Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Mohebinia, X. Xing, G. Yang, D. Wang, C. Solares-Bockmon, Z. Ren, J. Bao
Summary: Enhancing water oxidation through the introduction of an oxygen evolution reaction (OER) cocatalyst improves the efficiency of photocatalytic synthesis of ammonia. In this study, cobalt oxyhydroxide was employed as an OER cocatalyst to enhance ammonia generation, and a significant improvement in the ammonia production rate was achieved. The correlation between OER from water and ammonia generation was observed, indicating the potential of this strategy for better N-2 fixation photocatalyst design.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Liu, Hui Wang, Meng-Jie Chang, Meng Sun, Zhi-Wei He, Cong-Miao Zhang, Wen-Yao Zhu, Jia-Liang Chen, Hui-Ling Du, Long-Gui Peng, Zhen-Min Luo, Li Zhang
Summary: Magnetically separatable CoFe2O4/BiOCl (CFO/BOC) fibers were prepared by solvothermal growth of BiOCl on hollow electrospun CoFe2O4 nanofibers for efficient visible light photocatalytic degradation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhong Wang, Dongsheng Wang, Hu Xu, Jun Yu, Tingting Chen
Summary: The design and construction of heterojunction photocatalysts, especially using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), is found to enhance photocatalytic performance. In this study, a MOF-902(Ti) and BiOCl heterojunction (TB) was developed for efficient degradation of antibiotic tetra-cycline (TC) under visible light. The TB heterojunction exhibits superior photocatalytic activity compared to MOF-902(Ti) and BiOCl, attributed to improved visible light response, increased surface area/pore volume, enhanced charge carrier separation and transfer. Reactive species trapping confirms the involvement of center dot O2-, e-, and h+ in the TC photodegradation. A possible mechanism for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of TB heterojunction is proposed.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gen Liu, Yingzi Lin, Siwen Li, Chunyan Shi, Dongyan Zhang, Lei Chen
Summary: Fe-BOC-X photocatalyst was successfully prepared by solvothermal method. It showed better CIP removal performance than original BiOCl under sunlight irradiation. Fe-BOC-3 with 50 wt% iron content demonstrated excellent structural stability and the best adsorption photodegradation efficiency. The study also discussed the effects of various factors on the reaction and proposed two possible decomposition pathways of CIP based on HPLC-MS analysis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Donglei Wei, Xifeng Yang, Yushen Liu, Hyo Jin Seo
Summary: In this work, an indirect semiconductor NaBi3O4Cl1.5Br0.5 prepared via sol-gel synthesis with the subsequent solid-state reaction was reported, showing distinct influences of rare ions doping on its optical properties. Specifically, Eu3+ doping improved photodegradation, while La3+/Gd3+ doping had minimal impact on photochemical properties. The findings suggest that Eu3+-doped NaBi3O4Cl1.5Br0.5 is favorable for photocatalysis application, but not suitable for photoluminescence application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra A. Ioannidi, Joanne Zappa, Athanasia Petala, Manolis Souliotis, Dionissios Mantzavinos, Zacharias Frontistis
Summary: The pursuit of low-cost, high-efficiency co-catalysts without noble metals in photocatalysis has attracted significant interest in recent years. In this study, a series of cobalt phosphide (CoP 0.125-1.00 wt.%) promoted bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) photocatalysts were synthesized and characterized. The efficiency of these photocatalysts was investigated for sulfamethoxazole (SMX) degradation under simulated solar light irradiation. The results showed that the deposition of a small amount of CoP on BiVO4 enhanced SMX degradation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengxia Ji, Jie Feng, Junze Zhao, Yi Zhang, Bin Wang, Jun Di, Xinyuan Xu, Ziran Chen, Jiexiang Xia, Huaming Li
Summary: The synthesis of ultrathin Bi24O31Cl10 nanosheets with abundant surface oxygen vacancies was achieved through defect engineering, leading to enhanced CO2 adsorption and activation capacity as well as improved photogenerated charge separation and transfer, resulting in higher photocatalytic CO2 conversion efficiency.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yao Xu, Zhuozhe Li, Fang Fang, E. Yifeng, Guizhi Zhao
