MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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IF 5.3
Siyuan Zhang,Zisen Li,Jinlei Tao,Jian Jiao
Optimizing the composition and structure of polymers and carbon nanomaterials to obtain composite films with excellent mechanical and electromagnetic wave (EMW) properties is an excellent solution for exploring EMW absorbing materials. In this work, a flexible composite film with a regular three-dimensional network structure was designed and prepared. The modified rGO@MWCNTs/Fe 3 O 4 -PVA composite nanofilm with optimized composition and structure has a multi-component heterogeneous interface, three-dimensional network structure. The composite film has high EMW absorption performance, excellent flexibility, mechanical strength and stability, and can be used in a wide range of application scenarios. At a thickness of 2.8 mm, the effective absorption bandwidth ( f E ) reaches 3.72 GHz, the minimum reflection loss (RL min ) is -48.99 dB, and the tensile stress reaches 32 MPa. This work realizes the regulation of the mechanical properties and EMW absorbing properties of the composite film, and provides an efficient and stable flexible composite EMW absorbing material.
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材料科学
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电磁工程
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纳米技术
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复合材料
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TALANTA
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2025
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IF 6.1
Qian Wang,Maoyuan Hu,Xiangwei Yuan,Xiaoli Xiong,Zhaoyu Jin
Hydroquinone (HQ), catechol (CC), and resorcinol (RS), as toxic and hardly degradable dihydroxybenzene isomers, pose threats to the environment and human health. In this study, using multi - walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and ZIF-8 as precursors, a necklace-like N-doped carbon polyhedron/carbon nanotube composite loaded with Cu nanoparticle (Cu NPs/NC@MWCNTs) electrocatalyst was prepared by hydrothermal and high-temperature carbonization processes. Comprehensive characterization data from XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, and Raman spectroscopy confirmed that the unique necklace-like porous structure and synergistic effect between ZIF-derived N-doped carbon polyhedra and MWCNTs regulate the electronic structure and surface properties of the catalyst, thereby accelerating the electron transfer rate. Under neutral conditions, the Cu NPs/NC@MWCNTs/CP electrode exhibits good electrocatalytic activity for the separate or simultaneous determination of three dihydroxybenzene isomers (HQ, CC, and RS) with low detection limit of 0.16 μM, 0.14 μM and 0.10 μM (S/N = 3), respectively. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further reveal the differences in selectivity and sensitivity among the three isomers. In addition, this sensor has been successfully applied to the detection of three dihydroxybenzene isomers in actual environmental water samples, achieving satisfactory recovery rates of 97.8–106 %.
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材料科学
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电化学
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环境监测
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纳米技术
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分析化学
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TALANTA
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2015
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IF 3.545
Yange Sun,Xingxing He,Jian Ji,Min Jia,Zhouping Wang,Xiulan Sun
This paper presents a new electrochemical DNA biosensor constructed using a substrate electrode composed of a novel nanocomposite material prepared using gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and further modified with an Au electrode (AuE), which was used as the substrate electrode. A single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) probe was immobilized on the Au-NPs/CS–MWCNTs/AuE electrode by means of facile gold–thiol affinity, which resulted in hybridization with the target ssDNA sequence. Hybridization reactions were assessed by using the reduction peak current of methylene blue (MB) as an electrochemical indicator. The advantages of the nanomaterials were found to include high surface area, favorable electronic properties, and strong electrocatalytic activity . The amount of ssDNA adsorbed on the electrode surface was increased and the electrochemical response of MB accelerated. The differential pulse voltammetric responses of MB were in line with the specific target ssDNA sequence within the concentration range 1.0×10 −15 –1.0×10 −8 M with the detection limit 3.3×10 −16 M (3 σ ). In the colony forming unit (CFU) we were able to detect 10 CFU mL −1 of Staphylococcus aureus in the tap water, achieving good discrimination ability between one- and three-base mismatched ssDNA sequences. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification products of S. aureus nuc gene sequence were also detected with satisfactory results.
