Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nourali Mohammadi, Keivan Pourreza, Narmin Bahrami Adeh, Mehran Omidvar
Summary: A novel nanocomposite based on DMC and MnO2 exhibited high specific capacitance, good rate performance, and cycling stability. Structural analyses confirmed the excellent performance of the nanocomposite material.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Jelen, P. Kozelj, D. Gacnik, S. Vrtnik, M. Krnel, G. Drazic, M. Wencka, Z. Jaglicic, M. Feuerbacher, J. Dolinsek
Summary: The single-crystalline FeCoCrMnAl nanocomposite high-entropy alloy consists of crystallographically oriented magnetic nanoplatelets embedded in a magnetic matrix. Upon cooling, a collective disordered ferromagnetic state is developed due to the exchange coupling between the nanoplatelets and the matrix, making the material promising for magnetocaloric refrigeration applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Balamurugan Arumugam, Vimalasundari Nagarajan, Jamespandi Annaraj, Kavitha Balasubramanian, Selvakumar Palanisamy, Sayee Kannan Ramaraj, Matteo Chiesa
Summary: In this study, manganese oxide tailored mesoporous carbon materials (MnO2/MC) were synthesized and used as an electrode for the detection of the antifungal drug ICQ. The nanocomposite exhibits excellent conductivity, high electron transfer rate, numerous active sites, and electron transport networks, resulting in improved sensitivity for ICQ detection.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bahare Abdolahi, Mohammad Bagher Gholivand, Mojtaba Shamsipur, Masoud Amiri
Summary: In this study, a supercapacitor based on ordered mesoporous carbon/molybdenum carbide (OMC/Mo2C) nanocomposite was successfully manufactured. The electrode exhibited exceptional electrochemical performance, high capacity, and excellent cycling stability. These findings can contribute to the development of high-performance energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mahrokh Nazari, Mohammad S. Rahmanifar, Abolhassan Noori, Weijun Li, Cheng Zhang, Mir F. Mousavi
Summary: Mesoporous carbon nitrides compositing with graphene aerogel exhibit exceptional supercapacitive performance due to their highly conductive metal-free nanocomposite structure. The specific capacitance of the tailored electrode is significantly higher compared to pristine carbon nitride and graphene aerogel electrodes. This nanocomposite shows excellent long-term stability, high specific energy, and outstanding specific power, indicating its potential for future energy storage applications and related technologies.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Juthi Adhikari, Mohammad Rizwan, Lynn Dennany, Minhaz Uddin Ahmed
Summary: A label-free electrochemiluminescence (ECL) nanoimmunosensor for the detection of CD63 protein was developed using a nanocomposite, demonstrating a broad linear range and excellent detection performance for clinical samples.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Leon Zendejas Medina, Marcus Vinicius Tavares de Costa, Olivier Donzel-Gargand, Leif Nyholm, E. Kristofer Gamstedt, Ulf Jansson
Summary: In this paper, the formation of metal/carbon nanocomposites based on complex high entropy alloys (HEAs) was studied. The effect of the average carbon affinity on phase formation was investigated. The results showed the presence of free carbon in the coatings at certain carbon concentrations. However, the rapid quenching during deposition resulted in amorphous coatings consisting of either a single metallic phase or a mixture of metallic phase and sp2- and sp3-hybridized carbon.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adriana Zelenakova, Jaroslava Szucsova, Lubos Nagy, Vladimir Girman, Vladimir Zelenak, Veronika Huntosova
Summary: In this study, a drug delivery composite (DDC) consisting of ordered mesoporous silica, iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (Fe2O3), and the drug naproxen (Napro) was prepared. The results reveal the suppression of the Brownian relaxation process and indicate the potential application of the composite as a drug nanocarrier for magnetic-targeted drug delivery.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
S. A. Hassanzadeh-Tabrizi, Hamid Norbakhsh, Reza Pournajaf, Morteza Tayebi
Summary: The study developed cobalt ferrite/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite with uniform core-shell structure, showing great drug loading capability and potential for magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The incorporation of hydroxyapatite increased cell compatibility while reducing magnetization saturation, making the composite promising for medical applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(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.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Laraib Kiran, Mehmet Kadri Aydinol, Syed Sakhawat Shah, Aneela Anwar, Syed Mustansar Abbas, Doruk Bahtiyar, Muhammad Siddiq, Abdul Rehman, Mohamed Ouladsmane, Muhammad Imran Shahzad
Summary: In this study, Cr2O3 nanocomposite with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was developed using an inexpensive and reproducible coprecipitation method to reduce volume changes and enhance electronic conductivity and mechanical strength. In-situ polymerization of aniline monomer was employed to coat the nanocomposite with polyaniline (PANI), improving lithium-ion conductivity and electron transportation, leading to excellent stability. The homogenous nanocomposite of Cr2O3-MWCNTs and PANI showed good electrochemical performance, with a discharge capacity of 815 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and a coulombic efficiency of 97.5%.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qingfu Ban, Yuanyuan Liu, Peiyan Liu, Yan Li, Yusheng Qin, Yaochen Zheng
