Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaustubh Sudhakar, Avishek Karmakar, Hussein O. Badr, Tarek El-Melegy, Mary Q. Hassig, Michael Carey, Stefan Masiuk, Liyan Wu, Qian Qian, Takayuki Kono, Christopher Y. Li, Michel W. Barsoum
Summary: In this study, one-dimensional titania-based nanofilaments were synthesized via a hydrothermal method. It was found that regardless of the precursor materials and processing conditions, these nanofilaments served as the essential building blocks in all microstructures. This discovery is of significant importance for understanding and controlling the self-assembly process of nanomaterials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ummer Altaf, Mohd Zubair Ansari, Seemin Rubab
Summary: The synthesis of Sn1-xAlxO2 (x = 0.0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04) nanoparticles by the sol-gel method and their characterization using various techniques revealed that increasing the aluminium content led to a decrease in the crystallite size and optical band gap. Photoluminance measurements showed violet emissions for all samples, with the 3% doped sample exhibiting the lowest intensity, indicating its potential for applications in photocatalysis and lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, 3% aluminium doping was found to be the optimum concentration for tin oxide samples in photocatalytic applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Brahim Marfoua, Jisang Hong
Summary: The electric field-dependent properties of the 2H-MoTe2/1T-VSe2 heterostructure were investigated, revealing an increase in the Curie temperature and switching of AHC and ANC under electric field. This finding may have important implications for energy conversion and spintronic devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Khushboo Punia, Ganesh Lal, Saurabh Dalela, Satya Narain Dolia, Parvez Ahmad Alvi, Shiv K. Barbar, Kunal B. Modi, Sudhish Kumar
Summary: The study reveals the impact of Gd substitution on the structural, optical, photoluminescence, and magnetic properties of Zn1-xGdxO nanocrystals, including crystallinity, band gap energy, emission characteristics, and magnetization behavior. Gd substitution results in a reduction in the average crystallite size of Zn1-xGdxO nanocrystals and confirms the coexistence of paramagnetic and weak ferromagnetic ordering in the presence of Gd.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Meisam Shiri, Amir Madani, Negar Shaabani
Summary: This paper theoretically studies the transmission properties of a one-dimensional photonic crystal containing molybdenum disulfide monolayers and shows the creation of a new omnidirectional and polarization insensitive photonic band gap due to the presence of MoS2. The behavior of waves from the MoS2 induced band gap is found to be different from that of Bragg gaps. Gaussian beam propagation inside and outside of the photonic crystal is simulated to verify the behavior of field profiles.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu-Kun Syue, Kuo-Chin Hsu, Te-Hua Fang, Chun- Lee, Chi-Jen Shih
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofibers were prepared using the electrospinning method and combined with La0.8Sr0.2FeO3 (LSFO) perovskite film to create a ZnO/LSFO heterostructure gas sensor. The sensor showed a good sensing response to H2S gas and exhibited gas selectivity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
W. Azouzi, I Benabdallah, A. Essyed, M. Tahri, H. Labrim, M. Benaissa
Summary: The band-gap energy of LaFeO3 can be controlled by substituting Fe with monovalent Ag+. This leads to the formation of highly porous crystallites with lattice distortion and a decrease in band-gap energy value, making it promising for photovoltaic applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Moniruzzaman Jamal, Md Muktadir Billah, Sikder Ashikuzzaman Ayon
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of pristine and fluorine-doped copper oxide nanoparticles were studied. The doping of fluorine resulted in a decrease in crystallinity, crystallite size, and phase stability of copper oxide. Morphological analysis showed fused irregularly shaped particles and a reduction in particle size with doping. Photoluminescence study revealed an impact of fluorine doping on defect concentration, while UV-visible spectroscopy indicated a decrease in optical band gap. Both pure and doped copper oxide nanoparticles exhibited room temperature ferromagnetism with slight paramagnetic contribution. These interesting opto-structural and magnetic properties make fluorine-doped copper oxide nanoparticles promising candidates for various applications such as solar cells, magnetic storage devices, magnetic sensors, photocatalysis, photonics, and spintronics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Endris Taju Seid, Francis B. Dejene
