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Han Y, Zhang H, Yang R, Yu X, Marfavi Z, Lv Q, Zhang G, Sun K, Yuan C, Tao K. Ba 2+-doping introduced piezoelectricity and efficient Ultrasound-Triggered bactericidal activity of brookite TiO 2 nanorods. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 670:742-750. [PMID: 38788441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Exploring highly efficient ultrasound-triggered catalysts is pivotal for various areas. Herein, we presented that Ba2+ doped brookite TiO2 nanorod (TiO2: Ba) with polarization-induced charge separation is a candidate. The replacement of Ba2+ for Ti4+ not only induced significant lattice distortion to induce polarization but also created oxygen vacancy defects for facilitating the charge separation, leading to high-efficiency reactive oxygen species (ROS) evolution in the piezo-catalytic processes. Furthermore, the piezocatalytic ability to degrade dye wastewater demonstrates a rate constant of 0.172 min-1 and achieves a 100 % antibacterial rate at a low dose for eliminating E. coli. This study advances that doping can induce piezoelectricity and reveals that lattice distortion-induced polarization and vacancy defects engineering can improve ROS production, which might impact applications such as water disinfection and sonodynamic therapy.
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- Yijun Han
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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Guo Y, Mao C, Wu S, Wang C, Zheng Y, Liu X. Ultrasound-Triggered Piezoelectric Catalysis of Zinc Oxide@Glucose Derived Carbon Spheres for the Treatment of MRSA Infected Osteomyelitis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400732. [PMID: 38764258 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Currently, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-induced osteomyelitis is a clinically life-threatening disease, however, long-term antibiotic treatment can lead to bacterial resistance, posing a huge challenge to treatment and public health. In this study, glucose-derived carbon spheres loaded with zinc oxide (ZnO@HTCS) are successfully constructed. This composite demonstrates the robust ability to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) under ultrasound (US) irradiation, eradicating 99.788% ± 0.087% of MRSA within 15 min and effectively treating MRSA-induced osteomyelitis infection. Piezoelectric force microscopy tests and finite element method simulations reveal that the ZnO@HTCS composite exhibits superior piezoelectric catalytic performance compared to pure ZnO, making it a unique piezoelectric sonosensitizer. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the formation of a Mott-Schottky heterojunction and an internal piezoelectric field within the interface accelerates the electron transfer and the separation of electron-hole pairs. Concurrently, surface vacancies of the composite enable the adsorption of a greater amount of oxygen, enhancing the piezoelectric catalytic effect and generating a substantial quantity of ROS. This work not only presents a promising approach for augmenting piezoelectric catalysis through construction of a Schottky heterojunction interface but also provides a novel, efficient therapeutic strategy for treating osteomyelitis.
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- Yihao Guo
- Biomedical Materials Engineering Research Center, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
- School of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Xiping Avenue 5340#, Tianjin, 300401, China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Peking University, Yiheyuan Road 5#, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Biomedical Materials Engineering Research Center, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Biomedical Materials Engineering Research Center, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
- School of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Xiping Avenue 5340#, Tianjin, 300401, China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Peking University, Yiheyuan Road 5#, Beijing, 100871, China
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- School of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Xiping Avenue 5340#, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Peking University, Yiheyuan Road 5#, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Biomedical Materials Engineering Research Center, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
- School of Health Science & Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Xiping Avenue 5340#, Tianjin, 300401, China
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Zang P, Yu C, Zhang R, Yang D, Gai S, Yang P, Lin J. Revealing the Optimization Route of Piezoelectric Sonosensitizers: From Mechanism to Engineering Methods. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401650. [PMID: 38712474 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Piezoelectric catalysis is a novel catalytic technology that has developed rapidly in recent years and has attracted extensive interest among researchers in the field of tumor therapy for its acoustic-sensitizing properties. Nevertheless, researchers are still controversial about the key technical difficulties in the modulation of piezoelectric sonosensitizers for tumor therapy applications, which is undoubtedly a major obstacle to the performance modulation of piezoelectric sonosensitizers. Clarification of this challenge will be beneficial to the design and optimization of piezoelectric sonosensitizers in the future. Here, the authors start from the mechanism of piezoelectric catalysis and elaborate the mechanism and methods of defect engineering and phase engineering for the performance modulation of piezoelectric sonosensitizers based on the energy band theory. The combined therapeutic strategy of piezoelectric sonosensitizers with enzyme catalysis and immunotherapy is introduced. Finally, the challenges and prospects of piezoelectric sonosensitizers are highlighted. Hopefully, the explorations can guide researchers toward the optimization of piezoelectric sonosensitizers and can be applied in their own research.
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- Pengyu Zang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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Dong Z, Guan P, Zhou L, Jiang Y, Chen F, Wang J, Jia H, Huang Y, Cao T, Meng L, Zhou Y, Li M, Wan T, Hu L, Xu Z, Han Z, Chu D. Enhanced Piezocatalytic Performance of Li-doped BaTiO 3 Through a Facile Sonication-Assisted Precipitation Approach. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400796. [PMID: 38697941 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Piezocatalysis-induced dye degradation has garnered significant attention as an effective method for addressing wastewater treatment challenges. In our study, we employed a room-temperature sonochemical method to synthesize piezoelectric barium titanate nanoparticles (BaTiO3: BTO) with varying levels of Li doping. This approach not only streamlined the sample preparation process but also significantly reduced the overall time required for synthesis, making it a highly efficient and practical method. One of the key findings was the exceptional performance of the Li-doped BTO nanoparticles. With 20 mg of Li additive, we achieved 90 % removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye within a relatively short timeframe of 150 minutes, all while subjecting the sample to ultrasonic vibration. This rapid and efficient dye degradation was further evidenced by the calculated kinetic rate constant, which indicated seven times faster degradation rate compared to pure BTO. The enhanced piezoelectric performance observed in the Li-doped BTO nanoparticles can be attributed to the strategic substitution of Li atoms, which facilitated a more efficient transfer of charge charges at the interface. Overall, our study underscores the potential of piezocatalysis coupled with advanced materials like Li-doped BTO nanoparticles as a viable and promising solution for wastewater treatment, offering both efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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- Zekun Dong
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Chemistry and Material Engineering College, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 4001, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Guo R, Jin L, Zhang Y. Piezo-catalysis in BiFeO 3@In 2Se 3 Heterojunction for High-Efficiency Uranium Removal. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307946. [PMID: 38269752 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Piezo-catalysis emerges as an efficient, safe, and affordable strategy for removing hazardous substances from aquatic environments. Here, the BiFeO3@In2Se3 heterojunction demonstrates remarkable prowess as a piezo-catalyst, enabling the high-efficiency removal of uranium (U) from U(VI)-containing water. A total U(VI) removal efficiency of 94.6% can be achieved under ultrasonic vibration without any sacrificial agents. During the entire catalytic process, piezo-induced electrons, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide radicals play important roles in U(VI) removal, while the generated H2O2 is responsive to the transformation of soluble U(VI) into insoluble (UO2)O2•2H2O and UO3. Furthermore, auxiliary illumination can accelerate the increase of free charges, enabling the piezo-catalyst to retain more charges. This leads to an improved U(VI) removal efficiency of 98.8% and a significantly increased reaction rate constant. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the fabrication of high-efficiency piezo-catalysts in the removal or extraction of U(VI) from U(VI)-containing water.
