Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ander Reizabal, Nelson Castro, Nelson Pereira, Carlos M. Costa, Leyre Perez, Jose Luis Vilas-Vilela, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: The development of multifunctional sustainable polymer composites, based on silk fibroin and indium tin oxide, is explored in this study. The nanocomposites exhibit excellent filler dispersion, compact morphology, and optical transparency. Furthermore, the developed nanocomposites show promising capacitive touch sensing behavior, making them suitable for sustainable electronic approaches.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Min Su, Jianting Fu, Zixiao Liu, Pei Li, Guojun Tai, Pengsai Wang, Lei Xie, Xueqin Liu, Ximin He, Dapeng Wei, Jun Yang
Summary: This study presents a high-performance all-fabric capacitive pressure sensor (AFCPS) that shows exceptional attributes such as high sensitivity, low detection limit, wide detection range, rapid response time, and strong stability. The sensor's performance is enhanced by its optimized conductive fiber electrodes and P(VDF-TrFE) nanofiber dielectric layers. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the AFCPS in monitoring human activity and physiological signals, as well as in robotic sensing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingzhou Wang, Yuanyue Li, Qing Xu, Huixin Yu, Dongjie Zhang, Qihui Zhou, Rajendra Dhakal, Yang Li, Zhao Yao
Summary: The comprehensive application of human-machine interaction (HMI) has played a crucial role in enhancing the humanization of digital life. Wearable electronic devices and artificial intelligence have significantly driven the development of HMI technology. In this study, an all-fabric ionic capacitive pressure sensor (AFICPS) was developed using laser-induced graphene/fabric as the electrode and ion/fabric as the dielectric layer. The sensor exhibited high performance in accurately detecting human physiological signals, particularly finger movements. A finger-coding intelligent HMI system was also demonstrated, achieving a recognition accuracy above 98% in converting multiple gestures into English letters and Arabic numerals.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shuzhen Xu, Huilian Hao, Yinan Chen, Wenyao Li, Wenzhong Shen, Paul R. Shearing, Dan J. L. Brett, Guanjie He
Summary: The polypyrrole/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite cotton fabric electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in flexible supercapacitors, with superior stability and reusability under different bending conditions. It also shows high energy density and power density in all-solid-state supercapacitors, indicating its broad application prospects in high-performance flexible supercapacitor fabric electrodes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Liang, Hongwei Sheng, Qi Wang, Jiao Yuan, Xuetao Zhang, Qing Su, Erqing Xie, Wei Lan, Chuanfang (John) Zhang
Summary: This study achieved significant performance enhancement in FTSCs using a novel electrode material AMP, with high transmittance and large areal capacitance. The design also demonstrated excellent cycle life and mechanical robustness, showcasing great potential in high-performance FTSCs.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengtao Yu, Xin Li, Huayang Li, Youjun Fan, Jinwei Cao, Hailu Wang, Zihao Guo, Xuejiao Zhao, Zhonglin Wang, Guang Zhu
Summary: The AFCS, a highly sensitive and ultrathin capacitive pressure sensor based on a breathable all-fabric network with a micropatterned nanofiber dielectric layer, has exceptional performances in terms of sensitivity, detection limit, detection range, and robustness. The all-fabric structure also provides high skin conformability, super thinness, and exceptional air permeability, showing promising potential in applications such as breathing track, muscle activity detection, fingertip pressure monitoring, and spatial pressure distribution for comfortable skinlike epidermal electronics.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Haihua Cai, Zulan Liu, Mengting Xu, Li Chen, Xiang Chen, Lan Cheng, Zhi Li, Fangyin Dai
Summary: High-performance textile electrodes fabricated with ternary solvent treatment show increased area capacitance and improved cycle stability, making them suitable for flexible sensors. Silk fabric also exhibits good flame retardant performance, antimicrobial properties, and UV resistance, indicating broad potential applications in wearable textiles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaorui Ye, Mingwei Tian, Ming Li, Hang Wang, Yangcheng Shi
Summary: This study demonstrates a pressure and non-contact bimodal fabric-only capacitive sensor with highly sensitive and ultralight detection. The sensor exhibits excellent pressure-sensing sensitivity, cycling stability, and can successfully detect human motion. Furthermore, a textile-only capacitive bimodal sensor array with great potential for wearable applications was prepared.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manoj Mayaji Ovhal, Neetesh Kumar, Hock Beng Lee, Barkha Tyagi, Keum-Jin Ko, Shahd Boud, Jae-Wook Kang
Summary: The development of fully three-dimensional (3D)-printed FTASSCs has successfully overcome the trade-off between transparency and capacitance, leading to higher performance and superior capacitive figure of merit values. Additionally, these FT-ASSCs exhibit excellent cyclic stability and mechanical robustness.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yifan Gu, Zhiguang Qiu, Simu Zhu, Hao Lu, Lisha Peng, Gaofan Zhang, Ziyi Wu, Xuchun Gui, Zong Qin, Bo-ru Yang
