Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gustavo Tomas Galo, Andreia de A. Morandim-Giannetti, Fernando Cotting, Idalina Vieira Aoki, Isabella Pacifico Aquino
Summary: The study evaluated the capacity of onion peel and bulb extracts as natural corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel, showing high inhibition efficiency. Electrochemical tests and SEM images also confirmed the improved corrosion resistance of carbon steel in the presence of these extracts.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zheng, Xinle Li, Qiubo Zhang, Daewon Lee, Haiyan Mao, Chongqing Yang, Karen C. Bustillo, Jeffrey A. Reimer, Yi Liu, Jinyang Jiang, Haimei Zheng
Summary: In this study, a closed-cage, onion nanostructure of covalent organic framework (COF) was successfully synthesized through low-temperature solvothermal method. The atomic arrangement, layer stacking modes, and geometrical defects in the COF onion were characterized using transmission electron microscopy. A corresponding model was constructed to predict the properties of the COF onion. The results showed that the COF onion has a potential application in sensors, photocatalysts, and nanoelectronics.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mikhail Shekhirev, Christopher E. Shuck, Asia Sarycheva, Yury Gogotsi
Summary: The field of MXene continues to grow as more research groups investigate this large class of 2D materials. While synthesis and applications have been widely discussed, the importance of characterization is often overlooked. This review focuses on various advanced characterization techniques for understanding the precursor suitability, successful synthesis, composition, structure, and properties of MXene.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ch. Rambabu, K. Subrahmanya Sarma, Ch. Shivanarayana, U. Padmavathi, R. Swetha, K. Raju, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, N. Murali, Ritesh Verma, P. V. Lakshminarayana
Summary: The substitution of La-Cu in nano hexagonal ferrites of Strontium had effects on the structural and magnetic properties, leading to a decrease in crystallite sizes and unit cell parameters, as well as an increase in saturation magnetization with doping levels.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mahmoud Rezaeizadeh, Seyed Hasan Hajiabadi, Hamed Aghaei, Martin J. Blunt
Summary: This study aims to fill the gap in the literature by investigating the main mechanisms and experimental methods related to formation damage in porous media. A focus is placed on modern and nondestructive analytical methods, which provide robust identification of damage processes when used in combination.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah M. Smith, Gabrielle Larocque, Katherine M. Wood, Kyle L. Morris, Alan M. Roseman, Richard B. Sessions, Stephen J. Royle, Corinne J. Smith
Summary: The interaction between Clathrin and the AP2 complex plays a crucial role in coated-pit assembly, with a beta 2 appendage able to bind in at least two positions in the clathrin cage. This multi-modal binding is shown to be a fundamental property of clathrin-AP2 interactions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Patrick A. Julien, Grace Castle, Jordan Theriault, Tsuyoshi A. Kohlgruber, Allen G. Oliver, Peter C. Burns
Summary: The research indicates that insoluble uranium solids can be transformed into highly soluble uranyl peroxide compounds in the presence of a small amount of water, which has potential applications in uranium processing in both the front and back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Bin Sun, Hao-Jie Niu, Jia-Ying Wang, Gui-Fu Dong, Cheng-Xin Lin
Summary: This study successfully enhanced the corrosion resistance of TC4 in marine environments by depositing a CoCrW cladding layer on its surface using laser cladding technology.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junyu Zhang, Xue Zhang, Dapeng Yang, Peng Zhao
Summary: This study used in situ liquid-cell electron microscopy technology to observe the formation of face-to-face Pt cube ordered structures and found two different formation processes for the square phase. The results highlight the important role of ligand interactions in nanoparticle self-assembly.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yibo Jin, Paul K. Fyfe, Scott Gardner, Stephan Wilmes, Doryen Bubeck, Ignacio Moraga
Summary: IL-27 is an important cytokine that induces immunosuppressive responses. The study reveals the structure of the IL-27 receptor recognition complex and provides insights into the mechanism of IL-27 signaling. These findings contribute to a better understanding of IL-27's function and regulation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ekemini Ituen, Lin Yuanhua, Chandrabhan Verma, Akram Alfantazi, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Eno E. Ebenso
Summary: The nano-scale bio-based nanocomposite WHE-AgNPs, synthesized using walnut husk, effectively treats petroleum wastewater by reducing water pollution indicators and removing heavy metal ions. WHE-AgNPs demonstrate stability under various conditions and exhibit significant anti-corrosion effects on pipework steel.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arjun Kumawat, Sheetal Charan, Nutan Sharma, Pawan Kumar Kulriya, Yogendar Singh, Ankit Kumar Visshwakarma, Shubhra Mathur, Subodh Srivastava
Summary: Research progress in the synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets has been rapidly growing due to their incredible properties in various fields. Synthesis of graphene flakes is crucial for bulk quantity production, and the preparation of stack layer graphene-like nanosheets from industrial waste carbon flake is important for scalable production at a low cost.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mei Wang, Chiwoo Park, Taylor J. Woehl
Summary: This study utilized liquid phase transmission electron microscopy to directly observe the self-assembly of platinum nanoparticles into dense 3D supraparticles over tens of seconds during colloidal nanoparticle synthesis. Varying interparticle interactions by changing precursor chemistry revealed that supraparticle formation was driven by weak attractive van der Waals forces balanced by short ranged repulsive steric interactions. Growth kinetic measurements and an interparticle interaction model showed that nanoparticle surface diffusion rates on the supraparticles were significantly faster than nanoparticle attachment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Xiang Yu, Junsoo Han, John R. Scully, Laurence D. Marks
