Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Gustavo J. Chacon, Fabiano S. Rodembusch, Brunno L. Albuquerque, Wellington D. G. Goncalves, Jonder Morais, Daniel L. Baptista, Allan de Moraes Lisboa, Adriano Feil, Dario Eberhardt, Jose Espeso, Jairton Dupont
Summary: In this study, a photocatalytic device based on gold nanoparticles coated with an ionic liquid was developed for hydrogen evolution reactions via methanol photo reforming and photocatalytic water-splitting. The device prepared through magnetron sputtering exhibited direct Au-TiO2 interactions and the presence of the ionic liquid enhanced the photocatalytic performance. The results showed high apparent quantum yield values for hydrogen evolution using the prepared materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Licheng Lin, Xiuhong Huang, Zhentao Li, Guiyin Zhang, Hongbo Yu, Yi Wan, Changren Zhou, Lin Zhou
Summary: The Haversian system plays a crucial role in bone defect repair and serves as the fundamental guarantee for the repair process. This study focused on the development of tissue engineering scaffolds that mimic the Haversian system, emphasizing the integration of structure and function. By utilizing a freeze-drying approach, three types of platforms with different sizes were designed. The results revealed that the mass fabricated scaffolds met the requirements for bone repair materials and exhibited excellent cytocompatibility and in vivo bone repair performance, suggesting their potential clinical applications.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Huijie L. Zhang, Sanjay Sinha, Ruth E. Cameron, Serena M. Best
Summary: This article investigates the reconstruction of the helical arrangement of cardiac muscle fibers using ice templating technology to develop functional artificial tissue. The study demonstrates the control of pore alignment direction through base topography, with an observed gradual shift of 106 ± 10 degrees, providing the flexibility to adjust pore size and spatial helical angle distribution for personalized medicine.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatima A. R. Mota, Sarah A. P. Pereira, Andre R. T. S. Araujo, M. Lucia M. F. S. Saraiva
Summary: This study demonstrated the varying inhibitory effects of ionic liquids and ionic liquids active pharmaceutical ingredients on elastase enzyme activity, with tetrabutylammonium acetate being the most toxic and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate being the least toxic.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Michele Negri, Felix Lauck
Summary: This study examines the ignition and combustion behavior of a newly developed green hypergolic combination called HIP_11 in a small thruster. The results provide insights into the effects of different catalyst concentrations and propellant mass flow rates.
JOURNAL OF PROPULSION AND POWER
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanxiang Chen, Shuting Hou, Haoyuan Cui, Chao Wang, Ming Zhang, Hongping Li, Hui Xu, Jiqing Wu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: The interfacial properties and active site distribution of catalysts have a significant impact on catalytic oxidative desulfurization activity, which has been a research focus in recent years. In this study, an amphiphilic and polyoxometalate poly(ionic liquids) were prepared through cross-linking copolymerization and ion exchange reaction for desulfurization in fuel. The resulting sample, p-C2VIM-DVB-2-PMo, exhibited enhanced desulfurization performance and good thermal stability, meeting the requirements for deep desulfurization. Density functional theory calculations were also utilized to investigate the adsorption strength and interaction nature between the cation and sulfide compounds.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiahao Xu, Jiaojiao Zhao, Ning Zhang, Xiaojing Chen, Xuli Ding
Summary: Researchers have successfully encapsulated N-doping porous carbon on silica SBA-15 (SBA@PNC) for lithium-ion batteries, improving the low capacity and poor rate capability issues faced by silica-based anodes. The SBA@PNC composite shows improved electrochemical performance, with rapid lithium ion diffusion, abundant sites of electrochemical activity due to nitrogen doping, and good electrical transport from porous carbon. This study provides insights into the transfer and diffusion kinetics of Li+ ions in N-doping SiO2-C composite and offers a direction for future improvement of silica-based anodes.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Guo, Rong Zhang, Shaoce Zhang, Hu Hong, Yuwei Zhao, Zhaodong Huang, Cuiping Han, Hongfei Li, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: In this study, a carbon quantum dot catalyst with a high oxygen content was reported. The catalyst exhibited excellent selectivity and production capacity for H2O2, as well as good stability. Experimental and theoretical investigations showed that the etheric groups in the catalyst were the most active sites for the 2eORR reaction.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vikas Khandu Bhosale, Jinseong Gwak, Kyu-Seop Kim, David G. Churchill, Yunho Lee, Sejin Kwon
