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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinho Kim, Congqi Yang, Taehyun Yun, Seohyun Woo, Hwajoong Kim, Mugeun Lee, Minji Jeong, Hyeji Ryu, Namjung Kim, Seongjun Park, Jaehong Lee
Summary: A biocompatible and biodegradable fiber electrode with high electrical conductivity and mechanical robustness is developed in this study. The fiber electrode incorporates a large amount of Mo microparticles into a biodegradable PCL fiber scaffold in a concentrated manner. It exhibits remarkable electrical performance, mechanical strength, bending stability, and durability, and shows potential for various applications.
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Chemistry, Physical
Quansan Yang, Tong Wei, Rose T. Yin, Mingzheng Wu, Yameng Xu, Jahyun Koo, Yeon Sik Choi, Zhaoqian Xie, Sheena W. Chen, Irawati Kandela, Shenglian Yao, Yujun Deng, Raudel Avila, Tzu-Li Liu, Wubin Bai, Yiyuan Yang, Mengdi Han, Qihui Zhang, Chad R. Haney, K. Benjamin Lee, Kedar Aras, Tong Wang, Min-Ho Seo, Haiwen Luan, Seung Min Lee, Anlil Brikha, Nayereh Ghoreishi-Haack, Lori Tran, Iwona Stepien, Fraser Aird, Emily A. Waters, Xinge Yu, Anthony Banks, Gregory D. Trachiotis, John M. Torkelson, Yonggang Huang, Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy, Igor R. Efimov, John A. Rogers
Summary: A functional interfacial material has been developed for soft integration of bioelectronic devices with biological tissues, offering revolutionary diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. This material provides soft mechanical coupling and efficient optical/electrical/chemical exchange, with potential applications in a wide range of medical devices and treatment of life-threatening diseases.
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Fanglei Tong, Xize Chen, Shanghai Wei, Jenny Malmstrom, Joseph Vella, Wei Gao
Summary: The addition of Sn improves the electrochemical activity and efficiency of Mg-Zn alloy anodes, with Mg-2Zn-3Sn alloy showing the best performance at low current densities. The mixed film formed on the alloy surface reduces self-corrosion during discharging.
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Chong Bai, Kang Ji, Shuxuan Feng, Jiaxue Zhang, Desheng Kong
Summary: This study introduces a low-cost and scalable method for creating an intrinsically stretchable aqueous battery. The battery exhibits excellent mechanical stretchability and electrochemical stability. A stretchable Zn-MnO2 battery was successfully assembled, demonstrating high specific capacity, good capacity retention, large stretchability, and durability against repetitive mechanical deformations. The research also showcases the practical suitability of stretchable batteries in wearable electronic devices.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ziyi Hu, Linming Zhou, Dechao Meng, Liyan Zhao, Weina Wang, Yihua Li, Yuhui Huang, Yongjun Wu, Shikuan Yang, Linsen Li, Zijian Hong
Summary: We demonstrate a facile route to control the Zn metal anode surface orientation through electrodeposition with electrolyte additives. An ultrathin (101)-inclined Zn metal anode is obtained by adding a small amount of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the ZnSO4 aqueous electrolyte. This study will spur further interest in the control of surface crystallographic orientation for a stable ultrathin Zn metal anode.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moony Na, Vikram Singh, Rak Hyeon Choi, Byung Gon Kim, Hye Ryung Byon
Summary: We developed a pH-sensitive growth mechanism to form in situ protective layers using glutaric acid (GA) and Zn2+ in the electrolyte solution. By deprotonating GA additives and integrating them with Zn2+ coordination, a thin Zn glutarate layer was formed to prevent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and Zn hydroxide sulfate hydrate (ZHS) precipitation. The study demonstrated the effective formation of Zn-organic protective layers for long-term cycling.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpei Zhu, Yi Cui, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: Aqueous Zn-based batteries are promising due to their low cost and high capacity, but existing designs use excess Zn which reduces energy density. A new anode-free design utilizing nanocarbon nucleation layer enables uniform Zn electrodeposition with high efficiency and stability across various current densities. This innovation opens up new possibilities for implementing Zn-based batteries in energy storage systems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengge Wu, Kuanming Yao, Ningge Huang, Hu Li, Jingkun Zhou, Rui Shi, Jiyu Li, Xingcan Huang, Jian Li, Huiling Jia, Zhan Gao, Tsz Hung Wong, Dengfeng Li, Sihui Hou, Yiming Liu, Shiming Zhang, Enming Song, Junsheng Yu, Xinge Yu
Summary: In this study, a thin, lightweight, soft, and multichannel neural interface based on an organic-electrochemical-transistor (OECT) network is presented. It offers continuous high-fidelity mapping of neural signals and autonomous degradation after stable operation. This technology has the potential to be widely used in neural interfaces and play an important role in the treatment and diagnosis of neurological disorders.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Ye, Xiaowei Li, Kuidong He, Xuri Wang, Ahmad Naveed, Yu Zhou, Mingru Su, Panpan Zhang, Yunjian Liu
Summary: A polymer coating with semi-interpenetrating network (s-IPN) structure was designed to protect the Zn anode in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. The s-IPN polymer coating enables uniform Zn deposition and excellent dendrite growth resistance, leading to significantly improved cycle life and stability of the battery.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Xiao, Zhiyang Zheng, Xiongwei Zhong, Runhua Gao, Zhihong Piao, Miaolun Jiao, Guangmin Zhou
Summary: The lack of a suitable flexible energy storage system has become a major challenge in the development of wearable electronic devices. Flexible Zn-based batteries have emerged as promising candidates due to their safety, eco-efficiency, substantial reserve, and low cost. In this review, the current progress in developing flexible Zn-based batteries is comprehensively reviewed, including their electrolytes, cathodes, and anodes, and discussed in terms of their synthesis, characterization, and performance validation. The challenges in flexible Zn-based battery design are clarified, and future development directions are proposed.
