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Chemistry, Analytical
Inyalot Jude Tadeo, Rajasekar Parasuraman, Arun M. Umarji
Summary: The article introduces the synthesis, characterization, and gas sensing properties of V2O5 thin films prepared at different temperatures using ultrasonic nebulization. The V2O5-Qu-350 thin films exhibited the highest response towards ethanol and NO2, showing potential for detecting these gases in various environments.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mani Teja Vijjapu, Sandeep Surya, Maruti Zalte, Saravanan Yuvaraja, Maryam Shojaei Baghini, Khaled N. Salama
Summary: This study presents a novel room temperature operable gas sensor for detecting NO2 without continuous light activation, showing promising sensing and selectivity towards NO2. Kelvin probe force microscopy characterization was used to understand the sensing mechanism, and a gas-sensitive digital indicator was demonstrated for quantifying NO2 concentration. The research paves the way for portable, compact, and inexpensive gas sensing systems for various applications.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Munusami, K. Arutselvan, S. Vadivel
Summary: The report discusses a high-performance LPG gas sensor based on a ZnGa2O4/graphene (ZGO/GR) structure, prepared using a facile hydrothermal approach. The sensors showed excellent sensing performance and high selectivity towards LPG gas.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sang Won Lee, Hyo Gi Jung, Jae Won Jang, Dongsung Park, Dongtak Lee, Insu Kim, Yonghwan Kim, Da Yeon Cheong, Kyo Seon Hwang, Gyudo Lee, Dae Sung Yoon
Summary: Research on manufacturing graphene-based electronic textiles into two-dimensional sheets shows promising results in improved sensing performance, increased sensitivity to hazardous gases, and characteristics of being lighter and thinner. Furthermore, applying this technology to wearable devices can detect toxic environmental gases and monitor health through exhalation.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Sivakumar, K. Krishnamoorthi, S. Vadivel, S. Govindasamy
Summary: The investigation of solution-based hydrothermal production of SnO2 nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide hybrids sensors showed enhanced sensing performance for NO2 gas with high response, fast response and recovery time, selectiveness and repeatability. The synergistic impact of SnO2 and rGO played a significant role in enhancing sensing behavior.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. Chavez, C. Gomez-Solis, A. Mtz-Enriquez, V Rodriguez-Gonzalez, V Escobar-Barrios, C. R. Garcia, J. Oliva
Summary: Flexible graphene composites decorated with V2O5 micmbelts were utilized as sensors for NO2 detection, showing higher response to higher concentrations of NO2 at room temperature. The sensor demonstrated fast response/recovery times, saturation after several cycles of use, and selectivity in the presence of other gases like CO2.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oleksandr Tsymbalenko, Soyoung Lee, Yong-Min Lee, Yun-Sik Nam, Byoung Chan Kim, Jin Young Kim, Kang-Bong Lee
Summary: A highly sensitive and selective NH3 gas sensor was developed by doping single-layer pristine graphene with copper(II) oxide (CuO) nanoparticles. CuO nanoparticles of approximately 15 nm were synthesized and doped onto graphene using a simple spin coating method. NH3 gas reacts with the oxygen species on the graphene surface, causing a change in graphene's valence channel and resistivity. The sensor exhibited a resistivity response of approximately 83% and fast response and recovery times.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yupeng Liu, Lie Li, Wenjun Hou, Qu Zhou, Wen Zeng
Summary: This paper investigates the adsorption of seven toxic gases on the intrinsic and modified In2O3 (110) surface using Density functional theory (DFT). The results show that the Ag-doped In2O3 (110) surface exhibits enhanced adsorption of NO2 while suppressing its response to HCHO and H2S gases, making it a promising candidate for a highly selective sensor for NO2.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juho Karhu, Tuomas Hieta, Farshid Manoocheri, Markku Vainio, Erkki Ikonen
Summary: In this study, a high-sensitivity light-emitting diode (LED)-based photoacoustic NO2 sensor was demonstrated, achieving a sub-ppb detection limit and excellent stability through cantilever-enhanced photoacoustic detection and two-channel relative measurement. The results show great potential for the development of cost-effective and sensitive detectors for a variety of other trace gases, as LEDs are available at a wide selection of emission wavelengths.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sunil Kumar, Veronika A. Dmitrieva, Gang Meng, Stanislav A. Evlashin, Ekaterina V. Sukhanova, Dmitry G. Kvashnin, Zakhar I. Popov, Alexander G. Bannov, Fedor S. Fedorov, Albert G. Nasibulin