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- Rongshuo Guo
- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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Hu T, Feng J, Yan W, Tian S, Sun J, Liu X, Wei D, Wang Z, Yu Y, Lam JCH, Liu S, Wang ZL, Xiong Y. Piezocatalysis for Chemical-Mechanical Polishing of SiC: Dual Roles of t-BaTiO 3 as a Piezocatalyst and an Abrasive. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310117. [PMID: 38155494 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) offers a promising pathway to smooth third-generation semiconductors. However, it is still a challenge to reduce the use of additional oxidants or/and energy in current CMP processes. Here, a new and green atomically smoothing method: Piezocatalytic-CMP (Piezo-CMP) is reported. Investigation shows that the Piezo-CMP based on tetragonal BaTiO3 (t-BT) can polish the rough surface of a reaction sintering SiC (RS-SiC) to the ultra-smooth surface with an average surface roughness (Ra) of 0.45 nm and the rough surface of a single-crystal 4H-SiC to the atomic planarization Si and C surfaces with Ra of 0.120 and 0.157 nm, respectively. In these processes, t-BT plays a dual role of piezocatalyst and abrasive. That is, it piezo-catalytically generates in-situ active oxygen species to selectively oxidize protruding sites of SiC surface, yielding soft SiO2, and subsequently, it acts as a usual abrasive to mechanically remove these SiO2. This mechanism is further confirmed by density functional theory (DFT) calculation and molecular simulation. In this process, piezocatalytic oxidation is driven only by the original pressure and friction force of a conventional polishing process, thus, the piezo-CMP process do not require any additional oxidant and energy, being a green and effective polishing method.
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- Tao Hu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 73019, USA
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, 132 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Gong X, Sawut A, Simayi R, Wang Z, Feng Y. Preparation of modified humic acid/TiO 2/P(AA- co-AM) nanocomposite hydrogels with enhanced dye adsorption and photocatalysis. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:2937-2954. [PMID: 38466149 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01749d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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A novel composite hydrogel with exceptional adsorption and photocatalytic properties was synthesized using modified coal-based humic acid (HA-C), modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, acrylic acid (AA), and acrylamide (AM) as precursors. The modification of HA-C and TiO2 significantly enhances the structural support provided by the hydrogel for photocatalytic components. Moreover, we investigated the effects of monomer ratio, dye concentration, temperature, and pH on the material properties. Additionally, we tested the mechanical strength, swelling behavior, and reusability of the hydrogels. The composite hydrogel's adsorption performance and synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic performance were evaluated based on its removal rate for both absorbed and degraded methylene blue (MB). Remarkably, incorporating HA-C greatly improved the adsorption efficiency of the composite hydrogel for methylene blue to a maximum capacity of 1490 mg g-1. Furthermore, TiO2 nanoparticles in the structure promoted MB degradation with an efficiency exceeding 96.5%. The hydrogel exhibited excellent recoverability and reusability through nine cycles of adsorption/desorption as well as six cycles of degradation.
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- Xuankun Gong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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Ning X, Hao A, Cao Y, Chen R, Xie J, Lu Z, Hu J, Jia D. Construction of MXene/Bi 2WO 6 Schottky Junction for Highly Efficient Piezocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Unraveling Mechanism. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:3361-3368. [PMID: 38446607 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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For the first time, a series of MXene (Ti3C2Tx)/Bi2WO6 Schottky junction piezocatalysts were constructed, and the piezocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity was explored. Optimal Ti3C2Tx/Bi2WO6 exhibits the highest piezocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of 764.4 μmol g-1 h-1, which is nearly 8 times higher than that of pure Ti3C2Tx and twice as high as that of Bi2WO6. This value also surpasses that of most recently reported typical piezocatalysts. Moreover, related experimental results and density functional theory calculations reveal that Ti3C2Tx/Bi2WO6 can provide unique channels for efficient electron transfer, enhance piezoelectric properties, optimize the adsorption Gibbs free energy of water, reduce activation energy for hydrogen atoms, endow robust separation capacity of charge carrier, and restrict the electron-hole recombination rate, thus significantly promoting the efficiency of hydrogen evolution reaction. Ultimately, we have unraveled an innovative piezocatalytic mechanism. This work broadens the scope of MXene materials in a sustainable energy piezocatalysis application.
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- Xueer Ning
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830017, P. R. China
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Xiao L, Gao S, Liao R, Zhou Y, Kong Q, Hu G. C 3N 5-based nanomaterials and their applications in heterogeneous catalysts, energy harvesting, and environmental remediation. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 38445393 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh02092d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Over the past few decades, the global reliance on fossil fuels and the exponential growth of human population have escalated global energy consumption and environmental issues. To tackle these dual challenges, metal catalysts, in particular precious metal ones, have emerged as pivotal players in the fields of environment and energy. Among the numerous metal-free and organic catalyst materials, C3N5-based materials have a major advantage over their carbon nitride (CxNy) counterparts owing to the abundant availability of raw materials, non-toxicity, non-hazardous nature, and exceptional performance. Although significant efforts have been dedicated to synthesising and optimising the applicable properties of C3N5-based materials in recent years, a comprehensive summary of the immediate parameters of this promising material is still lacking. Given the rapid development of C3N5-based materials, a timely review is essential for staying updated on their strengths and weaknesses across various applications, as well as providing guidance for designing efficient catalysts. In this study, we present an extensive overview of recent advancements in C3N5-based materials, encompassing their physicochemical properties, major synthetic methods, and applications in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and adsorption, among others. This systematic review effectively summarises both the advantages and shortcomings associated with C3N5-based materials for energy and environmental applications, thus offering researchers focussed on CxNy-materials an in-depth understanding of those based on C3N5. Finally, considering the limitations and deficiencies of C3N5-based materials, we have proposed enhancement schemes and strategies, while presenting personal perspectives on the challenges and future directions for C3N5. Our ultimate aim is to provide valuable insights for the research community in this field.
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- Linfeng Xiao
- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Jingdezhen 333403, China.
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming 650092, China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Jingdezhen 333403, China.
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Environmental Pollution Control, National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China.
- Southwest United Graduate School, Kunming 650092, China
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Wu X, Li Y, Wen M, Xie Y, Zeng K, Liu YN, Chen W, Zhao Y. Nanocatalysts for modulating antitumor immunity: fabrication, mechanisms and applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2643-2692. [PMID: 38314836 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00673e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Immunotherapy harnesses the inherent immune system in the body to generate systemic antitumor immunity, offering a promising modality for defending against cancer. However, tumor immunosuppression and evasion seriously restrict the immune response rates in clinical settings. Catalytic nanomedicines can transform tumoral substances/metabolites into therapeutic products in situ, offering unique advantages in antitumor immunotherapy. Through catalytic reactions, both tumor eradication and immune regulation can be simultaneously achieved, favoring the development of systemic antitumor immunity. In recent years, with advancements in catalytic chemistry and nanotechnology, catalytic nanomedicines based on nanozymes, photocatalysts, sonocatalysts, Fenton catalysts, electrocatalysts, piezocatalysts, thermocatalysts and radiocatalysts have been rapidly developed with vast applications in cancer immunotherapy. This review provides an introduction to the fabrication of catalytic nanomedicines with an emphasis on their structures and engineering strategies. Furthermore, the catalytic substrates and state-of-the-art applications of nanocatalysts in cancer immunotherapy have also been outlined and discussed. The relationships between nanostructures and immune regulating performance of catalytic nanomedicines are highlighted to provide a deep understanding of their working mechanisms in the tumor microenvironment. Finally, the challenges and development trends are revealed, aiming to provide new insights for the future development of nanocatalysts in catalytic immunotherapy.
