with equal concentrations of Mn3O4 and ZnO exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity and high capacitance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Murugabalaji, Matruprasad Rout, Harsh Soni, Biranchi Narayan Sahoo
Summary: This study focuses on the corrosion characteristics of AA 7075 and AA 7075 based hybrid composite fabricated using stir casting and hot rolling techniques. The results show that the hybrid composite produced by hot cross rolling exhibits better corrosion resistance compared to the base metal. The addition of a small amount of graphite improves the bonding between the matrix and reinforcements, and the hot cross rolling enhances this bonding, leading to the formation of a strong passivation oxide layer and increased charge transfer resistance, thereby improving corrosion resistance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fangkun Ning, Qinghao Shi, Shuping Kong, Weitao Jia, Lifeng Ma
Summary: The paper investigates a new method of rolling sheets with variable chamfering amounts in both the transversal and normal directions. The feasibility of the technological process was tested through simulation and compared with experimental results. Three important process parameters, temperature, stress, and flow velocity, were used to evaluate the effects on chamfering amount before determining the optimal angle. The spread formula for evaluating the shape quality of the plate after ECR was obtained through testing and theory.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aqeel Abbas, M. A. Hussein, Mohamed Javid
Summary: In this study, the AM60 magnesium alloy was processed using high-energy ball milling, and the results showed that different reinforcement agents had certain effects on particle size, crystallite size, lattice strain, and dislocation density.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. S. Mahmoud, E. M. Eldesouki, W. M. Abd El-Gawad
Summary: The development of flexible and lightweight microwave-absorbing materials has become a trendy topic. This study focuses on enhancing the microwave-absorbing performance of butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber (NBR) by incorporating novel reinforcing nanofillers. The results show that the NBR nanocomposite with a loading of 16 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of LiFe 20%/Si has the best microwave-absorbing performance.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
