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ArticleEnhanced room temperature gas sensing performance of ZnO with atomic-level Pt catalysts facilitated by the polydopamine mediatorQian Liu, Yingyi Wen, Jian-Ze Xiao, Shao-Zhen Luo, Guan-E Wang, Peng-Yi Tang, Xiao-Liang Ye*, Gang Xu*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100069
Atomic-level metal catalysts; ZnO nanorods; Polydopamine; Gas sensing; NO2
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Polydopamine (PDA) is used as a difunctional mediator to anchor atomic-level metal catalyst Pt on gas-sensing materials for the first time. The gas-sensing performance of ZnO is significantly improved through synergic effect from atomic-level Pt catalyst and gas-enriching PDA coating. -
ArticleTailoring the electronic structure of PdAgx alloy nanowires for high oxygen reduction reactionFan Yang, Ruiqin Ren, Xiaojia Zhang, Muhammad Waqas, Xinglan Peng, Limin Wang, Xiaotian Liu, Du-Hong Chen*, Youjun Fan*, Wei Chen*
Hollow nanowire; Palladium catalyst; Tailoring the electronic structure; Oxygen reduction reaction; Composition-performance relationship
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ReviewPlasmonic photocatalysis: Mechanism, applications and perspectives
Tian Wang, Hong-Jia Wang, Jia-Sheng Lin, Jing-Liang Yang, Fan-Li Zhang*, Xiu-Mei Lin*, Yue-Jiao Zhang, Shangzhong Jin, Jian-Feng Li*
Plasmonic; nanostructures; Photocatalyst; Electromagnetic field; LSPR
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This paper mainly reviews four aspects of plasmon-enhanced semiconductor photocatalysis, light absorption and scattering, enhanced electromagnetic field, hot carrier injection, enhanced thermal effect. Then the current single metal, bimetallic and non-noble metal-based plasmonic photocatalysts are introduced, and finally the application of plasmonic photocatalysts in H2 production, pollutant degradation, CO2 reduction and antibacterial is reported. -
ArticleTailoring the electronic structure of PdAgx alloy nanowires for high oxygen reduction reactionFan Yang, Ruiqin Ren, Xiaojia Zhang, Muhammad Waqas, Xinglan Peng, Limin Wang, Xiaotian Liu, Du-Hong Chen*, Youjun Fan*, Wei Chen*
Hollow nanowire; Palladium catalyst; Tailoring the electronic structure; Oxygen reduction reaction; Composition-performance relationship
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ArticleStructural insights into lithium-deficient type Li-rich layered oxide for high-performance cathodeDongyu He, Wenxin Tong, Jia Zhang, Zhongyuan Huang, Ziwei Chen, Maolin Yang, Rui Wang, Wenguang Zhao, Zhewen Ma*, Yinguo Xiao*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100060
Li-rich layered cathode; Lithium-deficient; Neutron powder diffraction; Structure-performance relationship
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High-performance lithium-deficient Li-rich cathodes have been successfully fabricated and neutron diffraction technique was employed to get insight into their structural characteristics. Based on structural characterization and electrochemical measurement results, the structure-activity relationship of lithium-deficient Li-rich cathodes is constructed. -
ArticleA new indium-based MOF as the highly stable luminescent ultra-sensitive antibiotic detectionWenjuan Ji*, Guojiao Wang, Bingqiang Wang, Bo Yan, Lulu Liu, Lu Xu, Tiantian Ma, Shuqin Yao, Yunlong Fu*, LingJuan Zhang*, Quanguo Zhai*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100062
Metal-organic framework; Porous; Indium; Stability; Luminescent sensitive; Antibiotic detection
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A novel luminescent 3, 8-connected double interpenetrated dual-wall “cage in cage” (MOFs), named {[In6(O)3(BTB)4]·3H2O}n (1), exhibits extra-high thermal and pH stability. It can sense the multiple antibiotic drugs and can detect NFT in milk. It exhibits attractive detection sensitivity and selectivity. Furthermore, the DFT theoretical calculation reveals the sensing mechanism. -
ArticleSolvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of organic proton conducting salts incorporating imidazole and dicarboxylic acidsYating Zhou, Anucha Koedtruad, Zhenhong Tan, Dong Zhang, Linxiang Bao, Yajun Yue, Jianyuan Wu, Juping Xu, Yuanguang Xia, Wen Yin, Maxim Avdeev, Wang Hay Kan, Takashi Kamiyama, Ping Miao*
Organic salts; Proton conducting; Mechanochemistry; Powder neutron diffraction; Solventless synthesis; Manual grinding; Conductivity; Ea energy
