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Dhar M, Das A, Manna U. Deriving Superhydrophobicity Directly and Solely from Molecules: A Facile and Emerging Approach. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:19287-19303. [PMID: 39235959 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Nature-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces have gained significant attention due to their various potential applications. Artificial superhydrophobic surfaces were fabricated through co-optimization of topography and low-surface-energy chemistry. In the conventional approach, artificial superhydrophobic surfaces are developed through associating mostly polymer, metal, alloys, nanoparticles, microparticles, etc. and commonly encounter several challenges related to scalability, durability, and complex fabrication processes. In response to these challenges, molecule-based approaches have emerged as a promising alternative, providing several advantages such as prolonged shelf life of depositing solution, higher solvent compatibility, and a simple fabrication process. In this Perspective, we have provided a concise overview of traditional and molecule-based approaches to fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces, highlighting recent advancements and challenges. We have discussed various molecule-based strategies for tailoring water wettability, customizing mechanical properties, developing substrate-independent coatings, prolonging the shelf life of deposition solutions, and so on. Here, we have illustrated the potential of molecule-based approaches in overcoming existing limitations and its importance to diverse and prospective practical applications.
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- Manideepa Dhar
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039 India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039 India
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039 India
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Chu T, Zhou Z, Tian P, Yu T, Lian C, Zhang B, Xuan FZ. Nanofluidic sensing inspired by the anomalous water dynamics in electrical angstrom-scale channels. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7329. [PMID: 39187549 PMCID: PMC11347597 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51877-7] [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: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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Manipulation of confined water dynamics by voltage keeps great importance for diverse applications. However, limitations on the membrane functions, voltage-control range, and unclear dynamics need to be addressed. Herein, we report an anomalous electrically controlled gating phenomenon on cation-intercalated multi-layer Ti3C2 membranes and reveal the confined water dynamics. The water permeation rate was improved rapidly following the application and rise of voltage and finally reached a maximum rate at 0.9 V. The permeation rate starts to decrease from 0.9 V. Below 0.9 V, the electric field affects the charge and polarity of water molecules and then leads to ordered and denser rearrangement in the two-dimensional (2D) channel to accelerate the permeation rate. Above 0.9 V, with the assistance of metal cations, the surge in current induced aggregation of water molecules into clusters, thereby limiting the water mobility. Based on these findings, a high-performance humidity sensor was developed by simultaneously optimizing the response and recovery speeds through electric manipulation. This work provides flexible strategies in intelligent membrane design and nanofluidic sensing.
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- Tianshu Chu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Detection Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering and, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Pressure Systems and Safety of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Detection Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering and, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Pressure Systems and Safety of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Detection Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering and, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Pressure Systems and Safety of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Detection Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering and, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Pressure Systems and Safety of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Detection Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
- School of Mechanical and Power Engineering and, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Pressure Systems and Safety of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, PR China.
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Zeng J, Jing X, Lin L, Wang G, Zhang Y, Feng P. Smart sensing hydrogel actuators conferred by MXene gradient arrangement. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:816-826. [PMID: 39173514 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.117] [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: 07/06/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Smart sensing and excellent actuation abilities of natural organisms have driven scientists to develop bionic soft-bodied robots. However, most conventional robots suffer from poor electrical conductivity, limiting their application in real-time sensing and actuation. Here, we report a novel strategy to enhance the electrical conductivity of hydrogels that integrated actuation and strain-sensing functions for bioinspired self-sensing soft actuators. Conductive hydrogels were synthesized in situ by copolymerizing MXene nanosheets with thermosensitive N-isopropylacrylamide and acrylamide under a direct current electric field. The resulting hydrogels exhibited high electrical conductivity (2.11 mS/cm), good sensitivity with a gauge factor of 4.79 and long-term stability. The developed hydrogels demonstrated remarkable capabilities in detecting human motions at subtle strains such as facial expressions and large strains such as knee bending. Additionally, the hydrogel electrode patch was capable of monitoring physiological signals. Furthermore, the developed hydrogel showed good thermally induced actuation effects when the temperature was higher than 30 °C. Overall, this work provided new insights for the design of sensory materials with integrated self-sensing and actuation capabilities, which would pave the way for the development of high-performance conductive soft materials for intelligent soft robots and automated machinery.
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- Jiazhou Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China
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Gao H, Zhao F, Meng Z, Wang X, Han Z, Liu Y. Droplet Bottom Expansion and Its Wettability Control Mechanism Based on Macroscopic Defects. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13739-13748. [PMID: 38901843 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Biomimetic surfaces with special wettability have received much attention due to their promising prospects in droplet manipulation. Although some progress has been made, the manipulation of droplets by macroscopic defects of the millimeter structure and the wetting-state transition mechanism have rarely been reported. Herein, inspired by lotus leaves and desert beetles, biomimetic surfaces with macroscopic defects are prepared by laser processing and chemical modification. Various functions of droplet manipulation are achieved by controlling the millimeter-scale macroscopic defects, such as droplet capture, motion trajectory changing, and liquid well. And a droplet bottom expansion phenomenon is proposed: wetting-state transition in superhydrophobic regions around defects. The "edge failure effect" is proposed to explain the force analysis of droplet capture and the droplet bottom expansion to distinguish it from the adhesion phenomenon presented by the droplet sliding. 53.28° is defined as the expanded saturated angle of the as-prepared surface, which is used to distinguish whether the defect could cause the droplet bottom expansion. An enhanced edge failure effect experiment is designed to make the droplet bottom expansion more intuitive. This work provides a mechanistic explanation of the surfaces that utilize macroscopic defects for droplet manipulation. It can be applied to the monitoring of droplet storage limits, providing a perspective on the design and optimization of superhydrophobic surfaces with droplet manipulation.
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- Hanpeng Gao
- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- Institute of Structured and Architected Materials, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang 110167, P. R. China
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Zhang H, Zhang X, Li F, Zhao X. Constructing spherical-beads-on-string structure of electrospun membrane to achieve high vapor flux in membrane distillation. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 256:121605. [PMID: 38626613 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121605] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Hydrophobic membranes with a reentrant-like structure have shown high hydrophobicity and high anti-wetting properties in membrane distillation (MD). Here, PVDF spherical-beads-on-string (SBS) fibers were electrospun on nonwoven fabric and used in the MD process. Such a reentrant-like structure was featured with fine fibers, a low ratio of bead length to bead diameter, and high bead frequency. It was revealed that the SBS-structured membranes exhibited an exceptional capability for vapor flux, due to the formation of a network of more interconnected macropores than that of fibers and fusiform-beads-on-string structures, ensuring unimpeded vapor diffusion. In the desalination of formulated seawater (3.5 wt.% NaCl solution), a vapor flux of 61 ± 3 kg m-2 h-1 with a salt rejection of >99.98 % was achieved at a feed temperature of 60 °C. Furthermore, this SBS structured membrane showed satisfactory seawater desalination performance with a stable flux of 40 kg m-2 h-1 over a 27 h MD process. These findings suggest a viable approach for fabricating SBS-structured membranes that significantly enhance vapor flux in MD for desalination applications. Besides, the hydrophobic membranes with SBS structure can be prepared by single-step electrospinning, and it is facile to scale-up manufacture. This strategy holds promise for advancing the development of high-performance MD membranes tailored for efficient seawater desalination processes.
