Review
Environmental Sciences
Nisha T. Padmanabhan, Nishanth Thomas, Jesna Louis, Dhanu Treasa Mathew, Priyanka Ganguly, Honey John, Suresh C. Pillai
Summary: Nanostructured photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2) composites with graphene, hold promise for addressing environmental challenges by providing a clean and sustainable ecosystem to humanity. The coupling of TiO2 with graphene has shown to be more active in photocatalysis, with graphene sheets facilitating the transfer and separation of photo-generated electrons during TiO2 excitation, ultimately reducing electron-hole recombination. Various design strategies and synthetic routes have been highlighted to enhance the interfacial charge transfer dynamics in TiO2/graphene nanocomposites for environmental remediation applications.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jun Xiong, Huaming Li, Jiadong Zhou, Jun Di
Summary: This critical review summarizes the importance and recent progress of Indium-based materials in photocatalysis, including the design and tuning of Indium-based photocatalysts and their performance in various photocatalytic applications and energy conversion.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Nur Rabiatul Adawiyah Mohd Shah, Rozan Mohamad Yunus, Nurul Nabila Rosman, Wai Yin Wong, Khuzaimah Arifin, Lorna Jeffery Minggu
Summary: Graphene is a promising material for photocatalytic H2 production due to its high electron conductivity and surface area. Combining graphene with other materials can enhance the photocatalytic activity and improve hydrogen generation efficiency. Future challenges in H-2 generation still need to be addressed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepanska, Marta Michalska-Sionkowska, Pawel Binkowski, Jerzy P. Lukaszewicz, Piotr Kamedulski
Summary: We studied an inexpensive method for preparing 3D graphene and analyzed its morphology, elemental composition, antioxidant activity, and hemolysis rate. The results showed improved antioxidant properties after graphene modification, and all tested samples were classified as nonhemolytic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jia Li, Cyrille Boyer, Xuewen Zhang
Summary: This paper discusses the application progress of 3D printing in the preparation of photocatalysts, focusing on the advantages of photopolymerization-based 3D printing technology and prospects for its application in the production of photocatalyst products.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Saeid Akrami, Tatsumi Ishihara, Masayoshi Fuji, Kaveh Edalati
Summary: Excessive CO2 emission from fossil fuel usage has led to global warming and environmental crises. The photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to CO or useful components is a new strategy to address this issue. The main challenge is finding photocatalysts with high efficiency for CO2 photoreduction. Severe plastic deformation (SPD) has been used to develop active catalysts for CO2 conversion. These strategies can enhance photocatalytic efficiency by improving CO2 adsorption, increasing light absorbance, aligning the band structure, and providing active sites for photocatalytic reactions. This article reviews recent progress in using SPD to develop functional ceramics for photocatalytic CO2 conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huan Liu, Wei Chen, Rongli Zhang, Chao Xu, Xiuli Huang, Hui Peng, Chaofei Huo, Maodong Xu, Zongcheng Miao
Summary: A high-quality graphene with structural hierarchy was successfully fabricated through a novel bioinspired method. The graphene possesses advantages for supercapacitor application, including large surface area, hierarchical porosity, well-organized graphene layers and favorable double doping of O/N, contributing to rapid charge transportation, fast diffusion of electrolyte ions, and high conductivity. This high-quality graphene prepared from biomass shows great potential for high-performance applications in energy storage and conversion.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dmitry Kireev, Samuel Liu, Harrison Jin, T. Patrick Xiao, Christopher H. Bennett, Deji Akinwande, Jean Anne C. Incorvia
Summary: In this work, biocompatible bilayer graphene-based artificial synaptic transistors (BLAST) capable of mimicking synaptic behavior are reported. The devices exhibit high energy efficiency and long-term potentiation, and show unique metaplasticity which outperforms ideal linear synapses in classic image classification tasks. These devices are powerful candidates for bio-interfaced online learning, bridging the gap between artificial and biological neural networks.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingzhuo Zhou, Xin Wu, Yan Chen, Chuang Yang, Rui Yang, Junyang Tan, Yilun Liu, Ling Qiu, Hui-Ming Cheng
