Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chonwarin Thanaphatkosol, Nattapol Ma, Kotoha Kageyama, Teerat Watcharatpong, Thanakorn Tiyawarakul, Kanokwan Kongpatpanich, Satoshi Horike
Summary: Reversible solid-to-liquid phase transition allows for the formation of homogeneous mixed-glasses in coordination polymer glasses from two distinct parent compounds. The resulting mixed glasses exhibit composition-dependent glass transition temperatures and unique viscoelastic behavior. Non-linear mixed glass former effect and controllable anhydrous H+ conductivities are also demonstrated.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Qianqian Chen, Decai Li, Zhifan Yang, Zhengyan Xue, Jiangtao Hao, Hui Wang, Sankui Xu, Qi Chen
Summary: In this study, water-based Fe3O4 magnetic fluids were prepared with various surfactants and their effects on magnetic surface tension were investigated under a constant magnetic field. The results showed that the stability of Fe3O4-SDS magnetic fluid was greatly improved, and the magnetic surface tension was found to be influenced significantly by the magnetization time and direction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pablo Manuel Martinez-Rubio, Maria Dolores Aviles, Joaquin Arias-Pardilla, Francisco Jose Carrion-Vilches, Jose Sanes, Maria Dolores Bermudez, Ramon Pamies
Summary: A new series of nanofluids based on graphene dispersed in 2-hydroxyethylammonium lactate (ML) ionic liquid was developed. The concentration of graphene and temperature showed significant effects on the viscoelastic behavior and conductivity of the nanofluids. The viscosity unexpectedly decreased with a low concentration of graphene, while shear thinning effects appeared with higher concentrations. The complex Burgers model was used to describe the creep-recovery behavior of the nanofluid with 1 wt% of graphene.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hansol Lee, Andrew Erwin, Madeline L. Buxton, Minkyu Kim, Alexandr V. Stryutsky, Valery V. Shevchenko, Alexei P. Sokolov, Vladimir V. Tsukruk
Summary: Shape-persistent and conductive ionogels with enhanced mechanical strength and ionic conductivity are developed using a multiphase material composed of cellulose nanocrystals and hyperbranched polymeric ionic liquids. These ionogels possess outstanding mechanical strength and high compressive elastic modulus, while preserving the high ionic conductivity of original ionic liquids. The synergistic enhancement in ion transport and solid-like mechanical properties make these ionogels promising candidates for sustainable electrodeless energy storage and harvesting matrices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oscar Cabeza, Luisa Segade, Montserrat Dominguez-Perez, Esther Rilo, David Ausin, Julio A. Seijas, M. Pilar Vazquez-Tato, Vladimir Matleev, Alexandr Ievlev, Josefa Salgado, Luis M. Varela
Summary: This paper presents a study on a new family of ionic liquids, investigating the differences in electrical conductivity, viscosity, and diffusion coefficient among various metal thiocyanate ILs. Despite their chemical similarities, these compounds exhibit significant variations in transport properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyang Dong, Kuiyuan Zhang, Xinyi Wan, Shilin Wang, Shuaikang Fan, ZhiZhen Ye, Yuqi Wang, Youguo Yan, Xinsheng Peng
Summary: This article reports on the construction of a QLSE system by confining ionic liquids in a two-dimensional material-based membrane, and investigates the ion transport behavior under nanoconfinement. The study found that nanoconfined ionic liquids exhibit significantly improved ionic conductivity, as well as highly ordered distribution and larger free volume.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sotiria Kripotou, Georgios Tsonos, Andrea Mezzetta, Angelica Mero, Lorenzo Guazzelli, Konstantinos Moutzouris, Ilias Stavrakas, Christos Tsonos
Summary: Broadband dielectric spectroscopy was used to study ionic conductivity and dynamics in tetraalkylammonium- and tetraalkylphosphonium-based ionic liquids with levulinate as the common anion. The results showed that ionic conductivity is controlled by viscosity and there is a strong association of ions. Tetraalkylphosphonium-based ionic liquids exhibited higher ionic conductivities than their ammonium counterparts due to their lower viscosity. The levulinate anion used in this study showed stronger interaction and association with the cations compared to the NTf2 anion. Different fitting approaches were employed to analyze dielectric data, and the correlation of relaxation processes was discussed in terms of ionic interactions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
