Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jacek Tyczkowski, Ryszard Kapica, Marcin Kozanecki, Hanna Kierzkowska-Pawlak, Jan Sielski, Toru Aoki, Hidenori Mimura
Summary: This study developed a bottom-up approach to synthesize a novel Co3O4-based thin-film material with a tailored nanostructure, which plays a crucial role in catalytic properties.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Wang, Yuanxing Fang, Yankun Wang, Haisu Wu, Masakazu Anpo, Jimmy C. Yu, Xinchen Wang
Summary: This study describes the synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon (NDC) photocatalyst directly from ammonia and methane gases. The photocatalyst can selectively synthesize imines by photo-oxidation of amines, producing H2O2 simultaneously in the photoreduction reaction. These findings shed light on the chemical evolution of the Earth.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanna Kierzkowska-Pawlak, Ewelina Kruszczak, Jacek Tyczkowski
Summary: This study proposes the use of a new class of inorganic catalysts to accelerate the hydration process and increase the rate of CO2 capture. The results show that the catalyst reacts with CO2 at the interface, leading to improved absorption of CO2.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Arghya Banerjee, Abhiram Gokhale, Renuka Bankar, Viswanthram Palanivel, Akanksha Salkar, Harley Robinson, Jayanthi S. Shastri, Sachee Agrawal, Gunter Hartel, Michelle M. Hill, Sanjeeva Srivastava
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy as a rapid, low-cost COVID-19 severity triage tool to facilitate COVID-19 patient management during an outbreak. By incorporating ATR-FTIR spectra into clinical parameters, the classification accuracy of COVID-19 disease severity was significantly improved, showing promise for future applications in hospital settings.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liping Zhong, Mathias Barreau, Valerie Caps, Vasiliki Papaefthimiou, Michael Haevecker, Detre Teschner, Walid Baaziz, Elisa Borfecchia, Luca Braglia, Spyridon Zafeiratos
Summary: The addition of vanadium can stabilize the active state of cobalt, enhancing the activity and stability of the COPrOx reaction. The active sites are mainly composed of a cobalt-vanadate surface layer, with the presence of V5+ and Co2+ ions helping to inhibit carbonate species formation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuefang Lan, Robert Pestman, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Thomas Weber
Summary: Gas-phase hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of furfural, a model compound for bio-based conversion, was studied using transition metal phosphide catalysts, with nickel phosphide phases showing the most promising catalytic activity. The selectivity of the catalysts for gasoline additives can be adjusted by varying the phosphorus-to-nickel ratio. The impact of phosphorus content on catalyst properties and reaction mechanisms in furfural HDO was investigated in depth for the first time.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vanitha Reddy Naina, Sheng Wang, Dmitry Sharapa, Michael Zimmermann, Martin Haehsler, Lukas Niebl-Eibenstein, Junjun Wang, Christof Woell, Yuemin Wang, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Felix Studt, Silke Behrens
Summary: This study explores the catalytic performance of Pd nanocrystals doped with Pb in direct H2O2 synthesis. It is found that Pd3Pb cubes outperform other shapes of Pd3Pb nanocrystals and monometallic Pd catalysts in catalytic efficiency. DFT calculations and surface studies reveal that the electronic modification and lack of larger Pd ensembles in Pd3Pb cubes contribute to their superior catalytic activity in H2O2 synthesis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lun Jin, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Danrui Ni, Chen Yang, Yu-Chieh Ku, Cheng-En Liu, Chang-Yang Kuo, Chun-Fu Chang, Raimundas Sereika, Wenli Bi, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: BaNiO3 synthesized with different methods have different magnetic properties. BaNiO3 synthesized in open air is a hydroxide-containing form, and other hexagonal perovskite oxides prepared in wet conditions may also contain hydroxide ions.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Francisco Zaera
Summary: Catalysis in industrial chemical processes has long been studied through various spectroscopic techniques like vibrational and X-ray spectroscopies, allowing for a molecular-level understanding of catalytic mechanisms. These techniques help researchers explore the intricate details of catalytic processes and advancements in the field.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zedong Chen, Na Li, Kai Zhang, Limin Hou, Wenfei Wu
