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Liu G, Li C, Li D, Xue W, Hua T, Li F. Application of catalytic technology based on the piezoelectric effect in wastewater purification. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:113-133. [PMID: 38875783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The demands of human life and industrial activities result in a significant influx of toxic contaminants into aquatic ecosystems. In particular, organic pollutants such as antibiotics and dye molecules, bacteria, and heavy metal ions are represented, posing a severe risk to the health and continued existence of living organisms. The method of removing pollutants from water bodies by utilizing the principle of the piezoelectric effect in combination with chemical catalytic processes is superior to other wastewater purification technologies because it can collect water energy, mechanical energy, etc. to achieve cleanliness and high removal efficiency. Herein, we briefly introduced the piezoelectric mechanisms and then reviewed the latest advances in the design and synthesis of piezoelectric materials, followed by a summary of applications based on the principle of piezoelectric effect to degrade pollutants in water for wastewater purification. Moreover, water purification technologies incorporating the piezoelectric effect, including piezoelectric effect-assisted membrane filtration, activation of persulfate, and battery electrocatalysis are elaborated. Finally, future challenges and research directions for the piezoelectric effect are proposed.
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- Gaolei Liu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300350, China Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, China Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Wang Y, Wang S, Zhang Y, Cheng Z, Yang D, Wang Y, Wang T, Cheng L, Wu Y, Hao Y. Piezoelectricity in wide bandgap semiconductor 2D crystal GaN nanosheets. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39052086 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01377h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Gallium nitride (GaN) exhibits various potential applications in optics and optoelectronics due to its outstanding physical characteristics, including a wide direct bandgap, strong deep-ultraviolet emission, and excellent electron transport properties. However, research on the piezoelectric and related properties of GaN nanosheets are scarce, as previous small-scale GaN investigations have mainly concentrated on nanowires and nanotubes. Here, we report a strategy for growing 2D GaN nanosheets using chemical vapor deposition on Ga/W liquid-phase substrates. Additionally, utilizing scanning probe techniques, it has been observed that 700 nm-thick GaN nanosheets demonstrate a piezoelectric constant of deff33 = 1.53 ± 0.21 pm V-1 and possess the capability to effectively modulate the Schottky barrier. The piezoelectric characteristics of 2D GaN are offering new options for innovative applications in various fields, including energy harvesting, electronics, sensing, and communications.
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- Yong Wang
- The State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- The State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- Department of Physics, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- The State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- The State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
- INRS Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, 1650 Boul. Lionel Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- School of Physics, Ningxia University, No. 489 Helanshan Rd., Xixia District, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Physics, Ningxia University, No. 489 Helanshan Rd., Xixia District, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Department of Applied Physical Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, USA
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- The State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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Zhao X, Zou H, Wang M, Wang J, Wang T, Wang L, Chen X. Conformal Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Sense Digitalization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403444. [PMID: 38934554 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Sense digitalization, the process of transforming sensory experiences into digital data, is an emerging research frontier that links the physical world with human perception and interaction. Inspired by the adaptability, fault tolerance, robustness, and energy efficiency of biological senses, this field drives the development of numerous innovative digitalization techniques. Neuromorphic bioelectronics, characterized by biomimetic adaptability, stand out for their seamless bidirectional interactions with biological entities through stimulus-response and feedback loops, incorporating bio-neuromorphic intelligence for information exchange. This review illustrates recent progress in sensory digitalization, encompassing not only the digital representation of physical sensations such as touch, light, and temperature, correlating to tactile, visual, and thermal perceptions, but also the detection of biochemical stimuli such as gases, ions, and neurotransmitters, mirroring olfactory, gustatory, and neural processes. It thoroughly examines the material design, device manufacturing, and system integration, offering detailed insights. However, the field faces significant challenges, including the development of new device/system paradigms, forging genuine connections with biological systems, ensuring compatibility with the semiconductor industry and overcoming the absence of standardization. Future ambition includes realization of biocompatible neural prosthetics, exoskeletons, soft humanoid robots, and cybernetic devices that integrate smoothly with both biological tissues and artificial components.
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- Xiao Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Theranostic Technology, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Theranostic Technology, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Frontier Institute of Chip and System, State Key Laboratory of Integrated Chips and Systems, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS), Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921, Singapore
- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX) Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Theranostic Technology, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Theranostic Technology, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS), Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921, Singapore
- Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX) Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Chen S, Tong X, Huo Y, Liu S, Yin Y, Tan ML, Cai K, Ji W. Piezoelectric Biomaterials Inspired by Nature for Applications in Biomedicine and Nanotechnology. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2406192. [PMID: 39003609 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Bioelectricity provides electrostimulation to regulate cell/tissue behaviors and functions. In the human body, bioelectricity can be generated in electromechanically responsive tissues and organs, as well as biomolecular building blocks that exhibit piezoelectricity, with a phenomenon known as the piezoelectric effect. Inspired by natural bio-piezoelectric phenomenon, efforts have been devoted to exploiting high-performance synthetic piezoelectric biomaterials, including molecular materials, polymeric materials, ceramic materials, and composite materials. Notably, piezoelectric biomaterials polarize under mechanical strain and generate electrical potentials, which can be used to fabricate electronic devices. Herein, a review article is proposed to summarize the design and research progress of piezoelectric biomaterials and devices toward bionanotechnology. First, the functions of bioelectricity in regulating human electrophysiological activity from cellular to tissue level are introduced. Next, recent advances as well as structure-property relationship of various natural and synthetic piezoelectric biomaterials are provided in detail. In the following part, the applications of piezoelectric biomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensing, energy harvesting, and catalysis are systematically classified and discussed. Finally, the challenges and future prospects of piezoelectric biomaterials are presented. It is believed that this review will provide inspiration for the design and development of innovative piezoelectric biomaterials in the fields of biomedicine and nanotechnology.
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- Siying Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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He Q, Briscoe J. Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Technologies: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Multifunctional Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:29491-29520. [PMID: 38739105 PMCID: PMC11181286 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Piezoelectric energy harvesters have gained significant attention in recent years due to their ability to convert ambient mechanical vibrations into electrical energy, which opens up new possibilities for environmental monitoring, asset tracking, portable technologies and powering remote "Internet of Things (IoT)" nodes and sensors. This review explores various aspects of piezoelectric energy harvesters, discussing the structural designs and fabrication techniques including inorganic-based energy harvesters (i.e., piezoelectric ceramics and ZnO nanostructures) and organic-based energy harvesters (i.e., polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) and its copolymers). The factors affecting the performance and several strategies to improve the efficiency of devices have been also explored. In addition, this review also demonstrated the progress in flexible energy harvesters with integration of flexibility and stretchability for next-generation wearable technologies used for body motion and health monitoring devices. The applications of the above devices to harvest various forms of mechanical energy are explored, as well as the discussion on perspectives and challenges in this field.
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- Qinrong He
- School
of Engineering and Material Science, Queen
Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, the United
Kindom
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- School
of Engineering and Material Science, Queen
Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, the United
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Qin T, Zhao X, Sui Y, Wang D, Chen W, Zhang Y, Luo S, Pan W, Guo Z, Leung DYC. Heterointerfaces: Unlocking Superior Capacity and Rapid Mass Transfer Dynamics in Energy Storage Electrodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2402644. [PMID: 38822769 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Heterogeneous electrode materials possess abundant heterointerfaces with a localized "space charge effect", which enhances capacity output and accelerates mass/charge transfer dynamics in energy storage devices (ESDs). These promising features open new possibilities for demanding applications such as electric vehicles, grid energy storage, and portable electronics. However, the fundamental principles and working mechanisms that govern heterointerfaces are not yet fully understood, impeding the rational design of electrode materials. In this study, the heterointerface evolution during charging and discharging process as well as the intricate interaction between heterointerfaces and charge/mass transport phenomena, is systematically discussed. Guidelines along with feasible strategies for engineering structural heterointerfaces to address specific challenges encountered in various application scenarios, are also provided. This review offers innovative solutions for the development of heterogeneous electrode materials, enabling more efficient energy storage beyond conventional electrochemistry. Furthermore, it provides fresh insights into the advancement of clean energy conversion and storage technologies. This review contributes to the knowledge and understanding of heterointerfaces, paving the way for the design and optimization of next-generation energy storage materials for a sustainable future.