Summary: A new type of light stabilized nanocatalyst BiOCl/g-C3N4 was synthesized with superior morphology features and excellent photochemical catalytic performance, especially under visible light irradiation. The interaction between BiOCl and g-C3N4 was proven to enhance the separation of photo-generated holes and electrons, significantly improving the material's photostability and photocatalytic performance, as demonstrated through various experiments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Eleni Grilla, Maria Nefeli Kagialari, Athanasia Petala, Zacharias Frontistis, Dionissios Mantzavinos
Summary: The study demonstrates that the MoS2/BiOCl composites can effectively enhance the degradation efficiency of the antihypertensive agent VLS, with the catalyst containing 0.25 wt.% MoS2 showing the best performance. Additionally, increasing the catalyst concentration enhances VLS degradation, while higher VLS concentrations lead to a decrease in removal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
He Li, Zhen Hu, Hailian Yu, Ana Loncaric Bozic
Summary: In this study, BiOCl with a unique morphology was prepared by controlling the amount of methanol used as a solvent. The oxygen vacancies on the catalyst surface were increased and its morphology was changed to improve the light utilization rate. The degradation mechanism of PFOA was studied, and it was found that the defluorination efficiency was significantly improved after adding methanol in the preparation process. Under simulated sunlight irradiation, the defluorination rate of PFOA reached 63.1% within 30 min, which is 3.50 times higher than that of BiOCl prepared without adding methanol.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanqun Zhang, Kefeng Zhao, Jingtao Huang, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Jingwei Xu, Rafael Luque, Wenxin Niu, Guobao Xu
Summary: This article reports a versatile method for precisely synthesizing noncentrosymmetric hollow BiOCl nanocaps with open interiors, and elucidates their growth mechanism. The openings of BiOCl nanocaps can be precisely controlled by fine tuning their growth conditions. The noncentrosymmetric BiOCl nanocaps show excellent photocatalytic performance in the photodegradation of rhodamine-B, and the micelle-directed growth strategy can be extended to synthesize other noncentrosymmetric hollow nanostructures.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ratna Sarkar, Dipayan Roy, Dimitra Das, Subrata Sarkar, Kalyan K. Chattopadhyay
Summary: Bismuth Oxychloride (BiOCl) is a p-type indirect bandgap semiconductor with adjustable morphology through citric acid concentration. Structural tuning can enhance hydrogen evolution efficiency, making it a promising material for wastewater treatment and electrochemical water-splitting applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Malik Zeeshan Shahid, Rashid Mehmood, Muhammad Athar, Jaffar Hussain, Yunwei Wei, Abdul Khaliq
Summary: By incorporating Fe3+ ions into two-dimensional bismuth oxychloride nanoplates, a photocatalyst with a narrow band gap, enhanced catalytic performance, and stable structure was successfully synthesized, showing significant improvements in the photoreduction of Cr(VI) ions and photodegradation of rhodamine B under visible light.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liuzhu Zhou, Xinyi Zhu, Jing Yang, Ling Cai, Li Zhang, Huijun Jiang, Hongjie Ruan, Jin Chen
Summary: This study synthesized three different thicknesses of bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) photocatalysts and found that nanosheets of BiOCl had the highest photocatalytic degradation efficiency, while ultrathin nanosheets exhibited the most prominent bactericidal effect. Transcriptome analysis also revealed differences in purine metabolism between BiOCl nanosheets and ultrathin nanosheets. Therefore, the preparation of BiOCl nanosheets with modulated nanoscale thickness for photocatalytic antibacterial activity has remarkable potential for sustainable environmental and biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bolam Kim, Jiseon Jang, Dae Sung Lee