Summary: The study successfully integrates organic multiple-carbonyl polymers and inorganic mesoporous metal oxides by designing and producing hierarchically nanostructured composite materials, providing a promising strategy for developing high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
M. Faisal, Jahir Ahmed, Md. A. Rashed, S. A. Alsareii, Farid A. Harraz
Summary: This study successfully designed and fabricated an extremely active and ultrafast Ag@PPy-C/m-TiO2 ternary photocatalyst, which showed remarkable efficiency in removing insecticides and dyes under visible light irradiation. This research provides a promising solution for the effective management of hazardous chemicals.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Kandi Sridhar, Bing-Huei Chen
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a magnetic activated carbon nanocomposite (MNPsGTAC) from green tea leaf waste and evaluated its adsorption efficiency for 4 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The MNPsGTAC showed rapid kinetics, high removal rates, and good recyclability, with successful applications in various water environments for efficient PAH removal.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mehraneh Kermanian, Somayeh Sadighian, Ali Ramazani, Mehran Naghibi, Seyed Hojjat Hosseini
Summary: A novel magnetic hybrid silica/hydroxyapatite nanocomposite, MSFeHA, was successfully synthesized and studied as an MRI T2 contrast agent. The biocompatibility and bioaccumulation of the nanocomposite were evaluated through a series of experiments, showing potential clinical application value.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziyang Zhang, Lei Bian, Hao Tian, Yuan Liu, Yoshio Bando, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: This paper systematically discusses the effects of surface and interface structures in Cu-based catalysts for the electrochemical CO2 reduction to valuable ethylene and ethanol. The key steps for ethylene production are C-C coupling, which can be enhanced by tuning the surface structures of the catalyst, and for ethanol production, it is the controllable hydrodeoxygenation of C-2 intermediates, which can be achieved by tuning the stability of oxygenate intermediates through the metallic cluster induced special atomic configuration and bimetallic synergy induced the double active sites on the catalyst surface. The structure-performance relationships provide guidance for the design of Cu-based catalysts for highly efficient reduction of CO2.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gang Jian, Yong Jiao, Liang Feng, Qingzhen Meng, Ning Yang, Shangtao Zhu, Minfeng Lu, Ching-Ping Wong
Summary: Dielectric substances have the potential to be used in high-power capacitors due to their stability and fast charging ability. However, enhancing energy density has been a long-term challenge. In this study, a poly(vinylidene fluoride) composite filled with BaTiO3 nanoparticle@TiO2 nanosheet 2D hybrids was proposed to improve energy density. Experimental results showed that the composite had higher breakdown strength, permittivity, and energy density compared to composites filled with other types of particles. The improvements were attributed to the interface engineering and electron scattering effects of the 2D hybrids. Overall, an effective hybrid strategy was presented for high-performance polymer composites in energy storage devices.
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haoming Yang, Olivier Mentre, Tianyu Zhu, Claire Minaud, Clemens Ritter, Xinan Zhang, Yong Jin, Minfeng Lu
Summary: Mixed anion compounds AFe(3)(SeO3)(2)F-6 (A = K, Rb) with interesting magnetic properties have been synthesized and studied. Despite changes in interlayer thickness, the compounds exhibit consistent magnetic behavior at a nearly constant temperature. The magnetic properties were analyzed using calculations and experimental techniques, and a three-dimensional Heisenberg model was proposed to explain the transition from antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic behavior.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yong Jin, Suheon Lee, Tianyu Zhu, Xinan Zhang, Haoming Yang, Dan Chen, Wenxuan Zhu, Kwang-Yong Choi, Minfeng Lu
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of a series of new open-framework iron fluoride-fluorophosphates with different molecular structures and magnetic properties are reported.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Tian, Yujun Zhang, Ziyang Zhang, Tingting Lv, Lei Bian, Hong Wang, Jianxin Li, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a new technology to directly convert cyclohexane to adipic acid by electrocatalytic water oxidation, which generates hydroxyl radicals and achieves optimized conversion and selectivity. This provides opportunities for oxidatively converting inexpensive hydrocarbons to value-added chemicals.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Dan Chen, Yanling Jin, Wenxuan Zhu, Qingqing Huang, Yaping Li, Minfeng Lu