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- Xianbo Wu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore.
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Li A, Yang J, He Y, Wen J, Jiang X. Advancing piezoelectric 2D nanomaterials for applications in drug delivery systems and therapeutic approaches. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:365-383. [PMID: 38230559 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00578j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Precision drug delivery and multimodal synergistic therapy are crucial in treating diverse ailments, such as cancer, tissue damage, and degenerative diseases. Electrodes that emit electric pulses have proven effective in enhancing molecule release and permeability in drug delivery systems. Moreover, the physiological electrical microenvironment plays a vital role in regulating biological functions and triggering action potentials in neural and muscular tissues. Due to their unique noncentrosymmetric structures, many 2D materials exhibit outstanding piezoelectric performance, generating positive and negative charges under mechanical forces. This ability facilitates precise drug targeting and ensures high stimulus responsiveness, thereby controlling cellular destinies. Additionally, the abundant active sites within piezoelectric 2D materials facilitate efficient catalysis through piezochemical coupling, offering multimodal synergistic therapeutic strategies. However, the full potential of piezoelectric 2D nanomaterials in drug delivery system design remains underexplored due to research gaps. In this context, the current applications of piezoelectric 2D materials in disease management are summarized in this review, and the development of drug delivery systems influenced by these materials is forecast.
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- Anshuo Li
- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nanobiotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, Applying Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Nanobiotechnology Key Lab of Hebei Province, Applying Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Wang S, Liu Y, Quan C, Luan S, Shi H, Wang L. A metal-organic framework-integrated composite for piezocatalysis-assisted tumour therapy: design, related mechanisms, and recent advances. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:896-906. [PMID: 38234222 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01944f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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With the growing need for more effective tumour treatment, piezocatalytic therapy has emerged as a promising approach due to its distinctive capacities to generate ROS through stress induction and regulate the hypoxic state of the TME. MOF-based piezocatalysts not only possess the benefits of piezocatalysis but also exhibit several advantages associated with MOFs, such as tunable pore size, large specific surface area, and good biocompatibility. Therefore, they are expected to become a powerful promoter of piezocatalytic therapy. This review elaborates on the fundamental principles of piezocatalysis and summarises recent advances in the piezocatalytic therapy and combination therapies of tumours, generalising the strategies for constructing piezocatalytic systems based on MOFs. Finally, the challenges confronted and future opportunities for the design and application of piezocatalytic MOF anticancer systems have been discussed.
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- Shuteng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin 133002, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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Liu H, Wang Y. Contact-Electro-Catalysis-Assisted Separation via a Dancing PTFE Membrane for Fouling Control. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:1826-1836. [PMID: 38114420 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Advanced oxidization processes (AOPs) offer promising solutions for addressing the fouling issues in membrane separation systems. However, the high energy requirements for electrical or light power in the AOPs can be a drawback. In this study, we present a contact-electro-catalysis (CEC)-based approach for controlling membrane fouling, which is stimulated by mild ultrasonic irradiation. During this process, electrons are transferred between a dancing polytetrafluoroethylene membrane and water or oxygen molecules, resulting in the formation of free radicals •OH and •O2-. These free radicals are capable of degrading or inactivating foulants, eliminating the need for additional chemical cleaners, secondary waste disposal, or external stimuli. Furthermore, the time-dependent voltage spikes/oscillations (peak, +7.8/-8.2 V) generate a nonuniform electric field that drives dielectrophoresis, effectively keeping contaminants away from the membrane surface and further enhancing the antifouling performance of the dancing membrane. Therefore, the CEC-assisted membrane separation system offers a green and effective strategy for controlling membrane fouling through mild mechanical stimulation.
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- Huan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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Im E, Park S, Hwang GT, Hyun DC, Min Y, Moon GD. Single-Crystal Ferroelectric-Based (K,Na)NbO 3 Microcuboid/CuO Nanodot Heterostructures with Enhanced Photo-Piezocatalytic Activity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304360. [PMID: 37649178 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Developing single-crystal-based heterostructured ferroelectrics with high-performance photo-piezocatalytic activity is highly desirable to utilize large piezopotentials and more reactive charges that can trigger the desired redox reactions. To that end, a single-crystal-based (K,Na)NbO3 (KNN) microcuboid/CuO nanodot heterostructure with enhanced photo-piezocataytic activity, prepared using a facile strategy that leveraged the synergy between heterojunction formation and an intense single-crystal-based piezoelectric effect, is reported herein. The catalytic rhodamine B degrading activity of KNN/CuO is investigated under light irradiation, ultrasonication, or co-excitation with both stimulations. Compared to polycrystalline KNN powders and bare KNN single-crystals, single-crystal-based KNN/CuO exhibits a higher piezocurrent density and an optimal energy band structure, resulting in 5.23 and 2.37 times higher piezocatalytic degradation activities, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum photo-piezocatalytic rate constant (≈0.093 min-1 ) of KNN/CuO under 25 min ultrasonication and light irradiation is superior to that of other KNN-based catalysts, and 1.6 and 48.6 times higher than individual piezocatalytic and photocatalytic reaction rate constants, respectively. The excellent photo-piezocatalytic activity is attributed to the enhanced charge-carrier separation and proper alignment of band structure to the required redox levels by the appropriate p-n heterojunction and high piezoelectric potential. This report provides useful insight into the relationships between heterojunctions, piezoelectric responses, and catalytic mechanisms for single-crystal-based heterostructured catalysts.
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- Eunmi Im
- Dongnam Regional Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Busan, 46938, South Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
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- Dongnam Regional Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Busan, 46938, South Korea
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Wu M, Yong J, Zhang H, Wang Z, Xu ZP, Zhang R. 2D Ultrathin Iron Doped Bismuth Oxychloride Nanosheets with Rich Oxygen Vacancies for Enhanced Sonodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301497. [PMID: 37285593 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) combines ultrasound and sonosensitizers to produce toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) for cancer cell killing. Due to the high penetration depth of ultrasound (US), SDT breaks the depth penetration barrier of conventional photodynamic therapy for the treatment of deeply seated tumors. A key point to enhance the therapeutic efficiency of SDT is the development of novel sonosensitizers with promoted ability for ROS production. Herein, ultrathin Fe-doped bismuth oxychloride nanosheets with rich oxygen vacancies and bovine serum albumin coating on surface are designed as piezoelectric sonosensitizers (BOC-Fe NSs) for enhanced SDT. The oxygen vacancies of BOC-Fe NSs provide electron trapping sites to promote the separation of e- -h+ from the band structure, which facilitates the ROS production under the ultrasonic waves. The piezoelectric BOC-Fe NSs create a built-in field and the bending bands, further accelerating the ROS generation with US irradiation. Furthermore, BOC-Fe NSs can induce ROS generation by a Fenton reaction catalyzed by Fe ion with endogenous H2 O2 in tumor tissues for chemodynamic therapy. The as-prepared BOC-Fe NSs efficiently inhibited breast cancer cell growth in both in vitro and in vivo tests. The successfully development of BOC-Fe NSs provides a new nano-sonosensitiser option for enhanced SDT for cancer therapy.
