ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2021
·Vol. 31
·期 13
·2008006
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IF 18.808
Hu Liu,Xiaoyu Chen,Yanjun Zheng,Dianbo Zhang,Ye Zhao,Chunfeng Wang,Caofeng Pan,Chuntai Liu,Changyu Shen
Inspired by the ultralight and structurally robust spider webs, flexible nanofibril-assembled aerogels with intriguing attributes have been designed for achieving promising performances in various applications. Here, conductive polyimide nanofiber (PINF)/MXene composite aerogel with typical “layer-strut” bracing hierarchical nanofibrous cellular structure has been developed via the freeze-drying and thermal imidization process. Benefiting from the porous architecture and robust bonding between PINF and MXene, the PINF/MXene composite aerogel exhibits an ultralow density (9.98 mg cm −3 ), intriguing temperature tolerance from -50 to 250 °C, superior compressibility and recoverability (up to 90% strain), and excellent fatigue resistance over 1000 cycles. The composite aerogel can be used as a piezoresistive sensor, with an outstanding sensing capacity up to 90% strain (corresponding 85.21 kPa), ultralow detection limit of 0.5% strain (corresponding 0.01 kPa), robust fatigue resistance over 1000 cycles, excellent piezoresistive stability and reproductivity in extremely harsh environments. Furthermore, the composite aerogel also exhibits superior oil/water separation properties such as high adsorption capacity (55.85 to 135.29 g g −1 ) and stable recyclability due to its hydrophobicity and robust hierarchical porous structure. It is expected that the designed PINF/MXene composite aerogel can supply a new multifunctional platform for human bodily motion/physical signals detection and high-efficient oil/water separation.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 18.5
Lin Tian,Fu-Lin Gao,Yu-Xiao Li,Zhi-Yue Yang,Xinghe Xu,Zhong-Zhen Yu,Jie Shang,Run-Wei Li,Xiaofeng Li
The rapid development of thermoelectric-piezoresistive dual-mode sensors has opened new avenues for enhancing the functionality, miniaturization, and integration of flexible tactile sensors. However, existing research primarily focuses on decoupling temperature and pressure responses, which leaves a significant gap in optimizing sensor performance and exploring multifunctional applications. To address this limitation, a composite aerogel with a layered porous structure is developed, integrating carbon nanotubes and MXene as conductive materials and reinforced with cellulose nanofibers. The innovative design, characterized by ultra-low thermal conductivity along with superior electrical and thermoelectric properties, allows the resulting sensor to monitor temperature and pressure stimuli without interference through thermoelectric and piezoresistive mechanisms. Demonstrated results reveal exceptional sensing capabilities, including a minimum detectable temperature variation of 0.03 K and a pressure detection limit of 0.3 Pa. The sensor exhibits high sensitivities of 33.5 µV K −1 and −45.2% kPa −1 , along with stability across both temperature and pressure stimuli. Furthermore, the unique multi-modal sensing mechanism supports various applications, such as thermoelectric energy harvesting, material recognition, complex information transmission, smart wearable devices, electronic skin, and human-computer interaction interfaces. This research presents a robust solution for designing high-performance dual-modal tactile sensors and significantly advances their practical applications across multiple domains.
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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IF 5.3
Zhiwen Shi,Lijuan Qiao,Zhi Jia,Peng Zhang,Bingxin Liu,Li Gao
It is of great significance to detect methanol in human exhaled breath since it may cause neurological disorders. In this study, N-doped Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene was synthesized by annealing and nitrogen doping in clay-like Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene. Then, TiO 2 nanospheres was generated in situ on the surface of N-doped Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene to provide adsorption and reaction sites for methanol. Based on the synergistic effects of electronic properties and gas adsorption, the N-Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene/TiO 2 exhibits high responsiveness and excellent selectivity to methanol at room temperature. Moreover, the detection limit is 0.1194 ppm. In addition, the adsorption and oxidation process of methanol on the N-Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene/TiO 2 was explored by in situ infrared spectra testing to reveal that the oxygen vacancy on the surface of N-Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene/TiO 2 plays an important role in the selective detection of methanol. This experiment provides a feasible solution for the detection of methanol gas in exhaled breath at room temperature.
