ACS Nano
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2025
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Weite Meng,Lixiang Xu,Shaoqing Lu,Mingquan Li,Mengyao Li,Yu Zhang,Qingyue Wang,Wen-Jun Wang,Siqi Huo,Miguel A. Bañares,Marisol Martin-Gonzalez,Maria Ibáñez,Andreu Cabot,Min Hong,Yu Liu,Khak Ho Lim
SnTe has attracted significant research interest as a lead-free alternative to PbTe; however, its intrinsically high hole concentration results in an undesirably low Seebeck coefficient and elevated electronic thermal conductivity, thus significantly limiting its thermoelectric (TE) performance. Herein, we present a cost-effective, binary thiol-amine-mediated colloidal synthesis method to synthesize Bi-doped SnTe nanoparticles, eliminating the use of tri-n-octylphosphine-based precursors. The introduction of an electron-rich Bi dopant reduces the hole concentration and increases the Seebeck coefficient. Furthermore, post-synthetic surface treatment with chalcogenidocadmate complexes promotes atomic interdiffusion during annealing and consolidation, leading to compositional redistribution and modulation of the electronic band structure. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that co-modification via Bi doping and CdSe-derived chalcogen incorporation reduces the energy offset at the valence band maxima from 0.30 eV to 0.10 eV, thereby enhancing valence band degeneracy. The synergistic structural and electronic band structure modulations produce an SnTe-based material with a record high power factor of 2.1 mW m–1 K–2 at 900 K, a maximum TE figure of merit (zT) of 1.2, and a promising theoretical conversion efficiency of 8.3%. This study reports a versatile and scalable colloidal synthesis strategy that integrates hierarchical structural modulation with electronic band engineering, offering a synergistic route to significantly enhance the TE performance.
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Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
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2024
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Zhiqi Li,Jiawen Yan,Qiming Li,Ao Xu,Jianchao Sun,Yijing Wang,Xiaoyu Zhang,Xueqin Sun,Fuyi Jiang,Yanli Zhou
MoSe2 with a two-dimensional layer-like structure has been considered a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) on account of its high capacity and rich reserves on Earth. However, the inherent low conductivity of 2H-MoSe2, as well as the inevitable volume fluctuation during cycling, causes structural collapse and capacity decline, resulting in poor rate capability and unacceptable cycling stability. To improve the sodium storage properties of 2H-MoSe2, the Te doping strategy has been adopted to successfully synthesize Te doped 1T/2H-MoSe2 nanosheets (Te-MoSe2) via a facile two-step reaction. The Te doping induces the phase transition of 2H-MoSe2 to form 1T-MoSe2, which can improve the electron conductivity and generate more active sites, benefiting the promotion of sodium storage capacity. Besides, the 1T/2H heterogeneous interface accelerates the charge transfer kinetics. Thus, as an innovative anode material for sodium-ion half batteries, Te-MoSe2 exhibits better sodium storage performances than pure MoSe2. The full batteries composed of the Te-MoSe2 anode and Na3V2(PO4)3@rGO cathode also deliver remarkable electrochemical performances. The related kinetics results confirm the excellent electron transfer efficiency and rapid Na+ diffusion behavior of Te-MoSe2. Moreover, the reaction mechanism has also been elucidated by some ex situ characterization techniques. The good reversibility and excellent sodium storage properties of the Te-MoSe2 electrode indicate its potential application in future energy storage fields.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Abdul Basit,Tanveer Hussain,Xin Li,Jiwu Xin,Bin Zhang,Xiaoyuan Zhou,Guoyu Wang,Ji-Yan Dai
Being a major obstacle, Ag2Te has always been restricted in p-type AgSbTe2-based materials to improve their thermoelectric performance. This work reveals a stabilized AgSbTe2 through Sn/Ge alloying as synthesized by melting, annealing, and hot press. Interestingly, addition of Sn/Ge in AgSbTe2 extended the solubility limit up to ∼30% and hence suppressed Ag2Te in Ag(1–x)SnxSb(1–y)GeyTe2 compounds and led to enhanced electrical transport. Moreover, electrical and thermal transport properties of AgSbTe2 have been greatly affected by the phase transition of Ag2Te near 425 K. However, high-entropy Ag0.85Sn0.15Sb0.85Ge0.15Te2 compound results in a stabilized rock-salt structure and presents a high power factor of ∼10.8 μW cm–1 K–2 at 757 K. Besides, density functional theory reveals that available multivalence bands in Sn/Ge-doped AgSbTe2 lead to reduction in energy offsets. Meanwhile, a variety of defects appear in the Ag0.85Sn0.15Sb0.85Ge0.15Te2 sample due to entropy change, and thus lattice thermal conductivity decreases. Ultimately, a high figure of merit of ∼1.5 is attained at 757 K. This work demonstrates a roadmap for other group IV–VI materials so that the high-entropy approach may inhibit the impurity phases with extended solubility limit and result in high thermoelectric performance.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
