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Bandpey M, Barz DPJ. Effects of interlayer space engineering and surface modification on the charge storage mechanisms of MXene nanomaterials: A review on recent developments. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15078-15093. [PMID: 39072431 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01317d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
Two-dimensional MXenes were discovered in 2011 and, because of their outstanding properties, have attracted significant attention as electrode materials for supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries, and hybrid energy storage devices. Numerous studies were dedicated to identifying feasible charge storage mechanisms in MXenes and investigating the effects of structural and superficial properties on the corresponding mechanisms. The results clarify that interlayer distance and surface termination groups in MXenes significantly determine the deliverable energy and power density in respective energy storage devices. Additionally, due to van der Waals interactions, adjacent MXene sheets tend to aggregate and restack during electrode preparation or charge and discharge cycling, reducing the MXene interlayer distance and deteriorating its energy storage ability. In this review, we first summarize the different charge storage mechanisms applicable to MXenes in different energy storage devices and describe the effect of interlayer spacing and surface termination groups. Then, different interlayer space engineering methods are reviewed in terms of materials and procedures, and their impact on the electrochemical behavior and restacking tendency of MXene is described.
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- Mohammad Bandpey
- Graphene Integrated Functional Technologies (GIFT) Research Cluster, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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- Graphene Integrated Functional Technologies (GIFT) Research Cluster, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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Zhao Y, Li Y, Wang T, Zhao X, Kong X, Li G, Wang Z, He F, Chang X, Liu Z, Wu L, Zhang M, Yang P. Controllable preparation of carbon coating Ge nanospheres with a cubic hollow structure for high-performance lithium ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:655-664. [PMID: 39116563 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.006] [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: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Germanium based nanomaterials are very promising as the anodes for the lithium ion batteries since their large specific capacity, excellent lithium diffusivity and high conductivity. However, their controllable preparation is still very difficult to achieve. Herein, we facilely prepare a unique carbon coating Ge nanospheres with a cubic hollow structure (Ge@C) via a hydrothermal synthesis and subsequent pyrolysis using low-cost GeO2 as precursors. The hollow Ge@C nanostructure not only provides abundant interior space to alleviate the huge volumetric expansion of Ge upon lithiation, but also facilitates the transmission of lithium ions and electrons. Moreover, experiment analyses and density functional theory (DFT) calculations unveil the excellent lithium adsorption ability, high exchange current density, low activation energy for lithium diffusion of the hollow Ge@C electrode, thus exhibiting significant lithium storage advantages with a large charge capacity (1483 mAh/g under 200 mA g-1), distinguished rate ability (710 mAh/g under 8000 mA g-1) as well as long-term cycling stability (1130 mAh/g after 900 cycles under 1000 mA g-1). Therefore, this work offers new paths for controllable synthesis and fabrication of high-performance Ge based lithium storage nanomaterials.
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- Ying Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Mineral Materials and Application of Hunan Province, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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Xie Z, Yao L, Fang H, Yang Z, Zhou X, Lin L, Xie J, Zhang Y. Multi-Functional and Flexible Nano-Silver@MXene Heterostructure-Decorated Graphite Felt for Wearable Thermal Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310191. [PMID: 38431965 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Wearable heaters with multifunctional performances are urgently required for the future personal health management. However, it is still challengeable to fabricate multifunctional wearable heaters simultaneously with flexibility, air-permeability, Joule heating performance, electromagnetic shielding property, and anti-bacterial ability. Herein, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)@MXene heterostructure-decorated graphite felts are fabricated by introducing MXene nanosheets onto the graphite felts via a simple dip-coating method and followed by a facile in situ growth approach to grow AgNPs on MXene layers. The obtained AgNPs@MXene heterostructure decorated graphite felts not only maintain the intrinsic flexibility, air-permeability and comfort characteristics of the matrixes, but also present excellent Joule heating performance including wide temperature range (30-128 °C), safe operating conditions (0.9-2.7 V), and rapid thermal response (reaching 128 °C within 100 s at 2.7 V). Besides, the multifunctional graphite felts exhibit excellent electromagnetic shielding effectiveness (53 dB) and outstanding anti-bacterial performances (>95% anti-bacterial rate toward Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Staphy-lococcus aureus). This work sheds light on a novel avenue to fabricate multifunctional wearable heaters for personal healthcare and personal thermal management.
