Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Samaneh Keshavarz, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Masoud Hamidi, Hossein Derakhshankhah, Mehdi Azizi, Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Shayan Gholizadeh, Seyed Mohammad Amini, Amin Shavandi, Rafael Luque, Hadi Samadian
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) from a biomedical perspective. CNFs possess good mechanical strength, high electrical conductivity, and desirable morphological features, making them applicable in disease-specific prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery monitoring. The study summarizes different types of CNFs, their fabrication and surface modification methods, as well as their applications in various branches of biomedical engineering.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mengjie Li, Jie Dong, Dongmei Deng, Xun Ouyang, Xiaoxia Yan, Shima Liu, Liqiang Luo
Summary: In this study, carbon nanofibers (CNFs) decorated with Mn3O4/NiO nanoparticles were synthesized by electrospinning and calcination. The conductive CNFs network not only promotes electron transport, but also reduces nanoparticle aggregation, thus providing more active sites. The synergistic effect between Mn3O4 and NiO contributes to the enhanced electrocatalytic capability for glucose oxidation. The modified electrode exhibits satisfactory performance in terms of linearity and anti-interference ability, showing its promising application in clinical diagnosis.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gongxun Zhai, Jialiang Zhou, Min Xie, Chao Jia, Zexu Hu, Hengxue Xiang, Meifang Zhu
Summary: This work developed TiO2-loaded lignin-derived carbon nanofibers (TiO2@LCNFs) using electrospinning, per-oxidation, and carbonization. The study systematically investigated the effects of TiO2 content, carbonization temperature, initial RhB concentration, and solution pH value on photocatalytic efficiency. Under optimized conditions, TiO2@LCNFs achieved up to 86% photocatalytic efficiency and excellent cycling stability for rhodamine B. The superior catalytic property of TiO2@LCNFs is attributed to the synergistic effect of uniform TiO2 distribution on fiber surface and good electrical conductivity of LCNFs.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qingliang Luo, Yi Yang, Kangkang Wang, Jianyong Yu, Rongwu Wang, Dongxiao Ji, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: Researchers propose a nanoscale multiple interface strategy to enhance the light absorption efficiency of carbon nanofibers for solar-driven water purification. The strategy involves introducing hierarchical nanopores in the fibers, resulting in significant improvement in broadband light absorption. The carbon nanofibers demonstrate high solar-vapor conversion efficiency and are effective in desalination, producing freshwater at a high rate.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guohao Yang, Chengang Pei, Fang Xu, Ho-Seok Park, Xu Yu, Huan Pang
Summary: The design of pseudocapacitive materials by coupling transition metal compounds with a conductive carbon matrix is crucial for enhancing the performance of supercapacitors. In this study, NiCoSe4-NCNFs were synthesized by carbonizing and selenizing polyacrylonitrile nanofibers, which exhibited excellent capacitive behaviors in 1 mol/L KOH electrolyte due to accelerated ion diffusion, enlarged active surface area, and modified surface chemistry at NiCoSe4/NCNFs interfaces. This work provides a novel strategy for constructing high-performance supercapacitors using transition metal selenides/carbon nanofibers hybrids.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Tan, Theodore John Kraus, Mitchell Ross Helling, Rudolph Kurtzer Mignon, Franco Basile, Katie Dongmei Li-Oakey
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of coal-derived carbon nanofibers using advanced technologies, revealing that coal precursors from different ionic liquid extractants and resulting CCNFs have varied chemical properties that impact their electrochemical performance. The CCNFs produced from oxygen-rich coal showed the best performance, leading to a symmetric carbon/carbon supercapacitor with comparable energy density to commercial activated carbon supercapacitors.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Bhavana Joshi, Edmund Samuel, Yong-il Kim, Alexander L. Yarin, Mark T. Swihart, Sam S. Yoon
Summary: Carbon nanofibers derived from electrospun precursors show great promise for electronic applications by integrating metal oxides and sulfides, eliminating various problems, and offering a cost-effective strategy for fabrication of lightweight lithium-ion batteries with high capacity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wei Chen, Huihui Wang, Wu Lan, Di Li, Aiping Zhang, Chuanfu Liu
Summary: This study presents a feasible approach to synthesize hierarchically porous carbon nanofibers through electrospinning and carbonization, using a mixture of sugarcane bagasse and polyacrylonitrile as raw materials. The prepared CNFs exhibit a porous structure and flexibility, showing good performance in supercapacitors.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luiz H. Acauan, Ashley L. Kaiser, Brian L. Wardle
