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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Guangming Sun, Jintian Huang, Shufen Hao, Qian Zhang
Summary: In this study, a simple, efficient, and low-cost process was introduced to create a lightweight and green microwave absorber, TOMCC/AgNPs, by mixing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with TEMPO-oxidized microcrystalline cellulose (TOMCC) through electroless plating. The physicochemical properties and surface morphology of TOMCC/AgNPs were characterized using various analytical techniques, and the electromagnetic absorption of the fabricated material was analyzed. The results showed that TOMCC/AgNPs exhibited excellent microwave absorption performance, with an optimal reflection loss value of -51 dB at 4.7 GHz and a wide effective absorption bandwidth of 4 GHz, even at high temperatures.
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Electrochemistry
Zahra Karami, Mostafa Youssefi, Keyvan Raeissi, Mohammad Zhiani
Summary: An efficient textile-based electrode was successfully prepared by introducing silver nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide coated cotton fabric using a simple and rapid method. The resulting electrode exhibited high specific capacitance, outstanding cycle life, and good rate capability, making it a promising candidate for next-generation wearable supercapacitors.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vanessa Sanchez, Conor J. Walsh, Robert J. Wood
Summary: Textiles are a promising material platform for developing wearable robots, thanks to their flexibility, low weight, breathability, and programmability at multiple scales. Robotists have started using textiles as functional components for actuation and sensing, while materials scientists are developing new materials that respond to thermal, electrical, and hygroscopic stimuli. This highlights the potential of textiles for wearable robotic garments and the importance of materials development.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Geon Hwee Kim, Hui Yun Hwang, Taechang An
Summary: The study presents a technique for depositing metal micro/nano structures on various polymer substrates to achieve electrical conductivity, using BSA-assisted metal deposition technique. The research also investigates the chemical principle and adhesion property of the technique, showing its potential for flexible electronics applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Matthew David Brucks, Alina Arslanova, Caroline Bridget Smith, Jeffrey John Richards
Summary: The colloidal stability of noble metal nanoparticles can be adjusted for solvents with different hydrophobicity by modifying their surface chemistry. A surfactant-mediated, templated synthesis strategy can decouple control over size and stability to produce lipophilic nanoparticles from aqueous reagents.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mario Bragaglia, Vincenzo Pascale, Marianna Rinaldi, Francesca Nanni
Summary: This paper presents a simple method for manufacturing conductive coatings on polymer substrates using silver electroless plating. Three different surface treatments were performed, resulting in compact and homogeneous silver coatings with high chemical purity and electrical conductivity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bingnan Deng, Zhicong Ni, Wenhao Yang, Jiyue Hou, Rongwei Huang, Xue Li, Yiyong Zhang
Summary: This paper presents a method for growing three-dimensional nanometer reticular TiO2 (r-TiO2) on a Ti substrate using the hydrothermal method, and then depositing high-conductivity and high-capacity Sn metal on the r-TiO2 structure using electroless plating modification technology. The resulting r-Sn/TiO2 composite electrode shows enhanced specific surface area, increased specific capacity, and excellent rate capability, making it a promising material for high energy density and high current charging lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Elisabeth Robens, Burkhard Hecker, Hans Kungl, Hermann Tempel, Ruediger-A. Eichel
Summary: The study demonstrates that the efficiency of electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to ethanol can be improved by synthesizing a bimetallic catalyst of silver and copper and decreasing the copper content. By reducing the near-surface copper content from 99% to 45%, the Faradaic efficiency of ethanol increases from 5% to 23%. Furthermore, the experiment also shows that the formation of ethanol is favored over ethylene by increasing the excess of CO, lowering the copper content, and increasing the silver near-surface content.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Seonwoo Lee
Summary: This work introduces a novel bifunctional building block for versatile photosensitive resists, allowing in situ synthesis of sub-20 nm silver nanoparticles. The practical adaptation to a palladium-free electroless plating process demonstrates easy fabrication of metallic grid-based transparent conductive films. The study also shows the successful fabrication of sub-3 μm copper metal grids on a polyethylene naphthalate film.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junlun Xiang, Guoyun Zhou, Yan Hong, Wei He, Shouxu Wang, Yuanming Chen, Chong Wang, Yao Tang, Yukai Sun, Yongkang Zhu
Summary: In this paper, a facile method of fully additive process to manufacture copper lines on flexible polyimide (PI) substrates was developed. The obtained solid copper deposition demonstrates highly reliable features. The compatibility of the developed additive method with the flexible PI substrate was confirmed.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ryan Kaveh, Natalie Tetreault, Karthik Gopalan, Julian Maravilla, Michael Lustig, Rikky Muller, Ana C. Arias
Summary: A method for producing low impedance dry electrodes without the need for hydrogels is presented. The electrodes are optimized for individual use using electroless copper and gold plating with 3D printing. Compared to clinical-standard devices, these dry electrodes exhibit good electrical performance and comfort.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Sarika, S. Abhilash, V. S. Sumi, S. Rijith
