NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2023
·Vol. 34
·期 17
·175601
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IF 3.5
Jing Fu,Qi-Yan Lv,Yan-Shuai Li,Xiaojie Song,Qi Zhu,Xueling Ren,Hui-Fang Cui
Near-infrared (NIR) persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) with high brightness, small sizes, good hydro-dispersivity, and intrinsic surface-functional groups are desirable in biological applications. In this work, Cr3+-doped zinc gallogermanates Zn1+xGa2−2xGexO4:Cr (ZGGC) PLNPs were hydrothermally synthesized via 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) as an additive, or APTES and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as two co-additives. Addition of APTES not only dramatically enhances the 696 nm NIR luminescence intensity, but also obviously decreases the particle size and introduces amino groups. In particular, the x = 0.1 series ZGGC (ZGGC0.1) with the addition of n moles equivalent APTES (ZGGC0.1-nA) had smaller particle sizes than the x = 0.2 counterpart (ZGGC0.2-nA). The NIR afterglow intensities increased with the APTES introduction. The ZGGC0.2-2.5A sample (also named as ZGGC, Si, -NH2) exhibited maximum luminescence intensities both in solid and aqueous states. With APTES, Si atom is doped and –NH2 groups are modified, the trap depth and density become larger, and the afterglow intensities and decay time are significantly enhanced. More notably, co-addition of CTAB (ZGGC0.2-2.5A-C) (also named as ZGGC, Si, −NH2') further enhances hydro-dispersivity and luminescence intensity, decreases particle sizes, and results in more prominent amino groups. The trap density is drastically higher than that without CTAB (i.e. ZGGC0.2-2.5A). Change of Cr3+ microenvironment in the crystal and more defects introduction contribute to the enhanced brightness. As expected, the ZGGC,Si,-NH2' PLNPs possess excellent biocompatibility, deep tissue penetration and distinguished bioimaging properties, and rechargeability with orange LED light. The ZGGC,Si,-NH2' PLNPs should provide to be an excellent nanomaterial for various functionalization and bioimaging applications.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Minghui Liu,Yutong Zhao,Ming Tian,Kejia Liu,Guoping Hu,Jian Zhang,Tianyan Xue,Tao Qi,Hui Zhang
Platinum group metals (PGMs) are scarce critical materials, and recovering PGMs from spent automotive catalysts (SAC) is economically and ecologically important. However, dissolving the Fe-Si-PGMs alloy derived from SAC is challenging, impeding PGMs recovery. This study aims to develop a more sustainable, efficient, and scalable leaching scheme. We demonstrate efficient leaching of Fe-Si-PGMs alloy using a thermochemical combined with mechanochemical leaching method with a HCl + FeCl 3 + H 2 O 2 solution. Kinetics parameters studies optimize the leaching process. The main obstacles to leaching are the chemical inertness of the alloy and the SiO 2 encapsulation formed. Ultimately, efficient dissolution of 99 % Pd, 95 % Pt and 88 % Rh was achieved, increasing PGMs leaching by 17 % compared to single thermochemical leaching. Additionally, this work remedies the scalability limitations of mechanochemical leaching and provides valuable insights for PGMs recovery.
