Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manuel Vazquez Sulleiro, Aysegul Develioglu, Ramiro Quiros-Ovies, Lucia Martin-Perez, Natalia Martin Sabanes, Maria Lourdes Gonzalez-Juarez, I. Jennifer Gomez, Mariano Vera-Hidalgo, Victor Sebastian, Jesus Santamaria, Enrique Burzuri, Emilio M. Perez
Summary: The research successfully achieved the coupling of 2H-MoS2 and graphene in field-effect transistors through covalent grafting, providing the possibility of functionalizing multiple devices.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Virender K. Sharma, Mingbao Feng, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Hong-Cai Zhou, Chetan Jinadatha, Kyriakos Manoli, Mallory F. Smith, Rafael Luque, Xingmao Ma, Ching-Hua Huang
Summary: Efforts are being made to enhance the reactivity of ferrate by generating highly reactive iron intermediates (Fe-V and Fe-IV) from the tetraoxy anion of iron in the +6 oxidation state. Various strategies, such as addition of acid, metal ions, and reductants, are utilized to produce Fe-V and Fe-IV species for more efficient treatment of polluted water. Kinetic modeling and DFT calculations provide opportunities to distinguish between Fe-IV and Fe-V in order to improve oxidation reactions using ferrate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xingchen Yang, Guoce Yu, Lejin Xu, Jianlong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the degradation of spent radioactive organic solvents using synthesized nanoscale zero-valent iron as a heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst. The performance of the catalyst and the degradation mechanism were studied, and the possible intermediates were analyzed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Yan Wu, Shilong Su, Xi Zhang, Rui Liu, Bing Gong, Zhong-Lin Lu
Summary: This study presents a strategy for creating molecular nanotubes with defined lengths by tethering macrocyclic units and oligomer chains. The resulting tubular assemblies can form potassium and proton channels with relatively long open durations, indicating enhanced thermodynamic stability by reducing the number of molecular components. The findings demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of covalently tethering shape-persistent macrocyclic units for building molecular nanotubes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria Perez-Cadenas, Esther Asedegbega-Nieto, Jonathan Carter, James A. Anderson, Inmaculada Rodriguez-Ramos, Antonio Guerrero-Ruiz
Summary: Carbon nanotubes were prepared by modified CVD method and treated with acidic and basic solutions to introduce specific surface functional groups. The treated CNTs were reacted with a non-ionic Fe complex to form three composites, and various characterization techniques were used to study the interaction between them. The results showed that the interaction between the complex and CNT was greatly influenced by the functionalization of the latter.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangbo Zhang, Yunhong Zhu, Yahui Shi, Yanqi Wang, Jingyi Li, Baohui Cui
Summary: A novel composite (nZVI/HNTs) was prepared by incorporating nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) on halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) for degrading tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) with the presence of persulfate (PS). The nZVI/HNTs + PS system exhibited satisfactory degradation efficiency (84.21%) for TCH, and stable nZVI/HNTs could be reused. The quenching tests and EPR analysis showed that SO4- was the dominant quencher instead of OH in this system. Three possible pathways of TCH degradation were identified through LC-MS determination. Additionally, the biological toxicity prediction analysis indicated that the nZVI/HNTs + PS system is an environmentally friendly treatment method for TCH pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenchao Wang, Danyu Huang, Dixiang Wang, Mengxi Tan, Mengyuan Geng, Changyin Zhu, Ning Chen, Dongmei Zhou
Summary: Hydroxyl radical plays a crucial role in driving the degradation of organic pollutants during redox fluctuations, with extensive production demonstrated in oxygenated anoxic paddy slurries. The study found that Fe(II) extracted by 0.5M HCl was a key contributor to hydroxyl radical production. These findings suggest that the redox fluctuations in paddy fields have significant implications for the removal of organic contaminants and the mineralization of organic carbon.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxin Lv, Ruixin Chen, Zhen Wu, Yang Bai, Han Song, Chen Tian, Mengye Wang, Zhang Lin
