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Chemistry, Physical
Chunchun Wang, Ruyu Yan, Mingjie Cai, Yanping Liu, Shijie Li
Summary: This study presents a visible-light-driven organic-inorganic S-scheme heterostructure photocatalyst with excellent performance in removing antibiotics from wastewater. By anchoring TCPP on the surface of Bi12O17Cl2, the S-scheme junction between TCPP and Bi12O17Cl2 was created, enhancing the visible-light response and accelerating the disintegration and conservation of photo-carriers. The resulting TCPP/Bi12O17Cl2 showed significantly improved photocatalytic activity and stability compared to Bi12O17Cl2. Through scavenging tests, LC-MS analysis, and toxicity calculation, the reactive radicals, degradation pathway, and eco-toxicity were elucidated. This research demonstrates the potential practicality of porphyrin-based S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for efficient antibiotic removal.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
P. U. Nzereogu, A. D. Omah, F. I. Ezema, E. I. Iwuoha, A. C. Nwanya
Summary: The demand for eco-friendly and portable energy sources in various industries has led to extensive research and innovation in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology. LIBs have emerged as the most suitable device for storing electrical power in mobile appliances and electric vehicles, thanks to their lightweight, high energy density, small size, long cycle life, and low pollution. This review article discusses recent advancements in LIB anode materials, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as new approaches to overcome their drawbacks.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE ADVANCES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
I. L. Animasaun, Se-Jin Yook, Taseer Muhammad, Alphonsa Mathew
Summary: The size and intensity of the system of delocalized electrons are reflected in the form of the induced magnetic field. However, the significance of different-shaped metal nanoparticles in stagnant water undergoing convective heating is still unclear. Numerical calculations and analysis reveal that an increase in convective heating of the wall can enhance temperature distribution, regardless of whether it is a heat source or heat sink.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Mehdi Honarvar Nazari, Yan Zhang, Ali Mahmoodi, Gang Xu, Jiang Yu, Junliang Wu, Xianming Shi
Summary: This article provides an overview of various anticorrosion coatings and their protective mechanisms, as well as the effects of different nanomaterials on the performance of polymer-based coatings.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
S. Saleem, I. L. Animasaun, Se-Jin Yook, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal, Nehad Ali Shah, Muhammad Faisal
Summary: This study analyzes the dynamics of water colloidal mixtures with three different types of nanoparticles. The results show that increasing the density of spherical nanoparticles decreases friction and accumulation of species, but increases the mass transfer rate near the wall. Additionally, increased thermo-migration of nanoparticles decreases the Nusselt number, while increased Brownian motion decreases heat transfer and temperature distribution but increases mass transfer.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Zheng, Shan Chen, Xiaohui Yu, Kunming Li, Xuepeng Ni, Liqun Ye
Summary: This study presents a solvothermal strategy to synthesize N-doped non-metallic catalyst by using covalent triazine polymers (CTPs) as precursor. The N-doped carbon spheres (N/N-CS) catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic activity for the ORR, and shows superior performance when used as cathode material in primary Zn-air batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoran Sun, Yuxing Shi, Weilong Shi, Feng Guo
Summary: This study successfully applied high-crystalline/amorphous g-C3N4 S-scheme homojunctions in photocatalytic H2 production in water and seawater, and found the optimal conditions for the highest H2 evolution rates.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Quanxin Du, Renzhi Rao, Fukun Bi, Yang Yang, Wanming Zhang, Yiqiong Yang, Ning Liu, Xiaodong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the applications of zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) in adsorption, photocatalysis, and catalytic removal of pollutants. It also discusses the combination of metals with Zr-MOFs, their structure characteristics, and future prospects.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mark C. Biesinger
Summary: This study assessed the usage and effectiveness of common charge referencing methodologies for insulating samples in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results. It was found that using adventitious carbon (AdC) as a charge reference gave satisfactory and meaningful results in 95% of the cases assessed. Electrical isolation of mixed insulating/semi-conducting/conducting samples was also shown to significantly improve outcomes.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Chen, Yong Pan
Summary: Transition metal disulfides, such as MoS2 and WS2, have the potential to be efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction. However, their practical application is hindered by issues like inert basic plane and low electrical conductivity. To overcome these limitations, we have constructed a heterojunction of MoS2/WS2 and doped it with transition metal elements (Pt and Pd). Our results show that the Pt-doped heterojunction (Pt@MoS2/Pt@WS2) exhibits high catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution, with a low energy barrier. This enhanced performance can be attributed to the unique heterostructure, narrowed band gap, new impurity levels, and charge distribution characteristics of the heterojunction.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chuanxu Hou, Junye Cheng, Huibin Zhang, Ziheng Lu, Xiuying Yang, Guangping Zheng, Deqing Zhang, Maosheng Cao