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Nanoscale
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2022
·Vol. 14
·期 39
·14585-14593
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IF 8.307
Zhiyong He,Yuexu Xiong,Wenlin Feng
Rhenium (Re)-based transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have excellent in-plane anisotropic optical and electrical properties. However, their distorted octahedral (1T′) structure and weak interlayer coupling easily lead to anisotropic and out-of-plane growth, which makes it particularly difficult to prepare large-area Re-based TMD continuous porous films on SiO2/Si substrates. In this work, ReS2 films are synthesized on SiO2/Si substrates by using tellurium (Te) powder-assisted chemical vapor deposition, and then the films are selenized to synthesize a series of continuous large-area ReS2(1−x)Se2x (x = 0, 0.34, 0.56, 0.84, and 0.91) nanosheet-formed porous films. Furthermore, prototype ReS2(1−x)Se2x photodetectors with different Se compositions are fabricated. The surface morphology, high quality crystallization and compositions are confirmed by various characterization techniques. The ReS2(1−x)Se2x photodetectors based on these films show excellent ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectral responses and self-powered characteristics. The response time is faster, and the photocurrent increases with the Se composition. Due to the Schottky barrier generated by the Ag–ReS2(1−x)Se2x interface, the device without bias voltage has a superior responsivity (121.9 mA W−1), high detectivity (5.27 × 1012 Jones), good on/off ratio (1.2 × 103) and fast response time (rising/decay times, 30/60 ms) under 365 nm light irradiation. This simple and controllable method opens up a new way to produce high-quality vertically oriented ReS2(1−x)Se2x porous arrays on SiO2/Si substrates for next-generation application in UV-vis photodetectors.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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Yunyun Ding,Panpan Li,Jiashuang Wang,Xian Li,Yun Liu,Hongcun Bai,Hui Zhang
Si has become the most promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical specific capacity and comparable low discharge potential. However, the practical usage of Si is still hindered by its huge volume expansion. To release volume stress and improve conductance, designed self-supporting binder-free Si electrode endowed with three-dimensional structure has been come up in this research. The pore structure is adjusted by rationally designing the proportion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) to alleviate volume change. Simultaneously, construct stable conductivity network was fabricated via ice crystal self-assemble freezing technique following compress and carbonization process. The electrochemical specific capacity of rGO@CNTs@CNFs@Si-2 electrode has stably remained at 2250 mAh/g after 100 cycles (100 mA/g) with benign rate capabilities. This simple self-assemble method for self-supporting binder-free Si electrode would open a new route to exploit high energy density Si-based electrode for flexible LIBs.
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Additive Manufacturing
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2022
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Weizhe Tang,Tong Zhao,Rui Dou,Li Wang
Vat photopolymerization (VPP) technology has shown great application potential in the manufacture of high-precision complex silicon carbide (SiC) based ceramic components. However, in comparison with the conventional fabrication technologies, the SiC ceramics produced by VPP technology have insufficient strengths or relatively larger shrinkage rates to meet the requirements of practical applications. Herein, we develop a novel bimodal SiC material recipe for VPP technology and prepare Si/SiC composites by the consequent liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) method. The addition of fine SiC particles improves the material’s mechanical properties significantly. The final products possess low shrinkage rates (3.52 ± 0.26% in the x-direction, 3.73 ± 0.39% in the y-direction, and 4.69 ± 0.35% in the z-direction) as well as high flexural strength (363.23 ± 14.21 MPa) and low open porosity of 0.097%. The material compositions and fabrication strategies proposed in this work demonstrate an efficient way for the additive manufacturing of high-precision complex Si/SiC ceramic parts (e.g. lightweight space mirrors and structural ceramic parts).
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2022
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IF 10.383
Shannan Chang,Jiajing He,Slawomir Prucnal,Jieyin Zhang,Jianjun Zhang,Shengqiang Zhou,Manfred Helm,Yaping Dan
Delta doping (δ-doping) can find a wide range of applications in advanced metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors, deep UV photodetectors, quantum devices, and others. In this work, we formed a δ-doping layer in silicon by employing flash lamp annealing to treat the PCl3 monolayers grafted on silicon surfaces. The δ-doping layer is atomically thin (<1 nm). Low-temperature Hall measurements show that the δ-doping layer is in a metallic state and exhibits a weak localization phenomenon, implying that a two-dimensional electron gas is formed. When we form such an n-type δ-doping layer on a highly doped p-type Si substrate, a highly sensitive solar-blind UV photodetector is created, which traditionally was only possible by using wide band gap semiconductors such as gallium nitride (GaN) or silicon carbide (SiC).
