Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qingqing Rao, Yulin Lu, Lina Song, Yang Hou, Xiaoli Zhan, Qinghua Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a fast and highly efficient self-repairing slippery surface (SPU-60M) based on a polyurethane membrane and silicone oil, which can be quickly repaired in 15 minutes with a healing efficiency of 97.8% and maintain a self-healing efficiency of 42.75% after 10 cutting-healing cycles. The material shows excellent self-repairing ability in various environments and has functions of anti-icing, reducing ice adhesion strength, and anti-fouling.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruiqi Li, Shu Tian, Yunqing Tian, Jiancheng Wang, Sijia Xu, Kai Yang, Jing Yang, Lei Zhang
Summary: In this study, an extreme-environment-resistant self-healing anti-icing coating was developed by integrating fluorinated graphene (FG) into a supramolecular polymeric matrix. The coating exhibits excellent anti-icing and deicing performance and can autonomously self-heal under harsh conditions.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhao Xuewei, Peng Jie, Gao Shuhui, Zhu Kongying, Zhao Yunhui, Li Xiaohui, Yuan XiaoYan
Summary: The anti-icing coating prepared in this study from PDMS-based polyurea (PDMSPU) exhibited elastic, slippery, and durable properties, thanks to the double hydrogen bonds between urea groups. By incorporating silicone oil and TAPOB, the coating showed improved ice shear strength, abrasion-resistance, and self-healing properties. The addition of silicone oil and TAPOB effectively enhanced the overall performance of the coating, making it suitable for anti-icing surfaces in low temperature environments.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ze-Hui Liang, Shao-Lin Wu, Chang Liu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Seth B. Darling, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: The novel concept of endogenous SLIPS allows for one-step fabrication without the need for multiple steps, and the dissolution and phase separation mechanisms have been revealed through molecular dynamics simulation and in situ microscopic observation. These SLIPSs exhibit impressive sliding property and anti-icing ability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Zhongyang Liu, Jinhuan Hu, Guo Jiang
Summary: The phenomenon of surface ice accumulation in low temperature and high humidity environments poses challenges to various sectors. This study introduces a low-adhesion, superhydrophobic photothermal response coating that exhibits self-healing photothermal de-icing performance and excellent anti-icing properties.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vu Thi Hong Hanh, Mai Xuan Truong, Thanh-Binh Nguyen
Summary: By mixing Ecoflex with a low surface tension lubricant and using a combination of dry etching and spin coating process to create microstructures on elastomer thin films, the study demonstrated the improved anti-icing performance of flexible slippery microstructure thin films.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bathina Chaitanya, Madhu Ranjan Gunjan, Rabindranath Sarangi, Rishi Raj, Ajay D. Thakur
Summary: The article describes a sustainable and industrially scalable method for preparing environmentally friendly superhydrophobic copper surfaces. It demonstrates the excellent performance of these surfaces in various applications, as well as their thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability, highlighting their suitability for large-scale use.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. Y. Liu, Y. Yuan, R. J. Liao, H. Y. Xiang, L. Wang, Q. Yu, C. Zhang
Summary: In this study, a durable superhydrophobic surface with outstanding anti-icing property has been prepared via combining anodization and infusion of healing agent. The as-prepared surface can efficiently prevent icing and has excellent anti-frosting performance. Furthermore, the surface can self-heal and maintain its superhydrophobicity even after exposure to plasma treatment and abrasion damage.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Shengda Tan, Xiao Han, Shuman Cheng, Pu Guo, Xuan Wang, Pengda Che, Rongyu Jin, Lei Jiang, Liping Heng
Summary: The preparation of anti-icing/deicing interfaces with stability, rapid self-healing, and excellent performance remains a challenge. In this study, a photothermal solid slippery surface with great comprehensive performance is prepared by integrating cellulose acetate film, carbon nanotubes, and paraffin wax (CCP). The surface exhibits excellent anti-icing and deicing performance at -17+/-1.0 degrees C under 1 sun illumination and can further deice at temperatures as low as -22+/-1.0 degrees C under infrared light. It also shows great stability in harsh conditions and can rapidly self-repair under sunlight or near-infrared illumination.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunquan Li, Jiamin Xiang, Jiale Zhou, Xiaojing Su, Huali Xie, Shaoze Lin, Zihao Xiao, Weijun Huang, Chongrui Zhao, Huiru Chen, Wenjian Wu
