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Materials Science, Ceramics
Shuyuan Li, Wenjie Zhang, Zhao Lv, Yue Zhang
Summary: ZnTiO3 supported on quartz microspheres reduces aggregation and enhances photocatalytic activity. Support on quartz microspheres increases the bandgap energy of ZnTiO3. The support has a significant effect on pore volume and surface area. The support reduces hole electron recombination efficiency. Supported ZnTiO3 exhibits superior photocatalytic activity compared to pure ZnTiO3.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sudipto Pal, Sanosh Kunjalukkal Padmanabhan, Amruth Kaitheri, Mauro Epifani, Antonio Licciulli
Summary: A solar light active photocatalyst was developed by coating silver phosphate (Ag3PO4) onto titania-silica (TiO2-SiO2) microspheres. The Ag3PO4 particles covered the surface of the TiO2-SiO2 microspheres, allowing the composites to absorb the entire visible light spectrum. The composite photocatalyst exhibited higher efficiency compared to its pristine counterparts and a benchmark commercial TiO2.
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Environmental Sciences
The Ky Vo
Summary: In this study, mesoporous microspheres of Al2O3 @TiO2 with improved adsorption and photocatalytic performance were successfully prepared. The incorporation of amorphous γ-Al2O3 was found to enhance the removal of tetracycline and promote the separation and migration of photo-generated holes and electrons. The study provides a simple and scalable method for manufacturing Al2O3-decorated TiO2 microspheres.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sudipto Pal, Antonietta Taurino, Massimo Catalano, Antonio Licciulli
Summary: A dual soft-templating method was developed to produce highly crystalline and mesoporous TiO2-SiO2 nanocomposites. Pluronic F127 and cellulose were used as templating media, generating mesoporous structure and increasing specific surface area. The calcination process formed pure inorganic composites and exhibited superior photocatalytic activity.
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Environmental Sciences
Jie Li, Yuxiang Yang, Zhiyong Han, Yan Huang, Hongming Yuan, Chaoying Ni
Summary: In this paper, Fe-Ce bimetallic-doped composites were synthesized using SiO2 aerogel as a carrier for the adsorption and degradation of trinitrogen from industrial or domestic wastewater. The photocatalytic efficiency was found to be the best when the catalyst dosage was 0.01 g, pH value was 11.0, and the concentration of H2O2 was 80 mmol/L, with the degradation efficiency of trinitrogen remaining above 70%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haisheng Huang, Qi Kong, Xin Yue, Kunlei Wang, Zhishun Wei, Ying Chang
Summary: Single crystalline anatase TiO2 microspheres with {001}/{101} facets were synthesized via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method using NaF as a morphology controlling agent. The effects of NaF amount on morphology and photocatalytic activity were systematically investigated. Results showed that microspheres with improved morphology were obtained at a NaF concentration of 0.1 mol/L. Furthermore, the crystal structure and morphology were found to play significant roles in the photocatalytic activity, with TiO2 microspheres achieving a degradation efficiency of 76.4% for Tetracycline hydrochloride within 2 hours. A growth mechanism involving F ion modified Ostwald ripening and oriented attachment was proposed based on the investigation of the growth process.
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Engineering, Environmental
C. Ashina, N. Pugazhenthiran, P. Sathishkumar, M. Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Chandrasekaran Rajasekaran, M. A. Gracia-Pinilla, R. V. Mangalaraja
Summary: In this study, Ni@NiFe2O4/TiO2 magnetic nanocomposites were prepared via a simple sonochemical route, and they showed excellent photocatalytic activity and activation of peroxymonosulphate under direct solar light irradiation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haisheng Huang, Juan Wang, Qi Kong, Yao Xu, Zhishun Wei, Ying Chang
Summary: Anatase TiO2 hierarchically structured microspheres with co-exposed {001}/{101} facets were prepared by a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The morphology and crystallization of the microspheres were systematically investigated under different reaction temperatures, and it was found that the microspheres exhibited better properties at a temperature of 160°C. Modification of the microspheres with different noble metals (Au, Ag, Cu, Pt, Pd) resulted in significantly enhanced photocatalytic activities, with the Pt-modified sample (TPt) showing the highest activity in the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride and hydrogen production.
