Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Prangya Bhol, Swarnalata Swain, Satyaranjan Jena, Kushal Bhatte, Chandra Sekhar Rout, Manav Saxena, Arvind H. Jadhav, Akshaya K. Samal
Summary: This paper discusses the synthesis of Co-decorated Te nanotubes using Te nanotubes as a sacrificial template, and evaluates their electrochemical performance. The Co-decorated Te nanotubes showed excellent conductivity and exhibited high specific capacitance and energy density, confirming their potential as an excellent electrode material.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming Li, Yucheng Xiong, Haoxiang Wei, Fengju Yao, Yang Han, Yanjun Du, Dongyan Xu
Summary: In this work, flexible Te nanostructures/PEDOT:PSS composite thin films with high power factor were fabricated and applied as flexible temperature sensors. The power factor of the composite thin film was enhanced through hot pressing. The hot-pressed thin film showed high flexibility and remained highly conductive even after 1000 bending cycles under a bending radius of 5 mm. Flexible temperature sensors based on the hot-pressed thin film exhibited high sensitivity in detecting temperature stimuli and were successfully applied in identifying hot/cold objects in robotic grasping.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sumit Malik, Joginder Singh, Rohit Goyat, Yajvinder Saharan, Vivek Chaudhry, Ahmad Umar, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Sheikh Akbar, Sadia Ameen, Sotirios Baskoutas
Summary: This review provides an overview of the development of biosensors made of nanoparticles (NPs) and their applications in nanotechnology. The combination of NPs and electrochemical techniques has led to the emergence of biosensors with high sensitivity and decomposition power. Various types of NPs, such as noble metal NPs and metal oxide NPs, nanowires, nanorods, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and dendrimers, have been used in biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir Miranda La Hera, Xiuyu Wu, Josue Mena, Hamid Reza Barzegar, Anumol Ashok, Sergey Koroidov, Thomas Wagberg, Eduardo Gracia-Espino
Summary: Highly crystalline one-dimensional tellurium nanowires were successfully synthesized and their morphology and size were controlled by adjusting growth temperature, heating rate, flow of the carrier gas, and growth time. The nanowires were found to grow via the vapor-solid mechanism and exhibit a trigonal crystal structure.
Article
Optics
Mudassar Maraj, Ghulam Nabi, Muhammad Tanveer, Sajad Hussain, Wenwang Wei, Muhammad Shakil, Muhammad Isa Khan, Tahir Iqbal, Wajid Ali, Wenhong Sun
Summary: High quality square shaped GaN nano-rods were synthesized via CVD method with pretreatment of aqueous NH3, leading to enhanced conductivities, carrier concentrations and mobilities. GaN nanowires were also synthesized without the pretreatment. The research indicates the potential application of GaN square nanorods in optoelectronics.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weichun Huang, Jun Zhu, Mengke Wang, Lanping Hu, Yanfeng Tang, Yiqing Shu, Zhongjian Xie, Han Zhang
Summary: Mono-elemental Bi nanomaterials, with controlled synthesis, different shapes and sizes, and versatile applications, exhibit excellent performances in electronics/optoelectronics, energy storage and conversion, catalysis, nonlinear photonics, sensors, and biomedical applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhang, Jiaojiao Liu
Summary: In this study, high-performance Te/CsPbBr3 photodetector was constructed by using CsPbBr3 particles prepared through a simple solvent evaporation method. The Te/CsPbBr3 photodetector exhibited improved photocurrent, excellent self-powered performance, broad-spectrum response, and ultra-fast response speed.
Review
Polymer Science
Ottavia Bellotto, Maria C. Cringoli, Siglinda Perathoner, Paolo Fornasiero, Silvia Marchesan
Summary: The use of peptides as templates for inorganic nanoparticle formation is an environmentally friendly method with applications in various fields. Short-peptide gelators provide dynamic supramolecular environments, and recent research progress outlines future research directions.
