The use of visible-light responsive photocatalysts for removing heavy metal ions in wastewater has received great attention.However,the development of photocatalysts with high activity and recyclability remains a huge...The use of visible-light responsive photocatalysts for removing heavy metal ions in wastewater has received great attention.However,the development of photocatalysts with high activity and recyclability remains a huge challenge.Herein,a recyclable carbon fiber cloth-supported porous CdS nanorod photocatalyst was fabricated by a two-step hydrothermal treatment using AgVO_(3) nanowires as templates.The results indicated that under visible-light illumination,the carbon cloth-supported porous CdS nanorods showed improved photocatalytic activity for the reduction of Cr(Ⅵ),with an apparent rate constant exceeding that of carbon cloth-supported CdS nanospheres by a factor of 1.65 times.Moreover,the carbon cloth-supported porous CdS nanorods can be easily separated and be reused.This brings a new perspective for developing photocatalysts with high efficiency and recyclability for wastewater treatment.展开更多
Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NO_(3^(-))RR)is a green and competitive method for removing nitrate from water,requiring highly active and long-term stable electrocatalysts.In this work,we report a Cu^(0)n...Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NO_(3^(-))RR)is a green and competitive method for removing nitrate from water,requiring highly active and long-term stable electrocatalysts.In this work,we report a Cu^(0)nanorod catalyst with disordered structure(re-Cu NRs),prepared by electrochemical in situ reconfiguration of copper-based nitrides(Cu_(3)N NRs).The amorphous structure allows the exposure of abundant active sites to enhance the electrocatalytic activity because of the disordered atomic arrangement.At a potential of-1.2 V vs.Ag/Ag Cl,the re-Cu NRs catalyst achieved nearly 100%nitrate conversion within 120 min at a low nitrate concentration(50 mg/L),without the accumulation of nitrite.Insitu DEMS detection reveals that the NO3-RR on re-Cu NRs followed the pathway of^(*)NO3^(-)→^(*)NO2^(-)→^(*)NO→^(*)N→^(*)NH→^(*)NH_(2)→^(*)NH_(3).Furthermore,combining this proposed pathway with electrochlorination could efficiently transform ammonia into harmless N2(~99.41%).Theoretical calculations confirm that the amorphous structure on the surface of re-Cu NRs catalysts can facilitate strongly adsorbed nitrate,weaken the rate-determining step of^(*)NH_(3)→NH_(3),and suppress hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).This study provides a new approach for designing efficient and stable amorphous catalysts for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction.展开更多
van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures constructed by lowdimensional(0D,1D,and 2D)materials are emerging as one of the most appealing systems in next-generation flexible photodetection.Currently,hand-stacked vdW-type phot...van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures constructed by lowdimensional(0D,1D,and 2D)materials are emerging as one of the most appealing systems in next-generation flexible photodetection.Currently,hand-stacked vdW-type photodetectors are not compatible with large-areaarray fabrication and show unimpressive performance in self-powered mode.Herein,vertical 1D GaN nanorods arrays(NRAs)/2D MoS_(2)/PEDOT:PSS in wafer scale have been proposed for self-powered flexible photodetectors arrays firstly.The as-integrated device without external bias under weak UV illumination exhibits a competitive responsivity of 1.47 A W^(−1)and a high detectivity of 1.2×10^(11)Jones,as well as a fast response speed of 54/71μs,thanks to the strong light absorption of GaN NRAs and the efficient photogenerated carrier separation in type-II heterojunction.Notably,the strain-tunable photodetection performances of device have been demonstrated.Impressively,the device at−0.78%strain and zero bias reveals a significantly enhanced photoresponse with a responsivity of 2.47 A W^(−1),a detectivity of 2.6×10^(11)Jones,and response times of 40/45μs,which are superior to the state-of-the-art self-powered flexible photodetectors.This work presents a valuable avenue to prepare tunable vdWs heterostructures for self-powered flexible photodetection,which performs well in flexible sensors.展开更多
The ability to control the preparation of one-dimensional(1D)porous carbon nanorods,especially during rapid polymerization,is key to their practical application.We report a method for synthesizing 1D porous carbon nan...The ability to control the preparation of one-dimensional(1D)porous carbon nanorods,especially during rapid polymerization,is key to their practical application.We report a method for synthesizing 1D porous carbon nanorods,characterized by the formation of rod-like mi-celles that are assembled from sodium palmitate and Pluronic F127,facilitated by protonated melamine,and subsequently converted into melamine-based N-doped polymer nanorods which were carbonized to produce the corres-ponding N-doped carbon nanorods.The specific capacitance of the supercapacitor used the as-pre-pared N-doped nanorods as electrode material in a three-electrode system was calculated to be 301.66 F g^(-1) at a current density of 0.2 A g^(-1),with an ultra-high specific surface area normalized capacitance of up to 67.07μF cm^(-2).The N-doping and their one-dimensionality give the nanorods a low internal resistance and good stability,making them well suited for fundamental studies and practical applications ranging from materials chemistry to electrochemical energy storage.展开更多
This study explores a novel strategy to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)activity of carbon-supported rock salt-type NiCo_(2)(O,F)_(3) nanorods through lattice modifications induced by fluorine and excess a...This study explores a novel strategy to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)activity of carbon-supported rock salt-type NiCo_(2)(O,F)_(3) nanorods through lattice modifications induced by fluorine and excess amorphous carbon.X-ray absorption near-edge structure(XANES)analysis confirmed that Co and Ni predominantly exist in the+2 oxidation state,whereas extended X-ray absorption fine structure(EXAFS)analysis revealed shortened Co-O and Co-Co bond lengths,indicating lattice distortions.Rietveld refinement and electron microscopy confirmed the formation of a homogeneous solid solution(NixCo_(2-x)(O,F)_(3))rather than a simple CoO/NiO composite.The optimized material(AH-2)exhibited the lowest overpotential(145 mV at 10 mA cm^(-1))and the smallest Tafel slope(98 mV dec^(-1)),attributed to its balanced phase composition,enhanced electronic conductivity,and synergistic effects of carbon and fluorine incorporation.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)confirmed improved charge transfer efficiency,correlating with enhanced catalytic activity.These findings provide critical insights into the tunability of transition metal oxide catalysts via controlled lattice modifications,offering a promising avenue for developing cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production.展开更多
Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI),a new allotrope of heptazine-based carbon nitride,is usually synthesized in the presence of binary molten salts(e.g.,LiCl/NaCl,LiCl/KCl,NaCl/KCl)with diverse melting points and solvation abi...Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI),a new allotrope of heptazine-based carbon nitride,is usually synthesized in the presence of binary molten salts(e.g.,LiCl/NaCl,LiCl/KCl,NaCl/KCl)with diverse melting points and solvation abilities.However,the quantum efficiency of PHI for photocatalytic hydrogen production is still extremely restrained.Herein,a series of ternary molten salt mixtures(LiCl/NaCl/KCl)with varying compositions and properties,were employed for the rational control of the polymerization process of PHI and thus optimization in the optical properties,charge separation behaviors,and also photocatalytic performance.The results indicate that the ternary molten salts provide suitable environment for the development of a nanorod morphology,which significantly improves separation of photo-induced charge carriers.Hence,the optimized PHI presents a high apparent quantum yield(AQY=52.9%)for visible-light driven hydrogen production.展开更多
The development of organic afterglow materials with high environmental stability and multi-mode luminescence remains a significant challenge in luminescent anti-counterfeiting.In this work,an organic luminescent molec...The development of organic afterglow materials with high environmental stability and multi-mode luminescence remains a significant challenge in luminescent anti-counterfeiting.In this work,an organic luminescent molecule was encapsulated within polyacrylamide microspheres and embedded in a gold nanorod-doped,ferric ion-crosslinked hydrogel exhibiting upper critical solution temperature behavior.The obtained composites exhibited fluorescence,thermally activated delayed fluorescence,and phosphorescence.Through the application of extrusion or uniaxial stretching,the orientation of the gold nanorods was modulated,enabling polarization-dependent luminescence through transverse surface plasmon resonance absorption.At 300%uniaxial strain,the polarized fluorescence intensity difference at 520 nm reached 0.29.Furthermore,ultraviolet irradiation was employed to locally disrupt the orientation of the gold nanorods,resulting in depolarization within the irradiated regions.These areas displayed non-polarized fluorescence,while the non-irradiated regions retained both emission and fluorescence polarization characteristics.Localized imprinting was employed to modulate material thickness,thereby controlling the density of gold nanorods.Thinner regions exhibited weaker transverse localized surface plasmon resonance absorption,while thicker regions showed stronger absorption,enabling the coexistence of blue–green fluorescence and polarization patterns.Local humidification effectively reduced phosphorescence intensity,enhancing the material's environmental responsiveness.The composite demonstrated excellent reversibility over multiple stretching–selfhealing cycles and pattern-switching processes,highlighting its strong potential for multidimensional optical encryption and intelligent anticounterfeiting applications.展开更多
In this work,the TiO_(2)/Sb_(2)S_(3) nanorod arrays(NRAs)were synthesized through a two-stage hydrothermal route for photoelectrochemical(PEC)water splitting.The effect of annealing treatment in Ar ambience on the PEC...In this work,the TiO_(2)/Sb_(2)S_(3) nanorod arrays(NRAs)were synthesized through a two-stage hydrothermal route for photoelectrochemical(PEC)water splitting.The effect of annealing treatment in Ar ambience on the PEC activity of TiO_(2)/Sb_(2)S_(3) composite sample was investigated by electrochemical impedance analysis,including Nyquist and Mott-Schottky(M-S)plots.It was demonstrated that vacuum annealing could crystallize Sb_(2)S_(3) component and change its color from red to black,leading to an increment of photocurrent density from 1.9 A/m^(2) to 4.25 A/m^(2) at 0 V versus saturated calomel electrode(VSCE).The enhanced PEC performance was mainly attributed to the improved visible light absorption.Moreover,annealing treatment facilitated retarding the electron-hole recombination occurred at the solid/liquid interfaces.Our work might provide a novel strategy for enhancing the PEC performance of a semiconductor electrode.展开更多
The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is significantly hindered by the severe shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)and the poor electrical conductivity of sulfur and its discharge prod...The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is significantly hindered by the severe shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)and the poor electrical conductivity of sulfur and its discharge products.To address these challenges,we designed and fabricated an integrated cathode material by decorating titanium nitride(TiN)nanorods(NDs)on three-dimensional(3D)interconnected carbon nanofibers(CNFs-TiN NDs)through a facile hydrothermal and electrospinning approach.The 3D porous network structure not only facilitates electrolyte infiltration and ion/electron transport but also provides ample space for sulfur accommodation.Moreover,the TiN nanorods serve a dual function:they effectively adsorb LiPSs to suppress the shuttle effect and enhance the conductivity of the electrode,thereby accelerating redox reaction kinetics and catalyzing the conversion of LiPSs into short-chain Li_(2)S.These mechanisms are further validated through density functional theory(DFT)calculations and comprehensive electrochemical analyses.Benefiting from these advantages,the CNFs-TiN NDs electrodes deliver outstanding electrochemical performance,including high discharge capacity,excellent rate capability,and remarkable cycling stability.This work provides a promising strategy for designing integrated electrocatalysts to achieve high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
Rod-shaped gold nanomaterials,known as gold nanorods(GNRs),may undergo specific surface modification,because of their straightforward surface chemistry.This feature makes them appropriate for use as functional and bio...Rod-shaped gold nanomaterials,known as gold nanorods(GNRs),may undergo specific surface modification,because of their straightforward surface chemistry.This feature makes them appropriate for use as functional and biocompatible nano-formulations.By optimizing the absorption of longitudinally localized surface plasmon resonance in the near-infrared region,which corresponds to the near-infrared bio-tissue window,GNRs with appropriate modifications may improve the results of photothermal treatment(PTT).In dermatology,potential noninvasive uses of GNRs to enhance wound healing,manage infections,combat cutaneous malignancies,and remodel skin tissues via PTT have attracted research attention in recent years.The review discussed the basic properties of GNRs,such as their shape,size,optical performance,photothermal efficiency,and metabolism.Then,the disadvantages of using these particles in photodynamic therapy are highlighted.Next,biological applications of GNRs-based PTT are explored in detail.Finally,the limitations and future perspectives of this research are addressed,providing a comprehensive perspective on the potential GNRs with PTT.展开更多
