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Fickert M, Martinez-Haya R, López-Alcalá D, Hauke F, Baldoví JJ, Hirsch A, Abellán G. Fluorination of antimonene hexagons. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 39356152 PMCID: PMC11446181 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc03423f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2024]
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Fluorination of two-dimensional (2D) antimonene hexagons synthesized through a colloidal bottom-up approach has been explored using microwave-induced plasma and reactive ion etching fluorination strategies through the generation of CF4. The stability of the fluorine bond has been corroborated through DFT calculations. This work paves the way for further halogen-derivative modifications of heavy 2D pnictogens.
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- Michael Fickert
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Joint Institute of Advanced Materials and Processes (ZMP) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) Fürth, 90762, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46980, Spain. gonzalo.abellan.uv.es
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46980, Spain. gonzalo.abellan.uv.es
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Joint Institute of Advanced Materials and Processes (ZMP) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) Fürth, 90762, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46980, Spain. gonzalo.abellan.uv.es
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy and Joint Institute of Advanced Materials and Processes (ZMP) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) Fürth, 90762, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol) Universidad de Valencia, Valencia 46980, Spain. gonzalo.abellan.uv.es
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Shu F, Chen W, Chen Y, Liu G. 2D Atomic-Molecular Heterojunctions toward Brainoid Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400529. [PMID: 39101667 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400529] [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: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Brainoid computing using 2D atomic crystals and their heterostructures, by emulating the human brain's remarkable efficiency and minimal energy consumption in information processing, poses a formidable solution to the energy-efficiency and processing speed constraints inherent in the von Neumann architecture. However, conventional 2D material based heterostructures employed in brainoid devices are beset with limitations, performance uniformity, fabrication intricacies, and weak interfacial adhesion, which restrain their broader application. The introduction of novel 2D atomic-molecular heterojunctions (2DAMH), achieved through covalent functionalization of 2D materials with functional molecules, ushers in a new era for brain-like devices by providing both stability and tunability of functionalities. This review chiefly delves into the electronic attributes of 2DAMH derived from the synergy of polymer materials with 2D materials, emphasizing the most recent advancements in their utilization within memristive devices, particularly their potential in replicating the functionality of biological synapses. Despite ongoing challenges pertaining to precision in modification, scalability in production, and the refinement of underlying theories, the proliferation of innovative research is actively pursuing solutions. These endeavors illuminate the vast potential for incorporating 2DAMH within brain-inspired intelligent systems, highlighting the prospect of achieving a more efficient and energy-conserving computing paradigm.
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- Fan Shu
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Wu Y, Wang Z, Ge Y, Zhu Y, Tian T, Wei J, Jin Y, Zhao Y, Jia Q, Wu J, Ge L. Microenvironment Responsive Hydrogel Exerting Inhibition of Cascade Immune Activation and Elimination of Synovial Fibroblasts for Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy. J Control Release 2024; 370:747-762. [PMID: 38740094 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease and drug therapy has been restricted due to poor therapeutic efficacy and adverse effects. In RA synovium, dendritic cells present self-antigens to activate cascade immune pathway. Furthermore, downstream macrophages secrete high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines; Hyperplasia of activated synovial fibroblasts (FLS) is responsible for hypoxic synovium microenvironment, secretion of cytokines/chemokines and erosion of bone/cartilage tissues. Positive feedback loop of inflammation between macrophages and FLS independent of antigen-presentation is constructed. Herein, an injectable pH-sensitive peptide hydrogel encapsulating siRNA/Methotrexate-polyethyleneimine (siMP, including sip65MP, sip38MP, siCD86MP) and Bismuthene nanosheet/Methotrexate-polyethyleneimine (BiMP) is successfully developed. Among them, siCD86MP reduces protein level of co-stimulatory molecule CD86 while sip65MP and sip38MP separately inhibit NF-κB and MAPK-p38 pathways of macrophages and FLS to suppress secretion of cytokines and MMPs. Meanwhile, reduction in anti-apoptotic property of FLS induced by inhibition of NF-κB pathway has a synergistic effect with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) mediated by BiMP for FLS elimination, effectively ameliorating hypoxic synovium microenvironment. After being injected into synovium, hydrogel responds to acidic microenvironment and serves as a reservoir for sustained drug release and inherent retention capacity of which enables cationic nanoparticles to bypass tissue barrier for precise synovium targeting. This brand-new drug delivery system combines modulating cascade immune pathway from beginning to end by RNAi and eliminating FLS for improving synovium microenvironment by phototherapy together, providing a robust strategy for clinical RA treatment.
