Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Zhang, Jian He, Pan Wu, Wei Jiang
Summary: The proper design of interfacial contact of heterojunction photocatalyst is crucial for the transfer/separation of interfacial charge carriers. In this study, KBiO3/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully synthesized, resulting in significantly improved photocatalytic performance for the degradation of crystal violet and phenol. The enhancement was attributed to the internal electric field formed by the Z-scheme photocatalyst, leading to enhanced visible light absorption and inhibition of electron-hole recombination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Xu, Jian Yang, Yang Li, Fan Fu, Kang Da, Shaobo Cao, Wenting Chen, Ximei Fan
Summary: A dual Z-scheme photocatalyst consisting of Bi2O3 quantum dots decorated TiO2/BiOBr was prepared for toluene degradation under visible-light. The optimized photocatalyst showed excellent removal rate, recoverability, and durability, surpassing other comparison samples.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Sriram Mansingh, Kundan Kumar Das, Newmoon Priyadarshini, Dipti Prava Sahoo, Deeptimayee Prusty, Jyotirmayee Sahu, Upali Aparajita Mohanty, Kulamani Parida
Summary: In recent years, S-scheme oriented photocatalytic systems have shown tremendous potential for efficient conversion of solar energy to sustainable chemical fuel. This review provides a background history of the S-scheme mechanism, discusses the type of band alignment and the journey from Z-scheme to S-scheme systems, and elaborates on the operational mechanism and features of S-scheme photocatalysts. The review also highlights frequently used characterization techniques and recent studies on the H2O2 evolution reaction in S-scheme-oriented systems, while addressing the future prospects and challenges in achieving benchmark efficiency in clean energy generation.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Biao Zhang, Yu Liu, Kanghong Zhou, Hongyu Zhu, Dongxu Gu, Wei Ge, Ying Gan, Jianyuan Hao
Summary: In this work, a novel camellia-structured double Z-scheme BiOBr/g-C3N4/Bi2O2CO3 photocatalyst was prepared by a hydrothermal method. The ternary heterojunction exhibited high efficiency in degrading Rhodamine B under visible light, thanks to improved charge separation and enhanced visible light absorption. The BiOBr/g-C3N4/Bi2O2CO3 photocatalysts are promising materials for dye removal in effluents.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyu Qiu, Jiaming Li, Yiyang Zhao, Sen Lin, Zhangwei Sun, Yida Fang, Li Guo
Summary: Photocatalysts with Z-scheme AgI/BiOBr heterojunction were prepared through a hydrothermal process combined with in situ co-precipitation. The optimal hydrothermal pH value (pH=4) for synthesizing pure BiOBr was selected after conducting photocatalysis tests. Z-scheme AgI/BiOBr heterojunctions were constructed to enhance the photocatalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Jia, Jiang Wu, Yixuan Xiao, Qizhen Liu, Qiang Wu, Yongfeng Qi, Xuemei Qi
Summary: In this study, an oxygen vacancy-rich CeO2/BiOBr Z-scheme heterojunction was prepared via solvothermal method, which exhibited efficient photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous elemental mercury. The collaboration of interface engineering, oxygen vacancies, and Ce3+/Ce4+ redox centers significantly enhanced charge carrier transfer and photocatalytic activity. Further investigation on the effect of actual flue gas components demonstrated the feasibility of using this Z-scheme heterojunction for environmental purification.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingming Gao, Weixia Li, Xiaojiang Su, Zhiyong Li, Xuejiao Ding, Xindong Du, Yueming Ren, Hexin Zhang, Jing Feng, Tong Wei
Summary: By constructing a S-scheme heterojunction Fenton-like catalyst Cu2O/BiOBr, efficient photocatalytic degradation has been achieved. The catalyst demonstrates significant degradation activity in saline solution and can degrade various organic contaminants. Glucose reduction significantly enhances the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of Cu2O/BiOBr. This restoration effect is attributed to the important role of the Fenton-like process in photocatalytic degradation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yinghui Qu, Zhenyu Chen, Yukuan Duan, Lifen Liu
Summary: The Fe-MOF/BiOBr composite catalysts showed excellent photocatalytic performance, enhancing the degradation capacity of Rhodamine B and demonstrating significant application potential.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Biyun Lin, Zhihong Chen, Lingling Shui, Guofu Zhou, Xin Wang
Summary: A novel 2D/2D BiOBr/UMOFNs Z-scheme photocatalyst was successfully synthesized, showing high photocatalytic degradation efficiency and stability. Reactive OH and O-2(-) were found to play a major role in phenol degradation based on trapping experiment and electron paramagnetic resonance results. The excellent photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the efficient separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Wang, Ning Ma, Lei Zheng, Lu Zhang, Zhaoyong Bian, Hui Wang
