Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ying Hong, Baolong Wang, Shanshan Hu, Shuang Lu, Qi Wu, Mengmeng Fu, Chenzhang Gu, Yinzhen Wang
Summary: Zn2SnO4(ZTO)/ZIF-8 nanocomposite photocatalysts were prepared using solution method and hydrothermal method. The addition of ZIF-8 improved the photocatalytic activity of ZTO by inhibiting the recombination of photoelectron-hole pairs. The composite exhibited slightly improved adsorption performance due to the high specific surface area of ZIF-8. With 0.4 wt%ZIF-8, the ZTO nanocomposite achieved a photocatalytic activity of 75% in the removal of 20 mg/L MB dye solution after 120 min.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zeren Ma, Bin Guan, Jiangfeng Guo, Yujun Chen, Junyan Chen, Hongtao Dang, Chenyu Zhu, Lei Chen, Kaiyou Shu, Kuangyi Shi, Yuan Li, Zelong Guo, Chao Yi, Jingqiu Hu, Xuehan Hu, Zhen Huang
Summary: In this study, a composite nanophotocatalyst, ZIF-8@TiO2-NBS, was developed to enhance CO2 reduction capabilities driven by sunlight. The composite exhibited a high specific surface area and stable mesoporous structure, attributing to the synergy between ZIF-8 and TiO2. The study highlights the promising potential of combining MOFs with conventional semiconductor photocatalytic materials.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ning Liu, Jie Zhang, Yanhua Wang, Qingjun Zhu, Xuan Zhang, Jizhou Duan, Baorong Hou
Summary: A novel visible light-driven AgBr/AgCl@ZIF-8 catalyst with good photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial properties was synthesized by a simple and rapid method. The catalyst showed high degradation rate for RhB solution and effective inactivation of P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and E. coli under visible light irradiation. Additionally, the catalyst exhibited excellent stability and reusability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mei-Hua Chen, Qian-Ying Lu, Yi-Ming Li, Ming-Ming Chu, Xue-Bo Cao
Summary: In this study, ZnO@ZIF-8 core-shell heterostructures were successfully synthesized, with ZIF-8 shell effectively increasing the specific surface area of ZnO nanorods. The synergistic effect between ZnO and ZIF-8 resulted in high photocatalytic activity, leading to rapid degradation of methylene blue under solar light irradiation. Additionally, the stability experiments demonstrated that the prepared ZnO@ZIF-8 nanocomposites retained over 95% of their photocatalytic activity after four cycles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Li, Jin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel Ag/ZnO@ZIF-8 hybrid microsphere photocatalyst with a transparent conductive adsorption layer was developed. The poor capacity of the surface ZIF-8 layer to conduct electrons was overcome by the uniform distribution of Ag nanoparticles over the ZnO microspheres and small amount at the interface of the ZIF-8 overlay. The uniform thickness of the ZIF-8 shell increased the specific surface area of Ag/ZnO@ZIF-8, reducing aggregation in solution and improving photocatalytic performance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Juan Wang, Kaipian Shi, Wenjie Liu, Li Yin, Ying Xu, Desheng Kong, Lixiao Ni, Youru Yao, Shiyin Li, Yong Zhang, Shaogui Yang, Huan He
Summary: In this study, a novel ZIF-8@CHs photocatalyst was synthesized using ZIF-8 and intact chloroplasts (CHs), and was successfully applied for the first time in the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH). Characterization revealed the successful preparation of ZIF-8@CHs, which exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance and adaptability. Under simulated sunlight, the high porosity ZIF-8 shell allowed CHs to maintain photosynthetic behavior and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), significantly enhancing the efficiency of TCH degradation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiang Li, Jiabao Zhu, Pingping Teng, Xinghua Yang, Yuhan Wang, Shuai Gao, Zheng Zhu, Yu Zhang, Zhihai Liu, Kang Li, Nigel Copner