Summary: Using graphene as a model building block, the fabrication of multiscale structures with tailorable features spanning seven orders of magnitude in size is achieved by a 3D printed template-directed assembly method. The structures demonstrate extraordinary properties such as ultralow density, ultrahigh stiffness, and compressibility.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanru Chen, Kai Pang, Xiaoting Liu, Kaiwen Li, Jiahao Lu, Shengying Cai, Yingjun Liu, Zhen Xu, Chao Gao
Summary: The rapid development of high-power and high-frequency devices in electronics creates a need for advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs) with high thermal conductivity and structural stability. Previous attempts using silicone-based TIMs with highly thermally conductive fillers have struggled with structural stability in extreme conditions. In this study, we fabricated a flexible TIM called graphene foam roll (GFR) using hydroplastic foaming and interface strengthening methods. By impregnating graphene oxide (GO) into the GFR, we achieved enhanced interface bonding and superior structural integrity. The GFR-TIM exhibited both exceptional structural stability, maintaining mechanical stability after 10,000 cycles at 60% compressive strain, and high temperature resistance up to 500 degrees C, which has not been reported before. Additionally, the GFR-TIM demonstrated higher thermal conductivity (approximately 17.42 W/mK) compared to most commercial TIMs (5-10 W/mK). It can serve as an efficient heat-dissipation component for CPUs and has superior cooling efficiency compared to commercial TIMs. This work presents an advanced graphene-based TIM with excellent environmental adaptability and anti-fatigue properties, expanding its applications in extreme environments such as hypersonic vehicles, high-throughput satellites, and high-power radar systems.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lifen Xiao, Fangjie Ji, Jiexin Zhang, Xumiao Chen, Yongjin Fang
Summary: Polyanionic compounds have great potential as electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries, and doping regulation can significantly improve their electrochemical performance. However, designing high-performance polyanionic compounds still faces challenges.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tahereh Seifi, Ali Reza Kamali
Summary: This paper reports on the antibacterial performance of free standing three-dimensional graphene nanosheets with a high density of graphene edges. The results show that the nanosheets exhibit outstanding antibacterial effect against E. coli at low concentration, efficiently cutting bacterial cells into fragments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ji Hoon Kim, Ji Min Kim, Gil Won Lee, Gyu Hyeon Shim, Sun Taek Lim, Koung Moon Kim, Thi To Nguyen Vo, Boyeon Kweon, Somchai Wongwises, Dong Wook Jerng, Moo Hwan Kim, Ho Seon Ahn
Summary: Researchers have developed a simple method for the formation of large-scale 3D graphene networks, with the structural morphology of the network being modifiable by controlling vaporization rate, surface temperature of the target substrate, and amount of discharged colloids. The self-assembled graphene possesses excellent electrical and mechanical properties, making it suitable for mass production of graphene-based materials.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Iranzu Barbarin, Nikolaos Politakos, Luis Serrano-Cantador, Juan Antonio Cecilia, Oihane Sanz, Radmila Tomovska
Summary: This study presents a versatile and robust technique for the production of functionalized 3D porous graphene/polymer monolithic structures based on aqueous self-assembly process. The addition of polymer particles in the synthesis allows for the control of textural properties and improved selectivity for CO2 capture.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Jingbo Zhang, Ziyu Wan, Jing Liao
Summary: In this paper, a novel optimization approach based on differentiable rendering is proposed to address the errors in geometry and texture of 3D reconstruction through RGB-D sensors. The approach integrates the optimization of camera pose, geometry, and texture into a unified framework by ensuring consistency with the corresponding RGB-D inputs. A joint optimization approach is introduced to fully exploit the inter-relationships among the three objective components, along with an adaptive interleaving strategy to improve optimization stability and efficiency. The use of differentiable rendering and image-level adversarial loss further enhances the photorealism of the 3D model.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VISUALIZATION AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Feng-Kang Shang, Yue-Hua Li, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: Utilizing photocatalytic technology to reduce water or carbon dioxide to solar fuels and to selectively or non-selectively oxidize organics to their respective target products, is a promising and sustainable way to increase the supply of energy and chemical feedstocks, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and solve environmental pollution.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Long Huang, Hong Zhong, Ce Li, Yaojie Lei, Shaohui Zhang, Yuhan Wu, Wenli Zhang, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming M. Wang
