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Mooij BJA, Schmidt RW, Vijvers WAJ, Ariese F. A versatile Raman setup with time-gating and fast wide-field imaging capabilities. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 318:124388. [PMID: 38795525 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Raman spectroscopy is a well-established method for chemical identification, with a wide variety of applications. The two major limitations are that fluorescence can hamper detection, and that Raman imaging is slow; it typically takes multiple hours to measure even a small surface area. We have developed a multimodal setup that mitigates these limitations. The setup has a point-scanning mode that allows for time-gated as well as continuous Raman spectroscopy, and both modes use an 80 MHz, 532 nm excitation laser with up to 20 W of power. The fluorescence suppression capabilities of the setup were demonstrated by comparing time-gated to continuous detection of a Dracaena leaf. Raman bands showed a 4-8 times improvement in signal-to-background ratio, and one band that was invisible in the continuous measurement, became visible in the time-gated measurement. The setup also has a 4-band simultaneously detected wide-field mode. Using a set of beam splitters, the Raman signal from the sample is split. This signal is imaged onto four separate cameras, each with a specific band-pass filter. The wide-field data were processed using principal component analysis with k-means clustering. To illustrate the wide-field capabilities of the setup, a 1mm2 sample containing aspirin, caffeine and paracetamol was measured using 10 W excitation power. A 10-second measurement enabled identification of the compounds, and a 1-second measurement showed promising results. This brings the setup close to real-time imaging, showing great potential for applications in quality control or for measuring samples that change over time.
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- Bram J A Mooij
- LaserLaB, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- LaserLaB, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Chromodynamics B.V., High Tech Campus 12, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- LaserLaB, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fang Z, Hu J, Xu MY, Li SW, Li C, Zhou X, Wei J. A biocompatible electrode/exoelectrogens interface augments bidirectional electron transfer and bioelectrochemical reactions. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 158:108723. [PMID: 38733720 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Bidirectional electron transfer is about that exoelectrogens produce bioelectricity via extracellular electron transfer at anode and drive cytoplasmic biochemical reactions via extracellular electron uptake at cathode. The key factor to determine above bioelectrochemical performances is the electron transfer efficiency under biocompatible abiotic/biotic interface. Here, a graphene/polyaniline (GO/PANI) nanocomposite electrode specially interfacing exoelectrogens (Shewanella loihica) and augmenting bidirectional electron transfer was conducted by in-situ electrochemical modification on carbon paper (CP). Impressively, the GO/PANI@CP electrode tremendously improved the performance of exoelectrogens at anode for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation (about 54 folds increase of power density compared to blank CP electrode). The bacteria on electrode surface not only showed fast electron release but also exhibited high electricity density of extracellular electron uptake through the proposed direct electron transfer pathway. Thus, the cathode applications of microbial electrosynthesis and bio-denitrification were developed via GO/PANI@CP electrode, which assisted the close contact between microbial outer-membrane cytochromes and nanocomposite electrode for efficient nitrate removal (0.333 mM/h). Overall, nanocomposite modified electrode with biocompatible interfaces has great potential to enhance bioelectrochemical reactions with exoelectrogens.
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- Zhen Fang
- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, China.
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, China
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Nalepa MA, Panáček D, Dědek I, Jakubec P, Kupka V, Hrubý V, Petr M, Otyepka M. Graphene derivative-based ink advances inkjet printing technology for fabrication of electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 256:116277. [PMID: 38613934 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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The field of biosensing would significantly benefit from a disruptive technology enabling flexible manufacturing of uniform electrodes. Inkjet printing holds promise for this, although realizing full electrode manufacturing with this technology remains challenging. We introduce a nitrogen-doped carboxylated graphene ink (NGA-ink) compatible with commercially available printing technologies. The water-based and additive-free NGA-ink was utilized to produce fully inkjet-printed electrodes (IPEs), which demonstrated successful electrochemical detection of the important neurotransmitter dopamine. The cost-effectiveness of NGA-ink combined with a total cost per electrode of $0.10 renders it a practical solution for customized electrode manufacturing. Furthermore, the high carboxyl group content of NGA-ink (13 wt%) presents opportunities for biomolecule immobilization, paving the way for the development of advanced state-of-the-art biosensors. This study highlights the potential of NGA inkjet-printed electrodes in revolutionizing sensor technology, offering an affordable, scalable alternative to conventional electrochemical systems.
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- Martin-Alex Nalepa
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic; Nanotechnology Centre, Centre of Energy and Environmental Technologies, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic; Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, Olomouc, 771 46, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic; Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, Olomouc, 771 46, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic; IT4Innovations, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, Ostrava-Poruba, 708 00, Czech Republic.
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Xue J, Tong J, Gao Z, Chen Z, Fang H, Wang S, Zhi T, Wang J. Monolayer graphene/GaN heterostructure photodetector with UV-IR dual-wavelength photoresponses. FRONTIERS OF OPTOELECTRONICS 2024; 17:17. [PMID: 38847978 PMCID: PMC11161448 DOI: 10.1007/s12200-024-00121-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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An ultraviolet-infrared (UV-IR) dual-wavelength photodetector (PD) based on a monolayer (ML) graphene/GaN heterostructure has been successfully fabricated in this work. The ML graphene was synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and subsequently transferred onto GaN substrate using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The morphological and optical properties of the as-prepared graphene and GaN were presented. The fabricated PD based on the graphene/GaN heterostructure exhibited excellent rectify behavior by measuring the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics under dark conditions, and the spectral response demonstrated that the device revealed an UV-IR dual-wavelength photoresponse. In addition, the energy band structure and absorption properties of the ML graphene/GaN heterostructure were theoretically investigated based on density functional theory (DFT) to explore the underlying physical mechanism of the two-dimensional (2D)/three-dimensional (3D) hybrid heterostructure PD device. This work paves the way for the development of innovative GaN-based dual-wavelength optoelectronic devices, offering a potential strategy for future applications in the field of advanced photodetection technology.
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- Junjun Xue
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Portland Institute, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Portland Institute, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Jin Q, Men K, Li G, Ou T, Lian Z, Deng X, Zhao H, Zhang Q, Ming A, Wei Q, Wei F, Tu H. Ultrasensitive Graphene Field-Effect Biosensors Based on Ferroelectric Polarization of Lithium Niobate for Breast Cancer Marker Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28896-28904. [PMID: 38770712 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Herein, we present a novel ultrasensitive graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) biosensor based on lithium niobate (LiNbO3) ferroelectric substrate for the application of breast cancer marker detection. The electrical properties of graphene are varied under the electrostatic field, which is generated through the spontaneous polarization of the ferroelectric substrate. It is demonstrated that the properties of interface between graphene and solution are also altered due to the interaction between the electrostatic field and ions. Compared with the graphene field-effect biosensor based on the conventional Si/SiO2 gate structure, our biosensor achieves a higher sensitivity to 64.7 mV/decade and shows a limit of detection down to 1.7 fM (equivalent to 12 fg·mL-1) on the detection of microRNA21 (a breast cancer marker). This innovative design combining GFETs with ferroelectric substrates holds great promise for developing an ultrahigh-sensitivity biosensing platform based on graphene that enables rapid and early disease diagnosis.
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- Qingxi Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 101407, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 101407, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan 528000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan 528000, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 101407, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 101407, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microelectronics Devices and Integrated Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 101407, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan 528000, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan 528000, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, GRINM Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100088, China
- General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, China
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Cheng L, He P, Dong Y, Zhang Z, Bandaru PR. Modulation of Electrokinetic Potentials Using Graphene-Based Surfaces and Variable Substrate Charge Density. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:11411-11418. [PMID: 38778044 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Enhanced electrokinetic phenomena, manifested through the observation of a large streaming potential (Vs), were obtained in microchannels with single-layer graphene (SLG)-coated and few-layer graphene (FLG)-coated surfaces. In comparison to silicon microchannels, the Vs obtained for a given pressure difference along the channel (ΔP) was higher by 75% for the graphene-based channels, with larger values in the SLG case. Computational modeling was used to correlate the surface charge density, tuned through plasma processing, and related zeta potential to measured Vs. The implications related to deploying lower dimensional material surfaces for modulating electrokinetic flows were investigated.
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- Li Cheng
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Program in Materials Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Program in Materials Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Program in Materials Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Program in Materials Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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Li Y, Yu W, Zhang K, Cui N, Yun T, Xia X, Jiang Y, Zhang G, Mu H, Lin S. Two-dimensional topological semimetals: an emerging candidate for terahertz detectors and on-chip integration. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2572-2602. [PMID: 38482962 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh02250a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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The importance of terahertz (THz) detection lies in its ability to provide detailed information in a non-destructive manner, making it a valuable tool across various domains including spectroscopy, communication, and security. The ongoing development of THz detectors aims to enhance their sensitivity, resolution and integration into compact and portable devices such as handheld scanners or integrated communication chips. Generally, two-dimensional (2D) materials are considered potential candidates for device miniaturization but detecting THz radiation using 2D semiconductors is generally difficult due to the ultra-small photon energy. However, this challenge is being addressed by the advent of topological semimetals (TSM) with zero-bandgap characteristics. These semimetals offer low-energy excitations in proximity to the Dirac point, which is particularly important for applications requiring a broad detection range. Their distinctive band structures with linear energy-momentum dispersion near the Fermi level also lead to high electron mobility and low effective mass. The presence of topologically protected dissipationless conducting channels and self-powered response provides a basis for low-energy integration. In order to establish paradigms for semimetal-based THz detectors, this review initially offers an analytical summary of THz detection principles. Then, the review demonstrates the distinct design of devices, the excellent performance derived from the topological surface state and unique band structures in TSM. Finally, we outline the prospective avenues for on-chip integration of TSM-based THz detectors. We believe this review can promote further research on the new generation of THz detectors and facilitate advancements in THz imaging, spectroscopy, and communication systems.
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- Yun Li
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science &Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China.