Summary: The enrichment of microplastics in polar ice is a common phenomenon. Therefore, studying the degradation behavior of microplastics in frozen environments is important in evaluating their impact on polar ecosystems. This study investigated the degradation of polystyrene (PS) in frozen anoxic Fe(ii)-containing solutions, revealing a 14.6-fold higher degradation rate compared to water. The study provides insights into an overlooked pathway for microplastic degradation in frozen environments, which is crucial for understanding their environmental behavior.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minyi Huang, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, Gjergj Dodbiba, Toyohisa Fujita
Summary: This study investigated the effect of oxygen nanobubbles on the growth and uptake of arsenic in rice. The results showed that oxygen nanobubbles increased rice biomass, chlorophyll content, and promoted plant photosynthesis under arsenic stress. Additionally, they decreased the arsenic content in rice roots and shoots, ultimately reducing arsenic accumulation in rice.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linshuai Duan, Xinhui Liu, Handan Zhang, Fei Liu, Xiqin Liu, Xin Zhang, Lu Dong
Summary: In this study, biochar-supported zero-valent iron composites (BC-ZVI) were successfully prepared and BC-ZVI (1:1) was found to have the strongest ability to activate oxygen to generate center dot OH. Further experiments demonstrated the high performance of BC-ZVI (1:1) in pollutant removal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuo Zhang, Tayler Hedtke, Qianhong Zhu, Meng Sun, Seunghyun Weon, Yumeng Zhao, Eli Stavitski, Menachem Elimelech, Jae-Hong Kim
Summary: The study achieved the degradation of organic pollutants in complex water matrices by loading iron oxychloride catalysts into the pores of a ceramic ultrafiltration membrane. The membrane, with a pore size that excludes natural organic matter, selectively exposed smaller organics to hydroxyl radicals, effectively inhibiting the degradation of organic pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jialing Zhou, Yumeng Zhang, Yaqian Du, Ruoxi Zhao, Shikai Liu, Wenting Li, Qingqing Wang, Piaoping Yang
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional C-CdTeQDs probe was established for the rapid and successive determination of H2O2 and Fe2+ in serum. The double-emission fluorescence detection and colorimetric method were utilized for detection, based on the Fenton reaction and complexation reaction. The C-CdTeQDs probe showed versatility, convenience, high selectivity, and sensitivity, making it a potential tool for the determination of H2O2 and Fe2+ in serum.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tim P. Schlachta, Markus R. Anneser, Jonas F. Schlagintweit, Christian H. G. Jakob, Carolin Hintermeier, Alexander D. Boeth, Stefan Haslinger, Robert M. Reich, Fritz E. Kuehn
Summary: The first diiron(iii,iv)-mu(2)-oxo tetracarbene complex was isolated and characterized using various methods, showing the presence of a transient high-valent diiron(iv)-mu(2)-oxo species. Its formation and decay processes were investigated through UV/Vis kinetics and NMR analysis.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yanyan Wang, Meng Zhang, Xiangke Kong, Tianyi Ma, Wengeng Cao, Zhantao Han, Ping Wang, Shenghua Liu
Summary: This study compared the degradation of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) using traditional citric acid-Fe2+ (CA-Fe) activation of peroxydisulfate (PDS) oxidation with green tea iron nanoparticles (G-INPs) activation. The results showed that the G-INPs/PDS system had higher degradation efficiency and produced fewer organic by-products. It suggests that G-INPs/PDS oxidation method has potential for removing high TCP contamination from wastewater or polluted groundwater.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenlin Zhang, Eva J. Meeus, Lei Wang, Lu-Hua Zhang, Shuangcheng Yang, Bas de Bruin, Joost N. H. Reek, Fengshou Yu
Summary: This study presents a strategy for synthesizing efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts by precise regulation of the electronic states of catalytic sites through molecular engineering. The catalysts, based on mononuclear iron phthalocyanine supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes with electron-donating functional groups, showed enhanced ORR performance compared to non-functionalized catalysts. Density functional theory calculations revealed that the coordination of electron-donating groups facilitated oxygen adsorption and activation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tiefeng Xu, Dongni Wang, Lulu Dong, Haibin Shen, Wangyang Lu, Wenxing Chen
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tiefeng Xu, Wangyang Lu, Xiao-Feng Wu, Wenxing Chen
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Wuji Lu, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Gu, Tiefeng Xu, Zhexin Zhu, Xiufang Chen, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
