Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yue Jiang, Qiushuo Mao, Tianhao Ma, Xiaoguang Liu, Yan Li, Shubin Ren, Jialin Sun
Summary: A porous Fe2O3 Al2O3 composite was designed to remove the harmful dye Congo red (CR) from water, showing high specific surface areas and efficient CR adsorption behavior influenced by factors such as pH, initial concentration, and contact time. The adsorption process followed intra-particle diffusion, pseudo-second-order kinetic, and multi-layer adsorption, with decent magnetic properties for recycling.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peter Adam, Marius Horvath, Katalin Sinko
Summary: The main aim of this research was to develop a new low-cost synthesis route for producing ultralight Al2O3 cryogel - fiber composite materials for high temperature insulation. The Al2O3 fibers act as the matrix in these composites instead of the typical reinforcement phase. The synthesis of precursor systems involves sol-gel chemistry, with the same starting materials used for both types of porous Al2O3 systems. The composite systems were characterized using various tests and analysis techniques.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Turan Gurgenc, Cevher Kursat Macit, Fatih Biryan, Ezgi Gurgenc, Cihan Ozel, Stefano Bellucci
Summary: In this study, titanium carbide (TiC) reinforced zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with different ratios of TiC were synthesized using the sol-gel method. The structural, morphological, and dielectric properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that the addition of TiC significantly affected the structure and electrical properties of the nanoparticles.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elsayed T. Helmy, Elsayed M. Abouellef, Usama A. Soliman, Jia Hong Pan
Summary: S-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using a green extract as a medium, showing improved photocatalytic and antibacterial activities. The nanoparticles exhibited a red shift in the visible light region and higher efficiency in degrading organic compounds and inhibiting bacterial growth.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ingrid Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Karen Cristina Bedin, Beatriz Mourino, Joao Batista Souza Junior, Flavio Leandro Souza
Summary: This article provides a critical assessment of hydrothermal and polymeric precursor methods for designing photoelectrodes for future industrial implementation. The main conditions and strategies that can affect the photoelectrochemical performance are highlighted.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Asma Mohammadi Badizi, Hamed Maleki
Summary: In this study, SiO2-CFO nanocomposites were synthesized using the sol-gel autocombustion route, where the SiO2 matrix acted as a physical barrier to control the morphology and size of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and prevent agglomeration. The optical band-gap of the nanocomposites decreased with increasing cobalt concentration, while the magnetic properties improved with higher cobalt ferrite content. These nanocomposites may find applications as magnetic photo-catalysts.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dan Bahadur Pal, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Pardeep Singh
Summary: Composite copper-ceria-based adsorbents prepared by different methods were studied for cadmium removal. The results showed that the sol-gel method had better cadmium removal efficiency due to a larger surface area.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amit Kumar, Piyush K. Patel, K. L. Yadav, Yogendra Singh, Naveen Kumar, Abdullah, G. Sharma, Satyendra Singh
Summary: The effect of grain boundary resistance (G(BR)) and grain resistance (G(R)) on the magnetoelectric coupling in multiferroic composite thick films of BiFeO3 (BFO) nanocrystalline powder and poly vinylidene-fluoride (PVDF) polymer is significant. The study shows that grain boundary resistance plays an important role in strengthening the magnetoelectric effect in the BFO-PVDF system, with the BFO50 sample demonstrating promising results for device and sensor applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Vishwas Acharya, Nila Pal, Utkarsh Pandey, Akhilesh Kumar Yadav, Mukesh Suthar, Pradip Kumar Roy, Sajal Biring, Bhola N. Pal
Summary: This study demonstrates the deposition of SrTiO3 thin film using a simple solution processed technique and its application in the fabrication of sol-gel derived SnO2 TFT. The high dielectric constant of the SrTiO3 thin film allows the TFT to operate in both low voltage and high voltage ranges. Experimental results show hysteresis-free characteristics in the low voltage range (<2 V), but some hysteresis effects appear in the higher voltage range (>5 V).
