Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhan Yu, Bo Song, Ping Ma, Wenhui Fan, Enzhong Gong, Yilun Sun, Yunlong Ding, Dongying Ju
Summary: This study utilized plasma spraying and flame spraying techniques to prepare and coat a new thermal insulation layer on the SUS304 substrate, which improved the material's thermal insulation performance. Through thermal radiation experiments, high-temperature and low-temperature thermal insulation materials were identified and the thermal insulation performance of the constructed material coatings was validated.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chengguan Zhang, Yun Fan, Juanli Zhao, Hongfei Chen, Luchao Sun, Guang Yang, Bin Liu
Summary: The study successfully prepared three different Gd/Zr ratio gadolinium zirconate coatings, with the higher Gd content promoting the formation of Gd-apatite and reducing the infiltration depth of the coatings after annealing, resulting in enhanced long-term corrosion resistance against CMAS.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Binbin Huang, Zhihua Xue, Xiaolong Fu, Qi-Long Yan
Summary: In the field of energetic materials, achieving a balance between energy density and safety remains a challenging task. Coating and intercalation have been found to be the best and most widely used methods, as they are both safe and cost-effective, with well-controlled procedures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Xionggang Wang, Lingna Cui, Shuhong Fan, Xia Li, Yuejun Liu
Summary: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles modified with cetrimonium bromide can be used as an additive in antibacterial packaging materials to improve thermal stability and tensile strength. However, high loading of MgO@CTAB may lead to aggregation, affecting the material performance.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaotian Fan, Zhanxin Liu, Jianguang Huang, Ding Han, Zihe Qiao, Huihui Liu, Jie Du, Hui Yan, Yuanyuan Ma, Congyun Zhang, Zhi Wang
Summary: The influence of different positions of fluorine atoms on the curing mechanism, thermal stability, and surface properties of fluorinated benzoxazines was studied. The curing peak temperature of fluorine-substituted benzoxazines showed a specific order, and thermal stability and hydrophobicity also exhibited distinct trends. Moreover, coatings based on fluorinated polybenzoxazines displayed excellent mechanical and anti-corrosion properties, providing new options for coatings and composites with a deep understanding of their structure-performance relationship.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huichun Zhao, Ying Bai, Yu Li, Wenbin Zhao, Haixia Ren, Xinran Wang, Chuan Wu
Summary: Surface coating plays an indispensable role in protecting Ni-rich cathode materials against thermal decomposition, thereby enhancing the safety and commercialization potential of lithium-ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhe R. Liu, Fei Pei, Li Chen, Paul H. Mayrhofer
Summary: Ti-Al-Si-N coatings exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermal stability. The addition of Si improves the hardness and thermal stability of the coatings, and enhances their oxidation resistance. Si and Al content have a significant impact on the structure, stability, and oxidation behavior of the coatings.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Tan, Xianming Lu, Ning Liu, Qi-Long Yan
Summary: The study successfully enhanced the thermostability of NBTTP and NPTTP crystals through PDA and GO coating, making them suitable for high-performance energetic materials. The major gaseous products of NBTTP composites are CO2, C2H2, N2O, -C=N, CO, NO, and H2O, while volatile hydrocarbon products appear in NPTTP composites, responsible for slower reaction rates.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Kwang-Yong Park, Kyung-Ic Jang, Sang-Won Myoung, Yeon-Gil Jung, Byung-Il Yang, Jun-Seong Kim
Summary: The study investigated various TBC systems with different structural combinations and found that the TBC system with the NoM-YSZ topcoat layer showed excellent performance in both hot corrosion and CMAS tests. The phase stability plays a critical role in the lifetime of TBCs in harsh environments.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. Q. Guo, H. Bai, Q. R. Cui, L. M. Wang, Y. C. Zhao, X. Z. Zhan, T. Zhu, H. X. Yang, Y. Gao, C. Q. Hu, S. P. Shen, C. L. He, S. G. Wang
