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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Michael. J. J. Bojdys, Nicola Pinna
Summary: We demonstrate a versatile synthesis strategy to combine metal-organic frameworks with nanoparticles, allowing for the formation of mono-, bi-, tri-, and quaternary composites. This method does not require specific surface structures or functionalities on the pre-formed cores. The controlled diffusion rate of alkaline vapors regulates the growth of MOFs and encapsulation of NPs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Yang, Jijian Liu, Chunyu Zhao, Qingrong Liang, Weikang Dong, Jia Shi, Ping Wang, Denan Kong, Lu Lv, Lin Jia, Dainan Wang, Chun Huang, Shoujun Zheng, Meiling Wang, Fucai Liu, Peng Yu, Jingsi Qiao, Wei Ji, Jiadong Zhou
Summary: Controllable synthesis of transition metal phosphorous chalcogenides (TMPCs) based on a subtractive element growth mechanism is reported. Among them, SnPS3 exhibits an effective nonlinear susceptibility chi(2) of 8.41 x 10-11 m V-1. The CdPSe3 photodetector displays high responsivity (582 mA W-1) and detectivity (3.19 x 1011 Jones).
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Takaaki Tomai, Liangyu Tang, Akira Yoko, Yuki Omura, Gimyeong Seong, Tadafumi Adschiri
Summary: The study introduces a method for regenerating degraded facet-controlled nanoparticle catalysts through the dissolution-reprecipitation process and surface crystalline structure reorientation using an organic modifier. The modifier stabilizes the (100) facet, accelerates the dissolution-reprecipitation process, and promotes facet modification and catalyst regeneration.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soohyung Lee, Chad E. Hoyer, Can Liao, Xiaosong Li, Vincent C. Holmberg
Summary: This study reports the phase-controlled synthesis of colloidal silver iron sulfide (AgFeS2) nanocrystals and investigates their resonant light-matter interactions. The composition of the product can be selectively shifted by adjusting the coordinating ligand concentration, impacting the crystal structure and optical properties. The strong UV-visible extinction peak exhibited by AgFeS2 nanocrystals is attributed to a quasi-static dielectric resonance, expanding the library of underexplored intermediate-band semiconductor nanocrystals with unique optical properties.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Erika Dutkova, Maria Jesus Sayagues, Martin Fabian, Jaroslav Kovac, Jaroslav Kovat, Matej Balaz, Martin Stahorsky
Summary: This work presents a rapid one-step mechanochemical synthesis method to prepare nanocrystalline CuSbS2, demonstrating its promising crystal structure, stability, and optical properties for potential application as light absorbers in photovoltaics. The study also suggests a novel approach for the preparation of other ternary semiconductor nanomaterials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Sun, Wenhao Xu, Jie Chen, Hui Zhang, Junlai Yu, Chen Zong, Jinyu Yang, Zihan Zhong, Yun Tang
Summary: Shape-controlled synthesis is crucial for functional nanomaterials and provides insights into the relationship between structures and catalytic properties. A new single-parameter-tuned synthesis strategy for gold nanocrystals was proposed, allowing for the production of highly monodisperse nanocrystals with various shapes, and revealing the dual roles of iron carbonyl in controlling shapes and catalytic activity shifting. This work opens up a new pathway for shape-controlled synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals with practical applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yue Qin, Huimin Zhang, Qilin Yuan, Hanzhuang Zhang, Jiajia Ning, Wenyu Ji
Summary: Cd-free AgInZnS (AIZS) nanocrystals produced via cation exchange reaction can be used as green emitters in light-emitting diodes with high current efficiency and external quantum efficiency. The composition of AIZS NCs produced with different ligands can affect the charge injection balance in the device, leading to different performances of AIZS NC-based light-emitting diodes.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Lv, Xinsu Zhang, Lulu Zhang, Yixuan Liu, Chong Geng, Shu Xu
Summary: In this study, a mixed-ligand strategy is proposed for the synthesis of hydrophobic ZnO NCs with controlled sizes. Trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) is found to play a dual role in accelerating nucleation and inhibiting growth, with the dosage of TOPO being crucial for rapid synthesis. Other factors affecting growth kinetics are systematically investigated to optimize the synthesis control for diverse size tunability. Monodispersed hydrophobic ZnO NCs with sizes ranging from 2 to 13 nm are successfully produced in a microfluidic reactor within 3 to 30 minutes. These hydrophobic ZnO NCs exhibit superior photocatalytic performance in the degradation of Sudan dyes compared to hydrophilic NCs, attributed to their strong affinity to dye molecules. It is expected that this synthesis strategy will promote the development and applications of hydrophobic ZnO NCs in various fields of photocatalysis, sensors, and optoelectronics.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tingting Wen, Weidong Liu, Limin Wang, Yaqiong Gong
