Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Zhenliang Jiang, Hong S. Wong, Tao Zhou, Jianxun Wu, Jihai Zhang, Aimin Zhang
Summary: This study developed a method for fabricating metallized patterns on MOC cement composites and demonstrated their potential applications in electric heating, automatic deicing, and functional devices.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Xu, Ruilong Li, Liyang Jia, Zhuo Zheng, Tao Zhou
Summary: A simple, low-cost, and reliable strategy was developed to prepare SERS substrates with ultra-high sensitivity by using laser-induced selective metallization of polymers combined with an improved galvanic replacement reaction. The SERS activity of the substrates was verified with organic analytes, demonstrating superior sensitivity and reproducibility. The new substrate also showed good stability and potential for reuse, addressing the limitation of traditional SERS substrates.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haoran Xu, Jihai Zhang, Jin Feng, Tao Zhou
Summary: Selective metallization using 1064 nm pulsed near-infrared laser activation was employed to fabricate copper patterns on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrates. Copper patterns exhibited strong mechanical adhesion and good conductivity, making them suitable for large-scale industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haoran Xu, Feifan Yu, Jin Feng, Jia-Xin Wang, Tao Zhou
Summary: This paper proposes a strategy for preparing IoT photosensitive sensors on light-colored substrates using UV laser-induced selective metallization, and the mechanism of laser sensitizer is explored. Additionally, it is found that various colors of materials can be prepared by adding trace dyes for different application scenarios.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Haoran Xu, Jin Feng, Chengchao Xiao, Rui Xu, Yi Xie, Tao Zhou
Summary: This study reported a new laser activator (MoO3) that is suitable for both UV and NIR lasers for selective metallization on polymers. It revealed a different autocatalytic mechanism of MoO3 for electroless copper plating and demonstrated the better quality of copper layer prepared using UV laser. The proposed strategy is easy for industrial applications and improves the conductivity and resistance stability of metal layers.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Seung Ho Han, Bo-Young Kim, Jae Kwang Lee, Intae Seo, Hyung-Won Kang, Myong Jae Yoo
Summary: A simple and economical method was developed for the selective metallization of piezoelectric ceramics, achieving high-adhesion copper patterns on the ceramics through laser-induced surface modification and electroless copper plating. The results were comparable to those of screen-printed silver electrodes.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chengchao Xiao, Jin Feng, Haoran Xu, Rui Xu, Tao Zhou
Summary: This study combines laser-induced selective metallization and selective wetting to directly prepare 2D and 3D liquid metal circuits. The prepared liquid metal circuits exhibit strong adhesion, good flexibility, self-healing ability, and acid-alkaline resistance, and have great application prospects.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael Seiler, Andreas Knauft, Jann Jelto Gruben, Samson Frank, Andrea Barz, Jens Bliedtner, Andres Fabian Lasagni
Summary: The demand for highly integrated and lightweight components has been rising sharply in recent years, specifically in plastics processing. This work presents a three-step laser-based process for subsequent selective metallization, enabling weight-saving solutions and eliminating the need for additional printed circuit boards (PCB) by directly developing conductive tracks on polymer surfaces.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jhu-Lin You, Chang-Pin Chang, Nen-Wen Pu, Yi-Shin Chen, Ling-Hsuan Wang, Kun-Hung Pan, Ming-Der Ger
Summary: An improved electroless copper plating method for fabricating 5G/Sub-6 GHz antennas is reported, utilizing a Pd2+/4VP complex as the catalyst on a PI substrate, followed by selective curing and activation induced by a pulsed UV laser, resulting in high-quality copper circuit patterns.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daegon Lee, Bo-Young Kim, Chan Ho Park, Gwajeong Jeong, Seong-Dae Park, Myong Jae Yoo, Hyunseung Yang, Woo Sung Lee
Summary: This study successfully demonstrated the precise fabrication of copper patterns on 3D printed structures, offering a universal and cost-effective approach for extending 3D printing applications and creating practical tools for customized electronic devices.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Magali K. Camargo, Martin Uebel, Mario Kurniawan, Karl F. Ziegler, Michael Seiler, Rolf Grieseler, Udo Schmidt, Andrea Barz, Jens Bliedtner, Andreas Bund
Summary: This work discusses a methodology to pattern metal tracks on polymer substrates through laser surface patterning and chemical activation, which can achieve homogeneous copper layers with high electrical conductivity and good adhesion.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Molina, M. Ertugrul, A. Larrea, R. Navarro, V Rico, F. Yubero, A. R. Gonzalez-Elipe, G. F. de la Fuente, L. A. Angurel
