Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mao Wang, Jianwen Jiang
Summary: In this study, the performance of multilayered graphene oxide (GO) membranes for bioethanol purification was simulated. The results show that ethanol-selective permeation occurs at a low oxidation degree, but changes to highly water-selective at a high oxidation degree. The microscopic analysis reveals the differences in intercalation and diffusion behavior between ethanol and water in different channel widths.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiao Jiao, Yihua Li, Tianlie Luo, Qi Song, Lifen Liu, Baicang Liu
Summary: In this study, a ceramic membrane was used as a substrate and thiosemicarbazide (TSC) was cross-linked with graphene oxide (GO) to tune the interlayer spacing of GO nanosheets and suppress their swelling. The prepared GO-TSC membrane exhibited a robust structure and showed great desalination performance with high water flux and salt rejection. This work provides a novel strategy for preparing GO-based membranes for pervaporation (PV) desalination.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jen-Yu Lee, Jin-Yun Zhan, Micah Belle Marie Yap Ang, Shih-Chieh Yeh, Hui-An Tsai, Ru-Jong Jeng
Summary: In this study, spirobisindane-functionalized graphene oxide (SFGO)/polyimide (Matrimid 5218) solutions were used to create nanocomposite membranes for alcohol dehydration. The membranes showed improved performance with the addition of spirobisindane structure, and different levels of dehydration were achieved depending on the alcohol feed solutions used. The modified membranes exhibited stability under various operating conditions, indicating potential for long-term use.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinxuan Zhang, Alexander Hudson, Kazem Shahidi, Zhelun Li, Gurvinder Sekhon, Ali Ayad, Lavanaya Sangra, Laveen Mathanamohan, Mason Hatahet, Xuezhen Wang
Summary: This study proposes a graphene oxide membrane embedded with silver nanoparticles to enhance water permeation and fouling resistance. By optimizing the membrane structure and intercalation effect, the water flux is improved with a reversible fouling effect and remarkable antibacterial performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Boya Qiu, Monica Alberto, Sajjad Mohsenpour, Andrew B. Foster, Shengzhe Ding, Zunmin Guo, Shaojun Xu, Stuart M. Holmes, Peter M. Budd, Xiaolei Fan, Patricia Gorgojo
Summary: In this work, thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes of super-glassy polymer PIM-1 containing zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8)/graphene oxide (GO) composites (ZG) have been prepared. These membranes achieve higher flux and improved separation factors compared to bare PIM-1 membranes. The excellent performance is attributed to the defect-free PIM-1 active layer and the hydrophobic nature of the ZG fillers.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mariia Dmitrenko, Anastasia Chepeleva, Vladislav Liamin, Anton Mazur, Konstantin Semenov, Nikolay Solovyev, Anastasia Penkova
Summary: In this study, graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles were introduced into a poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO) membrane to improve its pervaporation performance in the dehydration of ethylene glycol (EG). Through a series of experiments and tests, researchers successfully developed a PPO/GO composite membrane and found that the supported PPO/GO/MFFC membrane exhibited the best permeation properties in the dehydration of ethylene glycol.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Song Liu, Guanyu Zhou, Kecheng Guan, Xi Chen, Zhenyu Chu, Gongping Liu, Wanqin Jin
Summary: This study presents electrostatically enhanced graphene oxide membranes for efficient pervaporation dehydration of alcohol/water mixtures, achieving superior performance compared to traditional membranes in terms of flux and separation factors. The assembly of graphene oxide nanosheets into ordered interlayer channels driven by electrostatic attraction shows promising potential for industrial applications in dehydration processes.
