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Dutta S, Chakraborty T, Sharma S, Mondal D, Saha A, Pradhan AK, Chakraborty C, Das S, Sutradhar S. Fabrication of rare earth-doped ZnO-PVDF flexible nanocomposite films for ferroelectric response and their application in piezo-responsive bending sensors. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:14347-14363. [PMID: 39136151 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01761g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The present study covers the fabrication of flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators and their application towards sustainable power generation. The rod-like structure of erbium-doped ZnO (EZ) nanoparticles prepared by the hydrothermal synthesis route was successfully incorporated inside the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix using the solution casting method. Solution casting is an easy and cost-effective method for fabricating laminated, thin, flexible and lightweight EZ-PVDF nanocomposite films. The formation of the desired crystallographic phase of EZ-PVDF nanocomposite films and the presence of rod-like EZ nanoparticles inside the PVDF matrix were confirmed using X-ray diffraction and FESEM. The enhancement of the β-phase fraction of the EZ-PVDF nanocomposite films as compared to bare PVDF was estimated using FTIR spectroscopy. The presence of a ferroelectric phase in the EZ-PVDF nanocomposite films was found due to the formation of a large area of interfaces between the EZ nanoparticles and the PVDF matrix. The maximum polarizations of 0.00696 μC cm-2 and 0.00683 μC cm-2 for two samples (EZP1 and EZP2, respectively) were observed at an electric field of 1.25 kV cm-1. The piezoelectric voltages were observed at relatively low frequencies for both nanocomposite films. The maximum piezoelectric voltages of 18.9 V and 15.5 V were observed at a 1 Hz frequency for EZP1 and EZP2, respectively. The output piezoelectric current of 16.88 mA and the maximum power density of 7773.68 W m-3 for EZP1 ensure its potential as an efficient piezoelectric nanogenerator with greater efficiency than those reported previously in published articles. The change in the piezoelectric voltage response of the nanocomposite films as a function of mechanical movement of human external body parts renders them the most suitable candidate for human-machine interfacing (HMI) applications, such as bending sensors and human motion sensors.
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- Subhojit Dutta
- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India.
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- Section of Crystallography, Department of Earth and Environmetal Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 80333, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana, India
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, West Bengal, India.
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Liu M, Xu W, Liu S, Liu B, Gao Y, Wang B. Directional Polarization of a Ferroelectric Intermediate Layer Inspires a Built-In Field in Si Anodes to Regulate Li + Transport Behaviors in Particles and Electrolyte. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402915. [PMID: 38641884 PMCID: PMC11220674 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The silicon (Si) anode is prone to forming a high electric field gradient and concentration gradient on the electrode surface under high-rate conditions, which may destroy the surface structure and decrease cycling stability. In this study, a ferroelectric (BaTiO3) interlayer and field polarization treatment are introduced to set up a built-in field, which optimizes the transport mechanisms of Li+ in solid and liquid phases and thus enhances the rate performance and cycling stability of Si anodes. Also, a fast discharging and slow charging phenomenon is observed in a half-cell with a high reversible capacity of 1500.8 mAh g-1 when controlling the polarization direction of the interlayer, which means a fast charging and slow discharging property in a full battery and thus is valuable for potential applications in commercial batteries. Simulation results demonstrated that the built-in field plays a key role in regulating the Li+ concentration distribution in the electrolyte and the Li+ diffusion behavior inside particles, leading to more uniform Li+ diffusion from local high-concentration sites to surrounding regions. The assembled lithium-ion battery with a BaTiO3 interlayer exhibited superior electrochemical performance and long-term cycling life (915.6 mAh g-1 after 300 cycles at a high current density of 4.2 A g-1). The significance of this research lies in exploring a new approach to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and providing new ideas and pathways for addressing the challenges faced by Si-based anodes.
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- Ming Liu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100039P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio‐based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials of Ministry of EducationCollege of Material Science and EngineeringNortheast Forestry UniversityHarbin150040P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100039P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100039P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100039P. R. China
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Skaggs C, Siegfried PE, Cho JS, Xin Y, Garlea VO, Taddei KM, Bhandari H, Croft M, Ghimire NJ, Jang JI, Tan X. Ba 4RuMn 2O 10: A Noncentrosymmetric Polar Crystal Structure with Disordered Trimers. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2024; 36:6053-6061. [PMID: 38947978 PMCID: PMC11210430 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c00586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Phase-pure polycrystalline Ba4RuMn2O10 was prepared and determined to adopt the noncentrosymmetric polar crystal structure (space group Cmc21) based on results of second harmonic generation, convergent beam electron diffraction, and Rietveld refinements using powder neutron diffraction data. The crystal structure features zigzag chains of corner-shared trimers, which contain three distorted face-sharing octahedra. The three metal sites in the trimers are occupied by disordered Ru/Mn with three different ratios: Ru1:Mn1 = 0.202(8):0.798(8), Ru2:Mn2 = 0.27(1):0.73(1), and Ru3:Mn3 = 0.40(1):0.60(1), successfully lowering the symmetry and inducing the polar crystal structure from the centrosymmetric parent compounds Ba4T3O10 (T = Mn, Ru; space group Cmca). The valence state of Ru/Mn is confirmed to be +4 according to X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy. Ba4RuMn2O10 is a narrow bandgap (∼0.6 eV) semiconductor exhibiting spin-glass behavior with strong magnetic frustration and antiferromagnetic interactions.
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- Callista
M. Skaggs
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason
University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
- Quantum
Science and Engineering Center, George Mason
University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
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- Department
of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul 04017, Republic of Korea
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- National
High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida
State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, United States
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- Neutron Scattering
Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Neutron Scattering
Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
- X-ray
Science
Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne
National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
- Department
of Physics and Astronomy and Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum
Matter, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy and Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum
Matter, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department
of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul 04017, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason
University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
- Quantum
Science and Engineering Center, George Mason
University, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
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Gupta AK, Krasnoslobodtsev AV. Fueling the Future: The Emergence of Self-Powered Enzymatic Biofuel Cell Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:316. [PMID: 39056592 PMCID: PMC11274387 DOI: 10.3390/bios14070316] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Self-powered biosensors are innovative devices that can detect and analyze biological or chemical substances without the need for an external power source. These biosensors can convert energy from the surrounding environment or the analyte itself into electrical signals for sensing and data transmission. The self-powered nature of these biosensors offers several advantages, such as portability, autonomy, and reduced waste generation from disposable batteries. They find applications in various fields, including healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety, and wearable devices. While self-powered biosensors are a promising technology, there are still challenges to address, such as improving energy efficiency, sensitivity, and stability to make them more practical and widely adopted. This review article focuses on exploring the evolving trends in self-powered biosensor design, outlining potential advantages and limitations. With a focal point on enzymatic biofuel cell power generation, this article describes various sensing mechanisms that employ the analyte as substrate or fuel for the biocatalyst's ability to generate current. Technical aspects of biofuel cells are also examined. Research and development in the field of self-powered biosensors is ongoing, and this review describes promising areas for further exploration within the field, identifying underexplored areas that could benefit from further investigation.
