Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Danil W. W. Boukhvalov, Gianluca D'Olimpio, Junzhe Liu, Corneliu Ghica, Marian Cosmin Istrate, Chia-Nung Kuo, Grazia Giuseppina Politano, Chin Shan Lue, Piero Torelli, Lixue Zhang, Antonio Politano
Summary: Methanol oxidation shows potential for clean energy transition, especially in DMFCs. However, developing efficient and cost-effective catalysts for MOR remains challenging. We report the remarkable electrocatalytic activity and stability of Ni3Sn4 in acidic media, comparable to commercial Pt/C catalysts. Our catalyst design using Ni and Sn elements is 1800 times more cost-effective than Pt/C, as confirmed by DFT modeling. Additionally, the synthesized Ni3Sn4 electrocatalyst demonstrates excellent durability even after prolonged exposure to harsh acidic conditions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Jiapeng Liu, Jian Wang, Qi Wang, Yuhao Wang, Kai Wang, Zheng Wang, Meng Gu, Zhenghua Tang, Jongwoo Lim, Tianshou Zhao, Francesco Ciucci
Summary: In this study, Pt single atom supported on RuO2 exhibits highly active methanol oxidation compared to Pt single atom supported on carbon. The newly synthesized Pt-1/RuO2 catalyst shows significantly improved mass activity for methanol oxidation in alkaline media, surpassing most previously developed Pt-based catalysts. Additionally, Pt-1/RuO2 demonstrates high tolerance to CO poisoning and excellent catalytic stability, with the presence of unique Pt-O-3f-Ru-cus bonds contributing to lower energy barriers for the electrochemical dehydrogenation of methanol.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhui Li, Enze Zhu, Juan Yu, Jie Yu, Jirong Yang, Weiping Liu, Xiaoyin Cui, Xikun Yang, Yingjie Zhang, Mingli Xu
Summary: This study utilized a novel carbon fiber paper loaded with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as the substrate, and Pt-Ni nanoparticles were electro-deposited on it to prepare a high-performance integrated electrode. The electrochemical tests revealed excellent performance of the integrated electrodes towards methanol oxidation. Additionally, significant changes in morphology and electrocatalytic performance were observed after annealing under a reducing atmosphere.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huimin Li, Zheng Si, Jinli Zhang, Yan Fu, Wei Li
Summary: Worm-like PtCux alloys were synthesized through the co-reduction of H2PtCl6 and CuCl2 in ethylene glycol under the orientation of pyrolyzed alginic acid sodium (PA), showing excellent electrocatalytic performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Nhat Quang Minh Tran, Michitaka Ohtaki, Koichiro Suekuni
Summary: High-temperature thermoelectric properties of tungsten-based Magne'li phase oxide (W1-xTix)18O49 (0 < x < 0.25) prepared by solid state reaction followed by densification via spark plasma sintering (SPS) were studied. The Ti substitution increased the Seebeck coefficient, the power factor, and decreased both the electronic and lattice thermal conductivity, leading to a significantly high ZT of 0.50 +/- 0.07 at 1073 K for the sample with x = 0.2.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ljubica Andjelkovic, Marija Suljagic, Miljana Mirkovic, Vera P. Pavlovic, Ivan Petronijevic, Dalibor Stankovic, Dejan Jeremic, Vuk Uskokovic
Summary: The combination of intense visible light absorption and p-type semiconducting nature makes spinel cobalt oxide (Co3O4) a highly attractive material for optoelectronic applications. However, traditional synthesis methods are time-consuming, energy-consuming, or rely on toxic chemicals. To address these challenges, a simple, convenient, and eco-friendly synthesis method was developed to obtain spinel Co3O4 nanoparticles.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Veni Keertheeswari Natarajan, Suba Lakshmi Madaswamy, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, Md Ataul Islam, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman
Summary: In this study, a comparatively less expensive and more abundant nickel supported on poly(diphenylamine) (PDPA) hybrid catalyst was successfully synthesized. The results obtained demonstrated that the Ni@PDPA hybrid catalyst exhibited efficient electrocatalytic activity for methanol oxidation, making it a potential substitute for noble metal catalyst in direct methanol fuel cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
F. Altaf, S. Ahmed, D. Dastan, R. Batool, Z. U. Rehman, Z. Shi, M. U. Hameed, P. Bocchetta, K. Jacob
Summary: Methanol permeation is the main issue of Nafion membranes in direct methanol fuel cells. In this study, novel nanocomposite polymer membranes are prepared by integrating surface-modified sepiolite in PVDF-g-PS copolymer. The analysis shows that the prepared membranes exhibit high proton conductivity and low methanol permeability.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Somayeh Zamani, Jong Sung Won, Muhammad Salim, Mohammed AlAmer, Chao-wen Chang, Pardeep Kumar, Kwame Amponsah, Ae Ran Lim, Yong Lak Joo
Summary: Fabrication of lightweight graphene/graphite fibers with high thermal and electrical conductivity and good mechanical properties has been a challenge for industries. However, ultralight graphene/graphite fibers with exceptional properties have been successfully developed via a water-based process, showing great potential for enhanced electrical and mechanical properties in lightweight composites.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaxing Liu, Weiyin Li, Guizhe Zhao, Gang Qin, Yuexia Li, Yaqing Liu
Summary: The study investigates the microstructural evolution of heterogeneous catalytic materials during the methanol electrooxidation reaction using a typical Au@Pd core-shell nanostructure. It reveals that an Au/Pd mixed bimetallic shell formed during the reaction reduces the binding strength of OH- and CO on the catalyst surface, leading to increased electrocatalytic activity. The exposed Au atoms in the shell region also produce large-scale reactive center dot OH radicals that facilitate the oxidative removal of adsorbed carbonaceous species from the adjacent Pd active sites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Liu, Weiwei Kang, Guangxu Huang, Yingbin Liu, Zhiyong Liu, Youheng Yao, Jianbo Jia, Baolin Xing, Quanrun Liu, Chuanxiang Zhang
Summary: A facile and green strategy is proposed for preparing porous carbons (Ma-NaCl-X) from ammonium lignosulfonate with the assistance of sodium chloride. The catalytic effect of molten NaCl significantly enhances the order and electrical conductivity of Ma-NaCl-900 prepared at 900 degrees C compared to Ma-NaCl-800. When carbonization temperature reaches 1000 degrees C, NaCl's catalysis and activation effects result in sharp increases in specific surface area, micropore volume, and sp2 carbon content of Ma-NaCl-1000. Furthermore, Ma-NaCl-1000 exhibits ultrahigh electrical conductivity and considerable surface area, enabling a symmetrical supercapacitor to deliver high energy density and retain impressive values at ultrahigh power density. Additionally, Ma-NaCl-700 with suitable heteroatom content shows a high specific capacitance and excellent rate capability in an aqueous symmetric supercapacitor.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiong Yang, Daquan Liu, Jianbo Li, Ruonan Min, Huijun Kang, Linwei Li, Zongning Chen, Enyu Guo, Tongmin Wang
Summary: The top-down method was used to fabricate TiNi1+xSn half-Heusler alloy, which effectively improved the thermoelectric performance of the material by solving multiple issues, leading to a significant enhancement in the dimensionless figure of merit (ZT).