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ching-Fu Lin, Chun-Hao Chang, Laurent Noel, Bor-Ran Li, Hsin-Fei Meng, Olivier Soppera, Hsiao-Wen Zan
Summary: In this work, a gold nanoparticles/indium-zinc-oxide nanocomposite visible photodetector is directly prepared by laser-annealing on a 3D-printed substrate. The photodetector is integrated with a 3D-printed sensing chamber to successfully detect the urea concentration in saliva samples from healthy and chronic kidney disease groups.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Byeolnim Oh, Jun-Sung Oh, Eun-Jung Lee, Cheol-Min Han
Summary: The study showed that using an acid/base combinatorial catalyst system can significantly reduce the gelation time of silica hydrogel and improve the uniform dispersion of graphene oxide (GO). The silica/GO composite hydrogel exhibited a wide range of mechanical properties, making it a potential platform for stem cell culture or stretchable gel applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muchen Wu, Chong Ouyang, Ziran Ye, Shunbo Li, Zhanglian Hong, Mingjia Zhi
Summary: Composite aerogels with metallic Ag and semiconductor CeO2 phases were prepared and studied for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The addition of Ag greatly improved the activity and selectivity of the composite aerogels, attributed to the surface plasmon resonance effect brought by Ag.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sebastian Miszczak, Bozena Pietrzyk
Summary: The morphology and structure of Al2O3 coatings containing reduced graphene oxide depend on the type of graphene used and the deposition method, which also affect the tribological properties. The shape and orientation of nanoplates are correlated with tribological properties, highlighting the importance of a balance between parameters in composite coating production.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinhai Zhang, Shouhua Zhang, Qiuling Chen
Summary: Transition metal ion-doped PbI2 is a strongly anisotropic material with potential applications in magneto-optical and nonlinear devices. By adjusting the doping concentration, the color, optical properties, and magnetic properties of the glass can be effectively modified.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuokun Sun, Shichuang Cui, Fei Wang, Mingrui Gao, Wei Wei, Jinxiu Dong, Xiaoyan Xia, Quanyao Zhu, Jinyong Zhang
Summary: This study presents a vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)-cellulose composite electrochromic film with remarkable cycling stability and a wide range of color options. Flexible reflective electrochromic devices were successfully assembled using the prepared composite films, allowing for free switching between yellow and blue. The devices showed a low drive voltage and rapid switching response time after 1000 cycles.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lifeng Han, Junli Chen, Yonghui Zhang, Yingliang Liu, Li Zhang, Shaokui Cao
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wansheng Zong, Lixin Wang, Qing Guo, Juan Li, Wenbo Wu, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Article
Electrochemistry
Xuezhao Wang, Dangcheng Su, Yuanhua Xiao, Shengang Xu, Shaoming Fang, Shaokui Cao
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pan Liu, Junna Liu, Bingbing Zhang, Wansheng Zong, Shengang Xu, Yingliang Liu, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhi Lin, Shijia Wang, Yiqian Miao, Jinping Yuan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei-Wei Zuo, Meng Li, Wan-Sheng Zong, Shen-Gang Xu, Ying-Liang Liu, Zhen-Huang Su, Xing-Yu Gao, Shao-Kui Cao, Zhao-Kui Wang
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dong Liu, Qi Zhang, Haiyan Pei, Wei Pan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: A novel PET/CuS/PPy composite electrode was developed for portable flexible solid-state supercapacitors (FSSC), exhibiting high specific capacitance and good cyclic stability, attributed to the dual functions of high electrical conductivity and large capacitance of CuS. The FSSC demonstrated superior specific capacitance and energy density, suitable for various portable devices, with promising practical applications.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jianjun Zhou, Pan Liu, Yongqiang Du, Wansheng Zong, Bingbing Zhang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: The efficiency and stability of CuSCN-containing perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be significantly improved by spin-coating triphenylamine-based macromolecules between the CuSCN hole-transporting layer and metallic electrode. The PCE value can reach up to 11.97% with the modification of branched macromolecule CRA-TPA, presenting a nearly two-fold increase compared to the control device.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junqing Shen, Ping Guan, Aiyun Jiang, Wentao Fan, Shengnan Li, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
Summary: This study investigates the intergranular interface modification of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites to enhance the flexibility, stability, and resistive switching performance of resistive random-access memories (RRAMs). By introducing polymer additives with a polyanionic backbone, the distribution of cage-shaped cavity molecules at the perovskite grain boundaries is improved. This novel strategy improves the properties of perovskite RRAM devices and shows potential for high-density data storage.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yufei Lu, Denghui Liu, Jingran Zhao, Xiaoyu Yin, Kunlun Wang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shi-Jian Su, Shaokui Cao
Summary: In this study, a series of hyperstructured molecules (HSMs) were successfully synthesized for realizing solution-processable orange-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters. The highest maximum external quantum efficiency (EQEmax) of 0.94% was achieved in the device based on CRA-NDMAC(1)DDPACz(7). Furthermore, a bright orange emission at a central wavelength of 592 nm with EQEmax of 9.73% and luminance of 5428 cd/m2 was achieved in the doped OLED based on CRA-NDMAC(7)-DDPACz(1) using CBP as host.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunfei Zhang, Denghui Liu, Zhiru Yao, Yufei Lu, Xiaoyu Yin, Jingran Zhao, Kunlun Wang, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, ShiJian Su, Shaokui Cao
Summary: This work focuses on designing and synthesizing solution-processable TADF red emitters for OLEDs. The researchers successfully constructed hyper-structured molecules by binding naphthimide and carbazole units to a calix [4]resorcinarene core. These molecules showed good solubilities, high thermal stabilities, and good film-forming properties. The non-doped devices utilizing these molecules as the emitting layer demonstrated red emission, with one particular combination exhibiting the highest external quantum efficiency. The design and synthesis strategy introduced in this study can provide a new approach for developing solution-processable TADF emitters.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pan Shu, Xiaofei Cao, Yongqiang Du, Jiankui Zhou, Jianjun Zhou, Shengang Xu, Yingliang Liu, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhi Lin, Ke Wang, Xuezhao Wang, Shijia Wang, Hui Pan, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Fu, Liqiong Wu, Shengang Xu, Shaokui Cao, Xinheng Li
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fanfan Wang, Weidong Qiu, Jin Zeng, Peng Yuan, Wansheng Zong, Wenbo Wu, Yingliang Liu, Shengang Xu, Shi-Jian Su, Shaokui Cao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)