Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ende Yu, Yong Pan
Summary: This study investigates the structural features and hydrogenation mechanisms of Li4BN3H10 and Rh4BN3H10 alkali metal hydrides using first-principles calculations. The results show that Li4BN3H10 and Rh4BN3H10 are thermodynamically and dynamically stable. The hydrogen storage mechanism of AM4BN3H10 hydride relies on the formation of [BH4] and [NH2] groups. The hybridization between B and H atoms in [BH4] and N and H atoms in [NH2] enables efficient hydrogen storage. Rb4BN3H10 exhibits better hydrogen release properties compared to Li4BN3H10 and Na4BN3H10 due to its narrower band gap. Overall, AM4BN3H10 hydride is a promising hydrogen storage material with high capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chidera C. Nnadiekwe, Ismail Abdulazeez, Muhammad Haroon, Qing Peng, Almaz Jalilov, Abdulaziz Al-Saadi
Summary: Through first-principles DFT simulations, the study found that the functionalization of BNNS with polypyrrole (PP) stabilized the HOMO-LUMO energy states, significantly reducing the energy gap by 45% and improving electronic properties and cell reaction kinetics. The predicted improvement in cell voltage after functionalization with PP, especially for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries, highlights the influence of metal ion size and charge on energy efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Meiqian Wan, Zhongyong Zhang, Shangquan Zhao, Naigen Zhou
Summary: Based on density functional theory calculations, the feasibility of using a two-dimensional beta-GeS monolayer as a high-performance anode for alkali metal ion batteries was investigated. The results showed that the electrical conductivity of the beta-GeS monolayer could be enhanced by adsorbing alkali metal atoms, leading to a semiconductor-to-metal transition. The low diffusion barriers of alkali metal atoms on the beta-GeS surface indicated a rapid charge/discharge rate without metal clustering. Moreover, the beta-GeS monolayer exhibited a low average open-circuit voltage and a high theoretical capacity for Na, making it a promising anode material for high-performance Na-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Preeti Beniwal, Thogluva Janardhanan Dhilip Kumar
Summary: Hydrogen has the potential to be a green energy source for cars, but the lack of effective hydrogen storage materials is a major obstacle. This study explores the hydrogen storage capacity and reversibility of the Ti-functionalized metal carbyne framework (MCF) with carbyne as an organic linker and Mg4O as an inorganic moiety. The Ti-functionalized MCF can adsorb up to five H-2 molecules per Ti atom with adsorption energy within the range specified by the DOE. The proposed Ti-functionalized MCF shows high gravimetric density and reversibility, making it a potential hydrogen storage medium meeting DOE standards.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Danhong Wang, Zhifang Yang, Wenliang Li, Jingping Zhang
Summary: Two-dimensional materials have gained attention in metal-ion batteries due to their high specific surface area, abundant active sites, and good electronic properties. In this study, a new 2D B3S2 monolayer with high stability is designed based on first-principles calculations. The B3S2 monolayer exhibits metallic nature, low diffusion energy barrier, and high theoretical capacity as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, making it a promising candidate in the field.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Danhong Wang, Zhifang Yang, Wenliang Li, Jingping Zhang
Summary: Based on first-principles calculations, a new 2D B3S2 monolayer with high thermodynamic and dynamic stability is designed. The B3S2 monolayer shows a high cohesive energy, making experimental synthesis feasible, and exhibits a high theoretical capacity and low diffusion energy barrier as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dwaipayan Chakraborty, Madhu Pandey, Priya Johari
Summary: This study investigates the performance of 2D ScS2 nanosheets as cathode materials for batteries. The nanosheets exhibit high theoretical capacity and good voltage characteristics for alkali-ion and multivalent metal-ion batteries. The findings suggest that ScS2 holds potential as a material for designing light-weight and high-capacity batteries in the future.
ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hongwei Kang, Hao Li, Kang Hua, Quanwei Ma, Shuisheng Chen, Hongbao Li, Rui Wang, Chaofeng Zhang
Summary: In this work, a conjugated polymer material was reported as an electrode material for alkali-metal-ion batteries. The polymer was prepared via a simple oxidation polymerization process and exhibited hollow spherical morphology and a conjugated polymer skeleton, providing a larger exposed surface area for ion storage. Experimental and theoretical results confirmed that the active sites in the conjugated polymer could store metal ions. As an electrode material for Li-ion batteries, the polymer showed high reversible capacity and Coulombic efficiency, and retained a high capacity after multiple cycles. The polymer also demonstrated favorable potassium-ion storage performance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fen Xiong, Yue Chen
Summary: The research suggests that 2D Janus TiSSe and VSSe are potential anode materials for alkali metal ion batteries, with stable structures and adsorption capabilities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei-Chao Zhang, Hao Wu, Wei-Feng Sun, Zhen-Peng Zhang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the structural stability, band structure, and dielectric polarizability of n*AlN/n*ScN superlattices using first-principles calculations. By modifying the thicknesses of constituent layers and crystallographic orientations, it is possible to effectively alter the dielectric permittivity and band gap, thus enhancing the energy density of electric capacitors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fang Liu, Xianfei Chen, Yi Huang, Chaozhu Shu, Na Li, Beibei Xiao, Lianli Wang
Summary: Borophene, the lightest two-dimensional material, shows great potential as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries and potassium-ion batteries. However, its strong surface activity hinders its stability. In this study, a new two-dimensional boron phosphide material with rich boron components is discovered using a particle swarm optimization method. This material exhibits remarkable stability, high electronic conductivity and ionic conductivity, making it a promising candidate for energy storage applications. This study provides valuable insights into the functionalization and stabilization of borophene.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Li, Zhenzhen Wu, Mengting Zheng, Hao Chen, Tim Gould, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: Electrochromic materials have the potential to save energy by tuning the illumination and heat exchange between buildings and the environment. In this study, a series of transition metal benzenehexathiol coordination nanosheets (TM-BHT CONASHs) were investigated. The results show that Cu-BHT and Ag-BHT are the most promising broadband electrochromic materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tavinder Singh, Jyoti Roy Choudhuri, Malay Kumar Rana
Summary: This study investigates the potential of alpha-graphyne as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries. The results show that alpha-graphyne has a high theoretical capacity and an ideal operating voltage for NIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijie Zhao, Yi Li, Guangyao Zhou, Shulai Lei, Jinli Tan, Liangxu Lin, Jiajun Wang
Summary: The graphene-like BC3 monolayer exhibits excellent structural stability and high potassium storage capacity, with fast potassium atom migration and efficient adsorption properties. Additionally, tensile strains have marginal effects on the adsorption and diffusion performances of lithium, sodium, and potassium atoms on the BC3 monolayer.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bobo Zhang, Zhuo Xu, Chuang Ma, Haojin Li, Yucheng Liu, Lili Gao, Jing Zhang, Jiaxue You, Shengzhong (Frank) Liu
Summary: In this study, ion migration in perovskite X-ray detectors was addressed by enhancing chemical bonding strength, leading to improved stability and efficiency in the detectors.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Mei, Yue Zhai, Qiang-Qiang Zhu, Na Wu, Hong Zhang, Pei Liang, Le Wang
Summary: This paper studies the phase stability of CsPbCl3 perovskite material under hydrostatic pressure and anion substitution, and analyzes the structural stability, band gap change, electronic structures, and optical properties. The results show that stress and anion modulation can significantly change the optoelectronic properties of the material, which has broad application prospects.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yanyan Li, Mingjun Yang, Yanan Lu, Dan Cao, Xiaoshuang Chen, Haibo Shu
Summary: A new strategy to manipulate the doping polarity and carrier density in a class of 2D van der Waals semiconductor heterostructures (VSHs) consisting of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and alpha-In2X3 (X = S, Se) ferroelectrics via switchable polarization field is reported. This work provides a nonvolatile and nondestructive doping strategy for obtaining programmable p-n van der Waals (vdW) junctions and opens the possibilities for self-powered and multifunctional device applications.