Summary: In this work, a double design host and guest strategy is proposed to enhance the electrochemical properties of sulfur electrodes in sodium ion storage. The V2O3 adsorbent immobilizes sulfur species, while the selenium dopant improves the electronic conductivity and redox conversion of sulfur cathodes. The synergistic effect between the V2O3 adsorbent and selenium dopant inhibits the shuttle effect and improves the redox kinetics, resulting in greatly enhanced Na-ion storage properties of sulfur cathodes. The as-designed sulfur cathode exhibits excellent rate capability of 663 mA h g(-1) at 2.0 A g(-1) and exceptional cyclability of 405 mA h g(-1) over 700 cycles at 1.0 A g(-1).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Yao, Yansong Zhu, Cheng Zheng, Nana Wang, Dongdong Wang, Fang Tian, Zhongchao Bai, Jian Yang, Yitai Qian, Shixue Dou
Summary: By molecular engineering of the polymer binders and cross-linking treatment, the mechanical properties and electrochemical stability of sodium-ion batteries can be improved, resulting in extended cycle life and enhanced Coulombic efficiency.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Weiling Qiu, Xiang Long Huang, Ye Wang, Chi Feng, Haining Ji, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming Wang
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses the recent progress in the design strategies of functional selenium cathodes, presenting efficient functionalization strategies including covalent bonding, nanostructure construction, heteroatom doping, component hybridization, and solid solution formation. These strategies have been successfully extended to different types of selenium batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Long Huang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Liujiang Zhou, Zaiping Guo, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming Wang
Summary: By using an innovative metal oxide kinetics accelerator, the redox behaviors of S cathodes are successfully regulated, leading to improved performance of room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries with high specific capacity, outstanding rate capability, and stable cyclability.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin-Xing Zhang, Ming-Yu Qi, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: This study reports the use of assembled ZnS-CdS hybrid heterostructure for efficient coupling cooperative redox catalysis. The interaction between CdS and ZnS quantum dots enhances the photocatalyzed-redox activity and stability. The optimal ZnS-CdS hybrid shows superior performance and high atom economy. Recycling scattered light further improves the yield. Mechanistic research clarifies the oxidation process of 1-phenylethanol. This work promotes the rational design of semiconductor quantum dots-based heterostructured catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing-Yu Li, Chang-Long Tan, Ming-Yu Qi, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: In this study, a hierarchical ZnIn2S4@CdS photocatalyst is reported for epoxide alcoholysis with high regioselectivity nearly 100%. Mechanistic studies reveal the critical significance of the precise activation switch on exposed Zn acid sites for achieving efficient photocatalytic performance. Furthermore, the establishment of a Z-scheme heterojunction facilitates interface charge separation and transfer. Remarkably, the underlying regioselective photocatalytic reaction pathway has been distinctly revealed.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yin-Feng Wang, Ming-Yu Qi, Marco Conte, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: This study presents a new radical-induced method for the synthesis of benzimidazoles through high-performance photoredox coupling of alcohols and diamines on Pd/ZnO nanosheets. The unique advantages of ZnO nanosheets, especially the role of Pd nanoparticles in cleaving the alpha-C-H bond of alcohols and adsorbing subsequently-generated C-centered radicals, are revealed. Rational design of semiconductor-based photoredox systems provides new insights for efficient benzimidazole synthesis and hydrogen gas generation based on radical mechanisms.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shenqiu Xu, Jiawen Huang, Guanyao Wang, Yuhai Dou, Ding Yuan, Liangxu Lin, Kaifeng Qin, Kuan Wu, Hua Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Chao Wu
