The development of large-scale synthetic methods for high quality carbon quantum dots(CQDs) is fundamental to their applications.However,the macroscopic preparation and scale up synthetic of CQDs is still in its infan...The development of large-scale synthetic methods for high quality carbon quantum dots(CQDs) is fundamental to their applications.However,the macroscopic preparation and scale up synthetic of CQDs is still in its infancy.Here,we report a facile,green,kilogram-scale synthesis of high quality fluorescent CQDs derived from poplar leaves via a one-step hydrothermal method.Notably,the throughput of CQDs can reach a level up to as high as 1.4975 kg in one pot.The structure and properties of the as-prepared CQDs were assessed through TEM,XRD,XPS and various spectroscopic methods.The obtained high quality CQD s with a photoluminescent quantum yield of 10.64% showed remarkable stability in aqueous media,rich functional groups,high photostability,consistent photoluminescence within biological pH range and low cytotoxicity.On account of these good properties,we demonstrated the multifunctional application to electrocatalytic water splitting,Fe^3+ sensing and bioimaging.It showed remarkable electrocatalytic activity,Fe^3+ sensitivity and good biocompatibility.This study provides a green,facile,inexpensive and large-scale method for producing high quality CQDs,which provides application value for large-scale production of CQDs.展开更多
Cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2)NPs)have attracted great interest recently in the field of cosmetics due to their excellent biomedical properties to treat diseases caused by reactive oxygen species(ROS).However,a re...Cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2)NPs)have attracted great interest recently in the field of cosmetics due to their excellent biomedical properties to treat diseases caused by reactive oxygen species(ROS).However,a realizable synthesis approach for the large-scale synthesis of CeO_(2)NPs reaching the quality requirements of cosmetic grade is still in desperate demand.This work reports a robust solvothermal approach for the mass production of self-assembled CeO_(2)microsphere(SA CeO_(2))up to 1000 g at a time.Depending on the concentration of initial precursors,the re sulting particle sizes can be precisely tuned to obtain micro spherical samples of SA CeO_(2)-145 nm,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm and SA CeO_(2)-680 nm.Typically,the mesoporous SA CeO_(2)-420 nm with the largest specific surface area exhibits greatly enhanced number of oxygen vacancies(Ce^(3+)cations)proved by X-ray photoelectro n spectro scopy and electron paramagnetic resonance analysis.Moreover,Turbiscan stability test reveals the superior physical stability of SA CeO_(2)-420 nm suspension based on multiple light scattering technology,which contributes to reduced in-vitro cytotoxicity assessed via MTT viability assay.Therefore,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm exhibits excellent antioxidant performance with a high DPPH free radical scavenging ratio of more than 90% at a low concentration below 1 mg/mL.Importantly,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm can effectively inhibit the in-vitro release of reactive oxygen species in mitochondria caused by UVB irradiation in HaCaT cells,exerting good antioxidant activity at the cellular level.As a consequence,a significant increase in skin color and brightness can be observed after 28 d of application of the emulsion containing SA CeO_(2)-420 nm,demonstrating the potential whitening effect.This work provides a facile and readily scalable synthetic strategy of CeO_(2)microsphere and subsequently offers an innovative avenue for their cosmetic application.展开更多
At present,developing a simple strategy to effectively solve the shackles of volume expansion,poor conductivity and interface compatibility faced by Si-C anode in lithium batteries(LIBs)is the key to its commercializa...At present,developing a simple strategy to effectively solve the shackles of volume expansion,poor conductivity and interface compatibility faced by Si-C anode in lithium batteries(LIBs)is the key to its commercialization.Here,low-cost nano-Si powders were prepared from Si-waste of solar-cells by sanding treatment,which can effectively reduce the commercialization cost for Si-C anode.Furthermore,micro-nano structured Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) anode materials with graphite(Gr)as the inner core,TiO_(2)-doped and carbon-coated Si as the outer coating-layer,were synthesized at kilogram-scale per milling batch.Comprehensive characterization results indicate that TiO_(2)-doped carbon layer can improve the interface compatibility with the electrolyte,further promote the reduction of electrode polarization,and finally enhance the battery performance for the Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) anodes.Accordingly,Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) composites can output excellent LIB performance,especially with high initial coulombic efficiency(ICE)of 82.51%and large average reversible capacity of~810 mA h g^(-1) at 0.8 A g^(-1) after 1000 cycles.Moreover,Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2)‖NCM811 pouch full cells deliver impressive performance especially with high energy density of~489.3 W h kg^(-1) based on the total weight of active materials,suggesting its promising application in the high performance LIBs.展开更多