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. Zhao, Q. Jiang, Y. Jia, J. Zhou, N. Zheng, D. Hu, Y. Ma
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of phenyl lithium doping to create a suspension mixed with unsubstituted NDI, which can be drop-cast to prepare dense films for TE applications. By optimizing the doping ratio, impressive electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient were achieved in the TE film.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
P. E. Lokhande, Sahana Kulkarni, Sandip Chakrabarti, H. M. Pathan, Monika Sindhu, Deepak Kumar, Jashanpreet Singh, Anupam Kumar, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Dana-Cristina Toncu, Mikael Syvajarvi, Ajit Sharma, Ashutosh Tiwari
Summary: The increasing energy demand has led to the search for new smart materials to address the crises in energy generation and storage. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as efficient porous organic-inorganic structures that can serve as building blocks for synthesizing highly efficient energy materials. Recent advancements in MOF-derived materials have shown impressive performance in energy conversion and storage for supercapacitor electrodes.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zirong Li, Tingting Cheng, Lei Bai, Aiqin Ye
Summary: In this study, Pt-Pd bimetallic nanocomposites supported on reduced graphene oxide were prepared by direct electrodeposition, showing improved efficiency and durability for methanol oxidation reaction compared to pristine Pt nanoparticles. The synergistic effect of Pd alloying in the Pt-Pd nanoclusters structure was found to be the key factor contributing to the enhanced performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aysenur Aygun, Fulya Gulbagca, Elif Esra Altuner, Muhammed Bekmezci, Tugba Gur, Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Fatemeh Karimi, Yasser Vasseghian, Fatih Sen
Summary: In this study, Palladium-Platinum bimetallic nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a green synthesis method with Nigella sativa seed extract. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited excellent catalytic, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. The green synthesis approach has significant advantages over chemical methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingji Wu, Elif Esra Altuner, Rima Nour El Houda Tiri, Muhammed Bekmezci, Fulya Gulbagca, Aysenur Aygun, Changlei Xia, Quyet Van Le, Fatih Sen, Hassan Karimi-Maleh
Summary: In this study, environmentally friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles (CO-ZnO NPs) were synthesized using coffee oil (CO) waste. The synthesized CO-ZnO NPs were characterized by UV-Visible spectrometry, FTIR, and XRD methods. The CO-ZnO NPs exhibited high catalytic activity in hydrogen production and excellent photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadin Ozdemir, Zeynep Turkan, Ersin Kilinc, Ramazan Bayat, Fatih Sen
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccumulation, remediation, tolerance, and effects of manganese ions and copper ions on antioxidant enzymes of thermophilic Bacillus cereus SO-16. The results showed that Mn(II) was less toxic than Cu(II) to B. cereus SO-16, and the bacterium exhibited less tolerance to Mn(II) and Cu(II) ions in liquid medium compared to solid medium. The study also found that B. cereus SO-16 can be utilized in industrial wastewaters for the recovery and remediation of toxic metals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Gol, Emre Kacar, Zeynep Gizem Saritas, Selin Cibuk, Cigdem Ture, Melek Arslan, Fatih Sen
Summary: This study investigated the use of boron-based materials on efficiency of environmentally friendly porous ceramics. A glaze formulation was created using high amounts of frit and low-temperature sintering. Boric acid and colemanite were added to the glaze, and different formulations were created by reducing the frit percentage. X-ray crystallography analysis revealed the crystal phase structures of glaze samples, while scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the surface properties of the samples. Differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric analysis were performed to determine their thermal behavior. The results showed that boron derivatives act as a good flux agent without negatively affecting the surface and technical properties of the glaze.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi, Aysenur Aygun, Rima Nour Elhouda Tiri, Fulya Gulbagca, Mohamed Islam Lounissaa, Peizhong Feng, Fatemeh Karimi, Fatih Sen
Summary: In this study, biosupported ruthenium/nickel co-doped zinc nanoparticles (btRNZn NPs) were used as a catalyst for hydrogen release from the methanolysis of sodium borohydride, and for the removal of Methyl Orange organic dye through photocatalytic activity. The btRNZn NPs showed an average size of 11.78 nm and a photodegradation effect of 68.2% against MO dye. The effects of catalyst, substrate, and temperature in the methanolysis reaction were investigated, and the reaction kinetics and energy parameters were calculated.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lina Hammed Mohammed, Fulya Gulbagca, Rima Nour Elhouda Tiri, Aysenur Aygun, Muhammed Bekmezci, Fatih Sen
Summary: In recent years, there has been growing momentum in the research on dye removal and hydrogen energy. However, the existing methods for dye removal, both biological and physical, are inadequate. Similarly, the efficiency of hydrogen production without a catalyst is very low. Therefore, it is crucial to obtain inexpensive catalysts for both purposes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Y. Kocak, A. Aygun, E. E. Altuner, S. Ozdemir, S. Gonca, D. Berikten, R. N. E. Tiri, F. Sen
