Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qingye Zhang, Feiyu Diao, Xuyan Xue, Xiaoli Sheng, David Barba, Yiqian Wang
Summary: In this study, 2D CsPbBr3 nanosheets with a thickness of about 3 nm were successfully synthesized, and their lateral dimensions were found to be adjustable by tuning the ratio of short and long ligands. The nanosheets resulted from the self-assembly of CsPbBr3 nanocubes, with a narrow amorphous region between adjacent nanocubes. Insights into the structure and growth mechanism of these nanosheets were obtained through microstructural characterizations and theoretical calculations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruru Fu, Xiaoguang Jiao, Jiaan Yu, Qingze Jiao, Caihong Feng, Yun Zhao
Summary: Porous Mo-doped CoFeP/nitrogen doped carbon nanocubes were synthesized via phosphiding Mo-doped CoFe-Prussian blue analogue. The obtained Mo-doped CoFeP/NC exhibited excellent hydrogen evolution reaction activity, requiring an overpotential of 145 mV to reach 10 mA cm-2 and showing a small Tafel slope of 68 mV·dec-1. This indicates that doping Mo can effectively modulate the electronic structure of CoFeP/NC nanocubes.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaidatul Najihah Matussin, Fazlurrahman Khan, Mohammad Hilni Harunsani, Young-Mog Kim, Mohammad Mansoob Khan
Summary: In this study, irregular pentagonal CeO2 and cobalt-doped CeO2 nanoparticles were synthesized, and their structural, optical, and morphological properties were investigated. The results showed that cobalt doping enhanced the photocatalytic and photoantibacterial activities of CeO2.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Poulami Mukherjee, R. S. Vishwanath, Arie Borenstein, Tomer Zidki
Summary: This study synthesized a novel double-PBA nanocube composite with improved conductivity and electroactive sites, which exhibited excellent redox reaction and energy storage performance. It provides a promising strategy for the development of high-energy electrochemical storage materials.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Romain Vauchy, Shun Hirooka, Masashi Watanabe, Keisuke Yokoyama, Takeo Sunaoshi, Tadahisa Yamada, Shinya Nakamichi, Tatsutoshi Murakami
Summary: The effect of co-doping on the microstructural and structural properties of cerium dioxide was investigated using several characterization techniques. The addition of alumina and silica as dopants promoted liquid phase sintering and facilitated grain growth. The dopants greatly enhanced the grain growth process without altering the CeO2 structure.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Cui, Xihua Wang, Li Huang, Chengwei Zhang, Ye Yuan, Yibin Li
Summary: In this study, bark-derived cobalt-doped porous carbon composites for microwave absorption applications were successfully prepared through a simple method, and the microwave absorption performance could be further enhanced by adjusting the carbonization temperature of the bark. The retained channel structures of the bark and dispersed cobalt nanoparticles on the surface played a key role in the excellent microwave absorption performance.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Manling Xue, Xingbin Liu, Hao Wu, Bo Yu, Fanming Meng
Summary: Cu2+-doped CeO2@mSiO(2) with hollow structure and high specific surface area exhibits enhanced photodegradation efficiency due to red-shifted absorption edge, improved electron-hole separation efficiency, and increased oxygen vacancies. The sample shows excellent stability and recyclability in photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under simulated sunlight.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bin Zhang, Yang Wang, Honglong Shen, Juanjuan Song, Haiwen Gao, Xiaoqiang Yang, Jia Yu, Zongdeng Wu, Wu Lei, Qingli Hao
Summary: By rational design of material structure, hollow CoSnOx nanocubes encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers were fabricated using electrospinning, overcoming the issues of low rate performance, volume expansion, and stability of CoSnO3 as a lithium storage electrode material, and achieving outstanding electrochemical properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenqing Zhang, Peng Li, Guiyun Yi, Yang Liu, Xiaodong Wang, Yuanfeng Wu, Zhengting Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhang, Yulong Zhang, Qi Sun
Summary: By utilizing the flexible porous skeleton of S/N co-doped graphene aerogel (SNGA), NiCoO2 and NiCo2S4 were successfully loaded onto the SNGA surface, leading to improved reversible capacity and rate capability for lithium ion battery anode materials. The high specific surface area carbon source of SNGA contributed to the mitigated particle agglomeration of NiCoO2 and NiCo2S4, while the one-step hydrothermal process of NiCo2S4 resulted in a more compact and coherent porous structure in NiCo2S4/SNGA. These materials exhibit good stability and high rate performance, providing theoretical guidance for the further application of SNGA skeletons in lithium energy storage.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Sujie Chang, Yuanhua Sang, Hong Liu
