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Polymer Science
Eyob N. N. Tarekegn, Mastooreh Seyedi, Igor Luzinov, William R. R. Harrell
Summary: In this study, we fabricated and characterized organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) based on poly(3-hexylthiophene-2, 5-diyl) (P3HT) containing an interfacial layer made from virgin Graphene Oxide (GO). The performance of the OTFTs was noticeably improved by modifying the interfaces with the GO deposition.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Vipul Agarwal, Yasemin Fadil, Alice Wan, Namrata Maslekar, Bich Ngoc Tran, Rabiatul A. Mat Noor, Saroj Bhattacharyya, Joanna Biazik, Sean Lim, Per B. Zetterlund
Summary: This study systematically investigated the impact of two anionic surfactants on the properties of polymer/graphene-based nanocomposite films. It was found that SDS significantly outperformed SDBS in terms of electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. The results demonstrate that nanocomposite properties can be effectively manipulated by altering the concentration and type of surfactant.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sundus AlResaini, Ajamaluddin Malik, Mona Alonazi, Abdullah Alhomida, Javed Masood Khan
Summary: Amyloid fibrils can be induced by anionic surfactants like sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and have been linked to various diseases. This study examined the effects of SDS on equine skeletal muscle myoglobin (E-Mb) and found that SDS can lead to the formation of E-Mb aggregates, amorphous aggregates, and amyloid-like structures depending on the concentration. High concentrations of SDS can also maintain the native-like alpha-helical structure of E-Mb. These findings provide insights into the formation of amyloid fibrils in the presence of anionic surfactants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Javed Masood Khan, Ajamaluddin Malik, Mohammad Z. Ahmed, Anwar Ahmed
Summary: The study showed that SDS stimulates succinyl-ConA aggregation in a concentration-dependent manner, causing a transition in its secondary structure; low concentrations of SDS do not induce succinyl-ConA aggregation, while high concentrations of SDS lead to a transition from beta-sheet to alpha-helical structure.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Luiz Eduardo Silva, Riley Simson, Lennard Torres, William Hart-Cooper, Trung Cao, Artur Klamczynski, Gregory Glenn, Alfredo Rodrigues de Sena Neto, Tina Williams, Delilah Wood, William Orts, Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the inhibitory effects of additives on the aggregation of MFC. The results show that the addition of sodium dodecyl sulfate (D-SD) effectively reduces the aggregation of MFC, maintaining its stability and increasing the mechanical strength of the films.
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Chemistry, Physical
Ajamaluddin Malik, Javed Masood Khan, Abdullah S. Alhomida, Mohammad Shamsul Ola
Summary: Protein amyloid fibrils are supramolecular homopolymers that have various biological functions and connections to diseases such as type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the role of electrostatic interactions in surfactant-induced amyloid formation using insulin as a model protein. The results showed that SDS-induced amyloid formation was nucleation-independent at pH 2.0, and the solubilization was also instantaneous upon disruption of electrostatic interactions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Barati Fardin, Ahmad Jamshidi-Zanjani, Ahmad Khodadadi Darban
Summary: Enhanced electrokinetic (EK) remediation technology using high concentrations of SDS and Tween 80 surfactants can effectively remove kerosene, with higher removal efficiency achieved by increasing voltage gradient but resulting in higher energy consumption. The combination of electro-osmotic flow (EOF) with surfactants plays a significant role in reducing kerosene concentration during the EK process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karthigaimuthu Dharamalingam, B. Arjun Kumar, G. Ramalingam, S. Sasi Florence, Kumar Raju, P. Senthil Kumar, Saravanan Govindaraju, Elangovan Thangavel
Summary: Bulk MoS2 and MoS2-SDS NS nanosheets were synthesized and their photocatalytic and photovoltaic performance were investigated. The addition of SDS surfactant was found to improve their performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Swathi, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, M. Shanthini, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, M. Thambidurai, Hung D. Nguyen, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: In this study, a low-cost electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water-splitting was successfully prepared through a simple chemical reaction. The catalyst exhibited excellent performance and high stability, providing a potential solution for electrochemical hydrogen generation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Stephanie A. V. Morris, Gerald B. Kasting, K. P. Ananthapadmanabhan
Summary: This review discusses the mechanisms of anionic surfactant penetration into the skin and their interactions with skin components. It proposes a theory of surfactant monomer penetration into the stratum corneum based on thermodynamic analyses.
CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seth R. Jackson, Rand L. Kingsford, Garrett W. Collins, Connor G. Bischak
Summary: Conjugated polymer organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) consist of complex arrangements of crystalline and amorphous regions at the nanoscale, and the distribution of ions in these heterogenous environments significantly affects the performance of devices. This study explores how the ratio of amorphous and crystalline content impacts the ion distribution in blends of regiorandom (RRa) and regioregular (RR) poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), finding that ions primarily enter the crystalline regions of the polymer. Nanoscale infrared imaging and spectroelectrochemistry measurements reveal the clustering of ions in the crystalline regions of P3HT thin films and their correlation with polarons. Balancing the distribution of amorphous and crystalline regions can enhance ion injection kinetics in OMIECs.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meenakshi Upadhyaya, Michael Lu-Diaz, Subhayan Samanta, Muhammad Abdullah, Keith Dusoe, Kevin R. Kittilstved, Dhandapani Venkataraman, Zlatan Aksamija
Summary: The authors found that dopant-induced disorder negatively impacts the charge transport properties of semiconducting polymers, but increasing the dielectric permittivity of the polymer can mitigate this effect. They experimentally verified that this method significantly improves conductivity and Seebeck coefficient in iodine-doped P3HT and P3HT blended with barium titanate nanoparticles, resulting in a fourfold increase in power factor.
Article
Polymer Science
Shiwei Ren, Yubing Ding, Wenqing Zhang, Zhuoer Wang, Sichun Wang, Zhengran Yi
Summary: Organic polymer semiconductor materials can be easily tuned by rational molecular structure design to modulate their material properties, which affects the device performance. By designing and synthesizing a series of terpolymer materials for organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) devices, we found that the structural difference of the materials leads to significantly different mobility behavior. This study provides a basis for designing semiconductor materials with higher carrier mobility.
Article
Polymer Science
E. M. Mkawi, Y. Al-Hadeethi, R. S. Bazuhair, A. S. Yousef, E. Shalaan, B. Arkook, A. M. Abdeldaiem, Rahma Almalki, E. Bekyarova
Summary: In this study, polymer solar cells were synthesized by incorporating Sb2S3 nanocrystals in the active layer and the dependence of device performance on nanocrystal concentration was investigated. The results showed that introducing Sb2S3 nanocrystals improved light absorption, regulated energy levels, and enhanced electronic parameters by offering additional excited electron pathways through the nanocrystals. These findings demonstrate the potential of Sb2S3 nanocrystals for improving the efficiency of organic photovoltaic devices.
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Chemistry, Physical
Finian J. Allen, Chris L. Truscott, Rebecca J. L. Welbourn, Stuart M. Clarke
Summary: Removal of organic species from solid surfaces is a crucial process, and the use of oppositely charged surfactants can enhance the removal process. Research has shown that the anionic surfactant SDS can remove a cationic layer with the presence of anionic micelles, while the non-ionic surfactant C12E5 cannot remove the cationic layer but can partially incorporate into it. The presence of cationic surfactant significantly modifies the adsorption behavior of the non-ionic surfactant on the solid surface.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Connor P. Sherwood, Daniel C. Elkington, Michael R. Dickinson, Warwick J. Belcher, Paul C. Dastoor, Krishna Feron, Alan M. Brichta, Rebecca Lim, Matthew J. Griffith
Summary: The research demonstrates the potential application of using organic semiconductor devices as photocapacitors in neural interface technologies. By characterizing different device architectures and conducting related tests, the study explores the photoresponse mechanism, advantages, and limitations of these devices.
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
M. Bergin, T. A. Myles, A. Radic, C. J. Hatchwell, S. M. Lambrick, D. J. Ward, S. D. Eder, A. Fahy, M. Barr, P. C. Dastoor
Summary: Low-cost optical components with complex internal geometries can be fabricated using resin stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, achieving the required vacuum properties without in situ baking. A case study demonstrates that a redesigned pinhole plate optical element, manufactured using SLA 3D printing, minimizes key sources of background signal compared to the original machined component.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alaa Al-Ahmad, Damian Clark, John Holdsworth, Benjamin Vaughan, Warwick Belcher, Paul Dastoor
Summary: This article presents the optical design, fabrication, and evaluation of a low-cost solar simulator for photovoltaic device testing. The simulator design uses ten different high-power LEDs arranged in a hexagonal geometry to achieve excellent spatial nonuniformity of irradiance while minimizing the number of LEDs required. The design demonstrates AAA performance and low total material cost, making it an economical choice for electrical performance testing of photovoltaic devices.