T. M. Cassol, A. R. Duarte, C. S. Ribas, P. R. G. Fernandes
Summary: Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS) technique was applied to investigate two ionic liquids, MC1 and MC2, analyzing the variations of complex permittivity and complex conductivity with temperature. The results provide insights into the electrical properties of ionic liquids at different temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Puji Lestari Handayani, Limpat Nulandaya, Jae Yeong Cheon, Taehoon Kim, Seong Il Yoo, U. Hyeok Choi
Summary: Amphiphilic block copolymer membranes are studied as promising materials for energy storage applications due to their unique morphology. By incorporating high-conducting ionic liquids, hierarchical porous membranes are designed for all-solid-state supercapacitors with high performance and remarkable stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Sanaz Morovati, Kambiz Larijani, Masoumeh Helalizadeh, Leila Ghiasvand Mohammadkhani, Hakim Faraji
Summary: A microextraction technique based on ferrofluids was developed for the preconcentration and quantification of Remdesivir in human plasma samples. This technique offers a green and sustainable approach for conducting pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and therapeutic drug monitoring studies.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Agafonov, E. P. Grishina, N. O. Kudryakova, L. M. Ramenskaya, A. S. Kraev, V. D. Shibaeva
Summary: This study investigates the rheological properties and ionic conductivity of ionogels based on halloysite nanoclay and ionic liquids, revealing the influence of IL cation structural characteristics on the properties of the gels and establishing correlations between the conductivity of ionogels and pure ionic liquids.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sudeshna Sen, Sean E. Goodwin, Pedro Verdia Barbara, Graham A. Rance, Dominic Wales, Jamie M. Cameron, Victor Sans, Mohamed Mamlouk, Keith Scott, Darren A. Walsh
Summary: The use of electrically charged, polymerized ionic liquids (polylLs) for developing gel-polymer electrolytes shows promising potential, with polyIL/IL GPEs demonstrating superior electrochemical and thermal stability and up to six times greater conductivity compared to materials based on neutral hosts. The distribution of ionic liquids within the polymers influences the properties of the gel electrolytes, and 3D printing of polyIL/IL gels has been successfully demonstrated in this study as a proof-of-concept.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Yu, Lu Yu, Qing Liu, Tao Meng, Sen Wang, Xianluo Hu
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel ionogel electrolyte membrane with high Li+ conductivity and excellent thermal stability, utilizing positively charged poly(ionic liquid) nanofibers favorable for Li+ transport, improving the rate capability and cyclability of solid-state lithium batteries over a wider temperature range.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Biswajit Bhattacharyya, Christian Balischewski, Eric Sperlich, Christina Guenter, Stefan Mies, Alexandra Kelling, Andreas Taubert
Summary: A new solid-state material, N-butyl pyridinium diiodido argentate(I), was synthesized through a simple and effective one-pot method. It exhibits 1D chains stabilized by the N-butyl pyridinium cation and forms needle-like crystals. With a low melting point of 100-101 degrees C, as confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry, the compound shows a conductivity of 10(-6) S cm(-1) at room temperature, which increases to 10(-4) S cm(-1) at 70 degrees C. Compared to AgI, the current material has a highly anisotropic 1D arrangement, providing a promising prototype for highly conductive solid-state conductors in battery or solar cell applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Takeya Unuma, Yuya Ishizaka