Summary: The Mn/bastnaesite concentrate catalyst showed higher NO conversion rate, stronger redox capacity, and better adsorption performance at low temperatures. Bastnaesite concentrate can promote interaction between active components, making it an excellent carrier.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huafang Li, Qi Pan, Jianxun Liu, Wei Liu, Qian Li, Liguo Wang, Zhongpeng Wang
Summary: In this study, a series of Pr6O11 catalysts were developed by CTAB-assisted coprecipitation method and their catalytic performances for soot oxidation and NOx adsorption were investigated. The Pr6O11 catalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activities for both soot oxidation and NOx adsorption at low temperature, which was attributed to their relatively large surface area, strong NO oxidation ability, and high intrinsic activity. The presence of NO was found to promote the soot oxidation, and the possible mechanism of the soot oxidation reaction process was explored using in situ DRIFTS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paige C. Kinsley, Aiping Zeng, Jenny K. Heblund Orbeck, Shaun Debow, Zachary B. Zander, Patrick J. Heaney, Robert J. Hamers
Summary: A method using plasma-deposited carbon to suppress phosphine and acidic phosphorus production on red phosphorus particles has been developed. The study found that increasing deposition time can result in thicker and more uniform carbon coatings, leading to a significant decrease in phosphine generation and surface phosphorus oxide formation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Erika Rajackaite, Domantas Peckus, Rimantas Gudaitis, Tomas Tamulevicius, Sarunas Meskinis, Sigitas Tamulevicius
Summary: This study investigated the growth of vertical graphene nanosheets (VGN) with various heights and densities on fused silica substrates using microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition technique. The research focused on the evolution of VGN properties with different growth durations and found a correlation between TAS results and the defectiveness and disorder of VGN layers. Optimal growth conditions were determined with increasing deposition duration, ensuring high-quality graphene deposition. Further increase in deposition time resulted in the formation of different carbon allotropes.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaohui Zhao, Mariano D. Susman, Jeffrey D. Rimer, Praveen Bollini
Summary: This study examines the complexity of metal oxide catalysts and the potential of faceted oxide crystals in developing more rigorous relationships between atomic-level structure and catalytic function. However, the use of faceted oxide crystals remains less prevalent compared to their metallic counterparts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anastasios Tsiotsias, Benedikt Ehrhardt, Benjamin Rudolph, Luca Nodari, Seunghyun Kim, WooChul Jung, Nikolaos D. Charisiou, Maria A. Goula, Simone Mascotto
Summary: This paper demonstrates how the composition of bimetallic Fe-Ni exsolution can be controlled by the nature and concentration of oxygen vacancies in the parental matrix, and how this affects the performance of CO2-assisted ethane conversion. The use of mesoporous A-site deficient La0.4Sr0.6-alpha Ti0.6Fe0.35Ni0.05O3+/-delta perovskites enables fast exsolution kinetics of bimetallic Fe-Ni nanoparticles. The control of reduction and growth processes of bimetallic exsolution offers interesting prospects for the design of advanced catalysts based on bimodal nanoparticle heterostructures.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chao Wu, Xiaochuan Pan, Fan Lin, Zaifu Cui, Xin Li, Guochun Chen, Xianlong Liu, Yingping He, Gonghan He, Zhenyin Hai, Qinnan Chen, Daoheng Sun