Summary: The study used amino-rich compounds to tailor metatungstate, fix W atoms, and obtain oxygen-containing W-SACs, revealing their structural evolution and potential for enhancing singlet oxygen generation. This research presents an efficient way to prepare high-efficiency SACs by atomic-scale tailoring and molecular-level structural evolution tracking.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Lingxiao Yu, Jianna Bao, Gangqiang Wang, Wangyang Lu, Wenxing Chen
Summary: The study investigates the structure evolution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers from different forming stages using various analytical techniques. It is found that the crystallinity and orientation degree of fibers increase with each drawing step, leading to improvements in mechanical properties. Additionally, the formation of monoclinic phase plays a crucial role in enhancing the mechanical properties during the manufacturing process.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xueting Mei, Shujun Chen, Gangqiang Wang, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu, Bingying Zhang, Yu Fang, Chenxiao Qi
Summary: The paper presents a novel method for preparing metal-free carboxyl modified graphite phase carbon nitride (g-C3N4(KPS)) using potassium persulfate (KPS) as an oxidizing agent, and applies it to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of organic compound carbamazepine (CBZ) under solar radiation. The study reveals the green, low-cost, and facile nature of the process, and proposes a possible photocatalytic degradation pathway for CBZ.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiping Mo, Shanshan Liu, Guilin Liu, Gangqiang Wang, Wangyang Lu
Summary: The preparation and research of high-efficient bifunctional non-noble metal electrocatalyst is crucial for the further development of Zinc-air batteries. In this study, a Fe/Co/N-codoped catalyst (CoFe-COFbpda/CNT-X) derived from bimetallic COFs/carbon nanotube composites was fabricated for both oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The obtained catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance in both ORR and OER, as well as enhanced cycling stability as an air cathode in Zinc-air battery compared to Pt/C-IrO2.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Chen, Lanlan Cheng, Yiguo Yang, Xiufang Chen, Fengtao Chen, Wangyang Lu
Summary: In this work, ultra-small Fe clusters embedded in a 3D porous interconnected open-framework g-C3N4 were successfully fabricated by the combination of a mechanochemical reaction with one-step pyrolysis. The novel Fe cluster catalyst exhibited high activity and stability in phenol synthesis, with a maximum phenol yield of 28.1% in visible light. Our work provides valuable information on the development of active metal cluster nanocatalysts for organic synthesis.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zengming Man, Peng Li, Shuaishuai Liu, Yuman Zhang, Xiaolin Zhu, Siyuan Ye, Wangyang Lu, Wei Chen, Guan Wu, Ningzhong Bao
Summary: Graphdiyne (GDY) has achieved significant advancements in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its unique structure. The development of three-dimensional porous hydrogen-substituted GDY (HsGDY) with a large specific surface area, hierarchical porous structure, and expanded interlayer space has shown high-performance Li-ion storage capabilities. The HsGDY exhibits a large reversible capacity, superior cycle and rate performances, and fast Li-ion transport kinetics.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyue Feng, Yang Zhang, Xiaolin Zhu, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu, Guan Wu
Summary: Designing deformable supercapacitors (D-SCs) with robust skeleton and active channels is crucial for wearable systems. The COF@N-Ti3C2Tx/DPA D-SCs exhibit excellent performance in terms of specific capacitance, rate performance, and cycling stability in a three-electrode system. The solid-state D-SCs also have favorable energy density and deformable stabilities, retaining a high capacitance after bending, stretching, and folding cycles.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhenyu Shen, Zhexin Zhu, Gangqiang Wang, Zhendong Wang, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
Summary: Improving the electron transmission performance of graphite phase carbon nitride (gC(3)N(4)) through an economical method is of great significance. In this study, g-C3N4/TM composite photocatalyst was obtained by mixing urea with tourmaline (TM) and calcining. Under solar light, g-C3N4/TM activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to completely degrade carbamazepine (CBZ) within 25 min. g-C3N4/TM exhibited superior photocatalytic oxidation performance compared to g-C3N4. The research also identified active species and determined the intermediates and degradation pathway of CBZ and sulfaquinoxaline sodium (SQXNa).
