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Zhang L, Yin M, Wei X, Sun Y, Luo Y, Lin H, Shu R, Xu D. An aptamerelectrochemical sensor based on functional carbon nanofibers for tetracycline determination. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 157:108668. [PMID: 38387209 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Fe-Co@CNF was synthesized by electrospinning technology, and AuNPs was loaded onto Fe-Co@CNF by in-situ reduction to obtain Fe-Co@CNF@AuNPs composite material, which was used as the working electrode based on Au-S bond cooperation. The tetracycline electrochemical sensing interface Fe-Co@CNF@AuNPs@Apt was constructed by connecting mercaptoylated tetracycline (TC) aptamers on Fe-Co@CNF@AuNPs surface. The morphology and composition of Fe-Co@CNF@AuNPs composites were characterized by SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD and XPS, and the electrochemical properties of tetracycline were evaluated by CV and DPV. The results showed that the addition of Fe and Co did not destroy the structure of the original carbon nanofibers, and their synergistic effect enhanced the electrocatalytic performance, effective electrode area and electron transfer ability of carbon nanofibers. AuNPs are evenly distributed over the fibers, which effectively improves the electrical conductivity of the material. Under the optimal conditions, the theoretical detection limit of tetracycline was 0.213 nM, and the linear detection range was 5.12-10 mM, which could successfully detect tetracycline in milk.
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- Li Zhang
- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- Shanghai Tobacco Group Co. Ltd, Shanghai 200082, PR China
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- Shanghai Tobacco Group Co. Ltd, Shanghai 200082, PR China.
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, PR China.
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Renkler NZ, Scialla S, Russo T, D’Amora U, Cruz-Maya I, De Santis R, Guarino V. Micro- and Nanostructured Fibrous Composites via Electro-Fluid Dynamics: Design and Applications for Brain. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:134. [PMID: 38276504 PMCID: PMC10819193 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16010134] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The brain consists of an interconnected network of neurons tightly packed in the extracellular matrix (ECM) to form complex and heterogeneous composite tissue. According to recent biomimicry approaches that consider biological features as active components of biomaterials, designing a highly reproducible microenvironment for brain cells can represent a key tool for tissue repair and regeneration. Indeed, this is crucial to support cell growth, mitigate inflammation phenomena and provide adequate structural properties needed to support the damaged tissue, corroborating the activity of the vascular network and ultimately the functionality of neurons. In this context, electro-fluid dynamic techniques (EFDTs), i.e., electrospinning, electrospraying and related techniques, offer the opportunity to engineer a wide variety of composite substrates by integrating fibers, particles, and hydrogels at different scales-from several hundred microns down to tens of nanometers-for the generation of countless patterns of physical and biochemical cues suitable for influencing the in vitro response of coexistent brain cell populations mediated by the surrounding microenvironment. In this review, an overview of the different technological approaches-based on EFDTs-for engineering fibrous and/or particle-loaded composite substrates will be proposed. The second section of this review will primarily focus on describing current and future approaches to the use of composites for brain applications, ranging from therapeutic to diagnostic/theranostic use and from repair to regeneration, with the ultimate goal of providing insightful information to guide future research efforts toward the development of more efficient and reliable solutions.
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- Nergis Zeynep Renkler
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, Viale J.F. Kennedy 54, 80125 Naples, Italy (S.S.); (I.C.-M.)
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Zhang F, Li Y, Ding B, Shao G, Li N, Zhang P. Electrospinning Photocatalysis Meet In Situ Irradiated XPS: Recent Mechanisms Advances and Challenges. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303867. [PMID: 37649219 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Producing solar fuels over photocatalysts under light irradiation is a considerable way to alleviate energy crises and environmental pollution. To develop the yields of solar fuels, photocatalysts with broad light absorption, fast charge carrier migration, and abundant reaction sites need to be designed. Electrospun 1D nanofibers with large specific areas and high porosity have been widely used in the efficient production of solar fuels. Nevertheless, it is challenging to do in-depth mechanism research on electrospun nanofiber-based photocatalysts since there are multiple charge transfer routes and various reaction sites in these systems. Here, the basic principles of electrospinning and photocatalysis are systemically discussed. Then, the different roles of electrospun nanofibers played in recent research to boost photocatalytic efficiency are highlighted. It is noteworthy that the working principles and main advantages of in situ irradiated photoelectron spectroscopy (ISI-XPS), a new technique to investigate migration routes of charge carriers and identify active sites in electrospun nanofibers based photocatalysts, are summarized for the first time. At last, a brief summary on the future orientation of photocatalysts based on electrospun nanofibers as well as the perspectives on the development of the ISI-XPS technique are also provided.
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- Fei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Textile, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Deng J, Liu C, Song D, Madou M. Fabrication of a three-dimensional micro/nanocarbon structure with sub-10 nm carbon fiber arrays based on the nanoforming and pyrolysis of polyacrylonitrile-based jet fibers. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:132. [PMID: 37854723 PMCID: PMC10579398 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00604-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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To produce a three-dimensional micro/nanocarbon structure, a manufacturing design technique for sub-10 nm carbon fiber arrays on three-dimensional carbon micropillars has been developed; the method involves initiating electrostatic jetting, forming submicron-to-nanoscale PAN-based fibers, and maximizing the shrinkage from polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based fibers to carbon fibers. Nanoforming and nanodepositing methods for polyacrylonitrile-based jet fibers as precursors of carbon fibers are proposed for the processing design of electrostatic jet initiation and for the forming design of submicron-to-nanoscale PAN-based fibers by establishing and analyzing mathematical models that include the diameter and tensile stress values of jet fibers and the electric field intensity values on the surfaces of carbon micropillars. In accordance with these methods, an array of jet fibers with diameters of ~80 nm is experimentally formed based on the thinning of the electrospinning fluid on top of a dispensing needle, the poking of drum into an electrospinning droplet, and the controlling of the needle-drum distance. When converting thin PAN-based jet fibers to carbon fibers, a pyrolysis method consisting of the suspension of jet nanofibers between carbon micropillars, the bond between the fibers and the surface of the carbon micropillar, and the control of micropillar spacing, stabilization temperature, and carbonation rate is presented to maximize the shrinkage from PAN-based fibers to carbon fibers and to form sub-10 nm carbon fiber arrays between three-dimensional carbon micropillars. The manufacturing design of a three-dimensional micro/nanocarbon structure can produce thin PAN-based jet nanofibers and nanofiber arrays aligned on micropillar surfaces, obtain shrinkage levels reaching 96% and incorporate sub-10 nm carbon fibers into three-dimensional carbon micropillars; these actions provide new research opportunities for correlated three-dimensional micro/nanocarbon structures that have not previously been technically possible.
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- Jufeng Deng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of the Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Irvine, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, USA
- School of Engineering and Science, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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Zhang F, Luo J, Chen J, Luo H, Jiang M, Yang C, Zhang H, Chen J, Dong A, Yang J. Interfacial Assembly of Nanocrystals on Nanofibers with Strong Interaction for Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202310383. [PMID: 37550249 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202310383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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One-dimensional fiber architecture serves as an excellent catalyst support. The orderly arrangement of active materials on such a fiber substrate can enhance catalytic performance by exposing more active sites and facilitating mass diffusion; however, this remains a challenge. We developed an interfacial assembly strategy for the orderly distribution of metal nanocrystals on different fiber substrates to optimize their electrocatalytic performance. Using electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3 - RR) as a representative reaction, the iron-based nanofibers (Fe/NFs) assembly structure achieved an excellent nitrate removal capacity of 2317 mg N/g Fe and N2 selectivity up to 97.2 %. This strategy could promote the rational design and synthesis of fiber-based electrocatalysts.
