Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Dong, Xueqin Mi, Tingting Sun, Yixin Zhang, Wenqian Jiang, Fulin Li, Jianfeng Chen, Lianbin Xu
Summary: This study reports a one-step and facile Pd2+-assisted soft-templating strategy for synthesizing ordered mesoporous Ni spheres with highly uniform and tunable diameters. The Pd nuclei obtained from the reduction of Pd2+ ions play a key role in improving the uniformity of the spheres and adjusting their diameter. The optimized OMNiS-100 sample exhibits superior electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction with low overpotential and remarkable durability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiangjie Guo, Qi Wang, Haiyan He, Huajie Huang
Summary: In this study, a controllable and scalable method was proposed to construct ultrafine Pt nanocrystals supported by boron and nitrogen codoped carbon nanohorns (Pt/BN-CNH) as electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation reaction. The resulting Pt/BN-CNH catalysts exhibited high catalytic activity, reliable long-term stability, and strong antipoisoning capacity, surpassing conventional catalysts and showing great potential for next-generation DMFC devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chang Liu, Ana M. Geer, Christopher Webber, Charles B. Musgrave, Shunyan Gu, Grayson Johnson, Diane A. Dickie, Sonia Chabbra, Alexander Schnegg, Hua Zhou, Cheng-Jun Sun, Sooyeon Hwang, William A. Goddard, Sen Zhang, T. Brent Gunnoe
Summary: In this study, two cobalt complexes with nitrogen atom donors were synthesized and investigated for their electrocatalytic water oxidation activity when supported on ordered mesoporous carbon. Results showed that 6-FP-Co-OMC-1 exhibited higher activity compared to 5-FP-Co-OMC-2, attributed to higher turnover frequency and better structural stability. The study also revealed that the ligand structure influences the catalytic activity of supported molecular catalysts in electrocatalytic water oxidation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiajun Wang, Li Yang, Tingjun Fu, Fanhui Meng, Zhong Li
Summary: Copper nanoparticles are successfully confined in ordered mesopores of ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) with controlled sizes, leading to enhanced catalytic activity. Decreasing the mesopore size strengthens the interaction between copper and carbon surface, promoting electron shifts from carbon surface to copper nanoparticles, and thus facilitating the reduction of CuO to active Cu2O species. This concept can be applicable to the preparation of other metal-supported catalysts.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ching-Shiun Chen, Tse-Ching Chen, Hung-Chi Wu, Pin-Hsuan Huang, Hsien-Ming Kao
Summary: The study compared Pt particles deposited on 3D cage-type SBA-16 and 2D-hexagonal SBA-15 mesoporous silica for the total oxidation of m-xylene and methanol. Pt particles on SBA-15 showed better catalytic performance due to their stronger ability to dissociate reaction molecules and produce smaller particles, enhancing catalytic activity in oxidation reactions. This indicates that the support of SBA-15 leads to notable CO formation while also exhibiting high activity for methanol oxidation.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
An-Ya Lo, Fariborz Taghipour
Summary: The use of ordered mesoporous materials in artificial photosynthesis for CO2 photoreduction shows great promise, due to their specific pore structures and reaction mechanisms offering unique advantages in this process.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arumugam Ramesh, R. Manigandan, Badusha Mohamad Ali, Kathirvelu Dhandapani, Chau Thi Da, Minh-Tri Nguyen-Le
Summary: An ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) support was prepared using silica and cellulose templates, and Zr and SO42- were incorporated onto the support. The SO42-/Zr-OMC (30) catalyst exhibited excellent activity and stability in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Natthapong Pongpichayakul, Suwaphid Themsirimongkon, Suphitsara Maturost, Kanlayawat Wangkawong, Li Fang, Burapat Inceesungvorn, Paralee Waenkaew, Surin Saipanya
Summary: Catalyst composites based on carbon loaded with Pt and CeO2 have been successfully prepared for methanol oxidation in direct-methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), showing enhanced catalytic performance and reduced CO poisoning by modifying carbon surfaces with CeO2 and Pt nanoparticles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiufeng Ruan, Yaping Chen, Guoqiang Zhao, Peng Li, Bingxing Zhang, Yinzhu Jiang, Tianyi Ma, Hongge Pan, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: Cobalt single atoms are introduced to enhance the electrocatalytic performance of N-doped carbon supported Pt for methanol oxidation reaction. The Co-N-C/Pt electrocatalyst exhibits impressive electrocatalytic activity, superior CO poisoning resistance, and durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhengcheng Wang, Shangyan Zhou, Wei Liao, Qingmei Wang
Summary: In this study, PtCo alloys catalysts supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were prepared with improved methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) properties and anti-CO poisoning ability. The Pt1Co3@NC/MWCNTs sample with moderate Co2+ feeding content showed a 1.93-fold enhancement in MOR mass activity compared to commercial Pt/C catalyst. Additionally, it displayed a lower CO oxidation onset potential. The improvements in MOR activity, durability, and anti-CO poisoning ability were attributed to the moderate surface compositions, optimal electronic interaction, and the protection of N-doped carbon (NC) shells. This study provides a new direction for the design and fabrication of highly efficient electrocatalysts for DMFCs applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhengyan Zhang, Zhi Teng, Xingwei Li