Summary: A novel surface activation approach using a strong-base solution enables the synthesis of carbon nanomaterials directly from bulk copper substrates via chemical vapor deposition. The study introduces a mechanistic model for the observed growth of carbon nanomaterials, showing conformal growth on various copper substrates and copper-coated materials.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ziwei Ru, Xin Zhang, Man Zhang, Jie Mi, Chunyan Cao, Zhifeng Yan, Mingzheng Ge, Hongchao Liu, Jiancheng Wang, Wei Zhang, Weilong Cai, Yuekun Lai, Yu Feng
Summary: This study proposes a method for producing ZnxCo3-xO4/carbon nanofiber sorbents with high active component utilization and excellent sulfur adsorption capacity through electrospinning, in situ hydrothermal growth, and carbonization techniques. The superior performance of ZnxCo3-xO4/CNFs can be attributed to the hierarchical structure and the well-dispersed ZnxCo3-xO4 nanoparticles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuemei Lv, Yongfa Zhang, Ying Wang, Guojie Zhang, Yuqiong Zhao, Jun Liu
Summary: Carbon nanofibers/tubes were successfully formed by catalytic cracking methane using Al2O3/KOH as the catalyst precursors. The effects of pyrolysis temperature and the molar ratio of Al2O3 to KOH on the growth of carbon nanofibers/tubes were investigated. The results showed that temperature and molar ratio significantly influenced the properties of the products, with the optimal temperature being 900 degrees Celsius for the production of carbon nanofibers/tubes with diameters ranging from 50 to 150 nanometers.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Serdar Tort, Daewoo Han, Eric Frantz, Andrew J. Steckl
Summary: Electrospun nanofibers are potential drug delivery systems for transdermal applications, with the ability to control release rate. Coating nanofibers with Parylene N or C can successfully prevent drug burst release and prolong drug release time. The Parylene coating process offers the possibility of long-term controlled release kinetics for hydrophilic drugs.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Xing Yang, Xianghua Wu, Zhaoyang Chen, Wenqiong Li, Qi-Jun Sun, Zeping Guo, Xiaoguang Liang, Yun He
Summary: Metal-organic-frameworks derived porous carbon fibers synthesized by electrospinning exhibit great potential in VOC adsorption. N-doped carbon nanofibers fabricated in N-2 atmosphere show enhanced benzene adsorption capacity due to synergistic effect of hierarchically porous structure and abundant N-species-containing active sites, while N-doped hierarchical carbon nanofibers fabricated in Ar atmosphere exhibit lower benzene adsorption attributed to porous structure damage caused by heavy Ar atoms during pyrolysis. These findings suggest promising application of N-CF-N-2 in VOCs adsorption for air purification and expand potential of electrospinning technology and composite fibers in volatile organic gas adsorption.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bhavana Joshi, Edmund Samuel, Yong-il Kim, Alexander L. Yarin, Mark T. Swihart, Sam S. Yoon
Summary: The versatile electrospinning technique is used to fabricate highly conducting freestanding carbon nanofiber composite electrodes with improved performance for energy storage devices. Different morphologies of metal oxides and sulfides can be grown on the electrodes to enhance pseudocapacitance. Electrospun nanofiber electrodes have demonstrated significant electrochemical performance.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anushi Sharma, Rajeev Kumar, Ashish Gupta, Pinki Rani Agrawal, Neeraj Dwivedi, D. P. Mondal, A. K. Srivastava, Sanjay R. Dhakate
Summary: The article introduces a novel lightweight carbon foam decorated with zinc oxide nanofibers for high-performance electromagnetic interference shielding. The material shows excellent shielding properties and is suitable for aerospace and next-generation smart devices.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyung Hee Cho, Jyongsik Jang, Jun Seop Lee
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wooyoung Kim, Jun Seop Lee, Jyongsik Jang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sung Gun Kim, Jaemoon Jun, Yun Ki Kim, Jungwon Kim, Jun Seop Lee, Jyongsik Jang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Sunghun Cho, Jun Seop Lee, Hyeji Jang, Seorin Park, Ji Hyun An, Jyongsik Jang
Summary: The study demonstrates a facile method of controlling the crystalline structures of polyketone films by combining plasma surface treatment with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique. The graphene sheets produced by CVD method play a crucial role in promoting the crystallization of beta-form polyketone and suppressing the growth of alpha-form polyketone crystals. Surface functionality of the CVD-grown graphene is found to be a significant factor in determining the crystalline structure of the polyketone.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Trong-Danh Nguyen, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This review highlights the importance of flexible small-sized sensors, particularly tactile sensors applied on the skin, in motion-based health care, artificial applications, and artificial intelligence. These sensors enable the collection of more accurate and diverse signals, making them valuable for motion sensing, health care monitoring, and human behavior studies.