Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental prote...Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental protection,and information technology.Notably,cellulose acetate,the main component of cigarette butts(CBs),is a one-dimensional precursor with a large specific surface area and aspect ratio.Still,their usefulness as building fillers has often been underestimated before.This review summarizes recent advances in CBs recycling and provides suggested guidelines for its use as a CLDM material in renewable energy.Specifically,we first describe the harmful effects of CBs as pollutants in our lives to emphasize the importance of proper recycling.We then summarize previous methods of recycling CBs waste,including clay bricks,asphalt concrete pavement,gypsum,acoustic materials,chemisorption,vector control,and corrosion control.The potential applications of CBs include triboelectric nanogenerator applications,flexible batteries,enhanced metal-organic framework material energy storage devices,and carbon-based hydrogen storage.Finally,the advantages of utilizing CBs-derived CLDM materials over conventional solutions in the energy field are discussed.This review will provide new avenues for solving the intractable problem of CBs and reducing the manufacturing costs of renewable materials.展开更多
In recent years,low-dimensional materials have received extensive attention in the field of electronics and optoelectronics.Among them,photoelectric devices based on photoconductive effect in low-dimensional materials...In recent years,low-dimensional materials have received extensive attention in the field of electronics and optoelectronics.Among them,photoelectric devices based on photoconductive effect in low-dimensional materials have a broad development space.In contrast to positive photoconductivity,negative photoconductivity(NPC)refers to a phenomenon that the conductivity decreases under illumination.It has novel application prospects in the field of optoelectronics,memory,and gas detection,etc.In this paper,we review reports about the NPC effect in low-dimensional materials and systematically summarize the mechanisms to form the NPC effect in existing low-dimensional materials.展开更多
The photovoltaic(PV)market is currently dominated by silicon based solar cells.However technological diversification is essential to promote competition,which is the driving force for technological growth.Historically...The photovoltaic(PV)market is currently dominated by silicon based solar cells.However technological diversification is essential to promote competition,which is the driving force for technological growth.Historically,the choice of PV materials has been limited to the three-dimensional(3D)compounds with a high crystal symmetry and direct band gap.However,to meet the strict demands for sustainable PV applications,material space has been expanded beyond 3D compounds.In this perspective we discuss the potential of low-dimensional materials(2D,1D)for application in PVs.We present unique features of low-dimensional materials in context of their suitability in the solar cells.The band gap,absorption,carrier dynamics,mobility,defects,surface states and growth kinetics are discussed and compared to 3D counterparts,providing a comprehensive view of prospects of low-dimensional materials.Structural dimensionality leads to a highly anisotropic carrier transport,complex defect chemistry and peculiar growth dynamics.By providing fundamental insights into these challenges we aim to deepen the understanding of low-dimensional materials and expand the scope of their application.Finally,we discuss the current research status and development trend of solar cell devices made of low-dimensional materials.展开更多
Polarized-sensitive image sensors are a kind of photodetector with great development potential due to their enhanced ability to detect and identify the target objects from the aspect of spatial,spectral and polarized ...Polarized-sensitive image sensors are a kind of photodetector with great development potential due to their enhanced ability to detect and identify the target objects from the aspect of spatial,spectral and polarized information.Recently,low-dimensional anisotropic materials with inherent anisotropic properties,ultrathin thickness,tunable bandgap and feasible integration with complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS)fabrication processes have attracted great interest for their facilitation of polarized photodetector devices miniaturization.Maximizing the polarized detection performance of low-dimensional materials to satisfy realistic needs stimulates the exploration of modulation of anisotropic properties.In this review,we comprehensively introduce the latest research progress in modulating the optical and optoelectronic anisotropy characteristics of low-dimensional materials.The strategy of anisotropy regulation through crystal structure engineering and coupling system is discussed emphatically.Then,the latest progress in image recognition applications using anisotropic low-dimensional materials is reviewed in detail.Finally,we summarize the challenge and propose future opportunities in the practical application of polarized-sensitive imaging photodetectors based on low-dimensional anisotropic materials.展开更多
Heat transport is a key energetic process in materials and devices. The reduced sample size, low dimension of the problem and the rich spectrum of material imperfections introduce fruitful phenomena at nanoscale. In t...Heat transport is a key energetic process in materials and devices. The reduced sample size, low dimension of the problem and the rich spectrum of material imperfections introduce fruitful phenomena at nanoscale. In this review, we summarize recent progresses in the understanding of heat transport process in low-dimensional materials, with focus on the roles of defects, disorder, interfaces, and the quantum- mechanical effect. New physics uncovered from computational simulations, experimental studies, and predictable models will be reviewed, followed by a perspective on open challenges.展开更多