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- Honglong Zhang
- Lab of Environmental Science & Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Lab of Environmental Science & Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Lab of Environmental Science & Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Lab of Environmental Science & Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Li J, Li X, Lv J, Xu Q, Li H. Self-validating photothermal and electrochemical dual-mode sensing based on Hg 2+ etching Ti 3C 2 MXene. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1303:342525. [PMID: 38609266 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342525] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Mercury ions can cause serious damage to the ecological environment, and it is necessary to develop reliable and elegant mercury ion sensors. In this protocol, a label-free photothermal/electrochemical dual-mode strategy for Hg2+ is proposed based on delaminated Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets (DL-Ti3C2 MXene). Hg2+ exists in water in the form of HgCl2, Hg(OH)2, and HgClOH, and the electron-rich elements O and Cl can specifically bind to the positively charged DL-Ti3C2 MXene at the edge, and further oxidation-reduction reaction occurs to obtain TiO2/C and Hg2Cl2. In view of the reduction activity and the performance of photothermal conversion of DL-Ti3C2 MXene itself, the electrochemical and photothermal responses decrease with the increase of the logarithm of Hg2+ concentration. The corresponding linear ranges are 50 pmol L-1-500 nmol L-1 and 1 nmol L-1-50 μmol L-1, and their detection limits calculated at 3 S/N are 17.2 pmol L-1 and 0.43 nmol L-1, respectively. DL-Ti3C2 MXene has the characteristics of a wide range of raw materials, low cost, and easy preparation. In addition, the design takes full advantage of the properties of the material itself, avoids the complex assembly and detection process of conventional sensors, and enables high selectivity and sensitivity for mercury detection. In particular, the dual-mode sensing endows self-confirmation of mercury ion detection results, thereby improving the reliability of the sensor.
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- Yanxin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Textiles and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Textiles and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Textiles and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Textiles and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, PR China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and Energy, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & College of Textiles and Clothing, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, PR China.
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Chen C, Wang B, Xu J, Fei L, Raza S, Li B, Zeng Q, Shen L, Lin H. Recent Advancement in Emerging MXene-Based Photocatalytic Membrane for Revolutionizing Wastewater Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311427. [PMID: 38733219 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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MXene-based photocatalytic membranes provide significant benefits for wastewater treatment by effectively combining membrane separation and photocatalytic degradation processes. MXene represents a pioneering 2D photocatalyst with a variable elemental composition, substantial surface area, abundant surface terminations, and exceptional photoelectric performance, offering significant advantages in producing high-performance photocatalytic membranes. In this review, an in-depth overview of the latest scientific progress in MXene-based photocatalytic membranes is provided. Initially, a brief introduction to the structure and photocatalytic capabilities of MXene is provided, highlighting their pivotal role in promoting the photocatalytic process. Subsequently, in pursuit of the optimal MXene-based photocatalytic membrane, critical factors such as the morphology, hydrophilicity, and stability of MXenes are meticulously taken into account. Various preparation strategies for MXene-based photocatalytic membranes, including blending, vacuum filtration, and dip coating, are also discussed. Furthermore, the application and mechanism of MXene-based photocatalytic membranes in micropollutant removal, oil-water separation, and antibacterial are examined. Lastly, the challenges in the development and practical application of MXene-based photocatalytic membranes, as well as their future research direction are delineated.
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- Cheng Chen
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Li S, Xiao P, Chen T. Superhydrophobic Solar-to-Thermal Materials Toward Cutting-Edge Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2311453. [PMID: 38719350 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Solar-to-thermal conversion is a direct and effective way to absorb sunlight for heat via the rational design and control of photothermal materials. However, when exposed to water-existed conditions, the conventional solar-to-thermal performance may experience severe degradation owing to the high specific heat capacity of water. To tackle with the challenge, the water-repellent function is introduced to construct superhydrophobic solar-to-thermal materials (SSTMs) for achieving stable heating, and even, for creating new application possibilities under water droplets, sweat, seawater, and ice environments. An in-depth review of cutting-edge research of SSTMs is given, focusing on synergetic functions, typical construction methods, and cutting-edge potentials based on water medium. Moreover, the current challenges and future prospects based on SSTMs are also carefully discussed.
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- Shan Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China
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Li X, Li H, Su H, Tan X, Lin X, Wu Y, Jiang L, Xiao T, Tan X. Substrate-Independent Superhydrophobic Coating Capable of Photothermal-Induced Repairability for Multiple Damages Fabricated via Simple Blade Coating. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:9449-9461. [PMID: 38659090 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Repairable superhydrophobic surfaces have promising application potential in many fields. However, so far, it is still a challenge to develop a superhydrophobic surface with repairability for multiple types of damage through a simple method. In this paper, a repairable superhydrophobic coating was obtained on various substrates by blade-coating mixtures of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) modified with dopamine (PDA) and octadecylamine (ODA). The obtained coating has a good liquid-repellent property with a water contact angle above 150° and a water sliding angle of ∼6° and possesses an excellent absorbance (∼97%) in the wavelength range of 250-2500 nm. Due to its high absorbance, the coating displays an outstanding photothermal effect with a temperature rise of ∼65 °C under irradiation by 1.0 kW/m2 of simulated sunlight. Furthermore, after being degraded by multiple stimuli, including plasma treatment, acid/alkali/oil immersion, sand impact, and the icing-thawing cycle, the coating can recover superhydrophobicity via sunlight irradiation, demonstrating the good photothermal-induced repairability of the coating. It can be expected that the good water-repellent property, photothermal effect, and repairability give this coating a promising prospect in practical applications.
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- Xinyi Li
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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Dai J, Wang H, Yang X, Lan L, Li S, Zhang G, Li R, Nie D, Zhang W. Spontaneous thermal energy transfer and anti-gravitational water pumping using Al 2O 3 fiber-enhanced flexible nonwoven material as a high-performance and self-floating solar evaporator. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2095-2105. [PMID: 38391254 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh02204h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Solar-driven evaporation is promising to address water scarcity. However, preserving the heat inside evaporators instead of allowing run-off, and synergistically utilizing it to wick water from the bulk, is still underexplored. Herein, a dual-functional bridge of longitudinal orientated channels of Al2O3 fibers (AOFs) embedded in a multi-layered nonwoven evaporator was proposed to create a buffer for spontaneous thermal conduction and anti-gravitational water pumping. As a self-floating system with high porosity and flexibility, benefiting from the strong water transporting ability and high thermal conductivity of the AOFs, a superhigh evaporation rate (2.79 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun) can be achieved with great stability and durability. This work highlights the potential of promoting thermal management using a large-scale vapour chamber and mass-producible nonwoven technology to prepare a high-performance evaporator for practical applications.