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- Zuoxiang Xie
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Rui'an Graduate College of Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325206, P. R. China
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Li F, Mei S, Ye X, Yuan H, Li X, Tan J, Zhao X, Wu T, Chen X, Wu F, Xiang Y, Pan H, Huang M, Xue Z. Enhancing Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance with MXene: Specialized Structures and Innovative Designs. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404328. [PMID: 39052873 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Established in 1962, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries boast a longer history than commonly utilized lithium-ion batteries counterparts such as LiCoO2 (LCO) and LiFePO4 (LFP) series, yet they have been slow to achieve commercialization. This delay, significantly impacting loading capacity and cycle life, stems from the long-criticized low conductivity of the cathode and its byproducts, alongside challenges related to the shuttle effect, and volume expansion. Strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries involve improving the conductivity of the sulfur cathode, employing an adamantane framework as the sulfur host, and incorporating catalysts to promote the transformation of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). 2D MXene and its derived materials can achieve almost all of the above functions due to their numerous active sites, external groups, and ease of synthesis and modification. This review comprehensively summarizes the functionalization advantages of MXene-based materials in Li-S batteries, including high-speed ionic conduction, structural diversity, shuttle effect inhibition, dendrite suppression, and catalytic activity from fundamental principles to practical applications. The classification of usage methods is also discussed. Finally, leveraging the research progress of MXene, the potential and prospects for its novel application in the Li-S field are proposed.
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- Fei Li
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Frontier Center of Energy Distribution and Integration, Tianfu Jiangxi Lab, Chengdu, 641419, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xihua University, Chengdu, 610039, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Frontier Center of Energy Distribution and Integration, Tianfu Jiangxi Lab, Chengdu, 641419, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Frontier Center of Energy Distribution and Integration, Tianfu Jiangxi Lab, Chengdu, 641419, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Frontier Center of Energy Distribution and Integration, Tianfu Jiangxi Lab, Chengdu, 641419, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
- Frontier Center of Energy Distribution and Integration, Tianfu Jiangxi Lab, Chengdu, 641419, China
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Xie J, Zhou G, Sun Y, Zhang F, Kang F, Li B, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Feng W, Zheng Q. Multifunctional Liquid Metal-Bridged Graphite Nanoplatelets/Aramid Nanofiber Film for Thermal Management. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305163. [PMID: 38048535 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Miniaturization of modern micro-electronic devices urges the development of multi-functional thermal management materials. Traditional polymer composite-based thermal management materials are promising candidates, but they suffer from single functionality, high cost, and low fire-resistance. Herein, a multifunctional liquid metal (LM)-bridged graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs)/ aramid nanofibers (ANFs) film is fabricated via a facile vacuum-assisted self-assembly approach followed by compression. ANFs serve as interfacial binders to link LM and GNPs together via hydrogen bondings and π-π interactions, while LM bridges the adjacent layer of GNPs to endow a fast thermal transport by phonons and electrons. The resultant composite films exhibit a high bidirectional thermal conductivity (In-plane: 29.5 W m-1K-1 and through-plane: 5.3 W m-1K-1), offering a reliable and effective cooling. Moreover, the as-fabricated composite films exhibit superior flame-retardance (peak of heat release rate of 4000J g-1), outstanding Joule heating performance (200 °C at supplied voltage of 3.5 V), and excellent electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE of 62 dB). This work provides an efficient avenue to fabricate multifuntional thermal management materials for micro-electronic devices, battery thermal management, and artificial intelligence.
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- Junwen Xie
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- Testing Technology Center for Materials and Devices, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Testing Technology Center for Materials and Devices, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Testing Technology Center for Materials and Devices, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS), Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Rui'an Graduate College of Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325206, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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Yu T, Tao L, Liu Z, Zhang X, Gan T, Yan W, Zheng L, Meng G, Chen W, Liu S, Ye C, Zhang J. Oxygen Coordination Promotes Single-Atom Cu(II)-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Click Chemistry without Reducing Agents. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38602509 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Unique active sites make single-atom (SA) catalysts promising to overcome obstacles in homogeneous catalysis but challenging due to their fixed coordination environment. Click chemistry is restricted by the low activity of more available Cu(II) catalysts without reducing agents. Herein, we develop efficient, O-coordinated SA Cu(II) directly catalyzed click chemistry. As revealed by theoretical calculations of the superior coordination structure to promote the click reaction, an organic molecule-assisted strategy is applied to prepare the corresponding SA Cu catalysts with respective O and N coordination. Although they both belong to Cu(II) centers, the O-coordinated one exhibits a 5-fold higher activity than the other and even much better activity than traditional homogeneous and heterogeneous Cu(II) catalysts. Control experiments further proved that the O-coordinated SA Cu(II) catalyst tends to be reduced by alkyne into Cu acetylide rather than the N-coordinated catalyst and thus facilitates click chemistry.