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- Tingting Qin
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE School of Materials Science and Engineering and Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, 130013, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Institute of Semiconductor Manufacturing Research, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Meng J, Lee C, Li Z. Adjustment methods of Schottky barrier height in one- and two-dimensional semiconductor devices. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:1342-1352. [PMID: 38490891 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The Schottky contact which is a crucial interface between semiconductors and metals is becoming increasingly significant in nano-semiconductor devices. A Schottky barrier, also known as the energy barrier, controls the depletion width and carrier transport across the metal-semiconductor interface. Controlling or adjusting Schottky barrier height (SBH) has always been a vital issue in the successful operation of any semiconductor device. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the static and dynamic adjustment methods of SBH, with a particular focus on the recent advancements in nano-semiconductor devices. These methods encompass the work function of the metals, interface gap states, surface modification, image-lowering effect, external electric field, light illumination, and piezotronic effect. We also discuss strategies to overcome the Fermi-level pinning effect caused by interface gap states, including van der Waals contact and 1D edge metal contact. Finally, this review concludes with future perspectives in this field.
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- Jianping Meng
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore; Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117608, Singapore.
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China; School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Wang W, Xiao Y, Li T, Lu X, Xu N, Cao Y. Piezo-photovoltaic Effect in Monolayer 2H-MoS 2. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:3549-3553. [PMID: 38526184 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Noncentrosymmetric bulk materials effectively convert light energy into electricity by making use of the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE). However, whether such an effect persists when reducing the thickness of materials down to atomic-scale remains to be revealed. Here, we show the piezo-photovoltaic effect in atomically thin two-dimensional materials, where the strain-induced polarization can generate photovoltaic outputs in the noncentrosymmetric mono- and few-layer 2H-MoS2 crystals. The photocurrent is enhanced by orders of magnitude when the MoS2 crystals experience an in-plane strain of about 0.2%, with photopower-dependent responsivity up to 0.1 A/W that rivals other state-of-the-art BPVE materials. In addition, studies on the spatial distributions of photocurrents on MoS2 with a controlled number of layers also allow us to disentangle various factors that couple the piezoelectricity and photovoltaics. Therefore, our results also provide insights into the mechanisms of the piezo-photovoltaic effect in two-dimensional materials with thicknesses at the atomic-scale limit.
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- Wei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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Han G, Li XF, Berbille A, Zhang Y, Luo X, Liu L, Li L, Wang ZL, Zhu L. Enhanced Piezoelectricity of MAPbI 3 by the Introduction of MXene and Its Utilization in Boosting High-Performance Photodetectors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313288. [PMID: 38537247 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Recently, perovskite photodetectors (PDs) are risen to prominence due to substantial research interest. Beyond merely tweaking the composition of materials, a cutting-edge advancement lies in leveraging the innate piezoelectric polarization properties of perovskites themselves. Here, the investigation shows utilizing Ti3C2Tx, a typical MXene, as an intermediate layer for significantly boosting the piezoelectric property of MAPbI3 thin films. This improvement is primarily attributed to the enhanced polarization of the methylammonium (MA+) groups within MAPbI3, induced by the OH groups present in Ti3C2Tx. A flexible PD based on the MAPbI3/MXene heterostructure is then fabricated. The new device is sensitive to a wide range of wavelengths, displays greatly enhanced performance owing to the piezo-phototronic coupling. Moreover, the device is endowed with a greatly reduced response time, down to millisecond level, through the pyro-phototronic effect. The characterization shows applying a -1.2% compressive strain on the PD leads to a remarkable 102% increase in the common photocurrent, and a 76% increase in the pyro-phototronic current. The present work reveals how the emerging piezo-phototronic and pyro-phototronic effects can be employed to design high-performance flexible perovskite PDs.
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- Gaosi Han
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Liu C, Zheng T, Shu K, Shu S, Lan Z, Yang M, Zheng Z, Huo N, Gao W, Li J. Polarization-Sensitive Self-Powered Schottky Photodetector with High Photovoltaic Performance Induced by Geometry-Asymmetric Contacts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13914-13926. [PMID: 38447591 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Polarization-sensitive photodetectors have attracted considerable attention owing to their potential application prospects in navigation, optical switching, and communication. However, it remains challenging to develop a facile and effective strategy to simultaneously meet the demands of low power consumption, high performance, and excellent polarization sensitivity. Herein, a series of low-symmetry two-dimensional (2D) ReSe2 Schottky photodetectors with geometry-asymmetric contacts are constructed. These devices exhibit excellent photoelectrical performance and impressive polarization sensitivity in the self-powered mode owing to the difference in the Schottky barrier height induced by the asymmetric contact areas, interfacial states, and thickness difference. Particularly, an outstanding responsivity of 379 mA/W, a decent specific detectivity of 6.8 × 1011 Jones, and a high light on/off ratio (Ilight/Idark) of over 105 under 635 nm light illumination are achieved. Scanning photocurrent mapping (SPCM) measurements further confirm that the ReSe2/drain overlapped region (corresponding to the smaller contact area side) with a higher Schottky barrier height plays a dominant role in the generation of photocurrent. Furthermore, the proposed device displays impressive polarization ratios (PRs) of 3.1 and 3.6 at zero bias under 635 and 808 nm irradiation, respectively. The high-resolution single-pixel imaging capability is also demonstrated. This work reveals the great potential of the ReSe2 Schottky photodetector with geometry-asymmetric contacts for high-performance, self-powered, and polarization-sensitive photodetection.
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- Chaoyang Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006 Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chip and Integration Technology, School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, South China Normal University, 528225 Foshan, P. R. China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, P. R. China
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Zhang R, Yang D, Zang P, He F, Gai S, Kuang Y, Yang G, Yang P. Structure Engineered High Piezo-Photoelectronic Performance for Boosted Sono-Photodynamic Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308355. [PMID: 37934805 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Sono-photodynamic therapy is hindered by the limited tissue penetration depth of the external light source and the quick recombination of electron-hole owing to the random movement of charge carriers. In this study, orthorhombic ZnSnO3 quantum dots (QDs) with piezo-photoelectronic effects are successfully encapsulated in hexagonal upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) using a one-pot thermal decomposition method to form an all-in-one watermelon-like structured sono-photosensitizer (ZnSnO3 @UCNPs). The excited near-infrared light has high penetration depth, and the watermelon-like structure allows for full contact between the UCNPs and ZnSnO3 QDs, achieving ultrahigh Förster resonance energy transfer efficiency of up to 80.30%. Upon ultrasonic and near-infrared laser co-activation, the high temperature and pressure generated lead to the deformation of the UCNPs, thereby driving the deformation of all ZnSnO3 QDs inside the UCNPs, forming many small internal electric fields similar to isotropic electric domains. This piezoelectric effect not only increases the internal electric field intensity of the entire material but also prevents random movement and rapid recombination of charge carriers, thereby achieving satisfactory piezocatalytic performance. By combining the photodynamic effect arising from the energy transfer from UCNPs to ZnSnO3 , synergistic efficacy is realized. This study proposes a novel strategy for designing highly efficient sono-photosensitizers through structural design.
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- Rui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang, 110159, P. R. China
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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Mahmoud MA, Alsehli BR, Alotaibi MT, Hosni M, Shahat A. A comprehensive review on the application of semiconducting materials in the degradation of effluents and water splitting. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:3466-3494. [PMID: 38141122 PMCID: PMC10794432 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31353-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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In this comprehensive review article, we delve into the critical intersection of environmental science and materials science. The introduction sets the stage by emphasizing the global water shortage crisis and the dire consequences of untreated effluents on ecosystems and human health. As we progress into the second section, we embark on an intricate exploration of piezoelectric and photocatalytic principles, illuminating their significance in wastewater treatment and sustainable energy production. The heart of our review is dedicated to a detailed analysis of the detrimental impacts of effluents on human health, underscoring the urgency of effective treatment methods. We dissected three key materials in the realm of piezo-photocatalysis: ZnO-based materials, BaTiO3-based materials, and bismuth-doped materials. Each material is scrutinized for its unique properties and applications in the removal of pollutants from wastewater, offering a comprehensive understanding of their potential to address this critical issue. Furthermore, our exploration extends to the realm of hydrogen production, where we discuss various types of hydrogen and the role of piezo-photocatalysis in generating clean and sustainable hydrogen. By illuminating the synergistic potential of these advanced materials and technologies, we pave the way for innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of water pollution and renewable energy production. This review article not only serves as a valuable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of material science and environmental engineering but also underscores the pivotal role of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex global issues.
