Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shouwen Yu, Xiaohua Jia, Jin Yang, Sizhe Wang, Yong Li, Haojie Song
Summary: The study focused on the sensing performance of CuO/ZnSnO3 hollow microspheres in monitoring ethanol, demonstrating excellent ethanol response capabilities. The improved gas response of the sensor is attributed to the formation of a p-n heterojunction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zenghui Sima, Peng Song, Yongling Ding, Zhichen Lu, Qi Wang
Summary: In this study, ZnSnO3/Ti(3)C(2)T(x) MXene nanocomposites were successfully fabricated using an electrostatic self-assembly method, and they exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity towards formaldehyde.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Cheng, Uijin Jung, Wonjun Heo, Wanjun Park, Jinsub Park
Summary: This article introduces a piezoelectric nanogenerator based on ZnSnO3 (ZTO) nanoparticles embedded polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite. By mixing with PVDF, different amounts of ZTO nanocubes were able to enhance the energy harvesting performance, reaching optimal performance at 30% content. The presence of ZTO significantly improved the piezoelectric performance of PVDF and demonstrated its potential in applications such as LED lighting and temperature timers.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Yuvika Sood, Varsha S. Pawar, Harish Mudila, Anil Kumar
Summary: PPy-based hybrid nanocomposites play a crucial role in sensing applications due to their unique physical and chemical properties. They have been widely utilized in industrial applications and show promising prospects for future applications.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manish Kumar Tiwari, Subhash Chand Yadav, Abhishek Srivastava, Archana Kanwade, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Sawanta S. Mali, Jyoti V. Patil, Chang Kook Hong, Parasharam M. Shirage
Summary: This work reports the synthesis of Mn-doped ZnSnO3 microspheres and their improved CO gas sensing properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sk Md Ali Zaker Shawon, Zaida D. Carballo, Valeria Suarez Vega, Chen Lin, Muhammad Sufian Rafaqut, Andrew Xu Sun, J. James Li, M. Jasim Uddin
Summary: The study presents an aluminum-doped zinc stannate piezoelectric nanogenerator with high electrical output, achieved through a low-temperature solution method; 2 wt% aluminum-doped ZnSnO3 showed the highest electrical output in terms of open circuit voltages and short circuit current; The device can function as an energy harvester and wireless human motion sensor.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qingqing Xie, Zenghui Sima, Qi Wang, Peng Song
Summary: This paper successfully prepared Fe-doped ZnSnO3 cubes and found that Fe-doped ZnSnO3 has high selectivity and response value for formaldehyde gas, as well as fast response/recovery time and good recovery performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mauliady Satria, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The superhydrophobic/superoleophilic properties of polyurethane foams (PUF) were enhanced through layering with three different polymers and modification with iron/magnetic nanocomposites. The polymer layer and nanocomposites successfully covered the PUF surface, resulting in improved water contact angle and powerful superhydrophobic properties of the materials. The modified PUFs exhibited enhanced oil absorption capacity, high separation efficiency, and rapid oil permeate flux, making them highly useful for oil-water separation applications. Among the modified materials, PDA-coated PUF nanocomposites achieved the most outstanding results due to their remarkable interfacial adhesion properties and increased active functional groups for hydrogen bonding interaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaoling Zheng, Huanhuan Hou, Hao Fu, Liping Gao, Hongjie Liu
Summary: A formaldehyde chemosensor based on porous ZnSnO3 nanocubes was synthesized, showing high sensitivity and selectivity in detecting formaldehyde. The sensor can detect formaldehyde concentrations as low as 1 ppm, and has a good linear relationship between 1-50 ppm formaldehyde concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zenghui Sima, Peng Song, Qi Wang
Summary: The ZnSnO3 hollow cubes were successfully modified by Ag nanoparticles, which generated Schottky barrier-type junctions and enhanced the sensing performance. The gas-sensing results showed excellent response value (26.7) towards 50 ppm formaldehyde at 100 degrees C, as well as fast response/recovery time (12/18 s), remarkable reproducibility, and outstanding stability. The sensing mechanism was proposed based on the structure of ZnSnO3 hollow cubes and the catalytic activity of Ag NPs. This work confirms that Ag NPs modification is an efficient strategy to improve the sensing properties of ZnSnO3-based gas sensors.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruochen Du, Jiawei Wang, Jiali Kang, Ying Guo, Chunfang Wang, Yitong Yuan
Summary: In this study, a reversed-phase self-assembly strategy was utilized to prepare PPy-based nanoparticles with good magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI) signals. These nanoparticles have great potential in the field of photothermal therapy (PTT).