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- Tingting Yu
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, Hebei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
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Xu Y, Liang H, Zeng Q, He F, Liu C, Gai S, Ding H, Yang P. A bubble-enhanced lanthanide-doped up/down-conversion platform with tumor microenvironment response for dual-modal photoacoustic and near-infrared-II fluorescence imaging. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:149-159. [PMID: 38159491 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.088] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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As an important tumor diagnosis strategy in precision medicine, multimodal imaging has been widely studied. However, the weak imaging signal with low spatial resolution and the constant signal of lack of specific activation severely limit its disease diagnosis. Herein, a bubble-enhanced lanthanide-based up/down-conversion platform with tumor microenvironment response for dual-mode imaging, LDNP@DMSN-Au@CaCO3 nanoparticles (named as LDAC NPs) were successfully developed. Combining the advantages of photoacoustic imaging (PAI) and the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging (FI), significantly improved the accuracy of diseases diagnosis. LDAC NPs with flower-like structure were synthesized through the encapsulation of uniform lanthanide-doped nanoparticles (NaYbF4:Ce,Er@NaYF4 named LDNPs) with dendritic mesoporous silica (DMSN). The gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) were then in situ grown on the surface of DMSN and the surface were finally coated with a layer of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Under the excitation of the 980 nm laser, LDNPs showed strong emission of NIR-II at 1550 nm due to the doping of Ce and Er ions, showcasing excellent spatial resolution and deep tissue penetration characteristics, while the resulting visible light emission (540 nm) enables Au NPs to generate PAI signals with the aid of LDNPs via the fluorescence resonance energy transfer effect. In acidic tumoral environment, CaCO3 layer could produce CO2 microbubbles, and the PAI signals of LDAC NPs could be further enhanced with the generation of CO2 bubbles due to the bubble cavitation effect. Simultaneously, the NIR-II FI of LDAC NPs was self-enhanced with the degradation of the CaCO3. This intelligent nanoparticle with stimulus-activated dual-mode imaging capability holds great promise in future precision diagnostics.
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- Yuening Xu
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Changhai Hospital Affiliated to Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, PR China.
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Guo Z, Zhang L, Jiu H, Liang D, Wang C, Song W, Yue L, Che S, Han Y, Ma J. TiO 2-modified two-dimensional composite of nitrogen-doped molybdenum trioxide nanosheets as a high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:5427-5434. [PMID: 38411626 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt04176j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Nitrogen-doped molybdenum trioxide (MoO3/NC) has drawbacks such as volume expansion during long-term charging and discharging cycles, which severely limit its further application. This work proposes the addition of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) for performance improvement of MoO3/NC. TiO2 NPs embedded on the surface of a MoO3/NC nanosheet can alleviate its volume expansion and the accumulation of lithiated products and improve the conductivity of the electrode material. The results show that the MoO3/NC nanosheet decorated with TiO2 NPs (TiO2@MoO3/NC), when used as an electrode material, exhibited a discharge specific capacity of 419 mA h g-1 at a current density of 0.05 A g-1 and retained a discharge specific capacity of 517 mA h g-1 after 600 cycles at a current density of 1 A g-1.
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- Zhixin Guo
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of High Performance Battery Materials and Devices, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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Jia Z, Kong X, Liu Z, Zhao X, Zhao X, He F, Zhao Y, Zhang M, Yang P. State-of-the-Art Two-Dimensional Metal Phosphides for High Performance Lithium-ion Batteries: Progress and Prospects. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301386. [PMID: 37953461 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density, long cycle life and safety have earned recognition as outstanding energy storage devices, and have been used in extensive applications, such as portable electronics and new energy vehicles. However, traditional graphite anodes deliver low specific capacity and inferior rate performance, which is difficult to satisfy ever-increasing demands in LIBs. Very recently, two-dimensional metal phosphides (2D MPs) emerge as the cutting-edge materials in LIBs due to their overwhelming advantages including high theoretical capacity, excellent conductivity and short lithium diffusion pathway. This review summarizes the up-to-date advances of 2D MPs from typical structures, main synthesis methods and LIBs applications. The corresponding lithium storage mechanism, and relationship between 2D structure and lithium storage performance is deeply discussed to provide new enlightening insights in application of 2D materials for LIBs. Several potential challenges and inspiring outlooks are highlighted to provide guidance for future research and applications of 2D MPs.
