Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(35), P. 16429 - 16441
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
In
the
bustling
metropolis
of
tomorrow,
where
pollution
levels
are
a
constant
concern,
team
innovative
researchers
embarked
on
quest
to
revolutionize
air
quality
monitoring.
pursuit
this
objective,
study
synthesis
indium
oxide
materials
via
straightforward
solvothermal
method
purposely
for
NO
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Textiles
have
played
a
pivotal
role
in
human
development,
evolving
from
basic
fibers
into
sophisticated,
multifunctional
materials.
Advances
material
science,
nanotechnology,
and
electronics
propelled
next-generation
textiles
beyond
traditional
functionalities,
unlocking
innovative
possibilities
for
diverse
applications.
Thermal
management
incorporate
ultralight,
ultrathin
insulating
layers
adaptive
cooling
technologies,
optimizing
temperature
regulation
dynamic
extreme
environments.
Moisture
utilize
advanced
structures
unidirectional
transport
breathable
membranes,
ensuring
exceptional
comfort
activewear
outdoor
gear.
Protective
exhibit
enhanced
features,
including
antimicrobial,
antiviral,
anti-toxic
gas,
heat-resistant,
radiation-shielding
capabilities,
providing
high-performance
solutions
healthcare,
defense,
hazardous
industries.
Interactive
integrate
sensors
monitoring
physical,
chemical,
electrophysiological
parameters,
enabling
real-time
data
collection
responses
to
various
environmental
user-generated
stimuli.
Energy
leverage
triboelectric,
piezoelectric,
hygroelectric
effects
improve
energy
harvesting
storage
wearable
devices.
Luminous
display
textiles,
electroluminescent
fiber
optic
systems,
enable
visual
applications
fashion
communication.
These
advancements
position
at
the
forefront
of
materials
significantly
expanding
their
potential
across
wide
range
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(5)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
electricity
generation
of
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
originates
from
charge
transfer
enabled
by
contact
electrification.
However,
the
inherent
barrier
between
two
contacting
surfaces
hampers
transfer.
There
are
mainly
four
ways
to
promote
triboelectrification
TENGs.
While
synergy
among
them
has
never
been
achieved.
Herein,
we
reported
an
effective
strategy
boost
efficiency
synergizing
strong
ferroelectric
polarization
and
high
permittivity
embedded
lead
zirconate
titanate
fillers.
influence
interfacial
intensity
dielectric
permittivity,
as
well
corona
poling,
on
composite
film
was
systematically
investigated.
Notably,
switching
direction
renders
increase
(207%)
or
a
decrease
(71%)
in
output
comparison
with
non-poled
counterpart.
Theoretical
modeling
established
combining
Kelvin
probe
force
microscopy
characterization
electron
cloud
overlap
energy
band
derivation.
This
work
not
only
offers
unprecedented
insight
into
fundamental
mechanism
but
also
opens
up
possibility
development
next-generation
wearable
electronics.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(11)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
role
of
S
vacancies
in
MoS
2
enhancing
its
piezocatalytic
efficiency.
Sulfur
crystal
lattice
introduce
localized
changes
electronic
structure
and
charge
distribution,
improving
material's
piezoelectric
response.
Characterization
catalysts
involved
techniques
like
field‐emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM),
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
transmission
(TEM),
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS).
Electrochemical
measurements,
including
impedance
(EIS)
Mott–Schottky
(M‐S)
analysis,
are
performed
to
assess
performance.
The
also
employed
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
investigate
hydrogen
adsorption
properties
with
vacancies.
results
demonstrated
that
S‐deficient
significantly
enhanced
H
evolution.
production
rates
different
vacancy
concentrations
measured
under
ultrasonic
vibration.
sample
an
optimal
concentration
(MS‐1)
exhibited
highest
rate
1423.29
µmol
g
−1
h
,
compared
439.06
for
pristine
(MS‐0).
improved
performance
is
attributed
increased
polarization
efficient
separation
facilitated
by
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
The
simultaneous
detection
of
multiple
stimuli,
such
as
pressure
and
temperature,
has
long
been
a
persistent
challenge
for
developing
electronic
skin
(e‐skin)
to
emulate
the
functionality
human
skin.
