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Ge C, Xu D, Feng X, Yang X, Song Z, Song Y, Chen J, Liu Y, Gao C, Du Y, Sun Z, Xu W, Fang J. Recent Advances in Fibrous Materials for Hydroelectricity Generation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:29. [PMID: 39347862 PMCID: PMC11444048 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Depleting fossil energy sources and conventional polluting power generation pose a threat to sustainable development. Hydroelectricity generation from ubiquitous and spontaneous phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water has been considered a promising strategy for mitigating the energy crisis. Fibrous materials with unique flexibility, processability, multifunctionality, and practicability have been widely applied for fibrous materials-based hydroelectricity generation (FHG). In this review, the power generation mechanisms, design principles, and electricity enhancement factors of FHG are first introduced. Then, the fabrication strategies and characteristics of varied constructions including 1D fiber, 1D yarn, 2D fabric, 2D membrane, 3D fibrous framework, and 3D fibrous gel are demonstrated. Afterward, the advanced functions of FHG during water harvesting, proton dissociation, ion separation, and charge accumulation processes are analyzed in detail. Moreover, the potential applications including power supply, energy storage, electrical sensor, and information expression are also discussed. Finally, some existing challenges are considered and prospects for future development are sincerely proposed.
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- Can Ge
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
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Cheng P, Zou Y, Li Z. Harvesting Water Energy through the Liquid-Solid Triboelectrification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47050-47074. [PMID: 39207453 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The escalating energy and environmental challenges have catalyzed a global shift toward seeking more sustainable, economical, and eco-friendly energy solutions. Water, capturing 35% of the Earth's solar energy, represents a vast reservoir of clean energy. However, current industrial capabilities harness only a fraction of the energy within the hydrological cycle. The past decade has seen rapid advancements in nanoscience and nanomaterials leading to a comprehensive exploration of liquid-solid triboelectrification as a low-carbon, efficient method for water energy harvesting. This review explores two fundamental principle models involved in liquid-solid triboelectrification. On the basis of these models, two distinct types of water energy harvesting devices, including droplet-based nanogenerators and water evaporation-induced nanogenerators, are summarized from their working principles, recent developments, materials, structures, and performance optimization techniques. Additionally, the applications of these nanogenerators in energy harvesting, self-powered sensing, and healthcare are also discussed. Ultimately, the challenges and future prospects of liquid-solid triboelectrification are further explored.
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- Peng Cheng
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China
- School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Kwon Y, Bui-Vinh D, Lee SH, Baek SH, Lee HW, Yun J, Cho I, Lee J, Lee MH, Lee H, Jeong DW. A New Paradigm on Waste-to-Energy Applying Hydrovoltaic Energy Harvesting Technology to Face Masks. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2515. [PMID: 39274147 PMCID: PMC11398234 DOI: 10.3390/polym16172515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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The widespread use of single-use face masks during the recent epidemic has led to significant environmental challenges due to waste pollution. This study explores an innovative approach to address this issue by repurposing discarded face masks for hydrovoltaic energy harvesting. By coating the face masks with carbon black (CB) to enhance their hydrophilic properties, we developed mask-based hydrovoltaic power generators (MHPGs). These MHPGs were evaluated for their hydrovoltaic performance, revealing that different mask configurations and sizes affect their efficiency. The study found that MHPGs with smaller, more structured areas exhibited better energy output, with maximum open-circuit voltages (VOC) reaching up to 0.39 V and short-circuit currents (ISC) up to 65.6 μA. The integration of CB improved water absorption and transport, enhancing the hydrovoltaic performance. More specifically, MHPG-1 to MHPG-4, which represented different sizes and features, presented mean VOC values of 0.32, 0.17, 0.19 and 0.05 V, as well as mean ISC values of 16.57, 15.59, 47.43 and 3.02 μA, respectively. The findings highlight the feasibility of utilizing discarded masks in energy harvesting systems, offering both environmental benefits and a novel method for renewable energy generation. Therefore, this work provides a new paradigm for waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies and inspires further research into the use of unconventional waste materials for energy production.