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- Muhammed A Mahmoud
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez, 43518, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, 30002, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Applied Research On the Environment and Sustainability, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez, 43518, Egypt.
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Shang X, Wang N, Cao S, Chen H, Fan D, Zhou N, Qiu M. Fiber-Integrated Force Sensor using 3D Printed Spring-Composed Fabry-Perot Cavities with a High Precision Down to Tens of Piconewton. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305121. [PMID: 37985176 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Developing microscale sensors capable of force measurements down to the scale of piconewtons is of fundamental importance for a wide range of applications. To date, advanced instrumentations such as atomic force microscopes and other specifically developed micro/nano-electromechanical systems face challenges such as high cost, complex detection systems and poor electromagnetic compatibility. Here, it presents the unprecedented design and 3D printing of general fiber-integrated force sensors using spring-composed Fabry-Perot cavities. It calibrates these microscale devices employing varied-diameter μ $\umu$ m-scale silica particles as standard weights. The force sensitivity and resolution reach values of (0.436 ± 0.007) nmnN-1 and (40.0 ± 0.7) pN, respectively, which are the best resolutions among all fiber-based nanomechanical probes so far. It also measured the non-linear airflow force distributions produced from a nozzle with an orifice of 2 μ $\umu$ m, which matches well with the full-sized simulations. With further customization of their geometries and materials, it anticipates the easy-to-use force probe can well extend to many other applications such as air/fluidic turbulences sensing, micro-manipulations, and biological sensing.
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- Xinggang Shang
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Laboratory of Gravitational Wave Precision Measurement of Zhejiang Province, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Taiji Laboratory for Gravitational Wave Universe, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Fuyang, Hangzhou, 311421, China
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Paikaray R, Badapanda T, Richhariya T, Behera S, Tripathy SN. Analysis of Structural, Photoluminescence, and Colorimetric Performance of Gd-Incorporated BNT Ceramic. J Fluoresc 2023:10.1007/s10895-023-03544-1. [PMID: 38141145 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03544-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Structural, optical, photoluminescence and colorimetric analyses of Gd (1-5 mol %) doped BNT ceramics synthesized by the solid-state reaction technique are reported. Structural analyses of all the samples are done by the X-ray diffraction method. It is shown that the samples have rhombohedral crystal structures with an R3C space group. The energy band gap of all the phosphors is computed from the UV-visible absorbance spectra. Photoluminescence behaviors are analyzed from the excitation along with the emission spectra of the prepared materials. The critical quenching concentration with the critical energy transfer distance is observed owing to the dipole-dipole interactions between the materials. Colorimetric analyses are carried out with the help of CIE chromaticity. Moreover, the color purity, correlated color temperature, color rendering index, and luminous efficiency of radiation values are evaluated by using the chromaticity coordinates.
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- R Paikaray
- Department of Physics, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 752054, India
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- Department of Physics, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 752054, India.
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- Department of Physics, Kalinga University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492101, India
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- Department of Physics, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, 752050, India
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- Department of Physics, Government Autonomous College, Angul, Odisha, 759143, India
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Liang H, Yang W, Xia J, Gu H, Meng X, Yang G, Fu Y, Wang B, Cai H, Chen Y, Yang S, Liang C. Strain Effects on Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304733. [PMID: 37828594 PMCID: PMC10724416 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Flexible perovskite solar cells (f-PSCs) as a promising power source have grabbed surging attention from academia and industry specialists by integrating with different wearable and portable electronics. With the development of low-temperature solution preparation technology and the application of different engineering strategies, the power conversion efficiency of f-PSCs has approached 24%. Due to the inherent properties and application scenarios of f-PSCs, the study of strain in these devices is recognized as one of the key factors in obtaining ideal devices and promoting commercialization. The strains mainly from the change of bond and lattice volume can promote phase transformation, induce decomposition of perovskite film, decrease mechanical stability, etc. However, the effect of strain on the performance of f-PSCs has not been systematically summarized yet. Herein, the sources of strain, evaluation methods, impacts on f-PSCs, and the engineering strategies to modulate strain are summarized. Furthermore, the problems and future challenges in this regard are raised, and solutions and outlooks are offered. This review is dedicated to summarizing and enhancing the research into the strain of f-PSCs to provide some new insights that can further improve the optoelectronic performance and stability of flexible devices.
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- Hongbo Liang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of OrganicElectronics and Information DisplaysNanjing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsNanjing210000China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauMacau999078P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis/Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of EducationJiangxi Normal UniversityNanchang330000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis/Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of EducationJiangxi Normal UniversityNanchang330000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Nonequilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed MatterSchool of PhysicsNational Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry‐Education Integration of Energy Storage TechnologyXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710000P. R. China
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Yu X, Wang L, Zhu Z, Han X, Zhang J, Wang A, Ding L, Liu J. Piezoelectric Effect Modulates Nanozyme Activity: Underlying Mechanism and Practical Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304818. [PMID: 37635126 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Nanozyme activity relies on surface electron transfer processes. Notably, the piezoelectric effect plays a vital role in influencing nanozyme activity by generating positive and negative charges on piezoelectric materials' surfaces. This article comprehensively reviews the potential mechanisms and practical applications of regulating nanozyme activity through the piezoelectric effect. The article first elucidates how the piezoelectric effect enables nanozymes to exhibit catalytic activity. It is highlighted that the positive and negative charges produced by this effect directly participate in redox reactions, leading to the conversion of materials from an inactive to an active state. Moreover, the piezoelectric field generated can enhance nanozyme activity by accelerating electron transfer rates or reducing binding energy between nanozymes and substrates. Practical applications of piezoelectric nanozymes are explored in the subsequent section, including water pollutant degradation, bacterial disinfection, biological detection, and tumor therapy, which demonstrate the versatile potentials of the piezoelectric effect in nanozyme applications. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for further research into the catalytic mechanisms of piezoelectric nanozymes, suggesting expanding the scope of catalytic types and exploring new application areas. Furthermore, the promising direction of synergistic catalytic therapy is discussed as an inspiring avenue for future research.
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- Xin Yu
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, School of Micro-Nano Electronics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311200, P. R. China
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- Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, 41296, Sweden
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Liu J, Liu J, Zhang X, Liu X, Zhang C. Customizing Three-Dimensional Elastic Barium Titanate Sponge for Intelligent Piezoelectric Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37908068 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) with porous structures, such as piezoelectric elastic sponges, exhibit high force-to-electricity conversion efficiencies owing to their excellent compression recovery properties. However, conventional preparation methods are limited to producing bulk-form sponge-like PEHs and fail to create more elaborate three-dimensional (3D) structures that could enhance conversion efficiency. Herein, we invent a composite ink consisting of waterborne polyurethane (WPU), barium titanate (BTO), and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) that is suitable for direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing. This ink, when coupled with freeze-drying, allows the customization of piezoelectric sponges with functional 3D structures. The printed lattice sponge exhibits remarkable compression recovery of 70% and a notably high relative sensitivity of 9.83 mV/kPa*wt % (where *wt % denotes the BTO content) across a wide pressure range of 2.98-37 kPa, which is approximately three times broader than those of other composite piezoelectric pressure sensors based on BTO or piezoceramic (PZT) materials. Furthermore, a customized 3D piezoelectric sponge with a "boomerang" configuration is utilized as an anisotropic bending sensor on the wrist for intelligently monitoring the stroke posture and programming scientific training for table tennis players. This study highlights a versatile strategy for constructing elastic sponges with high piezoelectricity and designing 3D PEH functional structures that can be applied to flexible self-powered intelligent sensing systems.