Summary: A pulsed laser ablation backwriting technique was used to deposit silver coatings on glass surfaces with high repetition rates, allowing for geometrical constraint-free deposition. The metallic coatings have low electrical resistance and can be used as electrodes in dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma elements. This green method, utilizing sub-nanosecond UV laser source and hybrid beam scanning methods, avoids the use of vacuum and liquids, providing a cheap, facile, and environmentally friendly way to deposit silver electrodes onto transparent substrate surfaces.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Piotr Rytlewski, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Andrzej Trafarski, Tomasz Karasiewicz
Summary: The potential use of organometallic compounds with antimony (III) oxide as a coating additive for electroless metallization was studied. Surface irradiation with a 193 nm wavelength laser and different laser pulse numbers resulted in the formation of a conical structure with a higher content of metallic copper nuclei.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Piotr Rytlewski, Krzysztof Moraczewski
Summary: This study compares Cu(acac)(2) and {[Cu(mu-O, O'-NO3)(L-arg)(2,2'-bpy)]center dot NO3}(n) as potential precursors for the electroless metallization of laser activated polymer materials. The results show that a coating containing Cu(acac)(2) and Sb2O3 can successfully deposit a copper layer after laser irradiation, while the {[Cu(mu-O, O'-NO3)(L-arg)(2,2'-bpy)]center dot NO3}(n) complex is not suitable for this metallization process.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Semih Akin, Chandra Nath, Martin Byung-Guk Jun
Summary: This study presents a hybrid additive metallization route for functional selective metallization on 3D-printed polymers with improved electrical conductivity. The route includes material extrusion 3D printing, cold spray metallization, and electroless deposition, resulting in metal (copper) layers on the polymer surfaces. Selective metallization with promising electrical conductivity is achieved on both linear and curvilinear polymer surfaces.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pan Wang, Yuanzhi Luo, Gaixia Zhang, Mingjie Wu, Zhangsen Chen, Shuhui Sun, Zhicong Shi
Summary: This study improves the activities of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by growing 3D nickel-iron phosphides nanosheets modified by MnOx nanoparticles on nickel foam. This results in accelerated reaction kinetics and enhanced overall water splitting efficiency.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhangsen Chen, Gaixia Zhang, Yuren Wen, Ning Chen, Weifeng Chen, Tom Regier, James Dynes, Yi Zheng, Shuhui Sun
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of atomically dispersed Co, Fe bimetallic catalysts for syngas generation from ECO2RR. The bimetallic catalyst shows enhanced CO production with a boosted Faradaic efficiency and tunable H2/CO ratio in a wide potential window, demonstrating its versatility and potential application in ECO2RR.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fang Dong, Mingjie Wu, Zhangsen Chen, Xianhu Liu, Gaixia Zhang, Jinli Qiao, Shuhui Sun
Summary: This paper reviews the general principles for designing atomically dispersed M-N-C catalysts and presents strategies to enhance their bifunctional catalytic activity and stability. It also outlines the challenges and perspectives of using M-N-C catalysts for rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingmin Hu, Cuixia Wu, Zhe Dong, Gaixia Zhang, Zhiheng Ma, Xiaohong Wang, Shuhui Sun, Jiaqiang Xu
Summary: The study presents a novel structure composed of NiO nanoparticles confined in SnO2 nanocoils, which shows higher sensing performance towards hydrogen. The sensor displays a quick response to 7-50 ppm of H-2 with short response and recovery times, along with high repeatability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mingjie Wu, Gaixia Zhang, Weichao Wang, Huaming Yang, Diane Rawach, Mengjun Chen, Shuhui Sun
Summary: This article provides a detailed review on the recent advances of single-atom catalysts (SACS) with strong electronic metal-support interaction (EMSI) for rechargeable Zn-air batteries. The emphasis is placed on the EMSI forms and design strategies, as well as the importance and impact of the atomic coordinating structure and the substrates on the oxygen electrocatalytic activity and stability. The future directions and perspectives on the development of SACS are also presented.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaixia Zhang, Marie Colin, Xiaohua Yang, Shuhui Sun, Jean-Pol Dodelet, Marc Dubois
Summary: This paper investigates the gas/solid fluorination of various types of N-doped porous carbons, observing that the process affects the porosity of the materials, especially the micropores. A new N1s peak and a dual C-F bonding structure were identified in all fluorinated N-doped porous carbons.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed Cherif, Gaixia Zhang, Yang Gao, Shuhui Sun, Francois Vidal