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生物化学
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纳米技术
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电化学
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微生物学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2016
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IF 4.836
Lin Zhang,Ying Lu,Ying-Ling Liu,Ming Li,Hai-Yang Zhao,Li-An Hou
Graphene oxide (GO)-based membranes provide an encouraging opportunity to support high separation efficiency for wastewater treatment. However, due to the relatively weak interaction between GO nanosheets, it is difficult for bare GO-based membranes to survive in cross-flow filtration. In addition, the permeation flux of the bare GO membrane is not high sufficiently due to its narrow interlayer spacing. In this study, GO membranes interlinked with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) via covalent bonds were fabricated on modified polyacrylonitrile (PAN) supports by vacuum filtration. Due to the strong bonds between GO, MWCNTs and the PAN membrane, the membranes could be used for the treatment of simulated nuclear wastewater containing strontium via a cross-flow process. The result showed a high flux of 210.7 L/(m 2 h) at 0.4 MPa, which was approximately 4 times higher than that of commercial nanofiltration membranes. The improved water permeation was attributed to the nanochannels created by the interlinked MWCNTs in the GO layers. In addition, the hybrid membrane exhibited a high rejection of 93.4% for EDTA-chelated Sr 2+ in an alkaline solution, and could also be used to separate Na + /Sr 2+ mixtures. These results indicate that the MWCNTs-interlinked GO membrane has promising prospects for application in radioactive waste treatment.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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废水处理
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纳米技术
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 9.231
Yujiao Hou,Nan Long,Qingbin Xu,Ying Li,Pengyue Song,Minghan Yang,Jiabo Wang,Lidong Zhou,Ping Sheng,Weijun Kong
Trace detection of ochratoxin A (OTA) in foods is essential to mitigate risks to human health. Herein, a label-free electrochemical (EC) aptasensor based on dual-signal amplification of Nafion dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Nafion-MWCNTs) and Au nanopopcorns was developed for ultrasensitive detection of OTA. Nafion solution prevented the leaching of MWCNTs, and the Nafion-MWCNTs modified screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) acted as the sensing substrate which facilitated the uniform distribution of the electrodeposited Au nanopopcorns. The in-situ generated Au nanopopcorns could not only load a large amount of aptamers for specific identification of OTA, but also promote the electron transfer of the sensing platform. The incorporation of Nafion-MWCNTs and Au nanopopcorns realized dual-amplification of the aptasensor due to the enhanced conductivity and the increased electroactive surface area of the electrode. The modified electrodes were characterized through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and EC evaluation. Under optimal conditions, the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was measured for the determination of OTA. The as-fabricated Au nanopopcorns/Nafion-MWCNTs impedimetric aptasensor displayed excellent sensitivity with a detection limit as low as 1 pg/mL and a wide linear range of 1 pg/mL-10 ng/mL for OTA. Practical application of the aptasensor in the spiked malt samples achieved satisfactory recoveries of 89.82–95.65 %, which was also successfully verified to detect OTA in eleven batches of actual malt samples collected from the local market. The creative aptasensor is simple, cost-effective, sensitive, and accurate, showing great promise for on-site monitoring of other trace contaminants in foods by simply replacing the aptamers.
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分析化学
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食品科学
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纳米技术
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毒理学
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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IF 8.5
Pengzhen Jin,Chunyan Hu,Jian Zheng,Zhijia Zhu,Baojiang Liu
Addressing global energy and freshwater scarcity requires sustainable, integrated technologies. Inspired by sunflower's water transport mechanisms, we developed a hydrophilic composite aerogel based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), chitosan (CS), and waterborne polyurethane (WPU). Incorporating carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (c-MWCNTs) yielded the BMPCW aerogel, a bifunctional system for simultaneous solar desalination and hydrovoltaic power generation. This design synergizes the aerogel's interfacial evaporation properties with c-MWCNTs' conductivity and photothermal conversion, significantly enhancing water/ion transport and energy conversion efficiency. Under 1 kW m −2 simulated sunlight, the system achieved a high freshwater evaporation rate of 3.41 kg m −2 h −1 and generated an open-circuit voltage of 125.2 mV in 3.5 wt% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution. The BMPCW aerogel exhibits excellent chemical stability, renewability, and maintains robust performance over multiple cycles. Aerogel array devices successfully demonstrated applicability in seawater desalination and powering small electronics. This work highlights the aerogel's potential for distributed energy, smart agriculture, and offshore applications, offering a novel biomaterial strategy and feasible pathway for sustainable clean water and green energy co-production.
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材料科学
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可再生能源
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环境工程
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纳米技术
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可持续技术
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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IF 3.9
Yangjie Zhong,Chengming Tang,Jidong Sun,Yafeng Zhang,Jiaxin Yu
Dielectric materials with superior dielectric properties are pivotal for enhancing the performance of electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) devices. In this work, MWCNTs@SiO2 core–shell-structured fillers were fabricated by coating multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with a uniform SiO2 outer layer. This innovative core–shell structure was incorporated into a poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE-CTFE)) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) organic matrix to fabricate composite films with enhanced dielectric properties. The incorporation of core–shell fillers significantly enhanced the microcapacitor effect and Maxwell–Wagner–Sillars interface polarization. At a low filler loading of 4 wt %, the composite achieved a high dielectric constant of 25.4 (at 100 Hz), representing a 108.2% enhancement compared to the pristine polymer matrix, while maintaining a low dielectric loss as low as 0.05. Furthermore, the SiO2 shell effectively mitigated inhomogeneous electric field distribution induced by dielectric constant mismatch, reducing field distortion and consequently enhancing the breakdown strength. Notably, under a DC voltage below 50 V, a high contact angle modulation range of 38.3° was achieved, representing a 151.97% enhancement compared to the pristine polymer matrix. These findings provide a new strategy for developing high-performance dielectric materials for EWOD applications.
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材料科学
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聚合物复合材料
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介电材料
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纳米技术
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电化学
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Polymers
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2022
·Vol. 14
·期 17
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IF 4.967
Guangxu Bo,Xiaoling Xu,Xiaoke Tian,Jinyong Yan,Xingjian Su,Yunjun Yan
Rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) as building insulation materials quickly burn and release a lot of heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide, and cause human safety risk and severe environmental pollution. To mitigate these disadvantages, MOF/MWCNTs were fabricated via mixing Cu ions’ partly substituted framework of ZIF-67 and MWCNTs, and further calcinated MOF/MWCNTs (C-MOF/MWCTs) was newly generated by calcinating MOF/MWCNTs in air. Then, MOF/MWCNTs and C-MOF/MWCNTs were respectively employed together with a phosphorus–nitrogen-containing reactive flame retardant (TBPBP) to prepare renewable bio-based rigid polyurethane foam, including RPUF-T/MOF/MWCNTs 2 and RPUF-T/C-MOF/MWCNTs 2. The characterization results showed that RPUF-T/C-MOF/MWCNTs 2 had better performance than RPUF-T/MOF/MWCNTs 2 and neat RPUF. Compared to neat RPUF, the compressive strength, limiting oxygen index value, and the mass char residue in cone calorimetry test of RPUF-T/C-MOF/MWCNTs 2, respectively, were increased by 105.93%, 46.35%, and 347.32%; meanwhile, the total heat release rate, total smoke production, total carbon monoxide product, and total carbon dioxide product were reduced by 47.97%, 50.46%, 41.38%, 43.37%, respectively. This study provides a referable method for preparing RPUFs with good physical properties, fire, and smoke safety, which is favorable for human safety and environmental protection as new building insulation materials.Keywords:building insulation materials;C-MOF/MWCNTs;phosphorus–nitrogen-containing reactive flame retardant (TBPBP);bio-based rigid polyurethane foam;fire and smoke safety;environmental protection
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学工程
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 9.231
Gangfeng Li,Shaobiao Feng,Lili Yan,Lijuan Yang,Bei Huo,Liuliu Wang,Sheng Luo,Dexin Yang
Due to a small amount of Cu (Ⅱ) ions being beneficial and too much being harmful, it is necessary to establish a rapid and direct detection method. Herein, we reported a platform based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (BMIMPF6), and Nafion solution-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for the direct electrochemical detection of Cu (II) ions. We used differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry, including the electrodeposition of Cu (Ⅱ) ions on the modified GCE and subsequent anodic stripping. Under the optimum conditions, the linear range was 20 μg·L −1 ∼ 950 μg·L −1 , the limit of detection (LOD) was 16 μg·L −1 , and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 54 μg·L −1 for Cu (II). We realized the quantitative detection of Cu (Ⅱ) ions in juice and tea beverage without tedious pretreatment. The result showed that the sensor had good anti-interference and practicability for actual food samples.