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Han BB, Luo P, Xue YB, Cao YM, Li W, Dong XX, Sun J, Zheng M, Zhao YD, Wu B, Zhuo S, Zheng M, Wang ZS, Zhuo MP. Hydrophilic 1T-WS 2 Nanosheet Arrays toward Conductive Textiles for High-Efficient and Continuous Hydroelectric Generation and Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308527. [PMID: 38221686 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Flexible hydroelectric generators (HEGs) are promising self-powered devices that spontaneously derive electrical power from moisture. However, achieving the desired compatibility between a continuous operating voltage and superior current density remains a significant challenge. Herein, a textile-based van der Waals heterostructure is rationally designed between conductive 1T phase tungsten disulfide@carbonized silk (1T-WS2@CSilk) and carbon black@cotton (CB@Cotton) fabrics with an asymmetric distribution of oxygen-containing functional groups, which enhances the proton concentration gradients toward high-performance wearable HEGs. The vertically staggered 1T-WS2 nanosheet arrays on the CSilk fabric provide abundant hydrophilic nanochannels for rapid carrier transport. Furthermore, the moisture-induced primary battery formed between the active aluminum (Al) electrode and the conductive textiles introduces the desired electric field to facilitate charge separation and compensate for the decreased streaming potential. These devices exhibit a power density of 21.6 µW cm-2, an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.65 V sustained for over 10 000 s, and a current density of 0.17 mA cm-2. This performance makes them capable of supplying power to commercial electronics and human respiratory monitoring. This study presents a promising strategy for the refined design of wearable electronics.
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- Bin-Bin Han
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Naton Science & Technology Co., Ltd, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Naton Science & Technology Co., Ltd, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Ji Y, Bai X, Tang J, Bai M, Zhu Y, Tang J. Photocathodic Activation of Peroxymonosulfate in a Photofuel Cell: A Synergetic Signal Amplification Strategy for a Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Sensor. Anal Chem 2024; 96:3470-3479. [PMID: 38336002 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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A self-powered photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor has attracted widespread attention in the field of analysis, but it is still a challenge to enhance its response signals with rational strategies. In this work, a novel self-powered PEC sensing platform was developed for the quantitative detection of gatifloxacin (GAT) based on a photofuel cell consisting of two types of ZIF-derived ZnO/Co3O4 heterojunctions as photoactive materials. Peroxymonosulfate (PMS) was first used as an electron acceptor coupled with a photofuel cell to develop a synergetic signal amplification strategy. In a dual-photoelectrode system, the PMS activation on the ZnO@Co3O4 photocathode not only accelerated electron transfer from the Co3O4@ZnO photoanode to achieve strong signal intensity but also improved the sensing sensitivity by the oxidation reaction of generated highly active radicals to GAT. Compared with the absence of electron acceptors, the introduction of PMS produced a 2-fold enhancement in the signal output performance and a more than 72-fold improvement in the signal sensitivity. For the construction of the sensing interface, a molecularly imprinted polymer was assembled on the photocathode to specifically recognize GAT. The proposed sensor exhibited a detection range of 10-1 to 105 pM with a detection limit of 0.065 pM. The proposed sensing method has the advantages of sensitivity, simplicity, reliable stability, and anti-interference ability, which opens the door to the design of high-performance self-powered PEC sensors.
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- Yetong Ji
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, P. R. China
- Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, P. R. China
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Su R, Zhang J, Wong V, Zhang D, Yang Y, Luo ZD, Wang X, Wen H, Liu Y, Seidel J, Yang X, Pan Y, Li FT. Engineering Sub-Nanometer Hafnia-Based Ferroelectrics to Break the Scaling Relation for High-Efficiency Piezocatalytic Water Splitting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303018. [PMID: 37408522 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303018] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Reversible control of ferroelectric polarization is essential to overcome the heterocatalytic kinetic limitation. This can be achieved by creating a surface with switchable electron density; however, owing to the rigidity of traditional ferroelectric oxides, achieving polarization reversal in piezocatalytic processes remains challenging. Herein, sub-nanometer-sized Hf0.5 Zr0.5 O2 (HZO) nanowires with a polymer-like flexibility are synthesized. Oxygen K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy and negative spherical aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy reveal an orthorhombic (Pca21 ) ferroelectric phase of the HZO sub-nanometer wires (SNWs). The ferroelectric polarization of the flexible HZO SNWs can be easily switched by slight external vibration, resulting in dynamic modulation of the binding energy of adsorbates and thus breaking the "scaling relationship" during piezocatalysis. Consequently, the as-synthesized ultrathin HZO nanowires display superb water-splitting activity, with H2 production rate of 25687 µmol g-1 h-1 under 40 kHz ultrasonic vibration, which is 235 and 41 times higher than those of non-ferroelectric hafnium oxides and rigid BaTiO3 nanoparticles, respectively. More strikingly, the hydrogen production rates can reach 5.2 µmol g-1 h-1 by addition of stirring exclusively.
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- Ran Su
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- College of Physics & Chongqing Key Laboratory for Strongly Coupled Physics, Center of Quantum Materials and Devices, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Paderborn, 33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Control on Surface and Interface, College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, P. R. China
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Vijayakanth T, Shankar S, Finkelstein-Zuta G, Rencus-Lazar S, Gilead S, Gazit E. Perspectives on recent advancements in energy harvesting, sensing and bio-medical applications of piezoelectric gels. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:6191-6220. [PMID: 37585216 PMCID: PMC10464879 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00202k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The development of next-generation bioelectronics, as well as the powering of consumer and medical devices, require power sources that are soft, flexible, extensible, and even biocompatible. Traditional energy storage devices (typically, batteries and supercapacitors) are rigid, unrecyclable, offer short-lifetime, contain hazardous chemicals and possess poor biocompatibility, hindering their utilization in wearable electronics. Therefore, there is a genuine unmet need for a new generation of innovative energy-harvesting materials that are soft, flexible, bio-compatible, and bio-degradable. Piezoelectric gels or PiezoGels are a smart crystalline form of gels with polar ordered structures that belongs to the broader family of piezoelectric material, which generate electricity in response to mechanical stress or deformation. Given that PiezoGels are structurally similar to hydrogels, they offer several advantages including intrinsic chirality, crystallinity, degree of ordered structures, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, emphasizing their potential applications ranging from power generation to bio-medical applications. Herein, we describe recent examples of new functional PiezoGel materials employed for energy harvesting, sensing, and wound dressing applications. First, this review focuses on the principles of piezoelectric generators (PEGs) and the advantages of using hydrogels as PiezoGels in energy and biomedical applications. Next, we provide a detailed discussion on the preparation, functionalization, and fabrication of PiezoGel-PEGs (P-PEGs) for the applications of energy harvesting, sensing and wound healing/dressing. Finally, this review concludes with a discussion of the current challenges and future directions of P-PEGs.
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- Thangavel Vijayakanth
- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
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- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
- Blavatnik Center for Drug Discovery, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
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- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel.
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- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
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- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
- Blavatnik Center for Drug Discovery, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
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- Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv-6997801, Israel.
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Jian JX, Xie LH, Mumtaz A, Baines T, Major JD, Tong QX, Sun J. Interface-Engineered Ni-Coated CdTe Heterojunction Photocathode for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Evolution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:21057-21065. [PMID: 37079896 PMCID: PMC10165602 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting for hydrogen production using the CdTe photocathode has attracted much interest due to its excellent sunlight absorption property and energy band structure. This work presents a study of engineered interfacial energetics of CdTe photocathodes by deposition of CdS, TiO2, and Ni layers. A heterostructure CdTe/CdS/TiO2/Ni photocathode was fabricated by depositing a 100-nm n-type CdS layer on a p-type CdTe surface, with 50 nm TiO2 as a protective layer and a 10 nm Ni layer as a co-catalyst. The CdTe/CdS/TiO2/Ni photocathode exhibits a high photocurrent density (Jph) of 8.16 mA/cm2 at 0 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (VRHE) and a positive-shifted onset potential (Eonset) of 0.70 VRHE for PEC hydrogen evolution under 100 mW/cm2 AM1.5G illumination. We further demonstrate that the CdTe/CdS p-n junction promotes the separation of photogenerated carriers, the TiO2 layer protects the electrode from corrosion, and the Ni catalyst improves the charge transfer across the electrode/electrolyte interface. This work provides new insights for designing noble metal-free photocathodes toward solar hydrogen development.