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Chemistry, Physical
Xuewen Wang, Yang Zhang, Hao Mei, Haiping Xu, Lei Gan, Rongbin Zhang
Summary: The study focused on regulating the surface structure of BiOBr nanosheets to enhance their photocatalytic performance, using mesoerythritol (ME) containing multiple hydroxyl groups. By successfully improving the oxidation capability and positive response to hydroxyl radicals, the ME-regulated BiOBr nanosheets demonstrated rapid degradation of organic compounds.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olga Bartlewicz, Mariusz Pietrowski, Marta Kaczmarek, Hieronim Maciejewski
Summary: TiO2-SiO2 oxide system and TiO2-SiO2/lignin system were obtained by sol-gel synthesis and used as supports in Supported Ionic Liquid Phase (SILP) materials. A total of 24 SILP systems were obtained, with different ionic liquids and active phases, showing good activity and reusability in hydrosilylation reaction.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xuan Wang, Hao Ding, Guocheng Lv, Run Zhou, Ruixin Ma, Xifeng Hou, Jianmeng Zhang, Wei Li
Summary: In this study, SiO2-TiO2 composite particles were successfully synthesized and used to fabricate superhydrophilic self-cleaning coatings on various substrates. The coatings demonstrated excellent photocatalytic degradation performance and superhydrophilicity. The results suggest that the as-prepared SiO2-TiO2 coating has a great potential for various applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Enric Brillas, Sergi Garcia-Segura
Summary: Photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) is an electrochemical advanced oxidation process that combines photocatalysis and electrolysis. It utilizes semiconductor photocatalysts to generate electron-hole pairs and oxidation species for the removal of organic pollutants. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the application of PEC with TiO2 photoanodes for wastewater treatment, discussing the fundamentals, operating variables, recent advances, and future prospects of this technique.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hui Wang, Hui Yang, Yueyue Jiao, Xiaodong Wen, Haijun Jiao
Summary: In this study, we computed the adsorption structures and energies of ruthenium on SiO2(001) surfaces and found that the adsorption of ruthenium atoms depends on the presence of surface hydroxyl groups. This finding is significant for understanding the structure, stability, and activity of silica supported ruthenium catalysts and catalysis.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Manuel Dutschke, Tobias Schnabel, Frank Schuetz, Christian Springer
Summary: In this study, an experimental setup was developed to apply advanced oxidation processes to real groundwater, resulting in promising degradation rates of organic pollutants. Through parameter optimization, high degradation rates were achieved without the formation of transformation products.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Chi Congcong, Qu Panpan, Ren Chaonan, Xu Xin, Bai Feifei, Zhang Danjie
Summary: In this study, a multi-layer core-shell structure of SiO2@Ag@SiO2@TiO2 was synthesized as a photocatalyst for the degradation of dye pollutants. The optimal coating effect was achieved by using a mass ratio of AgNO3, TEOS, and TBOT to SiO2 at 5:2.4:6:1, and the core-shell structure showed the best photocatalytic activity. The degradation efficiency of the SiO2@Ag@SiO2@TiO2 photocatalyst was close to 93% after 45 minutes of simulated visible light irradiation, and it maintained a degradation efficiency of 90% after 4 cycles of recycling tests. This research has significant importance for water pollution control.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Hao Ding, Qiang Xue
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Sijia Sun, Tongrong Deng, Hao Ding, Wanting Chen, Ying Chen
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Wanting Chen, Guang Yang, Hao Ding, Xifeng Hou, Jun Ran
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dexin Yang, Tao Yang, Yulong Chen, Yu Liang, Yan'gai Liu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2019)
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Polymer Science
Yu Liang, Dexin Yang, Tao Yang, Ning Liang, Hao Ding
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Sijia Sun, Hao Ding, Xifeng Hou
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu Liang, Wei Liu, Hao Ding, Han Zhang, Wei Li
Summary: In this article, rutile-perovskite multi-phase composite was synthesized by mechano-chemical method and calcination, with optimized parameters and excellent pigment properties demonstrated. The composite shows great potential in applications such as coatings and ceramic glaze, showcasing its extensive industrial usability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Weihua Ao, Hao Ding, Kai Shen
Summary: The study investigated the properties and mechanism of talc/TiO2 composite particles prepared by coating TiO2 on the surfaces of talc particles using a mechano-chemical method. The results showed that TiO2 was evenly coated on the talc particles via Si-O-Ti and Mg-O-Ti bonds through surface dehydroxylation reaction.
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Hao Ding
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Xuan Wang, Hao Ding, Sijia Sun, Han Zhang, Run Zhou, Yangzi Li, Yu Liang, Jie Wang
Summary: SiO2-TiO2@PDMS ternary compound with certain photocatalytic activity and superhydrophobicity was prepared in this study, showing excellent repellent effects towards different liquid droplets. The coating exhibited good mechanical stability and UV irradiation resistance, making it suitable for practical applications.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Liang, Wanting Chen, Han Zhang, Jimo Wang, Hao Ding, Xipeng Yu
Summary: Amorphous SiO2 purified from Zr-containing silica residue and modified by CTAB was used for Cr(VI) adsorption. The optimal pH value for adsorption was found to be 3, with 60 minutes of adsorption time required at 45 degrees Celsius using 10 g/L of modified SiO2. The adsorption isotherm and process were interpreted using Langmuir and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, providing an effective option for waste water treatment and material recycling.
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Run Zhou, Jie Wang, Xuan Wang, Han Zhang, Sijia Sun, Yangzi Li, Hao Ding, Daimei Chen, Wei Li, Jing Zhang, Yu Liang
Summary: The wollastonite-nanoTiO(2) composite, WOT-PC, exhibits promising photocatalytic performance and recycling ability due to the stable chemical binding of Ca-O-Ti and Si-O-Ti, as well as the promotion of electron-hole separation efficiency by Ca-O-Ti. UPS analysis suggests that electron movement to the surface of TiO2 is facilitated after wollastonite supports nanoTiO(2), leading to enhanced photocatalytic performance. The superhydrophilicity and self-cleaning ability of WOT-PC make it a potential candidate for outdoor wall coatings.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu Liang, Song Chen, Jiaxin Zhong, Hao Ding, Zhanli Zhu, Shu Li
Summary: In this study, a novel acid-etched coal fly ash/TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst was prepared by HCl etching and sol-gel method. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized and compared with traditional CFA/TiO2 nanocomposites, showing higher photocatalytic degradation efficiency. The results suggest that the preparation and application of CFA/TiO2 nanocomposites have great potential.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Zhang, Jianmeng Zhang, Hao Ding, Yangzi Li, Sijia Sun, Weihua Ao, Yu Liang
Summary: In this study, synthetic perovskite powder (SPP) was produced and its application as a ceramic opacifier was investigated. The results showed that SPP could be used to obtain white ceramic glaze with excellent opacity. Compared to other opacifiers, the glaze using SPP had stronger opacity and higher whiteness. Additionally, pre-combining TiO2 into perovskite helped to inhibit glaze yellowing.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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)
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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)
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)
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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)
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)
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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)