FRONTIERS OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suyang Li, Junjie Chen, Wanbing Xu, Biao Sun, Jiechen Wu, Qiang Chen, Pei Liang
Summary: In this study, an efficient hybrid microfluidic chip was designed to prepare uniform Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles, and DTNB was used as the internal standard tag molecule to prepare Au@DTNB@Ag for SERS detection. The experimental results showed that the homogeneous SERS substrate prepared using a microfluidic chip has potential for sensitive and reliable detection of environmental chemical contaminants.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chuangwei Sheng, Yonghao Bu, Yanyan Li, Liqin Su, Yue Yu, Dan Cao, Jing Zhou, Xiaoshuang Chen, Wei Lu, Haibo Shu
Summary: In this work, we demonstrate the phase-controlled growth of SnS nanostructures by physical vapor deposition on mica substrates. The phase transition from a-SnS nanosheets to fi-SnS nanowires can be achieved by reducing the growth temperature and precursor concentration, which is attributed to the competition between SnS-mica interfacial coupling and phase cohesive energy. The resulting fi-SnS devices exhibit improved ambient stability, a reduced band gap, and enhanced optoelectronic properties compared to a-SnS devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhichuan Bai, Xiang Gao, Zheng Liu, Dongliang Chao, Yingying Wang, Jie Yin, Cairong Jiang, Wenge Yang, Jianjun Ma, Yongjin Chen
Summary: Graphite is a major anode material for lithium-ion batteries, and the study provides direct evidence of the anisotropic transport behavior of Li+ along intra and interlayer pathways. The experiments show that when interlayer Li+ transport becomes dominant, it leads to the generation of a substantial amount of heat, causing melting of the tungsten tip and possibly thermal failure in graphite-based lithium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pan Zeng, Bin Su, Xiaolian Wang, Xiaoqin Li, Cheng Yuan, Genlin Liu, Kehua Dai, Jing Mao, Dongliang Chao, Qingyuan Wang, Liang Zhang
Summary: The current research on Li-S batteries focuses on increasing the catalytic activity of electrocatalysts and neglects their stability. The in situ reconstruction process of electrocatalysts during the electrochemical reaction leads to varied electrocatalytic behaviors. This review summarizes the recent advances in understanding the reconstruction behaviors of different electrocatalysts for Li-S batteries and offers new perspectives into the reconstruction and true active sites.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Yang, Tengsheng Zhang, Duo Chen, Yicheng Tan, Wanhai Zhou, Li Li, Wei Li, Guangshe Li, Wei Han, Hong Jin Fan, Dongliang Chao
Summary: In the literature, Zn-Mn aqueous batteries (ZMABs) exhibit abnormal capacity behavior and various charge/discharge behaviors due to electrolyte additive-induced complexes. However, the current performance assessment for ZMABs remains unregulated and lacks a comprehensive and impartial evaluation protocol. This hinders further research and commercialization. Therefore, a pH clue (proton-coupled reaction) is proposed to understand different mechanisms, and performance metrics including rated capacity (C-r) and electrolyte contribution ratio from Mn2+ (CfM) are discussed. Moreover, the relationship between Mn (II) <-> Mn (III) <-> Mn (IV) conversion chemistry and protons consumption/production is established, and the design concepts of a tunable H+/Zn2+/Mn2+ storage system for customized application scenarios are proposed, paving the way for the next-generation high-safety and reliable energy storage system.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruizheng Zhao, Xusheng Dong, Pei Liang, Hongpeng Li, Tengsheng Zhang, Wanhai Zhou, Boya Wang, Zhoudong Yang, Xia Wang, Lipeng Wang, Zhihao Sun, Fanxing Bu, Zaiwang Zhao, Wei Li, Dongyuan Zhao, Dongliang Chao
Summary: The poor thermodynamic stability and sluggish electrochemical kinetics of metallic Zn anode in aqueous solution restrict its practical application. To overcome these problems, zincophilic surface modification strategies have been developed. However, there is still a lack of understanding regarding the selection of zincophilic sites based on the metrics of thermodynamics inertia and kinetics zincophilia. In this study, hetero-metallic interfaces are optimized to prioritize the Bi@Zn interface, which exhibits high efficiency due to its thermodynamics inertia and kinetics zincophilia. A practical metric for prioritizing zincophilic sites is proposed, and the Bi@Zn anode shows excellent performance in terms of low overpotential and stable cycle life.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiwen Su, Buhang Chen, Yingjie Sun, Zaikun Xue, Yuhan Zou, Dongzi Yang, Luzhao Sun, Xianzhong Yang, Chao Li, Yujia Yang, Xiuju Song, Wenyi Guo, Shixue Dou, Dongliang Chao, Zhongfan Liu, Jingyu Sun