基金financial support from Project funded by China postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2018M640681)
文摘The development of large-scale synthetic methods for high quality carbon quantum dots(CQDs) is fundamental to their applications.However,the macroscopic preparation and scale up synthetic of CQDs is still in its infancy.Here,we report a facile,green,kilogram-scale synthesis of high quality fluorescent CQDs derived from poplar leaves via a one-step hydrothermal method.Notably,the throughput of CQDs can reach a level up to as high as 1.4975 kg in one pot.The structure and properties of the as-prepared CQDs were assessed through TEM,XRD,XPS and various spectroscopic methods.The obtained high quality CQD s with a photoluminescent quantum yield of 10.64% showed remarkable stability in aqueous media,rich functional groups,high photostability,consistent photoluminescence within biological pH range and low cytotoxicity.On account of these good properties,we demonstrated the multifunctional application to electrocatalytic water splitting,Fe^3+ sensing and bioimaging.It showed remarkable electrocatalytic activity,Fe^3+ sensitivity and good biocompatibility.This study provides a green,facile,inexpensive and large-scale method for producing high quality CQDs,which provides application value for large-scale production of CQDs.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22301012)the R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(KM202310011005)。
文摘Cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2)NPs)have attracted great interest recently in the field of cosmetics due to their excellent biomedical properties to treat diseases caused by reactive oxygen species(ROS).However,a realizable synthesis approach for the large-scale synthesis of CeO_(2)NPs reaching the quality requirements of cosmetic grade is still in desperate demand.This work reports a robust solvothermal approach for the mass production of self-assembled CeO_(2)microsphere(SA CeO_(2))up to 1000 g at a time.Depending on the concentration of initial precursors,the re sulting particle sizes can be precisely tuned to obtain micro spherical samples of SA CeO_(2)-145 nm,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm and SA CeO_(2)-680 nm.Typically,the mesoporous SA CeO_(2)-420 nm with the largest specific surface area exhibits greatly enhanced number of oxygen vacancies(Ce^(3+)cations)proved by X-ray photoelectro n spectro scopy and electron paramagnetic resonance analysis.Moreover,Turbiscan stability test reveals the superior physical stability of SA CeO_(2)-420 nm suspension based on multiple light scattering technology,which contributes to reduced in-vitro cytotoxicity assessed via MTT viability assay.Therefore,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm exhibits excellent antioxidant performance with a high DPPH free radical scavenging ratio of more than 90% at a low concentration below 1 mg/mL.Importantly,SA CeO_(2)-420 nm can effectively inhibit the in-vitro release of reactive oxygen species in mitochondria caused by UVB irradiation in HaCaT cells,exerting good antioxidant activity at the cellular level.As a consequence,a significant increase in skin color and brightness can be observed after 28 d of application of the emulsion containing SA CeO_(2)-420 nm,demonstrating the potential whitening effect.This work provides a facile and readily scalable synthetic strategy of CeO_(2)microsphere and subsequently offers an innovative avenue for their cosmetic application.
基金jointly supported by the Natural Science Foundations of China(22179020,12174057)the Fujian Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(2020J06042)+1 种基金the Foreign Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Fuzhou Science and Technology Bureau(2021-Y-086)the Cultivation plan of outstanding young scientific research talents of Fujian Education Department(J1-1323)。
文摘At present,developing a simple strategy to effectively solve the shackles of volume expansion,poor conductivity and interface compatibility faced by Si-C anode in lithium batteries(LIBs)is the key to its commercialization.Here,low-cost nano-Si powders were prepared from Si-waste of solar-cells by sanding treatment,which can effectively reduce the commercialization cost for Si-C anode.Furthermore,micro-nano structured Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) anode materials with graphite(Gr)as the inner core,TiO_(2)-doped and carbon-coated Si as the outer coating-layer,were synthesized at kilogram-scale per milling batch.Comprehensive characterization results indicate that TiO_(2)-doped carbon layer can improve the interface compatibility with the electrolyte,further promote the reduction of electrode polarization,and finally enhance the battery performance for the Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) anodes.Accordingly,Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2) composites can output excellent LIB performance,especially with high initial coulombic efficiency(ICE)of 82.51%and large average reversible capacity of~810 mA h g^(-1) at 0.8 A g^(-1) after 1000 cycles.Moreover,Gr@Si/C/TiO_(2)‖NCM811 pouch full cells deliver impressive performance especially with high energy density of~489.3 W h kg^(-1) based on the total weight of active materials,suggesting its promising application in the high performance LIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22125103 and 21971065)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(22JC1401000 and 20XD1421500)。