Objective Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, necessitating the development of effective treatment approaches. Developing synergistic therapy can provide a highly promising strategy for anti-cancer t...Objective Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, necessitating the development of effective treatment approaches. Developing synergistic therapy can provide a highly promising strategy for anti-cancer treatment through combining the benefits of various mechanisms.Methods In this study, we developed a synergistic strategy for chemo-photothermal therapy by constructing nanocomposites using gold nanorods(GNRs) and tetrahedral framework nucleic acids(tFNA) loaded with the anti-tumor drug doxorubicin(DOX).Results Our in vitro studies have systematically clarified the anti-cancer behaviors of tFNA-DOX@GNR nanocomposites, characterized by their enhanced cellular uptake and proficient lysosomal escape capabilities. It was found that the key role of tFNA-DOX@GNR nanocomposites in tumor ablation is primarily due to their capacity to induce cytotoxicity in tumor cells via a photothermal effect, which generates instantaneous high temperatures. This mechanism introduces various responses in tumor cells, facilitated by the thermal effect and the integrated chemotherapeutic action of DOX. These reactions include the induction of endoplasmic reticulum stress, characterized by elevated reactive oxygen species levels, the promotion of apoptotic cell death, and the suppression of tumor cell proliferation.Conclusion This work exhibits the potential of synergistic therapy utilizing nanocomposites for cancer treatment and offers a promising avenue for future therapeutic strategies.展开更多
The oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is regarded as the bottleneck of electrolytic water splitting.Thus,developing robust earth-abundant electrocatalysts for efficient OER has received a great deal of attention and it is...The oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is regarded as the bottleneck of electrolytic water splitting.Thus,developing robust earth-abundant electrocatalysts for efficient OER has received a great deal of attention and it is an ongoing scientific challenge.Herein,hierarchical hollow nanorods assembled with ultrathin mesoporous cobalt silicate hydroxide nanosheets(denoted as CoSi)were successfully fabricated,using the silica nanotube derived from halloysite as a sacrificial template,via a simple hydrothermal method.The resulting cobalt silicate hydroxide nanosheets stack with thicknesses∼10 nm,as confirmed by transmis-sion electron microscopy.The elaborated nanoarchitecture possesses a high specific surface area(SSA)al-lowing good exposure to the cobalt active centers exhibiting superior catalytic activity vs analogs synthe-sized using sodium silicate.Among all as-prepared CoSi samples,those synthesized at 150℃(CoSi-150)exhibited the minimum overpotential of∼347 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).In addition,CoSi-150 also exhibited superior performance against typical cobalt-based catalysts,and its surface hydroxyl groups were beneficial for the enhancement of OER performance.Furthermore,the CoSi-150 showed ex-cellent durability and stability after the 105 s chronopotentiometry test in 1 M KOH.This design concept provides a new strategy for the low-cost preparation of high-quality cobalt water splitting electrocata-lysts.展开更多
This paper adopted the hydrothermal method to prepare tungsten oxide(WO_(3))nanorod films and studied the effects of precursor solution concentration(0.02,0.03,0.06 mol/L peroxytungstic acid)and annealing temperature(...This paper adopted the hydrothermal method to prepare tungsten oxide(WO_(3))nanorod films and studied the effects of precursor solution concentration(0.02,0.03,0.06 mol/L peroxytungstic acid)and annealing temperature(200,300,400℃)on their electrochromic properties.The microstructure characterization of WO_(3) films were performed using scanning electron microscope(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and transmission electron microscope(TEM),and their electrochromic properties were tested by combining an electrochemical workstation with an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer.The results showed that the precursor solution concentration directly affected the thickness(290,560,990 nm)and microstructure of WO_(3) films,significantly impacting their electrochromic properties.However,the annealing temperature had a negligible effect.As the precursor solution concentration increased,the optical modulation of WO_(3) films gradually decreased,reaching 51.1%,43.8%,and 35.1%,respectively.The switching time first increased and then stabilized,with coloring times of 7.3,7.7,and 7.7 s,respectively,and bleaching times of 3.8,6.5,and 6.5 s,respectively.The coloration efficiency gradually increased but the increase was relatively small,reaching 41.8,44.4,and 44.8 cm^(2)/C,respectively.Moreover,the cycling stability of WO_(3) films was poor,with the ratios of the final value of optical modulation to the initial value 0.33,0.26,and 0.34,respectively.Additionally,there were bigger differences in the bleached state transmittance,while the colored state transmittance showed smaller variations.However,the former has better cycling stability than the latter.In summary,to obtain better electrochromic properties,the thickness of WO_(3) films should not exceed 290 nm.展开更多
Because of tempting magnetic-dielectric synergies and interfacial effects,designing a simple and low-cost route for producing multidimensional carbon-based magnetic nanocomposites is very important for the development...Because of tempting magnetic-dielectric synergies and interfacial effects,designing a simple and low-cost route for producing multidimensional carbon-based magnetic nanocomposites is very important for the development of microwave absorbers(MAs).In this paper,a facile and propagable Ni-nitrilotriacetic acid chelate(NAC)derived strategy was proposed to selectively fabricate zero-dimensional(0D)/one-dimensional(1D)porous Ni/C magnetic heterostructured nanorods(MHNRs)consisting of 1D carbon nanorod,lots of pores and 0D Ni nanoparticles via a combined hydrothermal and thermally treated methods.The porous Ni/C MHNRs displayed the progressively improved Ni and C crystallinity by controlling the temperature,which resulted in the tunable electromagnetic and microwave absorption properties(MAPs).Additionally,0D/1D porous CoNi/C and Co/C MHNRs could be selectively produced through this strategy by adopting CoNi-NAC and Co-NAC as precursors.Benefiting from desirable interface and magnetic/dielectric synergies,the acquired 0D/1D porous Ni/C,CoNi/C and Co/C MHNRs presented excellent MAPs and certain corrosion resistance properties.In especial,Co/C MHNRs displayed a strong absorption capacity(−47.89 dB),an ultrawide effective absorption bandwidth(8.40 GHz)and small matching thicknesses(∼2 mm),which were a desirable candidate for MAs.Consequently,a facile,low-cost and propagable metal-NAC derived strategy was proposed to synthesize 0D/1D porous carbon-based MHNRs,which presented an alternative technique to develop lightweight efficient MAs.展开更多