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Abid M, Garcia R, Martinez-Escandell M, Fullana A, Silvestre-Albero J. Exceptional performance of Fe@carbon-rich nanoparticles prepared via hydrothermal carbonization of oil mill wastes for H 2S removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142140. [PMID: 38688348 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Carbon-encapsulated iron oxide nanoparticles (CE-nFe) have been obtained from an industrial waste (oil mill wastewater-OMW, as a carbonaceous source), and using iron sulfate as metallic precursor. In an initial step, the hydrochar obtained has been thermally activated under an inert atmosphere at three different temperatures (600 °C, 800 °C and 1000 °C). The thermal treatment promotes the development of core-shell nanoparticles, with an inner core of α-Fe/Fe3O4, surrounded by a well-defined graphite shell. Temperatures above 800 °C are needed to promote the graphitization of the carbonaceous species, a process promoted by iron nanoparticles through the dissolution, diffusion and growth of the carbon nanostructures on the outer shell. Breakthrough column tests show that CE-nFe exhibit an exceptional performance for H2S removal with a breakthrough capacity larger than 0.5-0.6 g H2S/gcatalyst after 3 days experiment. Experimental results anticipate the crucial role of humidity and oxygen in the adsorption/catalytic performance. Compared to some commercial samples, these results constitute a three-fold increase in the catalytic performance under similar experimental conditions.
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- M Abid
- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica-Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica-Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica-Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Spain.
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Zeller G, Díaz Barrero D, Wiesen P, Niemes S, Tuchscherer N, Aker M, Leonhardt AMW, Demand J, Valerius K, Bornschein B, Schlösser M, Telle HH. Demonstration of tritium adsorption on graphene. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:2838-2849. [PMID: 38817427 PMCID: PMC11134268 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00904a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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In this work, we report on studies of graphene exposed to tritium gas in a controlled environment. The single layer graphene on a SiO2/Si substrate was exposed to 400 mbar of T2, for a total time of ∼55 h. The resistivity of the graphene sample was measured in situ during tritium exposure using the van der Pauw method. We found that the sheet resistance increases by three orders of magnitude during the exposure, suggesting significant chemisorption of tritium. After exposure, the samples were characterised ex situ via spatio-chemical mapping with a confocal Raman microscope, to study the effect of tritium on the graphene structure (tritiation yielding T-graphene), as well as the homogeneity of modifications across the whole area of the graphene film. The Raman spectra after tritium exposure were comparable to previously observed results in hydrogen-loading experiments, carried out by other groups. By thermal annealing we also could demonstrate, using Raman spectral analysis, that the structural changes were largely reversible. Considering all observations, we conclude that the graphene film was at least partially tritiated during the tritium exposure, and that the graphene film by and large withstands the bombardment by electrons from the β-decay of tritium, as well as by energetic primary and secondary ions.
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- Genrich Zeller
- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Departamento de Química Física Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Campus de Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid Spain
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK), Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Departamento de Química Física Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Campus de Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid Spain
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Zhao L, Chang Z, Guo B, Lu Y, Lu X, Ren Q, Lv A, Nie J, Ji D, Rotenberg MY, Wang B, Zhang Y, Fang Y. Robust, stretchable bioelectronic interfaces for cardiac pacing enabled by interfacial transfer of laser-induced graphene via water-response, nonswellable PVA gels. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 261:116453. [PMID: 38850739 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116453] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Implantable cardiac pacemakers are crucial therapeutic tools for managing various cardiac conditions. For effective pacing, electrodes should exhibit flexibility, deformability, biocompatibility, and high conductivity/capacitance. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) shows promise due to its exceptional electrical and electrochemical properties. However, the fragility of LIG and the non-stretchability of polyimide substrates pose challenges when interfacing with the beating heart. Here, we present a simple method for fabricating robust, flexible, and stretchable bioelectronic interfaces by transferring LIG via water-responsive, nonswellable polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gels. PVA solution penetrates the porous structure of LIG and solidifies into PVA xerogel as the solvent evaporates. The robust PVA xerogel enables the smooth transfer of LIG and prevents stretching of the LIG network during this process, which helps maintain its conductivity. When hydrated, the xerogel becomes a stable, nonswellable hydrogel. This gives the LIG-PVA hydrogel (LIG-PVA-H) composites with excellent conductivity (119.7 ± 4.3Ω sq-1), high stretchability (up to 420%), reliability (cyclic stretch under 15% strain, with ∼ 1-time resistance increase), and good stability in phosphate buffered saline. The LIG-PVA-H composites were used as biointerfaces for electrocardiogram signal recording and electrical pacing on rat hearts ex vivo and in vivo, using commercial setups and a custom-built implantable wireless device. This work expands the application of LIG in bioelectronic interfaces and facilitates the development of electrotherapy for cardiac diseases.
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- Lei Zhao
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Medical Innovation Center and State Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital; The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200120, China.
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Ryu H, Kim H, Jeong JH, Kim BC, Watanabe K, Taniguchi T, Lee GH. Van der Waals Epitaxially Grown Molecular Crystal Dielectric Sb 2O 3 for 2D Electronics. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13098-13105. [PMID: 38703120 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials have attracted significant interest as promising candidates for channel materials owing to their high mobility and gate tunability at atomic-layer thickness. However, the development of 2D electronics is impeded due to the difficulty in formation of high-quality dielectrics with a clean and nondestructive interface. Here, we report the direct van der Waals epitaxial growth of a molecular crystal dielectric, Sb2O3, on 2D materials by physical vapor deposition. The grown Sb2O3 nanosheets showed epitaxial relations of 0 and 180° with the 2D template, maintaining high crystallinity and an ultrasharp vdW interface with the 2D materials. As a result, the Sb2O3 nanosheets exhibited a high breakdown field of 18.6 MV/cm for 2L Sb2O3 with a thickness of 1.3 nm and a very low leakage current of 2.47 × 10-7 A/cm2 for 3L Sb2O3 with a thickness of 1.96 nm. We also observed two types of grain boundaries (GBs) with misorientation angles of 0 and 60°. The 0°-GB with a well-stitched boundary showed higher electrical and thermal stabilities than those of the 60°-GB with a disordered boundary. Our work demonstrates a method to epitaxially grow molecular crystal dielectrics on 2D materials without causing any damage, a requirement for high-performance 2D electronics.
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- Huije Ryu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Electronic and Optical Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Zong H, Gao M, Ul Hassan Mohsan A, Lin Y, Zhou Y, Yu L, Zhao S, Li Y, Zhang J. Effect of static pressure on ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation of few-layer graphene. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 105:106863. [PMID: 38579571 PMCID: PMC11004987 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Ultrasonic Liquid Phase Exfoliation (LPE) has gathered attention from both scientific and industrial communities for its accessibility and cost-effectiveness in producing graphene. However, this technique has faced challenges such as low yield and long production time. In this study, we developed a cyclic ultrasonication system to exfoliate expanded graphite (EG) by applying static pressure to a flow chamber to address these challenges. Using deionized water (DIW) as solvent and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as dispersion, we obtained graphene slurries with an average lateral size of 7 μm and averaged number of layers of 3.5 layers, after 40 min of ultrasonication. After centrifugation, the yield of single and bilayer graphene was approximately 16 %. The findings showed that regulating hydrostatic pressure can effectively affect the lateral size and number of layers of few-layer graphene. The proposed method is of good potential for scaled-up production of few-layer graphene.
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- Hu Zong
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China.
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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de la Parra S, Fernández-Pampín N, Garroni S, Poddighe M, de la Fuente-Vivas D, Barros R, Martel-Martín S, Aparicio S, Rumbo C, Tamayo-Ramos JA. Comparative toxicological analysis of two pristine carbon nanomaterials (graphene oxide and aminated graphene oxide) and their corresponding degraded forms using human in vitro models. Toxicology 2024; 504:153783. [PMID: 38518840 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2024.153783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Despite the wide application of graphene-based materials, the information of the toxicity associated to some specific derivatives such as aminated graphene oxide is scarce. Likewise, most of these studies analyse the pristine materials, while the available data regarding the harmful effects of degraded forms is very limited. In this work, the toxicity of graphene oxide (GO), aminated graphene oxide (GO-NH2), and their respective degraded forms (dGO and dGO-NH2) obtained after being submitted to high-intensity sonication was evaluated applying in vitro assays in different models of human exposure. Viability and ROS assays were performed on A549 and HT29 cells, while their skin irritation potential was tested on a reconstructed human epidermis model. The obtained results showed that GO-NH2 and dGO-NH2 substantially decrease cell viability in the lung and gastrointestinal models, being this reduction slightly higher in the cells exposed to the degraded forms. In contrast, this parameter was not affected by GO and dGO which, conversely, showed the ability to induce higher levels of ROS than the pristine and degraded aminated forms. Furthermore, none of the materials is skin irritant. Altogether, these results provide new insights about the potential harmful effects of the selected graphene-based nanomaterials in comparison with their degraded counterparts.
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- Sandra de la Parra
- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- Department of Chemical, Physics, Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari 07100, Italy
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- Laboratory of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (LMNT), Department of Chemical, Physics, Mathematics and Natural Science, CR-INSTM, University of Sassari, Via Vienna, 2, Sassari 07100, Italy
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain; Department of Chemistry, Universidad de Burgos, Burgos 09001, Spain
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain.
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- International Research Center in Critical Raw Materials for Advanced Industrial Technologies-ICCRAM, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza Misael Bañuelos s/n, Burgos 09001, Spain.
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Yin T, Zhang Z, Xu L, Li C, Han D. Preparation of green high-performance biomass-derived hard carbon materials from bamboo powder waste. ChemistryOpen 2024; 13:e202300178. [PMID: 38214441 PMCID: PMC11095150 DOI: 10.1002/open.202300178] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Efficient energy storage systems are crucial for the optimal utilization of renewable energy. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered potential substitutes for next-generation low-cost energy storage systems due to the low cost and abundance of sodium resources. However, the industrialization of SIBs faces a great challenge in terms of the anode. Hard carbon could be a promising anode material due to its high capacity and low cost which originates from biomass. This study used pre-treatment and template carbonization methods to extract a hard carbon material from a large amount of discarded biomass in bamboo powder waste. This material has a good initial Coulombic efficiency of 78.6 % and good cycling stability when applied to sodium ion batteries.Typically, the optimal hard carbon material is used as the anode to prepare sodium ion battery prototypes to demonstrate their potential applications. The anode exhibited excellent sodium storage performance with a reversible capacity of 303 mAh ⋅ g-1 at 1 C rate and good cycling performance, retaining 92.0 % of its capacity after 100 cycles. These results demonstrate that BPPHC is a promising candidate for anode material in sodium-ion batteries. This work suggests that bamboo powder could be a low-cost anode material for SIBs.