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- Miaomiao Wu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering and Institute of Systems and Physical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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Xu H, Bai G, Afzal S, He K, Xiao Z, Yuan S, Lu Z, Zhu Q, Xu S. Multimodal energy harvesting and catalysis of piezoelectric nanosheets for efficient and round-the-clock wastewater treatment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:705-713. [PMID: 37567114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Solar-driven pollutants degradation is an important way for green wastewater treatment, but it is still limited by the intermittent solar flux. Here, we have prepared piezoelectric Bi4Ti3O12 (BTO) nanosheets with abundant physical properties, which can convert extensive solar energy, mechanical energy and temperature variation energy into electrical and chemical energy. It can be used for round-the-clock wastewater treatment by harvesting multi-modal energy. More importantly, the degradation rate of piezoelectric nanosheets can reach 153.4 × 10-3 min-1, and nanosheets can degrade many organic pollutants. In addition, we fabricate porous foam catalysts based on BTO-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite to prevent secondary contamination. Our results suggest that BTO nanosheets with photoelectric, piezoelectric and pyroelectric catalysis offer a potential approach for round-the-clock wastewater degradation by harvesting solar energy, ambient mechanical energy, and cyclic thermal energy.
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- Haibo Xu
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- College of Quality & Safety Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Li X, Wang Z, Ji W, Lu T, You J, Wang K, Liu G, Liu Y, Wang L. Polarization Alignment in Polycrystalline BiFeO 3 Photoelectrodes for Tunable Band Bending. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22944-22951. [PMID: 37947409 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Polarization in a semiconductor can modulate the band bending via the depolarization electric field (EdP), subsequently tuning the charge separation and transfer (CST) process in photoelectrodes. However, the random orientation of dipole moments in many polycrystalline semiconductor photoelectrodes leads to negligible polarization effect. How to effectively align the dipole moments in polycrystalline photoelectrodes into the same direction to maximize the polarization is still to be developed. Herein, we report that the dipole moments in a ferroelectric BiFeO3 photoelectrode can be controlled under external poling, resulting in a tunable CST efficiency. A negative bias of -40 voltage (V) poling to the photoelectrode leads to an over 110% increase of the CST efficiency, while poling at +40 V, the CST efficiency is reduced to only 41% of the original value. Furthermore, a nearly linear relationship between the external poling voltage and surface potential is discovered. The findings here provide an effective method in tuning the band bending and charge transfer of the emerging ferroelectricity driven solar energy conversion.
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- Xianlong Li
- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia 6102, Australia
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre, School of Chemical Engineering, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Li F, Guo S, Shi J, An Q. Flexible Composites for Piezocatalysis. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300324. [PMID: 37669420 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Despite piezoelectric materials have a long history of application, piezoelectric catalysis has continued to be a hot topic in recent years. Flexible piezoelectric materials have just emerged in recent years due to their versatility and designability. In this paper, we review the recent advances in flexible piezoelectric materials for catalysis, discuss the fundamentals of the catalytic properties of composite materials, and detail the typical structures of these materials. We pay special attention to the types of filler in flexible piezoelectric composites, their role and the interaction between the particles and the flexible substrate. Notable examples of flexible piezoelectric materials for organic pollutants degradation, enhanced piezo-photocatalysis and antibacterial applications are also presented. Finally, we present key issues and future prospects for the development of flexible piezoelectric catalysts.
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- Fujing Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, No.29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, No.29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, No.29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, No.29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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Zheng LJ, Song LN, Wang XX, Liang S, Wang HF, Du XY, Xu JJ. Intrinsic Stress-strain in Barium Titanate Piezocatalysts Enabling Lithium-Oxygen Batteries with Low Overpotential and Long Life. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311739. [PMID: 37723129 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries with high theoretical energy density are considered as promising candidates for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, whereas their commercial application is hindered due to poor cyclic stability caused by the sluggish kinetics and cathode passivation. Herein, the intrinsic stress originated from the growth and decomposition of the discharge product (lithium peroxide, Li2 O2 ) is employed as a microscopic pressure resource to induce the built-in electric field, further improving the reaction kinetics and interfacial Lithium ion (Li+ ) transport during cycling. Piezopotential caused by the intrinsic stress-strain of solid Li2 O2 is capable of providing the driving force for the separation and transport of carriers, enhancing the Li+ transfer, and thus improving the redox reaction kinetics of Li-O2 batteries. Combined with a variety of in situ characterizations, the catalytic mechanism of barium titanate (BTO), a typical piezoelectric material, was systematically investigated, and the effect of stress-strain transformation on the electrochemical reaction kinetics and Li+ interface transport for the Li-O2 batteries is clearly established. The findings provide deep insight into the surface coupling strategy between intrinsic stress and electric fields to regulate the electrochemical reaction kinetics behavior and enhance the interfacial Li+ transport for battery system.
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- Li-Jun Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Food, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Tan L, Sun X, Zhang J, Jin C, Wang F, Liu D. Aurivillius-layered Bi 2WO 6 nanoplates with CoO x cocatalyst as high-performance piezocatalyst for hydrogen evolution. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:14210-14219. [PMID: 37766470 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02077k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Developing a high-performance piezocatalyst that directly transforms mechanical energy into hydrogen is highly desirable in the field of new energy. Herein, the Aurivillius-layered Bi2WO6 (BWO) nanoplates are prepared through a hydrothermal reaction at a moderate temperature of 160 °C, and exhibit strong piezoelectric properties, enabling them to catalyze water splitting through ultrasonic-induced piezocatalysis effect. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and H2O2 generation efficiencies are measured to be 0.43 and 0.36 mmol g-1 h-1, respectively. To further boost piezocatalytic performance, cobalt oxide nanoparticles are intentionally photo-deposited onto these nanoplates as cocatalyst. This configuration results in a significantly boosted HER performance with an efficiency of 3.59 mmol g-1 h-1, which is 2.8 times higher than that of pristine nanoplates and demonstrates strong competitiveness compared to other reported piezocatalysts. The cobalt oxide cocatalyst plays a crucial role in facilitating efficient charge separation and migration, increasing the charge concentration, and ultimately enhancing piezocatalytic HER activity. Overall, this work highlights the potential of Aurivillius-layered bismuth oxide compounds as efficient piezocatalysts and provides valuable insights for designing high-performance piezocatalysts in the field of new energy.
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- Lining Tan
- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Preparation and Application of High-performance Carbon-Materials, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Preparation and Application of High-performance Carbon-Materials, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Preparation and Application of High-performance Carbon-Materials, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Preparation and Application of High-performance Carbon-Materials, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- College of Electromechanical Engineering, Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Preparation and Application of High-performance Carbon-Materials, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266061, China.