The structural phase transition of MnO_(2) nanorods was investigated using in situ high pressure synchrotron x-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). At pressures exceeding 10.9 GPa, a second-...The structural phase transition of MnO_(2) nanorods was investigated using in situ high pressure synchrotron x-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). At pressures exceeding 10.9 GPa, a second-order structural phase transition from tetragonal to orthogonal, which was accompanied by fine-scale crystal twinning phenomena, was observed in MnO_(2) nanorods. On account of the significant contribution of surface energy, the phase transition pressure exhibited appreciable hysteresis compared with the bulk counterparts, suggesting the enhanced structural stability of nanorod morphology. These findings reveal that the size and morphology exhibit a manifest correlation with the high pressure behavior of MnO_(2) nanomaterials, providing useful insights into the intricate interplay between structure and properties.展开更多
Electrode materials that rely on conversion reactions for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)possess high energy densities.However,a key issue in their design is bolstering their stability and minimizing volume variations dur...Electrode materials that rely on conversion reactions for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)possess high energy densities.However,a key issue in their design is bolstering their stability and minimizing volume variations during lithiation and delithiation.Herein,an effect-ive strategy was devised to fulfill the fully reversible conversion reaction for lithium storage in CoMoO_(4) through the hybridization of Co-MoO_(3).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) with a nanorod structure was synthesized via one-step annealing treatment after a solvothermal process.In such a structure,the CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) nanorod can considerably boost mechanical robustness and offer ample space to counteract volume fluctuations throughout successive cycles owing to the cooperative interaction between CoMoO_(3) and CoMoO_(4).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) exhib-ited superior lithium-storage capacity(919.6 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g after 200 cycles)and cycling stability(683.4 mAh/g at 1 A/g after 600 cycles).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) showed a high potential as an anode material for LIBs.展开更多
Heterostructured BiOI@La（OH）3 nanorod photocatalysts were prepared by a facile chemical impregnation method.The enhanced visible light absorption and charge carrier separation can be simultaneously realized after th...Heterostructured BiOI@La（OH）3 nanorod photocatalysts were prepared by a facile chemical impregnation method.The enhanced visible light absorption and charge carrier separation can be simultaneously realized after the introduction of BiOI particles into La（OH）3 nanorods.The BiOI@La（OH）3 composites were applied for visible light photocatalytic oxidization of NO in air and exhibited an enhanced activity compared with BiOI and pure La（OH）3 nanorods.The results show that the energy levels between the La（OH）3 and BiOI phases matched well with each other,thus forming a heterojunctioned BiOI@La（OH）3 structure.This band structure matching could promote the separation and transfer of photoinduced electron-hole pairs at the interface,resulting in enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation.The photocatalytic performance of BiOI@La（OH）3 is shown to be dependent on the mass ratio of BiOI to La（OH）3.The highest photocatalytic performance can be achieved when the mass ratio of BiOI to La（OH）3 is controlled at 1.5.A further increase of the mass ratio of BiOI weakened the redox abilities of the photogenerated charge carriers.A new photocatalytic mechanism for BiOI@La（OH）3 heterostructures is proposed,which is directly related to the efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers by the heterojunction.Importantly,the as-prepared BiOI@La（OH）3 heterostructures exhibited a high photochemical stability after multiple reaction runs.Our findings demonstrate that BiOI is an effective component for the formation of a heterostructure with the properties of a wide bandgap semiconductor,which is of great importance for extending the light absorption and photocatalytic activity of wide bandgap semiconductors into visible light region.展开更多
Oleic acid (denoted as OA) surface-caped lanthanum borate nanorods, abbreviated as OA/LaBO3·H2O, were prepared via hydrothermal method. The microstructures of the as-prepared OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods were chara...Oleic acid (denoted as OA) surface-caped lanthanum borate nanorods, abbreviated as OA/LaBO3·H2O, were prepared via hydrothermal method. The microstructures of the as-prepared OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The friction and wear properties of OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods in rapeseed oil were evaluated with a four-ball tribo-tester. The results show that the as-prepared OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods are hydrophobic and display nanorods morphology with uniform diameter of about 50 nm and length of up to 500 nm. In the meantime, OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods can obviously improve the anti-wear and friction-reducing capacities of rapeseed oil, and the optimal anti-wear and friction-reducing properties of rapeseed oil were obtained at an OA/LaBO3·H2O content of 1% (mass fraction).展开更多
ZnO nanorod arrays （NRs） were synthesized on the fluorine-doped SnO2 transparent conductive glass （FTO） by a simple chemical bath deposition （CBD） method combined with alkali-etched method in potassium hydroxide...ZnO nanorod arrays （NRs） were synthesized on the fluorine-doped SnO2 transparent conductive glass （FTO） by a simple chemical bath deposition （CBD） method combined with alkali-etched method in potassium hydroxide （KOH） solution. X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and current-voltage （I-V） curve were used to characterize the structure, morphologies and optoelectronic properties. The results demonstrated that ZnO NRs had wurtzite structures, the morphologies and photovoltaic properties of ZnO NRs were closely related to the concentration of KOH and etching time, well-aligned and uniformly distributed ZnO NRs were obtained after etching with 0.1 mol/L KOH for 1 h. ZnO NRs treated by KOH had been proved to have superior photovoltaic properties compared with high density ZnO NRs. When using ZnO NRs etched with 0.1 mol/L KOH for 1 h as the anode of solar cell, the conversion efficiency, short circuit current and open circuit voltage, compared with the unetched ZnO NRs, increased by 0.71%, 2.79 mA and 0.03 V, respectively.展开更多