Article
Water Resources
Ziheng Wang, Yingzhe Qin, Xiangping Xu, Jiawei Sun, Jiancheng Shen, Xiaogang Ning, Na Li
Summary: The study successfully recovered Hg-containing wastewater using c-GO-PEI layered membrane, demonstrating high rejection rates and flux. The membrane showed excellent antifouling property, with flux largely recoverable after simple washing.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Meng Li, Jieyu Hu, Bin Li, Shengyuan Deng, Xuan Zhang
Summary: Inspired by cuttlefish behavior, a novel zwitterionic polymer-brush-modified graphene oxide membrane, tethered with TMAO head groups, was successfully fabricated to demonstrate anti-fouling properties and excellent nanofiltration performance, along with enhanced antibacterial capabilities.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Madhavi Dahanayaka, Jia Wei Chew
Summary: This study investigates the permeation behaviors of polar organic solvents through graphene oxide (GO) membranes and reveals that the permeability is influenced by the molecular size, viscosity, and membrane-solvent interactions.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Quyen Vu Thi, Ngoc Quang Nguyen, Inwook Oh, Junpyo Hong, Chong Min Koo, Ngo Trinh Tung, Daewon Sohn
Summary: A composite material of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) coated with metal-organic framework (MOF) HKUST-1 was synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method, showing excellent electromagnetic shielding effectiveness attributed mainly to dielectric loss and synergic effects between rGO and HKUST-1. The introduction of HKUST-1 prevented sheet layers from aggregating and decreased impedance mismatching by limiting reflection, leading to enhanced shielding properties over a wide frequency range.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaohong Zhu, Changxiong Huang, Na Li, Xinyao Ma, Zhen Li, Jun Fan
Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene nanosheets and graphene oxide nanosheets, can adhere onto or insert into a biological membrane, leading to changes in membrane properties and biological activities. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that graphene nanosheets act as inhibitors of interleaflet lipid translocation, while graphene oxide nanosheets catalyze phospholipid transport between membrane leaflets.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niping Ma, Ke Xu, Jianhua Guo, Ning Wei, Junxia Yan
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations were used to explore the sizes and distributions of nanopore/channels in graphene oxide (GO) membranes and the relationship between GO flakes size and membrane thickness. It was found that the size of GO flakes affects the distribution of nanopore sizes in GO membranes, but does not significantly impact the total nanopore area in membranes with the same thickness. The study also confirmed that the total nanopore area of GO membranes decreases exponentially as the membrane thickness increases. A columnar-array substrate model was developed to create customized GO membranes for specific filtration functions. These findings provide insights into the design of functional membranes for energy and environmental applications, and offer guidance for the practical application of GO membranes in separation and filtration.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Song Liu, Guozhen Liu, Bojie Zhao, Yingxuan Deng, Haipeng Zhu, Gongping Liu, Wanqin Jin
Summary: This paper explores the potential of two-dimensional graphene oxide (GO) membranes for separating organic-organic mixtures through pervaporation. By anchoring metal ions between GO sheets, the researchers were able to optimize the molecular transport channels of the GO membrane. The results showed that the GO-Zn2+ membrane had high total flux and separation factor for the separation of methanol/dimethyl carbonate mixtures, and the introduction of cations greatly enhanced the stability of the membrane.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi, Hamid Reza Mortaheb, Kourosh Tabar Heidar, Fausto Gallucci
Summary: PVA/PES composite membranes were fabricated with different crosslinker agents, and the membrane with PVA 50,000 and formaldehyde as the crosslinker showed better separation performance. Addition of graphene oxide and cold plasma irradiation treatment further improved the separation performance of the membrane.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Peipei Yang, Adrian, Wing-Keung Law, S. Xu, S. T. V. Sim, H. Chan, D. Chitwatkulsiri, H. H. Loc, K. N. Irvine
Summary: Compound flooding refers to the complex interactions among oceanographic, inland hydrological, and meteorological processes with anthropogenic factors. The combination of higher tide levels, storm surge, and high intensity rainfall events can lead to more extensive flooding than when these processes act separately. The 3D Resiliency Visualisation Platform (3DRVP) integrates a 2D mixed land use catchment model with a 2D/3D coastal hydrodynamic model to simulate compound floods for coastal inundation assessment. This platform provides a visualization tool for urban planning, decision-making, and flood control strategies.