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Sengupta D, Naskar S, Mandal D. Reactive oxygen species for therapeutic application: Role of piezoelectric materials. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:25925-25941. [PMID: 37727027 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01711g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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This perspective article emphasizes the significant role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in in vivo remedial therapy of various diseases and complications, capitalizing on their potential reactivity. Among the various influencers, herein, piezoelectric materials driven ROS generation activity is primarily considered. Intrinsic non-centrosymmetry of piezoelectric materials makes them suitable for distinct dipole formation in the presence of external mechanical stimuli. Such characteristics prompt the positioning of opposite charged carriers to execute associated redox transformations that effectively participate to generate ROS in the aqueous media of the cell cytoplasm, organelles and nucleus. The immense reactivity of piezoelectric material driven ROS is fostered to terminate cellular toxicity or curtail tumor cell growth, due to their higher specificity. This perspective considers the conjugated performance of piezoelectric materials and ultrasound which can remotely generate electrical charges that promote ROS production for therapeutic application. In particular, a substantial synopsis is provided for the remedial activity of numerous piezocatalytic materials in tumor cell apoptosis, antibacterial treatment, dental care and neurological disorders. Subsequently, the report precisely demonstrates the methods involving various spectrophotometric approaches for the analysis of the ROS. Finally, the key challenges of piezoelectric material-based therapy are discussed and systematic future progress is outlined.
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- Dipanjan Sengupta
- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector81, Mohali 140306, India.
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad 244001, India
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- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector81, Mohali 140306, India.
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Jiang W, Zhu H, Yang J, Low BQL, Wu W, Chen M, Ma J, Long R, Low J, Zhu H, Heng JZX, Tang KY, Chai CHT, Lin M, Zhu Q, Zhang Y, Chi D, Li Z, Loh XJ, Xiong Y, Ye E. Integration of Single-Atom Catalyst with Z-Scheme Heterojunction for Cascade Charge Transfer Enabling Highly Efficient Piezo-Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2303448. [PMID: 37544890 PMCID: PMC10558689 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Piezo-assisted photocatalysis (namely, piezo-photocatalysis), which utilizes mechanical energy to modulate spatial and energy distribution of photogenerated charge carriers, presents a promising strategy for molecule activation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation toward applications such as environmental remediation. However, similarly to photocatalysis, piezo-photocatalysis also suffers from inferior charge separation and utilization efficiency. Herein, a Z-scheme heterojunction composed of single Ag atoms-anchored polymeric carbon nitride (Ag-PCN) and SnO2- x is developed for efficient charge carrier transfer/separation both within the catalyst and between the catalyst and surface oxygen molecules (O2 ). As revealed by charge dynamics analysis and theoretical simulations, the synergy between the single Ag atoms and the Z-scheme heterojunction initiates a cascade electron transfer from SnO2- x to Ag-PCN and then to O2 adsorbed on Ag. With ultrasound irradiation, the polarization field generated within the piezoelectric hybrid further accelerates charge transfer and regulates the O2 activation pathway. As a result, the Ag-PCN/SnO2- x catalyst efficiently activates O2 into ·O2 - , ·OH, and H2 O2 under co-excitation of visible light and ultrasound, which are consequently utilized to trigger aerobic degradation of refractory antibiotic pollutants. This work provides a promising strategy to maneuver charge transfer dynamics for efficient piezo-photocatalysis by integrating single-atom catalysts (SACs) with Z-scheme heterojunction.
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- Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- School of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringNanyang Technological University50 Nanyang AvenueSingapore639798Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)1 Fusionopolis Way, #16‐16 ConnexisSingapore138632Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)1 Fusionopolis Way, #16‐16 ConnexisSingapore138632Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)1 Pesek Road, Jurong IslandSingapore627833Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)1 Pesek Road, Jurong IslandSingapore627833Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Materials ScienceUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08‐03Singapore138634Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2)Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)1 Pesek Road, Jurong IslandSingapore627833Republic of Singapore
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Lu X, Shan T, Deng L, Li M, Pan X, Yang X, Zhao X, Yang MQ. Facile synthesis of hierarchical CdS nanoflowers for efficient piezocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:13426-13434. [PMID: 37695161 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02328a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Piezocatalytic hydrogen evolution has emerged as a promising field for the collection and utilization of mechanical energy, as well as for generating sustainable energy throughout the day. Hexagonal CdS, an established semiconductor photocatalyst, has been widely investigated for its ability to split water into H2. However, its piezocatalytic performance has received less attention, and the relationship between its structure and piezocatalytic activity remains unclear. In this study, we prepared 3D ultrathin CdS nanoflowers with high voltage electrical response and low impedance. In pure water, without the use of any cocatalyst, CdS exhibited a piezoelectric catalytic hydrogen production rate of 1.46 mmol h-1 g-1, which was three times higher than that of CdS nanospheres (0.46 mmol h-1 g-1). Furthermore, the value-added oxidation product H2O2 was produced during the process of piezoelectric catalysis. These findings provide new insights for the design of high-efficiency piezoelectric catalytic hydrogen production.
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- Xiaoxiao Lu
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P.R. China.
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, China.
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Li Z, Zhou Y, Zhou Y, Wang K, Yun Y, Chen S, Jiao W, Chen L, Zou B, Zhu M. Dipole field in nitrogen-enriched carbon nitride with external forces to boost the artificial photosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5742. [PMID: 37717005 PMCID: PMC10505161 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41522-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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Artificial photosynthesis is a promising strategy for efficient hydrogen peroxide production, but the poor directional charge transfer from bulk to active sites restricts the overall photocatalytic efficiency. To address this, a new process of dipole field-driven spontaneous polarization in nitrogen-rich triazole-based carbon nitride (C3N5) to harness photogenerated charge kinetics for hydrogen peroxide production is constructed. Here, C3N5 achieves a hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis rate of 3809.5 µmol g-1 h-1 and a 2e- transfer selectivity of 92% under simulated sunlight and ultrasonic forces. This high performance is attributed to the introduction of rich nitrogen active sites of the triazole ring in C3N5, which brings a dipole field. This dipole field induces a spontaneous polarization field to accelerate a rapid directional electron transfer process to nitrogen active sites and therefore induces Pauling-type adsorption of oxygen through an indirect 2e- transfer pathway to form hydrogen peroxide. This innovative concept using a dipole field to harness the migration and transport of photogenerated carriers provides a new route to improve photosynthesis efficiency via structural engineering.
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- Zhi Li
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, 511443, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, 511443, Guangzhou, China
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- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, 316004, Zhoushan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, 030006, Taiyuan, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, 511443, Guangzhou, China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy Sciences, 100085, Beijing, China.
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- Department of General Practice, First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 100853, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, 511443, Guangzhou, China.
