Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides, known as MXenes, are emerging quickly at the frontiers of 2D materials world. Their exotic properties such as the highest electrical conductiv...Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides, known as MXenes, are emerging quickly at the frontiers of 2D materials world. Their exotic properties such as the highest electrical conductivity among all solution-processed 2 D materials, the best electromagnetic interference shielding performance outperforming that of copper or aluminum at a nanoscale thickness, as well as the highest volumetric capacitance for pseudocapacitors, have been attracting extensive fundamental research and applications. Their unique surface chemistries, that is, hydrophilic groups terminated on the surface of MXenes after etching and delamination, enable plenty of opportunities for assembling into MXene building blocks. Particularly, assembling at liquid–liquid, liquid–solid, liquid–air, and solid–solid interfaces allows the efficient fabrication of various structures, including MXene surfactants, MXene heterostructures, MXene transparent films. Interfacial assembly of MXenes is of significance in unveiling more versatilities of MXenes as well as impacts on novel MXene-based architectures, based on which enhanced performance of devices is achieved. As such, this review focuses on the interfacial assembly of MXenes, explaining mechanisms behind various assembling and providing classical examples for corresponding interfacial assembling techniques. Applications of these as-assembled architectures are also discussed in brief. We believe this review may shed light on the interfacial chemistry of MXenes, thus guiding more efficient fabrication of MXene-based functional films/coatings/electrodes/devices.展开更多
A facile approach to prepare a thin film vapor sensor is demonstrated through droplet interracial reaction on an IDA microelectrode. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and transmission electron micr...A facile approach to prepare a thin film vapor sensor is demonstrated through droplet interracial reaction on an IDA microelectrode. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy analyses show that the film of the vapor sensor is composed of self-assembled gold nanocrystals in an average diameter of about 4.3 nm. The as-prepared sensor was examined by potential step method and impedance measurement, which exhibited significant △R/Ri responses and excellent cycle performance to the volatile organic compound （VOC） vapors of acetone, methanol, styrene, benzene, toluene and ethanol. The selectivity to the VOCs with benzene ring or organic solvents suggests that the sensor is probably in line with the swelling and dielectric sensing mechanisms.展开更多
The hollow porous structure with exceptional interfacial effect and customizable internal environment shows significant potential for application as electromagnetic shielding and absorption materials.However,designing...The hollow porous structure with exceptional interfacial effect and customizable internal environment shows significant potential for application as electromagnetic shielding and absorption materials.However,designing hollow porous electromagnetic absorbers with both desirable impedance matching and high loss capability remains a challenge.Herein,3D hollow porous electromagnetic microspheres were constructed by assembling 0D Co magnetic nanoparticles,1D carbon nanotubes,and 2D carbon nanosheets.Due to the sufficient sites for Co^(2+)riveting,the high loading of magnetic carbon nanotubes(CoNC)and porous carbon spheres formed high-density interfaces,enhancing the interfacial polarization.Furthermore,high-density CoNC were grown in situ on the hollow porous carbon(HPC)microsphere,forming a highly dispersed 3D magnetic network that inhibited the aggregation of magnetic nanoparticles and enhanced magnetic coupling.Therefore,the asprepared CoNC/HPC microspheres exhibited excellent microwave absorption(MA)performance,with a minimum reflection loss of-33.2 dB and an effective bandwidth of 5.5 GHz at a thickness of only 1.8 mm.The interfacial polarization mechanism for enhanced MA performance was demonstrated by electron holography and density functional theory calculations.Magnetic holography and micromagnetic simulations also revealed magnetic confinement and coupling mechanism.This work provides a new approach for designing electromagnetic absorbers with optimized impedance matching and loss capability.展开更多
Heterogenous and gradient structures are common in biological materials and essential for achieving exceptional mechanical properties from cost-effective components.Integrating glass flakes into this design concept ho...Heterogenous and gradient structures are common in biological materials and essential for achieving exceptional mechanical properties from cost-effective components.Integrating glass flakes into this design concept holds great potential for enhancing the performance of bioinspired transparent materials,particularly through a synthesis approach that allows for precise control over their structural properties.In this study,we demonstrate that glass flakes modified with silane agents can spontaneously form a surface layer at the air-liquid interface.This interfacial assembly enables the layer-by-layer embedding of highly aligned glass flakes within the polymer matrix.By varying the aspect ratios of the glass flakes during film construction,we can create a controllable gradient,nacre-like architecture that offers an enhanced balance of strength and toughness,while maintaining transparency and haze comparable to the homogeneous structures.Lamination of both homogeneous and heterogeneous composite films further enables the evaluation of bending properties.The heterogeneous structure results in a superior combination of flexural strength,bending energy,fracture toughness,and work of fracture.Finite element simulations highlight the critical role of gradient structures and repeated sequences in redistributing stress and mitigating crack propagation.The interfacial assembly of glass flakes offers a versatile platform for optimizing the performance of bioinspired transparent materials by enabling precise and flexible manipulation of microstructures.展开更多
