Article
Chemistry, Physical
Duc-Trung Nguyen, Trong-On Do
Summary: A facile strategy for the fabrication of plasmonic titanium nitride/g-C3N4 with intimate contact was proposed to enhance the photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Under optimized conditions, the g-C3N4-2.8TiN showed the highest CO production rate of approximately 820 mu mol g-1 h-1 and apparent quantum yield of 3.5% at 400 nm, as well as 0.43% at 550 nm, which are among the highest reported values for g-C3N4-based materials. This work offers promising opportunities to fabricate low-cost plasmonic nanoparticle/semiconductor systems for solar energy applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qibin Zhu, Yimin Xuan, Kai Zhang, Kun Chang
Summary: In this study, non-noble plasmonic titanium nitride (TiN) nanoparticles were used to enhance the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 for CO2 conversion. The optimized photocatalyst showed significantly improved CO yield and stability.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aparna Prabha Devi, Deepak Kumar Padhi, Pravat Manjari Mishra, Ajay Kumar Behera
Summary: A bio-surfactant assisted synthesis route has been used to decorate gold nanoparticles on g-C3N4 for the reduction of mono-nitrophenols under visible light irradiation. The biomolecules of the leaf extract and optimized reaction conditions played a crucial role in controlling the morphology and optoelectronic properties of the nanoparticles. The plasmonic hybrid photocatalyst, 3%wt AuNPs loaded on g-C(3)N(4), exhibited high photoreduction efficiency for nitrophenols, attributed to the synergy between the conduction band of g-C3N4 and the plasmonic band of AuNPs.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohd Ubaidullah, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Ayman Nafady, Shoyebmohammad F. Shaikh, K. Yogesh Kumar, M. K. Prashanth, L. Parashuram, Byong-Hun Jeon, M. S. Raghu, Bidhan Pandit
Summary: The excessive usage of fossil fuels results in a vast amount of CO2 exposure to the ecosystem, leading to global ecological imbalance. CO2, aside from being a pollutant, has the potential to be converted into useful carbonaceous products when exposed to light. In this study, researchers fabricated a 1:1 ratio of g-C3N4-Ce2S3 heterostructure through a solvothermal approach. The GCN/CeS heterostructure exhibited enhanced activity in selective CO2 conversion and showed effectiveness in degrading the herbicide Atrazine under visible light. LC-MS analysis revealed the degradation pathway and mechanism of Atrazine in the GCN/CeS heterostructure. The stability of the GCN/CeS heterostructure demonstrated its potential in photocatalytic processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xibo Zhang, Huijie Liu, Yaqin Wang, Qian Chen, Zhiying Zhao, Ye Yang, Qin Kuang, Zhaoxiong Xie
Summary: Hot-electron-induced CO2 hydrogenation is efficiently catalyzed by surface alloyed Au@AuRu plasmonic nanoparticles in a unique antenna-reactor architecture, leading to high CH4 production rate and selectivity under light-heat dual activation. The modified metal atoms enhance the adsorption capacity, enabling the selective transformation of CO2 to CH4. The synergy between surface structure and metal-semiconductor heterojunction provides a longer time window for hot electrons to promote the chemical reaction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zixi Fang, Qingtong Wang, Xinkun Zhao, Yao Li, Wang Zhang, Di Zhang
Summary: A porous g-C3N4/Au composite catalyst was prepared by a composite strategy of three-dimensional morphology construction and plasmonic Au nanoparticle anchoring, which improved the photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction efficiency. The yields of CO, CH4, and C2H4 were significantly increased under UV-Visible light irradiation, and the yield of CO was greatly enhanced under visible light irradiation. The enhancement of photocatalytic efficiency can be attributed to the 3D porous structure, slow photon effect, LSPR effect, increased reactive sites, and enhanced CO2 adsorption.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qingtong Wang, Zixi Fang, Xinkun Zhao, Changlin Dong, Yao Li, Cuiping Guo, Qinglei Liu, Fang Song, Wang Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates a bioinspired nanoarchitecturing strategy to improve the light harvesting and charge separation of g-C3N4/Au composite, resulting in enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency. The composite exhibits high photocatalytic activity under UV-visible excitation, with significantly increased yields of CO and CH4 compared to pure g-C3N4.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Utpal Ghosh, Ankush Majumdar, Anjali Pal