Summary: We improved the sensitivity of NO2 analyte by adjusting the width ratio of adjacent graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) layers using GO laser reduction technique. The reduction of GO led to a chemiresistive response to NO2, and an optimum GO/rGO width ratio achieved a chemiresistive response of 18.1% towards 100 ppm of NO2 with a limit of detection of 230 ppb. The enhanced chemiresistive response of GO/rGO sensors to NO2 physisorption was attributed to increased sorption energy and improved charge transfer at the GO/rGO interface area compared to fully reduced GO.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Songchen Zhang, Lihao Zhou, Yinhua Hu, Xianghong Liu, Jun Zhang
Summary: Fabrication of ZnO/α-Fe2O3 heterostructures was successfully achieved, and their sensing properties towards NO2 were systematically investigated. The ZnO/α-Fe2O3 sensor exhibited superior selectivity, repeatability, and stability for NO2 detection at 175 degrees C, as well as short response-recovery time and low detection limit.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aditya Kushwaha, Neeraj Goel
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated that the chemisorption of NO2 gas molecules is greatly enhanced in a vertically oriented MoS2-based device at low temperature. The MoS2 nanosheets with vertical orientation were synthesized and characterized using microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The vertical orientation of MoS2 was found to significantly affect the gas sensing performance by facilitating strong chemisorption due to the presence of unsaturated and dangling bonds on the sensing surface. The fabricated device showed excellent sensing response towards NO2 gas molecules, with a response and recovery time of -13 and -110 s, respectively, upon exposure to 50 ppm of NO2.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Liu, Yang Gao, Qinghua Hu
Summary: In this study, parallel heterostructures of Bi2S3/MoS2 nanocomposite aerogels were synthesized, which exhibited significantly improved room-temperature NO2 sensing performance compared to pristine MoS2 nanosheets and Bi2S3 nanorods. The nanocomposites had larger specific surface area, more active defect sites, and higher charge density, contributing to their enhanced gas-sensing properties. This research provides an efficient way to construct large-area parallel heterostructures and enhance the gas-sensing performance of heterostructured materials.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shilei Fan, Guocai Lu, Yinhua Hu, Wei Zheng, Xianghong Liu, Jun Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates the fabrication of a flexible gas sensor based on few-layer In2Se3 nanosheets synthesized by CVD, which shows high sensitivity and fast response/recovery speed to NO2 at room temperature. The piezoelectric effect induced by mechanical deformation significantly improves the sensor response, attributed to the coupled effect of piezoelectricity and adsorption-induced charge transfer.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jihee Kim, Masoud Nazarian-Samani, Jihyun Lee, Sang-kil Lee, Kyu Hyong Lee, Ji Hee Pi, Yu Jin Kim, Sanghyeon Lee, Wooyoung Lee
Summary: High selectivity and fast response are crucial for protecting human health in dangerous environments. The p-n SnO/SnO2 heterostructure, with its synergistic effect on semiconducting properties and interfacial electric field, shows excellent sensing performances. It has a high response rate, fast response time, and superior selectivity compared to other target gases. The presence of oxygen vacancies in the SnO/SnO2 heterostructure is supported by Raman and EPR results, and the role of these vacancies as an effective electron donor for adsorbed oxygen molecules and NO2 target gas is described by XPS and ToF-SIMS analyses. The direct formation of oxygen vacancies in SnO/SnO2 heterostructures is an important reference for the development of high-performance NO2 gas sensors.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hongli Ma, Tao Wang, Bolong Li, Weiyang Cao, Min Zeng, Jianhua Yang, Yanjie Su, Nantao Hu, Zhihua Zhou, Zhi Yang
Summary: The novel quantification technique for electronic nose presented in this study, utilizing a double-step strategy combined with hierarchical classifier and partial least squares regression, demonstrates outstanding performance in identifying toxic gases and estimating concentrations. The approach is applicable for E-nose-based odor quantification.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Fan, Jia Shi, Yongwei Zhang, Wenjing Quan, Xiyu Chen, Jianhua Yang, Min Zeng, Zhihua Zhou, Yanjie Su, Hao Wei, Zhi Yang
