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Engineering, Mechanical
Dong Il Shim, Wei-Ting Hsu, Maroosol Yun, Dongwhi Lee, Beom Seok Kim, Hyung Hee Cho
Summary: Surface manipulations have been used to enhance boiling performance by improving the heat transfer coefficient and critical heat flux. In this study, artificially patterned super-biphilic (SBPI) surfaces were utilized to overcome the limitation of liquid supply in hydrophobic regions and enhance boiling performance. The results highlight the importance of considering both wettability and bubble behaviors in designing structured surfaces for boiling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Yifei Wang, Meiju Zhang, Kangmei Li, Jun Hu
Summary: This study investigates the influence of laser-textured titanium alloy surface properties on stem cell adhesion and proliferation, demonstrating that different texture structures and chemical treatments can affect cell activity and proliferation. Laser treatment promotes the conversion of Ti and Ti2O3 to TiO2, and elements at the bottom of grooves migrate along the groove edges.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhoukun He, Linpeng Mu, Na Wang, Jie Su, Zhuo Wang, Mingdong Luo, Chunle Zhang, Guangwen Li, Xiaorong Lan
Summary: Bioinspired slippery surfaces (BSSs) have attracted attention for their antifouling, drag reduction, and self-cleaning properties. This review categorizes BSSs into four types and thoroughly discusses slippery liquid-infused surfaces (SLISs) in terms of design, fabrication principles, and their applicability to other types of BSS. Additionally, it covers BSS fabrication methods, smart BSS systems, antifouling applications, limitations, and future research directions.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Soltani, Kevin Golovin
Summary: A new type of surface capable of long-range passive transportation of low surface tension liquids has been reported, showing great potential for various applications. Utilizing a two-phase transportation mechanism, the surfaces can precisely transport a range of low-surface tension liquids including alcohols, alkanes, and solvents.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeting Qiao, Guoyu Ren, Xiaodong Chen, Yanli Gao, Yun Tuo, Cuiying Lu
Summary: A dispersion of PTFE/SiO2@CTMS&Na2SiO3-ATP superamphiphobic coatings was formed by mechanical dispersion of PTFE, modified silica emulsion, sodium silicate, and modified ATP. The robust waterborne superamphiphobic coatings were obtained by one-step spraying and curing, demonstrating excellent properties such as adhesive ability, hardness, antifouling performance, impact resistance, high-temperature resistance, and anticorrosion. The composite coating with 35.53 wt% SiO2@CTMS showed superamphiphobic properties with high contact angles towards water and glycerol.
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Engineering, Mechanical
Li Shuyi, Guo Feng, Wong Pat Lam, Li Xinming
Summary: Under limited lubricant supply condition, poor surface wettability can enhance the lubrication of a slider bearing by inducing discontinuous oil droplets on the lubrication track.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qingqing Rao, Zheming Tong, Lina Song, Abid Ali, Yang Hou, Qinggang He, Jianguo Lu, Xiang Gao, Xiaoli Zhan, Qinghua Zhang
Summary: A photo-responsive slippery surface (G/NPGS) has been successfully fabricated based on silicon oil and graphene, enabling controllable wettability for applications in liquid manipulation and laboratory settings.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Weijian Liu, Xiao Luo, Changhao Chen, Guochen Jiang, Xinyu Hu, Hongjun Zhang, Minlin Zhong
Summary: The paper introduces a directional anchoring liquid-infused superamphiphobic surface (DAS) that achieves the largest sliding angle difference in a one-dimensional direction using an artificial surface, allowing for high-throughput droplet manipulation without cross-contamination. The DAS features excellent stability and functionality for handling corrosive droplets, making it a promising candidate for practical applications in various fields.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hai Wang, Xin Zhao, Junfeng Wang, Zhentao Wang, Dongbao Wang, Jiameng Tian
Summary: The study developed superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic hybrid surfaces for enhancing condensation heat transfer on copper substrates. The synergistic combination of superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces was effective in improving droplet nucleation rate, coalescence control, and condensate removal efficiency. Experimental results showed that the SSH-2 surface outperformed the SSH-3 and SSH-1 surfaces in heat transfer performance, with a heat transfer coefficient 1.1 and 1.3 times higher at a surface subcooling of 7.1 K, respectively.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
