Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chunyu Wang, Yue Shao, Kunfeng Zhang, Baichun Wu, Xianyuan Du, Xingchun Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Fuxin Liang, Zhenzhong Yang
Summary: A high-performance superhydrophobic stainless steel mesh membrane with a hairy-like poly(divinylbenzene) coating has been fabricated using a facile synthesis method. The unique hair-like microstructure of PDVB is responsible for the superhydrophobic performance with less blockage for the pores, achieving higher efficiency in separating oil/water mixtures. The mesh displays an unprecedentedly high intrusion pressure while maintaining a high flux, enabling further increment of flux under reduced pressure.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(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.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shreyas Pathreeker, Paul Chando, Fu-Hao Chen, Saeid Biria, Hansheng Li, Eric B. Finkelstein, Ian D. Hosein
Summary: This study developed superhydrophobic surface-patterned polymer-TiO2 composite materials using a simple photopolymerization-based approach, achieving dual-scale roughness, high water contact angles, and low roll-off angles. The effect of nanoparticle concentration on material properties was investigated, and the practical significance of large-area fabrication was demonstrated.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Zhanpeng Ye, Hui Rong, Shuangyang Li, Qing Ma, Shangliang Chen, Liandong Deng, Jianhua Zhang, Anjie Dong
Summary: This study successfully prepared multifunctional cotton fabrics containing silver-silica and fluorinated silica hybrid nanoparticles, which exhibited excellent antifouling properties and long-term antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The fabrics showed stable hydrophobicity and antibacterial properties even after washing and abrasion, making them more reliable than commercial antibacterial gauze.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chongyang Mai, Chengcheng Lv, Li Yang, Lielun Zhao, Yawen Guo, Yan Jiang, Hongwen Zhang
Summary: In this article, a raspberry-like particle-assisted breath figures method was introduced to fabricate superhydrophobic surfaces. SiO2 particles were generated on the surface of microspheres and then separated according to their structures. The superhydrophobic surface was prepared using the breath figures method. The adhesion of the surface could be transformed by changing the amount of microspheres added. The contact mode and the height to width ratio of the pores were also found to be key factors affecting the surface adhesion.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mengmeng Zhou, Xiaohui Liu, Fengjiao Xu, Yongbing Pei, Lianbin Wu, Long-Cheng Tang
Summary: A durable superhydrophobic fabric was successfully fabricated through a facile UV-induced surface covalent modification strategy. The strategy involved the covalent grafting of 2-isocyanatoethylmethacrylate (IEM) and dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate (DFMA) onto the fabric's surface, resulting in the formation of rough structures and the grafting of low-surface-energy substances. The modified fabric exhibited excellent superhydrophobicity and durability, making it promising for efficient oil-water separation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huawei Yin, Hang Liu, Xianhua Guo, Zheng Cui, Jianting Tang, Xiuzhou Lin, Chuanbo Hu
Summary: A superhydrophobic Cu/TiO2 composite coating was prepared through electrodeposition and fluorination, showing excellent water repellency, mechanical stability, and corrosion resistance. The composite coating exhibits long-term stability and self-cleaning properties, potentially expanding the application of superhydrophobic coatings.
Article
Physics, Applied
H. Y. Erbil, G. McHale
Summary: In recent years, there has been extensive research on synthetic superhydrophobic surfaces, which possess unique anti-wetting properties. Apart from their stay-dry and self-cleaning properties, the evaporation process of water droplets has also attracted significant interest. Studies on surface contamination and droplet evaporation during the Covid-19 pandemic have gained attention. Superhydrophobic surfaces alter the contact between droplets and the substrate/environment, and affect the diffusion of vapor.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Govindarajan Kannan, Brendan C. O'Kelly, Evangelin Ramani Sujatha
Summary: Soil stabilization using nanomaterials, particularly nano-calcium carbonate (NCC), is investigated for its potential application in practical field settings. The study examines the effects of different dosages of NCC on the properties of low-plasticity fine-grained soil, including plasticity index, compaction, unconfined compressive strength, compressibility, and permeability. The results show that a 0.4% dosage of NCC leads to the highest improvement in unconfined compressive strength after 90 days of curing. The addition of NCC also affects the permeability properties of the soil, with initial increases followed by decreases due to the formation of calcium silicate hydrate gel during curing.
JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenxuan Jiang, Yujun Liu, Ji Wang, Rui Li, Xiao Liu, Shaohua Ai
Summary: This study proposed a facile method based on electrodeposition and annealing to prepare superhydrophobic coatings on mild steel surfaces. Surface morphology was significantly affected by plating parameters, and the presence of transition metal oxides and multi-level structure played a key role in achieving superhydrophobic properties. The obtained superhydrophobic surface showed substantial improvement in corrosion resistance compared to the untreated coating and steel substrate.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingzhi Li, Robert H. B. Miller, Haibing Zhang, Yibo Ouyang, Ri Qiu, Shugang Hu, Haili Niu
Summary: The research developed a superhydrophobic coating on copper substrate through a one-step electrodeposition process, showing great self-cleaning and antifouling abilities while effectively protecting the copper from corrosion. Experimental results demonstrated the potential of the superhydrophobic coating to be used in harsh environments for corrosion protection.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinqiu Tao, Yuanlong Wu, Lei Dong, Youfa Zhang, Qianping Ran
Summary: In this study, a solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly method was innovatively proposed to produce superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS) with facile prepared, environmentally friendly, and ultrafast ambient temperature curable properties. The surface superhydrophobicity and morphology of the SHS can be readily tuned by varying the spraying concentrations, diisocyanates, solvents, spraying heights, and molecular weight of PDMS. The formation mechanism of the SHS was investigated through small-angle scattering and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tugce Nihal Gevrek, Aysun Degirmenci, Rana Sanyal, Harm-Anton Klok, Amitav Sanyal
Summary: Polymeric coatings with amine-reactive brushes synthesized from a succinimidyl group-activated carbonate monomer allow for effective functionalization and protein immobilization. The use of bioactive ligands such as biotin on these brushes enables detection of target proteins and potential conjugation with quantum dots. Comparison with traditional active ester-based brushes shows higher conjugation efficiency with the carbonate-based brushes, and orthogonal functionalization of the brushes with different molecules via microcontact printing demonstrates spatial control for potential diagnostic applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nan Gao, Guoxin Ding, Chen Wang, Fei Chen, Yunpeng Wang, Haitao Ma
Summary: This study proposes a fabrication technique for alloy systems, which combines one-step anodic oxidation with designed annealing to create a micro/nano-structured bionic superhydrophobic surface with enhanced anti-corrosion performance. The strategy can be applied to construct functional surfaces for alloy systems and provides a new approach to solving corrosion problems.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongyuan He, Jiebin Du, Zhangzhao Weng, Changxiang Fan, Xicai Luo, Zhixin Kang, Dexin Chen
Summary: Superhydrophobic surfaces were fabricated by one-step electrodeposition to deposit micro/nano hierarchical structures of Ce, Mg, or Cu-based compounds on Ag films. The electrodeposited surfaces showed high thermal stability and good flexibility but low electrical conductivity. The results suggest that one-step electrodeposition is a promising strategy to fabricate conducting films with superhydrophobic surfaces for surface protection under various corrosive environments.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiangping Ji, Min Sun, Juanjuan Feng, Chunying Li, Sen Han, Wenjuan Guo
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chunying Li, Min Sun, Xiangping Ji, Sen Han, Jiaqing Feng, Wenjuan Guo, Juanjuan Feng
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Liu, Luyan Wang, Ni Xue, Pengxiang Wang, Meishan Pei, Wenjuan Guo
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjuan Guo, Ahmad Umar, Yankai Du, Luyan Wang, Meishan Pei
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Dandan Liu, Qingqing Tu, Ying Han, Xiaoying Wang, Qing Kang, Pengcheng Wang, Wenjuan Guo
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wenyuan Yan, Dianlu Jiang, Wenjuan Guo, Feimeng Zhou
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjuan Guo, Ahmad Umar, Qi Zhao, Mabkhoot A. Alsaiari, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Luyan Wang, Meishan Pei
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiangping Ji, Juanjuan Feng, Chunying Li, Sen Han, Min Sun, Jiaqing Feng, Haili Sun, Jing Fan, Wenjuan Guo
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lingling Yuan, Wenjuan Guo, Yaru Fu, Zhuang Zhang, Pengcheng Wang, Jinping Wang
Summary: A method for qualitative and quantitative determination of GSH based on the reaction between CoOOH nanosheets and TMB has been developed, allowing for direct observation of color changes in the oxidized TMB. This method has a wide detection range, low detection limit, can be performed with high throughput 96-well plate, and has been successfully applied in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells with excellent agreement with a commercial GSH detection kit.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiangping Ji, Juanjuan Feng, Chunying Li, Sen Han, Min Sun, Jiaqing Feng, Haili Sun, Jing Fan, Wenjuan Guo
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Mei Ding, Xiuzhi Zhang, Xiangyun Mi, Ming Zhang, Wenjuan Guo, Meishan Pei
Summary: Block copolymers PCEs with clear structure synthesized by RAFT polymerization exhibit optimal dispersion properties in cement paste, with the structural parameters playing a key role in influencing the performance of PCEs. The adsorption capacity and dispersion properties of PCEs in cement paste are closely related to the monomer ratio and molecular weight, with an optimal ratio of 6:1 and molecular weight no greater than PCE-8 observed for the best performance.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adel Al Fatease, Mazharul Haque, Ahmad Umar, Shafeeque G. Ansari, Yahya Alhamhoom, Abdullatif Bin Muhsinah, Mater H. Mahnashi, Wenjuan Guo, Zubaida A. Ansari
Summary: A label-free electrochemical sensor based on pure titanium oxide and manganese-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles was fabricated for sensitive detection of myoglobin levels to analyze cardiovascular infarction. The sensor showed high sensitivity, low detection limit, and selective response towards myoglobin.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenjuan Guo, Ahmad Umar, Mabkhoot A. Alsaiari, Luyan Wang, Meishan Pei
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Kaili Cui, Guanghan Li, Luyan Wang, Wenjuan Guo, Meishan Pei
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiangping Ji, Juanjuan Feng, Chunying Li, Sen Han, Jiaqing Feng, Wenjuan Guo, Min Sun
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2019)
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)
