Dependence of the reinforcement of polymer-based nanocomposites upon the nanofiller geometry
Available online 4 May 2024
The role of the geometry of nanofillers on the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites, such as Young's modulus and toughness, has been reviewed based on published data in the literature. The...
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Photon upconversion tuning through energy migration in lanthanides sensitized nanoparticles
Available online 3 May 2024
Lanthanide-sensitized upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are widely studied because of their unusual optical characteristics, such as large antenna-generated anti-Stokes shifts, high photostability,...
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Recent advances of Fe single atom catalysts towards high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Available online 3 May 2024
The Fe–N–C catalysts with atomic Fe1 active sites are the most active low-cost alternatives to Pt/C for the large-scale application of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the activity...
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In situ exploration of oxygen electrocatalysis using core-shell nanostructure-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Available online 2 May 2024
Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy. Notably, the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen...
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SmartAxis, a software for accurate and rapid zone axis alignment of nanocrystalline materials
Available online 2 May 2024
Nanocrystals have emerged as cutting-edge functional materials benefiting from the increased surface and enhanced coupling of electronic states. High-resolution imaging in transmission electron microscope...
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Construction of gradient hierarchical and hetero-interfaces structure for ultra-broad microwave absorption
Available online 27 April 2024
Currently, carbon materials derived from biomass are widely sought after as electromagnetic absorbing(EMWA) materials owing to the unique structure, as well as the wide range of natural acquisition...
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Transport properties of two-dimensional MoSe2 and its application to high-performing all-2D photodetector
Available online 27 April 2024
The transport properties of two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum diselenide (MoSe2) were comprehensively investigated. To understand experimental data, a detailed transport theory was developed by considering...
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Photo-responsive polypropylene/zinc oxide/polydopamine-TEMPO composite membranes with light-induced self-sterilization
Available online 26 April 2024
Face masks play a pivotal role in preventing infection transmission. However, the capture of infection-sourced particles in face masks poses challenges related to reuse, necessitating proper disposal....
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Interface self-assembly of plasmonic nanolayer for sensitive detection of heavy metals in water using NELIBS
Available online 17 April 2024
Nowadays, high-stable and ultrasensitive heavy metal detection is of utmost importance in water quality monitoring. Nanoparticle-enhanced laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (NELIBS) shows high potential...
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Novel ternary Z scheme carbon quantum dots (CQDs) decorated WS2/PANI ((CQDs@WS2/PANI):0D:2D:1D) nanocomposite for the photocatalytic degradation and electrochemical detection of pharmaceutical drugs
Available online 17 April 2024
The endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and antibiotics are causing negative effects on human beings and animals by disrupting the endocrine system and spreading antimicrobial resistance. The current...
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Advances and prospects in the development of GdVO4-based photocatalysts for water pollutants removal activity: A review
Available online 16 April 2024
Human society is currently facing significant and pressing issues in the form of serious environmental pollution and energy shortages, which have arisen owing to the rapid development of the economy...
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Recent advances of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) based materials for photocatalytic applications: A review
Available online 11 April 2024
Photocatalytic solar energy conversion has drawn increasing attention, which holds great potential to deal with the energy crisis and environmental issues. As a typical semiconductor photocatalyst,...
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Ni–Zn bimetal-organic framework nanoprobes reinforced polymeric coating to achieve dual-responsive warning of coating damage and interfacial corrosion
Available online 10 April 2024
Coating microdefects and localized corrosion in coating/metal system are inevitable, accelerating the degradation of metal infrastructure. Early evaluating coating microdefects and detecting corrosion...
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Effect of densification process on mechanical enhancement of graphene laminates
Available online 8 April 2024
Graphene nanosheets have attracted great attention in the field of nanotechnology applications due to their extraordinary mechanical properties. While the structural defects such as gaps will occur...
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Facile and adjustable production of self–standing oxygen–doped graphene membranes for optimized oxygen evolution electrocatalysis
Available online 8 April 2024
Owing to abundant resource and affordable price, metal–free carbon has been extensively studied in the field of oxygen reduction reaction, while the related studies on oxygen evolution reaction (OER)...
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The importance of properly correcting the electric double layer effect in unravelling the intrinsic kinetics of electrode reactions
Available online 4 April 2024
Understanding the effects of the electric double layer (EDL) on electrode kinetics is of great importance for improving the performance of electrochemical devices. In this work, by using the HER at...
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Recent advances of photolithography patterning of quantum dots for micro-display applications
Available online 4 April 2024
The preparation of red, green, and blue quantum dot (QD) pixelated arrays with high precision, resolution, and brightness poses a significant challenge on the development of advanced micro-displays...
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Dimensionality engineering of flower-like bimetallic nanozyme with high peroxidase-activity for naked-eye and on-site detection of acrylamide in thermally processed foods
Available online 29 March 2024
Acrylamide (AA) is a neurotoxin and carcinogen that formed during the thermal food processing. Conventional quantification techniques are difficult to realize on-site detection of AA. Herein, a flower-like...
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Self-charging and long-term face masks leveraging low-cost, biodegradable and sustainable piezoelectric nanofiber membrane
Available online 29 March 2024
The mass discarding face masks has caused severe environmental problems during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce waste and minimize environmental impact, we present a new face mask featuring...
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In-situ electrochemical fabrication of CuO/Cu2O photocathode for high-performance photo-assisted Mg/seawater battery
Available online 23 March 2024
Photo-assisted Mg/seawater batteries (PAMSBs) are attractive power source for marine equipment due to the advantage of simultaneous generation of electricity and hydrogen from seawater. Nonetheless,...
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Polyoxometalate-based peroxidase-like nanozymes
Available online 22 March 2024
Nanozymes, as a new generation of artificial enzymes, exhibit similar chemical properties, catalytic efficiency, and reaction kinetics to natural enzymes. Nanozymes can offer several advantages over...
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LDH sealing for PEO coated friction stir welded AZ31/AA5754 materials
Available online 19 March 2024
The need to combine various metals in light-weight constructions requires the development of coatings that prevent galvanic corrosion. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) can be an example of such coatings,...
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Inspired by nature: Bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for biomedical applications
Available online 19 March 2024
The field of photocatalysis has witnessed a significant advancement in the development of bioinspired and biomimetic photocatalysts for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue...
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Environmentally friendly tailor-made oleo-dispersions of electrospun cellulose acetate propionate nanostructures in castor oil for lubricant applications
Available online 19 March 2024
The aim of this work is to find an alternative lubricating grease formulation that can be produced from renewable and biodegradable sources with minimal risks to human health and the environment. We...
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Synergy of compress strain and antioxidant of platinum-copper for enhanced the oxygen reduction performance
Available online 19 March 2024
The development of efficient and durable electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) holds a pivotal significance in the successful commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cells...
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