Recent progress in bismuth-based materials for electrochemical CO2 reduction to formate/formic acid
Available online 17 December 2024
The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formate/formic acid represents a significant pathway for sustainable fuel production, addressing both environmental sustainability and the growing...
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Vanadate-based photocatalytic materials: A perspective on synthesis approaches and pollutants photocatalytic degradation
Available online 17 December 2024
The progress of vanadate and vanadate-based composites has become very popular in the photocatalytic treatment of sewage. Many researches have been done on ortho-vanadates based on MVO4 (M = Bi and...
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High-durable and photothermal self-healing properties of a silicon-polyaniline superhydrophobic composite network inspired by worms
Available online 16 December 2024
The photothermal self-healing design is very beneficial for extending the lifespan of superhydrophobic materials, but the effective balancing of self-healing and superhydrophobic durability of materials...
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Carbon nanomaterials: Revolutionizing biomedical applications with promising potential
Available online 16 December 2024
Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) such as fullerene, nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and carbon dots possess remarkable characteristics that render new horizons for biomedical advancements....
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Discovery of valley-hill structures on the surface of MOFs: Enhancing DOX diffusion and release through nature-made channels
Available online 12 December 2024
On the afternoon of October 14, 2020, we serendipitously discovered a novel “valley-hill” structure on the surface of a Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) after mixing it with a solution of tangerine peel...
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Impact of nitro and amino functional groups on the intercalation of isophthalic acid in ZnAl layered double hydroxides: An experimental and theoretical study
Available online 10 December 2024
This study explores the effects of nitro (–NO2) and amino (–NH2) functional groups on the intercalation of isophthalic acid (IPA) into ZnAl layered double hydroxide (LDH) through experimental and theoretical...
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Coral reefs-inspired strategy for hierarchical prussian blue derived nickel phyllosilicate architecture: Efficient flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement of epoxy nanocomposites
Available online 9 December 2024
The development of epoxy (EP) nanocomposites has emerged as a prominent research area across diverse sectors, including automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. Recently, adopting biomimetic...
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Supramolecular self-assembled graphitic carbon nitride catalyst: A comprehensive review on design principle, synthesis strategy, functionalization and application
Available online 6 December 2024
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) stands out as the most promising candidate for solar energy conversion owing to its easy preparation, metal-free nature, flexible molecular structure, moderate bandgap,...
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Highly luminescent all-inorganic lead-free AgInS2/ZnS QDs for multicolor and multistage anti-counterfeiting and encryption
Available online 25 November 2024
We describe the design and synthesis of eco-friendly AgInS2/ZnS QDs via a facile one-pot synthesis method for application in encryption and anti-counterfeiting. A significant enhancement in PLQY (up...
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New opportunities of stimulus-responsive smart nanocarriers in cancer therapy
Available online 22 November 2024
Achieving precise delivery has always been a key challenge in the development of nanomedicine to treat cancer. Intelligent stimulus-responsive nanocarriers imbued with fascinating features such as excellent...
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Hybridization of polyoxometalates and metal-organic frameworks for effective tumor chemodynamic therapy and sonodynamic therapy
Available online 20 November 2024
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high porosity, specific surface area, and unique topologies are highly regarded for their applications in photocatalysis, medical treatment, and environmental pollutant...
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Exploring Ce(IV)-MOFs redox behavior for catalysis by spectroscopies
Available online 19 November 2024
In the Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) panorama, Ce(IV)-based MOFs have emerged as potential candidates for heterogeneous catalysis, not only due to their intrinsic active species but also as a support...
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Heterogeneous electrocatalytic synthesis of nitrogenous organic compounds using inorganic nitrogen sources
Available online 12 November 2024
Nitrogenous compounds (i.e., amines, amides, nitriles, oximes, amino acids and nitrogen-heterocycles derivatives) are important building blocks for synthetic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and functional...
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Dual interface engineering of self-supported crystalline/amorphous NiO/Ni(OH)2 nanosheet arrays for efficient and stable H2O splitting
Available online 6 November 2024
Self-supported nanoarrays have emerged as a promising alternative electrocatalyst for alkaline H2O splitting, owing to their accessible active sites and strongly coupled interfaces with current collectors...
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Discussion on the thermal conductive network threshold of Al2O3/Co-continuous phase polymer composites
Available online 4 November 2024
Achieving high thermal conductivity in polymer composites with micro or nanoparticle fillers are challenging. Typically, over 50 vol% filler loading is necessary to form a thermal conductive network....
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Dual-oxides confined carbonyl iron enabling superior electromagnetic wave absorption and anticorrosion performance
Available online 2 November 2024
With the increasing requirements of electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption, developing EMW absorbers with high-efficiency anti-corrosion performance which can be effectively applied in extreme corrosive...
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Revisiting the mitigation of coke formation: Synergism between support & promoters' role toward robust yield in the CO2 reformation of methane
October 2024
CO2 reformation of methane (CRM) and CO2 methanation are two interconnected processes with significant implications for greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable energy production for industrial purposes....
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Silicon-based dielectric elastomer with amino-complexed hybrids towards high actuation performance
October 2024
For improving the actuation performance at low electric fields of dielectric elastomers, achieving high dielectric constant (ɛr) and low modulus (Y) simultaneously has been targeted in the past decades,...
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Structure transformation induced bi-component Co–Mo/A-Co(OH)2 as highly efficient hydrogen evolution catalyst in alkaline media
October 2024
Elucidating the inherent origins of the sluggish hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) kinetics in alkaline media and developing high-performance electrocatalysts are fundamental for the advances of conventional...
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Synthesis of reduced graphene oxide nanosheets from sugarcane dry leaves by two-stage pyrolysis for antibacterial activity
October 2024
Oxidative-exfoliation methods were in vogue in the production of rGO from graphite. Processing of such synthetic graphite needs high temperatures (≥2500 °C). Thus, such process is not cost-effective....
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Low-frequency and dual-band microwave absorption properties of novel VB-group disulphides (3R–TaS2) nanosheets
October 2024
As electromagnetic technology advances and demand for electronic devices grows, concerns about electromagnetic pollution intensify. This has spurred focused research on innovative electromagnetic absorbers,...
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Nickel-based superalloy architectures with surface mechanical attrition treatment: Compressive properties and collapse behaviour
October 2024
Surface modifications can introduce natural gradients or structural hierarchy into human-made microlattices, making them simultaneously strong and tough. Herein, we describe our investigations of the...
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Progress in doping and crystal deformation for polyanions cathode based lithium-ion batteries
October 2024
Polyanion-based materials are considered one of the most attractive and promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their good stability, safety, cost-effectiveness, suitable...
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MXene multi-functionalization of polyrotaxane based PCMs and the applications in electronic devices thermal management
October 2024
The aim of this work was to improve the thermal conductivity and electromagnetic shielding of the leakage proof phase change materials (PCMs), in which a polyrotaxane (PLR) was used as a support material...
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Spatially engineering tri-layer nanofiber dressings featuring asymmetric wettability for wound healing
October 2024
Inspired by the skin structure, an asymmetric wettability tri-layer nanofiber membrane (TNM) consisting of hydrophilic inner layer loaded with lidocaine hydrochloride (LID), hydrophobic middle layer...
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