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FIBERS AND POLYMERS
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2024
·Vol. 25
·期 9
·3369-3377
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IF 2.2
Yao Jiale,Xu Jiang,Cui Ao,Wang Rui,Hao Longyun
In this study, the molecules in wool fabric were modified to convert their disulfide bonds into sulfhydryl groups (–SH) by using tris (2-carboxyethyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP) as a reducing agent. The XPS, SEM, and UV–visible absorption spectrum were utilized to track the modification process. MXene and UV-curable PUA resin were blended and printed on the modified wool substrates by screen printing way, followed by a sustainable UV irradiation to effectively fix the printed coating on them. The effects of TCEP on the wettability, electrical resistance of conductive coatings were investigated. Especially, the durability of the conductive coatings to mechanical operations, wet and temperature treatment were systematically evaluated by measuring the resistance change rate on unmodified and TCEP modified wool fabrics, respectively. The results indicated that TCEP modification of wool fabrics could significantly improve the durability and stability of conductive coatings. This was because the active –SH groups in modified wool could participate in the polymerization of PUA molecules into a film under the excitation of UV photo-initiators, greatly improving the integrity and toughness of its structure and ultimately resulting in better adhesion between conductive coatings and wool fabrics.
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2024
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IF 8.9
Ye Qu,Yanzi Zhang,Yali Zhang,Jun Song,Zhaoen Liu,Weixing Rao,Yu Liu
The multi-component synergy of electrode materials and structural engineering are crucial for high-performance supercapacitors. Herein, a novel sandwich-like MXene@NiCo-layered double hydroxides (LDHs)/Co 9 S 8 nanostructure is rational synthesized, which with rich pores can significantly facilitate the diffusion of electrolyte ions and boost high charge transfer capability. Besides, the interaction forces between components promote the integration of multidimensional materials, and the resulting hybrid structure significantly improves the electrochemical efficiency through synergistic effects. Remarkably, the obtained MXene@NiCo-LDH/Co 9 S 8 composites exhibit a high specific capacitance of 808.0 F g −1 at a low current density of 1 A g −1 , the value is nearly 1.4 times MXene@NiCo-LDH (586.2 F g −1 ), as well as good rate capability (512.0 F g −1 at 10 A g −1 ). Besides, the fabricated supercapacitor device (MXene@NiCo-LDH/Co 9 S 8 //activated carbon) showed an outstanding energy density of 96.4 Wh kg −1 at 800 W kg −1 ), and good cyclic performance of 70.26 % capacitance retention even over 9000 cycles. This research may provide a promising strategy for developing two-dimensional layered materials as an electrode material in energy storage applications.
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2025
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Hong-mei Zuo,Hao Yin,Guoji Yu,Hongjie Wang,He Wang,Yanxia Xie,Fangtao Ruan,Zhenzhen Xu,Lihua Zou,Dian-sen Li
The intensification of electromagnetic pollution has boosted the exploration of high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. Herein, 2D MXene, 1D nickel (Ni) chain and PDMS were anchored on 3D porous skeleton of melamine sponge (MS) by a simple, inexpensive and scalable “dipping and coating” method, and a lightweight 3D hybrid nanostructure (MXene-Ni-PDMS/MS) was prepared. Super hydrophobic, high electric conductivity, excellent EMI shielding and outstanding super-elastic performances were obtained via the synergy effect of conductive 2D MXene and 1D Ni chain and hydrophobic PDMS. The results showed that the EMI of MXene-Ni-PDMS/MS with thickness of 10 mm could reach about 50 dB, which was 50 % higher than 25 dB of sponge with thickness of 2 mm, and could meet 20 dB commercial application. Moreover, the hybrid sponge exhibited super-elastic characteristics and could recover to its original state under 60 % strain during compressive fatigue. Even when it was subjected to 500 cycles at 40 % strain, the maximum compressive stress, Young's modulus and energy loss coefficient slightly decreased, indicating that the structure could maintain stable physical properties. The water contact angle could reach 145.1°, showing hydrophobic characteristics. This work offers a novel way for synthesis of excellent EMI shielding materials based on sponge.