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ArticleUnderstanding the solvation structures of glyme-based electrolytes by machine learning molecular dynamicsFeng Wang, Jun Cheng*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100061
Glyme-based electrolytes; Machine learning potential; Molecular dynamics; Solvation structure
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In this work, a computational study on the solvation structures of triglyme (G3) based electrolytes by using machine learning molecular dynamics (MLMD) is presented. PBE-D3 shows better accuracy compared to BLYP-D3 and Li þ prefers to coordinate with a G3 and a TFSI in equimolar electrolytes, demonstrating the significance of long-time scale MLMD simulations for clarifying the chemistry of non-ideal electrolytes. -
Short CommunicationStructural design and characterization of a new chalcone molecular derivative crystal DMNC with high second-order nonlinear coefficientJinkang Ma, Siyuan Hu, Xueting Mu, Rui Chen, Kun Meng, Bing Teng*, Lifeng Cao*, Degao Zhong*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100058
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ReviewNeutron diffraction for revealing the structures and ionic transport mechanisms of antiperovskite solid electrolytesLei Gao, Jiangyang Pan, Longbang Di, Jinlong Zhu, Liping Wang, Song Gao, Ruqiang Zou, Le Kang*, Songbai Han, Yusheng Zhao*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100048
Solid-state electrolytes; Antiperovskite; Neutron diffraction; Structure
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This review summarizes the progress of neutron diffraction in analyzing the structure and revealing the ionic transport mechanisms of antiperovskite SSEs. The structure-function relationships involved in ionic transport pathways, defect chemistry, anion disorder and lattice dynamics are introduced respectively. -
ReviewRecent advances in non-π-conjugated nonlinear optical sulfates with deep-UV absorption edgeXu Chen, Yanqiang Li, Junhua Luo, Sangen Zhao*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100044
Crystal structures; Structure-property relationships; Deep-UV; NLO crystals; Sulfates
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In this mini review, we provide a comprehensive overview of recently reported non-π-conjugated NLO sulfates with deep-UV absorption edge in aspect of crystal structures, optical performance, and structure-property relationships. -
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Short CommunicationIncorporating organic-modified nano SiO2 for the comprehensive improvement of recycled PETLina Song, Nan Zhou, Feng Gao, Huawen Wang, Haifeng Wang, Chunyi Hu, Weiqiang Xiao*, Dangguo Cheng, Qinghua Zhang, Quan Liu*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100042
poly (ethylene terephthalate), epoxide groups, composite structure, crystallinity, impact strength
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By introducing organic modified nano silica, recycled PET comes to life again. Organic layer improves the compatibility between SiO2 and polyester, making fillers well disperse in matrix. Nano silica acts multiple roles, which greatly enhances the viscosity, crystallinity and mechanical properties of nanocomposites. The strategy proposed is beneficial to efficiently reuse recycled PET with small amount of nano fillers. -
ReviewRecent progress in ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical aluminoboratesQing-Fen Li, Wei-Feng Chen, You-Zhao Lan, Jian-Wen Cheng*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100036
Aluminum borate; Nonlinear optical; Ultraviolet; Deep-ultraviolet
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The combination of AlOn (n = 4, 5, 6) polyhedra or their fluorinated analogues with different polyborate anions leading to a rich variety of crystalline aluminoborates. In this review, we summarize the recent developments of UV and deep-UV nonlinear optical aluminoborates. -
ArticleFabricating Ru single atoms and clusters on CoP for boosted hydrogen evolution reactionXiaoqi Wang*, Jitang Zhang, Zongpeng Wang*, Zhiping Lin, Shijie Shen, Wenwu Zhong
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100035
Single atom; Cluster; CoP; Hydrogen evolution reaction
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Ru single atoms and clusters are fabricated on CoP substrate simultaneously, which helps to achieve excellent catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction. -
