Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Renato Buzio, Andrea Gerbi, Cristina Bernini, Luca Repetto, Andrea Silva, Andrea Vanossi
Summary: Solution-processed few-layer graphene flakes are used as friction modifiers to achieve low friction and wear at technologically relevant interfaces. Superlubricity has been observed on nanoscale contacts lubricated by individual graphene flakes, but it is unclear if it persists on larger and morphologically disordered contacts. In this study, the friction performance of solution-processed graphene flakes is investigated using colloidal probe atomic force microscopy. The results show that wet-transferred flakes result in an inhomogeneous coating, and different friction dynamics are observed for different material substrates. Numerical simulations confirm the experimental findings and support the use of wet-transferred liquid-processed graphene flakes for achieving superlubricity in micro electromechanical systems.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joachim Jelken, Maria O. Aviles, Francois Lagugne-Labarthet
Summary: We report on the flower-like surface structure of tungsten disulfide (WS2) flakes grown by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). This structure is the result of a peculiar one-step growth process during CVD that allows control of sulfur concentration. The mechanical, chemical, and electronic properties of the flakes vary depending on the microscale domains, which were studied using various measurement techniques.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanxiao Li, Shuohan Huang, Congjie Wei, Dong Zhou, Bo Li, Chenglin Wu, Vadym N. Mochalin
Summary: This study utilized atomic force microscopy (AFM) with SiO2 tip and Ti3C2Tx and Ti2CTx MXene-coated tips to measure the adhesion energies of graphene, MoSe2, Ti3C2Tx, and Ti2CTx MXene with other 2D materials. The measured adhesion energies showed that only interfaces involving graphene exhibited dependence on the number of material monolayers in a stack.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li Ma, Rui Chen, Shilian Dong, Ting Yu
Summary: Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) alloys have attracted wide interests for their potential in flexible electronic and optoelectronic applications. This study investigates the strain-dependent evolution of electrical properties in monolayer Mo0.4W0.6Se2 alloys and the effects of different substrates, providing important insights for developing advanced 2D TMD-based flexible electronics and optoelectronics.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nam Thanh Trung Vu, Leyi Loh, Yuan Chen, Qingyun Wu, Ivan A. A. Verzhbitskiy, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Michel Bosman, Yee Sin Ang, Lay Kee Ang, Maxim Trushin, Goki Eda
Summary: Precisely controlled impurity doping is essential in modern semiconductor technologies, and desired properties can be achieved at very low concentrations. However, in two-dimensional semiconductors, the identification and quantification of impurities are challenging due to their dilute limit and the limitations of common analytical techniques. In this study, we utilize conductive atomic force microscopy to rapidly and accurately image dilute single atomic impurities. The local conductivity is enhanced by more than 100-fold due to resonance-assisted tunneling, and the imaging is selective for minority defects. We also demonstrate the detection of subsurface impurities with single monolayer depth resolution in multilayer materials.
Article
Polymer Science
Oxana Gribkova, Varvara Kabanova, Alexey Yagodin, Aleksey Averin, Maria Teplonogova, Alexander Martynov, Alexander Nekrasov
Summary: The electrochemical polymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) was studied in the presence of an anionic copper and zinc octa(3',5'-dicarboxyphenoxy)phthalocyaninate. It was found that the presence of phthalocyaninate ions leads to a faster polymerization of EDOT compared to a low-molecular-weight electrolyte. UV-Vis-NIR and Raman spectroscopies showed that copper phthalocyaninate leads to a higher content in the resulting PEDOT composite films, and a 1:2 EDOT-to-carboxylate group ratio was determined to be optimal for a higher phthalocyaninate content in the film.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mustafa Demirtas
Summary: Molybdenum oxide (MoO3) thin films were successfully obtained by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition, characterized by spectroscopic ellipsometry, optical microscopy, mu Raman spectra, and atomic force microscopy, with annealing treatments at temperatures ranging from 300 to 600 degrees C.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aleksandra Borek-Dorosz, Anna Pieczara, Krzysztof Czamara, Marta Stojak, Ewelina Matuszyk, Katarzyna Majzner, Krzysztof Brzozowski, Arianna Bresci, Dario Polli, Malgorzata Baranska
Summary: In this study, the functionality of inflamed cells was verified by analyzing their ability to uptake and accumulate exogenous saturated fatty acids. The results showed that the uptake of fatty acids in inflamed cells is dependent on their concentration and type, providing a better understanding of endothelial cell inflammation and its impact on their fat buffering capacity. The microscopic methods used in the analysis showed complementarity in studying fatty acid uptake by endothelial cells from different perspectives.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. C. Savulescu, M. Rucker, A. Scanziani, R. Pini, A. Georgiadis, P. F. Luckham
Summary: This study investigates the potential of using atomic force microscopy to characterize wetting behavior at the nanoscale, successfully observing an attraction phenomenon on the water droplet surface in experiments and obtaining parameters such as contact angle and contact angle distribution.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ales Rapuc, He Wang, Tomas Polcar