Meanwhile,
demand
integrated
power
supply
units
is
an
additional
pressing
concern
achieve
its
lightweightness
flexibility.
Herein,
we
propose
self‐powered
dual
temperature–pressure
(SPDM)
sensor,
which
utilizes
compressible
ionic
gel
electrolyte
driven
by
potential
difference
between
MXene
Al
electrodes.
SPDM
sensor
exhibits
rapid
timely
response
changes
in
pressure‐induced
deformation,
while
exhibiting
slow
hysteretic
temperature
variations.
These
distinct
characteristics
enable
differentiation
current
signals
generated
different
stimuli
through
machine
learning,
resulting
impressive
accuracy
rate
99.1%.
Furthermore,
developed
wide
range
0–800
kPa
broad
5–75°C,
encompassing
environmental
conditions
encountered
daily
life.
dual‐mode
coupled
strategy
learning
provides
effective
approach
discrimination,
showcasing
applications
wearable
electronics,
intelligent
robots,
human–machine
interactions,
so
on.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 1465 - 1474
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
In
the
realm
of
NH3
gas-sensing
applications,
electrically
conductive
nature
Ti3C2Tx
MXene,
adorned
with
surface
terminations
such
as
−O
and
−OH
groups,
renders
it
a
compelling
material.
However,
inherent
challenges
atmospheric
instability
selectivity
in
presence
gas
mixtures
have
prompted
exploration
innovative
solutions.
This
work
introduces
strategic
solution
through
deposition
mixed-matrix
membrane
(MMM)
composed
poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)
matrix
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-67
(ZIF-67)
filler.
composite
acts
selective
filter,
permitting
passage
specific
gas,
namely
NH3.
Leveraging
hydrophobic
chemically
inert
PVDF,
MMM
enhances
stability
by
impeding
water
molecules
from
interacting
MXene.
Furthermore,
ZIF-67
is
to
via
acid–base
interactions
within
zeolite
group
pore
size.
The
sensor
embedded
filter
exhibits
modest
1.3%
change
sensing
response
25
ppm
compared
without
filter.
result
underscores
filter's
effectiveness
conferring
diffusivity,
particularly
at
35%
relative
humidity
(RH)
°C.
Crucially,
attributes
PVDF
impart
heightened
even
amidst
varying
RH
conditions.
These
results
not
only
demonstrate
effective
detection
but
also
highlight
sensor's
adaptability
diverse
environmental
conditions,
offering
promising
prospects
for
practical
applications.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 1824 - 1824
Published: March 12, 2024
Morphology
and
structure
play
a
crucial
role
in
influencing
the
performance
of
gas
sensors.
Hollow
structures,
particular,
not
only
increase
specific
surface
area
material
but
also
enhance
collision
frequency
gases
within
shell,
have
been
studied
depth
field
sensing.
Taking
SnO2
as
an
illustrative
example,
dual-shell
(D-SnO2)
was
prepared.
D-SnO2@Polyaniline
(PANI)
(DSPx,
x
represents
D-SnO2
molar
content)
composites
were
synthesized
via
situ
oxidative
polymerization
method,
simultaneously
deposited
onto
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
substrate
to
fabricate
electrode-free,
flexible
sensor.
The
impact
content
on
sensing
DSPx-based
sensor
for
NH3
detection
at
room
temperature
discussed.
results
showed
that
response
20
mol%
D-SnO2@PANI
(DSP20)
100
ppm
is
37.92,
which
5.1
times
higher
than
pristine
PANI
Moreover,
DSP20
demonstrated
rapid
recovery
rate
concentration
10
NH3,
with
182
s
86
s.