Summary: In this work, a patternable silver nanowire (AgNW) stretchable transparent electrode (STE) was fabricated using a plasma-enhanced cryo-transferring (PEC-transferring) process. The AgNW network achieved remarkable improvement in robustness and superior tensile electrical properties through plasma-induced sintering. Serpentine patterns were utilized to optimize the STE's tensile electrical properties, achieving a figure of merit of 292.8 and 150% resistance changing under 50% strain. Additionally, a 4 x 3 array of mutual-capacitive type stretchable touch sensors was demonstrated, showing potential for future touch sensors in stretchable devices. The PEC-transferring process opens up new possibilities for patternable embedded STEs and holds high potential for wearable electronics and Internet of Things devices.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Vivekanandan Raman, Yong-Hwan Cho, Hye-Min Kim, Yong-Jun Kim, Hyeong-Min Sim, Han-Ki Kim
Summary: The development of a highly conductive, transparent, and flexible Ag mesh-like network covered by an ITO/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposite for flexible conductive electronics is reported. The electrode, deposited via solution-based deposition, achieved a lower Rs value through low-temperature plasma annealing. This low-cost electrode substantially decreased sheet resistance and provided high transmittance, while maintaining material crystallinity and preventing deformation and degradation of other components. Various tests and studies demonstrated the excellent chemical and mechanical stability of the product. Finally, the electrode was used to create transparent flexible electrical heater and capacitive touch screen panel for potential applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei-Ming Huang, Ciao-Yang Hsu, Dong-Hwang Chen
Summary: A sodium tungsten oxide (NaxWO3) nanowires-based all-solid-state flexible transparent supercapacitor with solar thermal enhanced performance has been developed. It exhibits good visible light transparency, flexibility, and capacitive property, and its capacitance, energy density, and power density can be significantly enhanced by solar illumination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lihong Jiang, Fenye Meng, Jiyong Hu, Xiong Yan
Summary: This study designs and fabricates self-integrated fabric-based supercapacitors (FSCs) with excellent capacitive behavior, flexibility, and scalability by simply screen-printing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) ink on both sides of fabric-based composite separator. The interlocked-like electrode configuration of self-integrated FSC enables electrolyte ions to be transported in transverse and perpendicular directions, greatly improving the areal capacitance and reducing internal resistance. Furthermore, the assembled FSC exhibits excellent flexibility and stability, even under dynamic bending with relatively high strain rates, and maintains 86.1% capacitance after 1000 bending cycles. The simultaneous series and parallel integration scheme of self-integrated FSCs is realized by versatile screen-printing technique, demonstrating the great potential to improve output voltage, overall capacity, and portability in a relatively small dimension. Generally, the unique electrode configuration proposes a cost-effective strategy for mass production of flexible energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Liu, Shi Du, Xiaofan Zuo, Xin Zhang, Yu Jiang
Summary: By synthesizing high-performance Ni(OH)(2) nanoarrays on carbon fabric, the unique structure of the electrode material favors a higher electrochemical active site and enhancing capacity performance. The Ni(OH)(2)/RGO@carbon fabric nanocomposites show decent performance as dual-functional electrodes for supercapacitors and capacitive desalination.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Eui Lee, Dawon Jang, Sora Lee, Jiseon Yoo, Jaewon Choi, Hyoung-Joon Jin, Sungho Lee, Se Youn Cho
Summary: This study fabricated silk protein-derived carbon fabrics (SCFs) as electrodes for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) using a simple pyrolysis process with commercial silk fabric. The SCFs maintained their intrinsic fabric morphologies and contained sufficient heteroatoms on their surface even after high temperature pyrolysis. The SCF electrodes exhibited excellent electro-catalytic activity and high energy efficiency in single cell-based VRFBs, showing potential for enhancing the performance of VRFBs.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Denzel Bridges, Chaoli Ma, Suhong Zhang, Songbai Xue, Zhili Feng, Anming Hu
WELDING IN THE WORLD
(2018)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yongchao Yu, Min Chen, Shutong Wang, Curtis Hill, Pooran Joshi, Teja Kuruganti, Anming Hu
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Denzel Bridges, Suhong Zhang, Samantha Lang, Minrui Gao, Zhenzhen Yu, Zhili Feng, Anming Hu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Denzel Bridges, Christopher Rouleau, Zachary Gosser, Cary Smith, Zhili Zhang, Kunlun Hong, Jinquan Cheng, Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Anming Hu
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Ma, Denzel Bridges, Yongchao Yu, Jitai Han, Hong Li, Anming Hu
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunlian Wang, Yongchao Yu, Jiajia Niu, Yaxuan Liu, Denzel Bridges, Xianqiang Liu, Joshi Pooran, Yuefei Zhang, Anming Hu