Review
Polymer Science
Theophile Pelras, Katja Loos
Summary: Natural and synthetic macromolecules with saccharide units have garnered attention for their environmentally friendly nature and ability to bind proteins, leading to potential advancements in biomedical research. Recent advancements in monomer synthesis and controlled polymerization techniques have greatly improved the production of sequence-controlled glycopolymers.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xusheng Yang, Xin Zhao, Tianhui Liu, Feng Yang
Summary: This review summarizes the main achievements in the controlled synthesis of CNTs and CNT hybrids, focusing on chirality-specific growth and synthesis of one-dimensional materials with CNT templates. The design of structural templates, growth mechanisms, and various types of 1D hybrids templated by CNTs are discussed, addressing the main advantages, challenges, and perspectives in further development.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongliang Zhu, Li Fan, Kaili Wang, Hao Liu, Jiawei Zhang, Shancheng Yan
Summary: In recent decades, low-dimensional nanodevices have shown great potential in extending Moore's Law. While n-type semiconductors have several candidate materials with high carrier transport and device performance, the development of their p-type counterparts remains a challenge. As a p-type narrow bandgap semiconductor, tellurium nanostructure exhibits outstanding electrical properties, controllable bandgap, and good environmental stability. With the controllable synthesis methods for various tellurium nanostructures, these materials have promising applications in next-generation electronics and optoelectronic devices. This review summarizes the controllable synthesis methods and recent progress in the application of tellurium nanostructures, focusing on their role in electronics and optoelectronics, such as field-effect transistors, photodetectors, and sensors. Moreover, the future challenges, opportunities, and development directions of tellurium nanomaterials are also discussed.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ning Wang, Yi Li, Qian Cui, Xiaoyue Sun, Yue Hu, Yunjun Luo, Ran Du
Summary: Metal aerogels (MAs) are a new class of porous materials consisting of nanostructured metals. They possess unique physicochemical properties and show great potential in various fields such as electrocatalysis and sensing. However, due to their short research history, fundamental studies and practical applications of MAs are still limited. Challenges include controlled synthesis, structural diversity, and the correlation between material parameters and properties. Thorough knowledge and design principles of MAs are crucial for further development in this promising field.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir V. Poborchii, Victor A. Sachkov, Alexander A. Shklyaev, Alexander V. Fokin, Pavel I. Geshev
Summary: This study investigates the polarized optical absorption and Raman spectra of -5 nm diameter tellurium nanowires confined in chrysotile asbestos nanotubes. The results show a strong interaction between the nanowires and light polarized parallel to the nanowires, while a weaker interaction is observed for light polarized perpendicular to the nanowires. This has significant implications for photonic and photo-electric applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yutong Zhao, Mengxue Liu, Wenqian Zhang, Xue Sun, Wenliang Wang, Wenxiu Zhang, Mengqi Tang, Wenqing Ren, Mingyu Sun, Wenling Feng, Weihua Wang
Summary: Cu3MX4 compounds have emerged as promising solar energy conversion materials due to their adjustable band gaps, high optical absorption coefficients, environmentally benign nature, and abundant elements. This study reports the successful synthesis of highly crystalline and uniform cube-shaped Cu3NbSe4 nanocrystals, and reveals the significant roles of reaction temperature, time, and surface ligand in determining their crystalline phase, size, and morphology. A Cu3NbSe4-based photodetector exhibits excellent performance with a high I-light/I-dark ratio, fast response speeds, and stability, indicating its potential applications in electronics and optoelectronics.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soon-Hwan Kwon, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Sang-Min Kim, Semi Oh, Kyoung-Kook Kim
Summary: By utilizing gold nanoparticles and a TiO2 shell layer, the gas sensor performance can be significantly enhanced, leading to increased sensitivity and faster response times.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Wangbo Jiao, Tingbin Zhang, Mingli Peng, Jiabao Yi, Yuan He, Haiming Fan
Summary: This article provides an overview of the development and current status of smart nanomedicines for cancer theranostics. Magnetic nanoplatforms are regarded as ideal systems for cancer theranostics due to their diverse physiochemical properties and biological effects. In particular, a biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticle-based magnetic nanoplatform can exhibit multiple magnetic-responsive behaviors under an external magnetic field, enabling the integration of diagnosis and therapy in vivo.
