Small Structures
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2024
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IF 13.9
Ziying Ji,Yiran Wu,Lu Liu,Wei Zheng,Meng Wu,Yuexia Li,Zhengming Sun,Guobing Ying
The 2D Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene has a large specific surface area, abundant functional groups, and low work function, which has potential in the field of photocatalytic materials. However, the manufacturing of controllable films with high photocatalytic properties and desirable transmittance is a challenging task. Herein, low-cost, large-scale, and rapid preparation of Ti 3 C 2 T x /TiO 2 flexible composite films have been successfully prepared by inkjet printing technology, which can be applied in complex and special environments, as well as in photoelectrically controllable places for photocatalytic performance. With the increase of the anatase TiO 2 , the transmittance of Ti 3 C 2 T x /TiO 2 films increases from 55.37% to 73.27% at 780 nm, corresponding to the square resistance of 1.112–206.496 kΩ sq −1 and the figure of merit of 0.48–0.005. When the amount of anatase TiO 2 is 15%, the film has the best photocatalytic effect on methylene blue (MB) dye, reaching 68.94%. After five cycles of testing, the degradation efficiency of MB dye decreases by only 5.68%, showing that the film has good cycling stability. This work provides a new research direction for photoelectrically controllable photocatalytic degradation in complex and special environments.
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Energy & Environmental Science
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2022
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·期 12
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IF 39.714
Hanning Zhang,Pengyu Chen,Huan Xia,Gang Xu,Yaping Wang,Tengfei Zhang,Wenwen Sun,Muhammadali Turgunov,Wei Zhang,ZhengMing Sun
Given their high theoretical capacity, alloy-based anodes are promising candidates for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to meet the stringent demand of today's portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. However, the intrinsic limitations of volume expansion and irreversible pulverization lead to the sharp capacity decay and short cyclic life of the LIBs. Liquid metal (LM), possessing an inborn large capacity and inheriting deformability as liquids, can fundamentally avoid a large volume change during the electrochemical reactions. Herein, we report a facile strategy to self-assemble 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene into a 3D architecture, and simultaneously in situ encapsulate eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn) within the individual “MXene cell”. Inside the cell, the extraction of lithium ions from the ternary solid alloy brings LM back to the binary liquid state, enabling a self-healing process of the cracked or pulverized structure; outside the cell, the elastic network of the Ti3C2Tx skeleton buffers the volume expansion of the lithiated EGaIn. The as-prepared LM-Ti3C2Tx anode exhibited a superior rate capability (489 mA h g−1 at 5 A g−1) and excellent cycling stability (409.8 mA h g−1 after 4500 cycles at 5 A g−1, 90.8% capacity retention). Furthermore, we demonstrated that the reversible liquid–solid phase transformation and the formation of a distinct indium core/gallium shell structure is responsible for its self-healing properties. This work shows great potential for solving the inherent volume expansion problems of alloy-based anode materials.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Wei Huang,Ling Ding,Dianhui Wang,Ping Cai,Jing Wang,Ruixiang Gao,Haiqing Hu,Yashuai Ye,Chengwen Huang,Xiaogang Xue,Hongliang Peng,Lixian Sun
An appropriate electron transport layer (ETL) or cathode buffer layer (CBL) is critical for high-performance perovskite solar cells (PVSCs). In this work, tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBAOH)-functionalized Ti3C2Tx MXene (TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx) is developed to improve the photovoltaic performance of PVSCs. TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx is synthesized by HF etching and then TBAOH intercalation, and TBAOH can effectively attach to the Ti3C2Tx surface during the intercalation process. In hole transport material (HTM)-free carbon-based PVSCs with the structure of ITO/ETL/MAPbI3/carbon, the SnO2 doped by TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx (SnO2:TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx) as ETL shows decreased WF and increased conductivity and improves the growth of the perovskite film with a larger grain and significantly reduced defects, which synergistically facilitate charge transport and extraction and reduce charge recombination. The HTM-free carbon-based PVSC with SnO2:TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx ETL exhibits a significantly higher PCE of 14.93% with enhanced device stability compared to the control device with pristine SnO2 ETL (11.95%) and also outperforms most of the HTM-free carbon-based PVSCs with MAPbI3 perovskite reported so far. In traditional inverted PVSCs with the structure of ITO/PTAA/MAPbI3/PCBM/CBL/Ag, the TBAOH-Ti3C2Tx is utilized as a CBL to significantly enhance device performance with a high PCE of 21.16%, which is obviously superior than that (16.26%) of the control device without CBL. The impressive results indicate that tetrabutylammonium hydroxide-functionalized Ti3C2Tx MXene possesses great application potential in different functional layers for high-performance PVSCs.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2024
