1
|
Miller K, Gayle JM, Roy S, Abdellah MH, Hardian R, Cseri L, Demingos PG, Nadella HR, Lee F, Tripathi M, Gupta S, Guo G, Bhattacharyya S, Wang X, Dalton AB, Garg A, Singh CV, Vajtai R, Szekely G, Ajayan P. Tunable 2D Conjugated Porous Organic Polymer Films for Precise Molecular Nanofiltration and Optoelectronics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401269. [PMID: 38687141 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
Abstract
Structural design of 2D conjugated porous organic polymer films (2D CPOPs), by tuning linkage chemistries and pore sizes, provides great adaptability for various applications, including membrane separation. Here, four free-standing 2D CPOP films of imine- or hydrazone-linked polymers (ILP/HLP) in combination with benzene (B-ILP/HLP) and triphenylbenzene (TPB-ILP/HLP) aromatic cores are synthesized. The anisotropic disordered films, composed of polymeric layered structures, can be exfoliated into ultrathin 2D-nanosheets with layer-dependent electrical properties. The bulk CPOP films exhibit structure-dependent optical properties, triboelectric nanogenerator output, and robust mechanical properties, rivaling previously reported 2D polymers and porous materials. The exfoliation energies of the 2D CPOPs and their mechanical behavior at the molecular level are investigated using density function theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, respectively. Exploiting the structural tunability, the comparative organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) performance of six membranes having different pore sizes and linkages to yield valuable trends in molecular weight selectivity is investigated. Interestingly, the OSN performances follow the predicted transport modeling values based on theoretical pore size calculations, signifying the existence of permanent porosity in these materials. The membranes exhibit excellent stability in organic solvents at high pressures devoid of any structural deformations, revealing their potential in practical OSN applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kristen Miller
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Jessica M Gayle
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Soumyabrata Roy
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Mohamed H Abdellah
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
| | - Rifan Hardian
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
| | - Levente Cseri
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, The Mill, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Femtonics Ltd., Tuzolto u. 58, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
| | - Pedro G Demingos
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
| | - Hema Rajesh Nadella
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
| | - Frank Lee
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
| | - Manoj Tripathi
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
| | - Sashikant Gupta
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
| | - Galio Guo
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Sohini Bhattacharyya
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Xu Wang
- Shared Equipment Authority, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Alan B Dalton
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RH, UK
| | - Ashish Garg
- Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
| | - Chandra Veer Singh
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
| | - Robert Vajtai
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| | - Gyorgy Szekely
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
| | - Pulickel Ajayan
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 77005, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang Y, Zhu X, Zhang H, He S, Liu Y, Zhao W, Liu H, Qu X. Janus MoSH/WSi 2N 4 van der Waals Heterostructure: Two-Dimensional Metal/Semiconductor Contact. Molecules 2024; 29:3554. [PMID: 39124958 PMCID: PMC11313900 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153554] [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: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Constructing heterostructures from already synthesized two-dimensional materials is of significant importance. We performed a first-principles study to investigate the electronic properties and interfacial characteristics of Janus MoSH/WSi2N4 van der Waals heterostructure (vdWH) contacts. We demonstrate that the p-type Schottky formed by MoSH/WSi2N4 and MoHS/WSi2N4 has extremely low Schottky barrier heights (SBHs). Due to its excellent charge injection efficiency, Janus MoSH may be regarded as an effective metal contact for WSi2N4 semiconductors. Furthermore, the interfacial characteristics and electronic structure of Janus MoSH/WSi2N4 vdWHs can not only reduce/eliminate SBH, but also forms the transition from p-ShC to n-ShC type and from Schottky contact (ShC) to Ohmic contact (OhC) through the layer spacing and electric field. Our results can offer a fresh method for optoelectronic applications based on metal/semiconductor Janus MoSH/WSi2N4 vdW heterostructures, which have strong potential in optoelectronic applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yongdan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
- School of Foreign Languages, Jilin Normal University, Siping 136000, China
| | - Xiangjiu Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
- State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
| | - Hengshuo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| | - Shitong He
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| | - Ying Liu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| | - Wenshi Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| | - Huilian Liu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| | - Xin Qu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; (Y.W.); (X.Z.); (H.Z.); (S.H.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.)
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kim S, Lee W, Ko K, Cho H, Cho H, Jeon S, Jeong C, Kim S, Ding F, Suh J. Phase-Centric MOCVD Enabled Synthetic Approaches for Wafer-Scale 2D Tin Selenides. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400800. [PMID: 38593471 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
Abstract
Following an initial nucleation stage at the flake level, atomically thin film growth of a van der Waals material is promoted by ultrafast lateral growth and prohibited vertical growth. To produce these highly anisotropic films, synthetic or post-synthetic modifications are required, or even a combination of both, to ensure large-area, pure-phase, and low-temperature deposition. A set of synthetic strategies is hereby presented to selectively produce wafer-scale tin selenides, SnSex (both x = 1 and 2), in the 2D forms. The 2D-SnSe2 films with tuneable thicknesses are directly grown via metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) at 200 °C, and they exhibit outstanding crystallinities and phase homogeneities and consistent film thickness across the entire wafer. This is enabled by excellent control of the volatile metal-organic precursors and decoupled dual-temperature regimes for high-temperature ligand cracking and low-temperature growth. In contrast, SnSe, which intrinsically inhibited from 2D growth, is indirectly prepared by a thermally driven phase transition of an as-grown 2D-SnSe2 film with all the benefits of the MOCVD technique. It is accompanied by the electronic n-type to p-type crossover at the wafer scale. These tailor-made synthetic routes will accelerate the low-thermal-budget production of multiphase 2D materials in a reliable and scalable fashion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sungyeon Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Wookhee Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Kyungmin Ko
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Hanbin Cho
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Hoyeon Cho
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Seonhwa Jeon
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Changwook Jeong
- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| | - Sungkyu Kim
- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
| | - Feng Ding
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - Joonki Suh
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Sharma M, Mazumder N, Ajayan PM, Deb P. Quantum enhanced efficiency and spectral performance of paper-based flexible photodetectors functionalized with two dimensional materials. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2024; 36:283001. [PMID: 38574668 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ad3abf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