Summary: This study prepared a self-healing and robust superhydrophobic coating through a simple two-step spray method. The composite coating showed multi-level rough structure and excellent superhydrophobicity towards water droplets with different pH. It also exhibited abrasion resistance, self-healing property, and good photothermal/electrothermal effects, providing a new idea for preparing anti-icing coatings.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vu Thi Hong Hanh, Ngo Tuan Ngoc, Nguyen Ba Duc
Summary: This study developed an easy method to fabricate a durable and transparent anti-icing surface on an elastomer thin film by combining PDMS nanostructure with a low surface tension lubricant. The slippery surface showed advantages in terms of anti-icing performance and water repellency, demonstrating a new design for outdoor anti-icing devices.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huiying Xiang, Yuan Yuan, Cheng Zhang, Xu Dai, Tao Zhu, Linbo Song, Yu Gai, Ruijin Liao
Summary: By studying the effects of surfaces with different pore sizes and porosities on the performance of SLIPSs, it was found that small pores and high porosity are beneficial for the preparation of durable anti-icing SLIPSs, which can greatly improve the lubricant stability and achieve rapid self-healing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huiying Xiang, Yuan Yuan, Cheng Zhang, Xu Dai, Tao Zhu, Linbo Song, Yu Gai, Ruijin Liao
Summary: This study investigates the effects of surfaces with different pore sizes and porosities on the performance of slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS). The results show that small pores and high porosity are beneficial for durable anti-icing SLIPS. SLIPS prepared on suitable porous surfaces exhibit excellent long-term anti-icing ability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hongchang Qian, Bei Liu, Dequan Wu, Fan Zhang, Xin Wang, Lulu Jin, Jinke Wang, Dawei Zhang, Xiaogang Li
Summary: Magnetically responsive lubricant-infused surfaces (LISs) were prepared using a porous glucose template, where a soft porous framework encapsulating carbonyl iron particles was infused with dimethyl silicone oil. In the presence of a magnetic field, the movement of magnetic particles drove the release of silicone oil to the sample surface, resulting in improved water repellent ability and low ice adhesion strength. The controllable lubricity of the LISs effectively avoided rapid loss of silicone oil and improved their service life.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuyue Jiang, Haifeng Zhang, Xiaowei Liu
Summary: The article summarizes the fabrication strategies of self-healing anti-wetting surfaces and comprehensively reviews their applications in fields such as anti-icing, anti-corrosion, anti-fouling, and oil-water separation. The challenges and further perspectives on the application of self-healing anti-wetting surfaces are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. G. Jothi Prakash, C. Clement Raj, R. Prasanth
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2017)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
C. G. Jothi Prakash, R. Prasanth
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jothi Prakash Chakrapani Gunarasan, Prasanth Ravindran
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. G. Jothi Prakash, R. Prasanth
Summary: This article explores the wide application prospects of surface wettability in energy harvesting, conversion, and emission control technology, focusing on the recent interest in altering surface wettability through nanomaterial fabrication and coating. Surface properties such as roughness, surface energy, porosity, capillarity, and structure play a major role in changing the wettability of liquids over surfaces, with surface chemistry being a key factor in inducing wettability alteration. Surface pre- and post-treatments like laser, ozone plasma, and UV irradiation contribute to changes in surface energy, leading to superhydrophilicity and superhydrophobicity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
C. Clement Raj, C. G. Jothi Prakash, R. Prasanth