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POLYMER COMPOSITES
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2022
·Vol. 43
·期 6
·3753-3764
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IF 3.531
Minqi Sun,Ling Zhang,Chunzhong Li
To make up for the brittleness of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), people usually introduce flexible poly(butylene adipate- co -terephthalate) (PBAT) which greatly reduces the strength and limits toughening effect due to unfavorable immiscibility of the blends. Herein, functionalized biodegradable cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were used as enhancement to simultaneously improve strength and toughness of PLA/PBAT blend. To improve the interaction between PLA and PBAT, poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) was grafted on the surface of CNC via a surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization reaction. After the addition of CNC-PGMA30, the phase size of PLA/PBAT (70/30 wt%) reduces dramatically, showing improved interfacial compatibility between PLA and PBAT. Meanwhile, prepared PLA/PBAT/CNC1.0-PGMA30 composite has tensile strength of 49.6 MPa and elongation at break of 268.5%, demonstrating considerably increased strength and toughness in comparison to the pure PLA/PBAT blend.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2023
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Kaixin Li,Chenghan Cai,Wenjie Zhou,Yiqian Wang,Tan Giin Yu Amy,Zhipeng Sun,Yonggang Min
The transformation of waste plastics to fuel products is an appealing strategy to address plastic-associated environmental and energy issues. In this study, a tandem pyrolysis–catalytic upgrading approach, using a series of mono-/bitransition-metal-modified Si-pillared vermiculite catalysts, was adopted to transform disposable grocery bags (i.e., a polyethylene-based material) to kerosene-range fuels. The results revealed that the silicon pillars contributed to the catalyst’s excellent thermal stability to withstand temperatures of up to 1000 °C, while the transition-metallic species (e.g., Co/Ni/Fe) contributed to the fine-tuning of the catalyst’s acidity and porosity. Specifically, Co–Fe/Si-pillared vermiculite (SPV) (5:5) produced the highest yield of oil products (75.7 wt%), with alkane and aromatic selectivities of 57.5% and 27.8%, respectively, resembling the composition of kerosene. The catalyst’s high selectivities for the targeted products were attributed to the controllable acidity and porosity, enabling a balance to be achieved between these two properties. Pathways were proposed for the tandem pyrolysis in the presence of Co–Fe/SPV. The vermiculite-based catalysts showed satisfactory reusability following regeneration. Beyond polyethylene-based plastics, these catalysts are also applicable to the pyrolysis of other plastic feedstocks. Because vermiculite is a low-cost material, the developed catalyst has good commercialization potential for a wide spectrum of waste-to-energy conversions.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2026
·Vol. 14
·期 6
·125110
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Bingdang Wu,Zihao Cang,Yonghai Gan,Jun Luo,Zhe Li,Zheng Wang,Hongcen Zheng,Minghui Cai,Xiao Luo,Chengcheng Ding,Yibin Cui
Synthesis pathway governs Si-O-Fe bonding uniformity and functional group exposure. • GPFC-H unlocks pH-switchable synergy: charge neutralization (acidic) and hydrophobic association (alkaline). • GPFC-H achieves 91.2% HA removal at pH 6.0 and 74% at pH 9.6, versus < 41% for PFC. • The GPFC-H route requires no post-treatment and is compatible with spray drying. • Spray-dried powder retains > 90% coagulation activity after 28-day storage. Long-chain silane coupling agents like dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride (TPODAC) promise enhanced coagulation performance through hydrophobic interactions, yet their practical application is crippled by uncontrolled hydrolysis and detrimental self-condensation during conventional synthesis. This study demonstrates that the synthesis pathway fundamentally governs Si-O-Fe bonding configuration, colloidal stability, and the resulting coagulation mechanisms. By systematically comparing four synthesis strategies with modulated silane hydrolysis states and component addition sequences, a clear structure-property hierarchy is established through multi-method characterization (FTIR, XPS, XRD, zeta potential) and coagulation performance evaluation. The optimal route, pre-hydrolyzed silane grafted onto pre-formed polymeric ferric chloride (GPFC-H), suppresses silane self-condensation and yields uniform Si-O-Fe covalent bonding with fully exposed quaternary ammonium and C18 hydrophobic chains. This structural perfection unlocks a rare pH-switchable multi-mechanism synergy. At pH 6.0, GPFC-H achieves 91.2% humic acid removal via charge neutralization. Remarkably, at pH 9.6 where conventional coagulants fail (<41% removal), GPFC-H maintains 74% removal through hydrophobic association mediated by its pH-insensitive C18 chains. GPFC-H also achieves 78% Sb(V) removal at pH 7.0, versus 65% for PFC. Furthermore, this synthesis route requires no post-treatment and is compatible with spray drying; the obtained solid powder retains > 90% of its initial activity after 28-day storage, demonstrating its practical potential for industrial production and long-distance transport. By establishing causal links from synthesis pathway to bonding structure to pH-adaptive performance, this work transforms hybrid coagulant preparation from empirical optimization into a designable strategy for advanced water purification. Download: Download high-res image (173KB) Download: Download full-size image
