Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yury Zhidik, Anna Ivanova, Serafim Smirnov, Klavdiya Zhuk, Igor Yunusov, Pavel Troyan
Summary: The development of plasmonics has led to the possibility of high-speed and highly sensitive optical sensors for analyzing chemical and biological media. In this study, the researchers demonstrate that the use of indium tin oxide (ITO) films with a high concentration of charge carriers can shift the surface plasmon resonance into the visible radiation region. The results show that SPR can be excited in ITO films with a concentration of free charge carriers, and the excitation wavelength of SPR can be changed by adding various analytes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaqi Guo, Xinyu Zhang, Jing Tian, Wenyuan Zhu, Junlong Song, Huining Xiao
Summary: In this study, the optical properties of ultrathin cellulose nanocrystal films deposited on gold surface of SPR sensors were determined using a two-medium SPR technique. The measured refractive index, porosity, and film thickness allowed for quality control of the modified SPR sensors before adsorption experiments. Overall, the results demonstrated the effectiveness of SPR surveys combined with Winspall analysis in determining the quality of ultrathin films on SPR sensors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaohui Wei, Chunlai Wang, Sheng Ding, Kun Yang, Feng Tian, Fan Li
Summary: The silver nanoparticle/carbon dot/TiO2 nanotube array composite synthesized in this study demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic activity, durability, and high efficiency in degrading methylene blue under visible and UV light, making it a promising catalyst for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengguang Wang, Feng Zhou, Su Zhan, Qiuchen He, Yupeng Song, Chenglin Zhang, Jianfu Lai
Summary: This study prepared petal-like microspheres with silver nanoparticles, and the 0.7% Ag/Bi2O2CO3 composite photocatalyst exhibited excellent bacterial removal efficiency and high photogenerated carrier separation efficiency under visible light irradiation, achieving a sterilization rate of 95%.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yin Zhang, Guomin Zhao, Zupeng Chen, Hailan Lian, Lu Gan, Mingzhu Pan
Summary: This study presents a strategy for constructing hierarchically structured photocatalysts for efficient degradation of VOCs. By assembling nanobiochar, ZnO, and silver nanoparticles, VOCs can be quickly captured and dynamically diffused, and the charge transfer bridge built by the silver nanoparticles enables spatial separation of charge carriers and visible-light response. The photocatalyst exhibits high efficiency, universality, and stability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Rituraj Mahanta, Pawan Chetri, Dulen Bora
Summary: Photocatalysis triggered by visible light is an effective method for addressing environmental pollution and the energy crisis. Doping pure semiconductors with plasmonic metal nanoparticles can transform numerous metal oxide semiconductors into visible light active photocatalysts. In this study, we thoroughly investigated the photocatalytic properties of pure SnO2 nanoparticles and SnO2 doped with different percentages of 'Ag'. The results showed that 'Ag' doping significantly improved the photodegradation of methyl orange, and this enhancement was mainly attributed to surface defects and surface plasmon resonance effect caused by 'Ag' doping.
