Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huiting Xu, Meng Li, Siqi Gong, Fan Zhao, Yang Zhao, Chunli Li, Junjie Qi, Zhiying Wang, Honghai Wang, Xiaobin Fan, Wenchao Peng, Jiapeng Liu
Summary: In this study, a two-dimensional titanium carbide/reduced graphene oxide superlattice heterostructure was successfully synthesized and investigated as electrode material for capacitive deionization. The heterostructure exhibited superior performance, including high salt adsorption capacity and long-term cycling stability. The mechanism involved was comprehensively characterized. This study provides a new pathway for designing high-performance electrode materials for capacitive deionization.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seungman Park, Dongwon Kim, Myeongseok Jang, Taejin Hwang, Seon Jae Hwang, Yuanzhe Piao
Summary: In this study, a novel expanded sandwich-like heterostructure of iron-phosphide nanosheets in between reduced graphene oxide (expanded FeP NSs@rGO) was fabricated using polystyrene beads as a sacrificial template. The structure showed long-term stability, high ionic conductivity, and remarkable electrochemical performances as a sodium-ion battery anode.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huangqing Zhang, Xiaohong Liu, Yudong Chen, Huifang Kuang, Hongyu Zhen, Wengong Zhang, Hong Chen, Qidan Ling
Summary: Designing and constructing an ideal architecture is crucial for achieving high-performance energy storage systems. Core-shell heterostructure materials have been widely researched due to their excellent performance in energy storage applications. However, there have been few reports on core-shell heterostructures containing sandwich-like nano-array materials. In this study, sandwich-like NiCo-PPy-layered double hydroxide (NiCo-PPy-LDH) nanosheets with polypyrrole (PPy) as the intercalation agent were vertically anchored on a 3D cross-linked graphene nanoscroll (GNS) skeleton. The resulting NiCo-PPy-LDH@GNS composite exhibited impressive electrochemical properties, with a specific capacitance of 2561 F center dot g-1 and 82% capacitance retention at 10 A center dot g-1. The superior performance of the composite can be attributed to the novel heterostructure, which enhances the synergistic effect between NiCo-LDHs, GNSs, and PPy.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ume Farwa, Neetu Singh, Junseong Lee
Summary: This review focuses on supramolecular complexes cornered by half-sandwich iridium organometallic linkers, discussing their structural architectures and synthesis approaches in detail. These complexes form rectangular, prismatic, and cage morphologies, occupying a significant position in the field of coordination-driven self-assemblies.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Meilin Chen, Jianken Chen, Xiaoxin Tan, Wei Yang, Hanbo Zou, Shengzhou Chen
Summary: The sandwich-like MXene/graphene oxide/nickel-manganese layered double hydroxide (MGL) with more exposed active sites is efficiently assembled by the conductive interface of MXene, graphene oxide (GO) and intercalated layered double hydroxide (LDH). The unique nanostructure prevents MXene stacking problem and promotes the specific capacity of LDH. GO covers the compound surface to accelerate charge transfer and increase electron density, while stable carbon materials contribute to the excellent specific capacity and cycle stability of MGL as cathode material.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zifang Zhao, Shuai Wang, Fang Wan, Zhiwei Tie, Zhiqiang Niu
Summary: The study presents a synchronous reduction and self-assembly strategy for fabricating flexible MXene films with high conductivity and excellent mechanical and electrochemical properties on zinc foil. The scalable self-assembly of MXene films is achieved by controlling the area of zinc substrates, and interdigital MXene patterns can be obtained by adjusting the patterns of the substrates. The resultant MXene films show promise as electrodes for flexible supercapacitor devices, with stable electrochemical performance demonstrated in sandwich and microsized supercapacitors. This study provides a pathway for large-area MXene-based films or microsized structures for energy storage applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianwei Zhang, Jianlei Cui, Huanhuan Mei, Fengqi Wei, Xiaoqiao He, Xuesong Mei
Summary: This study proposes a programmable multiscale assembly strategy for honeycomb-like networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which allows for the assembly of nonlinear hexagonal structures using self-assembly methods. The honeycomb-like CNTs networks with adjustable dimensions were successfully prepared, and they exhibited high transparency and conductivity, making them suitable for flexible conductive electrodes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuhui Peng, Yue Zhang, Lianwen Deng, Pin Zhang, Yawen Liu, Biao Zeng, Xiaohui Gao, Shengxiang Huang
