Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fatemeh Mahmoudi Alemi, Seyed Ali Mousavi Dehghani, Alimorad Rashidi, Negahdar Hosseinpour, Saber Mohammadi
Summary: Synthesized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) effectively delay asphaltene precipitation and reduce the size distribution of asphaltene aggregates. The highest dispersion efficiency value of 93.5% is achieved at a concentration of 100 ppm. The large surface area of SWCNTs and strong pi-pi interactions with asphaltenes contribute to their efficient control of asphaltene precipitation/aggregation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Marianna Kharlamova, Maria G. Burdanova, Maksim Paukov, Christian Kramberger
Summary: This review focuses on the importance of synthesizing high-quality chirality-pure single-walled carbon nanotubes, as well as research directions such as chirality-selective synthesis, sorting of SWCNTs, and applications of separated SWCNTs in various fields.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sophia Zanoni, Brennan P. Watts, Kevin Tvrdy
Summary: Despite the commercial availability of many different hydrogel formulations, the effective gel-based purification of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) remains exclusive to Sephacryl S-200. In this study, various commercially available gels and custom-synthesized gels were investigated for their ability to purify SWNT, with findings showing that different gels exhibit unique SWNT chiral selectivity and physiochemical properties. Superose 6 was found to adsorb more SWNT than Sephacryl S-200 and exhibit a unique preference for specific SWNT chiralities, providing insights into the rational design of gels for SWNT purification.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hai-Ning Zhang, Yin Fan, Hui-Shen Shen
Summary: This study analyzed the engineering Poisson's ratio (EPR) and incremental Poisson's ratio (IPR) of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with different chiral angles and investigated the effect of chirality on rigidity. It was found that SWCNTs with different chiral angles exhibited different mechanical properties in terms of EPR and IPR in tension, compression, longitudinal, and radial directions. The critical strain for auxeticity was also found to be chirality-dependent. Additionally, a method for explaining the negative IPR phenomenon was proposed based on the contribution to radial strain.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
A. M. Fattahi, Babak Safaei, Zhaoye Qin, Fulei Chu
Summary: The effect of nanoparticle volume fraction on the elastic properties of a polymer-based nanocomposite was experimentally investigated. 1 wt.% nanoparticles presented the best reinforcement behavior, while above 1 wt.%, the agglomeration of nanoparticles resulted in decreased elastic properties.
STEEL AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Gao, Fangqian Han, Yahan Li, Xiaofan Qin, Dong Li, Qianru Wu, Guangyi Lin, Xiuyun Zhang, Maoshuai He
Summary: This study developed a supported catalyst that resists sintering and successfully synthesized SWNTs with a narrowly distributed chirality by incorporating Co in the supported catalyst. The addition of Pd promoter further optimized the catalytic reaction conditions, achieving preferential synthesis of (6, 5) SWNTs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yutao Zhang, Yahui Li, Haijian Wen, Leitao Cao, Wenxin Xiao, Jintao Zhao, Zeyuan Nan, Suxia Zhang, Song Qiu, Qingwen Li
Summary: This study presents a novel method based on electrochemical shortening and selective adsorption to precisely control the length and distribution of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). Experimental results reveal that SWCNTs with smaller diameters are more prone to truncation, resulting in shorter lengths. Remarkably, a length-dependent fluorescence enhancement was observed when the length of semiconducting-SWCNTs (s-SWCNTs) was reduced to below 120 nm. This research lays the foundation for further exploration of length-dependent properties and applications of s-SWCNTs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dayan Liu, Kai Xiang, Shuchen Zhang, Ying Wang, Hongjie Zhang, Taibin Wang, Feng Yang, Ran Du, Jinjie Qian, Zhi Yang, Yue Hu, Shaoming Huang
Summary: This study reports the co-realization of high density and chirality controlling of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in a low-temperature growth process using a developed solid Trojan catalyst. The high temperature Trojan catalyst formation process provides sufficient catalyst number for high density. The liquid Trojan catalysts are cooled to solid state at a low growth temperature (540 degrees C), acting as a good template for chirality controlling of SWNTs with the six-fold symmetry face (111). A horizontal array of (9, 6) and (13, 1) SWNTs with a density of 4 tubes μm(-1) and approximately 90% purity is achieved. The comparison between the initial catalyst distribution and the density of as-grown tubes indicates no sacrificing of catalysts number to improve chirality selectivity. This work opens up new possibilities for catalyst design and chirality control in SWNTs growth.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erik J. Askins, Marija R. Zoric, Matthew Li, Zhengtang Luo, Khalil Amine, Ksenija D. Glusac
Summary: Electrocatalytic nanocarbon (EN) is a class of materials receiving intense interest as next generation electrocatalysts. Although impressive platforms, work is still required to develop our mechanistic understanding of them to that of molecular electrocatalysts.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Zhao, Sida Sun, Feng Yang, Yan Li
Summary: Understanding the nucleation and dynamic evolution of nanomaterials at the nanoscale is crucial for controlling the structure and properties of various materials. This article summarizes recent progress in studying the dynamic behavior and nucleation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) using the advanced environmental transmission electron microscope (ETEM).