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Carbon Energy
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2024
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IF 19.5
Zhijian Du,La Li,Guozhen Shen
Thermally chargeable supercapacitors (TCSCs) have offered exceptional energy-converting efficiency for absorbing human epidermal heat and generating and storing electrical energy, which then realize continuous power supply to electronic devices, such as sensors and wearable electronic products, in a wide range of practical significance. Here, we proposed a flexible TCSC by attaching binder-free Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene@PPy electrodes on both ends of the H 3 PO 4 @P(AM-co-AA-co-AYP K + ) hydrogel electrolyte, which exhibits a large thermal power of 35.2 mV K −1 at 50% relative humidity and maximum figure of merit of 2.1. The high performances of the fabricated devices can be attributed to the tunable electrical, thermodynamic, thermoelectric, and mechanical properties of the hydrogel electrolyte by adjusting the acid content and the proportion of zwitterionic compound AYP K + in the hydrogel, and the high photothermal conversion efficiency and electrochemical performance of the electrodes. Moreover, the stable and outstanding thermofvoltage output (∼200 mV) under different time scenarios of the TCSC makes it possible to drive a strain sensor, accomplishing the objectives of a human activity monitor.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2023
·Vol. 33
·期 30
·2300589
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IF 19
Chao Sun,Bing Zhao,Jing Mao,Ke-Hua Dai,Zhen-yu Wang,Lin-bo Tang,He-zhang Chen,Xia-hui Zhang,Jun-chao Zheng
LiCoO 2 plays a key role in energy storage devices due to its high energy density. And the volumetric energy density of LiCoO 2 cathode can be significantly improved by increasing the charging cut-off voltage to 4.6 V. However, the increase in resistance at the LiCoO 2 interface, and the damage to the LiCoO 2 from the outside to the inside by the HF generated that caused by the decomposition of the organic electrolyte and LiPF 6 under 4.6 V conditions are not conducive to structural stability during cycling. Here, it is shown that the decomposition of electrolyte and LiPF 6 is effectively mitigated by inhibiting the interfacial catalytic activity of LiCoO 2 using an atomically thin layer of MXenes as a interlayer. Density functional theory results suggest that the decomposition energy of LiPF 6 is 1.13 and 3.21 eV at the interface of LiCoO 2 and MXenes, respectively. Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry results further indicate that the decomposition products of the organic electrolyte and LiPF 6 have a thinner thickness at the interface of MXenes (5 nm) than LiCoO 2 (10 nm). This study provides a new and universal strategy for stabilizing the cathode interface to support the development of high energy density lithium-ion batteries.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2021
·Vol. 188
·期 10
·1-10
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IF 5.833
Chen Rongyuan,Kan Lun,Duan Fenghe,He Linghao,Wang Minghua,Cui Jing,Zhang Zhihong,Zhang Zhonghou
A novel label-free surface plasmon resonance (SPR) aptasensor has been constructed for the detection of N-gene of SARS-CoV-2 by using thiol-modified niobium carbide MXene quantum dots (Nb 2 C-SH QDs) as the bioplatform for anchoring N-gene-targeted aptamer. In the presence of SARS-CoV-2 N-gene, the immobilized aptamer strands changed their conformation to specifically bind with N-gene. It thus increased the contact area or enlarged the distance between aptamer and the SPR chip, resulting in a change of the SPR signal irradiated by the laser (He-Ne) with the wavelength ( λ ) of 633 nm. Nb 2 C QDs were derived from Nb 2 C MXene nanosheets via a solvothermal method, followed by functionalization with octadecanethiol through a self-assembling method. Subsequently, the gold chip for SPR measurements was modified with Nb 2 C-SH QDs via covalent binding of the Au-S bond also by self-assembling interaction. Nb 2 C-SH QDs not only resulted in high bioaffinity toward aptamer but also enhanced the SPR response. Thus, the Nb 2 C-SH QD-based SPR aptasensor had low limit of detection (LOD) of 4.9 pg mL −1 toward N-gene within the concentration range 0.05 to 100 ng mL −1 . The sensor also showed excellent selectivity in the presence of various respiratory viruses and proteins in human serum and high stability. Moreover, the Nb 2 C-SH QD-based SPR aptasensor displayed a vast practical application for the qualitative analysis of N-gene from different samples, including seawater, seafood, and human serum. Thus, this work can provide a deep insight into the construction of the aptasensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in complex environments. Graphical abstract
