Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hai-Tian Zhang, Tao Zhang, Xiangyi Zhang
Summary: In recent years, researchers have successfully overcome inherent trade-offs between essential physical properties by engineering materials with an ordered arrangement of structural units. The structural ordering opens up unprecedented opportunities to create transformative functional materials, amplifying properties and enabling disruptive functionalities. This perspective article provides a brief overview of recent advances in ordered functional materials and discusses their application in catalytic, thermoelectric, and magnetic materials, as well as in neuromorphic computing devices and durable battery materials. The article highlights remaining scientific challenges and prospects for ordered functional materials, aiming to attract attention and drive intense studies in this field.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Weikang Wang, Weiwei Zhao, Haotian Xu, Shujuan Liu, Wei Huang, Qiang Zhao
Summary: This review presents the characteristics, synthetic strategies, and applications of ultra-thin 2D COF nanosheets in functional electronic devices, as well as discusses the challenges and prospects they face in their synthesis and multifunctional application.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junya Uchida, Bartolome Soberats, Monika Gupta, Takashi Kato
Summary: Liquid crystals have been studied intensively as functional materials, and recent integration of various disciplines has opened up new possibilities for the design and functionality of liquid-crystalline materials in fields such as energy, water, photonics, actuation, sensing, and biotechnology. This review focuses on recent advances in functional liquid crystals based on polymers, supramolecular complexes, gels, colloids, and inorganic-based hybrids, discussing design strategies, functionalization, and the insights provided by advanced measurements and computational simulations.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqiang Ma, Nanxiang Jia, Chunchun Li, Li Ning, Yujie Dang, Hongliang Du, Fei Li, Zhuo Xu
Summary: Piezoelectric single-crystal composites with 2-2 type (2-2 PSCCs) have attracted attention for acoustic transducer applications. This study investigated the influence of alternating current polarization (ACP) on the properties of 2-2 PSCCs and found that ACP samples showed improved piezoelectric and dielectric properties compared to direct current polarized (DCP) samples. The improvement was related to the grown domain size in single crystals.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pooja K. Joshi, Kishor Kumar, Deepika Mali, Gunjan Arora, Lekhraj Meena, B. L. Ahuja
Summary: Electronic structures and theoretical momentum densities of LiNbO3 and LiTaO3 were analyzed using the LCAO scheme, with various density functionals applied to calculate energy bands and density of states. The WC1LYP hybrid functional showed better agreement with experimental data and was recommended for use in ferroelectrics. Additionally, covalent character differences between LiNbO3 and LiTaO3 were observed through electron density analysis.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sophie Leanza, Shuai Wu, Xiaohao Sun, H. Jerry Qi, Ruike Renee Zhao
Summary: Origami has played an important role in engineering structure design, and the integration of active materials enables lightweight, programmable, and self-deployable structures for various applications in aerospace, metamaterials, and biomedical fields.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Minh Nguyen, Wenfei Li, Yangtao Li, Eran Rabani, Roi Baer, Daniel Neuhauser
Summary: The t-sDFT method reduces statistical errors in estimating observable expectation values by decomposing the electronic density into a warm component and a colder correction, with a significant improvement compared to sDFT under the same computational effort. The method demonstrates improved performance for large hydrogen-passivated silicon nanocrystals, reducing systematic deviation in energy and forces while also decreasing statistical fluctuations.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sh. Nadzirah, Subash C. B. Gopinath, N. A. Parmin, Azrul Azlan Hamzah, Mohd Ambri Mohamed, Edward Yi Chang, Chang Fu Dee
Summary: Biosensors based on electrical methods are advancing towards rapid and efficient detection, with nano-hybrid technologies improving detection strategies. Titanium dioxide nanomaterials have shown promising results as electrical transducing materials in biosensor construction, enhancing stability, reproducibility, and sensitivity. This review highlights recent advancements and successful stories of functional TiO2 nano-hybrid materials in electrical biosensors, as well as discussing future research directions and commercialization prospects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cosimo Anichini, Paolo Samori
Summary: Graphene, a 2D material with outstanding physical properties, can be combined with other nanomaterials or molecules to form hybrid functional materials, showcasing new properties and enhanced characteristics. These hybrids exhibit superior performances compared to individual components in various technological applications, such as sensing, water purification, energy storage, biomedical applications, catalysis, and optoelectronics.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
P. Prabhu, Jong-Min Lee
Summary: Metalenes, as atomically thin layers primarily composed of under-coordinated metal atoms, have shown promising physicochemical properties for catalytic applications in electrochemical conversions. With growing interest in metalenes, there is a need to review research findings and identify future directions for advancements in the field.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Liu, Myung-Geun Han, Yongbin Lee, Michael O. Ogunbunmi, Qianheng Du, Christie Nelson, Zhixiang Hu, Eli Stavitski, David Graf, Klaus Attenkofer, Svilen Bobev, Liqin Ke, Yimei Zhu, Cedomir Petrovic
Summary: This study reveals that localized electronic charge carriers in Cr2Ge2Te6 are influenced by the surrounding lattice and participate in polaronic transport, which is observed through hopping with specific magnetocrystalline anisotropy. This opens up the possibility of manipulating charge transport in Cr2Ge2Te6-based devices by utilizing electron-phonon and spin-orbit coupling to tailor polaron properties.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
M. Barhoumi, N. Sfina, M. Said
Summary: The study investigates the structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of new 2D SrFCl and SrFBr monolayers, showing they are dynamically stable with significant bandgap energy values.
SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mian Li, Qin Zhou, Huajun Song, Yi Lu, Mengjie Lu, Xiaoying Lu, Ke Duan, Jie Weng
Summary: In this study, a novel electrically-magnetically bifunctional PMMA composite was developed, which exhibited excellent stimulus-responsive, mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility, showing great potential for bone tissue engineering.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Wang, Hui Xia, Peng Wang, Xiaohao Zhou, Chunsen Liu, Qinghua Zhang, Fang Wang, Menglin Huang, Shiyou Chen, Peisong Wu, Yunfeng Chen, Jiafu Ye, Shenyang Huang, Hugen Yan, Lin Gu, Jinshui Miao, Tianxin Li, Xiaoshuang Chen, Wei Lu, Peng Zhou, Weida Hu
Summary: The study identifies a unique self-modulated doping characteristic in 2D layered materials, allowing for controlled tuning of p-type, intrinsic, and n-type doping in the same material through thickness modulation. Lattice deformation in PtSSe transitions defects from Pt vacancies to anion vacancies, leading to different types of conductance. By modulating thickness, the WSe2 diode demonstrates high rectification ratio and open-circuit voltage, while the PtSSe detector overcomes the issue of large dark current in narrow-bandgap optoelectronic devices. These findings offer a fresh perspective for both fundamental scientific research and practical applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guokai Liu, Lianjie Zhu, Yanmiao Yu, Mo Qiu, Hongjia Gao, Deyou Chen
Summary: WO3 nanoplates with abundant surface chemisorbed oxygen species were prepared by a simple hydrothermal method in the presence of PVP. The gas sensing properties of the WO3 nanoplates were systematically investigated, showing effective detections towards acetone and ammonia gases at different operating temperatures. The different sensing properties at different temperatures may be attributed to alteration in active oxygen species on the WO3 surfaces and distinct difference in bonding energies of acetone and ammonia molecules.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Neelaambhigai Mayilswamy, Niranjana Jaya Prakash, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: Electrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating nanofibers with various advantages. This article discusses the use of electrospun biodegradable polymer nanofibers in biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, wound dressing, and drug delivery. It also explores the interaction studies between polymers loaded with nanoparticles through computational studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Sushil S. Pawar, R. Baloji Naik, Srikanth Billa, Sangram K. Rath, Tapan K. Mahato, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: Self-stratifying coatings allow for the segregation of different coating layers in a single application, eliminating the need for multiple coating steps. This study investigates the effect of pigmentation on the stratification of epoxy and silicone resins in a solvent-free coating system. The results show that the pigment volume concentration has a significant impact on the stratification of the resins. Analytical techniques such as contact angle measurement, infrared spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and X-ray spectroscopy were used to study the degree of stratification at different length scales. Rheological studies were also conducted to understand the curing behavior and its effect on stratification. The findings suggest that a PVC of 20% achieves the optimal stratification, anticorrosive, and hydrophobic properties.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Alsha Subash, Abina Basanth, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a method that allows for precise control of cell and matrix dissemination, making it possible to fabricate materials with potential and functional bone regeneration. Polyphosphazene/hydroxyapatite composites have shown excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and biodegradability, making them promising candidates for functional bone regeneration in BTE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Niranjana Jaya Prakash, Xungai Wang, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: According to the World Health Organization, high-income countries generate an average of 0.5 kg of hazardous waste per bed every day. In order to reduce the adverse effects of synthetic materials and chemicals, researchers have been exploring greener technologies and materials. Silk fibroin has attracted significant scientific interest due to its superior toughness, tensile strength, biodegradability, Young's modulus, functional groups, ease of processing, and biocompatibility. Combining silk fibroin with natural materials can provide a sustainable solution to the problems caused by chemical-based treatment techniques. This review discusses the structural aspects of silk fibroin and its ability to form composites with other natural materials, such as curcumin, keratin, alginate, hydroxyapatite, hyaluronic acid, and cellulose, which can replace synthetic materials and contribute to biomedical engineering.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Anwesha Satapathy, Kailas K. K. Sawant, Shyamal Mondal, A. A. Bazil Raj, Ketan Mahimkar, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: MXenes are a family of 2D layered materials that have attracted the interest of scientists due to their unique characteristics, including excellent electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, and stable colloidal solutions. The terahertz absorption properties of MXenes have been extensively studied since 2019, showing promising results in microwave attenuation and electromagnetic response. However, MXene composites have lower shielding efficiency compared to graphene composites, indicating a need for further research in creating MXene-based composites with higher shielding efficiency. This review provides a comprehensive examination of MXenes as terahertz absorbers, including their fabrication and expanding applications.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Alsha Subash, Minoo Naebe, Xungai Wang, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: This review provides an in-depth perspective on the biosorption of various toxins by biopolymers and the possible interaction between the adsorbent and adsorbate.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Komal Sandeep Pandya, Sarang Subhashchandra Shindalkar, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: This paper focuses on the significance of the direct ink writing (DIW) process in the additive manufacturing industry, which enables the construction of 3D geometries using multifaceted materials. It emphasizes the influence of key process parameters, such as nozzle diameter, extrusion rate, nozzle substrate distance, extrusion pressure, and layer thickness, on ink rheology and flow. The paper also mentions the application of emerging technologies, such as machine learning, for controlling process parameters and improving ink rheology models.