Summary: The study introduced hypergolic energetic copper(II) complexes as new promoters for "green" space vehicle propulsion, highlighting the significance of the development of green bipropellants. The use of these complexes improved ignition performance and showed potential for long-term stability in fuels.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sophie C. Ricker, David Brueggemann, Dominic Freudenmann, Robert Ricker, Stefan Schlechtriem
Summary: Protic ionic liquids with thiocyanate anions as new fuels for green hypergolic bipropellants, exhibiting excellent ignition behavior and density specific impulse.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuang Li, Mincong Liu, Xiulian Wang, Guohua Ye, Yan Peng, Yufeng Zhao, Shiyou Guan
Summary: This study presents a simple method for the one-step synthesis of high-quality nitrogen-doped graphene (NG) using ionic liquids (ILs) as precursors. The NG obtained showed excellent properties in nitrogen configuration, defect content, and graphite-N proportion. Field effect transistors (FETs) fabricated using the NG exhibited typical n-type semiconductor behavior, demonstrating its potential for various applications.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Hongbo Suo, Moju Li, Renmin Liu, Lili Xu
Summary: In this study, imidazolium-based ionic liquid was successfully grafted to magnetic polydopamine nanoparticles for lipase immobilization. The immobilized lipase showed excellent activity and stability, with increased affinity to substrate. Additionally, the immobilized lipase can be easily separated from the reaction system with a magnet, providing new ideas for further studies in this field.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shujun Huang, Xinyan Chen, Yu Lei, Wanting Zhao, Jipeng Yan, Jian Sun
Summary: A new type of nanozymes based on self-assembly of bovine serum albumin and copper sulfate has been prepared, showing improved catalytic activity, stability, and sensitivity in the detection and degradation of phenolic substances.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeping Lu, Mei Chen, Tongtong Jin, Binbin Nian, Yi Hu
Summary: Ionic liquids (ILs) are used as chemical modifiers to improve the efficiency, activity, and stability of enzymes. This study investigated the impact of ILs with different chain lengths on the enzymatic properties of Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB) and found that ILs significantly influenced CALB's absorption orientation. Molecular dynamics simulations showed that ILs with suitable chain lengths formed strong interactions with CNTs and ILs, stabilizing CALB's open state and improving its activity and stability. This study provides insights into the design of green modifiers for better immobilized enzymes and lays the groundwork for future research on IL modifiers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruibin Lv, Mi Zhang, Hao Huang, Shushan Yuan, Li Liu, Kunpeng Li, Jiamin Yuan, Hui Hu
Summary: In this study, a [bmim][Tf2N] loaded self-doped TiO2 nanotubes (ILs-RTNTs) composite photocatalyst was developed for the photoreduction of CO2 to acetic acid. The acetic acid yield of ILs-RTNTs reached as high as 88.1 mu mol gcat - 1h- 1,and there was no decrease after six cycles. Both the defects constructed by self-doping and the surface modification by ionic liquids strengthened the light utilization ability of the photocatalyst and enhanced the separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs. Density-functional theory (DFT) calculations further revealed that the surface loading of ionic liquids introduced more active sites, strengthened the adsorption of CO2, changed the electronic structure, and lowered the energy barrier for electron transfer of the photocatalyst. This study will promote the versatile application of ionic liquids in the field of simultaneous capture and photoreduction of CO2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinping Wang, Yuzheng Lu, Naveed Mushtaq, M. A. K. Yousaf Shah, Sajid Rauf, Peter D. Lund, Muhammad Imran Asghar
