Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinlong Fan, Andreas Walther
Summary: This review discusses the progress in the research of 1D colloidal chains, including synthetic strategies, material properties, and applications. By integrating low-dimensional building blocks into higher-dimensional structures, unique properties are endowed to the materials, opening up new research opportunities.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Peng, Guanglin Wan, Nazir Ahmad, Lai Yu, Xinyi Ma, Genqiang Zhang
Summary: Low-cost sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as a potential replacement for lithium-ion batteries, but their practical application is hindered by their low energy density and cyclic performance. Layered transition metal oxides (LTMOs) have emerged as promising cathode materials due to their compact crystal structure, low-cost, and similarities to successful Li-based LTMOs. However, challenges like severe phase transitions, sluggish diffusion kinetics, and interface deterioration need to be addressed for achieving high-performance cathodes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the modification strategies for Na-based LTMOs and offers insights into the future development of Na-based LTMOs cathodes.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mohamad Nurul Azman Mohammad Taib, Tuan Sherwyn Hamidon, Zaharaddeen N. Garba, Djalal Trache, Hiroshi Uyama, M. Hazwan Hussin
Summary: Cellulose is a biomaterial that has excellent properties and has the potential to be widely used. Its different forms have different morphological and physical properties. Modification can improve the cellulose properties for better compatibility with polymeric matrices.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ashraful Azam, Jack Yang, Wenxian Li, Jing-Kai Huang, Sean Li
Summary: Two-dimensional tungsten diselenide (WSe2) has attracted great attention due to its distinctive electronic structure, outstanding photonic and catalytic properties. By manipulating the lateral dimensions of WSe2 to form quantum dots (QDs), a broad range of emission wavelengths can be achieved and the band edge positions are optimized for water splitting. This review article emphasizes the importance of understanding the fundamental mechanisms behind different synthesis techniques for controlling the size, morphology, and quality of WSe2 QDs, and highlights the challenges in high-throughput production of high-quality, homogeneous WSe2 QDs and their potential applications.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhou, Huimin Gong, Xiaohe Jin, Yang Chen, Huimin Li, Song Liu
Summary: This article reviews the recent development of thermoelectric (TE) properties in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs). It introduces the advantages of 2D-TMDs for TE applications and discusses the manipulations of electrical and thermal transport as well as the influencing factors. The article also provides a summary of the recent advances, applications, challenges, and future prospects in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zhen Zhang, Yiping Yu, Xurong Qiao, Jiahui Sun, Yan Ni, Jikun Chen
Summary: This paper reviews the epitaxial and non-epitaxial growth of correlated nickelates and emphasizes the role of heterogeneous nucleation and oxygen pressure in the synthesis of metastable ReNiO3. Furthermore, recent breakthroughs in the application of correlated nickelates in advanced memory and neuromorphic devices are discussed, including electrothermally driven and interfacial-charge driven insulator-metal transitions, and ionic defect mediated local Mott transitions.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhihui Ni, Hongjin Lv, Guoyu Yang
Summary: This review focuses on the structural diversities and catalytic applications of Ti/Zr-substituted polyoxometalates (POMs). The synthesis strategies of Ti/Zr-substituted POMs and their potential future development are discussed.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanqing Zhang, Weiming Xiong, Weijin Chen, Yue Zheng
Summary: Vanadium dioxide (VO2) is a typical material undergoing metal-insulator transition, exhibiting sudden changes in conductance and optical transmittance during phase transition. Due to its excellent phase transition characteristics, VO2 has been widely studied and applied in the fields of electric and optical devices. This review summarizes the phases, structural features, fabrication methods, properties, and applications of VO2, while also discussing the challenges and opportunities for future studies and applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Fan, Danfeng Cui, Zengxing Zhang, Zhou Zhao, Hongmei Chen, Yanyun Fan, Penglu Li, Zhidong Zhang, Chenyang Xue, Shubin Yan