Article
Biophysics
Aabha Bajaj, Mohammad Abutoama, Sivan Isaacs, Marwan J. Abuleil, Karin Yaniv, Ariel Kushmaro, Martina Modic, Uros Cvelbar, Ibrahim Abdulhalim
Summary: Unwelcomed biofilms are a problem in environments where moisture is present, such as food industries and wastewater treatment plants. Advanced label-free sensors like surface plasmon resonance (SPR) have been explored for monitoring biofilm formation, but conventional noble metal SPR substrates have limited penetration depth, hindering reliable detection. In this study, a plasmonic insulator-metal-insulator (IMI) structure with higher penetration depth was proposed for portable SPR devices. The optimized IMI structure showed strong penetration dependence on wavelength and incidence angle, providing more reliable results compared to thin gold film substrates. The methodology can detect and characterize biofilms with better signal reliability.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qais M. Al-Bataineh, Mahmoud Telfah, Rund Abu-Zurayk, Aida Benchaabane, Carlos J. Tavares, Ahmad Telfah
Summary: In this study, synthesized nanocomposites of protonated polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid doped with tin oxide nanoparticles were investigated for their optical, electrical, chemical and thermal properties. The results showed that the refractive index of the nanocomposite films increased with increasing tin oxide nanoparticles concentration, while the bandgap energy decreased. The electrical conductivity reached a threshold value with increasing tin oxide nanoparticles content, and the surface plasmon resonance sensitivity for particle detection increased.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lin Zhu, Zhen Meng, Saizhen Hu, Tiancong Zhao, Bing Zhao
Summary: In this study, we for the first time observed and considered the plasmonic coupling between noble-metal and semiconductor nanostructures in metal/semiconductor heterostructures, using a W18O49/Ag heterostructure composed of Ag nanoparticles and W18O49 nanowires. The heterogeneous structure exhibited a broad and strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR) absorption in the visible wavelength range. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) was used to investigate the interactions between metal SPR, semiconductor SPR, and the heterostructure's charge transfer process, revealing that the coupled SPR enhanced the heterostructure's internal charge transfer and SERS signals. A new coupled-plasmon-induced charge transfer mechanism was proposed to explain the improved charge transfer efficiency. This work provides insights for further studies on plasmonic effects and interfacial charge transfer in metal/semiconductor heterostructures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lin Zhu, Zhen Meng, Saizhen Hu, Tiancong Zhao, Bing Zhao
Summary: The study focuses on the plasmonic coupling between noble-metal and semiconductor nanostructures, and reveals the enhanced charge transfer and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signals in a designed W18O49/Ag heterostructure. A new coupled-plasmon-induced charge transfer mechanism is proposed, providing insight for further studies on plasmonic effects and interfacial charge transfer in metal/semiconductor heterostructures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Suzuyo Inoue, Kenta Fukada, Katsuyoshi Hayashi, Michiko Seyama
Summary: This study developed a novel measuring and data-processing method for electrochemical surface plasmon resonance (EC-SPR), which can be used to detect sensor surfaces that are difficult to measure a specific SPR angle, especially for samples with non-uniform thickness and coloration like polymers. The proposed method combines SPR measurements with an electrochemical reaction to measure small molecules without increasing the number of measurement steps.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shilin Wang, Yuqing Han, Yusheng Luo, Yunfei Ma, Jinlong Zhang, Baozhu Tian
Summary: A novel surface plasmon resonance (SPR) photocatalyst Au(T)-TiO2(MS) was fabricated by anchoring Au thorns on TiO2 hierarchical microspheres (MS). The Au thorns not only respond to visible and NIR light but also effectively promote the separation of photogenerated charge carriers in TiO2(MS). The photocatalyst displays excellent bactericidal activity and stability under red and NIR light irradiation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xingce Fan, Penghua Wei, Guoqun Li, Mingze Li, Leilei Lan, Qi Hao, Teng Qiu
Summary: By using the hot-electron injection strategy, a heterojunction array composed of plasmonic MoO2 and semiconducting WO3-x was designed to achieve unprecedented enhanced PICT efficiency between substrates and molecules. This approach not only achieved a record Raman enhancement factor among metal oxide substrates, but also enabled the ultrasensitive detection of target molecules.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Chenghao Tang, Eungyeong Park, Shuang Guo, Sila Jin, Lina Zhao, Lei Chen, Young Mee Jung