J. Flores Geronimo, A. Hernandez-Machado, E. Corvera Poire
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of microfluidic fronts driven by pulsatile pressures in the presence of hydrophilic wetting patches. A phase-field model that takes inertia into account is used to track the interface position and analyze how the spacing between the patches affects the advancement of the front. The wetting patterns induce a modulating dynamics of the contact line, leading to effective wetting and modulation of the interface velocity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huilong Yan, Wenyao Zhang, Yonghe Cui, Fang Qian, Dongmin Wei, Panpan Guo, Kai Jiao, Jin Huang, Qiuwang Wang, Cunlu Zhao
Summary: This study proposes a method for fabricating lubricant infused surfaces (LIS) on the inner walls of metal capillaries to achieve sustainable drag reduction and anti-corrosion properties. The experimental results show that LIS metal capillaries exhibit durable drag reduction and anti-corrosion characteristics, and the drag reduction performance can be effectively tuned by varying the viscosity of infusion lubricants.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noor Abu Jarad, Hiba Imran, Sara M. Imani, Tohid F. Didar, Leyla Soleymani
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the materials, synthesis techniques, applications, and advantages of superamphiphobic coatings deposited using spray coating. The main challenges in real-life applications and emerging technologies to overcome these challenges are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lijing Zhang, Jiawei Sun, Peng Han, Guicun Qi, Dali Gao, Jian Che, Shengyang Tao, Yuchao Wang
Summary: This article introduces a facile and easy-to-operate strategy for surface modification on a stainless-steel mesh based on polymer-assisted laser sintering, which is used for water collection from fog. By sintering a suitable polymer film onto the mesh, different wettability can be obtained. The experimental results show that the rationally designed patterned stainless-steel mesh exhibits excellent performance in fog water collection.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bucheng Li, Weidong Liang, Binbin Zhang, Junping Zhang
Summary: This study presents a new method for the preparation of waterborne durable superamphiphobic coatings based on palygorskite, which exhibit excellent superamphiphobicity, chemical stability, mechanical stability, and anti-fouling properties. It also demonstrates a new application of natural fibrous clay minerals like palygorskite.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Denis Mihaela Panaitescu, Marius Stelian Popa, Valentin Raditoiu, Adriana Nicoleta Frone, Liviu Sacarescu, Augusta Raluca Gabor, Cristian Andi Nicolae, Mircea Teodorescu
Summary: This study successfully controlled the properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) by using calcium stearate (CS) as a lubricant and decomposition catalyst. By incorporating different amounts of CS, it was possible to adjust the thermal and mechanical properties of PHB, thus improving its processability and degradation characteristics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Long Jiao, Rong Chen, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Hong Wang, Liang An, Jie Zhu, Xuefeng He, Hao Feng
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Long Jiao, Dongliang Li, Wei Li, Rong Chen, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao, Dingding Ye, Biao Zhang, Hong Wang
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Long Jiao, Rong Chen, Dingding Ye, Wei Li, Dongliang Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jian Dong, Youhai Guo, Long Jiao, Chao Si, Yinbo Bian, Zheng Zhang, Jianliang Hu
Summary: The study focused on the motion state of a droplet on an inclined, hydrophilic rough surface and proposed methods to determine the motion state based on the droplet's shape and contact angle hysteresis. Models were established using minimum energy theory and nonlinear optimization algorithm, and experiments confirmed the effectiveness of the models in predicting the droplet's motion state.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Qing-Gang Li, Xiao-Meng Zhang, Chao Si, Long Han, Ying-Jie Zhong, Xiao-Dong Wang, Long Jiao
Summary: The effects of in-plane shear stress on the thermal conductivities of rectangular graphene and annular graphene were investigated through molecular dynamics simulations. It was found that the thermal conductivity of rectangular graphene decreases significantly with increasing strain angles, while the thermal conductivity of annular graphene also decreases with increasing strain angles. The phononic analyses showed that shear stress had a more pronounced impact on rectangular graphene than on annular graphene.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Haonan Li, Long Jiao, Rong Chen, Xun Zhu, Yang Yang, Dingding Ye, Hong Wang, Yijing Yang, Qiang Liao
