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Singh A, Chauhan R, Rajput VD, Minkina T, Prasad R, Goel A. Exploring the insights of bioslurry-Nanoparticle amalgam for soil amelioration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:58310-58323. [PMID: 39307866 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-35003-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024]
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In response to global agricultural challenges, this review examines the synergistic impact of bioslurry and biogenic nanoparticles on soil amelioration. Bioslurry, rich in N, P, K and beneficial microorganisms, combined with zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized through eco-friendly methods, demonstrates remarkable soil improvement capabilities. Their synergistic effects include enhanced nutrient availability through increased soil enzymatic activities, improved soil structure via stable aggregate formation, stimulated microbial activity particularly beneficial groups, enhanced water retention due to increased organic matter and modified soil surface properties and reduced soil pH fluctuations. These mechanisms significantly impact soil physico-chemical properties including cation exchange capacity, electrical conductivity and nutrient dynamics. This review analyses these effects and their implications for sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on crop yield improvements, reduced chemical fertilizer dependence and enhanced plant stress tolerance. Knowledge gaps such as long-term nanoparticle accumulation effects and impacts on non-target organisms are identified. Future research directions include optimizing bioslurry-nanoparticle ratios for various soil types and developing "smart" nanoparticle-enabled biofertilizers with controlled release properties. This innovative approach contributes to environmentally friendly farming practices, potentially enhancing global food security and supporting sustainable agriculture transitions. The integration of bioslurry and biogenic nanoparticles presents a promising solution to soil degradation and agricultural sustainability challenges.
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- Abhinav Singh
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, 344090, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, 344090, Russia
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- Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, 845801, Bihar, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Noida, 201313, India.
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Ahmad W, Hussain I, Chaudhry MU, Mahmood A, Khan MF, Zhang H, Xie Z. Recent Advances in Non-Ti MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Novel Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2303998. [PMID: 38894594 PMCID: PMC11423233 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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One of the most fascinating 2D nanomaterials (NMs) ever found is various members of MXene family. Among them, the titanium-based MXenes, with more than 70% of publication-related investigations, are comparatively well studied, producing fundamental foundation for the 2D MXene family members with flexible properties, familiar with a variety of advanced novel technological applications. Nonetheless, there are still more candidates among transitional metals (TMs) that can function as MXene NMs in ways that go well beyond those that are now recognized. Systematized details of the preparations, characteristics, limitations, significant discoveries, and uses of the novel M-based MXenes (M-MXenes), where M stands for non-Ti TMs (M = Sc, V, Cr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, and Lu), are given. The exceptional qualities of the 2D non-Ti MXene outperform standard Ti-MXene in several applications. There is many advancement in top-down as well as bottom-up production of MXenes family members, which allows for exact control of the M-characteristics MXene NMs to contain cutting-edge applications. This study offers a systematic evaluation of existing research, covering everything in producing complex M-MXenes from primary limitations to the characterization and selection of their applications in accordance with their novel features. The development of double metal combinations, extension of additional metal candidates beyond group-(III-VI)B family, and subsequent development of the 2D TM carbide/TMs nitride/TM carbonitrides to 2D metal boride family are also included in this overview. The possibilities and further recommendations for the way of non-Ti MXene NMs are in the synthesis of NMs will discuss in detail in this critical evaluation.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering and Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental and Safety Inc., Shenzhen, 518107, China
- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Engineering, Durham University, Lower Mountjoy, South Rd, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518038, P. R. China
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Khan MK, Raza M, Shahbaz M, Hussain I, Khan MF, Xie Z, Shah SSA, Tareen AK, Bashir Z, Khan K. The recent advances in the approach of artificial intelligence (AI) towards drug discovery. Front Chem 2024; 12:1408740. [PMID: 38882215 PMCID: PMC11176507 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1408740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently emerged as a unique developmental influence that is playing an important role in the development of medicine. The AI medium is showing the potential in unprecedented advancements in truth and efficiency. The intersection of AI has the potential to revolutionize drug discovery. However, AI also has limitations and experts should be aware of these data access and ethical issues. The use of AI techniques for drug discovery applications has increased considerably over the past few years, including combinatorial QSAR and QSPR, virtual screening, and denovo drug design. The purpose of this survey is to give a general overview of drug discovery based on artificial intelligence, and associated applications. We also highlighted the gaps present in the traditional method for drug designing. In addition, potential strategies and approaches to overcome current challenges are discussed to address the constraints of AI within this field. We hope that this survey plays a comprehensive role in understanding the potential of AI in drug discovery.