Summary: Doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using sol-gel method with simultaneous incorporation of Gallium (Ga) and Indium (In). XRD analysis indicated pure hexagonal wurtzite structure, and different dopant ratios led to significant variations in crystallite sizes. Co-doped samples exhibited higher reflectance in the visible region compared to undoped and single doped samples.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sh Tabatabai Yazdi, M. Mousavi, Gh H. Khorrami
Summary: V2-xCoxO5 nanoparticles with Co concentrations up to x = 0.2 were synthesized via a sol-gel route in gelatin medium. The synthesized particles mainly consist of crystalline alpha-V2O5 phase, with the particle size increasing from about 34 to 49 nm as the Co content rises. These nanoparticles are found to be direct band gap semiconductors with band gap energies controlled by surface and interface effects rather than chemical composition, and the ferromagnetic nature is influenced by Co substitution.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
S. A. Sivakumar, R. Naveen, S. Jafar Ali Ibrahim, N. S. Kalyan Chakravarthy, Swathi Amancha, Jaikumar Vinayagam, Palakeeti Kiran, Narasimha Rao Nakka
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional photonic structures were used to achieve chip-to-chip communications. The transportation of signals from one chip to another was found to be possible due to the change in lower potential value. The investigation focused on the photonic band gap analysis of the proposed crystal and the efficiencies of different structures were explored by examining various types of losses.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Bartosz Janaszek, Anna Tyszka-Zawadzka, Pawel Szczepanski
Summary: In this work, we explore the possibilities of manipulating photonic density of states (PDOS) in photonic hypercrystals (PHCs). Our analysis demonstrates the ability to achieve photonic bandgap for specific polarization of light and significant enhancement in broadband PDOS. We also introduce the concept of anomalous dispersion arising from effective resonance of the hyperbolic medium in the PHC structure, which can result in negative PDOS, similar to the mobility gap observed in electronic crystals. Furthermore, we show that employing PHC structures instead of standalone hyperbolic media enables more versatile electromagnetic responses, such as broadband perfect absorption with adjustable spectral range of operation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Imene Ameur, Boubekeur Boudine, Mouloud Laidoudi, Malak Khennoucha, Valerie Brien, David Horwat, Miloud Sebais, Ouhiba Halimi
Summary: The Mg dopant significantly affects the microstructure and functional properties of ZnO films, leading to an increase in photocatalytic activity. The roughness of the film surface increases with Mg doping, impacting optical properties and fluorescence intensity.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chan Wook Jang, Dong Hee Shin, Suk-Ho Choi
Summary: The study investigates the improvement of the performance of GR/PSi photodetectors (PDs) by inserting a WS2 interfacial layer between the GR/PSi interface. The insertion of the WS2 interfacial layer enhances the responsivity, detectivity, and external quantum efficiency of the PDs, and reduces the response time. However, a loss in responsivity value is observed after long-term testing.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amirreza Safartoobi, Jamal Mazloom, Farhad Esmaeili Ghodsi, Komail Boustani
Summary: Novel manganese-substituted copper ferrite nanofibers were prepared by sol-gel electrospinning technique. The fibers were investigated for their structural, chemical, morphological, elemental, optical, and magnetic characteristics. The results showed changes in crystallite size, lattice strain, and optical band gap due to Mn incorporation, as well as the presence of different morphologies and enhanced magnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Jun-Yuan Zheng, Jie Yi Chen Fang, Ming Wang Fu
Summary: This research investigates the formation mechanism of folding defects in axisymmetric bulk forming and proposes a design-based method for evaluating different tooling and process route designs to achieve defect-free forming. By analyzing the material flow, energy consumption, folding formation, and product precision, the most desirable forming method is determined and implemented in physical forming at different size scales.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Mingyu Fu, Lulu Wang