Flexible photodetectors (PDs) have exotic significance in recent years due to their enchanting potential in future optoelectronics. Moreover, paper-based fabricated PDs with outstanding flexibility unlock new avenues for future wearable electronics. Such PD has captured scientific interest for its efficient photoresponse properties due to the extraordinary assets like significant absorptive efficiency, surface morphology, material composition, affordability, bendability, and biodegradability. Quantum-confined materials harness the unique quantum-enhanced properties and hold immense promise for advancing both fundamental scientific understanding and practical implication. Two-dimensional (2D) materials as quantum materials have been one of the most extensively researched materials owing to their significant light absorption efficiency, increased carrier mobility, and tunable band gaps. In addition, 2D heterostructures can trap charge carriers at their interfaces, leading increase in photocurrent and photoconductivity. This review represents comprehensive discussion on recent developments in such PDs functionalized by 2D materials, highlighting charge transfer mechanism at their interface. This review thoroughly explains the mechanism behind the enhanced performance of quantum materials across a spectrum of figure of merits including external quantum efficiency, detectivity, spectral responsivity, optical gain, response time, and noise equivalent power. The present review studies the intricate mechanisms that reinforce these improvements, shedding light on the intricacies of quantum materials and their significant capabilities. Moreover, a detailed analysis of the technical applicability of paper-based PDs has been discussed with challenges and future trends, providing comprehensive insights into their practical usage in the field of future wearable and portable electronic technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Monika Sharma
- Advanced Functional Material Laboratory (AFML), Department of Physics, Tezpur University, (Central University), Tezpur 784028, India
| | - Nirmal Mazumder
- Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
| | - Pulickel M Ajayan
- Department of Materials Science and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States of America
| | - Pritam Deb
- Advanced Functional Material Laboratory (AFML), Department of Physics, Tezpur University, (Central University), Tezpur 784028, India
- Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Rathinam Thiruppathi Venkadajapathy V, Sivaperumal S. Tailoring functional two-dimensional nanohybrids: A comprehensive approach for enhancing photocatalytic remediation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 275:116221. [PMID: 38547728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Photocatalysis is gaining prominence as a viable alternative to conventional biohazard treatment technologies. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have become crucial for fabricating novel photocatalysts due to their nanosheet architectures, large surface areas, and remarkable physicochemical properties. Furthermore, a variety of applications are possible with 2D nanomaterials, either in combination with other functional nanoparticles or by utilizing their inherent properties. Henceforth, the review commences its exploration into the synthesis of these materials, delving into their inherent properties and assessing their biocompatibility. Subsequently, an overview of mechanisms involved in the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and the processes related to antimicrobial action is presented. As an integral part of our review, we conduct a systematic analysis of existing challenges and various types of 2D nanohybrid materials tailored for applications in the photocatalytic degradation of contaminants and the inactivation of pathogens through photocatalysis. This investigation will aid to contribute to the formulation of decision-making criteria and design principles for the next generation of 2D nanohybrid materials. Additionally, it is crucial to emphasize that further research is imperative for advancing our understanding of 2D nanohybrid materials.
Collapse
|
6
|
Akeredolu B, Ahemen I, Amah A, Onojah A, Shakya J, Gayathri H, Ghosh A. Improved liquid phase exfoliation technique for the fabrication of MoS 2/graphene heterostructure-based photodetector. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24964. [PMID: 38322969 PMCID: PMC10845704 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24964] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
Abstract
2D nanosheets produced using liquid phase exfoliation method offers scalable and cost effective routes to optoelectronics devices. But this technique sometimes yields high defect, low stability, and compromised electronic properties. In this work, we employed an innovative approach that improved the existing liquid phase exfoliation method for fabricating MoS2/graphene heterostructure-based photodetector with enhanced optoelectronic properties. This technique involves hydrothermally treating MoS2 before dispersing it in a carefully chosen and environmentally friendly IPA/water solvent for ultrasonication exfoliation through an optomechanical approach. Thereafter, heterostructure nanosheets of MoS2 and graphene were formed through sequential deposition technique for the fabrication of vertical heterojunctions. Furthermore, we achieved a vertically stacked MoS2/graphene photodetector and a bare MoS2 photodetector. The MoS2/graphene hybrid nanosheets were characterized using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The results obtained show the size of the nanosheets is between 350 and 500 nm on average, and their thickness is less than or equal to 5 nm, and high crystallinity in the 2H semiconducting phase. The photocurrent, photoresponsivity, external quantum efficiency (EQE), and specific detectivity of MoS2/graphene heterostructure at 4 V bias voltage and 650 nm illumination wavelength were 3.55 μA, 39.44 mA/W, 7.54 %, and 2.02 × 1010 Jones, respectively, and that of MoS2 photodetector are 0.55 μA, 6.11 mA/W, 1.16 %, and 3.4 × 109 Jones. The results presented indicate that the photoresponse performances of the as-prepared MoS2/graphene were greatly improved (about 7-fold) compared to the photoresponse of the sole MoS2. Again, the MoS2/graphene heterostructure fabricated in this work show better optoelectronic characteristics as compared to the similar heterostructure prepared using the conventional solution processed method. The results provide a modest, inexpensive, and efficient method to fabricate heterojunctions with improved optoelectronic performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B.J. Akeredolu
- Department of Physics Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, P.M.B. 2373, Nigeria
- Department of Pure and Applied Physics Federal University, Wukari, P.M.B 1020, Nigeria
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
| | - I. Ahemen
- Department of Physics Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, P.M.B. 2373, Nigeria
| | - A.N. Amah
- Department of Physics Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, P.M.B. 2373, Nigeria
| | - A.D. Onojah
- Department of Physics Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, P.M.B. 2373, Nigeria
| | - Jyoti Shakya
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
| | - H.N. Gayathri
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
| | - Arindam Ghosh
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Yan W, Zhang Z, Wan J, Meng L, Li XA. Synthesis of two-dimensional MoO2 nanoplatelets and its multistep sulfurization into MoS2. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:054707. [PMID: 38341707 DOI: 10.1063/5.0190447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024] Open
Abstract
To control the growth of layered two-dimensional structures, such as transition metal dichalcogenide materials or heterostructures, understanding the growth mechanism is crucial. Here, we report the synthesis of ultra-thin MoO2 nanoplatelets through the sublimation of MoO3. Rhombus MoO2 nanoplatelets with the P21/c space group were characterized using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Introducing sulfur sources into the chemical vapor deposition system also leads to the formation of monoclinic MoO2 nanoflakes due to the incomplete sulfurization of MoO3. With a gradual increase in the vapor concentration of sulfur, MoO3 undergoes stepwise reduction into MoS2/MoO2 and eventually into MoS2. Additionally, utilizing MoO2 as a precursor for Mo sources enables the formation of monolayer MoS2 single crystals. This work provides an effective approach for growing MoO2 nanoplatelets and elucidates the mechanism behind the stepwise sulfurization of MoO3.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Yan
- School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Zhi Zhang
- School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jihong Wan
- School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Lan Meng
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering and College of Microelectronics, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xing-Ao Li
- School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhang J, Qin Y, Chen Y, Zhao X, Wang J, Wang Z, Li J, Zhao J, Liu S, Guo Z, Wei W, Zhao J, Wang X. Ultrathin 2D As 2Se 3 Nanosheets for Photothermal-Triggered Cancer Immunotherapy. ACS NANO 2024; 18:4398-4413. [PMID: 38275273 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Arsenic trioxide (As2O3) has achieved groundbreaking success in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). However, its toxic side effects seriously limit its therapeutic application in the treatment of solid tumors. To detoxify the severe side effects of arsenic, herein we synthesized innovative 2D ultrathin As2Se3 nanosheets (As2Se3 NSs) with synergistic photothermal-triggered immunotherapy effects. As2Se3 NSs are biocompatible and biodegradable under physiological conditions and can release As(III) and Se(0). Furthermore, selenium increases the immunomodulatory efficacy of arsenic treatments, facilitating reprogramming of the tumor microenvironment by As2Se3 NSs by enhancing the infiltration of natural killer cells and effector tumor-specific CD8+ T cells. The synergistic combination of photothermal therapy and immunotherapy driven by As2Se3 NSs via a simple but effective all-in-one strategy achieved efficient anticancer effects, addressing the key limitations of As2O3 for solid tumor treatment. This work demonstrates not only the great potential of selenium for detoxifying arsenic but also the application of 2D As2Se3 nanosheets for cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingyi Zhang