Bacterial infections have always been a major threat to human health.Skin wounds are frequently exposed to the external environment,and they may become contaminated by bacteria derived from the surrounding skin,the lo...Bacterial infections have always been a major threat to human health.Skin wounds are frequently exposed to the external environment,and they may become contaminated by bacteria derived from the surrounding skin,the local environment,and the patient’s own endogenous sources.Contaminated wounds may enter a state of chronic inflammation that impedes healing.Urgent development of antibacterial wound dressings capable of effectively combating bacteria and overcoming resistance is necessary.Nanotechnology and nanomaterials present promising potential as innovative strategies for antimicrobial wound dressings,owing to their robust antibacterial characteristics and the inherent advantage of avoiding antibiotic resistance.Therefore,this review provides a concise overview of the antimicrobial mechanisms exhibited by low-dimensional nanomaterials.It further categorizes common low-dimensional antimicrobial nanomaterials into zero-dimensional(0D),one-dimensional(1D)and two-dimensional(2D)nanomaterials based on their structural characteristics,and gives a detailed compendium of the latest research advances and applications of different low-dimensional antimicrobial nanomaterials in wound healing,which could be helpful for the development of more effective wound dressings.展开更多
Monolithic three-dimensional(M3D)integration represents a transformative approach in semiconductor technology,enabling the vertical integration of diverse functionalities within a single chip.This review explores the ...Monolithic three-dimensional(M3D)integration represents a transformative approach in semiconductor technology,enabling the vertical integration of diverse functionalities within a single chip.This review explores the evolution of M3D integration from traditional bulk semiconductors to low-dimensional materials like two-dimensioanl(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDCs)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs).Key applications include logic circuits,static random access memory(SRAM),resistive random access memory(RRAM),sensors,optoelectronics,and artificial intelligence(AI)processing.M3D integration enhances device performance by reducing footprint,improving power efficiency,and alleviating the von Neumann bottleneck.The integration of 2D materials in M3D structures demonstrates significant advancements in terms of scalability,energy efficiency,and functional diversity.Challenges in manufacturing and scaling are discussed,along with prospects for future research directions.Overall,the M3D integration with low-dimensional materials presents a promising pathway for the development of next-generation electronic devices and systems.展开更多
In recent years,low-dimensional transition metal chalcogenide(TMC)materials have garnered growing research attention due to their superior electronic,optical,and catalytic properties compared to their bulk counterpart...In recent years,low-dimensional transition metal chalcogenide(TMC)materials have garnered growing research attention due to their superior electronic,optical,and catalytic properties compared to their bulk counterparts.The controllable synthesis and manipulation of these materials are crucial for tailoring their properties and unlocking their full potential in various applications.In this context,the atomic substitution method has emerged as a favorable approach.It involves the replacement of specific atoms within TMC structures with other elements and possesses the capability to regulate the compositions finely,crystal structures,and inherent properties of the resulting materials.In this review,we present a comprehensive overview on various strategies of atomic substitution employed in the synthesis of zero-dimensional,one-dimensional and two-dimensional TMC materials.The effects of substituting elements,substitution ratios,and substitution positions on the structures and morphologies of resulting material are discussed.The enhanced electrocatalytic performance and photovoltaic properties of the obtained materials are also provided,emphasizing the role of atomic substitution in achieving these advancements.Finally,challenges and future prospects in the field of atomic substitution for fabricating low-dimensional TMC materials are summarized.展开更多
Low-dimensional materials have attracted increasing attention due to their guiding significance for material preparation and potential wide-ranging applications.Through the controllable synthesis and suitably designed...Low-dimensional materials have attracted increasing attention due to their guiding significance for material preparation and potential wide-ranging applications.Through the controllable synthesis and suitably designed fusion of lowdimensional materials into ordered complex superstructures,it has become an effective way to explore new properties of materials and construct structures meeting new application needs.Based on low-dimensional materials such as metal oxides,copolymers,metal-organic complexes,and organic crystals,great efforts have been devoted to the design and construction of complex superstructures with regular repeatability.A series of unique cases including multi-block,core/multi-shell,hyperbranched and network structures have been reported,which has promoted the development of the field of material preparation.Herein,we summarize representative progress of low-dimensional complex superstructures in a reasonable structure classification manner.Ultimately,the existing challenges are discussed,and an outlook is given for future study of precise construction of superstructures as well as exploitation of potential applications.展开更多