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- Mahroza Kanwal Khan
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Asghar A, Khan K, Hakami O, Alamier WM, Ali SK, Zelai T, Rashid MS, Tareen AK, Al-Harthi EA. Recent progress in metal oxide-based electrode materials for safe and sustainable variants of supercapacitors. Front Chem 2024; 12:1402563. [PMID: 38831913 PMCID: PMC11144895 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1402563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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A significant amount of energy can be produced using renewable energy sources; however, storing massive amounts of energy poses a substantial obstacle to energy production. Economic crisis has led to rapid developments in electrochemical (EC) energy storage devices (EESDs), especially rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors (SCs), which are effective for energy storage systems. Researchers have lately suggested that among the various EESDs, the SC is an effective alternate for energy storage due to the presence of the following characteristics: SCs offer high-power density (PD), improvable energy density (ED), fast charging/discharging, and good cyclic stability. This review highlighted and analyzed the concepts of supercapacitors and types of supercapacitors on the basis of electrode materials, highlighted the several feasible synthesis processes for preparation of metal oxide (MO) nanoparticles, and discussed the morphological effects of MOs on the electrochemical performance of the devices. In this review, we primarily focus on pseudo-capacitors for SCs, which mainly contain MOs and their composite materials, and also highlight their future possibilities as a useful application of MO-based materials in supercapacitors. The novelty of MO's electrode materials is primarily due to the presence of synergistic effects in the hybrid materials, rich redox activity, excellent conductivity, and chemical stability, making them excellent for SC applications.
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- Ali Asghar
- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Additive Manufacturing Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Physics Division, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Physics Division, College of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- College of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Akbar H, Ali A, Mohammad S, Anjum F, Ahmad A, Afzal AM, Albaqami MD, Mohammad S, Choi JR. Exploring the Potential of Nitrogen-Doped Graphene in ZnSe-TiO 2 Composite Materials for Supercapacitor Electrode. Molecules 2024; 29:2103. [PMID: 38731594 PMCID: PMC11085058 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The current study explores the prospective of a nitrogen-doped graphene (NG) incorporated into ZnSe-TiO2 composites via hydrothermal method for supercapacitor electrodes. Structural, morphological, and electronic characterizations are conducted using XRD, SEM, Raman, and UV analyses. The electrochemical study is performed and galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) are evaluated for the supercapacitor electrode material. Results demonstrate improved performance in the ZnSe-NG-TiO2 composite, indicating its potential for advanced supercapacitors with enhanced efficiency, stability, and power density. Specific capacity calculations and galvanic charge-discharge experiments confirmed the promising electrochemical activity of ZnSe-NG-TiO2, which has a specific capacity of 222 C/g. The negative link among specific capacity and current density demonstrated the composite's potential for high energy density and high-power density electrochemical devices. Overall, the study shows that composite materials derived from multiple families can synergistically improve electrode characteristics for advanced energy storage applications.
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- Hassan Akbar
- Department of Physics, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST), Havelian Havelian, Abbottabad 22500, Pakistan;
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- Pakistan Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, 1-km, Defense Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Swat 19201, Pakistan;
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- Pakistan Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, 1-km, Defense Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Pakistan Department of Physics, Riphah International University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.D.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.D.A.); (S.M.)