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- Jiamu Dai
- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
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- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.
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Elkhoury K, Kodeih S, Enciso-Martínez E, Maziz A, Bergaud C. Advancing Cardiomyocyte Maturation: Current Strategies and Promising Conductive Polymer-Based Approaches. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303288. [PMID: 38349615 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303288] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality and pose a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Despite remarkable progress in medical research, the development of effective cardiovascular drugs has been hindered by high failure rates and escalating costs. One contributing factor is the limited availability of mature cardiomyocytes (CMs) for accurate disease modeling and drug screening. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived CMs offer a promising source of CMs; however, their immature phenotype presents challenges in translational applications. This review focuses on the road to achieving mature CMs by summarizing the major differences between immature and mature CMs, discussing the importance of adult-like CMs for drug discovery, highlighting the limitations of current strategies, and exploring potential solutions using electro-mechano active polymer-based scaffolds based on conductive polymers. However, critical considerations such as the trade-off between 3D systems and nutrient exchange, biocompatibility, degradation, cell adhesion, longevity, and integration into wider systems must be carefully evaluated. Continued advancements in these areas will contribute to a better understanding of cardiac diseases, improved drug discovery, and the development of personalized treatment strategies for patients with cardiovascular disorders.
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- Kamil Elkhoury
- LAAS-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, F-31400, France
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand, Tripoli, P.O. Box 100, Lebanon
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- LAAS-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, F-31400, France
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Guo X, Zhang H, Chen K, Li X, Yang X, Xiao C, Yao Y, Song M, Qi J, Zhou Y, Yang Y, Zhu Z, Li J. Ultrathin nitrogen-doped carbon Ti 3C 2T x-TiN heterostructure derived from ZIF-8 nanoparticles sandwiched MXene for high-performance capacitive deionization. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:358-365. [PMID: 38301472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.144] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Rational design of high-performance electrode materials is crucial for enhancing desalination performance of capacitive deionization (CDI). Here, ultrathin nitrogen-doped carbon/Ti3C2Tx-TiN (NC/MX-TiN) heterostructure was developed by pyrolyzing zeolite imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticles sandwiched MXene (ZSM), which were formed by assembling ultrafine ZIF-8 nanoparticles with size of 20 nm on both sides of MXene nanosheets. The introduction of ultrasmall ZIF-8 particles allowed for in situ nitridation of the MXene during pyrolysis, forming consecutive TiN layers tightly connected to the internal MXene. The two-dimensional (2D) heterostructure exhibited remarkable properties, including high specific surface area and excellent conductivity. Additionally, the resulting TiN demonstrated exceptional redox capability, which significantly enhanced the performance of CDI and ensured cycling stability. Benefiting from these advantages, the NC/MX-TiN exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 45.6 mg g-1 and a steady cycling performance in oxygenated saline water over 50 cycles. This work explores the rational design and construction of MXene-based 2D heterostructure and broadens new horizons for the development of novel CDI electrode materials.
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- Xin Guo
- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Li Z, Peng W, Zhou J, Shui S, Liu Y, Li T, Zhan X, Chen Y, Lan F, Ying B, Wu Y. Multidimensional Interactive Cascading Nanochips for Detection of Multiple Liver Diseases via Precise Metabolite Profiling. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312799. [PMID: 38263756 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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It is challenging to detect and differentiate multiple diseases with high complexity/similarity from the same organ. Metabolic analysis based on nanomatrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (NMALDI-MS) is a promising platform for disease diagnosis, while the enhanced property of its core nanomatrix materials has plenty of room for improvement. Herein, a multidimensional interactive cascade nanochip composed of iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNPs)/MXene/gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), IMG, is reported for serum metabolic profiling to achieve high-throughput detection of multiple liver diseases. MXene serves as a multi-binding site and an electron-hole source for ionization during NMALDI-MS analysis. Introduction of AuNPs with surface plasmon resonance (SPR) properties facilitates surface charge accumulation and rapid energy conversion. FeNPs are integrated into the MXene/Au nanocomposite to sharply reduce the thermal conductivity of the nanochip with negligible heat loss for strong thermally-driven desorption, and construct a multi-interaction proton transport pathway with MXene and AuNPs for strong ionization. Analysis of these enhanced serum fingerprint signals detected from the IMG nanochip through a neural network model results in differentiation of multiple liver diseases via a single pass and revelation of potential metabolic biomarkers. The promising method can rapidly and accurately screen various liver diseases, thus allowing timely treatment of liver diseases.
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- Zhiyu Li
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Machine Intelligence Lab, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Machine Intelligence Lab, College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Gupta V, Mallick Z, Choudhury A, Mandal D. On-Demand MXene-Coupled Pyroelectricity for Advanced Breathing Sensors and IR Data Receivers. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:8897-8910. [PMID: 38626396 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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MXene-inspired two-dimensional (2D) materials like Ti3C2Tx are widely known for their versatile properties, including surface plasmon, higher electrical conductivity, exceptional in-plane tensile strength, EMI shielding, and IR thermal properties. The MXene nanosheets coupled poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) nanofibers with d33 ∼-26 pm V-1 are able to capture the smaller thermal fluctuation due to a superior pyroelectric coefficient of ∼130 nC m-2 K-1 with an improved (∼7 times with respect to neat PVDF nanofibers) pyroelectric current figure of merit (FOMi). The significant enhancement of the pyroelectric response is attributed to the confinement effect of 2D MXene (Ti3C2Tx) nanosheets within PVDF nanofibers, as evidenced from polarized Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning probe microscopy (SPM). In subsequent studies, the practical applications of self-powered pyroelectric sensors of MXene-PVDF have been demonstrated. The fabricated flexible, hydrophobic pyroelectric sensor could be utilized as an excellent pyroelectric breathing sensor, a proximity sensor, and an IR data transmission receiver. Further, supervised machine learning algorithms are proposed to distinguish different types of breathing signals with ∼98% accuracy for healthcare monitoring purposes.
