Nanoscale
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2016
·Vol. 8
·期 19
·10160-10165
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IF 7.76
Wangen Zhao,Daocheng Pan,Shengzhong (Frank) Liu
Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) semiconductors have been a focus of extensive research effort owing to low-toxicity, high abundance and low material cost. Yet, the CZTSSe thin film solar cell has a low open-circuit voltage value that presents challenges. Herein, using GeSe2 as a new Ge source material, we have achieved a wider band gap CZTSSe-based semiconductor absorber layer with its band-gap controlled by adjusting the ratio of SnS2 : GeSe2 used. In addition, the Cu2Zn(Sn,Ge)(S,Se)4 thin films were prepared with optimal Ge doping (30%) and solar cells were fabricated to attain a respectable power conversion efficiency of 4.8% under 1.5 AM with an active area of 0.19 cm2 without an anti-reflection layer.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2016
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Chenglong Shi,Yongzhong Jia,Jiang Xiao,Xingquan Wang,Ying Yao,Yan Jing
In this paper, a novel liquid-liquid extraction system was investigated for the selective separation of lithium isotopes using ionic liquid (IL) and dichloroethane as extraction solvent and dibenzo-14-crown-4 (DB14C4) as extractant. Results showed that the separation performance of DB14C4 has been improved after the ILs were involved in the extraction process. The maximum single stage separation factor α for 6 Li/ 7 Li obtained in the present study was 1.021. The light lithium isotope 6 Li and the heavy lithium isotope 7 Li were concentrated in organic phase and solution phase, respectively. The order of the single stage separation factor obtained in different lithium salts was LiI > LiBr > LiClO 4 > LiCl. From the temperature dependence data, the thermodynamic functions values of the lithium isotope exchange reaction were calculated.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2017
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Yafang Qi,Qingwen Tian,Yuena Meng,Dongxing Kou,Zhengji Zhou,Wenhui Zhou,Sixin Wu
The partial substitution of Cu+ with Ag+ into the host lattice of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin films can reduce the open-circuit voltage deficit (Voc,deficit) of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells. In this paper, elemental Cu, Ag, Zn, Sn, S, and Se powders were dissolved in solvent mixture of 1,2-ethanedithiol (edtH2) and 1,2-ethylenediamine (en) and used for the formation of (Cu1–xAgx)2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CAZTSSe) thin films with different Ag/(Ag + Cu) ratios. The key feature of this approach is that the impurity atoms can be absolutely excluded. Further results indicate that the variations of grain size, band gap, and depletion width of the CAZTSSe layer are generally determined by Ag substitution content. Benefiting from the Voc enhancement (∼50 mV), the power conversion efficiency is successfully increased from 7.39% (x = 0) to 10.36% (x = 3%), which is the highest efficiency of Ag substituted devices so far.
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CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
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2017
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Zhiming Chen,Bo Xu,Xiaomei Wang,Li Zhang,Xiaoqing Yang,Cuncheng Li
Separation and recycling of noble metal nanoparticles after catalytic reaction is critical to promote its application efficiency and cut down the cost. This work presents a facile synthesis strategy for the fabrication of sandwich-like MIL-100(Fe)@Pt@MIL-100(Fe) (denoted as S-Pt) nanoparticles with high stability and improved catalytic activity for hydrogenation of nitrophenol. MIL-100(Fe) acts as both carrier to make the catalyst easily separated and shield to protect the tiny Pt nanoparticles from leaching or aggregation during reaction. Moreover, mass transfer effect of the porous MIL-100(Fe) with its pore structure serving as nano-reactor is also benefit for promoting the catalytic efficiency.
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ACS Catalysis
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2016
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Nengchao Luo,Min Wang,Hongji Li,Jian Zhang,Huifang Liu,Feng Wang
One of the challenges of depolymerizing lignin to valuable aromatics lies in the selective cleavage of the abundant C–O bonds of β-O-4 linkages. Herein we report a photocatalytic oxidation–hydrogenolysis tandem method for cleaving C–O bonds of β-O-4 alcohols. The Pd/ZnIn2S4 catalyst is used in the aerobic oxidation of α-C–OH of β-O-4 alcohols to α-C═O with 455 nm light, and then a TiO2–NaOAc system is employed for cleaving C–O bonds neighboring the α-C═O bonds through a hydrogenolysis reaction by switching to 365 nm light. Interestingly, the oxidation–hydrogenolysis tandem reaction can be conducted in one pot to offer ketones and phenols (up to 90% selectivity) via a dual light wavelength switching (DLWS) strategy. EPR and metal loading experiments elucidate that Ti3+ in TiO2 is formed in situ and is responsible for the photocatalytic hydrogenolysis through electron transfer from Ti3+ to the β-O-4 ketones.