Summary: Black silicon, discovered by coincidence, possesses unique material properties and has been applied in various fields such as photodetectors, photovoltaic cells, photo-electrocatalysis, antibacterial surfaces, and sensors. With the advancement of fabrication technology, black silicon continues to expand in different applications, making it a research hotspot.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruhan E. Ustad, Somnath S. Kundale, Kasturi A. Rokade, Snehal L. Patil, Vijay D. Chavan, Kalyani D. Kadam, Harshada S. Patil, Sarita P. Patil, Rajanish K. Kamat, Deok-kee Kim, Tukaram D. Dongale
Summary: Since the discovery of graphene, a lot of attention has been focused on two-dimensional (2D) materials due to their appealing properties for various technological applications. MXene, a newly emerged 2D material etched from parent MAX phases, has been extensively studied for more than 30 structures in both theoretical and experimental aspects. In this review, we cover the multidisciplinary aspects of MXene, including its structures, synthesis methods, and various properties. Furthermore, we explore the impact of MXene-based materials on applications such as supercapacitors, gas sensors, strain sensors, biosensors, electromagnetic interference shielding, microwave absorption, memristors, and artificial synaptic devices. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current status and potential future developments of MXene nanomaterials in different applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Tu, Lingbin Xie, Mengyang Zhang, Shujuan Liu, Zhongzhong Luo, Longlu Wang, Qiang Zhao
Summary: The weak van der Waals gap of 2D TMDs enables the realization of guest intercalation and host exfoliation. Liquid intercalation and exfoliation is a convenient, cost-effective, versatile, and scalable strategy to modify the structure and properties of TMDs. This review provides an overview of the hybrid superlattices and dispersed nanosheets fabricated through liquid intercalation and exfoliation. It also analyzes the intercalation phenomenon, limitations of different intercalants, and discusses the potential applications and challenges of 2D TMDs-based materials.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhichong Yu, Liang Tang, Nattapol Ma, Satoshi Horike, Wenqian Chen
Summary: In recent decades, the amorphous state of crystalline coordination polymers (CPs) has gained attention as an emerging class of materials. Only a few CPs undergo vitrification and exhibit glassy behavior. Amorphous and glassy CPs offer unique functionality and potential advantages. This review presents the background, important discoveries, structure, functionality, properties, and applications of amorphous and glassy CPs.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Peirong Chen, Jianshan Ye, Hui Wang, Liuzhang Ouyang, Min Zhu
Summary: This review outlines the potential application of hydrogen energy and the performance of transition metal carbides and nitrides in electrocatalytic water splitting. The focus is on different modification methods and remaining challenges in the field.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Kaiwen Zhang, Kun Xue, Xian Jun Loh
Summary: Thermogels, also known as thermo-sensitive hydrogels, exhibit sol-gel transition with increasing temperature and are injectable yet can form in situ gel in the human body. They serve as a useful platform biomaterial operating at physiological body temperatures. Research on thermogels has shown diverse applications in drug delivery, 3D cell culture, and tissue engineering.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Tariq Aziz, Asmat Ullah, Hong Fan, Muhammad Imran Jamil, Farman Ullah Khan, Roh Ullah, Mudassir Iqbal, Amjad Ali, Bakhtar Ullah
Summary: This paper extensively discusses the effects and applications of coupling agents in material modification, focusing on the characteristics of methoxy-type and dimethoxy-type coupling agents and their impact on the properties of composites.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Yan, Jie Chen, Nan Li, Jingqi Tian, Kaixin Li, Jizhou Jiang, Jiyang Liu, Qinghua Tian, Peng Chen
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiping Zeng, Yibo Yan, Jie Chen, Ping Zan, Qinghua Tian, Peng Chen
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Yan, Jun Gong, Jie Chen, Zhiping Zeng, Wei Huang, Kanyi Pu, Jiyang Liu, Peng Chen
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengna Xi, Jingwen Zhao, Chao Shen, Jingbo He, Jie Chen, Yibo Yan, Kaixin Li, Jiyang Liu, Peng Chen
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Yan, Dong Zhai, Yi Liu, Jun Gong, Jie Chen, Ping Zan, Zhiping Zeng, Shuzhou Li, Wei Huang, Peng Chen
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhentao Nie, Hongjian Zhang, Yufei Lu, Congying Han, Yuhang Du, Zhicheng Sun, Yibo Yan, Hong Yu, Xiaojun Zhang, Jixin Zhu
Summary: By controlling the pore size of mesoporous carbon spheres and using carbon cloth as an intermediate layer between the cathode and separator, the cycle stability and specific capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries can be significantly improved.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhiping Zeng, Li Yong Gan, Hong Bin Yang, Xiaozhi Su, Jiajian Gao, Wei Liu, Hiroaki Matsumoto, Jun Gong, Junming Zhang, Weizhen Cai, Zheye Zhang, Yibo Yan, Bin Liu, Peng Chen