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel and facile method to enhance the electromagnetic wave absorption performance of WS2 in the low-frequency bands by coating it with biomass-derived carbon (BDC) from glucose. This results in improved EMW absorption performance compared to pure WS2 nanosheets.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alei Dang, Yiting Sun, Chenglin Fang, Tiehu Li, Xin Liu, Yu Xia, Fei Ye, Amir Zada, Muhammad Khan
Summary: This paper focuses on the improvement of electrochemical performance of supercapacitors with high-energy storage by selective electrode materials and rational structural design. The Ti3C2/CNTs/MnCo2S4 composite electrodes were fabricated, which exhibited enhanced specific capacitance, high rate retention, and excellent cycling stability. These improved electrochemical performances were attributed to the synergistic effect of pseudocapative material of MnCo2S4, remarkable conductivity of Ti3C2 and CNTs, and the micro-/nano-porous structures constructed by stacking Ti3C2 flakes with CNTs. The Ti3C2/CNTs/MnCo2S4 electrode-based symmetric supercapacitor also demonstrated a high energy density, indicating the substantial enhancement of Ti3C2-based supercapacitors by rational design and modification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Chen, Yong Pan
Summary: The effect of interlayer spacing on the catalytic properties of MoS2 has been systematically investigated. The expansion of interlayer spacing is found to enhance the catalytic hydrogen evolution of MoS2 under certain hydrogen coverages. Controllable tuning of the catalytic properties of MoS2 can be achieved by adjusting the interlayer spacing. The enhanced effect of interlayer expansion is attributed to the increased occupancy density of partially occupied antibonding orbitals near the Fermi level of Mo atoms, which enhances electron transfer.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiqiong Yang, Xingyu Li, Yixin Gu, Huidong Lin, Borui Jie, Qianwen Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang
Summary: In this study, three types of metal-organic frameworks adsorbents were used to remove fluoride from wastewater, and the adsorption conditions were optimized. Among them, aluminum metal-organic frameworks showed the best adsorption performance. The study also revealed that pH was the most important factor influencing fluoride removal by one of the metal-organic frameworks.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingfeng Li, Xingxing Yin, Shuaiya Xue, Peng Mu, Jian Li
Summary: A robust superhydrophobic dual-layer coating was prepared to protect magnesium alloys from corrosion in marine environments. The coating exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, self-cleaning properties, and mechanical stability. It can be easily prepared and shows promising application prospects.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruiyin Ren, Fuming Lai, Xiaoshi Lang, Lan Li, Chuangang Yao, Kedi Cai
Summary: Sn-doped Fe2O3 nanospheres with high active interface structure have been designed by a facile hydrothermal reaction, showing great potential as a sulfur composite cathode active material for lithium-sulfur batteries. The Sn@Fe2O3 can promote Li2Sn growth, reduce reaction energy barrier, and enhance polysulfide conversion. It exhibits low electrochemical charge transfer resistance and high lithium-ion diffusion coefficient, along with good initial discharge capacity and cyclic stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanshan Yao, Mingzhu Bi, Heli Yu, Cuijuan Zhang, Xiaoning Zhang, Hongtao Liu, Tianjie Zhang, Jun Xiang, Xiangqian Shen
Summary: In this study, nitrogen-containing carbon nanofibers (NCFs) combined with spinel manganese-cobalt oxide (MCO) nanospheres were designed as a membrane electrode for lithium/polysulfides batteries, which effectively suppressed the shuttle effect and improved the redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides. The results showed that the composite electrode exhibited high stability cycling capacity and improved reaction kinetics, indicating a significant improvement in the application capacity of lithium/sulfur batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingran Huang, Junnan Tao, Guiwu Liu, Lei Lu, Hua Tang, Guanjun Qiao
Summary: A one-step solvothermal method was used to grow CdS nanorods on Nb2CTX, forming a 1D/2D Schottky heterojunction to enhance photocatalytic activity. The CdS/Nb2CTX composite showed significantly improved hydrogen production rate under visible light compared to pristine CdS.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Urbashi Mahanta, Mudrika Khandelwal, Atul Suresh Deshpande
Summary: An efficient SiO2-TiO2 nanoparticle system has been developed for enhanced photocatalytic degradation under natural sunlight and low-power UV light. Different mole ratios of SiO2 to TiO2 were used, with the 5:1 ratio system showing the highest adsorption capacity and the 2:1 ratio system demonstrating the best photocatalytic degradation performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuaiya Xue, Bingfeng Li, Peng Mu, Jian Li
Summary: A superhydrophobic coating with corrosion inhibition and self-healing properties was developed to protect magnesium alloy from corrosion. The coating showed outstanding long-lasting anticorrosion performance, excellent abrasion resistance, and chemical stability.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