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IF 5.3
Xu-Han Chen,Cheng-Zhen Wang,Qiu-Feng Lü
The rapid growth of industries and population has led to severe water pollution, especially from the oil and dyes pollution. Recently, MXene with hydrophilicity layer structure and excellent adsorption capacity has been regarded as a promising material for high efficiency dye adsorption and oil–water separation. In this study, aminated-SiO 2 nanorods and monolayer Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene were combined by a facile self-assembly method to prepare a new composite (NS x /MXene) for dye adsorption and oil–water separation. The results show that the adsorption capacity of the NS x /MXene composite was enhanced due to the introduction of aminated-SiO 2 nanorods with more active sites. Especially, the NS 2 /MXene composite has a maximum adsorption capacity up to 4532.5 mg g −1 for AB74 dye, which is attributed to the electrostatic interaction between NS 2 /MXene and AB74 dye molecules. In addition, NS 2 /MXene modified polyurethane sponge (NS 2 /MXene@PU) was prepared by immersing dried polyurethane (PU) sponge in the NS 2 /MXene suspension. The NS 2 /MXene@PU sponge has a characteristic of superhydrophilicity in air and superoleophobicity in water, and shows a high separation flux of 27.44 × 10 4 L m −2 h −1 for a cyclohexane-water mixture. After 30 cycle experiments, the separation flux of NS 2 /MXene@PU for the cyclohexane-water mixture can still be 21.66 × 10 4 L m −2 h −1 , indicating an excellent cycling stability of NS 2 /MXene@PU. Hence, this new NS 2 /MXene material has excellent application prospects in dye adsorption and oil–water separation.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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IF 8.2
Liang Yin,Jinfeng Luan,Li Lv,Bin Liu,Wenbin Ren,Xiangqun Chu,Jia Wang,Zheng Lu,Pinhua Zhang,Lulu Du,Guangliang Cui
The detection of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in exhaled breath at room temperature is essential for health monitoring and disease diagnosis. This study investigates a ZnO/Ti3C2TX nanocomposite synthesized by combining ZnO nanoparticles, prepared by a hydrothermal method, with Ti3C2TX MXene. Experimental results demonstrate that the ZnO/Ti3C2TX nanocomposite sensors exhibit excellent H2S detection performance at room temperature with high sensitivity, rapid response time, and robust recovery capability. Specifically, the ZnO/Ti3C2TX-1.0 wt % nanocomposite sensor shows a response of 85.116 at 5 ppm of H2S, which is 14-fold and 35-fold greater than that of pure ZnO and Ti3C2TX MXene, respectively. The sensor exhibits a rapid response (50 s) and recovery time (115 s) at 100 ppb of H2S. Additionally, it shows exceptional sensitivity to H2S at low concentrations, with a detection limit as low as 1 ppb. Based on the excellent sensing performance, oral exhaled gas detection demonstrates that the sensor effectively differentiates H2S levels in healthy and patient breath samples. These findings highlight the potential of the ZnO/Ti3C2TX nanocomposite in exhaled H2S detection at room temperature, offering new insights for developing ultrasensitive biogas sensors.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 9
Miao Lei,Junpeng Guo,Qinkai Chen,Chang Liu,Bolin Li,Ye Li
There are abundant uranium resources in salt lake brines, but the high salinity background brings huge challenges to the selective extraction of uranyl. In this work, a novel Ti 3 C 2 T x nanocomposite was constructed by the intercalation of guanidine phosphate (GP) to achieve the selective and effective uranyl extraction. Characterization analyses showed that the intercalation of GP was driven by ion exchange or electrostatic interaction. At the temperature of 35 °C, the adsorption of GP-Ti 3 C 2 T x quickly reached equilibrium after 2 h (q max = 270.7 mg/g). Mechanism investigations showed that the adsorption of uranyl on GP-Ti 3 C 2 T x mainly included electrostatic attraction of oxygen-containing functional groups, chemical reduction by GP, and the coordination of phosphate and guanidine groups. Noteworthy, the adsorption capacity of GP for trace uranium (296.3 ± 13.8 μg/L) in actual brine was 806.3 μg/g. Even if the concentrations of coexisting Na + , K + , Mg 2+ , Ca 2+ , VO 4 3− and SO 4 2− far exceeded the concentration of salt lake sample, GP-Ti 3 C 2 T x exhibited satisfactory selectivity. Overall, this novel Ti 3 C 2 T x nanocomposite provides new insights into the extraction of uranium from salt lake brines.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 9.4
Liucheng Cao,Miao Chen,Yiming Zhang,Jingying Hu,Yi Wu,Ying Chen,Ruijia Wang,Haoyi Yuan,Fuxiang Wei,Yanwei Sui,Qingkun Meng,Lifeng Cheng,Shengqi Wang