Crusher hammers for the mineral processing industry must meet the demands of both high wear resistance at the hammer head and high impact toughness at the hammer handle. The crusher hammers made of Hadfield steel have...Crusher hammers for the mineral processing industry must meet the demands of both high wear resistance at the hammer head and high impact toughness at the hammer handle. The crusher hammers made of Hadfield steel have typical y low service life of less than 40 hours. To solve the problem, a kind of bimetal crusher hammers made of high chromium cast iron （HCCI） and low al oy steel （LAS） has been successful y developed by using liquid-liquid composite casting. The microstructure and composite interface bonding was analyzed using optical microscope, SEM, EDX and XRD. Micrographs indicate that the composite interface is metal urgical y bonded with a zigzag shape across the boundary and without unbound region or void. After heat treatment, the composite hammers have shown excellent properties. The hardness of HCCI is at least 63 HRC and its αk is greater than 3.5 J？cm-2; the hardness of LAS is greater than 35 HRC and its αk is no less than 80 J？cm-2. Diffusion of elements takes place at the interface and forms a transition region. The micro hardness increases from LAS to the interface and then to HCCI. Wear comparison was made separately between the bimetal composite hammer and a Hadfield steel hammer in two quarries of Jilin province and Liaoning province. The results showed that the liquid-liquid bimetal composite hammers did not have the fal ing off of hammer head or impact fracture phenomenon, and their service life was 3.75 times as long as that of the Hadfield steel hammers.展开更多
Low-temperature assembly of MXene nanosheets into three-dimensional(3D) robust aerogels addresses the crucial stability concern of the nano-building blocks during the fabrication process,which is of key importance for...Low-temperature assembly of MXene nanosheets into three-dimensional(3D) robust aerogels addresses the crucial stability concern of the nano-building blocks during the fabrication process,which is of key importance for transforming the fascinating properties at the nanoscale into the macroscopic scale for practical applications.Herein,suitable cross-linking agents(amino-propyltriethoxysilane,Mn^(2+),Fe^(2+),Zn^(2+),and Co^(2+)) as interfacial mediators to engineer the interlayer interactions are reported to realize the graphene oxide(GO)-assisted assembly of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene aerogel at room temperature.This elaborate aerogel construction not only suppresses the oxidation degradation of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) but also generates porous aerogels with a high Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) content(87 wt%) and robustness,thereby guaranteeing the functional accessibility of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) nanosheets and operational reliability as integrated functional materials.In combination with a further sulfur modification,the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) aerogel electrode shows promising electrochemical performances as the freestanding anode for sodium-ion storage.Even at an ultrahigh loading mass of 12.3 mg cm^(-2),a pronounced areal capacity of 1.26 mAh cm^(-2) at a current density of 0.1 A g^(-1) has been achieved,which is of practical significance.This work conceptually suggests a new way to exert the utmost surface functionalities of MXenes in 3D monolithic form and can be an inspiring scaffold to promote the application of MXenes in different areas.展开更多
Biomimetic intelligent polymeric hydrogel actuators with cooperative fluorescence-color switchable behaviors are expected to find great potential applications in soft robotics,visual detection/display,and camouflage a...Biomimetic intelligent polymeric hydrogel actuators with cooperative fluorescence-color switchable behaviors are expected to find great potential applications in soft robotics,visual detection/display,and camouflage applications.However,it remains challenging to realize the spatial manipulation of synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors.Herein,we report an interfacial supramolecular assembly(ISA)approach that enables the construction of robust fluorescent polymeric hydrogel actuators with spatially anisotropic structures.On the basis of this ISA approach,diverse 2D/3D soft fluorescent hydrogel actuators,including chameleon-and octopi-shaped ones with spatially anisotropic structures,were facilely assembled from two different fluorescent hydrogel building blocks sharing the same physically cross-linked agar network.Spatially control over synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors was then realized in one single anisotropic hydrogel actuator.The proposed ISA approach is universal and expected to open promising avenues for developing powerful bioinspired intelligent soft actuators/robotics with selective spatial shape/color-changing behaviors.展开更多
