Article
Electrochemistry
Feng-Renn Juang, Tzu-Ming Wang
Summary: CuO sphere structures synthesized via hydrothermal method show high sensitivity and good anti-interference ability to glucose, providing accurate and rapid detection of diabetes.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. P. Jimenez-Escobar, L. A. Pascual-Pineda, E. J. Vernon-Carter, C. Beristain
Summary: This study aimed to form liquid crystalline structures to retain and protect beta-carotene. The experiments showed that the best formation of liquid crystals occurred at HLB values of 11 and 12, indicating potential applications in developing novel food products with desired properties.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Osama M. Darwesh, Hao Li, Ibrahim A. Matter
Summary: In this study, CuO nanoparticles were biosynthesized using cell-free extract of copper-resistant fungi and successfully applied in bioremediation of textile industry wastewater. The synthesized CuO nanoparticles showed promising antimicrobial activity, as well as efficient removal of heavy metals and textile dyes from the wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Minggang Zhang, Taotao Hu, Peng Chang, Zhipeng Jin, Hui Mei, Ning Dong, Laifei Cheng
Summary: A 3D-printed macroporous electrode with a lattice-like structure and nanosheet CuO was developed, achieving high compressive strength and energy absorption. The resulting aqueous zinc ion battery demonstrated a high volumetric capacity and energy density, showcasing the potential for customizable high-performance zinc ion storage devices.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pumipat K. Pachana, Ubolluk Rattanasak, Peerapong Jitsangiam, Prinya Chindaprasirt
Summary: The study utilized palm oil fuel ash (POFA) to synthesize an alkali-activated material (AAM) for treating Cu and Zn contaminated wastewater using hydroxide precipitation method. By adjusting the retention time and pH value of the solution, the concentrations of Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions were reduced below the standard allowances.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya Yang, Bingbing Zhang, Xiaowen Wu, Kui Wu
Summary: A series of thiophosphates with diamond-like structures, including Ag3PS4 and Ag1.5Cu1.5PS4, exhibit excellent second harmonic generation responses. Their SHG effects originate from the combined action between MS4 and PS4 tetrahedra. Additionally, they display moderate ion conductivities and relatively small activation energies.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Daniel T. Walters, Michael M. Aristov, Reza Babadi Aghakhanpour, Daniel J. SantaLucia, Sarah Costa, Marilyn. M. Olmstead, John F. Berry, Alan. L. Balch
Summary: Synthetic routes to two new box-like complexes, [Au6(Triphos)4(CuBr2)](OTf)5 center dot(CH2Cl2)3 center dot(CH3OH)3 center dot (H2O)4 (1) and [Au6(Triphos)4 (CuCl2)](PF6)5 center dot(CH2Cl2)4 (2), have been developed. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction confirmed that these centrosymmetric cationic complexes contain a CuX2- (X = Br or Cl) unit suspended between two Au(I) centers without any bridging ligands. These colorless crystals exhibit green luminescence (Aem = 527 nm) and teal luminescence (Aem = 464 nm), respectively. Computational analysis revealed the involvement of metallophilic interactions in the positioning of the Cu(I) center between the two Au(I) ions and in the luminescence phenomenon.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yining Ma, Rui Shu, Tongxiang Xu, Jing Li, Dandan Zhu, Xiaodong Jin, Mingchen Wu, Xun Cao
Summary: (NH4)(2)V7O16 hierarchical structures were synthesized by self-assembly of nanoflakes using a one-step rotating hydrothermal method. These structures showed good rate capability and cyclic stability when used as anodic materials for aqueous Li-ion batteries. The structural evolution of the material during cycling was also investigated using ex situ XRD.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Arumugam Venkatesan, Nagamuthu Raja Krishna Chandar, Anbalagan Jagadesan, Kanniyappan Pradeeswari, Periyakaruppathevar Pandi, Raman Manmohan, Arumugam Kandasamy, Rangasamy Mohan Kumar, Ramasamy Jayavel
Summary: Pristine and Mg-doped ZrO2 nanostructured materials were successfully prepared using a non-aqueous sol-gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by various techniques, and the results showed that the doped sample exhibited better cyclic stability and cell potential.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
George Tzvetkov, Tony Spassov, Martin Tsvetkov, Vesselina Rangelova
Summary: The study introduces a novel method for the fabrication of CuO/Cu(OH)(2) nanoparticles using ammonia-evaporation, and investigates their catalytic performance in the thermal decomposition of AP. The results demonstrate that CuO/Cu(OH)(2) significantly enhances the decomposition of AP, making it a potential candidate for high-quality catalyst in AP decomposition.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyong Fang, Peili Zhang, Mei Wang, Fusheng Li, Xiujuan Wu, Ke Fan, Licheng Sun
