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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang Soo Lee, Hoseok Jang, Jeonghwan Kim, Jong Hak Kim
Summary: In this study, a comb copolymer was synthesized and used as a template to fabricate hierarchically porous TiO2 nanoisland membranes with superior interconnectivity and high water permeability. The resulting membranes exhibited excellent photocatalytic ability and significantly reduced organic fouling. The self-assembled microphase-separated structure and high molecular weight of the comb copolymer contributed to the improved performance compared to traditional Pluronic block copolymers.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Irrum Mushtaq, Zareen Akhter, Muhammad Farooq, Farukh Jabeen, Ashfaq Ur Rehman, Sadia Rehman, Sidra Ayub, Bushra Mirza, Muhammad Siddiq, Farasat Zaman
Summary: A tunable amphiphilic ABA-type triblock copolymer, named P2L, was synthesized successfully. It is non-toxic to human blood cells and can encapsulate and release dexamethasone drug.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maxime Gayrard, Justine Voronkoff, Cedric Boissiere, David Montero, Laurence Rozes, Andrea Cattoni, Jennifer Peron, Marco Faustini
Summary: Oxide-assisted chemical etching (OACE) is a novel method that uses metal oxides for etching to fabricate high aspect ratio nanostructures, compared to traditional metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE), OACE can reduce the number of fabrication steps under cost-effective solution processing.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Labeesh Kumar, Sajan Singh, Andriy Horechyy, Andreas Fery, Bhanu Nandan
Summary: The review highlights the advancements in preparing efficient catalysts using different BCP self-assembled structures, showcasing how these structures are utilized to improve catalytic efficiency in various fields such as carbon nanotube growth, oxidation reactions, and dye degradation.
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Polymer Science
Jinsu Baek, Seyoung Kim, Iloh Son, Soo-Hyung Choi, Byeong-Su Kim
Summary: By introducing degradable ABA triblock poly(ethylene oxide)-based hydrogels, the mechanical properties of the hydrogels can be tuned to achieve gel-to-sol transition. The study found that the hydrolysis rate can be precisely tuned by changing the chemical structure and hydrophobicity of acetal pendants.
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Polymer Science
Dimitrios Selianitis, Stergios Pispas
Summary: We synthesized a new series of thermo- and pH-responsive hyperbranched copolymers and studied their self-assembly in aqueous media. The copolymers showed the formation of nano-aggregates responsive to changes in temperature and pH. Encapsulation experiments with a hydrophobic drug also showed promising results. These hyperbranched copolymers have potential as nanocarrier systems for medicinal applications.
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Chemistry, Physical
Nana Zhao, Jianlong Wang, Shaofeng Song, Chao Li, Juan Wang, Xin Li, Zhicheng Pan, Jinfeng Yuan, Lei Zhu, Mingwang Pan
Summary: Loading silver nanoparticles on the core surface of yolk-shell nanospheres can expose more active sites, leading to higher metal utilization rate, catalytic activity, and good recycle stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lauren Repp, Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni, Hye Jin Lee, Glen S. Kwon
Summary: The use of PEG-b-PLA and PEG-b-PCL nano-assemblies can enhance the water solubility of anticancer drugs, have lower toxicity compared to traditional organic solvents or solubilizers, and the prodrugs combined in the nano-assemblies significantly enhance the anticancer efficacy.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Letter
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Somaye Mohammadi, Hossein Naeimi
Summary: The synergetic effect of ultrasonic irradiation and yolk-shell nanocatalyst accelerates the synthesis of spirooxindoles, resulting in high purity products and shorter reaction times. The nanocatalyst, with a magnetic core and active surface shell, is successfully used for the synthesis of various derivatives of spirooxindoles.
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zehao Wang, Dongdong Yao, Zhongjie He, Yisong Liu, Hongni Wang, Yaping Zheng
Summary: In this study, adhesive-free superhydrophobic poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fabrics were fabricated using a gellable fluorinated block copolymer. The fabrics exhibit excellent superhydrophobicity and durability, and possess self-cleaning, anti-icing, oil-water separation, and self-healing capabilities. These multifunctional fabrics have the potential for applications in industry and daily life.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Chufen Yang, Delin Wang, Wenyao Liu, Zexiong Yang, Teng He, Fang Chen, Wenjing Lin
Summary: In this study, folate (FA) modified dual pH/reduction-responsive mixed polymeric micelles were successfully assembled for high loading, controlled release, and active targeted delivery. The micelles showed excellent drug loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency, and demonstrated well-controlled release performance in neutral and acidic environments. Cytotoxicity assays further revealed the superior inhibitory effect of FA-modified micelles on cancer cells. These findings suggest that the developed micelles have great potential for anticancer drug delivery.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bixin Jin, Qin Li, Lingjuan Hu, Qianwei Liu, Yiqi Chen, Yunjun Luo, Shumeng Chi, Xiaoyu Li
Summary: By incorporating additional polymers into liquid crystalline block copolymers, controllable supramolecular polymerization driven by mesogenic ordering effect can be achieved. The length of the resulting supramolecular polymers is controlled by tuning the ratio between nucleating and growing components.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rini Sharma, Ujjal Haldar, Hyung-il Lee
Summary: A block copolymer probe with dual-detection capacity of cysteine and glucose was synthesized in this study, demonstrating colorimetric detection by altering the hydrophilicity of the probe in response to the presence of the target molecules.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chan-Jin Kim, Ga-Hyun Kim, Eun Hye Jeong, Hyukjin Lee, So-Jung Park
Summary: This study investigates how the nature of the hydrophobic core affects the molecular interactions of DNA block copolymer assemblies. Results show that DNA block copolymer micelles with different hydrophobic cores exhibit markedly different molecular and biological interactions, with DNA-b-PS displaying superior properties. The type of hydrophobic core polymer has a profound impact on the molecular and biological interactions of the DNA shell.
