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Hassan F, Tang Y, Bisoyi HK, Li Q. Photochromic Carbon Nanomaterials: An Emerging Class of Light-Driven Hybrid Functional Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401912. [PMID: 38847224 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Photochromic molecules have remarkable potential in memory and optical devices, as well as in driving and manipulating molecular motors or actuators and many other systems using light. When photochromic molecules are introduced into carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), the resulting hybrids provide unique advantages and create new functions that can be employed in specific applications and devices. This review highlights the recent developments in diverse photochromic CNMs. Photochromic molecules and CNMs are also introduced. The fundamentals of different photochromic CNMs are discussed, including design principles and the types of interactions between CNMs and photochromic molecules via covalent interactions and non-covalent bonding such as π-π stacking, amphiphilic, electrostatic, and hydrogen bonding. Then the properties of photochromic CNMs, e.g., in photopatterning, fluorescence modulation, actuation, and photoinduced surface-relief gratings, and their applications in energy storage (solar thermal fuels, photothermal batteries, and supercapacitors), nanoelectronics (transistors, molecular junctions, photo-switchable conductance, and photoinduced electron transfer), sensors, and bioimaging are highlighted. Finally, an outlook on the challenges and opportunities in the future of photochromic CNMs is presented. This review discusses a vibrant interdisciplinary research field and is expected to stimulate further developments in nanoscience, advanced nanotechnology, intelligently responsive materials, and devices.
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- Fathy Hassan
- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute and Materials Science Graduate Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, El-Gharbia, Egypt
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, China
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- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute and Materials Science Graduate Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute and Materials Science Graduate Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
- Institute of Advanced Materials and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, China
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Russo T, Peluso V, Gloria A, Gargiulo V, Alfe M, Ausanio G. An integrated design strategy coupling additive manufacturing and matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) towards the development of a new concept 3D scaffold with improved properties for tissue regeneration. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3064-3072. [PMID: 38868830 PMCID: PMC11166109 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00098f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Bioinspired strategies for scaffold design and optimization were improved by the introduction of Additive Manufacturing (AM), thus allowing for replicating and reproducing complex shapes and structures in a reliable manner, adopting different kinds of polymeric and nanocomposite materials properly combined according to the features of the natural host tissues. Benefiting from recent findings in AM, a Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) technique was employed for obtaining graphene-like material (GL) uniform coatings on 3D scaffolds for tissue repair strategies, towards the development of a new concept 3D scaffold with controlled morphological/architectural and surface features and mechanical and biological properties. The effect of the material-design combination through an integrated technological approach (i.e., MAPLE deposition of GL on 3D AM PCL scaffolds) was assessed through scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, contact angle measurements, mechanical measurements and biological analyses (cell viability assay and alkaline phosphatase activity) in conjunction with confocal laser scanning microscopy. The differentiation of hMSCs towards the osteoblast phenotype was also investigated analysing the gene expression profile. The obtained findings provided a further insight into the development of improved strategies for the functionalization or combination of GL with other materials and 3D structures in a hybrid fashion for ensuring a tighter adhesion onto the substrates, improving cell fate over time, without negatively altering the mechanical properties and behaviour of the neat constructs. In particular, the results provided interesting information, making 3D AM GL-coated scaffolds potential candidates for bone tissue engineering.
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- Teresa Russo
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy 80125 Naples Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy 80125 Naples Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II 80125 Naples Italy
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- Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (STEMS), National Research Council of Italy 80125 Naples Italy
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- Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (STEMS), National Research Council of Italy 80125 Naples Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica "Ettore Pancini", Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II 80125 Napoli Italy
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Shabi AH, Prima Hardianto Y, Shaheen Shah S, Omar Al-Qwairi F, Mohamed MM, Nasiruzzaman Shaikh M, Saeed Alzahrani A, Aziz MA. Advancements in Olive-derived Carbon: Preparation Methods and Sustainable Applications. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400045. [PMID: 38375590 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400045] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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In the realm of material science, carbon materials, especially olive-derived carbon (ODC), have become vital due to their sustainability and diverse properties. This review examines the sustainable extraction and use of ODC, a carbohydrate-rich by-product of olive biomass. We focus on innovative preparation techniques like pyrolysis, which are crucial forenhancing ODC's microstructure and surface properties. Variables such as activating agents, impregnation ratios, and pyrolysis conditions significantly influence these properties. ODC's high specific surface area renders it invaluable for applications in energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors) and environmental sectors (water purification, hydrogen storage). Its versatility and accessibility underscore its potential for broad industrial use, makingit as a key element in sustainable development. This review provides a detailed analysis of ODC preparation methodologies, its various applications, and its role in advancing sustainable energy solutions. We highlight the novelty of ODC research and its impact on future studies, establishing this review as a crucial resource for researchers and practitioners in sustainable carbon materials. As global focus shifts towards eco-friendly solutions, ODC emerges as a critical component in shaping a sustainable, innovation-driven future.