Summary: The effect of vacuum annealing on the perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of MgO/CoFeB/VV stacks was studied, showing that the PMA can be well maintained at 590 degrees C. Furthermore, there was significant segregation of Co and Fe atoms at the CoFeB/W interface after annealing at this temperature.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mehdi Rouhani, Sai Bhavani Sravan Metla, Jonathan Hobley, Yeau-Ren Jeng
Summary: This study determines the definitive failure mechanism of passivated TiN films by monitoring their microstructure, chemical, and mechanical changes at extreme temperatures. The initial oxidation is limited to the surface, but cracks form during cooling and lead to wide-area delamination of the films, allowing for further bulk oxidation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Leixin Deng, Chenyang Cai, Yangze Huang, Yu Fu
Summary: The study proposes an effective approach to improve cycle stability and inhibit dendrite growth by exploring MOFs-based 3D-channeled separator through in-situ growth of ZIF-8 coating. By manipulating PLA membrane preparation and coating morphology, the biobased separator achieved excellent thermal stability and electrolyte uptake ability. The assembled Li-ion battery exhibited ultrahigh cycle stability and resistance to dendritic penetration, showing the potential for next generation energy storage devices with excellent cycle stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinzhong Wu, Jiawei Du, Jiangbo Wu, Xiaoze Du
Summary: The manganese iron black (PBK26) coating prepared by the water bath method showed the best comprehensive performance when the Fe/Mn molar ratio in PBK26 is 4:1. The coating greatly improved the spectral absorptivity of solid particles, with the coated mullite exhibiting excellent coating effect and thermal stability.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hongqiang Ma, Shaochen Zhang, Jingjing Feng
Summary: This study investigates the physicochemical properties of MgO-SF cementitious materials at different temperatures. The results demonstrate that MgO-SF materials exhibit excellent high-temperature resistance. The research also reveals the thermal stability of M-S-H gel and the rehydration and decomposition of MgO-SF under high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Zhe R. Liu, Jian W. Du, Li Chen
Summary: (CrxAl1-x)(OyN1-y)(epsilon) coatings with different oxygen fractions were prepared and their structure, properties, and application characteristics were investigated. A moderate addition of oxygen improved thermal stability and oxidation resistance, while excessive oxygen reduced the oxidation resistance. Additionally, the oxynitride coatings provided better protection against electrochemical corrosion.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyi Xu, Wenjing Yu, Kai Pan, Guofeng Wang, Peifen Zhu
Summary: A novel host-guest luminous system is designed with ultrasmall Y2O3:Eu3+ nanocrystals fixed inside MOF (Eu/Y-BTC) to enhance luminescence through quantum confinement, spatial confinement, and antenna effect. The system demonstrates significantly red-shifted and broadened charge transfer band, allowing for excellent applications in white LEDs and dye-sensitized solar cells. The multifunctional composite product of Y2O3:Eu3+/(Eu/Y-BTC) is anticipated to open new avenues in white LEDs and DSSCs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoyang Gao, Yini Li, Wenjing Yu, Guofeng Wang, Peifen Zhu, Weiping Qin, Dingsheng Wang
Summary: Efficient luminescence was achieved through a novel composite system, with enhanced performances demonstrated in white light LEDs with excellent vision and superior color quality. The findings suggest a new idea for the design of composite interface materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Saroj Thapa, Gopi Chandra Adhikari, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu
Summary: The addition of thiocyanate can improve the optical properties and stability of CsPbX3 perovskite nanocrystals, along with providing a simple and cost-effective synthesis method operable at room temperature.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhendong Han, Yue Zhao, Guoyang Gao, Wanying Zhang, Yang Qu, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu, Guofeng Wang
Summary: A stable and efficient catalyst for visible-light CO2 reduction, Er3+ single atom composite photocatalysts Zn2GeO4:Er3+/g-C3N4, enhances catalytic efficiency by more than five times compared to pure g-C3N4, without sacrificial agents. The pattern of combining single-atom catalysis and heterojunction opens up new methods for enhancing photocatalytic activity, providing an efficient way of electron transfer to promote charge separation.
