Article
Environmental Sciences
Xing Huang, Zhaodong Nan
Summary: ZnFe2O4/SiO2 magnetic double-mesoporous-shelled hollow spheres synthesized by solvothermal method exhibited excellent adsorption and selectivity for methylene blue, reaching adsorption equilibrium in just 1 minute. 50% of methylene blue was removed by adsorption, while the remaining 50% was degraded in further photo-Fenton process, achieving a total organic carbon reduction rate of up to 90% in 90 minutes. The composite displayed remarkable adsorption and catalytic activity in a wide pH range of 3.3-11.0, along with good stability and reusability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiadong Xiao, Kang Cheng, Xiaobin Xie, Mengheng Wang, Shiyou Xing, Yuanshuai Liu, Thomas Hartman, Donglong Fu, Koen Bossers, Marijn A. van Huis, Alfons van Blaaderen, Ye Wang, Bert M. Weckhuysen
Summary: A new synthesis method for metal oxide-zeolite double-shelled hollow spheres is proposed, demonstrating superior catalytic performance in producing a variety of products without the need for separating or purifying intermediates. This research is expected to advance the rational synthesis and study of hierarchically hollow, core-shell, multifunctional catalyst materials.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinjiao Cui, Donghao Ye, Jiankun Wei, Xiaodi Du, Pengzhao Wang, Junsheng Li
Summary: This research developed a novel composite fragrance carrier with MIL-101 (Cr) as the fragrance host and cellulose acetate fiber (CAF) as the protective shell. The encapsulation effect of MIL-101 (Cr) and the protective function of the CAF shell significantly improved the storage stability of fragrance and enabled thermal triggered release.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mahdiyeh Shahi, Farzaneh Hekmat, Saeed Shahrokhian
Summary: In the era of modernization, the development of renewable energies is closely linked to the advancement of high-performance energy storage systems with high energy and power densities. This research focuses on fabricating binder-free positive and negative electrodes for asymmetric supercapacitors that exhibit promising specific capacities and superior cycle stability, showing potential for developing high-performance energy storage systems.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Zheng, Xiao Chen, Yun Yang, Lin Li, Chuan-Qi Feng, Shi-Quan Wang
Summary: The study successfully synthesized double-shelled Co3V2O8 hollow nanospheres using a simple method, showing excellent lithium storage performance. This structure can increase the contact area of the electrolyte/electrode interface, promote ion and electron diffusion, and slow down capacity loss.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seung Bok Lee, Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
Summary: In this study, hybrid MgFe2O4/Fe2O3 hollow microspheres were synthesized hydrothermally, and the surface morphology was tuned by adjusting the calcination temperature to investigate the physio-chemical properties of the prepared samples. The sample calcined at 450 degrees C exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, highlighting the significant role of surface morphology in tuning the structural and electrochemical properties of anode materials.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tayyaba Waheed, Pu Min, Salah ud Din, Pervaiz Ahmad, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Sirajul Haq, K. S. Al-Mugren, Fazal Ur Rehman, Bilal Akram, Sehrish Nazir
Summary: A hydrothermal technique was used to synthesize Ni/Mg/Al ternary L.D.H.s modified with montmorillonite. Various characterization methods were employed to assess the properties of the analytes. Congo red and methylene blue dyes were treated with the synthesized analytes, and the batch adsorption model was applied to analyze the adsorption process. The presence of montmorillonite significantly enhanced the adsorption capacity, making it a promising material for wastewater treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuchan Zhang, Wei Li, Ruxing Wang, Haomiao Li, Jie Yan, Qianzheng Jin, Pingyuan Feng, Kangli Wang, Kai Jiang
Summary: In this study, MoS2·nH(2)O was synthesized using a hydrothermal reaction, which effectively reduces the electrostatic interaction between zinc ions and the skeleton, promotes zinc ion diffusion, and accelerates reaction kinetics. The introduction of crystal water proves to be a practical strategy for promoting hydration kinetics of large-size multivalent ions in aqueous ZIBs, providing a promising solution for synthesizing other cathode materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qi Zhang, Qian Zang, Qiqi Shi, Zhenyu Xiao, Kun-Peng Wang, Lingbo Zong, Lei Wang
Summary: The rational design of multi-shelled hollow structured electrode materials for supercapacitors, synthesized via a combination approach of self-templating and sacrificial templating method, demonstrates high performance and outstanding cycling stability. This is attributed to compositional and structural advantages, with optimized V6O11@Ni(OH)(2)/NiOOH-6 delivering impressive specific capacitance and energy density.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhuojun Wei, Yejia Zhang, Ting Fan, Yanjun Lin, Hui Zhang
Summary: Novel double-shelled core-shell-type magnetic composites MgFexAl-LDO/LDO/gamma-Fe2O3 (x = 0, 0.1, and 0.5) with excellent adsorption capacities for Congo Red (CR) and Cr(VI) were synthesized. The composites, constructed by two layers of LDO nanosheets with a large number of effective adsorption sites and open channels, showed maximum adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) due to their double-shelled morphology, electrostatic attraction, and adsorption-coupled reduction. The MgAl-LDO/LDO/gamma-Fe2O3 composite exhibited promising application prospects with high cycle efficiency and easy separation and recovery using an external magnet.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pascal S. Thue, Diana Ramos Lima, Eder C. Lima, Roberta A. Teixeira, Glaydson S. dos Reis, Silvio L. P. Dias, Fernando M. Machado