Summary: Developing high-performance microwave absorbers and solving the problem of electromagnetic wave pollution is becoming increasingly important. However, designing microwave absorbers with wider effective absorption bandwidth and less filler loading still presents serious challenges. In this study, Ti3C2Tx nanosheets modified by Fe nanochain were prepared using the electrostatic self-assembly method. The Ti3C2Tx/Fe nanochain hybrids exhibited outstanding microwave absorption properties, with an optimal reflection loss of -38.8 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.72 GHz with a filler loading of 15 wt %. Additionally, computer simulation technology confirmed the radar cross-section reduction performance of the hybrids, with the Ti3C2Tx/Fe nanochain hybrid showing an optimal reduction value of 19.43 dB at theta 0°. These results indicate that the Ti3C2Tx/Fe nanochain hybrid is a superior microwave absorber for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xingwang Hou, Jiayue Wen, Wenjian Wang, Weiping Ye, Yue Zhang, Shuai Wang, Kunyao Cao, Rui Zhao, Weidong Xue
Summary: In this study, hollow-structured hydroxy vanadium oxide (VOOH) was constructed, and VOOH@MXene composite material was prepared through electrostatic self-assembly. The composites have effective attenuation and absorption of electromagnetic waves. The excellent conductivity of MXene compensates for the low conductivity of VOOH, and the hollow structure of VOOH prevents the stacking of MXene sheet layers and improves the impedance matching problem. The VOM_10 composite exhibits good microwave absorption performance with a minimum reflection loss of -34.9 dB and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth of 4.08 GHz. The preparation of VOOH@MXene composites using electrostatic self-assembly and the construction of a hollow structure provide a new idea for the study of lightweight and high-performance wave absorption materials.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gedeng Wan, Yongqiang Yang, Huaze Zhu, Chao Zhen, Xiaoxiang Xu, Lianzhou Wang, Gang Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates the fast migration and efficient spatial separation of photogenerated charges in photocatalytic materials by constructing a three-phase heterostructure of CdS/PbTiO3/TiO2, leading to improved efficiency in solar water splitting reactions.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
ZhiJin Guo, Yan Zhang, JianPing Zhou, DaQian Sun, HongMei Li
Summary: By modifying the two-dimensional material V2CT(x) with Ag+ and Cu2+, a V2CT(x)/Ag/Cu composite was successfully synthesized. The Ag and Cu nanoparticles effectively suppressed the accumulation of material layers, enlarged the interlayer spacing, provided more active contact sites for electrolyte ions, and facilitated cross-layer electron transfer, leading to improved electrochemical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yulan Song, Qi Huang, Bo Jin, Rufang Peng
Summary: Polyquaternium-7 (M550) was used as an intermediate layer to enhance the interface interaction between hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) and graphene oxide (GO). The resulting CL-20/M550-GO (CMG) composite demonstrated improved thermal and mechanical properties, as well as excellent compatibility with other materials, suggesting its potential application in propellant systems.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Di Gao, Yaping Zhang, Haiyan Yan, Bozhen Li, Yufeng He, Pengfei Song, Rongmin Wang
Summary: A novel heterojunction photocatalyst, fabricated via a simple method, exhibited remarkable performance for the degradation of lomefloxacin hydrochloride under visible-light irradiation. Characterizations and photoelectrochemical property analysis confirmed its effective photocatalytic activity.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Wang, Zhongqi Fan, Tiancong Zhao, Jiale Dong, Siyuan Wang, Yan Wang, Xiu Xiao, Changxin Liu, Xinxiang Pan, Yunpeng Zhao, Minyi Xu
Summary: This study introduces a wave energy harvesting TENG technology for providing long-term stable electrical power supply to marine buoys. The S-TENG shows superior performance in power density and linear increase in electrical output. Wave basin experiments reveal the impact of hydrodynamic parameters on buoy performance, demonstrating the effectiveness of simulating real ocean environments in the lab.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjie Liu, Xiong Zhang, Yanan Xu, Lei Wang, Zhao Li, Chen Li, Kai Wang, Xianzhong Sun, Yabin An, Zhong-Shuai Wu, Yanwei Ma
Summary: The study proposes an electrostatic self-assembly strategy for the synthesis of lithium storage material rGO/MnO, demonstrating its superior electrochemical performance. The as-synthesized rGO/MnO shows high capacity, excellent rate capability, and cycle stability, with the flexible solid-state cell achieving exceptional energy and power density. The results also reveal high safety and long lifespan of the material.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
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)