The segregated flow pattern, which occurs in a 26.1 mm diameter, horizontal, stainless steel test section, is investigated. Pressure gradient and in situ phase distribution data were obtained for different combination...The segregated flow pattern, which occurs in a 26.1 mm diameter, horizontal, stainless steel test section, is investigated. Pressure gradient and in situ phase distribution data were obtained for different combinations of phase superficial velocities ranging from 0.05 m.s^-1 to 0,96 m.s^-1. For the current small Eoetvoes number liquid-liquid system （EOD=4.77）, the dominant effect of interfacial tension and wall-wetting properties of the liquids over the gravity is considered. The approach introduces the closure relationship for the case of turbulent flow m a rough pipe, and attempts to modify the two-fluid model to account for the curved interface. In present flow rates range, wave amplitudes were found small, while interfacial mixing was observed. An adjustable definition for hydraulic diame- ters of two fluids and interfacial friction factor is adopted. The predicted pressure gradient and in situ phase distribution data have been compared with present experimental data and those reported in the literature.展开更多
Four achiral Cu(Ⅱ)-coordinated Schiff bases complexes containing aromatic structures were synthesized and their supramolecular assemblies at the air/water interface were investigated.All the compounds could be spread...Four achiral Cu(Ⅱ)-coordinated Schiff bases complexes containing aromatic structures were synthesized and their supramolecular assemblies at the air/water interface were investigated.All the compounds could be spread on water surface although they have no alkyl chains.The Schiff base complex molecules with naphthyl groups tended to form J-aggregate in the Langmuir-Blodgett(LB) films transferred from water surface.By investigation of atomic force microscopy,a multilayer film or three-dimensional structures were observed.It was interesting to note that the LB films of achiral compound Cu-NA with naphthyl segment and without methyl groups transferred from water surface showed chirality.The supramolecular chirality in the present LB films was suggested to be due to a cooperative stereoregular-stacking of the functional groups in a helical sense.This research work provides a helpful clue for regulating the nanostructures and supramolecular chiral assembly in organized films.展开更多
采用氯菌酸小分子(6C2A)原位自组装作为有机太阳能电池(OPV)的阳极界面层(AIL),并通过刮涂法制备了基于PM6:BTP-e C9活性层的二元单结正向OPV器件.相较于传统PEDOT:PSS基器件(光电转换效率为17.6%,短路电流密度为27.0 m A·cm^(-2))...采用氯菌酸小分子(6C2A)原位自组装作为有机太阳能电池(OPV)的阳极界面层(AIL),并通过刮涂法制备了基于PM6:BTP-e C9活性层的二元单结正向OPV器件.相较于传统PEDOT:PSS基器件(光电转换效率为17.6%,短路电流密度为27.0 m A·cm^(-2)),基于6C2A的器件展现出更高的光电转换效率(18.2%)和短路电流密度(27.7 m A·cm^(-2)).这一提升得益于6C2A阳极界面层增强了吸收,提高了激子解离效率,促进了载流子抽取,并抑制了载流子复合.此外,2 cm^(2)的6C2A基器件效率达到16.2%,优于PEDOT:PSS基器件(15.7%).本研究通过自组装阳极界面层替代传统PEDOT:PSS,为有机太阳能电池的高通量、连续工业化生产提供了新思路.展开更多
Ionic liquids are possible alternative solvents for the separation of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons by liquid-liquid extrac- tion. Interfacial tension is an important property to consider in the design of liquid...Ionic liquids are possible alternative solvents for the separation of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons by liquid-liquid extrac- tion. Interfacial tension is an important property to consider in the design of liquid-liquid extraction processes. In this work, the liquid-liquid interfacial tension and the mutual solubility at 25 ℃ have been measured for a series of biphasic, equilibrated mixtures of an ionic liquid and a hydrocarbon. In particular, the ionic liquids 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis（trifluorome- thanesulfonyl）imide （with the alkyl substituent being ethyl, hexyl or decyl）, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate have been selected, as well as the hydrocarbons benzene, hexane, ethylben- zene, and octane. The selected sets of ionic liquids and hydrocarbons allow the analysis of the influence of a series of effects on the interfacial tension. For example, the interfacial tension decreases with an increase in the length of the alkyl substituent chain of the cation or with an increase of the degree of charge delocalisation in the anion of the ionic liquid. Also, the interfa- cial tension with the aromatic hydrocarbons is markedly lower than that with the aliphatic hydrocarbons. A smaller effect is caused by variation of the size of the hydrocarbon. Some of the observed trends can be explained from the mutual solubility of the hydrocarbon and the ionic liquid.展开更多