A novel label-free surface plasmon resonance aptasensor has been constructed to detect sensitively and selectively the N-gene of SARS-CoV-2 by using thiol-modified niobium carbide MXene quantum dots as the scaffold to anchor the N-gene-targeted aptamer.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 32
·期 26
·265501
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IF 3.874
Shuxian Chen,Min Shi,Quan Xu,Jingkun Xu,Xuemin Duan,Yansha Gao,Limin Lu,Feng Gao,Xiaoqiang Wang,Yongfang Yu
Herein, Ti3C2Tx MXene/N-doped reduced graphene oxide (MXene/N-rGO) composite was employed as the electrocatalyst to construct a new electrochemical sensing platform for the determination of adrenaline (AD). The MXene/N-rGO was synthesized via a facile one-step hydrothermal method, where ethylenediamine acted as a reducing agent and N source. The doped N in rGO served as a bridge between MXene and rGO through tight hydrogen bonds. Scanning electron microscopy showed that large numbers of MXenes with accordion-like morphology were distributed on the surface of the N-rGO. The MXene/N-rGO composite displayed a synergetic catalytic effect for oxidizing AD, originating from the unique catalytic activity of N-rGO and the large surface area and satisfactory conductivity of MXene. These characteristics of composite material led to a remarkable effect on signal amplification for the detection of AD, with a wide linear range from 10.0 nM to 90.0 μM and a low detection limit of 3.0 nM based on a signal to noise ratio of 3. Moreover, the MXene/N-rGO electrode displayed good stability, repeatability, and reproducibility. Additionally, the proposed sensor was successfully applied for voltammetric sensing of AD in urine with recoveries from 97.75% to 103.0%.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2022
·Vol. 189
·期 7
·1-9
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IF 6.408
Liu Sha,Li Xiaofeng,Chen Yanjie,Huang Yitian,Zhang Shupei,Dai Hong
A dual-readout immunosensor coupled with electrochemical impedance and temperature signal was successfully proposed to detect autoimmune hepatitis markers (ASGPR). Nb 2 C MXene with excellent conductivity, abundant surface functional groups, and extraordinary photothermal conversion efficiency, was designed to be a multifunctional biological probe, whose specific binding with antigen enhanced steric hindrance to generate electrochemical impedance signal, and at the same time, it had a strong optical response in the near-infrared band to achieve temperature output. In addition, poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM) was a temperature-sensitive polymer, which was adopted as the sensing matrix. When the multifunctional probe was specifically bound to the antigen, under 808-nm laser irradiation, the captured Nb 2 C MXene achieved photothermal conversion to increase the electrode surface temperature, and the conformation of PNIPAM changed from a free spiral to a spherical shape, further realizing double amplification of the EIS signal. Under the optimized experimental conditions, the impedance values and the temperature changes increased proportionally with the increase of the ASGPR concentration from 10 −5 to 1 ng/mL, and the detection limit of the immunosensor was 3.3 × 10 −6 ng/mL. The established dual-readout immunosensor exhibited good selectivity and acceptable stability and provided an effective detection method for autoimmune hepatitis marker detection. Graphical abstract
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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IF 9.9
Guannan Zhang,Ying Lu,Jianbo Song,Di Huang,Meiwen An,Weiyi Chen,Peide Han,Xiaohong Yao,Xiangyu Zhang
After resection of bone tumour, the risk of cancer recurrence and numerous bone defects continues to threaten the health of patients. To overcome the challenge, we developed a novel multifunctional scaffold material consisting mainly of nano-hydroxyapatite particles ( n -HA), MXene nanosheets and g-C 3 N 4 to prevent tumour recurrence and promote bone formation. N -HA has the potential to restrict the growth of osteosarcoma cells, and the combination of MXene and g-C 3 N 4 enables the scaffolds to produce photodynamic and photothermal effects simultaneously under near infrared (NIR) irradiation. Surprisingly, n -HA can further enhance the synergistic anti-tumour function of photodynamic and photothermal, and the scaffolds can eradicate osteosarcoma cells in only 10 min at a mild temperature of 45 ℃. Moreover, the scaffold exhibit exceptional cytocompatibility and possesses the capacity to induce osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Therefore, this multifunctional scaffold can not only inhibits the proliferation of bone tumour cells and rapidly eradicate bone tumour through NIR irradiation, but also enhances osteogenic activity. This promising measure can be used to treat tissue damage after bone tumour resection.
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