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yiping Mo, Guilin Liu, Shanshan Liu, Wangyang Lu
Summary: The development of highly active and stable non-noble metal-nitrogen ringcomplex (M-N-C) catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is important. However, M-N-C catalysts are typically prepared through high-temperature pyrolysis, resulting in complex product structures and difficulties in identifying the catalytic active center. In this study, a novel bimetal phthalocyanine covalent organic polymer/ordered mesoporous carbon (CoFe-COP/OMC) electrocatalyst was successfully synthesized using a pyrolysis-free approach. The CoFe-COP/OMC nanocomposite exhibited remarkable ORR electrocatalytic activity with excellent methanol resistance and electrochemical stability compared with Pt/C, making it a promising high-efficiency ORR catalyst for metal-air batteries and fuel cells.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaowei Yang, Ying Wang, Qian Huang, Yuqing Zeng, Wangyang Lu, Xianan Qin
Summary: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with its negatively charged surface repels bacteria but lacks direct antibacterial activity. Alkali-treated PET nanofibers, also negatively charged due to carboxyl groups, surprisingly exhibit remarkable antibacterial properties (89% and 75% antibacterial rate against S.aureus and E.coli, respectively). The increased carboxyl groups on the fiber surface induced by alkali-treatment attract positively charged cetyltrimethylammonium ions (CTA+), which can efficiently inactivate the bacteria by forming stable electrical double layers (EDL). An effective heavy-metal free antibacterial fiber has been developed by loading iron-phthalocyanine to the nanofibers, which can inactivate bacteria under dark conditions by utilizing surface CTA+ and weak reactive oxygen species.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianan Qin, Xiaomin Liao, Hao Zhang, Huan Jin, Shunli Xiao, Wangyang Lu
Summary: Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles have been widely used to modify the optical properties of materials, especially polymer fibers, to reduce light reflection. In this study, the 3D microstructure of TiO2/poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposite fibers was directly obtained using focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) with a resolution of 20 nm. It was found that TiO2 nanoparticles show significant agglomeration in the in situ-polymerized fibers, contrary to common understanding. The slightly increased particle size may contribute to enhanced light-extinction properties due to altered Mie scattering with incident visible light.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiping Mo, Chun Wang, Longfei Xiao, Wenxing Chen, Wangyang Lu
Summary: The FePc/g-C3N4 hybrid catalyst showed high efficiency for CO2 reduction under light irradiation, and even higher activity when loaded on PET fibers. This work may lead to the development of efficient 2D artificial photosynthetic systems for CO2 reduction.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Sheng, Jingshan He, Dun Ma, Yuanbo Wang, Wu Shao, Tian Ding, Ronghao Cen, Jingwen He, Zhihao Deng, Wenjun Wu
Summary: This study presents an innovative approach to improve the photovoltaic conversion characteristics and stability of perovskite solar cells through carbon electrode interface modification. By in-situ polymerization and carbonization on the surface of nano-graphite, a dendritic structure carbon electrode is formed, reducing the work function and aligning the energy levels with perovskite. This leads to improved charge and hole collection efficiency, resulting in increased photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the modified carbon electrode-based perovskite solar cells exhibit exceptional stability, maintaining high efficiency even without encapsulation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Shi, Jian Song, Xiaoxiao Tian, Tongtong Liu, Zhanjun Wu
Summary: This study demonstrates the improvement of mechanical properties and reduction of coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in graphene oxide (GO)/epoxy (EP) nanocomposites by enhancing the interface between GO and EP through functionalization and incorporating rigid-flexible interphases. The results reveal that the SiO2-PEA-GO hybrid exhibits better strengthening and toughening effects, as well as lower CTE, compared to the PEA-GO hybrid due to the presence of rigid-flexible interfaces with higher bonding strength and better energy dissipation mechanisms. Additionally, the nanocomposites with longer polyetheramine (PEA) molecules in the rigid-flexible interphases demonstrate higher strength and toughness, while maintaining a lower CTE. This work provides a promising strategy for constructing adjustable flexible-rigid interfacial structures and offers potential in developing GO/EP nanocomposites with high mechanical properties and low CTE.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rafal Janus, Sebastian Jarczewski, Jacek Jagiello, Piotr Natkanski, Mariusz Wadrzyk, Marek Lewandowski, Marek Michalik, Piotr Kustrowski
Summary: In this study, a facile procedure for the synthesis of CMK-1 and CMK-2 carbon replicas was developed. The method utilizes basic laboratory equipment and a renewable carbon source, and operates under mild conditions. The resulting carbon mesostructures exhibit exquisite replication fidelity and structural homogeneity, making them suitable for applications in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anqi Wang, Connor J. MacRobbie, Alex Baranovsky, Jean-Pierre Hickey, John Z. Wen