JOURNAL OF HYDRO-ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Zhou, Hao Sun, Yajing Liu, Qian Wang, Bin Liu, Dongke Li, Hongming Zhao, Ran Tao, Xiaoxing Fan
Summary: A CeO2/Cr2O3 composite heterojunction material with enhanced photo-thermal synergistic catalytic activity and good stability has been prepared by a water bath method and a high temperature calcination method. It provides inspiration for the design and construction of efficient photo-thermal catalysts in the fields of air purification and energy conversion.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Lei Yu, Yiping Sun, Yusheng Niu, Pengfei Zhang, Jun Hu, Zhong Chen, Gong Zhang, Yuanhong Xu
Summary: An atomic-dispersion Fe-doped oxygen-deficient molybdenum oxide nanozyme (ADFM) with peroxidase-like and enhanced catalase-like activity is developed for prevention of bacterial infection and promotion of wound healing. ADFM exhibits high aqueous dispersity and pH-adaptive ROS regulation, allowing it to fully exert enzyme-like activity in the wound microenvironment. In vivo experiments show that ADFM achieves efficient healing of drug-resistant bacteria-infected wounds with a wound-healing efficiency of approximately 10 mm(2) per day.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuailong Guo, Ming Gao, Wang Zhang, Feng Liu, Xueyi Guo, Kun Zhou
Summary: Metal-organic framework (MOF) derivatives possess excellent diversity and tunability, making them promising materials for catalytic, environmental, and energy-related applications. Laser-induced synthesis endows MOF derivatives with new features due to their high efficiency, selectivity, and programmability. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art advances in laser-induced synthesis of MOF derivatives, highlighting the structure-effect relationships and functional applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Zhuang Chen, Qingbing Dong, Xueyu Bai, Kun Zhou
Summary: In this study, the distributed dislocation technique is used to investigate the stick-slip friction of shear cracks in mechanical transmission components. The model is capable of simulating rolling contact problems and provides comparable results to the finite element method. The effects of friction coefficient, crack alignment, and locations of crack faces are discussed in detail, and the model paves the way for further studies on crack propagation and frictional fracture of materials under contact loading.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yan Yang, Jielin Ma, Malvern Yap, Qi Wang, Wen Kwang Chern, Yi Shyh Eddy Foo, Zhong Chen
Summary: In this study, the hygrothermal aging of an epoxy composite insulation material was conducted at different temperatures and relative humidity levels. Electrical properties, including volume resistivity, electrical permittivity, dielectric loss, and breakdown strength, were measured. It was found that the IEC 60216 standard, which uses breakdown strength as a criterion, is inadequate for estimating the lifetime of the material due to the minimal changes in breakdown strength during hygrothermal aging. However, significant increases in dielectric loss correlated well with the mechanical strength-based lifetime prediction, leading to the proposal of a new criterion for determining the end of life of the material.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Pengfei Tan, Xiaojiang Liu, Wei Shian Tey, Jiazhao Huang, Kun Zhou
Summary: The packing characteristics of fiber/polymer powder in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing have a strong influence on the mechanical behaviors of printed composite parts. A discrete element model is used to study the packing characteristics of glass fiber/polyamide 12 (PA12) powder, including fiber orientations, fiber homogeneity, and packing density. The simulation results show that the length distribution of fibers affects their packing characteristics and adjusting the fiber length can help achieve the desired anisotropic mechanical properties for composite parts.
VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Minzhi Ma, Zeai Huang, Lina Li, Wenda Zhang, Rui Guo, Ruiyang Zhang, Wenjun Fa, Chunqiu Han, Yuehan Cao, Shan Yu, Ying Zhou
Summary: By engineering the coordination environment, a Pr single-atom catalyst was developed to enhance the photogenerated electron density for efficient CO2 photoreduction to CH3OH. The optimized Pr-1-N4O2/CN catalyst exhibited significantly higher activity compared to other reference catalysts, with a 28.9 and 1.9-fold increase, promising innovative single-atom catalysts for CO2 photoreduction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuyu Guo, Shuting Li, Dianyu Xu, Jinxi Han, Zhengqiang Xia, Sanping Chen, Jun Hu, Liping Wei, Zhong Chen, Gang Xie, Shengli Gao, Qi Yang
Summary: This study reports a strategy to regulate the surface charge distribution in carbon-based electrocatalyst to enhance its activity and stability in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The sample synthesized, Co9S8@CNS-S, exhibited excellent ORR performance. The improved activity was attributed to the exposed positive charge of surface carbon atoms by N, S elements doping synergistic with Co9S8 nanoparticles (NPs), and the enhanced stability was due to the suppression of H2O2 generation by the combination of carbon layer and Co9S8 NPs.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yiran Wang, Xiaodong Yu, Adrian Wing-Keung Law
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effect of the opening condition in the cover of the vortex chamber on the performance of scroll vortex dropshafts. The results show that when the cover is fully sealed, the minimum air core size reduces by 5% of the dropshaft area.
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTATIONAL FLUID MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Raj Kiran, Nhon Nguyen-Thanh, Hualong Yu, Kun Zhou
Summary: This paper implements an adaptive phase-field model based on polynomial splines over hierarchical T-meshes to investigate interfacial fracture in piezoelectric composites under different electromechanical loadings. The model introduces interface and crack phase-field parameters to regularize sharp interface and crack topologies, thus capturing fracture patterns including interfacial debonding, matrix cracking and their interactions. This study demonstrates the efficacy and robustness of the proposed model using various examples, accurately capturing different fracture mechanisms in composite materials.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaofei Cao, Siqian Xing, Duo Ma, Yuan Tan, Yucheng Zhu, Jun Hu, Yao Wang, Xi Chen, Zhong Chen
Summary: Rational design of high-performance electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for future renewable energy systems. This study developed a multi-level screening methodology to search for stable and active dopants for CoP catalysts. Theoretical and experimental results showed that the difference in work function (Delta phi) and the d-band center (d-BC) of the doped system play important roles in regulating the adsorption free energy (Delta G(H*)) of HER. The discovery of these regulatory parameters can drive the development of high-performance ion-doped electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic water splitting.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Pengfei Tan, Meixin Zhou, Chao Tang, Yu Su, H. Jerry Qi, Kun Zhou
Summary: Researchers have developed a high-fidelity multiphysics approach to simulate the printing process of polymers in powder bed fusion, including powder recoating, melting, and coalescence. The study found that lower polymer viscosity can increase the densification rate of printed parts, while excessively small powder particles can lead to high porosity in the printed parts due to the agglomeration of polymer powder.
VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lina Nie, Kunli Goh, Yu Wang, Sadiye Velioglu, Yinjuan Huang, Shuo Dou, Yan Wan, Kun Zhou, Tae-Hyun Bae, Jong-Min Lee
Summary: Membrane technology plays a crucial role in the circular pharmaceutical industry, but organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) often faces issues with chemically resistant polymeric membranes. To overcome this, a ternary nanoarchitecture was created using multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) intercalated within lanthanum(III) (La3+)-cross-linked SFGO nanochannels to enhance the transport of high viscosity solvents. The resulting membrane demonstrated significantly higher permeance compared to state-of-the-art graphene oxide (GO)-based membranes, even for solvents with higher viscosity. The hyperlooping architecture achieved improved OSN performances, providing potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingzhen Zhang, Denglong Ma, Yonggang Lei, Tianxue Zhu, Jun Hu, Yu Tang, Zhong Chen, Jianying Huang, Yuekun Lai, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: This study reports the substitution of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR) to enhance hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) efficiency. The experimental results demonstrate the important role of AOR in enhancing interfacial charge transfer and promoting active species generation. Compared to traditional OER-HER water splitting, the AOR-HER system shows a significant increase in hydrogen production.
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)
