Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Qiushi Zhang, Tsz Chun Wu, Guowen Kuang, A'yu Xie, Nian Lin
Summary: By manipulating coronene molecules on a Cu(111) surface, artificial triangular and hexagonal graphene nano-flakes with different edge types were constructed, revealing the emergence of an electronic state at the Dirac point only in nano-flakes with zigzag edges. The experimental results were in good agreement with tight-binding calculations, providing experimental confirmation of the predicted edge states of graphene nano-flakes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Praveen Lakhera, Sukhbir Singh, Ravi Mehla, Vikas Chaudhary, Parveen Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar
Summary: In this work, boronic acids and their derivatives were functionalized on the surface of graphene nano flakes to create a sensitive platform for rapid glucose detection in human blood. Using density functional theory-based investigation, the researchers studied the reaction mechanism and interaction between the sensing platform and glucose. The findings have significant implications for the design of sensors in the fields of biomolecules and bioelectronics.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pooja Shukla, Arijit Sen
Summary: The quasi-2D graphene-PVDF nanocomposite prepared through a facile melt-mixing technique showed remarkable morphological and optical properties, with a significant influence from the calcination temperature. The optical band gap exhibited a Bathochromic shift with increased calcination time, and the QGF-FET device demonstrated potential for superior photodetector performance with photocurrent up to 20 mA.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eun Min Go, Eunhye Shin, Changil Son, Jiseok Lee, JinHyeok Cha, Sang Kyu Kwak
Summary: The role of nanoparticles in improving heat transfer of nanofluids was investigated using a nanopipe model system. Nanofluids containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic functionalized graphene flakes were compared. The formation of a graphene-flake concentrated layer near the pipe wall induced a high heat transfer coefficient (HTC) in the nanofluids. The thermal boundary layer and HTC were thicker and higher when using carboxylated graphene flakes, which were more soluble in the coolant.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Hamid Reza Naderi, Sonia Bahrani, Mohammad Arjmand, Anders Hagfeldt, Wei-Hung Chiang, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The research team developed a highly active 2D nanostructure for supercapacitor applications, showing remarkable specific capacitance and excellent stability. The two-electrode device exhibited outstanding energy density under ideal conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chengzhi Zhao, Xingwei He, Nan Sheng, Chunyu Zhu
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient fabrication of phase change composites (PCCs) with directional thermal conductivity and good form stability using vertically aligned carbon fibers as supporting scaffolds. The PCCs supported by porous carbon fiber scaffolds exhibit improved thermal transfer properties and shape stability, thanks to the vertically arranged hollow carbon fiber structure. The axial thermal conductivity of the PCCs is twice that of the lateral direction, and their high latent heat capacity, thermal cycling, and chemical stability make them promising for heat storage and thermal management applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Ren, Wen Zhu, Yinghui Li, Xi Lin, Hao Xu, Fengzhan Sun, Chong Lu, Jianxin Zou
Summary: In this study, 2D TiO2 nanosheets with abundant oxygen vacancies were used to fabricate a flower-like MgH2/TiO2 heterostructure with enhanced hydrogen storage performances. The heterostructure exhibited improved hydrogen desorption temperature, desorption rate, and capacity retention. The synergistic effects of multi-valance of Ti species, accelerated electron transportation caused by oxygen vacancies, formation of catalytic Mg-Ti oxides, and stabilized MgH2 NPs confined by TiO2 nanosheets contributed to the high stability and kinetically accelerated hydrogen storage performances of the composite. The strategy of using 2D substrates with abundant defects to support nano-sized energy storage materials to build heterostructure is promising for the design of high-performance energy materials.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Kun Zhao, Chang-Su Cao, Jin-Cheng Liu, Jun-Bo Lu, Jun Li, Han-Shi Hu