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Kyonggi University, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16227, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Tsilo PH, Basson AK, Ntombela ZG, Dlamini NG, Pullabhotla RVSR. Application of Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized from a Bioflocculant Produced by Yeast Strain Pichia kudriavzevii Obtained from Kombucha Tea SCOBY in the Treatment of Wastewater. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14731. [PMID: 37834177 PMCID: PMC10572716 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914731] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Studying the production of Iron (Fe) nanoparticles using natural substances is an intriguing area of research in nanotechnology, as these nanoparticles possess biocompatibility and natural stability, which make them useful for a variety of industrial applications. The study utilized Fe nanoparticles that were synthesized using a bioflocculant and applied to eliminate different kinds of pollutants and dyes found in wastewater and solutions. The study involved the generation of Fe nanoparticles through a bioflocculant obtained from Pichia kudriavzevii, which were evaluated for their flocculation and antimicrobial capabilities. The impact of the Fe nanoparticles on human embryonic kidney (HEK 293) cell lines was studied to assess their potential cytotoxicity effects. An array of spectroscopic and microscopic methods was employed to characterize the biosynthesized Fe nanoparticles, including SEM-EDX, FT-IR, TEM, XRD, UV-vis, and TGA. A highly efficient flocculating activity of 85% was achieved with 0.6 mg/mL dosage of Fe nanoparticles. The biosynthesized Fe nanoparticles demonstrated a noteworthy concentration-dependent cytotoxicity effect on HEK 293 cell lines with the highest concentration used resulting in 34% cell survival. The Fe nanoparticles exhibited strong antimicrobial properties against a variety of evaluated Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. The efficiency of removing dyes by the nanoparticles was found to be higher than 65% for the tested dyes, with the highest being 93% for safranine. The Fe nanoparticles demonstrated remarkable efficiency in removing various pollutants from wastewater. In comparison to traditional flocculants and the bioflocculant, biosynthesized Fe nanoparticles possess significant potential for eliminating both biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from wastewater samples treated. Hence, the Fe nanoparticles synthesized in this way have the potential to substitute chemical flocculants in the treatment of wastewater.
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- Phakamani H. Tsilo
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwadlangezwa 3886, South Africa; (P.H.T.); (A.K.B.); (Z.G.N.); (N.G.D.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwadlangezwa 3886, South Africa; (P.H.T.); (A.K.B.); (Z.G.N.); (N.G.D.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwadlangezwa 3886, South Africa; (P.H.T.); (A.K.B.); (Z.G.N.); (N.G.D.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwadlangezwa 3886, South Africa; (P.H.T.); (A.K.B.); (Z.G.N.); (N.G.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwadlangezwa 3886, South Africa
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Duan JX, Tian YP, Wang CB, Zhang LL. First-Principles Study of χ 3-Borophene as a Candidate for Gas Sensing and the Removal of Harmful Gases. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2117. [PMID: 37513128 PMCID: PMC10385233 DOI: 10.3390/nano13142117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The potential application of borophene as a sensing material for gas-sensing devices is investigated in this work. We utilize density functional theory (DFT) to systematically study the adsorption mechanism and sensing performance of χ3-borophene to search for high-sensitivity sensors for minor pollutant gases. We compare the results to those for two Pmmn borophenes. The first-principles calculations are used to analyze the sensing performance of the three different borophenes (2 Pmmn borophene, 8 Pmmn borophene, and χ3-borophene) on five leading harmful gases (CO, NH3, SO2, H2S, and NO2). The adsorption configuration, adsorption energy, and electronic properties of χ3-borophene are investigated. Our results indicate that the mechanism of adsorption on χ3-borophene is chemisorption for NO2 and physisorption for SO2 and H2S. The mode of adsorption of CO and NH3 on χ3-borophene can be both physisorption and chemisorption, depending on the initially selected sites. Analyses of the charge transfer and density of states show that χ3-borophene is selective toward the adsorption of harmful gases and that N and O atoms form covalent bonds when chemisorbed on the surface of χ3-borophene. An interesting phenomenon is that when 8 Pmmn borophene adsorbs SO2, the gas molecules are dismembered and strongly adsorb on the surface of 8 Pmmn borophene, which provides a way of generating O2 while adsorbing harmful substances. Overall, the results of this work demonstrate the potential applications of borophene as a sensing material for harmful gas sensing or removal.