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Polymer Science
Haruna Mizuno, Kei Hashimoto, Keisuke Shigenobu, Hisashi Kokubo, Kazuhide Ueno, Masayoshi Watanabe
Summary: The use of atomic force microscopy allowed for direct observation of photo-induced reversible changes in a block copolymer self-assembly containing an azobenzene ionic liquid and undergoing sol-gel transition. This transition was accompanied by a structural change from order to disorder, leading to a change in ionic conductivity. Surprisingly, the rapid photo-induced changes in conductivity and rheology occurred within approximately 30 seconds, possibly due to the fast diffusion of the ionic liquid.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Barbara Mendrek, Joanna Chojniak, Marcin Libera, Barbara Trzebicka, Przemyslaw Bernat, Katarzyna Paraszkiewicz, Grazyna Plaza
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
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Chemistry, Organic
Anna Maron, Slawomir Kula, Agata Szlapa-Kula, Anna Switlicka, Barbara Machura, Stanislaw Krompiec, Jan Grzegorz Malecki, Rafal Kruszynski, Anna Chrobok, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak, Sonia Kotowicz, Mariola Siwy, Karolina Smolarek, Sebastian Mackowski, Henryk Janeczek, Marcin Libera
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2017)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nikolaos Naziris, Natassa Pippa, Dimitris Stellas, Varvara Chrysostomou, Stergios Pispas, Costas Demetzos, Marcin Libera, Barbara Trzebicka
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Chemistry, Applied
Sonia Kotowicz, Mateusz Korzec, Mariola Siwy, Sylwia Golba, Jan Grzegorz Malecki, Henryk Janeczek, Sebastian Mackowski, Katarzyna Bednarczyk, Marcin Libera, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak
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Chemistry, Physical
J. Woch, J. Ilowska, Z. Hordyjewicz-Baran, S. Arabasz, B. Kaczmarczyk, R. Grabowski, M. Libera, A. Dworak, B. Trzebicka
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ewa L. Stepien, Martyna Durak-Kozica, Agnieszka Kaminska, Marta Targosz-Korecka, Marcin Libera, Grzegorz Tylko, Agnieszka Opalinska, Maria Kapusta, Bogdan Solnica, Adriana Georgescu, Marina C. Costa, Agnieszka Czyzewska-Buczynska, Wojciech Witkiewicz, Maciej T. Malecki, Francisco J. Enguita
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Chemistry, Applied
Tomasz Klemens, Anna Switlicka, Agata Szlapa-Kula, Stanislaw Krompiec, Piotr Lodowski, Anna Chrobok, Magdalena Godlewska, Sonia Kotowicz, Mariola Siwy, Katarzyna Bednarczyk, Marcin Libera, Sebastian Mackowski, Tomasz Pedzinski, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak, Barbara Machura
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Polymer Science
Jolanta Konieczkowska, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak, Marcin Libera, Ilarion Mihaila, Ion Sava
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tomasz Tanski, Pawel Jarka, Marek Szindler, Aleksandra Drygala, Wiktor Matysiak, Marcin Libera
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Slawomir Kula, Agata Szlapa-Kula, Aleksandra Fabianczyk, Pawel Gnida, Marcin Libera, Karolina Bujak, Mariola Siwy, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tomasz Klemens, Anna Switlicka, Agata Szlapa-Kula, Lukasz Lapok, Magdalena Obloza, Mariola Siwy, Marcin Szalkowski, Sebastian Mackowski, Marcin Libera, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak, Barbara Machura
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nikolaos Naziris, Francesca Saitta, Varvara Chrysostomou, Marcin Libera, Barbara Trzebicka, Dimitrios Fessas, Stergios Pispas, Costas Demetzos
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Bednarczyk, Tomasz Kukulski, Ryszard Fryczkowski, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak, Marcin Libera
Summary: The study focused on the impact of polythiophene content on the properties of electrospun fibers, with results showing that the substrate also affects the conductive properties of composites. The composites exhibited good thermal stability and were suitable for processing.
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Chemistry, Physical
Aneta Slodek, Pawel Gnida, Jan Grzegorz Malecki, Grazyna Szafraniec-Gorol, Pavel Chulkin, Marharyta Vasylieva, Jacek Nycz, Marcin Libera, Ewa Schab-Balcerzak
Summary: New benzo[h]quinolin-10-ol derivatives containing one or two 2-cyanoacrylic acid units were synthesized efficiently and used as sensitizers and co-sensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells. The investigation of their properties was conducted using various methods, including experimental and theoretical approaches. The utilization of these derivatives resulted in improved photovoltaic performance of the fabricated devices, and the impact of co-adsorbent chemical structure on DSSC efficiency was discussed using density functional theory.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stefan Adam, Meike Koenig, Keith Brian Rodenhausen, Klaus-Jochen Eichhorn, Ulrich Oertel, Mathias Schubert, Manfred Stamm, Petra Uhlmann
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2017)
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