Summary: Using CuO nanorods, efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of furfuryl alcohol was achieved with yields of >= 98%, leading to the production of furfuraldehyde or 2-furoic acid. The Cu-III catalyzed system demonstrated high selectivity in electro-oxidation of various substrates, producing corresponding aldehydes and acids.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Zhang, Yan Chen, Jing Li, Yanfei Li, Wen Song, Xuguang Li, Liangguo Yan, Haiqin Yu
Summary: CaAl-LDH fabricated by a simple hydrothermal method can efficiently capture Cu(II) and Cd(II) ions in water, showing good adsorption performance and rapid removal rate.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinxin Zhang, Dongfang Wu
Summary: The study focused on synthesizing Cu-based catalysts supported on SiO2 for the hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol, with the in-situ synthesized Cu-Zn/SiO2-IS catalyst showing excellent performance. The addition of Zn species not only improved the reduction of CuO and dispersion of metal Cu, but also effectively prevented decarbonylation, leading to higher selectivity for furfuryl alcohol. The in-situ synthesized catalyst has great potential for industrial applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Neha Duklan, Prayas Singh, Pankaj Chamoli, K. K. Raina, Ravi K. Shukla
Summary: Binary mixtures of cetylpyridinium chloride/formamide prepared through self-assembly process exhibit high dye degradation efficiency and ionic conductivity, making them potential candidates for photocatalytic and electrolytic applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wei, Junsuo Li, Xuan Han, Yijun Yao, Wei Zhao, Ruiming Han, Shiyin Li, Yong Zhang, Chunmiao Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption of TA using green synthesized, eggshell-derived nHAP and its implications for removing aqueous Cu(II). The adsorption of TA by nHAP was found to be a complex pH-dependent process, with multiple adsorption modes contributing to the removal of Cu(II) from water. Further research is needed to evaluate the environmental behavior of heavy metals in the presence of TA.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Zuo, Bosong Zhang, Tonghui Li, Miao Zhang, Jialin Fan, Min Liu, Junbo Xu, Chao Yang, Hong Yang, Xinwen Guo
Summary: A monolithic titanium silicalite-1 (TS-1) catalyst with a specially designed stainless-steel support demonstrated excellent catalytic stability and reusability in 1-butene epoxidation. The stainless-steel support effectively dissipates the high reaction heat, limiting the local temperature-rise within the reactor.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingchao Li, Bashir S. Shariat, Hong Yang, Satyajit Sarkar, Junsong Zhang, Yunzhi Wang, Denis Favier, Yinong Liu
Summary: NiTi shape memory alloys exhibit Luders-type deformation due to stress-induced martensitic transformation. Various explanations have been proposed, but they contradict experimental evidence. In this study, a new model based on the conservation of sample length changes, crosshead movement, and elastic contraction is proposed and verified through experiments and measurements. The new model can describe the upper-lower yielding phenomenon and the plateau stress in Luders-type deformation behavior.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zibing An, Shengcheng Mao, Yinong Liu, Luyan Yang, Ashok Vayyala, Xiao Wei, Cheng Liu, Caijuan Shi, Huixin Jin, Cuixiu Liu, Jianxin Zhang, Ze Zhang, Xiaodong Han
Summary: In this study, a strategy of using a heterogeneous grain size structure and a reduced stacking fault energy was explored in a CoCrFeNiMn FCC high entropy alloy to overcome the strength-ductility trade-off. The alloy achieved high yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation to failure through cooperative strain hardening mechanisms. These micromechanisms of deformation helped refine the mean free paths for dislocations and improve the alloy's hardness.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Won-Tae Lee, Jong-Taek Yeom, Jung Gi Kim, Jeong Seok Oh, Taekyung Lee, Yinong Liu, Shuanglei Li, Tae-Hyun Nam
Summary: This study investigates the microstructure evolution and nanoindentation behavior of a Ti-20Zr-9Nb-4Sn alloy aged at 600 degrees C, demonstrating the potential for precipitation strengthening effect of (Zr,Sn)-rich precipitates. The results show that the hardness of the aged specimens initially increases and then reaches a plateau as aging time prolongs. The (Zr,Sn)-rich precipitates exhibit higher hardness than the alpha precipitate and matrix, indicating their contribution to the overall hardness of the specimen.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yingchao Li, Bashir S. Shariat, Hong Yang, Yinong Liu