Gas transport under confinement exhibits a plethora of physical and chemical phenomena that differ from those observed in bulk media,owing to the deviations of continuum description at the molecular level.In biologica...Gas transport under confinement exhibits a plethora of physical and chemical phenomena that differ from those observed in bulk media,owing to the deviations of continuum description at the molecular level.In biological systems,gas channels play indispen-sable roles in various physiological functions by regulating gas transport across cell membranes.Therefore,investigating gas trans-port under such confinement is crucial for comprehending cellular physiological activities.Moreover,leveraging these underlying mechanisms can enable the construction of bioinspired artificial nanofluidic devices with tailored gas transport properties akin to those found in biological channels.This review provides a comprehensive summary of confined gas transport mechanisms,focusing on the unique effects arising from nanoconfinement.Additionally,we categorize nanoconfinement spaces based on dimensionality to elucidate their control over gas transport beha-vior.Finally,we highlight the potential of bioinspired smart gas membranes that mimic precise modulation of transportation observed in organisms.To conclude,we present a concise outlook on the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.展开更多
Low-dimensional(LD)halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention due to their distinctive structures and exceptional optoelectronic properties,including high absorption coefficients,extended charge carrier ...Low-dimensional(LD)halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention due to their distinctive structures and exceptional optoelectronic properties,including high absorption coefficients,extended charge carrier diffusion lengths,suppressed non-radiative recombination rates,and intense photoluminescence.A key advantage of LD perovskites is the tunability of their optical and electronic properties through the precise optimization of their structural arrangements and dimensionality.This review systematically examines recent progress in the synthesis and optoelectronic characterizations of LD perovskites,focusing on their structural,optical,and photophysical properties that underpin their versatility in diverse applications.The review further summarizes advancements in LD perovskite-based devices,including resistive memory,artificial synapses,photodetectors,light-emitting diodes,and solar cells.Finally,the challenges associated with stability,scalability,and integration,as well as future prospects,are discussed,emphasizing the potential of LD perovskites to drive breakthroughs in device efficiency and industrial applicability.展开更多
Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement ...Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.展开更多
The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials off...The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials offer unique advantages in photovoltaics due to their tunable optoelectronic properties,high surface area and efficient charge transport capabilities.This review explores recent progress in photovoltaics incorporating 2D materials,focusing on their application as hole and electron transport layers to optimize bandgap alignment,enhance carrier mobility and improve chemical stability.A comprehensive analysis is presented on perovskite solar cells utilizing 2D materials,with a particular focus on strategies to enhance crystallization,passivate defects and improve overall cell efficiency.Additionally,the application of 2D materials in organic solar cells is examined,particularly for reducing recombination losses and enhancing charge extraction through work function modification.Their impact on dye-sensitized solar cells,including catalytic activity and counter electrode performance,is also explored.Finally,the review outlines key challenges,material limitations and performance metrics,offering insight into the future development of nextgeneration photovoltaic devices encouraged by 2D materials.展开更多
Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.B...Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.展开更多
The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batte...The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.However,its poor cycling,owing to highpressure phase transitions,is one of its disadvantages.In this study,Cu/Ti was introduced into NFM111 cathode material using a solidphase method.Through both theoretically and experimentally,this study found that Cu doping provides a higher redox potential in NFM111,improving its reversible capacity and charge compensation process.The introduction of Ti would enhance the cycling stability of the material,smooth its charge and discharge curves,and suppress its high-voltage phase transitions.Accordingly,the NaNi_(0.27)Fe_(0.28)Mn_(0.33)Cu_(0.05)Ti_(0.06)O_(2)sample used in the study exhibited a remarkable rate performance of 142.97 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C(2.0-4.2 V)and an excellent capacity retention of 72.81%after 300 cycles at 1C(1C=150 mA·g^(-1)).展开更多
High-entropy materials(HEMs)have attracted considerable research attention in battery applications due to exceptional properties such as remarkable structural stability,enhanced ionic conductivity,superior mechanical ...High-entropy materials(HEMs)have attracted considerable research attention in battery applications due to exceptional properties such as remarkable structural stability,enhanced ionic conductivity,superior mechanical strength,and outstanding catalytic activity.These distinctive characteristics render HEMs highly suitable for various battery components,such as electrodes,electrolytes,and catalysts.This review systematically examines recent advances in the application of HEMs for energy storage,beginning with fundamental concepts,historical development,and key definitions.Three principal categories of HEMs,namely high-entropy alloys,high-entropy oxides,and highentropy MXenes,are analyzed with a focus on electrochemical performance metrics such as specific capacity,energy density,cycling stability,and rate capability.The underlying mechanisms by which these materials enhance battery performance are elucidated in the discussion.Furthermore,the pivotal role of machine learning in accelerating the discovery and optimization of novel high-entropy battery materials is highlighted.The review concludes by outlining future research directions and potential breakthroughs in HEM-based battery technologies.展开更多
