Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Akib Jabed, M. Nabil Bhuiyan, Waseem Haider, Ishraq Shabib
Summary: Glassy materials, known for their disordered atomic structure, have attracted extensive research for their remarkable mechanical, electrochemical, and magnetic properties. This review summarizes the various multi-component metallic glasses reported by different research groups, and provides an overview of the formation principles and fabrication methods of both bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) and thin-film metallic glasses (TFMGs). Furthermore, it analyzes the inherent properties of metallic glasses and discusses their potential applications.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Peilei Zhang, Qi Zhang, Hua Yan, Zhishui Yu, Jin Yang, Jieshi Chen, Di Wu, Haichuan Shi, Yingtao Tian, Songyun Ma, Weisheng Lei
Summary: In this research, an amorphous coating of Fe-Cr-Mo-C-B-Y metallic glass was developed on a steel substrate through laser surface treatment. The microstructure and phase distribution of the coating were analyzed, as well as its mechanical properties such as microhardness and abrasion resistance. The study found that the coating thickness, microstructure, and mechanical properties were influenced by the laser parameters used during the process.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
K. S. Aneeshkumar, Jinsen Tian, Jun Shen
Summary: This brief review summarizes the recent advancements in metallic glasses and metallic glass nanostructures for functional electrocatalytic applications. Metallic glasses have unique structural features that make them promising candidates for electrocatalysis, and various strategies such as density functional theory and high-throughput screening have been employed to enhance their performance. The review also discusses the potential of metallic glasses in catalytic applications such as electrocatalytic water splitting, fuel cell reactions, alcohol oxidation reactions, and degradation of organic dyes.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Yin, Kaijian Xing, Yurou Zhang, D. M. Aradhana S. Dissanayake, Ziyang Lu, Haitao Zhao, Zhiyuan Zeng, Jung-Ho Yun, Dong-Chen Qi, Zongyou Yin
Summary: Periodic nanostructures, composed of single or multiple nano units arranged periodically, have attracted attention for their potential in energy conversion, electronics, and optoelectronics. Advances in preparation strategies have led to modulating their properties and applications, sparking new ideas and findings in the field.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Optics
Xiaolong Li, Jian Xu, Aodong Zhang, Huaiyu Peng, Jie Zhang, Yucen Li, Ming Hu, Zijie Lin, Yunpeng Song, Wei Chu, Zhenhua Wang, Ya Cheng
Summary: Utilizing a combination of femtosecond laser-assisted chemical etching, electroless plating, and mechanical polishing, a technique has been proposed for fabricating embedded metallic microheaters, microheater arrays, and microthermal sensors. This technique enables uniform and controllable temperature distributions, flexible manipulation of localized temperature, and precise calibration of microheaters. The integration of microheaters also allows for precise control of temperature in glass channels and acceleration of chemical reactions in microfluidics, showing potential for developing multifunctional thermal-control microfluidic devices through laser manufacturing.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Basmah H. Alshammari, Maha M. A. Lashin, Muhammad Adil Mahmood, Fahad S. Al-Mubaddel, Nasir Ilyas, Nasir Rahman, Mohammad Sohail, Aurangzeb Khan, Sherzod Shukhratovich Abdullaev, Rajwali Khan
Summary: Nanomaterials and nanoparticles are rapidly growing fields in research and technology, with a wide range of applications. Nanoparticles are categorized based on their size, shape, and structure, and have been widely used in engineering and semiconductor device production. ZnO is a stable semiconductor material that is used in various products, from batteries to biomedical sensors. Different growth methods have been developed to synthesize ZnO nanostructures at low temperatures. This review focuses on recent advancements in fabricating semiconductor devices using nanostructured materials and discusses the challenges and prospects in this research field.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baran Sarac, Juergen Eckert
Summary: This review provides an overview of the potential of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) as net-shaping materials, their thermal processing capability, micro-/nano-structure, deformation behavior, and flow kinetics. It also discusses the variation of properties in the supercooled liquid region, high temperature deformation modeling, and applications of thermally-formed BMGs in various fields.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Y. Zhang, H. Zhao, Y. . Q. Yan, X. Tong, J. Ma, H. . B. Ke, W. H. Wang
Summary: A facile route to fabricate metallic glass composites (MGCs) using ultrasonic vibration (UV) is reported in this study. The MGCs with different proportion of crystalline phase can be obtained rapidly and accurately by modulating the UV parameters. The MGCs exhibit better ductility and reduced hardness compared to the as-cast samples.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanqing Zhang, Weiming Xiong, Weijin Chen, Yue Zheng
Summary: Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a typical material undergoing metal-insulator transition, exhibiting sudden changes in conductance and optical transmittance during phase transition. Due to its excellent phase transition characteristics, VO2 has been widely studied and applied in the fields of electric and optical devices. This review summarizes the phases, structural features, fabrication methods, properties, and applications of VO2, while also discussing the challenges and opportunities for future studies and applications.
