Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Guo, Miao Zhang, Zhuangzhuang Yin, Chunsheng Ding, Peng Chen, Wei Gan, Hai Yu, Zhaoqi Sun
Summary: In this study, high-performance surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates and photocatalysts were successfully synthesized using TiO2 nanorod arrays co-sensitized with black phosphorus nanosheets and Ag nanoparticles. The resulting BP/Ag/TNR substrate exhibited excellent SERS sensitivity for the detection of organic pollutants, as well as self-cleaning abilities through photocatalytic degradation. The improved performance was attributed to the formation of high-density hot spots, expansion of optical capture abilities, and enhancement of charge transfer properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ma Qiang, Han Xiaomin, Lv Ke, Dong Rui, Hang Zhang, Xin Bo, Zheng Kewen
Summary: This study investigates the preparation and photocatalytic properties of graphene-ZnO nanorod composite with ultrasonic treatment, showing that composite materials prepared with appropriate proportions of raw materials exhibit good photocatalytic performance.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Zhou, Guan Wang, Jiahao Wu, Zihao Chen, Chen Zhang, Ping Li, Wei Huang
Summary: In this study, multi-prismatic hollow cubic CeVO4 microstructures were fabricated using a one-step solvothermal method without organic agents. The wall thickness of the CeVO4 microstructures changed radially with the quadrangular prism. Excessive V precursor favored the formation of hollow micro-cubic CeVO4 with wall thickness changing from 200 to 700 nm. These CeVO4 microstructures exhibited superior photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction under visible light, with a maximum CO generation rate several times higher than other samples. This study provides guidelines for fabricating multi-assembled structures of ternary compounds and expands the exploration of spatial structure in multivariate compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Song, Ran Wang, Xiuyuan Li, Baiqi Shao, Hongpeng You, Chaozheng He
Summary: Efficient and recyclable photocatalysts, AgNW@CeVO4, were synthesized using a hydrothermal approach. The introduction of silver nanowires improved the optical absorption and separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs in CeVO4, resulting in superior photocatalytic performance for environmental purification under solar light irradiation.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chi-Jung Chang, Jem-Kun Chen, Kuen-Song Lin, Ci-You Huang, Chieh-Lin Huang
Summary: The ZnO@ZnS nanorod-decorated Ni foam photocatalyst showed enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen generation compared to the ZnO/Ni foam counterpart. The incorporation of the ZnS shell and the conductive Ni foam substrate facilitated the separation of photoexcited charge carriers. The porous texture of the Ni foam promoted effective contact between the sacrificial agent and the immobilized photocatalyst, leading to improved hydrogen generation performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sahar Moradian, Ghodsi Mohammadi Ziarani, Alireza Badiei, Siavash Iravani
Summary: The use of photocatalysts is a promising method for the removal of Cr (VI) and rhodamine dyes in wastewater treatment. This study synthesized a composite of carbon nitride (C3N4), zinc oxide (ZnO), and black phosphorus (BP) and investigated its photocatalytic ability for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) and detoxification of hexavalent chromium ion. The composite showed high efficiency in removing RhB and reducing hexavalent chromium, and the active species involved in the photocatalysis process were identified. The composite also exhibited impressive charge separation and low recombination, resulting in higher photocurrent density compared to the individual semiconductors. The band gap values and the double Z-scheme mechanism of the composite were determined through various experiments and analysis. The results highlight the potential of this composite as an efficient and environmentally friendly photocatalyst for wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peijing Guo, Shaoyu Yuan, Bingrong Guo, Siwei Li, Yongjun Gao
Summary: A CoO-CdS heterostructured photocatalyst CC-2-300 loaded with carbon derived from chitosan was synthesized. It exhibits a significantly enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of 10.60 mmol g(cat)(-1) h(-1) under visible light irradiation, which is 7.21 times higher than that of pure CdS under the same conditions. This improvement is attributed to the formation of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction between chitosan-derived carbon supported CoO nanorods and CdS nanoparticles, which enhances carrier migration efficiency and reduces charge recombination on CdS.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Akita Atsunobu, Shoma Sugita, Shin-ichi Naya, Hiroaki Tada
