Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yujie Wang, Jinde Zhang, Hanna Dodiuk, Samuel Kenig, Jo Ann Ratto, Carol Barry, Joey Mead
Summary: This study investigates the effect of surface morphology on ice adhesion for random superhydrophobic surfaces. It demonstrates that higher particle contents in the superhydrophobic coating can significantly reduce ice adhesion. The results suggest a correlation between filtered asperity height and spacing with ice adhesion, providing guidance for the fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings to create surfaces with greater reduction in ice adhesion.
JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoli Liu, Youcai Gu, Tengfei Mi, Xiaomei Wang, Xu Zhang
Summary: The study utilized a dip-coating method to fabricate durable PDMS/STA/SiO2 superhydrophobic fabric, demonstrating excellent superhydrophobicity without affecting the color fastness of the fabric.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chuanqi Wei, Yakun Zong, Youhua Jiang
Summary: This study develops a surface called wire-on-pillar magneto-responsive superhydrophobic arrays (WP-MRSA) by mimicking lotus leaves, butterfly wing, and respiratory cilia. The surface possesses interfacial properties of structural superhydrophobicity, anisotropicity, stimuli responsiveness, and flexibility. The unique integration of structural properties and configurations enables various functionalities, benefiting applications such as droplet-based microfluidics and active self-cleaning surfaces.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Niu Liu, Cai Long, Xinyu Xu, Yongquan Qing, Junchi Ma, Miao Cui, Yuxuan Yao, Changsheng Liu
Summary: Dentures often face problems of instability and poor antifouling properties in the oral environment. In this study, a denture-based transparent superhydrophobic film (DTSF) was developed by self-assembly, providing excellent transparency, water-repelling, and self-cleaning properties. The protected denture showed reliable antifouling ability even when exposed to various substances, making it a practical solution for improving denture reliability and value.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Tang, Xiaolong Yang, Yimin Li, Yao Lu, Di Zhu
Summary: The study designed micropapillaes overlaid with nanograss to enhance dropwise condensation efficiency, delay flooding, and increase heat transfer coefficient. Furthermore, the micropapillaes acted as forts protecting the nanograss, improving the surface mechanical and chemical robustness.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rafael Zarzuela, Marcia Dominguez, Maria Carbu, Ignacio Moreno-Garrido, Ana Diaz, Jesus M. Cantoral, M. L. Almoraima Gil, Maria J. Mosquera
Summary: Anti-fouling coatings are commonly used to protect porous building materials from microbial colonization. This study investigates the factors that influence the anti-fouling capacity of a coating that combines a superhydrophobic surface with a nanostructured biocide agent. The results suggest that the hydrophobicity of the surface promotes cell attachment, and the biocide agent may not completely compensate for this effect.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxiang Chen, Ji Ao, Jiteng Zhang, Jie Gao, Lingwan Hao, Rujian Jiang, Zhihui Zhang, Zhenning Liu, Jie Zhao, Luquan Ren
Summary: Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces have significant potential in combating microbial contaminations. The inter-relationship between surface superhydrophobicity and microbial adhesion needs further understanding. Surface topography and low surface energy are crucial for developing superhydrophobic surfaces with improved anti-adhesive properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jie Liu, Xinwen Zhang, Ruoyun Wang, Fei Long, Pengyang Zhao, Lei Liu
Summary: Superhydrophobic coatings provide protection for metals but face challenges with mechanical robustness. Researchers propose an innovative strategy to create a bioinspired superhydrophobic coating on 6061 Al with both superhydrophobic property and excellent mechanical robustness.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tugce Caykara, Sara Fernandes, Adelaide Braga, Joana Rodrigues, Ligia R. Rodrigues, Carla Joana Silva
Summary: Prevention of bacterial adhesion is important in reducing biofilm formation and associated infections. In this study, a PET film was modified with silica nanoparticles and fluorinated carbon chains to create a superhydrophobic surface. However, contrary to expectations, bacterial adhesion, specifically of E. coli YadA, increased on the modified PET surfaces. This highlights the significance of material micro topography in bacterial adhesion.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiao Miao, Guina Ren, Xiaolong Zhang, Jianhua Jiao, Changqing Zhu, Qianqian Du, Bo Ge, Cancan Liu
Summary: Solar steam generation devices assembled based on interfacial heating technology can remove oily and water-soluble pollutants and produce clean water. Superhydrophobic fabric is used to selectively adsorb oily pollutants, and photodegradation is utilized to remove soluble pollutants remaining in water after treatment.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Arun Sasidharanpillai, Doeun Kim, Vishnu Asokakumar Sreekala, Younki Lee, Seunghyup Lee
