Review
Spectroscopy
Jurgen Claesen, Alan Rockwood, Mikhail Gorshkov, Dirk Valkenborg
Summary: The isotope distribution of molecules can be theoretically calculated and measured with high sensitivity, resolution, and mass accuracy using (ultra)-high-resolution mass spectrometers. Differences between the observed and expected isotope distribution can complicate data analysis but can be useful in specific applications. This review examines factors that impact the observed isotope distribution, including elemental isotope deviations, ion sampling, ion interactions, electronic noise and dephasing, centroiding, and apodization.
MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Gill M. Biesold, Chunyan Zhao, Hui Xu, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive summary of the advanced research progress on the fabrication strategies, novel properties, and various applications of necklace-like structures.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiazi Hou, Guibin Zhou, Yihuan Wang, Dongbo Guan
Summary: Researchers are exploring unconventional strategies to collect clean water from nature, such as fog collection using a hydrophilic/hydrophobic composite membrane. The unique surface morphology of the membrane, composed of water chestnut-like PVA particles, plays a key role in improving collecting efficiency and may offer a new solution to the global water shortage problem.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jin Luo, Xuefeng Liu, Wen Lei, Quanli Jia, Shaowei Zhang, Haijun Zhang
Summary: The structure of sulfur host materials is crucial for improving the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. In this study, a flexible sulfur host composed of well-designed multichannel carbon fibers decorated with carbon nanotubes and CoS nanoparticles was synthesized. The incorporation of carbon nanotubes and CoS into the host material enhanced the overall conductivity and facilitated the redox reaction of sulfur-related electrochemistry. The results demonstrated high reversible capacity and superb areal capacity, making this approach promising for high energy density lithium-sulfur batteries.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yong Huang, Linxin He, Pan Huang, Yuling Ye, Bo Xing, Dejin Guo, Wenying Wu, Ying Zeng
Summary: In this study, eight kinds of bismuth oxycarbonate (BOC) samples with different microscopic morphology were prepared. The photocatalytic performance of three-dimensional (3D) samples was found to be generally superior to that of two-dimensional (2D) samples, with BOC-8 exhibiting the best photocatalytic performance. The enhanced photocatalytic degradation performance of BOC-8 samples was attributed to the increase in specific surface area, improved light utilization, and more efficient photogenerated charge separation caused by the formation of a 3D structure.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Emmanuel Ruiz Rocha, Karla Rebeca Moreno Tovar, Ricardo Navarro Mendoza, Silvia Granados, Sara Cavaliere, Domitille Giaume, Philippe Barboux, Jesus Salvador Jaime Ferrer
Summary: In this study, nanometric-range polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers were produced and their morphology was controlled for potential use as precursors for high-electrical-conductivity carbon fibers. The percentage of PAN in the solution and the preparation potential were found to affect the diameter and morphology of the fibers.
Article
Electrochemistry
Haoting Zang, Fei Yang, Shilei Cao, Mingzhi Yang, Weiliang Liu, Manman Ren, Yuanhao Wang
Summary: In this study, a three-dimensional rose-like VS2 structure with excellent cycling stability and high capacity was prepared via a solvothermal method. The self-assembled structure facilitates electron/Na+ transport and mitigates volume change during Na+ insertion/extraction, resulting in outstanding performance at high current densities. Benefitting from the 3D self-assembled structure, the VS2 electrode maintained a high capacity of 565 mA h g(-1) after 350 cycles at 5 A g(-1), showcasing superior high rate performance.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saphia A. L. Matthew, Refaya Rezwan, Jirada Kaewchuchuen, Yvonne Perrie, F. Philipp Seib
Summary: The article discusses the influence of mixing and flow-induced nanoprecipitation on the morphology control of silk fibroin self-assembly. Through experimental data analysis, the authors find that the nanoprecipitation reaction caused by mixing and flow can effectively control the assembly morphology of silk fibroin. This research is of certain importance for improving the performance and applications of silk fibroin materials.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Lei Wu, Yufei Zhang, Hui Yu, Yongtang Jia, Xianfeng Wang, Bin Ding
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effects of electrospinning solution properties and conditions on the self-assembly formation of cellular nanofibrous network structure, revealing that the self-assembly of charged electrospun nanofibers is attributed to the competitive action of surface tension and electrostatic repulsion. Additionally, the optimal electrospinning parameters and solution composition ratio have been successfully obtained for the preparation of regular network structure.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chong Chen, Huijuan Wang, Yupeng Chen, Xiaoqian Wei, Weixin Zou, Hui Wan, Lin Dong, Guofeng Guan