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
V. Paolucci, J. De Santis, L. Lozzi, M. Rigon, A. Martucci, C. Cantalini
Summary: This study reports on the detection of ppb-level NO2 using ZnO nanocrystalline film with visible-light and mild thermal-activation modes. Trivalent and tetravalent doping trigger fast response behavior, with the best performance seen from a combination of purple-blue light and thermal activation. The influence of relative humidity on gas sensing performances is also investigated, with a slight decrease in NO2 response observed at 40% RH.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Liyong Du, Heming Sun
Summary: The sensing performance of gas sensitive materials can be improved by adjusting their microstructure and electronic structure. In this study, ZnSnO3-NiO heterostructures were successfully synthesized and their performance was tested. The results showed that the sensor had the best performance at a Ni/Zn molar ratio of 1:2, with high response value, fast response speed, good repeatability, and long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiankun Huang, Jingbin Zeng, Xue Zhang, Gengchen Guo, Rui Liu, Zifeng Yan, Yadong Yin
Summary: This study introduces a hybrid aerogel/hydrogel sensor with high sensitivity and broad sensing range, integrating polypyrrole aerogel with PAAm hydrogel. The sensor demonstrates linear response, high sensitivity, and stable performance over a wide pressure range, making it ideal for monitoring pressures from human physiological signals to significant stress exerted by vehicles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kun Wang, Shaoyan Zhang, Zhenghao Hou, Lixin Wang, Pan An, Jinbo Jia, Yihan Li, Pengliang Zhang
Summary: A new nanofibrous ZnSnO3/C composite material with enhanced electrochemical performance and high reversible capacity was successfully fabricated through hydrothermal synthesis and carbonization treatment. The excellent properties are attributed to the hierarchical three-dimensional structure inherited from cellulose substance and the good conductivity of the carbon matrix.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Miao Liu, Peng Song, Zhongxi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel SnO2 nanorod/spindle-like Fe2O3 heterostructure was successfully fabricated through a simple two-step hydrothermal route, which showed improved gas sensing performance on volatile organic compounds compared to pure Fe2O3. The enhanced gas-sensitivity performance of the hierarchical SnO2/Fe2O3 heterostructures can be attributed to the synergistic effect and heterojunction of the interface between spindle-like Fe2O3 and SnO2 nanorod. This research may provide new insight and a rational strategy for upgrading the sensing performance of certain semiconductor metal oxide materials through the design of novel layered nanostructures in the future.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huijun Gao, Yuzhen Ma, Peng Song, Jinfeng Leng, Qi Wang
Summary: A simple, low-cost hydrothermal method was used to synthesize rGO/ZnO aerogel in one step, which was then prepared into a sensor for NO2 detection. With a large surface area and good response at room temperature, the aerogel shows potential application prospects in the gas sensor field.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huijun Gao, Yuzhen Ma, Peng Song, Zhongxi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: In recent years, the introduction of other elements has been an effective method to improve gas sensing performances by generating oxygen vacancies. Cu-doped alpha-Fe2O3 porous spindles were successfully prepared using MIL-88-Fe as the precursor through a simple solvothermal method. The presence of Cu ions helps restrain the growth of crystalline grains and enables the spindles to have a higher specific surface area and smaller pore sizes, leading to superior sensitivity towards triethylamine (TEA) in gas sensing applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pei Hao, Guang-Min Qu, Peng Song, Zhong-Xi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: Porous La1-xBaxFeO3 microspheres were prepared by a hydrothermal method with Ba-doping, showing high response and rapid response time to ethanol gas at 2 mol% Ba-doping concentration. The sensing material demonstrates superior performance in ethanol detection compared to undoped samples, with an optimum operating temperature of 200 degrees C.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Sun, Yanzheng Wang, Peng Song, Zhongxi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: The Cr-doped In2O3 samples synthesized by calcining metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-precursors exhibit uniform hollow nanoboxes with large specific surface areas, and the 0.5 wt% Cr-doped In2O3 sample shows excellent gas sensing performance for NH3. The sensor has low operating temperature, high selectivity, good repeatability, relatively high response, low detection concentration, and short response time.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zenghui Sima, Zhenren Ma, Peng Song, Qi Wang