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Banoo M, Kaur J, Sah AK, Roy RS, Bhakar M, Kommula B, Sheet G, Gautam UK. Universal Piezo-Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment on Realistic Pollutant Feedstocks by Bi 4TaO 8Cl: Origin of High Efficiency and Adjustable Synergy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37379232 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Clean water is a fundamental human right but millions struggle for it daily. Herein, we demonstrate a new piezo-photocatalyst with immense structural diversity for universal wastewater decontamination. Single-crystalline Bi4TaO8Cl nanoplates with exposed piezoelectric facets exhibit visible-light response, piezoelectric behavior with coercive voltages of ±5 V yielding 0.35% crystal deformation, and pressure-induced band-bending of >2.5 eV. Using five common contaminants of textile and pharmaceutical industries, we show that the nanoplates can mineralize them in all piezocatalytic, photocatalytic, and piezo-photocatalytic approaches with efficiencies higher than most catalysts developed for just one contaminant. Their efficiencies for feedstocks differing over 2 orders of magnitude in concentrations, the highest to date, are also demonstrated to simulate real-life situations. These extensive studies established that combining piezocatalytic and photocatalytic approaches can lead to a tremendous synergy exceeding >45%. The origin of synergy has been illustrated for the first time using band-bending models and improved charge transfer from valence and conduction band electronic surfaces. We further quantified synergy across reactants, concentrations, and ultrasonic frequency and power to demonstrate their versatility and unpredictability. Finally, seven parameters that contribute to synergy but create unpredictability have been identified for the rational design of piezo-photocatalysts for wastewater treatment.
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- Maqsuma Banoo
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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Lian Q, Liu W, Ma D, Liang Z, Tang Z, Cao J, He C, Xia D. Precisely Orientating Atomic Array in One-Dimension Tellurium Microneedles Enhances Intrinsic Piezoelectricity for an Efficient Piezo-Catalytic Sterilization. ACS NANO 2023; 17:8755-8766. [PMID: 37070712 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Comprehensively understanding the interdependency between the orientated atomic array and intrinsic piezoelectricity in one-dimension (1D) tellurium (Te) crystals will greatly benefit their practical piezo-catalytic applications. Herein, we successfully synthesized the various 1D Te microneedles by precisely orientating the atomic growth orientation by tuning (100)/(110) planes ratios (Te-0.6, Te-0.3, Te-0.4) to reveal the secrets of piezoelectricity. Explicitly, the theoretical simulations and experimental results have solidly validated that the Te-0.6 microneedle grown along the [110] orientation possesses a stronger asymmetric distribution of Te atoms array causing the enhanced dipole moment and in-plane polarization, which boosts a higher transfer and separation efficiency of the electron and hole pairs and a higher piezoelectric potential under the same stress. Additionally, the orientated atomic array along the [110] has p antibonding states with a higher energy level, resulting in a higher CB potential and a broadened band gap. Meanwhile, it also has a much lower barrier toward the valid adsorption of H2O and O2 molecules over other orientations, effectively conducive to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) for the efficient piezo-catalytic sterilization. Therefore, this study not only broadens the fundamental perspectives in understanding the intrinsic mechanism of piezoelectricity in 1D Te crystals but also provides a candidate 1D Te microneedle for practical piezo-catalytic applications.
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- Qiyu Lian
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Ma J, Xiong X, Wu D, Wang Y, Ban C, Feng Y, Meng J, Gao X, Dai JY, Han G, Gan LY, Zhou X. Band Position-Independent Piezo-Electrocatalysis for Ultrahigh CO 2 Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300027. [PMID: 36876444 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Piezo-electrocatalysis as an emerging mechano-to-chemistry energy conversion technique opens multiple innovative opportunities and draws great interest over the past decade. However, the two potential mechanisms in piezo-electrocatalysis, i.e., screening charge effect and energy band theory, generally coexist in the most piezoelectrics, making the essential mechanism remain controversial. Here, for the first time, the two mechanisms in piezo-electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (PECRR) is distinguished through a narrow-bandgap piezo-electrocatalyst strategy using MoS2 nanoflakes as demo. With conduction band of -0.12 eV, the MoS2 nanoflakes are unsatisfied for CO2 -to-CO redox potential of -0.53 eV, yet they achieve an ultrahigh CO yield of ≈543.1 µmol g-1 h-1 in PECRR. Potential band position shifts under vibration are still unsatisfied with CO2 -to-CO potential verified by theoretical investigation and piezo-photocatalytic experiment, further indicating that the mechanism of piezo-electrocatalysis is independent of band position. Besides, MoS2 nanoflakes exhibit unexpected intense "breathing" effect under vibration and enable the naked-eye-visible inhalation of CO2 gas, independently achieving the complete carbon cycle chain from CO2 capture to conversion. The CO2 inhalation and conversion processes in PECRR are revealed by a self-designed in situ reaction cell. This work brings new insights into the essential mechanism and surface reaction evolution of piezo-electrocatalysis.
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- Jiangping Ma
- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Institute for Advanced Materials, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- Institute of Emerging Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing, 401135, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Institute of Emerging Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing, 401135, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Physics and Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, China
- Institute of Emerging Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing, 401135, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Yang S, Wang Y, Liang X. Piezoelectric Nanomaterials Activated by Ultrasound in Disease Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051338. [PMID: 37242580 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Electric stimulation has been used in changing the morphology, status, membrane permeability, and life cycle of cells to treat certain diseases such as trauma, degenerative disease, tumor, and infection. To minimize the side effects of invasive electric stimulation, recent studies attempt to apply ultrasound to control the piezoelectric effect of nano piezoelectric material. This method not only generates an electric field but also utilizes the benefits of ultrasound such as non-invasive and mechanical effects. In this review, important elements in the system, piezoelectricity nanomaterial and ultrasound, are first analyzed. Then, we summarize recent studies categorized into five kinds, nervous system diseases treatment, musculoskeletal tissues treatment, cancer treatment, anti-bacteria therapy, and others, to prove two main mechanics under activated piezoelectricity: one is biological change on a cellular level, the other is a piezo-chemical reaction. However, there are still technical problems to be solved and regulation processes to be completed before widespread use. The core problems include how to accurately measure piezoelectricity properties, how to concisely control electricity release through complex energy transfer processes, and a deeper understanding of related bioeffects. If these problems are conquered in the future, piezoelectric nanomaterials activated by ultrasound will provide a new pathway and realize application in disease treatment.
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- Shiyuan Yang
- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Cai L, Du J, Han F, Shi T, Zhang H, Lu Y, Long S, Sun W, Fan J, Peng X. Piezoelectric Metal-Organic Frameworks Based Sonosensitizer for Enhanced Nanozyme Catalytic and Sonodynamic Therapies. ACS NANO 2023; 17:7901-7910. [PMID: 37052950 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The regulation of electrostatic electric fields through electrical stimulation is an efficient method to increase the catalytic activity of nanozymes and improve the therapeutic effect of nanozyme catalytic therapy. Piezoelectric materials, which are capable of generating a built-in electric field under ultrasound (US), not only improve the activity of nanozymes but also enable piezoelectric sonodynamic therapy (SDT). In this study, a sonosensitizer based on a Hf-based metal-organic framework (UIO-66) and Au nanoparticles (NPs) was produced. Under US irradiation, UIO-66 can generate a built-in electric field inside the materials, which promotes electron-hole separation and produces reactive oxygen species (ROS). The introduction of Au NPs facilitated the electron transfer, which inhibited the recombination of the electron-hole pairs and improved the piezoelectric properties of UIO-66. The value of the piezoelectric constant (d33) increased from 71 to 122 pmV-1 after the deposition of Au NPs. In addition, the intrinsic catalase and peroxidase activities of the Au NPs were increased 2-fold after the stimulation from the built-in electric field induced through US exposure. In vivo and in vitro experiments revealed that the proposed sonosensitizer can kill cancer cells and inhibit tumor growth in mice through the enhanced piezoelectric SDT and nanozyme catalytic therapy. The piezoelectric sensitizer proposed in this work proved to be an efficient candidate that can be used for multiple therapeutic modalities in tumor therapy.