Summary: Ag-ZnX composites coated on polystyrene arrays were fabricated using cosputtering technology. The doping of ZnX decreased the carrier densities and caused a redshift in the surface plasmon resonance of Ag. The study opens up a new path for designing metal-semiconductor composites with controllable carrier density.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zehong Xu, Wenhui Yue, Chunchun Li, Lingzhi Wang, Yikai Xu, Ziwei Ye, Jinlong Zhang
Summary: Incorporating plasmonic metal nanomaterials into semiconductor photocatalysts enhances their visible light response through localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) mechanisms. However, the presence of surfactants on the surfaces of plasmonic metal nanomaterials hinders their cocatalyst functionalities for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. This study demonstrates a surfactant-free method to assemble Au nanoparticles (NPs) into Au colloidosomes (AuCSs), which can act as efficient cocatalysts when coupled with CdS to form Au-CdS composite photocatalysts.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qiuping Yang, Daowei Gao, Chunsheng Li, Siyi Cao, Shun Li, Huaiqing Zhao, Cuncheng Li, Gengxiu Zheng, Guozhu Chen
Summary: “The selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol has attracted extensive attention, but designing and preparing efficient catalysts with high selectivity remains challenging due to the presence of conjugated C-O and C-C groups in furfural. In this study, small-sized Pt nanoclusters were loaded onto MOFs-derived CeO2 using atomic layer deposition. The Pt/M-CeO2 catalyst exhibited superior catalytic activity and selectivity compared to Pt/commercial CeO2, achieving 100% conversion of furfural with 98% selectivity to furfuryl alcohol. The excellent catalytic performance of Pt/M-CeO2 can be attributed to the clean surface of Pt clusters, strong interaction between Pt and M-CeO2, and the rich oxygen vacancy/porous structure of the M-CeO2 support. This work highlights an effective approach for depositing noble metal clusters onto MOFs-derived metal oxides, providing an alternative strategy for the rational design of highly efficient catalysts in selective hydrogenation reactions.”
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiqian Liu, Yao Wang, Ji Ma, Shun Li, Hao Pan, Ce-Wen Nan, Yuan-Hua Lin
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the research advances on bismuth ferrite (BFO) and introduces various domain engineering strategies, such as chemical modification and substrate engineering. The electrical properties, magnetoelectric couplings, and optical effects of BFO are also discussed.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shun Li, Zhicheng Zhao, Maosong Liu, Xinbo Liu, Wei Huang, Shikuan Sun, Yinhua Jiang, Yong Liu, Jianming Zhang, Zuotai Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel heterostructured piezo-photocatalyst was developed by decorating plasmonic Au nanoparticles on piezoelectric AgNbO3 nanocubes. The significantly enhanced photocatalytic performance of the optimized nanocomposites can be attributed to the synergetic coupling of localized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect and piezotronic effect, which facilitate the extraction of energetic hot electrons from AuNPs to the AgNbO3 driven by the mechanical vibration induced piezo-potential near the heterojunction.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiahui Gu, Hong Liu, Tingyu Peng, Shun Li, Li Xu, Jianming Zhang, Long Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of plasmonic scattering-enhanced absorption for efficient photocatalytic organic conversion in the visible to near-infrared wavelength region. By adjusting the size and aggregation status of the core, the scattering effect can be tuned.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shun Li, Zuquan Zheng, Zhicheng Zhao, Youling Wang, Yao Yao, Yong Liu, Jianming Zhang, Zuotai Zhang
Summary: CeO2-MnO2 nanocomposites show excellent low temperature NH3-SCR activity, reducing NOx efficiently at temperatures ranging from 150 to 300 degrees Celsius. The outstanding performance is attributed to the strong synergistic interaction between CeO2 nanoparticles and MnO2 nanoflowers, as well as the high surface area and intimate contact.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shun Li, Zhicheng Zhao, Jiabin Li, Hong Liu, Maosong Liu, Yuqiao Zhang, Lizhong Su, Ana Isabel Perez-Jimenez, Yunchang Guo, Fan Yang, Yong Liu, Jinzhu Zhao, Jianming Zhang, Li-Dong Zhao, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: Piezoelectric SnSe nanomaterials show great potential in driving green catalysis processes, such as H-2 evolution, through mechanical energy. These materials exhibit exceptional piezoelectricity, high charge mobility, and flexibility, making them ideal for stimulating piezocatalysis reactions.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hong Liu, Ren Zhu, Nannan Shi, Long Zhang, Shun Li, Jianming Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates that the nanohybrid structure of BaTiO3-Au (BTO-Au) can enhance the charge carrier transfer efficiency and catalytic activity in photocatalytic organic conversion by coupling the piezotronic effect with surface plasmonic resonance (SPR).