Summary: The potential of graphitic carbon nitride in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 has been extensively explored, with heterostructure fabrication being the most efficient method for improving charge carrier separation efficiency. This review summarizes recent progress and design considerations of graphitic carbon nitride based heterostructures for CO2 reduction, highlighting the unique characteristics and potential applications in enhancing CO2 adsorption and activation efficacy.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaihang Chen, Xuanwei Wang, Qiuyun Li, Ya-Nan Feng, Fei-Fei Chen, Yan Yu
Summary: In this study, a spatial distribution heterojunction is prepared by growing ZnIn2S4 nanosheets on g-C3N4 microtubes, showing excellent catalytic activity for photocatalytic CO2 reduction with the highest gas yield over T-CN/ZIS. The structure design combines the advantages of B-CN/ZIS and S-CN/ZIS, facilitating light absorption, interfacial charge transfer, and CO2 adsorption.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manying Sun, Chuanwei Zhu, Su Wei, Liuyun Chen, Hongbing Ji, Tongming Su, Zuzeng Qin
Summary: In this study, phosphorus-doped hollow tubular g-C3N4 (x-P-HCN) was fabricated using NH4H2PO4 as a phosphorus source during the hydrothermal treatment of melamine. The phosphorus-doped material showed improved light absorption range, CO2 adsorption capacity, and specific surface area, as well as enhanced separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Moreover, the phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 effectively activated the CO2 adsorbed on its surface, leading to a significantly higher CO production rate in photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cong Sun, Yuanyuan Liu, Zeyan Wang, Peng Wang, Zhaoke Zheng, Hefeng Cheng, Xiaoyan Qin, Xiaoyang Zhang, Ying Dai, Baibiao Huang
Summary: In this study, g-C3N4 nanotubes with sheet-like graphdiyne composite were successfully prepared through a simple self-assembly method. The composite significantly improved the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers and the conductivity of the material, leading to enhanced performance towards photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Compared with pure CNtb, the yields for CO and CH4 in the composite were increased by 18-20 times, providing a new idea for the preparation of efficient g-C3N4 photocatalysts in the future.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Cao, Yumeng Yan, Yuan Wang, Fei-Fei Chen, Yan Yu
Summary: This study utilizes active site and heterojunction engineering to enhance photocatalytic CO2 reduction (PCR). The results show that the g-C3N4 microtube-supported Co3O4 nanoparticle achieves a significantly high turnover number (TON) in PCR, 24-fold higher than that of pure Co3O4 and comparable to state-of-the-art photocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Libin Wang, Linlin Zang, Fengtong Shen, Jingzhen Wang, Zhiyu Yang, Yanhong Zhang, Liguo Sun
Summary: Carbon nitride-based photocatalysts modified with transition metals have shown great potential for efficient CO2 reduction. In this study, Cu modified g-C3N4 nanorod bundles (CCNBs) were successfully prepared and exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity. The introduction of uniformly dispersed Cu improved light absorption, increased active sites, and enhanced the separation and transfer of carriers, resulting in a significantly higher CO yield compared to bulk g-C3N4.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meidan Que, Weihua Cai, Jin Chen, Liangliang Zhu, Yawei Yang
Summary: In recent years, studies on the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into hydrocarbon fuels have been booming as a promising solution to alleviate global warming and energy issues. Researchers are focusing on developing g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts with excellent performance and stability. Different types of heterojunctions of g-C3N4 composites are widely adopted, aiming to understand the photocatalytic mechanisms and characteristics for future development.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruijie Chen, Lei Wang, Jing Ding, Jinfeng Zhang, Hui Wan, Guofeng Guan
Summary: Photocatalytic CO2 reduction can address both the energy crisis and environmental issues. However, designing photocatalysts with efficient carrier mobility remains a challenge. In this study, a microwave-assisted method was used to construct a Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4 (BMO/CN) heterostructure, enhancing the formation of two-dimensional (2D) structures. The 2D BMO/CN junction exhibited superior performance in photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The optimized BMO/CN-30% catalyst showed a CO and CH3OH production rate of 2.44 and 3.61 μmol·g(-1)·h(-1) respectively. The formation of HCO3- intermediate was observed by in-situ FT-IR, confirming the evolution of CH3OH. This study highlights a microwave-assisted approach for enhancing photoreduction of CO2.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xi Wu, Wenlei Zhang, Jun Li, Quanjun Xiang, Zhongyi Liu, Bin Liu