Summary: In this study, a Z-scheme heterojunction composed of bismuth oxybromide and oxygen-rich bismuth oxybromide was synthesized using a facile method, demonstrating enhanced photocatalytic activity for sulfamethoxazole degradation. The heterojunction exhibited superior photogenerated carrier transfer ability and significantly increased photocurrent under light irradiation compared to pure materials. This work provides valuable insights for the development of Z-scheme heterojunctions and environmental contaminant treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinhe Liu, Yi Wang, Yong Kang
Summary: In this study, novel visible-light-driven BiOBr/Ag2CrO4 p-n heterojunction photocatalysts were prepared by a simple in situ deposition method. The prepared heterojunction showed significantly higher photocatalytic activity compared to pure BiOBr and Ag2CrO4 samples. It exhibited a high degradation rate for methylene blue under visible-light irradiation and maintained a high removal rate even after multiple cycles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haozhen Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Yong Zhang, Bei Cheng, Bicheng Zhu, Linxi Wang
Summary: Constructing S-scheme heterojunctions is a popular strategy for efficient photocatalytic H2O2 generation. In this study, BiOBr nanosheets were in situ grown on a Schiff-base covalent organic framework (COF) to prepare S-scheme BiOBr/COF photocatalysts for H2O2 synthesis. The highest photocatalytic H2O2 production performance of the composite sample constituting the S-scheme heterojunction was 3749 μmol g -1 h -1, which was significantly higher than the rates of COF and BiOBr individually. The construction of S-scheme heterojunction contributed to efficient carrier transfer and separation in space and enhanced redox power. Moreover, the synergy between the S-scheme heterojunction and the unique O2-COF interaction boosted photocatalytic H2O2 production activity. Rating: 8/10.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Chen, Jie Yan, Xiaofeng Yang, Tai Yang, Yuzhao Ma, Yanjun Li, Meidan Que
Summary: The construction of heterojunction photocatalysts is an effective strategy to address antibiotic pollution. In this study, a dual Z-scheme heterojunction BiOBr/Bi2O2.33/g-C3N4 was synthesized and exhibited exceptional visible light photocatalytic performance. The well-designed heterojunction broadened the visible light absorption region and enhanced the migration and separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, resulting in high degradation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongyang Li, Sajjad Hussain, Yanjie Wang, Cong Huang, Pan Li, Mengyue Wang, Tao He
Summary: The study focuses on preparing ZnSe/CdSe composites by epitaxial growth of CdSe on ZnSe nanoparticles, which exhibit higher CO2 photoreduction performance under visible-light irradiation compared to pristine ZnSe. Experimental results indicate that Se vacancy in the ZnSe/CdSe composites can facilitate CO2 adsorption.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keting Feng, Wenhua Xue, Xiaoyun Hu, Jun Fan, Enzhou Liu
Summary: The Z-scheme CdSe/ZnSe heterojunction was successfully synthesized via a simple mechanical mixing strategy, showing superior H-2 evolution activity in Na2S/Na2SO3 solution. The charge transfer mechanism of the Z-scheme is beneficial for charge separation and maintaining higher redox ability, leading to excellent H-2 evolution activity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jianhui Sun, Ying Yang, Guangxu Xun, Aidong Zhang
Summary: This article investigates the scheduling of hyperparameters to improve the generalization of centralized single-machine stochastic gradient descent (SGD) and distributed asynchronous SGD (ASGD). It proposes a unified framework, called multistage quasi-hyperbolic momentum (Multistage QHM), that covers a large family of momentum variants and shows improved generalization compared to traditional tuning methods.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY FROM DATA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binhong Qu, Peng Li, Linlu Bai, Yang Qu, Zhijun Li, Ziqing Zhang, Bing Zheng, Jianhui Sun, Liqiang Jing
Summary: Ultrasensitively selective detection of trace polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like phenanthrene (PHE) is achieved by constructing atomically dispersed Zn sites on g-C3N4 nanosheets through thermal polymerization of a Zn-cyanuric acid-melamine supramolecular precursor. The resulting sZn-CN exhibits a wide detection range, ultralow detection limit, and ultrahigh selectivity toward PHE based on the PHE-CN dual ratiometric fluorescence method. The superior detection performance is attributed to the selective adsorption of PHE on the atomic Zn(II)-N-5 sites and the fluorescence quenching mechanism involving the inner filter effect (IFE) and photogenerated electron-transfer process.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Menghan Yu, Nan Wang, Kuo Lin, Dongxue Song, Jie Chen, Teng Liang, Jianhui Sun, Kai Pan, Honggang Fu
