Sima Umrao、Shiju Abraham、Frank Theil 等 12 位作者2014-01-01RSC Advances
Efficient visible light photodegradation of methylene blue using TiO 2 –graphene based composites has been reported.
TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesGraphene research and applications
Chao Wang、Junwu Zhu、Shiming Liang 等 7 位作者2014-01-01Journal of Materials Chemistry A
The CuO–ZnO/rGO ternary composite is successfully prepared, in which valid p–n junctions exist between CuO and ZnO nanoparticles with the aid of rGO sheets. The presence of p–n junctions enables such a composite to possess outstanding sensing properties to acetone.
Graphene research and applicationsZnO doping and propertiesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
Won-Sik Kim、Yoon Hwa、Jung-Hoo Shin 等 6 位作者2014-01-01Nanoscale
The silicon nanostructure is a promising candidate for an anode of Li-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity. In this work, we have demonstrated the scalable synthesis of Si nanosheets from natural sand by magnesiothermic reduction, and suggested a new formation mechanism for Si nanosheets. In the suggeste…
Advancements in Battery MaterialsGraphene research and applicationsSemiconductor materials and devices
Xianmo Gu、Wei Qi、Xianzhu Xu 等 8 位作者2014-01-01Nanoscale
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were covalently functionalized via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction under microwave conditions. The functionalized CNTs were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption isotherms and Raman spectroscopy. The surface concentration of…
Advancements in Battery MaterialsGraphene research and applicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions
Wenzhong Wang、Jun Wang、Zhizhen Wang 等 9 位作者2014-01-01Dalton Transactions
A new strategy via coupling a polyol route with an oxidation process has been developed to successfully synthesize p-n junction CuO/BiVO4 heterogeneous nanostructures. The experimental results reveal that the as-prepared p-n junction CuO/BiVO4 heterogeneous nanostructures exhibit much higher visible-light-driven photo…
Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesZnO doping and propertiesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications
John C. Wagner、Douglas E. Peplow、Scott W. Mosher2014-01-01Nuclear Science and Engineering
This paper presents a hybrid (Monte Carlo/deterministic) method for increasing the efficiency of Monte Carlo calculations of distributions, such as flux or dose rate distributions (e.g., mesh tallies), as well as responses at multiple localized detectors and spectra. This method, referred to as Forward-Weighted CADIS…
Nuclear reactor physics and engineeringNuclear Physics and ApplicationsRadiation Shielding Materials Analysis
Guoqiang Jian、Yunhua Xu、Li‐Chung Lai 等 5 位作者2014-01-01Journal of Materials Chemistry A
This work focuses on development of Mn 3 O 4 hollow spheres with high cycling capacity and high rate capability in lithium ion batteries.
Advancements in Battery MaterialsSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationTransition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
Edward P. Randviir、Dale A. C. Brownson、Jonathan P. Metters 等 5 位作者2014-01-01Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
We report the fabrication, characterisation (SEM, Raman spectroscopy, XPS and ATR) and electrochemical implementation of novel screen-printed graphene electrodes. Electrochemical characterisation of the fabricated graphene electrodes is undertaken using an array of electroactive redox probes and biologically relevant…
Electrochemical sensors and biosensorsConducting polymers and applicationsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications
Yuanfu Deng、Lina Wan、Ye Xie 等 5 位作者2014-01-01RSC Advances
The Mn-based oxides including MnO, Mn 3 O 4 , Mn 2 O 3 , MnO 2 , CoMn 2 O 4 , ZnMn 2 O 4 and their carbonaceous composite/oxide supports with different morphologies and compositions as anode materials are reviewed.
