Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Xue, Yingqiao Jiang, Zixuan Zhang, Tongxue Zhang, Chao Han, Yongguang Liu, Zhongsheng Chen, Zongbo Xie, Le Zhanggao, Lei Dai, Ling Wang, Zhangxing He
Summary: Transition metal borides, particularly nano-TiB2, are proposed as promising catalysts with excellent electrochemical performance enhancement for the V3+/V2+ redox reaction in vanadium redox flow batteries. The modified cell with TiB2 as the negative catalyst exhibits higher discharge capacity, improved energy efficiency, and excellent rate performance. The voltage efficiency and energy efficiency of the modified cell are significantly higher compared to the pristine cell.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhangxing He, Yanrong Lv, Tianao Zhang, Ye Zhu, Lei Dai, Shuo Yao, Wenjie Zhu, Ling Wang
Summary: Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is a promising renewable energy storage device, but its low energy efficiency has limitations. Improving the catalytic activity of carbon-based materials on vanadium ion through modification is crucial for further development. This review discusses research progress on modification from intrinsic treatment and introduction of catalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Inigo Aramendia, Unai Fernandez-Gamiz, Adrian Martinez-San-Vicente, Ekaitz Zulueta, Jose Manuel Lopez-Guede
Summary: This review discusses the numerical models and different types of flow fields and patterns in vanadium redox flow batteries, emphasizing the importance of Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations to optimize energy systems based on redox flow technologies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Niyazi Ozcelik, Zeliha Ertekin, Nuran Ozcicek Pekmez, Kadir Pekmez
Summary: The electrocatalytic effect of Sb3+, Bi3+, Cu2+, and Sn2+ ions for the V3+/V2+ redox reaction on graphite electrode is investigated, and their binary, ternary, and quaternary ions are studied for the first time. Metal ions are reduced and electrodeposited in situ during the redox reaction, resulting in the homogeneous distribution of metal nanoparticles on the electrode surface. The study suggests potential application in vanadium redox flow batteries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rongjiao Huang, Jue Wang, Suqin Liu, Yuliang Yang, Weiwen Deng, Yuke Su
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in non-precious transition metal based electrocatalysts for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB), primarily focusing on defect engineering, engineering of hybrid materials, and hierarchical porous structure designing. Additionally, the challenges and prospects of non-precious transition metal based materials in VRFB are proposed, aiming to inspire insights into designing and optimizing non-precious transition metal based electrocatalysts in VRFB and promoting the commercial application of VRFB.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md Hasnat Hossain, Norulsamani Abdullah, Kim Han Tan, R. Saidur, Mohd Amran Mohd Radzi, Suhaidi Shafie
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the performance of carbon-based electrodes in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), along with a review of the system's principles and mechanisms. It discusses potential applications, recent industrial involvement, and economic factors associated with VRFB technology. The study also covers the latest advancements in VRFB electrodes and evaluates the potential of MXene, a two-dimensional material, to enhance electrode performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojian Feng, Zixuan Zhang, Tongxue Zhang, Jing Xue, Chao Han, Lei Dai, Ling Wang, Zhangxing He
Summary: Nanosized P-doped SnO2 (SnO2-P) prepared by a sol-gel method serves as a catalyst for the V3+/V2+ redox reaction in vanadium redox flow battery, showing significantly improved electrochemical and catalytic performance compared to SnO2. The modified SnO2-P cell demonstrates higher discharge capacity and energy efficiency, indicating a higher electrolyte utilization rate in comparison to the pristine cell.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojian Feng, Jing Xue, Tongxue Zhang, Zixuan Zhang, Chao Han, Lei Dai, Ling Wang, Zhangxing He
Summary: In this study, a SnO2-carbon nanotube (SnO2-CNT) composite was prepared as a catalyst for vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) using a sol-gel method. The composite showed better catalytic activity than pure SnO2 and CNT, improving the performance of VRFB by enhancing discharge capacity and energy efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Long, Yong Long, Mei Ding, Zhizhao Xu, Jian Xu, Yiqiong Zhang, Mingliang Bai, Qijun Sun, Gen Chen, Chuankun Jia
Summary: In this study, a large area graphene modified carbon felt electrode was successfully prepared by chemical vapor deposition, which significantly improved the electrochemical performance of vanadium redox flow batteries. The graphene decoration provided abundant active sites for redox reactions, resulting in enhanced voltage efficiency and energy efficiency compared to pristine carbon felt electrodes. Additionally, the high retention value over 600 cycles demonstrates the promising potential of this electrode for next-generation VRFBs.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zebo Huang, Anle Mu