Summary: In this work, Ti3C2Tx-ZnO nanosheet hybrids were fabricated and demonstrated to have improved gas-sensing performance. The hybrids exhibited short recovery and response times, high sensitivity, and selectivity. The sensor also showed excellent anti-humidity properties and reproducibility.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tao Wang, Hexin Zhang, Yu Wu, Wenkai Jiang, Xinwei Chen, Min Zeng, Jianhua Yang, Yanjie Su, Nantao Hu, Zhi Yang
Summary: The study demonstrates the model training of the E-nose system, automating feature extraction and simplifying model training with MTL-CNN, while improving the accuracy of classification tasks. The baseline tracking algorithm helps reduce the impact of long-term shifts. The deep learning model shows outstanding performance in training and achieves high accuracy in multiple tasks of the E-nose.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xinwei Chen, Tao Wang, Jia Shi, Wen Lv, Yutong Han, Min Zeng, Jianhua Yang, Nantao Hu, Yanjie Su, Hao Wei, Zhihua Zhou, Zhi Yang, Yafei Zhang
Summary: In this study, a gas sensing structure model based on CuS quantum dots/Bi2S3 nanosheets was constructed using an artificial neuron network. The results showed that the sensor exhibited high sensitivity, fast response and recovery time, low detection limit, and excellent selectivity for NO2.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinwei Chen, Jia Shi, Tao Wang, Shuyue Zheng, Wen Lv, Xiyu Chen, Jianhua Yang, Min Zeng, Nantao Hu, Yanjie Su, Hao Wei, Zhihua Zhou, Zhi Yang
Summary: This study presents a novel design of gas sensor based on neuron-mimic architecture, which exhibits high sensitivity and excellent selectivity. By introducing gold quantum dots-induced lattice deviation of S atoms in Bi2S3 nanosheets, a sensor network with abundant defect sites is formed. The fabricated sensor shows significantly enhanced response value and ultrafast response/recovery performance in detecting NO2, thanks to the favorable gas adsorption and charge transfer properties arising from S vacancies. Additionally, the sensor is successfully integrated into a wearable device for real-time visual detection of target gases.
Article
Optics
Huo Ting-ting, Zhang Dong-dong, Shi Xiang-lei, Pan Yu, Sun Li-jie, Su Yan-jie
Summary: The study introduces a self-powered broadband photodetector based on carbon nanomaterial and bulk semiconductor van der Waals heterojunctions, showing high-sensitivity photoelectric response with maximum photoelectric responsivity and specific detectivity achieved at zero bias.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Rajnish Kaur, Varun A. Chhabra, Vikas Chaudhary, Kumar Vikrant, Surya Kant Tripathi, Yanjie Su, Parveen Kumar, Ki-Hyun Kim, Akash Deep
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries have attracted significant research interest due to their high energy density, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have emerged as promising anode materials. The performance of MOFs as anodes can be improved through the tuning of metal sites and pore sizes, and their catalytic activities can be enhanced through coordination of organic linkers and metal centers. Future research should focus on developing various features of MOF-based composites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huan Yin, Luoxi Zhang, Mingkui Zhu, Yue Chen, Tian Tian, Yafei Zhang, Nantao Hu, Zhi Yang, Yanjie Su
Summary: A novel method for improving the performance of SWCNT-based photodetectors through interfacial charge transfer induced by Au nanoparticle surface doping is reported. Experimental results show that AuNP doping can effectively enhance the generation and transport of photogenerated carriers, thereby significantly improving the performance of the photodetector. This study provides a simple route for enhancing the performance of SWCNT-based photodetectors and offers a new method for characterizing the interfacial charge transfer between dopants and SWCNTs.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tian Tian, Huan Yin, Luoxi Zhang, Mingkui Zhu, Defu Ma, Feng Shao, Nantao Hu, Zhi Yang, Yafei Zhang, Yanjie Su
Summary: This study investigates the interfacial charge transfer between gas molecules and SWCNTs using the Raman shift of the 2D peak in SWCNTs. An exponential relationship between the 2D peak position and NO2 concentration has been established, providing a simple method to evaluate charge transfer and gas molecule adsorption state.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peiyao Wang, Feng Shao, Bin Li, Yanjie Su, Zhi Yang, Nantao Hu, Yafei Zhang