Summary: Aqueous Zn-metal batteries (AZMBs) have attracted significant interest as a low-cost, eco-friendly, and safe alternative to other metal-based batteries. However, challenges such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, and zinc corrosion and passivation still need to be addressed. Engineering the aqueous electrolytes and additives is considered a promising approach to overcome these challenges. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent literature on aqueous electrolytes and electrolyte additives, aiming to enhance the understanding of the challenges associated with the metallic Zn anode and guide future strategies for stable AZMBs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming-Yu Qi, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: Solar-driven CO2 reduction integrated with C-C/C-X bond-forming organic synthesis offers a promising opportunity to achieve carbon neutrality and create an atom-/redox-economical chemical synthesis simultaneously.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Karol Cwieka, Zuzanna Bojarska, Kamil Czelej, Dariusz Lomot, Przemyslaw Dziegielewski, Alexey Maximenko, Kostiantyn Nikiforow, Leon Grado, Ming-Yu Qi, Yi-Jun Xu, Juan Carlos Colmenares
Summary: In this study, atomically dispersed Cu on TiO2 composite nanoparticles synthesized by the wet impregnation method were shown to be highly active and selective in hydrogen production by photoreforming of methanol. The photocatalyst exhibited a significant quantum efficiency and clean and sustainable characteristics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiali Wang, Hui-Ying Tan, Ming-Yu Qi, Jing-Yu Li, Zi-Rong Tang, Nian-Tzu Suen, Yi-Jun Xu, Hao Ming Chen
Summary: This review discusses the importance of solid-liquid interfaces in electrocatalysis and their correlation with catalytic activity. The CO2 electroreduction reaction is used as an example to illustrate the influence of interface structure on reaction kinetics and selectivity. The article proposes a probing energy-dependent in situ characterization map for dynamic interfaces and emphasizes recent milestones in establishing accurate electrochemical interface models both experimentally and theoretically.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming -Hui Sun, Ming-Yu Qi, Chang-Long Tan, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
Summary: Ternary composites of reduced graphene oxide (GR)-CdS-Pd were synthesized for photocatalytic conversion of benzyl alcohol (BA) and hydrogen (H2) production, showing enhanced photoactivity and selectivity compared to bare CdS. The close interface contact and energy level alignment between GR nanosheets (NSs) and CdS nanoparticles (NPs) in the composite improved carrier separation and transfer, as well as the photocorrosion resistance of CdS. Photodeposited Pd NPs further promoted charge separation and intermediate product formation, leading to increased conversion of BA. This work enables the rational design of GR-based photocatalysts for fine chemical synthesis and H2 evolution.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander M. Prophet, Kritanjan Polley, Gary J. Van Berkel, David T. Limmer, Kevin R. Wilson
Summary: The oxidation kinetics of iodide by ozone at the air-water interface is studied in single microdroplets. Molecular simulations and kinetic modeling are used to understand the underlying multiphase mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong Zhang, Jiajing Lan, Fei Wang, Shumei Chen, Jian Zhang
Summary: By utilizing 1,1'-ferrocene dicarboxylic acid as a chelating and surface protection ligand, we have synthesized multi-nuclear indium oxide clusters with varying nuclear sizes, including heptanuclear and thirteen-nuclear clusters. These clusters possess labile coordination sites, allowing for structural modification and self-assembly, resulting in the formation of various cluster structures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Wang, Hui Liu, Mingsen Wang, Jiaheng Hou, Yongjun Li, Yuancheng Wang, Yingjie Zhao
Summary: Two supramolecular complexes were prepared using CBs and M1, and their single-crystal structures were analyzed by SCXRD. The unexpected 1:2 self-assembly structure between M1 and CB[8] was discovered for the first time. These complexes exhibit unique photophysical properties and provide valuable information about the structure and photophysical properties of supramolecular complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Hee Lee, Sookil Park, Sanggil Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hyun Soo Lee, Injae Shin
Summary: The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell-surface glycoprotein involved in cell proliferation and tumor development. This study used a fluorescently labeled EGFR to investigate its time-dependent endocytosis in live cells and found that appended glycans affect EGFR internalization. Additionally, the study detected sialic acid residues attached to EGFR on the live cell surface using FRET-based imaging. This research provides valuable insights into the cellular functions of EGFR.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Subhankar Sahu, Lokesh Kumar, Sumita Das, Dipti Gupta, Ruchi Anand