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Zenghui Wang, Bo Xu, Shenghai Pei, Jiankai Zhu, Ting Wen, Chenyin Jiao, Jing Li, Maodi Zhang, Juan Xia
Summary: Here, we review the research progress in two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, including fabrication methods, material properties, and device applications, and provide perspectives on emerging research opportunities in this highly active field.
SCIENCE CHINA-INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manan Machida, Weilu Shen, Hiroaki Onoe, Yuki Hiruta, Alexander Heisterkamp, Eric Mazur, Mitsuhiro Terakawa
Summary: The study demonstrates the fabrication of accentuated gold microstructures inside a hydrogel containing anionic fluorophores using multi-photon photoreduction. By facilitating and inhibiting simultaneously, dense metal microstructures were successfully fabricated in the targeted zone.
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ning Li, Jie Pan, Ze Liu, Lin Liu
Summary: This article reviews the nanofabrication techniques and functional applications of metallic glasses, as well as their underlying physical mechanisms and design solutions. The article presents a variety of forming strategies and application areas, and analyzes the challenges and prospects involved.
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Panting Wang, Sasa Yan, Ying Du, Yiting Tao, Danping Chen
Summary: The effects of preparation atmosphere on the formation and photochromic properties of Al2O3-CaO system glass were investigated. Glasses fabricated under a reducing atmosphere exhibited a higher darkening degree, which increased with increasing Al content.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Z. Li, J. Ma
Summary: Water-repellent surfaces based on metallic glasses (MGs) have been developed with various fabrication approaches, including thin film coating and bulk surface patterning. Evaluations on stability, durability, and external stimuli influence on surface wettability and structure evolution are discussed. Cutting-edge applications and current challenges of MG water-repellent surfaces are addressed, along with prospects for future developments.