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qidong Liu, Feng Yang, Yan Zhang, Xue Zhao, Zeyao Zhang, Sheng Zhu, Yan Li
Summary: In this study, a new intermetallic compound catalyst, CoSi2, was developed for the selective growth of carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition. The catalyst showed high selectivity for the synthesis of (11, 7) tubes and high purity of semiconducting SWCNTs. However, ethanol is not suitable as a carbon feedstock due to the sensitivity of CoSi2 to oxygen-containing environments at high temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Dolan, B. P. Watts, K. Tvrdy
Summary: An alternative approach for understanding and advancing hydrogel-based SWNT purification has been described and employed, including experimental and atomistic modeling analysis. The role of the radical initiator APS in hydrogel-based SWNT purification has been explored through synthesis and characterization of gels containing varied APS concentration, revealing the significant impact of charged organosulfate groups on SWNT-gel interactions. This work demonstrates enhanced methodology for hydrogel-based SWNT purification and lays the foundation for further optimization of the gel medium.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Md Wazedur Rahman, Seyedamin Firouzeh, Sandipan Pramanik
Summary: Functionalizing carbon nanotubes with DNA strands in a helical manner can polarize carrier spins through the CISS effect. The conduction mechanism is strongly localized due to DNA functionalization, and the observed magnetoresistance arises from interference effects between different hopping paths. CISS-induced spin polarization increases carrier localization length significantly in the low temperature range, impacting magnetoresistance in a non-trivial way not seen in conventional systems.
Article
Polymer Science
Vijay Patel, Unnati Joshi, Anand Joshi, Blessing Kudzai Matanda, Kamlesh Chauhan, Ankit D. Oza, Diana-Petronela Burduhos-Nergis, Dumitru-Doru Burduhos-Nergis
Summary: This manuscript presents an experimental investigation of the friction and wear properties of PMMA nanocomposites reinforced with functionalized MWCNTs. The results indicate that the MWCNTs can effectively enhance the tribological performance of PMMA. The optimal MWCNT loading was found to be 0.5 wt.%, resulting in the lowest friction coefficient and wear rate.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yongping Liao, Zhao Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Nan Wei, Saeed Ahmad, Ying Tian, Esko Kauppinen
Summary: Aerosol etching strategy has been developed to prepare high-purity semiconducting SWCNTs with increased s-SWCNT ratio. The technique offers a promising option for the high-yield synthesis of s-SWCNTs and implies potential applications in TFTs.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Sun, Tanupong Rattanasawatesun, Penghao Tang, Zhaoxia Bi, Santosh Pandit, Lisa Lam, Caroline Wasen, Malin Erlandsson, Maria Bokarewa, Jichen Dong, Feng Ding, Fangzhu Xiong, Ivan Mijakovic
Summary: The study reveals that vertically oriented graphene preferentially grows in areas with stronger local electric fields during plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The electric field helps accumulate charges on graphene, transforming cohesive graphene layers into separate three-dimensional VG flakes. Additionally, the field attracts charged precursors to protruding areas on the substrate, aiding in the formation of VG.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Ping Ding, Ben McLean, Ziwei Xu, Xiao Kong, Daniel Hedman, Lu Qiu, Alister J. Page, Feng Ding
Summary: This study reveals a key aspect of the carbon nanotube-catalyst interface, namely, that the interfacial energy of the carbon nanotube-catalyst edge is contact angle-dependent. By reducing the contact angle, the interfacial formation energy is decreased, thus driving the growth of carbon nanotubes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiadong Zhou, Chao Zhu, Yao Zhou, Jichen Dong, Peiling Li, Zhaowei Zhang, Zhen Wang, Yung-Chang Lin, Jia Shi, Runwu Zhang, Yanzhen Zheng, Huimei Yu, Bijun Tang, Fucai Liu, Lin Wang, Liwei Liu, Gui-Bin Liu, Weida Hu, Yanfeng Gao, Haitao Yang, Weibo Gao, Li Lu, Yeliang Wang, Kazu Suenaga, Guangtong Liu, Feng Ding, Yugui Yao, Zheng Liu
Summary: This study reveals a competitive-chemical-reaction-based growth mechanism that allows for the growth of transition metal chalcogenides and transition metal phosphorous chalcogenides with different compositions and phases. It provides an interesting platform for the exploration of 2D TMPCs and TMCs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ole Bunjes, Daniel Hedman, Alexandra Rittmeier, Lucas A. Paul, Inke Siewert, Feng Ding, Martin Wenderoth
Summary: This study investigated the reactivity of a model rhenium catalyst on the subnanometer scale using scanning tunneling microscopy. Confined molecules showed a reverse reaction, attributed to the limited space in confinement. The findings have important implications for molecular data storage.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jichen Dong, Degong Ding, Chuanhong Jin, Yunqi Liu, Feng Ding
Summary: We present a systematic theoretical study on the CVD growth mechanism of MoS2 and propose a transition of growth from Mo-II edges to S-III edges and Mo-III edges by tuning the growth condition from Mo-rich to S-rich. This study provides a general guideline on theoretical studies of 2D crystals' growth mechanisms and deepens our understanding on the growth mechanism of multielement 2D crystals.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziwei Xu, Feng Ding