Linearly polarized photodetectors(PDs),leveraging the inherent structural and material information encoded in light's polarization state,hold transformative potential for applications ranging from remote sensing t...Linearly polarized photodetectors(PDs),leveraging the inherent structural and material information encoded in light's polarization state,hold transformative potential for applications ranging from remote sensing to biomedical imaging.Traditional systems that rely on external polarizing elements face challenges in miniaturization and efficiency,driving interest in materials with intrinsic anisotropy.Low-dimensional metal halide perovskites,distinguished by their tunable bandgaps,high carrier mobility,and quantum confinement effects,have emerged as a groundbreaking platform for next-generation polarized PDs.This review comprehensively summarizes the theory,materials,and device engineering of linearly polarized PDs based on low-dimensional perovskites.It aims to elucidate polarization mechanisms across dimensions by establishing a rigorous theoretical foundation for linearly polarized PDs of low-dimensional perovskites.Beyond theoretical insights,the review also highlights cutting-edge fabrication techniques for one-dimensional nano wires and two-dimensional heterostructures,along with performance benchmarks of state-of-the-art devices.By integrating experimental advancements with theoretical insights,this work not only advances the fundamental understanding of polarization mechanisms but also outlines actionable pathways for optimizing device performance,stability,and scalability,which may serve as a critical resource for researchers aiming to harness the full potential of low-dimensional perovskites in polarized optoelectronics.展开更多
Mid-infrared(IR)detectors based on the emerging low-dimensional(two-dimensional and quasi one-dimensional)materials offer unique characteristics including large bandgap tunability,optical polarization sensitivity and ...Mid-infrared(IR)detectors based on the emerging low-dimensional(two-dimensional and quasi one-dimensional)materials offer unique characteristics including large bandgap tunability,optical polarization sensitivity and integrability with typical silicon process,which are not available in the mid-IR detectors based on traditional compound semiconductors.Here,we review the recent progress in study of mid-IR detectors based on the low-dimensional materials,including black phosphorus,black arsenic phosphorus,tellurene and BaTiS3,from the perspectives of crystal structure,material synthesis,optical properties,and the detector characteristics.The detector gain and detectivity are benchmarked,and the unique properties,such as the polarization sensitivity,are discussed.We also provide our perspective about key future research directions in this field.展开更多
Atoms are hold together to form different materials and devices through short range interactions such as chemical bonds and long range interactions such as the van der Waals force and electromagnetic interactions. Qua...Atoms are hold together to form different materials and devices through short range interactions such as chemical bonds and long range interactions such as the van der Waals force and electromagnetic interactions. Quantum mechanics is powerful to describe the short range interactions of materials at the nanometer scale, while molecular mechanics and dynamics based on empirical potentials are able to simulate material behaviors at much large scales, but weak in handling of processes including charge transfer and redistributions, such as mechanical-electric coupling of functional nanomaterials, plastic deformation~ fracture and phase transition of nano- materials. These issues are also challenging to quantum mechanics which needs to be extended to van der Waals distance and larger spatial as well as temporal scales. Here, we make brief review and discussions on such kind of mechanical behaviors of some important functional nanomaterials and nanostructures, to probe the frontier of nanomechanics and the trend to multiscale physical mechanics.展开更多
In recent years, great progress has been made in research and development of small-molecule organic materials with various low-dimensional nanostructures. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent research ...In recent years, great progress has been made in research and development of small-molecule organic materials with various low-dimensional nanostructures. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent research progress in this field, including preparation, electronic and optoelectronic properties and applications. First, an introduction gives to the reprecipitation, soft templates methods, and progress in synthesis and morphological control of low-dimensional small-molecule organic nanomaterials. Their unique optical and electronic properties and research progress in these aspects are reviewed and discussed in detail. Applications based on low-dimensional small-molecule organic nanomaterials are briefly described. Finally, some perspectives to the future development of this field are addressed.展开更多
基金supported by Hubei Province Technology Innovation Program Project(2024BCB073)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402249)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M690930).