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- Varun Gupta
- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India
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- Quantum Materials and Devices Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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Chen YQ, Zhu YJ, Wang ZY, Yu HP, Xiong ZC. Salt-rejecting 3D cone flowing evaporator based on bilayer photothermal paper for high-performance solar seawater desalination. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:370-380. [PMID: 38244503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.035] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Solar energy-driven water evaporation technology is a promising, low-cost and sustainable approach to alleviate the global clean water shortage, but usually suffers from low water evaporation rate and severe salt deposition on the water evaporation surface. In this work, a hydrophilic bilayer photothermal paper-based three-dimensional (3D) cone flowing evaporator was designed and prepared for stable high-performance seawater desalination with excellent salt-rejecting ability. The as-prepared bilayer photothermal paper consisted of MXene (Ti3C2Tx) and HAA (ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires, poly(acrylic acid), and poly(acrylic acid-2-hydroxyethyl ester)). The accordion-like multilayered MXene acted as the efficient solar light absorber, and ultralong hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanowires served as the thermally insulating and supporting skeleton with a porous networked structure. A siphon effect-driven unidirectional fluid transportation unit in the 3D cone flowing evaporator could guide the concentrated saline flowing away from the evaporating surface to prevent salt deposition on the evaporation surface, avoiding severe deterioration of the performance in solar water evaporation. Furthermore, combining high solar light absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiencies, low water evaporation enthalpy (1838 ± 11 J g-1), and additional energy taken from the ambient environment, the as-prepared cone flowing evaporator exhibited a high water evaporation rate of 3.22 ± 0.20 kg m-2 h-1 for real seawater under one sun illumination (1 kW m-2), which was significantly higher than many values reported in the literature. This study provides an effective approach for designing high-performance solar energy-driven water evaporators for sustainable seawater desalination and wastewater purification.
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- Yu-Qiao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Farid MU, Kharraz JA, Sun J, Boey MW, Riaz MA, Wong PW, Jia M, Zhang X, Deka BJ, Khanzada NK, Guo J, An AK. Advancements in Nanoenabled Membrane Distillation for a Sustainable Water-Energy-Environment Nexus. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307950. [PMID: 37772325 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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The emergence of nano innovations in membrane distillation (MD) has garnered increasing scientific interest. This enables the exploration of state-of-the-art nano-enabled MD membranes with desirable properties, which significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of the MD process and open up opportunities for achieving a sustainable water-energy-environment (WEE) nexus. This comprehensive review provides broad coverage and in-depth analysis of recent innovations in nano-enabled MD membranes, focusing on their role in achieving desirable properties, such as strong liquid-repellence, high resistance to scaling, fouling, and wetting, as well as efficient self-heating and self-cleaning functionalities. The recent developments in nano-enhanced photothermal-catalytic applications for water-energy co-generation within a single MD system are also discussed. Furthermore, the bottlenecks are identified that impede the scale-up of nanoenhanced MD membranes and a future roadmap is proposed for their sustainable commercialiation. This holistic overview is expected to inspire future research and development efforts to fully harness the potential of nano-enabled MD membranes to achieve sustainable integration of water, energy, and the environment.
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- Muhammad Usman Farid
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, 129188, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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Wang L, Shu L, Hu Q, Jiang X, Yang H, Wang H, Rao L. Mechanism of self-recovery of hydrophobicity after surface damage of lotus leaf. PLANT METHODS 2024; 20:47. [PMID: 38515129 PMCID: PMC10956192 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-024-01174-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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The surfaces of lotus leaves with micro- and nano-waxy cuticle structures are superhydrophobic and possess a self-healing ability to regain hydrophobicity after damage. Inspired by this phenomenon, the problem of water-repellent coatings used in natural environments failing to perform after damage can be solved if these coatings are endowed with rapid self-repair and self-growth functions. However, there has been almost no exploration into the hydrophobicity self-repair process in lotus leaves. The changes in surface morphology during the hydrophobicity recovery process are not understood. There is a lack of research on the hydrophobicity recovery in lotus leaves. In this study, the damage and recovery experiments on lotus leaf surfaces were carried out in an artificial climate chamber, and the water repellency recovery process and typical water repellency roughness parameters regained time were obtained. Upon analyzing the differences in the recovery process of different damage types, the recovery mechanism after lotus leaf surface damage was obtained. Finally, it was found that the microscopic roughness determined the static contact angle (WCA) of the lotus leaf surface, and the nanoscopic roughness determined the rolling angle (SA). The dual factors of the recovery of the extruded epidermal tissue and the regeneration of the epidermal wax crystals determined the hydrophobicity recovery process in damaged lotus leaves.
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- Li Wang
- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Xuefeng Mountain Energy Equipment Safety National Observation and Research Station of Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Cai M, Li C, An X, Zhong B, Zhou Y, Feng K, Wang S, Zhang C, Xiao M, Wu Z, He J, Wu C, Shen J, Zhu Z, Feng K, Zhong J, He L. Supra-Photothermal CO 2 Methanation over Greenhouse-Like Plasmonic Superstructures of Ultrasmall Cobalt Nanoparticles. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308859. [PMID: 37931240 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Improving the solar-to-thermal energy conversion efficiency of photothermal nanomaterials at no expense of other physicochemical properties, e.g., the catalytic reactivity of metal nanoparticles, is highly desired for diverse applications but remains a big challenge. Herein, a synergistic strategy is developed for enhanced photothermal conversion by a greenhouse-like plasmonic superstructure of 4 nm cobalt nanoparticles while maintaining their intrinsic catalytic reactivity. The silica shell plays a key role in retaining the plasmonic superstructures for efficient use of the full solar spectrum, and reducing the heat loss of cobalt nanoparticles via the nano-greenhouse effect. The optimized plasmonic superstructure catalyst exhibits supra-photothermal CO2 methanation performance with a record-high rate of 2.3 mol gCo -1 h-1 , close to 100% CH4 selectivity, and desirable catalytic stability. This work reveals the great potential of nanoscale greenhouse effect in enhancing photothermal conversions through the combination with conventional promoting strategies, shedding light on the design of efficient photothermal nanomaterials for demanding applications.
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- Mujin Cai
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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Liu X, Li T, Lee TC, Sun Y, Liu Y, Shang L, Han Y, Deng W, Yuan Z, Dang A. Wearable Plasmonic Sensors Engineered via Active-Site Maximization of TiVC MXene for Universal Physiological Monitoring at the Molecular Level. ACS Sens 2024; 9:483-493. [PMID: 38206578 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Two-dimensional transition metal carbon/nitrides (MXenes) are promising candidates to revolutionize next-generation wearable sensors as high-performance surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates. However, low sensitivity of pure MXene nanosheets and weak binding force or uncontrolled in situ growth of plasmonic nanoparticles on hybrid MXene composites limit their progress toward universal and reliable sensors. Herein, we designed and manufactured a highly sensitive, structurally stable wearable SERS sensor by in situ fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures on the flexible TiVC membranes via the maximization of chemically reducing sites using alkaline treatment. DFT calculations and experimental characterization demonstrated that the hydroxyl functional groups on the surface of MXenes can facilitate the reduction of metal precursors and the nucleation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and can be covalently attached to AuNPs. Thus, the fabricated flexible TiVC-OH-Au sensor satisfied the rigorous mechanical requirements for wearable sensors. In addition, combining the electromagnetic (EM) enhancement from dense AuNPs formed by the activation of nucleation sites and charge transfer (CT) between target molecule and substrate induced by the abundant DOS near the Fermi level of TiVC, the fabricated sensor exhibits ultrasensitivity, long-term stability, good signal repeatability, and excellent mechanical durability. Moreover, the proof-of-concept application of the wearable SERS sensor in sweat sensing was demonstrated to monitor the content of nicotine, methotrexate, nikethamide, and 6-acetylmorphine in sweat at the molecular level, which was an important step toward the universality and practicality of the wearable sensing technology.
