Article
Chemistry, Physical
Walid El Hotaby, Ahmed M. Bakr, Hanan S. Ibrahim, Nabila S. Ammar, Heba A. Hani, Amany A. Mostafa
Summary: The study focuses on the initial preparation of eco-friendly materials for heavy metal removal in wastewater treatment, using zeolite and natural polymer to create a nanocomposite with high adsorption capacity for nickel ions. Batch experiments showed 98% removal efficiency, with kinetic and isotherm models indicating effective sorption mechanisms. The prepared microspheres can be washed, activated, and reused multiple times without losing efficacy.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Jingyuan Zhang, Nozomi Yoneda, Koma Numata, Kazuki Okuno, Rika Hagiwara
Summary: Concentrated electrolytes have shown great potential in electrochemical deposition. In this study, electrodeposition of Cr metal using a concentrated aqueous solution of Cr(II) (4.0 mol kg-1) without any additives was successfully achieved. The effects of concentration, current density, and agitation on the deposition process were investigated.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zihao Ma, Ying Han, Fuqiong Xu, Xing Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (LHDES) were synthesized via a one-step strategy and used as extraction solvent for the determination of Sudan red dyes. The practicality of LHDES was demonstrated by applying it to the detection of Sudan Red I in real water samples and foodstuffs, with an extraction rate of up to 98.62%. This method provides a simple and effective approach for the determination of Sudan Red in food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malihe Pooresmaeil, Hassan Namazi
Summary: A new magnetic cadmium-based MOF material was synthesized and modified for the removal of amoxicillin. The material showed high removal efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity under optimal conditions, making it a promising adsorbent for antibiotic contaminants removal.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yezi Hu, Duoyue Tang, Zewen Shen, Ling Yao, Guixia Zhao, Xiangke Wang
Summary: Photocatalytic extraction of uranium from nuclear wastewater and seawater is a highly effective and promising strategy to avoid environmental pollution and recover uranium resources. This study proposes a novel photochemical approach that can efficiently and selectively extract uranium without the need for additional electron-donor agents, by generating hydrogen peroxide.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yoshiharu Suzuki
Summary: Water can form two different amorphs and undergo a reversible polyamorphic transition with the change in pressure. It has been observed that the reversible liquid-liquid transition between low-density liquid and high-density liquid is a first-order transition.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaoqing Qu, Eftychios Hadjittofis, Francisco Malaret, Jason Hallett, Rachel Smith, Kyra Sedransk Campbell
Summary: Pure simonkolleite nano/microcrystals were synthesized by directly oxidizing metallic Zn using aqueous ionic liquid solutions. The morphology of the simonkolleite flakes was controlled by adjusting the concentration of the ionic liquid solution, reaction time, and temperature. After calcination, the simonkolleite transformed into hexagonal ZnO nanoparticles/microparticles, resulting in a convenient reaction route for obtaining ZnO with a relatively uniform shape and size.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hany A. Afify, Viktor Rehm, Anastasiia Barabash, Albert These, Jiyun Zhang, Andres Osvet, Christoph Schuesslbauer, Dominik Thiel, Tobias Ullrich, Martin Dierner, Thomas Przybilla, Johannes Will, Erdmann Spiecker, Dirk M. Guldi, Christoph J. Brabec, Wolfgang Heiss
Summary: This study demonstrates an antisolvent-vapor-assisted crystallization method for epitaxial growth of metal-halide-perovskites. By controlling the shape of micro-crystallites, single-mode operation of lasers with high environmental stability can be achieved, which is competitive with vapor-phase epitaxial microstructures.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Menghan Li, Lin Li, Yixuan Fan, Le Huang, Dechao Geng, Wensheng Yang
Summary: This study demonstrates the controllable growth of highly crystalline 2D ultrathin Ga2O3 single crystals on liquid Ga using chemical vapor deposition. By precisely controlling the amount of oxygen and growth temperature, vertical growth of Ga2O3 single crystal and phase engineering can be achieved effectively.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fadhila Rabhi, Thomas Di Pietro, Fabrice Mutelet, Hocine Sifaoui
Summary: This study focused on the extraction of three organic compounds from aqueous solutions using an ionic liquid. The liquid-liquid equilibrium was measured and predicted, and the experimental data showed that the ionic liquid is suitable for the extraction of organic compounds. This research has significant implications for the application of ionic liquids in organic chemistry.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuhong Yu, Jing Peng, Jiuqiang Li, Maolin Zhai
Summary: A facile and green method for preparing pH-responsive hollow polymeric microspheres was introduced in this study. The hollow microspheres exhibit obvious pH stimuli-responsiveness and reversible morphology transition, making them potentially suitable for a wide range of applications. The microspheres can release encapsulated hydrophobic molecules when the pH is higher than 5.0.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Y. -h. Luo, L. Zhang, H. Dong, S. -h. Ma, F. -l. Zeng
Summary: This study demonstrates that the reduction in dimensionality from 3D to 2D can lead to significant changes in the physical-chemical properties of materials, such as the appearance of antiferromagnetic behavior and reversible spin-state switching. This decrease in dimensionality provides a new avenue for creating novel functionalities and enhancing the performance of nanomaterials.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fang Zhang, Qiang Wu, Jia-Xuan Yan, Qing-Gang Huang, Yang Li, Xuan Fu, Xu-Xin Li, Ze-Yi Yan