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- Tianqi Yin
- Institute of Advanced TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology of China230031HefeiChina
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant ConversionDepartment of Applied ChemistryUniversity of Science and Technology of China230041HefeiChina
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant ConversionDepartment of Applied ChemistryUniversity of Science and Technology of China230041HefeiChina
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- Institute of Advanced TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology of China230031HefeiChina
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant ConversionDepartment of Applied ChemistryUniversity of Science and Technology of China230041HefeiChina
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- Institute of Advanced TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology of China230031HefeiChina
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Zou J, Chen X, Song B, Cui Y. Bionic Spider Web Flexible Strain Sensor Based on CF-L and Machine Learning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38683945 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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At present, the preparation of laser-induced graphene (LIG) has become an important technology in sensor manufacturing. In the conventional preparation process, the CO2 laser is widely used; however, its experimental period is long and its efficiency needs to be improved. We propose an innovative strategy to improve the experimental efficiency. We use the machine learning method to accurately predict the preparation parameters of LIG, so as to optimize the experimental process. Different structures can lead to different sensor performances. The structure constructed by the CO2 laser is rough and has a large size, which can affect the performance of the sensor. Therefore, we propose for the first time an innovative method for intramembrane structure construction that combines the advantages of the CO2 laser and fiber laser (CF-L). With this CF-L method, we have successfully prepared a biomimetic, flexible strain sensor. This sensor not only maintains a high degree of sensitivity, but also has a more refined and optimized structure. The manufacturing process of the whole sensor is simple, economical, and durable and can be prepared in large quantities and can be used to detect the extension and bending of human joints.
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- Jixu Zou
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, No.186, Middle Hongqi Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, Shandong 264025, China
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- College of Transportation, Ludong University, No.186, Middle Hongqi Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, Shandong 264025, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, No.186, Middle Hongqi Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, Shandong 264025, China
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Zhou Z, Zhang X, Chen X, Cheng Z, Wang Z. Band Gap Engineering of Mo xW 1-xS 2 Alloy Monolayers with Wafer-Scale Uniformity. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7714-7724. [PMID: 38630017 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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Modulating the band gap of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductors is critical for their application in a wider spectral range. Alloying has been demonstrated as an effective method for regulating the band gap of 2D TMDC semiconductors. The fabrication of large-area 2D TMDC alloy films with centimeter-scale uniformity is fundamental to the application of integrated devices. Herein, we report a liquid-phase precursor one-step chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method for fabricating a MoxW1-xS2 alloy monolayer with a large size and an adjustable band gap. Good crystalline quality and high uniformity on a wafer scale enable the continuous adjustment of its band gap in the range of 1.8-2.0 eV. Density functional theory calculations provided a deep understanding of the Raman-active vibration modes of the MoxW1-xS2 alloy monolayer and the change in the conductivity of the alloy with photon energy. The synthesis of large-area MoxW1-xS2 alloy monolayers is a critical step toward the application of 2D layered semiconductors in practical optoelectronic devices.
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- Zhonghao Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
- Engineering Research Center of Continuous Extrusion, Ministry of Education, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Micro-Nano Devices, Department of Physic, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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Wang S, Tan L, Yang Z, Zhao H, Guo L. A Strong, Tough, and Stable Composite with Nacre-Inspired Sandwich Structure. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401883. [PMID: 38662873 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Improving the fracture resistance of nacre-inspired composites is crucial in addressing the strength-toughness trade-off. However, most previously proposed strategies for enhancing fracture resistance in these composites have been limited to interfacial modification by polymer, which restricts mechanical enhancement. Here, a composite material consisting of graphene oxide (GO) lamellae and nanocrystalline reinforced amorphous alumina nanowires (NAANs) has been developed. The structure of the composite is inspired by nacre and is composed of stacked GO nanosheets with NAANs in between, forming a sandwich-like structure. This design enhances the fracture resistance of the composite through the pull-out of GO nanosheets at the nanoscale and GO/NAANs sandwich-like coupling at the micro-scale, while also providing stiff ceramic support. This composite simultaneously possesses high strength (887.8 MPa), toughness (31.6 MJ m-3), superior cyclic stability (1600 cycles), and long-term (2 years) immersion stability, which outperform previously reported GO-based lamellar composites. The hierarchical fracture design provides a new path to design next-generation strong, tough, and stable materials for advanced engineering applications.
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- Shaoxiong Wang
- School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Su AY, Apostol P, Wang J, Vlad A, Dincă M. Electrochemical Capacitance Traces with Interlayer Spacing in Two-dimensional Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402526. [PMID: 38415379 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402526] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising candidates for electrochemical capacitors (EC) for fast energy storage due to their high specific surface areas and potential for redox activity. To maximize energy density, traditional inorganic pseudocapacitors have utilized faradaic processes in addition to double-layer capacitance. Although conductive MOFs are usually comprised of redox active ligands which allow faradaic reactions upon electrochemical polarization, systematic studies providing deeper understanding of the charge storage processes and structure-function relationships have been scarce. Here, we investigate the charge storage mechanisms of a series of triazatruxene-based 2D layered conductive MOFs with variable alkyl functional groups, Ni3(HIR3-TAT)2 (TAT=triazatruxene; R=H, Et, n-Bu, n-Pent). Functionalization of the triazatruxene core allows for systematic variation of structural parameters while maintaining in-plane conjugation between ligands and metals. Specifically, R groups modulate interlayer spacing, which in turn shifts the charge storage mechanism from double-layer capacitance towards pseudocapacitance, leading to an increase in molar specific capacitance from Ni3(HIH3-TAT)2 to Ni3(HIBu3-TAT)2. Partial exfoliation of Ni3(HIBu3-TAT)2 renders redox active ligand moieties more accessible, and thus increases the dominance of faradaic processes. Our strategy of controlling charge storage mechanism through tuning the accessibility of redox-active sites may motivate further design and engineering of electrode materials for EC.
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- Alice Y Su
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 02139, Cambridge, USA
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, B-1348, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 02139, Cambridge, USA
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, B-1348, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 02139, Cambridge, USA
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Cho YS, Lee JW, Jung Y, Park JY, Park JS, Kim SM, Yang SJ, Park CR. Super-Toughness Carbon Nanotube Yarns by Bio-Inspired Nano-Coiling Engineering. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2400460. [PMID: 38654622 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Lightweight structural materials are commonly used as effective fillers for advanced composites with high toughness. This study focused on enhancing the toughness of direct-spun carbon nanotube yarns (CNTYs) by controlling the micro-textural structure using a water-gap-based direct spinning. Drawing inspiration from the structural features of natural spider silk fibroin, characterized by an α-helix in the amorphous region and β-sheet in the crystalline region, multiscale bundles within CNTYs are reorganized into a unique nano-coil-like structure. This nano-coiled structure facilitated the efficient dissipation of external mechanical loads through densification with the rearrangement of multiscale bundles, improving specific strength and strain. The resulting CNTYs exhibited exceptional mechanical properties with toughness reaching 250 J g-1, making them promising alternatives to commercially available fibers in lightweight, high-toughness applications. These findings highlight the significance of nano-coiling engineering for emulating bio-inspired micro-textural structures, achieving remarkable enhancement in the toughness of CNTYs.
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- Young Shik Cho
- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Wanju, 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Composite Research Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), Changwon, 51508, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Education and Research Center for Smart Energy and Materials, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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Laurenzi S, Zaccardi F, Toto E, Santonicola MG, Botti S, Scalia T. Fused Filament Fabrication of Polyethylene/Graphene Composites for In-Space Manufacturing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1888. [PMID: 38673245 PMCID: PMC11052346 DOI: 10.3390/ma17081888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Graphene-based composite materials are highly sought after for space applications due to their ability to encompass various properties, such as electrical conductivity, thermal resistance, and radiation shielding. This versatility allows for the creation of multifunctional components that can serve various purposes in space. Three-dimensional (3D) printing of composite materials in space offers a versatile and efficient means of manufacturing components, tools, and structures that are tailored to the unique challenges and requirements of space missions. In this work, we aim to develop 3D-printed composites made of medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) matrix and exfoliated graphene nanoplatelets (xGnP) as filler, using fused filament fabrication (FFF). Our research focuses on the challenges associated with the FFF process for fabricating MDPE/xGnP materials, particularly by optimizing filament extrusion and assessing the resulting material properties and space environmental compatibility. Firstly, we optimize the extrusion process, and use the MDPE/xGnP filaments to fabricate 3D-printed samples after defining the FFF parameters. We employ differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to assess the melting properties and crystallization degree of the extruded filaments and 3D-printed samples, providing insights into the relationship between these properties and the characteristics of the initial powders. Electrical and tensile tests are carried out to evaluate the material properties after successfully mitigating challenges, such as warping and inadequate adhesion, to build plates during the printing process. Finally, we subject the 3D-printed composites to outgassing tests under exposure to the AM0 solar spectrum to evaluate their space environmental suitability. The results of this work demonstrate the capability of the FFF-based process to efficiently manufacture components made of MDPE/xGnP composites, providing optimized parameters for their potential in-space fabrication.
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- Susanna Laurenzi
- Department of Astronautical Electrical and Energy Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Salaria 851-881, 00138 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Astronautical Electrical and Energy Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Salaria 851-881, 00138 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.T.); (M.G.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.T.); (M.G.S.)