文摘Carbon-based low-dimensional materials(CLDM)with elemental carbon as the main component have unique physical and chemical properties,and become the focus of research in many fields including energy,environmental protection,and information technology.Notably,cellulose acetate,the main component of cigarette butts(CBs),is a one-dimensional precursor with a large specific surface area and aspect ratio.Still,their usefulness as building fillers has often been underestimated before.This review summarizes recent advances in CBs recycling and provides suggested guidelines for its use as a CLDM material in renewable energy.Specifically,we first describe the harmful effects of CBs as pollutants in our lives to emphasize the importance of proper recycling.We then summarize previous methods of recycling CBs waste,including clay bricks,asphalt concrete pavement,gypsum,acoustic materials,chemisorption,vector control,and corrosion control.The potential applications of CBs include triboelectric nanogenerator applications,flexible batteries,enhanced metal-organic framework material energy storage devices,and carbon-based hydrogen storage.Finally,the advantages of utilizing CBs-derived CLDM materials over conventional solutions in the energy field are discussed.This review will provide new avenues for solving the intractable problem of CBs and reducing the manufacturing costs of renewable materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61574011 and 51761145025)the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.No.61731019)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China(Grant Nos.4182015 and 4182014)。
文摘In recent years,low-dimensional materials have received extensive attention in the field of electronics and optoelectronics.Among them,photoelectric devices based on photoconductive effect in low-dimensional materials have a broad development space.In contrast to positive photoconductivity,negative photoconductivity(NPC)refers to a phenomenon that the conductivity decreases under illumination.It has novel application prospects in the field of optoelectronics,memory,and gas detection,etc.In this paper,we review reports about the NPC effect in low-dimensional materials and systematically summarize the mechanisms to form the NPC effect in existing low-dimensional materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61725401,61904058,61904058)the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFA0204000)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project(2019M662623)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talent(BX20190127).
文摘The photovoltaic(PV)market is currently dominated by silicon based solar cells.However technological diversification is essential to promote competition,which is the driving force for technological growth.Historically,the choice of PV materials has been limited to the three-dimensional(3D)compounds with a high crystal symmetry and direct band gap.However,to meet the strict demands for sustainable PV applications,material space has been expanded beyond 3D compounds.In this perspective we discuss the potential of low-dimensional materials(2D,1D)for application in PVs.We present unique features of low-dimensional materials in context of their suitability in the solar cells.The band gap,absorption,carrier dynamics,mobility,defects,surface states and growth kinetics are discussed and compared to 3D counterparts,providing a comprehensive view of prospects of low-dimensional materials.Structural dimensionality leads to a highly anisotropic carrier transport,complex defect chemistry and peculiar growth dynamics.By providing fundamental insights into these challenges we aim to deepen the understanding of low-dimensional materials and expand the scope of their application.Finally,we discuss the current research status and development trend of solar cell devices made of low-dimensional materials.
基金financially supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.10251210015,ZYTS23089 and 2020JCW-15)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Nos.2021A1515110013 and 2021A1515110888)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22305182,51972204,22222505,21901195 and 22375121)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2023-JCQN-0508 and 2023-JC-QN-0104)。
文摘Polarized-sensitive image sensors are a kind of photodetector with great development potential due to their enhanced ability to detect and identify the target objects from the aspect of spatial,spectral and polarized information.Recently,low-dimensional anisotropic materials with inherent anisotropic properties,ultrathin thickness,tunable bandgap and feasible integration with complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS)fabrication processes have attracted great interest for their facilitation of polarized photodetector devices miniaturization.Maximizing the polarized detection performance of low-dimensional materials to satisfy realistic needs stimulates the exploration of modulation of anisotropic properties.In this review,we comprehensively introduce the latest research progress in modulating the optical and optoelectronic anisotropy characteristics of low-dimensional materials.The strategy of anisotropy regulation through crystal structure engineering and coupling system is discussed emphatically.Then,the latest progress in image recognition applications using anisotropic low-dimensional materials is reviewed in detail.Finally,we summarize the challenge and propose future opportunities in the practical application of polarized-sensitive imaging photodetectors based on low-dimensional anisotropic materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11222217)the State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures,Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics(MCMS-0414G01)
文摘Heat transport is a key energetic process in materials and devices. The reduced sample size, low dimension of the problem and the rich spectrum of material imperfections introduce fruitful phenomena at nanoscale. In this review, we summarize recent progresses in the understanding of heat transport process in low-dimensional materials, with focus on the roles of defects, disorder, interfaces, and the quantum- mechanical effect. New physics uncovered from computational simulations, experimental studies, and predictable models will be reviewed, followed by a perspective on open challenges.
基金financially supportsed by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173150)Guangzhou Science and Technology Program City-University Joint Funding Project(No.2023A03J0001)Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723670).