Article
Electrochemistry
Xingrui Chen, Henan Wang, Qi Zou, Qichi Le, Cuie Wen, Andrej Atrens
Summary: The influence of heat treatment on the discharge and electrochemical properties of Mg95.28Gd3.72Zr1.00 alloy as an anode for Mg-air battery was investigated. The T6 heat treated alloy showed improved discharge performance with good specific energy output. The LPSO structure in the alloy plays a key role in enhancing the dissolution of alpha-Mg and exfoliation of discharge products. Conversely, the (Mg, Zn)(3)Gd phase resulted in a passive film formation and voltage drop.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengkang Zhan, Yiming Guo, Kai Wu, Fanghua Ning, Xiaoyu Liu, Yuyu Liu, Qian Li, Jiujun Zhang, Shigang Lu, Jin Yi
Summary: By regulating the charge density at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface, the issues of severe dendrites and corrosion in AZIBs can be addressed. This study demonstrates the use of amidinothiourea (ATU) as an interfacial charge modifier to achieve uniform and increased charge distribution at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface, resulting in improved cycling life and Columbic efficiency of Zn||Cu batteries.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengting Xu, Shengqi Ding, Xuebin Yu, Zi-Feng Ma, Xianxia Yuan
Summary: The yolk-shell-structured NiCo2S4 spheres were synthesized as cathode catalysts for Li-O2 batteries, and the optimal sulfidation time was found to be 18 hours. The battery with YS-NCS-18 as the catalyst exhibited the highest specific capacity, best rate capability, and most stable cycling performance, due to the largest gap between the yolk and shell and the highest catalytic activity of the (531) surface.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingjing Dong, Huili Peng, Jing Wang, Chenggang Wang, Dongdong Wang, Nana Wang, Weiliu Fan, Xuchuan Jiang, Jian Yang, Yitai Qian
Summary: In order to address the issues of severe electrolyte corrosion and dendrite growth in aqueous batteries, the electrolyte/Zn interface needs to be engineered. A new method of coating a dense and robust layer of polysilane functionalized by -NH2 on Zn has been developed. This layer provides alkalinity and interaction with Zn2+, enhancing hydrolysis and regulating Zn2+ flux. The results show superior mechanical property, suppressed side reactions, and uniform plating/stripping, leading to excellent electrochemical performance in both symmetrical and asymmetrical cells, even under high loading of MnO2 and limited electrolyte conditions.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Cheng, Yichun Wang, Jiangfeng Ni, Liang Li
Summary: Rooting Zn into metallic Na through a molten infusion process can solve the issues caused by poor wettability and weak interaction of Na. This strategy achieves smooth Na plating and stripping, improving the performance of the battery.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corey Carlos, Yizhan Wang, Jingyu Wang, Jun Li, Xudong Wang
Summary: Quantitative measurement of the nanoscale piezoelectric property of single-crystalline zinc oxide nanosheets revealed an intriguing tri-unit-cell relationship, with different thicknesses showing variations in the piezoelectric coefficient. The study offers a new experimental discovery towards nanoscale piezoelectricity from nonlayered materials that are piezoelectric in bulk.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fan Yang, Jun Li, Yin Long, Ziyi Zhang, Linfeng Wang, Jiajie Sui, Yutao Dong, Yizhan Wang, Rachel Taylor, Dalong Ni, Weibo Cai, Ping Wang, Timothy Hacker, Xudong Wang
Summary: The research introduces a novel approach for the large-scale fabrication of piezoelectric biomaterial thin films with excellent piezoelectric properties and mechanical flexibility. The glycine-PVA films, with their natural compatibility and degradability in physiological environments, have the potential to advance the development of transient implantable electromechanical devices.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Shao, Shan Yan, Jun Li, Zulmari Silva-Pedraza, Ting Zhou, Marvin Hsieh, Bo Liu, Tong Li, Long Gu, Yunhe Zhao, Yutao Dong, Bo Yin, Xudong Wang
Summary: This study reports a polyisobutylene (PIB) blend-based elastomer with tissue-like elastic modulus and excellent water resistivity. This material shows promise for packaging flexible implantable medical devices to achieve stable performance in a strained physiological environment.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziyi Zhang, Corey Carlos, Yizhan Wang, Yutao Dong, Xin Yin, Lazarus German, Kelvin Jordan Berg, Wei Bu, Xudong Wang