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- Jingfeng Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Qin G, Wang Z, Wang L, Yang K, Zhao M, Lu C. Coupling of Pyro-Piezo-Phototronic Effects in a GaN Nanowire. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6247. [PMID: 37763525 PMCID: PMC10532980 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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In this paper, we systematically investigate the synergistic regulation of ultraviolet and mechanical loading on the electromechanical behavior of a GaN nanowire. The distributions of polarization charge, potential, carriers, and electric field in the GaN nanowire are analytically represented by using a one-dimensional model that combines pyro-phototronic and piezo-phototronic properties, and then, the electrical transmission characteristics are analyzed. The results suggest that, due to the pyro-phototronic effect and ultraviolet photoexcited non-equilibrium carriers, the electrical behavior of a nano-Schottky junction can be modulate by ultraviolet light. This provides a new method for the function improvement and performance regulation of intelligent optoelectronic nano-Schottky devices.
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- Guoshuai Qin
- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- Henan Institute of Metrology, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- School of Mechanics and Safety Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (K.Y.)
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- School of Mechanics and Safety Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (K.Y.)
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Key Engineering Laboratory for Anti-Fatigue Manufacturing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
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Li D, Zhang C, Zhang S, Wang H, Chen W, Zhang C. Propagation of terahertz elastic longitudinal waves in piezoelectric semiconductor rods. ULTRASONICS 2023; 132:106964. [PMID: 36871440 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2023.106964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Terahertz elastic waves travelling in piezoelectric semiconductors (PSs) with the deformation-polarization-carrier coupling have a huge potential application in elastic wave-based devices. To reveal wave propagation characteristics of terahertz elastic waves in rod-like PS structures, we present three typical rod models based on the Hamilton principle and the linearization of the nonlinear current, which are extensions of the classical, Love, and Mindlin-Herrmann rod models for elastic media to those for PS materials. Using the derived equations, the analytical dispersion relations of the elastic longitudinal waves propagating in an n-type PS rod are obtained, which can be reduced to those for piezoelectric and elastic rods by sequentially dropping the corresponding electron- and piezoelectricity-related terms. The Mindlin-Herrmann rod model is more accurate for analysis of terahertz elastic longitudinal wave in rod-like PS structures. The effects of the interaction between the piezoelectricity and semiconducting properties on the dispersion behaviors of terahertz elastic longitudinal waves are investigated in detail. Numerical results show that both phase and group velocities have a 50%-60% reduction in the terahertz range in comparison with those in the low frequency range, and the effective tuning range of the initial electron concentration is different for longitudinal waves with different frequencies. It lays the theoretical foundations for the design of terahertz elastic wave-based devices.
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- Dezhi Li
- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province & Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province & Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province & Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province & Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Siegen, Siegen D-57076, Germany
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Liu X, Li F, Peng W, Zhu Q, Li Y, Zheng G, Tian H, He Y. Piezotronic and Piezo-Phototronic Effects-Enhanced Core-Shell Structure-Based Nanowire Field-Effect Transistors. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1335. [PMID: 37512645 PMCID: PMC10385595 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Piezotronic and piezo-phototronic effects have been extensively applied to modulate the performance of advanced electronics and optoelectronics. In this study, to systematically investigate the piezotronic and piezo-phototronic effects in field-effect transistors (FETs), a core-shell structure-based Si/ZnO nanowire heterojunction FET (HJFET) model was established using the finite element method. We performed a sweep analysis of several parameters of the model. The results show that the channel current increases with the channel radial thickness and channel doping concentration, while it decreases with the channel length, gate doping concentration, and gate voltage. Under a tensile strain of 0.39‱, the saturation current change rate can reach 38%. Finally, another core-shell structure-based ZnO/Si nanowire HJFET model with the same parameters was established. The simulation results show that at a compressive strain of -0.39‱, the saturation current change rate is about 18%, which is smaller than that of the Si/ZnO case. Piezoelectric potential and photogenerated electromotive force jointly regulate the carrier distribution in the channel, change the width of the channel depletion layer and the channel conductivity, and thus regulate the channel current. The research results provide a certain degree of reference for the subsequent experimental design of Zn-based HJFETs and are applicable to other kinds of FETs.
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- Xiang Liu
- School of Microelectronics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi'an City, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi'an City, Xi'an 710049, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Key Laboratory of Radiation Detection Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi'an City, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Advanced Semiconductor Technology Center Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710077, China
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- Shaanxi Advanced Semiconductor Technology Center Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710077, China
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- Shaanxi Advanced Semiconductor Technology Center Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710077, China
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- Shaanxi Advanced Semiconductor Technology Center Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710077, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi'an City, Xi'an 710049, China
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Wang Y, Zang P, Yang D, Zhang R, Gai S, Yang P. The fundamentals and applications of piezoelectric materials for tumor therapy: recent advances and outlook. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1140-1184. [PMID: 36729448 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01221a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Malignant tumors are one of the main diseases leading to death, and the vigorous development of nanotechnology has opened up new frontiers for antitumor therapy. Currently, researchers are focused on solving the biomedical challenges associated with traditional anti-tumor medical methods, promoting the research and development of nano-drug carriers and new nano-drugs, which brings great hope for improving the curative effect and reducing toxic and side effects. Among the new systems being investigated, piezoelectric nano biomaterials, including ferroelectrics, piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials, have recently received extensive attention for antitumor applications. By coupling force, light, magnetism or heat and electricity, polarized charges are generated in these materials microscopically, forming a piezo-potential and establishing a built-in electric field. Polarized charges can directly act on the materials in the tumor micro-environment and also assist in the separation of carriers and inhibit recombination based on piezoelectric theory and piezoelectric optoelectronic theory. Based on this, piezoelectric materials convert various forms of primary energy (such as light energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy and magnetic energy) from the surrounding environment into secondary energy (such as electrical energy and chemical energy). Herein, we review the basic theory and principles of piezoelectric materials, pyroelectric materials and ferroelectric materials as nanomedicine. Then, we summarize the types of piezoelectric materials reported to date and their wide applications in treatment, imaging, device construction and probe detection in various tumor treatment fields. Based on this, we discuss the relevant characteristics and post-processing strategies of nano piezoelectric biomaterials to obtain the maximum piezoelectric response. Finally, we present the key challenges and future prospects for the development of ferroelectric, piezoelectric and pyroelectric nanomaterial-based nanoagents for efficient energy harvesting and conversion for desirable therapeutic outcomes.
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- Yan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
- Yantai Research Institute, Harbin Engineering University, Yantai 264000, P. R. China
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Yang K, Qin G, Wang L, Zhao M, Lu C. Theoretical Nanoarchitectonics of GaN Nanowires for Ultraviolet Irradiation-Dependent Electromechanical Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1080. [PMID: 36770087 PMCID: PMC9920835 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this paper, we propose a one-dimensional model that combines photoelectricity, piezoelectricity, and photothermal effects. The influence of ultraviolet light on the electromechanical coupling properties of GaN nanowires is investigated. It is shown that, since the ultraviolet photon energy is larger than the forbidden gap of GaN, the physical fields in a GaN nanowire are sensitive to ultraviolet. The light-induced polarization can change the magnitude and direction of a piezoelectric polarization field caused by a mechanical load. Moreover, a large number of photogenerated carriers under photoexcitation enhance the current density, whilst they shield the Schottky barrier and reduce rectifying characteristics. This provides a new theoretical nanoarchitectonics approach for the contactless performance regulation of nano-GaN devices such as photoelectric sensors and ultraviolet detectors, which can further release their great application potential.
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- Kun Yang
- School of Mechanics and Safety Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Institute of Metrology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Mechanics and Safety Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan Key Engineering Laboratory for Anti-Fatigue Manufacturing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
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Chen S, Zhu P, Mao L, Wu W, Lin H, Xu D, Lu X, Shi J. Piezocatalytic Medicine: An Emerging Frontier using Piezoelectric Materials for Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2208256. [PMID: 36634150 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Emerging piezocatalysts have demonstrated their remarkable application potential in diverse medical fields. In addition to their ultrahigh catalytic activities, their inherent and unique charge-carrier-releasing properties can be used to initiate various redox catalytic reactions, displaying bright prospects for future medical applications. Triggered by mechanical energy, piezocatalytic materials can release electrons/holes, catalyze redox reactions of substrates, or intervene in biological processes to promote the production of effector molecules for medical purposes, such as decontamination, sterilization, and therapy. Such a medical application of piezocatalysis is termed as piezocatalytic medicine (PCM) herein. To pioneer novel medical technologies, especially therapeutic modalities, this review provides an overview of the state-of-the-art research progress in piezocatalytic medicine. First, the principle of piezocatalysis and the preparation methodologies of piezoelectric materials are introduced. Then, a comprehensive summary of the medical applications of piezocatalytic materials in tumor treatment, antisepsis, organic degradation, tissue repair and regeneration, and biosensing is provided. Finally, the main challenges and future perspectives in piezocatalytic medicine are discussed and proposed, expecting to fuel the development of this emerging scientific discipline.