Summary: Nanoscale frictional analysis of WS2, MoSe2 and WSe2 monolayers deposited by CVD revealed that the friction behavior is independent of sliding speed, with lowest friction observed on WSe2. These TMD materials significantly expand the operational load range compared to SiO2 substrate, with all samples experiencing low nanoscale friction.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vyacheslav S. Odintsov, Alexander A. Karpenko, Maxim A. Karpenko
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the biodegradation of stable plastics commonly used in medical prosthetics. The study involved selecting suitable marine organisms as subjects, developing methods to deliver microplastic particles to the gastrointestinal tract of experimental animals, and determining the degradation of the particles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Yi Ji, Ting Bao, Heng Wang, Yong Xu, Ding Zhang, Qi-Kun Xue
Summary: Lithium intercalation is an important tool for studying quantum phenomena in 2D materials, but it can cause wrinkles and cracks in the material. By using ion backgating technique, lateral intercalation in 1T-TiSe2 and 2H-NbSe2 is achieved, leading to improved sample homogeneity. This method is confirmed by low-temperature transport measurements and visualized by in situ atomic force microscopy imaging.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rodrigo Barbano Weingrill, Men -Jean Lee, Paula Benny, Jonathan Riel, Kevin Saiki, Jacob Garcia, Lais Farias Azevedo de Magalhaes Oliveira, Eduardo Jorge da Silva Fonseca, Samuel Teixeira de Souza, Flavio de Oliveira Silva D'Amato, Ueslen Rocha Silva, Mariana Lima Dutra, Aldilane Lays Xavier Marques, Alexandre Urban Borbely, Johann Urschitz
Summary: This study reveals an increasing level of plastic pollution and accumulation of microplastics in human tissues in Hawai'i. It demonstrates the vulnerability and sensitivity of Pacific Island residents to plastic pollution and suggests the potential use of discarded human tissues as an innovative environmental plastic pollution monitoring system.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Keivan Asadi, Junghoon Yeom, Hanna Cho
Summary: Investigating internal resonance (IR) mechanisms in micro/nanoresonators reveals that intermodal coupling between second and third flexural modes in asymmetric structures provides an optimal condition for strong IR, with high energy transfer to the resonated mode. This study introduces design strategies that can be easily integrated into typical micro/nanoelectromechanical systems, offering potential for paradigm-shifting applications in micro/nanosystems.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Divya Dixit, B. Ramachandran, M. Chitra, K. Madhuri, G. Mangamma
Summary: The photochromic performance of PLD-grown nanostructured MoO3 thin film was studied, showing a shift in Raman peak frequency with increasing LASER power due to coloration process. The Raman spectra characterized strong peaks at 819 and 994 cm-1, attributed to O-Mo6+-O and Mo6+-O bonds vibrations respectively, with the peak at 994 cm-1 associated with terminal oxygen stretching mode for orthorhombic MoO3. This study also revealed enhanced photochromic response of MoO3 nanostructures under LASER excitation, demonstrating a transition from Mo6+ to Mo5+ states and subsequent coloration.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Masoumeh Chamack, Madjid Ifires, Sayed Ali Akbar Razavi, Ali Morsali, Ahmed Addad, Afsanehsadat Larimi, Sabine Szunerits, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: In this study, a metal-organic framework (MOF) named TMU-5 was used to synthesize the KNbO3@TMU-5 hybrid material, which exhibited higher ammonia production rate under UV light irradiation compared to pure KNbO3. Various characterization techniques revealed that the improved photoactivity of KNbO3@TMU-5 was attributed to its larger surface area, higher electron-hole separation efficiency, and higher density of negative charges on Nb sites.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Swebocki, Alexandre Barras, Amar Abderrahmani, Kamel Haddadi, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of studies focusing on the synthesis and characterization of deep eutectic solvents (DESs). DESs, known for their stability, ease of synthesis, and ability to tailor properties, are considered one of the greenest solvent families used in various fields such as organic synthesis, catalysis, electrochemistry, and medicine. However, there is a lack of research on specific groups of DESs, particularly those comprising organic acids (OA-DESs), despite their potential in biomedical applications. This review aims to highlight the importance and applications of OA-DESs as antimicrobial agents and drug delivery enhancers, providing valuable insights for future developments in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ines De Hoon, Rabah Boukherroub, Stefaan C. C. De Smedt, Sabine Szunerits, Felix Sauvage
Summary: Drug permeation across the cornea poses challenges due to its unique and complex anatomy and physiology. Static barriers and dynamic factors present hurdles for effective ophthalmic drug delivery. Novel drug formulations such as liposomes, nanoemulsions, and nanoparticles have been explored to address these limitations. Reliable in vitro and ex vivo alternatives are needed for corneal drug development, adhering to the principles of the 3Rs, and models such as in vitro cell culture and ex vivo porcine eyes have shown promise in studying corneal permeation.