Advancements in Battery MaterialsSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationTransition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
Muhammad Tanveer、Chuanbao Cao、Zulfiqar Ali 等 9 位作者2014-01-01CrystEngComm
Well controlled nanosheets-based hierarchical microspheres (NSHMS) of pure covellite phase CuS were synthesized using a facile PVP assisted solvothermal process. The reaction conditions were optimized using various amounts of PVP to develop unique hierarchical structured hollow microspheres. CuS hollow structures have…
Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications
Yu Huang、Ruijiao Dong、Xinyuan Zhu 等 4 位作者2014-01-01Soft Matter
Photo-responsive polymeric micelles have received increasing attention in both academic and industrial fields due to their efficient photo-sensitive nature and unique nanostructure. In view of the photo-reaction mechanism, photo-responsive polymeric micelles can be divided into five major types: (1) photoisomerization…
Advanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryPhotopolymerization techniques and applications
Liuye Mo、Kerina Kai Mun Leong、Sibudjing Kawi2014-01-01Catalysis Science & Technology
Syngas production from dry carbon dioxide reforming of methane was studied on a Ni/SiO2 doped with La2O3 catalyst prepared via an in situ self-assembled core–shell precursor route. Highly dispersed nickel of particle size <3.0 nm on the Ni–La2O3/SiO2 catalyst was successfully achieved. The addition of La2O3 enhanced t…
Catalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysts for Methane ReformingCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions
Babak Karimi、Fariborz Mansouri、Hojatollah Vali2014-01-01Green Chemistry
A novel ionic liquid functionalized magnetic nanoparticle was prepared by anchoring an imidazolium ionic liquid bearing triethylene glycol moieties on the surface of silica-coated iron oxide nanoparticles. The material proved to be an effective host for the immobilization of a Pd catalyst through a subsequent simple i…
Ionic liquids properties and applicationsCatalytic Cross-Coupling ReactionsPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
F. W. Thomas Goh、Zhaolin Liu、T. S. Andy Hor 等 8 位作者2014-01-01Journal of The Electrochemical Society
Near-neutral electrolytes based on zinc chloride and ammonium chloride are examined for rechargeable zinc-air battery application. The effects of pH value, salt concentration, and polyethylene glycol and thiourea additives are investigated and a chloride electrolyte is developed. The reversible zinc deposition and zin…
Supercapacitor Materials and FabricationIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced battery technologies research
A. Mellado、César Catalán、N. Bouzón 等 6 位作者2014-01-01RSC Advances
An alternative route to prepare geopolymeric mortars yields a strong reduction of CO 2 emissions. Replacement of commercial waterglass by rice hull ash-derived waterglass does not significantly decrease the mechanical strength of geopolymeric mortars.
Concrete and Cement Materials ResearchBuilding materials and conservationMagnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
Mirko Barbuto、Fabrizio Trotta、Filiberto Bilotti 等 4 位作者2014-01-01Electromagnetic waves
The recent extension of the orbital angular momentum (OAM) concept from optical to microwave frequencies has led some researchers to explore how well established antenna techniques can be used to radiate a non-zero OAM electromagnetic field. In this frame, the aim of the present paper is to propose a new approach to g…
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces ApplicationsOrbital Angular Momentum in OpticsAdvanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies
Hi‐Jin You、Seung‐Kyu Han2014-01-01Journal of Korean Medical Science
In covering wounds, efforts should include utilization of the safest and least invasive methods with goals of achieving optimal functional and cosmetic outcome. The recent development of advanced wound healing technology has triggered the use of cells to improve wound healing conditions. The purpose of this review is…
Mesenchymal stem cell researchElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsWound Healing and Treatments
Xin Xu、Zhaoyang Fan、Shujiang Ding 等 5 位作者2014-01-01Nanoscale
MoS2 nanosheet@TiO2 nanotube hybrid nanostructures were successfully prepared by a facile two-step method: prefabrication of porous TiO2 nanotubes based on a sol-gel method template against polymeric nanotubes, and then assembly of MoS2 nanoclusters that consist of ultrathin nanosheets through a solvothermal process.…
Advancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesMXene and MAX Phase Materials
Sang Do Sung、Min Soo Kang、In Taek Choi 等 11 位作者2014-01-01Chemical Communications
Three novel carbazole-based molecules have been synthesized and successfully applied as hole-transporting materials (HTMs) of CH3NH3PbI3-based perovskite solar cells. In particular, the perovskite cell with SGT-405, having a three-arm-type structure, exhibited a remarkable photovoltaic conversion efficiency (PCE) of 1…
Perovskite Materials and ApplicationsOrganic Light-Emitting Diodes ResearchConducting polymers and applications
Fatemeh Mohandes、Masoud Salavati‐Niasari2014-01-01RSC Advances
Polycrystalline and dispersed hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanoparticles were successfully prepared via a simple precipitation method with the aid of a new capping agent based on Schiff base compounds. After that, a composite of chitosan (CT), graphene oxide (GO) and HAP nanoparticles was synthesized by a freeze-drying method…
Bone Tissue Engineering Materialsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications