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Chemistry, Physical
C. Mrabet, R. Jaballah, N. Mahdhi, A. Boukhachem, M. Amlouk
Summary: The formation of heterojunctions is commonly used to enhance photocatalytic efficiency. In this study, the photocatalytic activity of CuO-ZnO nanocomposite thin films was investigated and found to be greater than that of individual semiconductors. The produced nanocomposite thin films might be beneficial for environmentally friendly and energy-saving wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yalambaku Rajesh, Md Ahamad Mohiddon, M. Ghanashyam Krishna
Summary: Shape control of ZnO and Au nanostructures on thin films can be achieved by microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis with different precursors. Zinc nitrate precursor leads to rice grain structures, while zinc acetate precursor results in hexagonal shapes.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Longyan Zhang, Jinliang Xu
Summary: The study employed molecular dynamics to investigate phase changes of thin liquid films on nanostructured surfaces with hybrid wettability. Results show that the original residual vapor nuclei facilitate the mechanism of nucleate boiling, and competition mechanism between liquid film and nanostructure was identified. Hydrophobic nanocavities induce a piston-like effect, reducing the waiting time for bubble nucleation and being more effective in bubble generation compared to hydrophilic nanocavities.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Rabeel, Sofia Javed, Ramsha Khan, Muhammad Aftab Akram, Shania Rehman, Deok-kee Kim, Muhammad Farooq Khan
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide thin films were synthesized on glass substrates using spray pyrolysis method to prepare self-cleaning glass. The process parameters were optimized to improve photocatalytic performance and surface properties. It was found that samples deposited at 250 degrees C had higher crystallinity and hydrophobicity, while using a 2 mL solution resulted in better surface coverage and roughness. Additionally, the spray distance controlled the particle size distribution and surface coverage of the samples.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
J. L. Cervantes-Lopez, R. Rangel, D. Meneses-Rodriguez, G. Rodriguez-Gattorno, J. J. Alvarado-Gil
Summary: The study presents the development of Ce-Eu-doped ZnO nanostructured thin films by a two-step process involving atomic layer deposition and solvothermal synthesis. The incorporation of Ce and Eu elements enhances the photoluminescence of ZnO thin films, with a strong shift in UV emission and potential increase of lattice defects in ZnO.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vanessa Proust, Quentin Kirscher, Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen, Lisa Obringer, Kento Ishii, Ludivine Rault, Valerie Demange, David Berthebaud, Naoki Ohashi, Tetsuo Uchikoshi, Dominique Berling, Olivier Soppera, Fabien Grasset
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop simple and easy methods to prepare polymorphic HfO2 thin film materials with the best balance of patterning potential, reproducibility and stability. Nanostructured HfO2 thin films were synthesized by two different methods: deep ultraviolet (DUV) photolithography and electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of HfO2 nanoparticles. The morphology, composition and crystallinity of the HfO2 nanoparticles and thin films were investigated, and the results showed that both DUV photolithography and EPD are suitable methods to prepare controllable and tunable HfO2 nanostructures.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Payal Patial, Naveen Kumar, Manish Deshwal
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of annealing temperature on spin-coated ZnO thin films. The results show that increasing the annealing temperature leads to larger crystallite size, higher dielectric constant, and increased AC conductivity. The LPG sensing response analysis indicates the optimal operating temperature and annealing temperature for the fabricated ZnO thin films.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yan Jiang, Huifang Liu, Kaixia Shi, Chun Tang, Juan Song
Summary: The wettability of TiO2/PDA thin films increases and then decreases with the increase of annealing temperature, mainly due to the evolution of the film structure.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxin Ju, Ling Ai, Xiaopeng Qi, Jia Li, Weijie Song
Summary: This review comprehensively examines the scalable and highly reproducible nature of magnetron sputtering for depositing hydrophobic thin films. It outlines the fundamental mechanism of hydrophobicity and summarizes recent advances in the preparation, characteristics, and applications of thin films derived from oxides, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and diamond-like carbon (DLC). The review also discusses the future applications, current challenges, and development of hydrophobic thin films, providing a brief perspective on future research directions.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Asmaa Al-Rasheedi, M. Khammar, A. M. Abdel-Daiem, M. S. Aida, Mohamed Sh Abdel-wahab
Summary: This paper discusses the growth mechanisms of ZnO nanorods thin-films using the hydrothermal process. The seed layer preparation method alters the alignment of the nanorods, while the nature of the salt source affects the size of the nanorods.