Article
Physics, Applied
Xiaoqian Wang, Haibo Jin, Boyu Wang, Chen Ling, Junlin Yang, Donglai Li, Jingbo Li
Summary: In this study, a smart radiator device (SRD) with low solar absorption and large infrared emittance modulation was fabricated by depositing Ag/Al2O3/VO2 triple-layer film on a Si substrate through magnetron sputtering. By optimizing the thickness of the VO2 layer, a fantastic SRD device was obtained, demonstrating low alpha(s), high Delta epsilon, and intense high-temperature infrared emittance. The triple-layer film device has great potential for applications in spacecraft thermal control systems.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiawei Zhou, Hangtian Zhu, Qichen Song, Zhiwei Ding, Jun Mao, Zhifeng Ren, Gang Chen
Summary: Through first-principles simulation, the authors found that certain dopants can cloak themselves from electrons and achieve higher mobility than the conventional limit.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanshan Deng, Qingfeng Chang, Donglai Li, Boyu Wang, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Summary: VO2 is a potential material for smart energy-saving windows, but its high transition temperature and poor performance at room temperature limit its application. In this study, a W-VO2/Cs0.32WO3 composite flexible film with a low transition temperature and enhanced near-infrared shielding performance was successfully fabricated. Model-house testing further confirmed the excellent performance of the film under ambient conditions, which is attributed to the synergistic effects between W-VO2 and Cs0.32WO3.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qianchen Wang, Xiangyu Ding, Jingbo Li, Haibo Jin, Hongcai Gao
Summary: Developed a high ionic conductivity and low activation energy LAGP ceramic solid electrolyte, modified its interface properties to stabilize the cycling life of lithium symmetric cells, and achieved superior electrochemical performance for solid-state lithium batteries with a LiFePO4 cathode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyi Li, Shanshan Deng, Donglai Li, Junlin Yang, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Summary: In this study, Ti-doped CsXWO3 (Ti-CsxWO3) nanopowders were synthesized through a solvothermal reaction and post-annealing to improve the optical properties of CsxWO3. The 1.71 at. % Ti dopants significantly enhanced the visible transmittance and near-infrared shielding efficiency of CsxWO3. The Tlum and Psi NIR of the 1.71 at. % Ti-CsxWO3 polymer film were 63.87% and 76.90% respectively, which were 51.88% and 65.00% higher than those of the CsxWO3 film. Ti doping induced the broadening of the band gap and smaller size of the nanoparticles, leading to the improvement of Tlum, while the increased free electron concentration and energy levels of impurities resulted in the enhanced Psi NIR. The incorporation of Ti elements makes CsxWO3 a promising material for energy-saving applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fangyuan Xing, Chengzhi Wang, Shiqiao Liu, Shaohua Jin, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Summary: The Z-scheme heterojunction is promising in photocatalysis due to its efficient carrier separation and strong photoredox properties. However, regulating charge separation at the nanometric interface remains a challenge. In this study, we used g-C3N4 and MoS2 as models and designed the Mo-N chemical bond to connect the CB of MoS2 and VB of g-C3N4. The Mo-N bond acts as an atomic-level interfacial bridge, facilitating charge carrier migration between g-C3N4 and MoS2. Experiments confirmed that the Mo-N bond and internal electric field greatly enhance photogenerated carrier separation. The optimized photocatalyst exhibits a hydrogen evolution rate 19.6 times higher than pristine bulk C3N4. This study demonstrates the importance of atomic-level interfacial chemical bond design in heterojunctions and provides a new approach for efficient catalytic heterojunction design.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaofeng Lu, Galong Li, Wangbo Jiao, Kuo Li, Tingbin Zhang, Xiaoli Liu, Haiming Fan