文摘Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides, known as MXenes, are emerging quickly at the frontiers of 2D materials world. Their exotic properties such as the highest electrical conductivity among all solution-processed 2 D materials, the best electromagnetic interference shielding performance outperforming that of copper or aluminum at a nanoscale thickness, as well as the highest volumetric capacitance for pseudocapacitors, have been attracting extensive fundamental research and applications. Their unique surface chemistries, that is, hydrophilic groups terminated on the surface of MXenes after etching and delamination, enable plenty of opportunities for assembling into MXene building blocks. Particularly, assembling at liquid–liquid, liquid–solid, liquid–air, and solid–solid interfaces allows the efficient fabrication of various structures, including MXene surfactants, MXene heterostructures, MXene transparent films. Interfacial assembly of MXenes is of significance in unveiling more versatilities of MXenes as well as impacts on novel MXene-based architectures, based on which enhanced performance of devices is achieved. As such, this review focuses on the interfacial assembly of MXenes, explaining mechanisms behind various assembling and providing classical examples for corresponding interfacial assembling techniques. Applications of these as-assembled architectures are also discussed in brief. We believe this review may shed light on the interfacial chemistry of MXenes, thus guiding more efficient fabrication of MXene-based functional films/coatings/electrodes/devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21163004)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2010GXNSFC013006)the Scientific Research Foundation for Returned Scholars,Ministry of Education of China
文摘A facile approach to prepare a thin film vapor sensor is demonstrated through droplet interracial reaction on an IDA microelectrode. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy analyses show that the film of the vapor sensor is composed of self-assembled gold nanocrystals in an average diameter of about 4.3 nm. The as-prepared sensor was examined by potential step method and impedance measurement, which exhibited significant △R/Ri responses and excellent cycle performance to the volatile organic compound （VOC） vapors of acetone, methanol, styrene, benzene, toluene and ethanol. The selectivity to the VOCs with benzene ring or organic solvents suggests that the sensor is probably in line with the swelling and dielectric sensing mechanisms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52231007,51725101,11727807)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2021YFA1200600 and 2018YFA0209102).
文摘The hollow porous structure with exceptional interfacial effect and customizable internal environment shows significant potential for application as electromagnetic shielding and absorption materials.However,designing hollow porous electromagnetic absorbers with both desirable impedance matching and high loss capability remains a challenge.Herein,3D hollow porous electromagnetic microspheres were constructed by assembling 0D Co magnetic nanoparticles,1D carbon nanotubes,and 2D carbon nanosheets.Due to the sufficient sites for Co^(2+)riveting,the high loading of magnetic carbon nanotubes(CoNC)and porous carbon spheres formed high-density interfaces,enhancing the interfacial polarization.Furthermore,high-density CoNC were grown in situ on the hollow porous carbon(HPC)microsphere,forming a highly dispersed 3D magnetic network that inhibited the aggregation of magnetic nanoparticles and enhanced magnetic coupling.Therefore,the asprepared CoNC/HPC microspheres exhibited excellent microwave absorption(MA)performance,with a minimum reflection loss of-33.2 dB and an effective bandwidth of 5.5 GHz at a thickness of only 1.8 mm.The interfacial polarization mechanism for enhanced MA performance was demonstrated by electron holography and density functional theory calculations.Magnetic holography and micromagnetic simulations also revealed magnetic confinement and coupling mechanism.This work provides a new approach for designing electromagnetic absorbers with optimized impedance matching and loss capability.
基金M.Y.thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22071075 and 22090044)Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Jilin Province(No.JJKH20231134CY)for financial support.
文摘Heterogenous and gradient structures are common in biological materials and essential for achieving exceptional mechanical properties from cost-effective components.Integrating glass flakes into this design concept holds great potential for enhancing the performance of bioinspired transparent materials,particularly through a synthesis approach that allows for precise control over their structural properties.In this study,we demonstrate that glass flakes modified with silane agents can spontaneously form a surface layer at the air-liquid interface.This interfacial assembly enables the layer-by-layer embedding of highly aligned glass flakes within the polymer matrix.By varying the aspect ratios of the glass flakes during film construction,we can create a controllable gradient,nacre-like architecture that offers an enhanced balance of strength and toughness,while maintaining transparency and haze comparable to the homogeneous structures.Lamination of both homogeneous and heterogeneous composite films further enables the evaluation of bending properties.The heterogeneous structure results in a superior combination of flexural strength,bending energy,fracture toughness,and work of fracture.Finite element simulations highlight the critical role of gradient structures and repeated sequences in redistributing stress and mitigating crack propagation.The interfacial assembly of glass flakes offers a versatile platform for optimizing the performance of bioinspired transparent materials by enabling precise and flexible manipulation of microstructures.