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- Fangzhou Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), Australian Institute of Innovative Materials (AIIM), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, and Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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Mo T, Wang Z, Zeng L, Chen M, Kornyshev AA, Zhang M, Zhao Y, Feng G. Energy Storage Mechanism in Supercapacitors with Porous Graphdiynes: Effects of Pore Topology and Electrode Metallicity. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301118. [PMID: 37120155 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Porous graphdiynes are a new class of porous 2D materials with tunable electronic structures and various pore structures. They have potential applications as well-defined nanostructured electrodes and can provide platforms for understanding energy storage mechanisms underlying supercapacitors. Herein, the effect of stacking structure and metallicity on energy storage with such electrodes is investigated. Simulations reveal that supercapacitors based on porous graphdiynes of AB stacking structure can achieve both higher double-layer capacitance and ionic conductivity than AA stacking. This phenomenon is ascribed to more intense image forces in AB stacking, leading to a breakdown of ionic ordering and the formation of effective "free ions". Macroscale analysis shows that doped porous graphdiynes can deliver outstanding gravimetric and volumetric energy and power densities due to their enhanced quantum capacitance. These findings pave the way for designing high-performance supercapacitors by regulating pore topology and metallicity of electrode materials.
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- Tangming Mo
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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Wang S, Zhou Z, Wen B, Zhang Z, Yang G, Yan W. Controlled growth of Co 9S 8 nanoparticle-embedded carbon nanosheets/carbon nanofibers toward high-performance sodium storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:644-653. [PMID: 37321083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.001] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Transition metal sulfides (TMSs) are considered as promising anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical capacity and low cost. However, TMSs suffer from massive volume expansion, slow sodium-ion diffusion kinetics, and poor electrical conductivity, which severely restrict their practical application. Herein, we design self-supporting Co9S8 nanoparticles embedded carbon nanosheets/carbon nanofibers (Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs) as anode materials for SIBs. The electrospun carbon nanofibers (CNFs) provide continuous conductive networks to accelerate the ion and electron diffusion/transport kinetics, while MOFs-derived carbon nanosheets (CNSs) buffer the volume variation of Co9S8, consequently improving the cycle stability. Benefitting from the unique design and pseudocapacitive features, Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs deliver a stable capacity of 516 mAh g-1 at 200 mA g-1 and a reversible capacity of 313 mAh g-1 after 1500 cycles at 2 A g-1. Note that, it also displays excellent sodium storage performance when assembled into a full cell. The rational design and excellent electrochemical properties endow Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs with the potential stepping into commercial SIBs.
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- Silan Wang
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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He F, Wang Y, Liu J, Yao X. One-dimensional carbon based nanoreactor fabrication by electrospinning for sustainable catalysis. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220164. [PMID: 37933386 PMCID: PMC10624385 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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An efficient and economical electrocatalyst as kinetic support is key to electrochemical reactions. For this reason, chemists have been working to investigate the basic changing of chemical principles when the system is confined in limited space with nanometer-scale dimensions or sub-microliter volumes. Inspired by biological research, the design and construction of a closed reaction environment, namely the reactor, has attracted more and more interest in chemistry, biology, and materials science. In particular, nanoreactors became a high-profile rising star and different types of nanoreactors have been fabricated. Compared with the traditional particle nanoreactor, the one-dimensional (1D) carbon-based nanoreactor prepared by the electrospinning process has better electrolyte diffusion, charge transfer capabilities, and outstanding catalytic activity and selectivity than the traditional particle catalyst which has great application potential in various electrochemical catalytic reactions.
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- Fagui He
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesDalianLiaoningChina
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- DICP‐Surrey Joint Centre for Future Materials, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, and Advanced Technology InstituteUniversity of SurreyGuilfordSurreyUK
- State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical TechnologySinopecShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesDalianLiaoningChina
- DICP‐Surrey Joint Centre for Future Materials, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, and Advanced Technology InstituteUniversity of SurreyGuilfordSurreyUK
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative MaterialsFudan UniversityShanghaiP. R. China
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- School of Advanced EnergySun‐yat Sen University (Shenzhen)ShenzhenGuangdongChina
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Chen X, Li H, Xu Z, Lu L, Pan Z, Mao Y. Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Bioinspired Artificial Skins for Healthcare Monitoring and Human-Machine Interaction. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:223. [PMID: 37366818 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Artificial skin, also known as bioinspired electronic skin (e-skin), refers to intelligent wearable electronics that imitate the tactile sensory function of human skin and identify the detected changes in external information through different electrical signals. Flexible e-skin can achieve a wide range of functions such as accurate detection and identification of pressure, strain, and temperature, which has greatly extended their application potential in the field of healthcare monitoring and human-machine interaction (HMI). During recent years, the exploration and development of the design, construction, and performance of artificial skin has received extensive attention from researchers. With the advantages of high permeability, great ratio surface of area, and easy functional modification, electrospun nanofibers are suitable for the construction of electronic skin and further demonstrate broad application prospects in the fields of medical monitoring and HMI. Therefore, the critical review is provided to comprehensively summarize the recent advances in substrate materials, optimized fabrication techniques, response mechanisms, and related applications of the flexible electrospun nanofiber-based bio-inspired artificial skin. Finally, some current challenges and future prospects are outlined and discussed, and we hope that this review will help researchers to better understand the whole field and take it to the next level.
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- Xingwei Chen
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Skupov KM, Ponomarev II, Vtyurina ES, Volkova YA, Ponomarev II, Zhigalina OM, Khmelenin DN, Cherkovskiy EN, Modestov AD. Proton-Conducting Polymer-Coated Carbon Nanofiber Mats for Pt-Anodes of High-Temperature Polymer-Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13050479. [PMID: 37233540 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13050479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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High-temperature polymer-electrolyte membrane fuel cells (HT-PEM FC) are a very important type of fuel cell since they operate at 150-200 °C, allowing the use of hydrogen contaminated with CO. However, the need to improve stability and other properties of gas diffusion electrodes still hinders their distribution. Anodes based on a mat (self-supporting entire non-woven nanofiber material) of carbon nanofibers (CNF) were prepared by the electrospinning method from a polyacrylonitrile solution followed by thermal stabilization and pyrolysis of the mat. To improve their proton conductivity, Zr salt was introduced into the electrospinning solution. As a result, after subsequent deposition of Pt-nanoparticles, Zr-containing composite anodes were obtained. To improve the proton conductivity of the nanofiber surface of the composite anode and reach HT-PEMFC better performance, dilute solutions of Nafion®, a polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) and N-ethyl phosphonated polybenzimidazole (PBI-OPhT-P) were used to coat the CNF surface for the first time. These anodes were studied by electron microscopy and tested in membrane-electrode assembly for H2/air HT-PEMFC. The use of CNF anodes coated with PBI-OPhT-P has been shown to improve the HT-PEMFC performance.