Manganese-based cathodes are competitive candidates for state-of-the-art aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) because of their easy preparation method, sufficient nature reserve, and environmental friendliness. However, their poor cycle stability and low rate performance have prevented them from practical applications. In this study, Mn 3 O 4 nanoparticles were formed in situ on the surface and between the interlayers of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene, which was pretreated by the intercalation of K + ions. Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene not only provides abundant active sites and high conductivity but also hinders the structural damage of Mn 3 O 4 during charging and discharging. Benefiting from the well-designed K-Ti 3 C 2 @Mn 3 O 4 structure, the battery equipped with the K-Ti 3 C 2 @Mn 3 O 4 cathode achieved a maximum specific capacity of 312 mAh/g at a current density of 0.3 A/g and carried a specific capacity of approximately 120 mAh/g at a current density of 1 A/g, which remained stable for approximately 500 cycles. The performance surpasses that of most reported Mn 3 O 4 -based cathodes. This study pioneers a new approach for building better cathode materials for AZIBs.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2025
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Haiping Wang,Xingyu Wang,Xinmiao Liu,Shuwei Zhang,Shutong Meng,Wenjie Yan,Xin Zhang,Zhansheng Lu,Zenghui Qiu,Haijun Xu,Jiaqi He
Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) exhibit great potential for energy storage and conversion devices, owing to their inherent safety and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, the structure of traditional porous carbon cathodes hinders the zinc-ion diffusion kinetics, rendering the energy densities of conventional ZHSCs uncompetitive and severely impeding their practical applications. 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides, known as MXenes, exhibit excellent conductivity and abundant surface functional groups, qualifying them as ideal candidates for constructing high-capacity cathodes in high-performance ZHSCs. This study presents the fabrication of a ZHSC utilizing 3D porous K + -intercalated Ti 3 C 2 T X -reduced graphene oxide (K + -Ti 3 C 2 T X -RGO) hydrogel as cathode, paired with a zinc foil as anode. Upon treatment with KOH solution, Ti 3 C 2 T X undergoes K + ion intercalation into its nanosheets, resulting in partial elimination of terminal -F groups and expansion of the MXene interlayer spacing. Subsequently, large-scale graphene oxide (GO) was employed as a conductive binder to interconnect the intercalated multilayer Ti 3 C 2 T X , and a reducing agent was incorporated to facilitate self-assembly into a hydrogel. This approach augmented the accessibility of ions and facilitated their transport within the resultant structure. The ZHSC, fabricated with this composite cathode, synergistically integrates the supercapacitor’s high-power density and the battery’s high energy density. The results indicate that the ZHSC exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, featuring a high specific capacitance of 253.86 F g −1 at 1 A g −1 and an impressive energy density of 141.03 Wh kg −1 at 999.99 W kg −1 . Notably, after 5000 charge-discharge cycles at 10 A g −1 , the ZHSC maintained a capacitance retention rate above 87.96 %, highlighting its exceptional cycling stability.
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ACS Nano
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2024
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IF 15.8
Peng Li,Henan Wang,Zhongshi Ju,Zhongzheng Jin,Jiangang Ma,Lin Yang,Xiaoning Zhao,Haiyang Xu,Yichun Liu
Hydrogels are emerging as stretchable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials because of their tissue-like mechanical properties and water-rich porous cellular structures. However, achieving high-performance hydrogel shields remains a challenge because enhancing conductivity often results in a compromise in deformation adoptability. This work proposes a treatment strategy involving sulfuric acid/titanium carbide MXene, which can simultaneously enhance the conductivity and stretchability of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) double-network hydrogels. Multiple spectroscopic characterizations reveal that sulfuric acid promotes the linear conformation transition of the PEDOT molecular chain, while MXene increases charge delocalization and hydrogen bond cross-linking sites. The hydrogels, synthesized with a combined content of 0.6 wt % of MXene and PEDOT:PSS, exhibit an average X-band EMI SE of 41 dB. This performance is sustained at 94.5%, even following stretching and release at a strain of 200%. Interestingly, the EMI SE is found to linearly increase, reaching a value of 99 dB as the frequency is increased to 26.5 GHz. This increase is attributed to the enhanced water molecular polarization process, as supported by theoretical calculations of the impedance and attenuation constant. This work introduces a post-treatment technique that optimizes double-network hydrogels, providing deep insights into their EMI shielding mechanism and enabling high-performance EMI shielding with an ultralow conductive filler content.