基金financially supported by the National Foundation (grant No:51371090)the Science and Technology Support Program of the 12th Five-year Plan (grant No:2011BAD20B03010401)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant No:51203061)the College Student Science and Technology Innovation of Hei Longjiang Province (grant No:2012sj001)
文摘Crusher hammers for the mineral processing industry must meet the demands of both high wear resistance at the hammer head and high impact toughness at the hammer handle. The crusher hammers made of Hadfield steel have typical y low service life of less than 40 hours. To solve the problem, a kind of bimetal crusher hammers made of high chromium cast iron （HCCI） and low al oy steel （LAS） has been successful y developed by using liquid-liquid composite casting. The microstructure and composite interface bonding was analyzed using optical microscope, SEM, EDX and XRD. Micrographs indicate that the composite interface is metal urgical y bonded with a zigzag shape across the boundary and without unbound region or void. After heat treatment, the composite hammers have shown excellent properties. The hardness of HCCI is at least 63 HRC and its αk is greater than 3.5 J？cm-2; the hardness of LAS is greater than 35 HRC and its αk is no less than 80 J？cm-2. Diffusion of elements takes place at the interface and forms a transition region. The micro hardness increases from LAS to the interface and then to HCCI. Wear comparison was made separately between the bimetal composite hammer and a Hadfield steel hammer in two quarries of Jilin province and Liaoning province. The results showed that the liquid-liquid bimetal composite hammers did not have the fal ing off of hammer head or impact fracture phenomenon, and their service life was 3.75 times as long as that of the Hadfield steel hammers.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52071137,51977071,51802040,and 21802020)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2021RC3066 and 2021RC3067)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2020JJ3004 and 2020JJ4192)N.Zhang and X.Xie also acknowledge the financial support of the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Low-temperature assembly of MXene nanosheets into three-dimensional(3D) robust aerogels addresses the crucial stability concern of the nano-building blocks during the fabrication process,which is of key importance for transforming the fascinating properties at the nanoscale into the macroscopic scale for practical applications.Herein,suitable cross-linking agents(amino-propyltriethoxysilane,Mn^(2+),Fe^(2+),Zn^(2+),and Co^(2+)) as interfacial mediators to engineer the interlayer interactions are reported to realize the graphene oxide(GO)-assisted assembly of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene aerogel at room temperature.This elaborate aerogel construction not only suppresses the oxidation degradation of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) but also generates porous aerogels with a high Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) content(87 wt%) and robustness,thereby guaranteeing the functional accessibility of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) nanosheets and operational reliability as integrated functional materials.In combination with a further sulfur modification,the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) aerogel electrode shows promising electrochemical performances as the freestanding anode for sodium-ion storage.Even at an ultrahigh loading mass of 12.3 mg cm^(-2),a pronounced areal capacity of 1.26 mAh cm^(-2) at a current density of 0.1 A g^(-1) has been achieved,which is of practical significance.This work conceptually suggests a new way to exert the utmost surface functionalities of MXenes in 3D monolithic form and can be an inspiring scaffold to promote the application of MXenes in different areas.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52073297)the Sino-German Mobility Programme (No.M-0424)+2 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No.LR23E030001)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.2019297)K.C.Wong Education Foundation (No.GJTD-2019-13).
文摘Biomimetic intelligent polymeric hydrogel actuators with cooperative fluorescence-color switchable behaviors are expected to find great potential applications in soft robotics,visual detection/display,and camouflage applications.However,it remains challenging to realize the spatial manipulation of synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors.Herein,we report an interfacial supramolecular assembly(ISA)approach that enables the construction of robust fluorescent polymeric hydrogel actuators with spatially anisotropic structures.On the basis of this ISA approach,diverse 2D/3D soft fluorescent hydrogel actuators,including chameleon-and octopi-shaped ones with spatially anisotropic structures,were facilely assembled from two different fluorescent hydrogel building blocks sharing the same physically cross-linked agar network.Spatially control over synergistic shape/color-changing behaviors was then realized in one single anisotropic hydrogel actuator.The proposed ISA approach is universal and expected to open promising avenues for developing powerful bioinspired intelligent soft actuators/robotics with selective spatial shape/color-changing behaviors.
