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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.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sheng Liang, Yiwei Zhang, Kunhong Hu, Miaoxin Chen, Ningning Zhou, Lei Hu, Yaxiong Yang, Lili Wang, Xin Liang, Yanxia Liu, Chu Liang, Hongge Pan
Summary: In this study, a multi-functional host of MoC quantum dots embedded in N-doped 2D nanocarbon (MoC@2D-NNC) was reported for improving the performance of Li2S batteries. The MoC@2D-NNC/Li2S composite was prepared via easy liquid-phase dissolution precipitation and exhibited excellent conductivity and cycling performance, showing potential applications.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhipeng Wu, Xi Huang, Wanting Sun, Haoyu Dong, Aofei Mao, Bai Cui, Jean-Francois Silvain, Xinwei Wang, Yongfeng Lu
Summary: This study explored the use of nanosecond laser pulses for laser-induced sub-surface evaporation as a promising alternative for surface drying. By adjusting the laser fluence, clean and dry substrates can be obtained without any stain or damage. The effectiveness of laser drying was evaluated on various substrates, and the results indicate that pulsed lasers can be a versatile and environmentally friendly drying tool.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jinwei Wei, Youzhuang Rong, Changmin Wang, Mingjie Lv, Yongkang Yang, Zhao Li, Yonghui Zhang, Gongxiang Wei, Yunyan Liu, Mianzeng Zhong, Huiqiang Liu
Summary: CsPb2Cl5 nanosheets were successfully grown on various substrates using a simple solution method. The growth of the nanosheets was found to be influenced by temperature, with lower temperatures promoting nucleation. The nanosheets exhibited large Stokes shift, broad emission spectrum, and prolonged carrier lifetime, making them suitable for applications such as UV photodetectors.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Gabriel T. Dos Santos, Karen C. Bedin, Tanna E. R. Fiuza, Ingrid Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Paulo F. P. Fichtner, Flavio L. Souza, Jefferson Bettini
Summary: This study investigates the effects of adding Zr4+ and Ni2+ on the performance of hematite photoanode thin films in the photoelectrochemical hydrogen production process. Chemical mapping reveals the preferential segregation of Zr4+ at the interface and grain boundaries, while Ni2+ is mainly present on the hematite-free surfaces. The introduction of Zr4+ improves the back contact, facilitating electron collection and flow through the external circuit. Structural analysis also shows lattice distortions and strain field accumulation at the interface region.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tzu-Ho Wu, Zi-Ting Qiu, Chih-Ning Hsieh
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a NiP/CNTs/NF electrocatalyst through a simple method and demonstrated its excellent electrocatalytic performance in urea electrolysis, paving the way for obtaining highly efficient electrocatalysts.
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(2024)
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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.
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(2024)
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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.
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(2024)
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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.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Haili Huang, Zhentao Du, Hung-Chun Wu, Fengmei Gao, Lan Jiang, Huilin Hou, Shanliang Chen, Weijun Li, Feng Hu, Weiyou Yang, Dongdong Zhang, Lin Wang
Summary: In this study, a high-temperature resistant ethanol sensor based on rationally designed heterojunctions is constructed, exhibiting significantly improved performance in sensing ethanol at 465 degrees C. The sensor demonstrates high response, fast detection, and excellent selectivity, suggesting promising applications for stable sensors operating under harsh working conditions.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Paula Navascues, Martina Buchtelova, Lenka Zajickova, Patrick Rupper, Dirk Hegemann
Summary: This study reveals the influence of diffusion of film forming species and surface reactivity in HMDSO plasmas by studying two different geometries. The results indicate different sticking probabilities of film-forming species and suggest that high-energy particles may contribute to film formation underneath small openings.
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(2024)
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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.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Gengzhe Shen, Jing Kong, Yuqing Fei, Lin Xu, Liuyan Zhang, Xiaohua Jie, De Ning, Zhengjian Chen
Summary: In this study, layered double hydroxide (LDH) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were incorporated into a Zn/Ni matrix coating on the surface of Mg alloys. The resulting GLG@Zn/Ni coating showed excellent corrosion resistance due to the homogeneously dispersed LDH/rGO network and the presence of Ni, with a high self-corrosion potential and low self-corrosion current density, leading to prolonged protection against corrosion.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mengyun Zhang, Pengfei Chang, Peixin Chen, Tao Hang, Ming Li, Yunwen Wu
Summary: A super-flat and unioriented cobalt film was achieved through a one-step electrodeposition process using benzenesulfinic acid as an additive. The unsaturated sulfite group in the additive played a key role in cobalt electroplating, resulting in improved film structure and preferential orientation growth of the (002) crystal plane.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xinwei Wang, Jiayi Guo, Kangning Xu, Zeyang Li, Siyang Liu, Lianshan Sun, Jianxun Zhao, Heng Liu, Wanqiang Liu
Summary: The use of NiS2/MXene nanocomposites as a modification for PP separators can effectively enhance the performance of Li-S batteries, improving the cycle capacity and stability.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qing Mu, Xing Gao, Ying Yan, Ping Zhou
Summary: This study analyzed the evolution mechanism and influencing factors of ring structures during polishing process using both experiments and molecular dynamics simulations, and obtained an evolution-free surface. The results showed that the evolution from large rings to small rings was driven by the coupling action of load and hydroxylation. Increasing load facilitated the evolution and increased the critical evolution depth, while hydroxylation inhibited the evolution without altering the critical evolution depth.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Feijian Xiao, Dezhi Yang, Chun Xun, Haiyan Li, Qiulan Li, Zitao Zhong, Daqiao Wei, Yaling Yang
Summary: A novel tri-metal nanozyme was developed for synergistic eradication of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The nanozyme showed near-infrared light-enhanced peroxidase-like catalytic activity and self-supplied H2O2, leading to highly efficient antibacterial photothermal therapy. Additionally, it exhibited glutathione oxidase-like activity, significantly improving the bactericidal effect.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Caimei He, Dandan Yue, Yu Li, Zhaoling Ma, Mingzhu Fan, Youguo Huang, Hongqiang Wang, Yezheng Cai, Cheng Hou, Qingyu Li
Summary: In this study, a Pd-anchored hierarchical structure metallic Co coated by nitrogen-doped carbon (Pd-NC/Co HS) was constructed as a bifunctional catalyst for ORR and OER. The unique structure and carbon isolation-induced interactions contribute to the enhanced electrocatalytic performance. The Pd-NC/Co HS also shows superior performance in zinc-air and magnesium-air batteries.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanchun Pei, Xueyan Wu, Yan Lv, Na Liang, Shuping Lv, Jixi Guo, Dianzeng Jia
Summary: This article discusses the use of electrospinning to construct oil-water separation membranes and the incorporation of coal to enhance the membrane's properties. By adjusting the heat treatment process and introducing a vapor deposition technique, superhydrophobic and superoleophilic fiber membranes were obtained, resulting in high separation efficiency and flux. Additionally, these membranes exhibited exceptional self-cleaning properties.
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(2024)
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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.
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(2024)