Summary: Bismuth oxyiodide/magnetite (BiOI/Fe3O4) nanocomposites synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction show potential for the removal of bisphenol A (BPA) from water. The optimal operating conditions include a catalyst dosage of 1.0 g/L, an initial BPA concentration of 10 mg/L, and pH 7. Reactive oxygen species identified were superoxide radicals and holes in oxidative species.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Xiao Wang, Qiong Ma, Fei Wang, Xiao-shan Chu, Xue-chuan Wang, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: This study successfully enhanced the hydrogen evolution activity under solar light by constructing a CdS@h-BN/rGO catalyst, which exhibited excellent photoresponse and interfacial conductivity.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Fei Wang, Xiao-shan Chu, Xiao-yun Liu, Yan-yan Dang
Summary: In this study, a 3D porous carbon-doped h-BN/rGO hybrid was successfully prepared with an enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance. The improved photoresponsivity and electrochemical property, as well as excellent durability in pH=8.5, were achieved through the synergistic effect of h-BN/rGO heterointerface and carbon-doping strategy.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Li, Fei Wang, Xiao-shan Chu, Yan-yan Dang, Xiao-yun Liu, Tenghao Ma, Jia-yuan Li, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: Solar-induced water splitting is a promising method for hydrogen production, and MoS2 is an important material for synthesizing efficient photocatalysts. By embedding MoS2 nanostructures on a 3D porous BN/rGO skeleton, the BNG-M composite showed enhanced HER rate and durability, with abundant active sites and fast interfacial charge mobility. The catalyst also displayed high photoresponsivity and outperformed many reported MoS2 and BN based catalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Xiao-shan Chu, Fei Wang, Yan-yan Dang, Xiao-yun Liu, Teng-hao Ma, Jia-yuan Li, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: This study presents a CdS-Pd nanocatalyst with improved stability and activity for solar-induced overall water splitting. The CdS-Pd nanocatalyst showed 110-fold higher activity than pristine CdS. It also demonstrated high apparent quantum yields under broadband light illumination. The findings provide important insights for the development of stable and efficient CdS-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Li Hao, Xiao-Shan Chu, Ke-Ling Luo, Wei Li
Summary: Under light induction, a CdS nanocatalyst decorated with Au single-atom sites was used to efficiently catalyze the ATRA reaction under mild conditions, exhibiting higher yields and selectivity compared to existing reaction systems.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Li, Teng-Hao Ma, Yan-Yan Dang, Xiao-Yun Liu, Jia-Yuan Li, Chuan-Yi Wang
Summary: In this study, a stable transition metal sulfide (TMS)-based photocatalyst with high photoactivity for hydrogen production was achieved by growing ultrafine MoS2 as a co-catalyst on the surface of Sb2S3 nanorods to form a type-II heterostructured catalyst. The obtained heterostructured catalyst exhibited significantly improved broadband-light harvesting and had 34.9-fold and 11.7-fold higher hydrogen evolution reaction photoactivity compared to bare Sb2S3 and MoS2, respectively, under simulated sunlight irradiation. The coordination interactions at the heterointerface provided highly enhanced photostability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Fei Wang, Xiao-yun Liu, Yan-yan Dang, Jia-yuan Li, Teng-hao Ma, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: By introducing N heteroatoms into the lattice of hexagonal CdS nanoparticles, N-doped CdS nanocatalysts were prepared. The synergetic promotion of heteroatom-semiconductor coordination (HSC) interaction effectively improved the utilization of photoexcited carriers, resulting in high apparent quantum yield. Under simulated sunlight irradiation, the nanocatalyst exhibited high hydrogen evolution rate with excellent photostability.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-li Hao, Xiao-shan Chu, Xiao-yun Liu, Wei Li
Summary: Solar driven water-to-hydrogen conversion is a promising technology. Researchers achieved high photocatalytic HER activity by decorating single-atomic Pt on the surface of CdS nanoparticles, which promoted the migration of photo-carriers.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Li, Yan-yan Dang, Xiao-li Hao, Fei Wang, Xiao-yun Liu, Chen-hui Zhao