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- Photonics Micro- and Nano-Structures Laboratory, Division of Physical Technologies and Security, Nuclear Department, ENEA C.R. Frascati, Via E. Fermi 45, 00044 Frascati, Italy;
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- Italian Space Agency, Via del Politecnico s.n.c., 00133 Rome, Italy;
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Yan B, Chen N, Xu C, Wu Y, Li L, Lee C, He N. Covalently Bonded Heterostructures with Mixed-Dimensional Carbons for Suppressing Mechanochemical Wear of Diamond under Heavy Loads. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:19751-19763. [PMID: 38581368 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Diamond is widely acknowledged as the hardest naturally occurring material. Nevertheless, when exposed to friction against ferrous metals, it is prone to graphitization or amorphization, which limits the utilization of its extremely high hardness and wear resistance. These issues have persisted for decades without an effective solution. Here, we report that a covalently bonded heterostructure with mixed-dimensional carbons as a high-performance solid lubricant could effectively reduce diamond surface friction and mechanochemical wear with excellent load capacity and durability. When subjected to dry friction and heavy loads (20-150 N), the heterostructure exhibited a notable improvement over pristine diamond with reduced friction coefficients and relative wear rates by 22-45 and 67-91%, respectively. Especially under a 20 N load, the relative wear rate was an order of magnitude lower than that of pristine diamond. Additionally, experiments and molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the heterostructure integrated the outstanding properties of diamond (three-dimensional (3D)), nanographite (3D), and graphene (two-dimensional (2D)), resulting in improved lubrication and antiwear performance that could not be achieved by the individual carbon materials. The findings in this work will be beneficial to overcome the ferrous metal forbidden zone of diamond and are expected to expand the applications of engineered diamond surfaces and graphite/graphene in tribology, mechanics, and electronic fields.
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- Bo Yan
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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Chen C, Yurtsever A, Li P, Sun L. Two-Dimensional Layered Nanomaterials Steering Self-Assembly of Dodecapeptides with Three Building Blocks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:19699-19710. [PMID: 38588069 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Self-assembly of peptides on layered nanomaterials such as graphite and MoS2 in the formation of long-range ordered two-dimensional nanocrystal patterns leading to its potential applications for biosensing and bioelectronics has attracted significant interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology. However, controlling the self-assembly of peptides on nanomaterials is still challenging due to the unclear role of nanomaterials in steering self-assembly. Here, we used the in-situ AFM technique to capture different changes of peptide coverage as well as lengthening and widening rates depending on peptide concentrations, show the distinct boundary dynamics of two stabilized peptide domains, and resolve the molecular resolution structural differences and specific orientation of peptide on both nanomaterials. Moreover, ex-situ results showed that the nanomaterial layers tuned the opposite changes of nanowire heights and densities and displayed the different water-resistance stabilities on both nanomaterials. This work provides a basis for understanding nanomaterials steering peptide self-assembly and using hybrid bionanomaterials as a scaffold, enabling for potential biosensing and bioelectronics applications.
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- Chen Chen
- Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, 1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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Liu G, Ma L, Xi X, Nie Z. Efficient purification and high-quality regeneration of graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries by surfactant-assisted methanesulfonic acid. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 178:105-114. [PMID: 38387254 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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With the vigorous development of the new energy industry, the use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is growing exponentially, and the recycling of spent LIBs has gradually become a research hotspot. Currently, recycling both cathode and anode materials of LIBs is important to environmental protection and resource recycling. This research reportsa method ofefficient purification and high-quality regeneration of graphite from spent LIBs by surfactant-assisted methanesulfonic acid (MSA). Under the optimal conditions (0.006 mol/L sodium dodecyl sulfonate, 0.25 mol/L MSA, 10 vol% hydrogen peroxide, liquid-solid ratio of 30:1 mL/g, 60 °C, 1.5 h), the purity of the regenerated graphite was 99.7 %, and the recovery efficiency was 98.0 %. The regenerated graphite showed the characteristics of small interplanar spacing, high degree of graphitization, a small number of surface defects, and excellent pore structure, which was closer to commercial graphite. Furthermore, the regenerated graphite electrode exhibited superior rate performance and cycling stability with a high specific capacity of 397.03 mAh/g after 50 cycles at 0.1C and a charge-discharge efficiency of 99.33 %. The recovery of anode graphite beneficial for resource utilization, environmental protection, and cost control throughout the entire production chain.
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- Guangyun Liu
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Capital Resource-Recycling Material Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Capital Resource-Recycling Material Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Big-data Application Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Capital Resource-Recycling Material Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Capital Resource-Recycling Material Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Big-data Application Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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Vita Damasceno JP, Picheau E, Hof F, Zarbin AJG, Pénicaud A, Drummond C. Influence of Defects and Charges on the Colloidal Stabilization of Graphene in Water. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303508. [PMID: 38369596 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303508] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Mastering graphene preparation is an essential step to its integration into practical applications. For large-scale purposes, full graphite exfoliation appears as a suitable route for graphene production. However, it requires overpowering attractive van der Waals forces demanding large energy input, with the risk of introducing defects in the material. This difficulty can be overcome by using graphite intercalation compounds (GICs) as starting material. The greater inter-sheet separation in GICs (compared with graphite) allows the gentler exfoliation of soluble graphenide (reduced graphene) flakes. A solvent exchange strategy, accompanied by the oxidation of graphenide to graphene, can be implemented to produce stable aqueous graphene dispersions (Eau de graphene, EdG), which can be readily incorporated into many processes or materials. In this work, we prove that electrostatic forces are responsible for the stability of fully exfoliated graphene in water, and explore the influence of the oxidation and solvent exchange procedures on the quality and stability of EdG. We show that the amount of defects in graphene is limited if graphenide oxidation is carried out before exposing the material to water, and that gas removal of water before the incorporation of pre-oxidized graphene is advantageous for the long-term stability of EdG.
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- João Paulo Vita Damasceno
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), CP 19032, CEP 81531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (CRPP) UMR 5031-CNRS/, Université de Bordeaux, 115 Av. Du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33600, Pessac, France
- present address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, 13084-971, Campinas, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (CRPP) UMR 5031-CNRS/, Université de Bordeaux, 115 Av. Du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33600, Pessac, France
- present address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, 13084-971, Campinas, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (CRPP) UMR 5031-CNRS/, Université de Bordeaux, 115 Av. Du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33600, Pessac, France
- present address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, 13084-971, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), CP 19032, CEP 81531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (CRPP) UMR 5031-CNRS/, Université de Bordeaux, 115 Av. Du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33600, Pessac, France
- present address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, 13084-971, Campinas, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (CRPP) UMR 5031-CNRS/, Université de Bordeaux, 115 Av. Du Dr. Albert Schweitzer, 33600, Pessac, France
- present address: Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, 13084-971, Campinas, Brazil
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Vigil SA, Moreno-Hernandez IA. Dissolution Heterogeneity Observed in Anisotropic Ruthenium Dioxide Nanocrystals via Liquid-Phase Transmission Electron Microscopy. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146. [PMID: 38597585 PMCID: PMC11048125 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Noble metal oxides such as ruthenium dioxide are highly active electrocatalysts for anodic reactions in acidic electrolytes, but dissolution during electrochemical operation impedes wide-scale applications in renewable energy technologies. Improving the fundamental understanding of the dissolution dynamics of application-relevant morphologies such as nanocrystals is critical for the grid-scale implementation of these materials. Herein, we report the nanoscale heterogeneity observed via liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy during ruthenium dioxide nanocrystal dissolution under oxidizing conditions. Single-crystalline ruthenium dioxide nanocrystals enabled the direct observation of dissolution along different crystallographic facets, allowing an unprecedented direct comparison of crystal facet stability. The nanoscale observations revealed substantial heterogeneity in the relative stability of crystallographic facets across different nanocrystals, attributed to the nanoscale strains present in these crystals. These findings highlight the importance of nanoscale heterogeneity in determining macroscale properties such as electrocatalyst stability and provide a characterization methodology that can be integrated into next-generation electrocatalyst discovery efforts.
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- S. Avery Vigil
- Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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Chen Y, Liu G, Wei L, Zhao J, Zhang G. Effect of bending deformation on the electronic and optical properties of O atoms adsorbed by Be 3N 2. J Mol Model 2024; 30:129. [PMID: 38598099 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-05924-1] [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: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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CONTEXT In this paper, the optimum coverage of 4.44% and the optimum adsorption sites were determined for the Be3N2 adsorption system of O atoms at different coverages based on density functional theory. The electronic and optical properties of the model were investigated by applying bending deformation to the model at these coverage and adsorption sites. Adsorption of O atoms disrupts the geometrical symmetry of Be3N2, resulting in orbital rehybridization and lowering its band gap. Bending deformation causes the band gap of the adsorbed O atom structure of Be3N2 to first increase and then decrease, resulting in the modulation of its band gap. With increasing bending deformation, the adsorbed system is redshifts, and the degree of redshift increases with increasing bending deformation. METHODS All calculations in this paper were performed using the first-principles-based CASTEP module of Materials Studio (MS). The generalized gradient approximation (GGA) plane-wave pseudopotential method and the Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (PBE) Perdew et al. Phys Rev Lett 77:3865, 1996 generalized functional were used in the geometry optimization and calculation process to calculate the exchange-correlation potential between electrons. The effect of coverage on the electronic and optical properties of the Be3N2-adsorbed O atom system was investigated by adsorbing different numbers of O atoms on a monolayer of Be3N2. The Be3N2 protocell contains two N atoms and three Be atoms with a space community of P6/MMM (No.191). The original cell was expanded 3 times along the direction of the base vectors a and b in the Be3N2 plane to create a 3 × 3 × 1 monolayer Be3N2 supercell system. A vacuum layer of 15 Å is set in the direction of the crystal plane of the vertical monolayer Be3N2 supercell to eliminate interactions between adjacent layers. In the overall energy convergence test of the Be3N2 supercell, the plane wave truncation energy was set to 500 eV, and the energy difference between the calculations given in the literature Reyes-Serrato et al. J Phys Chem Solids 59:743-6, 1998 using 550 eV was less than 0.01 eV, verifying the reliability of the data at a truncation energy of 500 eV. The Monkhorst-Pack special k-point sampling method Monkhorst et al. Phys Rev B 13:5188, 1976 was used in the structural calculations, and the grid was set to 3 × 3 × 1. The geometric optimization parameters are set as follows: the self-consistent field iteration convergence criterion is 2.0 × 10-6 eV, and the iterative accuracy convergence value is not less than 1.0 × 10-5 eV/atom for the total force of each atom and less than 0.03 eV/Å for all atomic forces. In addition the high-symmetry k-point path is taken as Γ(0,0,0) → M(0,0.5,0) → K(- 1/3,2/3,0) → Γ(0,0,0) Chen et al, AIP Adv 8:105105, 2018.