Summary: A novel HKUST-1-based nanocomposite was successfully synthesized using amino-tethered SBA-15 as the matrix, leading to improved CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity, showing promising potential for gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Wang, Mingxu Wang, Jiadeng Zhu, Yuhang Wang, Jiefeng Gao, Chunxia Gao, Qiang Gao
Summary: Inspired by spider's fluff, an ion-induced self-assembly method was proposed to fabricate PEDOT: PSS fibers with array microstructure, possessing high specific surface area, good pressure sensitivity, and fast response time for applications in airflow detection, real-time information transmission, and gravity/pressure sensing.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Zili Li, Miao Tang, Shuang Liang, Mingyue Zhang, Gill M. Biesold, Yanjie He, Shu-Meng Hao, Woosung Choi, Yijiang Liu, Juan Peng, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: BBPs are a class of materials with excellent performance in various applications, and their structures can be controlled by manipulating chemical structures and compositions, showing great potential in a wide range of applications.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nandini Bhandaru, Gagandeep Kaur, Apurva Panjla, Sandeep Verma
Summary: This article discusses the control of self-assembled peptide molecules' morphology and nanostructure using spin coating. By adjusting spin coating parameters, different morphologies of self-assembled structures can be obtained. This method opens up a new potential route for creating complex peptide assemblies on demand.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Wenjie Yu, Binjie Xin, Zan Lu
Summary: This paper presents a simple and stable method for preparing three-dimensional marshmallow-shape fiber sponges by enhancing the humidity response of nanofibers through the addition of urea to the polymer spinning solution. The resulting sponge exhibits good performance with low bulk density, good compression recovery, and excellent hydrophobicity.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gobinda Dolai, Rajat Subhra Giri, Bhubaneswar Mandal
Summary: The beauty of self-assembly patterns and morphological variation in isomeric dipeptides has been demonstrated. Different peptide sequences lead to conformational heterogeneity and various molecular structures, which are important for the thermal stability of the materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xulin Yang, Kui Li, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Yangxue Lei, Zengmao Han, Dengxun Ren, Hai Pan, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
MACROMOLECULAR RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingzhen Xu, Dengxun Ren, Lin Chen, Kui Li, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Yue Yuan, Mingzhen Xu, Hai Pan, Dengxun Ren, Kui Li, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Penglun Zheng, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu, Kun Jia
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingzhen Xu, Yangxue Lei, Dengxun Ren, Lin Chen, Kui Li, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xulin Yang, Kui Li, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kui Li, Dengxun Ren, Xianzhong Tang, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Polymer Science
Dengxun Ren, Lin Chen, Yue Yuan, Kui Li, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingzhen Xu, Yangxue Lei, Dengxun Ren, Sijing Chen, Lin Chen, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Lin Chen, Dengxun Ren, Sijing Chen, Kui Li, Mingzhen Xu, Xiaobo Liu
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tian Liu, Mingzhen Xu, Zhongxiang Bai, Xiaoqian Xu, Dengxun Ren, Wenjin Chen, Xiaobo Liu
Summary: A strategy for toughening phthalonitrile-based resin containing benzoxazine (BA-Ph) with poly (aryl ether nitrile) (PP-PEN) was proposed. The influence mechanism of PP-PEN with different molecular weight on the polymerization process and cross-linking structure of BA-Ph was explored. Glass fiber reinforced composite laminates (BA-Ph/PP-PEN/GF) were fabricated and the effect of PP-PEN molecular weight on the mechanical and thermal properties was investigated.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingzhen Xu, Bo Li, Xiongyao Li, Zexu Fan, Dengxun Ren
Summary: This study systematically investigates the curing behaviors of self-polymerization epoxy/phthalonitrile (APPEN) pre-polymers. The key factors affecting the co-polymerization of APPEN are defined, and appropriate pre-polymerization conditions are analyzed. The thermomechanical and mechanical properties of glass-fiber-reinforced APPEN laminates are analyzed, revealing their outstanding performance. The findings contribute to the application of epoxy-matrix-based composites in high-performance polymer composites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingling Wang, Penglun Zheng, Wenluan Zhang, Mingzhen Xu, Kun Jia, Xiaobo Liu
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Xu-Lin Yang, Kui Li, Ming-Zhen Xu, Xiao-Bo Liu
CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