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- Yiqun Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu 226006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Guangzhou City Polytechnic, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510520, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou 510120, China; Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou 511458, China; Division of Life Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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Congost-Escoin P, Lucherelli MA, Oestreicher V, García-Lainez G, Alcaraz M, Mizrahi M, Varela M, Andreu I, Abellán G. Interplay between the oxidation process and cytotoxic effects of antimonene nanomaterials. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:9754-9769. [PMID: 38625086 PMCID: PMC11112653 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00532e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Pnictogen nanomaterials have recently attracted researchers' attention owing to their promising properties in the field of electronic, energy storage, and nanomedicine applications. Moreover, especially in the case of heavy pnictogens, their chemistry allows for nanomaterial synthesis using both top-down and bottom-up approaches, yielding materials with remarkable differences in terms of morphology, size, yield, and properties. In this study, we carried out a comprehensive structural and spectroscopic characterization of antimony-based nanomaterials (Sb-nanomaterials) obtained by applying different production methodologies (bottom-up and top-down routes) and investigating the influence of the synthesis on their oxidation state and stability in a biological environment. Indeed, in situ XANES/EXAFS studies of Sb-nanomaterials incubated in cell culture media were carried out, unveiling a different oxidation behavior. Furthermore, we investigated the cytotoxic effects of Sb-nanomaterials on six different cell lines: two non-cancerous (FSK and HEK293) and four cancerous (HeLa, SKBR3, THP-1, and A549). The results reveal that hexagonal antimonene (Sb-H) synthesized using a colloidal approach oxidizes the most and faster in cell culture media compared to liquid phase exfoliated (LPE) antimonene, suffering acute degradation and anticipating well-differentiated toxicity from its peers. In addition, the study highlights the importance of the synthetic route for the Sb-nanomaterials as it was observed to influence the chemical evolution of Sb-H into toxic Sb oxide species, playing a critical role in its ability to rapidly eliminate tumor cells. These findings provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the dark cytotoxicity of Sb-H and other related Sb-nanomaterials, underlining the importance of developing therapies based on controlled and on-demand nanomaterial oxidation.
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- Pau Congost-Escoin
- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez no. 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez no. 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez no. 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS) La Fe, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Avenida de Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez no. 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Técnicas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CCT La Plata- CONICET. Diagonal 113 y 64, 1900, La Plata, Argentina
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Calle 1 esq. 47, 1900, La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto Pluridisciplinar & Departamento de Física de Materiales, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química-Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
- Unidad Mixta de Investigación. Universitat Politècnica de València -Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Avenida de Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez no. 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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Wu Y, Ge Y, Wang Z, Zhu Y, Tian T, Wei J, Jin Y, Zhao Y, Jia Q, Wu J, Ge L. Synovium microenvironment-responsive injectable hydrogel inducing modulation of macrophages and elimination of synovial fibroblasts for enhanced treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:188. [PMID: 38632657 PMCID: PMC11025172 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02465-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease accompanied by joint swelling, cartilage erosion and bone damage. Drug therapy for RA has been restricted due to poor therapeutic effect, recurrence and adverse effects. Macrophages and synovial fibroblasts both play important roles in the pathology of RA. Macrophages secrete large amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines, while synovial fibroblasts are tightly correlated with hypoxia synovium microenvironment, cytokine release, recruitment of pro-inflammatory cells, bone and cartilage erosion. Therefore, in this timely research, an injectable and pH-sensitive peptide hydrogel loading methotrexate (MTX) and bismuthene nanosheet/polyethyleneimine (BiNS/PEI) has been developed to reduce the activity of macrophages and eliminate over-proliferated synovial fibroblasts simultaneously. MTX can reduce the cytokine secretion of macrophages/anti-apoptosis property of synovial fibroblasts and BiNS/PEI can eliminate synovial fibroblasts via photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) routes. The hydrogel was injected into the acidic inflammatory synovium for precise targeting and served as a drug reservoir for pH responsive and sustained drug release, while improving the bioavailability and reducing the toxicity of MTX. Excellent therapeutic efficacy has been achieved in both in vivo and in vitro studies, and this unique drug delivery system provides a new and robust strategy to eliminate synovial fibroblasts and modulate immune system for RA treatment in clinical.
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- Yiqun Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226006, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215026, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Guangzhou City Polytechnic, Guangzhou, 510520, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
- Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 511458, China.
