Borophene: A 2D wonder shaping the future of nanotechnology and materials science
Available online 10 May 2024
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted considerable research interest due to their precisely defined properties and versatile applications. In this realm, borophene - a single atomic sheet of...
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Room-temperature fast self-healing graphene polyurethane network with high robustness and ductility through biomimetic interface structures
Available online 10 May 2024
Intelligent polymers have garnered significant attention for enhancing component safety, but there are still obstacles to achieving rapid self-healing at room temperature. Here, inspired by the microscopic...
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The integration of microelectronic and photonic circuits on a single silicon chip for high-speed and low-power optoelectronic technology
Available online 10 May 2024
The combining microelectronic devices and associated technologies onto a single silicon chip poses a substantial challenge. However, in recent years, the area of silicon photonics has experienced remarkable...
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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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Effects of surface chlorine atoms on charge distribution and reaction barriers for photocatalytic CO2 reduction
April 2024
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to produce high value-added carbon-based fuel has been proposed as a promising approach to mitigate global warming issues. However, the conversion efficiency and product...
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Phase composition, conductivity, and sensor properties of cerium-doped indium oxide
April 2024
The hydrothermal synthesis of In2O3 and CeO2–In2O3 is investigated as well as the properties of sensor layers based on these compounds. During the synthesis of In2O3, intermediate products In(OH)3 and...
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Recent advances in graphene-based phase change composites for thermal energy storage and management
April 2024
Energy storage and conservation are receiving increased attention due to rising global energy demands. Therefore, the development of energy storage materials is crucial. Thermal energy storage (TES)...
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Recent advances in transition metal phosphide materials: Synthesis and applications in supercapacitors
April 2024
Supercapacitors (SCs) are considered promising energy storge systems because of their outstanding power density, fast charge and discharge rate and long-term cycling stability. The exploitation of cheap...
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Recent advances in cobalt phosphide-based materials for electrocatalytic water splitting: From catalytic mechanism and synthesis method to optimization design
April 2024
Electrochemical water splitting has long been considered an effective energy conversion technology for transferring intermittent renewable electricity into hydrogen fuel, and the exploration of cost-effective...
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A dynamic database of solid-state electrolyte (DDSE) picturing all-solid-state batteries
April 2024
All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are a class of safer and higher-energy-density materials compared to conventional devices, from which solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are their essential components....
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Improvement of the piezoelectricity of PVDF-HFP by CoFe2O4 nanoparticles
April 2024
High piezoelectric composite films composed of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) and ferromagnetic cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) (0.00 wt% to 0.2 wt%) are prepared by a solution...
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Tuning the reactivity of TiO2 layer with uniform distribution of Sub-5 nm Fe2O3 particles via in situ voltage-assisted oxidation for robust catalytic reduction
April 2024
The trade-off between efficiency and stability has limited the application of TiO2 as a catalyst due to its poor surface reactivity. Here, we present a modification of a TiO2 layer with highly stable...
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Double enzyme mimetic activities of multifunctional Ag nanoparticle-decorated Co3V2O8 hollow hexagonal prismatic pencils for application in colorimetric sensors and disinfection
April 2024
Since the catalytic activity of most nanozymes is still far lower than the corresponding natural enzymes, there is urgent need to discover novel highly efficient enzyme-like materials. In this work,...
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A simple atomization approach enables monolayer dispersion of nano graphenes in cementitious composites with excellent strength gains
April 2024
Carbon nano additives (CNAs) are critical to achieving the unique properties of functionalized composites, however, controlling the dispersion of CNAs in material matrix is always a challenging task....
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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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