Summary: This study improves the performance and stability of cadmium sulfide photocatalyst by doping glucose as a carbon heteroatom precursor, achieving higher efficiency of light-to-hydrogen conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Li, Jiayuan Li, Tenghao Ma, Guocheng Liao, Fanfan Gao, Wen Duan, Keling Luo, Chuanyi Wang
Summary: The formation of a uniform mesoporous CdS shell on the surface of Sb2S3 nanorods (NRs) via a surface cationic displacement strategy constructs the core-shell Sb2S3@CdS heterojunction with high BET surface area and excellent near-infrared light harvesting capacity. The Sb-S-Cd bonding interaction and van der Waals force significantly enhance the stability and synergy of Sb2S3/CdS heterointerface throughout the entire surface of Sb2S3 NRs, promoting the Sb2S3-to-CdS electron transfer due to the formation of built-in electric field. Therefore, the optimized Sb2S3@CdS catalyst achieves highly enhanced simulated sunlight-driven Cr(VI) reduction and decomplexation of complexed Cr(III), resulting in effective chromium-containing wastewater treatment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Li, Yanyan Dang, Tenghao Ma, Jiayuan Li, Guocheng Liao, Fanfan Gao, Wen Duan, Xuechuan Wang, Chuanyi Wang
Summary: A photoreduction method was used to immobilize Ni single atoms on CdS nanoparticles, forming an electric metal-semiconductor interaction (EMSI) that greatly promoted H2O-to-H-2 conversion under simulated sunlight. The nanocatalyst with 1.25‰ Ni loading achieved the highest conversion rate and photostability, along with improved light absorption capacity and photexciton utilization efficiency. Under alkaline conditions, OH- ions reacted with photogenerated holes to inhibit oxidation and enhance conversion performance. This study provides insights for improving photocatalyst performance through non-noble metallic single-atom cocatalysis.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Li, Yanyan Dang, Jiayuan Li, Tenghao Ma, Guocheng Liao, Fanfan Gao, Wen Duan, Ji Li, Xuechuan Wang, Chuanyi Wang
Summary: This study explores the influence of the morphological characteristics of hexagonal cadmium sulfide nanoparticles and nanorods on the photocatalytic performance of hydrogen production. It is found that the size difference between the nanoparticles and nanorods leads to different nanoconfinement effects, affecting the separation and migration kinetics of photoexcitons and thus the catalytic performance. By synthesizing CdS nanoparticles and nanorods and decorating them with single-atomic titanium, two forms of nano-confined systems are constructed. The results show that CdS nanoparticles, under the three-dimensional nanoconfinement dynamics, have a significant inhibitory effect on the migration of photoexcitons, resulting in higher photocatalytic hydrogen production under simulated sunlight conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen-Hui Zhao, Ke-Ling Luo, Wei Li
Summary: In this study, a MoS2/CoP heterostructure was synthesized as a photocatalyst, which demonstrated a Z-scheme electron transfer mechanism that effectively suppressed photoinduced carrier recombination and achieved enhanced hydrogen evolution activity under simulated solar light.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen-yu Zhu, Jia-yuan Li, Wei Li, Xiao-yun Liu, Yan-yan Dang, Teng-hao Ma, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: Photocatalysis technology is a promising strategy for Cr(vi) pollution in wastewater. However, the instability of traditional transition metal sulfides (TMSs) under light-irradiation limits their photoactivity. In this study, a novel heterostructured catalyst was developed by uniformly anchoring CdS nanoparticles on the surface of Sb2S3 nanorods. The optimized catalyst exhibited significantly enhanced photoactivity for Cr(vi) reduction, surpassing bare Sb2S3 by approximately 138 times.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Li, Xiao-yun Liu, Xiao-shan Chu, Fei Wang, Yan-yan Dang, Teng-hao Ma, Jia-yuan Li, Chuan-yi Wang
Summary: Bismuth oxide (BixOy) is identified as a potential candidate for chromium (Cr(vi))-containing wastewater remediation due to its visible-light response and non-toxicity. Constructing a BixOy/CdS heterostructure through a solvothermal method improves the catalytic performance for aqueous Cr(vi) reduction, showing significantly enhanced simulated solar-light-induced activity and photostability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