- Division of Life Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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Song Y, Bao Z, Gu Y. Photocatalytic Enhancement Strategy with the Introduction of Metallic Bi: A Review on Bi/Semiconductor Photocatalysts. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300307. [PMID: 38084448 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300307] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis has great potential in the fields of solar fuel production and environmental remediation. Nevertheless, the photocatalytic efficiency still constrains its practical production applications. The development of new semiconductor materials is essential to enhance the solar energy conversion efficiency of photocatalytic systems. Recently, the research on enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductors by introducing bismuth (Bi) has attracted widespread attention. In this review, we briefly overview the main synthesis methods of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts and summarize the control of the micromorphology of Bi in Bi/semiconductors and the key role of Bi in the catalytic system. In addition, the promising applications of Bi/semiconductors in photocatalysis, such as pollutant degradation, sterilization, water separation, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation, are outlined. Finally, an outlook on the challenges and future research directions of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts is given. We aim to offer guidance for the rational design and synthesis of high-efficiency Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.
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- Yankai Song
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Foreign Language Department, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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Lucherelli MA, Oestreicher V, Alcaraz M, Abellán G. Chemistry of two-dimensional pnictogens: emerging post-graphene materials for advanced applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:6453-6474. [PMID: 37084083 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06337a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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The layered allotropes of group 15 (P, As, Sb and Bi), also called two-dimensional (2D) pnictogens, have emerged as one of the most promising families of post-graphene 2D-materials. This is mainly due to the great variety of properties they exhibit, including layer-dependent bandgap, high charge-carrier mobility and current on/off ratios, strong spin-orbit coupling, wide allotropic diversity and pronounced chemical reactivity. These are key ingredients for exciting applications in (opto)electronics, heterogeneous catalysis, nanomedicine or energy storage and conversion, to name a few. However, there are still many challenges to overcome in order to fully understand their properties and bring them to real applications. As a matter of fact, due to their strong interlayer interactions, the mechanical exfoliation (top-down) of heavy pnictogens (Sb & Bi) is unsatisfactory, requiring the development of new methodologies for the isolation of single layers and the scalable production of high-quality flakes. Moreover, due to their pronounced chemical reactivity, it is necessary to develop passivation strategies, thus preventing environmental degradation, as in the case of bP, or controlling surface oxidation, with the corresponding modification of the interfacial and electronic properties. In this Feature Article we will discuss, among others, the most important contributions carried out in our group, including new liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) processes, bottom-up colloidal approaches, the preparation of intercalation compounds, innovative non-covalent and covalent functionalization protocols or novel concepts for potential applications in catalysis, electronics, photonics, biomedicine or energy storage and conversion. The past years have seen the birth of the chemistry of pnictogens at the nanoscale, and this review intends to highlight the importance of the chemical approach in the successful development of routes to synthesise, passivate, modify, or process these materials, paving the way for their use in applications of great societal impact.
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- Matteo Andrea Lucherelli
- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, Spain.
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Chen A, Han Y, Wang Z, Cai J, Ye S, Li J. Single atom modified two-dimensional bismuthenes for toxic gas detection. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:9249-9255. [PMID: 36919661 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp00103b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Accurate detection of toxic gases at low concentrations is often difficult because they are colorless, odorless, flammable and denser than air. Therefore, it is urgent to develop highly stable and sensitive toxic gas detectors. However, most gas sensors operate at high temperatures, making the detection of toxic gases more challenging. Two-dimensional materials with high specific surface area and abundant modulation methods of properties provide new inspirations for the development of new toxic gas sensing materials. Here, bismuthene, a single element two-dimensional material with high carrier mobility and excellent stability, was used as a substrate material to investigate the effects of anchoring and doping on its gas detection performance by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. It is revealed that the surface structure altered by single metal atoms (Ba, Be, Ca, K, Li, Mg, Na, and Sr) can promote the improvement of gas detection sensitivity. Buckled honeycomb bismuthene (bBi) with the Be atom anchored (A-Be-Bi) show superior sensitivity to H2S, while D-Ca-Bi, D-Li-Bi, D-Mg-Bi and D-Sr-Bi also have relatively high toxic gas detection sensitivity. We further discussed the recovery times of these modified bBis at various temperatures to determine the potential for applications. The ultra-fast recovery time of less than 0.5 seconds demonstrates the potential of these systems at room temperature and can be applied to the manufacture of toxic gas sensors used under practical sensing conditions.