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- Lihan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, 26 Yucai Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, P. R. China
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Yang G, Wang S, Wu Y, Zhou H, Zhao W, Zhong S, Liu L, Bai S. Spatially Separated Redox Cocatalysts on Ferroelectric Nanoplates for Improved Piezophotocatalytic CO 2 Reduction and H 2O Oxidation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 36897222 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Utilizing solar and mechanical vibration energy for catalytic CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation is emerging as a promising way to simultaneously generate renewable energy and mitigate climate change, making it possible to integrate two energy resources into a reaction system for artificial piezophotosynthesis. However, the practical applications are hindered by undesirable charge recombination and sluggish surface reaction in the photocatalytic and piezocatalytic processes. This study proposes a dual cocatalyst strategy to overcome these obstacles and improve the piezophotocatalytic performance of ferroelectrics in overall redox reactions. With the photodeposition of AuCu reduction and MnOx oxidation cocatalysts on oppositely poled facets of PbTiO3 nanoplates, band bending occurs along with the formation of built-in electric fields on the semiconductor-cocatalyst interfaces, which, together with an intrinsic ferroelectric field, piezoelectric polarization field, and band tilting in the bulk of PbTiO3, provide strong driving forces for the directional drift of piezo- and photogenerated electrons and holes toward AuCu and MnOx, respectively. Besides, AuCu and MnOx enrich the active sites for surface reactions, significantly reducing the rate-determining barrier for CO2-to-CO and H2O-to-O2 transformation, respectively. Benefiting from these features, AuCu/PbTiO3/MnOx delivers remarkably improved charge separation efficiencies and significantly enhanced piezophotocatalytic activities in CO and O2 generation. This strategy opens a door for the better coupling of photocatalysis and piezocatalysis to promote the conversion of CO2 with H2O.
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- Guodong Yang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering & Nanotechnology Research Institute, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314000, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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Yang J, Zhang M, Chen M, Zhou Y, Zhu M. Oxygen Vacancies in Piezoelectric ZnO Twin-Mesocrystal to Improve Peroxymonosulfate Utilization Efficiency via Piezo-Activation for Antibiotic Ornidazole Removal. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209885. [PMID: 36644889 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Piezoelectric mesocrystals as defective materials have been demonstrated to possess adsorptive and catalytic properties in redox reactions. However, there is still a lack of research on the quantitative relationship between the defect concentration and the piezocatalytic performance in piezoelectric mesocrystals. Herein, twin-hierarchical structure ZnO piezoelectric mesocrystals are taken with different oxygen-vacancies (OVs) concentrations to quantitatively investigate the effect of defect content on the peroxymonosulfate (PMS) piezo-activation in water purification. The ZnO piezoelectric mesocrystal with moderate OVs concentration exhibits a rapid antibiotic ornidazole (ORZ) pollutants degradation rate (0.034 min-1 ) and achieves a high PMS utilization efficiency (0.162) that exceeds the most state-of-the-art catalytic processes, while excessive OVs suppressed the piezocatalytic performance. Through calculations of electron property and reactants affinity, a quantitative relationship between OVs concentration and piezocatalytic properties is established. The ZnO mesocrystal with moderate OVs concentration realized increased electron delocalization, reduced charge transfer barrier, and enhanced reactants affinity, thus accelerating the kinetics of PMS activation. This work provides theoretical guidance for the application of defect engineering in mesocrystal to realize enhanced piezocatalytic performance.
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- Jingling Yang
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, 316004, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, 316004, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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Bößl F, Menzel VC, Chatzisymeon E, Comyn TP, Cowin P, Cobley AJ, Tudela I. Effect of frequency and power on the piezocatalytic and sonochemical degradation of dyes in water. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2023.100477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Yang N, Yang S, Ma Q, Beltran C, Guan Y, Morsey M, Brown E, Fernando S, Holsen TM, Zhang W, Yang Y. Solvent-Free Nonthermal Destruction of PFAS Chemicals and PFAS in Sediment by Piezoelectric Ball Milling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS 2023; 10:198-203. [PMID: 37034438 PMCID: PMC10074478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.2c00902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Studies on the destruction of solid per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals and PFAS-laden solid wastes significantly lag behind the urgent social demand. There is a great need to develop novel treatment processes that can destroy nonaqueous PFAS at ambient temperatures and pressures. In this study, we develop a piezoelectric-material-assisted ball milling (PZM-BM) process built on the principle that ball collisions during milling can activate PZMs to generate ∼kV potentials for PFAS destruction in the absence of solvents. Using boron nitride (BN), a typical PZM, as an example, we successfully demonstrate the complete destruction and near-quantitative (∼100%) defluorination of solid PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) after a 2 h treatment. This process was also used to treat PFAS-contaminated sediment. Approximately 80% of 21 targeted PFAS were destroyed after 6 h of treatment. The reaction mechanisms were determined to be a combination of piezo-electrochemical oxidation of PFAS and fluorination of BN. The PZM-BM process demonstrates many potential advantages, as the degradation of diverse PFAS is independent of functional group and chain configurations and does not require caustic chemicals, heating, or pressurization. This pioneering study lays the groundwork for optimizing PZM-BM to treat various PFAS-laden solid wastes.
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- Nanyang Yang
- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
- Institute
for a Sustainable Environment, Clarkson
University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- John
A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey07102, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson
University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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- John
A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey07102, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York13699, United States
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Deng S, Zhang Y, Qiao Z, Wang K, Ye L, Xu Y, Hu T, Bai H, Fu Q. Hierarchically Designed Biodegradable Polylactide Particles with Unprecedented Piezocatalytic Activity and Biosafety for Tooth Whitening. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:797-806. [PMID: 36642871 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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At-home tooth whitening solutions with good efficacy and biosafety are highly desirable to meet the ever-growing demand for aesthetic dentistry. As a promising alternative to the classic peroxide bleaching that may damage tooth enamel and gums, piezocatalysis has been recently proposed to realize non-destructive whitening by toothbrushing with piezoelectrical particles. However, traditional particles either pose potential threats to human health or exhibit low piezoresponse to weak mechanical stimuli in the toothbrushing. Here, biocompatible and biodegradable polylactide particles constructed from interlocking crystalline lamellae have been hierarchically designed as next-generation whitening materials with ultra-high piezocatalytic activity and biosafety. By simultaneously controlling the chain conformation within lamellae and the porosity of such unique lamellae network at the nano- and microscales, the particles possessing unprecedented piezoelectricity have been successfully prepared due to the markedly increased dipole alignment, mechanical deformability, and specific surface area. The piezoelectric output can reach as high as 18.8 V, nearly 50 times higher than that of common solid polylactide particles. Consequently, their piezocatalytic effect can be readily activated by a toothbrush to rapidly clean the teeth stained with black tea and coffee, without causing detectable enamel damage. Furthermore, these particles have no cytotoxicity. This work presents a paradigm for achieving high piezoelectric activity in polylactide, which enables its practical application in tooth whitening.