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- Si Chen
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Clinical Center For Brain And Spinal Cord Research, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU012), Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Xie W, Peng W, Li F, He Y. Fundamentals and Applications of ZnO-Nanowire-Based Piezotronics and Piezo-Phototronics. MICROMACHINES 2022; 14:mi14010047. [PMID: 36677109 PMCID: PMC9860666 DOI: 10.3390/mi14010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The piezotronic effect is a coupling effect of semiconductor and piezoelectric properties. The piezoelectric potential is used to adjust the p-n junction barrier width and Schottky barrier height to control carrier transportation. At present, it has been applied in the fields of sensors, human-machine interaction, and active flexible electronic devices. The piezo-phototronic effect is a three-field coupling effect of semiconductor, photoexcitation, and piezoelectric properties. The piezoelectric potential generated by the applied strain in the piezoelectric semiconductor controls the generation, transport, separation, and recombination of carriers at the metal-semiconductor contact or p-n junction interface, thereby improving optoelectronic devices performance, such as photodetectors, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes (LED). Since then, the piezotronics and piezo-phototronic effects have attracted vast research interest due to their ability to remarkably enhance the performance of electronic and optoelectronic devices. Meanwhile, ZnO has become an ideal material for studying the piezotronic and piezo-phototronic effects due to its simple preparation process and better biocompatibility. In this review, first, the preparation methods and structural characteristics of ZnO nanowires (NWs) with different doping types were summarized. Then, the theoretical basis of the piezotronic effect and its application in the fields of sensors, biochemistry, energy harvesting, and logic operations (based on piezoelectric transistors) were reviewed. Next, the piezo-phototronic effect in the performance of photodetectors, solar cells, and LEDs was also summarized and analyzed. In addition, modulation of the piezotronic and piezo-phototronic effects was compared and summarized for different materials, structural designs, performance characteristics, and working mechanisms' analysis. This comprehensive review provides fundamental theoretical and applied guidance for future research directions in piezotronics and piezo-phototronics for optoelectronic devices and energy harvesting.
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- Yitong Wang
- School of Microelectronics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi’an City, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi’an City, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi’an City, Xi’an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Key Laboratory of Radiation Detection Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- The Key Lab of Micro-Nano Electronics and System Integration of Xi’an City, Xi’an 710049, China
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Chen R, Yin Y, Wang L, Gao Y, He R, Ran J, Wang J, Li J, Wei T. Strain modulated luminescence in green InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells with microwire array by piezo-phototronic effect. OPTICS LETTERS 2022; 47:6157-6160. [PMID: 37219196 DOI: 10.1364/ol.477968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We have demonstrated piezo-phototronic enhanced modulation in green InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well (MQW) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a microwire array (MWA) structure. It is found that an a-axis oriented MWA structure induces more c-axis compressive strain than a flat structure when a convex bending strain is applied. Moreover, the photoluminescence (PL) intensity exhibits a tendency to increase first and then decrease under the enhanced compressive strain. Specifically, light intensity reaches a maximum of about 123% accompanied by 1.1-nm blueshift, and the carrier lifetime comes to the minimum simultaneously. The enhanced luminescence characteristics are attributed to strain-induced interface polarized charges, which modulate the built-in field in InGaN/GaN MQWs and could promote the radiative recombination of carriers. This work opens a pathway to drastically improve InGaN-based long-wavelength micro-LEDs with highly efficient piezo-phototronic modulation.
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Kim KN, Ko WS, Byun JH, Lee DY, Jeong JK, Lee HD, Lee GW. Bottom-Gated ZnO TFT Pressure Sensor with 1D Nanorods. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:8907. [PMID: 36433504 PMCID: PMC9698253 DOI: 10.3390/s22228907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, a bottom-gated ZnO thin film transistor (TFT) pressure sensor with nanorods (NRs) is suggested. The NRs are formed on a planar channel of the TFT by hydrothermal synthesis for the mediators of pressure amplification. The fabricated devices show enhanced sensitivity by 16~20 times better than that of the thin film structure because NRs have a small pressure transmission area and causes more strain in the underlayered piezoelectric channel material. When making a sensor with a three-terminal structure, the leakage current in stand-by mode and optimal conductance state for pressure sensor is expected to be controlled by the gate voltage. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to identify the nanorods grown by hydrothermal synthesis. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to compare ZnO crystallinity according to device structure and process conditions. To investigate the effect of NRs, channel mobility is also extracted experimentally and the lateral flow of current density is analyzed with simulation (COMSOL) showing that when the piezopotential due to polarization is formed vertically in the channel, the effective mobility is degraded.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-821-5666; Fax: +82-42-823-9544
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Ren Z, Xie J, Li X, Guo L, Zhang Q, Wu J, Li Y, Liu W, Li P, Fu Y, Zhao K, Ma J. Rational design of graphite carbon nitride-decorated zinc oxide nanoarrays on three-dimensional nickel foam for the efficient production of reactive oxygen species through stirring-promoted piezo–photocatalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 632:271-284. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Li X, Li Y, Li Y, Tan J, Zhang J, Zhang H, Liang J, Li T, Liu Y, Jiang H, Li P. Flexible Piezoelectric and Pyroelectric Nanogenerators Based on PAN/TMAB Nanocomposite Fiber Mats for Self-Power Multifunctional Sensors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:46789-46800. [PMID: 36194663 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Self-powered wearable electronics to convert mechanical and thermal energy into electrical energy are important for biomedical monitoring, which highly require good flexibility, comfortability, signal sensitivity, and accuracy. In this work, composite nanofiber mats of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and trimethylamine borane (TMAB) were prepared by electrospinning, which exhibited excellent piezoelectric and pyroelectric abilities in harvesting mechanical and thermal energy. The PAN/TMAB-4 nanofiber mats not only generated a high voltage of up to 2.56 V and a high power of 0.19 μW upon shape deformation but also exhibited linear voltage response to thermal gradient. The hybrid piezoelectric and pyroelectric output signals were successfully integrated together and have been applied to precisely monitor human vital signs, including elbow bending angles, foot posture, and breathing status, in real time by attaching the flexible sensors to proper human body parts. Overall, good flexibility, bifunctional sensing ability, and self-power make PAN-/TMAB-type sensors very attractive in fabricating high-performance electronics for detecting motion, monitoring health, and making portable microelectronics.
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- Xuran Li
- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi030032, China
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Carbon Fiber Technology, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi030001, China
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- Department of Medical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida33620, United States
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- Micro-Nano System Research Center, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi030024, China
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Fu B, Li J, Jiang H, He X, Ma Y, Wang J, Shi C, Hu C. Enhanced piezotronics by single-crystalline ferroelectrics for uniformly strengthening the piezo-photocatalysis of electrospun BaTiO 3@TiO 2 nanofibers. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:14073-14081. [PMID: 35993416 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03828e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Turning the built-in electric field by modulating the morphology and microstructure of ferroelectric materials is considered a viable approach to enhancing the piezo-photocatalytic activity of the ferroelectric/oxide semiconductor heterojunctions. Here, hydrothermally synthesized single-crystalline BaTiO3 nanoparticles are employed to construct BaTiO3@TiO2 hybrid nanofibers by sol-gel assisted electrospinning of TiO2 nanofibers and annealing. Because of the obvious enhancement of the synergetic piezo-photocatalytic effect under both ultrasonic and ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, the piezo-photocatalytic degradation rate constant (k) of BaTiO3@TiO2 hybrid nanofibers on methyl orange (MO) reaches 14.84 × 10-2 min-1, which is approximately seven fold that for piezocatalysis and six fold that for photocatalysis. Moreover, BaTiO3@TiO2 core-shell nanoparticles are also synthesized for comparison purposes to assess the influence of microstructure on the piezo-photocatalysis by a wet-chemical coating of TiO2 on BaTiO3 nanoparticles. Such a high piezo-photocatalytic activity is attributed to the enhancement of the piezotronic effect by the single-crystalline ferroelectric nanoparticles and the nanoconfinement effect caused by the one-dimensional boundary of nanofibers with high specific surface areas. The mechanically induced uniform local built-in electric fields originated from the single-crystalline ferroelectric nanoparticles can enhance the separation of photogenerated electron and hole pairs and promote the formation of free hydroxyl radicals, resulting in a strong piezotronic effect boosted photochemical degradation of organic dye. This work introduces the single-crystalline ferroelectrics to construct ferroelectric/oxide semiconductor heterojunctions, and the enhanced local piezotronic effect uniformly strengthens the photochemical reactivity, which offers a new option to design high-efficiency piezo-photocatalysts for pollutant treatment.