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- An Chen
- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Adhikari S, Mandal S, Kim DH. Recent Development Strategies for Bismuth-Driven Materials in Sustainable Energy Systems and Environmental Restoration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206003. [PMID: 36526436 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bismuth(Bi)-based materials have gained considerable attention in recent decades for use in a diverse range of sustainable energy and environmental applications due to their low toxicity and eco-friendliness. Bi materials are widely employed in electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, exhibiting excellent catalytic and non-catalytic performance, as well as CO2 /N2 reduction and water treatment systems. A variety of Bi materials, including its oxides, chalcogenides, oxyhalides, bismuthates, and other composites, have been developed for understanding their physicochemical properties. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the properties of individual Bi material systems and their use in a range of applications is provided. This review highlights the implementation of novel strategies to modify Bi materials based on morphological and facet control, doping/defect inclusion, and composite/heterojunction formation. The factors affecting the development of different classes of Bi materials and how their control differs between individual Bi compounds are also described. In particular, the development process for these material systems, their mass production, and related challenges are considered. Thus, the key components in Bi compounds are compared in terms of their properties, design, and applications. Finally, the future potential and challenges associated with Bi complexes are presented as a pathway for new innovations.
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- Sangeeta Adhikari
- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
- Catalyst Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Earth Science and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
- Catalyst Research Institute, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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Carrasco JA, Congost-Escoin P, Assebban M, Abellán G. Antimonene: a tuneable post-graphene material for advanced applications in optoelectronics, catalysis, energy and biomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1288-1330. [PMID: 36744431 PMCID: PMC9987414 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00570k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The post-graphene era is undoubtedly marked by two-dimensional (2D) materials such as quasi-van der Waals antimonene. This emerging material has a fascinating structure, exhibits a pronounced chemical reactivity (in contrast to graphene), possesses outstanding electronic properties and has been postulated for a plethora of applications. However, chemistry and physics of antimonene remain in their infancy, but fortunately recent discoveries have shed light on its unmatched allotropy and rich chemical reactivity offering a myriad of unprecedented possibilities in terms of fundamental studies and applications. Indeed, antimonene can be considered as one of the most appealing post-graphene 2D materials reported to date, since its structure, properties and applications can be chemically engineered from the ground up (both using top-down and bottom-up approaches), offering an unprecedented level of control in the realm of 2D materials. In this review, we provide an in-depth analysis of the recent advances in the synthesis, characterization and applications of antimonene. First, we start with a general introduction to antimonene, and then we focus on its general chemistry, physical properties, characterization and synthetic strategies. We then perform a comprehensive study on the allotropy, the phase transition mechanisms, the oxidation behaviour and chemical functionalization. From a technological point of view, we further discuss the applications recently reported for antimonene in the fields of optoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage, cancer therapy and sensing. Finally, important aspects such as new scalable methodologies or the promising perspectives in biomedicine are discussed, pinpointing antimonene as a cutting-edge material of broad interest for researchers working in chemistry, physics, materials science and biomedicine.
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- Jose A Carrasco
- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez, 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez, 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez, 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, Catedrático José Beltrán Martínez, 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain.
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Barua M, Ayyub MM, Acharya S, Rao CNR. Functionalization of antimonene and bismuthene with Lewis acids. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:13834-13843. [PMID: 36107144 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03206f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Elemental 2D pnictogens (group 15) are an interesting class of materials with tunable band structures and high carrier mobilities. Heavier pnictogens (Sb and Bi) are stable under ambient conditions compared to lighter members (P and As) and are emerging as interesting candidates for various electronic and optoelectronic applications. The reactivity of these materials is due to the presence of a lone pair which can be effectively utilized to tune material properties via different functionalization strategies. In this work, we have synthesized antimonene and bismuthene nanosheets by liquid exfoliation which are emissive in the visible range and functionalized these nanosheets with group 12 and 13 Lewis acids (ZnCl2, CdCl2, BCl3, GaCl3, AlCl3, and InCl3). Interaction of these Lewis acids with the lone pairs on Sb/Bi leads to the formation of Lewis acid-base adducts with the corresponding changes in the bonding environment along with lattice distortion and rehybridization of the band structure. Interestingly, the changes in band structure upon functionalization were realized as a blue shift in the emission of few-layered Sb and Bi. This is the first report on the functionalization of heavier pnictogens by the formation of Lewis acid-base adducts and opens a path for tuning their properties for integration in electronic and optoelectronic devices.
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Affiliation(s)
- Manaswee Barua
- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Material Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India.
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- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Material Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India.
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- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Material Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India.
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- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Material Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India.
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