Summary: Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are increasingly utilized in renewable energy storage and microgrid systems, offering a solution to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. This research emphasizes on enhancing the overall performance of VRFBs without the need for new component materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jinyeong Choi, Joohyuk Park, Jihan Park, Minsoo Kim, Soobeom Lee, Chae Ryong Cho, Jin Hong Lee, Yiseul Park, Min Gyu Kim, Jaewon Choi, Jun-Woo Park, Minjoon Park
Summary: Polyhedral binary cerium titanium oxide (CTO) is synthesized and applied as a composite electrocatalyst in aqueous zinc-vanadium redox flow batteries, resulting in high energy density and initial voltage efficiency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Andrea Trovo, Walter Zamboni, Massimo Guarnieri
Summary: An original multichannel Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) system suitable for high-power Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) was presented, with a dynamic Thévenin equivalent circuit identified for each cell in the stack. The resistance of the RC loop was found to be strongly affected by mass transport, indicating potential for advanced online state of health monitoring of industrial flow batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanrong Lv, Chao Han, Ye Zhu, Tianao Zhang, Shuo Yao, Zhangxing He, Lei Dai, Ling Wang
Summary: This study introduced the application of metal and metal oxide modified electrodes in VRFB, studied their catalytic performance and mechanism. The modification with metals and metal oxides can significantly improve the electrode performance, benefiting the utilization of batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
David O. Opar, Rosalynn Nankya, C. Justin Raj, Hyun Jung
Summary: In this study, highly efficient BMG-CF was successfully fabricated and demonstrated outstanding electrocatalytic activity and stability for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), allowing operation at high current densities with high energy efficiency and cycle stability.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Nana Zhao, Alison Platt, Harry Riley, Ruoxi Qiao, Roberto Neagu, Zhiqing Shi
Summary: Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) are the most promising and commercially exploited flow batteries for stationary electrical energy storage. However, there is a lack of ion exchange membranes (IEMs) with higher ion selectivity in the market. This review evaluates the requirements and various modification strategies for IEMs in VRFBs and provides recommendations for future exploration and optimization.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Feng, Chaofan Yu, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Le Bu, Fengting Li, Ying Wang
Summary: The study presents a Cu2O nanowires@rGO/CuF electrode with excellent glucose detection performance, suitable for analyzing glucose levels in complex biological fluids. The nanoscale hydrophilic structure of Cu2O nanowires and the exposed {111} facet contribute to the electrode's reliability and sensitivity for glucose detection.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thanh Phuong Cao, Chuc Nguyen Hang, Hieu Vu-Quang, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Subodh Kumar, Van Cuong Nguyen, Xuan Thang Cao
Summary: This study presents a catalyst-free pathway for the polymerization of furfuryl alcohol into poly(furfuryl alcohol) using a deep eutectic solvent system. The DES system, prepared from a mixture of choline chloride and zinc chloride, efficiently catalyzed the polymerization reaction at moderate reaction conditions, resulting in high yields of the desired polymer.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Tadele Hunde Wondimu, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Qian Xu, Puiki Leung, Akeel Abbas Shah
Summary: Hydrogen, as a clean and renewable energy source, has gained significant attention. Electrochemical water electrolysis, a promising and pollution-free method, and tungsten oxide-based materials as catalysts, have shown great potential. This review provides an overview of tungsten oxide-based materials and discusses mechanisms to improve their electrocatalytic activities in water splitting, offering valuable insights and future research directions for scientists in the field of electrochemical water splitting.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Paulos Asefa Fufa, Gebisa Bekele Feysia, Noto Susanto Gultom, Dong-Hau Kuo, Xiaoyun Chen, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Osman Ahmed Zelekew
Summary: In this study, a novel Cu2O/ZnO/kaolinite composite catalyst was synthesized by the co-precipitation method, and its characterization and performance evaluation were conducted. The results showed that the 10CZK catalyst, with a Cu2O content of 10%, exhibited the highest degradation performance under visible light, achieving a degradation rate of 93% for methylene blue dye.