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yue Qin
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yiming Chen
- School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville 37235-0734, Tennessee, United States
| | - Xinyang Zhao
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jing Wang
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Zhenzhen Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jiayi Li
- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jing Zhao
- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Shengjin Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Zijian Guo
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Wei Wei
- School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jing Zhao
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xiuxiu Wang
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Guo N, Yu L, Shi C, Yan H, Chen M. A Facile and Effective Design for Dynamic Thermal Management Based on Synchronous Solar and Thermal Radiation Regulation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1447-1453. [PMID: 38252892 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Passive solar heating and radiative cooling have attracted great interest in global energy consumption reduction due to their unique electricity-free advantage. However, static single radiation cooling or solar heating would lead to overcooling or overheating in cold and hot weather, respectively. To achieve a facile, effective approach for dynamic thermal management, a novel structured polyethylene (PE) film was engineered with a switchable cooling and heating mode obtained through a moisture transfer technique. The 100 μm PE film showed excellent solar modulation from 0.92 (dried state) to 0.32 (wetted state) and thermal modulation from 0.86 (dried state) to 0.05 (wetted state). Outdoor experiments demonstrated effective thermal regulation during both daytime and nighttime. Furthermore, our designed PE film can save 1.3-41.0% of annual energy consumption across the whole country of China. This dual solar and thermal regulation mechanism is very promising for guiding scalable approaches to energy-saving temperature regulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Na Guo
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 430001, People's Republic of China
| | - Li Yu
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 430001, People's Republic of China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
| | - Changmin Shi
- School of Engineering, Brown University, Providence 02912, Rhode Island United States
| | - Hongjie Yan
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 430001, People's Republic of China
| | - Meijie Chen
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 430001, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Liu Z, Tee SY, Guan G, Han MY. Atomically Substitutional Engineering of Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Layers for Enhancing Tailored Properties and Superior Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:95. [PMID: 38261169 PMCID: PMC10805767 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01315-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are a promising class of layered materials in the post-graphene era, with extensive research attention due to their diverse alternative elements and fascinating semiconductor behavior. Binary MX2 layers with different metal and/or chalcogen elements have similar structural parameters but varied optoelectronic properties, providing opportunities for atomically substitutional engineering via partial alteration of metal or/and chalcogenide atoms to produce ternary or quaternary TMDs. The resulting multinary TMD layers still maintain structural integrity and homogeneity while achieving tunable (opto)electronic properties across a full range of composition with arbitrary ratios of introduced metal or chalcogen to original counterparts (0-100%). Atomic substitution in TMD layers offers new adjustable degrees of freedom for tailoring crystal phase, band alignment/structure, carrier density, and surface reactive activity, enabling novel and promising applications. This review comprehensively elaborates on atomically substitutional engineering in TMD layers, including theoretical foundations, synthetic strategies, tailored properties, and superior applications. The emerging type of ternary TMDs, Janus TMDs, is presented specifically to highlight their typical compounds, fabrication methods, and potential applications. Finally, opportunities and challenges for further development of multinary TMDs are envisioned to expedite the evolution of this pivotal field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhaosu Liu
- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China
| | - Si Yin Tee
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
| | - Guijian Guan
- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China.
| | - Ming-Yong Han
- Institute of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Sasaki K, Uchida Y, Nishiyama N. Bottom-up Synthesis of Nanosheets at Various Interfaces. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300255. [PMID: 37469138 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
Abstract
Nanostructured materials with high aspect ratios have been widely studied for their unique properties. In particular, nanosheets have safety, dispersibility, and nanosized effects, and nanosheets with exceptionally small thicknesses exhibit unique properties. For non-exfoliable materials, the bottom-up nanosheet growth using various interfaces as templates have been investigated. This review article presents the synthesis of nanosheets at the interfaces and layered structure; it explains the features of each interface type, its advantages, and its uniqueness. The interfaces work as templates for nanosheet synthesis. We can easily use the liquid-liquid and gas-liquid interfaces as the templates; however, the thickness of nanosheets usually becomes thick because it allows materials to grow in thickness. The solid-gas and solid-liquid interfaces can prevent nanosheets from growing in thickness. However, the removal of template solids is required after the synthesis. The layered structures of various materials provide two-dimensional reaction fields between the layers. These methods have high versatility, and the nanosheets synthesized by these methods are thin. Finally, this review examines the key challenges and opportunities associated with scalable nanosheet synthesis methods for industrial production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Koki Sasaki
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
| | - Yoshiaki Uchida
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
| | - Norikazu Nishiyama
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Liu S, Carey T, Munuera J, Synnatschke K, Kaur H, Coleman E, Doolan L, Coleman JN. Solution-Processed Heterojunction Photodiodes Based on WSe 2 Nanosheet Networks. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2304735. [PMID: 37735147 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
Solution-processed photodetectors incorporating liquid-phase-exfoliated transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets are widely reported. However, previous studies mainly focus on the fabrication of photoconductors, rather than photodiodes which tend to be based on heterojunctions and are harder to fabricate. Especially, there are rare reports on introducing commonly used transport layers into heterojunctions based on nanosheet networks. In this study, a reliable solution-processing method is reported to fabricate heterojunction diodes with tungsten selenide (WSe2 ) nanosheets as the optical absorbing material and PEDOT: PSS and ZnO as injection/transport-layer materials. By varying the transport layer combinations, the obtained heterojunctions show rectification ratios of up to ≈104 at ±1 V in the dark, without relying on heavily doped silicon substrates. Upon illumination, the heterojunction can be operated in both photoconductor and photodiode modes and displays self-powered behaviors at zero bias.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shixin Liu
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Tian Carey
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Jose Munuera
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Oviedo, C/Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo, 18 Oviedo, Asturias, 33007, Spain
| | - Kevin Synnatschke
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Harneet Kaur
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Emmet Coleman
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Luke Doolan
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Jonathan N Coleman
- School of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Synnatschke K, Moses Badlyan N, Wrzesińska A, Lozano Onrubia G, Hansen AL, Wolff S, Tornatzky H, Bensch W, Vaynzof Y, Maultzsch J, Backes C. Sonication-assisted liquid phase exfoliation of two-dimensional CrTe 3 under inert conditions. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 98:106528. [PMID: 37506508 PMCID: PMC10407284 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
Liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) has been used for the successful fabrication of nanosheets from a large number of van der Waals materials. While this allows to study fundamental changes of material properties' associated with reduced dimensions, it also changes the chemistry of many materials due to a significant increase of the effective surface area, often accompanied with enhanced reactivity and accelerated oxidation. To prevent material decomposition, LPE and processing in inert atmosphere have been developed, which enables the preparation of pristine nanomaterials, and to systematically study compositional changes over time for different storage conditions. Here, we demonstrate the inert exfoliation of the oxidation-sensitive van der Waals crystal, CrTe3. The pristine nanomaterial was purified and size-selected by centrifugation, nanosheet dimensions in the fractions quantified by atomic force microscopy and studied by Raman, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and photo spectroscopic measurements. We find a dependence of the relative intensities of the CrTe3 Raman modes on the propagation direction of the incident light, which prevents a correlation of the Raman spectral profile to the nanosheet dimensions. XPS and EDX reveal that the contribution of surface oxides to the spectra is reduced after exfoliation compared to the bulk material. Further, the decomposition mechanism of the nanosheets was studied by time-dependent extinction measurements after water titration experiments to initially dry solvents, which suggest that water plays a significant role in the material decomposition.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kevin Synnatschke
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 253, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; School of Physics, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
| | - Narine Moses Badlyan
- Institute for Solid-State Physics, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 36, 10623 Berlin, Germany; Department of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Staudtstr. 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
| | - Angelika Wrzesińska
- Chair for Emerging Electronic Technologies, TU Dresden, Nöthnitzer Str. 61, Dresden, 01187 Sachsen, Germany; Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden 01069, Sachsen, Germany
| | - Guillermo Lozano Onrubia
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 253, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Anna-Lena Hansen
- Institute for Applied Materials-Energy Storage Systems (IAM-ESS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 76344 Eggenstein, Germany; Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Kiel, Max-Eyth-Straße 2, 24118 Kiel, Germany
| | - Stefan Wolff
- Department of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Staudtstr. 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
| | - Hans Tornatzky
- Institute for Solid-State Physics, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 36, 10623 Berlin, Germany; Paul-Drude-Institut für Festkörperelektronik, Leibniz-Institut im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V, Hausvogteiplatz 5-7, 10117 Berlin, Germany
| | - Wolfgang Bensch
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Kiel, Max-Eyth-Straße 2, 24118 Kiel, Germany
| | - Yana Vaynzof
- Chair for Emerging Electronic Technologies, TU Dresden, Nöthnitzer Str. 61, Dresden, 01187 Sachsen, Germany; Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Helmholtzstraße 20, Dresden 01069, Sachsen, Germany
| | - Janina Maultzsch
- Institute for Solid-State Physics, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 36, 10623 Berlin, Germany; Department of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Staudtstr. 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
| | - Claudia Backes
- Chair of Physical Chemistry of Nanomaterials, University of Kassel, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, 34132 Kassel, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Deepak D, Upadhyay RK, Sankaran KJ, Banerjee D, Choudhury S, Sharma G, Roy SS. Surfactant gel-based method: A universal soft method for the exfoliation of 2D materials. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:906-917. [PMID: 37178567 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.125] [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: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
HYPOTHESIS Fluidic micelles and reverse micelles have served as exfoliation mediums. However, an additional force, such as extended sonication, is required. Gelatinous cylindrical micelles that are formed once desired conditions are achieved can be an ideal medium for the quick exfoliation of 2D materials without the need for any external force. The quick formation of gelatinous cylindrical micelles can rip off layers from the 2D materials suspended in the mixture leading to the quick exfoliation of 2D materials. EXPERIMENTS Herein, we introduce a quick universal method capable of delivering high-quality exfoliated 2D materials cost-effectively using CTAB-based gelatinous micelles as an exfoliation medium. The approach is devoid of harsh treatment, such as prolonged sonication and heating, and a quick exfoliation of 2D materials is completed using this approach. FINDINGS We successfully exfoliated four 2D materials (MoS2, Graphene, WS2, and BN) and investigated their morphology, chemical, and crystal structure along with optical and electrochemical properties to probe the quality of the exfoliated product. Results revealed that the proposed method is highly efficient in exfoliating 2D materials in a quick time without causing any significant damage to the mechanical integrity of the exfoliated materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deepak Deepak
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), NH-91, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
| | - Ravi Kant Upadhyay
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Punjab 140001, India.
| | | | - Debosmita Banerjee
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), NH-91, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
| | - Sudipta Choudhury
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), NH-91, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
| | - Gunjan Sharma
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), NH-91, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
| | - Susanta Sinha Roy
- Department of Physics, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE), NH-91, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India.
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Sarkar AS, Konidakis I, Gagaoudakis E, Maragkakis GM, Psilodimitrakopoulos S, Katerinopoulou D, Sygellou L, Deligeorgis G, Binas V, Oikonomou IM, Komninou P, Kiriakidis G, Kioseoglou G, Stratakis E. Liquid Phase Isolation of SnS Monolayers with Enhanced Optoelectronic Properties. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2201842. [PMID: 36574469 PMCID: PMC9951343 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202201842] [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: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Recent advances in atomically thin two dimensional (2D) anisotropic group IVA -VI metal monochalcogenides (MMCs) and their fascinating intrinsic properties and potential applications are hampered due to an ongoing challenge of monolayer isolation. Among the most promising MMCs, tin (II) sulfide (SnS) is an earth-abundant layered material with tunable bandgap and anisotropic physical properties, which render it extraordinary for electronics and optoelectronics. To date, however, the successful isolation of atomically thin SnS single layers at large quantities has been challenging due to the presence of strong interlayer interactions, attributed to the lone-pair electrons of sulfur. Here, a novel liquid phase exfoliation approach is reported, which enables the overcome of such strong interlayer binding energy. Specifically, it demonstrates that the synergistic action of external thermal energy with the ultrasound energy-induced hydrodynamic force in solution gives rise to the systematic isolation of highly crystalline SnS monolayers (1L-SnS). It is shown that the exfoliated 1L-SnS crystals exhibit high carrier mobility and deep-UV spectral photodetection, featuring a fast carrier response time of 400 ms. At the same time, monolayer-based SnS transistor devices fabricated from solution present a high on/off ratio, complemented with a responsivity of 6.7 × 10-3 A W-1 and remarkable stability upon prolonged operation in ambient conditions. This study opens a new avenue for large-scale isolation of highly crystalline SnS and other MMC manolayers for a wide range of applications, including extended area nanoelectronic devices, printed from solution.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abdus Salam Sarkar
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - Ioannis Konidakis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - E. Gagaoudakis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - G. M. Maragkakis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
- Department of PhysicsUniversity of CreteHeraklion710 03Greece
| | - S. Psilodimitrakopoulos
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - D. Katerinopoulou
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
- Department of PhysicsUniversity of CreteHeraklion710 03Greece
| | - L. Sygellou
- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE‐HT)Foundation of Research and TechnologyHellas, P.O. Box 1414Rio Patras26504Greece
| | - G. Deligeorgis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - Vassilios Binas
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
- Department of PhysicsUniversity of CreteHeraklion710 03Greece
| | - Ilias M. Oikonomou