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- Bi Fu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Human-Augmentation and Rehabilitation Robotics in Universities, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Mechanism Theory and Equipment Design of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Biomimetic Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Human-Augmentation and Rehabilitation Robotics in Universities, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Han Q, Du S, Wang Y, Han Z, Li H, Xu H, Fang P. Direct Z-scheme MoSe2/TiO2 heterostructure with improved piezoelectric and piezo-photocatalytic performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 622:637-651. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sun L, Sun N, Li T, Jiang C. Light Emission Enhancement of a ZnO/TAZ Heterostructure Piezo‐OLED by Means of a Piezo‐Phototronic Effect. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Li Sun
- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering JinLing Institute of Technology Nan Jing 210014 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering JinLing Institute of Technology Nan Jing 210014 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian 116024 China
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Miao Y, Zhao Y, Zhang S, Shi R, Zhang T. Strain Engineering: A Boosting Strategy for Photocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200868. [PMID: 35304927 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Whilst the photocatalytic technique is considered to be one of the most significant routes to address the energy crisis and global environmental challenges, the solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency is still far from satisfying practical industrial requirements, which can be traced to the suboptimal bandgap and electronic structure of photocatalysts. Strain engineering is a universal scheme that can finely tailor the bandgap and electronic structure of materials, hence supplying a novel avenue to boost their photocatalytic performance. Accordingly, to explore promising directions for certain breakthroughs in strained photocatalysts, an overview on the recent advances of strain engineering from the basics of strain effect, creations of strained materials, as well as characterizations and simulations of strain level is provided. Besides, the potential applications of strain engineering in photocatalysis are summarized, and a vision for the future controllable-electronic-structure photocatalysts by strain engineering is also given. Finally, perspectives on the challenges for future strain-promoted photocatalysis are discussed, placing emphasis on the creation and decoupling of strain effect, and the modification of theoretical frameworks.
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- Yingxuan Miao
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Mohanty R, Mansingh S, Parida K, Parida K. Boosting sluggish photocatalytic hydrogen evolution through piezo-stimulated polarization: a critical review. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:1332-1355. [PMID: 35139141 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01899j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To address the growing energy demand, remarkable progress has been made in transferring the fossil fuel-based economy to hydrogen-based environmentally friendly photocatalytic technology. However, the sluggish production rate due to the quick charge recombination and slow diffusion process needs careful engineering to achieve the benchmark photocatalytic efficiency. Piezoelectric photocatalysis has emerged as a promising field in recent years due to its improved catalytic performance facilitated by a built-in electric field that promotes the effective separation of excitons when subjected to mechanical stimuli. This review discusses the recent progress in piezo-photocatalytic hydrogen evolution while elaborating on the mechanistic pathway, effect of piezo-polarization and various strategies adopted to improve piezo-photocatalytic activity. Moreover, our review systematically emphasizes the fundamentals of piezoelectricity and piezo-phototronics along with the operational mechanism for designing efficient piezoelectric photocatalysts. Finally, the summary and outlooks provide insight into the existing challenges and outline the future prospects and roadmap for the development of next-generation piezo-photocatalysts towards hydrogen evolution.
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- Ritik Mohanty
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar-751030, Odisha, India.
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar-751030, Odisha, India.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, 50 Nanyang Avenue 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India.
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Siksha 'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar-751030, Odisha, India.
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Overview: State-of-the-Art in the Energy Harvesting Based on Piezoelectric Devices for Last Decade. Symmetry (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/sym14040765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Technologies of energy harvesting have been developed intensively since the beginning of the twenty-first century, presenting themselves as alternatives to traditional energy sources (for instance, batteries) for small-dimensional and low-power electronics. Batteries have numerous shortcomings connected, for example, with restricted service life and the necessity of periodic recharging/replacement that create significant problems for portative and remote devices and for power equipment. Environmental energy covers solar, thermal, and oscillation energy. By this, the vibration energy exists continuously around us due to the operation of numerous artificial structures and mechanisms. Different materials (including piezoelectrics) and conversion mechanisms can transform oscillation energy into electrical energy for use in many devices of energy harvesting. Piezoelectric transducers possessing electric mechanical coupling and demonstrating a high density of power in comparison with electromagnetic and electrostatic sensors are broadly applied for the generation of energy from different oscillation energy sources. For the last decade, novel piezoelectric materials, transformation mechanisms, electrical circuits, and experimental and theoretical approaches with results of computer simulation have been developed for improving different piezoelectric devices of energy harvesting. This overview presents results, obtained in the area of piezoelectric energy harvesting for the last decade, including a wide spectrum of experimental, analytical, and computer simulation investigations.
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Meng Y, Chen G, Huang M. Piezoelectric Materials: Properties, Advancements, and Design Strategies for High-Temperature Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071171. [PMID: 35407289 PMCID: PMC9000841 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Piezoelectronics, as an efficient approach for energy conversion and sensing, have a far-reaching influence on energy harvesting, precise instruments, sensing, health monitoring and so on. A majority of the previous works on piezoelectronics concentrated on the materials that are applied at close to room temperatures. However, there is inadequate research on the materials for high-temperature piezoelectric applications, yet they also have important applications in the critical equipment of aeroengines and nuclear reactors in harsh and high-temperature conditions. In this review, we briefly introduce fundamental knowledge about the piezoelectric effect, and emphatically elucidate high-temperature piezoelectrics, involving: the typical piezoelectric materials operated in high temperatures, and the applications, limiting factors, prospects and challenges of piezoelectricity at high temperatures.
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- Yanfang Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communications System and Networks, School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Center of Flexible Electronics Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-(10)62784622
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Li G, Li C, Li G, Yu D, Song Z, Wang H, Liu X, Liu H, Liu W. Development of Conductive Hydrogels for Fabricating Flexible Strain Sensors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2101518. [PMID: 34658130 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Conductive hydrogels can be prepared by incorporating various conductive materials into polymeric network hydrogels. In recent years, conductive hydrogels have been developed and applied in the field of strain sensors owing to their unique properties, such as electrical conductivity, mechanical properties, self-healing, and anti-freezing properties. These remarkable properties allow conductive hydrogel-based strain sensors to show excellent performance for identifying external stimuli and detecting human body movement, even at subzero temperatures. This review summarizes the properties of conductive hydrogels and their application in the fabrication of strain sensors working in different modes. Finally, a brief prospectus for the development of conductive hydrogels in the future is provided.
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- Gang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan (iAIR), Jinan, 250022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Science, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, China
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Gao S, Cao Q, Zhou N, Ao H, Jiang H. Design and Test of a Spoke-like Piezoelectric Energy Harvester. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13020232. [PMID: 35208356 PMCID: PMC8875698 DOI: 10.3390/mi13020232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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With the development of industry IoT, microprocessors and sensors are widely used for autonomously transferring information to cyber-physics systems. Massive quantities and huge power consumption of the devices result in a severe increment of the chemical batteries, which is highly associated with problems, including environmental pollution, waste of human/financial resources, difficulty in replacement, etc. Driven by this issue, mechanical energy harvesting technology has been widely studied in the last few years as a great potential solution for battery substitution. Therefore, the piezoelectric generator is characterized as an efficient transformer from ambient vibration into electricity. In this paper, a spoke-like piezoelectric energy harvester is designed and fabricated with detailed introductions on the structure, materials, and fabrication. Focusing on improving the output efficiency and broadening the pulse width, on the one hand, the energy harvesting circuit is optimized by adding voltage monitoring and regulator modules. On the other hand, magnetic mass is adopted to employ the magnetic field of repulsive and upper repulsion–lower attraction mode. The spoke-like piezoelectric energy harvester suggests broadening the frequency domain and increasing the output performance, which is prepared for wireless sensors and portable electronics in remote areas and harsh environments.