Summary: Superhydrophobic coatings were fabricated inside fine cylindrical channels using an ultrasound-assisted immersion technique. The fluid behavior through these channels was experimentally investigated, and mathematical formulations were developed to determine the maximum pressure the superhydrophobic cylinders could hold. Based on the findings, a self-regulated fluid delivery system was proposed.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Muzammal Hussain, Muhammad K. Majeed, Haitao Ma, Yunpeng Wang, Adil Saleem, Mina Lotfi
Summary: The research successfully fabricated an organic resin cross-linking superhydrophobic multilayer coating on a metal substrate, achieving superhydrophobicity through structuring surfaces at two different length scales. The as-fabricated coating displayed superior water-repellence, chemical robustness, and mechanical durability, making it suitable for applications such as anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, and anti-icing functionalities.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Jing Zhang, Guiling Li, Jia Man, Yifei Qu, Ziyu Guo, Song Zhang, Donghai Li
Summary: Research shows that materials with superhydrophobic surfaces can effectively prevent the adsorption of plasma proteins, providing a theoretical basis for designing blood-contacting devices with excellent hemocompatibility.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Liangpei Zhang, Xiao Xue, Hui Zhang, Zhaohui Huang, Zhong Zhang
Summary: Superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) were successfully fabricated using a two-step spray-coating technique, with micro-particles as the bottom layer and nanoparticles as the top layer. By optimizing the micro/nano-hierarchical structures, the SHSs exhibited super-repellence to various liquids and excellent mechanical robustness. They also showed high resistance to water impact and hydrostatic pressure, setting a new record in the field.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liangpei Zhang, Zhaohui Huang, Wenfu Cai, Xiao Xue, Xin Min, Hui Zhang, Zhong Zhang
Summary: Inspired by the structures of fine hairs and cilia in nature, this study successfully prepared hairy surfaces with superhydrophobicity, abrasion resistance, and drag-reducing effect. The optimal surfaces exhibited excellent underwater stability, high drag reduction efficiency at low shearing rates, and could be easily manufactured on a large scale.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Sipei Zhao, Xiaojun Qiu, Ian Burnett, Malcolm Rigby, Anthony Lele
Summary: This study investigates the sound generation in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and proposes a lumped-parameter model to predict the sound signals. The research finds that the sound generation is related to the energy release during the arc re-ignition process.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Hailong Li, Sipei Zhao, Li Pei, Zihe Qiao, Ding Han, Zhanxin Liu, Qingsong Lian, Guizhe Zhao, Zhi Wang
Summary: Polybenzoxazines can be toughened significantly by blending with beta-cyclodextrin and beta-cyclodextrin-MAH, resulting in impact strengths 53% to 86% higher than that of pure polybenzoxazine. The enhanced toughness is achieved through the formation of sea-island structures and hydrogen bonds, while the system maintains good thermal properties.
HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Li Pei, Sipei Zhao, Hailong Li, Xin Zhang, Xiaotian Fan, Weiwei Wang, Congyun Zhang, Guizhe Zhao, Zhi Wang
Summary: The research successfully decreased the curing temperature of benzoxazine using a combustion synthesis method, enhancing the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the cured products. It showed great potential for coating applications with improved corrosion resistance.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sipei Zhao, Li Pei, Jing He, Xin Zhang, Weihong Hu, Hui Yan, Guizhe Zhao, Congyun Zhang, Zhi Wang
Summary: In this study, the new material hexa-(4-amino-phenoxy)-cyclotriphosphazene (CPA) was synthesized and blended with bisphenol-A aniline benzoxazine (BA-a) to improve the thermal and ablative performance. It was found that the addition of CPA could enhance the crosslink density and char yield of the cured blends, leading to a decrease in curing temperature and an increase in ablation rate. The study also showed that CPA effectively improved the graphitization degree of ablated samples and enhanced the integrity of graphite layer crystals, suggesting a promising method for making novel ablative materials.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Mitchell Cullen, Sipei Zhao, Jinchen Ji, Xiaojun Qiu
Summary: Gas metal arc welding is a crucial welding process where identifying metal transfer modes is essential for monitoring and controlling the welding process effectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Xiao, Sipei Zhao, Xiaojun Qiu, Benjamin Halkon
Summary: This paper investigates the performance and challenges of using a retro-reflective film as an acoustic membrane pick-up with an LDV to form a remote acoustic sensing apparatus. Theoretical analysis and systematic experiments were conducted to characterize the membrane's performance, resulting in successful noise reduction and sound pressure level sensing. The demonstrated active control system showed a significant 22.4 dB noise reduction over a wide frequency range, showcasing the potential and advantages of this solution over traditional microphones.