Summary: Diatomic site catalysts utilize two adjacent atomic metal species for their complementary functionalities and synergistic actions. The orbital coupling of hetero-diatomic nickel-iron site boosts CO2 reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhentao Nie, Kui Xu, Yufei Lu, Hongjian Zhang, Haodong Liu, Feng Xu, Yibo Yan, Jingsan Xu, Jixin Zhu
Summary: Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, with their high theoretical energy density, are considered one of the most promising energy storage systems. However, the shuttle effect of polysulfides and short cycle life have limited their commercialization. In this study, a stepped porous heterostructured membrane of carbon-multilayer graphene (MG)@Fe3C/Fe3N is developed to address these challenges. The heterostructured membrane enhances charge/Li+ ion transfer speed and inhibits the shuttle effect of polysulfides through the catalytic effect and chemisorption of Fe3C/Fe3N. DFT calculations confirm the synergistic effect. The C-MG@Fe3C/Fe3N membranes demonstrate outstanding discharge capacity and cycling stability after many cycles.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Lin Zhang, Weiwei Song, Hongshi Liu, Hong Ding, Yibo Yan, Ruihan Chen
Summary: This study investigates and analyzes the factors influencing the preparation, properties, and application of MXene, and provides critical insights for synthesizing and modifying effective MXene adsorbents. It reviews and analyzes the research progress and application fields of MXene, and compares the effects of different influencing factors on applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Yan, Zhengping Zhao, Jun Zhao, Yaohui Xu, Yifan Xu, Yuhan Zhao, Wenfei Tang, Jong-Min Lee
Summary: Efficient electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction and fuel cells are important for energy conservation and environmental protection. The modulation of d-band states, intermediate binding energy, and interatomic synergistic interaction between Ni and Cu are crucial for enhancing catalytic activity and achieving high efficiency in CO2 reduction. Additionally, a four-electron oxygen reduction reaction process has been validated for high performance in steady-state hydrogen-air fuel cells.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Yan, Zhengping Zhao, Jun Zhao, Wenfei Tang, Wei Huang, Jong-Min Lee
Summary: The study focuses on using ultrathin CuCo nanocrystals for CO2 reduction to ethylene, achieving a high faradaic efficiency. By tailoring the d-band states and synergistic cooperation between Cu and Co, the activity can be boosted while lowering energy barriers for the reaction.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Zhao, Yibo Yan, Zhong-Ting Hu, Vishal Jose, Xiaoping Chen, Jong-Min Lee
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Yan, Z. Zeng, M. Huang, P. Chen
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiping Zeng, Gengtao Fu, Hong Bin Yang, Yibo Yan, Jie Chen, Zhongzheng Yu, Jiajian Gao, Li Yong Gan, Bin Liu, Peng Chen
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laetitia Bardet, Herve Roussel, Stefano Saroglia, Masoud Akbari, David Munoz-Rojas, Carmen Jimenez, Aurore Denneulin, Daniel Bellet
Summary: The thermal instability of silver nanowires leads to increased electrical resistance in AgNW networks. Understanding the relationship between structural and electrical properties of AgNW networks is crucial for their integration as transparent electrodes in flexible optoelectronics. In situ X-ray diffraction measurements were used to study the crystallographic evolution of Ag-specific Bragg peaks during thermal ramping, revealing differences in thermal and structural transitions between bare and SnO2-coated AgNW networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Cancino-Fuentes, Arnau Manasanch, Joana Covelo, Alex Suarez-Perez, Enrique Fernandez, Stratis Matsoukis, Christoph Guger, Xavi Illa, Anton Guimera-Brunet, Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of graphene-based solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) for brain recordings, highlighting their potential clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Hailiang Liu, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Sajjad Hussain, Jungwon Kang, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This study examines the effects of hybrid nanoparticles made of NiO@rGO and NiO@CNT on the active layers of polymer solar cells and X-ray photodetectors. The findings show that these hybrid nanoparticles can enhance the charge carrier capacities and exciton dissociation properties of the active layers. Among the tested configurations, the NiO@CNT device demonstrates superior performance in converting sunlight into electricity, and achieves the best sensitivity for X-ray detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyo Jung Shin, Seung Gyu Choi, Fengrui Qu, Min-Hee Yi, Choong-Hyun Lee, Sang Ryong Kim, Hyeong-Geug Kim, Jaewon Beom, Yoonyoung Yi, Do Kyung Kim, Eun-Hye Joe, Hee-Jung Song, Yonghyun Kim, Dong Woon Kim