Summary: In this study, radial heteromesocrystals composed of anisotropic SnO2(head)-TiO2(tail) nanorods with heteroepitaxial junction were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal reaction using SnO2 nanocrystals as seeds. These heteromesocrystals exhibit significantly higher photocatalytic activity for the aerobic partial oxidation of ethanol to acetaldehyde compared to radial TiO2 homomesocrystals. The enhanced photocatalytic activity can be attributed to efficient light harvesting by multiple light scattering, effective charge separation through one-directional electron transport, and the electrocatalytic activity of SnO2 for the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yajie Sun, Xinya Pei, Bo Wang, Yun Hau Ng, Ruixue Zhu, Qichao Zhang, Jiguang Deng, Yuxi Liu, Lin Jing, Hongxing Dai
Summary: Red phosphorus has been demonstrated for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, but the P vacancy defects in red phosphorus have a significant influence on its photocatalytic performance. This study establishes the crucial relationships between the intrinsic P vacancy defects and the charge dynamics, and reveals the detrimental effect of deep charge trapping induced by P vacancies on the photocatalytic performance of red phosphorus. Oxygen doping in the P vacancy sites is demonstrated to be an effective strategy for eliminating the detrimental defect states and enhancing the photocatalytic performance of red phosphorus. This research provides a promising way to tune the physicochemical properties of red phosphorus and other elemental-based materials for various applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xingwang Zhu, Guli Zhou, Zhaolong Wang, Kang Zhong, Penghui Ding, Yanhua Song, Junjie Yuan, Yuanbin She, Huaming Li, Hui Xu
Summary: NH3 plasma treatment can exfoliate bulk black phosphorus into ultrathin nanosheets with amino-functional groups, enhancing the exposure of active sites for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The amino-functional groups can also protect the nanosheets from degradation in the environment, promoting charge separation and CO2 activation.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Ashfaq, Neetu Talreja, Divya Chauhan, C. A. Rodriguez, Adriana C. Mera, Mangalaraja Ramalinga Viswanathan
Summary: The present study synthesized CuBi2O4-based nanorods using a co-precipitation method and investigated their photocatalytic degradation of caffeic acid (CA). By controlling the amount of Cu metal ions, the bandgap of CuBi2O4 nanorods can be tuned. The degradation of CA can be explained based on species distribution. The Cu metal ions change the electronic properties and antibacterial ability, making the synthesized CuBi2O4-based nanorod cluster a promising material for CA photocatalytic degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuofeng Hu, Weiqing Guo
Summary: 2D photocatalysts, such as the new fibrous phase red phosphorene discussed in this study, show higher activity in CO2 reduction and hydrogen evolution compared to mainstream photocatalysts. The unique characteristics of the phosphorene, such as intralayer charge transfer ease and high mobility of electron and hole along the plane, contribute to its exceptional performance in photocatalysis.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seounghun Kang, Gyeonghye Yim, Se-Youl Chae, Subean Kim, Yeong-Gyu Gil, Young-Kwan Kim, Dal-Hee Min, Hongje Jang
Summary: This study designed a method for synthesizing highly crystalline Rh nanocrystal-decorated Rh-Te nanorods and demonstrated their excellent performance in heat dissipation and photocatalysis. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the selective physical death of cancer cells using RhTeNRs in phototherapy.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chunxiao Wu, Lin Jing, Jiguang Deng, Yuxi Liu, Shuang Li, Sijie Lv, Yajie Sun, Qichao Zhang, Hongxing Dai
Summary: Red phosphorus (RP) is a new class of photocatalyst with tunable bandgaps and strong visible-light response, but its photocatalytic activity is still limited due to low charge carrier mobility and severe charge trapping effects. Various efforts have been made to improve its activity, such as morphology modification and cocatalysts addition.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenbo He, Hongzhou Dong, Ping Zhao, Yan Huang, Bingnan Wang, Zhixing Gan, Honggang Lu, Rufan Zhang, Lina Sui, Lifeng Dong, Liyan Yu
Summary: Combining TiF3 with BP nanosheets can enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production and improve stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Kejing Ran, Jinghui Wang, Song Bao, Zhengwei Cai, Yanyan Shangguan, Zhen Ma, Wei Wang, Zhao-Yang Dong, Aermak, A. Schneidewind, Siqin Meng, Zhilun Lu, Shun-Li Yu, Jian-Xin Li, Jinsheng Wen
Summary: This article presents the first polarized inelastic neutron scattering study on alpha-RuCl3 single crystals, revealing the existence of continuous magnetic excitations around the Gamma point, providing evidence for fractional excitations originating from the Kitaev quantum-spin-liquid phase, and supporting the validity of the K-Gamma model.
