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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shali Lin, Xiaohu Mi, Lei Xi, Jinping Li, Lei Yan, Zhengkun Fu, Hairong Zheng
Summary: A Ag-nanoparticles-doped porous ZnO photocatalyst has been prepared and tested for its catalytic activity towards 4-nitrophenol. The heterostructure photocatalyst shows excellent catalytic performance due to the synergetic effect of Ag nanoparticles and porous ZnO.
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Physics, Applied
Muntadher I. I. Rahmah, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Waleed Khaild Al-Azzawi, Moayad Jabbar Rasn, Hadi Hassan Jasim, Majid S. S. Jabir, Roonak Abdul Salam A. Alkareem, Taha M. M. Rashid
Summary: A zinc oxide-silver doped with graphite and nitrogen (ZnO/Ag doped with C/N) heterostructure was prepared and used for the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight irradiation. The characterization results showed the presence of ZnO, Ag, and C nanoparticles, and confirmed the high-absorption ability in the visible area. The photocatalysis results demonstrated the efficient degradation of MB dye by the prepared ZnO/Ag doped with C/N heterostructure under sunlight irradiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS B
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhipeng Li, Ligong Zhou, Liying Lu, Xiaoguang Xu, Yong Jiang
Summary: A cost-efficient method combining hydrothermal and photochemical techniques was used to prepare ZnO/Al2O3 core-shell heterostructure on Si (100) substrates, demonstrating enhanced photocatalytic properties compared to traditional physical vapor deposition methods. The heterostructure showed significantly improved photocatalytic performance for the photodegradation of methyl orange under UV-irradiation.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinfei Ji, Haiping Xu, Shudong Liang, Lei Gan, Rongbin Zhang, Xuewen Wang
Summary: The study presents a novel method by sulfurizing ZnO in-situ to construct a 3D ordered macroporous ZnS@ZnO heterostructure, which effectively improves the limitations of ZnO in photocatalytic H-2 evolution and exhibits excellent catalytic performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Saowaluk Buapoon, Anukorn Phuruangrat, Phattranit Dumrongrojthanath, Titipun Thongtem, Somchai Thongtem
Summary: Ag/ZnO heterostructure nanocomposites were synthesized successfully in surfactant-free solutions. These samples exhibited higher photocatalytic degradation efficiency compared to pure ZnO flowers due to efficient separation and diffusion of photogenerated charge carriers through the Ag/ZnO Schottky interface.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jintao Zhang, Xiaohua Jia, Tiantian Liu, Jin Yang, Sizhe Wang, Yong Li, Dan Shao, Lei Feng, Haojie Song
Summary: This paper introduces a GO/ZnO porous structure acetone gas sensing material and discusses its significantly enhanced gas sensing properties and related mechanisms. This is of great importance for rapid, accurate and reliable detection of harmful gases in industrial production, environmental monitoring, medical diagnosis, and other fields.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lingxia Li, Xin Guo, Xuefeng Lu, Junqiang Ren, Peiqing La
Summary: In this study, the electronic and photocatalytic properties of ZnO/GaTe heterostructure were investigated using first-principles calculations. The results showed an intrinsic type-II band alignment and a direct band gap of 1.730 eV, with the valence band top and conduction band bottom located at ZnO and GaTe layers, respectively. This design ensures efficient spatial separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and improved photocatalytic efficiency. Additionally, the band edges align with the reduction and oxidation potentials of H2O, indicating better photocatalytic performance. The modulated photocatalytic properties under different pH conditions suggest that an acidic environment favors the water splitting process. The band edge alignment can be adjusted through vertical and in-plane biaxial strains, making the ZnO/GaTe heterostructure a potential alternative for efficient photocatalysts in water splitting applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Iqbal, Ali Bahadur, Mohsin Javed, Othman Hakami, Rana Muhammad Irfan, Zahoor Ahmad, Abeer AlObaid, Murefah Mana Al-Anazy, Hanadi B. Baghdadi, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Tahani Al-Muhimeed, Guocong Liu, Muhammad Nawaz
Summary: The highly efficient Ag-ZnO/S-g-C3N4 photocatalyst synthesized via a two-step hydrothermal route successfully degraded methylene blue dye, with the photo corrosion of ZnO inhibited by doping with Ag and coupling with S-g-C3N4.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Wang, Weiming Xiao, Yuxin Zhu, Sanmei Liu, Shuhua Wang, Chao Chen
Summary: A porous and highly dispersed Co3O4-modified ZnO@ZnS heterostructure was synthesized by calcination and sulfurization of ZnCo-ZIF@ZIF-8. The charge separation and transfer in this heterostructure were significantly improved due to the highly dispersed Co3O4 and the porous structure. The hydrogen production rate of Co3O4-ZnO@ZnS with Pt cocatalyst reached 3269.3 mu mol g(-1) h(-1), indicating its potential application in water splitting.