Summary: The design and synthesis of high-quality two-dimensional materials are crucial for controlling their properties. This study demonstrates an in situ X-ray scattering approach to directly observe the growth of wurtzite ZnO nanosheets at the air-water interface. The results reveal a switch between lateral and vertical growth kinetics, representing the evolution from two-dimensional to three-dimensional crystal structure.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hao Wei, Dawei Jiang, Bo Yu, Dalong Ni, Mengting Li, Yin Long, Paul A. Ellison, Cerise M. Siamof, Liang Cheng, Todd E. Barnhart, Hyung-Jun Im, Faquan Yu, Xiaoli Lan, Xiaohua Zhu, Qianjun He, Weibo Cai
Summary: A series of controllable PVP-curcumin nanoparticles are designed for efficient treatment of acute kidney injury, enabling precise PET image-guided drug delivery.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yutao Dong, Mehrdad Abbasi, Jun Meng, Lazarus German, Corey Carlos, Jun Li, Ziyi Zhang, Dane Morgan, Jinwoo Hwang, Xudong Wang
Summary: Amorphous titanium dioxide (TiO2) film coating by atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a promising strategy to extend the photoelectrode lifetime for solar fuel generation. In this work, it is revealed that residual chlorine (Cl) ligands are detrimental to the silicon (Si) photoanode lifetime. Post-ALD in-situ water treatment effectively improves the film stoichiometry and preserves the amorphous phase, leading to a substantially improved lifetime for the protected Si photoanode.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziyi Zhang, Yutao Dong, Corey Carlos, Xudong Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a strategy to modify the surface ligands on ultrathin Ni(OH)(2) nanosheets, which significantly improves their catalytic properties for alkaline ethanol oxidation reactions (EORs). Chemisorbed octadecylamine ligands can create an alcoholophilic layer on the nanosheet surface, promoting alcohol diffusion and adsorption, thereby enhancing the activity and selectivity of EORs over the oxygen evolution reaction. These non-noble-metal-based 2D electrocatalysts and surface ligand engineering showcase a promising strategy for achieving high-efficiency electrocatalysis of EORs in many practical electrochemical processes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Corey Carlos, Jun Li, Ziyi Zhang, Kevin Jordan Berg, Yizhan Wang, Xudong Wang
Summary: Recent studies have found a correlation between the out-of-plane piezoelectric property and in-plane strains in nanometer-thick 2D ZnO nanosheets. Using in situ strain-correlated piezoresponse force microscopy, it was observed that the configuration of in-plane strains, whether tensile or compressive, greatly influences the measured piezoelectric coefficient. Comparisons of the out-of-plane piezoresponse under tensile and compressive strains approaching 0.50% showed a significant variation in the measured piezoelectric property. These findings highlight the importance of in-plane strain in the quantification and application of 2D piezoelectric materials.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jun Li, Corey Carlos, Hao Zhou, Jiajie Sui, Yikai Wang, Zulmari Silva-Pedraza, Fan Yang, Yutao Dong, Ziyi Zhang, Timothy A. Hacker, Bo Liu, Yanchao Mao, Xudong Wang
Summary: In this study, a promising solution that integrates piezoelectricity, stretchability, and biocompatibility in one material system was presented, which is a critical step towards tissue-compatible biomedical devices.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zulmari Silva Pedraza, Yizhan Wang, Corey Carlos, Zhongmin Tang, Jun Li, Weibo Cai, Xudong Wang
Summary: This study explores the use of piezoelectric microparticles as a method for inducing irreversible electroporation of breast cancer cells. The results show a reduction in cell viability, suggesting that this approach may offer a more benign cancer treatment option.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziyi Zhang, Maciej P. Polak, Corey Carlos, Yutao Dong, Dane Morgan, Xudong Wang
Summary: Two-dimensional ferromagnetic materials with strong room-temperature ferromagnetism have been synthesized using an ionic layer epitaxy strategy. The ferromagnetic strength of the NiOOH nanosheets can be controlled by adjusting the surfactant monolayer density and annealing process, offering a promising pathway for achieving strong ferromagnetism in two-dimensional materials for spintronic applications.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jiajie Sui, Jun Li, Long Gu, Connor A. Schmidt, Ziyi Zhang, Yan Shao, Ehud Gazit, Pupa U. P. A. Gilbert, Xudong Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a kinetic approach to control the crystal orientation of glycine films, resulting in enhanced piezoelectric properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)