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- Jing-Xin Jian
- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, SE-58183 Linköping, Sweden
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Electronics & Technology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, U.K
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- Department of Physics, Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K
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- Department of Physics, Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZF, U.K
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Material of Guangdong Province, and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Disaster Prediction and Prevention, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, SE-58183 Linköping, Sweden
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Huo ZY, Yang Y, Jeong JM, Wang X, Zhang H, Wei M, Dai K, Xiong P, Kim SW. Self-Powered Disinfection Using Triboelectric, Conductive Wires of Metal-Organic Frameworks. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:3090-3097. [PMID: 36802718 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Efficient water disinfection is vitally needed in rural and disaster-stricken areas lacking power supplies. However, conventional water disinfection methods strongly rely on external chemical input and reliable electricity. Herein, we present a self-powered water disinfection system using synergistic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) assisted electroporation mechanisms driven by triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) that harvest electricity from the flow of water. The flow-driven TENG, assisted by power management systems, generates a controlled output with aimed voltages to drive a conductive metal-organic framework nanowire array for effective H2O2 generation and electroporation. The injured bacteria caused by electroporation can be further damaged by facile diffused H2O2 molecules at high throughput. A self-powered disinfection prototype enables complete disinfection (>99.9999% removal) over a wide range of flows up to 3.0 × 104 L/(m2 h) with low water flow thresholds (200 mL/min; ∼20 rpm). This rapid, self-powered water disinfection method is promising for pathogen control.
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- Zheng-Yang Huo
- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, People's Republic of China
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8286, United States
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Center for Human-oriented Triboelectric Energy Harvesting, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Wang Z, Tong W, Li L, Li Y, Yang J, Chai M, Cao T, Wang X, Wang X, Zhang X, Li X, Zhang Y. Piezocatalytic effect and mechanism of rGO/PVDF-HFP porous film driven by water flow. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Li Y, Dong X, Xu Z, Wang M, Wang R, Xie J, Ding Y, Su P, Jiang C, Zhang X, Wei L, Li JF, Chu Z, Sun J, Huang C. Piezoelectric 1T Phase MoSe 2 Nanoflowers and Crystallographically Textured Electrodes for Enhanced Low-Temperature Zinc-Ion Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208615. [PMID: 36401606 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are regarded as promising cathode materials for zinc-ion storage owing to their large interlayer spacings. However, their capabilities are still limited by sluggish kinetics and inferior conductivities. In this study, a facile one-pot solvothermal method is exploited to vertically plant piezoelectric 1T MoSe2 nanoflowers on carbon cloth (CC) to fabricate crystallographically textured electrodes. The self-built-in electric field owing to the intrinsic piezoelectricity during the intercalation/deintercalation processes can serve as an additional piezo-electrochemical coupling accelerator to enhance the migration of Zn2+ . Moreover, the expanded interlayer distance (9-10 Å), overall high hydrophilicity, and conductivity of the 1T phase MoSe2 also promoted the kinetics. These advantages endow the tailored 1T MoSe2 /CC nanopiezocomposite with feasible Zn2+ diffusion and desirable electrochemical performances at room and low temperatures. Moreover, 1T MoSe2 /CC-based quasi-solid-state zinc-ion batteries are constructed to evaluate the potential of the proposed material in low-temperature flexible energy storage devices. This work expounds the positive effect of intrinsic piezoelectricity of TMDs on Zn2+ migration and further explores the availabilities of TMDs in low-temperature wearable energy-storage devices.
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- Yihui Li
- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
- School of Textile, Garment and Design, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- College of Underwater Acoustic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Volta and DiPole Materials Labs, College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Soochow Innovation Consortium for Intelligent Fibers and Wearable Technologies, Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, Soochow University, 688 Moye Road, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
- High Density Materials Technology Center for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Suzhou Institute of Electronic Functional Materials Technology, Suzhou Industrial Technology Research Institute, Suzhou, 215151, P. R. China
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Karl TA, Seidl M, König B. Energy Harvesting: Synthetic Use of Recovered Energy in Electrochemical Late‐Stage Functionalization. ChemElectroChem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202201097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Tobias A. Karl
- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy University of Regensburg 93040 Regensburg Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy University of Regensburg 93040 Regensburg Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy University of Regensburg 93040 Regensburg Germany
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Huo Z, Kim YJ, Chen Y, Song T, Yang Y, Yuan Q, Kim SW. Hybrid energy harvesting systems for self-powered sustainable water purification by harnessing ambient energy. FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2023; 17:118. [PMID: 37096021 PMCID: PMC10115484 DOI: 10.1007/s11783-023-1718-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The development of self-powered water purification technologies for decentralized applications is crucial for ensuring the provision of drinking water in resource-limited regions. The elimination of the dependence on external energy inputs and the attainment of self-powered status significantly expands the applicability of the treatment system in real-world scenarios. Hybrid energy harvesters, which convert multiple ambient energies simultaneously, show the potential to drive self-powered water purification facilities under fluctuating actual conditions. Here, we propose recent advancements in hybrid energy systems that simultaneously harvest various ambient energies (e.g., photo irradiation, flow kinetic, thermal, and vibration) to drive water purification processes. The mechanisms of various energy harvesters and point-of-use water purification treatments are first outlined. Then we summarize the hybrid energy harvesters that can drive water purification treatment. These hybrid energy harvesters are based on the mechanisms of mechanical and photovoltaic, mechanical and thermal, and thermal and photovoltaic effects. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential for advancing beyond the current state-of-the-art of hybrid energy harvester-driven water treatment processes. Future endeavors should focus on improving catalyst efficiency and developing sustainable hybrid energy harvesters to drive self-powered treatments under unstable conditions (e.g., fluctuating temperatures and humidity).
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- Zhengyang Huo
- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872 China
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419 Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419 Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872 China
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- Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China, Beijing, 100038 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419 Republic of Korea
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You H, Li S, Fan Y, Guo X, Lin Z, Ding R, Cheng X, Zhang H, Lo TWB, Hao J, Zhu Y, Tam HY, Lei D, Lam CH, Huang H. Accelerated pyro-catalytic hydrogen production enabled by plasmonic local heating of Au on pyroelectric BaTiO 3 nanoparticles. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6144. [PMID: 36253372 PMCID: PMC9576696 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33818-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The greatest challenge that limits the application of pyro-catalytic materials is the lack of highly frequent thermal cycling due to the enormous heat capacity of ambient environment, resulting in low pyro-catalytic efficiency. Here, we introduce localized plasmonic heat sources to rapidly yet efficiently heat up pyro-catalytic material itself without wasting energy to raise the surrounding temperature, triggering a significantly expedited pyro-catalytic reaction and enabling multiple pyro-catalytic cycling per unit time. In our work, plasmonic metal/pyro-catalyst composite is fabricated by in situ grown gold nanoparticles on three-dimensional structured coral-like BaTiO3 nanoparticles, which achieves a high hydrogen production rate of 133.1 ± 4.4 μmol·g-1·h-1 under pulsed laser irradiation. We also use theoretical analysis to study the effect of plasmonic local heating on pyro-catalysis. The synergy between plasmonic local heating and pyro-catalysis will bring new opportunities in pyro-catalysis for pollutant treatment, clean energy production, and biological applications.