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- Shan Gao
- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92 West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001, China; (S.G.); (Q.C.); (N.Z.); (H.J.)
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He J, Yi Z, Chen Q, Li Z, Hu J, Zhu M. Piezoelectric polarization of MIL-100(Fe) by harvesting mechanical energy for cocatalyst-free H2 evolution. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:10723-10726. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc03976a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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To suit the emergency of a new strategy for hydrogen (H2) evolution, a metal–organic framework (MIL-100(Fe)) is applied in the piezoelectric-driven process for catalytic H2 generation. Herein, MIL-100(Fe) was firstly...
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Dai B, Biesold GM, Zhang M, Zou H, Ding Y, Wang ZL, Lin Z. Piezo-phototronic effect on photocatalysis, solar cells, photodetectors and light-emitting diodes. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:13646-13691. [PMID: 34821246 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00506e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The piezo-phototronic effect (a coupling effect of piezoelectric, photoexcitation and semiconducting properties, coined in 2010) has been demonstrated to be an ingenious and robust strategy to manipulate optoelectronic processes by tuning the energy band structure and photoinduced carrier behavior. The piezo-phototronic effect exhibits great potential in improving the quantum yield efficiencies of optoelectronic materials and devices and thus could help increase the energy conversion efficiency, thus alleviating the energy shortage crisis. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of representative optoelectronic materials and devices are presented, including photocatalysts (converting solar energy into chemical energy), solar cells (generating electricity directly under light illumination), photodetectors (converting light into electrical signals) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs, converting electric current into emitted light signals). Importantly, the mechanisms of how the piezo-phototronic effect controls the optoelectronic processes and the recent progress and applications in the above-mentioned materials and devices are highlighted and summarized. Only photocatalysts, solar cells, photodetectors, and LEDs that display piezo-phototronic behavior are reviewed. Material and structural design, property characterization, theoretical simulation calculations, and mechanism analysis are then examined as strategies to further enhance the quantum yield efficiency of optoelectronic devices via the piezo-phototronic effect. This comprehensive overview will guide future fundamental and applied studies that capitalize on the piezo-phototronic effect for energy conversion and storage.
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- Baoying Dai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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Zhang J, Du Y. Fatigue and its effect on the piezopotential properties of gallium nitride nanowires. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:095401. [PMID: 34814121 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac3c7b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The gallium nitride (GaN) nanowires (NWs) in piezotronic applications are usually under cyclic loading, which thus may inevitably suffer the mechanical fatigue. In this paper, the fatigue behaviours of defective GaN NWs are investigated by using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Our results show no significant changes in the molecular structures of GaN NWs until their final failure during the fatigue process. The final fracture occurring in the GaN NWs under fatigue loading is triggered by the crack that unusually initiates from the NW surface. The GaN NW with a smaller defect concentration or under the fatigue load with a smaller amplitude is found to possess a longer fatigue life. In addition, the ultimate fatigue strain of GaN NWs can be significantly increased by reducing the defect concentration of NWs. The material parameters including elastic constants, piezoelectric coefficients, and dielectric constants of GaN NWs in the fatigue test are evaluated through MD simulations, all of which are found to keep almost unchanged during the fatigue process. These material parameters together with the band gaps of GaN NWs extracted from first-principles calculations are employed in finite element calculations to investigate the piezopotential properties of GaN NWs under fatigue loading. No significant changes are found in the piezopotential properties of GaN NWs during the fatigue process, which indicates the long-term dynamic reliability of GaN NWs in piezotronic applications.
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- Jin Zhang
- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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Liu L, Guo X, Liu W, Lee C. Recent Progress in the Energy Harvesting Technology-From Self-Powered Sensors to Self-Sustained IoT, and New Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2975. [PMID: 34835739 PMCID: PMC8620223 DOI: 10.3390/nano11112975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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With the fast development of energy harvesting technology, micro-nano or scale-up energy harvesters have been proposed to allow sensors or internet of things (IoT) applications with self-powered or self-sustained capabilities. Facilitation within smart homes, manipulators in industries and monitoring systems in natural settings are all moving toward intellectually adaptable and energy-saving advances by converting distributed energies across diverse situations. The updated developments of major applications powered by improved energy harvesters are highlighted in this review. To begin, we study the evolution of energy harvesting technologies from fundamentals to various materials. Secondly, self-powered sensors and self-sustained IoT applications are discussed regarding current strategies for energy harvesting and sensing. Third, subdivided classifications investigate typical and new applications for smart homes, gas sensing, human monitoring, robotics, transportation, blue energy, aircraft, and aerospace. Lastly, the prospects of smart cities in the 5G era are discussed and summarized, along with research and application directions that have emerged.
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Grants
- Grant No. 2019YFB2004800, Project No. R-2020-S-002 the research grant of National Key Research and Development Program of China, China (Grant No. 2019YFB2004800, Project No. R-2020-S-002) at NUSRI, Suzhou, China;
- A18A4b0055 the research grant of RIE Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) programmatic grant A18A4b0055 'Nanosystems at the Edge' at NUS, Singapore
- R-263-000-C91-305 the Singapore-Poland Joint Grant (R-263-000-C91-305) 'Chip Scale MEMS Micro-Spectrometer for Monitoring Harsh Industrial Gases' by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), Singapore, and Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange Program, P
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- Long Liu
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore; (L.L.); (X.G.); (W.L.)
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Block E6 #05-11, 5 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117608, Singapore
- NUS Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI), Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore; (L.L.); (X.G.); (W.L.)
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Block E6 #05-11, 5 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117608, Singapore
- NUS Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI), Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore; (L.L.); (X.G.); (W.L.)
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Block E6 #05-11, 5 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117608, Singapore
- NUS Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI), Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore; (L.L.); (X.G.); (W.L.)
- Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS, National University of Singapore, Block E6 #05-11, 5 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117608, Singapore
- NUS Suzhou Research Institute (NUSRI), Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China
- NUS Graduate School—Integrative Sciences and Engineering Program (ISEP), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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Yu T, Wu W, Zhang J, Gao C, Yang T, Wang X. Piezoelectricity catalyzed ROS generation of MoS2 only by aeration for wastewater purification. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-021-04504-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Guo SL, Lai SN, Wu JM. Strain-Induced Ferroelectric Heterostructure Catalysts of Hydrogen Production through Piezophototronic and Piezoelectrocatalytic System. ACS NANO 2021; 15:16106-16117. [PMID: 34543011 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c04774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, we discover a piezoelectrocatalytic system composed of a ferroelectric heterostructure of BaTiO3 (BTO)@MoSe2 nanosheets, which exhibit piezoelectric potential (piezopotential) coupling with electrocatalyzed effects by a strain-induced piezopotential to provide an internal bias to the catalysts' surface; subsequently, the catalytic properties are substantially altered to enable the formation of activity states. The H2 production rate of BTO@MoSe2 for the piezoelectrocatalytic H2 generation is 4533 μmol h-1 g-1, which is 206% that of TiO2@MoSe2 for piezophototronic (referred to as piezophotocatalytic process) H2 generation (∼2195.6 μmol h-1 g-1). BTO@MoSe2 presents a long-term H2 production rate of 21.2 mmol g-1 within 8 h, which is the highest recorded value under piezocatalytic conditions. The theoretical and experimental results indicate that the ferroelectric BTO acts as a strain-induced electric field generator while the few-layered MoSe2 is facilitating piezocatalytic redox reactions on its active sites. This is a promising method for environmental remediation and clean energy development.