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- Shihao Deng
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu610041, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu610041, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu610065, P. R. China
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Zhou M, Zhang Y, Shi G, He Y, Cui Z, Zhang X, Fu P, Liu M, Qiao X, Pang X. Mechanically Driven Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization by Piezoelectricity. ACS Macro Lett 2023; 12:26-32. [PMID: 36541821 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Targeting sustainable and eco-friendly polymer synthesis, we demonstrate here a synergistically catalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) induced and controlled by interplay between ball milling (BM) and piezoelectric nanoparticles (piezoNPs). BM-induced electron transfer can be achieved through piezoNPs deformation under impact force, serving as an external stimulus to mediate polymerization. The ppm level of copper loading is sufficient in fabrication of a polymer with well-defined molecular weight and low polydispersity. High-molecular-weight polymers ranging from 33 to 74 kDa were prepared successfully through DMSO-assisted grinding. Besides, its good performance on availability of water as liquid-assisted grinding additive, the recyclability of piezoNPs, and the formation of cross-linker-free composite resin make our ATRP approach a green and practical option alongside the existent heat-, electro-, and photo-induced methods.
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- Mengjie Zhou
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.,College of Materials Engineering, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Rare Earth Composite Materials, Henan Engineering Technology Research Center for Fiber Preparation and Modification, Henan University of Engineering, Zhengzhou 451191, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Chen S, Zhu P, Mao L, Wu W, Lin H, Xu D, Lu X, Shi J. Piezocatalytic Medicine: An Emerging Frontier using Piezoelectric Materials for Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2208256. [PMID: 36634150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Emerging piezocatalysts have demonstrated their remarkable application potential in diverse medical fields. In addition to their ultrahigh catalytic activities, their inherent and unique charge-carrier-releasing properties can be used to initiate various redox catalytic reactions, displaying bright prospects for future medical applications. Triggered by mechanical energy, piezocatalytic materials can release electrons/holes, catalyze redox reactions of substrates, or intervene in biological processes to promote the production of effector molecules for medical purposes, such as decontamination, sterilization, and therapy. Such a medical application of piezocatalysis is termed as piezocatalytic medicine (PCM) herein. To pioneer novel medical technologies, especially therapeutic modalities, this review provides an overview of the state-of-the-art research progress in piezocatalytic medicine. First, the principle of piezocatalysis and the preparation methodologies of piezoelectric materials are introduced. Then, a comprehensive summary of the medical applications of piezocatalytic materials in tumor treatment, antisepsis, organic degradation, tissue repair and regeneration, and biosensing is provided. Finally, the main challenges and future perspectives in piezocatalytic medicine are discussed and proposed, expecting to fuel the development of this emerging scientific discipline.
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- Si Chen
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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Banoo M, Roy RS, Bhakar M, Kaur J, Jaiswal A, Sheet G, Gautam UK. Bi 4TaO 8Cl as a New Class of Layered Perovskite Oxyhalide Materials for Piezopotential Driven Efficient Seawater Splitting. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:8867-8874. [PMID: 36346776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Piezocatalytic water splitting is an emerging approach to generate "green hydrogen" that can address several drawbacks of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic approaches. However, existing piezocatalysts are few and with minimal structural flexibility for engineering properties. Moreover, the scope of utilizing unprocessed water is yet unknown and may widely differ from competing techniques due to the constantly varying nature of surface potential. Herein, we present Bi4TaO8Cl as a representative of a class of layered perovskite oxyhalide piezocatalysts with high hydrogen production efficiency and exciting tailorable features including the layer number, multiple cation-anion combination options, etc. In the absence of any cocatalyst and scavenger, an ultrahigh production rate is achievable (1.5 mmol g-1 h-1), along with simultaneous generation of value-added H2O2. The production rate using seawater is somewhat less yet appreciably superior to photocatalytic H2 production by most oxides as well as piezocatalysts and has been illustrated using a double-layer model for further development.
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- Maqsuma Banoo
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Mohali, Sector 81, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab140306, India
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Wu M, Li N, Zuo S, Shen W, Sun G, Li Q, Shi M, Ma J. Efficient Charge Separation via MoSe 2 Nanosheets with Tunable 1T Phase Contents: Piezoreduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) and Piezodegradation of RhB. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:17972-17984. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c02121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Mianmian Wu
- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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- Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu213164, China
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Amaechi IC, Hadj Youssef A, Dörfler A, González Y, Katoch R, Ruediger A. Catalytic Applications of Non‐Centrosymmetric Oxide Nanomaterials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207975. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Ifeanyichukwu C. Amaechi
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications Research Centre 1650, Boul. Lionel-Boulet Varennes J3X 1P7 Québec Canada
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Corletto A, Ellis AV, Shepelin NA, Fronzi M, Winkler DA, Shapter JG, Sherrell PC. Energy Interplay in Materials: Unlocking Next-Generation Synchronous Multisource Energy Conversion with Layered 2D Crystals. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203849. [PMID: 35918607 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Layered 2D crystals have unique properties and rich chemical and electronic diversity, with over 6000 2D crystals known and, in principle, millions of different stacked hybrid 2D crystals accessible. This diversity provides unique combinations of properties that can profoundly affect the future of energy conversion and harvesting devices. Notably, this includes catalysts, photovoltaics, superconductors, solar-fuel generators, and piezoelectric devices that will receive broad commercial uptake in the near future. However, the unique properties of layered 2D crystals are not limited to individual applications and they can achieve exceptional performance in multiple energy conversion applications synchronously. This synchronous multisource energy conversion (SMEC) has yet to be fully realized but offers a real game-changer in how devices will be produced and utilized in the future. This perspective highlights the energy interplay in materials and its impact on energy conversion, how SMEC devices can be realized, particularly through layered 2D crystals, and provides a vision of the future of effective environmental energy harvesting devices with layered 2D crystals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Corletto
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Experiments, Paul Scherrer Institute, Forschungsstrasse 111, Villigen, CH-5232, Switzerland
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- School of Mathematical and Physical Science, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
- School of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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Liu K, Zhang W, Zong L, He Y, Zhang X, Liu M, Shi G, Qiao X, Pang X. Dimensional Optimization for ZnO-Based Mechano-ATRP with Extraordinary Activity. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:4884-4890. [PMID: 35617686 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c01106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Various piezoelectric nanomaterials were utilized in ultrasound-mediated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), owing to their outstanding piezoelectric effect. However, the relationship between the morphology of those piezocatalysts and polymerization has not been clearly established. Herein, we employed different piezoelectric zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials to achieve novel mechano-induced ATRP (mechano-ATRP). Based on the synergistic effect of piezoelectric properties and specific surface area, the catalytic activity of 1D ZnO nanorods (1D-ZnO NRs) with increased aspect ratio outperformed that of 0D ZnO nanoparticles (0D-ZnO NPs). Compared to the conventional ATRP system, this system exhibited extraordinary activity toward the less activated monomer acrylonitrile (67% conversion after 6 h), with a narrow molecular weight distribution (polydispersity index ∼ 1.19). Furthermore, implications of ZnO loading, copper salt amount, degree of polymerization, monomer, and solvent were also studied for the highly efficient mechano-ATRP.
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- Kaixin Liu
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Materials Engineering; Henan International Joint Laboratory of Rare Earth Composite Materials, Henan University of Engineering, Zhengzhou 451191, China
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Living Polymerizations and Functional Nanomaterials, Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Nylon Materials and Application, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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