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- Huilin You
- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong Institute of Clean Energy, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Information Acquisition and Manipulation of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Materials Science, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong Institute of Clean Energy, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Hong Kong Institute of Clean Energy, The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Masekela D, Hintsho-Mbita NC, Ntsendwana B, Mabuba N. Thin Films (FTO/BaTiO 3/AgNPs) for Enhanced Piezo-Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Ciprofloxacin in Wastewater. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:24329-24343. [PMID: 35874262 PMCID: PMC9301950 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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In this study, we investigate the ability of barium titanate/silver nanoparticles (BaTiO3/AgNPs) composites deposited on a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) glass using tape-casting method to produce piezoelectric thin film (FTO/BaTiO3/AgNPs) for piezocatalytic, photocatalytic, and piezo-photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) in wastewater. The prepared piezoelectric materials (BaTiO3 and BaTiO3/AgNPs) were characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, UV-DRS, TGA, PL, BET, EIS, and chronoamperometry. The UV-DRS showed the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of Ag nanoparticles on the surface of BaTiO3 at a wavelength of 505 nm. The TEM images revealed the average Ag nanoparticle size deposited on the surface of BaTiO3 to be in the range of 10-15 nm. The chronoamperometry showed that the photoreduction of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) onto BaTiO3 (BTO) resulted in a piezo-electrochemical current enhancement from 0.24 to 0.38 mA. The composites (FTO/BaTiO3/AgNPs) achieved a higher degradation of MB and CIP when the photocatalysis and piezocatalysis processes were merged. Under both ultrasonic vibration and UV light exposure, FTO/BTO/AgNPs degraded about 72 and 98% of CIP and MB from wastewater, respectively. These piezoelectric thin films were shown to be efficient and reusable even after five cycles, suggesting that they are highly stable. Furthermore, the reactive oxygen species studies demonstrated that hydroxyl radicals (·OH) were the most effective species during degradation of MB, with minor superoxide radicals (·O2 -) and holes (h+). From this study, we were able to show that these materials can be used as multifunctional materials as they were able to degrade both the dye and pharmaceutical pollutants. Moreover, they were more efficient through the piezo-photocatalytic process.
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- Daniel Masekela
- Department
of Chemical Sciences (formerly known as Applied Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, P.O Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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- Energy,
Water, Environmental and Food Sustainable Technologies (EWEF-SusTech), Johannesburg 1709, South Africa
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences (formerly known as Applied Chemistry), University of Johannesburg, P.O Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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Liu H, Zhang R, Liu Y, He C. Unveiling Evolutionary Path of Nanogenerator Technology: A Novel Method Based on Sentence-BERT. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12122018. [PMID: 35745356 PMCID: PMC9229696 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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In recent years, nanogenerator technology has developed rapidly with the rise of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other fields. Therefore, the quick identification of the evolutionary path of nanogenerator technology from a large amount of data attracts much attention. It is of great significance in grasping technical trends and analyzing technical areas of interest. However, there are some limitations in previous studies. On the one hand, previous research on technological evolution has generally utilized bibliometrics, patent analysis, and citations between patents and papers, ignoring the rich semantic information contained therein; on the other hand, its evolution analysis perspective is single, and it is difficult to obtain accurate results. Therefore, this paper proposes a new framework based on the methods of Sentence-BERT and phrase mining, using multi-source data, such as papers and patents, to unveil the evolutionary path of nanogenerator technology. Firstly, using text vectorization, clustering algorithms, and the phrase mining method, current technical themes of significant interest to researchers can be obtained. Next, this paper correlates the multi-source fusion themes through semantic similarity calculation and demonstrates the multi-dimensional technology evolutionary path by using the “theme river map”. Finally, this paper presents an evolution analysis from the perspective of frontier research and technology research, so as to discover the development focus of nanogenerators and predict the future application prospects of nanogenerator technology.
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- Huailan Liu
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; (H.L.); (R.Z.); (C.H.)
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- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; (H.L.); (R.Z.); (C.H.)
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- Center for Strategic Studies, Chinese Academy of Engineering, Beijing 100088, China
- Correspondence:
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- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; (H.L.); (R.Z.); (C.H.)
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Yao S, Zhao X, Wang X, Huang T, Ding Y, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Wang ZL, Li L. Bioinspired Electron Polarization of Nanozymes with a Human Self-Generated Electric Field for Cancer Catalytic Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109568. [PMID: 35151235 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production efficiencies of the nanocatalysts are highly desired for cancer therapy, but currently the ROS generation efficiency is still far from defecting the tumors. Therefore, improving their ROS generation ability is highly desirable for cancer therapy. Herein, inspired by the electrostatic preorganization effect during the catalysis of natural protein enzymes, a human self-driven catalysis-promoting system, TENG-CatSystem is developed, to improve catalytic cancer therapy. The TENG-CatSystem is mainly composed of three elements: a human self-driven triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) as the electric field stimulator to provide electric pulses with high biosafety, a nanozyme comprising a 1D ferriporphyrin covalent organic framework coated on a carbon nanotube (COF-CNT) to generate ROS, and a COF-CNT-embedded conductive hydrogel that can be injected into the tumor tissues to increase local accumulation of COF-CNT and decrease the electrical impedances of tissues. Under the human self-generated electric field provided by the wearable TENG, the peroxidase-like activity of the COF-CNT is fourfold higher than that without an electric field. Highly malignant 4T1 breast carcinoma in mice is significantly suppressed using the TENG-CatSystem. The human self-driven TENG-CatSystem not only demonstrates high catalytic ROS generation efficiency for improved cancer therapy, but also offers a new therapeutic mode for self-driven at-home therapy.
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- Shuncheng Yao
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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The Hydrolysis of Ball-Milled Aluminum–Bismuth–Nickel Composites for On-Demand Hydrogen Generation. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15072356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The hydrolysis of aluminum (Al) is a promising method for on-demand hydrogen generation for low-power proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) applications. In this study, Al composites were mechanochemically activated using bismuth (Bi) and nickel (Ni) as activation compounds. The main objective was to determine the effects of Bi and Ni on Al particles during mechanochemical processing, and the hydrolysis activity of the Al-Bi-Ni composites. Successfully formulated ternary Al-Bi-Ni composites were hydrolyzed with de-ionized water under standard ambient conditions to determine the reactivity of the composite (extent of hydrogen production). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that Bi and Ni were distributed relatively uniformly throughout the Al particles, resulting in numerous micro-galvanic interactions between the anodic Al and cathodic Bi/Ni during hydrolysis reaction. The addition of >1 wt% Ni resulted in incomplete activation of Al, and such composites were non-reactive. All successfully prepared composites had near-complete hydrogen yields. X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that no mineralogical interaction occurred between Al, Bi, and/or Ni. The main phases detected were Al, Bi, and minute traces of Ni (ascribed to low Ni content). In addition, the effect of the mass ratio (mass Al:mass water) and water quality were also determined.
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Athanassiadis AG, Ma Z, Moreno-Gomez N, Melde K, Choi E, Goyal R, Fischer P. Ultrasound-Responsive Systems as Components for Smart Materials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:5165-5208. [PMID: 34767350 PMCID: PMC8915171 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Smart materials can respond to stimuli and adapt their responses based on external cues from their environments. Such behavior requires a way to transport energy efficiently and then convert it for use in applications such as actuation, sensing, or signaling. Ultrasound can carry energy safely and with low losses through complex and opaque media. It can be localized to small regions of space and couple to systems over a wide range of time scales. However, the same characteristics that allow ultrasound to propagate efficiently through materials make it difficult to convert acoustic energy into other useful forms. Recent work across diverse fields has begun to address this challenge, demonstrating ultrasonic effects that provide control over physical and chemical systems with surprisingly high specificity. Here, we review recent progress in ultrasound-matter interactions, focusing on effects that can be incorporated as components in smart materials. These techniques build on fundamental phenomena such as cavitation, microstreaming, scattering, and acoustic radiation forces to enable capabilities such as actuation, sensing, payload delivery, and the initiation of chemical or biological processes. The diversity of emerging techniques holds great promise for a wide range of smart capabilities supported by ultrasound and poses interesting questions for further investigations.