Summary: In this study, a novel polymer-free nanothermite aerogel with a wide range of nanoparticle loading was fabricated via a new additive manufacturing process. The SEM images showed a unique porous structure formed by extra thin rGO sheets, wrapping individual nanothermite clusters. The DSC-TGA results and high-speed combustion videos confirmed the enhanced energetic performance of the printed specimen.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanze Wu, Misheng Zhao, Shiwei Miao, Xiaoyan Li, Yongzhong Wu, Xiao Gong, Hangxiang Wang
Summary: Superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is an energy-efficient technology for seawater desalination, which is easily fabricated using robust photothermal superhydrophobic coating and substrate. The created bifunctional coating on the melamine sponge substrate shows stable and highly efficient photothermal and superhydrophobic performance for seawater desalination. This superhydrophobic solar-driven interfacial evaporator is expected to have wide applications in seawater desalination.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zichen Xiang, Zhi Song, Tiansheng Wang, Menghang Feng, Yijing Zhao, Qitu Zhang, Yi Hou, Lixi Wang
Summary: This study presents a co-electrospinning synthesis strategy to fabricate lightweight and porous Co@C composite nanofibres with wideband microwave attenuation capacity. The addition of MOF-derived Co additives enhances the low-frequency absorption performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Snow, C. Olson, E. Torres, K. Shirley, E. Cazalas
Summary: This study investigates the use of a perovskite-based graphene field effect transistor (P-GFET) device for X-ray detection. The sensitivity and responsivity of the device were found to be influenced by factors such as X-ray tube voltage, current, and source-drain voltage. Simulation experiments were conducted to determine the dose rate and energy incident on the device during irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zuzana Jankovska, Lenka Matejova, Jonas Tokarsky, Pavlina Peikertova, Milan Dopita, Karolina Gorzolkova, Dominika Habermannova, Michal Vastyl, Jakub Belik
Summary: This study provides new insights into microwave-assisted pyrolysis of scrap tyres, demonstrating that it can produce microporous carbon black with potential application in xylene adsorption. Compared to conventional pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis requires less time and energy while maintaining similar adsorption capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Max Bommert, Bruno Schuler, Carlo A. Pignedoli, Roland Widmer, Oliver Groning
Summary: A detailed understanding of the interaction between molecules and two-dimensional materials is crucial for incorporating functional molecular films into next-generation 2D material-organic hybrid devices. This study compares the energy level alignment of different-sized fullerenes on a Moire superstructure and finds that C-84 fullerenes can be either neutral or negatively charged depending on slight variations of the electrostatic potential. This discovery suggests a new path to achieve ambipolar charge transfer without overcoming the electronic gap of fullerenes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanjing Cheng, Xianxian Sun, Ye Yuan, Shuang Yang, Yuanhao Ning, Dan Wang, Weilong Yin, Yibin Li
Summary: The dual-structure aerogel (GS) consisting of flexible silica fibers and graphene honeycomb structures exhibits excellent resilience, flexibility, and reliability. It also shows remarkable wave absorbing performance, making it an ideal candidate for microwave absorption applications such as flexible electronics and aerospace.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuyu Fan, Yinong Chen, Shu Xiao, Kejun Shi, Xinyu Meng, Songsheng Lin, Fenghua Su, Yifan Su, Paul K. Chu
Summary: Graphene coatings are promising solid lubrication materials due to their mechanical properties. This study presents a new method for in situ deposition of high-quality graphene coatings on hard substrates using NiCo solid solution and competitive reaction strategies. The graphene coating deposited on substrates with deep NiCo solid solution demonstrates superior low-friction and durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengdi Wang, Sanyin Qu, Yanling Chen, Qin Yao, Lidong Chen
Summary: The improved thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers are achieved by selectively capturing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in a conducting polymer film, leading to increased carrier mobility and reduced thermal conductivity. The resulting composite film exhibits significantly higher electrical conductivity and lower thermal conductivity compared to films with a mixture of SWNTs. This work provides a convenient and efficient method to enhance the thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Heng Wei, Weihua Li, Kareem Bachagha
Summary: This article reviews the research progress of carbon nanotube-based microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) in recent years, covering the fundamental theory, design strategies, synthesis methods, and future development directions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenguang Shi, Junlong Huang, Zongheng Cen, Tan Yi, Shaohong Liu, Ruowen Fu
Summary: This study developed a high-performance Li metal host material, which achieved dendrite-free Li deposition with a low nucleation overpotential and high Coulombic efficiencies through the combination of Ti3C2-g-PV4P sheets and Ag nanoparticles. The full cells assembled with the Li@host anode and LiFePO4 cathode exhibited high discharge capacity and excellent cycling stability, demonstrating a perspective design for future energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomotaro Mae, Kentaro Kaneko, Hiroki Sakurai, Suguru Noda
Summary: A new partial prelithiation method for SiO/C-CNT electrodes was developed, which showed reduced irreversible capacity and achieved high energy densities with good reversibility. The method allows for precise control of the degree of prelithiation and is applicable to various chemistries.