Summary: In this study, one-dimensional C3N4-ZIF-8 photocatalytic nanofibers were successfully prepared by growing ZIF-8 nanoparticles on the surface of flexible PAN nanofibers doped with C3N4 nanosheets. The immobilization of C3N4-ZIF-8 was achieved, resulting in high visible light catalytic performance. The heterojunctions formed between C3N4 nanosheets and ZIF-8 nanoparticles significantly improved the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan-Hong Zou, Hai-Ning Wang, Xing Meng, Hong-Xu Sun, Zi-Yan Zhou
Summary: The study focuses on the photoreduction of carbon dioxide using composite photocatalysts based on ZIF-8 and TiO2, prepared through grinding and solid-synthesis methods. Different synthetic approaches lead to varied photocatalytic performances, with the grinding method showing enhanced CO formation rate and selectivity compared to the solid-synthesis method. This research provides a new scalable approach for the rational design of efficient photocatalysts in artificial photosynthesis.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiale Deng, Juan Gao, Mei Liu, Lingcheng Zheng, Yanfen Wang, Yueqin Wang, Changzhao Chen, Yang Li, Gang He, Yin Liu
Summary: In this study, novel Ag and ZIF-8 nanoparticles were synthesized and used to decorate plasmonic TiO2/Ag/ZIF-8 nanorod array films, which showed improved photo-catalytic and photoelectrochemical properties under visible light irradiation. The synergistic effect of Ag and ZIF-8 nanoparticles was attributed to the extended absorption range of visible light and the suppression of carrier recombination.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunyun Gong, Ziyue Li, Baihui Wang, Xiaoqing Huang, Meichao Gao, Yuxia Zhang, Zhaonan Sun, Junfeng Yan
Summary: A new highly efficient heterostructure photocatalyst consisting of BiPO4 and P doped BiVO4 was reported in this study. P doped BiVO4 was synthesized by a hydrothermal method, and the second phase BiPO4 was formed when the P5+ doping amount exceeded its solid solubility, creating a heterogeneous interface between BiVO4 and the second phase. Among all the prepared samples, the BiV0.4P0.6O4 (actual compositions: yBiPO4/BiV0.4P0.6-yO4) heterostructures exhibited enhanced photocatalytic degradation of RhB due to the interface between the P doped BiVO4 and the second phase BiPO4, which effectively separated and suppressed the recombination of photo-induced electron-hole pairs.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Raheem Odhaib Mohammed, Ali Akbar Amooey, Saad H. Ammar, Mohammed D. Salman
Summary: In this study, a Ag2WO4/ZIF-8 photocatalyst was successfully constructed, which exhibited high photocatalytic degradation performance towards methylene blue dye under visible light and had excellent photostability. This research provides new insights into assembling new heterojunction photocatalysts with improved behavior and stability, and reveals the significance of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)-supported Z-scheme mechanism for environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Entisar M. Khudhair, Widyan N. Khudhair, Saad H. Ammar, Ahmed S. Mahdi
Summary: An efficient inorganic/organic hybrid photocatalyst composed of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-67) decorated with Cd0.5Zn0.5S solid solution semiconductor was successfully constructed. The fabricated ZIF-67@Cd0.5Zn0.5S photocatalyst showed advanced photocatalytic activity (96.6%) in the removal of methyl violet (MV) dye under visible-light conditions. Furthermore, the recyclability assessment revealed a minor decrease (2.5%) in degradation efficiency after multiple cycles.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ezzatollah Shamsaei, Felipe Basquiroto de Souza, Kwesi Sagoe-Crentsil, Wenhui Duan
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of nanostructured calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) to fabricate hierarchically porous zinc oxide nanocomposites with high photocatalytic efficiency for the degradation of rhodamine B.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lehlohonolo E. Mphuthi, Elizabeth Erasmus, Ernst H. G. Langner