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分析化学
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电化学
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食品科学
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 2.7
Jingwei Zhou,Limei Zhang,Zhengyang Ji,Ruixiang Xu,Yi Jiang
Wearable smart sensors have broad prospects in medical health and physical exercise. In this study, the core–shell conductive fiber membrane was prepared by adding multiwalled carbon nanotubes during polymerization of aniline on spun fibers. In comparison to the conventionally utilized polymerized aniline, the integration of carbon nanotube particulates enhances the conductivity and surface area, provides more aniline polymerization sites, and simultaneously increases the stability of the composite film. The pressure sensor has a sensitivity of 61.12, 40.32, and 23.17 kPa −1 in the range of 0–7.1 kPa, 7.1–11.1 kPa, and 11.1–19.54 kPa. In addition, it has a fast response time (loading time of 120 ms and unloading time of only 22 ms) and exhibits excellent cyclic stability through numerous loading–unloading cycles. These properties enable the sensor to be applied to real-time monitoring of human sports health, such as knee and elbow bending, mouse clicking, beaker holding, and so on. This research method provides a new strategy and technology for conducting polymers as materials for flexible electronic equipment.
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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生物医学工程
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可穿戴技术
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传感器技术
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MOLECULES
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2022
·Vol. 27
·期 21
·7636
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IF 4.927
Xuyan Fan,Tao Tang,Song Du,Ningning Sang,Hao Huang,Chenghui Zhang,Xueping Zhao
A rapid, efficient, simple, and high-throughput method for the simultaneous determination of 108 pesticide residues in three traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) was established, comprising an improved QuEChERS method in combination with HPLC-MS/MS based on mixed samples. A quantity of 10 mL of acetonitrile was used as extraction solvent, and 10 mg of amino-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-NH2) and 150 mg of anhydrous magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) were selected as sorbents for dispersive solid phase extraction. The performance of the method was verified according to the analytical quality control standards of SANTE/11813/2017 guidelines. With good linearity (R2> 0.9984) in the range of 2–200 μg/L for all pesticides in the selected matrices, and good accuracy, precision, and high sensitivity, the recoveries were in the range of 70–120% for more than 95% of the pesticides, with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of less than 16.82% for all. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of the method were 0.01–3.87 μg/kg and 0.07–12.90 μg/kg, respectively, forFritillaria thunbergiiMiq (F. thunbergii),Chrysanthemum MorifoliumRamat (C. morifolium), andDendrobium officinaleKimura et Migo (D. officinale). The method was successfully applied to 60 batches of actual samples from different regions.Keywords:pesticide residue;QuEChERS;MWCNTs-NH2;traditional Chinese medicines
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药学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Xueyao Wang,Xuyang Hu,Zhengjun Qu,Ting Sun,Lihui Huang,Shimin Xu
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)-based materials for piezocatalysis are unsatisfactory due to their low actual piezoelectric coefficient and poor electrical conductivity. Herein, 1T/3R phase MoS2 grown in situ on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was proposed. MoS2@MWCNTs exhibited the interwoven morphology of thin nanoflowers and tubes, and the piezoelectric response of MoS2@MWCNTs was 4.07 times higher than that of MoS2 via piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) characterization. MoS2@MWCNTs exhibited superior activity with a 91% degradation rate of norfloxacin (NOR) after actually working 24 min (as for rhodamine B, reached 100% within 18 min) by pulse-mode ultrasonic vibration-triggered piezocatalysis. It was found that piezocatalysis for removing pollutants was attributed to the synergistic effect of free radicals (•OH and O2•–) and nonfree radical (1O2, key role) pathways, together with the innergenerated-H2O2 promoting the degradation rate. 1O2 can be generated by electron transfer and energy transfer pathways. The presence of oxygen vacancies (OVs) induced the transformation of O2 to 1O2 by triplet energy transfer. The fast charge transfer in MoS2@MWCNTs heterostructure and the coexistence of sulfur vacancies and OVs enhanced charge carrier separation resulting in a prominent piezoelectric effect. This work opens up new avenues for the development of efficient piezocatalysts that can be utilized for environmental purification.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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催化
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