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- Athanasios G. Athanassiadis
- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Micro,
Nano, and Molecular Systems Group, Max Planck
Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heisenbergstrasse 3, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute
of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Zhang Y, Khanbareh H, Dunn S, Bowen CR, Gong H, Duy NPH, Phuong PTT. High Efficiency Water Splitting using Ultrasound Coupled to a BaTiO 3 Nanofluid. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105248. [PMID: 35332701 PMCID: PMC8948565 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To date, a number of studies have reported the use of vibrations coupled to ferroelectric materials for water splitting. However, producing a stable particle suspension for high efficiency and long-term stability remains a challenge. Here, the first report of the production of a nanofluidic BaTiO3 suspension containing a mixture of cubic and tetragonal phases that splits water under ultrasound is provided. The BaTiO3 particle size reduces from approximately 400 nm to approximately 150 nm during the application of ultrasound and the fine-scale nature of the particulates leads to the formation of a stable nanofluid consisting of BaTiO3 particles suspended as a nanofluid. Long-term testing demonstrates repeatable H2 evolution over 4 days with a continuous 24 h period of stable catalysis. A maximum rate of H2 evolution is found to be 270 mmol h-1 g-1 for a loading of 5 mg l-1 of BaTiO3 in 10% MeOH/H2 O. This work indicates the potential of harnessing vibrations for water splitting in functional materials and is the first demonstration of exploiting a ferroelectric nanofluid for stable water splitting, which leads to the highest efficiency of piezoelectrically driven water splitting reported to date.
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- Yan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder MetallurgyCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410083China
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of BathClaverton DownBathBA2 7AYUK
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- Chemical and Energy EngineeringLondon South Bank UniversityLondonSE1 0AAUK
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of BathClaverton DownBathBA2 7AYUK
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder MetallurgyCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410083China
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- Institute of Chemical TechnologyViet Nam Academy of Science and Technology1A TL 29 Street, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
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- Institute of Chemical TechnologyViet Nam Academy of Science and Technology1A TL 29 Street, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
- Graduate University of Science and TechnologyVietnam Academy of Science and Technology18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay DistrictHanoiVietnam
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Preparation and piezoelectric catalytic performance of HT-Bi2MoO6 microspheres for dye degradation. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Su R, Wang Z, Zhu L, Pan Y, Zhang D, Wen H, Luo ZD, Li L, Li FT, Wu M, He L, Sharma P, Seidel J. Strain-Engineered Nano-Ferroelectrics for High-Efficiency Piezocatalytic Overall Water Splitting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:16019-16026. [PMID: 33871146 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202103112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Developing nano-ferroelectric materials with excellent piezoelectric performance for piezocatalysts used in water splitting is highly desired but also challenging, especially with respect to reaching large piezo-potentials that fully align with required redox levels. Herein, heteroepitaxial strain in BaTiO3 nanoparticles with a designed porous structure is successfully induced by engineering their surface reconstruction to dramatically enhance their piezoelectricity. The strain coherence can be maintained throughout the nanoparticle bulk, resulting in a significant increase of the BaTiO3 tetragonality and thus its piezoelectricity. Benefiting from high piezoelectricity, the as-synthesized blue-colored BaTiO3 nanoparticles possess a superb overall water-splitting activity, with H2 production rates of 159 μmol g-1 h-1 , which is almost 130 times higher than that of the pristine BaTiO3 nanoparticles. Thus, this work provides a generic approach for designing highly efficient piezoelectric nanomaterials by strain engineering that can be further extended to various other perovskite oxides, including SrTiO3 , thereby enhancing their potential for piezoelectric catalysis.
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- Ran Su
- College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South, Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South, Wales, 2052, Australia
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre, Kapeldreef 75, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South, Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South, Wales, 2052, Australia
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Huo ZY, Lee DM, Wang S, Kim YJ, Kim SW. Emerging Energy Harvesting Materials and Devices for Self-Powered Water Disinfection. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100093. [PMID: 34927999 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Contaminated drinking water is one of the main pathogen transmission pathways making waterborne illnesses such as diarrheal diseases and gastroenteritis a huge threat to public health, especially in the areas where sanitation facilities and gird power are inadequate such as rural and disaster hit areas. Self-powered water disinfection systems are a promising solution in these cases. In this review paper, the authors provide an overview of the new and emerging methods of applying energy harvesting materials and devices as a source of power for water disinfection systems microbial disinfection in water by harnessing ambient forms of energy such as mechanical motion, light, and heat into electricity. The authors begin with a brief introduction of the different energy harvesting technologies commonly applied in water disinfection; triboelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, and photovoltaic effects. Various microbial disinfection mechanisms and types of device construction are summarized. Then, a detailed discussion of the energy harvester-driven water disinfection process is provided. Finally, challenges and perspectives regarding the future development of self-powered water disinfection are described.
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- Zheng-Yang Huo
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Huo ZY, Lee DM, Kim YJ, Kim SW. Solar-induced hybrid energy harvesters for advanced oxidation water treatment. iScience 2021; 24:102808. [PMID: 34308295 PMCID: PMC8283326 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Water treatment based on advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) supplies clean water to rural areas lacking electric power supply and/or during natural disasters and pandemics. Considering the abundance of solar energy in the ambient environment, the solar-driven AOPs show an interesting potential to driving the water purification process. Involving the energy harvester (EH) that harvests mechanical or thermal energy into electricity to the solar-driven AOPs can achieve sustainable and self-powered water purification. Herein, we summarize the recent progress in the application of solar-induced hybrid EHs that harvest solar and mechanical/thermal energy simultaneously to drive AOP water treatment. A detailed discussion of the solar-induced hybrid EHs enabling AOP water treatment based on the mechanisms of piezo-, tribo-, pyro-, and thermo-assisted photocatalysis is provided. In addition, this paper explores future opportunities and strategies of the solar-induced hybrid EHs to drive the AOP water treatment in actual situations with unstable and fluctuating environmental conditions.
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- Zheng-Yang Huo
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.,SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Su R, Wang Z, Zhu L, Pan Y, Zhang D, Wen H, Luo Z, Li L, Li F, Wu M, He L, Sharma P, Seidel J. Strain‐Engineered Nano‐Ferroelectrics for High‐Efficiency Piezocatalytic Overall Water Splitting. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202103112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ran Su
- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- College of Electrical Engineering Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre Kapeldreef 75 3001 Leuven Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Quantum Physics and Department of Physics Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney, New South Wales 2052 Australia
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Bošković MV, Šljukić B, Vasiljević Radović D, Radulović K, Rašljić Rafajilović M, Frantlović M, Sarajlić M. Full-Self-Powered Humidity Sensor Based on Electrochemical Aluminum-Water Reaction. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21103486. [PMID: 34067738 PMCID: PMC8156808 DOI: 10.3390/s21103486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A detailed examination of the principle of operation behind the functioning of the full-self-powered humidity sensor is presented. The sensor has been realized as a structure consisting of an interdigitated capacitor with aluminum thin-film digits. In this work, the details of its fabrication and activation are described in detail. The performed XRD, FTIR, SEM, AFM, and EIS analyses, as well as noise measurements, revealed that the dominant process of electricity generation is the electrochemical reaction between the sensor's aluminum electrodes and the water from humid air in the presence of oxygen, which was the main goal of this work. The response of the sensor to human breath is also presented as a demonstration of its possible practical application.