Summary: Three new fluoride phosphates and fluorophosphates, Ba3Fe(PO4)F6, Ba3Ga(PO3.5F0.5)O0.5F5.5 and Ba3Fe(PO3F)F7, were synthesized through fluoride-rich hydrothermal reactions. Ba3Fe(PO4)F6 and Ba3Ga(PO3.5F0.5)O0.5F5.5 have a three-dimensional structure consisting of [M(PO4-x)F4]4-x chains and two-dimensional [Ba3F2-xOx]4+x layers [M = Fe,Ga; x = 0,0.5], while Ba3Fe(PO3F)F7 contains distorted two-dimensional [Ba3F2]4+ layers and [Fe(PO3F)F5]4-dimers. Two-dimensional [Ba3F2]4+ layers are formed by fluorine-centred tetrahedra.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Luo, Jietian Yang, Xingang Li, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: Nickel-molybdenum (Ni-Mo) alloys are promising non-noble metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline water. This perspective article systematically summarizes the structural characteristics of Ni-Mo-based electrocatalysts and discusses the relationship between different synthesis methods and their catalytic activities. The alloy-oxide or alloy-hydroxide interfaces are found to play a crucial role in enhancing the HER performance of Ni-Mo catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Fu Song, Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Lei Bian, Yu Bai, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: By optimizing the chemical and electrochemical corrosion process, NiFe-LDH macroporous array electrodes were fabricated to significantly enhance the activity and stability for the oxygen evolution reaction.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Jiao, Chun Wang, Zi-Yang Zhang, Yi-Fu Song, Bai-qi Feng, Ping Na, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: Ultrafine Mo modified NiFeOxHy (oxy)hydroxide nanosheet arrays were successfully synthesized using molybdates as unique precursors and an electrochemical activation process. The optimized catalyst exhibited excellent performance for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with small overpotential and long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xinan Zhang, Yanling Jin, Wenxuan Zhu, Dan Chen, Qingqing Huang, Yaping Li, Olivier Mentre, Claire Minaud, Minfeng Lu
Summary: Five new vanadium and iron fluoride phosphates with the formula Ax(NH4)3-xM4(PO4)2F7(OH)2 (A = K, Rb, Cs, and M = V, Fe) were synthesized via hydrothermal redox reactions. These compounds exhibit monoclinic crystal structure with space group P21/m. The crystal structure consists of three-dimensional frameworks with channels along [001] direction, where A+ or (NH4)+ ions are located. Novel structural motifs composed of corner-shared cubane M4 clusters form & INFIN;[M4O8F7(OH)2]10- chains. In the isostructural series, the interconnection between these units involves corner-shared cubane M4 S = 1 spin-chains (M = V3+) and corner-shared cubane M4 S = 5/2 spin-chains (M = Fe3+), which promote antiferromagnetic interactions.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Lei Bian, Shi-Ze Liu, Yuan Liu, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: Researchers developed a Cu-Zn alloy/Cu-Zn aluminate oxide composite electrocatalytic system to enhance the conversion of CO2 to C2+ products. They found that Cu-Zn oxide transforms into Cu-Zn alloy while Cu-Zn aluminate oxide remains unchanged. The closely stacked alloy and oxide create highly active reaction interfaces, promoting the adsorption and activation of CO2, dissociation of H2O, and adsorption of CO intermediates, resulting in efficient C-C coupling to produce C2+ products.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Han Jiao, Xin Wang, Lei Bian, Yuan Liu, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: By constructing Cu-0-Cu+-NH2 composite interfaces with the assistance of SiO2, the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) achieves high Faraday efficiency and current density for C2+ production, improving the productivity of carbon cycle.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lei Bian, Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Na -Na Tian, Zhi Ma, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates an efficient CO2RR to ethylene conversion technology and achieves high selectivity by using copper nanoribbons with abundant grain boundaries on balanced gas-liquid diffusion electrodes. The thickness of the catalyst layer is identified as a crucial factor for mass transfer, and the optimized electrode delivers high Faradaic efficiencies towards C2H4 and C2+ products. The abundance of grain boundaries enhances CO2 activation and significantly promotes the formation of CO intermediates, leading to improved production of C2H4 and other C2+ products.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Suheon Lee, Tianyu Zhu, Y. Oshima, T. Shiroka, C. Wang, H. Luetkens, Haoming Yang, Minfeng Lu, K. -Y. Choi
Summary: We report the static and dynamical properties of a newly discovered S = 2 kagome antiferromagnet CsMn3F6(SeO3)(2). Three distinct regimes were identified, and the variations in spin correlations at different temperature ranges were explained.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siran Zhang, Wei Zhou, Jianing Mao, Kang An, Ningyan Li, Tian Qin, Liwei Chen, Xi Liu, Bingbao Mei, Zheng Jiang, Zhong-Li Wang, Yusuke Yamauchi, Yuan Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates that the introduction of Ru ions in the LaNiO3 support can result in super anti-sintering performance of Pt nanoparticle catalyst. The experimental and theoretical evidence shows that Ru ions form stable interface bonding with Pt and enhance the Pt-O bonding on LaNiO3, preventing the sintering of Pt particles.
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.