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- Xin Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London (UCL), London WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom
- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London (UCL), London WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
- Shannxi Engineering Laboratory for Graphene New Carbon Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, P. R China
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Zhang N, Zhang J, Zhu X, Yuan S, Wang D, Xu H, Wang Z. Synergistic Effect of Ti 3C 2T x MXene Nanosheets and Tannic Acid-Fe 3+ Network in Constructing High-Performance Hydrogel Composite Membrane for Photothermal Membrane Distillation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:724-732. [PMID: 38166126 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Photothermal membrane distillation (PMD) has emerged as a promising and sustainable approach for seawater desalination and wastewater purification. However, the wide application of the technique is severely impeded by low freshwater production and membrane fouling/wetting issues. Herein, we developed an advanced hydrogel-engineered membrane with simultaneously enhanced photothermal conversion capacity and desired fouling and wetting resistance for PMD. By the synergies of photothermal Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets and the tannic acid-Fe3+ network in the hydrogel, the membrane was endowed with excellent surface self-heating ability, yielding the highest freshwater production rate (1.71 kg m-2 h-1) and photothermal efficiency among the fabricated hydrogel composite membranes under 1 sun irradiation. Meanwhile, the PMD membrane could robustly resist oil-induced fouling and surfactant-induced wetting, significantly extending the membrane lifespan in treating contaminated saline water. Furthermore, when desalinating real seawater, the membrane exhibited superior durability with a stable vapor flux and excellent ion rejection (e.g., 99.24% for boron) for 100 h.
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- Na Zhang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, People's Republic of China
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Meng D, Xu M, Li S, Ganesan M, Ruan X, Ravi SK, Cui X. Functional MXenes: Progress and Perspectives on Synthetic Strategies and Structure-Property Interplay for Next-Generation Technologies. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304483. [PMID: 37730973 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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MXenes are a class of 2D materials that include layered transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. Since their inception in 2011, they have garnered significant attention due to their diverse compositions, unique structures, and extraordinary properties, such as high specific surface areas and excellent electrical conductivity. This versatility has opened up immense potential in various fields, catalyzing a surge in MXene research and leading to note worthy advancements. This review offers an in-depth overview of the evolution of MXenes over the past 5 years, with an emphasis on synthetic strategies, structure-property relationships, and technological prospects. A classification scheme for MXene structures based on entropy is presented and an updated summary of the elemental constituents of the MXene family is provided, as documented in recent literature. Delving into the microscopic structure and synthesis routes, the intricate structure-property relationships are explored at the nano/micro level that dictate the macroscopic applications of MXenes. Through an extensive review of the latest representative works, the utilization of MXenes in energy, environmental, electronic, and biomedical fields is showcased, offering a glimpse into the current technological bottlenecks, such asstability, scalability, and device integration. Moreover, potential pathways for advancing MXenes toward next-generation technologies are highlighted.
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- Depeng Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Si Y, Yang J, Wang D, Shi S, Zhi C, Huang K, Hu J. Bioinspired Hierarchical Multi-Protective Membrane for Extreme Environments via Co-Electrospinning-Electrospray Strategy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304705. [PMID: 37653612 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Extreme environments can cause severe harm to human health, and even threaten life safety. Lightweight, breathable clothing with multi-protective functions would be of great application value. However, integrating multi-protective functions into nanofibers in a facile way remains a great challenge. Here, a one-step co-electrospinning-electrospray strategy is developed to fabricate a superhydrophobic multi-protective membrane (S-MPM). The water contact angle of S-MPM can reach up to 164.3°. More importantly, S-MPM can resist the skin temperature drop (11.2 °C) or increase (17.2 °C) caused by 0 °C cold or 70 °C hot compared with pure electrospun membrane. In the cold climate (-5 °C), the anti-icing time of the S-MPM is extended by 2.52 times, while the deicing time is only 1.45 s due to the great photothermal effect. In a fire disaster situation, the total heat release and peak heat release rate values of flame retarded S-MPM drop sharply by 24.2% and 69.3%, respectively. The S-MPM will serve as the last line of defense for the human body and has the potential to trigger a revolution in the practical application of next-generation functional clothing.
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- Yifan Si
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Centre for Digital Textile Inkjet Printing, Key Laboratory of Eco-Textile, Jiangnan University, Ministry of Education, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 999077, China
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Huang L, Ding L, Caro J, Wang H. MXene-based Membranes for Drinking Water Production. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311138. [PMID: 37615530 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The soaring development of industry exacerbates the shortage of fresh water, making drinking water production an urgent demand. Membrane techniques feature the merits of high efficiency, low energy consumption, and easy operation, deemed as the most potential technology to purify water. Recently, a new type of two-dimensional materials, MXenes as the transition metal carbides or nitrides in the shape of nanosheets, have attracted enormous interest in water purification due to their extraordinary properties such as adjustable hydrophilicity, easy processibility, antifouling resistance, mechanical strength, and light-to-heat transformation capability. In pioneering studies, MXene-based membranes have been evaluated in the past decade for drinking water production including the separation of bacteria, dyes, salts, and heavy metals. This review focuses on the recent advancement of MXene-based membranes for drinking water production. A brief introduction of MXenes is given first, followed by descriptions of their unique properties. Then, the preparation methods of MXene membranes are summarized. The various applications of MXene membranes in water treatment and the corresponding separation mechanisms are discussed in detail. Finally, the challenges and prospects of MXene membranes are presented with the hope to provide insightful guidance on the future design and fabrication of high-performance MXene membranes.
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- Lingzhi Huang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstrasse 3A, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Soomro F, Ali A, Ullah S, Iqbal M, Alshahrani T, Khan F, Yang J, Thebo KH. Highly Efficient Arginine Intercalated Graphene Oxide Composite Membranes for Water Desalination. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:18447-18457. [PMID: 38055936 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Graphene oxide-based composite membranes have received enormous attention for highly efficient water desalination. Herein, we prepare arginine/graphene oxide (Arg/GO) composite membranes by surface functionalizing GO nanosheets with arginine amino acid. Arginine has a unique combination of hydroxyl and amino functional groups that cross-link GO nanosheets through hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions. The as-prepared Arg@GO composite membranes with different thicknesses are used to separate the salt and dye molecules. The 900-nm-thick Arg@GO composite membrane shows high rejection of 98% for NaCl and 99.8% for MgCl2, Ni(NO3)2, and Pb(NO3)2 with good water permeance. Such a membrane also shows a high separation efficiency (100%) for methylene blue, rhodamine B, and Evans blue dyes. At the same time, the ultrathin Arg@GO composite membrane (220 ± 10 nm) exhibits high water permeance of up to 2100 ± 10 L m-2 h-1 bar-1. Furthermore, the 900-nm-thick Arg@GO composite membrane is stable in an aqueous environment for 40 days with significantly less swelling. Therefore, these membranes can be utilized in future desalination and separation applications.