Summary: This study investigates the influence of different zinc salts on the physical-chemical and adsorptive properties of biochar materials. The results show that the preparation process leads to biochar materials with different characteristics, and the biochar exhibits good adsorption capacities for removing pharmaceuticals, organic contaminants, and dyes from aqueous media.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Neethu Sebastian, Wan-Chin Yu, Deepak Balram
Summary: In this study, a sensitive electrochemical sensor for the detection of rhodamine B (RhB) was developed, and a silver-decorated zinc oxide (Ag/ZnO) nanocomposite with high photocatalytic degradation capability was prepared for the degradation of RhB. The structure and morphology of the nanocomposite were characterized by various techniques. The electrochemical sensor exhibited high sensitivity and low detection limit for RhB, while the Ag/ZnO nanocomposite showed excellent degradation efficiency under visible light.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rujian Xiao, Weilong Qiu, Mengjie Yang, Yongguang Zhang, Xin Wang
Summary: This study developed double-shelled Co-LDH@rGO/S microspheres as advanced sulfur reservoirs through an easy spray-drying process, showing significantly improved electrochemical performances. The materials exhibit high discharge capacity, excellent rate capability, and stable cycle ability, making them promising for future architectural design of sulfur host materials.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
S. Amanda Ekanayake, Pahan Godakumbura
Summary: Recent scientific breakthroughs have led to the use of nanoparticles in agrochemicals for efficient nutrient uptake in plants. A nanofertilizer was developed to release micronutrients while nourishing soil, with spectroscopic characterization and morphological analysis confirming its effectiveness. Experimentation showed slow release of cations over time and increased copper uptake in plants treated with the nanofertilizer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hsun-Yen Lin, Kim Tuyen Le, Po-Han Chen, Jyh Ming Wu
Summary: This study investigates the piezocatalytic and adsorption effects of different phases of polymorphic 1T MoS2 nanofibers. Experimental results show that few-layer 2H MoS2 nanofibers exhibit a considerably high piezoelectric potential compared to few-layer MoS2 nanofibers. Additionally, the 2H MoS2 nanofibers generate hydroxyl species and degrade dye molecules through the piezopotential. These findings suggest a dual piezocatalysis-adsorption behavior of polymorphic MoS2 nanofibers.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wang, Yahui Wang, Yan Liang, Liejin Zhou, Lijuan Liu, Zuxiao Zhang
Summary: This study presents a photocatalytic method for late-stage modification of trifluoromethyl aromatic drugs by selectively inserting abundant alkene feedstocks into benzylic C-F bonds under mild conditions. The transformation shows excellent functional group tolerance and is believed to proceed through a radical-polar crossover pathway. It also offers an alternative strategy for difunctionalization of alkenes by quenching the carbocation intermediate with nucleophiles other than external fluoride.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Fu-Ting Wang, Yang-Yang Hou, Xuecai Tan, Ke-Jing Huang, Jing Xu, Ren Cai
Summary: A real-time self-powered biosensor is developed for ultrasensitive detection of microRNA-21 using an electro-chemical energy device capacitor and a target-induced recycling double amplification strategy. The biosensor converts a small number of targets into two glucose oxidase labeled output strand DNAs, leading to a significant improvement in the output signal. The biosensor shows high sensitivity and excellent selectivity for the detection of microRNA-21.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qinglong Liu, Peng Yang, Wei Tan, Haowei Yu, Jiawei Ji, Cong Wu, Yandi Cai, Shaohua Xie, Fudong Liu, Song Hong, Kaili Ma, Fei Gao, Lin Dong
Summary: The size effect on nanoparticles plays a crucial role in catalysis performance. Tuning the oxygen vacancies on a metal-oxide support can help reduce the size of Pt particles, thus improving the catalysis performance of the supported catalyst. In this study, Ce-Sn solid solutions (CSO) with abundant oxygen vacancies were synthesized. After CO reduction, the catalytic CO oxidation performance of Pt/CSO was significantly better than that of Pt/CeO2. This improvement was attributed to the creation of smaller Pt clusters on CSO with more exposed active sites.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Erhai Hu, Chuntai Liu, Wei Zhang, Qingyu Yan