Summary: Graphene-like materials with s, p, and d-block elements have been extensively studied, while materials with f-block elements are lacking. In this study, a unique two-dimensional material composed of the f-block element moiety of uranyl was discovered. This material exhibits a graphene-like geometry and possesses a rare type of one-dimensional Heisenberg chain with p-orbital antiferromagnetism, which may be valuable for applications in antiferromagnetic spintronics.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi, Sonia Bahrani, Navid Omidifar, Mohammad Arjmand, Seeram Ramakrishna, Anders Hagfeldt, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: The development of a non-enzymatic glucose biosensor using graphene oxide decoration to enhance sensitivity and stability, capable of accurately detecting glucose under physiological conditions, with high accuracy in detecting glucose in plasma samples and maintaining stability for an extended period.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhihua Xiao, Zhiqing Yu, Zhenfei Gao, Bofeng Li, Mengxuan Zhang, Chunming Xu
Summary: In this study, S-doped graphene nano-capsules (SGCs) were designed as both the anode and cathode in lithium-ion capacitors (LICs). The SGCs exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and cycling stability at both room temperature and low temperature, suggesting their potential for future energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arjun Kumawat, Sheetal Charan, Nutan Sharma, Pawan Kumar Kulriya, Yogendar Singh, Ankit Kumar Visshwakarma, Shubhra Mathur, Subodh Srivastava
Summary: Research progress in the synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets has been rapidly growing due to their incredible properties in various fields. Synthesis of graphene flakes is crucial for bulk quantity production, and the preparation of stack layer graphene-like nanosheets from industrial waste carbon flake is important for scalable production at a low cost.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Makoto Teshigawara, Yujiro Ikeda, Mingfei Yan, Kazuo Muramatsu, Koichi Sutani, Masafumi Fukuzumi, Yohei Noda, Satoshi Koizumi, Koichi Saruta, Yoshie Otake
Summary: Experimental results show that nanosized graphene aggregation can enhance coherent neutron scattering and increase neutron intensity, similar to nanodiamonds, under particle size conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Ramandi, Mohammad H. Entezari
Summary: This study reports the preparation of a Graphene@ZIF-67/polyaniline nanotube (PANI-NT) composite using stirring and sonication at room temperature. The composite exhibits high specific surface area and specific capacitance, as well as good reversibility and cyclic stability.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Saumil Desai, Ankur Pandya, Vipul Bhojawala, Prafulla K. Jha
Summary: The theoretical proposal of a graphene nanoribbon (GNR) based nanoelectromechanical resonator (NEMR) is presented, considering its vibrational characteristics and the effect of different dopants (F, Li, and K) on the device. The calculated results show that the proposed device has a Q-factor in the range of 10^2-10^4 and a force sensitivity of 5.8-29.5 aN/ root Hz (Li-doped), 7.09-36.42 aN/ root Hz (F-doped), and 6.21-31.87 aN/ root Hz (K-doped) for the temperature range of 200 K-300 K. This study is significant for nanoscale electromechanical applications and graphene-based pressure sensor design.
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Reed Nieman, Adelia J. A. Aquino, Hans Lischka
Summary: This study investigates the reactivity of graphene around an existing C-H bond defect, showing that the addition of hydrogen atoms at the defect site leads to inelastic scattering and Eley-Rideal abstraction reactions. The most intriguing outcome is the formation of a novel C-H bond, with carbon atoms in the beta sublattice showing the highest reactivity.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Optics
Yansheng Fan, Yuanyuan Xue, Yiping Wang, Runze Liu, Shilei Zhong
Summary: As the accuracy of current seawater salinity detection methods is not satisfactory under certain conditions, a new spectral method, LRSS, which combines LIBS and Raman spectroscopy, is proposed. This method determines salinity by measuring the molar values of cations and non-monatomic anions in water, resulting in a small relative error.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ming-Yang Liu, Hai-jun Li, Chen Yang, Wei-dong Zang, Zhen-dong Liu, Liang Zhang, Pan-hui Li, Yong-jie Zhu, Yao-ye Zhao, Run-ze Liu, Yan-zheng Gao
Summary: Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata) is a traditional herbal medicine with Andrographolide (AG) extracted from it, showing therapeutic potential in anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immunoregulatory properties. It has demonstrated desirable results in the treatment of various clinical diseases and might be a promising candidate for musculoskeletal disorders treatment.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yongjie Zhu, Zhendong Liu, Dongbo Lv, Xingbo Cheng, Jialin Wang, Binfeng Liu, Zhibin Han, Yanbiao Wangs, Runze Liu, Yanzheng Gao
Summary: This study revealed the expression and prognostic value of PYGL in gliomas, and found that PYGL is involved in the malignant progression of glioma. PYGL can be used as a new biomarker and molecular target for evaluating the prognosis and immunotherapy of glioma.