Summary: The feasibility of extending Zn and Ni electroepitaxy toward the bulk phase on a mass-produced mono-oriented Cu(111) foil is demonstrated by circumventing the interfacial Cu-Zn alloy and turbulent electroosmosis. The prepared Zn single-crystalline anode enables stable cycling of symmetric cells and the method can also be applied to Ni electroepitaxy. This study inspires the rational exploration of high-end metal electrode design.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Fuqi Yao, Pengpeng Zhu, Junjie Chen, Suyang Li, Biao Sun, Yunfeng Li, Mingqiang Zou, Xiaohua Qi, Pei Liang, Qiang Chen
Summary: In recent years, the research on nanomaterials has been focused on their unique optical, chemical, and biological properties, attracting experts in the fields of catalysis, energy, biomedical testing, and biomedicine. Microfluidics, a paradigm of microscale control, provides an ideal platform for stable synthesis of nanomaterials through efficient mass and heat transfer, flexible blending of reactants, and precise control of reaction conditions. This article summarizes the microfluidic preparation of nanoparticles in the last 5 years, including microfluidic techniques and manipulation of fluids. It also demonstrates the ability of microfluidics to prepare different types of nanomaterials and presents cases of nanomaterials prepared under extreme conditions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xue Yang, Dan Cao, Jie Yan, Jianfeng Wang, Zhouting Jiang, Zhiwei Jiao, Haibo Shu
Summary: MXenes are a new family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides. Previous studies mainly focused on metallic MXenes, with few studies on semiconducting MXenes. By using first-principles calculations, researchers screened 480 different ground-state structures of MXenes, including 444 metals and 36 semiconductors. It was found that the bandgap, carrier mobility, and optical absorption of semiconducting MXenes strongly depend on the surface functional groups. By tuning the surface functional groups, the bandgaps of semiconducting MXenes can be varied from 0.2 to 3 eV. The semiconducting MXenes also exhibited high carrier mobilities up to 10(4) cm(2 )v(-1)s(-1) and high optical absorption coefficients (>10(5) cm(-1)). This study demonstrates the potential of Sc-based and Y-based MXenes for applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Haojia Qin, Shuai Zhao, Huaping Gong, Zhi Yu, Qiang Chen, Pei Liang, De Zhang
Summary: Metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds form highly ordered periodic porous networks by connecting metal ions or clusters with organic ligands. With high porosity, large surface area, and controllable pore size, MOFs are widely used in gas storage, catalysis, adsorption, and separation. Incorporating MOFs into SERS substrates improves sensitivity and prevents aggregation of nanoparticles. This review discusses three methods of preparing MOF-based SERS substrates and explores their applications in biosensing, environment, gases, and medical treatments. The current status and prospects of MOF-based SERS analysis are summarized.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Junjie Chen, Suyang Li, Fuqi Yao, Wanbing Xu, Yunfeng Li, Qiang Chen, Pei Liang
Summary: In this study, a high-throughput method for the preparation of monodisperse submicron silver particles using S-shaped microfluidic chips was demonstrated. The particle size and morphology of the silver particles could be controlled by adjusting the concentration of the reducing agent ascorbic acid and the stabilizer PVP. The synthesized submicron silver particles showed ultra-sensitive SERS detection, with a detection limit of 10(-9) M for rhodamine 6G (R6G).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Yan, Dan Cao, Meng Li, Qingyuan Luo, Xiaoshuang Chen, Liqin Su, Haibo Shu
Summary: This study reports a new class of vdW metal-semiconductor junctions (MSJs) entirely composed of atomically thin MXenes. Through high-throughput first-principles calculations, 80 stable metals and 13 stable semiconductors are screened from 2256 MXene structures. The selected MXenes cover a broad range of work functions and bandgaps, providing a versatile material platform for constructing all-MXene vdW MSJs. The formation of all-MXene vdW MSJs leads to interfacial polarization, resulting in the deviation of Schottky barrier heights from the prediction of Schottky-Mott rule.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Biao Sun, Jinglei Zhai, Zilong Wang, Tengyu Wu, Siwei Yang, Yuhao Xie, Yunfeng Li, Pei Liang
Summary: In this study, an innovative adaptive sparse decomposition denoising (ASDD) method is proposed for enhancing the quality of spectral denoising in Raman spectroscopy. The ASDD method features a dictionary establishment, a dynamic dictionary construction technique, and the utilization of the orthogonal matching pursuit algorithm, which effectively improves the accuracy and robustness of denoising Raman spectra.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