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- Faheeda Soomro
- Department of Human and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, Linguists and Sciences, The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Rohri Bypass, Sukkur 65200, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Multi-phase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering (IPE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100F190, China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- K.A.CARE Energy Research & Innovation Centre (ERIC), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur 22620 KPK, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Multi-phase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering (IPE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100F190, China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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Flouda P, Inman A, Gumenna M, Bukharina D, Shevchenko VV, Gogotsi Y, Tsukruk VV. Ultrathin Films of MXene Nanosheets Decorated by Ionic Branched Nanoparticles with Enhanced Energy Storage Stability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:53776-53785. [PMID: 37935010 PMCID: PMC10685356 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials such as MXenes have shown great potential for energy storage applications due to their high surface area and high conductivity. However, their practical implementation is limited by their tendency to restack, similar to other 2D materials, leading to a decreased long-term performance. Here, we present a novel approach to addressing this issue by combining MXene (Ti3C2Tx) nanosheets with branched ionic nanoparticles from polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) using an amphiphilicity-driven assembly for the formation of composite monolayers of nanoparticle-decorated MXene nanosheets at the air-water interface. The amphiphilic hybrid MXene/POSS monolayers allow for the fabrication of organized multilayered films with ionic nanoparticles supporting the nanoscale gap between MXene nanosheets. For these composite multilayers, we observed a 400% enhancement in specific capacitance compared to pure drop-cast MXene films. Furthermore, dramatically enhanced electrochemical cycling stability for ultrathin-film electrodes (<400 nm in thickness) with a 91% capacitance retention over 10,000 cycles has been achieved. Our results suggest that this insertion of 0D ionic nanoparticles with complementary interactions in between 2D MXene nanosheets could be extended to other hybrid 0D-2D nanomaterials, providing a promising pathway for the development of hybrid electrode architectures with enhanced ionic transport for long-term energy cycling and storage, capacitive deionization, and ionic filtration.
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- Paraskevi Flouda
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- A.
J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Institute
of Macromolecular Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of
Ukraine, Kharkivske Shosse
48, Kyiv 02160, Ukraine
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Institute
of Macromolecular Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of
Ukraine, Kharkivske Shosse
48, Kyiv 02160, Ukraine
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- A.
J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia
Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Zhang Y, Guo Z. Transition metal compounds: From properties, applications to wettability regulation. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103027. [PMID: 37883847 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103027] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Transition metal compounds (TMCs) have the advantages of abundant reserves, low cost, non-toxic and pollution-free, and have attracted wide attention in recent years. With the development of two-dimensional layered materials, a new two-dimensional transition metal carbonitride (MXene) has attracted extensive attention due to its excellent physicochemical properties such as gas selectivity, photocatalytic properties, electromagnetic interference shielding and photothermal properties. They are widely used in gas sensors, oil/water separation, wastewater and waste-oil treatment, cancer treatment, seawater desalination, strain sensors, medical materials and some energy storage materials. In this view, we aim to emphatically summarize MXene with their properties, applications and their wettability regulation in different applications. In addition, the properties of transition metal oxides (TMOs) and other TMCs and their wettability regulation applications are also discussed.
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- Yidan Zhang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Chen X, Magniez K, Zhang P, Kujawski W, Chen Z, Dumée LF. A "Green" Stirring Plasma Functionalization Strategy for Controllable Oxygen-Containing Functional Groups on Octa-Methyl POSS Microstructure. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2770. [PMID: 37887921 PMCID: PMC10609975 DOI: 10.3390/nano13202770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The distinctive cage-like structure of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) materials makes them highly effective fillers in composite membranes for separation applications. However, realizing their full potential in the application often requires specific surface functionalization with various groups. However, this requirement remains challenging owing to the limitations of wet-chemistry approaches, which frequently result in the generation of hazardous chemical by-products. In this paper, a "green" stirring plasma strategy is presented for the functionalization of octa-methyl POSS sub-micron particles into designable oxygen-containing functional groups using a low-pressure oxygen plasma from combined continuous wave and pulsed (CW+P) modes. Plasma from oxygen gas with CW mode offers highly oxygen-reactive species to continuously etch and activate the surface of the POSS. The resulting pulsed plasma assists in grafting more reactive oxygen species onto the active methyl groups of the POSS to form specific oxygen-containing functional groups including hydroxyl and carboxyl. A precise control of nearly one hydroxyl or one carboxyl group at the corner of the cage structure of the POSS is demonstrated, without damaging the core. Therefore, the plasma process discussed in this work is suggested by the authors as controllable fundamental research for the surface functionalization of sub-micron particles, promoting a more environmentally friendly pathway for the preparation of designable fillers.
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- Xiao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China; (X.C.); (P.Z.)
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572024, China
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia;
- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 7 Gagarina Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia;
- Textor Technologies PTY LTD, 41 Tullamarine Park Road, Tullamarine, VIC 3043, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China; (X.C.); (P.Z.)
- Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya 572024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 7 Gagarina Street, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia;
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- Khalifa University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Research and Innovation Center on 2D Nanomaterials, Arzanah Precinct, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Deng Q, Yin K, Wang L, Zhang H, Huang Q, Luo Z, He J, Duan JA. One Droplet toward Efficient Alcohol Detection Using Femtosecond Laser Textured Micro/Nanostructured Surface with Superwettability. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300290. [PMID: 37140085 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Alcohol with different concentrations is commonly used in food, industry, and medicine fields all over the world. However, current methods for detecting alcohol concentration are restricted to large sample consumption, additional senergy consuming, or complex operations. Here, inspired by superwettability of lotus leaves, a superhydrophobic and superorganophilic surface is designed on the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for one droplet efficient alcohol detection, which is prepared via femtosecond laser direct writing technology. Meanwhile, the contact angles of droplets with various alcohol concentrations on the laser-treated PDMS (LTP) surface are different. Based on the above characteristic, alcohol concentration through contact angle measurement without any external energy is directly detected, which is simple and efficient. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the LTP surface remains stable wettability after 1000 water-ethanol cycles and 300 days tests in air, indicating strong surface repeatability and stability. Significantly, the LTP surface has a broad potential application in one droplet detecting alcohol concentration, fake or genuine wine, and alcohol molecules. This work provides a new strategy to fabricate a superwetting surface for efficient one droplet alcohol detection.