·Vol. 37
·期 27
·2420505
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Xin Gao,Kaiming Wang,Kun Zhai,Junxin Yan,Dongdong Yue,Congpu Mu,Zhipeng Yu,Yingchun Cheng,Anmin Nie,Zhongyuan Liu
Emergent magnetism in 2D materials has attracted significant attention due to their intrinsic magnetic order, which persists down to the monolayer limit, and their potential applications in spintronic devices. In particular, domain structure modulation plays a crucial role in 2D magnet-based nano-spintronic devices. However, the fabrication and modulation of the desired domain structure, along with the establishment of reliable electrical write/read operations, remain significant challenges. Herein, a unique structure-shaping way to modulate domain structure is demonstrated via folding a continuous flat Fe 3 GaTe 2 nanosheet. Accompanied by magnetic domain structure transformation, the symmetric butterfly-shaped magnetoresistance (MR) curve changes to an antisymmetric field-dependent magnetoresistance. Notably, the MR exhibits either the same or opposite sign at geometrically equivalent positions, depending on the relative angle of the current flow and domain wall direction. The MR behavior with respect to sweeping field and electrodes position is due to the circulating current in the vicinity of the domain wall. More importantly, this new concept of manipulating domain structure and its associated magneto-transport behavior can inspire novel spintronic devices fabrication and application.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
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Hanzhang Zhao,Chao Yang,Yadong Liu,Qiaoqiao Wang,Yongyi Wu,Qiuxuan Mu,Feiyan Hou,Tai Min,Tao Li
Multiferroic heterostructures offer a promising platform for next-generation low-power spintronic devices by enabling electric-field control of magnetism. While recent advances in two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) magnetic and ferroelectric materials have sparked significant interest, achieving reliable and nonvolatile electrical modulation of magnetism at room temperature within vdW multiferroic heterostructures remains a substantial challenge. Here, this study demonstrates robust, reproducible, and nonvolatile electrical control of ferromagnetism in Fe 3 GaTe 2 /CuInP 2 S 6 multiferroic heterostructures under ambient conditions. The modulation is evidenced macroscopically by reshaped magnetic hysteresis loops in anomalous Hall voltage measurements and microscopically by in situ magnetic and electric field-induced domain evolution captured via magnetic force microscopy. The first-principles calculations reveal that the polarization of CuInP 2 S 6 induces a significant modulation of the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (DMI) in Fe 3 GaTe 2 . Incorporating these effects into micromagnetic simulations reproduces key features of the experimental hysteresis behaviors, indicating that the polarization-enhanced DMI lowers domain wall formation energy and drives a transition from coherent to incoherent magnetic reversal. These findings not only surmount the challenge of electrically modulating ferromagnetism in vdW systems via remanent ferroelectric polarization at room temperature but also open new pathways for energy-efficient skyrmion manipulation and vdW spintronic device engineering.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
·Vol. 35
·期 28
·2501047
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Jiantao Du,Kun He,Junyang Chen,Yangkun He,Miao He,Xitong Xu,Zhe Qu,Lin Gu,Qinghua Zhang,Xidong Duan,Mingyuan Huang,Chengbao Jiang,Bo Li,Shengxue Yang
Van der Waals (vdW) magnets have opened up new avenues for exploring next-generation spintronic devices. The exchange bias (EB) effect plays an undisputed role in ensuring accurate data retrieval in spintronic devices. However, the unsustainably weak EB field ( H EB ) introduced by field cooling and the high-complexity of devices incompatible with silicon-based industry, limit the application of related vdW spintronic devices. Here, a compatible and simple method is reported for constructing Fe 3 GaTe 2 /oxidized Fe 3 GaTe 2 heterostructures and achieving a spontaneous EB effect with a low-complexity device configuration. The spontaneous EB effect exhibits undecayed, tunable, and giant H EB of 2550 Oe at 3 K, along with a relatively high blocking temperature of 220 K. Field cooling and cross-sectional microstructure studies suggest that the EB effect arises from antiferromagnetic exchange coupling between Fe 3 GaTe 2 and spin clusters frozen by α-Fe 2 O 3 at the disordered interface. This work provides a unique avenue for customizing, integrating, and producing related spintronic devices.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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Bo Zhao,Fang Chen,Kexin Zhou,Manfeng Lin,Lihu Shi,Shican Mi,Haixia Pan,Qiang Yao,Xin Zhao