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- Kirill M Skupov
- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova St. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova St. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova St. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova St. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vavilova St. 28, bld. 1, 119334 Moscow, Russia
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- A.V. Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography of Federal Scientific Research Centre "Crystallography and Photonics" of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Av. 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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- A.V. Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography of Federal Scientific Research Centre "Crystallography and Photonics" of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Av. 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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- A.V. Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography of Federal Scientific Research Centre "Crystallography and Photonics" of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Av. 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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- A.N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Av. 31, bld. 4., 119071 Moscow, Russia
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Chen F, Du X. Self-assembled micropillar arrays via near-field electrospinning. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:7292-7301. [PMID: 36975040 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00113j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Self-assembly in near-field electrospinning is reported for the first time in this paper, which realized the conversion from two-dimensional planar printing to three-dimensional (3D) structures. Repeatedly stacked fibres formed a micropillar array structure (MPAS) with intervals on the deposition paths by adding carbonyl iron powder particles to a polyethylene oxide (PEO) solution. The growth process of the self-assembled MPAS is documented, and the mechanism of the self-assembled MPAS is proposed. In addition, the effects of substrate speed and injection speed on self-assembly were investigated. Electric field distribution simulations show that the electric field strength around the MPAS is enhanced by nearly ten times so that the micropillar can attract the jet for further deposition. Self-assembly can obtain MPASs with arbitrary paths on different substrates, and the interval of the MPAS can be controlled by using bulging substrates. Furthermore, a self-assembled MPAS has been successfully used to prepare mold cavities, which can be used to prepare MPASs of other materials. Due to their small feature size, large surface area and structural periodicity, micropillar arrays will have promising applications, such as hydrophobicity of surfaces and electrochemical detection. Self-assembly in near-field electrospinning can significantly reduce the preparation cost of an MPAS and provide new processes and ideas.
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- Fengjun Chen
- National Engineering Research Centre for High-Efficiency Grinding, Hunan University, Changsha, China.
- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for High-Efficiency Grinding, Hunan University, Changsha, China.
- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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Iftikhar FJ, Shah A, Wali Q, Kokab T. Advancements in Nanofiber-Based Electrochemical Biosensors for Diagnostic Applications. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040416. [PMID: 37185491 PMCID: PMC10136113 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Biosensors are analytical tools that can be used as simple, real-time, and effective devices in clinical diagnosis, food analysis, and environmental monitoring. Nanoscale functional materials possess unique properties such as a large surface-to-volume ratio, making them useful for biomedical diagnostic purposes. Nanoengineering has resulted in the increased use of nanoscale functional materials in biosensors. Various types of nanostructures i.e., 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D, have been intensively employed to enhance biosensor selectivity, limit of detection, sensitivity, and speed of response time to display results. In particular, carbon nanotubes and nanofibers have been extensively employed in electrochemical biosensors, which have become an interdisciplinary frontier between material science and viral disease detection. This review provides an overview of the current research activities in nanofiber-based electrochemical biosensors for diagnostic purposes. The clinical applications of these nanobiosensors are also highlighted, along with a discussion of the future directions for these materials in diagnostics. The aim of this review is to stimulate a broader interest in developing nanofiber-based electrochemical biosensors and improving their applications in disease diagnosis. In this review, we summarize some of the most recent advances achieved in point of care (PoC) electrochemical biosensor applications, focusing on new materials and modifiers enabling biorecognition that have led to improved sensitivity, specificity, stability, and response time.
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- Faiza Jan Iftikhar
- School of Applied Sciences & Humanities, National University of Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- School of Applied Sciences & Humanities, National University of Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Boasiako CA, Zhou Z, Huo X, Ye T. Development of Pd-based catalysts for hydrogenation of nitrite and nitrate in water: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 446:130661. [PMID: 36587602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pd-based catalytic hydrogenation for nitrate decontamination has been the subject of extensive research over the past 30 years. Advances in computational simulation, nanomaterial synthesis, and experimental characterization in the past decade have generated new understandings of the reaction mechanisms, guided the development of various catalysts with enhanced performance, and brought revolutionary upgrades to conventional nitrate treatment technologies. However, technical and economic challenges are still limiting its large-scale implementation. In this review, we provide a brief summary of the up-to-date reaction pathways. We then critically examine the methods for the synthesis of supported Pd-based catalysts and the supports that are used for the immobilization of Pd-based catalysts, identifying candidate catalysts with the most promising future. To facilitate practical deployment and niche applications of catalytic hydrogenation, we introduce alternative easy-to-handle hydrogen carriers and cost-effective metal catalysts that can potentially substitute precious Pd. Afterwards, we emphasize the significance of new development in hybrid catalytic systems that couple catalytic processes with other modules, enabling economically and sustainably treating nitrate-contaminated water. Future research needs are accordingly proposed. Through this review, we aim to provide guidance for standardized catalyst synthesis strategies and candidate catalyst evaluation and motivate future research that produces catalysts with industrially relevant performance.
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- Collins Antwi Boasiako
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington DC 20052, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States.
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Liu Z, Lu Y, Cui Z, Qi R. Coaxial Nanofiber IrO x@SbSnO x as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Proton Exchange Membrane Dehumidifier. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:10606-10620. [PMID: 36791314 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c18375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Development of efficient catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains challenging in PEM dehumidifier or vapor electrolyzer. This study developed novel coaxial IrOx@SbSnOx nanofiber (NF) catalysts by electrospinning using a dual-channel needle. This method ensures the fibrous structure and the uniform loading of Ir oxide on the support of antimony tin oxide (ATO). IrO2@SbSnOx nanoparticles were synthesized for comparison. Characterizations showed that the active area and charge transfer resistance of NF was 1.47 times and 17.72% of that of commercial ones, respectively. The overpotential of NF at 10 mA·cm-2 was 359 mV, much smaller than that of commercial IrO2 (418 mV). In addition, the reaction overpotential of NF increased by only 38 mV after 1000 cyclic voltammetry cycles, indicating good electrochemical stability. To explore the enhancement mechanism, first-principles calculations were conducted for theoretically simulating the hetero-structures. Based on d-band theory, the structure formed between ATO and IrO2 can effectively weaken the adsorption of oxygen intermediates on the catalyst surface, which reduces the OER energy barrier from 1.705 to 1.632 eV, causing an over 15% decrease of overpotential after loading on ATO. As a practical attempt, we applied the new catalysts in real PEM assembly for air dehumidification and found that the performance was improved by about 2 times compared with that using commercial catalysts. This study provides a research direction for the design of one-dimensional NF catalysts and their using in PEM applications.
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- Zhen Liu
- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Albetran HM. Synthesis and Characterization of Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers from Polyacrylonitrile and Graphite Nanoplatelets. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1749. [PMID: 36837378 PMCID: PMC9959694 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sol-gel electrospinning process was used to prepare electrospun carbon nanofibers (ECNFs) from polyacrylonitrile and graphite nanoplatelets. The nanofibers of as-electrospun carbon were calcinated in argon from room temperature to 500 °C for 1h. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry (XRD) were used to characterize the synthesized ECNFs. The smooth ECNFs with a diameter of 129 ± 43 nm comprised conical platelets of 30-200 µm length. The plane-layered nanofibers contained crystallites along the long fiber axis and were mainly parallel.
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- Hani Manssor Albetran
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia; ; Tel.: +966-13-827-4155; Fax: +966-13-826-9936
- Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center (BASRC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
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Dong Y, Wang W, Wang W, Ma D, Ma S, Wang C, Wang D, Shi G. Synthesis of Activated Carbon Nanofibers by Bio-enzymatic method as Electrode material for supercapacitors. INT J ELECTROCHEM SC 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoes.2023.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Xu X, Lv H, Zhang M, Wang M, Zhou Y, Liu Y, Yu DG. Recent progress in electrospun nanofibers and their applications in heavy metal wastewater treatment. Front Chem Sci Eng 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-022-2245-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Arjmandi SK, Khademzadeh Yeganeh J, Zare Y, Rhee KY. Development of Kovacs model for electrical conductivity of carbon nanofiber-polymer systems. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7. [PMID: 36593230 PMCID: PMC9807566 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26139-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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This study develops a model for electrical conductivity of polymer carbon nanofiber (CNF) nanocomposites (PCNFs), which includes two steps. In the first step, Kovacs model is developed to consider the CNF, interphase and tunneling regions as dissimilar zones in the system. In the second step, simple equations are expressed to estimate the resistances of interphase and tunnels, the volume fraction of CNF and percolation onset. Although some earlier models were proposed to predict the electrical conductivity of PCNFs, developing of Kovacs model causes a better understanding of the effects of main factors on the nanocomposite conductivity. The developed model is supported by logical influences of all factors on the conductivity and by experimented conductivity of several samples. The calculations show good accordance to the experimented data and all factors rationally manage the conductivity of PCNFs. The highest conductivity of PCNF is gained as 0.019 S/m at the lowest ranges of polymer tunnel resistivity (ρ = 500 Ω m) and tunneling distance (d = 2 nm), whereas the highest levels of these factors (ρ > 3000 Ω m and d > 6 nm) cannot cause a conductive sample. Also, high CNF volume fraction, poor waviness, long and thin CNF, low "k", thick interphase, high CNF conduction, high percentage of percolated CNFs, low percolation onset and high interphase conductivity cause an outstanding conductivity in PCNF.