Summary: The study investigated the effect of imbibition-induced electrolyte wettability on charge carrier density and electric double layer in TiO2 nanotube arrays. Different electrolytes were used to study the surface energy, wettability, and electrochemical properties. The results showed that improving the molar conductivity and ionic mobility of electrolyte can significantly enhance the storage performance of nanotube electrodes. Additionally, the cationic radius of electrolyte was found to influence the stability of electrodes, with HCl electrolyte showing a high areal capacitance in supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
V. Srimurugan, C. G. Jothiprakash, V. Souparnika, R. Prasanth
Summary: In this study, a heterostructure CdS/TiO2 nanotubes photoelectrode decorated with Ni nanoparticles is used to enhance hydrogen generation via the photoelectrochemical method. The optimized photoelectrode showed improved photocurrent density and stability, and achieved enhanced photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation through synergistic effect with the semiconductor ternary junction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. G. Jothi Prakash, Jeong-Won Lee
Summary: In this study, a desilanization technique is explored and demonstrated to pattern hydrophilic spots on a superhydrophobic background. The results show that this technique is suitable for microfluidics, water harvesting, and inkjet printing, and can be used to create wetting patterns on curved surfaces.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
V Srimurugan, C. G. Jothiprakash, R. Prasanth
Summary: A stoichiometrically stable CdS/TiO2 heterostructured electrode was developed for efficient photoelectrochemical conversion, with CdS evenly distributed over TiO2 nanotubes. The electrode exhibited a stable photocurrent density of 3.5 mA cm(-2) and achieved a high H-2 production rate of 1.1 ± 0.03 mmol h(-1) g(-1) without any co-catalysts. The significance of CdS/TiO2 stoichiometry towards efficient hydrogen production was discussed in detail.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jhilik Roy, Shubham Roy, Dhananjoy Mondal, Neelanjana Bag, Jaba Roy Chowdhury, Saheli Ghosh, Souravi Bardhan, Rajib Mondal, Ruma Basu, Sukhen Das
Summary: This study presents the synthesis and characterization of a gadolinium-doped bismuth ferrite piezo catalyst for the degradation of carcinogenic organic dyes and eradication of pathogenic bacteria. The piezo catalyst exhibits high polarization and demonstrates exceptional degradation efficiency under soft ultrasound stimulation. It also shows remarkable antibacterial activity and can be easily extracted using a magnetic field, making it a promising candidate for water treatment to prevent secondary pollution.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sanggon Kim, Orisson Gomes, Ali Riaz, Mourad Roudjane, Paulo N. Lisboa-Filho, Augusto Batagin-Neto, Younes Messaddeq, Yves De Koninck
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a powerful tool in biophysics, bioanalytical chemistry, and biomedicine for monitoring extracellular chemical activity. However, the limited choice of SERS nanotags has hindered its practical application. This study repurposes fluorescent chemosensors as SERS nanotags, using a plasmon-induced reaction to immobilize them onto plasmonic nanostructures. The results demonstrate the successful immobilization and functionality of xanthene-based chemosensors as SERS chemosensors.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Fernandez Garcia, M. Garcia-Lechuga, F. Agullo Rueda, J. Rubio Zuazo, M. Manso Silvan
Summary: In this work, a method for fabricating WTe2 thin-films and controlling their conductivity using femtosecond laser post processing is presented. The synthesis of WTe2 films, characterization of their surface conductivity gradient and the demonstration of conductivity modulation using laser writing are described.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoqing Kang, Xin Li, Le Zhou, Dan Li, Jiangping Wang
Summary: Microencapsulated phase change materials (MicroPCMs) with polyethylene wax (PE-W) as nucleating agent were prepared using emulsion polymerization. The addition of PE-W significantly reduced the degree of supercooling and increased the enthalpy associated with heterogeneous nucleation in MicroPCMs. The thermal resistance of the MicroPCMs encapsulated by P(MMA-co-AMA) was greatly improved. The MicroPCMs demonstrated exceptional thermal storage and protective characteristics.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenliang Li, Kezhen Lv, Xiaomin Ding, Liyang Feng, Xiaolong Lv, Decai Ma