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- Zhuoming Jia
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, 150001, Harbin, P. R. China
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Zhang R, Yang D, Zang P, He F, Gai S, Kuang Y, Yang G, Yang P. Structure Engineered High Piezo-Photoelectronic Performance for Boosted Sono-Photodynamic Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308355. [PMID: 37934805 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Sono-photodynamic therapy is hindered by the limited tissue penetration depth of the external light source and the quick recombination of electron-hole owing to the random movement of charge carriers. In this study, orthorhombic ZnSnO3 quantum dots (QDs) with piezo-photoelectronic effects are successfully encapsulated in hexagonal upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) using a one-pot thermal decomposition method to form an all-in-one watermelon-like structured sono-photosensitizer (ZnSnO3 @UCNPs). The excited near-infrared light has high penetration depth, and the watermelon-like structure allows for full contact between the UCNPs and ZnSnO3 QDs, achieving ultrahigh Förster resonance energy transfer efficiency of up to 80.30%. Upon ultrasonic and near-infrared laser co-activation, the high temperature and pressure generated lead to the deformation of the UCNPs, thereby driving the deformation of all ZnSnO3 QDs inside the UCNPs, forming many small internal electric fields similar to isotropic electric domains. This piezoelectric effect not only increases the internal electric field intensity of the entire material but also prevents random movement and rapid recombination of charge carriers, thereby achieving satisfactory piezocatalytic performance. By combining the photodynamic effect arising from the energy transfer from UCNPs to ZnSnO3 , synergistic efficacy is realized. This study proposes a novel strategy for designing highly efficient sono-photosensitizers through structural design.
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- Rui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang, 110159, P. R. China
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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Guo X, Guo K, Chen S, Liang J, Zhu J. Effectively coupling of SnSe 2nanosheet with N, Se co-doped carbon nanofibers as self-standing anode for lithium-ion batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:195401. [PMID: 38316035 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad263c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Tin selenides possess layered structure and high theoretical capacity, which is considered as desirable anode material for lithium-ion batteries. However, its further development is limited by the low intrinsic electrical conductivity and sluggish reaction kinetics. Herein, a well-designed structure of SnSe2nanosheet attached on N, Se co-doped carbon nanofibers (SnSe2@CNFs) is fabricated as self-standing anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The integration of structural engineering and heteroatom doping enables accelerated electrons transfer and rapid ion diffusion for boosting Li+storage performance. Impressively, the flexible SnSe2@CNFs anodes exhibit inspiring capacity of 837.7 mAh g-1after 800 cycles at 1.2 C with coulombic efficiency almost 100% and superior rate performance 419.5 mAh g-1at 2.4 C. The kinetics analysis demonstrates the pseudocapacitive characteristic of SnSe2@CNFs promotes the storage property. This work sheds light on the hierarchical electrode construction towards high-performance energy storage applications.
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- Xiangdong Guo
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Physics and Electronics, Hunan Key Laboratory of Two-Dimensional Materials, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Catalysis of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, People's Republic of China
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Liu L, Zhang J, Zhao Y, Zhang M, Wu L, Yang P, Liu Z. Research progress on direct borohydride fuel cells. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:1965-1978. [PMID: 38273804 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc06169h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The rapid development of industry has accelerated the utilization and consumption of fossil energy, resulting in an increasing shortage of energy resources and environmental pollution. Therefore, it is crucial to explore new energy storage devices using renewable and environment-friendly energy as fuel. Direct borohydride fuel cells (DBFCs) are expected to be a feasible and efficient energy storage device by virtue of the read availability of raw materials, non-toxicity of products, and excellent operational stability. Moreover, while utilizing H2O2 as an oxidant, a significant theoretical energy density of 17 kW h kg-1 can be achieved, indicating the broad application prospect of DBFCs in long-range operation and oxygen-free environment. This review summarizes the research progress on DBFCs in term of reaction kinetics, electrode materials, membrane materials, architecture, and electrolytes. In addition, we predict the future research challenges and feasible research directions, considering both performance and cost. We hope this review will help guide future studies on DBFCs.