Summary: A novel spinel-structured LaFe2O4 demonstrated high ORR electro-catalytic activity through a self-doping strategy. It showed excellent ORR activity in a PCFC at temperatures ranging from 350 to 500 degrees C. The high activity was attributed to the easy release of oxide and proton ions and improved synergistic incorporation abilities of multivalent Fe3+/Fe2+ and La3+ ions. A fuel cell using LaFe2O4 as a cathode achieved a high-power density of 806 mW/cm2 at 500 degrees C. Spectroscopic and calculations methods were used to screen the potential application of LaFe2O4 as a cathode material.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yuzheng Lu, Naveed Mushtaq, M. A. K. Yousaf Shah, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Sajid Rauf, Muhammad Yousaf, Bin Zhu
Summary: Scientists have developed a cobalt-free triple charge conducting composite material for use as a cathode in low-temperature protonic ceramic fuel cells. The material exhibits excellent oxygen reduction reaction activity and low resistance, and can potentially be used to develop cobalt-free electro-catalysts for low-temperature fuel cells and other applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rashid Iqbal, Sajjad Ali, Adil Saleem, Muhammad K. Majeed, Arshad Hussain, Sajid Rauf, Abdul Rehman Akbar, Hu Xu, Liang Qiao, Wei Zhao
Summary: Electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high conductivities have been studied for chemical energy storage. In this study, Pt3(C12N6O6)2 MOF, Pt3(C12N9H3O3)2 MOF, and Pt3(C12N12H6)2 MOF were synthesized and found to have conductivities of 885.5 S/m, 602.5 S/m, and 426.9 S/m respectively. The Pt-MOFs were used as cathode electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells. Pt3(C12N6O6)2 MOF showed the best performance with a high activity and durability for ORR in acidic media.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arshad Hussain, Andleeb Mehmood, Adil Saleem, Muhammad K. Majeed, Waseem Raza, Rashid Iqbal, Sajid Rauf, Ali Saad, Yonggui Deng, Geng Luo, Kai Zong, Liu Wei, Jun Shen, Dongqing Liu, Xingke Cai
Summary: A simple phase inversion technique is used to design and fabricate porous PEI membranes as separators in LMBs, which exhibit better electrochemical performance and higher safety compared to commercial PP membranes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Muhammad Ali Kamran Yousaf Shah, Yuzheng Lu, Naveed Mushtaq, Sajid Rauf, Muhammad Yousaf, Bin Zhu
Summary: This study proposes a new approach by introducing carbonates to form a core-shell heterostructure, significantly enhancing the ionic conductivity of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-delta electrolyte at low temperatures. The findings are important for the development of advanced CFCs and other energy materials, such as batteries and electrolysis devices.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. A. K. Yousaf Shah, Yuzheng Lu, Naveed Mushtaq, Muhammad Yousaf, Muhammad Akbar, Sajid Rauf, Yiwang Dong, Peter D. Lund, Bin Zhu, Muhammad Imran Asghar
Summary: This study focuses on designing a Co/Fe-SrTiO3 semiconductor perovskite as an electrolyte membrane to enhance its ionic conduction. Through surface-enriched O-vacancies, the doped Co/Fe lowers the Fermi level, leading to improved ionic conductivity. The designed electrolyte exhibits high ionic conductivity (0.19 S/cm) and enables a fuel cell to achieve a maximum power density of 1016 mW/cm2 at 520 degrees C. The surface doping of Co/Fe facilitates enriched surface channels for quick ion transportation with lower activation energy, making it a suitable approach for developing advanced materials for wide bandgap semiconductors with high ionic conductivity for next-generation CFCs.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Umay Amara, Khalid Mahmood, Majid Khan, Mian Hasnain Nawaz
Summary: Dopamine (DA) disorder is associated with various neuronal dysfunctions, making DA homeostasis crucial for neuronal health and physiological condition. However, developing molecular probes for in vitro screening of DA with spatiotemporal resolution is a challenge. In this study, we propose a novel material, La2O3@Fe2O3/PPy, which exhibits enhanced electrocatalytic activity for DA oxidation and selective DA sensing with a detection limit of 1.2 nM. Furthermore, this transducing interface effectively detects dopamine from lacrimal fluid with good recoveries, making it a promising tool for in vitro analysis of DA from real samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Awan, Muhammad Nasir, Sobia Iqbal, Kokub Manshad, Akhtar Hayat, Huma Ajab