Summary: This study investigates the effect of surface termination composition and disorder on the electronic and contact properties of Janus Ti3C2FO materials, and provides new insight into the tuning of contact properties in MXenes/TMD heterostructures.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Asha Rajiv, Aruna Kapse, Varun Kumar Singh, Manender Singh Chauhan, Aishwary Awasthi, Prabhakar Singh
Summary: Surface modification of inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles with organic biopolymers has endowed these particles with multifunctional properties, making them versatile in the field of nanomedicine. In this study, magnesium oxide and chitosan modified magnesium oxide were synthesized using a green method. The antibacterial and anticancer activities of the synthesized hybrid nanomaterial were attributed to the generated reactive oxygen species. Chitosan modified magnesium oxide hybrid nanomaterial demonstrated appreciable efficacy against bacterial strains and showed significant anticancer potential against human breast cancer cells. Cytotoxicity assays on human fibroblast cells revealed high cell viability rates for both magnesium oxide and chitosan modified magnesium oxide hybrid nanomaterial. These findings suggest that chitosan modified magnesium oxide hybrid nanomaterial has promising applications in the biomedical field.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Tao, Jingkai Wang, Qiuju Qin, Bingxian Chu, Pin Gao, Jiaqi Qiu, Qin Li, Xuechi Du, Lihui Dong, Bin Li
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of transition metal catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NO by CO. It investigates the effect of different anions on the modification of CO-SCR catalysts. The results show that the use of nitrate ions as a regulator for LDH support leads to a high NO conversion rate, surpassing the use of sulfate ions. The study also highlights the importance of anion modulation in controlling the valence state of loaded copper species. In situ DRIFTS analysis reveals the reaction mechanisms at different temperatures. Overall, this work provides new insights for the valence modulation of copper and the modification of LDH materials in CO-SCR applications.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Xiao, Ming Cao, Yingbo Chen
Summary: In this study, a continuous and uniform ultra-thin polyamide (PA) membrane, ranging from 10 to 20 nm, was successfully synthesized by utilizing a UiO-66-(OH)2 n-hexane dispersion as a transition layer. The presence of the transition layer improved interface stability and facilitated bidirectional diffusion-contact reaction between the monomers, resulting in superior thinness and uniformity of the PA active layers.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashwini B. Rohom, Priyanka U. Londhe, Jeong In Han, Nandu B. Chaure
Summary: This study describes the synthesis and characterization of a ternary nanocomposite electrode for supercapacitors. The electrode, made of tin oxide/reduced graphene oxide wrapped with poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly-(styrenesulfonate), exhibits excellent electrochemical properties and high cycling stability.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiayao Zhang, Danni Xue, Huan Liu, Zhao Wei, Chenjie Gu, Shuwen Zeng, Junhui Jiang, Tao Jiang, Xingfei Zhou, Kerong Wu
Summary: This study investigates the size-dependent enhancement of charge transfer resonance in semiconductors by adjusting the size of red phosphorus. The nano-sized red phosphorus achieves a three-fold enhancement in surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) intensity compared to nanosheets, making it a potential tool for accurate and efficient cancer marker diagnostics.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bouhadjar Boukoussa, Khoukha Rachida Cherdouane, Rajaa Zegai, Adel Mokhtar, Mohammed Hachemaoui, Ismail Issam, Jibran Iqbal, Shashikant P. Patole, Fatima Zohra Zeggai, Rachida Hamacha, Mohamed Abboud
Summary: This work focuses on the preparation of inexpensive composite materials based on activated carbon-containing metallic nanoparticles MNPs (M = Cu, Ag, Fe). Different samples were tested as catalysts for the catalytic reduction of organic pollutants in the presence of NaBH4. The AC-Cu material exhibited good dispersion of CuNPs and showed the highest efficiency among the tested catalysts.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Changxing Yang, Guxia Wang, Qingyan Bai, Dan Li, Shengwei Guo
Summary: This study designed a simple and efficient graphene-based nanolubricant, which improved the lubrication performance of steel ball friction pairs through a three-step process. It has potential practical applications in the field of lubrication.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2024)