Summary: Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a significant process for recycling excessive CO2 in the atmosphere. However, the discovery of efficient catalysts for CO2RR is currently lagging behind due to limitations in current methods. To overcome this, researchers have increasingly used modern machine learning (ML) algorithms to accelerate catalyst screening and deepen our understanding of the mechanism. In this review, we examine recent applications of ML in CO2RR research, categorizing them by the types of electrocatalysts, and provide an introduction to the general methodology as well as a discussion on the pros and cons of such applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yadong Yang, Sujie Yang, Shudong Jiang, Mengru Liu, Xiuyu Liu, Gang Tang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: This study successfully improved the fire retardancy of rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) by converting iron tailings into zinc-containing mesoporous silicate, resulting in higher thermal stability and lower heat release. It demonstrates the potential application of iron tailings in the field of fire retardancy.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Futing Wang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: A dual-biomarker, self-powered biosensor was developed using enzymatic biofuel cells, catalytic hairpin assembly, and DNA hybridization chain reaction. It can detect microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) and microRNA-155 (miRNA-155) with high sensitivity. The biosensor operates by generating a double-helix chain in the presence of miRNA-21, while miRNA-155 inhibits the completion of the reaction. The self-powered biosensor allows for simultaneous ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-21 and miRNA-155, with detection limits of 0.15 and 0.66 fM, respectively. It also demonstrates highly sensitive detection in human serum samples.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Han, Jiawei Liu, Carmen Lee, Chade Lv, Qingyu Yan
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review on the application and development of metal-organic framework (MOF) catalysts in the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (E-NRR) field. It first introduces the basic principles of E-NRR, including the reaction mechanism, major apparatus components, performance criteria, and ammonia detection protocols. Then, the synthesis and characterization methods for MOFs and their derivatives are discussed. A reaction mechanism study via density functional theory calculations is also presented. Furthermore, the recent advancement of MOF-based catalysts in the E-NRR field, as well as the modification approaches on MOFs for E-NRR optimization, are elaborated. Finally, the current challenges and outlook of MOF catalyst-based E-NRR field are emphasized.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Yang, Futing Wang, Jingxian Li, Shuoyao He, Yifan Lyu, Hongfen Yang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: A novel self-powered biosensor has been developed for ultrasensitive miRNA-21 detection. It utilizes DNA walkers and electrochemical energy storage technology to enable highly selective detection of miRNA-21.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Futing Wang, Peng Wang, Hongfen Yang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: A self-powered biosensing system with multivariate signal amplification was developed for ultrasensitive and real-time detection of PDGF-BB. By utilizing the hybridization chain reaction, DNA amplification was achieved, leading to a change in the open-circuit voltage of the biosensing system, enabling the real-time detection of PDGF-BB. The detection limit of the system was 0.031 pg/mL.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shi Xiang, Jingxian Li, Futing Wang, Hongfen Yang, Yifei Jiang, Penghui Zhang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: An ultralow-potential electrochemiluminescence aptasensor has been designed for zearalenone detection. The sensor utilizes a resonance energy transfer system with SnS2 QDs/g-C3N4 and CuO/NH2-UiO-66. It exhibits low detection limit, good stability, and specificity.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Futing Wang, Hongfen Yang, Jinwei Wu, Yifan Lyu, Ke-Jing Huang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: An on-off self-powered biosensor was developed using enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) to sequentially detect microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) and miRNA-155. The biosensor operates by capturing and releasing a single-bioanode enzyme, glucose oxidase (GOD). The detection limits for miRNA-21 and miRNA-155 were found to be 0.17 fM and 0.37 fM, respectively, demonstrating the ultra-sensitive detection capability of this biosensor.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyu Luo, Xianyu Zhu, Hongfen Yang, Liang Yan, Ren Cai, Yuliang Zhao, Weihong Tan
Summary: This study reports the construction of novel polyvinylpyrrolidone functionalized gold-platinum hetero-nanorings (PVP-AuPt NRs) for enhanced synergistic radio-photothermal therapy. The gold-platinum heterojunctions enhance the absorption of PVP-AuPt NRs in the near infrared (NIR) region, allowing for robust photothermal ablation and heat-induced sensitized radiotherapy. The PVP-AuPt NRs demonstrate the potential for effective tumor cell killing without recurrence.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Deepshikha Arora, Sze Yu Tan, Shi Wun Tong, Poh Chong Lim, Parvathi Nair Suseela Nair, Ming Lin, Qiang Zhu, Qingyu Yan, Wen-Ya Wu
Summary: This study developed a simple and practical method to synthesize and self-assemble Cu2-xS/CuYS heterostructured nanorods into vertically standing up 2D sheetlike structures. The cation exchange-induced assembly of heterostructured nanorods, coupled with particle interactions, was systematically studied, providing important insights for synthesis tools.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Futing Wang, Peng Wang, Hongfen Yang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
Summary: A self-powered biosensing system is designed for real-time detection of PDGF-BB concentration. The system utilizes HCR reaction, with a decrease in open-circuit voltage when PDGF-BB is present. The detection limit of the system is 0.031 pg/mL.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
