Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zhaozheng Meng, Qing-feng Liu, Jin Xia, Yuxin Cai, Xingji Zhu, Yu Zhou, Leo Pel
Summary: This paper presents an innovative methodology for modeling the mechanical, transport, and chemical process during electrochemical treatment for marine concrete structures. The interconnected influencing factors in practical engineering can be quantitatively investigated by combining three sub-models. The calculation results show that the influence of current density on crack closure rates is more significant and highlight other previously unreported factors on electrochemical repair.
COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian-Gang Qian, Tie-Jun Li, Xin Li, Xiao-Tian Hu, Jing Li
Summary: Smooth and compact nickel layers were successfully prepared in the ionic liquid of BMIMBF4 by constant current electrodeposition method. The effects of temperature, additive content, current density, and deposition time on the performance of the nickel layers were analyzed. SEM and XRD were used to analyze the surface morphology and composition of the nickel layers, while the tensile strengths were tested. The optimization of process parameters resulted in a nickel layer with a maximum tensile strength of 1275 MPa.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hasan Mhd Nazha, Basem Ammar, Mhd Ayham Darwich, Maher Assaad
Summary: The development of cost-effective coatings with exceptional corrosion resistance is challenging. One promising approach is the use of zinc-nickel (Zn-Ni) coatings produced through economical electroplating technology. However, achieving optimal performance while minimizing coating thickness remains complex. This study investigated the effects of various variables on coating properties and identified conditions for achieving high response values with small thicknesses. Overall, the study provides insights into improving Zn-Ni coatings for corrosion resistance and cost-effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Muhan Chen, Shunling Li, Ci Jin, Min Shao, Zhangjie Huang
Summary: Five new imidazolium ionic liquids were synthesized and evaluated for their efficiency in precipitating PtCl62- in HCl media. A novel mixed-ILs system showed excellent extraction efficiency for Pt(IV) from mixed metal solutions, selectively separating Pt(IV) ions from metal ions of Rh(III), Fe3+, Ni2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+. Surface characterization techniques confirmed the successful electrodeposition of metallic Pt on the cathode surfaces.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sobia Niazi, Imran Mahmood Khan, Lin Yue, Hua Ye, Bin Lai, Sameh A. Korma, Ali Mohsin, Abdur Rehman, Yin Zhang, Zhouping Wang
Summary: This article summarizes the occurrence, metabolism, and toxicity of Zearalenone (ZEN), as well as the development of aptamers for ZEN detection. It focuses on the use of nanomaterials in aptasensors, specifically discussing optical and electrochemical strategies. Electrochemical aptasensors are highlighted for their high sensitivity and simplicity. The article also discusses current challenges and future prospects in the field of novel aptasensors for ZEN and other targets.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunfei Wang, Anthony Shoji Hall
Summary: This study reports a new method for synthesizing ordered intermetallic compounds from zinc-rich copper alloys at room temperature and atmospheric pressure using an electrochemically induced phase transformation process.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian Li, Quyang Liu, Jing Cao, Soo Wah Gan, Xinyu Dong, Ching Chiuan Yen, Chengtie Wu, Wei Zhai
Summary: We present a simple technique to produce nanosheets from layered crystals by selectively exfoliating their interlayer metal atoms using the metal-chelation reaction. As a proof of concept, we successfully produced bioceramic nanosheets (BCene) by extracting Ca layers from Akermanite (AKT). The 3D-printed BCene scaffolds exhibited superior mechanical strength and in vitro bioactivity compared to the scaffolds made from AKT nanopowders. Our findings demonstrate the outstanding potential of BCene nanosheets in tissue engineering, and the selective demetallization technique for nanosheet production could be applied to other inorganic layered crystals to optimize their performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Natalia V. Bogomazova, Dzmitry S. Kharytonau, Ivan M. Zharskii, Robert P. Socha
Summary: In this work, ZnO/SnS/ITO/glass functional heterostructures were developed using electrodeposition of SnSx layer and successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) of ZnO layer. The obtained films showed high quality and promising characteristics for low-cost solar cells based on affordable materials.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kranthi Kumar Maniam, Shiladitya Paul
Summary: The study evaluated 193 halide-free ionic liquids composed of four groups of cations and five groups of anions, ranking them using a multi-criteria decision analysis tool. The results indicate that halide-free ILs can be considered as safer alternatives in terms of 'greenness'.