Summary: This paper proposes an event-triggered-based finite-time cooperative path following control scheme for underactuated marine surface vehicles. By utilizing a finite-time extended state observer and a guidance law based on velocity estimation values, cooperative control of multiple paths is achieved.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruosi Peng, Haozhi Zhang, Yanjie Guo, Weiqing Huang, You Zhang, Junliang Wu, Mingli Fu, Chenglong Yu, Daiqi Ye
Summary: This study investigates the effect of lanthanide doping on the physicochemical properties and catalytic activity of Pt/CeO2 catalysts for toluene oxidation. The results demonstrate a significant impact of lanthanide doping on the catalyst activity, which is closely related to the ion radius and valence state of the dopants. Doping with Gd enhances the catalytic oxidation of toluene over Pt/CeO2 catalyst, possibly by promoting the formation of Gd-Ce complexes and oxygen vacancies.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolan Zhang, Yuhao Bi, Minghui Fu, Xinyu Zhang, Bingli Lei, Xin Huang, Zhenzhen Zhao
Summary: The distribution and removal efficiency of organophosphate ester pollutants vary in water sources and treatment facilities. Some of these esters pose limited ecological risks while others may have potential health implications.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qingtao Zhang, Xueyang Xing, Gang Zhou, Yingying Hu, Shichang Shang, Mingming Fu, Hui Ma, Haifeng Li, Yanqing Men
Summary: In this study, sodium alginate was extracted from Enteromorpha prolifera using plant extraction technology, and a strong permeability and moisturizing material suitable for specific types of coal was developed through modification and simulation experiments, providing theoretical support for mine dust prevention and control.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jun-Yuan Zheng, Hui Liu, Ming-Wang Fu
Summary: In this study, shafted microgears were manufactured using a microforming process. A grain-based modeling approach was used to simulate the forming process and investigate the effects of grain size on forming behavior and process performance. Five deformation zones with different hardness and stress-strain distributions were identified in the microstructures. The undesirable geometries of microgears, such as material unfilling, burr, and inclination, were observed and the inclination size increased with grain size. By redesigning the punch and adding a die insert, the forming quality of the microgears was improved.
ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiahao Liang, De Wang, Xin Li, Weiwen Huang, Chun Xie, Minghui Fu, Hongmei Zhang, Qiong Meng
Summary: In this study, 47 full-length HbTPS genes were identified in the Hevea brasiliensis genome, and they were divided into five subfamilies based on phylogenetic analysis. HbTPSs were found to participate in cellular components, molecular functions, and biological processes, as well as seven secondary metabolite pathways. They may be regulated by phytohormones, as suggested by the presence of cis-acting elements. RNA-Seq analysis revealed tissue-specific expression patterns of different HbTPSs. These findings contribute to understanding the role and molecular mechanism of HbTPSs and the regulation of terpenoid biosynthesis in H.brasiliensis.
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wuwan Xiong, Linhui Liu, Anqi Guo, Dongdong Chen, Yulong Shan, Mingli Fu, Junliang Wu, Daiqi Ye, Peirong Chen
Summary: An economical and sustainable approach for synthesizing SSZ-13 zeolites, key materials for reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) in automotive exhausts and selective methane conversion, has been reported. The approach involves recycling and reusing waste liquids containing the organic structure-directing agent (OSDA). The waste liquid-derived SSZ-13 zeolites show similar properties to conventionally synthesized ones.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Y. Li, H. Han, M. Fu, X. Zhou, J. Ye, F. Xu, W. Zhang, Y. Liao, X. Yang
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics and expression patterns of the NAC transcription factor family in Ginkgo biloba using bioinformatics and quantitative reverse transcription PCR. The results showed that NAC transcription factors play important roles in plant growth and development, as well as in response to abiotic stresses and flavonoid biosynthesis in Ginkgo biloba.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bangfen Wang, Xiufeng Li, Yuhai Sun, Hailin Xiao, Mingli Fu, Shuhua Li, Hong Liang, Zhiwei Qiao, Daiqi Ye
Summary: Pt/CeO2 catalysts were modified with non-thermal plasma to enhance the catalytic activity for toluene oxidation. The plasma treatment affected the Pt particle size, CeO2-rod length, oxygen vacancy concentration, and Pt/CeO2 reducibility. The impact of plasma on Pt atoms was more significant than on oxygen vacancies.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bangfen Wang, Ni Wang, Yuhai Sun, Hailin Xiao, Mingli Fu, Shuhua Li, Hong Liang, Zhiwei Qiao, Daiqi Ye