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Virology
Nathalie Garnier, Famara Sane, Layal Massara, Fabrice Soncin, Philippe Gosset, Didier Hober, Sabine Szunerits, Ilka Engelmann
Summary: miRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, play a role in regulating gene expression and may serve as potential biomarkers for predicting outcomes in severe COVID-19. This study aims to investigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the expression of genes involved in miRNA biogenesis.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shakila Behzadifar, Alexandre Barras, Valerie Plaisance, Valerie Pawlowski, Sabine Szunerits, Amar Abderrahmani, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: Diabetes poses major economic, social, and public health challenges worldwide and is a leading cause of foot ulcers and amputations. Lack of clinical imaging tools, insulin monitoring, and patients' adherence to treatment contribute to the diabetes epidemic. Advances in polymeric materials show potential for beta-cell imaging and non-invasive drug delivery in managing blood glucose and foot ulcers.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanyuan Miao, Saifei Yuan, Hao Ren, Ahmed Addad, Alexandre Barras, Pascal Roussel, Mohammed A. Amin, Sabine Szunerits, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: In this study, an ultrathin hierarchical P-doped MoS2/Ni3S2 heterostructure was synthesized on nickel foam using a one-pot synthesis. The optimized catalyst showed promising activity for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction with low overpotentials. Furthermore, the electrode was applied for overall water splitting with low cell voltages and excellent stability. The results highlight the importance of doping and interface engineering in the design of advanced electrocatalytic materials.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Go Inoue, Alexandre Barras, Yunfei Ma, Ning Cao, Alexandre Fadel, Pascal Roussel, Mu Naushad, Sabine Szunerits, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: In this study, a solar-driven interfacial evaporator was developed using cigarette butts and petroleum coke powder. The 3D evaporator showed the best performance in terms of evaporation rate and solar conversion efficiency. It was also capable of producing safe fresh water from contaminated sources.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haniyeh Tahzibi, Saeid Azizian, Sabine Szunerits, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: A method for the preparation of a Janus carbon cloth (Janus-CC) is reported, which involves polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coating and flame exposure. The Janus-CC has a superhydrophobic face and a superhydrophilic face, exhibiting different properties underwater. The movement of bubbles on the Janus-CC and the buoyancy force of a sited bubble are discussed, and a modified Young-Laplace equation is derived for interpretation.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gary Sean Cooney, David Talaga, Vicky Ury-Thiery, Yann Fichou, Yuhan Huang, Sophie Lecomte, Sebastien Bonhommeau
Summary: In this study, TERS was used to visualize the spatial distribution of adenine, protein secondary structure, and amino acids in single polyadenosine-induced tau fibrils. The findings provide insights into the incorporation of the polyadenosine cofactor in the fibril structure and its interaction with amino acids. TERS proves to be a powerful technique for studying cofactors in individual tau fibrils and their mode of interaction.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mandana Amiri, Abolfazl Bezaatpour, Mina Ghiasi, Heinrich Vocke, Sabine Szunerits, Ali Khodayari, Rabah Boukherroub, Michael Wark