The Eu3＋-doped La2Zr207 phosphor with rod-like morphology was successfully synthesized by conventional solid state reaction and hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction patterns, transmission electron microscopy, and p...The Eu3＋-doped La2Zr207 phosphor with rod-like morphology was successfully synthesized by conventional solid state reaction and hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction patterns, transmission electron microscopy, and photoluminescence spectra were employed to charac- terize its structure and morphology as well as luminescent properties. The results indicated that the red-emitting phosphor La2Zr207：Eu3＋ had well crystallized and belonged to the cubic structure with space group of Fd3m. The as-obtained product mainly appeared as straight nanorods with an average diameter of 47 nm and length of 50-700 nm. The pos- sible growth mechanism was also discussed. It was found that under blue excitation with a wavelength of 466 nm, the La2Zr2OT：Eu3＋ phosphor exhibited a characteristic red emission at 616 nm that was attributed to the hypersensitive 5D0--＊TF2 electric dipole transition of Eu3＋ ions. Meanwhile, it was more interesting to note that the emission of 5D1--＊TFj （J=0, 1, 2） transitions and the splitting patterns of 5D0---＋TFJ （J--l, 2, 4） transitions of Eu3＋ ions can be observed in the luminescent spectra of La2Zr207：Eu3＋. It was demonstrated that Eu3＋ preferred to occupy a low symmetry site.展开更多
文摘The use of visible-light responsive photocatalysts for removing heavy metal ions in wastewater has received great attention.However,the development of photocatalysts with high activity and recyclability remains a huge challenge.Herein,a recyclable carbon fiber cloth-supported porous CdS nanorod photocatalyst was fabricated by a two-step hydrothermal treatment using AgVO_(3) nanowires as templates.The results indicated that under visible-light illumination,the carbon cloth-supported porous CdS nanorods showed improved photocatalytic activity for the reduction of Cr(Ⅵ),with an apparent rate constant exceeding that of carbon cloth-supported CdS nanospheres by a factor of 1.65 times.Moreover,the carbon cloth-supported porous CdS nanorods can be easily separated and be reused.This brings a new perspective for developing photocatalysts with high efficiency and recyclability for wastewater treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21876105)Shaanxi“Scientist&Engineer”Team(No.2023KXJ-131)Xianyang Key S&T Special Projects(No.L2023-ZDKJ-QCY-SXGG-GY-007)。
文摘Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction(NO_(3^(-))RR)is a green and competitive method for removing nitrate from water,requiring highly active and long-term stable electrocatalysts.In this work,we report a Cu^(0)nanorod catalyst with disordered structure(re-Cu NRs),prepared by electrochemical in situ reconfiguration of copper-based nitrides(Cu_(3)N NRs).The amorphous structure allows the exposure of abundant active sites to enhance the electrocatalytic activity because of the disordered atomic arrangement.At a potential of-1.2 V vs.Ag/Ag Cl,the re-Cu NRs catalyst achieved nearly 100%nitrate conversion within 120 min at a low nitrate concentration(50 mg/L),without the accumulation of nitrite.Insitu DEMS detection reveals that the NO3-RR on re-Cu NRs followed the pathway of^(*)NO3^(-)→^(*)NO2^(-)→^(*)NO→^(*)N→^(*)NH→^(*)NH_(2)→^(*)NH_(3).Furthermore,combining this proposed pathway with electrochlorination could efficiently transform ammonia into harmless N2(~99.41%).Theoretical calculations confirm that the amorphous structure on the surface of re-Cu NRs catalysts can facilitate strongly adsorbed nitrate,weaken the rate-determining step of^(*)NH_(3)→NH_(3),and suppress hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).This study provides a new approach for designing efficient and stable amorphous catalysts for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3604500,No.2022YFB3604501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172141)the Technology Development Project of Shanxi-Zheda Institude of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering(No.2022SX-TD017).
文摘van der Waals(vdW)heterostructures constructed by lowdimensional(0D,1D,and 2D)materials are emerging as one of the most appealing systems in next-generation flexible photodetection.Currently,hand-stacked vdW-type photodetectors are not compatible with large-areaarray fabrication and show unimpressive performance in self-powered mode.Herein,vertical 1D GaN nanorods arrays(NRAs)/2D MoS_(2)/PEDOT:PSS in wafer scale have been proposed for self-powered flexible photodetectors arrays firstly.The as-integrated device without external bias under weak UV illumination exhibits a competitive responsivity of 1.47 A W^(−1)and a high detectivity of 1.2×10^(11)Jones,as well as a fast response speed of 54/71μs,thanks to the strong light absorption of GaN NRAs and the efficient photogenerated carrier separation in type-II heterojunction.Notably,the strain-tunable photodetection performances of device have been demonstrated.Impressively,the device at−0.78%strain and zero bias reveals a significantly enhanced photoresponse with a responsivity of 2.47 A W^(−1),a detectivity of 2.6×10^(11)Jones,and response times of 40/45μs,which are superior to the state-of-the-art self-powered flexible photodetectors.This work presents a valuable avenue to prepare tunable vdWs heterostructures for self-powered flexible photodetection,which performs well in flexible sensors.
文摘The ability to control the preparation of one-dimensional(1D)porous carbon nanorods,especially during rapid polymerization,is key to their practical application.We report a method for synthesizing 1D porous carbon nanorods,characterized by the formation of rod-like mi-celles that are assembled from sodium palmitate and Pluronic F127,facilitated by protonated melamine,and subsequently converted into melamine-based N-doped polymer nanorods which were carbonized to produce the corres-ponding N-doped carbon nanorods.The specific capacitance of the supercapacitor used the as-pre-pared N-doped nanorods as electrode material in a three-electrode system was calculated to be 301.66 F g^(-1) at a current density of 0.2 A g^(-1),with an ultra-high specific surface area normalized capacitance of up to 67.07μF cm^(-2).The N-doping and their one-dimensionality give the nanorods a low internal resistance and good stability,making them well suited for fundamental studies and practical applications ranging from materials chemistry to electrochemical energy storage.
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation(project No.24-43-00215,http://rscf.ru/project/24-43-00215/).