Summary: This study applied a dielectric barrier discharge plasma to modify the performance of Pt/CeO2 catalyst for toluene oxidation. Different plasma discharge times were used and it was found that discharge time significantly affected the catalytic activity of Pt/CeO2 catalyst. The Pt/CeO2-PT3 (30 min) and Pt/CeO2-PT6 (3 h) catalysts showed improved catalytic activity, while the Pt/CeO2-PT5 (2 h) catalyst exhibited decreased activity due to surface carbon deposition.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingshu Cui, Xiaojun Niu, Dongqing Zhang, Jinling Ma, Xifen Zhu, Xiaoxian Zheng, Zhang Lin, Mingli Fu
Summary: A novel flocculation strategy using chitosan-amphoteric starch (C-A) dual flocculants was proposed for simultaneously removing Microcystis aeruginosa and algal organic matter (AOM), providing new insights for harmful algal bloom control in an efficient, cost-effective and ecologically friendly way.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingming Fu, Yifeng Shen, Hao Zhou, Xiaojia Liu, Wenjun Chen, Xing Ma
Summary: Gallium-based liquid metals have unique properties that have attracted significant interest in the biomedical field. Photothermal therapy has shown great development in antitumor treatment and the photothermal capability of gallium-based liquid metals provides unparalleled advantages. This review presents the major preparation methods of liquid metal micro/nanoparticles, the mechanism of liquid metal photothermal conversion, and discusses the factors affecting the photothermal properties of liquid metals. The biological applications, challenges, and opportunities for the clinical translation of liquid metals in biomedical applications are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ling Lin, Shanshan Liu, Zhangwei Chen, Yan Xia, Juanjuan Xie, Mingqiang Fu, Danbo Lu, Yuan Wu, Huali Shen, Pengyuan Yang, Juying Qian
Summary: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by left ventricular dilatation and contractile dysfunction, and its molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. This study examined the transcriptome and proteome of healthy and DCM myocardial tissue, identifying dysregulated processes such as extracellular matrix, mitochondrial function, and muscle contraction. Furthermore, a 4-biomarker panel (CTSB, vWF, C9, and MFGE8) was developed for the diagnosis of DCM.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Pengfei Gao, Chao Yu, Mingwang Fu, Lu Xing, Mei Zhan, Jing Guo
Summary: The damage and fracture in hot spinning of titanium alloy were investigated in this study, considering the effects of microstructure evolution and stress state. The research revealed the dependence of damage and fracture on processing parameters and identified the potential fracture location based on voids volume fraction. The results showed that the damage degree decreased with the increase of initial spinning temperature and roller fillet radius, while it first decreased and then increased with the increase of spinning pass and roller feed rate.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF AERONAUTICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanbin Wang, Xinyou Huang, Ziqiu Cheng, Penghui Chen, Yuyang Chen, Junhao Ye, Haohong Chen, Zhenzhen Zhou, Denis Yu Kosyanov, Jiang Li
Summary: Uniform Al2O3-Ce:LuAG composite phosphor ceramics (CPCs) with excellent luminescent properties and thermal stability have been successfully synthesized in this study, showing great potential for application in solid-state laser lighting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi, Mazhar Ali Kalyar, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Aayesha Shoukat, Rubaila Waseem, Muhammad Aslam
Summary: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite strips embedded with graphene nanosheets and copper-ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using solution casting technique. Laser pulse irradiations were then applied to modify the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the strips, showing potential for optoelectronic devices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunru Chen, Jialing Wu, Jiajia Wang, Shihui Ma, Hongwei Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the angular non-critical phase-matching second-harmonic-generation properties of Ba3(ZnB5O10)PO4 crystal and explores its potential applications in the output spectral regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qun Jing, Menglin Zhu, Lu Li, Xu Ji, Haiming Duan, Henglei Chen, Ming-Hsien Lee