ReviewExploring the structural properties of cathode and anode materials in Li-ion battery via neutron diffraction techniqueYuxi Luo, Xiaoyu Gao, Mingjie Dong, Tao Zeng, Ziwei Chen, Maolin Yang, Zhongyuan Huang, Rui Wang, Feng Pan*, Yinguo Xiao*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100032
Neutron diffraction; Lithium-ion battery; Cathode and anode materials; In operando characterization
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In this review, the advantages and characteristics of neutron diffraction technique are introduced. Certainly, neutron diffraction technique is the method of choice to explore and clarify the key structural properties of electrode materials in lithium-ion battery, which is beneficial to guide the research and development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. -
ReviewRecent advances of inorganic phosphates with UV/DUV cutoff edge and large second harmonic responseBoxuan Zhang, Zhaohui Chen*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100033
Phosphate; NLO properties; UV/DUV; Structure-property
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This review analyzes the structure-property relationship of the representative UV/ DUV phosphates, and the microscopic mechanism to achieve a balance between the short absorption edge and large SHG response is summarized. -
ArticleMo doped Ru-based cluster to promote alkaline hydrogen evolution with ultra-low Ru loadingHaibin Yang, Duowen Ma, Yang Li*, Qinghe Zhao, Feng Pan, Shisheng Zheng*, Zirui Lou*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100031
Hydrogen evolution reaction; Ru-based electrocatalyst; OH* poison; DFT calculation
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This work presents an electrocatalyst, Ru cluster with Mo doped, which shows competitive alkaline HER performance with ultra-low Ru content, revealing the modulation of heteroatom doping for alleviating OH∗ poisoning. -
ReviewSalt-inclusion chalcogenides: double functional moieties design strategy toward excellent nonlinear optical materialsChao-Hong Xie, Bin-Wen Liu*, Guo-Cong Guo*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100029
Salt-inclusion chalcogenide; Nonlinear optical material; Host and guest parts; Tructural crystal
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Salt-inclusion chalcogenide offers the double functional motifs design strategy that settles the mutual contradiction between strong second-harmonic generation intensity and wide band gap (corresponding to high laser-deduced damage threshold) in infrared nonlinear optical materials.
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ReviewFluorooxoborates: a precious treasure of deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical materialsHongkang Su, Ziting Yan, Xueling Hou*, Min Zhang*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100027
Fluorooxoborates; Deep-ultraviolet (DUV); Nonlinear optical crystals; Second harmonic generation
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The excellent functional units in fluorooxoborates and their various assembly methods are the treasure for searching for the next generation of deep ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystals. At present, many fluorooxoborates with excellent performance have emerged. -
ArticleAlkali and alkaline ions co-substitution of P2 sodium layered oxides for sodium ion batteries
Yuncai Chen, Maolin Yang, Liangtao Yang, Ziwei Chen, Huiyun Li, Haw Jiunn Woo*, Shang-Sen Chi, Yinguo Xiao, Jun Wang*, Chaoyang Wang, Yonghong Deng*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100028
Sodium ions batteries; Sodium layered oxides; Alkali and alkaline elements co-substitution; Neutron diffraction; Structural evolution
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A P2-type Na0.67(Li0.5Mg0.5)0.1(Ni0.33Mn0.67)0.9O2 material is prepared, showing the synergistic effects of the enhancement of Na+ ion diffusion coefficient from Li substitution and the improvement of structural stability via Mg substitution, which exhibits an enhanced cycling performance with a reversible capacity of 127 mAh/g and a capacity retention of 75% over 100 cycles at 0.5 C. -
ReviewApplication of neutron scattering in organic photovoltaic materialsLi-Ming Wang, Lei Cao, Wen-Hai Ji, Rong Du, Ming Tang, Sheng-Lan Chen, Li-Li Yan, Yinguo Xiao*, Jun-Rong Zhang*
Neutron scattering techniques; Organic photovoltaic materials; Static morphology; Dynamic structures