Article
Optics
Gopi Chandra Adhikari, Saroj Thapa, Yang Yue, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu
Summary: The study introduces a method to reduce the toxicity of lead and improve the photophysical properties and stability of CsPbX3 NCs by simultaneously doping with B-site cation and X-site anion. The doped NCs show enhanced stability towards air and moisture compared to the host NCs, with higher photoluminescence quantum yield. Furthermore, a white light-emitting diode (LED) was successfully fabricated using a 3D-printed multiplex color conversion layer, demonstrating high efficiency and color rendering properties.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wanying Zhang, Saroj Thapa, Yao Sun, Sydni Norville, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu, Guofeng Wang, Weiping Qin
Summary: The study demonstrates that Cs4PbBr6 with higher thermal stability and luminescence intensity can be achieved by Mn2+ doping or Mn2+/Nd3+ co-doping, making it suitable for white light-emitting diodes (LEDs). By combining various emitting materials, efficient white light emission with high LER and CRI values was obtained for indoor lighting applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haiyue Yu, Jiancong Liu, Shan Bao, Guoyang Gao, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu, Guofeng Wang
Summary: The study reported the use of single-atom Eu3+ modified carbon quantum dots composites, finding that C atoms are more favorable for anchoring Eu3+ single-atoms and that N-modified carbon quantum dots exhibit enhanced luminescence intensity. High thermal stability composites with multi-color tunable emissions and white light emission capabilities have been achieved, leading to the construction of high-quality WLED devices based on these materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shan Bao, Haiyue Yu, Guoyang Gao, Hongyang Zhu, Dingsheng Wang, Peifen Zhu, Guofeng Wang
Summary: Rare earth fluorides and carbon quantum dots show great potential in the WLED field with the ability to achieve tunable full-color luminescence. Through DFT calculation and experimental characterization, it was found that C atoms are more favorable for anchoring Eu3+ single atoms, which provides possibilities for constructing stable and excellent color performance in WLED devices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yao Sun, Yini Li, Wanying Zhang, Peifen Zhu, Hongyang Zhu, Weiping Qin, Guofeng Wang
Summary: This study simultaneously prepared three-color lead halide perovskite phosphors with higher stability and luminous intensity, and successfully applied them in WLEDs, achieving superior color quality and ideal correlated color temperature.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saroj Thapa, Hongyang Zhu, Alexei Grigoriev, Peifen Zhu
Summary: A novel composite of CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals doped with nickel thiocyanate is reported, demonstrating improved photoluminescence and extended stability. The addition of Ni(SCN)2 reduces surface trap states, resulting in increased photoluminescence quantum yield. These doped nanocrystals exhibit higher photoluminescence efficiency and can be used for stable white light emission.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Mao, Dilip Venugopal, Yaoyang Zhang, Peifen Zhu, Guofeng Wang
Summary: Addressing environmental pollution by replacing lead in perovskite optoelectronic devices is a major concern. This study used density functional theory to predict the properties of lead-free compound CsGeBr3 and successfully synthesized it. CsGeBr3 showed the ability to emit white light and demonstrated stability under UV radiation. By combining CsGeBr3 with MOF:Eu3+ phosphors, white light-emitting diode (WLED) devices with commendable color rendering index (CRI) and correlated color temperature (CCT) were fabricated. These WLED devices also efficiently stimulated silicon solar cells, resulting in impressive photoelectric performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Peifen Zhu, Saroj Thapa, Hongyang Zhu, Dilip Venugopal, Alieu Sambou, Yang Yue, Sai Sindhuja Dantuluri, Shubhra Gangopadhyay
Summary: Inorganic metal halide-based perovskites have great potential for solid-state lighting due to their abundant elements, solution processability, high PLQY, and tunable band gap energy and emission. A 3D printing technique was used to fabricate resin-perovskite color conversion layers, simplifying the fabrication process and improving device performance. The printed color conversion layers exhibited exceptional stability and resulted in white lights with adjustable correlated color temperatures and high color rendering indexes.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peifen Zhu, Saroj Thapa, Hongyang Zhu, Stephen Wheat, Yang Yue, Dilip Venugopal
Summary: This study presents a simple recrystallization process to prepare halide double perovskites (DP) Cs2Ag1-xKxIn0.875Bi0.125Cl6 (x≤0.60) under ligand-free conditions, and improves their optical properties by tuning the composition. With the optimal alloying content, these halide DPs exhibit high-quality white light emission suitable for white LED. This research provides insight into achieving environmentally friendly and high-efficiency white light emission using abundant elements and a low-cost synthesis method.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinxiang Wang, Yanna Zhao, Peifen Zhu, Xiantong Wu, Amina Koshayeva, Liping Ding, Guodong Wei, Ying Su
Summary: Non-metallic nitrogen doping and carbon coating are the most promising strategies to improve the performance of TiO2 photoelectrocatalyst. In this study, a one-stage carbothermal reduction nitridation (CRN) strategy is proposed to enhance the photoelectrocatalytic performance of TiO2 nanowires for hydrogen production. The nitrogen-doped TiO2/Ti(C0.7N0.3) co-catalyst/nitrogen-doped carbon (N-TiO2/Ti(CN)/N-C) core-double shell nanowire arrays (NWAs) exhibit superior PEC performance under simulated sunlight and visible light conditions compared to pure TiO2 NWAs.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoyang Gao, Qiuye Wang, Peifen Zhu, Hongyang Zhu, Yang Qu, Guofeng Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis of a Mo modified InOOH/In(OH)3 heterojunction to enhance CO2 reduction efficiency. Bandgap tuning and heterostructure construction improve light absorption and charge separation. Experimental characterization and DFT calculation validate the effectiveness of this approach.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.
