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Polymer Science
FengQiang Wang, TongMou Geng, XueChun Fang, Heng Xu
Summary: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are novel porous organic materials with tunable structural features, and they have great potential applications in iodine adsorption and fluorescence sensing. This study investigates the effect of linker length on the functionality of COFs prepared through Schiff base aldehyde-amine polycondensation with different length linkers. The experimental results demonstrate that linker length affects the specific surface area, aperture, pore volume, and electron density of COFs, thus influencing their ability to bind with other substances.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Yingsheng Lai, Mao Chen, Yeping Wu, Yinyu Zhang, Xiuli Zhao, Zhongtao Chen
Summary: This study reports a new mechanochromic polymer system that exhibits multicolor switching by incorporating different mechanochromophores at specific ratios. The polymer system undergoes color changes under compressive stress and shows multicolor switching during the recovery process.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Litzy L. Garcia-Faustino, Stephen M. Morris, Steve J. Elston, Yunuen Montelongo
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent trends in functionalized polymers for sensor applications. It discusses the incorporation of functional groups into nanostructured materials and explores various detection targets such as proteins, carbohydrates, ions, and DNA. This work serves as a valuable reference for the development of polymer-based sensing technologies.
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Polymer Science
Huanling Wu, Qiang Cheng, Haiyan Mao, Wenwen Zhang, Ling Lin
Summary: This article presents two simple and smart colorimetric chemosensors for the detection of trace-level hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. The chemosensors were able to exhibit a rapid visual color change in response to H2S and have been successfully demonstrated for the application in sensitive and selective detection of hydrogen sulfide.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Daniele Caretti, Lorenzo Binda, Natalia Casis, Diana A. Estenoz
Summary: A method for synthesizing monomers containing N-methyl-D-glucamine moieties and polymerizing them to develop polymeric films with high arsenic ion affinity and selectivity was developed. The polymer films exhibited improved sensitivity and reproducible capability to capture arsenic, with around 90% capturing ability.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Dexin Chen, Zhixin Kang, Wei Li
Summary: Thin Ag films were successfully prepared on flexible substrates with adjustable properties through a simple spray process, showing high efficiency as electromagnetic interference shielding material and maintaining high electrical conductivity even under stretching.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yi-Hua Hung, Chun-Yen Liu, Kai-Ti Chang, Yi-Ho Chen, Jui-Hsiang Liu
Summary: The study synthesized photonic films without a chiral dopant using a predesigned multiple photopolymerization process. These films can detect solvent changes and different kinds of mixed solvents through naked-eye observation and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Furthermore, copolymerization with a rhodamine-derived monomer improved the sensing properties of the films.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yi Gao, Cuilian Wei, Shuangliang Zhao, Wei Gao, Zequan Li, Hong Li, Jianju Luo, Xianyu Song
Summary: This study reports a one-pot method for preparing a double network hydrogel with excellent mechanical properties and high water retention. It also demonstrates the potential application of the hydrogel in flexible sensors.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Peng-hui Fu, Jian Li, Chen-yi Wang, Qiang Ren
Summary: Introducing a long fluorine-containing alkyl side chain can improve the optical properties and stability of copolymers, enhancing their potential applications in different environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Meijun Chen, Changjun Zou, Wenyue Tang, Yushuang Huang, Huahong Sun
Summary: The novel organic-inorganic hybrid flocculant PAC-AM-DMC shows excellent efficiency in wastewater treatment, outperforming traditional flocculants and demonstrating good environmental performance. The optimal conditions for use are PAC:(AM + DMC) = 2:8, with a pH of 7 and a dosage of 10 ppm.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Qiang Zhang, Yingnan Zhang, Yu Wan, Wildemar Carvalho, Liang Hu, Michael J. Serpe
Summary: This review discusses the stimuli-responsive polymers (SRPs) and their reactions to changes in external environmental conditions, highlighting examples of their application in sensing, biosensing, and actuation. The aim is to familiarize readers with recent developments in SRP design and application, encouraging further research to overcome current challenges and inspire new creative applications for these materials.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Min Jae Shin
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between color changes and permeation time of PDA vesicles, and found that the color change rate can be controlled by changing the assistant surfactant used in the system.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Xuefeng Wei, Pengcheng Zhang, Shen Cui, Wei Che, Jiruo Zhao, Ying Feng
Summary: This study achieved Friedel-Crafts alkylation in a solvent free process, promoting the formation of SAN-co-CR co-polymers and enhancing compatibility between SAN and CR. The effects of blending temperature and time, as well as various Lewis acid compounds as catalysts, were investigated. Characterization of the resulting SAN-co-CR polymers and SAN/CR/AlCl3 blends indicated improved inter-facial reactions and proposed a unique inter-chain structure for the co-polymers.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Zhang, Yulun Tao, Kequan Wang, Shuai Zhao, Jinbo Zhu, Hao Cheng
Summary: The PANI-hydrogel sensor is more sensitive to light and generates a higher photocurrent compared to the interdigital electrode sensor. Both sensors respond to different wavelengths of monochromatic light, with a particular sensitivity to shorter wavelengths such as ultraviolet and blue light. Additionally, only when doped with an appropriate concentration of proton acid can the volt-ampere characteristic curve in response to external light stimulation be clearly distinguished.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Qian Feng, Fangjun Jia, Zhigang Peng, Yong Zheng