Summary: We report an oxygen vacancy (V-o)-rich metallic MoO2-x nano-sea-urchin with partially occupied band, which exhibits super CO2 photoreduction performance under UV, visible and NIR light. The V-o-rich MoO2-x nano-sea-urchin shows significantly higher CH4 evolution rate compared to the V-o-poor MoO2-x, and can even reduce CO2 directly from the air. Experimental and theoretical results suggest that the oxygen vacancy in MoO2-x facilitates CO2 adsorption/activation and subsequent protonation of *CO towards the formation of CH4 due to the formation of a highly stable Mo-C-O-Mo intermediate.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanzhao Wu, Xiaoyang Yue, Jiajie Fan, Xiaoming Hao, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a novel plasma-enhanced Bi/CsPbBr3 composite photocatalyst was developed using an in situ growth method. The CO2 reduction activity of this catalyst was significantly higher than that of pure CsPbBr3 due to the enhanced light response performance, simultaneous generation of hot electrons, and energy band bending effect at the interface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fang Li, Xiaoyang Yue, Lei Cheng, Jiajie Fan, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: Inspired by the lotus leaf effect, a hydrophobic graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) photocatalyst modified by CF2 groups (CF2-TCN) is developed to enhance its aerophilicity in air. The CF2 groups create a hydrophobic surface, acting as a gas transport layer, and theoretical calculations support that the electronegativity of F atoms affects the electron cloud distribution and facilitates the adsorption and activation of CO2. Experimental characterizations show that CF2-TCN exhibits improved CO2 photoreduction performance compared to bulk g-C3N4.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Fang, Xiaoyang Yue, Fang Li, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) materials have emerged as a cutting-edge area of research in photocatalytic CO2 reduction due to their unique properties, such as high surface area, adjustable structure, and abundant catalytic active sites. This article highlights recent advances in the construction strategy of MOF-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction and discusses systematic modification strategies, such as metal and ligand modification, heterojunction construction, single/dual-atom introduction, and strain engineering. Finally, future development directions of MOF-based photocatalysts in the field of CO2 reduction are presented.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaining Li, Weichuang Zhou, Xiaofang Li, Qin Li, Sonia A. C. Carabineiro, Sushu Zhang, Jiajie Fan, Kangle Lv
Summary: This paper reports a novel porous g-C3N4 nanosheet photocatalyst modified with cyano defects and CaCO3 for efficient NOx removal. The modified photocatalyst exhibits enhanced visible-light response, improved electron excitation and transfer, leading to significantly higher NO removal rate compared to pristine g-C3N4 nanosheets. The introduction of cyano defects and CaCO3 enables control over NO adsorption and activation processes, reducing the emission of toxic intermediate NO2.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lianxu Lv, Xianle Zhang, Jiaorong Wang, Lihong Yuan, Jiajie Fan
Summary: This study focuses on the application of unique LLTO-In2O3 nanorods as H2S sensors, demonstrating their excellent sensing performance. The LLTO-In2O3 sensors show good n-type responses to H2S over a wide range of temperatures, and achieve significantly higher gas-sensitive response compared to the original LLTO sensor. The formation of n-n heterojunction structure between LLTO and In2O3 enhances the gas sensitivity of the material.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Guan, Haiping Zhou, Yulong Liao, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: The fabrication of Van der Waals (VDW) heterojunctions between 2D materials has attracted researchers' interest due to their compact interfaces, low energy barriers, and efficient electron mobility. However, weak VDW interactions and a VDW gap hinder carrier migration across layers. This study developed a novel ZnxCd1-xS/g-C3N4 catalyst, which regulates VDW heterojunctions through interface engineering. The constructed Cd-N bonds at the interface serve as an electron transport bridge, enabling efficient migration of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. As a result, Zn0.8Cd0.2S/g-C3N4 exhibits enhanced CO2 reduction performance, surpassing pure g-C3N4 without co-catalysts or sacrificial agents. This work provides insights into regulating Van der Waals heterojunctions and offers an efficient photocatalyst for green energy conversion.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Qi, Jinbao Chen, Weichuang Zhou, Yuhan Li, Xiaofang Li, Sushu Zhang, Jiajie Fan, Kangle Lv