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- Yuling Chen
- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Qiao R, Lu H, He W, Liu Y, Zhou T, Wan D, Wang Q, Liu Y, Guo W. 2D Memory Selectors with Giant Nonlinearity Enabled by Van der Waals Heterostructures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2310158. [PMID: 38573962 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The integration of one-selector-one-resistor crossbar arrays requires the selectors featured with high nonlinearity and bipolarity to prevent leakage currents and any crosstalk among distinct cells. However, a selector with sufficient nonlinearity especially in the frame of device miniaturization remains scarce, restricting the advance of high-density storage devices. Herein, a high-performance memory selector is reported by constructing a graphene/hBN/WSe2 heterostructure. Within the temperature range of 300-80 K, the nonlinearity of this selector varies from ≈103 - ≈104 under forward bias, and increases from ≈300 - ≈105 under reverse bias, the highest reported nonlinearity among 2D selectors. This improvement is ascribed to direct tunneling at low bias and Fowler-Nordheim tunneling at high bias. The tunneling current versus voltage curves exhibit excellent bipolarity behavior because of the comparable hole and electron tunneling barriers, and the charge transport polarity can be effectively tuned from N-type or P-type to bipolar by simply changing source-drain bias. In addition, the conceptual memory selector exhibits no sign of deterioration after 70 000 switching cycles, paving the way for assembling 2D selectors into modern memory devices.
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- Xiaofan Wang
- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Key Laboratory for Intelligent Nano Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures, and Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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Cheng L, Yeung CS, Huang L, Ye G, Yan J, Li W, Yiu C, Chen FR, Shen H, Tang BZ, Ren Y, Yu X, Ye R. Flash healing of laser-induced graphene. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2925. [PMID: 38575649 PMCID: PMC10995154 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47341-1] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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The advancement of laser-induced graphene (LIG) technology has streamlined the fabrications of flexible graphene devices. However, the ultrafast kinetics triggered by laser irradiation generates intrinsic amorphous characteristics, leading to high resistivity and compromised performance in electronic devices. Healing graphene defects in specific patterns is technologically challenging by conventional methods. Herein, we report the rapid rectification of LIG's topological defects by flash Joule heating in milliseconds (referred to as F-LIG), whilst preserving its overall structure and porosity. The F-LIG exhibits a decreased ID/IG ratio from 0.84 - 0.33 and increased crystalline domain from Raman analysis, coupled with a 5-fold surge in conductivity. Pair distribution function and atomic-resolution imaging delineate a broader-range order of F-LIG with a shorter C-C bond of 1.425 Å. The improved crystallinity and conductivity of F-LIG with excellent flexibility enables its utilization in high-performance soft electronics and low-voltage disinfections. Notably, our F-LIG/polydimethylsiloxane strain sensor exhibits a gauge factor of 129.3 within 10% strain, which outperforms pristine LIG by 800%, showcasing significant potential for human-machine interfaces.
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- Le Cheng
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- City University of Hong Kong Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- City University of Hong Kong Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Division of Science, Engineering and Health Study, School of Professional Education and Executive Development (PolyU SPEED), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Time-resolved Aberration Corrected Environmental Electron Microscope Unit, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Time-resolved Aberration Corrected Environmental Electron Microscope Unit, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Time-resolved Aberration Corrected Environmental Electron Microscope Unit, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- Centre for Neutron Scattering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China.
- City University of Hong Kong Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China.
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Yao S, Zhong B, Guo C, Ni J, Yang K, Hu S, Gong Z, Liu Y, Song J, Fan T. Effect of Copper Surface Roughness on the High-Temperature Structural Stability of Single-Layer-Graphene. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1648. [PMID: 38612164 PMCID: PMC11012466 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Graphene (Gr) has shown great potential in the field of oxidation protection for metals. However, numerous studies have shown that Gr will suffer structural degradation on metal surface during high-temperature oxidation, which significantly limited the effectiveness of their oxidation protection. Therefore, understanding the degradation mechanism of Gr is of great interest to enhance their structural stability. Here, the effect of copper (Cu) surface roughness on the high-temperature structural stability of single-layer graphene (SLG) was examined using Cu covered with SLG as a model material. SLG/Cu with different roughness values was obtained via high-temperature annealing of the model material. After high-temperature oxidation at 500 °C, Raman spectra analysis showed that the defect density of the oxidized SLG increased from 41% to 81% when the surface roughness varied from 37 nm to 81 nm. Combined with density functional theory calculations, it was found that the lower formation energy of the C-O bond on rough Cu surfaces (0.19 eV) promoted the formation of defects in SLG. This study may provide guidance for improving the effectiveness of SLG for the oxidation protection of metallic materials.
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- Songsong Yao
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Fioravanti G, Galante A, Fattibene P, Torrieri Di Tullio L, Colacicchi S, De Thomasis G, Perrozzi F, De Berardinis N, Profeta G, Ottaviano L, Alecci M. Disentangling the intrinsic relaxivities of highly purified graphene oxide. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:245101. [PMID: 38467058 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad3253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The chemistry of contrast agents (CAs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications is an active area of research and, in recent work, it was shown that CA-based graphene oxide (GO) has valuable properties for biomedical uses. GO has a potential as MRI CAs thanks to several functionalities, like its ability to penetrate tissues and cell membranes, as well as easy coupling with therapeutic agents, therefore showing the potential for both a diagnostic and therapeutic role. In this study, we performed a thorough cleaning of the GO sample (synthesized using a modified Hummers method), minimizing the amount of residual manganese down to 73 ppm. Using a wide range of physical-chemical methods (morphology, chemical composition, elemental analysis, spectroscopies, and imaging), we characterized the intrinsic longitudinal and transverse relaxivities of highly purified GO nanosheets. X-band electron paramagnetic resonance allowed to recognize the paramagnetic species involved, and 1.0 T MRI was used to disentangle the relative contributions to the MRI contrast of pristine GO nanosheets arising from structural defects and residual paramagnetic manganese impurities embedded in the nanomaterial. Although experiments show that the MRI relaxivity of GO nanosheets arises from the cumulative effect of structural defects and paramagnetic impurities, we conclude that the latter contribution to the longitudinal and transverse relaxivities becomes irrelevant for highly purified (pristine) GO. This novel finding clearly demonstrates that, apart from trivial manganese inclusion, pristine GO produces an inherent MRI response via structural defects, and therefore it is on its own a suitable candidate as MRI contrast agent.
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- Giulia Fioravanti
- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Gran Sasso National Laboratory (LNGS), I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- CNR-SPIN, c/o Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Core Facilities, Viale Regina Elena 299, I-00161 Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Core Facilities, Viale Regina Elena 299, I-00161 Rome, Italy
- Department of Biochemical Sciences 'A. Rossi Fanelli', Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 332, I-00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- CNR-SPIN, c/o Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- CNR-SPIN, c/o Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Gran Sasso National Laboratory (LNGS), I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
- CNR-SPIN, c/o Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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Tang C, Jiang Y, Chen C, Xiao C, Sun J, Qian L, Chen L. Graphene Failure under MPa: Nanowear of Step Edges Initiated by Interfacial Mechanochemical Reactions. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:3866-3873. [PMID: 38442405 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The low wear resistance of macroscale graphene coatings does not match the ultrahigh mechanical strength and chemical inertness of the graphene layer itself; however, the wear mechanism responsible for this issue at low mechanical stress is still unclear. Here, we demonstrate that the susceptibility of the graphene monolayer to wear at its atomic step edges is governed by the mechanochemistry of frictional interfaces. The mechanochemical reactions activated by chemically active SiO2 microspheres result in atomic attrition rather than mechanical damage such as surface fracture and folding by chemically inert diamond tools. Correspondingly, the threshold contact stress for graphene edge wear decreases more than 30 times to the MPa level, and mechanochemical wear can be described well with the mechanically assisted Arrhenius-type kinetic model, i.e., exponential dependence of the removal rate on the contact stress. These findings provide a strategy for improving the antiwear of graphene-based materials by reducing the mechanochemical interactions at tribological interfaces.
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- Chuan Tang
- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Research Institute of Frontier Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Tribology Research Institute, The State Key Laboratory of Rail Vehicle System, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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Oli S, Tatrari G, Chauhan HK, Bisht AK, Bhatt ID. Effects of Graphene-Based Metal Composite and Urea on Seed Germination and Performance of Berberis chitria Buch.-Ham. ex Lindl. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:2219-2232. [PMID: 37490242 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04624-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Being an important source of berberine, Berberis chitria Buch.-Ham. ex Lindl. (Berberidaceae) has high demand in pharmaceutical industries. Its populations are diminishing due to overexploitation, habitat loss, slow-growing nature, and climate change. It is important to develop propagation protocols to sustain its natural populations and ensure its survival in the future. Fertilizers play an essential role in the yield and productivity of different crops. Among others, urea is the most abundantly used fertilizer in crops. Its effects on the yield and survival of medicinal plants are poorly studied. However, it is known that applying urea for a long time affects the soil negatively. Due to these negative effects, alternative fertilizers such as graphene-based metal composite (GMC) are being tested for their efficiency. In the present study, for the first time, we tested the effects of urea and GMC on the germination and performance of B. chitria. GMC showed maximum germination at 30 ppm (75%) and urea at 15 ppm (79%). Findings reveal non-significant effects of GMC and urea on germination and performance of B. chitria, suggesting the use of GMC as an alternative fertilizer.
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- Sheetal Oli
- Department of Botany, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, 263001, India
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- PRS-NSNT Centre, Department of Chemistry, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, 263001, India
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- Department of Botany, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, 263001, India
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- Department of Botany, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, 263001, India.