Summary: The study successfully developed a gas sensor capable of efficiently detecting ultra-low concentrations of ammonia at low temperatures. By uniformly dispersing Cu2O nanoblocks on the wrinkle structure of rGO, the sensing performance was significantly enhanced. The experiments showed extremely fast response and recovery times, providing important insights for future NH3 monitoring at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Miao Liu, Zeyu Wang, Peng Song, Zhongxi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: In this study, a high-performance room temperature gas-sensing material was successfully developed by utilizing MXene and reduced graphene oxide as building blocks. The resulting 3D aerogel shows excellent acetone-sensing performance at room temperature, with fast response and recovery times, as well as good reproducibility and selectivity. This strategy of composite 3D graphene/MXene architectures with metal oxide semiconductors provides a new pathway for future development of room temperature gas sensors.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Yang, Jia Li, Xiaohui Yan, Yangsai Lyu, Ningning Xing, Ping Yang, Peng Song, Min Zuo
Summary: A novel multifunctional Janus magnetic micromotor with self-propulsion and high peroxidase-like activity was developed for the detection and degradation of hydroquinone. The micromotor exhibited a unique 3D hierarchical architecture and could autonomously move, making it an effective platform for dynamically sensitive detection and quick removal of hydroquinone from water.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuai Zhang, Yukun Zheng, Peng Song, Jing Sun, Qi Wang
Summary: CeO2/MoO3 nanorods were successfully synthesized and showed enhanced gas sensitivity to trimethylamine gas. The analysis of XPS spectrum revealed the effect of the conversion of Ce ions on the enhancement of gas sensitivity, indicating the potential application of CeO2 in gas sensing.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huijun Gao, Yuzhen Ma, Peng Song, Zhongxi Yang, Qi Wang
Summary: In this study, 3D rGO/Co3O4 nanocomposites were prepared using a simple hydrothermal method, exhibiting superior gas sensing properties for ultra-low concentration detection of triethylamine (TEA) at room temperature. The composites' mesoporous structure, large specific surface area, and excellent charge carrier transport properties contribute to their excellent sensing performance, making them potentially useful in the field of gas sensors.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Miao Liu, Jun Ji, Peng Song, Min Liu, Qi Wang
Summary: The study synthesized heterogeneous composites of α-Fe2O3 and Ti3C2Tx MXene, which exhibited outstanding selectivity towards acetone at room temperature.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhichen Lu, Zenghui Sima, Peng Song
Summary: In this study, nest-like hierarchical In2O3 structures were prepared for efficient detection of formaldehyde gas. The sensor showed good response and recovery characteristics, with response and recovery times of 20 s and 40 s, respectively. It also exhibited good reproducibility and selectivity, making it valuable for sensitive detection of formaldehyde in the environment.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhichen Lu, Peng Song, Qi Wang
Summary: In this work, hexagonal In2O3 nanosheets with decorated Au nanoparticles were synthesized and used as a sensor for NH3 detection. The sensor exhibited high response and fast response/recovery time at room temperature, as well as good repeatability stability and high selectivity. The excellent sensing behavior was attributed to the synergistic effect of nanosheets structure, Au nanoparticles-enhanced surface chemisorption, and the Schottky barrier. These synthesized hexagonal Au-In2O3 nanosheets provide a new candidate for exclusive NH3 detection at room temperature.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zenghui Sima, Peng Song, Zhichen Lu, Qi Wang
Summary: In this work, Au nanoparticle-functionalized ZnSnO3 cubes were synthesized and successfully formed Schottky barrier-type junctions. The sensor based on Au-ZnSnO3 cubes exhibited excellent response and selectivity to ammonia gas at low temperature, with fast response/recovery time. The sensing mechanism was proposed based on the combination of ZnSnO3 cube structure and catalytic activity of Au nanoparticles. This work provides an efficient strategy for the fabrication of NH3 sensors at low temperature.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhichen Lu, Zhenguang Lin, Qi Wang, Peng Song
Summary: In this study, Au-In2O3 nested hierarchical structure was successfully synthesized and found to have good gas sensing performance for ethanol, making it capable of detecting ethanol gas at room temperature.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(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.