- Department of PhysicsAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessaloniki54124Greece
| | - Philomela Komninou
- Department of PhysicsAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessaloniki54124Greece
| | - G. Kiriakidis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
| | - G. Kioseoglou
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
- Department of Materials Science and TechnologyUniversity of CreteHeraklion710 03Greece
| | - E. Stratakis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and LaserFoundation for Research and Technology‐HellasHeraklion700 13Greece
- Department of PhysicsUniversity of CreteHeraklion710 03Greece
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Zeng Q, Ruan L, Che X, Shu X, Jin J, Lv Z, Luo Z, Zhang W. Synthesis of MoO 3- x nanosheets and its application in ascorbic acid detection of fruit and vegetables. J Food Sci 2023; 88:837-847. [PMID: 36624616 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16447] [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: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
A new method combining ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometry and MoO3- x nanosheets was developed for the rapid and accurate determination of ascorbic acid (AA) content in fruit and vegetables in this study. MoO3- x nanosheets were prepared by the liquid exfoliation method using AA as the reducing agent, and the content of AA can be determined by a UV spectrophotometer. Experimental conditions for the MoO3- x nanosheet method, including grinding time, ethanol concentration, sonication time, and water bath temperature were also optimized. The morphology of MoO3- x nanosheets was characterized by atomic force microscope. The results showed that the average thickness of MoO3- x nanosheets was 2.1-5.8 nm. The MoO3- x nanosheets method had a good linearity in the AA concentration range of 0.01-0.05 mg/ml (R2 = 0.9996). The limit of detection was 0.031 µg/ml, and the limit of quantitation was 0.095 µg/ml. The spiked recoveries were in the range of 88.79%-116.76%. The MoO3- x nanosheets method was validated for the determination of AA content in five different fruit and vegetables samples with relative standard deviations less than 2%.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qingxiao Zeng
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Li Ruan
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Xingyan Che
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Xiaolan Shu
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Jian Jin
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Zhenzhen Lv
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
| | - Zhongwei Luo
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China.,Sichuan Huasheng Agricultural Ltd, Mianzhu, China
| | - Wen Zhang
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China.,Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Giri A, Park G, Jeong U. Layer-Structured Anisotropic Metal Chalcogenides: Recent Advances in Synthesis, Modulation, and Applications. Chem Rev 2023; 123:3329-3442. [PMID: 36719999 PMCID: PMC10103142 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
The unique electronic and catalytic properties emerging from low symmetry anisotropic (1D and 2D) metal chalcogenides (MCs) have generated tremendous interest for use in next generation electronics, optoelectronics, electrochemical energy storage devices, and chemical sensing devices. Despite many proof-of-concept demonstrations so far, the full potential of anisotropic chalcogenides has yet to be investigated. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recent progress made in the synthesis, mechanistic understanding, property modulation strategies, and applications of the anisotropic chalcogenides. It begins with an introduction to the basic crystal structures, and then the unique physical and chemical properties of 1D and 2D MCs. Controlled synthetic routes for anisotropic MC crystals are summarized with example advances in the solution-phase synthesis, vapor-phase synthesis, and exfoliation. Several important approaches to modulate dimensions, phases, compositions, defects, and heterostructures of anisotropic MCs are discussed. Recent significant advances in applications are highlighted for electronics, optoelectronic devices, catalysts, batteries, supercapacitors, sensing platforms, and thermoelectric devices. The article ends with prospects for future opportunities and challenges to be addressed in the academic research and practical engineering of anisotropic MCs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anupam Giri
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP-211002, India
| | - Gyeongbae Park
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Cheongam-Ro 77, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk790-784, Korea.,Functional Materials and Components R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Gwahakdanji-ro 137-41, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do25440, Republic of Korea
| | - Unyong Jeong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Cheongam-Ro 77, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk790-784, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Production of Graphene Stably Dispersible in Ethanol by Microwave Reaction. COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/colloids6040075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Graphene is a 2D carbon material with peculiar features such as high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, mechanical stability, and a high ratio between surface and thickness. Applications are continuously growing, and the possibility of dispersing graphene in low-boiling green solvents could reduce its global environmental impact. Pristine graphene can be dispersed in high concentration only in polar aprotic solvents that usually have high boiling points and high toxicity. For this reason, the oxidized form of graphene is always used, as it is easier to disperse and to subsequently reduce to reduced graphene oxide. However, compared to pristine graphene, reduced graphene oxide has more defects and has inferior properties respect to graphene. In this work, the polymerization of (diethyl maleate derivate) on graphene obtained by sonication was performed in a microwave reactor. The obtained material has good stability in ethanol even after a long period of time, therefore, it can be used to deposit graphene by mass production of inks or by casting and easy removal of the solvent. The thermal annealing by heating at 300–400 °C in inert atmosphere allows the removal of the polymer to obtain pristine graphene with a low number of defects.
Collapse
|
19
|
Hou S, Xu C, Ju X, Jin Y. Interfacial Assembly of Ti 3 C 2 T x /ZnIn 2 S 4 Heterojunction for High-Performance Photodetectors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204687. [PMID: 36285673 PMCID: PMC9762283 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged as prospective candidates for electronics and optoelectronics applications as they can be easily fabricated through liquid exfoliation and used to fabricate various structures by further subsequent processing methods in addition to their extraordinary and unique optoelectronic properties. Herein, the Ti3 C2 Tx /ZIS heterostructure with nanometer-thick Ti3 C2 Tx -MXene and ZnIn2 S4 (ZIS) films is fabricated by successive interfacial assembly of liquid exfoliated 2D MXene and ZnIn2 S4 nanoflakes. Benefiting from the superior light-harvesting capability and low dark current of ZnIn2 S4 , the limited absorbance, large scattering coefficient, and high dark current disadvantages of MXene are ameliorated. Meanwhile, the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers in ZnIn2 S4 are improved due to the excellent electrical conductivity of Ti3 C2 Tx nanoflakes. As a result, the as-prepared Ti3 C2 Tx /ZIS heterostructure photodetector has excellent optoelectronic characteristics in terms of a high responsivity of 1.04 mA W-1 , a large specific detectivity up to 1 × 1011 Jones, a huge on/off ratio at around 105 , and an ultralow dark current at ≈10-12 A. This work demonstrates a convenient method to construct heterostructured photodetectors by liquid exfoliated 2D nanoflakes, the as-fabricated Ti3 C2 Tx /ZIS heterostructured photodetectors show promising application potential for low-cost, reliable, and high-performance photodetectors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuping Hou
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical ChemistryChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- School of Applied Chemistry and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
| | - Chen Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical ChemistryChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- School of Applied Chemistry and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
| | - Xingkai Ju
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical ChemistryChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- School of Applied Chemistry and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
| | - Yongdong Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical ChemistryChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- School of Applied Chemistry and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Keshebo DL, Darge HF, Hu CC, Tsai HC, Su CJ, Sun YM, Hung WS, Wang CF, Lee KR, Lai JY. Exfoliation of MoS2 nanosheets using stimuli responsive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-allylamine) for multi-functional nanofiltration membranes preparation. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
|
21
|