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- Qinwen Deng
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Liu D, Yusufu K, Yu F, Wu C, Zhong L, Xu Y, Liu J, Ma J, Wang W. Quasi-critical condition to balance the scaling and membrane lifespan tradeoff in hypersaline water concentration. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 242:120265. [PMID: 37390652 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120265] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Mineral scaling is an inconvenient obstacle for membrane distillation in hypersaline wastewater concentration applications, compromising membrane lifespan to maintain high water recovery. Although various measures are devoted to alleviating mineral scaling, the uncertainty and complexity of scale characteristics make it difficult to accurately identify and effectively prevent. Herein, we systematically elucidate a practically applicable principle to balance the trade-off between mineral scaling and membrane lifespan. Through experimental demonstration and mechanism analysis, we find a consistent concentration phenomenon of hypersaline concentration in different situations. Based on the characteristics of the binding force between the primary scale crystal and the membrane, the quasi-critical concentration condition is sought to prevent the accumulation and intrusion of mineral scale. The quasi-critical condition achieves the maximum water flux on the premise of guaranteeing the membrane tolerance, and the membrane performance can be restored by undamaged physical cleaning. This report opens up an informative horizon for circumventing the inexplicable scaling explorations and develops a universal evaluation strategy to provide technical support for membrane desalination.
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- Dongqing Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Urban Water Resources Co., Ltd., Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China; Guangdong Yuehai Water Investment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518021, P R China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Military Facilities, Army Logistics University, Chongqing 401331, P R China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, P R China.
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Zhang H, Zhao X. Enhanced Anti-Wetting Methods of Hydrophobic Membrane for Membrane Distillation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300598. [PMID: 37219004 PMCID: PMC10427381 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Increasing issues of hydrophobic membrane wetting occur in the membrane distillation (MD) process, stimulating the research on enhanced anti-wetting methods for membrane materials. In recent years, surface structural construction (i.e., constructing reentrant-like structures), surface chemical modification (i.e., coating organofluorides), and their combination have significantly improved the anti-wetting properties of the hydrophobic membranes. Besides, these methods change the MD performance (i.e., increased/decreased vapor flux and increased salt rejection). This review first introduces the characterization parameters of wettability and the fundamental principles of membrane surface wetting. Then it summarizes the enhanced anti-wetting methods, the related principles, and most importantly, the anti-wetting properties of the resultant membranes. Next, the MD performance of hydrophobic membranes prepared by different enhanced anti-wetting methods is discussed in desalinating different feeds. Finally, facile and reproducible strategies are aspired for the robust MD membrane in the future.
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- Honglong Zhang
- Lab of Environmental Science & TechnologyINETTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084P. R. China
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- Lab of Environmental Science & TechnologyINETTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084P. R. China
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Asaro GA, Solazzo M, Suku M, Spurling D, Genoud K, Gonzalez JG, Brien FJO, Nicolosi V, Monaghan MG. MXene functionalized collagen biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering driving iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte maturation. NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 7:44. [PMID: 38665478 PMCID: PMC11041746 DOI: 10.1038/s41699-023-00409-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Electroconductive biomaterials are gaining significant consideration for regeneration in tissues where electrical functionality is of crucial importance, such as myocardium, neural, musculoskeletal, and bone tissue. In this work, conductive biohybrid platforms were engineered by blending collagen type I and 2D MXene (Ti3C2Tx) and afterwards covalently crosslinking; to harness the biofunctionality of the protein component and the increased stiffness and enhanced electrical conductivity (matching and even surpassing native tissues) that two-dimensional titanium carbide provides. These MXene platforms were highly biocompatible and resulted in increased proliferation and cell spreading when seeded with fibroblasts. Conversely, they limited bacterial attachment (Staphylococcus aureus) and proliferation. When neonatal rat cardiomyocytes (nrCMs) were cultured on the substrates increased spreading and viability up to day 7 were studied when compared to control collagen substrates. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) were seeded and stimulated using electric-field generation in a custom-made bioreactor. The combination of an electroconductive substrate with an external electrical field enhanced cell growth, and significantly increased cx43 expression. This in vitro study convincingly demonstrates the potential of this engineered conductive biohybrid platform for cardiac tissue regeneration.
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- Giuseppe A. Asaro
- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- CÚRAM, Centre for Research in Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
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- Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER), Centre at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, 2 Ireland
- CÚRAM, Centre for Research in Medical Devices, National University of Ireland, H91 W2TY Galway, Ireland
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Lou M, Li J, Zhu X, Chen J, Zhang X, Fang X, Li F. Difunctional MOF-wrapped graphene membranes for efficient photothermal membrane distillation and VOCs interception. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Zhang N, Zhang J, Yang X, Zhou C, Zhu X, Liu B, Chen Y, Lin S, Wang Z. Janus Membrane with Hydrogel-like Coating for Robust Fouling and Wetting Resistance in Membrane Distillation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:19504-19513. [PMID: 37022125 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising technique for water reclamation from hypersaline wastewater. However, fouling and wetting of the hydrophobic membranes are two prominent challenges for the widespread application of MD. Herein, we developed an antiwetting and antifouling Janus membrane comprising a hydrogel-like polyvinyl alcohol/tannic acid (PVA/TA) top layer and a hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane substrate via a facile and benign strategy combining mussel-amine co-deposition with the shrinkage-rehydration process. Interestingly, the vapor flux of the Janus membrane was not compromised, though a microscale PVA/TA layer was introduced, possibly due to the high water uptake and reduced water evaporation enthalpy of the hydrogel-like structure. Moreover, the PVA/TA-PTFE Janus membrane sustained stable MD performance while treating a challenging saline feed containing surfactants and mineral oils. The robust wetting resistance arises from the synergistic effects of the elevated liquid entry pressure (1.01 ± 0.02 MPa) of the membrane and the retardation of surfactant transport to the substrate PTFE layer. Meanwhile, the hydrogel-like PVA/TA layer hinders oil fouling due to its strongly hydrated state. Furthermore, the PVA/TA-PTFE membrane exhibited improved performance in purifying shale gas wastewater and landfill leachate. This study provides new insights into the facile design and fabrication of promising MD membranes for hypersaline wastewater treatment.
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- Na Zhang
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610207, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Fluorinated Functional Membrane Materials, Shandong Dongyue Polymer Material Co., Ltd., Zibo 256401, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235-1831, United States
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Zhao R, He X, Zhang Z, Meng J, Wang S. Water Spider-Inspired Nanofiber Coating with Sustainable Scale Repellency via Air-Replenishing Strategy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209796. [PMID: 36652626 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To survive underwater even in severely hypoxic water for a long period, the water spider has to periodically collect and replenish air into the diving bell. Inspired by this natural air-replenishing strategy, a water spider-inspired nanofiber (WSN) coating with underwater superaerophilicity displaying excellent and sustainable scalephobic capability is prepared. Air film on the WSN coating can be well-kept and further employed as the barrier layer for scale repellence. Significantly, scalephobic capability of the WSN coating mainly originates from two aspects: inhibiting interfacial nucleation and reducing interfacial adhesion of scale. Compared with previous studies, this WSN coating achieves excellent and sustainable scale repellence (≈ 98% reduction in scale deposition) even after a one-month dynamic scaling test. Thus, this air-replenishing strategy may raise a new avenue for advanced long-term scalephobic materials.