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- Liu Liu
- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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Li A, Cao T, Feng L, Hu Y, Zhou Y, Yang P. Recent Advances in Metal-Hydride-Based Disease Treatment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5355-5367. [PMID: 38265885 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16668] [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: 01/26/2024]
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In comparison to traditional antioxidant treatment methods, the use of hydrogen to eliminate reactive oxygen species from the body has the advantages of high biological safety, strong selectivity, and high clearance rate. As an energy storage material, metal hydrides have been extensively studied and used in transporting hydrogen as clean energy, which can achieve a high hydrogen load and controlled hydrogen release. Considering the antioxidant properties of hydrogen and the delivery ability of metal hydrides, metal-hydride-based disease treatment strategies have attracted widespread attention. Up to now, metal hydrides have been reported for the treatment of tumors and a range of inflammation-related diseases. However, limited by the insufficient investment, the use of metal hydrides in disease treatment still has many shortcomings, such as low targeting efficiency, limited therapeutic activity, and complex material preparation process. Particularly, metal hydrides have been found to have a series of optical, acoustic, and catalytic properties when scaled up to the nanoscale, and these properties are also widely used to promote disease treatment effects. From this new perspective, we comprehensively summarize the very recent research progress on metal-hydride-based disease treatment in this review. Ultimately, the challenges and prospects of such a burgeoning cancer theranostics modality are outlooked to provide inspiration for the further development and clinical translation of metal hydrides.
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- Ao Li
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, 18 Shilongshan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, People's Republic of China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, 18 Shilongshan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, People's Republic of China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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Yu Z, Abidin SZ, Toyong NMP, Zhao X. Rational design of N-doped C-encapsulated flower-like nickel-based heterostructured microsphere anodes for high-capacity and stable lithium storage. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:1497-1505. [PMID: 38131421 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02692b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Designing a unique morphology and nanoarchitecture with a heterostructure is regarded as an efficient strategy to achieve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high capacity and cycle life. Herein, N-doped C-encapsulated flower-like NiS/Ni3(BO3)2 heterostructures (NiS/Ni3(BO3)2/NC) with a core-shell morphology are successfully synthesized by a facile general method to improve the rate performance and prolong the cycle life of LIBs. The coated NC layer and core-shell structure with elasticity can relieve the volume expansion during the lithiation/delithiation process to strengthen the stability of the structure. Moreover, the NC layer and NiS/Ni3(BO3)2/NC heterostructure can enhance the electronic conductivity of the electrode and guarantee fast and unimpeded electron transfer channels, thereby improving the electrochemical reaction kinetics. Owing to the synergy of heterostructures and core-shell layer, the as-synthesized NiS/Ni3(BO3)2/NC anode acquires a specific charge capacity of 549 mA h g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 after 100 cycles; meanwhile, a reversible capacity of 322 mA h g-1 can be maintained even at 1 A g-1 after 500 cycles. This study develops a universal interface manipulation strategy for the synthesis of M3B2O6-based or/and other advanced transition metal compound anode materials for the practical applications of LIBs.
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- Zhicheng Yu
- College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, P. R. China.
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Ma D, Zhao Z, Wang Y, Yang X, Yang M, Chen Y, Zhu J, Mi H, Zhang P. Unlocking the Design Paradigm of In-Plane Heterojunction with Built-in Bifunctional Anion Vacancy for Unexpectedly Fast Sodium Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310336. [PMID: 38009638 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Transition metal chalcogenide (TMD) electrodes in sodium-ion batteries exhibit intrinsic shortcomings such as sluggish reaction kinetics, unstable conversion thermodynamics, and substantial volumetric strain effects, which lead to electrochemical failure. This report unlocks a design paradigm of VSe2- x /C in-plane heterojunction with built-in anion vacancy, achieved through an in situ functionalization and self-limited growth approach. Theoretical and experimental investigations reveal the bifunctional role of the Se vacancy in enhancing the ion diffusion kinetics and the structural thermodynamics of Nax VSe2 active phases. Moreover, this in-plane heterostructure facilitates complete face contact between the two components and tight interfacial conductive contact between the conversion phases, resulting in enhanced reaction reversibility. The VSe2- x /C heterojunction electrode exhibits remarkable sodium-ion storage performance, retaining specific capacities of 448.7 and 424.9 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at current densities of 5 and 10 A g-1 , respectively. Moreover, it exhibits a high specific capacity of 353.1 mAh g-1 even under the demanding condition of 100 A g-1 , surpassing most previous achievements. The proposed strategy can be extended to other V5 S8- x and V2 O5- x -based heterojunctions, marking a conceptual breakthrough in advanced electrode design for constructing high-performance sodium-ion batteries.