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- A H Shabi
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5047, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8520, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5047, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (IRC-SES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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da Silva CMS, Oliveira MLS, Manera C, Godinho M, Perondi D, Ahmad N, Nawaz A, Silva LFO, Dotto GL. From grape bagasse to graphene-like porous carbon nanosheets for CO 2 capture. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:113481-113493. [PMID: 37851262 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30427-6] [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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Graphene-based materials have increasingly attracted attention in recent years. It is a material is recognized worldwide due to its numerous applications in several sectors. However, graphene production involves several challenges: scalability, high costs, and high-quality production. This study synthesized graphene-like porous carbon nanosheets (GPCNs) through a thermochemical process under a nitrogen atmosphere using grape bagasse as a precursor. Three temperatures (700, 800, and 900 ºC) of the pyrolysis process were studied. Chemical graphitization and activation were used to form high-specific surface area materials: FeCl3.6H2O(aq) and ZnCl2(s) in a simultaneous activation-graphitization (SAG) method. The materials obtained (GPCN700, GPCN800, and GPCN900) were compared to previously produced chars (C700, C800, and C900). A high specific surface area and total pore volume were obtained for GPCN materials, and GPCN900 presented the highest values: 1062.7 m2g-1 and 0.635 cm3 g-1, respectively. The GPCN and char materials were classified as mesoporous and applied as adsorbents for CO2(g). The GPCN800 presented the best CO2(g) adsorbent, with a CO2(g) adsorption capacity of 168.71 mg g-1.
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- Caroline Maria Sebem da Silva
- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Engineering Processes and Technology, University of Caxias Do Sul - UCS, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Engineering Processes and Technology, University of Caxias Do Sul - UCS, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Engineering Processes and Technology, University of Caxias Do Sul - UCS, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil.
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Liang Y, Zhou Y, Liu X, Qi X. Synthesis of ultra-thin graphene-like nanosheets from lignin based on evaporation induced self-assembly for supercapacitors. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123247. [PMID: 36639073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Graphene-like carbon materials are widely used in power devices due to their excellent structural characteristics. In this study, ultra-thin graphene-like nanosheets (LGLNs) with rich surface wrinkles were prepared by classical evaporation induced self-assembly (EISA) using lignin biomass as carbon precursor, followed by chemical activation with KHCO3. The obtained LGLN900 material calcined at 900 °C had a thickness of ca. 3 nm, a large specific surface area of 2886 m2 g-1 with a high specific pore volume of 2.10 cm3 g-1. In addition, a large number of wrinkles on the surface of LGLN900 endows its effective compression resistance. When the LGLN900 material was used as electrode material of supercapacitor, a high specific capacitance of 388 F g-1 was obtained at 0.2 A g-1 current density in 6 M KOH aqueous solution, and 269 F g-1 specific capacitance could be at remained at 40 A g-1. The supercapacitor assembled with LGLN900 afforded a specific energy density of (11.0-13.7) Wh kg-1 at a power density of (128.8-6465) W kg-1. This work provides a facile and green strategy for the synthesis of highly wrinkled ultra-thin graphene-like nanosheets from sustainable biomass resources, which should have wide applications in adsorption, catalysis and energy storage.
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- Yining Liang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No. 38, Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No. 38, Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No. 38, Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No. 38, Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Alfe M, Minopoli G, Tartaglia M, Gargiulo V, Caruso U, Pepe GP, Ausanio G. Coating of Flexible PDMS Substrates through Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) with a New-Concept Biocompatible Graphenic Material. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3663. [PMID: 36296853 PMCID: PMC9610489 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) was used to deposit graphene-like materials (GL), a new class of biocompatible graphene-related materials (GRMs) obtained from a controlled top-down demolition of a carbon black, on silicone slices to test their potential use as functional coating on invasive medical devices as indwelling urinary catheters. Results indicate that the relevant chemical-physical features of the deposit (controlled by FTIR and AFM) were maintained after MAPLE deposition. After deposition, GL films underwent a biological survey toward target cellular lines (murine fibroblast NIH3T3, human keratinocytes HaCAT and the human cervical adenocarcinoma epithelial-like HeLa). Results indicate that the GL films did not lead to any perturbations in the different biological parameters evaluated. The presented results and the possibility to further functionalize the GL or combine them with other functional materials in a hybrid fashion to assure a tighter adhesion onto the substrate for use in harsh conditions open the door to practical applications of these new-concept medical devices (drug delivery, next generation flexible devices, multifunctional coatings) paving the way to the prevention of nosocomial infections driven by catheterization through antibiotics-free approaches.
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- Michela Alfe
- Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (CNR-STEMS), P.le V. Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (CNR-STEMS), P.le V. Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cinthia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples Federico II, via Cinthia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Physics “E. Pancini”, University of Naples Federico II, via Cinthia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy
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