Summary: In this study, a suspension stabilizer PAND was synthesized to effectively control the suspension stability of low-density cement slurry system and improve the mechanical properties of cement stone.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiamin Zeng, Ruilan Wang, Mengyao Xu, Xiaodong Wang, An'an Zhou, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Al-doped MnO2 and polyaniline loading can effectively improve the performance of MnO2 electrode materials. The flexible electrode material PANI@Al-MnO2@CC shows a larger working voltage window, higher specific capacitance, and good cyclic stability. The supercapacitor made of this material exhibits high energy density and area specific capacitance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiawei Wu, Ruilan Wang, Rui Zhong, Xiaodong Wang, An'an Zhou, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: In recent years, melamine foam as a flexible electrode material has attracted attention in the field of wearable energy storage devices. Loading MnO2 nanosheet arrays on it through carbonization and hydro-thermal reaction can improve specific capacitance and energy density, showing great electrochemistry performance and application prospects.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengyao Xu, Yangyang Cai, Tiantian Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Anan Zhou, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Metal-doped MnO2, especially with Mg2+, shows improved electrochemical performance. Intercalation of Mg2+ increases lattice defects in MnO2, leading to enhanced performance. The flexible symmetric solid supercapacitor demonstrates a high energy density and successfully powers an LED, indicating significant practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhiwei Li, Ruilan Wang, Rui Zhong, An'an Zhou, Xiaodong Wang, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Porous carbon materials based on MnO2-coated and N-doped pinecone were prepared using a simple two-step method in this work, showing optimal electrochemical performance. The assembled asymmetric supercapacitor exhibited high energy and power density, with capacitance retention of 84.5% after 3000 cycles, demonstrating remarkable electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaojiao Zheng, Jiawei Wu, Jing Chen, Xiaodong Wang, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: This article introduces a novel synergistic strategy for solid polymer electrolytes by preparing a 3D flame-retardant skeleton and adding nano-multifunctional fillers, improving the mechanical and electrochemical properties of the electrolyte, and enhancing the safety and energy density of the battery.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ning Fu, Ben Yang, Yan Wang, Bingxin Shen, Yuwen Chen, Wei Shao, Yurong Yan, Xiaodong Wang, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: The synthesis of N-doped ultrathin carbon nanosheets with a micromeso hierarchical connected porous structure has been shown to greatly enhance gas separation and capture technology, providing excellent adsorption capacity and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Chen, X. Zheng, X. Wang, N. Fu, Z. Yang
Summary: The addition of newly created porous inorganic particles Li4.7Ag1.63GeS4.8 as filler in poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) with LiTFSI salt greatly enhances the electrochemical stability of solid-state PEO-based electrolytes against Li metal. The presence of pores and channels in the filler effectively inhibits the growth and spread of Li dendrites in the PEO matrix, thus preventing short circuit and improving the overall performance of the electrolyte. The developed solid-state electrolyte membrane exhibits high Li+ conductivity and the resulting all-solid-state cells show excellent cycling stability and specific capacity. (c) 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jing Chen, Jing Zhang, Xiaodong Wang, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: The synthesized covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have numerous interior spaces and ordered organic skeletons and channels. They enhance the mechanical strength and stability of solid-state electrolytes, and provide fast ion transport pathways for PEO-based electrolyte. The addition of 3wt.% synthesized COF CPs-BT powder greatly improves the electrochemical performance of solid-state PEO-based electrolytes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwen Chen, Ning Fu, Bingxin Shen, Yurong Yan, Wei Shao, Tiantian Wang, Haijiao Xie, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Edge coordination of metal single atoms is proven to enhance the storage capacity of hard carbon for potassium-ion batteries, providing a new perspective for the design of high-performance carbon anodes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaojiao Zheng, Da Xu, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) with a novel poly(cyclocarbonate-ether) polymer matrix, combined with ionic liquid and active filler, demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance, mechanical strength, and cycling stability. The addition of a 3D functional skeleton made of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and lithium fluoride (LiF) further improved the mechanical properties and interface stability. The optimized sample showed high ionic conductivity, lithium ion transference number, and electrochemical stability window, enabling long continuous charging and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiwei Li, Minglong Li, Xiaodong Wang, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: The crystal structure of Fe2O3 was modified by cobalt doping and its electronic conductivity was enhanced by supporting it with carbon cloth. A crosslinked network of polypyrrole (PPy) was then synthesized onto the modified Fe2O3, resulting in the formation of PPy/Co-Fe2O3@CC. This composite material exhibits a high specific capacitance and operational voltage window, making it a promising candidate for flexible supercapacitors.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiwei Li, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are rechargeable energy storage devices used in electronic equipment. However, their electrochemical properties need improvement and issues such as volume expansion, Li dendrite growth and unsatisfied solid electrolyte interphase hamper their development. Particulate modification methods have been proposed to enhance the performance of LIBs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Doudou Zhao, Zirun Chen, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: This study addresses the self-stacking effect and improves the electrochemical performance of two-dimensional MXene nanosheets through surface modification with nitrogen-doped MXene nanosheets (MXene-H). The optimized MXene-H-MSC shows outstanding electrochemical performance, excellent cycling stability, and flexibility. Furthermore, when integrated with an MXene hydrogel pressure sensor, it can effectively respond to small changes in body movements.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jing Zhang, Yuping Xu, Maowen Lan, Xiaodong Wang, Ning Fu, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: This study reports a refined catalyst obtained from CTF@MOF-x, which exhibits high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and excellent durability, providing new opportunities for CTF-derived carbon-based electrocatalysts to achieve high ORR performance.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiawei Wu, Jing Chen, Xiaodong Wang, Anan Zhou, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: This paper introduces a novel in-situ crosslinking structure to promote a network of SiO2 nanowires, improving the performance of solid-state electrolytes. The optimized sample exhibits high conductivity, wide electrochemical window, and ideal shape stability under high temperatures.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)