Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Oluwatoyin E. Jegede, Andrew M. Mullis, Robert F. Cochrane
Summary: The particle size distribution and solidification of dispersed Cu-rich particles within the core region of stable core shell microstructures were investigated in drop tube processed metastable Cu-50 at. % Co alloy. The formation of the core shell microstructures is influenced by nucleation and growth phenomenon. Coalescence propelled by collision is favored in smaller droplets with higher cooling rates and subsequent higher degree of undercooling. Weaker Marangoni motion impedes the further convergence of the Cu-rich particles within the core region.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lili Wan, Xilin Zhang, Jinshui Cheng, Rong Chen, Linxiao Wu, Jiawen Shi, Jingshan Luo
Summary: This study investigates the performance of two types of Cu-Zn bimetallic catalysts with different structures in electrochemical CO2 reduction. The phase-separated sample exhibits higher activity and stability in reducing CO2 to CO compared to the core-shell sample. Density functional theory calculation reveals a lower energy barrier and a more thermodynamically stable state in the phase-separated sample.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuhong Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the formation paths, diversity patterns, segregation modes, and magnetic effect of Ni/Mn shell-coated Cu-rich particles in Fe-15at. % Cu-1at. %Mn-1at. %Ni alloy using the phase-field method. The research reveals the coexistence of three nucleation mechanisms and the appearance of four structural patterns during precipitation, growth, and coarsening. The Cu-rich nanoparticles transform from bcc-a-Cu to fcc-g-Cu, while the Ni/Mn shell remains bcc and precipitates on the surface of bcc-a-Cu, fcc-g-Cu, or both. The Ni/Mn shell inhibits crystal structure transformation and phase separation. Adjusting aging time, magnetic field, and elastic field conditions can yield different microstructures and mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Liu, Siyang Zhang, Jiashun Liang, Shenzhou Li, Hao Shi, Jinjia Liu, Tanyuan Wang, Jiantao Han, Qing Li
Summary: In this study, protrusion-rich Cu@NiRu core@shell nanotubes were synthesized using a facile wet chemistry method and employed for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in an alkaline environment. The protrusion-like RuNi alloy shells with large surface area and abundant defects optimize the surface electronic structure through electron transfer and are effectively stabilized by the unique 1D hollow structure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sandra L. A. Bueno, Alberto Leonardi, Nabojit Kar, Kaustav Chatterjee, Xun Zhan, Changqiang Chen, Zhiyu Wang, Michael Engel, Victor Fung, Sara E. Skrabalak
Summary: Colloidally prepared core@shell nanoparticles were transformed into monodisperse high entropy alloy nanoparticles by annealing, and intraparticle heterogeneity was observed. The quinary high entropy alloy nanoparticles showed good catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction, highlighting the importance of intraparticle heterogeneity for efficient catalysis.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zihao Cheng, Yongsheng Li, Shiyan Pan, Zhengwei Yan, Xiaoyuan Zhang, Huiyu Wang
Summary: Nanoscale Cu clusters and alpha ' phase affect the hardness and brittleness of Fe-Cr-based stainless steel. The separation of Cr-enriched nanoscale alpha ' phase with Cu shell in Fe-Cr-Al-Cu alloys was revealed by three-dimensional phase-field simulation. The influences of Cu content and temperature on the evolution kinetics and element distribution were clarified.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Wang, Qingzhe Zhang, Yongchen Wang, Lucas Besteiro, Yannan Liu, Haiyan Tan, Zhiming M. Wang, Alexander O. Govorov, Jin Z. Zhang, Jason K. Cooper, Jing Zhao, Guozhu Chen, Mohamed Chaker, Dongling Ma
Summary: The study presents a seed-mediated approach to synthesize ultrastable Cu-based nanoparticles with a thin, completely covered shell, achieving uniform plasmonic Cu-Au core-shell NPs with significantly enhanced chemical stability. The critical role of the external crystalline Au layer in achieving superior stability was identified through in-depth characterizations and analysis. These NPs demonstrate high photothermal efficiency and chemical stability for solar steam generation, offering potential in catalysis, electronics, and optics.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandre C. Foucher, Shengsong Yang, Daniel J. Rosen, Jennifer D. Lee, Renjing Huang, Zhiqiao Jiang, Francisco G. Barrera, Kelly Chen, George G. Hollyer, Cynthia M. Friend, Raymond J. Gorte, Christopher B. Murray, Eric A. Stach