Summary: A lead-free double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 nanocrystal/mesoporous black TiO2 composite was prepared and applied for photocatalytic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde at normal temperature and pressure. The composite exhibited a conversion rate of 75% and selectivity of 99%, surpassing those of single Cs2AgBiBr6 nanocrystals and black TiO2. The formation of a Z-type heterogeneous structure between Cs2AgBiBr6 nanocrystals and black TiO2 effectively promoted the separation and transfer of electrons and holes, leading to excellent photocatalytic activity. Carbon-centered radicals were identified as key intermediates during the catalytic process of benzyl alcohol dehydrogenation. This work provides practical suggestions for the fabrication of benzyl alcohol selective oxidation photocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiao Han, Xiaoxuan Wang, Jiafang Wang, Yingjie Xie, Cuiwei Du, Chongfei Yu, Jinglan Feng, Jianhui Sun, Shuying Dong
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks, particularly metal-organic framework-based photocatalysts, have shown great potential as multifunctional materials. In this study, a UiO-66/MoSe2 composite was synthesized using the solvothermal method, and the optimum composite was selected based on the mass ratio of UiO-66 and MoSe2. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the mass ratio affected the crystal plane exposure rate and the photocatalytic performance of the composite. The composite consisted of flower-like MoSe2 wrapped around cubic UiO-66, which increased the active sites for reactions and improved carrier separation. The composite exhibited high photocatalytic activity in degrading Rhodamine B and reducing Cr(VI)-containing wastewater under visible light irradiation. The presence of Mo6+ ions, oxygen vacancies, and the Z-type heterojunction contributed to the efficient separation of electrons and holes, enhancing the photocatalytic effect.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenting Ji, Fan Yang, Jianhui Sun, Rongping Xu, Peng Li, Liqiang Jing
Summary: Sensitive and selective optoelectronic detection of NO2 at ultralow concentration (ppb-level) remains challenging. In this study, Ni metal-organic frameworks/CN nanosheet heterojunctions were fabricated by electrostatic induced assembly and post-alkali etching. The optimized heterojunction exhibited a detection limitation of 1 ppb for NO2, along with outstanding selectivity and long-term stability. The superior performance was attributed to enhanced charge transfer and separation at the heterojunction interface, as well as favorable adsorption of NO2 by unsaturated Ni(II) sites.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Sun, Ziqing Zhang, Ji Bian, Fuquan Bai, Hengwei Su, Zhijun Li, Jijia Xie, Rongping Xu, Jianhui Sun, Linlu Bai, Cailing Chen, Yu Han, Junwang Tang, Liqiang Jing
Summary: This study presents the construction of a BiVO4/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction for solar-driven CO2 reduction. The dual reaction sites of CoOx clusters and imidazolium ionic liquids enable efficient charge transfer and catalytic performance for CO2 photoreduction. This work provides insights for the rational design of Z-scheme heterojunctions for solar fuel production.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Jun Wang, Dalin Wen, Shi Zeng, Juan Du, Li Cui, Jianhui Sun, Guosheng Chen, Ling Zeng, Dingyuan Du, Lianyang Zhang, Jin Deng, Jianxin Jiang, Anqiang Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the immune responses to sepsis in trauma patients and explore the possibility of early prediction and individualized treatments. The levels of IL-6, IL-10, IL-15, MDC, GRO, sCD40 L, G-CSF, and FGF-2 were significantly different between sepsis and nonsepsis patients after day 3, with an AUC of up to 0.90 through a combined analysis of the eight biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nan Sun, Qing Wu, Lifang Jin, Zichen Zhu, Jianhui Sun, Shuying Dong, Haijiao Xie, Chunyan Zhang, Yanrui Cui
Summary: A spherical magnetic adsorbent polymer (TTCA/THT@Fe3O4) was synthesized using a two-step hydrothermal method, trithiocyanuric acid (TTCA), 2,4,6-trihydrazino-1,3,5-triazine (THT), and Fe3O4. The polymer showed high adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) in wastewater, reaching up to 1340 mgg(-1) under optimal conditions. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and density functional theory were used to investigate the mechanism behind the adsorption performance, attributing it to the formation of Cr/N and Cr/S coordination bonds. The polymer demonstrated excellent adsorption performance, easy magnetic separation, and promising application for actual wastewater.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Lihua Wang, Jianhui Sun, Shunshuai Ma, Junfeng Xia, Xiaoyan Li