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- G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, 263643, India
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Li T, Peng H, He B, Hu C, Zhang H, Li Y, Yang Y, Wang Y, Bakr MMA, Zhou M, Peng L, Kang H. Cellulose de-polymerization is selective for bioethanol refinery and multi-functional biochar assembly using brittle stalk of corn mutant. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130448. [PMID: 38428756 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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As lignocellulose recalcitrance principally restricts for a cost-effective conversion into biofuels and bioproducts, this study re-selected the brittle stalk of corn mutant by MuDR-transposon insertion, and detected much reduced cellulose polymerization and crystallinity. Using recyclable CaO chemical for biomass pretreatment, we determined a consistently enhanced enzymatic saccharification of pretreated corn brittle stalk for higher-yield bioethanol conversion. Furthermore, the enzyme-undigestible lignocellulose was treated with two-step thermal-chemical processes via FeCl2 catalysis and KOH activation to generate the biochar with significantly raised adsorption capacities with two industry dyes (methylene blue and Congo red). However, the desirable biochar was attained from one-step KOH treatment with the entire brittle stalk, which was characterized as the highly-porous nanocarbon that is of the largest specific surface area at 1697.34 m2/g and 2-fold higher dyes adsorption. Notably, this nanocarbon enabled to eliminate the most toxic compounds released from CaO pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis, and also showed much improved electrochemical performance with specific capacitance at 205 F/g. Hence, this work has raised a mechanism model to interpret how the recalcitrance-reduced lignocellulose is convertible for high-yield bioethanol and multiple-function biochar with high performance.
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- Tianqi Li
- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Damietta 34517, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Biomass & Bioenergy Research Centre, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Mathew A, Janakiraman M, Karunagaran JR, Ramasamy N, Natesan B. Flow electrode capacitive desalination of industrial RO reject. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:28764-28774. [PMID: 38558337 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32979-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Flow electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) is a promising technology for efficiently treating industrial brine with high salt content. However, its desalination performance is currently limited by internal resistance. Achieving an effective FCDI system relies on active electrode materials with high conductivity. This study compares the desalination performances of the widely used flow electrode activated carbon (AC) with more conductive materials, reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and ZnO/rGO composite. Additionally, the lack of particle-to-particle contact in the flow electrode contributes to internal resistance and to address this, a cationic surface-active agent is introduced. This agent forms a stable dispersion, creating a space for enhanced mass loading of the active material. This modification enhances the conductive network and particle contact, reducing the diffusion path and promoting rapid ion transport. With a 5 wt% loading, ZnO/rGO achieved a 73% salt removal efficiency, surpassing AC at 63%. Furthermore, the surfactant-modified ZnO/rGO flow electrode with a 7 wt% loading demonstrated an 81% salt removal efficiency.
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- Asha Mathew
- Department of Chemical Engineering, AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Centre For Energy Storage Technologies, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Cheng H, Qu J, Mao W, Chen S, Dong H. Continuous-Wave Pumped Monolayer WS 2 Lasing for Photonic Barcoding. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:614. [PMID: 38607148 PMCID: PMC11013185 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070614] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Micro/nano photonic barcoding has emerged as a promising technology for information security and anti-counterfeiting applications owing to its high security and robust tamper resistance. However, the practical application of conventional micro/nano photonic barcodes is constrained by limitations in encoding capacity and identification verification (e.g., broad emission bandwidth and the expense of pulsed lasers). Herein, we propose high-capacity photonic barcode labels by leveraging continuous-wave (CW) pumped monolayer tungsten disulfide (WS2) lasing. Large-area, high-quality monolayer WS2 films were grown via a vapor deposition method and coupled with external cavities to construct optically pumped microlasers, thus achieving an excellent CW-pumped lasing with a narrow linewidth (~0.39 nm) and a low threshold (~400 W cm-2) at room temperature. Each pixel within the photonic barcode labels consists of closely packed WS2 microlasers of varying sizes, demonstrating high-density and nonuniform multiple-mode lasing signals that facilitate barcode encoding. Notably, CW operation and narrow-linewidth lasing emission could significantly simplify detection. As proof of concept, a 20-pixel label exhibits a high encoding capacity (2.35 × 10108). This work may promote the advancement of two-dimensional materials micro/nanolasers and offer a promising platform for information encoding and security applications.
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- Haodong Cheng
- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Physics and Technology of Hunan Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (H.C.); (J.Q.)
- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials for High-Power Laser, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Physics and Technology of Hunan Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (H.C.); (J.Q.)
- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials for High-Power Laser, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Physics and Technology of Hunan Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (H.C.); (J.Q.)
- Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials for High-Power Laser, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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Bhardwaj A, Okoroanyanwu U, Pagaduan JN, Fan W, Watkins JJ. Large-Area Fabrication of Porous Graphene Networks on Carbon Fabric via Millisecond Photothermal Processing of Polyaniline for Supercapacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402049. [PMID: 38554015 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Supercapacitors demonstrate promising potential for flexible, multi-functional energy storage devices; however, their widespread adoption is confronted by fabrication challenges. To access a combination of desirable device qualities such as flexibility, lightweight, structural stability, and enhanced electrochemical performance, carbon fiber (CF) can be utilized as a current collector, alongside graphene as an electrochemically active material. Yet achieving a cost-effective, large-scale graphene production, particularly on CF, remains challenging. Here, a rapid (<1 min) photothermal approach is developed for the large-scale production of graphene directly onto CF, utilizing polyaniline (PANI) as a polymer precursor. The in situ electropolymerization of PANI on CF facilitates its rapid synthesis on large areas, followed by conversion into graphene networks, enabling the binder-free fabrication of supercapacitor devices. These devices exhibit an areal capacitance of 180 mF cm-2 (at 2 mA cm-2 in 1 m H2SO4), an order of magnitude higher than other fabric-based devices. Moreover, the devised photothermal strategy allows for one-step preparation of supercapacitor devices on areas exceeding 100 cm-2, yielding an absolute areal capacitance of 4.5 F. The proportional increase in capacitance with device area facilitates scaling and indicates the commercial viability of this approach for low-cost, energy-efficient, and high-throughput production of lightweight, high-performance graphene-based multi-functional supercapacitor devices.
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- Ayush Bhardwaj
- Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 686 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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Lv W, Wang L, Lu Y, Wang D, Wang H, Hao Y, Zhang Y, Sun Z, Tang Y. A Study on the Field Emission Characteristics of High-Quality Wrinkled Multilayer Graphene Cathodes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:613. [PMID: 38607147 PMCID: PMC11013809 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Field emission (FE) necessitates cathode materials with low work function and high thermal and electrical conductivity and stability. To meet these requirements, we developed FE cathodes based on high-quality wrinkled multilayer graphene (MLG) prepared using the bubble-assisted chemical vapor deposition (B-CVD) method and investigated their emission characteristics. The result showed that MLG cathodes prepared using the spin-coating method exhibited a high field emission current density (~7.9 mA/cm2), indicating the excellent intrinsic emission performance of the MLG. However, the weak adhesion between the MLG and the substrate led to the poor stability of the cathode. Screen printing was employed to prepare the cathode to improve stability, and the influence of a silver buffer layer was explored on the cathode's performance. The results demonstrated that these cathodes exhibited better emission stability, and the silver buffer layer further enhanced the comprehensive field emission performance. The optimized cathode possesses low turn-on field strength (~1.5 V/μm), low threshold field strength (~2.65 V/μm), high current density (~10.5 mA/cm2), and good emission uniformity. Moreover, the cathode also exhibits excellent emission stability, with a current fluctuation of only 6.28% during a 4-h test at 1530 V.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (W.L.); (L.W.); (Y.L.); (D.W.); (H.W.); (Y.H.); (Y.Z.); (Z.S.)
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Yuan Z, Lin Y, Hu J, Wang C. Controllable Fabrication of Sub-10 nm Graphene Nanopores via Helium Ion Microscopy and DNA Detection. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:158. [PMID: 38667151 PMCID: PMC11048673 DOI: 10.3390/bios14040158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Solid-state nanopores have become a prominent tool in the field of single-molecule detection. Conventional solid-state nanopores are thick, which affects the spatial resolution of the detection results. Graphene is the thinnest 2D material and has the highest spatial detection resolution. In this study, a graphene membrane chip was fabricated by combining a MEMS process with a 2D material wet transfer process. Raman spectroscopy was used to assess the quality of graphene after the transfer. The mechanism behind the influence of the processing dose and residence time of the helium ion beam on the processed pore size was investigated. Subsequently, graphene nanopores with diameters less than 10 nm were fabricated via helium ion microscopy. DNA was detected using a 5.8 nm graphene nanopore chip, and the appearance of double-peak signals on the surface of 20 mer DNA was successfully detected. These results serve as a valuable reference for nanopore fabrication using 2D material for DNA analysis.
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- Zhishan Yuan
- School of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (J.H.); (C.W.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments and Manufacturing Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory for High Performance Tools, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (J.H.); (C.W.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments and Manufacturing Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory for High Performance Tools, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (J.H.); (C.W.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments and Manufacturing Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory for High Performance Tools, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.L.); (J.H.); (C.W.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments and Manufacturing Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- State Key Laboratory for High Performance Tools, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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You X, Maharjan S, Vinodgopal K, Atkin JM. Nanoscale insights into graphene oxide reduction by tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:9871-9879. [PMID: 38168951 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04711c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted substantial interest for its tunable properties and as a possible intermediate for the bulk manufacture of graphene. GO and its reduced derivatives display electronic and optical properties that depend strongly on their chemical structure, and with proper functionalization, GO can have a desirable bandgap for semiconductor applications. However, its chemical activity leads to a series of unclear chemical changes under ambient conditions, resulting in changes in color and solubility upon exposure to light. In this paper, we study the properties of fresh and spontaneously reduced GO under ambient conditions using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) to map its nanometer scale chemical and structural heterogeneity. We observe different types of defect sites on reduced GO (rGO) by spatially mapping the D to G band peak ratio and D and G band spectral positions. The higher spatial resolution and out-of-plane polarization compared to conventional micro-Raman spectroscopy enables us to resolve unusual features, including D-band shifting on rGO. Based on statistical analysis of the spatial variations in modes and theoretical calculations for different functional groups, we conclude the reduction mechanism of GO is a self-photocatalytic reduction with the participation of water and visible light, in which the rate determining step is electron transport through the metal substrate and ion diffusion on the GO surface. These results demonstrate that TERS can reveal structural and chemical details elucidating reduction mechanisms, through the examination of samples at different time points.