Microplastics and nanoplastics (NPs) are pollutants of global concern. However, the understanding of the combined effects of NPs and other pollutants in the soil-plant system remains limited, particularly for polyethylene (PE), the primary component of agricultural films. This study investigated the effects of PE NPs (0.5%, w/w), fungicide tebuconazole (Te, 10 mg·kg -1 ), and cadmium (Cd, 4.0 mg·kg -1 ) on the soil-wheat system under single and combined exposures. The synergistic toxicity observed between NPs and Te impacted the nutritional conditions and antioxidant mechanisms of the soil-wheat system. The NPs increased the concentration of Cd in roots and the proportion of bioavailable Cd, exacerbating oxidative stress in wheat and inhibiting biomass. The soil-wheat system responded to stress by upregulating or downregulating pathways related to carbohydrate, amino acid, and sugar metabolism under various treatments. Sixteen functional genes associated with carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, energy utilization, and gene repair at KEGG level 3 were employed to sustain microenvironmental homeostasis. Correlation analysis between microorganisms and environmental factors showed that various PGPG played roles in maintaining the health of the soil-wheat system. These results help to elucidate the comprehensive effects of NPs with other pollutants on the soil-plant system and provide new perspectives for toxic mechanisms.
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Journal of Energy Chemistry
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2025
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Min Li,Xiuhui Zheng,Han Guo,Xiang Feng,Yunqi Liu,Yuan Pan
The development of single atom catalysts (SACs) with asymmetric active sites by defect regulation provides an encourage potential for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), but highly challenging. Herein, N-doped carbon (N-C) anchored atomically dispersed Ni-N 3 site with proximity defects (Ni-N 3 D) induced by Te atoms doping is reported. Benefitting from the inductive effect of proximity defect, the Ni-N 3 D/Te-N-C catalyst performs excellent ORR and HER performance in alkaline and acid condition. Both in situ characterization and theoretical calculation reveal that the existence of proximity defect effect is conducive to lower rate-determining-step energy barrier of ORR and HER, thus accelerating the multielectron reaction kinetics. This work paves a novel strategy for constructing high-activity bifunctional SACs by defect engineering for development of sustainable energy.
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2025
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Jian Guo,Wen-Ping Lin,Tao Tang,Fushou Liu,Fangtao Tan,Longshua Qin,Wendi Xu,Hao Li,Zhi-Jun Sun,Ran Cui,Mingxi Zhang
The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), characterized by elevated adenosine levels, poses a significant barrier to effective cancer immunotherapy. Herein, we report an ultrasound-activatable nanoprobe based on piezoelectric quantum dots (QDs) emitting in the near-infrared-IIb (NIR-IIb) window. The nanoprobe integrates a fluorescent QDs core with tumor-targeting peptides and CD73 inhibitors conjugated via a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive linker. Attributed to the optimized piezoelectricity of the QDs core, this nanoprobe could generate ROS under deep-penetrating ultrasound irradiation. The bright NIR-IIb fluorescence and tumor-targeting ability enable the noninvasive delineation of the tumor margin from normal tissue, guiding the optimal scope and timing of ultrasound treatment. The precise ultrasound irradiation triggers the cleavage of the ROS-responsive linker and the release of the CD73 inhibitor, which effectively inhibits the production of adenosine in TME. This reduction alleviates immunosuppression and robustly activates antitumor immunity in mice, achieving significant therapeutic efficacy. This work provides a promising strategy for overcoming adenosine-mediated immunosuppression and advancing precise ultrasound therapy for cancers.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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Yaqiang Wang,Jiaman Wei,Yi Wu,Wei Yu,Xin Guo
Crystalline structures, as the basics of materials, are tightly associated with transport properties. Designing a structure through doping, alloying, and phase engineering to optimize thermoelectric transport properties has always been a crucial strategy in thermoelectrics. In this work, hybrid architectures containing an inherently long-range, nearly cubic framework as well as localized short-range noncubic lattice distortions, are designed in the pristine CuInTe2 chalcopyrites by a unique high-pressure technology. As a result, the long-range order structures motivate degeneracy in electronic bands, markedly improving the electrical transport properties. Meanwhile, suppressed lattice thermal conductivity due to strong phonon scattering is achieved by the short-range disorder structures composed of dense dislocations introduced by pressure. The above incorporation effects lead to a distinguished thermoelectric performance of zT = 1.13 at 773 K for pristine CuInTe2 prepared under 3 GPa. This study demonstrates the bright potential of high pressure as a significant approach in designing bespoke crystalline structures for tuning thermoelectric transport properties.