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2019)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anming Hu, Jolanta Janczak-Rusch, Tomokazu Sano
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hong Li, Ying Ma, Baozhen Xu, Denzel Bridges, Lingyue Zhang, Zhili Feng, Anming Hu
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingyue Zhang, Anming Hu
Summary: The study successfully achieved full penetration welding of 8mm thick austenitic high manganese steel using nanowire flux activated TIG welding. Compared to traditional microscale Fe2O3 flux, nanoscale Fe2O3 flux demonstrated higher welding performance and joint quality.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Ma, Liyiming Tao, Shi Bai, Anming Hu
Summary: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using green tea extract under visible light irradiation shows promising prospects in water treatment and environmental remediation. The synthesized silver nanoparticles exhibit enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye and can further enhance TiO2 photonic degradation under UV and visible light irradiations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shi Bai, Anming Hu, Youjin Hu, Ying Ma, Kotaro Obata, Koji Sugioka
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a valuable technique for trace detection in biosensing and environmental monitoring. In this paper, a new technique based on laser near-field reduction is developed to fabricate a superstructure array with controlled localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) energy. The fabricated array offers flexible tuning of the LSPR and increased sensitivity for SERS sensing.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongchao Yu, Pooran Joshi, Denzel Bridges, David Fieser, Anming Hu
Summary: This paper reports multileveled resistance states of tellurium (Te) nanotube based on the clean-room free femtosecond laser nano-joining method, providing a new approach for fabricating high-quality and stable memristors.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Denzel Bridges, David Fieser, Jannira J. J. Santiago, Anming Hu
Summary: It is believed that high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have great potential in cryogenic and aerospace applications. However, there is still much to be explored due to the vast design space available for HEAs. This review focuses on four less addressed areas of HEA applications, including joining technologies, HEA nanomaterial synthesis, catalysis, and marine applications. The performance of HEAs as filler metals and base metals in welding and brazing is discussed, along with various methods for synthesizing HEA nanomaterials and their applications in catalysis and energy storage. Furthermore, the corrosion resistance and antifouling properties of HEAs make them intriguing materials for marine applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongchao Yu, Yangbao Deng, Md Abdullah Al Hasan, Yanfeng Bai, Ruo-Zhou Li, Shuguang Deng, Pooran Joshi, Seungha Shin, Anming Hu
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mei Gui Vanessa Wee, Amutha Chinnappan, Runxin Shang, Poh Seng Lee, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Cooling processes, from residences to industries, require a lot of energy and are essential. This study introduces MIL-101(Cr), a new desiccant, to heat exchangers for more efficient cooling. By improving the synthesis method and using a special binder, the MIL-101(Cr)-coated heat exchanger shows improved water uptake capacity and lower regeneration temperature.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ao Zhen, Guanyu Zhang, Ao Wang, Feng Luo, Jiehua Li, Hong Tan, Zhen Li
Summary: In this study, a solvent-free microemulsion method was used to synthesize waterborne polyurethane (WPU) material with high retention of mechanical properties and satisfactory water absorption rates. The material showed excellent biocompatibility and has broad application potential in the field of biomedicine.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wensong Ge, Rui Wang, Xiaoyang Zhu, Houchao Zhang, Luanfa Sun, Fei Wang, Hongke Li, Zhenghao Li, Xinyi Du, Huangyu Chen, Fan Zhang, Huifa Shi, Huiqiang Hu, Yongming Xi, Jiankang He, Liang Hu, Hongbo Lan
Summary: This paper reviews the research on the surface tension of eutectic gallium-indium alloys (EGaIn) in the field of stretchable electronics. It covers the principles of oxide layer formation, factors influencing surface tension, and methods for surface modification of liquid metals. The paper also discusses the applications of EGaIn surface modification in different fields and highlights the challenges still faced and the future outlook.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Song, Lianghao Jia, Zhengen Wei, Tao Xiang, Shaobing Zhou
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the application, preparation, and role of biomimetic structures in solar evaporators with improved evaporation rate and lifetime.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Yuan, Qian Deng, Dong Pan, Xiang An, Canyang Zhao, Wenjun Su, Zhengmin He, Qiang Sun, Ran Ang
