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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuchen Lei, Yun Yang, Peilin Zhang, Jiaojiao Zhou, Jing Wu, Kuang Li, Weiwei Wang, Luyang Chen
Summary: In this study, mixed-phase TiO2 nanocrystals with nearly equivalent anatase/rutile ratio were successfully fabricated at a relatively low temperature of 80 degrees C using a facile one-step condensing reflux method. The photocatalytic water splitting hydrogen production performance of these nanocrystals is comparable to that of commercial TiO2 (P25), while their photocatalytic degradation performance is about four times higher than P25, which is attributed to the energy-level staggered interfaces and surface bridged hydroxyl groups caused by the anatase/rutile mixed-phase crystal structure and high specific surface area.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fitria Rahmawati, Bilqies Musyarofah, Khoirina D. Nugrahaningtyas, Anton Prasetyo, Veinardi Suendo, Hery Haeruddin, Muhammad F. A. Handaka, Hanida Nilasari, Hartoto Nursukatmo
Summary: The study examines the synthesis of LLZO solid electrolytes using different precursors and finds that LLZO made from m-ZrO2 and t-ZrO2 show similar characteristics and ionic conductivity, with LLZO(B) exhibiting lower resistance and long-term stability. This research highlights the potential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly production of LLZO through the solid-state reaction method.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Biyun Ren, Bing Chen, Jianxiong Zhao, Yang Guo, Xin Zhang, Xian Chen, Yangyang Du, Zhiqin Deng, Guangyu Zhu, Feng Wang
Summary: Lanthanide-doped ScF3 nanoparticles were synthesized and studied for their thermal enhancement of upconversion, showing a significant increase in emission within a certain temperature range and high temperature sensitivity. The development of new methods may inspire the creation of thermally enhanced upconversion nanoparticles with high emission intensities.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
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Crystallography
Jian Zhang, Lei Zhao, Hongyu Li, Fugui Lei, Liqing Qiao
Summary: In this study, TaC whiskers were successfully synthesized using a halide-assisted carbothermal reduction method, and it was found that their growth occurs via a vapor-liquid-solid mechanism. The synthesized whiskers have a single-crystalline structure and a unique core-shell-like morphology, which can enhance the structural stability of the TaC matrix.
JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Perizat Galiyeva, Herve Rinnert, Lavinia Balan, Halima Alem, Ghouti Medjahdi, Bolat Uralbekov, Raphael Schneider
Summary: A new method for the single source molecular precursor synthesis of quinary Ag-In-Ga-Zn-S (AIGZS) quantum dots has been presented. The AIGZS quantum dots emitted light from the visible to the near-infrared region with high photoluminescence quantum yields. The optical properties and emission tunability of AIGZS quantum dots make them highly promising for various applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kevin I. Y. Ketchemen, Vaidehi Lapalikar, Eduardo Carrillo-Aravena, Linda D. Nyamen, Peter T. Ndifon, Michael Ruck
Summary: In this study, a suitable single-source precursor for the deposition of nanostructured PbS thin films at moderate temperatures under ambient conditions was sought. The ligand N-(thiomorpholine-4-carbothioyl)benzamide and its corresponding lead(II) complex were synthesized and their structures were determined. The lead complex showed promising thermal decomposition behavior, leading to the successful fabrication of phase-pure PbS thin films at a comparably low annealing temperature of 250 degrees C. The resulting films exhibited nanoparticles with cuboidal morphology and blue-shifted optical absorption.