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- Jia-Xing Duan
- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Iqbal M, Ye Z, Xie Z, Mahmood A, Mahmood N, Zhang H. Recent Progress in Emerging Novel MXenes Based Materials and their Fascinating Sensing Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206147. [PMID: 36755364 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Early transition metals based 2D carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides nanomaterials are known as MXenes, a novel and extensive new class of 2D materials family. Since the first accidently synthesis based discovery of Ti3 C2 in 2011, more than 50 additional compositions have been experimentally reported, including at least eight distinct synthesis methods and also more than 100 stoichiometries are theoretically studied. Due to its distinctive surface chemistry, graphene like shape, metallic conductivity, high hydrophilicity, outstanding mechanical and thermal properties, redox capacity and affordable with mass-produced nature, this diverse MXenes are of tremendous scientific and technological significance. In this review, first we'll come across the MXene based nanomaterials possible synthesis methods, their advantages, limitations and future suggestions, new chemistry related to their selected properties and potential sensing applications, which will help us to explain why this family is growing very fast as compared to other 2D families. Secondly, problems that help to further improve commercialization of the MXene nanomaterials based sensors are examined, and many advances in the commercializing of the MXene nanomaterials based sensors are proposed. At the end, we'll go through the current challenges, limitations and future suggestions.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental & Safety Inc., Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Department of BioChemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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- Shenzhen International Institute for Biomedical Research, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518116, China
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006, Australia
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- School of Science, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Melbourne, Victoria, VIC 3001, Australia
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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A facile method for synthesizing MOF derived ZnCo2O4 particles on MXene nanosheets as a novel anode material for high performance hybrid supercapacitors. Electrochim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.141824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Parra-Muñoz N, Soler M, Rosenkranz A. Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 309:102792. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Girirajan M, Alagarsamy NB, Ramachandran K, Manimuthu RP, Pazhanivel D, Muthusamy KK, Sakkarapani S. Two dimensional layered bismuthene nanosheets with ultra-fast charge transfer kinetics as a superior electrode material for high performance asymmetric supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Shi Z, Zhang H, Khan K, Cao R, Zhang Y, Ma C, Tareen AK, Jiang Y, Jin M, Zhang H. Two-dimensional materials toward Terahertz optoelectronic device applications. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C: PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2021.100473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Zada S, Lu H, Dai W, Tang S, Khan S, Yang F, Qiao Y, Fu P, Dong H, Zhang X. Multiple amplified microRNAs monitoring in living cells based on fluorescence quenching of Mo 2B and hybridization chain reaction. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 197:113815. [PMID: 34814033 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Imaging intracellular microRNAs (miRNAs) demonstrated an essential role in exposing their biological and pathological functions. However, the detection of sequence-specific miRNAs in living cells remains a key challenge. Herein, a facile amplified multiple intracellular miRNAs imaging platform was constructed based on Mo2B nanosheets (NSs) fluorescence (FL) quenching and hybridization chain reaction (HCR). The Mo2B NSs demonstrated strong interaction with the hairpin probes (HPs), ssDNA loop, and excellent multiple FL dyes quenching performance, achieving ultralow background signal. After transfection, the HPs recognized specific targets miRNAs, the corresponding HCR was triggered to produce tremendous DNA-miRNA duplex helixes, which dissociated from the surface of the Mo2B NSs to produce strong FL for miRNAs detection. It realized to image multiple miRNAs biomarkers in different cells to discriminate cancer cells from normal cells owing to the excellent sensitivity, and the regulated expression change of miRNAs in cancer cells was also successfully monitored. The facile and versatile Mo2B-based FL quenching platform open an avenue to profile miRNAs expression pattern in living cells, and has great applications in miRNAs based biological and biomedical research.
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- Shah Zada
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, KPK, Pakistan
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Meilan District Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China; Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering Research Center for Biosensor and Nanotheranostic, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Centre, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Centre for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China; Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering Research Center for Biosensor and Nanotheranostic, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Centre, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, PR China.
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Ma S, Xiang D, Wang Y, Hao X, Li H, Liu Z, Zhang T, Yang J, Zhang G. Ammonium nickel‐cobalt phosphate nanoflowers on highly conductive carbon fibers as an electrode material for enhanced electrochemical performance supercapacitors. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.2749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Shaoqun Ma
- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering Shandong Jianzhu University Jinan China
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Pitawela N, Shaw SK. Imidazolium Triflate Ionic Liquids' Capacitance-Potential Relationships and Transport Properties Affected by Cation Chain Lengths. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2021; 1:117-130. [PMID: 36785553 PMCID: PMC9885949 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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In this paper we report the effects of five imidazolium cations with varying alkyl chain lengths to study the effects of cation size on capacitance versus voltage behavior. The cations include ethyl-, butyl-, hexyl-, octyl-, and decyl-3-methylimidazolium, all paired with a triflate anion. We analyze the capacitance with respect to the cation alkyl chain length qualitatively and quantitatively by analyzing changes in the capacitance-potential curvature shape and magnitude across several standard scanning protocols and electrochemical techniques. Further, three transport properties (viscosity, diffusion coefficient, and electrical conductivity) are experimentally determined and integrated into the outcomes. Ultimately, we find higher viscosities, lower diffusion coefficients, and lower electrical conductivities when the alkyl chain length is increased. Also, capacitance values increase with cation size, except 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium, which does not follow an otherwise linear trend. This capacitive increase is most pronounced when sweeping the potential in the cathodic direction. These findings challenge the conventional hypothesis that increasing the length of the alkyl chain of imidazolium cations diminishes the capacitance and ionic liquid performance in charge storage.