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- Xiao You
- Department of Applied Physical Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina Central University, Durham, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA.
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Duan R, Li Z, Fu Y, Shan Y, Yu Y, He G, He H. Combined Experimental and Density Functional Theory Study on the Mechanism of the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH 3 over Metal-Free Carbon-Based Catalysts. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5598-5605. [PMID: 38466913 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Metal-free carbon-based catalysts are attracting much attention in the low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3 (NH3-SCR). However, the mechanism of the NH3-SCR reaction on carbon-based catalysts is still controversial, which severely limits the development of carbon-based SCR catalysts. Herein, we successfully reconstructed carbon-based catalysts through oxidation treatment with nitric acid, thereby enhancing their low-temperature activity in NH3-SCR. Combining experimental results and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we proposed a previously unreported NH3-SCR reaction mechanism over carbon-based catalysts. We demonstrated that C-OH and C-O-C groups not only effectively activate NH3 but also remarkedly promote the decomposition of intermediate NH2NO. This study enhances the understanding of the NH3-SCR mechanism on carbon-based catalysts and paves the way to develop low-temperature metal-free SCR catalysts.
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- Rucheng Duan
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Center for Excellence in Regional Atmospheric Environment, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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Hwang I, Mun S, Youn JH, Kim HJ, Park SK, Choi M, Kang TJ, Pei Q, Yun S. Height-renderable morphable tactile display enabled by programmable modulation of local stiffness in photothermally active polymer. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2554. [PMID: 38519461 PMCID: PMC10959967 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46709-7] [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: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Reconfigurable tactile displays are being used to provide refreshable Braille information; however, the delivered information is currently limited to an alternative of Braille because of difficulties in controlling the deformation height. Herein, we present a photothermally activated polymer-bilayer-based morphable tactile display that can programmably generate tangible three-dimensional topologies with varying textures on a thin film surface. The morphable tactile display was composed of a heterogeneous polymer structure that integrated a stiffness-tunable polymer into a light-absorbing elastomer, near-infra-red light-emitting diode (NIR-LED) array, and small pneumatic chamber. Topological expression was enabled by producing localized out-of-plane deformation that was reversible, height-adjustable, and latchable in response to light-triggered stiffness modulation at each target area under switching of stationary pneumatic pressure. Notably, the tactile display could express a spatial softness map of the latched topology upon re-exposing the target areas to modulated light from the NIR-LED array. We expect the developed tactile display to open a pathway for generating high-dimensional tactile information on electronic devices and enable realistic interaction in augmented and virtual environments.
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- Inwook Hwang
- Tangible Interface Creative Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Tangible Interface Creative Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Tangible Interface Creative Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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- Human Enhancement & Assistive Technology Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Tangible Interface Creative Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Tangible Interface Creative Research Section, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea.
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Gupta S, Kumar R. Enhanced photocatalytic performance of the N-rGO/g-C 3N 4 nanocomposite for efficient solar-driven water remediation. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:6109-6131. [PMID: 38444302 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06203a] [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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This paper describes the synthesis and analysis of a photocatalyst made from a combination of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) through a simple hydrothermal process. The effectiveness of the N-rGO/g-C3N4 heterostructure in photocatalysis was examined by studying the breakdown of different types of organic pollutants, such as cationic and anionic dyes, as well as antibiotics, under simulated solar light irradiation. Due to the presence of Schottky junctions formed between rGO and g-C3N4, the electron transfer process is significantly enhanced, leading to a reduction in the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes. As a result, the photocatalytic activity of the rGO/g-C3N4 photocatalyst is significantly higher compared to that of g-C3N4 alone. The photocatalytic performance was further augmented through the nitrogen doping of rGO, which led to an increase in conductivity due to electron doping and an enhancement in the charge separation process. The heterojunction of rGO/g-C3N4 with an optimum concentration of 60% rGO attained a degradation efficiency of 98.7% for rhodamine B (RhB) dye after 50 minutes of light irradiation. In comparison, the nitrogen-doped photocatalyst (N-rGO/g-C3N4) achieved a photodegradation efficiency of 99.99% within 30 minutes. The reaction rate constant of the N-rGO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite was found to be 0.11 min-1 using pseudo first-order rate kinetics. This value is about 16 times more than that of pure g-C3N4 (0.007 min-1) for the degradation of rhodamine B. Additionally, N-rGO/g-C3N4 effectively degraded various contaminants, such as methylene blue, methyl orange, and tetracycline hydrochloride. The paper also addresses the photocatalytic mechanism, which entails the facilitated movement of electrons and holes produced by light, owing to the alignment of energy bands at the interface of the N-rGO/g-C3N4 heterojunction. These findings contribute to the advancement of a metal-free and porous photocatalyst that is highly interconnected and can be used for waste water treatment and environmental remediation.
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- Shalu Gupta
- Department of Physics and Astrophysics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh-123031, India.
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- Department of Physics and Astrophysics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh-123031, India.
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Tan R, Liu Y, Li W, Zhou J, Chen P, Zavabeti A, Zeng H, Yao Z. Multi-Scale Dispersion Engineering on Biomass-Derived Materials for Ultra-Wideband and Wide-Angle Microwave Absorption. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301772. [PMID: 38513234 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Efficient electromagnetic waves (EMWs) absorbing materials play a vital role in the electronic era. In traditional research on microwave absorbing (MA) materials, the synergistic modulation of material dispersion and structural dispersion of EMWs by incorporating multi-scale effects has frequently been overlooked, resulting in an untapped absorption potential. In this study, the material dispersion customization method based on biomass carbon is determined by quantitative analysis. The study carries out thermodynamic modulation of carbon skeleton, micro-nano porous engineering, and phosphorus atom donor doping in turn. The dielectric properties are improved step by step. In terms of structural dispersion design, inspired by the theory of antenna reciprocity, a Vivaldi antenna-like absorber is innovatively proposed. With the effective combination of material dispersion and structural dispersion engineering by 3D printing technology, the ultra-wideband absorption of 36.8 GHz and the angular stability of close to 60 ° under dual polarization are successfully realized. The work breaks the deadlock of mutual constraints between wave impedance and attenuation rate through the dispersion modulation methods on multiple scales, unlocking the potential for designing next-generation broadband wide-angle absorbers.
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- Ruiyang Tan
- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Preparation and Protection for Harsh Environment, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering/Herbert Gleiter Institute, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- College of Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Preparation and Protection for Harsh Environment, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering/Herbert Gleiter Institute, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- College of Materials and Technology, Key Laboratory of Material Preparation and Protection for Harsh Environment, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211100, China
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Chen Y, Shi Z, Lv B, Zhang W, Zhang S, Zang H, Yue Y, Jiang K, Ben J, Jia Y, Liu M, Lu S, Sun R, Wu T, Li S, Sun X, Li D. In Situ Growth of Wafer-Scale Patterned Graphene and Fabrication of Optoelectronic Artificial Synaptic Device Array Based on Graphene/n-AlGaN Heterojunction for Visual Learning. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401150. [PMID: 38506563 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The unique optical and electrical properties of graphene-based heterojunctions make them significant for artificial synaptic devices, promoting the advancement of biomimetic vision systems. However, mass production and integration of device arrays are necessary for visual imaging, which is still challenging due to the difficulty in direct growth of wafer-scale graphene patterns. Here, a novel strategy is proposed using photosensitive polymer as a solid carbon source for in situ growth of patterned graphene on diverse substrates. The growth mechanism during high-temperature annealing is elucidated, leading to wafer-scale graphene patterns with exceptional uniformity, ideal crystalline quality, and precise control over layer number by eliminating the release of volatile from oxygen-containing resin. The growth strategy enables the fabrication of two-inch optoelectronic artificial synaptic device array based on graphene/n-AlGaN heterojunction, which emulates key functionalities of biological synapses, including short-term plasticity, long-term plasticity, and spike-rate-dependent plasticity. Moreover, the mimicry of visual learning in the human brain is attributed to the regulation of excitatory and inhibitory post-synapse currents, following a learning rule that prioritizes initial recognition before memory formation. The duration of long-term memory reaches 10 min. The in situ growth strategy for patterned graphene represents the novelty for fabricating fundamental hardware of an artificial neuromorphic system.
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- Yang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- School of Management Science and Information Engineering, Jilin University of Finance and Economics, Changchun, 130117, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130033, P. R. China
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Walleni C, Malik SB, Missaoui G, Alouani MA, Nsib MF, Llobet E. Selective NO 2 Gas Sensors Employing Nitrogen- and Boron-Doped and Codoped Reduced Graphene Oxide. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:13028-13040. [PMID: 38524411 PMCID: PMC10956123 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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In this paper, we develop high-performance gas sensors based on heteroatom-doped and -codoped graphene oxide as a sensing material for the detection of NO2 at trace levels. Graphene oxide (GO) was doped with nitrogen and boron by a chemical method using urea and boric acid as precursors. The prepared samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The obtained results proved the successful reduction of graphene oxide by doping effects, leading to the removal of some oxygen functional groups and restoration of an sp2 carbon structure. New bonds in honeycombs, such as pyridinic, pyrrolic, graphitic, B-C3, B-C2-O, and B-O, were created. Compared to the nondoped GO, the N/B-rGO materials exhibited enhanced responses toward low concentrations of NO2 (<1 ppm) at 100 °C. Particularly, the N-rGO-based device showed the highest sensitivity and lowest limit of detection.