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- Sajad Khalil Arjmandi
- grid.459900.1Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, P.O. Box: 37195-1519, Qom, Iran
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- grid.459900.1Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, P.O. Box: 37195-1519, Qom, Iran
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- grid.417689.5Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.289247.20000 0001 2171 7818Department of Mechanical Engineering (BK21 Four), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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He H, Lei Y, Liu S, Thummavichai K, Zhu Y, Wang N. Tunable active-sites of Co– nanoparticles encapsulated in carbon nanofiber as high performance bifunctional OER/ORR electrocatalyst. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 630:140-149. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Rahman MM, Ahmed L, Anika F, Riya AA, Kali SK, Rauf A, Sharma R. Bioinorganic Nanoparticles for the Remediation of Environmental Pollution: Critical Appraisal and Potential Avenues. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2023; 2023:2409642. [PMID: 37077203 PMCID: PMC10110382 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2409642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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Nowadays, environmental pollution has become a critical issue for both developed and developing countries. Because of excessive industrialization, burning of fossil fuels, mining and exploration, extensive agricultural activities, and plastics, the environment is being contaminated rapidly through soil, air, and water. There are a variety of approaches for treating environmental toxins, but each has its own set of restrictions. As a result, various therapies are accessible, and approaches that are effective, long-lasting, less harmful, and have a superior outcome are extensively demanded. Modern research advances focus more on polymer-based nanoparticles, which are frequently used in drug design, drug delivery systems, environmental remediation, power storage, transformations, and other fields. Bioinorganic nanomaterials could be a better candidate to control contaminants in the environment. In this article, we focused on their synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic process, and contributions to environmental remediation against numerous ecological hazards. In this review article, we also tried to explore their recent advancements and futuristic contributions to control and prevent various pollutants in the environment.
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- Md. Mominur Rahman
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, East-West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Anbar, KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Versatile Electrospinning for Structural Designs and Ionic Conductor Orientation in All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-022-00170-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Mohammadpour-Haratbar A, Mohammadpour-Haratbar S, Zare Y, Rhee KY, Park SJ. A Review on Non-Enzymatic Electrochemical Biosensors of Glucose Using Carbon Nanofiber Nanocomposites. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12111004. [PMID: 36421123 PMCID: PMC9688744 DOI: 10.3390/bios12111004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus has become a worldwide epidemic, and it is expected to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. In response to the increasing number of diabetes patients worldwide, glucose biosensors with high sensitivity and selectivity have been developed for rapid detection. The selectivity, high sensitivity, simplicity, and quick response of electrochemical biosensors have made them a popular choice in recent years. This review summarizes the recent developments in electrodes for non-enzymatic glucose detection using carbon nanofiber (CNF)-based nanocomposites. The electrochemical performance and limitations of enzymatic and non-enzymatic glucose biosensors are reviewed. Then, the recent developments in non-enzymatic glucose biosensors using CNF composites are discussed. The final section of the review provides a summary of the challenges and perspectives, for progress in non-enzymatic glucose biosensors.
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- Ali Mohammadpour-Haratbar
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1949635881, Iran
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1949635881, Iran
- Correspondence: (Y.Z.); (K.Y.R.); (S.-J.P.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering (BK21 Four), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.Z.); (K.Y.R.); (S.-J.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
- Correspondence: (Y.Z.); (K.Y.R.); (S.-J.P.)
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Liu Y, Zhao J, Song Y, Li X, Gao L, Liu Y, Chen W. Preparation of N-doped porous carbon nanofibers derived from their phenolic-resin-based analogues for high performance supercapacitor. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nalbandian MJ, Kim S, Gonzalez-Ribot HE, Myung NV, Cwiertny DM. Recent advances and remaining barriers to the development of electrospun nanofiber and nanofiber composites for point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment systems. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 8:100204. [PMID: 37025391 PMCID: PMC10074328 DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this review, we focus on electrospun nanofibers as a promising material alternative for the niche application of decentralized, point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment systems. We focus our review on prior work with various formulations of electrospun materials, including nanofibers of carbon, pure metal oxides, functionalized polymers, and polymer-metal oxide composites, that exhibit analogous performance to media (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins) commonly used in commercially available, certified POU/POE devices for contaminants including organic pollutants, metals (e.g., lead) and persistent oxyanions (e.g., nitrate). We then analyze the relevant strengths and remaining research and development opportunities of the relevant literature based on an evaluation framework that considers (i) performance comparison to commercial analogs; (ii) appropriate pollutant targets for POU/POE applications; (iii) testing in flow-through systems consistent with POU/POE applications; (iv) consideration of water quality effects; and (v) evaluation of material strength and longevity. We also identify several emerging issues in decentralized water treatment where nanofiber-based POU/POE devices could help meet existing needs including their use for treatment of uranium, disinfection, and in electrochemical treatment systems. To date, research has demonstrated promising material performance toward relevant targets for POU/POE applications, using appropriate aquatic matrices and considering material stability. To fully realize their promise as an emerging treatment technology, our analysis of the available literature reveals the need for more work that benchmarks nanofiber performance against established commercial analogs, as well as fabrication and performance validation at scales and under conditions simulating POU/POE water treatment.
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- Michael J. Nalbandian
- Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, 4105 Seamans Center, Iowa City, IA 52242
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, 4105 Seamans Center, Iowa City, IA 52242
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 250 Nieuwland Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, 4105 Seamans Center, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Nazhipkyzy M, Maltay AB, Askaruly K, Assylkhanova DD, Seitkazinova AR, Mansurov ZA. Biomass-Derived Porous Carbon Materials for Li-Ion Battery. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12203710. [PMID: 36296900 PMCID: PMC9607148 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Biomass-based carbon nanofibers (CNF) were synthesized using lignin extracted from sawdust and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (30:70) with the help of the electrospinning method and subsequent stabilization at 220 °C and carbonization at 800, 900, and 1000 °C. The synthesized CNFs were studied by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. The temperature effect shows that CNF carbonized at 800 °C has excellent stability at different current densities and high capacitance. CNF 800 in the first test cycle at a current density of 100 mA/g shows an initial capacity of 798 mAh/g and an initial coulomb efficiency of 69.5%. The CNF 900 and 1000 show an initial capacity of 668 mAh/g and 594 mAh/g, and an initial Coulomb efficiency of 52% and 51%. With a long cycle (for 500 cycles), all three samples at a current density of 500 mA/g show stable cycling in different capacities (CNF 800 in the region of 300-400 mAh/g, CNF 900 and 1000 in the region of 100-200 mAh/g).