文摘Bacterial infections have always been a major threat to human health.Skin wounds are frequently exposed to the external environment,and they may become contaminated by bacteria derived from the surrounding skin,the local environment,and the patient’s own endogenous sources.Contaminated wounds may enter a state of chronic inflammation that impedes healing.Urgent development of antibacterial wound dressings capable of effectively combating bacteria and overcoming resistance is necessary.Nanotechnology and nanomaterials present promising potential as innovative strategies for antimicrobial wound dressings,owing to their robust antibacterial characteristics and the inherent advantage of avoiding antibiotic resistance.Therefore,this review provides a concise overview of the antimicrobial mechanisms exhibited by low-dimensional nanomaterials.It further categorizes common low-dimensional antimicrobial nanomaterials into zero-dimensional(0D),one-dimensional(1D)and two-dimensional(2D)nanomaterials based on their structural characteristics,and gives a detailed compendium of the latest research advances and applications of different low-dimensional antimicrobial nanomaterials in wound healing,which could be helpful for the development of more effective wound dressings.
基金fundings from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62274013 and 92163206)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3405600)Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12321004)。
文摘Monolithic three-dimensional(M3D)integration represents a transformative approach in semiconductor technology,enabling the vertical integration of diverse functionalities within a single chip.This review explores the evolution of M3D integration from traditional bulk semiconductors to low-dimensional materials like two-dimensioanl(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDCs)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs).Key applications include logic circuits,static random access memory(SRAM),resistive random access memory(RRAM),sensors,optoelectronics,and artificial intelligence(AI)processing.M3D integration enhances device performance by reducing footprint,improving power efficiency,and alleviating the von Neumann bottleneck.The integration of 2D materials in M3D structures demonstrates significant advancements in terms of scalability,energy efficiency,and functional diversity.Challenges in manufacturing and scaling are discussed,along with prospects for future research directions.Overall,the M3D integration with low-dimensional materials presents a promising pathway for the development of next-generation electronic devices and systems.
基金supported by the Teli Fellowship from Beijing Institute of Technology,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52303366,22173109).
文摘In recent years,low-dimensional transition metal chalcogenide(TMC)materials have garnered growing research attention due to their superior electronic,optical,and catalytic properties compared to their bulk counterparts.The controllable synthesis and manipulation of these materials are crucial for tailoring their properties and unlocking their full potential in various applications.In this context,the atomic substitution method has emerged as a favorable approach.It involves the replacement of specific atoms within TMC structures with other elements and possesses the capability to regulate the compositions finely,crystal structures,and inherent properties of the resulting materials.In this review,we present a comprehensive overview on various strategies of atomic substitution employed in the synthesis of zero-dimensional,one-dimensional and two-dimensional TMC materials.The effects of substituting elements,substitution ratios,and substitution positions on the structures and morphologies of resulting material are discussed.The enhanced electrocatalytic performance and photovoltaic properties of the obtained materials are also provided,emphasizing the role of atomic substitution in achieving these advancements.Finally,challenges and future prospects in the field of atomic substitution for fabricating low-dimensional TMC materials are summarized.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52173177,21971185 and 51821002)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology(CIC-Nano)the“111”Project of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of China
文摘Low-dimensional materials have attracted increasing attention due to their guiding significance for material preparation and potential wide-ranging applications.Through the controllable synthesis and suitably designed fusion of lowdimensional materials into ordered complex superstructures,it has become an effective way to explore new properties of materials and construct structures meeting new application needs.Based on low-dimensional materials such as metal oxides,copolymers,metal-organic complexes,and organic crystals,great efforts have been devoted to the design and construction of complex superstructures with regular repeatability.A series of unique cases including multi-block,core/multi-shell,hyperbranched and network structures have been reported,which has promoted the development of the field of material preparation.Herein,we summarize representative progress of low-dimensional complex superstructures in a reasonable structure classification manner.Ultimately,the existing challenges are discussed,and an outlook is given for future study of precise construction of superstructures as well as exploitation of potential applications.
基金the support from the grants of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)[Grant No.62274004 and T2188101].
文摘Gas transport under confinement exhibits a plethora of physical and chemical phenomena that differ from those observed in bulk media,owing to the deviations of continuum description at the molecular level.In biological systems,gas channels play indispen-sable roles in various physiological functions by regulating gas transport across cell membranes.Therefore,investigating gas trans-port under such confinement is crucial for comprehending cellular physiological activities.Moreover,leveraging these underlying mechanisms can enable the construction of bioinspired artificial nanofluidic devices with tailored gas transport properties akin to those found in biological channels.This review provides a comprehensive summary of confined gas transport mechanisms,focusing on the unique effects arising from nanoconfinement.Additionally,we categorize nanoconfinement spaces based on dimensionality to elucidate their control over gas transport beha-vior.Finally,we highlight the potential of bioinspired smart gas membranes that mimic precise modulation of transportation observed in organisms.To conclude,we present a concise outlook on the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.