Summary: Band structure engineering and heterojunction photocatalyst construction can improve the separation of photo-induced electrons and holes, leading to enhanced light response ability. The formation of a surface heterostructure on NaTaO3 nanocubes by constructing Sn3O4 nanoflakes improves the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B. This approach provides a possible mechanism for high-efficiency photocatalysts in practical applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Noemi Gallucci, Maryam Hmoudah, Eugenie Martinez, Amjad El-Qanni, Martino Di Serio, Luigi Paduano, Giuseppe Vitiello, Vincenzo Russo
Summary: This study evaluated the photodegradation efficiency of in-house prepared ceria (CeO2) nanostructured materials towards ibuprofen and compared it with the commercial Aeroxide TiO2-P25. The results showed a slightly better performance of TiO2-P25 compared to CeO2 nanoparticles. Additionally, the stability of CeO2 nanoparticles in the reaction conditions was confirmed through five reusability tests. Thermodynamic parameters revealed the efficient photodegradation performance of CeO2 nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaoyan Li, Ransha Deng, Qingping Li, Dunmin Lin, Xijun Wei, Xiaoqin Liu, Na Jiang, Yu Huo, Fengyu Xie, Qiaoji Zheng
Summary: Transition-metal selenides coated with porous N-doped carbon nanocubes derived from metal-organic frameworks show enhanced sodium storage performance, with ZCS@NC@rGO electrode exhibiting excellent cycling stability and rate capability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tongtong Liu, Min Zuo, Yan Ju, Wenli Xia, Yongli Li, Degang Zhao, Chengcheng Xu
Summary: This study discusses the structure features of three-dimensional skeleton obtained through dealloying and the corresponding hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of self-assembly CuO/Cu2O@Ni-B alloy. The Cu-Ni-B precursor is composed of Cu and multiple Ni-B compounds with different stoichiometric ratios. After dealloying, a bulk three-dimensional Ni-B skeleton is obtained, attached by CuO and Cu2O nanoparticles. Furthermore, the HER overpotentials of CuO/Cu2O@Ni-B are shifted to lower regions, especially for the sample dealloyed from Cu-49.0Ni-3B precursor, with an overpotential of 194.2 mV, indicating excellent HER catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dalibor M. Stankovic, Milos Ognjanovic, Martin Fabian, Vyacheslav Viktorovich Avdin, Dragan D. Manojlovic, Sanja Vranjes. Duric, Branka B. Petkovic
Summary: This study aimed to develop a green electrode material that combines the advantages of domestically produced synthesized porous carbon powder and ceria dioxide nanoparticles, resulting in a highly sensitive CeO2 porous carbon material highly sensitive to dopamine electrooxidation. The sensitivity of dopamine determination on the proposed CeO2-doped carbon material was enhanced by adding multi-wall carbon nanotubes, leading to the successful development of a carbon paste electrode with good selectivity for the determination of dopamine.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zewei Jia, Shangbo Ning, Yuxin Tong, Xin Chen, Huilin Hu, Lequan Liu, Jinhua Ye, Defa Wang
Summary: Photothermal reverse water gas shift reaction is a promising method for addressing global energy and environmental issues. The synthesis of Ni/N-CeO2 composite catalysts under light irradiation achieved high CO yield rate and CO selectivity, attributed to nitrogen doping enhancing oxygen vacancies and promoting CO2 reduction. Nitrogen doping was crucial for the formation of N-H bonds, modulating the reaction pathway and promoting CO2 reduction while suppressing CO2 methanation.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Rebekah, H. Amir, C. Viswanathan, N. Ponpandian
Summary: Rational design of efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and electrode material with high power density remains a challenge. In this study, pristine g-C3N4, MnCo2O4/g-C3N4, and cation modified Mn0.4Ni0.6Co2O4/g-C3N4 were investigated for their efficacy in catalyzing OER. Mn0.4Ni0.6Co2O4/g-C3N4 showed excellent performance in terms of low overpotential, small Tafel slope, simultaneous evolution of oxygen, and long-term stability. It also exhibited higher specific capacitance and better cycling stability compared to pristine g-C3N4 and MnCo2O4/g-C3N4 composite.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Murugan, A. Rebekah, D. Navadeepthy, C. Viswanathan, N. Ponpandian
Summary: Metal chalcogenides, such as MoS2, are inexpensive and abundant materials for catalytic applications. Functionalizing MoS2 with NiS2 and rGO increases the number of active sites and alters the electronic structure, resulting in superior catalytic activity and stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. Vasanth Raj, N. Ponpandian, C. Viswanathan
Summary: Potentiostatic electrodeposition of SnO2 thin films from an oxygenated tin chloride bath on anodised copper substrates has been achieved at a bath temperature of 85 degrees C. The evolution of nanoplates, nanoparticles and nanocubes are observed at this temperature. The SnO2 nanostructures exhibit excellent performance as electrode materials for aqueous lithium batteries and show remarkable electro catalytic activity towards the oxidation of ascorbic acid (AA).