Summary: In this study, SiBCN thin-film resistance grids were fabricated and tested for their resistance-temperature characteristics, stability, and repeatability in high-temperature environments. The results showed that the SiBCN films exhibited excellent oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity, making them suitable for in situ temperature monitoring of hot components in harsh environments.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Di Wu, Francis Verpoort, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Sub-10 nm 2D SnO2-ZnO heterostructures were constructed on Au-modified SiO2/Si wafers using atomic layer deposition (ALD) for high-performance electrochemical supercapacitors (ESCs). The heterostructure electrode exhibited pseudocapacitive-type Faradaic redox reactions with good reversibility. It achieved a high specific capacitance (Cs) of 538.90 F g-1 at a scan rate and current density of 10 mV s-1 and 8.0 A g-1, respectively. The high energy storage capacity and excellent electrochemical robustness of the 2D heterostructure electrode were attributed to the nanoscale thickness, improved infiltration and intercalation/deintercalation, and enhanced redox activity of the heterostructure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Wu, Fan Lin, Xiaochuan Pan, Guochun Chen, Yingjun Zeng, Lida Xu, Yingping He, Qinnan Chen, Daoheng Sun, Zhenyin Hai
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of the graphitization of free carbon in polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) and uncovers the crucial role of surface/interface interactions in regulating carbon and its properties. Due to the enrichment behavior of free carbon in the near-surface/interface region, PDCs exhibit highly abnormal properties, such as the behavior of the current and the edge effect. These surface/interface interactions are of great significance for the applications of PDCs.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Marina Shahriari, Aliasghar Najafzadehkhoee, Dusan Galusek, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Realizing the neurological information processing by analyzing the complex data transferring behavior of populations and individual neurons is one of the fast-growing fields of neuroscience and bioelectronic technologies. This field is anticipated to cover a wide range of advanced applications, including neural dynamic monitoring, understanding the neurological disorders, human brain-machine communications and even ambitious mind-controlled prosthetic implant systems. To fulfill the requirements of high spatial and temporal resolution recording of neural activities, electrical, optical and biosensing technologies are combined to develop multifunctional bioelectronic and neuro-signal probes.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Wu, Yanzhang Fu, Yingjun Zeng, Guochun Chen, Xiaochuan Pan, Fan Lin, Lida Xu, Qinnan Chen, Daoheng Sun, Zhenyin Hai
Summary: Polymer-derived ceramic nanocomposites (PDC-NCs) are promising materials for high-temperature thin-film sensor (TFS) applications. An ultrafast high-temperature sintering (UHS) method was employed to prepare PDC-NC TFSs in minutes. The TiB2/SiCNO film sintered by the UHS technique shows high-sensitive microstructure and properties to sintering parameters.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chao Wu, Yanzhang Fu, Xiaochuan Pan, Yingjun Zeng, Guochun Chen, Fan Lin, Qinnan Chen, Daoheng Sun, Zhenyin Hai
Summary: This article presents a novel use of thin-film solder joint in high-temperature thin-film sensor (TFS) electrical interconnection, aiming to improve the low tolerance of traditional soldered balls in extreme environments. The structure of the thin-film solder joint, composed of silver foil, solder joint paste, and metal wire, reduces the inertia force on the solder joint/substrate interface, enhancing reliability under thermal-mechanical coupling impacts. The thin-film solder joint demonstrates excellent performance in extreme environments and shows promising potential for electrical interconnection in harsh conditions.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Jihae Park, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: By using sonochemical-assisted synthesis, controlled growth of crystalline plasmonic nanodomains on 2D Ga2O3 nanosheets was achieved. These nanodomains activate supplementary mechanisms at material heterointerfaces, enabling the transfer of photogenerated charge carriers from plasmonic antennae into adjacent 2D semiconductors and therefore activate a wide range of visible-light assisted applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: The scientific field of two-dimensional nanostructures has experienced significant development over the past decade. Different synthesis approaches have been developed, leading to the discovery of exceptional properties in these advanced materials. A novel method has been found, which utilizes the natural surface oxide films of liquid metals to synthesize novel types of 2D nanostructures with various functional applications. This paper presents a functional sonochemical-assisted approach for the synthesis of tunable characteristics in hybrid and complex multilayered nanostructures.