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate the reversible control of mid-infrared transparency in conjugated polymer films using a compact electrochemical cell structure with planar IR-transparent electrodes. By electrochemically doping a 1.0 AM thick polythiophene layer with an ionic liquid under variable bias voltage, we observe mid-IR absorbance of more than 1.0. Unlike conventional one-way chemical doping, our doping and dedoping processes can be repeated with reproducible absorbance spectra. This device structure has potential applications as actively variable attenuation filters in the mid-IR region, and can potentially be extended to the terahertz region.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. H. Chu, L. B. Tong, W. Wang, Z. H. Jiang, G. X. Sun, D. N. Zou, K. S. Wang, H. J. Zhang
Summary: A sequentially bridged reduced graphene oxide/bistriethoxysilylethane coating has been grafted on the surface of Mg alloy substrate in this study to inhibit corrosion and wear behaviors, leading to reduced corrosion rate and wear rate. The coating exhibits high continuity and integrity, enhancing the barrier effect and anti-wear property.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kanglong Hui, Wei Dong, Jipeng Fu, Mingxue Tang, Qi Wei, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Non-toxic rare earth composite materials with Na-doped y-Ce2S3 and CePO4 coating were successfully synthesized, showing improved colorant and thermal stability performance.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Xiaowei Zhang, Su Zhang, Xiaodong Li, Tao Tan, Haiyan Wu, Weihong Yuan, Ran Pang, Lihong Jiang, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Non-contact luminescence temperature measurement technology has great application potential in various fields. By studying the photoluminescent properties of Nb5+ and Sm3+ ions, it was found that the fluorescence intensity ratio between them can be used as a temperature detecting signal. The co-doped YTaO4 phosphors may be used as optical temperature sensors.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaowei Zhang, Su Zhang, Xiaodong Li, Tao Tan, Haiyan Wu, Jiangyue Su, Weihong Yuan, Ran Pang, Lihong Jiang, Da Li, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: The study investigates the luminescent characteristics of Pr3+ ions and the development of new luminescent materials. Results show that the luminescence properties of Pr3+ are influenced by its concentration, and different quenching mechanisms exist. Additionally, adjusting the doping concentration of Pr3+ can alter the color gamut of the compound.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juanjuan Su, Qiannan Sun, Shen Lin, Shuang Lu, Qian Zhang, Yuanxin Li, Bo Li, Yao Sun, Kai Liu, Hongjie Zhang, Fan Wang, Jingjing Li, Yan Wei
Summary: A new type of biosynthetic and unfolded protein nanocarrier has been developed, which efficiently loads and delivers a variety of chemotherapeutic agents for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) therapy. This versatile formulation strategy improves efficacy, bioavailability, and safety of chemotherapeutics while mitigating off-target side effects.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Zhang, Jingjing Li, Jing Sun, Yuanxin Li, Kai Liu, Fan Wang, Hongjie Zhang, Juanjuan Su
Summary: This study reports the creation of freezing tolerant protein fibers with favorable ice-phobic capacity and cryogenic mechanical performance through genetic engineering. These fibers, composed of chimeric recombinant proteins, exhibit excellent ice recrystallization inhibition activity and maintain remarkable mechanical properties and stability in subzero environments.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zili Wang, Xinquan Gu, Bo Li, Jingjing Li, Fan Wang, Jing Sun, Hongjie Zhang, Kai Liu, Weisheng Guo
Summary: In this study, a new generation of protein-based glues was developed through rational design at the molecular level. These glues, assembled through supramolecular methods, exhibited robust liquid-liquid phase separation triggered by arginine. The encoded arginine moieties significantly enhanced the molecular interactions in the material, resulting in ultrastrong adhesion on various surfaces. These protein-based glues demonstrated quick hemostasis, outstanding tissue regeneration, good biocompatibility, and superior antibacterial capacity.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xuan Sun, Wei Dong, Chenjie Lou, Shuqin Chang, Ruiping Deng, Ran Pang, Guangcan Bai, Guoquan Liu, Huilin Hu, Jipeng Fu, Mingxue Tang, Shiqing Xu, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: A synthetic molecular strategy for in-situ growth of CePO4 as a transition layer has been proposed to obtain rare earth sulfides with satisfactory chromaticity and stability. The transition layer significantly reduces lattice spacing differences and oxygen activity on the interface, resulting in excellent chromaticity and stability for the core-shell structure.