文摘This study explores a novel strategy to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)activity of carbon-supported rock salt-type NiCo_(2)(O,F)_(3) nanorods through lattice modifications induced by fluorine and excess amorphous carbon.X-ray absorption near-edge structure(XANES)analysis confirmed that Co and Ni predominantly exist in the+2 oxidation state,whereas extended X-ray absorption fine structure(EXAFS)analysis revealed shortened Co-O and Co-Co bond lengths,indicating lattice distortions.Rietveld refinement and electron microscopy confirmed the formation of a homogeneous solid solution(NixCo_(2-x)(O,F)_(3))rather than a simple CoO/NiO composite.The optimized material(AH-2)exhibited the lowest overpotential(145 mV at 10 mA cm^(-1))and the smallest Tafel slope(98 mV dec^(-1)),attributed to its balanced phase composition,enhanced electronic conductivity,and synergistic effects of carbon and fluorine incorporation.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)confirmed improved charge transfer efficiency,correlating with enhanced catalytic activity.These findings provide critical insights into the tunability of transition metal oxide catalysts via controlled lattice modifications,offering a promising avenue for developing cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1502100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22472029,22172029,22311540011)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of the Fujian Province(No.2024J010014)111 Project(No.D16008)。
文摘Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI),a new allotrope of heptazine-based carbon nitride,is usually synthesized in the presence of binary molten salts(e.g.,LiCl/NaCl,LiCl/KCl,NaCl/KCl)with diverse melting points and solvation abilities.However,the quantum efficiency of PHI for photocatalytic hydrogen production is still extremely restrained.Herein,a series of ternary molten salt mixtures(LiCl/NaCl/KCl)with varying compositions and properties,were employed for the rational control of the polymerization process of PHI and thus optimization in the optical properties,charge separation behaviors,and also photocatalytic performance.The results indicate that the ternary molten salts provide suitable environment for the development of a nanorod morphology,which significantly improves separation of photo-induced charge carriers.Hence,the optimized PHI presents a high apparent quantum yield(AQY=52.9%)for visible-light driven hydrogen production.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3812400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52203353 and52433004)。
文摘The development of organic afterglow materials with high environmental stability and multi-mode luminescence remains a significant challenge in luminescent anti-counterfeiting.In this work,an organic luminescent molecule was encapsulated within polyacrylamide microspheres and embedded in a gold nanorod-doped,ferric ion-crosslinked hydrogel exhibiting upper critical solution temperature behavior.The obtained composites exhibited fluorescence,thermally activated delayed fluorescence,and phosphorescence.Through the application of extrusion or uniaxial stretching,the orientation of the gold nanorods was modulated,enabling polarization-dependent luminescence through transverse surface plasmon resonance absorption.At 300%uniaxial strain,the polarized fluorescence intensity difference at 520 nm reached 0.29.Furthermore,ultraviolet irradiation was employed to locally disrupt the orientation of the gold nanorods,resulting in depolarization within the irradiated regions.These areas displayed non-polarized fluorescence,while the non-irradiated regions retained both emission and fluorescence polarization characteristics.Localized imprinting was employed to modulate material thickness,thereby controlling the density of gold nanorods.Thinner regions exhibited weaker transverse localized surface plasmon resonance absorption,while thicker regions showed stronger absorption,enabling the coexistence of blue–green fluorescence and polarization patterns.Local humidification effectively reduced phosphorescence intensity,enhancing the material's environmental responsiveness.The composite demonstrated excellent reversibility over multiple stretching–selfhealing cycles and pattern-switching processes,highlighting its strong potential for multidimensional optical encryption and intelligent anticounterfeiting applications.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2019ZDPY04).
文摘In this work,the TiO_(2)/Sb_(2)S_(3) nanorod arrays(NRAs)were synthesized through a two-stage hydrothermal route for photoelectrochemical(PEC)water splitting.The effect of annealing treatment in Ar ambience on the PEC activity of TiO_(2)/Sb_(2)S_(3) composite sample was investigated by electrochemical impedance analysis,including Nyquist and Mott-Schottky(M-S)plots.It was demonstrated that vacuum annealing could crystallize Sb_(2)S_(3) component and change its color from red to black,leading to an increment of photocurrent density from 1.9 A/m^(2) to 4.25 A/m^(2) at 0 V versus saturated calomel electrode(VSCE).The enhanced PEC performance was mainly attributed to the improved visible light absorption.Moreover,annealing treatment facilitated retarding the electron-hole recombination occurred at the solid/liquid interfaces.Our work might provide a novel strategy for enhancing the PEC performance of a semiconductor electrode.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52472110,U2004172,51972287)the Central Plains Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents(254000510052)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.242300421008)the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(23HASTIT001).
文摘The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries is significantly hindered by the severe shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)and the poor electrical conductivity of sulfur and its discharge products.To address these challenges,we designed and fabricated an integrated cathode material by decorating titanium nitride(TiN)nanorods(NDs)on three-dimensional(3D)interconnected carbon nanofibers(CNFs-TiN NDs)through a facile hydrothermal and electrospinning approach.The 3D porous network structure not only facilitates electrolyte infiltration and ion/electron transport but also provides ample space for sulfur accommodation.Moreover,the TiN nanorods serve a dual function:they effectively adsorb LiPSs to suppress the shuttle effect and enhance the conductivity of the electrode,thereby accelerating redox reaction kinetics and catalyzing the conversion of LiPSs into short-chain Li_(2)S.These mechanisms are further validated through density functional theory(DFT)calculations and comprehensive electrochemical analyses.Benefiting from these advantages,the CNFs-TiN NDs electrodes deliver outstanding electrochemical performance,including high discharge capacity,excellent rate capability,and remarkable cycling stability.This work provides a promising strategy for designing integrated electrocatalysts to achieve high-performance Li-S batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.82073439 and 82373475)。
文摘Rod-shaped gold nanomaterials,known as gold nanorods(GNRs),may undergo specific surface modification,because of their straightforward surface chemistry.This feature makes them appropriate for use as functional and biocompatible nano-formulations.By optimizing the absorption of longitudinally localized surface plasmon resonance in the near-infrared region,which corresponds to the near-infrared bio-tissue window,GNRs with appropriate modifications may improve the results of photothermal treatment(PTT).In dermatology,potential noninvasive uses of GNRs to enhance wound healing,manage infections,combat cutaneous malignancies,and remodel skin tissues via PTT have attracted research attention in recent years.The review discussed the basic properties of GNRs,such as their shape,size,optical performance,photothermal efficiency,and metabolism.Then,the disadvantages of using these particles in photodynamic therapy are highlighted.Next,biological applications of GNRs-based PTT are explored in detail.Finally,the limitations and future perspectives of this research are addressed,providing a comprehensive perspective on the potential GNRs with PTT.