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Getabalew Shifera Weldegrum, Pragya Singh, Bohr-Ran Huang, Ting-Yen Chiang, Kuan-Wei Tseng, Chun-Ju Yu, Chen Ji, Jinn P. Chu
Summary: The study successfully fabricated ZnO-NWs/MeNTA structure for large-scale production of highly dense laterally and vertically aligned ZnO nanowires with good optical and crystal structural properties. These nanowires can be applied in optoelectronics, sensors, piezoelectric devices, solar cells, and battery applications.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Molla Hasan, Niloofar Kahler, Golden Kumar
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Molla Hasan, Golden Kumar
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Molla Hasan, Juliusz Warzywoda, Golden Kumar
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Meduri, M. Hasan, S. Adam, G. Kumar
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jilong Wang, Junhua Wei, Siheng Su, Jingjing Qiu, Zhonglue Hu, Molla Hasan, Evan Vargas, Michelle Pantoya, Shiren Wang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shweta Jagdale, Akib Jabed, Sumanth Theeda, Chandra Sekhar Meduri, Zhonglue Hu, Molla Hasan, Golden Kumar
Summary: This study summarizes recent advancements in the thermoplastic drawing of bulk metallic glasses. By combining drawing with templated embossing, arrays of high-aspect-ratio nanostructures can be fabricated, which was not possible with previous drawing methods limited to single fibers. Two-step drawing allows the production of challenging metallic glass structures such as vertically aligned nanowires, nanoscale tensile specimens, hollow microneedles, helical shafts, and micro-yarns, which are difficult to fabricate using other thermoplastic forming techniques. These geometries have the potential for new applications in sensors, optical absorption, transdermal drug delivery, and high-throughput characterization. The review focuses on the development of experimental setups, quantitative descriptions of the drawing process, and the versatility of the drawing methodology.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Molla Hasan, Yogin Patel, Arielle R. Gamboa, Michael J. Grzenda, Valeria Saro-Cortes, Vivek Mhatre, Jonathan P. Singer
Summary: This study demonstrates the creation of macropore-infused nanocomposite emulsion thermosets (MINET) using a high shear mixing method, which allows for the formation of controlled porosity in microstructured architectures while preserving interconnected porous structures.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rasidul Islam, Sherajul Islam, Rayid Hasan Mojumder, Zarif Khan, Hasan Molla, A. S. M. Jannatul Islam, Jeongwon Park
Summary: This study investigates the effects of biaxial strain on optoelectronic properties and thermodynamic stability of BX (X-P and As) monolayers. The results show that the electronic bandgap, phonon modes, and optical properties of these materials are influenced by strain. Tensile strain increases the stability and optical performance, while compressive strain leads to instability.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Molla Hasan, Imrhankhan Shajahan, Manesh Gopinadhan, Jittisa Ketkaew, Aaron Anesgart, Chloe Cho, Saransh Chopra, Michael Higgins, Saira Reyes, Jan Schroers, Chinedum O. Osuji, Jonathan P. Singer
JOURNAL OF MICRO AND NANO-MANUFACTURING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laetitia Bardet, Herve Roussel, Stefano Saroglia, Masoud Akbari, David Munoz-Rojas, Carmen Jimenez, Aurore Denneulin, Daniel Bellet
Summary: The thermal instability of silver nanowires leads to increased electrical resistance in AgNW networks. Understanding the relationship between structural and electrical properties of AgNW networks is crucial for their integration as transparent electrodes in flexible optoelectronics. In situ X-ray diffraction measurements were used to study the crystallographic evolution of Ag-specific Bragg peaks during thermal ramping, revealing differences in thermal and structural transitions between bare and SnO2-coated AgNW networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Cancino-Fuentes, Arnau Manasanch, Joana Covelo, Alex Suarez-Perez, Enrique Fernandez, Stratis Matsoukis, Christoph Guger, Xavi Illa, Anton Guimera-Brunet, Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of graphene-based solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) for brain recordings, highlighting their potential clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Hailiang Liu, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Sajjad Hussain, Jungwon Kang, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This study examines the effects of hybrid nanoparticles made of NiO@rGO and NiO@CNT on the active layers of polymer solar cells and X-ray photodetectors. The findings show that these hybrid nanoparticles can enhance the charge carrier capacities and exciton dissociation properties of the active layers. Among the tested configurations, the NiO@CNT device demonstrates superior performance in converting sunlight into electricity, and achieves the best sensitivity for X-ray detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyo Jung Shin, Seung Gyu Choi, Fengrui Qu, Min-Hee Yi, Choong-Hyun Lee, Sang Ryong Kim, Hyeong-Geug Kim, Jaewon Beom, Yoonyoung Yi, Do Kyung Kim, Eun-Hye Joe, Hee-Jung Song, Yonghyun Kim, Dong Woon Kim