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Karutha Pandian Divya, Shanmuganathan Keerthana, Chinnuswamy Viswanathan, Nagamony Ponpandian
Summary: This paper reports a biomimetic bilayer lipid membrane supported MXene based biosensor for electrochemical hybridization detection of the most prevalent and potential breast cancer biomarker BRCA1. A 2D MXene nanosheet-anchored gold nanoparticle-decorated biomimetic bilayer lipid membrane (AuNP@BLM) biosensor is used for the attachment of thiolated single-stranded DNA (HS-ssDNA) targeting hybridization detection. The synergistic combination of MXene and AuNP@BLM has proven to efficiently improve the detection signal to several folds.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Humayun Amir, Nikhil Prabhakar, Govindhan Thiruppathi, Palanisamy Sundararaj, Nagomony Ponpandian, Chinnuswamy Viswanathan
Summary: Monitoring and treating gutka wastewater is crucial for maintaining a clean water environment and has significant socioeconomic impacts. In this study, we synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles for the detection and degradation of nicotine and gutka wastewater, achieving high sensitivity and efficiency.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Rajalakshmi, N. Ponpandian
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different morphologies of MnFe2O4 spinel ferrite on its physical, electrical, magnetic, and photocatalytic activity towards an organic pollutant. Three morphologies, namely, cubical, flake, and capsule, were synthesized using a solvothermal method. The results confirmed the structural entities of the samples through various physico-chemical characterizations. Optimal performance was observed for the capsule morphology in terms of bandgap, electrical conductivity, magnetic saturation, and photocatalytic efficiency. The mechanistic insights provided in this study could be useful for tailoring the morphologies of other ferrites for specific applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Biswabiplab Singh, Sudhir Kumar, Allimuthu Elangovan, Devendra Vasht, Sunny Arya, Nguyen Trung Duc, Pooja Swami, Godawari Shivaji Pawar, Dhandapani Raju, Hari Krishna, Lekshmy Sathee, Monika Dalal, Rabi Narayan Sahoo, Viswanathan Chinnusamy
Summary: This study successfully predicted biomass and leaf area of wheat germplasm and Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) using multimodal images and machine learning models. Results showed that different biomass-related traits could be accurately predicted and the model BLASSO exhibited stable and high performance. The determinants of biomass accumulation were found to include architectural and physiological traits, with the best predictor being Area_SV for fresh weight and dry weight prediction, and projected shoot area for shoot area prediction.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nikhil Prabhakar, S. Vasanth, N. Ponpandian, C. Viswanathan
Summary: Exfoliated MXene (Ti3C2Tx) was made more stable by passivating exposed edges with Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide (TMAOH). The DLMX/NiO composite prepared using bath sonication showed improved electrochemical properties, with increased oxygen-containing surface functionalities, surface area, and uniform delivery of composite partners. The assembled supercapacitor device demonstrated a high energy density of up to 73 Wh kg(-1) and a power density of 900 W kg(-1), making it a promising candidate for advanced energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Prabhakar Nikhil, Sundaram Sornambikai, Gurusami Bhuvaneshwari, Nagamony Ponpandian, Chinnuswamy Viswanathan
Summary: In this study, functionalized KB was infused into Ti3C2Tx MXene sheets to improve the electronic transport and structural stability of the electrode. Delaminated MXene was successfully synthesized using a new approach of orbital shaking, and the f-KB@TMMX/GS electrode showed high specific capacitance and excellent long cyclic stability.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Rajalakshmi, G. Srividhya, C. Viswanathan, N. Ponpandian
Summary: Engineering competent electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen fuel production is crucial in electrochemical water splitting. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water electrolysis has been studied extensively, but understanding the mechanistic insights in sophisticated nanohybrids is limited. This study investigates a low-cost fabrication of a '3D electrocatalyst' with WO3 metal oxide layered with carbon entities to decode the hydrogen spillover effect (HSPE) mechanism and assess stability profiles for HER in different environments. The results show that the 3D architecture with WO3 and reduced graphene sheets exhibits comparable kinetics to Pt, making it a promising candidate for scalable electrocatalysts in HER.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Humayun Amir, Vasanth Subramanian, Sundaram Sornambikai, Nagamony Ponpandian, Chinnusamy Viswanathan
Summary: In this study, the electrochemical detection of breast cancer biomarker HER2 was successfully achieved using the N-CQDs/GS as the detector. The BSA-modified HER2 Antibody/N-CQDs/GS immunoelectrode preserved excellent activity for the biosensor, while the GS electrode provided high stability and conductivity. The method exhibited a low detection limit and optimal specificity, stability, and reproducibility for detecting HER-2 protein in untreated blood samples from breast cancer patients.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. Srividhya, C. Viswanathan, N. Ponpandian
Summary: The performance of S-doped g-C3N4/NiV LDH composite for electrochemical HER catalysis was studied and it was found that this composite exhibited better catalytic activity, stability, and enhanced HER kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Veena Mounasamy, Ganesan Srividhya, Nagamony Ponpandian
Summary: This study presents a low-cost synthesis strategy for large scale production of V(2)O(5) electrocatalysts with unique 2D flat nanorod-like morphology. The V(2)O(5) nanorods exhibit commendable catalytic properties for the OER.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sekar Madhu, Sriramprabha Ramasamy, Vignesh Magudeeswaran, Pandiaraj Manickam, Ponpandian Nagamony, Viswanathan Chinnuswamy
Summary: Textile and garment-based biosensing approaches are used to develop wearable devices for quantitative measurement of biomarkers in body fluids. In this study, SnO2 nanoflake-integrated conductive carbon fiber (SnO2/CCY) was used for biosensing cortisol. The electrochemical immunosensor showed a good response to cortisol concentration and was able to measure cortisol levels in human sweat.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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.