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- Marko V. Bošković
- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
- Correspondence: (M.V.B.); (M.S.)
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- Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia;
- CeFEMA, Instituto Superior Téchnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology, and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.V.R.); (K.R.); (M.R.R.); (M.F.)
- Correspondence: (M.V.B.); (M.S.)
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Noh J, Kim P, Yoon YJ. Load Resistance Optimization of a Magnetically Coupled Two-Degree-of-Freedom Bistable Energy Harvester Considering Third-Harmonic Distortion in Forced Oscillation. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21082668. [PMID: 33920097 PMCID: PMC8069083 DOI: 10.3390/s21082668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, the external load resistance of a magnetically coupled two-degree-of-freedom bistable energy harvester (2-DOF MCBEH) was optimized to maximize the harvested power output, considering the third-harmonic distortion in forced response. First, the nonlinear dynamic analysis was performed to investigate the characteristics of the large-amplitude interwell motions of the 2-DOF MCBEH. From the analysis results, it was found that the third-harmonic distortion occurs in the interwell motion of the 2-DOF MCBEH system due to the nonlinear magnetic coupling between the beams. Thus, in this study, the third-harmonic distortion was considered in the optimization process of the external load resistance of the 2-DOF MCBEH, which is different from the process of conventional impedance matching techniques suitable for linear systems. The optimal load resistances were estimated for harmonic and swept-sine excitations by using the proposed method, and all the results of the power outputs were in excellent agreements with the numerically optimized results. Furthermore, the associated power outputs were compared with the power outputs obtained by using the conventional impedance matching technique. The results of the power outputs are discussed in terms of the improvement in energy harvesting performance.
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- Jinhong Noh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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- School of Mechanical Design Engineering, College of Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Korea
- Eco-Friendly Machine Parts Design Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Korea
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (Y.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (Y.-J.Y.)
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Yin Z, Xu Y, Wu J, Huang J. Effect of pomelo seed-derived carbon on the performance of supercapacitors. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:2007-2016. [PMID: 36133096 PMCID: PMC9419826 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00778a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Electrochemical ultracapacitors derived from green and sustainable materials could demonstrate superior energy output and an ultra-long cycle life, which could contribute to next-generation applications. Herein, we utilize pomelo seeds, a bio-waste from pomelo, in high-energy and high-power supercapacitors by a facile low-cost pyrolysis and activation method. The as-synthesized hierarchically porous carbon is surface-engineered with a large quantity of nitrogen and sulfur heteroatoms to give a high specific capacitance of ∼845 F g-1 at 1 A g-1. An ultra-high stability of ∼93.8% even after 10 000 cycles (10 A g-1) is achieved at room temperature. Moreover, a maximum energy density of ∼85 W h kg-1 at a power density of 1.2 kW kg-1 could be achieved in 1.2 V aqueous symmetrical supercapacitors. The results provide new insights that will be of use in the development of high-performance, green supercapacitors for advanced energy storage systems.
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- Zhenyao Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University Chongqing 400715 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University Chongqing 400715 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials & Devices, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Huaihua University Huaihua 418000 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Sericulture, Textile and Biomass Sciences, Southwest University Chongqing 400715 PR China
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University Chongqing 400715 P. R. China
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Ryu H, Kim SW. Emerging Pyroelectric Nanogenerators to Convert Thermal Energy into Electrical Energy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e1903469. [PMID: 31682066 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201903469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Pyroelectric energy harvesting systems have recently received substantial attention for their potential applications as power generators. In particular, the pyroelectric effect, which converts thermal energy into electrical energy, has been utilized as an infrared (IR) sensor, but upcoming sensor technology that requires a miniscule amount of power is able to utilize pyroelectric nanogenerators (PyNGs) as a power source. Herein, an overview of the progress in the development of PyNGs for an energy harvesting system that uses environmental or artificial energies such as the sun, body heat, and heaters, is provided. It begins with a brief introduction of the pyroelectric effect, and various polymer and ceramic materials based PyNGs are reviewed in detail. Various approaches for developing polymer-based PyNGs and various ceramic materials-based PyNGs are summarized in particular. Finally, challenges and perspectives regarding the PyNGs are described.
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- Hanjun Ryu
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Emerging Energy Harvesting Technology for Electro/Photo-Catalytic Water Splitting Application. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11010142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In recent years, we have experienced extreme climate changes due to the global warming, continuously impacting and changing our daily lives. To build a sustainable environment and society, various energy technologies have been developed and introduced. Among them, energy harvesting, converting ambient environmental energy into electrical energy, has emerged as one of the promising technologies for a variety of energy applications. In particular, a photo (electro) catalytic water splitting system, coupled with emerging energy harvesting technology, has demonstrated high device performance, demonstrating its great social impact for the development of the new water splitting system. In this review article, we introduce and discuss in detail the emerging energy-harvesting technology for photo (electro) catalytic water splitting applications. The article includes fundamentals of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic water splitting and water splitting applications coupled with the emerging energy-harvesting technologies using piezoelectric, piezo-phototronic, pyroelectric, triboelectric, and photovoltaic effects. We comprehensively deal with different mechanisms in water splitting processes with respect to the energy harvesting processes and their effect on the water splitting systems. Lastly, new opportunities in energy harvesting-assisted water splitting are introduced together with future research directions that need to be investigated for further development of new types of water splitting systems.
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Ji Y, Liu Y, Yang Y. Multieffect Coupled Nanogenerators. RESEARCH 2020; 2020:6503157. [PMID: 33623906 PMCID: PMC7877381 DOI: 10.34133/2020/6503157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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With the advent of diverse electronics, the available energy may be light, thermal, and mechanical energies. Multieffect coupled nanogenerators (NGs) exhibit strong ability to harvest ambient energy by integrating various effects comprising piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, thermoelectricity, optoelectricity, and triboelectricity into a standalone device. Interaction of multitype effects can promote energy harvesting and conversion by modulating charge carriers' behaviour. Multieffect coupled NGs stand for a vital group of energy harvesters, supporting the advances of an electronic device and promoting the resolution of energy crisis. The matchless versatility and high reliability of multieffect coupled NGs make them main candidates for integration in complicated arrays of the electronic device. Multieffect coupled NGs can also be employed as a variety of self-powered sensors due to their rapid response, high accuracy, and high responsivity. This article reviews the latest achievements of multieffect coupled NGs. Fundamentals mainly including basic theory and materials of interest are covered. Advanced device design and output characteristics are introduced. Potential applications are described, and future development is discussed.
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- Yun Ji
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China.,School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China.,Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China.,School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.,Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Tong W, An Q, Wang Z, Li Y, Tong Q, Li H, Zhang Y, Zhang Y. Enhanced Electricity Generation and Tunable Preservation in Porous Polymeric Materials via Coupled Piezoelectric and Dielectric Processes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003087. [PMID: 32844463 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Biological systems and artificial devices convert omnipresent low-frequency and weak mechanical stimulation into electricity for important functions. However, in-depth understanding of the energy conversion, boosting, and preservation processes of the coupled piezo-dielectric phenomenon in polymeric artificial materials is still lacking. In this study, combined experimental and simulation methods are employed to rationalize the process of energy conversion and preservation via a coupled piezo-dielectric phenomena in composite polymeric films. Both the intensity of the transmembrane electric voltages and the kinetic aspects of the energy generation and preservation process are elucidated. The study indicates that composite films consisting of a conductive filler fraction below the percolation threshold, effectively convert low-frequency mechanical stimulation to preserved electrical energy. Interestingly, film structure engineered into porous film has the ability to break the intertwined high-voltage and exhibits a low-preservation-period relationship; it can simultaneously provide high electric field intensity, high induction velocity, and a long preservation period. The model is not only supported by the experiments but is also consistent with the electricity generation and preservation features of other reported piezo-dielectric films. The systematic understanding can facilitate and inspire new device designs to better address the energy, environmental, and biomedical challenges faced by modern societies.