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2006AA09Z333)
文摘The segregated flow pattern, which occurs in a 26.1 mm diameter, horizontal, stainless steel test section, is investigated. Pressure gradient and in situ phase distribution data were obtained for different combinations of phase superficial velocities ranging from 0.05 m.s^-1 to 0,96 m.s^-1. For the current small Eoetvoes number liquid-liquid system （EOD=4.77）, the dominant effect of interfacial tension and wall-wetting properties of the liquids over the gravity is considered. The approach introduces the closure relationship for the case of turbulent flow m a rough pipe, and attempts to modify the two-fluid model to account for the curved interface. In present flow rates range, wave amplitudes were found small, while interfacial mixing was observed. An adjustable definition for hydraulic diame- ters of two fluids and interfacial friction factor is adopted. The predicted pressure gradient and in situ phase distribution data have been compared with present experimental data and those reported in the literature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 20903078,21207112)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (Grant No. B2012203060)+4 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant Nos. 2011M500540,2012M510770)the Support Program for Hundred Excellent Innovation Talents from Universities and Colleges of Hebei Province (Grant No. CPRC020)the Science Foundation for the Excellent Youth Scholars from Universities and Colleges of Hebei Province (Grant No. Y2011113)the Scientific Research Foundation for Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars of Hebei Province (Grant No.2011052)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication (Grant No. 1002)
文摘Four achiral Cu(Ⅱ)-coordinated Schiff bases complexes containing aromatic structures were synthesized and their supramolecular assemblies at the air/water interface were investigated.All the compounds could be spread on water surface although they have no alkyl chains.The Schiff base complex molecules with naphthyl groups tended to form J-aggregate in the Langmuir-Blodgett(LB) films transferred from water surface.By investigation of atomic force microscopy,a multilayer film or three-dimensional structures were observed.It was interesting to note that the LB films of achiral compound Cu-NA with naphthyl segment and without methyl groups transferred from water surface showed chirality.The supramolecular chirality in the present LB films was suggested to be due to a cooperative stereoregular-stacking of the functional groups in a helical sense.This research work provides a helpful clue for regulating the nanostructures and supramolecular chiral assembly in organized films.
文摘采用氯菌酸小分子(6C2A)原位自组装作为有机太阳能电池(OPV)的阳极界面层(AIL),并通过刮涂法制备了基于PM6:BTP-e C9活性层的二元单结正向OPV器件.相较于传统PEDOT:PSS基器件(光电转换效率为17.6%,短路电流密度为27.0 m A·cm^(-2)),基于6C2A的器件展现出更高的光电转换效率(18.2%)和短路电流密度(27.7 m A·cm^(-2)).这一提升得益于6C2A阳极界面层增强了吸收,提高了激子解离效率,促进了载流子抽取,并抑制了载流子复合.此外,2 cm^(2)的6C2A基器件效率达到16.2%,优于PEDOT:PSS基器件(15.7%).本研究通过自组装阳极界面层替代传统PEDOT:PSS,为有机太阳能电池的高通量、连续工业化生产提供了新思路.
基金the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Spanish Government, for financial support through project CTQ2009-10776, and for H. Rodríguez's contract under the "Ramón y Cajal" program
文摘Ionic liquids are possible alternative solvents for the separation of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons by liquid-liquid extrac- tion. Interfacial tension is an important property to consider in the design of liquid-liquid extraction processes. In this work, the liquid-liquid interfacial tension and the mutual solubility at 25 ℃ have been measured for a series of biphasic, equilibrated mixtures of an ionic liquid and a hydrocarbon. In particular, the ionic liquids 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bis（trifluorome- thanesulfonyl）imide （with the alkyl substituent being ethyl, hexyl or decyl）, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate have been selected, as well as the hydrocarbons benzene, hexane, ethylben- zene, and octane. The selected sets of ionic liquids and hydrocarbons allow the analysis of the influence of a series of effects on the interfacial tension. For example, the interfacial tension decreases with an increase in the length of the alkyl substituent chain of the cation or with an increase of the degree of charge delocalisation in the anion of the ionic liquid. Also, the interfa- cial tension with the aromatic hydrocarbons is markedly lower than that with the aliphatic hydrocarbons. A smaller effect is caused by variation of the size of the hydrocarbon. Some of the observed trends can be explained from the mutual solubility of the hydrocarbon and the ionic liquid.