CHINESE PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junxiao Chen, Xue Fang, Zhouhong Ren, Weiye Qu, Xiaolei Hu, Zhen Ma, Liwei Chen, Xi Liu, Yaxin Chen, Xingfu Tang
Summary: The development of a novel catalyst Mo-1/TiO2 enables the decomposition of ABS at low temperatures, effectively addressing the issue of SO2 deactivation in SCR catalysts. This provides a new approach to controlling NOx emissions from industrial boilers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Wang, Junbo Wang, Heping Cheng, Xiangxiang Zhou, Zhen Ma
Summary: A series of Ce1-xFexVO4 catalysts prepared by modified hydrothermal synthesis were found to exhibit good catalytic activity in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NOx with NH3. Among them, Ce0.5Fe0.5VO4 showed the highest catalytic activity. Characterization analysis revealed the formation of Ce-Fe-V-O solid solutions in Ce0.5Fe0.5VO4, along with significant changes in the average oxidation states of Ce, Fe, V, and O atoms. The presence of more acid sites and active oxygen species in Ce0.5Fe0.5VO4 effectively enhanced the SCR activity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyan Xue, Xiaoming Guo, Tao Meng, Dongsen Mao, Zhen Ma
Summary: M/ZSM-5 (M = Mn, Co, Cu) samples were prepared by impregnation and their catalytic performance in NH3-SCR of NO was tested. Cu/ZSM-5 exhibited the highest activity, followed by Mn/ZSM-5, and Co/ZSM-5 was the least active. In-situ DRIFTS analysis revealed the nature and evolution of surface species. Coordinated NH3, NH4+, and amide (-NH2) species derived from NH3 adsorption were found to be relevant for NH3-SCR, while bridged nitrate species derived from NOx adsorption were identified as the main active species. Bridged nitrate was more abundant and thermally more stable on Cu/ZSM-5, consistent with its higher activity compared to Mn/ZSM-5 and Co/ZSM-5. Different mechanisms, including Eley-Rideal and Langmuir-Hinshelwood, were observed for Mn/ZSM-5 at different temperatures, while both pathways coexisted for Co/ZSM-5 and Cu/ZSM-5.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolei Hu, Weiye Qu, Junxiao Chen, Dongrun Xu, Jing Liu, Yangyang Dong, Rui Liu, Zhen Ma, Xingfu Tang
Summary: This study tackles the issue of insufficient catalytic efficiency of SCR at low temperatures by designing a Ce-W/TiO2 catalyst with reactants-coupling dual catalytic sites. The results reveal that W and Ce are highly dispersed to form dual catalytic sites, which enhance NH3 and NO adsorption and facilitate the reaction between them. The Ce-W synergy boosts the SCR performance at low temperatures by promoting the activation of O-2.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jie Wei, Qinfeng Jiang, Xiaorong Luo, Junyue Huang, Kemeng Yang, Zhen Ma, Jian Fang, Fei Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel SiC double-trench metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) with integrated MOS-channel diode was proposed and investigated through Sentaurus TCAD simulation. The new SiC MOSFET showed improved performance in terms of reducing the turn-on voltage and suppressing bipolar degradation phenomena. It also exhibited lower reverse recovery charge and reduced reverse recovery loss compared to the traditional SiC double-trench MOSFET. Additionally, the new MOSFET maintained superior forward conduction and blocking performance, with improved breakdown voltage and R(ON,sp) compared to the trench gate MOSFET with planar integrated SBD.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weiye Qu, Haiyang Yuan, Zhouhong Ren, Jizhen Qi, Dongrun Xu, Junxiao Chen, Liwei Chen, Huagui Yang, Zhen Ma, Xi Liu, Haifeng Wang, Xingfu Tang
Summary: This study presents a solution to maximize effective adsorption and speedy surface reactions in catalysis by designing atom-pair catalytic sites with tunable electronic interactions. The strategy was successfully applied in NO selective reduction reaction, resulting in significantly higher reaction rates.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyan Xue, Xiaoming Guo, Dongsen Mao, Tao Meng, Jun Yu, Zhen Ma