Summary: In order to achieve high-efficiency energy conversion and storage technologies, the design and fabrication of high-performance electrocatalysts and understanding their catalytic mechanism are crucial. This study investigated the effect of different metal centers (Co, Ni, Fe, Cu) on the morphology, structure, and electrocatalytic activity of metal-organic frameworks with nicotinic acid as a linker on the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in 0.1 KOH. It was found that the cobalt-iron (Co-Fe) based bimetallic-organic framework showed a low overpotential and high turnover frequency, making it a promising electrocatalyst for various applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianyu Gao, Kilaparthi Sravan Kumar, Zhen Yan, Maya Marinova, Martine Trentesaux, Mohammed A. Amin, Sabine Szunerits, Yong Zhou, Vlad Martin-Diaconescu, Sebastien Paul, Rabah Boukherroub, Vitaly Ordomsky
Summary: The hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions (HER and OER) are crucial steps in electrochemical water splitting. Efficient electrocatalysts for both reactions under alkaline conditions are still a challenge. Currently, nitrogen-doped carbon stabilized single atom Ru and RuO2 are the preferred materials for HER and OER, respectively. This study proposes a strategy for preparing Ru embedded in a carbon nitride matrix for efficient HER and OER in KOH solution, demonstrating smaller overpotentials and high catalytic stability compared to benchmark catalysts.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sravan Kumar Kilaparthi, Ahmed Addad, Alexandre Barras, Sabine Szunerits, Rabah Boukherroub
Summary: This study proposes an innovative strategy to simultaneously tackle PET waste and CO2 emissions through the integration of CO2 electrochemical reduction reaction with PET hydrolysate oxidation. The use of BOC@rGO and CuCoO@rGO catalysts allows for the concurrent production of formate, which can be achieved at low cell voltage with high efficiency. This innovation offers a novel route for PET waste upcycling, CO2 reduction, and environmental sustainability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhan Huang, David Talaga, Patrick Garrigue, Gerardo Salinas, Gary S. Cooney, Stephane Reculusa, Alexander Kuhn, Laurent Bouffier, Sebastien Bonhommeau
Summary: Potentiostatic electrodeposition was used to manufacture gold-coated AFM tips for TERS applications. The growth of the gold film was initiated by instantaneous nucleation on the doped-silicon tip surface. This cost-effective method allowed the production of robust AFM-TERS probes with localized surface plasmon resonances, achieving a yield of 53%. These probes enable TERS mapping of graphene oxide flakes and carbon nanotubes with lateral resolution below 20 nm, independent of the curvature radius of the metallized tip apex.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Asmaa Khalil, Alexandre Barras, Rabah Boukherroub, Ching-Li Tseng, David Devos, Thierry Burnouf, Winfried Neuhaus, Sabine Szunerits
Summary: Paracellular permeability is regulated by tight junctions, which not only restrict the diffusion of ions and hydrophilic molecules, but also play important roles in cell polarization and protein localization. New understanding of tight junction components has challenged the traditional concept of diffusion barriers. Nanotechnological approaches and nanomaterials offer potential solutions for enhancing drug delivery across tight junctions.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Luo, Yan Shao, Hua Yu, Hong-zhi Ma, Yu-hao Zhang, Long Gu, Bo Yin, Ming-bo Yang
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stefano Borocci, Armando Camerlingo, Felice Grandinetti, Maria Rutigliano, Nico Sanna
Summary: The complexes of He, Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe with B3N3H6 were investigated using MP2, CCSD(T), and SAPT ab initio methods. The complexes can be described as mono-, di-, and tri-coordinated to the N atoms, with stability following the order N-mono < N-di < N-tri. The interactions are dominated by dispersion and the binding energies are within the range of 1 or 2 kcal mol(-1). The results were compared with a recent DFT study on larger BN sheets complexes [Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 24 (2022) 2554-2566.].