Summary: This study proposes a strategy that combines organic electronics with biosensor scaffolds to create a compact device for monitoring environmental aromatic pollution. By coupling biosensing protein MopR with an organic electrochemical transistor (OECT), a sensor module capable of efficient detection of phenol was designed. Exclusive phenol detection with minimal loss of sensitivity could be achieved in complex pollutant mixtures and real environmental samples.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changseok Lee, Hyung-Joon Kang, Sungwoo Hong
Summary: The formation of C-N bonds through hydroamination reactions catalyzed by nickel hydrides has been a topic of recent interest. This approach offers a way to efficiently transform a variety of alkene and alkyne substrates into compounds enriched with C-N bonds. The review provides a concise overview of the underlying reaction mechanisms and aims to stimulate further progress in NiH-catalytic techniques and catalyst design.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yueci Wu, Lu-Lu Sun, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Weiguo Cao, Tony D. James
Summary: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common cause of acute liver failure in the USA and Europe, but most cases can be recovered or prevented by discontinuing the offending drug. Recent research has found that peroxynitrite (ONOO-) can be used as a potential indicator for early diagnosis of DILI, and there is an urgent need to establish a method to detect and track peroxynitrite in DILI cases. In this study, a FRET-based nano fluorescent probe CD-N-I was developed, which showed high selectivity and sensitivity in detecting peroxynitrite. The probe successfully detected exogenous peroxynitrite in live cells and endogenous peroxynitrite in APAP-induced liver injury of HepG2 cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dmitry L. Lipilin, Mikhail O. Zubkov, Mikhail D. Kosobokov, Alexander D. Dilman
Summary: This article describes a direct photocatalytic method for the thiolation of unprotected acids, which was previously challenging. By using a thionocarbonate reagent with an N-O bond, the efficient conversion of carboxylic acids to thiols is achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jason Malenfant, Lucille Kuster, Yohann Gagne, Kouassi Signo, Maxime Denis, Sylvain Canesi, Mathieu Frenette
Summary: Raman microscopy can reveal compound-specific vibrational fingerprints without sample preparation. The combination of efficient theoretical calculations and a user-friendly software can accurately predict peak positions and provide match scores to assist with structure determination.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayoh A. Hernandez, Paul S. Micus, Sean Alec Lois Sunga, Luca Mazzei, Stefano Ciurli, Gabriele Meloni
Summary: Essential trace metals play crucial roles in the survival and virulence of bacterial pathogens. Helicobacter pylori requires nickel for colonization and persistence in the stomach, and NixA is an essential nickel transporter in this process. This study characterizes the selectivity and electrogenic nature of NixA-mediated nickel transport.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tarali Devi, Kuheli Dutta, Jennifer Deutscher, Stefan Mebs, Uwe Kuhlmann, Michael Haumann, Beatrice Cula, Holger Dau, Peter Hildebrandt, Kallol Ray
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of subtle electronic changes and secondary interactions in the stability of biologically relevant metal-dioxygen intermediates. It also shows that the role of the chloride ligand in stabilizing the Fe-III-(OOBu)-Bu-t moiety can extend to other anions, including the thiolate ligand.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacqueline R. Santhouse, Jeremy M. G. Leung, Lillian T. Chong, W. Seth Horne
Summary: By studying the folding kinetics and mechanism of the BdpA sequence, researchers found that altering the backbone connectivity can affect protein folding. This suggests that protein mimetic chains have a significant degree of plasticity in transitioning between unfolded and folded states.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Divanshu Gupta, Ralf Einholz, Holger F. Bettinger
Summary: This study presents the first direct spectroscopic evidence of a cyclic seven-membered iminoborane. Compared to linear amino-iminoboranes, this cyclic iminoborane exhibits weakened bond strength and lower Lewis acidity value. The study suggests that the reduced ring strain of cyclic iminoborane prevents nitrogen fixation but allows facile (2 + 2) cycloaddition reaction with C2H4.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renny Mathew, Aniruddha Mazumder, Praveen Kumar, Julie Matula, Sharmarke Mohamed, Petr Brazda, Mahesh Hariharan, Brijith Thomas
Summary: This study reveals the packing arrangement of partially disordered nitro-perylenediimide (NO2-PDI) using a synergistic approach that combines 3D ED, ssNMR, and DFT techniques. By overcoming these challenges, this methodology opens up new avenues for material characterization, driving exciting advancements in the field.