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- Wangshu Tong
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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Qian W, Yang W, Zhang Y, Bowen CR, Yang Y. Piezoelectric Materials for Controlling Electro-Chemical Processes. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:149. [PMID: 34138166 PMCID: PMC7770897 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00489-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Piezoelectric materials have been analyzed for over 100 years, due to their ability to convert mechanical vibrations into electric charge or electric fields into a mechanical strain for sensor, energy harvesting, and actuator applications. A more recent development is the coupling of piezoelectricity and electro-chemistry, termed piezo-electro-chemistry, whereby the piezoelectrically induced electric charge or voltage under a mechanical stress can influence electro-chemical reactions. There is growing interest in such coupled systems, with a corresponding growth in the number of associated publications and patents. This review focuses on recent development of the piezo-electro-chemical coupling multiple systems based on various piezoelectric materials. It provides an overview of the basic characteristics of piezoelectric materials and comparison of operating conditions and their overall electro-chemical performance. The reported piezo-electro-chemical mechanisms are examined in detail. Comparisons are made between the ranges of material morphologies employed, and typical operating conditions are discussed. In addition, potential future directions and applications for the development of piezo-electro-chemical hybrid systems are described. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent studies on how piezoelectric materials and devices have been applied to control electro-chemical processes, with an aim to inspire and direct future efforts in this emerging research field.
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- Weiqi Qian
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Materials, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AK, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AK, UK.
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China.
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
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Demonstration of Enhanced Piezo-Catalysis for Hydrogen Generation and Water Treatment at the Ferroelectric Curie Temperature. iScience 2020; 23:101095. [PMID: 32387960 PMCID: PMC7215196 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hydrogen can contribute significantly to the energy mix of the near future, as it is an attractive replacement for fossil fuels due to its high energy density and low greenhouse gas emission. A fascinating approach is to use the polarization change of a ferroelectric due to an applied stress or temperature change to achieve piezo- or pyro-catalysis for both H2 generation and wastewater treatment. We exploit low Curie temperature (Tc) ferroelectrics for polarization-driven electrochemical reactions, where the large changes in polarization and high activity of a ferroelectric near its Tc provides a novel avenue for such materials. We present experimental evidence for enhanced water splitting and rhodamine B degradation via piezo-catalysis by ultrasonic excitation at its Tc. Such work provides an effective strategy for water splitting/treatment systems that employ low Tc ferroelectrics under the action of mechanical stress or/and thermal fluctuations. First demonstration of the positive impact of operating near Tc for piezo-catalysis Ultrasound applied to achieve piezo-catalysis near Tc High hydrogen production rate and degradation rate were achieved at the Tc Piezo-catalysis is a new avenue for low Tc and lead-free ferroelectrics
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- Bruno Améduri
- Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires Institut Charles Gerhardt Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (UMR5253‐CNRS) UM, 240 rue Emile Jeanbrau, 34296 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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Sun L, Wu C, Ming J, Nie X, Guo E, Zhang W, Hu G. Riluzole Enhances the Response of Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells to Ionizing Radiation via ATM/P53 Signalling Pathway. J Cancer 2020; 11:3089-3098. [PMID: 32231713 PMCID: PMC7097961 DOI: 10.7150/jca.41217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Riluzole is approved by the FDA as an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug. Previous studies showed that treatment with riluzole suppressed the proliferation of many cancer cells. However, little is known about its effects on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and its molecular mode of action. In this study, we determined the effect of riluzole on apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, and invasion in NPC cell lines and investigated its mechanism at the molecular level. By using the human NPC cell lines CNE1, CNE2, and HNE1, we revealed that riluzole effectively inhibited viability of the NPC cell lines in dose- and time-dependent manners. Furthermore, riluzole dose-dependently induced apoptosis and G2/M cell cycle arrest in the NPC cell lines. After combination with radiotherapy (RT), greater cytotoxicity was achieved than with riluzole or RT alone in vitro and vivo. This was associated with the activation of ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) and phosphoinositide p53 pathways. P53 silencing reduced cell reactiveness to riluzole therapy. These observations demonstrate that the riluzole-activated ATM/P53 pathway is directly involved in radiation-induced apoptosis of NPC cells. Given the acceptable side effect, combining of riluzole and radiotherapy is promising in NPC treatment.
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- Lu Sun
- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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Wang H, Liang X, Wang J, Jiao S, Xue D. Multifunctional inorganic nanomaterials for energy applications. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:14-42. [PMID: 31808494 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr07008g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Our society has been facing more and more serious challenges towards achieving highly efficient utilization of energy. In the field of energy applications, multifunctional nanomaterials have been attracting increasing attention. Various energy applications, such as energy generation, conversion, storage, saving and transmission, are strongly dependent upon the electrical, thermal, mechanical, optical and catalytic functions of materials. In the nanoscale range, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, triboelectric, photovoltaic, catalytic and electrochromic materials have made major contributions to various energy applications. Inorganic nanomaterials' unique properties, such as excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, large surface area and chemical stability, make them highly competitive in energy applications. In this review, the latest research and development of multifunctional inorganic nanomaterials in energy applications were summarized from the perspective of different energy applications. Furthermore, we also illustrated the unique functions of inorganic nanomaterials to improve their performances and the combination of the functions of nanomaterials into a device. However, challenges may be traced back to the limitations set by scaling the relations between multifunctional inorganic nanomaterials and energy devices.
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- Huilin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China. and University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China. and University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China. and University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China. and University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China. and University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Su R, Hsain HA, Wu M, Zhang D, Hu X, Wang Z, Wang X, Li F, Chen X, Zhu L, Yang Y, Yang Y, Lou X, Pennycook SJ. Nano‐Ferroelectric for High Efficiency Overall Water Splitting under Ultrasonic Vibration. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:15076-15081. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201907695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Ran Su
- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- Materials Science and Engineering North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 27695 USA
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- Micro/Nano Science and Technology Center Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Energy Science Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore 117574 Singapore
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Su R, Hsain HA, Wu M, Zhang D, Hu X, Wang Z, Wang X, Li F, Chen X, Zhu L, Yang Y, Yang Y, Lou X, Pennycook SJ. Nano‐Ferroelectric for High Efficiency Overall Water Splitting under Ultrasonic Vibration. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201907695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Ran Su
- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- Materials Science and Engineering North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 27695 USA
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales Sydney New South Wales 2052 Australia
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- Micro/Nano Science and Technology Center Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- Department of Energy Science Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Republic of Korea
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- College of Science Hebei University of Science and Technology Shijiazhuang 050018 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory for Mechanical behavior of Materials Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore 117574 Singapore
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Mulla R, Dunnill CW. Powering the Hydrogen Economy from Waste Heat: A Review of Heat-to-Hydrogen Concepts. CHEMSUSCHEM 2019; 12:3882-3895. [PMID: 31314161 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ever-increasing energy demands and environmental concerns require new and clean energy supplies, many of which are intermittent and do not correlate with demand. To balance supply with demand, a universal energy vector should be employed such that intermittent renewable energy can be stored and transported and then used when needed. Hydrogen is the perfect universal energy vector and a possible solution that ensures environmental cleanliness, maximum utilization of renewable energy sources, and high efficiency, whereby the combustion of the fuel yields only water. One abundant and freely available energy source-both anthropogenic and natural-is heat. Heat can be obtained from industrial processes and is indeed often viewed as a waste product with a premium to remove but is notoriously difficult to capture, store, and transport. Capturing and storing low-grade heat therefore provides a significant opportunity and can be achieved by coupling thermoelectric generators and water electrolyzers. A thermoelectric generator is placed within a thermal energy gradient and produces a flow of current that is fed to the electrolysis unit with which it produces hydrogen and oxygen as the final products. The hydrogen can be stored for long periods and transported for "on-demand" use in fuel cells for electricity from hydrogen burners for a return to thermal energy. This Review summarizes the current state-of-the-art research into implementing thermoelectric generators and utilizing heat as a primary energy source to produce hydrogen, which could replace the need for extra electric power to run hydrogen production units. Furthermore, suitable requirements, modifications, and other related aspects associated with such a new and novel method of hydrogen generation are discussed. Hydrogen produced from otherwise-wasted energy sources can be considered to be green.