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- Niroodha
R. Pitawela
- Department of Chemistry, University
of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University
of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Iqbal M, Mahmood A, Mahmood N, Shi Z, Yin J, Qing D, Ma C, Zhang H. Recent development in graphdiyne and its derivative materials for novel biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:9461-9484. [PMID: 34762090 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01794b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Graphdiyne (GDY), which possess sp- and sp2-hybridized carbon and Dirac cones, offers unique physical and chemical properties, including an adjustable intrinsic bandgap, excellent charge carrier transfer efficiency, and superior conductivity compared to other carbon allotropes. These exceptional qualities of GDY and its derivatives have been successfully used in a variety of fields, including catalysis, energy, environmental protection, and biological applications. Herein, we focus on the potential application of GDY and its derivatives in the biomedical domain, including biosensing, biological protection, cancer therapy, and antibacterial agents, demonstrating how the biomimetic behavior of these materials can be a step forward in bridging the gap between nature and applications. Considering the excellent biocompatibility, solubility and selectivity of GDY and its derived materials, they have shown great potential as biosensing and bio-imaging materials. The unusual combination of properties in GDY has been used in biological applications such as "OFF-ON" DNA detection and enzymatic sensing, where GDY has a greater adsorption capacity than graphene and other 2D materials, resulting in increased sensitivity. GDY and its derivatives have also been used in cancer treatment due to their high doxorubicin (DOX) loading capacity (using-stacking) and photothermal conversion ability, and radiation protection since their initial biological use. The poor biodegradation rate of graphene demands the search for new nanomaterials. Accordingly, GDY has better biocompatibility and bio-safety than other 2D nanomaterials, especially graphene and its oxide, due to its absence of aggregation in the physiological environment. Thus, GDY-based nanomaterials have become promising candidates as bio-delivery carriers. Besides, GDY and GDY-based materials have also shown interesting applications in the fields of cell-culture, cell-growth and tissue engineering. Herein, we present a comprehensive review on the applications of GDY and its derivatives as biomedical materials, followed by their future perspectives. This review will provide an outlook for the application of graphene and its derivatives and may open up new horizons to inspire broader interests across various disciplines. Finally, the future prospects for GDY-based materials are examined for their potential biological use.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China. .,Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China. .,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Ave, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China.,School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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- Department of Bio-Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K.P.K.), 23200, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, 2006, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental & Safety Inc., Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China.,College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental & Safety Inc., Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Recent development in emerging phosphorene based novel materials: Progress, challenges, prospects and their fascinating sensing applications. PROG SOLID STATE CH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progsolidstchem.2021.100336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li DD, Yuan Q, Huang LZ, Zhang W, Guo WY, Ma MG. Preparation of Flexible N-Doped Carbon Nanotube/MXene/PAN Nanocomposite Films with Improved Electrochemical Properties. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Dan-Dan Li
- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Research Center of Biomass Clean Utilization, College of Materials Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Iqbal M, Wang L, Ma C, Shi Z, Ye Z, Ahmad W, Rehman Sagar RU, Shams SS, Sophia PJ, Ullah Z, Xie Z, Guo Z, Zhang H. Navigating recent advances in monoelemental materials (Xenes)-fundamental to biomedical applications. PROG SOLID STATE CH 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progsolidstchem.2021.100326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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One-pot microwave-assisted synthesis of porous reduced graphene oxide as an electrode material for high capacitance supercapacitor. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lu Z, Zhong X, Liu X, Wang J, Diao X. Energy storage electrochromic devices in the era of intelligent automation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:14126-14145. [PMID: 34164640 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp01398j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The current intelligent automation society faces increasingly severe challenges in achieving efficient storage and utilization of energy. In the field of energy applications, various energy technologies need to be more intelligent and efficient to produce, store, transform and save energy. In addition, many smart electronic devices facing the future also require newer, lighter, thinner and even transparent multi-functional power supplies. The unique properties of electrochromic energy storage devices (ECESDs) have attracted widespread attention. In the field of energy applications, they have high potential value and competitiveness. This review focuses on the electrochromic basic principles, and the latest technological examples of ECESDs, which are related to materials and device structures. Simultaneously, this review makes a detailed comparison and summary of example performances. Moreover, the review compares the current mainstream energy storage devices: lithium batteries and supercapacitors, and the main challenges of ECESDs are discussed. Finally, the future development directions in the field of electrochromic energy storage are predicted.