PROGRESS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Neelaambhigai Mayilswamy, Anjana Krishnan, Mayank Mundhada, Hrishikesh Deodhar, Ganapati Joshi, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: This review focuses on the fabrication of exfoliated polymer nanocomposites by using high-temperature and high-pressure shock waves, as well as the integration of delaminated materials with polymeric matrices through various techniques. It also highlights the advantages of shock wave exfoliation of 2D materials over conventional methods and the applications of exfoliated polymer nanocomposites in different sectors.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shatakshi Saxena, Michael Johnson, Fuhar Dixit, Karl Zimmermann, Shreya Chaudhuri, Fiyanshu Kaka, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: MXenes are a research hotspot in 2D materials with potential to revolutionize material technology in fields such as energy storage and drinking water desalination. However, the current synthesis methods are a bottleneck for their sustainable development. This review explores the use of green solvents in MXene synthesis and their impact on material properties. The aim is to raise awareness about the environmental impact of MXene synthesis and promote the development of environmentally friendly and efficient MXene derivatives for commercial energy applications.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
A. P. Ashika, Amrita Nighojkar, Alsha Subash, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: Hydrogen, as a clean fuel, can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning coal fuels and crude oil, which accounts for 97% of all fuel sources. However, storing hydrogen gas in gas cylinders is expensive and impractical. Polymers, with their low cost and ability to adsorb hydrogen, can play a crucial role in efficiently utilizing hydrogen as a fuel in membranes, sieves, and microporous organic frameworks for clean energy generation. This review discusses the different architectures of polymers, their physicochemical traits, preparation methods, and the prospects of commercial utility.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Varad Anant Deshpande, S. Varsha Antanitta, Akansha Kore, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: This review highlights the significance and challenges of silk-based bio-inks in tissue engineering for cartilage, bone, and skin.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Rastogi, A. Subash, B. Kandasubramanian
Summary: The present study investigates the potential of silk in oil-water separation. The results show that degummed silk modified with electrospun polylactic acid (DG-Silk/PLA) exhibits superhydrophobicity and superoleophilicity, resulting in the maximum oil absorption capacity and optimal oil-water separation. The findings of this study are significant for addressing oil spills and water pollution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
A. Moulishwar Reddy, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian, Sangram K. Rath
Summary: Cyanate Esters (CE) are promising materials with multifunctional properties that can meet the demands of diverse applications. They have numerous advantages such as low density, high dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and high-temperature resistance. CE is widely used as a matrix material in composites, and can be blended with various thermosets and thermoplastics to achieve phenomenal properties.
Review
Polymer Science
Jigar Patadiya, Prajakta Vilas Chougale, Minoo Naebe, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian, Pallavi Mahajan-Tatpate
Summary: The exceptional mechanical properties of aramid fibers make them a popular choice for high-performance materials, but their potential is limited due to their surface properties and interfacial bonding strength. Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO(2) )-assisted techniques show great potential in enhancing the surface modification of aramid fibers with functional groups and nanoparticles. This article reviews the advancements and challenges in using scCO(2)-assisted techniques for aramid fiber modification and explores the future prospects of this technology.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sarika Ravindra Kulkarni, Amrita Nighojkar, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
Summary: This review analyzes the physicochemical characteristics of biochar as a pharmaceutical adsorbent and explores the use of traditional models and advanced machine learning algorithms to explain its adsorption behavior. The study finds that biochar exhibits excellent adsorption properties, but traditional models have limitations. Therefore, advanced learning models are employed to improve prediction capabilities.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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).
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