Summary: The typical defect reactions at the metal/oxide interface explaining the growth and breakdown of passive oxide films in corrosion include the creation of metal and oxygen vacancies. This study introduces a new mechanism of oxygen injection into the metal, with fast passivation in the NiCr alloy showing a significant oxygen injection at a fast growth rate. The addition of Mo promotes the formation of the corundum phase in the outer oxide layer for NiCrMo, changing the transport mechanism of oxygen through the oxide film and across the metal/oxide interface.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael L. Aubrey, Abraham Saldivar Valdes, Marina R. Filip, Bridget A. Connor, Kurt P. Lindquist, Jeffrey B. Neaton, Hemamala Karunadasa
Summary: Using organic molecules as directing groups, a variety of perovskite heterostructures are self-assembled in solution to form single crystals. This method allows precise stacking of different 2D structures, revealing exotic phenomena at their interfaces. The interleaving of inorganic structures found in these heterostructures can lead to new electronic transitions, demonstrating the potential for directed synthesis of complex semiconductors that self-assemble in water.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ekemini Ituen, Ekere Ekemini, Lin Yuanhua, Ambrish Singh
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ambrish Singh, K. R. Ansari, M. A. Quraishi, Savas Kaya
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ambrish Singh, Xia Dayu, Ekemini Ituen, Kashif Ansari, M. A. Quraishi, Savas Kaya, Yuanhua Lin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ambrish Singh, K. R. Ansari, Dheeraj Singh Chauhan, M. A. Quraishi, Savas Kaya
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yucong Ma, Mohd Talha, Wenshu Guo, Wanying Liu, Qi Wang, Qian Zhao, Zhonghui Li, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: The study utilized nano-ZnO/CTS coating to improve the corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance of magnesium alloys, demonstrating excellent corrosion protection ability in simulated body fluid. The suitable dispersion of nano-ZnO particles is crucial for enhancing the protective properties of the coating.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chunyue Li, Jin Zhang, Yue Yuan, Huiming Zhang, Xi Yan, Qian Zhao, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: In this study, uniform and pure CFO/BCZT composite particles were prepared using single-pot synthesis methods, and successfully sintered into composite ceramics. The structure and properties of the composite ceramics were found to be influenced by the mass ratio of the ferroelectric phase, and the magnetoelectric coupling coefficient was also affected by the frequency.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chao Zou, Yun Huang, Ling Zhao, Wenhao Ren, Zhixing Zhao, Jiapin Liu, Xing Li, Mingshan Wang, Bingshu Guo, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: This study utilizes branched polyethyleneimine as a functional binder to address the electrode deterioration and capacity decay caused by the dissolution of transition metal ions. The binder can effectively absorb soluble transition metal ions, reduce the loss of active materials, and achieve uniform distribution of key components. This leads to improved rate capability and cycle stability of the battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Guo, Mengyue Zhu, Zhongyi He, Renhui Zhang, Savas Kaya, Yuanhua Lin, Viswanathan S. Saji
Summary: N and S codoped carbon dots with good water solubility were successfully synthesized and their inhibition characteristics and mechanism on carbon steel corrosion were studied.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chunyue Li, Chuang Zhou, Yan Gang Jang, Qi Wang, Geng Huang, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: In this study, BCZT and CFO ceramics were prepared using different methods, and the properties of the composite ceramics were studied by varying the number of layers. The experimental results showed that the BCZT/CFO/BCZT composite ceramics had higher dielectric constant and lower loss at room temperature. The complex impedance spectroscopy and P-E loops confirmed the non-Debye relaxation behavior, ferroelectric properties, and built-in electric field of the samples.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. El-Asri, A. Jmiai, Y. Lin, A. Taoufyq, M. M. Rguiti, H. Bourzi, S. El Issami
Summary: The study demonstrates the inhibitory efficiency of imidazole derivatives on brass corrosion in nitric acid medium, with a particular focus on 1H-benzimidazole. The adsorption of the derivatives onto the brass interface effectively protects the brass sample and results in a relatively flat surface.
CORROSION ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhixing Zhao, Yun Huang, He Zheng, Ling Zhao, Jiapin Liu, Chao Zou, Zhi Dong, Xing Li, Mingshan Wang, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: This study presents a crosslinking cotton fiber-/PVA-based membrane (CPM) with high porosity and liquid electrolyte uptake. By incorporating Al3+ into Li2SO4 electrolyte, the electrochemical stability is improved and the specific capacitance of the supercapacitor is enhanced. The findings offer a potential way to design high-output-voltage aqueous supercapacitors through electrolytes and membrane strategies.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Shaoyi Wang, Linjie Wei, Chunyue Li, Zhonghui Li, Pengjie Wang, Wanyin Liu, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: In this article, a terpolymer scale inhibitor (IA-AMPS-HPA) was synthesized and used to prevent the growth of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) scale in an oilfield environment. The effectiveness of scale inhibition was examined concerning temperature, scale inhibitor concentration, pH, calcium ion concentration, and salt levels. The results show that the scale inhibition rate decreases with increasing temperature and increases with rising scale inhibitor concentration. The scale inhibition rate is more than 85% when the pH is less than 9, and the Ca2+ concentration is less than 300 mg/L. Scanning electron microscopy was used to describe and analyze the morphology of scale samples. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the interaction between IA-AMPS-HPA and the crystallization surface of CaCO3 at different temperatures.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yucong Ma, Mohd Talha, Qi Wang, Niantao Zhou, Zhonghui Li, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: By preparing a calcium phosphate/chitosan coating, the corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties of magnesium alloy can be significantly improved, making it a promising choice in the field of implants.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Mohd Talha, Yucong Ma, Mingjie Xu, Qi Wang, Yuanhua Lin, Xiangwei Kong
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2020)