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- Zelin Lu
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.
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Gao S, Liu L, Wen B, Zhang X. Monolayer InSe photodetector with strong anisotropy and surface-bound excitons. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:6075-6083. [PMID: 33683275 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp00255d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The in-plane anisotropy of monolayer InSe plays a critical role in the application of photodetectors. In this work, through nonequilibrium Green's function density functional theory (NEGF-DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) calculations, we investigated the anisotropic quantum transport in darkness and under linearly polarized light, and explored the role of surface-bound excitons in the anisotropic photocurrent. The anisotropic dark quantum transport is attributed to different potential barriers in the zigzag and armchair orientations (Id-zig/Id-arm = 1.2 × 102). Linearly polarized photocurrent calculations show that the extinction ratio reaches a maximum value of 105.67. Moreover, surface-bound exciton calculations via TD-DFT revealed that the strong anisotropic photocurrent derives from surface-bound excitons generated in the In 5pz, Se 4pz, and Se 4dz2 orbitals. InSe shows tremendous potential for use in field-effect transistors, flexible nano- and optoelectronics, and polarized light devices.
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- Siyan Gao
- Institute of Nanosurface Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Institute of Nanosurface Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Institute of Nanosurface Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Institute of Nanosurface Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Teixeira JS, Costa RS, Pires AL, Pereira AM, Pereira C. Hybrid dual-function thermal energy harvesting and storage technologies: towards self-chargeable flexible/wearable devices. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:9983-10013. [PMID: 34264261 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt01568k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The worldwide energy scarcity arising from the massive consumption of nonrenewable energy sources raised a global awareness of the need for cleaner and affordable energy solutions to mitigate climate change and ensure the world sustainable development. The rise of the Internet of Things and the fast growth of the groundbreaking market of wearable electronics boosted a major quest for self-powered technologies merging energy harvesting and energy storage functionalities to meet the demands of a myriad of market segments, such as healthcare, transportation, defense and sports. Thermoelectric devices are a green energy harvesting solution for wearable electronics since they harness the low-grade waste heat from ubiquitous thermal energy sources and convert it into electrical energy. However, these systems generate electrical energy in an intermittent manner, depend on the local heat release availability and require an additional unit to store energy. Flexible and wearable supercapacitors are a safe and eco-friendly energy storage solution to power wearables, offering advantages of security, longer cycle life, higher power density and faster charging over batteries. However, an additional unit that generates energy or that is able to charge the storage device is required. More recently, a new class of all-in-one thermally-chargeable supercapacitors blossomed to meet the requirements of the next generation of autonomous wearable electronics and ensure an endurable energy supply. This self-chargeable hybrid technology combines the functionalities of thermal energy harvesting and supercapacitive energy storage in a single multitasking device. In this Perspective, the advances in the burgeoning field of all-in-one thermally-chargeable supercapacitors for flexible/wearable applications will be critically examined, ranging from their structure and working principle to the rational design of the composing materials and of tailor-made architectures. It will start by introducing the foundations of single flexible/wearable thermoelectric generators and supercapacitors and will evolve into the pioneering venture of fully-integrated thermal energy harvesting/storage systems. It will end by highlighting the current bottlenecks and future pathways for advancing the development of this sophisticated smart technology.