Summary: This study investigates the role of SOX9 in reactive astrocytes following ischemic brain damage using a PLGA nanoparticle plasmid delivery system. The results demonstrate that PLGA nanoparticles can reduce ischemia-induced neurological deficits and infarct volume, providing a potential opportunity for stroke treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anurag Chaudhury, Koushik Debnath, Nikhil R. Jana, Jaydeep K. Basu
Summary: The study investigates the interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes, and identifies key parameters, including charge, crowding, and membrane fluidity, that determine the adsorbed concentration and unbinding transition of nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sina Sadeghi, Fazel Bateni, Taekhoon Kim, Dae Yong Son, Jeffrey A. Bennett, Negin Orouji, Venkat S. Punati, Christine Stark, Teagan D. Cerra, Rami Awad, Fernando Delgado-Licona, Jinge Xu, Nikolai Mukhin, Hannah Dickerson, Kristofer G. Reyes, Milad Abolhasani
Summary: In this study, an autonomous approach for the development of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals is presented, which integrates a modular microfluidic platform with machine learning-assisted synthesis modeling. This approach enables rapid and optimized synthesis of copper-based lead-free nanocrystals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishan Zhang, Xiaoting Zhang, Hui Ran, Ze Chen, Yicheng Ye, Jiamiao Jiang, Ziwei Hu, Miral Azechi, Fei Peng, Hao Tian, Zhili Xu, Yingfeng Tu
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising local treatment modality in cancer therapy, but its therapeutic efficacy is restricted by ineffective delivery of photosensitizers and tumor hypoxia. In this study, a phototactic Chlorella-based near-infrared (NIR) driven green affording-oxygen microrobot system was developed for enhanced PDT. The system exhibited desirable phototaxis and continuous oxygen generation, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. This study demonstrates the potential of using a light-driven green affording-oxygen microrobot to enhance photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Liu, Mengdi Liang, Zhengwei Liu, Haiyu Long, Han Cheng, Jiahe Su, Zhongbiao Tan, Xuewen He, Min Sun, Xiangqian Li, Shuai He
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanozymes (ZnO NZs) using wasted hop extract (WHE). The WHE-ZnO NZs exhibit exceptional peroxidase-like activity and serve as effective catalysts for the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, a straightforward colorimetric technique for detecting both H2O2 and glucose was developed using the WHE-ZnO NZs as peroxidase-like catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyunkyu Oh, Young Jun Lee, Eun Ji Kim, Jinseok Park, Hee-Eun Kim, Hyunsoo Lee, Hyunjoo Lee, Bumjoon J. Kim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon particles have unique structural properties that make them suitable as support materials for catalytic applications. This study investigates the impact of channel nanostructures on the catalytic activity of porous carbon particles (PCPs) by fabricating PCPs with controlled channel exposure on the carbon surface. The results show that PCPs with highly open channel nanostructures exhibit significantly higher catalytic activity compared to those with closed channel nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjie Lu, Zhaohui Li, Zewei Li, Shihao Zhou, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhang, Lu Zong
Summary: A tough, long-lasting adhesive and highly conductive nanocomposite hydrogel (PACPH) was fabricated via the synergy of interfacial entanglement and adhesion group densification. PACPH possesses excellent mechanical properties, interfacial adhesion strength, and conductivity, making it a promising material for long-term monitoring of human activities and electrocardiogram signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zichao Wei, Audrey Vandergriff, Chung-Hao Liu, Maham Liaqat, Mu-Ping Nieh, Yu Lei, Jie He
Summary: We have developed a simple method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles with pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering. By using pH-responsive polymers as ligands, the aggregation of nanoparticles can be controlled, leading to enhanced SERS. The pH-responsive polymer-grafted nanoparticles show high reproducibility and sensitivity in solution, providing a novel approach for SERS without the need for sample pre-concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Melis Ozge Alas Colak, Ahmet Gungor, Merve Buldu Akturk, Emre Erdem, Rukan Genc
Summary: This research investigates the effect of functionalizing carbon dots with hydroxyl polymers on their performance as electrode materials in a supercapacitor. The results show that the functionalized carbon dots exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and improved stability.