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- Yixuan Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Binzhou, 256600, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Elmaghraoui D, Ben Amara I, Jaziri S. Nickel Chalcogenide Nanoparticles-Assisted Photothermal Solar Driven Membrane Distillation (PSDMD). MEMBRANES 2023; 13:195. [PMID: 36837698 PMCID: PMC9961219 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Developing photothermal solar driven membrane distillation (PSDMD) is of great importance in providing fresh water for remote off-grid regions. The production of freshwater through the PSDMD is driven by the temperature difference between feed and distillate sides created via the addition of efficient photothermal nanostructures. Here we proposed nickel sulfides and nickel tellurium nanoparticles (NPs) to be loaded into the polymeric membrane to enhance its performance. Ag and CuSe NPs are also considered for comparison as they are previously used for membrane distillation (MD). Our theoretical approach showed that all of the considered NPs increased the temperature of the PVDF membrane by around a few degrees. NiS and NiTe2 NPs are the most efficient solar light-to-heat converters compared to NiTe and NiS2 NPs due to their efficient absorption over the visible range. PVDF membrane loaded with 25% of NiCs NPs and a porosity of 32% produced a transmembrane vapor flux between 22 and 27 L/m2h under a 10-times-amplified sun intensity. Under the same conditions, the PVDF membrane loaded with CuSe and Ag NPs produced 15 and 18 L/m2h of vapor flux, respectively. The implantation of NPs through the membrane not only increased its surface temperature but also possessed a high porosity which provided a higher distillation and energy efficiency that reached 58% with NiS NPs. Finally, great agreement between our theoretical model and experimental measurement is obtained.
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- Donia Elmaghraoui
- Laboratoire de Physique de la Matiére Condensée, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Campus Universitaire, El Manar 2092, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique de la Matiére Condensée, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Campus Universitaire, El Manar 2092, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique de la Matiére Condensée, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Campus Universitaire, El Manar 2092, Tunisia
- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux, Structures et Propriétés, Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Jarzouna 7021, Tunisia
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Ghanbari R, Nazarzadeh Zare E, Paiva-Santos AC, Rabiee N. Ti 3C 2Tx MXene@MOF decorated polyvinylidene fluoride membrane for the remediation of heavy metals ions and desalination. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:137191. [PMID: 36368543 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nowadays, the evolution of two-dimensional materials like transition metal carbides (MXene) prepares a novel path to surpass the "trade-off" between the membrane permeation and rejection rates. Based on water swelling and oxidation vulnerability, MXene membranes showed vivid defects such as inadequate stability, detrimental adsorption, and haphazardly stacked nanosheets. Here, we prepared Ti3C2Tx MXene@metal-organic frameworks nanosheets from aminated metal-organic framework-101 (NH2-MIL-101(Al)) via the in-situ growth method and incorporated them into the thin-film polymer to acquire desirable MXene nanosheets with tailor-made structures. The earned modified thin-film nanocomposite membrane showed high salt rejection for Na2SO4 (98.6 ± 0.5%), MgSO4 (96.9 ± 0.7%), MgCl2 (84.5 ± 0.8%), and NaCl (82.5 ± 0.8%), and also showed an improved permeation rate by three times (17.1 ± 0.2 L m-2. h-1. bar-1). Concurrently, the rejection rate of five different types of heavy metal ions (Ni2+, Cd2+, Mn2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+) was tested and denoted more than a 95.2 ± 0.5% rejection rate for all of them, notably high for Mn2+ (97.6 ± 0.4%). After modification, the flux recovery rate was as high as 95.3 ± 0.4%, denoting more than 30% improvement; besides, anti-compactness features enhanced by nearly 34 ± 0.7%. The long-term water permeation kept 91.5 ± 0.9% of its initial rate indicating almost 40 ± 0.8% enhancement. In addition, the rejection performance of Na2SO4 for the optimized membrane was more than 97% even after two weeks.
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- Roham Ghanbari
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea.
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Zhao W, Wang Y, Han M, Xu J, Tam KC. Surface Modification, Topographic Design and Applications of Superhydrophobic Systems. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202657. [PMID: 36315127 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces with expanded wetting behaviors, like tunable adhesion, hybrid surface hydrophobicity and smart hydrophobic switching have attracted increasing attention due to their broad applications. Herein, the construction methods, mechanisms and advanced applications of special superhydrophobicity are reviewed, and hydro/superhydrophobic modifications are categorized and discussed based on their surface chemistry, and topographic design. The formation and maintenance of special superhydrophobicity in the metastable state are also examined and explored. In addition, particular attention is paid to the use of special wettability in various applications, such as membrane distillation, droplet-based electricity generators and anti-fogging surfaces. Finally, the challenges for practical applications and future research directions are discussed.
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- Weinan Zhao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Facile synthesis of MXene−Polyvinyl alcohol hybrid material for robust flexible memristor. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen H, Wang M, Huang W. Two-Dimensional Selenium Nanosheet-Based Sponges with Superior Hydrophobicity and Excellent Photothermal Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3756. [PMID: 36364530 PMCID: PMC9657928 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photothermally assisted superhydrophobic materials play an important role in a variety of applications, such as oil purification, waste oil collection, and solar desalination, due to their facile fabrication, low-cost, flexibility, and tunable thermal conversion. However, the current widely used superhydrophobic sponges with photothermal properties are usually impaired by a high loading content of photothermal agents (e.g., gold or silver nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes), low photothermal efficiency, and require harmful processes for modification. Here, a one-pot, simple composite consisting of two-dimensional (2D) selenium (Se) nanosheets (NSs) and commercially used melamine sponge (MS) is rationally designed and successfully fabricated by a facile dip-coating method via physical adsorption between 2D Se NSs and MS. The loading content of 2D Se NSs on the skeleton of the MS can be well controlled by dipping cycle. The results demonstrate that after the modification of 2D Se NSs on the MS, the wettability transition from hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity can be easily achieved, even at a very low loading of 2D Se NSs, and the highly stable photothermal conversion of the as-fabricated composites can be realized with a maximum temperature of 111 ± 3.2 °C due to the excellent photothermal effect of 2D Se NSs. It is anticipated that this composite will afford new design strategies for multifunctional porous structures for versatile applications, such as high-performance solar desalination and photothermal sterilization.
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- Hongyan Chen
- Engineering Training Center, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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