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- Meruyert Nazhipkyzy
- Department of Chemical Physics and Material Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Combustion Problems, Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbayev University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical Physics and Material Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Combustion Problems, Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Combustion Problems, Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbayev University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical Physics and Material Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Combustion Problems, Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical Physics and Material Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Combustion Problems, Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
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Freestanding 3D-interconnected carbon nanofibers as high-performance transducers in miniaturized electrochemical sensors. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:424. [PMID: 36255531 PMCID: PMC9579100 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05492-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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3D-carbon nanomaterials have proven to be high-performance transducers in electrochemical sensors but their integration into miniaturized devices is challenging. Herein, we develop printable freestanding laser-induced carbon nanofibers (f-LCNFs) with outstanding analytical performance that furthermore can easily allow such miniaturization through a paper-based microfluidic strategy. The f-LCNF electrodes were generated from electrospun polyimide nanofibers and one-step laser carbonization. A three-electrode system made of f-LCNFs exhibited a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 1 nM (S/N = 8) for anodic stripping analysis of silver ions, exhibiting the peak at ca. 100 mV vs f-LCNFs RE, without the need of stirring. The as-described system was implemented in miniaturized devices via wax-based printing, in which their electroanalytical performance was characterized for both outer- and inner-sphere redox markers and then applied to the detection of dopamine (the peak appeared at ca. 200 mV vs f-LCNFs RE) with a remarkable LOD of 55 pM. When modified with Nafion, the f-LCNFs were highly selective to dopamine even against high concentrations of uric and ascorbic acids. Especially the integration into closed microfluidic systems highlights the strength 3D porous structures provides excellent analytical performance paving the way for their translation to affordable lab-on-a-chip devices where mass-production capability, unsophisticated fabrication techniques, transfer-free, and customized electrode designs can be realized.
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Khalil Arjmandi S, Khademzadeh Yeganeh J, Zare Y, Rhee KY. Modeling of Electrical Conductivity for Polymer-Carbon Nanofiber Systems. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15197041. [PMID: 36234382 PMCID: PMC9571830 DOI: 10.3390/ma15197041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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There is not a simple model for predicting the electrical conductivity of carbon nanofiber (CNF)-polymer composites. In this manuscript, a model is proposed to predict the conductivity of CNF-filled composites. The developed model assumes the roles of CNF volume fraction, CNF dimensions, percolation onset, interphase thickness, CNF waviness, tunneling length among nanoparticles, and the fraction of the networked CNF. The outputs of the developed model correctly agree with the experimentally measured conductivity of several samples. Additionally, parametric analyses confirm the acceptable impacts of main factors on the conductivity of composites. A higher conductivity is achieved by smaller waviness and lower radius of CNFs, lower percolation onset, less tunnel distance, and higher levels of interphase depth and fraction of percolated CNFs in the nanocomposite. The maximum conductivity is obtained at 2.37 S/m by the highest volume fraction and length of CNFs.
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- Sajad Khalil Arjmandi
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, Qom 371951519, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, Qom 371951519, Iran
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Breast Cancer Research Center, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1125342432, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering (BK21 Four), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Korea
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Tan G, Wang L, Pan W, Chen K. Polysaccharide Electrospun Nanofibers for Wound Healing Applications. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:3913-3931. [PMID: 36097445 PMCID: PMC9464040 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s371900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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As a type of biological macromolecule, natural polysaccharides have been widely used in wound healing due to their low toxicity, good biocompatibility, degradability and reproducibility. Electrospinning is a versatile and simple technique for producing continuous nanoscale fibers from a variety of natural and synthetic polymers. The application of electrospun nanofibers as wound dressings has made great progress and they are considered one of the most effective wound dressings. This paper reviews the preparation of polysaccharide nanofibers by electrospinning and their application prospects in the field of wound healing. A variety of polysaccharide nanofibers, including chitosan, starch, alginate, and hyaluronic acid are introduced. The preparation strategy of polysaccharide electrospun nanofibers and their functions in promoting wound healing are summarized. In addition, the future prospects and challenges for the preparation of polysaccharide nanofibers by electrospinning are also discussed.
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- Guoxin Tan
- School of Pharmacy, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, 110034, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, People's Republic of China
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Kundu A, Shetti NP, Basu S, Mondal K, Sharma A, Aminabhavi TM. Versatile Carbon Nanofiber-Based Sensors. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:4086-4102. [PMID: 36040854 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) display colossal potential in different fields like energy, catalysis, biomedicine, sensing, and environmental science. CNFs have revealed extensive uses in various sensing platforms due to their distinctive structure, properties, function, and accessible surface functionalization capabilities. This review presents insight into various fabrication methods for CNFs like electrospinning, chemical vapor deposition, and template methods with merits and demerits of each technique. Also, we give a brief overview of CNF functionalization. Their unique physical and chemical properties make them promising candidates for the sensor applications. This review offers detailed discussion of sensing applications (strain sensor, biosensor, small molecule detection, food preservative detection, toxicity biomarker detection, and gas sensor). Various sensing applications of CNF like human motion monitoring and energy storage and conversion are discussed in brief. The challenges and obstacles associated with CNFs for futuristic applications are discussed. This review will be helpful for readers to understand the different fabrication methods and explore various applications of the versatile CNFs.
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- Aayushi Kundu
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Affiliate Faculty─TIET-Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580 031, India
- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Panjab 140413, India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Affiliate Faculty─TIET-Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, India
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580 031, India
- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Panjab 140413, India
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Gao D, Guo S, Zhou Y, Lyu B, Li X, Zhao P, Ma J. Absorption-Dominant, Low-Reflection Multifunctional Electromagnetic Shielding Material Derived from Hydrolysate of Waste Leather Scraps. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:38077-38089. [PMID: 35971686 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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High-performance flexible conductive films are highly promising for the development of wearable devices, artificial intelligence, medical care, etc. Herein, a three-step procedure was developed to produce electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, Joule heating, and a hydrophobic nanofiber film based on hydrolysate of waste leather scraps (HWLS): (i) electrospinning preparation of the HWLS/polyacrylonitrile (PAN)/zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) nanofiber film, (ii) carbonization of the HWLS/PAN/ZIF-67 nanofiber film, and (iii) coating of the carbon nanofiber@cobalt (Co@CNF) nanofiber film with perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (POTS). The X-ray diffraction results showed that metal nanoparticles and amorphous carbon had obvious peaks. The micromorphology results showed that metal nanoparticles were coated with carbon nanofibers. The conductivity and shielding efficiency of the carbon nanofiber film with 250 μm thickness could reach 45 S/m and 49 dB, respectively, and absorption values (A > 0.5) were higher than reflection (R) values for the Co@CNF nanofiber film, which indicated that the contribution of absorption loss was more significant than that of reflection loss. Ultrafast electrothermal response performances were also achieved, which could guarantee the normal functioning of films in cold conditions. The water contact angle of the Co@CNF@POTS nanofiber film was ∼151.3°, which displayed a self-cleaning property with water-proofing and antifouling. Absorption-dominant and low-reflection EMI shielding and electrothermal films not only showed broad application potential in flexible wearable electronic devices but also provided new avenues for the utilization of leather solid waste.
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- Dangge Gao
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry and Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Xi'an 710021, China
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Cheng Z, Pan P, Jiang L, Mao J, Ni C, Wang Z, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Yu Y, Zhai X, Hu Y. Dual structure engineering of SiO x-acrylic yarn derived carbon nanofiber based foldable Si anodes for low-cost lithium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:530-539. [PMID: 35933870 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Silicon (Si) is attracted much attention due to its outstanding theoretical capacity (4200 mAh/g) as the anode of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the large volume change and low electron/ion conductivity during the charge and discharge process limit the electrochemical performance of Si-based anodes. Here we demonstrate a foldable acrylic yarn-based composite carbon nanofiber embedded by Si@SiOx particles (Si@SiOx-CACNFs) as the anode material. Since the amorphous SiOx and carbon (C) coating on the outside of the Si particles can provide a double buffer for volume expansion while reducing the contact between the Si core and the electrolyte to form a thin and stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. Simultaneous in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (in-situ EIS) and galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT) tests show that SiOx and C have higher ion/electron transport rates, and in addition, using acrylic fiber yarn and Zn(Ac)2 as raw materials reduces the manufacturing cost and enhanced mechanical properties. Therefore, the half-cell can achieve a high initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of 82.3% and a reversible capacity of 1358.2 mAh/g after 180 cycles. It can return to its original shape and remain intact after four consecutive folds, and the soft-pack full battery can also light up LED lights under different bending conditions.