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FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL
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2014
·Vol. 30
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·179-187
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IF 1.761
Zujin Yang,Zuobing Xiao,Hongbing Ji
Terpinen-4-ol has several biological properties, but its low stability and water-solubility limit its use. This study reports the formation of a solid terpinen-4-ol/ β -cyclodextrin ( β -CD) inclusion complex via lyophilization. Release experiments were performed at various temperatures (40, 60, 80, and 100°C) with humidity of 70%. The release of terpinen-4-ol was significantly increased with rising temperature. Avrami's equation was used to analyse release kinetics and a good fit was observed for terpinen-4-ol release. In addition, the complex enhanced antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aurueus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli , with concentration ranging from 1.25 mg/ml to 5 mg/ml. To explain the experimental data, physico-chemical techniques have been utilized to investigate the inclusion complex of terpinen-4-ol with β -CD. Finally, the possible structure of the complex was proposed by quantum chemical calculations. The results indicated that enhanced thermal stability and antibacterial activity of terpinen-4-ol could be attributed to the weak interactions of hydrogen bonds between terpinen-4-ol and β -CD. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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MACROMOLECULES
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2013
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Meihan Dan,Yang Su,Xin Xiao,Shentong Li,Wangqing Zhang
A new family of the thermo-responsive polymers based on poly[N-(4-vinylbenzyl)-N,N-dialkylamine] with the pendent amine group as well as the doubly thermo-responsive triblock copolymer were synthesized by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. These polymers showed the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) and/or the upper critical solution temperature (UCST) in alcohol and in the alcohol/water mixture. The polymer molecular weight, the polymer concentration, the cosolvent/nonsolvent and the deuterated solvent affecting the LCST and/or UCST were investigated, and their great influence on the LCST/UCST was demonstrated. The origin of the phase transition of poly[N-(4-vinylbenzyl)-N,N-dialkylamine] at LCST upon heating was investigated and the possible reason was proposed. The doubly thermo-responsive triblock copolymer of PVMA53-b-PVEA108-b-PVMA53 underwent phase transition at two LCST temperatures. The PVEA108 block underwent the initial phase transition at the first LCST of 32.5 °C to form core–corona micelles, and then the subsequent phase transition of the PVMA53 block took place at the second LCST of 54.5 °C to produce corona-collapsed micelles. The proposed polymers based on poly[N-(4-vinylbenzyl)-N,N-dialkylamine] are anticipated to broaden the thermo-responsive polymer range and will be useful in polymer science.
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2014
·Vol. 17
·期 2
·1269-1275
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Qingwen Tian,Lijian Huang,Wangen Zhao,Yanchun Yang,Gang Wang,Daocheng Pan
Aqueous solution deposition of metal chalcogenide semiconductor thin films is considered a green and low-cost approach. However, it is hard to find a general aqueous solution approach to deposit various kinds of high-quality metal sulfide thin films. Here, we describe a green and robust ammonium thioglycolate aqueous solution approach, and fifteen types of metal sulfide precursor solutions (metal = Cu, Zn, Sn, Ge, In, Sb, Mg, Cd, Mn, Bi, Fe, Ni, Li, Na, K) can be prepared using metal oxides or metal hydroxides as raw materials at room temperature under an air atmosphere. Moreover, elemental sulfur and selenium can also be highly dissolved. By this green route, high quality CZTS nanocrystal thin films can be deposited by directly coating the mixed Cu, Zn, and Sn precursor solutions without the need for complex nanocrystal synthesis. The remarkable power conversion efficiency of 6.62% was achieved, which is the highest value for aqueous solution deposited CZTSSe thin film solar cells.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS B-ENZYMATIC
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2013
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Jian-Yong Zheng,Jia-Yu Wu,Yin-Jun Zhang,Zhao Wang
The mycelium of Aspergillus oryzae WZ007 was successfully developed to kinetic resolution of ( R , S )-ethyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy) propanoate (( R , S )-EHPP) for production of ( R )-ethyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy) propanoate (( R )-EHPP). The key biocatalytic process parameters (pH, temperature, rotation speed and substrate concentration) were optimized. Under the optimum conditions, the optical purity of ( R )-EHPP was improved up to >99% when the conversion was above 49%. A. oryzae WZ007 whole-cell lipase exhibited high reaction capacity, enantioselectivity and good reusability. The tolerable substrate concentration was 0.5 mol/L, and dry mycelium of A. oryzae WZ007 maintains over 80% of its initial activity after eight repeating cycles. Therefore the enzymatic preparation of ( R )-EHPP route was suitable for industrial application.