Summary: Optimizing the performance of n-type PbTe thermoelectric materials is crucial for practical applications. Dynamic doping has emerged as an effective method to improve the performance of n-type PbTe by optimizing the carrier concentration. This study demonstrates the significance of Mn alloying in enhancing the performance of Ag-doped n-type PbTe by creating a hierarchical structure to suppress thermal transport and improving the Seebeck coefficient.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Wang, Meiqi Geng, Shengjun Sun, Qian Xiang, Shiyuan Dong, Kai Dong, Yongchao Yao, Yan Wang, Yingchun Yang, Yongsong Luo, Dongdong Zheng, Qian Liu, Jianming Hu, Qian Wu, Xuping Sun, Bo Tang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress and challenges in the field of bifunctional electrocatalysts and efficient electrolyzers for seawater splitting. It summarizes recent advancements and proposes future perspectives for highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts and electrolyzers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jason K. Phong, Christopher B. Cooper, Lukas Michalek, Yangju Lin, Yuya Nishio, Yuran Shi, Huaxin Gong, Julian A. Vigil, Jan Ilavsky, Ivan Kuzmenko, Zhenan Bao
Summary: Dynamic block copolymers (DBCPs) combine the phase separation of traditional block copolymers with the supramolecular self-assembly of periodic dynamic polymers, resulting in the spontaneous self-assembly of high aspect ratio nanofibers with well-ordered PEG and PDMS domains. DBCPs with a periodic block sequence exhibit superior properties compared to those with a random sequence, including delayed onset of terminal flow and higher ionic conductivity values.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hong Kyu Lee, Yasaswini Oruganti, Jonghyeon Lee, Seunghee Han, Jihan Kim, Dohyun Moon, Min Kim, Dae-Woon Lim, Hoi Ri Moon
Summary: This study reports the moisture-triggered proton-conductivity switching behavior in Zn5FDC MOFs induced by the presence and absence of coordinating solvents, which illustrates the significant role of coordinating solvents in conductivity variation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bommaramoni Yadagiri, Sanjay Sandhu, Ashok Kumar Kaliamurthy, Francis Kwaku Asiam, Jongdeok Park, Appiagyei Ewusi Mensah, Jae-Joon Lee
Summary: The molecular engineering of the interface modulator between the perovskite and hole transporting material is crucial for achieving satisfactory performance and stability of perovskite solar cells. In this study, cruciform-shaped dual functional organic materials were employed as surface passivation and hole transporting interfacial layers in perovskite solar cells. The use of these materials significantly improved the power conversion efficiency of the solar cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Joaquin Martinez-Ortigosa, Reisel Millan, Jorge Simancas, Manuel Hernandez-Rodriguez, J. Alejandro Vidal-Moya, Jose L. Jorda, Charlotte Martineau-Corcos, Vincent Sarou-Kanian, Mercedes Boronat, Teresa Blasco, Fernando Rey
Summary: This study investigates the synthesis of all-silica RTH zeolites using triisopropyl(methyl)phosphonium as the organic SDA. The results show the formation of two distinct crystalline phases under different synthesis conditions, with fluoride bonding to different silicon sites. It demonstrates the possibility of controlling the placement of fluoride in RTH zeolites through synthesis conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luyao Zheng, Cong Liu, Wenbiao Zhang, Boxu Gao, Tianlan Yan, Yahong Zhang, Xiaoming Cao, Qingsheng Gao, Yi Tang
Summary: This study successfully improves the efficiency and stability of water splitting by constructing a heterostructured electrocatalyst. The catalyst shows extraordinary performance and could offer an effective approach for the sustainable production of hydrogen.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carlos A. Campos-Roldan, Raphael Chattot, Frederic Pailloux, Andrea Zitolo, Jacques Roziere, Deborah J. Jones, Sara Cavaliere
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the hydrogen evolution/oxidation reactions on a series of Pt-rare earth nanoalloys in alkaline media, and identified the effect of the lanthanide contraction. The experimental results revealed that the chemical nature of the rare earth modulates the adsorption and mobility of oxygenated-species, enhancing the kinetics of the reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Frank, Mads Folkjaer, Mads L. N. Nielsen, Melissa J. Marks, Henrik S. Jeppesen, Marcel Ceccato, Simon J. L. Billinge, Jacopo Catalano, Nina Lock
Summary: This study investigates the thermal decomposition of ZIF-67 and its correlation with structural evolution and electrocatalytic performance. The researchers used in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and total scattering techniques to analyze the process. They found that disorder emerges at lower temperatures and that extending the pyrolysis process can result in materials with superior electrochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zi-Yang Zhang, Hao Tian, Han Jiao, Xin Wang, Lei Bian, Yuan Liu, Nithima Khaorapapong, Yusuke Yamauchi, Zhong-Li Wang
Summary: By constructing Cu-0-Cu+-NH2 composite interfaces with the assistance of SiO2, the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) achieves high Faraday efficiency and current density for C2+ production, improving the productivity of carbon cycle.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Wang, Ruijuan Zhang, Pengda Zhai, Mingjie Li, Xinying Liu, Chaoxu Li
Summary: This study successfully exfoliated COFs using a simple electrochemical method, which resulted in improved photocatalytic performance for COFs and enriched the fabrication approach of COF exfoliation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2024)