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- Yongbum Kwon
- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Manufacturing AI Research Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
- Particle Pollution Research and Management Center, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
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Kwon Y, Bui-Vinh D, Lee SH, Baek SH, Lee S, Yun J, Baek M, Lee HW, Park J, Kim M, Yoo M, Kim BS, Song Y, Lee H, Lee DH, Jeong DW. Evaporation-Driven Energy Generation Using an Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Mat with Different Support Substrates. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1180. [PMID: 38732649 PMCID: PMC11085565 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Water evaporation-driven energy harvesting is an emerging mechanism for contributing to green energy production with low cost. Herein, we developed polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber-based evaporation-driven electricity generators (PEEGs) to confirm the feasibility of utilizing electrospun PAN nanofiber mats in an evaporation-driven energy harvesting system. However, PAN nanofiber mats require a support substrate to enhance its durability and stability when it is applied to an evaporation-driven energy generator, which could have additional effects on generation performance. Accordingly, various support substrates, including fiberglass, copper, stainless mesh, and fabric screen, were applied to PEEGs and examined to understand their potential impacts on electrical generation outputs. As a result, the PAN nanofiber mats were successfully converted to a hydrophilic material for an evaporation-driven generator by dip-coating them in nanocarbon black (NCB) solution. Furthermore, specific electrokinetic performance trends were investigated and the peak electricity outputs of Voc were recorded to be 150.8, 6.5, 2.4, and 215.9 mV, and Isc outputs were recorded to be 143.8, 60.5, 103.8, and 121.4 μA, from PEEGs with fiberglass, copper, stainless mesh, and fabric screen substrates, respectively. Therefore, the implications of this study would provide further perspectives on the developing evaporation-induced electricity devices based on nanofiber materials.
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- Yongbum Kwon
- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (D.B.-V.); (J.P.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (D.B.-V.); (J.P.); (H.L.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (M.B.); (M.K.); (M.Y.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (M.B.); (M.K.); (M.Y.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (D.B.-V.); (J.P.); (H.L.)
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- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (M.B.); (M.K.); (M.Y.)
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- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (M.B.); (M.K.); (M.Y.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (D.B.-V.); (J.P.); (H.L.)
- Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Graduate School of Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (M.B.); (M.K.); (M.Y.)
- Particle Pollution Research and Management Center, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Dyeing & Finishing Technology Institute (DYETEC Institute), Daegu 41706, Republic of Korea
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- Korea National Institute of Rare Metals, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea; (Y.K.); (S.-H.L.); (S.H.B.); (J.Y.); (H.-W.L.); (B.S.K.); (Y.S.)
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Xing W, Wang Y, Mao X, Gao Z, Yan X, Yuan Y, Huang L, Tang J. Improvement strategies for oil/water separation based on electrospun SiO 2 nanofibers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1600-1619. [PMID: 37812837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Oil spills and oily effluents from industry and daily life pose a great threat to all organisms in the ecosystem, while aggravating the problem of water scarcity, which has developed into a global challenge. Therefore, the development of advanced materials and technologies for oil/water separation has become a focus of attention. One-dimensional (1D) SiO2 nanofibers (SNFs) have become one of the most widely used inorganic nanomaterials in the past due to their stable chemical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and high temperature resistance etc. Meanwhile, electrospinning technique, as an emerging technology for treating oil/water emulsions, electrospun SNFs on this basis also has a number of advantages such as adjustable wettability, diverse structure and good connectivity. This review provides a systematic overview of the research progress of electrospun SNFs in different aspects. In this review, we first introduce the basic principles of electrospun SNFs, then focus on the design structures of various SNFs, propose corresponding strategies for the property improvement of SNFs, also analyze and consider the applications of SNFs. Finally, the challenges faced by electrospun SNFs in the field of oil/water separation are analyzed, and the future directions of electrospun SNFs are summarized and prospected.
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- Wei Xing
- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Xin X, Zhang Y, Wang R, Wang Y, Guo P, Li X. Hydrovoltaic effect-enhanced photocatalysis by polyacrylic acid/cobaltous oxide–nitrogen doped carbon system for efficient photocatalytic water splitting. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1759. [PMID: 36997506 PMCID: PMC10063643 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37366-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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AbstractSevere carrier recombination and the slow kinetics of water splitting for photocatalysts hamper their efficient application. Herein, we propose a hydrovoltaic effect-enhanced photocatalytic system in which polyacrylic acid (PAA) and cobaltous oxide (CoO)–nitrogen doped carbon (NC) achieve an enhanced hydrovoltaic effect and CoO–NC acts as a photocatalyst to generate H2 and H2O2 products simultaneously. In this system, called PAA/CoO–NC, the Schottky barrier height between CoO and the NC interface decreases by 33% due to the hydrovoltaic effect. Moreover, the hydrovoltaic effect induced by H+ carrier diffusion in the system generates a strong interaction between H+ ions and the reaction centers of PAA/CoO–NC, improving the kinetics of water splitting in electron transport and species reaction. PAA/CoO–NC exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance, with H2 and H2O2 production rates of 48.4 and 20.4 mmol g−1 h−1, respectively, paving a new way for efficient photocatalyst system construction.