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CRYSTENGCOMM
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2015
·Vol. 17
·期 13
·2690-2697
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IF 4.034
Ke Tang,Jingcai Zhang,Wenzhi Wang,Shuping Wang,Jinxin Guo,Yanzhao Yang
A simple protocol has been reported here to successfully perform a controllable conversion between Ce(OH)4 nanorods [Ce(OH)4-NR] and Ce(OH)4 nanoflowers [Ce(OH)4-NF] based on a prolonged mechanical force-driven stirring process. Results show that the Ce(OH)4 nanostructures undergo a morphology transformation from the initial nanorods to irregular nanoflowers, then to nanoflowers emanating from one center only, by varying the stirring time before solvothermal reaction. The detailed study confirmed that the mechanical force significantly improved the mass transport of the solution and drove the seeds of Ce(OH)4-NR [seeds-NR] to generate the seeds of Ce(OH)4-NF [seeds-NF]. The final CeO2 products (CeO2 nanorods [CeO2-NR] and CeO2 nanoflowers [CeO2-NF]) that inherited the original morphology were obtained by annealing Ce(OH)4-NR and Ce(OH)4-NF, respectively. To further optimize the performance of the final products, Au/CeO2-NR and Au/CeO2-NF were synthesized by a simple oxidation–reduction process, which led to increased surface areas and promising potential in CO oxidation.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2015
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Jing Luo,Jiaojiao Cong,Jie Liu,Yahan Gao,Xiaoya Liu
In this work, a novel and convenient strategy was developed to prepare molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) on the surface of graphene sheet. In this route, vinyl group functionalized graphene (GR/NVC) was first prepared by immobilizing 4-vinylcarbazole onto the surface of graphene via π–π interaction. The subsequent grafting copolymerization of methacrylic acid and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate in the presence of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP, template molecule) was carried out at GR/NVC surface, leading to the formation of GR/MIPs composite. The GR/MIPs composite was characterized by FTIR, fluorescence, TGA, SEM and AFM, and was used to fabricate electrochemical sensor for the detection of 4-NP. The electrochemical behavior of GR/MIPs sensor for 4-NP was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The effects of the preparation conditions, such as concentration of the NVC and template, the solution pH, and incubation time, were also optimized. Under optimized conditions, the DPV current response of GR/MIPs sensor was nearly 12 times than that of the GR/NIPs sensor. It also should be noted that as compared to traditional MIP, shorter response time and much higher current response were demonstrated. In addition, the GR/MIPs sensor could recognize 4-NP from its structural analogs, indicating the excellent selectivity of the GR/MIPs sensor. The peak current is linearly proportional to the concentration of 4-NP ranging from 0.01 μM to 100 μM and 200 μM to 1000 μM with a significantly low detection limit of 5 nM, a wider response range and lower detection limits as compared to most of the previously reported electrochemical sensors for 4-NP. Furthermore, the GR/MIPs sensor exhibits good stability with adequate reproducibility and has been successfully used to determine 4-NP in water samples.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2015
·Vol. 3
·期 7
·3988-3994
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IF 7.443
Xiang Li,Fangyuan Gai,Buyuan Guan,Ye Zhang,Yunling Liu,Qisheng Huo
Fe@C core–shell particles were successfully synthesized by coating Fe2O3 particles with resorcinol–formaldehyde resins (RFs) and then calcining to make the RFs carbonize, and at the same time to reduce the core to Fe. Furthermore, we designed and synthesized Fe@C yolk–shell particles to increase the number of active sites on the Fe surface. Compared with pure Fe material, the Fe in these particles possesses a high surface area without serious aggregation. Tests to remove 4-chlorophenol suggest that both these kinds of particles can degrade chlorophenol rapidly and thoroughly based on a Fenton-like reaction. Using Fe@C yolk–shell particles, the chlorophenol can be degraded to a concentration below the HPLC detection limit (<0.5 mg l−1) within 12 minutes. The magnetic properties and good stability of Fe@C endow it with promising potential for water treatment.
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