Article
Polymer Science
Chia-Jung Lin, Yi-Hao Lin, Tai-Chin Chiang, Chin-Yang Yu
Summary: Well-defined norbornene-based homopolymers and block copolymers with low polydispersity index and close to theoretical molecular weight were synthesized using the third-generation Grubbs' initiator. These polymers exhibit aggregation-induced emission characteristics and high emission in solid and aggregate states. They show strong sensing ability for aniline in the aggregated state with a detection limit of 5 x 10-6 M.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Yun-Ting Ou, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Tai-Chin Chiang, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: N-doped tungsten carbide nanowires were prepared and used to enhance the electrochemical capability of graphite felt electrodes in vanadium redox flow batteries. The nanowires exhibited a significant electrocatalytic effect on the redox reactions and provided more active sites, resulting in optimal electrochemical activity and higher energy and voltage efficiencies.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Van Hoang-Khang Phan, Yi-Hsin Tai, Tai-Chin Chiang, Chin-Yang Yu
Summary: This article focuses on the synthesis and properties of random copolymers poly(l-lactide-r-glycolide) and block copolymers poly(l-lactide-b-glycolide). The results show that block copolymers have better thermal stability and crystallinity compared to random copolymers, and also exhibit higher hydrophilicity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mintesinot Tamiru Mengistu, Tadele Hunde Wondimu, Dinsefa Mensur Andoshe, Jung Yong Kim, Osman Ahmed Zelekew, Fekadu Gashaw Hone, Newaymedhin Aberra Tegene, Noto Susanto Gultom, Ho Won Jang
Summary: A simple wet chemical ultrasonic-assisted synthesis method was used to prepare visible light-driven g-C3N4-ZnO-Co3O4 (GZC) heterojunction photocatalysts. The synthesized catalysts were characterized using various techniques. The GZC composite exhibited improved photocatalytic performance, with significantly higher degradation efficiency for MB dye compared to other samples. The stability experiment showed that GZC-3 maintained its photocatalytic activity after four recycling cycles. Therefore, GZC composite is an environmentally friendly and efficient photocatalyst with potential applications in dye-contaminated wastewater treatment.
BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hamed Cheshideh, Hsueh-Yu Chen, Kuo-Wei Liao, Kai-Chin Wang, Guan-Cheng Chen, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: This study investigates the improved Ni nanoparticles grafted TiO2 nanotubes electrode with surface reconstruction for the facile hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in alkaline and chloride solutions. The surface reconstruction creates heterojunction intermediates on the Ni nanoparticles and contributes to the low overpotential of the electrode in 1.0 M KOH solution. The electrode also shows good HER performance in acidic NaCl solution and exhibits long-term stability, making it a promising alternative to precious electrocatalysts in corrosive media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Belay Getahun Tegegne, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Yu-Zhen Li, Yun-Ting Ou, Zih-Jhong Huang, Ning-Yih Hsu, Hung-Hsien Ku, Yao-Ming Wang, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: This work uses a durable, environmentally friendly, and low-cost N-methylphenothiazine (MPT) catholyte for a non-aqueous organic redox flow battery (NAORFB). By coupling MPT with 2,1,3-benzothiadiazole (BTD)-based electrolyte (BTD/MPT), it achieves an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of 2.23V. The NAORFB using BTD/MPT as redox-active materials exhibits an average coulombic efficiency of 99.5% over 50 cycles, indicating excellent stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Yu-Zhen Li, Anteneh Wodaje Bayeh, Yun-Ting Ou, Zih-Jhong Huang, Tai-Chin Chiang, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: This paper presents the successful fabrication of a low-cost platelike bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) material through a simple hydrothermal route, which is used as an electrocatalyst for the negative electrode in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). The BiVO4-decorated graphite felt (GF) electrode exhibits optimal electrocatalytic activity and reversibility for the redox reactions. The VRFB cell assembled with BiVO4-GF as the negative electrode demonstrates higher energy efficiency and stability compared to the cell with a heat-treated graphite felt (HT-GF) electrode.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yusuf Pradesar, Afandi Yusuf, Daniel Manaye Kabtamu, Hsin-Chih Huang, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: This study synthesizes the nickel-cobalt supported by the metal-organic framework CPO-27 and g-C3N4, demonstrating outstanding catalytic activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media. The AEMFC using NiCo2-CPO-27/PCN-HT in the cathode shows excellent performance with a maximum power density of 224.4 mW cm(-2), which is 20% higher than AEMFC using Pt/C under the same condition.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Tsion Chuni Aklilu, Bethelhem Gashaw Ewnete, Kena Dachasa, Kanate Sanbaba, Demeke Tesfaye, Tadele Hunde Wondimu, Jung Yong Kim, Ketema Tafess Tulu, Shimelis Lemma, Balisa Mosisa Ejeta, Fetene Fufa Bakare
Summary: In this study, carbon-free and completely soluble hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was used as a pore-forming agent, replacing conventional surfactants. Citric acid was used in low concentration for hydrolysis reaction to prepare bioactive glass (BG) specimens. The results showed that BG particles treated with 2M H2O2 exhibited higher specific surface area and better in vitro bioactivity and biodegradability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chih-Hung Chen, Jian-Ming Chiu, Indrajit Shown, Chen-Hao Wang
Summary: This study fabricates flexible LiFePO4 free-standing electrodes through a scalable and straightforward solution-based etching process, which exhibit capacities and bending performances similar to conventional electrodes. It opens up a new avenue for the development of low-cost and flexible lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