基金funding from FCT(Fundagao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia,I.P.)under the projects LA/P/0037/2020,UIDP/50025/2020 and UIDB/50025/2020 of the Associate Laboratory Institute of Nanostructures,Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication-i3Nby the projects FlexSolar(PTDC/CTM-REF/1008/2020),and SpaceFlex(2022.01610.PTDC,DOI:10.54499/2022.01610.PTDC)+1 种基金supported by the project M-ECO2-Industrial Cluster for advanced biofuel production,Ref.C644930471-00000041,R2U Technologies and Befunding from the European Union via the project X-STREAM(Horizon EU,ERC CoG,No 101124803)the support of a fellowship from the"la Caixa"Foundation(ID 100010434)。
文摘Low-dimensional(LD)halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention due to their distinctive structures and exceptional optoelectronic properties,including high absorption coefficients,extended charge carrier diffusion lengths,suppressed non-radiative recombination rates,and intense photoluminescence.A key advantage of LD perovskites is the tunability of their optical and electronic properties through the precise optimization of their structural arrangements and dimensionality.This review systematically examines recent progress in the synthesis and optoelectronic characterizations of LD perovskites,focusing on their structural,optical,and photophysical properties that underpin their versatility in diverse applications.The review further summarizes advancements in LD perovskite-based devices,including resistive memory,artificial synapses,photodetectors,light-emitting diodes,and solar cells.Finally,the challenges associated with stability,scalability,and integration,as well as future prospects,are discussed,emphasizing the potential of LD perovskites to drive breakthroughs in device efficiency and industrial applicability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52242305).
文摘Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.
基金supported by the IITP(Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation)-ITRC(Information Technology Research Center) grant funded by the Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT) (IITP-2025-RS-2024-00437191, and RS-2025-02303505)partly supported by the Korea Basic Science Institute (National Research Facilities and Equipment Center) grant funded by the Ministry of Education. (No. 2022R1A6C101A774)the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, through Large Research Project under grant number RGP-2/527/46
文摘The growing global energy demand and worsening climate change highlight the urgent need for clean,efficient and sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging technologies,atomically thin two-dimensional(2D)materials offer unique advantages in photovoltaics due to their tunable optoelectronic properties,high surface area and efficient charge transport capabilities.This review explores recent progress in photovoltaics incorporating 2D materials,focusing on their application as hole and electron transport layers to optimize bandgap alignment,enhance carrier mobility and improve chemical stability.A comprehensive analysis is presented on perovskite solar cells utilizing 2D materials,with a particular focus on strategies to enhance crystallization,passivate defects and improve overall cell efficiency.Additionally,the application of 2D materials in organic solar cells is examined,particularly for reducing recombination losses and enhancing charge extraction through work function modification.Their impact on dye-sensitized solar cells,including catalytic activity and counter electrode performance,is also explored.Finally,the review outlines key challenges,material limitations and performance metrics,offering insight into the future development of nextgeneration photovoltaic devices encouraged by 2D materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276196)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion(FSKLCCA2508)the High-level Talent Foundation of Anhui Agricultural University(rc412307).
文摘Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.
基金supported by the Low-Cost Long-Life Batteries program,China(No.WL-24-08-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22279007)。
文摘The outstanding performance of O3-type NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM111)at both high and low temperatures coupled with its impressive specific capacity makes it an excellent cathode material for sodium-ion batteries.However,its poor cycling,owing to highpressure phase transitions,is one of its disadvantages.In this study,Cu/Ti was introduced into NFM111 cathode material using a solidphase method.Through both theoretically and experimentally,this study found that Cu doping provides a higher redox potential in NFM111,improving its reversible capacity and charge compensation process.The introduction of Ti would enhance the cycling stability of the material,smooth its charge and discharge curves,and suppress its high-voltage phase transitions.Accordingly,the NaNi_(0.27)Fe_(0.28)Mn_(0.33)Cu_(0.05)Ti_(0.06)O_(2)sample used in the study exhibited a remarkable rate performance of 142.97 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 C(2.0-4.2 V)and an excellent capacity retention of 72.81%after 300 cycles at 1C(1C=150 mA·g^(-1)).
基金supported by the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Planning Project(No.2022HZ027006,No.2024HZ021023)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20118).