Summary: This study investigates the sequential appearance of zinc-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) in the mechanochemical conversion process using computational materials methods. The results show that energy and porosity calculations alone are insufficient to distinguish the experimentally observed ZIFs, while only ZIFs able to withstand quasi-hydrostatic pressure and possess lower porosity and/or energy were observed in the laboratory. These findings provide heuristic rules for predicting the sequences of mechanically generated ZIFs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Chang, Haifeng Yuan, Lili Li, Jiayuan Yu, Xiaoyu Liu, Wanqiang Yu, Bo Wang, Lili Zhao, Xiaoyan Liu, Shuhui Sun, Hong Liu, Weijia Zhou
Summary: This study proposes an effective laser-tuning strategy to construct noble-metal Lewis acid sites on molybdenum carbide, yielding a more active material system for electrochemical nitrogen fixation. The laser-tuned Lewis acid sites can effectively activate nitrogen and optimize hydrogen migration pathway, resulting in higher nitrogen fixation activity for Rh-Mo2C.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaiji Lin, Jinbiao Chen, Chenhan Lin, Liying Liu, Gaixia Zhang, Shuhui Sun, Zhicong Shi
Summary: This study demonstrates that Ag nanoparticles on N,P-doped carbon cloth provide sodiophilic sites for Na deposition, improving the dendrite growth and processability of Na metal. The composite anode exhibits lower polarization and higher stability in carbonate-based electrolyte, and shows higher specific capacity and Coulombic efficiency when coupled with NaCrO2 cathode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoyu Liu, Jiaxi Liu, Sheng Wei, Yongpeng Xia, Riguang Cheng, Lixian Sun, Fen Xu, Pengru Huang, Yiting Bu, Jian Cheng, Tianhao Zhou, Hongge Pan, Zhong Cao, Julan Zeng, Hans Jurgen Seifert, Shuhui Sun, Gaixia Zhang
Summary: In this study, Ni/C nanoparticles anchored on Ti3C2Tx nanosheets were introduced into LiAlH4 to investigate its catalytic effect. It was found that the Ni/C@Ti3C2 composite can effectively catalyze the dehydrogenation and rehydrogenation reactions of LiAlH4, lowering the activation energy and improving the hydrogen adsorption and release kinetics.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maosong Liu, Xianhe Lv, Lijuan Wang, Kangmin Chen, Yanxiao Li, Tao Sun, Jianming Zhang, Long Zhang, Shuhui Sun
Summary: This study presents an in situ silica xerogel tactic to prepare a bifunctional Fe,Co-NC SAC with unique porosity and abundant FeCoN6 model sites for efficient ORR/OER catalysis. Electrochemical testing reveals that this catalyst exhibits higher catalytic activity than the conventional benchmark, and density functional theory calculations provide insights into its excellent activity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gaixia Zhang, Shuhui Sun
Summary: Incorporating single atoms into carbon-based catalysts disrupts crystal symmetry and enhances catalytic activity, potentially providing a generalized approach to designing electrocatalysts rationally.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sike Zhang Zhang, Qixing Zhou, Linya Fang, Rui Wang, Tingyu Lu, Qun Zhao, Xuefang Gu, Shu Tian, Lin Xu, Huan Pang, Jun Yang, Yawen Tang, Shuhui Sun
Summary: This study presents a facile method to synthesize atomically dispersed Co sites anchored on N-doped carbon nanofibers for efficient oxygen reduction electrocatalysis. The catalyst exhibits outstanding activity and stability, demonstrating superior performance in zinc-air batteries.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Yang Luo, Yi Yuan, Heng-Yu Ruan, Xue-Qian Wu, Ya-Pan Wu, Shuang Li, Gaixia Zhang, Shuhui Sun, Dong-Sheng Li
Summary: Metal-organic gels (MOG) have potential applications in various fields, but their use in energy electrocatalysis is seldom explored. This study presents a reconstruction strategy to synthesize NiOOH/FeOOH heterostructure from MOG materials. The reconstructed NiOOH/FeOOH shows superior oxygen evolution reaction activity due to the synergistic effect and abundant interface between NiOOH and FeOOH. The activated Re-FeNi-MOG-4 electrocatalyst exhibits remarkable catalytic performance, outperforming most recently reported electrocatalysts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingmin Hu, Jiaqiang Xu, Dengsong Zhang, Shuhui Sun, Gaixia Zhang
Summary: This review presents the use of atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique to design effective nanomaterials for real-time sensing and removal of toxic gases. The article reviews the application of advanced ALD in the fabrication of high sensing and removing materials in recent years, and provides perspectives on future design of effective materials and directions of ALD for sensing/removing toxic gases.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