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- Dingtao Ma
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Guangdong Flexible Wearable Energy and Tools Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
- Guangdong Flexible Wearable Energy and Tools Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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Yan D, Miao H, Fan J, Yu Q, Liu E, Sun T. Constructing Dual Cocatalysts of Ni 2P-NiS-Decorated TiO 2 for Boosting Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:16648-16656. [PMID: 37946361 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The loading of cocatalysts is an effective approach to optimize the separation of carriers during photocatalytic processes. Among them, cocatalysts often work independently during the photocatalytic production of H2. However, an investigation of the synergistic effect of dual cocatalysts is beneficial for further promoting photocatalytic H2 production activity. In this work, dual cocatalyst Ni2P-NiS-modified TiO2 nanosheets were fabricated through a solvent evaporation method. The investigation indicates that Ni2P-NiS can widen the light absorption range and reduce the contact angle between TiO2 and water from 26.71 to 8.27°, which facilitates the adsorption of water molecules. Besides, the introduction of Ni2P-NiS can decrease the overpotential of H2 evolution and induce more electrochemically active surface area. The photocatalytic tests show that the H2 production rate of 15% Ni2P-NiS/TiO2 can reach up to 4891.6 μmol·g-1·h-1, which is 30.2, 4.4, and 1.3 times than pure TiO2 (161.8 μmol·g-1·h-1), 15% Ni2P/TiO2 (1112.1 μmol·g-1·h-1), and 15% NiS/TiO2 (3678.1 μmol·g-1·h-1), respectively. The enhancement mechanism of photocatalytic H2 production is attributed to the Schottky barrier effect between Ni2P-NiS nanoparticles and TiO2 nanosheets, which can enormously promote the interface charge separation and transfer, and enhance the kinetics of H2 production. This work provides a potential strategy for enhancement H2 production using appropriate dual cocatalyst-decorated semiconductor materials.
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- Dan Yan
- School of Chemical Engineering/Xi'an Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials, Northwest University, Xi' an 710069, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering/Xi'an Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials, Northwest University, Xi' an 710069, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering/Xi'an Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials, Northwest University, Xi' an 710069, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering/Xi'an Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials, Northwest University, Xi' an 710069, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering/Xi'an Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials, Northwest University, Xi' an 710069, P. R. China
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Sun B, Chen H, Li G. Graphene cladded cobalt phosphide nanoparticles with a sandwich structure by plasma for lithium and sodium storage. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13313-13316. [PMID: 37860870 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03480a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Graphene cladded cobalt phosphide nanoparticles with a sandwich structure are synthesized using Ar-H2-P plasma. In situ phosphorization and graphene reduction are achieved at the same time. Benefitting from the sandwich structure and heterointerface between CoP and RGO, the electrode delivered a high reversible capacity and durable lifespan for both lithium and sodium storage.
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- Bingxue Sun
- Beijing National Laboratory of Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Wang WB, Cao HJ, Li GL. In Situ Charge Modification within Prussian Blue Analogue Nanocubes by Plasma for Oxygen Evolution Catalysis. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37339011 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c00999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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A targeted defect-induced strategy of metal sites in a porous framework is an efficient avenue to improve the performance of a catalyst. However, achieving such an activation without destroying the ordered framework is a major challenge. Herein, a dielectric barrier discharge plasma can etch the Fe(CN)6 group of the NiFe Prussian blue analogue framework in situ through reactive oxygen species generated in the air. Density functional theory calculations prove that the changed local electronic structure and coordination environment of Fe sites can significantly improve oxygen evolution reaction catalytic properties. The modified NiFe Prussian blue analogue is featured for only 316 mV at a high current density (100 mA cm-2), which is comparable to that of commercial alkaline catalysts. In a solar cell-driven alkaline electrolyzer, the overall electrolysis efficiency is up to 64% under real operation conditions. Over 80 h long-time continuous test under 100 mA cm-2 highlights superior durability. The density functional theory calculations confirm that the formation of OOH* is the rate-determining step over Fe sites, and Fe(CN)6 vacancy and extra oxygen atoms can introduce charge redistribution to the catalyst surface, which finally enhances the oxygen evolution reaction catalytic properties by reducing the overpotential by 0.10 V. Both experimental and theoretical results suggest that plasma treatment strategy is useful for modifying the skeletal material nondestructively at room temperature, which opens up a broad prospect in the field of catalyst production.
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- Wen-Bin Wang
- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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Iron-doped Nickel Sulfide Nanoparticles Grown on N-doped Reduced Graphene Oxide as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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