Summary: Researchers have used magnetic nanomaterials (MNMs) to study neural circuits and treat neurological diseases through MNMs-mediated neuromodulation. By manipulating the magneto-responsive effects of MNMs to an external magnetic field, neuronal cell activity can be activated or inhibited. MNMs serve as a nano-mediator by converting electromagnetic energy into heat, mechanical force/torque, and an electrical field, stimulating ion channels and precise signaling pathways involved in neuromodulation.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hangtian Zhu, Wenjie Li, Amin Nozariasbmarz, Na Liu, Yu Zhang, Shashank Priya, Bed Poudel
Summary: This study utilized Sb-pressure controlled annealing process to modulate the microstructure and point defects of half-Heusler compounds, significantly improving the performance and showing promise for near-room-temperature thermoelectric applications.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shiqiao Liu, Debao Fang, Fangyuan Xing, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Summary: Electromagnetic pollution is a serious concern and efficient electromagnetic wave absorbers are desired for protection. Recent studies have shown that 1T/2H hybrid molybdenum disulfide nanosheets exhibit excellent microwave absorption performance. In this study, 1T/2H MoS2 nanosheets with different 1T contents were successfully synthesized using a simple hydrothermal process. These nanosheets demonstrated outstanding microwave absorption performance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nan Chen, Hangtian Zhu, Guodong Li, Zhen Fan, Xiaofan Zhang, Jiawei Yang, Tianbo Lu, Qiulin Liu, Xiaowei Wu, Yuan Yao, Youguo Shi, Huaizhou Zhao
Summary: This study reports a facile growth of coarse-grained Mg3Bi2-xSbx crystals for the first time, showing high carrier mobility and thermoelectric performance, which is significant in the field of near-room temperature thermoelectrics.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fangyuan Xing, Lin Wang, Yu Zhou, Shaohua Jin, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Summary: The band structure of a heterojunction greatly affects the efficiency of photocharge separation. Designing heterojunctions with appropriate band structures is crucial for photocatalytic applications. In this study, we demonstrate that the ferroelectric polarization in a Bi5Ti3FeO15/BiOCl heterostructure can change the direction of photocharge flow, overcoming the energy barrier limitations of a type-I heterojunction. The results show that the polarized BTF/BOC films exhibit a photocurrent density three times larger than the unpolarized films, which is attributed to the large-area and semi-coherent interface of the BTF/BOC heterojunction.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huijun Ma, Lina Guo, Huan Zhang, Yanyun Wang, Yuqing Miao, Xiaoli Liu, Mingli Peng, Xia Deng, Yong Peng, Haiming Fan
Summary: The Mn2+ release behavior and pH-dependent kinetics of manganese ferrite nanoparticles were studied. The results showed that the release of Mn2+ varied with the size of the nanoparticles and the pH value. The release of Mn2+ affected the magnetic properties and magnetic resonance relaxivity, but the toxicity of the released Mn2+ was within safe levels.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qianchen Wang, Jingbo Li, Haibo Jin, Sen Xin, Hongcai Gao
Summary: This paper reviews the recent progress in the application of Prussian blue cathode materials for rechargeable batteries, including charge-storage mechanisms, factors influencing electrochemical performances, and possible approaches to overcome their intrinsic limitations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Wang, Chenggong Yu, Yuxuan Li, Hongying Bao, Xiaodi Li, Haiming Fan, Jie Huang, Zhijun Zhang
Summary: This study developed a nanotracer based on ferrimagnetic vortex iron oxide nanoring for long-term visualization of transplanted human MSCs using MRI. The labeled MSCs showed enhanced MRI contrast and could be continuously monitored for 28 days in liver fibrosis mice. The therapeutic mechanism of the labeled MSCs in liver fibrosis improvement was explored, including the reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress.