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Polymer Science
Pedro J. Rivero, Juan P. Fuertes, Adrian Vicente, Alvaro Mata, Jose F. Palacio, Maria Monteserin, Rafael Rodriguez
Summary: A one-step electrospinning technique was employed to design and develop functional surfaces with desired morphology using PCL and ZnO NPs, showing the importance of operational parameters and material concentration in achieving optimal surface properties. The presence of ZnO NPs within the electrospun fibers played a key role in corrosion resistance, although it also led to a decrease in water contact angle. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of using a design of experiment to optimize the surface morphology for better corrosion resistance and wettability.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bijoy Chandra Ghos, Syed Farid Uddin Farhad, Md Abdul Majed Patwary, Shanta Majumder, Md Alauddin Hossain, Nazmul Islam Tanvir, Mohammad Atiqur Rahman, Tooru Tanaka, Qixin Guo
Summary: This study reports the effects of substrate, sonication process, and postannealing on the properties of ZnO thin films grown using the SILAR method on SLG and Cu foil. The use of IPA dispersant at 50 degrees Celsius resulted in high-quality ZnO thin films, demonstrating better c-axis orientation on SLG compared to other dispersants at the same temperature.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Neslihan Torun, Ilker Torun, Menekse Sakir, Mustafa Kalay, M. Serdar Onses
Summary: There is a strong demand for encoded surfaces with multiple security layers that are prepared by stochastic processes and are adaptable to deterministic fabrication approaches. Dewetting instabilities in nanoscopic polymer films present a suitable platform for fabricating unclonable surfaces, with the thermal annealing-induced dewetting of P2VP enabling fabrication of randomly positioned functional features that are separated at a microscopic length scale. The patterning of P2VP films presents opportunities for fabricating hybrid security labels, which can be resolved through both stochastic and deterministic pathways, offering key opportunities in encoding applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
WooJun Seol, Gopinathan Anoop, Hyeonghun Park, Cheol Woong Shin, Jun Young Lee, Tae Yeon Kim, Wan Sik Kim, Hyunjin Joh, Shibnath Samanta, Ji Young Jo
Summary: In this study, V-doped ZnO thin films with high polarization values were successfully prepared by controlling crystallite size, morphology, and valence state of vanadium, opening up the possibility of utilizing ferroelectric VeZnO in particulate matter filtering devices. The study demonstrated the importance of crystalline properties and valence state of V in determining the ferroelectric and dielectric properties of VeZnO films, with potential applications in air filter coatings for efficient particulate matter filtration.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yasin Yuecel, Omer Otuzbir, Ersin Yuecel
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of SILAR coating parameters on the surface roughness of ZnO thin films and develop a mathematical model for predicting the roughness. The study focused on the ammonia solution amount, cycle number, and stirring speed as the coating parameters for SILAR coating of ZnO. RSM was used to investigate the effect of the parameters on roughness, and a statistical estimation model was developed and tested with ANOVA. The results showed that the amount of NH4OH played a decisive role in the morphology of ZnO coatings, and the mathematical models accurately predicted the surface roughness of the films.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ning Xue, Yunpeng Ren, Xudong Ren, Naifei Ren, Qing Lin, Qiqi Wang, Kai Qin
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Liu Lu, Weiqi Zeng, Susu Hu, Daifen Chen, Jiemei Lei, Naifei Ren
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2018)
Article
Physics, Applied
Jiawei Cong, Gaige Zheng, Zhiqiang Zhou, Min Liu, Mingyang Chen, Hongbing Yao, Pengyu Wei, Naifei Ren
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2018)
Article
Optics
Chunhui Shi, Naifei Ren, Houxiao Wang, Kaibo Xia, Liang Wang
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Optics
Houxiao Wang, Sukai Zhu, Guoxiang Xu, Wei Zhou, Lin Li, Dao Hua Zhang, Naifei Ren, Kaibo Xia, Chunhui Shi
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Optics
Kaibo Xia, Naifei Ren, Houxiao Wang, Chunhui Shi
OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
(2018)
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Optics
Qing Lin, Naifei Ren, Yunpeng Ren, Qiqi Wang, Ning Xue, Zhiduo Xin, Xudong Ren
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qijun Li, Ming Zhou, Mingyang Yang, Qingfeng Yang, Zhixun Zhang, Jing Shi
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qijun Li, Ming Zhou, Qingfeng Yang, Mingyang Yang, Qian Wu, Zhixun Zhang, Jianwen Yu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bao-jia Li, Yong-ying Wang, Li-jing Huang, Hai-di Cao, Qinghua Wang, Hongtao Ding, Nai-fei Ren
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Shi, Ming Zhou
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bao-Jia Li, Yong-Ying Wang, Li-Jing Huang, Hai-Di Cao, Qinghua Wang, Nai-Fei Ren, Hongtao Ding
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bao-jia Li, Guang-yu Yang, Li-jing Huang, Wei Zu, Huang Li, Yi-lun Wang, Shuang-shuang Li, Nai-fei Ren
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2018)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Houxiao Wang, Guoxiang Xu, Sukai Zhu, Wei Zhou, Naifei Ren, Kaibo Xia
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Ming Zhou, Jing Shi, Qijun Li, Mingyang Yang, Zhixun Zhang
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2017)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.