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- Rafiq Mulla
- Energy Safety Research Institute, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, SA1 8EN, UK
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- Energy Safety Research Institute, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, SA1 8EN, UK
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Kumar C, Viswanath P. Metallophthalocyanine‐enriched Langmuir‐Schaefer multilayers of poly(vinylidene fluoride)‐based nanocomposites. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Chandan Kumar
- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences P. B. No. 1329, Jalahalli Bangalore 560013 India
- Department of PhysicsMangalore University Mangalagangotri Mangalore 574199 India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences P. B. No. 1329, Jalahalli Bangalore 560013 India
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Qian W, Zhao K, Zhang D, Bowen CR, Wang Y, Yang Y. Piezoelectric Material-Polymer Composite Porous Foam for Efficient Dye Degradation via the Piezo-Catalytic Effect. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:27862-27869. [PMID: 31305978 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b07857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Piezoelectric nanomaterials have been utilized to realize effective charge separation for degrading organic pollutants in water under the action of mechanical vibrations. However, in particulate form, the nanostructured piezoelectric catalysts can flow into the aqueous pollutant and limit its recyclability and reuse. Here, we report a new method of using a barium titanate (BaTiO3, BTO)-polydimethylsiloxane composite porous foam catalyst to address the challenge of secondary pollution and reusable limits. Piezo-catalytic dye degradation activity of the porous foam can degrade a Rhodamine B (RhB) dye solution by ∼94%, and the composite material exhibits excellent stability after repeated decomposition of 12 cycles. It is suggested that under ultrasonic vibrations, the piezoelectric BTO materials create separated electron-hole pairs that react with hydroxyl ions and oxygen molecules to generate superoxide (•O2-) and hydroxyl (•OH) radicals for organic dye degradation. The degradation efficiency of RhB is associated with the piezoelectric constant, the specific surface area, and the shape of the material.
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- Weiqi Qian
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor , Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor , Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor , Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Bath , Bath BA2 7AK , U.K
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Urumqi , Xinjiang 830011 , P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor , Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100083 , P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology , Guangxi University , Nanning 530004 , P. R. China
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You H, Wu Z, Zhang L, Ying Y, Liu Y, Fei L, Chen X, Jia Y, Wang Y, Wang F, Ju S, Qiao J, Lam C, Huang H. Harvesting the Vibration Energy of BiFeO
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Nanosheets for Hydrogen Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201906181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Huilin You
- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an 710048 China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an 710048 China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
- School of Science Xi'an University of Posts and Communications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanjing University of Science and Technology Nanjing 210094 China
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- Department of Physics Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200235 China
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- College of Physics Optoelectronics and Energy, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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You H, Wu Z, Zhang L, Ying Y, Liu Y, Fei L, Chen X, Jia Y, Wang Y, Wang F, Ju S, Qiao J, Lam C, Huang H. Harvesting the Vibration Energy of BiFeO
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Nanosheets for Hydrogen Evolution. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 58:11779-11784. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201906181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Huilin You
- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an 710048 China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an 710048 China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, and Department of Physics Zhejiang Normal University Jinhua 321004 China
- School of Science Xi'an University of Posts and Communications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanjing University of Science and Technology Nanjing 210094 China
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- Department of Physics Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200235 China
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- College of Physics Optoelectronics and Energy, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR China
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Zhang Y, Bowen CR, Deville S. Ice-templated poly(vinylidene fluoride) ferroelectrets. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:825-832. [PMID: 30566171 DOI: 10.1039/c8sm02160k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Ferroelectrets are piezoelectrically-active polymer foams that can convert externally applied loads into electric charge for sensor or energy harvesting applications. Existing processing routes used to create pores of the desired geometry and degree of alignment appropriate for ferroelectrets are based on complex mechanical stretching and chemical dissolution steps. In this work, we present the first demonstration of the use of freeze casting as a cost effective and environmentally friendly approach to produce polymeric ferroelectrets. The pore morphology, phase analysis, relative permittivity and direct piezoelectric charge coefficient (d33) of porous poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based ferroelectrets with porosity volume fractions ranging from 24% to 78% were analysed. The long-range alignment of pore channels produced during directional freezing is shown to be beneficial in forming a highly polarised structure and high d33 ∼ 264 pC N-1 after breakdown of air within the pore channels during corona poling. This new approach opens a way to create tailored pore structures and voids in ferroelectret materials for transducer applications related to sensors and vibration energy harvesting.
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, UK.
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Matsuda S, Mukai T, Sakurada S, Uchida N, Umeda M. Theoretical study of CO 2 adsorption on Pt. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj03092a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Computational chemistry reveals that CO2 is spontaneously adsorbed on a Pt(110) crystal in the presence of H2Oads and Hads.
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- Shofu Matsuda
- Department of Materials Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagaoka
- Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagaoka
- Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagaoka
- Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagaoka
- Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- Nagaoka
- Japan
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Huang J, Wu J, Dai F, Li CM. 3D honeycomb-like carbon foam synthesized with biomass buckwheat flour for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:9168-9171. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc03039e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A facile, one-step carbonization of buckwheat flour is innovated to synthesize honeycomb-like porous carbon, which exhibits specific capacitance (767 F g−1 at 1 A g−1) and stability with a retention of up to 92.6% after 10 000 cycles.
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- Jing Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology
- Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- College of Biotechnology
- Southwest University
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials
- Faculty of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology
- Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Genetic Breeding
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- College of Biotechnology
- Southwest University
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials
- Faculty of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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Ameduri B. Fluoropolymers: The Right Material for the Right Applications. Chemistry 2018; 24:18830-18841. [PMID: 30011096 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201802708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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An overview on the synthesis, properties, and applications of fluoropolymers (PFs) is presented. First, a non-exhaustive summary on the homopolymers from conventional radical polymerization of fluoromonomers is proposed. FPs are interesting materials thanks to their outstanding properties such as thermal, oxidative and chemical resistances, low dissipation factor, refractive index, permittivity, and water absorptivity, as well as excellent durability and weatherability. Various strategies of synthesis are proposed, especially on recent studies on radical (co)polymerization of fluoroalkenes, just like their properties and applications ranging from coatings and energy-related materials (e.g. fuel cell membranes, components for lithium ion batteries, electroactive devices, and photovoltaics) to original fluorinated elastomers, surfactants, thermoplastic elastomers, thermostables, and optical devices.
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- Bruno Ameduri
- Ingénierie et Architectures Macromoléculaires, Institut Charles Gerhardt, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (UMR5253-CNRS), UM, 240 rue Emile Jeanbrau, 34296, Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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Jiang XM, Mi WH, Zhu W, Yao H, Zhang YM, Wei TB, Lin Q. A biacylhydrazone-based chemosensor for fluorescence ‘turn-on’ detection of Al3+ with high selectivity and sensitivity. Supramol Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/10610278.2018.1539230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Xiao-Mei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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