Summary: In this study, nitrogen-doped carbon material with a fluffy structure and high content of pyridinic-N and pyrrolic-N was prepared through the pyrolysis of polyaniline/ITO composite, serving as an optimal support for Pt catalyst. The Pt catalyst supported on this material exhibited excellent electrocatalytic performance for methanol oxidation reaction, with a remarkable stability, achieving an activity retention rate of 89.3% after 1000 cycles of cyclic voltammetry.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahui Liang, Heyun Cheng, Bolin Zhao, Qiong Hu, Zihao Xing, Yuwei Zhang, Li Niu
Summary: Fluorescent carbon dots are used to regulate the behavior of PtRu catalysts, resulting in a significant increase in catalytic activity for methanol electrooxidation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junyan Liu, Liting Xu, Xingwei Li
Summary: This work successfully prepared TiO2 coated by nitrogen-doped carbon (TiO2 @NC) as the support for platinum (Pt/TiO2 @NC) in the methanol oxidation reaction. The Pt/TiO2 @NC catalyst showed significantly improved area specific activity compared to commercial Pt/C catalyst, along with a low Tafel slope and high charge transfer coefficient.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Ding, Weiling Hu, Li Ma, Mengyu Gan, Fei Xie, Wang Zhan, Wei Lu
Summary: A novel nanoarchitecture has been successfully constructed by confining bimetallic phosphides within mesoporous carbon as Pt support, leading to enhanced catalytic activity and stability in methanol oxidation reaction. The synergistic effect between Pt, NiCoPx, and mesoporous carbon has resulted in increased active sites and intrinsic activity per site. The encapsulation carbon layer protects the co-catalytic effect of NiCoPx after long-time exposure.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Teng, Zhengyan Zhang, Xingwei Li
Summary: The research prepared an excellent anode catalyst support for methanol oxidation reaction by using polyaniline surface modified carbon black. The results showed that Pt nanoparticles with an average diameter of 2.89 nm were uniformly dispersed on the surface of carbon black modified by polyaniline. The Pt/PANI-CB exhibited higher electrocatalytic activity and better stability compared with Pt/CB and commercial Pt/C catalysts.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jing Li, Jian-Fei Gao, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: This study successfully designed and prepared a NiGa2O4/RGO composite electrode material with a special structure, which exhibits excellent electrochemical properties and fast kinetic behavior. After 200 charge/discharge cycles, the discharge specific capacity of the composite material remains stable, with a high Coulomb efficiency. Additionally, this study analyzed the capacitance characteristics of NiGa2O4/RGO, enriching the research on the electrochemical properties of such substances.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Meng-Xin Bai, Jian-Fei Gao, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: In this study, VO2(B) nanoflakes with petal-shaped folds were reported, which exhibited higher electrochemical activity, quicker electron transfer kinetics, and better electronic conductivity. The VO2(B) showed remarkable rate performance and cycling stability at high current densities, indicating its potential application in aqueous zinc ion batteries. This research provides insights into improving the performance of cathode materials for such batteries.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li-Chao Zhang, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: In this paper, a series of subnanoporous carbon materials are prepared by one-step carbonization, which can accurately control the pore size and improve the performance of supercapacitors. The results show excellent rate capability and energy density.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Hua He, Jian-Fei Gao, Ling -Bin Kong
Summary: In this study, a facile method was reported for the synthesis of V8C7 @CMs and the design and synthesis of nitrogen-doped grapefruit peel biochar (NGPB) for constructing high-performance Li-ion hybrid capacitors (LIHCs). The experimental results demonstrate that V8C7 @CMs exhibit high specific capacity and good cycle stability, while NGPB possesses excellent rate performance and cycle stability. The constructed V8C7 @CMs//NGPB-2 LIHCs show high power density, energy density, and outstanding long cycle stability. The research findings highlight the importance of developing anode materials with long cycle stability and super rate capability for achieving high-performance LIHCs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kun Zhao, Jingke Meng, Ming Zhong, Suixin Li, Yunxia Niu, Hongjie Liu, Bing-Ni Gu, Ming-Jin Liu, Ding Zhang, Lingbin Kong, Yu-Lun Chueh