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SENSORS
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2025
·Vol. 25
·期 8
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Junting Zhang,Jiexin Chen,Shuojia Zheng,Da Zhang,Shaojuan Luo,Huixia Luo
HighlightsWhat are the main findings?A facile chemical strategy was developed for the synthesis of two-dimensional Te-doped GeH nanostructures with atomic-level precision and structural integrity.The Te-GeH-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) photodetectors exhibit high responsivity (708.5 µA/W) and ultrafast response speeds (92 ms rise/526 ms decay) under zero-bias conditions, demonstrating excellent broadband photoresponse.What is the implication of the main finding?The introduction of Te atoms enables effective modulation of the electronic structure in the GeH system. Owing to the comparable atomic radius between Te and Ge, efficient doping is achieved without disrupting the host lattice. In addition, the high electronegativity of Te induces electron redistribution and facilitates the formation of a built-in electric field, thereby optimizing charge separation and transport behavior. This approach provides a novel pathway for the functional design of Zintl-phase-derived two-dimensional materials, with broad implications for advanced optoelectronic applications.This doping strategy significantly enhances the photoelectrochemical performance of GeH-based photodetectors and enables the scalable fabrication of 2D nanomaterials with tunable optoelectronic properties. The resulting Te-GeH nanostructures offer improved carrier dynamics and reduced recombination, serving as a promising material platform for next-generation self-powered broadband photodetectors.Two-dimensional (2D) Xenes, including graphene where X represents C, Si, Ge, and Te, represent a groundbreaking class of materials renowned for their extraordinary electrical transport properties, robust photoresponse, and Quantum Spin Hall effects. With the growing interest in 2D materials, research on germanene-based systems remains relatively underexplored despite their potential for tailored optoelectronic functionalities. Herein, we demonstrate a facile and rapid chemical synthesis of tellurium-doped germanene hydride (Te-GeH) nanostructures (NSs), achieving precise atomic-scale control. The 2D Te-GeH NSs exhibit a broadband optical absorption spanning ultraviolet (UV) to visible light (VIS), which is a critical feature for multifunctional photodetection. Leveraging this property, we engineer photoelectrochemical (PEC) photodetectors via a simple drop-casting technique. The devices deliver excellent performance, including a high responsivity of 708.5 µA/W, ultrafast response speeds (92 ms rise, 526 ms decay), and a wide operational bandwidth. Remarkably, the detectors operate efficiently at zero-bias voltage, outperforming most existing 2D-material-based PEC systems, and function as self-powered broadband photodetectors. This work not only advances the understanding of germanene derivatives but also unlocks their potential for next-generation optoelectronics, such as energy-efficient sensors and adaptive optical networks.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2025
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Han-Jian Hu,Zhenming Tian,Zeng-Lin Li,Chun Cheung Chan,Hongyan Zhang,Shipeng Tang,Yu Chen,Zhaoyin Chen,Tian Hu,Bin Liu,Gang-Biao Jiang
The inflammatory microenvironment and irregular lesion cavities following spinal cord injury (SCI) severely hinder neural regeneration. This study developed a copper-based supramolecular hydrogel (COCu/TP-g-COS) loaded with triptolide-grafted chitosan oligosaccharide (TP-g-COS) via a dynamic covalent crosslinking strategy for synergistic anti-inflammatory effects and SCI repair. The hydrogel, based on dynamic schiff base bonds between carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) and aldehyde-chitosan (OCS), as well as Cu 2+ coordination crosslinking, exhibits injectability, self-healing capability, and microenvironment responsiveness, enabling precise filling of irregular lesion cavities and sustained drug release. In vitro experiments demonstrated that COCu/TP-g-COS achieves pH-dependent staged release of TP, accompanied by continuous Cu 2+ release, which significantly suppresses inflammatory responses and promotes neural differentiation. In vivo experiments confirmed that COCu/TP-g-COS synergistically inhibits inflammation through TP and Cu 2+ , elevating the BBB score to 11 (0) in rats (vs. 3 (0.75) in the SCI group). Histological analysis revealed that the hydrogel significantly promoted axon regeneration and inhibited glial scar formation. Overall, this study provides a multifunctional therapeutic strategy integrating anti-inflammatory regulation and neural regeneration for SCI repair.
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