Summary: This study investigates the role of SOX9 in reactive astrocytes following ischemic brain damage using a PLGA nanoparticle plasmid delivery system. The results demonstrate that PLGA nanoparticles can reduce ischemia-induced neurological deficits and infarct volume, providing a potential opportunity for stroke treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anurag Chaudhury, Koushik Debnath, Nikhil R. Jana, Jaydeep K. Basu
Summary: The study investigates the interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes, and identifies key parameters, including charge, crowding, and membrane fluidity, that determine the adsorbed concentration and unbinding transition of nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sina Sadeghi, Fazel Bateni, Taekhoon Kim, Dae Yong Son, Jeffrey A. Bennett, Negin Orouji, Venkat S. Punati, Christine Stark, Teagan D. Cerra, Rami Awad, Fernando Delgado-Licona, Jinge Xu, Nikolai Mukhin, Hannah Dickerson, Kristofer G. Reyes, Milad Abolhasani
Summary: In this study, an autonomous approach for the development of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals is presented, which integrates a modular microfluidic platform with machine learning-assisted synthesis modeling. This approach enables rapid and optimized synthesis of copper-based lead-free nanocrystals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishan Zhang, Xiaoting Zhang, Hui Ran, Ze Chen, Yicheng Ye, Jiamiao Jiang, Ziwei Hu, Miral Azechi, Fei Peng, Hao Tian, Zhili Xu, Yingfeng Tu
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising local treatment modality in cancer therapy, but its therapeutic efficacy is restricted by ineffective delivery of photosensitizers and tumor hypoxia. In this study, a phototactic Chlorella-based near-infrared (NIR) driven green affording-oxygen microrobot system was developed for enhanced PDT. The system exhibited desirable phototaxis and continuous oxygen generation, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. This study demonstrates the potential of using a light-driven green affording-oxygen microrobot to enhance photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Liu, Mengdi Liang, Zhengwei Liu, Haiyu Long, Han Cheng, Jiahe Su, Zhongbiao Tan, Xuewen He, Min Sun, Xiangqian Li, Shuai He
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanozymes (ZnO NZs) using wasted hop extract (WHE). The WHE-ZnO NZs exhibit exceptional peroxidase-like activity and serve as effective catalysts for the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, a straightforward colorimetric technique for detecting both H2O2 and glucose was developed using the WHE-ZnO NZs as peroxidase-like catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyunkyu Oh, Young Jun Lee, Eun Ji Kim, Jinseok Park, Hee-Eun Kim, Hyunsoo Lee, Hyunjoo Lee, Bumjoon J. Kim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon particles have unique structural properties that make them suitable as support materials for catalytic applications. This study investigates the impact of channel nanostructures on the catalytic activity of porous carbon particles (PCPs) by fabricating PCPs with controlled channel exposure on the carbon surface. The results show that PCPs with highly open channel nanostructures exhibit significantly higher catalytic activity compared to those with closed channel nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjie Lu, Zhaohui Li, Zewei Li, Shihao Zhou, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhang, Lu Zong
Summary: A tough, long-lasting adhesive and highly conductive nanocomposite hydrogel (PACPH) was fabricated via the synergy of interfacial entanglement and adhesion group densification. PACPH possesses excellent mechanical properties, interfacial adhesion strength, and conductivity, making it a promising material for long-term monitoring of human activities and electrocardiogram signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zichao Wei, Audrey Vandergriff, Chung-Hao Liu, Maham Liaqat, Mu-Ping Nieh, Yu Lei, Jie He
Summary: We have developed a simple method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles with pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering. By using pH-responsive polymers as ligands, the aggregation of nanoparticles can be controlled, leading to enhanced SERS. The pH-responsive polymer-grafted nanoparticles show high reproducibility and sensitivity in solution, providing a novel approach for SERS without the need for sample pre-concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Melis Ozge Alas Colak, Ahmet Gungor, Merve Buldu Akturk, Emre Erdem, Rukan Genc
Summary: This research investigates the effect of functionalizing carbon dots with hydroxyl polymers on their performance as electrode materials in a supercapacitor. The results show that the functionalized carbon dots exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and improved stability.