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- Syuan-Lin Guo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
- High Entropy Materials Center, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Section 2 Kuang Fu Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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Li H, Song Y, Zhang J, He J. Turbulence enhanced ferroelectric-nanocrystal-based photocatalysis in urchin-like TiO 2/BaTiO 3 microspheres for hydrogen evolution. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:5618-5625. [PMID: 36133275 PMCID: PMC9419306 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00331c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The application of a built-in electric field due to piezoelectric potential is one of the most efficient approaches for photo-induced charge transport and separation. However, the efficiency of converting mechanical energy to chemical energy is still very low, and the enhancement of photocatalysis, thus, is limited. To overcome this problem, here, we propose sonophotocatalysis based on a new hybrid photocatalyst, which combines ferroelectric nanocrystals (BaTiO3) and dendritic TiO2 to form an urchin-like TiO2/BaTiO3 hybrid photocatalyst. Under periodic ultrasonic excitation, a spontaneous polarization potential of BaTiO3 nanocrystals in response to ultrasonic waves can act as an alternating built-in electric field to separate photoinduced carriers incessantly, which can significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity and cyclic performance of the urchin-like TiO2/BaTiO3 catalyst. More importantly, the significant enhancement of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is due to the coupling effect of two types of piezoelectric potential in the presence of BaTiO3 nanocubes as well as the semiconductor and optical properties of TiO2 nanowires of the urchin-like TiO2/BaTiO3 hybrid structure under simulated sunlight and periodic ultrasonic irradiation, which can significantly improve the efficiency of converting mechanical energy to chemical energy.
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- Haidong Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 PR China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, ASTAR Singapore 138634
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Marmolejo-Tejada JM, De La Roche-Yepes J, Pérez-López CA, Taborda JAP, Ávila A, Jaramillo-Botero A. Understanding the Origin of Enhanced Piezoelectric Response in PVDF Matrices with Embedded ZnO Nanoparticles, from Polarizable Molecular Dynamics Simulations. J Chem Inf Model 2021; 61:4537-4543. [PMID: 34519202 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c00822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The pervasive use of portable electronic devices, powered from rechargeable batteries, represents a significant portion of the electricity consumption in the world. A sustainable and alternative energy source for these devices would require unconventional power sources, such as harvesting kinetic/potential energy from mechanical vibrations, ultrasound waves, and biomechanical motion, to name a few. Piezoelectric materials transform mechanical deformation into electric fields or, conversely, external electric fields into mechanical motion. Therefore, accurate prediction of elastic and piezoelectric properties of materials, from the atomic structure and composition, is essential for studying and optimizing new piezogenerators. Here, we demonstrate the application of harmonic-covalent and reactive force fields (FF), Dreiding and ReaxFF, respectively, coupled to the polarizable charge equilibration (PQEq) model for predicting the elastic moduli and piezoelectric response of crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) and polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF). Furthermore, we parametrized the ReaxFF atomic interactions for Zn-F in order to characterize the interfacial effects in hybrid PVDF matrices with embedded ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). We capture the nonlinear piezoelectric behavior of the PVDF-ZnO system at different ZnO concentrations and the enhanced response that was recently observed experimentally, between 5 and 7 wt % ZnO concentrations. From our simulation results, we demonstrate that the origin of this enhancement is due to an increase in the total atomic stress distribution at the interface between the two materials. This result provides valuable insight into the design of new and improved piezoelectric nanogenerators and demonstrates the practical value of these first-principles based modeling methods in materials science.
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- Juan M Marmolejo-Tejada
- Omicas Program, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali 760031, Colombia.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717, United States
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- Centro de Microelectrónica (CMUA), Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Centro de Microelectrónica (CMUA), Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Centro de Microelectrónica (CMUA), Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Omicas Program, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali 760031, Colombia.,Materials and Process Simulation Center, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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Nie G, Yao Y, Duan X, Xiao L, Wang S. Advances of piezoelectric nanomaterials for applications in advanced oxidation technologies. Curr Opin Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2021.100693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Kang Y, Lei L, Zhu C, Zhang H, Mei L, Ji X. Piezo-photocatalytic effect mediating reactive oxygen species burst for cancer catalytic therapy. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2021; 8:2273-2285. [PMID: 34846431 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh00492a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A piezo-photocatalytic therapy based on thermally treated natural sphalerite nanosheet (NSH700 NS) heterojunction was applied to efficiently induce intracellular ROS burst and apoptosis of cancer cells. Upon ultrasound and laser irradiation, the formation of a polarized electric field and band bending of NSH700 NSs allow the directional separation of charges both in the bulk and their interface, thereby minimizing the probability of charge recombination. The piezo-photocatalytic effect leads to an efficient catalytic performance, exhibiting high-performance superoxide radical (˙O2-) and hydroxyl radical (˙OH) generation and glutathione (GSH) depletion, which results in a intracellular ROS burst-triggered apoptosis of cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Yong Kang
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Liu Z, Wan X, Wang ZL, Li L. Electroactive Biomaterials and Systems for Cell Fate Determination and Tissue Regeneration: Design and Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007429. [PMID: 34117803 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
During natural tissue regeneration, tissue microenvironment and stem cell niche including cell-cell interaction, soluble factors, and extracellular matrix (ECM) provide a train of biochemical and biophysical cues for modulation of cell behaviors and tissue functions. Design of functional biomaterials to mimic the tissue/cell microenvironment have great potentials for tissue regeneration applications. Recently, electroactive biomaterials have drawn increasing attentions not only as scaffolds for cell adhesion and structural support, but also as modulators to regulate cell/tissue behaviors and function, especially for electrically excitable cells and tissues. More importantly, electrostimulation can further modulate a myriad of biological processes, from cell cycle, migration, proliferation and differentiation to neural conduction, muscle contraction, embryogenesis, and tissue regeneration. In this review, endogenous bioelectricity and piezoelectricity are introduced. Then, design rationale of electroactive biomaterials is discussed for imitating dynamic cell microenvironment, as well as their mediated electrostimulation and the applying pathways. Recent advances in electroactive biomaterials are systematically overviewed for modulation of stem cell fate and tissue regeneration, mainly including nerve regeneration, bone tissue engineering, and cardiac tissue engineering. Finally, the significance for simulating the native tissue microenvironment is emphasized and the open challenges and future perspectives of electroactive biomaterials are concluded.
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- Zhirong Liu
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zhao L, Li H, Meng J, Zhang Y, Feng H, Wu Y, Li Z. Combining triboelectric nanogenerator with piezoelectric effect for optimizing Schottky barrier height modulation. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2021; 66:1409-1418. [PMID: 36654367 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2021.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Schottky-contacted sensors have been demonstrated to show high sensitivity and fast response time in various sensing systems. In order to improve their sensing performance, the Schottky barriers height (SBH) at the interface of semiconductor and metal electrode should be adjusted to appropriate range to avoid low output or low sensitivity, which was induced by excessively high or low SBH, respectively. In this work, a simple and effective SBH tuning method by triboelectric generator (TENG) is proposed, the SBH can be effectively lowered by voltage pulses generated by TENG and gradually recover over time after withdrawing the TENG. Through combining the TENG treatment with piezotronic effect, a synergistic effect on lowering SBH was achieved. The change of SBH is increased by 3.8 to 12.8 times, compared with dependent TENG treatment and piezotronic effect, respectively. Furthermore, the recovery time of the TENG-lowered SBH can be greatly shortened from 1.5 h to 40 s by piezotronic effect. This work demonstrated a flexible and feasible SBH tuning method, which can be used to effectively improve the sensitivity of Schottky-contact sensor and sensing system. Our study also shows great potential in broadening the application scenarios of Schottky-contacted electronic devices.
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- Luming Zhao
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; School of Physics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Physical Education, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China.
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China; School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Chen J, Liao B, Liao X, Xie H, Yu Y, Hou S, Wang C, Fan X. Strain-Driven Polarized Electric Field-Promoted Photocatalytic Activity in Borate-Based CsCdBO 3 Bulk Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:34202-34212. [PMID: 34270206 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c07340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Piezoelectrically polarized electric field can provide a strong driving force for the separation of the photoinduced charge carriers that has attracted a wide attention in the field of photocatalysis. In this paper, a new type of piezoelectric borate material CsCdBO3 exhibits a high efficiency for the degradation of typical organic pollutants under the synergistic effects of strain and light conditions. The oxidation rate constant of the synergistic effect is 0.653 min-1, which is 3.77 times that of just under visible light irradiation. Further, the material shows a higher efficiency when treated both under the clockwise stirring direction and a high stirring speed. A characteristic piezoresponse hysteresis loop was detected using the piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) approach. The strain-driven polarized electric field facilitates to promote the photoinduced electron-hole pair separation, thus enhancing the photocatalytic activity. The present work provides a new direction of the borate with a noncentrosymmetric structure in the environmental remediation.
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- Jiayu Chen
- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xian 710021, China
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- School of Environment and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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