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Drug Design Development and Therapy
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2023
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Ning Zhang,Tong Liu,Jianan Wang,Yingying Xiao,Ying Zhang,Jun Dai,Zhihong Ma,Donglai Ma
Background Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a chronic disease characterized by excessive lipid deposition in the liver without alcohol or other clear liver-damaging factors. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/silencing information regulator (SIRT)1 signaling pathway plays an important role in MAFLD development. Si-Ni-San (SNS), a traditional Chinese medicine, has shown reducing hepatic lipid deposition in MAFLD rats, however, the underlying mechanisms of SNS are barely understood.Purpose The aim of this research was to investigate the mechanisms of SNS in reducing hepatic lipid deposition in MAFLD rats by regulating AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathways.Methods The components of SNS were determined by high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) analysis. MAFLD rats were induced by high-fat and high-cholesterol diet (HFHCD), and treated by SNS. SNS-containing serum and Compound C (AMPK inhibitor) were used to treat palmitic acid (PA)-induced HepG2 cells. To elucidate the potential mechanism, lipid synthesis-related proteins (SREBP-1c and FAS), fatty acid oxidation (PPARα and CPT-1), and AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway (p-AMPK and SIRT1) were assessed by Western blot.Results SNS improved serum lipid levels, liver function and reduced hepatic lipid deposition in MAFLD rats. SNS-containing serum reduced lipid deposition in PA-induced HepG2 cells. SNS could up-regulate protein expressions of PPARα, CPT-1, p-AMPK and SIRT1, and down-regulate protein expressions of SREBP-1c and FAS. Similar effects of SNS-containing serum were observed in PA-induced HepG2 cells. Meanwhile, Compound C weakened the therapeutic effects of SNS-containing serum on lipid deposition.Conclusion SNS could reduce hepatic lipid deposition by inhibiting lipid synthesis and promoting fatty acid oxidation, which might be related with activating the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway. This study could provide a theoretical basis for the clinical use of SNS to treat MAFLD.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2021
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Daxue Du,Yulian Zeng,Chenbo Wang,Mingjie Li,Fengyan Wang,Zhaopeng Xu,Haiyan Wang
Monodisperse silica nanospheres with different diameters between 100 and 700 nm were fabricated using a slightly modified Stöber process. Silica nanosphere monolayers in a hexagonal array based on hydrophobically modification were well deposited on top of a bare crystalline silicon solar cell by a Langmuir-Blodgett method. The antireflection effect of various diameter silica nanospheres coatings was simulated using Comsol Multiphysics simulations. Silica nanosphere hexagonal array coatings with four kinds of diameters were fabricated based on results of simulations. The efficiency of solar cells covered by silica nanospheres has improved significantly with a maximum of 11.41% at 119 nm diameter while that of the planar solar cells was 10.17%, which is attributed to the improved photocurrents arising from the broadband antireflection and optical absorption . The antireflection effects produced by Rayleigh (<1/10 wavelength) and Mie scattering (subwavelength) of different diameters silica nanosphere structures were discussed in detail.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2020
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Junxiao Tang,Wei Ji,Jingjing Xie,Yunwei Shi,Yuexu Zhu,Qianglong He,Weimin Wang
In this study, B 6.5 C-TiB 2 -SiC-BN composite was fabricated via reactive hot pressing from a powder mixture of TiCN, B, and Si. The reaction process of the powder mixture was investigated by heat treatment at elevated temperatures. The as-reacted powder products possessed a core-shell structure of TiB 2 surrounded by h-BN. During densification, the h-BN in this structure acts as a diffusion channel and lubricant, which promoted the densification process. The extremely small size, fresh surface of in-situ formed phases, and uniform dispersion in synthesized powders also contributed to sintering. The designed reactive hot-pressing sintering effectively resolves the difficulty of obtaining uniformly-dispersed BN. The obtained bulk B 6.5 C-TiB 2 -SiC-BN composite ceramic shows high relative density (98.8%) and good comprehensive mechanical properties including hardness, bending strength , and fracture toughness of 19.6 GPa, 801 MPa, and 5.31 MPa m 1/2 , respectively.
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