Article
Electrochemistry
Masahiro Shimizu, Yusuke Sugiyama, Masaomi Horita, Kazuki Yoshii, Susumu Arai
Summary: The electrochemical behavior of Zn deposition in room temperature ionic liquids was investigated, and it was found that the cation structure has a significant impact on the crystal growth and grain size of the deposited Zn.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yifan Wang, Ramana G. Reddy, Ruigang Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that deposition temperature and surface roughness of copper electrodes are critical factors in the nucleation and growth of aluminum deposits. Higher deposition temperature enhances current density and efficiency, while smoother surfaces favor dendrite-free aluminum deposits. Pure metallic aluminum was successfully deposited with a current efficiency range of 72% to 99% and energy consumption of 4.6-6.3 kW h/kg Al in AlCl3+BMIC ionic liquid electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Electrochemistry
M. Shimizu, Y. Sugiyama, M. Horita, K. Yoshii, S. Arai
Summary: The electrochemical behavior of Zn deposition in different ionic liquids was studied. The results showed that the cation structure of the ionic liquid affects the macroscopic morphology and crystallographic orientation of the Zn deposits. The N-propyl-N-methylpyrrolidinium cation inhibits the surface diffusion of Zn adatoms, resulting in smaller crystal grain sizes. Larger crystal grains are beneficial for the reversibility of the Zn stripping process.
Article
Electrochemistry
Yuyao Huang, Yaowu Wang, Jinzhong Yang, Yuezhong Di, Jianping Peng
Summary: Carbon-based electrothermal reduction is a viable method for recycling scrap aluminum to produce Al-Si alloys. The presence of impurities on the cathode affects the product purity, with the order of element precipitation being Fe>Al>Si>Mn>Ti>Mg>Ca.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kalani Periyapperuma, Jennifer M. Pringle, Laura Sanchez-Cupido, Maria Forsyth, Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo
Summary: A cleaner method for recovering Nd via electrochemical deposition using low cost and non-fluorinated ionic liquid (IL) has been reported. The method demonstrated higher current density and lower operating temperature compared to traditional parameters.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Suriya Rehman, Munirah A. Almessiere, Suhailah S. Al-Jameel, Uzma Ali, Yassine Slimani, Nedaa Tashkandi, Najat S. Al-Saleh, Ayyar Manikandan, Firdos Alam Khan, Ebtesam A. Al-Suhaimi, Abdulhadi Baykal
Summary: The current study presents a novel nanoparticle microsphere (MCs) design using a hydrothermal approach, showing significant anti-cancer activity on colorectal and cervical cancer cells without cytotoxicity on non-cancerous cells. Additionally, the MCs exhibit potential in anti-fungal applications against Candida albicans.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Linoy Dery, Shahar Dery, Elad Gross, Daniel Mandler
Summary: The study investigates NP-electrode electrostatic interactions by tracking the oxidation of AgNPs at charged self-assembled monolayer (SAM) functionalized Au microelectrodes. The results show that repulsive electrostatic interactions decrease collision frequency and lead to erroneous nanoparticle sizing, while attractive electrostatic interactions significantly increase collision frequency and extend sizing capability.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziyu Chen, Juanjuan Song, Bin Zhang, Zongdeng Wu, Daniel Mandler, Wu Lei, Qingli Hao
Summary: By designing carbon-coated MnO nanoparticles, the conductivity and ion transfer kinetics of the lithium-ion battery anode are improved, resulting in enhanced lithium storage performance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zengyu Zhang, Yona Chen, Daniel Mandler, Moshe Shenker
Summary: This study evaluated the unsaturated transport of phosphorus (P) nanoparticles in soils and found that they exhibited faster mobility compared to water-soluble P. The experiments conducted in three different soils demonstrated that nano-hydroxyapatite particles coated with polyacrylic acid (PAA-nHAP) showed greater mobility in soils compared to water-soluble P. The study identified soil properties and adsorption/exclusion effects as major factors affecting the transport of nanoparticles. The findings suggest that modifying the coating and adopting drip flows can improve the transport of nanoparticles, while considering soil properties.
SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Gil Bergman, Elad Ballas, Qiang Gao, Amey Nimkar, Bar Gavriel, Mikhael D. Levi, Daniel Sharon, Fyodor Malchik, Xuehang Wang, Netanel Shpigel, Daniel Mandler, Doron Aurbach
Summary: The discovery of MXene compounds has opened up new research directions and opportunities for high-rate energy storage applications. MXenes show unique ability to host various cations and have high stability in different electrolyte environments. The electrochemical performance of MXene electrodes is influenced by co-inserted solvent molecules and their coupling with structural changes. Real-time monitoring techniques have been proposed to study the charging mechanisms of MXene systems. This review summarizes the essential findings related to the charging mechanism of Ti3C2Tx electrodes and their induced structural and mechanical phenomena obtained from in situ investigations.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun Liu, Wei Luo, Qingsong Fan, Huiru Ma, Yadong Yin, Yi Long, Jianguo Guan
Summary: A polyphenol-mediated strategy was used to synthesize size-controllable superparamagnetic magnetite (Fe3O4) colloid nanocrystal clusters (CNCs) that can be stably dispersed in various polar solvents to form magnetically responsive photonic crystals (MRPCs) with brilliant structural colors for a long term.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuqin Feng, Shancheng Wang, Yaqin Li, Wenxia Ma, Gang Zhang, Ming Yang, Haibo Li, Yongsheng Yang, Yi Long
Summary: By entangling hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) fibers with smart hydrogel matrix systems, the composite hydrogel exhibits improved mechanical properties and enhanced smart functionalities.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zongtao Zhang, Liangmiao Zhang, Yang Zhou, Yuanyuan Cui, Zhang Chen, Yinping Liu, Jin Li, Yi Long, Yanfeng Gao
Summary: Thermochromic energy efficient windows are an important technology for advanced architectural windows with energy-saving capabilities. This review summarizes recent progress in promising thermochromic systems, including their structures and regulation of properties at the micro-/mesoscale, as well as their integration with other emerging energy techniques. The challenges and opportunities in thermochromic energy-efficient windows are outlined to promote further scientific investigations and practical applications in building energy conservation.