Summary: In this research, platinum nanoparticles were synthesized using Vitis vinifera extract as a reducing molecule. The synthesized nanoparticles showed significant chemical nuclease activity and antibacterial activity, particularly against E. coli. The nanoparticles also exhibited high antioxidant activity and were found to catalyze the production of hydrogen from sodium borohydride. The findings suggest that the synthesized Vv-Pt NPs can be utilized in nanomedicine and clean energy research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Celik, N. D. Coskun, V. Uz, H. S. Aydogu, I. Isik, R. Bayat, F. Sen
Summary: Renewable energy sources are gaining more attention and research in this field is increasing. However, the efficient utilization of the produced energy is of greater importance. In this study, a CaMnO3 structure with perovskite structure was produced using acetate starting materials. Various analyses were conducted to determine the thermoelectric properties of the material. The CaMnO3 structure was successfully obtained as a single phase without the formation of secondary phases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. U. Toprak, C. Karakurt, Y. Kibici, V. Uz, F. Sen, F. Bilen
Summary: The effect of water content, molding force, drying time, and different sintering temperatures on the physical, mechanical, mineralogical properties and microstructure of aggregates produced with terra rossa (TR) containing pyrophyllite and colloidal-sized calcite were investigated. Increasing the molding force significantly reduced the porosity and partially bonded grains in the aggregates. The highest aggregate strength (145 MPa) was obtained with 15% water content, 27 kN molding force, and sintering at 900°C.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. D. Coskun, I. Isik, V. Uz, R. Goren, P. B. Cetinkaya, E. Isik, F. Sen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the diffusion heat of dopant anions and cations in the natural apatite structure. The results showed that the diffusion of additive atoms increased between the two heat stages. It was also found that sintering at temperatures of 800-850°C for the first stage and 1080-1250°C for the second stage resulted in optimal diffusion and high relative density. When sintered in a gas atmosphere, the anions could resettle in the apatite structure, leading to a highly stabilized structure. Additionally, sintering under pressure instead of solid-state sintering increased particle-to-particle interaction and maintained higher relative density.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Ozdemir, Z. Turkan, E. Kilinc, E. E. Altuner, F. Sen
Summary: This article thoroughly examined the effects of Cu(II) and Mn(II) ions on the SOD and CAT enzymes of thermophilic bacteria A. flavithermus. The study showed that A. flavithermus was less tolerant of ions in liquid media than in solid medium. The bioaccumulation of Mn(II) increased the total weight of bacteria, while Cu(II) bioaccumulation specifically increased the weight of dry A. flavithermus. The study also suggested that A. flavithermus could be used for extracting and removing hazardous metals from industrial wastewaters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Muhammed Bekmezci, Gamze Nur Gules, Ramazan Bayat, Fatih Sen
Summary: A new bimetallic catalyst, PtOs@MWCNT NPs, was synthesized for methanol oxidation. The prepared nanoparticles were characterized using SEM and XRD. The PtOs@MWCNT catalyst exhibited high stability and electrocatalytic activity in alkaline medium, making it suitable for fuel-cell applications.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ismet Meydan, Aysenur Aygun, Rima Nour Elhouda Tiri, Tugba Gur, Yilmaz Kocak, Hamdullah Seckin, Fatih Sen
Summary: With the advancement of technology, nanotechnology has gained significant interest in recent years. This study focuses on the green synthesis of nanomaterials using basil extract and chitosan/PVA as support materials. The synthesized AgNPs@chitosan/PVA nanocomposite demonstrates potential as an antioxidant agent and photocatalyst, with high antioxidant activity against DPPH and H2O2, as well as remarkable photocatalytic activity against various dyes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ali Cherif, Mohamed Atwair, Tesfalem Aregawi Atsbha, Mohammadamin Zarei, Ian J. Duncan, Rachid Nebbali, Fatih Sen, Chul-Jin Lee
Summary: This study comparatively investigated and optimized the M-SMR process using a Pd-based membrane with a Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. The optimal membrane distribution was determined through multiobjective Bayesian optimization, resulting in high hydrogen recovery and low CO2 emission. The optimization results showed significantly reduced CO2 selectivities and high separation ratio for WC-M-SMR and PB-M-SMR.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Merve Akin, Muhammed Bekmezci, Ramazan Bayat, Iskender Isik, Fatih Sen
Summary: The production of structures from covalent organic frameworks, particularly graphene aerogel (GA), is of great importance in utilizing porous structures effectively. In this study, GA was synthesized using ascorbic acid as a green reducing agent and exhibited a 3D stacked ultralight and highly porous structure. The modified GA with PtFe3O4 showed enhanced electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability in methanol oxidation studies. The introduction of GA increased electrical conductivity and surface area, demonstrating its high potential in methanol oxidation research.
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)