Fu Q, Dai J, Huang X, Dai Y, Pan Y, Yang L, Sun Z, Miao T, Zhou M, Zhao L, Zhao W, Han X, Lu J, Gao H, Zhou X, Wang Y, Ni Z, Ji W, Huang Y. One-Step Exfoliation Method for Plasmonic Activation of Large-Area 2D Crystals. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204247. [PMID: 36104244 PMCID: PMC9661865 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
Advanced exfoliation techniques are crucial for exploring the intrinsic properties and applications of 2D materials. Though the recently discovered Au-enhanced exfoliation technique provides an effective strategy for the preparation of large-scale 2D crystals, the high cost of gold hinders this method from being widely adopted in industrial applications. In addition, direct Au contact could significantly quench photoluminescence (PL) emission in 2D semiconductors. It is therefore crucial to find alternative metals that can replace gold to achieve efficient exfoliation of 2D materials. Here, the authors present a one-step Ag-assisted method that can efficiently exfoliate many large-area 2D monolayers, where the yield ratio is comparable to Au-enhanced exfoliation method. Differing from Au film, however, the surface roughness of as-prepared Ag films on SiO2 /Si substrate is much higher, which facilitates the generation of surface plasmons resulting from the nanostructures formed on the rough Ag surface. More interestingly, the strong coupling between 2D semiconductor crystals (e.g., MoS2 , MoSe2 ) and Ag film leads to a unique PL enhancement that has not been observed in other mechanical exfoliation techniques, which can be mainly attributed to enhanced light-matter interaction as a result of extended propagation of surface plasmonic polariton (SPP). This work provides a lower-cost and universal Ag-assisted exfoliation method, while at the same time offering enhanced SPP-matter interactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiang Fu
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
- School of Physics and Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing211189P. R. China
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| | - Jia‐Qi Dai
- Department of Physics and Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials & Micro‐Nano DevicesRenmin University of ChinaBeijing100872P. R. China
| | - Xin‐Yu Huang
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
| | - Yun‐Yun Dai
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
| | - Yu‐Hao Pan
- China North Vehicle Research InstituteBeijing100072P. R. China
| | - Long‐Long Yang
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| | - Zhen‐Yu Sun
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| | - Tai‐Min Miao
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| | - Meng‐Fan Zhou
- School of Physics and Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing211189P. R. China
| | - Lin Zhao
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
| | - Wei‐Jie Zhao
- School of Physics and Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing211189P. R. China
| | - Xu Han
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| | - Jun‐Peng Lu
- School of Physics and Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing211189P. R. China
| | - Hong‐Jun Gao
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
| | - Xing‐Jiang Zhou
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
| | - Ye‐Liang Wang
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
| | - Zhen‐Hua Ni
- School of Physics and Key Laboratory of MEMS of the Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing211189P. R. China
| | - Wei Ji
- Department of Physics and Beijing Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials & Micro‐Nano DevicesRenmin University of ChinaBeijing100872P. R. China
| | - Yuan Huang
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081P. R. China
- Institute of PhysicsChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100190P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Aitzhanov M, Guseinov N, Nemkayeva R, Sagidolda Y, Tolepov Z, Prikhodko O, Mukhametkarimov Y. Growth and Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of GaSe 1-xS x Crystals. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7080. [PMID: 36295149 PMCID: PMC9605154 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
In recent years, interest in the liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) of layered crystals has been growing due to the efficiency and scalability of the method, as well as the wide range of practical applications of the obtained dispersions based on two-dimensional flakes. In this paper, we present a comparative study of as-grown and liquid-phase exfoliated GaSe1-xSx flakes. Bulk GaSe1-xSx crystals with x ~ 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1 were synthesized by melting stoichiometric amounts of gallium, selenium, and sulfur particles in evacuated ampoules. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the crystal structure does not change considerably after LPE, while the analysis of the Raman spectra revealed that, after liquid-phase processing in IPA, an additional peak associated with amorphous selenium is observed in selenium-rich GaSeS compounds. Nevertheless, the direct and indirect transition energies determined from the Kubelka-Munk function for LPE crystals correlate with the band gap of the as-grown bulk GaSeS crystals. This finding is also confirmed by comparison with the data on the positions of the photoluminescence peak.
Collapse
|
23
|
A comprehensive review of synthesis, structure, properties, and functionalization of MoS2; emphasis on drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and tissue engineering applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
24
|
Huang Z, Jiang Z, Tian N, Yao D, Long F, Yang Y, Liu D. Efficient liquid exfoliation of KP 15 nanowires aided by Hansen's empirical theory. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:788-795. [PMID: 36105693 PMCID: PMC9443416 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The KP15 nanowires with one-dimensional properties has a defect-free surface, high anisotropy, and carrier mobility which is desirable for the development of novel nanodevices. However, the preparation of nanoscale KP15 is still inefficient. In this work, the Hansen solubility parameters of KP15 were first obtained. Based on the Hansen's empirical theory, the concentration of liquid-exfoliated KP15 nanowires was improved to 0.0458 mg·mL-1 by a solution containing 50% water and 50% acetone. Approximately 79% of the KP15 nanowires had a thickness value below 50 nm and 60.9% of them had a width value below 100 nm. The thinnest KP15 nanowires reached 5.1 nm and had smooth boundaries. Meanwhile, strong temperature-dependent Raman response in exfoliated KP15 nanowires has been observed, which indicates a strong phonon-phonon coupling in those nanowires. This is helpful for non-invasive temperature measurements of KP15 nanodevices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhaoxuan Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Zhikang Jiang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Nan Tian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Disheng Yao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Fei Long
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Yanhan Yang
- School of Science, Xi’an University of Posts and Telecommunications, Xi’an 710121, China
| | - Danmin Liu
- Institute of Microstructure and Property of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Chelu M, Chesler P, Anastasescu M, Hornoiu C, Mitrea D, Atkinson I, Brasoveanu C, Moldovan C, Craciun G, Gheorghe M, Gartner M. ZnO/NiO heterostructure-based microsensors used in formaldehyde detection at room temperature: Influence of the sensor operating voltage. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS 2022; 33:19998-20011. [PMID: 38625349 PMCID: PMC9364853 DOI: 10.1007/s10854-022-08818-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Recently the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere have increased dramatically with rapid development of urbanization and industry. This led to a large decline in air quality around the world, which resulted in a heavy impact on human health. Therefore, new/cheap detection devices for VOCs are of high interest. Formaldehyde (FA) is a very toxic VOC, which damages the respiratory system even in the smallest doses and short exposure time. Zinc oxide (ZnO)/nickel oxide (NiO) heterostructures were synthesized using an economical route: firstly, NiO was prepared by liquid exfoliation technique and deposited by dip-coating on alumina ceramic transducers with two interdigital gold (Au) electrodes, followed by low-temperature hydrothermal growth of ZnO. The as-prepared sensors were characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDAX), and X-Ray fluorescence (XRF). The response/recovery of ZnO/NiO heterostructure-based microsensors for formaldehyde was investigated at room temperature, in agreement with modern sensing requirements. The sensor operating voltage was varied between 1.5 and 5.0 V direct current (DC), to achieve the best sensor performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mariana Chelu
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Paul Chesler
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Mihai Anastasescu
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Cristian Hornoiu
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Daiana Mitrea
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Irina Atkinson
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Costin Brasoveanu
- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Platforma IPRS Baneasa, Strada Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Ilfov Romania
| | - Carmen Moldovan
- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Platforma IPRS Baneasa, Strada Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Ilfov Romania
| | - Gabriel Craciun
- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Platforma IPRS Baneasa, Strada Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Ilfov Romania
| | - Marin Gheorghe
- NANOM MEMS SRL, Strada George Cosbuc 9, 505400 Rasnov, Brasov Romania
| | - Mariuca Gartner
- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, Splaiul Independentei 202, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Vićentić T, Andrić S, Rajić V, Spasenović M. Reliable fabrication of transparent conducting films by cascade centrifugation and Langmuir-Blodgett deposition of electrochemically exfoliated graphene. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:666-674. [PMID: 35957672 PMCID: PMC9344539 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.58] [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: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Electrochemical exfoliation is an efficient and scalable method to obtain liquid-phase graphene. Graphene in solution, obtained through electrochemical exfoliation or other methods, is typically polydisperse, containing particles of various sizes, which is not optimal for applications. We employed cascade centrifugation to select specific particle sizes in solution and prepared thin films from those graphene particles using the Langmuir-Blodgett assembly. Employing centrifugation speeds of 3, 4, and 5 krpm, further diluting the solutions in different volumes of solvent, we reliably and consistently obtained films of tunable thickness. We show that there is a limit to how thin these films can be, which is imposed by the percolation threshold. The percolation threshold is quantitatively compared to results found in literature that are obtained using other, more complex graphene film fabrication methods, and is found to occur with a percolation exponent and percolative figure of merit that are of the same order as results in literature. A maximum optical transparency of 82.4% at a wavelength of 660 nm is obtained for these films, which is in agreement with earlier works on Langmuir-Blodgett assembled ultrasonic-assisted liquid-phase exfoliated graphene. Our work demonstrates that films that are in all respects on par with films of graphene obtained through other solution-based processes can be produced from inexpensive and widely available centrifugal post-processing of existing commercially available solutions of electrochemically exfoliated graphene. The demonstrated methodology will lower the entry barriers for new research and industrial uses, since it allows researchers with no exfoliation experience to make use of widely available graphene materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Teodora Vićentić
- Center for Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
| | - Stevan Andrić
- Center for Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
| | - Vladimir Rajić
- INS Vinča, Department of Atomic Physics, University of Belgrade, Mike Petrovića Alasa 12–14, 11351 Belgrade, Serbia
| | - Marko Spasenović
- Center for Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Malik M, Iqbal MA, Choi JR, Pham PV. 2D Materials for Efficient Photodetection: Overview, Mechanisms, Performance and UV-IR Range Applications. Front Chem 2022; 10:905404. [PMID: 35668828 PMCID: PMC9165695 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.905404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been widely used in photodetectors owing to their diverse advantages in device fabrication and manipulation, such as integration flexibility, availability of optical operation through an ultrabroad wavelength band, fulfilling of photonic demands at low cost, and applicability in photodetection with high-performance. Recently, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), black phosphorus (BP), III-V materials, heterostructure materials, and graphene have emerged at the forefront as intriguing basics for optoelectronic applications in the field of photodetection. The versatility of photonic systems composed of these materials enables their wide range of applications, including facilitation of chemical reactions, speeding-up of responses, and ultrasensitive light detection in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, mid-infrared (MIR), and far-infrared (FIR) ranges. This review provides an overview, evaluation, recent advancements as well as a description of the innovations of the past few years for state-of-the-art photodetectors based on two-dimensional materials in the wavelength range from UV to IR, and on the combinations of different two-dimensional crystals with other nanomaterials that are appealing for a variety of photonic applications. The device setup, materials synthesis, operating methods, and performance metrics for currently utilized photodetectors, along with device performance enhancement factors, are summarized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Malik
- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Muhammad Aamir Iqbal
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| | | | - Phuong V Pham
- Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, School of Micro-Nano Electronics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Wells RA, Zhang M, Chen TH, Boureau V, Caretti M, Liu Y, Yum JH, Johnson H, Kinge S, Radenovic A, Sivula K. High Performance Semiconducting Nanosheets via a Scalable Powder-Based Electrochemical Exfoliation Technique. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5719-5730. [PMID: 35290010 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The liquid-phase exfoliation of semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) powders into 2D nanosheets represents a promising route toward the scalable production of ultrathin high-performance optoelectronic devices. However, the harsh conditions required negatively affect the semiconducting properties, leading to poor device performance. Herein we demonstrate a gentle exfoliation method employing standard bulk MoS2 powder (pressed into pellets) together with the electrochemical intercalation of a quaternary alkyl ammonium. The resulting nanosheets are produced in high yield (32%) and consist primarily of mono-, bi-, triatomic layers with large lateral dimensions (>1 μm), while retaining the semiconducting polymorph. Exceptional optoelectronic performance of nanosheet thin-films is observed, such as enhanced photoluminescence, charge carrier mobility (up to 0.2 cm2 V-1 s-1 in a multisheet device), and photon-to-current efficiency while maintaining high transparency (>80%). Specifically, as a photoanode for iodide oxidation, an internal quantum efficiency up to 90% (at +0.3 V vs Pt) is achieved (compared to only 12% for MoS2 nanosheets produced via ultrasonication). Further using a combination of fluorescence microscopy and high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), we show that our gently exfoliated nanosheets possess a defect density (2.33 × 1013 cm-2) comparable to monolayer MoS2 prepared by vacuum-based techniques and at least three times less than ultrasonicated MoS2 nanoflakes. Finally, we expand this method toward other TMDs (WS2, WSe2) to demonstrate its versatility toward high-performance and fully scalable van der Waals heterojunction devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rebekah A Wells
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Miao Zhang
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology (LBEN), Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Tzu-Heng Chen
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology (LBEN), Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Victor Boureau
- Interdisciplinary Center for Electron Microscopy (CIME), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
| | - Marina Caretti
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Yongpeng Liu
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Jun-Ho Yum
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Hannah Johnson
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Advanced Materials Research, Toyota Motor Europe, B-1930 Zaventem, Belgium
| | - Sachin Kinge
- Advanced Materials Research, Toyota Motor Europe, B-1930 Zaventem, Belgium
| | - Aleksandra Radenovic
- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology (LBEN), Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| | - Kevin Sivula
- Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials (LIMNO), Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Wu X, Chen X, Yang R, Zhan J, Ren Y, Li K. Recent Advances on Tuning the Interlayer Coupling and Properties in van der Waals Heterostructures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105877. [PMID: 35044721 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