基金supported by the PLAGH Innovation Funds,(Grant No.22QNFC080)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2023ZYD0064 and 2023YFG0220)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.YJ202242)the Research Funding from West China School/Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University(Grant No.QDJF2022-2)National Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation(Grant No.C2024129736)。
文摘Objective Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, necessitating the development of effective treatment approaches. Developing synergistic therapy can provide a highly promising strategy for anti-cancer treatment through combining the benefits of various mechanisms.Methods In this study, we developed a synergistic strategy for chemo-photothermal therapy by constructing nanocomposites using gold nanorods(GNRs) and tetrahedral framework nucleic acids(tFNA) loaded with the anti-tumor drug doxorubicin(DOX).Results Our in vitro studies have systematically clarified the anti-cancer behaviors of tFNA-DOX@GNR nanocomposites, characterized by their enhanced cellular uptake and proficient lysosomal escape capabilities. It was found that the key role of tFNA-DOX@GNR nanocomposites in tumor ablation is primarily due to their capacity to induce cytotoxicity in tumor cells via a photothermal effect, which generates instantaneous high temperatures. This mechanism introduces various responses in tumor cells, facilitated by the thermal effect and the integrated chemotherapeutic action of DOX. These reactions include the induction of endoplasmic reticulum stress, characterized by elevated reactive oxygen species levels, the promotion of apoptotic cell death, and the suppression of tumor cell proliferation.Conclusion This work exhibits the potential of synergistic therapy utilizing nanocomposites for cancer treatment and offers a promising avenue for future therapeutic strategies.
基金supported by the Central Government Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(No.236Z4108G)China Scholarship Council,the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(No.51874115)+2 种基金the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials(No.22kfhg09)the Open Project of Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle of Ministry of Education(No.22kfgk01)the Youth Talent Support Program of Hebei Province,the Giant Plan Innovation Team Project of Hebei Province,and the Excellent Young Scientist Foundation of Hebei province,China(No.E2018202241).
文摘The oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is regarded as the bottleneck of electrolytic water splitting.Thus,developing robust earth-abundant electrocatalysts for efficient OER has received a great deal of attention and it is an ongoing scientific challenge.Herein,hierarchical hollow nanorods assembled with ultrathin mesoporous cobalt silicate hydroxide nanosheets(denoted as CoSi)were successfully fabricated,using the silica nanotube derived from halloysite as a sacrificial template,via a simple hydrothermal method.The resulting cobalt silicate hydroxide nanosheets stack with thicknesses∼10 nm,as confirmed by transmis-sion electron microscopy.The elaborated nanoarchitecture possesses a high specific surface area(SSA)al-lowing good exposure to the cobalt active centers exhibiting superior catalytic activity vs analogs synthe-sized using sodium silicate.Among all as-prepared CoSi samples,those synthesized at 150℃(CoSi-150)exhibited the minimum overpotential of∼347 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).In addition,CoSi-150 also exhibited superior performance against typical cobalt-based catalysts,and its surface hydroxyl groups were beneficial for the enhancement of OER performance.Furthermore,the CoSi-150 showed ex-cellent durability and stability after the 105 s chronopotentiometry test in 1 M KOH.This design concept provides a new strategy for the low-cost preparation of high-quality cobalt water splitting electrocata-lysts.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52272009)the Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project(No.242102230151)+1 种基金the Henan Provincial University Science and Technology Innovation Team(No.25IRTSTHN009)the Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province(Nos.24B560021,25B560020,25B560023)。
文摘This paper adopted the hydrothermal method to prepare tungsten oxide(WO_(3))nanorod films and studied the effects of precursor solution concentration(0.02,0.03,0.06 mol/L peroxytungstic acid)and annealing temperature(200,300,400℃)on their electrochromic properties.The microstructure characterization of WO_(3) films were performed using scanning electron microscope(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and transmission electron microscope(TEM),and their electrochromic properties were tested by combining an electrochemical workstation with an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer.The results showed that the precursor solution concentration directly affected the thickness(290,560,990 nm)and microstructure of WO_(3) films,significantly impacting their electrochromic properties.However,the annealing temperature had a negligible effect.As the precursor solution concentration increased,the optical modulation of WO_(3) films gradually decreased,reaching 51.1%,43.8%,and 35.1%,respectively.The switching time first increased and then stabilized,with coloring times of 7.3,7.7,and 7.7 s,respectively,and bleaching times of 3.8,6.5,and 6.5 s,respectively.The coloration efficiency gradually increased but the increase was relatively small,reaching 41.8,44.4,and 44.8 cm^(2)/C,respectively.Moreover,the cycling stability of WO_(3) films was poor,with the ratios of the final value of optical modulation to the initial value 0.33,0.26,and 0.34,respectively.Additionally,there were bigger differences in the bleached state transmittance,while the colored state transmittance showed smaller variations.However,the former has better cycling stability than the latter.In summary,to obtain better electrochromic properties,the thickness of WO_(3) films should not exceed 290 nm.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62105076)the Innovation Group of Guizhou University(No.[2024]08)+2 种基金the Platform of Science and Technology and Talent Team Plan of Guizhou Province(No.GCC[2023]007)the Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(No.ZK[2021]327)the Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation(No.171095)。
文摘Because of tempting magnetic-dielectric synergies and interfacial effects,designing a simple and low-cost route for producing multidimensional carbon-based magnetic nanocomposites is very important for the development of microwave absorbers(MAs).In this paper,a facile and propagable Ni-nitrilotriacetic acid chelate(NAC)derived strategy was proposed to selectively fabricate zero-dimensional(0D)/one-dimensional(1D)porous Ni/C magnetic heterostructured nanorods(MHNRs)consisting of 1D carbon nanorod,lots of pores and 0D Ni nanoparticles via a combined hydrothermal and thermally treated methods.The porous Ni/C MHNRs displayed the progressively improved Ni and C crystallinity by controlling the temperature,which resulted in the tunable electromagnetic and microwave absorption properties(MAPs).Additionally,0D/1D porous CoNi/C and Co/C MHNRs could be selectively produced through this strategy by adopting CoNi-NAC and Co-NAC as precursors.Benefiting from desirable interface and magnetic/dielectric synergies,the acquired 0D/1D porous Ni/C,CoNi/C and Co/C MHNRs presented excellent MAPs and certain corrosion resistance properties.In especial,Co/C MHNRs displayed a strong absorption capacity(−47.89 dB),an ultrawide effective absorption bandwidth(8.40 GHz)and small matching thicknesses(∼2 mm),which were a desirable candidate for MAs.Consequently,a facile,low-cost and propagable metal-NAC derived strategy was proposed to synthesize 0D/1D porous carbon-based MHNRs,which presented an alternative technique to develop lightweight efficient MAs.