Summary: This study presents a self-charging power system (SCPS) that combines a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and an all-solid-state lithium-ion battery (ASSLIB) for energy harvesting and storage. The SCPS exhibits high performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zu-Tao Pan, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: In this study, sodium vanadium hexacyanoferrate was designed and synthesized as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries, demonstrating excellent electrochemical performance and long cycling lifespan, further advancing the commercial application of sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jian-Fei Gao, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: Pseudocapacitive behavior is a highly studied topic in the field of electrochemistry. Accurately distinguishing between capacitive, pseudocapacitive, and battery behavior is a challenging task. Moreover, the discovery of non-Faraday capacitive charge storage mechanism in non-carbon-based materials has posed difficulties in defining the electrochemical behavior of newly discovered materials. This study presents the first report on the pseudocapacitance behavior of sanmar-tinite (ZnWO4), showing ideal rectangular cyclic voltammetry curves and isosceles triangle galvanostatic charge/discharge curves. The calculated value of b, 0.88, further confirms that the kinetic process is controlled by surface capacitance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Bei Zhao, Mao-Cheng Liu, Dong-Ting Zhang, Ya-Qin Wang, Hao Chen, Ling-Bin Kong, Cheng-Gong Chang
Summary: Ti3C2-MXene has been widely studied for energy storage applications due to its adjustable surface chemistry, excellent electronic conductivity, and unique layered structure. However, the diffusion kinetics of alkali metal ions in Ti3C2 is limited by the interlayer spacing. In this study, a diphenic acid (DHA) molecular welding strategy is used to prepare DHA-Ti3C2 with enlarged interlayer spacing, improving ion diffusion rate and structure stability. DHA-Ti3C2 exhibits high rate capability and long-term cycle stability with specific capacities of 444 mAh g(-1) and 156 mAh g(-1) after 200 cycles and 1700 cycles in Li+/Na+ batteries, respectively. This study provides a strategy to efficiently tune the layered structure of 2D materials for optimal alkali metal ions storage performance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zheng-Hua He, Jian-Fei Gao, Ling -Bin Kong
Summary: Supercapacitors (SC) and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) play important roles in electrochemical storage and conversion. Developing low-cost and high-performance materials for SCs and HER devices is crucial. Nickel-based materials have advantages as both positive materials for SCs and hydrogen evolution catalysts. In this study, NiF2 material with rutile phase structure was prepared and showed excellent electrochemical performance, including high specific capacitance and good rate performance in alkaline electrolyte, and stable hydrogen evolution at low overpotential in acidic electrolyte. Therefore, NiF2 holds great promise as a future electrode material for SCs and HER.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Hao Ding, Lingbin Kong, Yingchang You, Jingying Mao, Weihua Chen, Duohong Chen, Ming Chang, Xuemei Wang
Summary: Based on different track types of tropical cyclones, this study finds that tropical cyclones can have an impact on the characteristics of ozone pollution in the Pearl River Delta region. By classifying the tropical cyclones that landed on the South China coastal area between 2009 and 2018 into different types, it is found that certain types of tropical cyclones can significantly increase ozone concentration in the PRD region and lead to longer ozone pollution duration.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng-Hua He, Jian-Fei Gao, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: CoF2 was successfully synthesized by solvothermal method, showing micron particles with uneven size and shape as its morphology. It exhibited electrochemical activity only in alkaline electrolytes, with distinctive pseudocapacitance behavior in LiOH solution. Moreover, as a catalyst for HER, CoF2 achieved a low overpotential of 168 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm(-2) in 1 M KOH solution. This research offers a novel way to explore high-performance electrode materials for SC and HER.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Peng, Lei Xian, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: In this study, Li3HoCl6 was synthesized and Br substitution was conducted to improve the ionic conductivity, resulting in the formation of Li3HoCl4Br2 with significantly enhanced conductivity. The crystal structure remained unchanged with increasing Br substitution up to x = 2. However, further substitution (x = 3) led to a change in the crystal structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng-Xin Bai, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Jian-Fei Gao, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: In this study, a solvothermal method was used to prepare curled hydrated VO2(B) nanosheets with modified morphology and structure. The VO2(B) exhibited high specific capacity and retention rate, as well as impressive energy and power density. Such excellent performance was attributed to the suitable nanostructure, high capacitance-controlled kinetic behavior, fast Zn2+ diffusion, and sustained crystal water structure. The energy storage mechanism of the material was H+/Zn2+ co-insertion.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zu-Tao Pan, Zheng-Hua He, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: Prussian blue analogs, specifically CoHCF and FeHCF, have different performance as sodium-ion battery cathode materials. The core-shell structure of CoHCF@FeHCF improves rate performance and cycling stability compared to unmodified CoHCF.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian-Fei Gao, Jing-Feng Hou, Ling-Bin Kong
Summary: Researchers have discovered that Bi2WO6, a typical Aurivillius phase material, exhibits nearly ideal pseudocapacitive behavior. It shows rectangular cyclic voltammetry curves with no redox peaks, similar to carbon materials. The galvanostatic charge-discharge curve is close to an isosceles triangle. The material also presents a high volumetric specific capacitance, making it an ideal support material for pseudocapacitive energy storage.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