Summary: In this study, H3PW12O40-modified MnOx catalysts (Mn-HPW) were used for NOx elimination with co-fed NH3. The optimal Mn-HPW0.02 catalyst exhibited over 90% NOx conversion at 90-270 degrees C. The incorporation of HPW increased the amount of Lewis acid sites of the catalyst, facilitating the reaction between NH3 and NOx and enhancing the low-temperature catalytic activity. The addition of HPW also mitigated overoxidation and improved the selectivity in the high-temperature region.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanmin Liu, Dongsen Mao, Jun Yu, Xiaoming Guo, Zhen Ma
Summary: This paper investigates the catalytic performance of CuO-CeO2 catalyst in low-temperature CO oxidation under moisture condition. It is found that activation at 550 degrees C enhances the interaction between CuO and CeO2, leading to improved catalytic activity and moisture resistance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weiye Qu, Xue Fang, Zhouhong Ren, Junxiao Chen, Xi Liu, Zhen Ma, Xingfu Tang
Summary: By introducing an appropriate amount of O3 into the simulated stack gas, the SCR activity at low temperatures (<250 degrees C) can be significantly enhanced. The introduction of O3 allows SCR to proceed along a NH4NO3-mediated Langmuir-Hinshelwood model, leading to the enhancement of activity at low temperatures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Ma, Wei-Jin Chen, Yuntian Chen, Jin-Hua Gao, X. C. Xie
Summary: We have discovered a new wave localization mechanism in a periodic wave system, which is different from Anderson localization and flat band lattices, and can produce a novel type of flat band. By designing a special periodic confinement potential, we have demonstrated complete electron localization in an open waveguide. This phenomenon, called flat band localization (FBL), is explained by the concept of self-localized orbitals, with each unit cell of the waveguide behaving like an artificial atom.
FRONTIERS OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongrun Xu, Weiye Qu, Junhong Liu, Junxiao Chen, Xue Fang, Liwei Chen, Zhen Ma, Xi Liu, Xingfu Tang, Yaxin Chen
Summary: This study provides evidence that dinuclear vanadium-tungsten sites are the most active catalytic sites in conventional V2O5-WO3/TiO2 SCR catalysts, contrary to the prevailing view. These sites have stronger acidity and higher concentration of vanadium 3d electrons, leading to improved NH3 adsorption and O-2 activation in SCR. This finding settles a long-standing dispute and has important implications for understanding SCR mechanisms and designing better catalysts.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongrun Xu, Weiye Qu, Xiao Gu, Meiyu Li, Rui Liu, Yangyang Dong, Zhen Ma, Yaxin Chen, Xingfu Tang
Summary: This study proposes a frontier band orbital descriptor that rationalizes catalytic activity trends over a series of perovskite oxides, providing a promising strategy for designing optimal semiconducting metal oxide catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Liu, Weiye Qu, Xiaolei Hu, Junxiao Chen, Yangyang Dong, Dongrun Xu, Jing Liu, Zhen Ma, Xingfu Tang
Summary: The valence state of single Au atoms anchored on CeO2(100) can be tuned to enhance the CO oxidation activity of Au-1/CeO2(100) by one order of magnitude. This work is significant for understanding reaction mechanisms and designing high-performance catalysts.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Su Liu, Lin Zhang, Haibo Zhou, Zhen Ma, Yangdong Wang
Summary: The type of surfactant used significantly affects the properties and catalytic performance of Mo-Co-K sulfide catalysts, with the cationic surfactant CTAB enhancing the activity of the catalyst in CO2 hydrogenation reaction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES
(2022)
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)