Summary: In this study, three novel ionic liquids were designed and synthesized for the extraction of thorium ions in a nitric acid solution. The thorium ions were extracted and solidified through the formation of self-assembly solid at the two-phase interface. One of the ionic liquids showed excellent extraction efficiency with over 99% thorium extraction in a one-step process, and exhibited outstanding selectivity.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Long Teng, Li Li, Jingxia Huang, Shuai Li, Renchao Hu, Xuechang Zhou, Hong Wang
Summary: This study presents a fully recyclable transient electronic device that can destroy circuits upon thermal trigger and recycle electronic components with high efficiency, offering new possibilities for sustainable electronic devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiqi Han, Xuelei Zhou, Honghao Xie, Xiaohong Wang, Lingze Yang, Huili Wang, Chen Hao
Summary: In this study, a chitosan-based microsphere biosorbent with high adsorption capacity and short adsorption equilibrium time for hexavalent chromium was successfully prepared using an adsorption method.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiwan Ding, Ruobing Zheng, Yajie Zhang, Xian Zhang, Gang Liu, Kang Zheng
Summary: Silicone rubber composites filled with silicone rubber particles and functionalized h-BN platelets exhibit high thermal conductivity and flexibility. The distribution of particles improves heat conduction while maintaining softness and excellent dielectric properties, making them promising for electronic packaging applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Qian Zhang, Yazhe Han, Xin Ding, Ping Zhang, Yanyan Wang, Mengting Shu, Yi Gong, Kang Zheng, Xingyou Tian, Xian Zhang
Summary: This study proposed a three-step strategy for functionalizing PI microspheres through PAA microsphere preparation, functional material cladding, and thermal imidization, providing a facile and efficient method for the fabrication of functionalized PI composites.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianjun Ding, Lili Song, Xiangyang Li, Lin Chen, Xiaoxiao Li, Jun Sun, Xian Zhang, Yuqiao Wang, Xingyou Tian
Summary: In this study, ultrasmall fine Pt nanoparticles and MoS2 nanosheets were deposited on the surface of g-C3N4 as cocatalysts, which constructed effective charge separation and transfer channels and significantly enhanced the photocatalytic hydrogen activity.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zijie Xu, Xin Ding, Shikuo Li, Fangzhi Huang, Baojun Wang, Shipeng Wang, Xian Zhang, Fenghua Liu, Hui Zhang
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional melamine foam consisting of MXene/polydimethylsiloxane layers was designed through electrostatic self-assembly and impregnation strategies, demonstrating excellent EMI shielding efficiency and infrared stealth capability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Ping Zhang, Xian Zhang, Xin Ding, Yanyan Wang, Chao Xiao, Kang Zheng, Lin Chen, Xingyou Tian
Summary: This study aims to improve the compatibility between low-melting-point alloy (LMPA) and polymer by introducing a silver interface layer on the surface of polymer microspheres. The results show that the introduction of the silver interface layer can enhance the thermal conductivity of the composite material and create a segregated microstructure for heat conduction.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuaishuai Liu, Yanyan Wang, Chao Xiao, Miao Jiang, Xin Ding, Hui Zhang, Kang Zheng, Lin Chen, Xingyou Tian, Xian Zhang
Summary: This study successfully increased the thermal conductivity of polyimide film in both horizontal and vertical directions by preparing an electrically insulating pea-pod-like filler, showcasing rapid heating capability and maintaining electrical insulation, thermal stability, and dimensional stability.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Hua Cheng, Rui Pan, Ji Hua Yang, Yi Gong, Zhengya Gan, Rui Hu, Jianjun Ding, Lin Chen, Xian Zhang, Xingyou Tian
Summary: By using boron nitride nanosheets modified polystyrene as the shell material, the thermal conductivity of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) can be improved, resulting in excellent thermal regulation properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanyan Wang, Shuaishuai Liu, Chao Xiao, Miao Jiang, Xin Ding, Hui Zhang, Kang Zheng, Lin Chen, Xingyou Tian, Xian Zhang
Summary: By preparing Ag-coated PI microspheres (PIM@Ag) as thermally conductive fillers, the out-of-plane thermal conductivity of PI films can be improved, which effectively alleviates thermal failure in advanced flexible electronics.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shuquan Yang, Lan Zhang, Meihui Xiao, Lin Chen, Jun Sun, Jianjun Ding, Xiaoxiao Li, Yi Gong, Kang Zheng, Xian Zhang, Xingyou Tian
Summary: The h-BN/AlN/CaCO3-MgO-B2O3-SiO2-Li2CO3 glass composites, prepared by tape-casting and sintering, exhibit low dielectric loss and high thermal conductivity. The pressureless sintered composite with 3 wt% h-BN achieves a thermal conductivity of 6.55 W/(m·K) and a low dielectric loss of 7.02 x 10(-4) at 24 GHz. The hot-pressing sintered composite with 4 wt% h-BN demonstrates a higher thermal conductivity of 10.3 W/(m·K) and a lower dielectric loss of 4.77 x 10(-4). These composites show promising potential for electronic packaging and 5G communication applications.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zijie Xu, Xin Ding, Shikuo Li, Fangzhi Huang, Baojun Wang, Shipeng Wang, Xian Zhang, Fenghua Liu, Hui Zhang
Summary: A multifunctional melamine foam (MF) with MXene/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layers was designed through electrostatic self-assembly and impregnation strategies. The lightweight foam exhibits EMI shielding, infrared stealth, oxidation-resistance, and compression stability properties. It has a high EMI shielding efficiency (EMI SE), a unique three-dimensional porous structure, and low infrared emissivity, making it suitable for high-tech applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaofei Li, Xin Ding, Yuhang Du, Chao Xiao, Yanyan Wang, Kang Zheng, Xianglan Liu, Lin Chen, Xingyou Tian, Xian Zhang
Summary: This study presents the preparation of a photothermal actuator via structural design using liquid metal particles and polyimide. The actuator exhibits rapid response speed, mimicking various biological movements, and enables remote and precise control. The research enriches the field of photothermal actuators and expands the application of liquid metals.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