Article
Acoustics
Sipei Zhao, Ian S. Burnett
Summary: This paper investigates optimization methods for loudspeaker placement in multizone sound field reproduction. An evolutionary array optimization scheme is proposed and shown to outperform existing methods in terms of sound quality and acoustic contrast.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Sipei Zhao, Qiaoxi Zhu, Eva Cheng, Ian S. Burnett
Summary: This study introduces a database of Room Impulse Responses for multizone sound field reproduction research, by measuring RIRs in seven different rooms and simulating the performance of optimized systems in various rooms.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sipei Zhao, Shuiquan Li, Huihui Liu, Jin Jiang, Meichen Wang, Haolang Liu, Weiwei Wang, Zhi Wang
Summary: By introducing a 2-ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidone dimer into polybenzoxazine, the balance among impact strength, thermal stability, and processability can be achieved. This strategy can also be applied to carbon fiber surface modification to enhance the interfacial adhesion between fibers and resins.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Yijing Chu, Sipei Zhao, Longbiao He, Feng Niu
Summary: This letter evaluates the influence of wind noise on the active noise control performance of headphones and proposes a modified algorithm to improve noise reduction in windy conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Somanath Pradhan, Guoqiang Zhang, Sipei Zhao, Kenta Niwa, W. Bastiaan Kleijn
Summary: This paper studies the impact of three eigenvalue shaping approaches on the performance of a time-domain two-channel decentralized active noise control (DANC) system. The results show that the eigenvalues of the characteristic matrices in the frequency-domain should be shaped to ensure stability and affect the auxiliary filters in the time-domain. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed eigenvalue shaping approach and the adaptive filtering technique for controlling various types of noise.
Article
Acoustics
Tianyou Li, Siyuan Lian, Sipei Zhao, Jing Lu, Ian S. Burnett
Summary: This study proposes an Augmented Diffusion FxLMS algorithm, which can effectively reduce noise under different system configurations. Compared to existing distributed multitask diffusion strategies, the proposed algorithm has better noise suppression performance.
IEEE-ACM TRANSACTIONS ON AUDIO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROCESSING
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Mitchell Cullen, J. C. Ji, Sipei Zhao
Summary: This paper introduces a method for estimating the penetration depth of weld bead using emitted acoustic signal, which can be used for quality monitoring in industrial robotic Gas Metal Arc Welding systems. The method allows for online measurement of penetration depth and shows promising potential as a reliable solution.
2022 IEEE 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTOMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CASE)
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Acoustics
Sipei Zhao, Ian S. Burnett
Summary: Personal audio systems with multiple sound zones for listeners to enjoy different music/audio contents privately in a shared physical space have attracted great research interest. Acoustic Contrast Control (ACC) is a popular method for generating multiple personal sound zones, but it is inferior to the pressure matching method in terms of sound quality. This paper proposes a time-domain broadband ACC algorithm with a spatial uniformity constraint and a frequency response trend estimation constraint to ensure a uniform sound field distribution in the bright zone.
2022 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH AND SIGNAL PROCESSING (ICASSP)
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Min Zhu, Sipei Zhao
Summary: This article proposes an iterative optimization method to select loudspeaker positions for multi-zone sound field reproduction, with both number and locations of the speakers designed for superior performance. Single-frequency and broadband simulations are used to validate the proposed scheme and compare the performance of the optimized array with other types of arrays.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)