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Environmental Sciences
Fatima Zahra Janani, Habiba Khiar, Nawal Taoufik, Alaaeddine Elhalil, M'hamed Sadiq, Said Mansouri, Noureddine Barka
Summary: In this study, ZnO-Zn2TiO4 (ZTM) material was synthesized using a novel method and its physical features were analyzed. The results showed that ZTM-600, synthesized through calcination at 600 degrees C, exhibited the highest degradation efficiency (99%). This study demonstrates a promising photocatalyst and provides new insights for enhancing photocatalytic performance and effective wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariana Busila, Viorica Musat, Petrica Alexandru, Cosmin Romanitan, Oana Brincoveanu, Vasilica Tucureanu, Iuliana Mihalache, Alina-Viorica Iancu, Violeta Dediu
Summary: The use of a combination of nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents and efficient removal of persistent pollutants from wastewater is an important strategy. This study synthesized ZnO/Au and ZnO/Ag nanocomposites, analyzed their structure and morphology, and evaluated their antimicrobial properties and photocatalytic activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingkun Wu, Meina Huang, Bowen Zhang, Yunxi Li, Shaoqing Liu, Haonan Wang, Minguang Fan, Bin Li, Lihui Dong, Guoning Chen
Summary: An efficient photocatalytic system was developed by constructing a three-dimensional porous BiOBr/MIL-101(Cr) heterostructure. The system exhibited efficient charge separation and increased adsorption capacity. The formation of an electron donor-acceptor system between Bi and Cr atoms helped induce an internal electric field and promote charge transfer and separation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. Elavarasan, S. Vignesh, M. Srinivasan, G. Venkatesh, G. Palanisamy, P. Ramasamy, Baskaran Palanivel, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Mohd Ubaidullah, Vasudeva Reddy Minnam Reddy, Woo Kyoung Kim
Summary: In this study, a graphene-enhanced g-C3N4/ZnO-Ag composite photocatalyst was prepared and characterized. The composite showed excellent photocatalytic activity and cytotoxicity, making it a potential candidate for dye pollution treatment and cancer prevention.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li-Yuan Zhang, Jin-Ju Yang, Yao-Hui You
Summary: Fluorinated ZnO-TiO2 composites exhibit excellent photocatalytic degradation performance, attributed to their small grain size, large specific surface area, effective degradation rate of methyl orange, and good recycling performance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Banumathi, J. Uma, A. Ravi, B. Balraj, C. Siva, P. Ilanchezhiyan, G. Mohan Kumar
Summary: This study presents a novel three-dimensional (3D) rGO/ZnO/Ag heterostructure processed via solvothermal and photoreduction techniques, showing enhanced photon absorption in the visible region and reduced band gap values. Photocatalytic performance evaluation through dye degradation reactions under sunlight illumination demonstrated rapid and enhanced photocatalytic activity. The established schematic mechanism illustrated enhanced charge transfer kinetics in the reactions, with the heterostructure showing 99% efficiency towards recycled photocatalytic reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruiqing Li, Guihong Yu, Yimai Liang, Nannan Zhang, Yali Liu, Shucai Gan
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruiqing Li, Linlin Li, Wenwen Zi, Junjun Zhang, Lu Liu, Lianchun Zou, Shucai Gan
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruiqing Li, Nannan Zhang, Linlin Li, Yimai Liang, Yali Liu, Shucai Gan
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruiqing Li, Linlin Li, Yimai Liang, Nannan Zhang, Yali Liu, Shucai Gan
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruiqing Li, Yali Liu, Nannan Zhang, Linlin Li, Lu Liu, Yimai Liang, Shucai Gan
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yimai Liang, Na Guo, Linlin Li, Ruiqing Li, Guijuan Ji, Shucai Gan
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shi Lan, Lu Liu, Ruiqing Li, Zhihua Leng, Shucai Gan
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui-Qing Li, Bao-Lu Wang, Tian Gao, Ran Zhang, Chenyang Xu, Xiangfen Jiang, Jinjue Zeng, Yoshio Bando, Pengfei Hu, Yongle Li, Xue-Bin Wang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui-Qing Li, Shuxin Li, Mengjie Lu, Yaqian Shi, Konggang Qu, Yachao Zhu
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Sang, Yu Liu, Xiaoyu Wan, Shuixiang Xie, Guangyu Zhang, Mingzheng Ge, Jiamu Dai, Wei Zhang, Rui-Qing Li
Summary: Hierarchical Mn-Ni2P/NiFe LDH arrays were developed as a self-supported electrode, exhibiting excellent bifunctional catalytic activities for the HER and UOR due to the synergistic effect and self-supported structure. Remarkably, the voltage of a urea electrolytic cell coupling the HER with the UOR was as low as 1.494 V at 10 mA cm(-2).
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui-Qing Li, Changming Wang, Shuixiang Xie, Tianyu Hang, Xiaoyu Wan, Jinjue Zeng, Wei Zhang
Summary: In this study, an efficient MoS2 nanosheet electrode coupled with CeO2 was developed via a hydrothermal process to facilitate water adsorption and dissociation. The electrode displayed good HER activity and stability at a large current density of 500 mA cm(-2). In situ Raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of hydroxide ions based on the strengthening of the Ce-O bond during the HER.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Sang, Jin Chen, Jinle Hou, Yanxia Pan, Konggang Qu, Litong Wang, Rui-Qing Li
Summary: "Monodisperse undoped and Ln(3+) (Ln = Eu, Tb) doped Vernier Lu5O4F7 nanorods were synthesized for the first time via a two-step hydrothermal method, showing multicolor tunable emissions and potential applications in field-emission displays."
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui-Qing Li, Qi Liu, Yanan Zhou, Mengjie Lu, Jinle Hou, Konggang Qu, Yachao Zhu, Olivier Fontaine
Summary: In this study, V-doped Ni3N nanosheets arrays grown on nickel foam were developed as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and urea oxidation reaction (UOR). The catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performances with low energy consumption and remarkable stability, making it promising for applications in energy-saving H-2 production and urea-related waste water treatment.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhikai Le, Wei Zhang, Wenwu Li, Jianping Tan, Ruiqing Li, Xuebing Wang, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Xiangfen Jiang, Junhao Chu, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ming Hu
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Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)