Summary: Researchers have developed a novel sensing platform based on a nanocomposite NiS@GO for the detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The sensor exhibits high electroactivity, non-enzymatic stimulation, and stability, allowing for sensitive detection of H2O2. After optimization, the sensor has a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.059 μM in a linear range of 0.1 μM to 1 mM (R-2 = 0.988), demonstrating good sensitivity and selectivity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariam Ghafoor, Zaib Ullah Khan, Mian Hasnain Nawaz, Naeem Akhtar, Abdur Rahim, Sara Riaz
Summary: Heavy metals, resulting from human activities, are widely present in water bodies and accumulate in the body over time, posing serious health problems. Therefore, improving the sensing performance of electrochemical sensors for the detection of heavy metal ions (HMIs) is crucial. In this study, a cobalt-derived metal-organic framework (ZIF-67) was synthesized and incorporated onto the surface of graphene oxide (GO) using a simple sonication method. The synthesized material (ZIF-67/GO) was characterized and used to create a sensing platform for the individual and simultaneous detection of heavy metal ion pollutants (Hg2+, Zn2+, Pb2+, and Cr3+), with detection limits below the permissible limit set by the World Health Organization. This is the first report of HMIs detection using a ZIF-67 incorporated GO sensor, which can successfully determine Hg+2, Zn+2, Pb+2, and Cr+3 ions simultaneously with lower detection limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amna Ramzan, Azra Mehmood, Ramla Ashfaq, Anisa Andleeb, Hira Butt, Saima Zulfiqar, Muhammad Nasir, Anwarul Hasan, Kamran Khalid, Muhammad Yar, Kausar Malik, Sheikh Riazuddin
Summary: Hydrogels are used in regenerative medicine for their biocompatibility. This study aimed to develop a porous hydrogel composite scaffold for chronic skin wound repair. The addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles to the chitosan-based hydrogel showed good antibacterial activity and demonstrated compatibility with human adipose stem cells. The findings suggest potential clinical applications for tissue engineering and chronic wound treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rabia Batool, Sara Riaz, Shehar Bano, Akhtar Hayat, Muhammad Shahid Nazir, Muhammad Nasir, Jean Louis Marty, Mian Hasnain Nawaz
Summary: A flexible CeO2 nanostructured polydopamine-modified carbon cloth (CeO2/PDA/CC) interface was fabricated for ethanol detection. The fabrication method involved electrodeposition of dopamine on carbon fibers followed by electrochemical growth of CeO2 nanoparticles. The CeO2/PDA-based electroactive interface exhibited impressive electrochemical performance due to the synergistic effect of PDA functionalization and active sites. The CeO2 nanostructures anchored on conductive CC contributed to superior electrocatalytic performance. The designed electrochemical sensor showed wide response range, low detection limit, good anti-interference ability, and excellent repeatability and reproducibility, making it suitable for practical implementation in saliva samples.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sana Rauf, Jingting Luo, Hafiz Imran Ahmad Qazi, Muhammad Sohail, Ran Tao, Chen Fu, Sajid Rauf, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Honglang Li
Summary: A highly sensitive leaky surface acoustic wave (LSAW) biosensor was proposed for detecting protein kinase A (PKA) activity. The biosensor utilized peptide-templated copper nanoclusters for signal enhancement. The biosensor showed great potential use in drug discovery and disease diagnosis by screening protein kinase inhibitors and detecting protein kinase activity in drug-stimulated complex cell lysates.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Maria Farooq, Akhtar Hayat, Mian Hasnain Nawaz, Muhammad Sarmad Hassan, Muhammad Nasir, Huma Ajab
Summary: In this study, a quick sensing assay based on the biomimetic oxidase-like behavior of Molybdenum Sulfide and Strontium Titanate (MoS2-SrTiO3) nanocomposite was introduced for colorimetric detection of H2O2. The nanocomposite was encapsulated into the gel and loaded on the surface of filter paper to improve adhesion. The synergistic effect of MoS2 and SrTiO3 exhibited intrinsic peroxidase-like activity and resulted in an improved naked eye response.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Azhar Abbas, Seemal Mansoor, Mian Hasnain Nawaz, Aqif Anwar Chaudhry, Kashif Ijaz, Sara Riaz, Akhtar Hayat
Summary: Simple and efficient detection of acetone using a surface-modified electrode was achieved in this study. ZnO nanoflakes were fabricated on a carbon cloth electrode through a facile process. The modified electrode exhibited excellent performance, with a wide working range and low detection limit, making it a promising and cost-effective sensor for acetone detection in liquids.
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)