Summary: This study investigates a novel bimetallic phosphide coating electrocatalyst incorporating graphene oxide supported MnO2-TiO2 nanourchins, which shows significantly decreased overpotential and Tafel slope values during alkaline hydrogen evolution, demonstrating excellent electrocatalytic performance, stability, and economic viability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Chen Zhao, Tao Wan, Wenxiong Yuan, Zhaoqiang Zheng, Xiaoteng Jia, Kewei Shu, Lei Feng, Yonggang Min
Summary: In this study, PPy-based re-stickable yarn supercapacitors were fabricated using a novel method, addressing the issues of volume changes and damage during laundering. The assembled yarn supercapacitors exhibited excellent cycling stability and provided sufficient energy for smart garments.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xueli Fu, Yanping Wang, Wei Wang, Dan Yu
Summary: Flexible electrodes have gained increasing attention for their applications in wearable devices, particularly in monitoring health signals. A skin-like conductive electrode was fabricated through electroless silver plating on a cellulose membrane surface, exhibiting biocompatibility and low skin-electrode contact impedance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin-Kun Lv, Jin-Gang Yu
Summary: This study investigates the electroless plating of silver film on nickel-coated graphite powder to enhance its stability. The resulting Ag/Ni/C powder exhibits higher conductivity and electromagnetic shielding performance compared to pristine Ni/C powder, making it a promising material for applications in conductive glue and electromagnetic shielding glue.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junrong Li, Liangjing Fang, William R. Tait, Luyi Sun, Lihong Zhao, Liying Qian
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Polymer Science
Junrong Li, Jing Zou, Huining Xiao, Beihai He, Xiaobang Hou, Liying Qian
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fang Wang, Chong Xie, Liying Qian, Beihai He, Junrong Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Li Wang, Duoduo He, Junrong Li, Beihai He, Liying Qian
Summary: The adhesion of conductive components to fabrics is crucial for the application of conductive fabrics. To improve the washing resistance, cotton fabrics were treated with MPTS and coated with silver. The relationship between silane grafting ratio and electrical resistance was investigated, resulting in fabrics with low resistance even after 200 washing cycles, suitable for wearable electronic products.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Yan Huang, Fang Wang, Liying Qian, Xiuhua Cao, Beihai He, Junrong Li
Summary: This study reports a cellulose-based electroactive actuator with fast response and high electrical actuation performance. A nanocellulose film with layered structure and gold electrodes were prepared by TEMPO oxidation and ion sputtering techniques. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed actuator exhibits high displacement and deflection capabilities, and also performs well at low voltage.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Ruolong Gan, Junrong Li, Xiuhua Cao, Jun Huang, Liying Qian
Summary: This study aims to control the hierarchical volatility and solubility of organic vehicles by mixing different solvents and changing proportions, thereby reducing the generation of residues. The results showed that higher intrinsic viscosity and lower thermal decomposition residues can be achieved when the solubility parameters of mixed solvents and resins are closer.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li Wang, Yile Pan, Duoduo He, Liying Qian, Xiuhua Cao, Beihai He, Junrong Li
Summary: By coating thiol groups grafted polyester fabrics with a condensed silver layer through electroless plating, highly conductive and stable textile electrodes for electrocardiogram (ECG) acquisition have been obtained. The electrodes showed good stability during stretching, bending, oxidation, and washing tests.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Liying Qian, Duoduo He, Haiming Qin, Xiuhua Cao, Jun Huang, Junrong Li
Summary: This study investigates the preparation of conductive fabrics using chitosan nonwovens as the substrate. In-situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the surface of the fabric and adhering silver nanowires (AgNWs) enhances the conductivity and stability of the fabric. The combination of AgNPs and AgNWs also improves the thermal stability and antibacterial activity of the chitosan fabrics. The findings suggest that these conductive chitosan fabrics with antibacterial activity can be used in various electronic textile applications.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Liying Qian, Chaoli Chen, Yidong Lv, Junrong Li, Xiuhua Cao, Haidong Ren, Mohammad L. Hassan
Summary: Porous carbon materials with high specific surface area and pore volume were successfully prepared using Ganoderma lucidum residue as a raw material. These materials showed excellent catalytic performance when assembled into electrodes.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Duoduo He, Haiming Qin, Liying Qian, Xiuhua Cao, Jun Huang, Junrong Li
Summary: The rapid development of wearable electronics requires textile electrodes with high washability for biosignal acquisition. In this study, a conductive cellulosic fabric was fabricated by drop-coating silver nanowires and polyvinyl alcohol onto the fabric and cross-linking with glutaraldehyde. The fabric showed excellent conductivity and stability, and was used as textile electrodes for ECG signals acquisition.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Lihong Zhao, Xun Ke, Zhiwei Wang, Min Wu, Junrong Li, Liying Qian, Junli Ren
Summary: This study introduced two new flocculation methods to solve the conflict between PCC filling and AKD sizing for paper: separate flocculation of AKD and PCC, and blending of pre-flocs from AKD and PCC. The results showed that increasing the dosage of cationic starch (CS) flocculant led to improved sizing degree and filler retention rate, as well as enhanced mechanical properties of papersheets. These findings demonstrate the importance of flocculation methods in optimizing paper production processes.
NORDIC PULP & PAPER RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