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- Joana S Teixeira
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal. and IFIMUP - Instituto de Física de Materiais Avançados, Nanotecnologia e Fotónica, Departamento de Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal. and IFIMUP - Instituto de Física de Materiais Avançados, Nanotecnologia e Fotónica, Departamento de Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- IFIMUP - Instituto de Física de Materiais Avançados, Nanotecnologia e Fotónica, Departamento de Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- IFIMUP - Instituto de Física de Materiais Avançados, Nanotecnologia e Fotónica, Departamento de Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Aslam M, Sagar RUR, Zhang B, Huang W, Mahmood A, Mahmood N, Khan K, Zhang H, Guo Z. Recent Progress, Challenges, and Prospects in Two-Dimensional Photo-Catalyst Materials and Environmental Remediation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:167. [PMID: 34138161 PMCID: PMC7770787 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00504-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The successful photo-catalyst library gives significant information on feature that affects photo-catalytic performance and proposes new materials. Competency is considerably significant to form multi-functional photo-catalysts with flexible characteristics. Since recently, two-dimensional materials (2DMs) gained much attention from researchers, due to their unique thickness-dependent uses, mainly for photo-catalytic, outstanding chemical and physical properties. Photo-catalytic water splitting and hydrogen (H2) evolution by plentiful compounds as electron (e-) donors is estimated to participate in constructing clean method for solar H2-formation. Heterogeneous photo-catalysis received much research attention caused by their applications to tackle numerous energy and environmental issues. This broad review explains progress regarding 2DMs, significance in structure, and catalytic results. We will discuss in detail current progresses of approaches for adjusting 2DMs-based photo-catalysts to assess their photo-activity including doping, hetero-structure scheme, and functional formation assembly. Suggested plans, e.g., doping and sensitization of semiconducting 2DMs, increasing electrical conductance, improving catalytic active sites, strengthening interface coupling in semiconductors (SCs) 2DMs, forming nano-structures, building multi-junction nano-composites, increasing photo-stability of SCs, and using combined results of adapted approaches, are summed up. Hence, to further improve 2DMs photo-catalyst properties, hetero-structure design-based 2DMs' photo-catalyst basic mechanism is also reviewed.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering and Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
- Government Degree College Paharpur, Gomel University, Dera Ismail Khan, K.P.K, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Jiangxi, 341000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Bio-Molecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Photonic Information Technology, Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Aslam M, Zhang Y, Wang R, Khan SA, Khan QU, Rauf M, Zhang H, Ouyang Z, Guo Z. Facile Synthesis of Mayenite Electride Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Graphitic Shells Like Carbon Nano Onions: Non-noble-metal Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR). Front Chem 2020; 7:934. [PMID: 32039153 PMCID: PMC6987263 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This manuscript presented a large scale synthesis of Graphitic Shells like carbon nano onions (GS-CNOs) by direct solution method using mayenite electride as a catalyst for synthesis of CNOs. Thermal characterization, microstructural analysis, and high resolution electron microscopy have confirmed the graphitization and revealed the resulting GS-CNOs with particle size about 15 nm, maximum BET surface area of 214 m2.g-1, and moderate conductivity of 250 S.cm-1, thus providing a new approach to synthesize GS-CNOs. The reported GS-CNOs, which acts as more active but less expensive electrocatalysts with onset potential of 1.03 V, half wave potential of 0.88 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), and limited current density of 5.9 mA.cm-2, higher than that of benchmark 20% Pt/C (1.02 eV, 0.82 V, 5.2 mA.cm-2). The synthesized nano-powder acts as an origin of ORR activity via a four electron (4e-) pathway, along with significantly enhanced stability, in alkaline media. The high ORR activity is ascribed to GS-CNOs embedded sufficient metallic C12A7:e- particles, which favor faster electron movement and better adsorption of oxygen molecules on catalyst surface. Hence, we explored first time large scale synthesis of GS-CNOs with gram level and provide efficient approach to prepare novel, lowest cost, potential non-noble metals catalyst for fuel cells.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), Dongguan, China
- College of Electronic Science and Technology, THz Technical Research Center of Shenzhen University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Government Degree College PaharPur, Gomel University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Memory Materials and Device, College of Electronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Memory Materials and Device, College of Electronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Zhengbiao Ouyang
- College of Electronic Science and Technology, THz Technical Research Center of Shenzhen University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Zhongyi Guo
- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), Dongguan, China
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