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电子工程
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JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 5.9
Cheng Yang,Yanmei Shi,Lixin Li,Zhihong Chen,Di Zhao,Weixia Zhu,Kai Hu
Bisphenol A (BPA) is widespread in the environment and has a serious impact on human body. In this study, a novel magnetic metal-organic frameworks@Ti 3 C 2 T x composite, noted as Fe 3 O 4 @Ti 3 C 2 T x /MOF, was prepared and used as adsorbent for the removal of BPA from environmental water. The adsorption parameters that affecting the removal efficiency of BPA, such as solution pH, contact time, adsorbent dosage, co-existing inorganic ions, ionic strength, and humic acid were investigated in detail. Accordingly, the removal efficiency of BPA by Fe 3 O 4 @Ti 3 C 2 T x /MOF was as much as 95 %. Adsorption studies showed that the proposed composite can provide a maximum adsorption capacity of 547.43 mg g −1 for BPA within 5 min, which was superior to most of the reported adsorbents. The adsorption process was consistent with the pseudo-second-order kinetics (K 2 , 1.1063 μg mg −1 min −1 ) and Freundlich isotherm model, indicating that the adsorption was depended by chemisorption and the heterogeneous surface. Furthermore, the thermodynamic results demonstrated the exothermic nature of the adsorption process (ΔH θ = −34.84 kJ mol −1 ). Most importantly, the magnetic properties of the Fe 3 O 4 @Ti 3 C 2 T x /MOF make it easy to collect, so it can be regenerated and reused for at least 4 cycles without significant loss of adsorption efficiency. Overall, the proposed composite can be applied to the efficient removal of BPA from water samples and could be potentially applicable for practical wastewater treatment.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 2.7
Ting Li,Qianqian Zou,Junhai Wang,Qiang Li,Yumu Zhou,Yulan Tang
The presence of antibiotics in aquatic systems poses a significant risk to both the ecological balance and human health. To address this issue, the development of advanced photocatalytic materials capable of efficiently treating antibiotic-contaminated wastewater is imperative. In this investigation, we successfully synthesized nitrogen–phosphorus co-doped carbon dots (NPCDs) modified (001) TiO2/Ti3C2Tx composites via a series of uncomplicated hydrothermal reactions, ensuring visible light responsivity. Comprehensive characterization of the composite photocatalysts was conducted using XRD, FT-IR, N2 adsorption, SEM, TEM, XPS, UV-Vis DRS, and PL techniques. Subsequently, the photocatalytic performance was assessed through the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) and ceftiofur sodium solutions under visible light irradiation. The optimized composites exhibited remarkable photocatalytic degradation efficiencies of 93.4% and 75.5% for TC and ceftiofur sodium, respectively, under visible light, following quasi-primary kinetic behavior. Reactive free radical capture experiments highlighted the predominant roles of ˙O2− and ˙OH species in the photocatalytic degradation process. Additionally, we proposed plausible mechanisms governing photocatalytic degradation based on the obtained results. The heightened photocatalytic reactivity arises from the efficient transfer of photogenerated electrons through the NPCDs → TiO2 →Ti3C2Tx pathway, a mechanism that effectively facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers.
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POLYMER COMPOSITES
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2024
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IF 4.8
Guojing Chen,Zhenqian Ma,Shuai Jiang,Xinrui Wang,Yufei Huang,Chunpeng Chai
Polyimide (PI) is a special engineering plastic, widely involved in mechanical components, instruments, and petrochemicals. However, single PI material is inevitably subject to wear and tear in practice, which leads to weakened material properties. In this work, Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 was prepared to enhance the wear resistance and lubrication properties of PI by intercalating SiO 2 into the interlayer of Ti 3 C 2 T x sheets. Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 /PI composites were fabricated in two steps to test the tribological performances. SiO 2 particles change the form of interfacial friction from sliding to rolling, thus relieving direct friction between material and steel ball. So, the composites have a minimum COF (COF = 0.33) when the content of Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 is 0.80 wt%. Moreover, the average value of wear rate was 0.24 × 10 −5 mm 3 /(N·m) when Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 content was 1.60 wt%, which was 91.0% lower compared to the PI matrix. During the friction process, the abrasive chips of the material migrate to the surface of the steel ball to form a transfer film, which protects the material and thus reduces the wear rate. Therefore, the hybrids Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 are effective and important wear-resistant agents and solid lubricants to improve the wear resistance and lubricity of PI or other polymer materials. Highlights SiO 2 insert Ti 3 C 2 T x is a key factor in changing sliding friction into rolling friction, effectively reducing the COF. The average wear rate was 91.0% lower than that of the polyimide matrix when Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 content was 1.60 wt%. The minimum COF of Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 /PI composites reached 0.33 when the content of Ti 3 C 2 T x @SiO 2 was 0.80 wt%. The transfer film effectively reduces further wear of the material during friction.
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