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhicheng Huang, Kei Hayashi, Wataru Saito, Jun Pei, Jing-Feng Li, Yuzuru Miyazaki
Summary: Li-doped Mg2Sn single crystals exhibit high carrier mobility and power factor, as well as low lattice thermal conductivity, leading to superior thermoelectric performance compared to other p-type Mg2Sn polycrystals and single crystals.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qian Yu, Wenhui Shi, Shun Li, Hong Liu, Jianming Zhang
Summary: Cancer is a deadly disease that has prompted researchers to explore effective therapeutic strategies. In recent decades, nanomaterials with unique physical and chemical properties have been used for the treatment of various cancers. Piezoelectric nanomaterials, which can convert ultrasound vibration energy into electrical energy, have attracted increasing attention in biomedical research, leading to the emerging technique of ultrasound-driven tumor therapy. Piezoelectric materials are expected to provide a better solution for efficient and safe cancer treatment, as well as patient pain relief.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxue Song, Shun Li, Jianming Zhang, Weidong Shi, Long Zhang
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui Li, Shuoyang Liang, Aikelaimu Aihemaiti, Shun Li, Zuotai Zhang
Summary: Piezocatalysis technology, utilizing the mechanical energy from the surrounding environment, is a promising method for removing organic pollutants from water. In this study, 2H-MoS2 flower-like nanosheets with tunable S vacancies were synthesized via a hydrothermal method. The presence of S vacancy significantly enhanced the piezoelectric response in the MoS2 nanosheets, resulting in excellent degradation efficiency for Orange II solution under ultrasonic vibration. This study not only presents a simple and effective strategy for improving the piezocatalytic degradation activity of MoS2, but also provides new insights into the underlying mechanism.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangyang Wan, Jiaojiao Zhang, Dayong Wang, Pengting Sun, Lebin Shi, Shun Li, Jianming Zhang, Xiaohong Yan, Xiaojun Wu
Summary: In this study, a data-driven search method for two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) capable of visible-light-driven overall water splitting was proposed. Through high-throughput first-principles computations and experimental validations, seven 2D COFs with overall water splitting capability were identified from the CoRE COF database. The photocatalytic activities of these COFs were verified and optimized through preliminary experiments, achieving hydrogen and oxygen production rates of 80 and 32 μmolg(-1) h(-1) respectively, without the need for sacrificial agents. This work represents a promising approach to accelerate the discovery and design of COFs for visible-light-driven overall water splitting.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Zhang, Jiadang Li, Nagendra S. Chauhan, Lifei Wang, Zhicheng Huang, Wenhao Fan, Kei Hayashi, Shaoping Chen, Jianfeng Fan, Yuzuru Miyazaki
Summary: In this study, graphene was added to Mg3.24Sb1.5Bi0.49Te0.01 materials to modify the highly resistive space-charge region at grain boundaries, leading to a significant improvement in carrier mobility and ZT value. The introduction of graphene effectively reduced the carrier transport energy barrier and increased the drift mobility. First-principles calculations revealed a negative correlation between the electronic density of states and the grain boundary potential barrier. Additionally, the incorporation of graphene also contributed to a moderate reduction in lattice thermal conductivity through nano-particle phonon scattering.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuyan Xu, Shun Li, Min Chen, Jianming Zhang, Federico Rosei
Summary: The quest for carbon neutrality has become a major component of global climate governance, with significant efforts on heterogeneous photocatalysis using carbon-based nanomaterials. This review highlights the state-of-the-art of such materials in emerging photocatalytic applications.
TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiyin Zhao, Maosong Liu, Yuqiao Zhang, Zhicheng Zhao, Qingzhe Zhang, Zhenliang Mu, Yangke Long, Yinhua Jiang, Yong Liu, Jianming Zhang, Shun Li, Xuanjun Zhang, Zuotai Zhang
Summary: This study designs and fabricates a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheet for piezocatalytic water splitting, highlighting the potential of MOF-based porous piezoelectric nanomaterials in driving chemical reactions.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2022)