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- Zhongling Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dying & Finishing of Textiles Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; Dyeing and Finishing Institute of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Pang Z, Zhao Y, Luo N, Chen D, Chen M. Highly Sensitive Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Based on Super-Elastic 3D Buckling Carbon Nanofibers for Human Physiological Signals’ Monitoring. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152522. [PMID: 35893489 PMCID: PMC9330309 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanostructures/foams are commonly used as active materials for the high-performance flexible piezoresistive sensors due to their superior properties. However, the intrinsic brittleness and poor sensing properties of monolithic carbon material still limits its application. Rational design of the microstructure is an attractive approach to achieve piezoresistive material with superior mechanical and sensing properties, simultaneously. Herein, we introduce novel three-dimensional buckling carbon nanofibers (3D BCNFs) that feature a unique serpentine-buckling microstructure. The obtained 3D BCNFs exhibit superior mechanical properties, including super-elasticity (recovery speed up to 950 mm s−1), excellent flexibility (multiple folds), high compressibility (compressed by 90%), and high fatigue resistance (10,000 bending cycles). The pressure sensor fabricated by the 3D BCNFs shows a high sensitivity of 714.4 kPa−1, a fast response time of 23 ms, and a broad measuring range of 120 kPa. The pressure sensor is further applied to monitor the physiological signals of humans, and is capable of detecting the characteristic pulse waves from the radial artery, fingertip artery, and human-breath, respectively.
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- Zhoujun Pang
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
- School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.Z.); (N.L.)
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; (Y.Z.); (N.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
- Correspondence:
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- School of Physics, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China;
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Characterization of Carbon Nanostructures by Photoelectron Spectroscopies. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134434. [PMID: 35806559 PMCID: PMC9267296 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Recently, the scientific community experienced two revolutionary events. The first was the synthesis of single-layer graphene, which boosted research in many different areas. The second was the advent of quantum technologies with the promise to become pervasive in several aspects of everyday life. In this respect, diamonds and nanodiamonds are among the most promising materials to develop quantum devices. Graphene and nanodiamonds can be coupled with other carbon nanostructures to enhance specific properties or be properly functionalized to tune their quantum response. This contribution briefly explores photoelectron spectroscopies and, in particular, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and then turns to the present applications of this technique for characterizing carbon nanomaterials. XPS is a qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis technique. It is surface-sensitive due to its limited sampling depth, which confines the analysis only to the outer few top-layers of the material surface. This enables researchers to understand the surface composition of the sample and how the chemistry influences its interaction with the environment. Although the chemical analysis remains the main information provided by XPS, modern instruments couple this information with spatial resolution and mapping or with the possibility to analyze the material in operando conditions at nearly atmospheric pressures. Examples of the application of photoelectron spectroscopies to the characterization of carbon nanostructures will be reviewed to present the potentialities of these techniques.
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Guo F, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Xiao J, Zeng X, Zhang C, Dong P, Liu T, Zhang Y, Li M. Tiny Ni Nanoparticles Embedded in Boron- and Nitrogen-Codoped Porous Carbon Nanowires for High-Efficiency Water Splitting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:24447-24461. [PMID: 35604016 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The integration of nickel (Ni) nanoparticle (NP)-embedded carbon layers (Ni@C) into the three-dimensional (3D) hierarchically porous carbon architectures, where ultrahigh boron (B) and nitrogen (N) doping is a potential methodology for boosting Ni catalysts' water splitting performances, was achieved. In this study, the novel 3D ultrafine Ni NP-embedded and B- and N-codoped hierarchically porous carbon nanowires (denoted as Ni@BNPCFs) were successfully synthesized via pyrolysis of the corresponding 3D nickel acetate [Ni(AC)2·4H2O]-hydroxybenzeneboronic acid-polyvinylpyrrolidone precursor networks woven by electrospinning. After optimizing the pyrolysis temperatures, various structural and morphological characterization analyses indicate that the optimal Ni@BNPCFs-900 networks own a large surface area, abundant micro/mesopores, and vast carbon edges/defects, which boost doping a large amount of B (5.81 atom %) and N (5.84 atom %) dopants into carbon frameworks with 6.36 atom % of BC3, pyridinic-N (pyridinic-N-Ni), and graphitic-N active sites. Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that Ni@BNPCFs-900 reveals the best hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen reduction reaction catalytic activities in an alkaline solution. The HER potential at 10 mA cm-2 [E10 = -164.2 mV vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE)] of the optimal Ni@BNPCFs-900 is just 96.2 mV more negative than that of the state-of-the-art 20 wt % Pt/C (E10 = -68 mV vs RHE). In particular, the OER E10 and Tafel slope of the optimal Ni@BNPCFs-900 (1.517 V vs RHE and 19.31 mV dec-1) are much smaller than those of RuO2 (1.557 V vs RHE and 64.03 mV dec-1). For full water splitting, the catalytic current density achieves 10 mA cm-2 at a low cell voltage of 1.584 V for the (-) Ni@BNPCFs-900||Ni@BNPCFs-900 (+) electrolysis cell, which is 10 mV smaller than that of the (-) 20 wt % Pt/C||RuO2 (+) benchmark (1.594 V) under the same conditions. The synergistic effects of 3D hierarchically porous structures, advanced charge transport ability, and abundant active centers [such as Ni@BNC, BC3, pyridinic-N (pyridinic-N-Ni), and graphitic-N] are responsible for the excellent water-splitting catalytic activity of the Ni@BNPCFs-900 networks. Especially, because of the remarkable structural and chemical stabilities of 3D hierarchically porous Ni@BNPCFs-900 networks, the (-) Ni@BNPCFs-900||Ni@BNPCFs-900 (+) water electrolysis cell displays an excellent stability.
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- Fei Guo
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Materials and Technology, Yunnan University, No. 2, Green Lake North Road, Kunming 650091, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China
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Electrospun carbon nanofibres: Preparation, characterization and application for adsorption of pollutants from water and air. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nguyen VH, Papanastasiou DT, Resende J, Bardet L, Sannicolo T, Jiménez C, Muñoz-Rojas D, Nguyen ND, Bellet D. Advances in Flexible Metallic Transparent Electrodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106006. [PMID: 35195360 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Transparent electrodes (TEs) are pivotal components in many modern devices such as solar cells, light-emitting diodes, touch screens, wearable electronic devices, smart windows, and transparent heaters. Recently, the high demand for flexibility and low cost in TEs requires a new class of transparent conductive materials (TCMs), serving as substitutes for the conventional indium tin oxide (ITO). So far, ITO has been the most used TCM despite its brittleness and high cost. Among the different emerging alternative materials to ITO, metallic nanomaterials have received much interest due to their remarkable optical-electrical properties, low cost, ease of manufacturing, flexibility, and widespread applicability. These involve metal grids, thin oxide/metal/oxide multilayers, metal nanowire percolating networks, or nanocomposites based on metallic nanostructures. In this review, a comparison between TCMs based on metallic nanomaterials and other TCM technologies is discussed. Next, the different types of metal-based TCMs developed so far and the fabrication technologies used are presented. Then, the challenges that these TCMs face toward integration in functional devices are discussed. Finally, the various fields in which metal-based TCMs have been successfully applied, as well as emerging and potential applications, are summarized.