Summary: Photocatalysis is a sustainable method for NOx elimination, but efficient and safe removal of NOx remains challenging. This study reports the synthesis of sulfur-doped g-C3N4 nanosheets (CNN-S) with improved light absorption and charge separation. The photocatalytic activity for NO removal increased from 17% (bulk g-C3N4) to 35% (CNN-S0) and reached a maximum of 53% with a sulfur content of 0.5. The enhanced performance is attributed to the increased surface area and effective charge transfer facilitated by the nanosheet structure and sulfur doping.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Na Wang, Lei Cheng, Yulong Liao, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: In recent years, photocatalysis using graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as a photocatalyst has attracted increasing attention for energy scarcity and environmental treatment. However, there are still challenges in achieving desirable photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4. Functional group functionalization, as a common modification technique, can modulate the carrier dynamics and increase the number of active sites, offering new opportunities for structure-to-performance relationship of g-C3N4. A review of the recent development of functional group modification is urgently needed to better understand the molecular level structure-to-performance relationship and explore the future research direction.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Cheng, Yawen Tang, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: This article discusses the challenges in manufacturing heterogeneous catalysts designed with atomic precision and the prospects of using artificial intelligence in a collaborative data-driven manufacturing platform. By combining structure-driven insights and data-driven augmented tools, it is possible to achieve atom-efficient and atomically precise catalyst production.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fang Li, Xiaoyang Yue, Yulong Liao, Liang Qiao, Kangle Lv, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: In this work, the authors demonstrate the interfacial electron-transfer mechanism in a crystalline triazine/heptazine carbon nitride homojunction. They use surface bimetallic cocatalysts as sensitive probes and conduct in situ photoemission to trace the S-scheme transfer of interfacial photogenerated electrons. The experimental and theoretical results reveal the dynamic nature of the charge transfer and its potential for enhancing CO2 photoreduction.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Faxing Liu, Quanjun Xiang, Xigui Zhang, Haiping Zhou
Summary: In this study, Ni cocatalysts on a TiO2 composite photocatalyst with different graphene oxide (GO) contents were prepared using a hydrothermal method and characterized. It was found that the TiO2/GO/Ni nanosheet composites have a large specific surface area and can provide a large number of active sites for photocatalytic hydrogen production. GO can broaden the optical absorption range of TiO2 and absorb more visible light, stimulating the generation of more electron-hole pairs. Additionally, GO can collect electrons and promote the separation of electron-hole pairs. Ni, as a cocatalyst, can adsorb hydrogen ions and facilitate the migration of photogenerated electrons, thus ensuring high efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyang Yue, Lei Cheng, Chen Guan, Yulong Liao, Zhihua Xu, Kostya Ken Ostrikov, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: Dual single-atom catalysts (DSACs) have the potential to break the scaling relationships and ensure synergistic effects. This study incorporates dual single-atoms into carbon nitride to create catalysts with specific locations and functions. Experimental and computational results show that these catalysts exhibit excellent catalytic activity, leading to increased CO yield. DFT calculations provide insights into the inherent transformation between Pd sites and CO2 molecules, which influences the reaction pathway.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihan Yu, Chen Guan, Xiaoyang Yue, Quanjun Xiang
Summary: This study proposes a feasible method for preparing CN-C by thermal polymerization to gradually infiltrate carbon rings into the surface of carbon nitride, enhancing carrier separation and improving photocatalytic activity. The successful penetration and distribution of carbon rings into carbon nitride were confirmed, and the overlap of conjugate plane with carbon nitride improved the dissociation efficiency of photogenerated electrons.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
