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Chemistry, Applied
Chenxi Yang, Jian Wang, Juan Li, Haiou Zhang, Chendi Shi, Zhen Guo, Bo Bai
Summary: The spraycoating method was used to fabricate a flexible surface that can reversibly switch between hydrophobic and hydrophilic states with UV/vis illumination. By incorporating tetrapod-ZnO, PDMS hydrophobic coating, and 4-Aminoazobenzene moieties, the modified nylon mesh exhibited reversible photo-responsive wettability and strong anti-multimechanical deformation and damage ability, allowing for reversible transformation between oil-removing and water-removing states.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sajad Haghanifar, Anthony J. Galante, Mehdi Zarei, Jun Chen, Susheng Tan, Paul W. Leu
Summary: This study demonstrates a new type of 3D printed microcell/nanoparticle structures that exhibit high static contact angle, low contact angle hysteresis, and high mechanical durability. The use of interconnected microcell structures addresses mechanical durability issues, while low contact angle hysteresis is achieved by coating the structures with low surface energy nanoparticles.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Wang, Changqing Guo, Mingfeng Chen, Yuhan Liang, Haojie Han, Hetian Chen, Yuanhua Lin, Di Yi, Houbing Huang, Ce-Wen Nan, Jing Ma
Summary: Mechanically driven reversible polarization switching has been achieved in imprinted ferroelectric BiFeO3 thin films, allowing for the design of ferroelectric nanodomain structures without the need for voltage application. This reversible switching is enabled by the flexoelectric effect, piezoelectric effect, and internal upward built-in field in the BiFeO3 films. The study provides valuable insights into the mechanism and control of mechanically driven polarization switching, and offers guidance for the development of ferroelectric-based electro-mechanical microelectronics.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yucheng Bian, Suwan Zhu, Xin Li, Yuan Tao, Chenyu Nian, Chenchu Zhang, Yubin Peng, Chuanzong Li, Wei Xiong, Wulin Zhu, Yanlei Hu, Jiawen Li, Jiaru Chu, Dong Wu
Summary: Inspired by the surface topography of lotus leaves and rice leaves, a biomimetic hybrid surface with gradient magnetism-responsive micropillar/microplate arrays (GMRMA) is developed for fast switching of liquid droplet rolling states. The exceptional morphology switching surface enables liquid droplet classification and screening, liquid mixing, and potential microchemical reactions.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Ilker Torun, Nusret Celik, Mahmut Ruzi, M. Serdar Onses
Summary: The study proposes a universal solution to the limited mechanical durability of nanostructures by transferring the structure of paper to a PDMS film, resulting in a superhydrophobic surface with high levels of mechanical, chemical and thermal stability.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hazem Idriss, Roman Elashnikov, Olga Guselnikova, Pavel Postnikov, Zdenka Kolska, Oleksiy Lyutakov, Vaclav Svorcik
Summary: This work describes the preparation of fibers array with electric field switchable wettability using the piezoelectric properties of PVDF and the chemical reactivity of PMMA. It was found that by varying the orientation of the electric field and using different substrates with different conductivity, the shape of the deionized water drop can be controlled effectively. Additionally, the polarity of water can be shifted by dissolving NaCl salt in different concentrations.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Theodoros Dimitriadis, Luca Stendardo, Irene Tagliaro, Anna Maria Coclite, Carlo Antonini, Tanmoy Maitra
Summary: Controlling water transport and management in harsh weather conditions is crucial. However, the implementation of superhydrophobic coatings in real-world applications has been limited by durability issues and environmental regulations. In this study, durable surfaces based on contrast wettability were developed using a combination of hydrophobic coating and laser microtexturing. The concept has been validated on aluminum alloy substrates with anodic aluminum oxide coating, showing long-term durability in UV and corrosion tests.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Li, Yanlong Zhan, Alidad Amirfazli, Abdul Rahim Siddiqui, Sirong Yu
Summary: This review presents the latest research progress and applications of stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces, including various types of stimuli. The research is of great significance and provides future research directions.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
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Automation & Control Systems
Julia A. Carpenter, Thomas B. Eberle, Simone Schuerle, Ahmad Rafsanjani, Andre R. Studart
Summary: The study presents a simple and cost-effective fabrication method for magnetically driven soft actuators, identifying the necessary raw materials and magnetization conditions through experimental investigation. This approach is expected to facilitate a wider application of the unique functionalities of magneto-controlled soft actuators by removing manufacturing hurdles associated with costly raw materials and equipment.
ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chang Li, Ming Li, Zhongshi Ni, Qingwen Guan, Bamber R. K. Blackman, Eduardo Saiz
Summary: This review categorizes different contact states of droplets on surfaces based on their wettability and adhesion properties, inspired by diverse unique surfaces found in nature. Smart artificial surfaces that respond to various stimuli and can switch between different states are discussed, along with their applications in areas such as microfluidics, liquid transport, water energy harvesting, and flexible smart devices. Current challenges and future prospects in this field are also highlighted.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuchun He, Lingxiao Wang, Tingni Wu, Zhipeng Wu, Yu Chen, Kai Yin
Summary: In this study, a simple method to achieve superhydrophobicity on various substrate surfaces is proposed. By using femtosecond laser direct processing, grooves and protrusions are constructed on substrates to form a protective layer, followed by scanning with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to achieve superhydrophobicity. This method can achieve robust superhydrophobic surfaces with excellent anti-friction performance on different substrates.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Samer Al-Gharabli, Ziad Abu El-Rub, Eyad Hamad, Wojciech Kujawski, Zuzanna Flanc, Katarzyna Pianka, Joanna Kujawa
Summary: Materials based on PVDF with desirable and controllable features were successfully developed, with improved transport and separation properties achieved through adjustments in chemistry and roughness, as well as activation using the novel piranha approach. During the desalination process, PVDF samples equipped with long-alkyl chains exhibited outstanding performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqiang Zheng, Ping Huang, Fei Wang
Summary: This study describes a new strategy of achieving reversible switching of wettability on SMA surface with pre-deformed treatment. By utilizing the two-way shape memory effect of SMA, the surface microstructure appears repeatedly under thermal cycling condition, improving the static water contact angle of the surface by about 50 degrees. The research demonstrates the potential of constructing smart surfaces with reversible wettability based on the shape memory effect.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sizhu Wu, Lin Liu, Suwan Zhu, Yi Xiao
Summary: A smart slippery surface has been developed that can alternately freeze/thaw a stretchable polydimethylsiloxane sheet to achieve on-demand control between sliding and pinning of water droplets, providing more possibilities in smart control of microscale droplets, especially in active vaccine-involved biochemical microreactions where a lower temperature is highly favored.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gissela Constante, Indra Apsite, Paul Auerbach, Sebastian Aland, Dennis Schoenfeld, Thorsten Pretsch, Pavel Milkin, Leonid Ionov
Summary: This paper reports the fabrication and investigation of wetting properties of structured surfaces formed by lamellae with a high aspect ratio. The wetting properties of these surfaces depend on temperature and thermal treatment history, offering opportunities for the design of smart elements for microfluidic devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guina Ren, Yuanming Song, Xiangming Li, Yanli Zhou, Zhaozhu Zhang, Xiaotao Zhu
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Guojian Yuan, Yanli Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Ge, Lu Han, Bo Gao, Tingxiao Zhang, Xiuling Li, Xiaotao Zhu, Xipeng Pu, Wenzhi Li
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Mengyao Zheng, Rui Li, Guojian Yuan, Guangyou Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhen Meng, Rui Li, Mengyao Zheng, Guojian Yuan, Guangyou Zhou, Jia Guo, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Miao, Lu Han, Lei Wang, Min Wang, XiaoHui Sun, XiaoTao Zhu, Bo Ge
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaotao Zhu, Jingwei Lu, Xiangming Li, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Xiao Miao, Zhijuan Wang, Guina Ren
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Guangyou Zhou, Qing Yang, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Li Liu
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Bo Wang, Li Liu, Yuanming Song, Xiao Miao, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Yuanming Song, Li Liu, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingwei Lu, Zhongshuai Gao, Ting Xu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiangming Li, Qing Yang, Guangyou Zhou, Xiaotao Zhu, Guina Ren, Wei Zhang, Meiling Yang, Zhen Gao
Summary: The Jauman type microwave absorbing ceramic made from a mixture of quartz, calcium sulphate, talc, and sodium tetraborate, with the addition of carbon felt film, showed high flexural strength and excellent microwave absorbing performance. The ceramic sintered at 780 degrees Celsius had the highest strength due to suitable fiber/matrix bonding. Additionally, ceramics with two layers of carbon felt film performed better in microwave absorption, and adding a conductive semi-transparent thin film as a loss layer further improved absorption.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Xiao Miao, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
FRONTIERS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ting Xu, Zhongshuai Gao, Yuyu Jia, Xiao Miao, Xiaotao Zhu, Jingwei Lu, Bo Wang, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Xiangming Li
Summary: The development of advanced oil/water separation materials using natural corn straw as raw material is challenging, but the resulting superhydrophobic corn straw-based materials showed durability and high separation efficiency even after multiple cycles of use.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongshuai Gao, Ting Xu, Xiao Miao, Jingwei Lu, Xiaotao Zhu, Yuanming Song, Guina Ren, Yuyu Jia, Xiangming Li
Summary: The organogel coating with thermo-responsive self-replenishing property can achieve programmable water motion and self-healing, suitable for preventing icing and corrosion protection.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