2D van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures are receiving increasing research attention due to the theoretically amazing properties and unprecedented application potential. However, the as-synthesized heterostructures are generally underperforming due to the weak interlayer coupling, which inspires the researchers to find ways to modulate the interlayer coupling and properties, realizing the tailored performance for actual applications. There have been a lot of publications regarding the controllable regulation of the structures and properties of 2D vdW heterostructures in the past few years, while a review work summarizing the current advances is not yet available, though it is significant. This paper conducts a state-of-the-art review regarding the current research progress of performance modulation of vdW heterostructures by different techniques. First, the general synthesis methods of vdW heterostructures are summarized. Then, different performance modulation techniques, that is, mechanical-based, external fields-assisted, and particle beam irradiation-based methods, are discussed and compared in detail. Some of the newly proposed concepts are described. Thereafter, applications of vdW heterostructures with tailored properties are reviewed for the application prospects of the topic around this area. Moreover, the future research challenges and prospects are discussed, aiming at triggering more research interest and device applications around this topic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Wu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519082, China
| | - Xiyue Chen
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519082, China
| | - Ruxue Yang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519082, China
| | - Jianbin Zhan
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Yingzhi Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| | - Kun Li
- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Metal Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Nguyen CV, Nguyen CQ, Nguyen ST, Ang YS, Hieu NV. Two-Dimensional Metal/Semiconductor Contact in a Janus MoSH/MoSi 2N 4 van der Waals Heterostructure. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:2576-2582. [PMID: 35289630 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c00245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Following the successful synthesis of single-layer metallic Janus MoSH and semiconducting MoSi2N4, we investigate the electronic and interfacial features of metal/semiconductor MoSH/MoSi2N4 van der Waals (vdW) contact. We find that the metal/semiconductor MoSH/MoSi2N4 contact forms p-type Schottky contact (p-ShC type) with small Schottky barrier (SB), suggesting that Janus MoSH can be considered as an efficient metallic contact to MoSi2N4 semiconductor with high charge injection efficiency. The electronic structure and interfacial features of the MoSH/MoSi2N4 vdW heterostructure are tunable under strain and electric fields, which give rise to the SB change and the conversion from p-ShC to n-ShC type and from ShC to Ohmic contact. These findings could provide a new pathway for the design of optoelectronic applications based on metal/semiconductor MoSH/MoSi2N4 vdW heterostructures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chuong V Nguyen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Le Quy Don Technical University, Ha Noi 100000, Vietnam
| | - Cuong Q Nguyen
- Faculty of Physics, College of Education, Hue University, Hue 47000, Vietnam
| | - Son-Tung Nguyen
- Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, Ha Noi University of Industry, Ha Noi 100000, Vietnam
| | - Yee Sin Ang
- Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), 8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372, Singapore
| | - Nguyen V Hieu
- Physics Department, The University of Danang - University of Science and Education, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Low-Dimensional Layered Light-Sensitive Memristive Structures for Energy-Efficient Machine Vision. ELECTRONICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/electronics11040619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Layered two-dimensional (2D) and quasi-zero-dimensional (0D) materials effectively absorb radiation in the wide ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and terahertz ranges. Photomemristive structures made of such low-dimensional materials are of great interest for creating optoelectronic platforms for energy-efficient storage and processing of data and optical signals in real time. Here, photosensor and memristor structures based on graphene, graphene oxide, bismuth oxyselenide, and transition metal dichalcogenides are reviewed from the point of view of application in broadband image recognition in artificial intelligence systems for autonomous unmanned vehicles, as well as the compatibility of the formation of layered neuromorphic structures with CMOS technology.
Collapse
|
32
|
Nayak D, Thangavel R. A density functional theory study on the strain modulated electronic and photocatalytic properties of a GaSe monolayer for photocatalytic water splitting and artificial photosynthesis. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj00956k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The strain modulated electronic and photocatalytic properties of GaSe monolayer for photocatalytic water splitting and artificial photosynthesis using DFT study.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dipali Nayak
- Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand, India
| | - R. Thangavel
- Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand, India
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Wang H, Gao L, Fan T, Zhang C, Zhang B, Al-Hartomy OA, Al-Ghamdi A, Wageh S, Qiu M, Zhang H. Strategic Design of Intelligent-Responsive Nanogel Carriers for Cancer Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54621-54647. [PMID: 34767342 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c13634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Owing to the distinctive constituents of tumor tissue from those healthy organs, nanomedicine strategies show significant potentials in smart drug delivery. Nowadays, stimuli-responsive nanogels are playing increasingly important roles in the application of cancer therapy because of their sensitivity to various internal or external physicochemical stimuli, which exhibit site-specific and markedly enhanced drug release. Besides, nanogels are promising as drug carriers because of their porous structures, good biocompatibility, large surface area, and excellent capability with drugs. Taking advantage of multiresponsiveness, recent years have witnessed the rapid evolution of stimulus-responsive nanogels from monoresponsive to multiresponsive systems; however, there lacks a comprehensive review summarizing these reports. In this Review, we discuss the properties, synthesis, and characterization of nanogels. Moreover, tumor microenvironment and corresponding designing strategies for stimuli-response nanogels, both exogenous (temperature, magnetic field, light) and endogenous (pH, biomolecular, redox, ROS, pressure, hypoxia) are summarized on the basis of the recent advances in multistimuli-responsive nanogel systems. Nanogel and two-dimensional material composites show excellent performance in the field of constructing multistimulus-responsive nanoparticles and precise intelligent drug release integrated system for multimodal cancer diagnosis and therapy. Finally, potential progresses and suggestions are provided for the further design of hybrid nanogels based on emerging two-dimensional materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao Wang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Lingfeng Gao
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, No. 2318 Yuhangtang Rd., Cangqian, Yuhang District, Hangzhou 311121, China
| | - Taojian Fan
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Chen Zhang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Bin Zhang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| | - Omar A Al-Hartomy
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| | - Swelm Wageh
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
| | - Meng Qiu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ocean University of China, Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, China
| | - Han Zhang
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Sasaki K, Okue T, Shu Y, Miyake K, Uchida Y, Nishiyama N. Thin ZIF-8 nanosheets synthesized in hydrophilic TRAPs. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:10394-10399. [PMID: 34251009 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt01507a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
The preparation method of nanosheets using hyperswollen lyotropic lamellar phases, the 'two-dimensional reactor in amphiphilic phases (TRAP) method', has successfully provided nanosheets of various non-layered materials. Previously reported examples started from a single hydrophobic or hydrophilic precursor and multiple hydrophobic precursors. Here, we propose a synthesis method of nanosheets of ZIF-8, zinc 2-methylimidazolate, with a sodalite-like framework. They grow up to a few nanometers of thickness and several hundred nanometers of width with neither aggregation nor impurities from multiple hydrophilic precursors in the stoichiometric ratio inside the hydrophilic TRAPs consisting of the amphiphile Brij L4. The thin nanosheets of ZIF-8 doped with Co2+ (Co-ZIF-8) synthesized by the same method maintained a high specific surface area after calcination. Therefore, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity of the calcined Co-ZIF-8 NSs for fuel cells becomes higher than that of the calcined conventional Co-ZIF-8 crystals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Koki Sasaki
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| | - Tsuyoshi Okue
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| | - Yasuhiro Shu
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| | - Koji Miyake
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| | - Yoshiaki Uchida
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| | - Norikazu Nishiyama
- Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531, Japan.
| |
Collapse
|