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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jianke Tang, Rongqian Meng, Yanfeng Xue, Shengjian Zhang, Qiaoling Li
Summary: A novel Ag3PO4/WO3•H2O composite was prepared and showed superior photocatalytic performance for the degradation of methylene blue and oxytetracycline under visible light irradiation, attributed to the efficient separation of photo-induced electron-hole pairs and matched band structure.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Vrinda S. Punnakkal, E. Anila
Summary: In this study, a simple chemical synthesis method was used to prepare polypyrrole/silver/graphene (Ppy/Ag/Gr) ternary nanocomposites with varying concentrations of graphene. The interaction between polypyrrole, silver, and graphene was studied using XRD, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopies. The results showed that the addition of the optimum concentration of graphene into Ppy/Ag enhanced its photocatalytic property. Furthermore, it was confirmed that the enhancement of photocatalysis in the Ppy/Ag/Gr sample was due to the increased surface area.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siti Aisyah Nurmaulia Entifar, Joo Won Han, Jung Ha Kim, Anky Fitrian Wibowo, Jihyun Park, Ajeng Prameswati, Sung Bin Park, Min-Seok Kim, Yong Hyun Kim
Summary: Nanoparticles, especially those produced through flame spray pyrolysis (FSP), have unique properties and great potential in various applications. In this study, tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and carbon doping was found to improve their coverage and photodegradation performance as a photocatalyst.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Lin, Chunping Yang, Qiuya Niu, Shenglian Luo
Summary: A novel composite photocatalyst, Ag3PO4@W2N3-NV, was successfully synthesized and applied for efficient removal of beta-lactam antibiotics, showing superior photocatalytic degradation performance. Experimental results confirmed that the presence of nitrogen vacancies on the W2N3-NV surface facilitated the formation of defects and dangling bonds, promoting the combination with Ag3PO4 and formation of new chemical bonds at the interface. The W-O chemical bonds formed at the interface facilitated fast transfer of photogenerated charge carriers, enhancing the carriers transfer and separation ability of the composite photocatalyst.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bowen Dong, Yuqi Wan, Dan You, Qingrong Cheng, Zhiquan Pan
Summary: In order to address water resource pollution, the development of visible-light driven photocatalysts is crucial for sustainable energy systems. In this study, a novel WO3/Mn-ZIF-67 heterojunction photocatalyst was synthesized using a simple template method. The heterostructure exhibited enhanced photocatalytic performance for Tetracycline (TC) decomposition and hydrogen production compared to WO3 and Mn-ZIF-67 monomers. The improved efficiency was attributed to the improved light absorption efficiency of WO3, the enhanced photoelectric properties of doped Mn in ZIF-67, and efficient charge separation and migration at the interface between WO3 and Mn-ZIF-67.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peyman Gholami, Alireza Khataee, Amit Bhatnagar, Behrouz Vahid
Summary: The synthesis of three-dimensional photocatalysts shows potential for chemical conversion and hydrogen generation for environmental protection and energy shortage challenges. In this study, a magnetic WO3-x@mesoporous carbon catalyst was synthesized using diatom frustules as a template, followed by plasma modification to enhance its photocatalytic activity. The modified catalyst showed improved surface area, visible light harvesting, and higher hydrogen generation rates compared to the untreated WO3 nanorods.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Weiguo Xu, Qiuya Zhang, Kailin Xu, Liwei Qiu, Jiabao Song, Liping Wang
Summary: In this study, BN-BiVO4 composites with visible-light response were prepared and used for the degradation of TCs. Results showed that 4BN-BiVO4 displayed superior photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation, with 3.6 and 2.3 times higher degradation efficiency for TC and OTC compared to BiVO4. The combination of BN and BiVO4 effectively promoted the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes, enhancing the photocatalytic activity. The dominant reactive species were found to be center dot OH radicals and holes. Based on the experiments and characterization analysis, a possible photocatalytic mechanism for TCs degradation was proposed.