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ReviewPd-based nanocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction: preparation, performance, and in-situ characterizationGuan-Nan Xing, Di-Ye Wei, Hua Zhang, Zhong-Qun Tian*, Jian-Feng Li*
Pd-based nanocatalyst; Oxygen reduction reaction; Electrocatalysis; In-situ characterization
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This paper reviews the research progress of preparation, electrocatalytic performance, and in situ characterization of various Pd-based oxygen reduction catalysts from 0-dimensional nanoparticles, to one-dimensional nanowires, to two-dimensional nanosheets and to Pd single-atom catalysts. It may provide some help for improving the activity of Pd-based catalysts and understanding the reaction mechanisms and structure-activity relationships. -
ArticleNeutron diffraction study on anomalous thermal expansion of CrB2Yong Xu, Xin Chen, Yili Cao, Kun Lin, Chin-Wei Wang, Qiang Li, Jinxia Deng, Jun Miao, Xianran Xing*
Negative thermal expansion; Neutron diffraction; Diboride
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Thermal expansion is an essential issue in the field of materials science and engineering. Investigation of anomalous thermal expansion is beneficial to controlling it and developing related functions. Here, we report disitinctly anisotropic thermal expansion of CrB2 via temperature dependence of neutron diffraction, in which positive thermal expansion is observed within basal plane whereas negative thermal expansion emerges along c direction. Intriguingly, zero thermal expansion of unit cell volume is determined from 5 to 130 K with coefficient of thermal expansion of ᾱV = 0.4(1) × 10-6 K-1. Magnetization measurement shows there is an antiferromagnetic-paramagnetic transition near 90K, which may correlate to the thermal expansion anomaly. DFT calculations identify no chemical binding of Cr-Cr pair, implying such antiferromagnetic ordering originates from the double exchange interaction of Cr-B-Cr. -
ArticleA direct Z-scheme Bi2WO6/La2Ti2O7 photocatalyst for selective reduction of CO2 to COJianxiong Chen, Lichao Lin, Peiling Lin, Lujiang Xiao, Lingqian Zhang, Ying Lu, Wenyue Su*
La2Ti2O7; Bi2WO6; Z-scheme heterojunction; Photocatalytic CO2 reduction; CO selectivity
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Simulating photosynthesis to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals is an effective strategy to achieve sustainable carbon recycles, and the high conversion efficiency and selectivity of photocatalytic conversion CO2 to specific chemicals are the key challenges. Herein, a direct Z-scheme Bi2WO6/La2Ti2O7 photocatalyst is successfully synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly method. The selectivity of CO2 reduction to CO is improved from 74% of La2Ti2O7 to nearly 100%, and the CO yield is 7.5 times that of individual La2Ti2O7. The improvement of the photocatalytic performance is attributed to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between Bi2WO6 and La2Ti2O7, which facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers. This work provides a new insight for the construction of efficient photocatalyst for selective reduction of CO2 to CO. -
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ArticleA cationic nanotubular metal-organic framework for the removal of Cr2O72– and iodine
Jing-Yan Xian,† Zi-Yuan Huang,† Xue-Xian Xie, Chang-Ji Lin, Xin-Jie Zhang, Hai-Yan Song*, Sheng-Run Zheng*
Cationic MOF; Pyrazole-imidazole heterotopic ligand; Cr2O72– adsorption; Iodine adsorption
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ReviewPorous carbon-based thermally conductive materials: fabrication, functions and applicationsDeyu Wang, Xuan Wu, Gary Owens, Haolan Xu*
Porous carbon-based materials; Graphene networks; Carbon foams; Thermal conductivity; Solar steam generation
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PerspectiveStride the chirality transfer across length scales by merging the boundaries between solution and interfacial self-assembly
Guanghui Ouyang, Minghua Liu*
Chiral self-assembly; Nanoscale; Nanotopology; Nanoarchitectonics
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ArticleRegulating the melting point by non-covalent interaction toward a promising insensitive melt-castable energetic material: 1,2-difluoro-4,5-dinitrobenzeneYunlu Li*, Mei Xue*, Bangjin Sun, Zhenlong Tu, Xinzhong Wang*
Melt-castable energetic materials; Non-covalent interactions; Fluorinated nitrobenzene; Chemical compatibility; Insensitivity
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