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- Viet Huong Nguyen
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Phenikaa University, Hanoi, 12116, Viet Nam
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- AlmaScience Colab, Madan Parque, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LMGP, Grenoble, F-38016, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LMGP, Grenoble, F-38016, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LMGP, Grenoble, F-38016, France
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- Département de Physique, CESAM/Q-MAT, SPIN, Université de Liège, Liège, B-4000, Belgium
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LMGP, Grenoble, F-38016, France
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Tailoring Mesopores and Nitrogen Groups of Carbon Nanofibers for Polysulfide Entrapment in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071342. [PMID: 35406216 PMCID: PMC9002479 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In the current work, we combined different physical and chemical modifications of carbon nanofibers through the creation of micro-, meso-, and macro-pores as well as the incorporation of nitrogen groups in cyclic polyacrylonitrile (CPAN) using gas-assisted electrospinning and air-controlled electrospray processes. We incorporated them into electrode and interlayer in Li–Sulfur batteries. First, we controlled pore size and distributions in mesoporous carbon fibers (mpCNF) via adding polymethyl methacrylate as a sacrificial polymer to the polyacrylonitrile carbon precursor, followed by varying activation conditions. Secondly, nitrogen groups were introduced via cyclization of PAN on mesoporous carbon nanofibers (mpCPAN). We compared the synergistic effects of all these features in cathode substrate and interlayer on the performance Li–Sulfur batteries and used various characterization tools to understand them. Our results revealed that coating CPAN on both mesoporous carbon cathode and interlayer greatly enhanced the rate capability and capacity retention, leading to the capacity of 1000 mAh/g at 2 C and 1200 mAh/g at 0.5 C with the capability retention of 88% after 100 cycles. The presence of nitrogen groups and mesopores in both cathodes and interlayers resulted in more effective polysulfide confinement and also show more promise for higher loading systems.
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Liu Z, Ling Q, Cai Y, Xu L, Su J, Yu K, Wu X, Xu J, Hu B, Wang X. Synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their application in pollution management. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1246-1262. [PMID: 36133685 PMCID: PMC9419251 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00843a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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With the fast development of industry, large amounts of organic and inorganic pollutants are inevitably released into the natural environment, which results in the pollution of the environment and are thereby dangerous to human health. The efficient elimination of these pollutants is crucial to environment protection and human health. The high sorption capacity of carbon-based materials and high photocatalytic ability of carbon-based composites result in the application of carbon-based materials in environmental pollution cleanup. In this review article, we summarized recent studies on the synthesis of carbon-based materials, and their application in the sorption of organic and inorganic pollutants, the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, and the in situ photocatalytic reduction-solidification of heavy metal ions. The sorption method is useful to remove pollutants from aqueous solutions. The sorption-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants is applicable, especially at low concentrations, whereas the catalytic reduction of metal ions is the best method for the in situ immobilization of high valent metal ions under complicated conditions. The interaction mechanism is discussed using advanced spectroscopy analysis and theoretical calculations, and at the end the challenges in the future are described.
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- Zhixin Liu
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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Deng J, Liu C, song D, Madou M. Fabrication of crystalline submicro-to-nano carbon wire for achieving high current density and ultrastable current. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2022; 8:15. [PMID: 35178246 PMCID: PMC8814151 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-021-00345-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Crystalline carbon nanowire arrays were fabricated taking advantage of near-field electrospinning and stress decyanation. A novel fabrication method for carbon nanowires with radii ranging from ~2.15 µm down to ~25 nm was developed based on implementing nitrogen pretreatment on the silica surface and then aligning polymer nanofibers during near-field electrospinning at an ultralow voltage. Stress decyanation was implemented by subsequently pyrolyzing a polymer nanofiber array on the silica surface at 1000 °C for 1 h in an N2 atmosphere, thus obtaining a crystalline carbon nanowire array with a nanostructured surface. Various crystalline nanostructures were fabricated on the nanowire surface, and their electrochemical performance was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Crystalline carbon wires with diameters ranging from micrometers to submicrometers displayed carbon nanoelectrode-like behavior with their CV curve having a sigmoidal shape. A highly crystalline carbon nanowire array showed distinct behavior, having a monotonically increasing straight line as its CV curve and a semicircular EIS spectrum; these results demonstrated its ultrastable current, as determined by electron transfer. Furthermore, nanocrystalline-structured carbon wires with diameters of ~305 nm displayed at least a fourfold higher peak current density during CV (4000 mA/m2) than highly crystalline carbon nanowires with diameters of ~100 nm and porous microwires with diameters of ~4.3 µm.
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- Jufeng Deng
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023 China
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92617 USA
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116023 China
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92517 USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92617 USA
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92517 USA
- School of Engineering and Science, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, NM 64849 Mexico
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Sun X, Li Q, Cao D, Wang Y, Anderson A, Zhu H. High Surface Area N-Doped Carbon Fibers with Accessible Reaction Sites for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105678. [PMID: 34851029 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Porous carbon plays a significant role in all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) to enhance the electronic conductivity of sulfur. However, the conventional porous carbon used in cell with liquid electrolyte exhibits low efficiency in ASSLSBs because the immobile solid electrolyte (SE) cannot reach sulfur confined in the deep pores. The structure and distribution of pores in carbon highly impact the electrochemical performance of ASSLSBs. Herein, a N-doped carbon fiber with micropores located only at the surface with an ultrahigh surface area of 1519 m2 g-1 is designed. As the porous layer is only on the surface, the sulfur hosted in the pores can effectively contact SE; meanwhile the dense core provides excellent electrical conductivity. Therefore, this structurally designed carbon fiber enhances both electron and ion accessibilities, promotes charge transfer, and thus dramatically improves the reaction kinetic in the ASSLSBs and boosts sulfur utilization. Compared to the vapor grown carbon fibers, the ASSLSBs using PAN-derived porous carbon fibers exhibit three times enhancement in the initial capacity of 1166 mAh g-1 at C/20. An exceedingly cycling stability of 710 mAh g-1 is maintained after 220 cycles at C/10, and satisfactory rate capability of 889 mAh g-1 at C/2 is achieved.
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- Xiao Sun
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Cai J, Kuo-Leblanc C, Naraghi M. Nanomechanical tests on continuous near-field electrospun PAN nanofibers reveal abnormal mechanical and morphology size effects. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.124341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhu L, Uetani K, Nogi M, Koga H. Polydopamine Doping and Pyrolysis of Cellulose Nanofiber Paper for Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Nanocarbon with Improved Yield and Capacitive Performances. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11123249. [PMID: 34947598 PMCID: PMC8707509 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Biomass-derived three-dimensional (3D) porous nanocarbons have attracted much attention due to their high surface area, permeability, electrical conductivity, and renewability, which are beneficial for various electronic applications, including energy storage. Cellulose, the most abundant and renewable carbohydrate polymer on earth, is a promising precursor to fabricate 3D porous nanocarbons by pyrolysis. However, the pyrolysis of cellulosic materials inevitably causes drastic carbon loss and volume shrinkage. Thus, polydopamine doping prior to the pyrolysis of cellulose nanofiber paper is proposed to fabricate the 3D porous nanocarbons with improved yield and volume retention. Our results show that a small amount of polydopamine (4.3 wt%) improves carbon yield and volume retention after pyrolysis at 700 °C from 16.8 to 26.4% and 15.0 to 19.6%, respectively. The pyrolyzed polydopamine-doped cellulose nanofiber paper has a larger specific surface area and electrical conductivity than cellulose nanofiber paper that without polydopamine. Owing to these features, it also affords a good specific capacitance up to 200 F g−1 as a supercapacitor electrode, which is higher than the recently reported cellulose-derived nanocarbons. This method provides a pathway for the effective fabrication of high-performance cellulose-derived 3D porous nanocarbons.
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- Luting Zhu
- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (H.K.); Tel.: +81-6-6879-8442 (L.Z. & H.K.)
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- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (H.K.); Tel.: +81-6-6879-8442 (L.Z. & H.K.)
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Meng X, Huang J, Bian Y, Du H, Xu Y, Zhu S, Li Q, Chen M, Lin MC. Flexible Fe3O4/PCNFs membrane prepared by an innovative method as high-performance anode for lithium-ion battery. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Stelmakova M, Streckova M, Orinakova R, Guboova A, Balaz M, Girman V, Mudra E, Bera C, Batkova M. Effect of heat treatment on the morphology of carbon fibers doped with Co 2p nanoparticles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 76:855-867. [PMID: 34642537 PMCID: PMC8494604 DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01897-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Abstract Carbon fibers (CFs) decorated by Co2P nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes were prepared via needle-less electrospinning technique. Formation of catalytically active Co2P nanoparticles and growth of carbon nanotubes were monitored in open and closed sintering environment at different sintering exposure times. Higher porosity, important in the catalytic reaction for easier penetration of electrolyte into the CFs, was achieved by mixing two immiscible polymers with natrium dodecyl sulfate and subsequent heat treatment process. Structure and morphology of the prepared modified carbon fibers were characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM. The time of heat exposure at the sintering temperature of 1200 °C and closure of the sintering space showed distinct effect on the growth and shape of carbon nanotubes. SEM and Raman spectroscopy revealed that closure of the system led to the formation of carbon nanotubes with smaller diameters and less structural disorder. Comparing of as-prepared CFs revealed that CFs with Co2P sintered in the closed system exhibited the best electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction due to lower overpotential and smaller Tafel slope in acidic solution. Graphic abstract
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- M Stelmakova
- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic.,Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, P.J. Safarik University, Park Angelinum 9, 041 54 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P.J. Safarik University, Moyzesova 11, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, P.J. Safarik University, Moyzesova 11, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 45, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic.,Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, P.J. Safarik University, Park Angelinum 9, 041 54 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Kosice, Slovak Republic
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Zhang J, Zhang L, Li Z, Zhang Q, Li Y, Ying Y, Fu Y. Nanoconfinement Effect for Signal Amplification in Electrochemical Analysis and Sensing. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2101665. [PMID: 34278716 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Owing to the urgent need for electrochemical analysis and sensing of trace target molecules in various fields such as medical diagnosis, agriculture and food safety, and environmental monitoring, signal amplification is key to promoting analysis and sensing performance. The nanoconfinement effect, derived from nanoconfined spaces and interfaces with sizes approaching those of target molecules, has witnessed rapid development for ultra-sensitive analyzing and sensing. In this review, the two main types of nanoconfinement systems - confined nanochannels and planes - are assessed and recent progress is highlighted. The merits of each nanoconfinement system, the nanoconfinement effect mechanisms, and applications for electrochemical analysis and sensing are summarized and discussed. This review aims to help deepen the understanding of nanoconfinement devices and their effects in order to develop new analysis and sensing applications for researchers in various fields.
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- Jie Zhang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, USA
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P.R. China
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Simsek M, Wongkaew N. Carbon nanomaterial hybrids via laser writing for high-performance non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors: a critical review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:6079-6099. [PMID: 33978780 PMCID: PMC8440307 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03382-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors possess superior stability and affordability in comparison to natural enzyme-based counterparts. A large variety of nanomaterials have been introduced as enzyme mimicking with appreciable sensitivity and detection limit for various analytes of which glucose and H2O2 have been mostly investigated. The nanomaterials made from noble metal, non-noble metal, and metal composites, as well as carbon and their derivatives in various architectures, have been extensively proposed over the past years. Three-dimensional (3D) transducers especially realized from the hybrids of carbon nanomaterials either with metal-based nanocatalysts or heteroatom dopants are favorable owing to low cost, good electrical conductivity, and stability. In this critical review, we evaluate the current strategies to create such nanomaterials to serve as non-enzymatic transducers. Laser writing has emerged as a powerful tool for the next generation of devices owing to their low cost and resultant remarkable performance that are highly attractive to non-enzymatic transducers. So far, only few works have been reported, but in the coming years, more and more research on this topic is foreseeable.
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- Marcel Simsek
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- and Biosensors, University of Regensburg, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- and Biosensors, University of Regensburg, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Devi M, Vomero M, Fuhrer E, Castagnola E, Gueli C, Nimbalkar S, Hirabayashi M, Kassegne S, Stieglitz T, Sharma S. Carbon-based neural electrodes: promises and challenges. J Neural Eng 2021; 18. [PMID: 34404037 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac1e45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Neural electrodes are primary functional elements of neuroelectronic devices designed to record neural activity based on electrochemical signals. These electrodes may also be utilized for electrically stimulating the neural cells, such that their response can be simultaneously recorded. In addition to being medically safe, the electrode material should be electrically conductive and electrochemically stable under harsh biological environments. Mechanical flexibility and conformability, resistance to crack formation and compatibility with common microfabrication techniques are equally desirable properties. Traditionally, (noble) metals have been the preferred for neural electrode applications due to their proven biosafety and a relatively high electrical conductivity. Carbon is a recent addition to this list, which is far superior in terms of its electrochemical stability and corrosion resistance. Carbon has also enabled 3D electrode fabrication as opposed to the thin-film based 2D structures. One of carbon's peculiar aspects is its availability in a wide range of allotropes with specialized properties that render it highly versatile. These variations, however, also make it difficult to understand carbon itself as a unique material, and thus, each allotrope is often regarded independently. Some carbon types have already shown promising results in bioelectronic medicine, while many others remain potential candidates. In this topical review, we first provide a broad overview of the neuroelectronic devices and the basic requirements of an electrode material. We subsequently discuss the carbon family of materials and their properties that are useful in neural applications. Examples of devices fabricated using bulk and nano carbon materials are reviewed and critically compared. We then summarize the challenges, future prospects and next-generation carbon technology that can be helpful in the field of neural sciences. The article aims at providing a common platform to neuroscientists, electrochemists, biologists, microsystems engineers and carbon scientists to enable active and comprehensive efforts directed towards carbon-based neuroelectronic device fabrication.
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- Mamta Devi
- School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh 175075, India
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- Bioelectronic Systems Laboratory, Columbia University, 500 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, United States of America
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- School of Computing and Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh 175075 India
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States of America
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- Laboratory for Biomedical Microtechnology, Department of Microsystems Engineering-IMTEK, University of Freiburg, Georges-Koehler-Allee 080, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- NanoFAB.SDSU Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University and NSF-ERC Center for Neurotechnology (CNT), 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182, United States of America
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- NanoFAB.SDSU Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University and NSF-ERC Center for Neurotechnology (CNT), 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182, United States of America
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- NanoFAB.SDSU Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University and NSF-ERC Center for Neurotechnology (CNT), 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182, United States of America
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- Laboratory for Biomedical Microtechnology, Department of Microsystems Engineering-IMTEK, University of Freiburg, Georges-Koehler-Allee 080, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.,BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Georges-Koehler-Allee 080, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.,Bernstein Center Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hansastr. 9a, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh 175075, India
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Yang L, Yang B, Chen X, Wang H, Dang J, Liu X. Bimetallic alloy SbSn nanodots filled in electrospun N-doped carbon fibers for high performance Na-ion battery anode. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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