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Lu C, Chen X, Zhang X. Highly Sensitive Artificial Skin Perception Enabled by a Bio-inspired Interface. ACS Sens 2023; 8:1624-1629. [PMID: 36926850 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Piezoionic strain sensors have attracted enormous attention in artificial skin perception because of high sensitivity, lightweight, and flexibility. However, their sensing properties are limited by a weak material interface based on physical adhesion, which usually leads to fast performance deterioration under mechanical conditions. In this work, a bio-inspired interface has been reported based on an in situ growth strategy and then utilized for piezoionic sensor assembly. The robust coupling interface provides fast kinetic of ion transfer and prevents interface slippage under external strains. The as-fabricated sensors give high sensing voltage with high sensitivity. It delivers excellent cycling stability with performance retention above 90% over thousands of bending cycles in air. Further, the sensors have been explored as an effective platform for skin perception, and many detections can be realized within our devices, such as skin touch, eye movement, cheek bulging, and finger movement.
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- Chao Lu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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The Research Progress in the Application of Ceramic Nanofibers in Antibacterial Textile Materials. Int J Anal Chem 2022; 2022:9910266. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/9910266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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In order to investigate the application effect of ceramic nanofibers in antibacterial textile materials and improve the comprehensive use efficiency of antibacterial textile materials, ceramic nanofibers were introduced firstly and their fabrication methods and specific functions were discussed. Then, the antibacterial textile materials were introduced and their main uses and contributions were discussed. Finally, the application of ceramic nanofibers in antibacterial textile materials was investigated based on CiteSpace software. The results showed that the research on ceramic nanofibers had increased rapidly since 2000. Also, the number of the foreign literature retrieval was about 9,200 at most and 6,300 at least. The number of Chinese literature was about 6,000 at most and 1,000 at least. It can be seen that the current research of ceramic nanofibers is quite mature. But the quantity of the research on ceramic nanofibers in the application of antibacterial materials is relatively small. In the foreign literature retrieval, the number of the literature was about 1,300 at most and about 220 at least. In the Chinese literature retrieval, the number of the literature was about 600 at most and about 30 at least. It can be seen that the current domestic research on the application of ceramic nanofibers in antibacterial textile materials is not mature, but the foreign research is relatively good. The research not only provides a reference for the further research of ceramic nanofibers but also contributes to the improvement of antibacterial textile materials.
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Liu C, Wang S, Wang N, Yu J, Liu YT, Ding B. From 1D Nanofibers to 3D Nanofibrous Aerogels: A Marvellous Evolution of Electrospun SiO 2 Nanofibers for Emerging Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:194. [PMID: 36161372 PMCID: PMC9511469 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00937-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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One-dimensional (1D) SiO2 nanofibers (SNFs), one of the most popular inorganic nanomaterials, have aroused widespread attention because of their excellent chemical stability, as well as unique optical and thermal characteristics. Electrospinning is a straightforward and versatile method to prepare 1D SNFs with programmable structures, manageable dimensions, and modifiable properties, which hold great potential in many cutting-edge applications including aerospace, nanodevice, and energy. In this review, substantial advances in the structural design, controllable synthesis, and multifunctional applications of electrospun SNFs are highlighted. We begin with a brief introduction to the fundamental principles, available raw materials, and typical apparatus of electrospun SNFs. We then discuss the strategies for preparing SNFs with diverse structures in detail, especially stressing the newly emerging three-dimensional SiO2 nanofibrous aerogels. We continue with focus on major breakthroughs about brittleness-to-flexibility transition of SNFs and the means to achieve their mechanical reinforcement. In addition, we showcase recent applications enabled by electrospun SNFs, with particular emphasis on physical protection, health care and water treatment. In the end, we summarize this review and provide some perspectives on the future development direction of electrospun SNFs.
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- Cheng Liu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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