Summary: Incorporating iron into ZIFs through metal ion exchange significantly enhances their photocatalytic performance, resulting in a markedly higher catalytic activity for dye degradation. The Fe-exchanged ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 nanoparticles showed a dramatic improvement in photocatalysis compared to their parent ZIFs, with preserved morphology and crystal structures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siva Vadivel, Arunpandian Muthuraj, Murugan Anbazhagan, Shameem Abdul Samad, Raja Arumugam
Summary: A hybrid nano catalyst, CoMoO4 anchored zeolitic imidazolate framework-8, was successfully synthesized by a simple in-situ chemical method. The CoMoO4@ZIF-8 composites showed enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yujie Zhang, Wei Zhang, Xiaofan Ma, Chao Yu, Guangheng Wu, Fanbin Meng
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xue Yang, Qiaoling Li, Lanlan Li, Jing Lin, Xiaojing Yang, Chao Yu, Zhenya Liu, Yi Fang, Yang Huang, Chengchun Tang
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianli Liang, Qianqian Song, Jing Lin, Yang Huang, Yi Fang, Chao Yu, Yanming Xue, Zhenya Liu, Chengchun Tang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gen Li, Yang Huang, Jing Lin, Chao Yu, Zhenya Liu, Yi Fang, Yanming Xue, Chengchun Tang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Yu, Tao Song, Aiping Liu, Jingguo Jia, Jing Lin, Yang Huang, Yujie Zhang, Zhenya Liu, Chengchun Tang
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xu Zhang, Yang Huang, Xin He, Jing Lin, Xue Yang, Danyang Li, Mengmeng Yu, Chao Yu, Chengchun Tang
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Danyang Li, Jing Lin, Yang Lu, Yang Huang, Xin He, Chao Yu, Jun Zhang, Chengchun Tang
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingguo Jia, Yunsheng Wang, Yajing Feng, Guoqi Hu, Jing Lin, Yang Huang, Yujie Zhang, Zhenya Liu, Chengchun Tang, Chao Yu
Summary: The study demonstrates the structure and CO2 adsorption performance of p-BN/HKUST-1 hybrid materials, with findings that mesopores can be controlled by adjusting the HKUST-1 content and growth cycles to enhance gas transmission quality and CO2 adsorption capacity. The hybrid materials prepared under optimal conditions exhibit excellent adsorption stability, with high CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 adsorption selectivities predicted by the IAST model under specific conditions.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongyu Li, Jianbo Zhu, Jing Lin, Qun Wang, Chao Yu, Yi Fang, Zhenya Liu, Zhonglu Guo, Yanming Xue, Chengchun Tang, Chun Cheng, Yang Huang
Summary: By high-temperature pyrolysis of a melamine diborate (M.2B) aerogel precursor through induction heating, high-quality one-dimensional porous BN microfiber aerogels can be synthesized, maintaining the purity, crystallinity, and nanostructure feature simultaneously.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Beibei Guo, Qiaoling Li, Jing Lin, Chao Yu, Xiangqian Gao, Yi Fang, Zhenya Liu, Zhonglu Guo, Chengchun Tang, Yang Huang
Summary: A highly stable heterogeneous catalyst using porous boron nitride nanofibers as carriers has been developed for catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation, exhibiting superior catalytic activity without using any additives. This catalyst is able to achieve high turnover frequency and low activation energy due to the small particle sizes and high dispersion of nanoparticles on the nanofibers, as well as the modified electronic structure and synergistic effect of the composite material.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiangqian Gao, Rui Li, Long Hu, Jing Lin, Zhixuan Wang, Chao Yu, Yi Fang, Zhenya Liu, Chengchun Tang, Yang Huang
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang Liu, Jing Lin, Wei Zhai, Zhikai Wen, Xin He, Mengmeng Yu, Yang Huang, Zhonglu Guo, Chao Yu, Chengchun Tang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhikai Wen, Wei Zhai, Chang Liu, Jing Lin, Chao Yu, Yang Huang, Jun Zhang, Chengchun Tang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhai, Jing Lin, Chun Li, Shouming Hu, Yang Huang, Chao Yu, Zhikai Wen, Zhenya Liu, Yi Fang, Chengchun Tang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