基金Project supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2023M742049)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant No. 2023A1515110844)the Innovative Training Program for College Students (Grant No. 20249076)。
文摘The structural phase transition of MnO_(2) nanorods was investigated using in situ high pressure synchrotron x-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). At pressures exceeding 10.9 GPa, a second-order structural phase transition from tetragonal to orthogonal, which was accompanied by fine-scale crystal twinning phenomena, was observed in MnO_(2) nanorods. On account of the significant contribution of surface energy, the phase transition pressure exhibited appreciable hysteresis compared with the bulk counterparts, suggesting the enhanced structural stability of nanorod morphology. These findings reveal that the size and morphology exhibit a manifest correlation with the high pressure behavior of MnO_(2) nanomaterials, providing useful insights into the intricate interplay between structure and properties.
基金supported by Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.20242BAB25195 and 20224BAB211018)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12264029)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Jiangxi Provincial Education Department,China(No.GJJ211944)the college Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training program of Jiangxi Province,China.
文摘Electrode materials that rely on conversion reactions for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)possess high energy densities.However,a key issue in their design is bolstering their stability and minimizing volume variations during lithiation and delithiation.Herein,an effect-ive strategy was devised to fulfill the fully reversible conversion reaction for lithium storage in CoMoO_(4) through the hybridization of Co-MoO_(3).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) with a nanorod structure was synthesized via one-step annealing treatment after a solvothermal process.In such a structure,the CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) nanorod can considerably boost mechanical robustness and offer ample space to counteract volume fluctuations throughout successive cycles owing to the cooperative interaction between CoMoO_(3) and CoMoO_(4).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) exhib-ited superior lithium-storage capacity(919.6 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g after 200 cycles)and cycling stability(683.4 mAh/g at 1 A/g after 600 cycles).CoMoO_(3)/CoMoO_(4) showed a high potential as an anode material for LIBs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project (2016YFC0204702)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51478070, 21501016, 51108487)+2 种基金the Innovative Research Team of Chongqing (CXTDG201602014)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (cstc2016jcyjA0481)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015316)~~
文摘Heterostructured BiOI@La（OH）3 nanorod photocatalysts were prepared by a facile chemical impregnation method.The enhanced visible light absorption and charge carrier separation can be simultaneously realized after the introduction of BiOI particles into La（OH）3 nanorods.The BiOI@La（OH）3 composites were applied for visible light photocatalytic oxidization of NO in air and exhibited an enhanced activity compared with BiOI and pure La（OH）3 nanorods.The results show that the energy levels between the La（OH）3 and BiOI phases matched well with each other,thus forming a heterojunctioned BiOI@La（OH）3 structure.This band structure matching could promote the separation and transfer of photoinduced electron-hole pairs at the interface,resulting in enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation.The photocatalytic performance of BiOI@La（OH）3 is shown to be dependent on the mass ratio of BiOI to La（OH）3.The highest photocatalytic performance can be achieved when the mass ratio of BiOI to La（OH）3 is controlled at 1.5.A further increase of the mass ratio of BiOI weakened the redox abilities of the photogenerated charge carriers.A new photocatalytic mechanism for BiOI@La（OH）3 heterostructures is proposed,which is directly related to the efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers by the heterojunction.Importantly,the as-prepared BiOI@La（OH）3 heterostructures exhibited a high photochemical stability after multiple reaction runs.Our findings demonstrate that BiOI is an effective component for the formation of a heterostructure with the properties of a wide bandgap semiconductor,which is of great importance for extending the light absorption and photocatalytic activity of wide bandgap semiconductors into visible light region.
基金Project(50975282)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Oleic acid (denoted as OA) surface-caped lanthanum borate nanorods, abbreviated as OA/LaBO3·H2O, were prepared via hydrothermal method. The microstructures of the as-prepared OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The friction and wear properties of OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods in rapeseed oil were evaluated with a four-ball tribo-tester. The results show that the as-prepared OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods are hydrophobic and display nanorods morphology with uniform diameter of about 50 nm and length of up to 500 nm. In the meantime, OA/LaBO3·H2O nanorods can obviously improve the anti-wear and friction-reducing capacities of rapeseed oil, and the optimal anti-wear and friction-reducing properties of rapeseed oil were obtained at an OA/LaBO3·H2O content of 1% (mass fraction).
基金Project (21171027) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (K1001020-11) supported by the Science and Technology Key Project of Changsha City, ChinaProject ([2010]70) supported by Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province, China
文摘ZnO nanorod arrays （NRs） were synthesized on the fluorine-doped SnO2 transparent conductive glass （FTO） by a simple chemical bath deposition （CBD） method combined with alkali-etched method in potassium hydroxide （KOH） solution. X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and current-voltage （I-V） curve were used to characterize the structure, morphologies and optoelectronic properties. The results demonstrated that ZnO NRs had wurtzite structures, the morphologies and photovoltaic properties of ZnO NRs were closely related to the concentration of KOH and etching time, well-aligned and uniformly distributed ZnO NRs were obtained after etching with 0.1 mol/L KOH for 1 h. ZnO NRs treated by KOH had been proved to have superior photovoltaic properties compared with high density ZnO NRs. When using ZnO NRs etched with 0.1 mol/L KOH for 1 h as the anode of solar cell, the conversion efficiency, short circuit current and open circuit voltage, compared with the unetched ZnO NRs, increased by 0.71%, 2.79 mA and 0.03 V, respectively.
文摘The Eu3＋-doped La2Zr207 phosphor with rod-like morphology was successfully synthesized by conventional solid state reaction and hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction patterns, transmission electron microscopy, and photoluminescence spectra were employed to charac- terize its structure and morphology as well as luminescent properties. The results indicated that the red-emitting phosphor La2Zr207：Eu3＋ had well crystallized and belonged to the cubic structure with space group of Fd3m. The as-obtained product mainly appeared as straight nanorods with an average diameter of 47 nm and length of 50-700 nm. The pos- sible growth mechanism was also discussed. It was found that under blue excitation with a wavelength of 466 nm, the La2Zr2OT：Eu3＋ phosphor exhibited a characteristic red emission at 616 nm that was attributed to the hypersensitive 5D0--＊TF2 electric dipole transition of Eu3＋ ions. Meanwhile, it was more interesting to note that the emission of 5D1--＊TFj （J=0, 1, 2） transitions and the splitting patterns of 5D0---＋TFJ （J--l, 2, 4） transitions of Eu3＋ ions can be observed in the luminescent spectra of La2Zr207：Eu3＋. It was demonstrated that Eu3＋ preferred to occupy a low symmetry site.