Article
Crystallography
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Crystalline nanodomains were grown on 2D liquid metal heterointerfaces using a sonochemical-assisted synthesis method. Various types of polycrystalline structures, including Ag, Se, and Nb nanodomains, were nucleated and grown on galinstan NPs. These functionalized nanoparticles exhibited tunable electronic and photonic characteristics originating from their 2D hybrid interfaces.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Nasrin Siraj Lopa, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a promising technology for low-power semiconductor electronics. The wafer-scaled growth of 2D nanostructures is crucial for nanofabrication technologies. Ga2O3 is an ultra-wide bandgap metal oxide semiconductor with unique electronic characteristics, making it suitable for nanofabrication technology. Plasma-enhanced ALD enables the deposition of ultra-thin crystalline ss-Ga2O3 films, and the study achieved the wafer-scaled deposition at metal-semiconductor 2D heterojunctions. The electronic characteristics of Au/Ga2O3-TiO2 2D heterojunctions confirmed the tunability of this metal/semiconductor polarized junction.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Francis Verpoort, Jie Hu, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Acoustic-activated polarization at 2D domains provides supplementary mechanisms for adjusting orbitals at material heterointerfaces, activating various physicochemical applications. In this study, piezoelectric nanodomains were grown on the nonpolar 2D surface of liquid Ga-based nanoparticles, enabling highly efficient CO2 conversion. The controlled growth of selenium-rich piezoelectric nanodomains and the presence of carbon nanotube frameworks play important roles in enhancing the catalytic performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lanlan Li, Lida Xu, Yingping He, Guochun Chen, Yingjun Zeng, Chenhe Shao, Lantian Tang, Gonghan He, Yang Zhao, Daoheng Sun, Zhenyin Hai
Summary: In this study, high temperature polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) thin-film heat flux sensors (TFHFSs) were fabricated using 3-D printing and laser pyrolysis. The structure of multilayer TFHFSs was achieved through direct ink writing (DIW) on an alumina substrate, with the sensitive layer rendered electrically conductive by laser-induced graphitization. The sensor demonstrated the ability to operate at 800°C and had a sensitivity of 1.349 mV/(kW/m(2)). This method provides a new approach for in situ integrated manufacturing of heat flux sensors suitable for harsh environments such as aviation.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yingping He, Hongyu Chen, Lanlan Li, Jin Liu, Maocheng Guo, Zhixuan Su, Bowen Duan, Yang Zhao, Daoheng Sun, Zhenyin Hai
Summary: This study successfully demonstrated the fabrication of ultramicro thin-film temperature sensors using EHD printing, showing higher performance compared to previous methods. The potential of EHD printing to replace MEMS for achieving high-density and arrayed temperature sensing in limited space was highlighted.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Qinnan Chen, Hongcheng Wei, Xianlong Liu, Yi Xu, Xin Li, Peng Zhang, Zhenyin Hai, Dezhi Wu, Yang Zhao, Kun Liu, Daoheng Sun
Summary: This article introduces a thin-film anemometer based on plasma sensing technology. By combining with thin-film sensing technology, it successfully solves the problem of measuring flow field on complex curved surfaces and verifies its feasibility in high-velocity, high-temperature, and high-pressure environments.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinhui Li, Jiaojiao Sun, Pengwei Li, Xuran Li, Jianqiang Tan, Hulin Zhang, Tingyu Li, Jianguo Liang, Yunlei Zhou, Zhenyin Hai, Jin Zhang
Summary: A high-performance piezoelectric sensor was developed for real-time monitoring of meteorological wind and rainfall. A vertically aligned zinc oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs)@chopped short carbon fiber (CF)/poly(vinylidenefluoride) (PVDF) composite piezoelectric film was prepared and its mechanical and electrical properties were studied. The results showed that the composite film had excellent washability, durability, and stability, making it a potential meteorological sensor for self-driving automobiles.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