Summary: This study reveals that the shape of the catalyst has an impact on the formation process of SWCNTs, and that using catalyst particles with higher curvature and catalytic reactions involving Pt adatom on the catalyst surface can promote the synthesis of SWCNTs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zong Chang, Liangjian Liu, Jingying Zhai, Chenchen Liu, Xiao Wang, Chengbo Liu, Xiaojiang Xie, Qinchao Sun
Summary: This study reports a molecular electronic coupling-induced photoacoustic effect (MECPA), in which the photoacoustic intensity is determined by the molecular electronic coupling, rather than the absorption intensity. This effect opens up new possibilities for designing photoacoustic contrast agents for in vivo imaging.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunjae Park, Yong Wang, Vladislav Gladkikh, Daniel Hedman, Xiao Kong, Feng Ding
Summary: In this study, the thermodynamic properties of two-dimensional boron materials were explored through DFT and Monte Carlo simulations. New phases of borophene were discovered, including a glass state, liquid borophene, and borophene with large holes. A phase diagram of borophene was constructed to guide future experiments at high temperatures.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lu Qiu, Xiuyun Zhang, Xiao Kong, Izaac Mitchell, Tianying Yan, Sung Youb Kim, Boris I. Yakobson, Feng Ding
Summary: In chemistry, the theory of aromaticity or pi bond resonance is crucial for understanding the stability and properties of organic molecules. This study presents an analogue theory for sigma bond resonance in flat boron materials, allowing for the determination of two-center two-electron and three-center two-electron bond distributions without quantum calculations. Based on this theory, three rules are proposed for drawing Kekule-like bonding configurations and exploring properties of flat boron materials. Additionally, the theory is applied to explain the stability of neutral borophene with approximately 1/9 hole occupancy and the effect of charge doping on borophene's optimal hole concentration. This theory enhances our understanding of boron materials and facilitates the rational design of boron-based materials.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunlong Li, Bo Zhao, Fengxian Cao, Huiwen Chen, Ziyao Zhu, Xiaoxin Yang, Xiao Wang, Weihai Sun
Summary: Surface passivation of halide perovskites is important for enhancing the performance of solar cells. Introducing suitable agents can improve surface defects and the contact nature at the perovskite-transport layer interface. Zirconium acetylacetonate is demonstrated to provide effective surface passivation and interfacial charge transport in inverted perovskite solar cells.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Haiqin Deng, Yan Zhang, Xiaoxin Yang, Qiang Yu, Pengdong Wang, Zixin Yang, Yongping Dai, Xiuyang Pang, Xiao Wang, Jian Wu, Pu Zhou
Summary: In this study, high-quality MnBi2Te4 nanosheets were successfully synthesized and their morphology, chemical composition, magnetic properties, and nonlinear optical characteristics were systematically investigated. The results confirmed the magnetic transition of MnBi2Te4 and showed its saturable absorption property. A mode-locking laser operating at 1558.8 nm with a pulse duration of 331 fs was achieved by inserting the MnBi2Te4-based saturable absorber.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhao, Kun Wang, Guoping Yang, Xiao Wang, Chenguang Qiu, Jian Huang, Yanglin Long, Xiaoxin Yang, Boyuan Yu, Guodong Jia, Feng Yang
Summary: This study reported a method for selectively separating metallic SWCNTs through density gradient ultracentrifugation, resulting in the successful separation of high-purity POM@m-SWCNTs. The results showed that the separation depended not only on the size of the nanotube/cluster, but also on the conductivity of the SWCNTs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wookhee Lee, Daniel Hedman, Jichen Dong, Leining Zhang, Zonghoon Lee, Sung Youb Kim, Feng Ding
Summary: It is necessary to consider the kink energy, which is the energy of the junction between armchair and zigzag sites, when accurately calculating the formation energy of graphene edges with various functional groups. The kink energies of graphene edges with different functional groups are all negative, indicating that kink formation stabilizes the chiral graphene edges.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Kong, Chengrui Fu, Vladislav Gladkikh, Feng Ding
Summary: The review summarizes the shapes and growth/etching mechanisms of 2D islands in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. It discusses various aspects including attachment-limited and diffusion-limited growth, etching, and merging of 2D materials. The review also explores the growth and etching of multilayered 2D islands during CVD, which is an ongoing topic of research.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Cheng, Luzhao Sun, Zhirong Liu, Feng Ding, Zhongfan Liu
Summary: Graphene growth on metal substrates through chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is facilitated by the catalytic role of the metal substrate in carbon feedstock decomposition, graphene nucleation, and growth. The substrate controls the orientation of graphene and influences the growth modes on different metal surfaces. Additionally, the formation of wrinkles and step bunches in graphene is discussed, highlighting the strong interaction between graphene and the substrate.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2022)