Summary: Light-enabled droplet levitation has great potential in biotechnology, clinical medicine, and nanomaterial applications, with the ability to flexibly follow the motion of a moving laser beam. However, research shows that there is an upper limit to the motion of light-levitated droplets with a moving laser beam, which is caused by an inefficient interface temperature response and a small upward vertical vapor flow component. Above this upper limit, the droplets are unable to stably move with the laser beam and eventually disappear.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Yu, Yanjun Hu, Lianming Li, Qianqian Guo, Yonghao Zhu, Long Jiao, Yihong Wang, Xiaoqiang Cui
Summary: The study found that in a low-oxygen atmosphere, the temperature and gas composition of the sewage sludge carbonization process have a significant impact on the product yield and properties, as well as on the formation process of char.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Meng Zhang, Qing-Gang Li, Chao Si, Ying-Jie Zhong, Xiao-Dong Wang, Long Jiao, Kai Deng, Yu-Lin Wang, Qiu-Xiang Liu, Yu-Zhen Xia
Summary: In this study, the coupling effects of water content, temperature, oxygen density, and PTFE loading on oxygen transport in an ionomer thin film on a platinum surface in a PEM fuel cell catalyst layer were investigated using molecular dynamics approach. The results show that temperature has the weakest effect, while PTFE loading has a positive effect on oxygen transport, and oxygen density is the dominant factor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Long Jiao, Yixiao Wu, Yanjun Hu, Huaping Wu, Zhang Xu, Long Han, Qianqian Guo, Dongliang Li, Rong Chen
Summary: This study introduced a concept of generating oil/water microreactors on a superoleophobic/oleophilic-superhydrophobic/hydrophilic surface, resulting in prolonged storage times of reactants and products. These microreactors were successfully applied for target ion detection and droplet-based pH detection. The precision, flexibility, and high throughput of these microreactors on the surface are important for the development of high-performance microfluidic chips in various fields.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jian Dong, Guanghui Hu, Yiping Zhao, Chao Si, Long Jiao
Summary: This paper models the evolution and heat transfer of a single spherical condensate droplet on a superhydrophobic surface and analyzes the inaccuracy of the current method for calculating the heat conduction resistance. A new semi-analytical model is proposed which is more accurate and reduces heat transfer calculation errors, particularly for large droplets and large contact angles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yanjun Hu, Ke Tong, Qianqian Guo, Bennong Zhang, Long Jiao, Mingzhe Li, Zehuang Zhang
Summary: A study found that sludge-based biochar contains a type of environmental persistent free radicals (EPFRs), and their formation is influenced by the pyrolysis temperature and biomass addition.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Long Jiao, Yixiao Wu, Yanjun Hu, Qianqian Guo, Huaping Wu, Huiyao Yu, Longqiang Deng, Dongliang Li, Lin Li
Summary: Precise detection of droplets on functional surfaces has the potential to parallelize and miniaturize platforms, with significance in epidemic investigation, analyte recognition, environmental simulation, combinatorial chemistry, etc. A strategy to generate mutually independent and hardly-volatile capsular droplet arrays using innovative mosaic patterned surfaces has been developed. The high evaporation suppression and compatibility of the capsular droplet arrays make them essential for various applications including COVID-19 diagnosis and investigation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongliang Li, Long Jiao, Rong Chen, Xun Zhu, Dingding Ye, Yang Yang, Wei Li, Haonan Li, Qiang Liao
Summary: A controllable and flexible light strategy was proposed to manipulate droplet evaporative crystallization, utilizing the photothermal effect of a focused infrared laser for intense evaporation. The localized heating effect promoted crystallization and Marangoni-flow concentration, showing excellent controllability. The relationship between crystallization starting time and solution concentration/laser power was established, benefiting the manipulation of droplet evaporative crystallization with promising potential for future applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Long Jiao, Yixiao Wu, Yanjun Hu, Huaping Wu, Zhang Xu, Long Han, Qianqian Guo, Dongliang Li, Rong Chen
Summary: The study introduces a novel oil/water microreactor design that effectively suppresses rapid droplet evaporation, with broad application prospects in various fields.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)