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sung Gun Kim, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: The study presents a Ru-MPCNF-FET sensor for detecting dopamine with high sensitivity and stability. By specific preparation of active material and carbon nanostructure, the sensor can reliably detect low concentrations of dopamine. The nonenzymatic sensor design enables the sensor electrode to have a long lifetime and high anti-interference ability.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sung Gun Kim, Trieu Vu Tran, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This study proposes a wireless sensor system for detecting H2S gas in industrial sites, which has a large detection range, high sensitivity, and low processing cost. The sensor tag has a long operating range, excellent flexibility, and cycle stability, making it suitable for wireless detection wearable devices.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Trong Danh Nguyen, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This review article introduces an electrospinning method for manufacturing carbon nanofibers (CNFs) using a polymer precursor and discusses the technology for producing CNFs with porous and hollow structures. It also discusses the recent research on the applications of CNFs in sensor electrode materials and energy storage materials.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Seop Lee, Shrayesh N. Patel
Summary: In this study, different chain structures of PEDOT derivatives were demonstrated to have an impact on thermoelectric properties. It was found that a small amount of three-armed conjugated cross-linker increased the electrochemical charge transport of PEDOT films without affecting their UV-Vis absorbing property. However, at higher concentrations of the cross-linker, the charge transport decreased and the UV-Vis absorbing curve shifted towards the blue end. Additionally, the power factor of the PEDOT-derivative films was improved with a small amount of cross-linker but diminished with higher concentrations, indicating the importance of proper chain structure for thermoelectric performance.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Seop Lee, Shrayesh N. Patel
Summary: By controlling the doping level of polymer chains, we have successfully improved the thermoelectric performance of conductive organic-based thermoelectric generators. The charge carrier density and thermoelectric properties can be precisely controlled by varying the applied potential.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Trong Danh Nguyen, Thi Thu Trinh Phan, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This study proposes a method for fabricating composite materials of carbon nanofibers and polydisulfide networks and analyzes their changes in properties. The composite materials exhibit excellent thermal conductivity, tensile performance, as well as self-healing and shape memory properties.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Trong Danh Nguyen, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: In recent years, there has been rapid development in research on advanced sensors for detecting substances that can harm health and the environment, as well as disease-expressing materials in body fluids. Carbon, with its excellent electrochemical properties and various sources, has become a popular material for high-tech development. Electrochemical voltammetry has been proven effective in measuring carbon nanomaterials. This paper presents the development of a carbon nanomaterial and its modified forms, as well as four common voltammetry methods and related research.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Trong Danh Nguyen, Sojeong Roh, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: This paper thoroughly reviews the fabrication methods of nanofibers, with a focus on electrospinning technology and the effects of modifying the electrospinning system configuration on the structure and properties of nanofibers. In addition, excellent works using electrospun nanofibers in various applications are introduced, demonstrating the potential of electrospinning nanofiber materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yeonjeong Nam, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Trieu Vu Tran, Junseop Lee
Summary: This study proposes a more environmentally friendly and easier method for producing activated multiporous carbon nanofibers. By utilizing vacuum plasma process to enhance surface area and introduce functional groups, followed by heat treatment, activated multiporous carbon nanofibers with larger active surface area and more micropores are obtained. Oxygen plasma-treated carbon nanofibers demonstrate excellent energy storage capacity and cycle stability.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sung Gun Kim, Jun Seop Lee
Summary: A novel biosensor was developed to detect NES1 with high sensitivity, capable of detecting low levels of NES1 even in the presence of other interfering biomolecules. The a-MPCNF-based FET sensor showed promising potential for practical applications in non-invasive real-time diagnosis, as demonstrated by its sensing performance in artificial saliva.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)