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Environmental Sciences
Kaushal Kadiya, Sai Bhargava Vuggili, Umesh Kumar Gaur, Manu Sharma
Summary: The industrialization, growing population, and human activities are the main causes of freshwater contamination. Chemical oxidation, specifically advanced oxidation processes, is effective in treating wastewater. Silver phosphate nanoparticles were synthesized and employed as catalysts in photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes for degrading various dyes and drugs, with the surface charge of the photocatalyst affecting the efficiency of organic pollutant degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shihu Ding, Peng Tan, Nuo Meng, Xuxin Cao, Wei Wang
Summary: This study successfully constructed a novel direct Z-scheme tungsten trioxide/nitrogen doped carbon dots (WO3/NCDs) heterojunction photocatalyst with significantly enhanced light-absorption and broad-response photocatalytic activity, achieving a degradation efficiency of 96.0% towards tetracycline within 1 hour.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nur Aqilah Mohd Razali, Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh, Farhana Aziz, Lau Woei Jye, Norhaniza Yusof, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Summary: This article discusses the current research status and issues of tungsten trioxide (WO3) as a promising photocatalyst for wastewater treatment, exploring the importance of improving efficiency and summarizing different precursors, synthesis methods, modification types, and operational parameters in a photocatalytic system. The review emphasizes the impact of photocarrier recombination on the widespread application of WO3.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
V. Anbumannan, R. T. Rajendra Kumar, K. Suresh
Summary: A novel GO/WO3 nanocomposite material was successfully prepared and used for the electrochemical detection of dopamine on a glassy carbon electrode, showing wide linear range, outstanding selectivity, and great performance in real samples with high selectivity and good stability.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Banu Esencan Turkaslan, Aziz Kerim Celik, Ayca Dalbeyler, Nicholas Fantuzzi
Summary: Tungsten trioxide/graphene oxide (WO3/GO) nanocomposites were successfully synthesized by in situ and ex situ chemical approaches. The in situ synthesized nanocomposites showed higher photocatalytic efficiency.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yechen Wang, Yaru Wang, Jianjun Zhao, Yiming Xu
Summary: The study examined the effects of different cations and anions on the production of H2O2 under semiconductor photocatalysis conditions. The results showed that specific ions can greatly promote or inhibit the production of H2O2, and there may also be interactions between certain ions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Gongduan Fan, Rongsheng Ning, Zhongsen Yan, Jing Luo, Banghao Du, Jiajun Zhan, Lingshan Liu, Jin Zhang
Summary: Antibiotic contamination is a growing concern, leading to increased scrutiny on solutions like the AgAgCl/WO3/g-C3N4 (AWC) nanocomposites for trimethoprim degradation. Experimental results showed high efficiency with 99.9% of TMP degraded within 60 min using AWC at 0.5 g/L concentration. The proposed double photoelectron-transfer mechanism and identification of degradation pathways through theoretical calculations and experiments further support AWC as a promising photocatalyst for removing TMP from aquatic environments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Kelei Huang, Chunhu Li, Liang Wang, Wentai Wang, Xiangchao Meng
Summary: In this study, a novel Ag/g-C3N4/Ti3C2 heterojunction was successfully synthesized via one-step calcination, with Ag nanoparticles and layered Ti3C2 playing roles in enhancing responsivity and accelerating charge transfer. The optimized heterojunction showed efficient removal of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanlin Zhang, Changseok Han, Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2015)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanlin Zhang, Peihong Liu, Honghai Wu
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2015)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Zhang, Changseok Han, Geshan Zhang, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2015)
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Chemistry, Physical
Honghai Wu, Hanrui Xie, Guangping He, Yufeng Guan, Yanlin Zhang
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2016)
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Crystallography
Yan-Lin Zhang
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-STRUCTURE REPORTS ONLINE
(2011)
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Crystallography
Yan-Lin Zhang
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-STRUCTURE REPORTS ONLINE
(2011)
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Engineering, Chemical
Zhang Yanlin, Liu Peihong, Zhang Qiuyun, Cheng Wen
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2010)
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Environmental Sciences
Yanlin Zhang, Jonathan W. C. Wong, Zhenyong Zhao, Ammaiyappan Selvam
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2011)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingmei Guo, Yingxin Gong, Xiaoting Huang, Yuanyuan Tian, Yanlin Zhang, Shengrun Zheng, Ronghua Zeng, Mengqing Xu
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2014)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanlin Zhang, Honghai Wu, Peihong Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHOTOENERGY
(2014)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fen Zhang, Xiao-Ting Huang, Yuan-Yuan Tian, Ying-Xin Gong, Xue-Yun Chen, Jing-Jun Lin, Dong-Sheng Lu, Yan-Lin Zhang, Rong-Hua Zeng, Sheng-Run Zheng
JOURNAL OF COORDINATION CHEMISTRY
(2013)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Zhang, J. W. C. Wong, Peihong Liu, Min Yuan
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2011)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