Article
Electrochemistry
Linoy Dery, Bogdan Sava, Daniel Mandler
Summary: Nanoparticle-imprinted matrix (NAIM) is a novel approach for the selective detection of nanoparticles (NPs) based on their physicochemical properties. In this study, the electrochemical detection of non-conductive silica-NPs using NAIM was demonstrated, and the physical blocking of nanocavities was indirectly monitored by recording the redox activity of hexacyanoferrate(III). The results showed differences in the redox activity of hexacyanoferrate(III), indicating the importance of molecular interactions in NP recognition. Additionally, high-spatial-resolution vibrational mapping was conducted to characterize the physical entrapment of silica-NPs by the matrix at the nanoscale.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Din Zelikovich, Pavel Savchenko, Daniel Mandler
Summary: Researchers have developed a promising method for selectively detecting amino acid gold nanoparticles. By adsorption, filling, and electrochemical dissolution, they were able to create nanocavities with the shape of the nanoparticles. Spectroscopic and electrochemical studies revealed the interactions between the nanoparticles and the matrix. These findings have implications for the selective and simple sensing of nanoparticles.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianing Li, Gang Li, Xuegang Lu, Shancheng Wang, Meiying Leng, Sen Yang, Jianguo Guan, Yi Long
Summary: This review summarizes the development of optical modulation based on anisotropic magnetic nanostructures (AMNs), highlighting the design strategies and applications. The review provides an in-depth insight into the building blocks, magnetic modulation strategies, and optical property modulation of AMNs.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Guy Naim, Netta Bruchiel-Spanier, Shelly Betsis, Noam Eliaz, Daniel Mandler
Summary: Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a 3D printing technique that is increasingly used in personalized medicine, such as creating medical devices. In this project, a resin of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) was developed with excellent mechanical properties and high biocompatibility. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were added to the resin, which showed strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S.A.) without negatively affecting the material's mechanical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shancheng Wang, Yuting Dong, Yanbin Li, Keunhyuk Ryu, Zhili Dong, Jian Chen, Zhendong Dai, Yujie Ke, Jie Yin, Yi Long
Summary: This article proposes a novel dual-control smart window design, using a reconfigurable kirigami structure and polydimethylsiloxane-laminated thermochromic hydrogel coated with silver nanowires. This design promotes radiative cooling in summer and allows for solar transmission in winter. It has promising modulation ability and good durability, offering a solution for constructing energy-efficient and durable smart windows.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Din Zelikovich, Linoy Dery, Hila Sagi-Cohen, Daniel Mandler
Summary: Nanomaterials, especially nanoparticles, have been widely applied in various aspects of our lives, raising concerns about their toxicity and impact on the environment and human health. The activity of nanoparticles depends not only on their composition but also on their size, shape, and surface properties. There is a need for simple methods to distinguish nanoparticles based on their properties, such as imprinting them in soft matrices. This review discusses the current status of nanoparticle imprinting, which combines the principles of molecularly imprinted polymers with the imprinting of larger entities like viruses and bacteria.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nabasmita Maity, Netta Bruchiel-Spanier, Orna Sharabani-Yosef, Daniel Mandler, Noam Eliaz
Summary: This study reports a photo-crosslinkable polymeric coating material composed of dimethacrylate end-terminated polylactic acid (PLA)/polyethylene glycol (PEG) diblock copolymers (PLEGDA) with zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPs) for surface modification of biomaterials. Incorporation of 1 wt% ZnO NPs provides potential contact-killing antibacterial properties against S. aureus and E. coli bacteria, with low fouling against both bacteria. The coating also exhibits excellent biocompatibility, making it a promising strategy for combating implant-associated infections and preventing multidrug resistance.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gang Li, Jiwei Chen, Zhaonan Yan, Shancheng Wang, Yujie Ke, Wei Luo, Huiru Ma, Jianguo Guan, Yi Long
Summary: In this study, a novel physical hydrogel-derived smart window was developed by in situ free radical polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) in a glycerol-water (GW) binary solvent system. The resulting noncovalent crosslinked PNIPAM GW solutions exhibited excellent freezing tolerance (approximately -18℃), high luminous transmittance (90%), and modulating ability (60.8% Delta T-sol), along with fast response time (approximately 10 seconds) and good structural integrity before and after phase transition.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
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.
