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Chemistry, Physical
Xinyue Zhang, Yanling Qiu, Qin Li, Fuguang Liu, Xuqiang Ji, Jingquan Liu
Summary: Interface engineering is an effective strategy for exploring high-performance and low-cost water oxidation electrocatalysts. This study reports a Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4/CeO2/NF (NNO/CeO2/NF) electrode with superior performance due to the interface synergy between Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4 and ceria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lingli Xie, Mingjie Shi, Hideo Kimura, Mangwei Cui, Kai Wang, Baoyin Cui, Wei Du, Litao Kang
Summary: In this study, a Co-doping strategy was introduced to improve the rate capability and cycling stability of Ni-3(NO3)(2)(OH)(4) supercapacitor electrode material. The optimized Co-doping dosage was determined to be 15 at.%. The doped cobalt enhanced electronic and ionic conductivity, as well as structural stabilization, leading to high specific capacitance, excellent rate capability, and decent cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomeng Yan, Wenbo Liu, Hong Kang, Shichao Zhang, Sanqiang Shi
Summary: A self-standing 3D hollow nanoporous SnO2-modified CuxO nanotubes with nanolamellar metallic Cu inwalls (3D-HNP SnO2/CuxO@n-Cu) is successfully synthesized through a multi-step in situ synthesis protocol. This binder-free integrated anode exhibits superior Li storage properties with high initial reversible capacity and good cycling stability. The unique 3D hollow nanoporous structure and the presence of ultrafine SnO2 nanocrystals and nanolamellar metallic Cu contribute to its excellent performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Li Kan, Liping Yang, Weina Mu, Qiong Wang, Xinyue Wang, Chun Chang
Summary: The heterojunction photocatalyst BiOIO3/BBN was successfully synthesized and showed significantly enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for BPA. The reaction rate constant of BiOIO3/BBN was 81.82, 1.52, and 43.40 times higher than TiO2, BiOIO3, and BBN, respectively. The reactive species and photocatalytic mechanism were identified, and the degradation products and reaction pathway were deduced.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Varun Kumar, Jay G. Slowik, Urs Baltensperger, Andre S. H. Prevot, David M. Bell
Summary: This study examines the composition and evolution of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formed by the reactions of aromatic VOCs with OH and NO3 radicals. The results show that the SOA formed by the oxidation of VOCs by OH radicals is dominated by monomers, while the SOA formed by NO3 radicals consists mainly of dimers. The study also highlights the importance of particle-phase reactions in the formation and degradation of SOA. Rating: 8/10
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huilan Ye, Yiting Wu, Ziqing Zhong, Shichang Sun, Jia Chen, Weiming Zhou, Ibrahim Lawan, Liwei Wang, Zhanhui Yuan
Summary: A Bi6O6(OH)(3)(NO3)(3)(center dot)1.5H(2)O (BBN)/Bi2O2CO3 (BOC) heterojunction was designed for the first time using a hydrothermal method, demonstrating excellent photocatalytic performance. The degradation rate of Rhodamine B (RhB) was significantly enhanced with 25 wt% BBN/BOC compared to pure BOC and BBN, attributed to the effective separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs due to the heterojunction construction. Moreover, the mechanism of the BBN/BOC composites photocatalyst was investigated, providing new insights for the theoretical study and application of semiconductor materials.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Rong Yan, Hao Huang, Shuo Chu, Wen-Feng Jiang
Summary: Novel Bi6O5(OH)3(NO3)5·3H2O/Bi5O7I (BBN/BOI) Z-scheme binary heterojunction composites were successfully prepared via a facile in-situ growth method, exhibiting enhanced photocatalytic performance for degrading organic pollutants.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Reza Manafi-Yeldaghermani, Saeed Shahrokhian, Mohammad Hafezi Kahnamouei
Summary: A novel amperometric non-enzymatic glucose sensor was designed using a facile preparation method, showing high sensitivity, low detection limit, wide linear dynamic range, good reproducibility, and selectivity for glucose detection in clinical applications. The superior sensing performance is attributed to the sufficient catalytic sites of scroll-like Cu(OH)(2)NTs arrays morphology and synergistic effect of the doped-polypyrrole on the electrode surface.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hagen Kaemmerer, Valeriu Mereacre, Ayuk M. Ako, Samir Mameri, Christopher E. Anson, Rodolphe Clerac, Annie K. Powell
Summary: In this study, a family of Mn-Ln compounds were synthesized through an assisted self-assembly approach, leading to the discovery of different structure types under varying reaction conditions. Further research into the reaction mechanism was prompted by these findings. The experimental results showed SMM behavior in certain compounds.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed, Sankar Sekar, Shubhangi S. Khadtare, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Bathula Chinna, Abu Saad Ansari
Summary: In this study, MnCo2S4 nanosheet catalyst was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit superior performance in hydrogen evolution. Compared to MnCo2S4, MnCo2S4 showed low overpotentials, moderate Tafel slope, and excellent sustainability. The outstanding performance can be attributed to the increased number of electrochemically active sites and enhanced electronic conductivity on the catalyst surface.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor V. Maltsev, Elena A. Volkova, Elizaveta V. Koporulina, Diana D. Mitina, Vladimir L. Kosorukov, Anna I. Jiliaeva, Daniil A. Naprasnikov, Konstantin N. Gorbachenya, Viktor E. Kisel
Summary: The phase relationships, crystal properties and luminescence kinetics of two complex systems were studied, including unit cell parameters, segregation coefficients of impurities, and lifetimes of energy levels.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoman Zhang, Wangwang Xu, W. J. Meng, Andrew C. Meng
Summary: This study successfully grew high-quality single crystal AlScN nanowires through ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering technique and characterized their structure and properties. The nanowires exhibit significantly reduced mosaic spread and predominantly single ferroelectric domains, as well as a high piezoelectric constant.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tom E. de Vries, Elias Vlieg, Rene de Gelder
Summary: Networks are important for describing relationships between people, roads between cities, reactions between chemicals, and other interactions. Bipartiteness, dividing the network into two groups, can facilitate the study of the network's structure. We have developed an algorithm that can find a near-optimal bipartisation within a reasonable time frame and used it to uncover the hidden structure of the CSD cocrystal network.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuchu Han, Jing Yang, Xin Zhang, Aisen Li, Jiang Peng
Summary: An elastic crystal based on a photo-reactive acylhydrazone derivative is reported, which exhibits reversible bending behavior under UV irradiation and heating. The crystal undergoes reversible E<->Z isomerization under light and heating conditions. The crystal demonstrates excellent elastic properties and the bending can be controlled to control the output direction of red light.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingfeng Zhang, Yu Wang, Yefeng Wang, Shuai Liu, Na Zhang, Mingmin Yang, Haixia Ma, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: This study designs and synthesizes a series of high-energy salts compounds without heavy metal ions and azide groups. The molecular structures and stability of the compounds are confirmed through single-crystal X-ray diffraction and intermolecular interaction analysis. Furthermore, the thermal stability, energetic properties, and electrical initiation properties of the compounds are investigated, suggesting their potential as primary explosives.