Summary: In this study, we report a synthesis method for the preparation of core-shell Cu-Ru, Cu-Rh, and Cu-Ir nanoparticles, with copper as the core and platinum-group metals segregated on the surface. This synthesis method allows for an increase in the surface area of the metals and improves catalytic performance. Additionally, selective etching of the Cu core leads to an increase in active surface area.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manish Jain, Amit Sharma, Patrik Schurch, Nicolo Maria Della Ventura, Wabe W. Koelmans, Xavier Maeder, Jakob Schwiedrzik, Johann Michler
Summary: A localized electrodeposition-based manufacturing technique is used to fabricate Cu-Ni core-shell microstructures, which show improved strength and toughness.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Sen Xue, Chuxin Lei, Dingyao Liu, Ke Wang, Kai Wu, Qiang Fu
Summary: A facile strategy was proposed to fabricate PCMs with core-shell-like distribution of binary fillers for enhanced thermal conductivity and shape stability. The composite achieved a thermal conductivity of 3.63 W·m-1 K-1, reserved latent heat, and maintained its original shape even at high temperatures, showing great potential for thermal management and energy storage/conversion applications.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiwei Jing, Suning Wang, Qiang Fu, Volodymyr Baran, Akhil Tayal, Nicola P. M. Casati, Alexander Missyul, Laura Simonelli, Michael Knapp, Fujun Li, Helmut Ehrenberg, Sylvio Indris, Chongxin Shan, Weibo Hua
Summary: Li-rich Ni-rich Li1.08Ni0.9Mn0.1O2 oxides with core-shell architecture were synthesized to improve their high-voltage cyclability. The thermally-driven atomic interdiffusion between the Mn-rich shell and the Ni-rich core formed a thickness-controllable Li-rich Mn-rich shell, ensuring exceptional structural reversibility for the layered Li-rich Ni-rich core in long-term cycling. The optimized core-shell Li1.08Ni0.9Mn0.1O2 achieved a capacity retention of 96% after 100 cycles at 0.1 C in the voltage range of 2.7-4.6 V, providing a new avenue for rational design of advanced cathode materials for LIBs and beyond.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shiliang Wang, Daitao Kuang, Lianwen Deng, Weijie Duan, Gang Xiao, Xiaogang Sun, Chuansheng Chen
Summary: This study investigates the microwave absorption properties of Cu-C core-shell nanoparticles and their derivatives. It is found that the C shells significantly improve the polarization loss, while the Cu cores have negligible influences on the conduction loss. The interface between C shells and Cu cores tunes the conduction loss and polarization loss to achieve optimal microwave absorption performances.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mao Chen, Lekai Xu, Jiao Wang, Baokun Liu, Kun Wang, Qi Qi, Yaqiong Zhu, Xin Yang, Wencui Chai, Peixu Yang, Weidong Zhang, Jinhui Liu, Guanwei Jia, Shaojun Zhang, Jiang Du
Summary: This study successfully synthesized CdSe/Cu core/shell nanowires by a wet chemical method, with a well-controlled thickness of the Cu shell achieved through the use of Fe ions as an efficient catalyzer. The innovative synthesis strategy paves the way for the controlled synthesis of semiconductor-metal heterostructure nanowires with broad application prospects, showing potential for use in various electronic devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Denis Fougerouse, Alexandre Cugerone, Steven M. Reddy, Kai Luo, Vincent Motto-Ros
Summary: A large proportion of Ge, Ga, and In in Pb-Zn ore deposits are associated with sphalerite. Ge can be hosted in the crystal structure of sphalerite as well as nanoparticles of briartite. Undeformed sphalerite grains from the Saint-Salvy Pb-Zn vein deposit in France contained structurally-bound Ge, while metamorphosed sphalerite from Arre contained briartite nanoparticles. The presence of nanoparticles may help preserve critical elements resources during metamorphism.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Arun Kumar, Raimondo Cecchini, Claudia Wiemer, Valentina Mussi, Sara De Simone, Raffaella Calarco, Mario Scuderi, Giuseppe Nicotra, Massimo Longo
Summary: Ge-rich Ge-Sb-Te/Sb2Te3 core-shell nanowires were successfully grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition, with detailed characterization of their surface morphology, crystalline structure, vibrational properties, and elemental composition achieved through various techniques.