Article
Oncology
Runze Liu, Zhendong Liu, Yaoye Zhao, Xingbo Cheng, Binfeng Liu, Yanbiao Wang, Jialin Wang, Xiaoyu Lian, Yongjie Zhu, Yanzheng Gao
Summary: In this study, GNG12 was found to be overexpressed in gliomas and closely correlated with clinical features and prognosis. Downregulation of GNG12 expression inhibits the proliferation and migration of glioma cells. GNG12 may promote the malignant progression of gliomas by regulating the cell adhesion molecule cell signaling pathway.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cheng Huang, Zheyu Du, Tianyao Ji, Zhe Chen, Runze Liu, Zhaoxia Jing, Qian Zhou, Yongyong Jia
Summary: The design of the power generation capacity adequacy mechanism requires comprehensive consideration of political goals, power systems, power markets, and other factors. This paper proposes a novel power generation capacity adequacy mechanism based on revenue call options, which includes two processes: forward contract auction and short-term market settlement. The mechanism guarantees participants steady revenue and provides accurate price signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangjian Shang, Runze Liu, Meiheng Lv, Yinhua Ma, Jianyong Liu, Panwang Zhou, Chaoyang Zhang, Ke-li Han
Summary: This study reveals the synthesis mechanism of hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) through theoretical calculations and discovers the role of the benzyl group in reducing energy barriers and increasing yield.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhe Tang, Runze Liu, Junsheng Chen, Daoyuan Zheng, Panwang Zhou, Siping Liu, Tianxin Bai, Kaibo Zheng, Keli Han, Bin Yang
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy based on energy transfer to achieve efficient and long-lived phosphorescence by transferring triplet self-trapped excitons to Mn2+ dopants in CsCdCl3 perovskite materials. The doped CsCdCl3 exhibits high emission efficiency and long afterglow duration, with anti-thermal quenching properties. In-depth studies and calculations provide evidence for the mechanism of the anti-thermal quenching emission.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Runze Liu, Song Qin, Wenjun Li
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the applications of phycocyanin in treating inflammatory diseases in the lung, liver, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular systems. It also discusses the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of phycocyanin and proposes phycocyanobilin as a potential anti-inflammatory agent.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ping Fu, Michael A. Quintero, Claire Welton, Xiaotong Li, Bruno Cucco, Michael C. De Siena, Jacky Even, George Volonakis, Mikael Kepenekian, Runze Liu, Craig C. Laing, Vladislav Klepov, Yukun Liu, Vinayak P. Dravid, G. N. Manjunatha Reddy, Can Li, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Summary: In this paper, two-dimensional lead bromide perovskites and one-dimensional compounds based on short aromatic diammonium cations are reported, and their white-light emission is studied. The results indicate that the distortion of the Pb octahedra is influenced by the stereochemistry of the cations and their interactions with the perovskite layers.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Runze Liu, Yifan Liu, Jinyu Duan, Fang Hou, Li Wang, Xiangwen Zhang, Guozhu Li
Summary: In this study, a method based on ensemble learning has been developed for accurate and quick prediction of fuel properties. Different learning algorithms were optimized and stacked together to efficiently screen high energy density fuels and predict their properties. This method can help accelerate the discovery of new hydrocarbon fuels with specific criteria.
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuo Yuan, Wenbin Lei, Qi Liu, Runze Liu, Jingping Liu, Jianqin Fu, Yubo Han
Summary: This study predicts the potential distribution of global microalgae biomass energy using a mathematical model and provides reference for the development and site selection of microalgal biomass energy. The global potential biomass is estimated to be substantial, indicating its significant energy value.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yonglong Wang, Runze Liu, Weiping Xiao, Xinping Wang, Bin Li, Zhenjiang Li, Zexing Wu, Lei Wang
Summary: This work develops two-dimensional Co3O4 nanosheet-loaded Ru catalysts through phosphorization (Ru-CoP) or oxidation (Ru-Co3O4) processes, which exhibit excellent activities in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Ru-CoP shows good HER activity in a wide pH range, while Ru-Co3O4 performs well in OER and ORR. The assembled electrolyzer with Ru-CoP and Ru-Co3O4 catalysts can be driven by renewable energies, showcasing its potential in clean energy production and conversion.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yifan Liu, Runze Liu, Jinyu Duan, Li Wang, Xiangwen Zhang, Guozhu Li
Summary: Commercial fuel discovery is facing decreasing return of investment due to stricter environmental criteria and reducing potential uses for each new fuel. This study proposes a deep generative model called LIGANDS, which screens desired fuel molecules in a large chemical space without manually setting design rules. LIGANDS integrates a variational autoencoder, a generative adversarial network, and a stacking model to generate new fuel molecules with similar properties and improved energy performance. The model imitates key properties of target fuel to expand and enrich the fuel-relevant chemical space with innovative molecular entities.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Yuanyuan Xue, Mingda Sui, Runze Liu, Yiping Wang, Jinjia Guo, Ye Tian, Jiamin LI, Meijie Liu, Shilei Zhong, Gongyi Xue
Summary: This study focuses on the characteristics, evolution process, and spectral emission of plasma generated by laser-induced liquid jets under the influence of the position variation between laser focus and gas-liquid interface. The investigation reveals that the initial breakdown position is between the front interface and the focus, forming an "interface effect". When the focus position is 0.2 mm away from the front interface, smaller and rounder plasma with stronger radiation, higher temperature, and higher density can be produced. The findings also indicate that the laws of ion and atomic radiation are not perfectly consistent in space and time.
PLASMA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Barbara Kubickova, Sarka Martinkova, Dasa Bohaciakova, Marketa Nezvedova, Runze Liu, Ondrej Brozman, Zdenek Spacil, Klara Hilscherova
Summary: Cyanobacterial blooms are known to produce retinoid compounds, which can be harmful to aquatic organisms. This study used a human neural stem cell model to investigate the effects of retinoic acids (RAs) on neural differentiation. The results showed that RA exposure promoted glial cell fates over neural differentiation and also had significant effects on cell morphology. These findings contribute to the understanding of the potential health hazards of environmentally-occurring RAs.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
