Rationally designed NiMn LDH@NiCo2O4core-shell structures for high energy density supercapacitor and enzyme-free glucose sensor

Rapid and facile preparation of NiFe-layered double hydroxide nanosheets as self-supported electrode for glucose detection in drink sample

Layered double hydroxides have been widely used for electrochemical glucose detection due to their layered structure with more active sites, but they suffer from lower electrical conductivity and long-time hydrothermal preparation. In this paper, NiFe-layered double hydroxide nanosheets supported on nickel foam (NiFe-LDH NSs/NF) was prepared using an ultrafast and facile method via in-situ corroding foam nickel in FeCl3 solution under room temperature, and the whole synthetic process can be accomplished within several minutes. The as-fabricated NiFe-LDH NSs/NF shows significant catalytic activity in the glucose oxidation, showing its great promise in glucose detection. As a self-supported electrode, NiFe-LDH NSs/NF is favorable for glucose detection, with a sensitivity of 9.79 and 3.29 mA mM-1 cm-2 within the linear range of 0.001 to 1.16 mM and 1.16 to 4.67 mM, respectively. Moreover, NiFe-LDH NSs/NF is also selective and reliable towards glucose detection in drink sample.

Corrosion-assisted in situ growth of NiCoFe-layered double hydroxides on Fe foam for sensitive non-enzymatic glucose detection

Because of their remarkable qualities including changeable chemical composition, good redox characteristics, and ease of manufacture, non-enzymatic glucose sensors based on metallic hydroxides have attracted much interest. However, enhancement of their peroxidase-like catalytic activity is challenging due to their poor substrate affinity and low electrical conductivity, affecting electron transfer. Herein, a three-dimensional hierarchical architecture of Ni/Co-decorated-Fe layered double hydroxide (NiCoFe-LDH) was straightforwardly constructed on Fe foam (FF) via a feasible corrosion strategy, and the non-enzymatic glucose sensing properties of the NiCoFe-LDH/FF electrode were investigated. In the linear detection range of 0.010-0.1 mM, the electrode exhibits an extreme sensitivity of 5717 μA mM-1 cm-2 with a low threshold for glucose determination of 2.61 μM (S/N = 3) and a short reaction time (∼2 s), which is ascribed to its specific intertwined nanosheet-like morphology with rich electron transfer passages that enhance conductivity and improve the accessibility to more active catalytic sites for glucose oxidation. Moreover, the electrode shows excellent selectivity, good stability, and promising practicality for glucose detection in actual serum samples. These results indicate that the feasible corrosion approach towards the simple synthesis of trimetallic layered double hydroxide electrodes results in improved affinity and stability, holding new prospects for achieving reliable, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly non-enzymatic glucose detection.

Hierarchical Ni-Mn LDHs@CuC2O4 Nanosheet Arrays-Modified Copper Mesh: A Dual-Functional Material for Enhancing Oil/Water Separation and Supercapacitors

The pursuit of superhydrophilic materials with hierarchical structures has garnered significant attention across diverse application domains. In this study, we have successfully crafted Ni-Mn LDHs@CuC2O4 nanosheet arrays on a copper mesh (CM) through a synergistic process involving chemical oxidation and hydrothermal deposition. Initially, CuC2O4 nanosheets were synthesized on the copper mesh, closely followed by the growth of Ni-Mn LDHs nanosheets, culminating in the establishment of a multi-tiered surface architecture with exceptional superhydrophilicity and remarkable underwater superoleophobicity. The resultant Ni-Mn LDHs@CuC2O4 CM membrane showcased an unparalleled amalgamation of traits, including superhydrophilicity, underwater superoleophobicity, and the ability to harness photocatalytic forces for self-cleaning actions, making it an advanced oil-water separation membrane. The membrane's performance was impressive, manifesting in a remarkable water flux range (70 kL·m-2·h-1) and an efficient oil separation capability for both oil/water mixture and surfactant-stabilized emulsions (below 60 ppm). Moreover, the innate superhydrophilic characteristics of the membrane rendered it a prime candidate for deployment as a supercapacitor cathode material. Evidenced by a capacitance of 5080 mF·cm-2 at a current density of 6 mA cm-2 in a 6 M KOH electrolyte, the membrane's potential extended beyond oil-water separation. This work not only introduces a cutting-edge oil-water separation membrane and supercapacitor electrode but also offers a promising blueprint for the deliberate engineering of hierarchical structure arrays to cater to a spectrum of related applications.

Electrospinning One-dimensional Surface-phosphorized CuCo/C nanofibers for Enzyme-free Glucose Sensing

Developing novel electrocatalysts is of great importance for the practical application of non-enzymatic glucose sensors. One-dimensional (1D) carbon fiber-supported copper-cobalt bimetallic electrocatalysts (CuCo-P350) are successfully prepared via electrospinning technology and...