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Article
Microscopy
M. Bergin, W. Roland-Batty, C. J. Hatchwell, T. A. Myles, J. Martens, A. Fahy, M. Barr, W. J. Belcher, P. C. Dastoor
Summary: This paper presents a method for determining the resolution of scanning helium microscopy, including quantitative measurements using appropriate test samples. The aim is to establish a consensus-based protocol for this developing technique, enabling comparable quantitative measurements of surface topography and direct comparisons between different instruments.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alaa Y. Ali, Natalie P. Holmes, Mohsen Ameri, Krishna Feron, Mahir N. Thameel, Matthew G. Barr, Adam Fahy, John Holdsworth, Warwick Belcher, Paul Dastoor, Xiaojing Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the production of graphene thin films with good conductivity and transparency using chemical vapour deposition. The graphene films were successfully used as transparent electrodes in organic photovoltaics, resulting in improved performance of the solar cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Riku Chowdhury, Natalie P. Holmes, Nathan Cooling, Warwick J. Belcher, Paul C. Dastoor, Xiaojing Zhou
Summary: The fabrication of organic photovoltaics using non-hazardous nanoparticulate inks offers promise for ecofriendly large-scale printed solar modules. Surfactant engineering can optimize the morphology of the nanoparticles and improve the photovoltaic performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alaa Al-Ahmad, Benjamin Vaughan, John Holdsworth, Warwick Belcher, Xiaojing Zhou, Paul Dastoor
Summary: The performance of the electron transport layer is crucial for the operational lifespan of organic photovoltaic devices. Comparing calcium (Ca) and zinc oxide (ZnO) as electron transport layers, it has been found that the ZnO layer provides better stability and higher power conversion efficiency for encapsulated bulk heterojunction OPV devices.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alaa Al-Ahmad, John Holdsworth, Benjamin Vaughan, Warwick Belcher, Xiaojing Zhou, Paul Dastoor
Summary: The solar simulator is crucial for the development and testing of photovoltaic devices. LED-based solar simulation offers better electrical efficiency and irradiance uniformity while meeting spectral intensity requirements. This work presents a scalable, large-area LED-based solar simulator design that meets Class AAA performance standards for printed solar cell testing.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Justine Bull, Sophie Cottam, Isaac A. Gill, Paul C. Dastoor, Natalie P. Holmes
Summary: In this undergraduate teaching laboratory, students synthesize and characterize colloidal nanoparticles of organic semiconductors and evaluate their suitability for printed electronics applications. The laboratory exercise includes characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy, and teaches students how to match electron donating and accepting materials based on literature characteristics. The exercise was well-received by the students and can be adapted for various disciplines and levels of experience.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sabrina D. Eder, Adam Fahy, Matthew G. Barr, J. R. Manson, Bodil Holst, Paul C. Dastoor
Summary: Neutral helium microscopy is a completely nondestructive, surface-sensitive imaging technique that can be used to observe sub-resolution contrast of nanoscale thin films, providing information on the topography of the surface features and obtaining a macroscopic overview. This technique has wide applications.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Connor P. Sherwood, Rafael Crovador, Jessie A. Posar, Nathan Brichta, Matthew P. Simunovic, Fiona Louie, Paul C. Dastoor, Alan M. Brichta, Julie M. Cairney, Natalie P. Holmes, Rebecca Lim, Matthew J. Griffith
Summary: Organic semiconductors are promising materials for neural interfaces due to their biocompatibility, soft mechanical properties, and electron/ion conduction. This study explores the optoelectronic and neural interfacing properties of six organic semiconductor polymers and small molecules, which could be used for trichromatic artificial retinas. The biocompatibility of these materials is confirmed through cell viability and morphological analysis, although differences in morphological compatibility are observed compared to a glass control.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
M. Bergin, J. Martens, P. C. Dastoor
Summary: By imaging the distribution of electron population on the ioniser, it was found that the instability of the detector at high electron densities is caused by non-uniformities in the electron distribution. The formation of a virtual cathode and a plasma instability are proposed as the origins of this non-uniformity.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alaa Y. Y. Ali, Natalie P. P. Holmes, Nathan Cooling, John Holdsworth, Warwick Belcher, Paul Dastoor, Xiaojing Zhou
Summary: The performance of P3HT:PCBM organic photovoltaic devices is influenced by environmental conditions, thermal annealing, and material blend composition. Optimized laboratory fabricated devices show that humidity during fabrication can cause electrode oxidation and photo-oxidation, while thermal annealing can enhance device performance by modifying the morphology of the active layer. Additionally, the choice of PEDOT:PSS material affects the performance of P3HT:PCBM devices.
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Chemistry, Physical
S. M. Lambrick, M. Bergin, D. J. Ward, M. Barr, A. Fahy, T. Myles, A. Radic, P. C. Dastoor, J. Ellis, A. P. Jardine
Summary: In this study, results obtained from a scanning helium microscope (SHeM) under typical operating conditions are presented, showing the observation of diffuse scattering with an approximately cosine-like distribution centered about the surface normal. This distribution is markedly different from those observed from well-prepared surfaces typically studied in helium atom scattering experiments. Knowledge of the typical scattering distribution in SHeM experiments serves as a basis for interpreting topographic contrast in images and comparing against more exotic contrast mechanisms.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Natalie P. Holmes, Daniel C. Elkington, Matthew Bergin, Matthew J. Griffith, Anirudh Sharma, Adam Fahy, Mats R. Andersson, Warwick Belcher, Jakub Rysz, Paul C. Dastoor
Summary: This study investigates the doping process at the P3HT/Nafion bilayer interfaces, revealing that doping of P3HT increases with annealing temperature due to thermally activated interdiffusion of P3HT and Nafion. The correlation between electrical conductance measurements and the diffusion model provides a detailed model for temperature-modulated doping in P3HT/Nafion bilayers.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)