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Zhao, Jing Wang, Xiao Wang, Jing Xu, Li Liu, Weiting Yang, Jing Feng, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: This study reports an unconventional galvanic replacement reaction that fabricates a unique hierarchical structure of Fe3O4-CeO2 bimetallic nanotubes covered by Fe2O3 ultrathin nanosheets. The addition of CeO2 stabilizes Fe2+ cations, leading to remarkably enhanced NH3 yield rate and Faradaic efficiency. The hierarchical feature enhances electrode-electrolyte contact, while the generation of Fe2O3-Fe3O4 heterogeneous junctions optimizes the reaction pathways.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kelu Zhao, Bo Li, Yao Sun, Bo Jia, Jing Chen, Wenhao Cheng, Lai Zhao, Jingjing Li, Fan Wang, Juanjuan Su, Jing Sun, Bing Han, Yawei Liu, Hongjie Zhang, Kai Liu
Summary: A new type of biosynthetic protein bioadhesives with superior adhesion performance has been reported. They are designed and biosynthesized to react with aldehyde cross-linkers to achieve in situ strong adhesion. The obtained bioadhesives show ultra-high adhesion strength and possess great potential for wound closure, wound repair, and noncompressible hemorrhage treatment.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Rui Niu, Ruiping Deng, Shuyan Song, Yinghui Wang, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Immunotherapy is a promising treatment strategy for tumor regression, but it has low response rates due to the lack of immunogenicity in tumor cells. This study presents a strategy to enhance the immunogenicity of tumor cells by inducing cascade immunogenic tumor ferroptosis. A nanoplatform was developed to trigger lipid peroxidation and activate ACSL4, resulting in irreversible cascade immunogenic ferroptosis. This approach could overcome the limitations of current immunotherapy.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yandong Chen, Yueguang Xue, Wenhao Liu, Shilin Li, Xinlian Wang, Weixian Zhou, Guanghui Zhang, Kai Liu, Hongjie Zhang, Yuliang Zhao, Chunying Chen, Ying Liu
Summary: A wearable sweat-based energy generator (SEG) is designed to directly power up a soft artificial muscle, which generates electricity from sweat based on the redox reaction. The generator shows a maximum power density of 18.3 μW cm-2 at a resistance of 0.3 kΩ with a small amount of sweat (0.2 mL), sufficient to activate the artificial muscles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongyan Ji, Xiao Wang, Xiaoxu Wei, Yuxuan Peng, Shuaishuai Zhang, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Hydrogenolysis is an effective method for converting polyolefins into high-value chemicals. In this study, the activity of CeO2-supported Ru single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles in LDPE hydrogenolysis showed a volcanic trend. Metal-support interactions and hydrogen spillover effect were identified as the two key factors in the reaction. Only when the balance between these two effects is achieved, as in CeO2-supported Ru nanoclusters, can the hydrogenolysis activity be promoted.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yusai Zhou, Kai Liu, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Biomineralization is an attractive pathway for producing high-performance mineral-based biomaterials with hierarchical structures. Many biomimetic mineralized materials have been fabricated for biomedical applications, but there are still significant gaps compared to natural materials, especially in terms of mechanical properties and multiscale structures.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wenjing Wang, Tao Tan, Shangwei Wang, Taixing Tan, Su Zhang, Chengyu Li, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: Phosphors have attracted significant interest as potential optical temperature sensors. A new blue-light stimulated KSr6Sc(SiO4)(4):Eu2+ phosphor with decorative krohnkite-like octahedral tetrahedral chains was successfully synthesized. The phosphor exhibits yellow-orange emission and shows high sensitivity to temperature variation from 200 to 475 K.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