文摘High-entropy materials(HEMs)have attracted considerable research attention in battery applications due to exceptional properties such as remarkable structural stability,enhanced ionic conductivity,superior mechanical strength,and outstanding catalytic activity.These distinctive characteristics render HEMs highly suitable for various battery components,such as electrodes,electrolytes,and catalysts.This review systematically examines recent advances in the application of HEMs for energy storage,beginning with fundamental concepts,historical development,and key definitions.Three principal categories of HEMs,namely high-entropy alloys,high-entropy oxides,and highentropy MXenes,are analyzed with a focus on electrochemical performance metrics such as specific capacity,energy density,cycling stability,and rate capability.The underlying mechanisms by which these materials enhance battery performance are elucidated in the discussion.Furthermore,the pivotal role of machine learning in accelerating the discovery and optimization of novel high-entropy battery materials is highlighted.The review concludes by outlining future research directions and potential breakthroughs in HEM-based battery technologies.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62205011,52473305,92256202,and 12261131500)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.PY2507)Qian Xuesen Youth Innovation Fund of CASC
文摘Linearly polarized photodetectors(PDs),leveraging the inherent structural and material information encoded in light's polarization state,hold transformative potential for applications ranging from remote sensing to biomedical imaging.Traditional systems that rely on external polarizing elements face challenges in miniaturization and efficiency,driving interest in materials with intrinsic anisotropy.Low-dimensional metal halide perovskites,distinguished by their tunable bandgaps,high carrier mobility,and quantum confinement effects,have emerged as a groundbreaking platform for next-generation polarized PDs.This review comprehensively summarizes the theory,materials,and device engineering of linearly polarized PDs based on low-dimensional perovskites.It aims to elucidate polarization mechanisms across dimensions by establishing a rigorous theoretical foundation for linearly polarized PDs of low-dimensional perovskites.Beyond theoretical insights,the review also highlights cutting-edge fabrication techniques for one-dimensional nano wires and two-dimensional heterostructures,along with performance benchmarks of state-of-the-art devices.By integrating experimental advancements with theoretical insights,this work not only advances the fundamental understanding of polarization mechanisms but also outlines actionable pathways for optimizing device performance,stability,and scalability,which may serve as a critical resource for researchers aiming to harness the full potential of low-dimensional perovskites in polarized optoelectronics.
基金the support from Army Research Office(No.W911NF1910111).
文摘Mid-infrared(IR)detectors based on the emerging low-dimensional(two-dimensional and quasi one-dimensional)materials offer unique characteristics including large bandgap tunability,optical polarization sensitivity and integrability with typical silicon process,which are not available in the mid-IR detectors based on traditional compound semiconductors.Here,we review the recent progress in study of mid-IR detectors based on the low-dimensional materials,including black phosphorus,black arsenic phosphorus,tellurene and BaTiS3,from the perspectives of crystal structure,material synthesis,optical properties,and the detector characteristics.The detector gain and detectivity are benchmarked,and the unique properties,such as the polarization sensitivity,are discussed.We also provide our perspective about key future research directions in this field.
基金Project supported by the 973 Program (No. 2012CB933400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.91023026, 30970557 and 11072109)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. NE2012005)
文摘Atoms are hold together to form different materials and devices through short range interactions such as chemical bonds and long range interactions such as the van der Waals force and electromagnetic interactions. Quantum mechanics is powerful to describe the short range interactions of materials at the nanometer scale, while molecular mechanics and dynamics based on empirical potentials are able to simulate material behaviors at much large scales, but weak in handling of processes including charge transfer and redistributions, such as mechanical-electric coupling of functional nanomaterials, plastic deformation~ fracture and phase transition of nano- materials. These issues are also challenging to quantum mechanics which needs to be extended to van der Waals distance and larger spatial as well as temporal scales. Here, we make brief review and discussions on such kind of mechanical behaviors of some important functional nanomaterials and nanostructures, to probe the frontier of nanomechanics and the trend to multiscale physical mechanics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) under Grant No.60736005 and 60425101-1the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the NSFC under Grant No.60721001+3 种基金Provincial Project under grant No.9140A02060609DZ0208 and No.20090185110020Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University under Grant No.NCET-06-0812 and No. 08-0088SRF for ROCS,SEM under Grant No.GGRYJJ08-05Young Excellent Project of Sichuan Province under Grant No.09ZQ026-074
文摘In recent years, great progress has been made in research and development of small-molecule organic materials with various low-dimensional nanostructures. This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent research progress in this field, including preparation, electronic and optoelectronic properties and applications. First, an introduction gives to the reprecipitation, soft templates methods, and progress in synthesis and morphological control of low-dimensional small-molecule organic nanomaterials. Their unique optical and electronic properties and research progress in these aspects are reviewed and discussed in detail. Applications based on low-dimensional small-molecule organic nanomaterials are briefly described. Finally, some perspectives to the future development of this field are addressed.