Summary: Driver mutations in human cancers include not only missense mutations but also synonymous mutations. We have developed a computational method called PredDSMC to accurately predict driver synonymous mutations. The method utilizes multimodal features and feature selection, and outperforms state-of-the-art methods in differentiating driver synonymous mutations from passenger mutations.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jeremy W. Eberle, Mehdi Boukhechba, Jianhui Sun, Diheng Zhang, Daniel H. Funk, Laura E. Barnes, Bethany A. Teachman
Summary: Negative future thinking is common in emotional disorders. This study tested an online cognitive-bias-modification program consisting of four sessions to train individuals to have more positive predictions about the future. Results showed that participants who received positive training had improved negative expectancy bias, positive expectancy bias, and self-efficacy compared to the control group. Positive training was also more effective than 50/50 training in improving expectancy bias and optimism. Although improvements attenuated over time, they were still present at the 1-month follow-up. Surprisingly, participants in all conditions showed comparable improvements in anxiety, depression symptoms, and growth mindset. These findings suggest that targeting a transdiagnostic process with a scalable program may improve cognitive biases and outlook, but further validation of outcome measures is needed.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Chao-Yue Yang, Jian-Hui Sun, Kan Zhu, Juan Du, Ying Zhang, Cong-Hua Lu, Wen -Yi Liu, Ke-Jun Zhang, An-Qiang Zhang, Ling Zeng, Jian-Xin Jiang, Li Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the electrotaxis response of alveolar epithelial cells (AECs) in direct-current electric fields (EFs), explore the impact of EFs on the cell fate of AECs, and lay the foundation for future use of EFs in the treatment of acute lung injury. Different voltages of EFs were applied to AECs, and cell migrations were recorded and analyzed to demonstrate the directional migration of AECs in response to EFs. The results showed that EFs could guide and accelerate AECs migration and had antiapoptotic effects.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaofeng Lai, Song Wang, Ying Xie, Binghang Liu, Jianhui Sun, Yuxin Li, Haitao Yu, Kai Pan
Summary: CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals have promising potential for photocatalysis. However, their conversion efficiency is hindered by material instability and the accumulation of deactivated perovskites. To address this, a mechanochemical grinding approach with oleylamine as an additive was developed to restore the optical properties and photocatalytic activity of deactivated CsPbBr3. The regenerated nanocrystals showed comparable optical properties to the pristine ones and achieved a conversion efficiency of 88.7% in the photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction. This method enhances CsPbBr3 utilization and provides a novel approach for perovskite material recycling, reducing material waste and environmental pollution.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Retraction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuebing Ren, Haibo Song, Yuanpeng Wu, Xiaochun Ma, Xuezhong Yu, Jia Liu, Jianhui Sun, Zhicheng Zhang
Summary: This article is about the characteristics and anticancer potency of centipede oligopeptides in human chondrosarcoma cancer, but it has been retracted and therefore lacks credibility.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Luoxi Li, Wenyi Liu, Huacai Zhang, Qingli Cai, Dalin Wen, Juan Du, Jianhui Sun, Li Li, Chu Gao, Ping Lin, Min Wu, Jianxin Jiang
Summary: Researchers used the smaller Cas13X.1 protein to construct an editing system in mammalian cells, aiming to overcome the delivery limitations of the CRISPR-Cas13 system and promote its use in clinical therapy. The Cas13X.1 system efficiently degraded target genes and did not affect cell morphology, RNA integrity, or apoptosis. It has strong RNA knockdown ability in mammalian cells with low toxicity and offers advantages in in vivo delivery compared to other CRISPR-Cas 13 systems. This system also provides an alternative method for studying anti-cancer therapy.
TOHOKU JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Huadong Wang, Jianhui Sun, Mengya Liu, Chun-Hou Zheng, Junfeng Xia, Na Cheng
Summary: With the increasing importance of identifying deleterious synonymous mutations, this study developed a robust and accurate predictor called frDSM for deleterious synonymous mutation prediction using logistic regression. An effective feature representation learning method was introduced, which achieved better prediction results than competing methods with 31 optimal features.
IEEE-ACM TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS
(2023)
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)