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
V. Nagarajan, R. Bhuvaneswari, R. Chandiramouli
Summary: In this study, stable phosphoborane was used as a sensor to detect isobutane and n-propane in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Phosphoborane demonstrated structural stability and semiconducting nature, and exhibited promising adsorption properties for the LPG molecules.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoxi Xu, Zijiang Yang, Bayaer Buren, Maodu Chen
Summary: In this study, the time-dependent wave packet method was used to investigate the reaction channels and mechanisms of Ca+ + HD. The results show that the CaH+ + D reaction channel plays a primary role, which is consistent with experimental results. Complex forming and direct-abstraction reaction mechanisms exist in this reaction process.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keshab Pandey, Hae Kyung Jeong
Summary: A free-standing silicon-carbon nanofiber composite film was synthesized and investigated for supercapacitor applications. It exhibited high specific capacitance, energy density, and power density. After 5000 cycles, the film showed excellent specific capacitance retention and Coulombic efficiency.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Zhang, Haosong Li, Xiaoyu Cao, Jing Gao, Yong Wei, Jianzhuo Zhu
Summary: The evaporation behavior of nanosized water aggregations on two-dimensional electroneutral solid surfaces with different surface polar unit densities was investigated. The results showed that the evaporation rate changes non-monotonically with the surface polar unit density, and the minimum evaporation rate is obtained when the surface has a modest surface polar unit ratio of 66.7%.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanyan Xu, Rui Dai, Xiaojie Wang, Zhijun Qiao, Haowei Wen, Dianbo Ruan, Yuzuo Wang
Summary: This article presents an innovative solvothermal sodium insertion method for synthesizing Triphylite-NaFePO4, which demonstrates optimal electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meiyi Jiang, Kun Yang, Yancheng Liu, Li Yao
Summary: The geometric structure and electronic properties of transition metal M (M = Cu, Fe, Mn)-TiO2 (101) surface adsorbed by NO2 and N2O were calculated by density functional theory (DFT) and DFT + U theory. The results showed that the adsorption of NO2 and N2O on Mn and Fe atoms is more stable, and a large number of active electrons are formed around these atoms, facilitating the catalytic reactions.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey A. Vyrko, Yulia G. Polynskaya, Nikita A. Matsokin, Andrey M. Popov, Andrey A. Knizhnik, Nikolai A. Poklonski, Yurii E. Lozovik
Summary: In this study, carbon nanobracelets, which are cyclic molecules composed of alternating polycyclic regions and double carbon chains, were investigated using spin-polarized density functional theory. The results show that carbon nanobracelets with odd number of monomers exhibit distinct electronic energy levels, band gaps, and carbon chain deformation compared to those with even number of monomers.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chanchan Wang, Quan Yang, Yanzhi Ding, Xiaoyong Lu, Dong Tian
Summary: It has been found that the introduction of buffer layers improves the electrical performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SSOFCs). In this study, varying ratios of Gd-doped CeO2 were used as buffer layers in YSZ-based SSOFCs. The results demonstrate that the performance of SSOFCs is enhanced when a buffer layer is added, with the highest performance achieved using Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-delta (GDC20) as the buffer layer. This suggests that the use of GDC series buffer layers is an attractive strategy to optimize performance loss due to electrolyte-electrode interactions.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wang Li, Yi-Fan Zhang, Jia-Bin Huang, Chang-Yang Wang, Feng Zhang, Jiu-Zhong Yang, Long Zhao
Summary: The gas-phase reaction of propargyl with vinylacetylene was investigated using synchrotron photoionization and molecular-beam mass spectrometry methodologies. The formation mechanisms of the resulting cyclic structures were examined using quantum computations. Two previously unidentified isomers were detected and identified for the first time.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Avijit Pramanik, Sanchita Kundu, Olorunsola Praise Kolawole, Kaelin Gates, Paresh Chandra Ray
Summary: This study investigates the influence of aspect ratio and quantum confinement on the single-photon and two-photon absorption cross-section of perovskite CsPbI3 nanorods. Experimental data shows that CsPbI3 nanorods have an extremely high two-photon absorption cross-section, significantly surpassing organic chromophores and other CsPbBr3 nanocrystals. Moreover, adjusting the aspect ratio can significantly enhance the absorption ability. Additionally, the study also reveals a moderate quantum confinement effect on the single-photon and two-photon absorption cross-section of the nanorods.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyon-Tae Pak, Jin-A Choe, Kyong-Sik Ju, Yong -Son Rim
Summary: Drug-loaded cellulose diacetate (CDA) membranes were prepared using different compositions of mixed solvent. The microstructure and performance of the membranes were investigated, and a method to predict drug release properties was proposed. The results showed that the composition of the mixed solvent significantly affected the overall performance of CDA membranes, and the release rates of drugs were related to Δdelta and the intrinsic viscosity of CDA.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gabriella E. Ravin, E. Curotto
Summary: We have developed a systematic approach to optimize the training set sizes for neural networks in fitting ab initio potential energy surfaces. Using this approach, we have constructed several spectroscopic quality potential energy surfaces for [Li(H2)n]+, n = 1 - 9. The ground state properties have been computed for all the systems and selected states.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guohua Xu, Lei Xu, Feng Zhang, Chunling Yu, Yu Song
Summary: NiS1.03@Ni7S6/carbon composite was successfully prepared using corn stalk as a carbon source via a simple adsorption-sulphurization process. The composite exhibited a specific capacitance of 1554.6 F/g at 1 A/g as a supercapacitor electrode, with a capacitance retention rate of 80.4% after 5000 cycles. Furthermore, the NiS1.03@Ni7S6/carbon//AC asymmetric supercapacitor showed a high energy density of 41.2 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 750 W kg-1, and excellent cycling stability with 86.8% capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2024)