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Instruments & Instrumentation
Jingtian Kang, Suixin Liu, Changguo Wang
Summary: In this article, a new method based on liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) is proposed to achieve monostable and bistable characteristics of composite layers. By controlling geometrical size and actuation strain, reversible deformation can be achieved, resulting in different morphologies.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xinyao Shan, Binghan Li, Botao Ji
Summary: This study successfully synthesized monodisperse wurtzite InP quantum dots through cation exchange reaction and demonstrated the feasibility of using this method to synthesize other III-V wurtzite QDs. Additionally, the growth of a gradient ZnSeS shell on wurtzite InP QDs resulted in fluorescent QDs with controllable emission wavelengths.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nisha Kushwah, Gotluru Kedarnath, Amey Wadawale, Kruti K. Halankar, Balaji P. Mandal, Mohsin Jafar, Bathula Vishwanadh
Summary: A new Cu-Te cluster compound was synthesized and used as a precursor to synthesize orthorhombic-Cu2.8Te2 nanoblocks and -Cu31Te24 faceted nanocrystals. The synthesized nanostructures were evaluated as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and exhibited good capacity after 100 cycles. Copper tellurides have gained attention for their various applications, and a facile synthesis protocol for copper tellurides is desired. The study successfully demonstrated a simple synthesis method for orthorhombic-Cu2.86Te2 nano blocks and -Cu31Te24 faceted nanocrystals using a single source molecular precursor.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Preeti Oswal, Kritika Sood, Siddhant Singh, Aayushi Arora, Anurag Bahuguna, Suraj Purohit, Arun Kumar
Summary: Pd6P has been synthesized for the first time using a simple and straightforward method, and grafted onto graphene oxide to form a GO-Pd6P nanocomposite. The nanocomposite shows high activity in electrochemical hydrogen evolution reactions and maintains stable and efficient hydrogen production for up to 16 hours.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jacob T. Lee, Soenke Seifert, Rajesh Sardar
Summary: The synthesis of Bi-based 2D perovskite nanosheets through colloidal methods has been successfully achieved in this study, showing unique optoelectronic properties and potential applications. These nanosheets can form superlattice microstructures, demonstrating potential for optoelectronic applications.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tanjin He, Haoyan Huo, Christopher J. Bartel, Zheren Wang, Kevin Cruse, Gerbrand Ceder
Summary: By text-mining 29,900 solid-state synthesis recipes from the scientific literature, we established a knowledge base that enables the recommendation of precursor materials for the synthesis of a novel target material. Our data-driven approach learns the chemical similarity of materials and mimics human synthesis design, achieving a success rate of at least 82% when proposing precursor sets for unseen test target materials.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Navaratnarajah Kuganathan
Summary: Using density functional theory with dispersion correction, the study confirmed the stable encapsulation of a one-dimensional ThCl6 chain within single-walled carbon nanotubes. The inclusion of dispersion correction enhanced encapsulation, while charge transfer further confirmed the strong encapsulation nature. The bandgap of the one-dimensional chain structure increased slightly compared to bulk ThCl4, and metallic tubes transformed into narrow gap semiconductors upon encapsulation.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kazuki Yamaguchi, Yusuke Shobu, Ryohei Oka, Toshiyuki Masui
Summary: This study synthesized Ba2RE1-xCexTaO6 (RE = La, Gd, Y; 0 < x < 1) pigments and found that the bond length between RE3+ and O is positively correlated with the crystal field strength surrounding Ce3+. By controlling the crystal field intensity and concentration of Ce3+, the optical absorption wavelength and intensity of the Ba(2)RE(1-x)Ce(x)TaO(6) system can be changed to adjust the color.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Veronika Brune, Nidal Raydan, Anja Sutorius, Fabian Hartl, Bhagyesh Purohit, Sweta Gahlot, Pascal Bargiela, Laurence Burel, Michael Wilhelm, Corinna Hegemann, Ufuk Atamturk, Sanjay Mathur, Shashank Mishra
Summary: Low-temperature solution phase synthesis of nanomaterials using designed molecular precursors has advantages over traditional high-temperature solid-state synthesis, but requires molecular complexes with specific properties. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of new molecular precursors containing direct Sn-E bonds, which can decompose easily under various conditions to produce phase-pure or mixed-phase tin chalcogenide nanoflakes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)