Summary: NiTi shape memory alloys exhibit Luders-type deformation in tension. We propose a new explanation of the mechanism of this behaviour based on a mechanical criterion of sample length change conservation among three contributions, including machine displacement, Luders band elongation and elastic strain contraction, and established a mathematical model to describe the behaviour.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhaojun Jia, Xiaoxue Xu, Donghui Zhu, Yufeng Zheng
Summary: Trauma-and disease-related skeletal defects and illnesses are causing problems for millions of people, particularly in an aging world. The convergence of additive manufacturing (AM) and bone tissue engineering (BTE) has opened up the era of personalized bone healthcare, by using design, printing, and engineering to create custom 3D architected scaffolds. This review provides an overview of theories, advances, and trends in this field, covering biomaterials, computational tools, and engineering processes. The goal is to produce customized and biomimetic (bio)scaffolds for next-generation bone healthcare.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bashir S. Shariat, Hong Yang, Yinong Liu
Summary: This study examines the formation and propagation process of Luders bands in parallel-graded NiTi samples during stress-induced martensitic transformation. Digital image correlation is used to measure the full-field strain. The samples with varying width profiles experience progressively increasing load and continuous variation of width during the transformation process. The size of the Luders band front transition zone remains constant, but the local strain rate varies. The transition zone of the forward transformation is wider and has a lower strain rate compared to the reverse transformation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hugo Laval, Alexandre Holmes, Matthew A. A. Marcus, Benjamin Watts, Gwenael Bonfante, Marc Schmutz, Elise Deniau, Robin Szymanski, Christine Lartigau-Dagron, Xiaoxue Xu, Julie M. M. Cairney, Kazuhiko Hirakawa, Fumiyasu Awai, Takaya Kubo, Guillaume Wantz, Antoine Bousquet, Natalie P. P. Holmes, Sylvain Chambon
Summary: Efficient organic photovoltaic devices fabricated from water-based colloidal dispersions with donor:acceptor composite nanoparticles achieving up to 9.98% power conversion efficiency (PCE) are reported. The high efficiency is attributed to morphology control by surface energy matching between the donor and the acceptor materials. The narrow gap between water-based inks and organic solvent-based inks is promising for the development of eco-friendly processing and fabrication of organic photovoltaics.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenning Su, Tian Diao, Helen Mcguire, Cancan Yao, Lijun Yang, Guo Bao, Xiaoxue Xu, Bin He, Yufeng Zheng
Summary: Nanomaterial solutions offer safer, more controllable, and effective approaches for contraception, meeting specific needs of individuals at different reproductive stages. This review summarizes the working mechanisms, clinical concerns, merits, and demerits of nanomaterial solutions for female and male contraception, as well as the nanomaterials adopted in contraceptive applications. Nanomaterials have the potential to replace conventional materials for contraception in the future.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hengzhe Wang, Haibo Long, Yinong Liu, Yunsong Zhao, Xueqiao Li, Guo Yang, Xiaomeng Yang, Yanhui Chen, Shengcheng Mao, Ze Zhang, Xiaodong Han
Summary: This study investigates the effect of Ru on the solution heat treatment window of a Ni-based single crystal superalloy. The addition of Ru influences the solidification microstructure and widens the window. Ru decreases the partition ratios between the dendrite core and dendrite edge regions, promotes the enrichment of Re at the γ/γ' phase interfaces, inhibits the formation of (Ta, X)C carbide, and helps to widen the solution treatment temperature window of the alloy.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Claire Rennie, Yanan Huang, Prakriti Siwakoti, Ziqing Du, Matthew Padula, Guochen Bao, Bernard E. Tuch, Xiaoxue Xu, Lana McClements
Summary: This study developed a core-shell nanostructure for controlled release of an immunomodulatory agent, MCC950, which effectively prevents fibrosis, inflammation, and monocyte adhesion caused by insulin-secreting cell implants. The nanosystem can be used in combination with insulin-secreting cell implants to increase their lifespan and improve the treatment of Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ding, Chaohao Chen, Xuchen Shan, Baolei Liu, Dajing Wang, Ziqing Du, Guanshu Zhao, Qian Peter Su, Yang Yang, Benjamin Halkon, Toan Trong Tran, Jiayan Liao, Igor Aharonovich, Min Zhang, Faliang Cheng, Lan Fu, Xiaoxue Xu, Fan Wang
Summary: Multiplexing is of great significance in biology, medicine, and microscopic imaging. A new approach is introduced using the optical nonlinearity of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) for super-resolved multiplexing microscopy. By applying a vortex beam, imaging resolution is enhanced and UCNPs are differentiated based on their distinctive nonlinearities. This enables a complementary dimension to spectral, temporal, and polarized dimensions for nanoscale multiplexing.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zibing An, Shengcheng Mao, Cheng Jiang, Ziyao Li, Shichang Wu, Yadi Zhai, Li Wang, Yinong Liu, Ze Zhang, Xiaodong Han