Summary: Serious environmental pollution and urgent energy demand have led to a focus on developing green and reusable energy, such as hydrogen energy. This study presents the preparation of an OER electrocatalyst FeNi-S@CoSe2/NF with Fe-Ni-S nanoparticles on CoSe2 nanosheets. The addition of Fe-Ni-S greatly improves the OER and water electrolysis performance of the composite, showing excellent overall water electrolysis performance and resistance stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Jinman Yang, Zhengrui Yang, Kefen Yang, Qing Yu, Xingwang Zhu, Hui Xu, Huaming Li
Summary: Photocatalytic CO2 reduction technology is a promising way to convert CO2 into fuels and chemicals using solar energy. Metal sulfide, especially In-based ternary metal sulfide, shows potential in overcoming corrosion and carrier recombination issues. This review provides a detailed introduction to the structural characteristics, synthesis methods, and activity enhancement techniques of In-based ternary metal sulfide for photocatalytic CO2 conversion.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sihao Wang, Tingyu Wang, Xianglong Kong, Xudong Zhao, Hongyu Gan, Xiangxi Wang, Qingjie Meng, Fei He, Piaoping Yang, Zhiliang Liu
Summary: An Al2S3/C nanocomposite was synthesized by a simple ball milling method, which exhibits excellent lithium storage performance with large reversible specific capacity, remarkable rate capability, and superior long-cycling stability. This work provides inspiration for developing new light metal sulfide materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zizhou He, Hui Guo, Jed D. LaCoste, Don Werder, Derek J. Durocher, Ryan A. Cook, Phat Truong, Hongmei Luo, Xiao-Dong Zhou, Ling Fei
Summary: Metal selenides and carbon nanofibers composites as anodes for LIBs and SIBs exhibit high conductivity, stability, and good performance, showing great potential for various emerging applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ramadhass Keerthika Devi, Muthusankar Ganesan, Tse-Wei Chen, Shen-Ming Chen, Muthumariappan Akilarasan, Syang-Peng Rwei, Jaysan Yu, Tamilalagan Elayappan, Anlin Shaju
Summary: The surface morphology and performance of nickel sulfide (NiS) have been modified by doping with manganese (Mn), resulting in a nanosheet structure with a maximum specific capacitance of 815 g-1 at 2 A-1. Additionally, oxygen (O) and nitrogen (N) enriched 3D-graphene-like porous activated carbon (ONAC) has been derived from biomass. A hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) composed of Mn-NiS nanosheets as the positive electrode, ONAC as the negative electrode, and PVA/KOH gel as the electrolyte exhibited impressive specific energy of 44.2 W h kg-1 at 825 W kg-1 specific power.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siti Utari Rahayu, Yu-Lun Tai, Patsorn Boon-On, Yu-Rou Wang, Ming-Way Lee
Summary: This work synthesized new semiconductor-ternary alloyed BaxCd1-xS nanocrystals and enhanced the photovoltaic properties by controlling the Ba content. The results showed that the bandgap of BaxCd1-xS decreases and the absorption range increases with increasing Ba content. The power conversion efficiency of the solar cells further improved after a ZnS passivation layer treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai Yang, Hao Fu, Yixue Duan, Manxiang Wang, Minh Xuan Tran, Joong Kee Lee, Woochul Yang, Guicheng Liu
Summary: 47 nm-sized ZnS@NCs were successfully synthesized via a one-pot hydrothermal process, and the covalent bonds between the ZnS core and elastic carbon shell significantly improved the mechanical and chemical stabilities of ZnS@NC. ZnS@NC exhibited high reversible capacity and superior rate performance, and this synthesis strategy was also successfully applied to the synthesis of other TMS@NCs.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Keyu Xie, Wenfei Wei, Haoran Yu, Manjiao Deng, Shanming Ke, Xierong Zeng, Zhihua Li, Chao Shen, Jian-gan Wang, Bingqing Wei
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuling Shen, Yejun Zhang, Long Peng, Bing Xu, Yaping Du, Manjiao Deng, Huarui Xu, Qiangbin Wang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manjiao Deng, Shuling Shen, Xuewen Wang, Yejun Zhang, Huarui Xu, Ting Zhang, Qiangbin Wang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qikai Li, Manjiao Deng, Shuangmeng Zhang, Duokai Zhao, Qinglin Jiang, Chuanfei Guo, Qing Zhou, Weishu Liu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