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- Chiheb Walleni
- Higher
School of Sciences and Technology of Hammam Sousse, University of Sousse, 4011 Sousse, Tunisia
- MINOS, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans,
26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- NANOMISENE
Laboratory, LR16CRMN01, Center of Research on Microelectronics and
Nanotechnology (CRMN), Technopole of Sousse, B.P334, 4054 Sousse, Tunisia
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- MINOS, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans,
26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Fakultät
V – Institute of Physics, Carl von
Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, D-26111 Oldenburg, Germany
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- MINOS, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans,
26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Higher
School of Sciences and Technology of Hammam Sousse, University of Sousse, 4011 Sousse, Tunisia
- NANOMISENE
Laboratory, LR16CRMN01, Center of Research on Microelectronics and
Nanotechnology (CRMN), Technopole of Sousse, B.P334, 4054 Sousse, Tunisia
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- MINOS, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Avinguda Països Catalans,
26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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Zhou W, Ma T, Tian Y, Jiang Y, Yu X. Dielectric engineered graphene transistors for high-performance near-infrared photodetection. iScience 2024; 27:109314. [PMID: 38450152 PMCID: PMC10915625 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Graphene, known for its ultrahigh carrier mobility and broadband optical absorption, holds significant potential in optoelectronics. However, the carrier mobility of graphene on silicon substrates experienced a marked decrease due to surface roughness, phonon scattering affects. Here we report carrier mobility enhancement of graphene dielectric engineering. Through the fabrication of devices utilizing Si/SiO2/Al2O3/graphene layers and subsequent electrical characterization, our findings illustrate the navigable nature of the Al2O3 dielectric layer is navigable for reducing the SiO2 phonon scattering and increasing graphene's carrier mobility by up to ∼8000 cm2V-1s-1. Furthermore, the improvement in carrier mobility of graphene has been utilized in the hybrid near-infrared photodetector, resulting in outstanding responsivity of ∼400 AW-1, detectivity of ∼2.2 ✕ 1011 Jones in the graphene/Ag2Te detector. Our study establishes pathways for the seamless integration of graphene or other 2D materials within the standard CMOS processes, thereby facilitating the fabrication of advanced optoelectronic devices.
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- Weijian Zhou
- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310013, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and Smart Systems, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Mirshokraee SA, Muhyuddin M, Orsilli J, Berretti E, Lavacchi A, Lo Vecchio C, Baglio V, Viscardi R, Zaffora A, Di Franco F, Santamaria M, Olivi L, Pollastri S, Santoro C. Mono-, bi- and tri-metallic Fe-based platinum group metal-free electrocatalysts derived from phthalocyanine for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38488880 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00575a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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In this manuscript, a comprehensive study is presented on Fe-based electrocatalysts with mono, bi, and tri-metallic compositions, emphasizing the influence of processing-structure correlations on the electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in the alkaline medium. These electrocatalysts were synthesized through the mixing of transition metal phthalocyanines (TM-Pc) with conductive carbon support, followed by controlled thermal treatment at specific temperatures (600 °C and 900 °C). An extensive analysis was conducted, employing various techniques, including X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD), providing valuable insights into the structural characteristics of the synthesized nanoparticles. Importantly, an increase in the Fe-Pc weight percentage from 10% to 30% enhanced the ORR activity, although not proportionally. Furthermore, a comparative analysis between mono, bi, and tri-metallic samples subjected to different functionalization temperatures highlighted the superior electrocatalytic activity of electrocatalysts functionalized at 600 °C, particularly Fe 600 and Fe-Ni-Cu 600. These electrocatalysts featured Eon values of 0.96 V vs. RHE and E1/2 values of 0.9 V vs. RHE, with the added benefit of reduced anionic peroxide production. The potential of these Fe-based electrocatalysts to enhance ORR efficiency is underscored by this research, contributing to the development of more effective and sustainable electrocatalysts for energy conversion technologies.
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- Seyed Ariana Mirshokraee
- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, U5, Via Roberto Cozzi, 55, 20125, Milan, MI, Italy.
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, U5, Via Roberto Cozzi, 55, 20125, Milan, MI, Italy.
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, U5, Via Roberto Cozzi, 55, 20125, Milan, MI, Italy.
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- Istituto di Chimica Dei Composti OrganoMetallici (ICCOM), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Madonna Del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy
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- Istituto di Chimica Dei Composti OrganoMetallici (ICCOM), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Madonna Del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy
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- Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l'Energia "Nicola Giordano" (ITAE), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Salita S. Lucia sopra Contesse 5, Messina, 98126, Italy
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- Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate per l'Energia "Nicola Giordano" (ITAE), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Salita S. Lucia sopra Contesse 5, Messina, 98126, Italy
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- Casaccia Research Center, ENEA, Santa Maria di Galeria, 00123, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, 90128, Palermo, Italy
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- Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste, Area Science Park, Basovizza, Trieste, Italy
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- Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste, Area Science Park, Basovizza, Trieste, Italy
- Department of Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 103, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, U5, Via Roberto Cozzi, 55, 20125, Milan, MI, Italy.
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Reyes-Loaiza V, De La Roche J, Hernandez-Renjifo E, Idárraga O, Da Silva M, Valencia DP, Ghneim-Herrera T, Jaramillo-Botero A. Laser-induced graphene electrochemical sensor for quantitative detection of phytotoxic aluminum ions (Al 3+) in soils extracts. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5772. [PMID: 38459204 PMCID: PMC10923804 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56212-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Aluminum in its Al3+ form is a metal that inhibits plant growth, especially in acidic soils (pH < 5.5). Rapid and accurate quantitative detection of Al3+ in agricultural soils is critical for the timely implementation of remediation strategies. However, detecting metal ions requires time-consuming preparation of samples, using expensive instrumentation and non-portable spectroscopic techniques. As an alternative, electrochemical sensors offer a cost-effective and minimally invasive approach for in situ quantification of metal ions. Here, we developed and validated an electrochemical sensor based on bismuth-modified laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes for Al3+ quantitative detection in a range relevant to agriculture (1-300 ppm). Our results show a linear Al3+ detection range of 1.07-300 ppm with a variation coefficient of 5.3%, even in the presence of other metal ions (Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cu2+). The sensor offers a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.34 ppm and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 1.07 ppm. We compared its accuracy for soil samples with pH < 4.8 to within 89-98% of spectroscopic methods (ICP-OES) and potentiometric titration. This technology's portability, easy to use, and cost-effectiveness make it a promising candidate for in situ quantification and remediation of Al3+ in agricultural soils and other complex matrices.
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- Vanessa Reyes-Loaiza
- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
- Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- Multifunctional Landscapes, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT, Cali-Palmira, Valle del Cauca, 763537, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
- Department of Biological Sciences, Universidad ICESI, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia
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- iOmicas Research Institute, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760031, Colombia.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division, California Institute of Technology, 1200 E California Blvd, Mail Code 139-74, Pasadena, CA, 91125, USA.
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Jo SG, Ramkumar R, Lee JW. Recent Advances in Laser-Induced Graphene-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301146. [PMID: 38057133 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Laser-induced graphene (LIG) is a porous carbon nanomaterial that can be produced by irradiation of CO2 laser directly on the polymer substrate under ambient conditions. LIG has many merits over conventional graphene, such as simple and fast synthesis, tunable structure and composition, high surface area and porosity, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and good flexibility and stability. These properties make LIG a promising material for energy applications, such as supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells. In this review, we highlight the recent advances of LIG in energy materials, covering the fabrication methods, performance enhancement strategies, and device integration of LIG-based electrodes and devices in the area of hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, zinc-air batteries, and supercapacitors. This comprehensive review examines the potential of LIG for future sustainable and efficient energy material development, highlighting its versatility and multifunctionality in energy conversion.
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- Seung Geun Jo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, 2, Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, 2, Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, 2, Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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Qiao J, Chen Z, Zhao J, Ren J, Wang H, Zhi C, Li J, Xing B, Nie H. Graphene promotes the growth of Vigna angularis by regulating the nitrogen metabolism and photosynthesis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297892. [PMID: 38451974 PMCID: PMC10919591 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Graphene has promising applications in agriculture and forestry. In the current study, six different concentrations of graphene (0mg/L, 0.01mg/L, 0.10mg/L, 1.00mg/L, 10.00mg/L, and 100.00mg/L) were used to investigate its effect on the growth and development of V. angularis plants in soil culture. The results showed that the group treated with 1.00mg/L graphene (G-1) had significantly increased plant height (19.86%), stem diameter (24.33%), and leaf area (13.69%), compared to the control group (CK). Moreover, all concentrations of graphene had positive effects on the total root length, total root surface area, and the number of root tips of V. angularis. Compared to the CK group, the G-1 group had significantly increased leaf water potential (37.89%), leaf conductivity (2.25%), and SOD, POD, and CAT activities (47.67%, 35.22%, and 199.3%, respectively). The G-1 group also showed improved leaf net photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll content, and soluble sugar content (51.28%, 24.25%, and 38.35%, respectively), compared to the CK group. Additionally, 1.00mg/L graphene led to a 23.88% increase in the podding rate and a 17.04% increase in the yield of V. angularis plants. The rhizosphere soil of V. angularis treated with 1.00mg/L graphene had a 25.14% increase in hydrolyzable nitrogen content and a 66.67% increase in available phosphorus content. RNA-seq data indicated that 1.00mg/L graphene induced the expression of photosynthesis and nitrogen transmembrane transport genes, including ATP synthase subunit b, photosystem I reaction center subunit XI, photosystem I reaction center subunit IV A, ferredoxin, and psbP-like protein 1, as well as genes for photosynthesis antenna proteins, glutamine synthetase, glutamate dehydrogenase 1, cyanate hydratase, protein fluG-like, and NRT1/PTR family, suggesting that graphene promoted the growth and development of V. angularis by enhancing the photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism processes in V. angularis plants. Our results indicated that a suitable concentration of graphene could significantly promote the growth of V. angularis plants in soil.
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- Jun Qiao
- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- Key Laboratory of Graphene Forestry Application of National Forest and Grass Administration, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- Key Laboratory of Graphene Forestry Application of National Forest and Grass Administration, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- Key Laboratory of Graphene Forestry Application of National Forest and Grass Administration, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- Key Laboratory of Graphene Forestry Application of National Forest and Grass Administration, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Coal-based Ecological Carbon Sequestration Technology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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