Summary: A high-entropy alloy (HEA) with low stacking fault energy and high strength was designed using the principle of heterostructure strengthening. The alloy exhibited a multi-scale heterogeneous microstructure containing hierarchical twins. It achieved ultrahigh yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and large ductility at low temperature, surpassing most FCC HEAs reported so far and breaking the strength-ductility trade-off of conventional metal alloys. The extraordinary mechanical properties were attributed to a suitable strain hardening capability resulting from the synergistic effect of hetero-deformation-induced hardening, twinning-induced plasticity, and deformation-induced phase transformation.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanli Wang, Hong Yang, Guangjin Hou, Bosong Zhang, Zhaochi Feng, Xinwen Guo, Can Li
Summary: In this study, post-treated Al-TS-1 catalysts were prepared through hydrothermal post-treatments, which showed higher H2O2 conversion in the HPEG process compared to the parent Al-TS-1. The post-treatment also affected the location and amount of framework Al species in the catalyst, but had minor impact on the EG selectivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Prakriti Siwakoti, Claire Rennie, Yanan Huang, Jiao Jiao Li, Bernard E. Tuch, Lana McClements, Xiaoxue Xu
Summary: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by the loss of insulin-producing beta cells. Current treatment involves lifelong dependence on insulin injections. Cell-based therapies and bioengineered devices are being investigated as potential cures, but face challenges such as limited tissue availability and high costs.
STEM CELL REVIEWS AND REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed, Sankar Sekar, Shubhangi S. Khadtare, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Bathula Chinna, Abu Saad Ansari
Summary: In this study, MnCo2S4 nanosheet catalyst was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit superior performance in hydrogen evolution. Compared to MnCo2S4, MnCo2S4 showed low overpotentials, moderate Tafel slope, and excellent sustainability. The outstanding performance can be attributed to the increased number of electrochemically active sites and enhanced electronic conductivity on the catalyst surface.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor V. Maltsev, Elena A. Volkova, Elizaveta V. Koporulina, Diana D. Mitina, Vladimir L. Kosorukov, Anna I. Jiliaeva, Daniil A. Naprasnikov, Konstantin N. Gorbachenya, Viktor E. Kisel
Summary: The phase relationships, crystal properties and luminescence kinetics of two complex systems were studied, including unit cell parameters, segregation coefficients of impurities, and lifetimes of energy levels.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoman Zhang, Wangwang Xu, W. J. Meng, Andrew C. Meng
Summary: This study successfully grew high-quality single crystal AlScN nanowires through ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering technique and characterized their structure and properties. The nanowires exhibit significantly reduced mosaic spread and predominantly single ferroelectric domains, as well as a high piezoelectric constant.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tom E. de Vries, Elias Vlieg, Rene de Gelder
Summary: Networks are important for describing relationships between people, roads between cities, reactions between chemicals, and other interactions. Bipartiteness, dividing the network into two groups, can facilitate the study of the network's structure. We have developed an algorithm that can find a near-optimal bipartisation within a reasonable time frame and used it to uncover the hidden structure of the CSD cocrystal network.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuchu Han, Jing Yang, Xin Zhang, Aisen Li, Jiang Peng
Summary: An elastic crystal based on a photo-reactive acylhydrazone derivative is reported, which exhibits reversible bending behavior under UV irradiation and heating. The crystal undergoes reversible E<->Z isomerization under light and heating conditions. The crystal demonstrates excellent elastic properties and the bending can be controlled to control the output direction of red light.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingfeng Zhang, Yu Wang, Yefeng Wang, Shuai Liu, Na Zhang, Mingmin Yang, Haixia Ma, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: This study designs and synthesizes a series of high-energy salts compounds without heavy metal ions and azide groups. The molecular structures and stability of the compounds are confirmed through single-crystal X-ray diffraction and intermolecular interaction analysis. Furthermore, the thermal stability, energetic properties, and electrical initiation properties of the compounds are investigated, suggesting their potential as primary explosives.