Summary: The paper introduces two new nonlinear optical materials, MZnPO4 (M = Rb, Cs), synthesized by cation substitution. These materials exhibit a honeycomb-like structure and show mild SHG responses with short absorption edges. The thermal properties, IR spectra, and theoretical calculations of the materials are also discussed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camila Ianhez-Pereira, Akhil Kuriakose, Ariano De Giovanni Rodrigues, Ana Luiza Costa Silva, Ottavia Jedrkiewicz, Monica Bollani, Marcio Peron Franco de Godoy
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the crystalline changes induced by ultrafast laser micromachining on manganese oxide thin films using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The results show that laser-writing is effective in locally modifying low-crystallinity films and increasing crystallite sizes, highlighting an interesting approach to evaluate laser-induced structural modifications on metal oxide thin films.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kamal Bansal, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Param Jeet Singh, Mohit Tyagi, Sukhpal Singh
Summary: A novel Sm3+ activated oxyfluoride glass was synthesized and its structure and properties were analyzed. The glass showed potential applications in lasers, optical temperature sensing, and high-energy scintillators.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingjian Wang, Zhixu Wu, Jiawei Zhu, Yubin Kang, Mengqiang Cai, Yong Xia, Hui Deng
Summary: Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) has been investigated as a promising material for visible light photodetectors due to its non-toxicity, stability, and high absorption coefficient. In this study, we systematically explored the impact of key parameters on the performance of Sb2S3 devices using simulation and successfully fabricated self-powered photodetectors with high responsivity and specific detectivity. Furthermore, we demonstrated the application of the Sb2S3 detector in a scanning imaging system, showcasing its potential for developing new types of visible light detectors and imaging systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
O. I. Sallam, R. M. Ahmed
Summary: The 20NaF-60P2O5-20Na2O fluorophosphate glass systems doped with 3 wt% of CoO and NiO were investigated for their optical parameters before and after gamma irradiation. The presence of defects within the glass network and the addition of transition metals were found to affect the properties of the composites. After irradiation, a red shift was observed in the dissipation factor spectrum. The energy lost at the surface of the composites was larger than the energy lost within the constituent materials. All investigated composites showed insulating behavior and exhibited increased nonlinear optical parameters after irradiation, with the CoO-doped composite showing the highest values.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fahimeh Ahmadi, Zeinab Ebrahimpour, Asghar Asgari, Bao Van
Summary: In this study, Er3+-doped sulfophosphate glasses containing titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized. The impact of AgNPs on the physical and structural characteristics, optical absorption and emission features, and photocatalytic activity of the glasses were investigated. The results showed that the addition of AgNPs enhanced the emission intensity of the glasses, with the system containing 0.04 mol% of AgNPs exhibiting optimal performance. Furthermore, the presence of AgNPs and TiO2 NPs in the glass matrix positively affected the photocatalytic performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Li, Rongfei Huang, Wei Yuan, Shaoqiang Zheng, Wenlu Liao, Huiying Xu, Zhiping Cai
Summary: This study reports the first realization of an 868 nm Pr:YLF laser pumped by an InGaN blue laser diode. The laser achieved a maximum power of 641 mW with stable output and good beam quality. The experimental results were in agreement with theoretical simulations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bhishma Karki, Youssef Trabelsi, Amrindra Pal, Sofyan A. Taya, Ram Bharos Yadav
Summary: This study proposes an SF11 Prism- Ag- ZnO nanowires-CeO2-Sensing layer-based surface plasmon resonance sensor for measuring dopamine concentration in human blood. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and holds significant importance for early diagnosis of neurological diseases.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Taoufiq, A. Soussi, A. Elfanaoui, A. Ait Hssi, S. Baoubih, A. Ihlal, K. Bouabid
Summary: In this study, the effect of copper doping within ZnS on glass substrates was investigated through experimental and theoretical approaches. Pure ZnS and Cu-doped ZnS films with varying copper concentrations were deposited on glass substrates using the SILAR technique. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of the films were characterized, and the theoretical FP-LAPW method based on density functional theory was employed to study the properties of copper-doped ZnS.