Summary: In order to increase the specific capacitance of supercapacitors, polyaniline (PANI) has been used as an additive electrode material. In this study, a molecular-level uniform reduced graphene oxide/PANI (rGO/PANI) composite film was synthesized through self-assembly and specific thermal reduction, which showed great potential in flexible supercapacitors with high areal capacitance. The performance of the rGO/PANI film, such as specific areal capacitance and cycling stability, was significantly enhanced compared to the pure rGO electrode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjing Quan, Jia Shi, Hanyu Luo, Chao Fan, Wen Lv, Xinwei Chen, Min Zeng, Jianhua Yang, Nantao Hu, Yanjie Su, Hao Wei, Zhi Yang
Summary: A novel flexible paper-based gas sensor was designed, which integrated the Ti3C2Tx-MXene nonmetallic electrode and Ti3C2Tx/WS2 gas sensing film to form Ohmic contact and Schottky heterojunction in a single sensing channel. The sensor exhibited high conductivity, effective charge transfer, and abundant active sites for gas sensing, and showed a response rate of 15.2% to 1 ppm NO2 gas at room temperature, with a detection limit of 11.0 ppb NO2 gas.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yazhuo Huang, Lingyu Zhang, Yongrong Ji, Hongpei Deng, Mingce Long, Shengfang Ge, Yanjie Su, Siew Yin Chan, Xian Jun Loh, Ai Zhuang, Jing Ruan
Summary: In this study, a noninvasive and intelligent monitoring scaffold was developed using carboxylated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) integrated into chemically cross-linked carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel. The CNT scaffold exhibited improved mechanical properties, good biocompatibility, and electrochemical responsiveness. It could sensitively monitor cell differentiation degree and enhance stem cell osteogenic differentiation for new bone tissue formation.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hewei Yuan, Yaozhong Zhang, Yanjie Su, Nantao Hu, Jianhua Yang, Min Zeng, Zhi Yang, Yafei Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a novel Type II heterojunction consisting of BiVO4 thin film and diamond-like carbon (DLC) to the PEC system, which significantly enhances the PEC water-splitting activity. Compared to the pure BiVO4, the BiVO4/DLC heterojunction exhibits increased photocurrent density and improved stability. The enhancement in PEC performance is attributed to the Type II heterojunction photoanodes that promote carrier mobility and reduce the recombination rate of electron-hole pairs. Furthermore, the sp2 carbon phase in DLC acts as a conductive channel, while the sp3 carbon phase provides stable support and passivation effect, leading to an enhancement in both PEC water splitting performance and long-time stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huan Yin, Tian Tian, Ruxuan Zhang, Luoxi Zhang, Mingkui Zhu, Tianhao Zhang, Zhi Yang, Nantao Hu, Yafei Zhang, Yanjie Su
Summary: All-carbon nano-heterostructure photodetectors based on different carbon allotropes exhibit excellent photoelectric performance. However, the performance is limited by the interfacial charge transfer and large dark current of graphene. In this study, asymmetric all-carbon nano-heterostructures with C-60/graphene/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) heterojunctions were designed and demonstrated to have excellent photoelectric response in the visible to NIR range, high responsivity, ultrahigh detectivity, and fast response time. The interfacial charge transfer mechanism was also investigated. This work provides insights into interfacial charge transfer in carbon-based heterostructures and offers a strategy for designing and fabricating high-performance all-carbon nano-heterostructure photodetectors.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Yin, Ruxuan Zhang, Tian Tian, Zhi Yang, Nantao Hu, Yafei Zhang, Yanjie Su
Summary: The interfacial charge transfer between single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and graphene is systematically investigated under different external conditions, including bias voltage, temperature, and atmosphere. It is found that electrons are transferred from SWCNTs to graphene when the applied voltage deviates from the neutral point voltage of -4 V. The built-in electric field induces the transfer of electrons from SWCNTs to graphene under various atmospheric and temperature conditions. This study provides important insights into the interfacial charge transfer between SWCNTs and graphene and offers guidance for designing high-performance all-carbon vdW heterostructure nanodevices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)