Peng Gao , Pengqi Gong , Ying Yang , Xue Zhou , Yanan Zhang , Yong Zhao , Stephen C. Warren-Smith , Linh Viet Nguyen , Xuegang Li
{"title":"Dual-mode optical fiber sensor with polydopamine-functionalized surface and PDMS-enhanced temperature compensation for ultrasensitive HCG detection","authors":"Peng Gao , Pengqi Gong , Ying Yang , Xue Zhou , Yanan Zhang , Yong Zhao , Stephen C. Warren-Smith , Linh Viet Nguyen , Xuegang Li","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces a temperature-compensated dual-mode optical fiber sensor for ultrasensitive human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) detection, integrating polydopamine (PDA) nanostructures with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-modified microcavities. The hybrid design synergistically enhances surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and Fabry-Pérot (FP) responses through engineered material interfaces. PDA enables efficient antibody immobilization via amine coupling, while PDMS simultaneously acts as a thermal expansion compensator and optical phase modulator, overcoming temperature-induced signal drift in conventional biosensors. The system demonstrates dual refractive index sensitivity (1875 nm/RIU) and differentiated temperature responses (-0.12 nm/ °C SPR vs. -0.61 nm/ °C FP), enabling environmental decoupling through matrix analysis. The sensor achieves record HCG detection performance with 1.54 nm/(mIU/mL) sensitivity and 0.01 mIU/mL detection limit. This materials-driven approach merges functional polymer engineering with photonic design, establishing a new paradigm for field-deployable lab-on-fiber biosensors. The work advances multiplexed optical sensing technologies for point-of-care diagnostics and smart medical materials development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113787"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Upcycling waste polyethylene terephthalate into versatile and reusable adsorbents for sustainable water purification","authors":"Hui Guo, Fei Zeng, Dan Zhang, Wenbiao Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113788","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113788","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study developed a sustainable method to address plastic waste and water pollution by transforming discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into high-efficiency dye adsorbents. Through thermal carbonization of waste PET followed by hydrothermal immobilization of heteropoly acid H<sub>5</sub>[PMo<sub>10</sub>V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>40</sub>] (PMoV), we developed a novel series of PMoV@C-PET-X materials. The optimized PMoV@C-PET-30 achieved complete methylene blue (MB) adsorption in 5 min under mild conditions via synergistic electrostatic, π-π, and η-π interactions. Comprehensive characterization confirmed the material’s porous, graphitized carbon structure and uniform active site distribution. The adsorption mechanism transitioned from chemisorption-dominated (low concentrations) to combined physisorption / chemisorption (high concentrations). The material demonstrated excellent environmental stability (resisting cations, anions, and humic acid (HA)), versatile dye removal (anionic / neutral dyes), and remarkable reusability. The work presents an innovative approach to convert waste plastics into effective wastewater treatment materials, simultaneously tackling plastic and water pollution with strong scalability potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113788"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optical, photon interaction, and radiation shielding performance of Ho2O3-doped borate glasses modified with ZnO and CaO","authors":"M. Kh. Hamad","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, a series of Ho<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-doped borate-based glasses modified with ZnO and CaO were synthesized using the melt-quenching technique and systematically investigated. The experimental mass density increased from 2.98 g/cm<sup>3</sup> to 3.29 g/cm<sup>3</sup> with modifiers, directly enhancing photon interaction probability. The Tauc plot analysis showed a decrease in optical band gap from 3.879 to 3.739 eV. Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations agreed well with XCOM predictions, with deviations below 4 %, further validated by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test (D<sub>max</sub> < 0.89 %, p ∼1). At 0.5 MeV, linear attenuation coefficient (<span><math><mi>μ</mi></math></span>) ranged from 0.260 cm<sup>-1</sup> to 0.287 cm<sup>-1</sup>, surpassing several standard shielding materials. Different shielding parameters have also been calculated and assessed in this study. SRIM analysis showed stopping powers peaking at low energies, with alpha particles exhibiting higher −dE/dx and shorter ranges than protons. Overall, the combination of high transparency, density-driven photon attenuation, and rare-earth contributions make these glass systems promising for optical devices, medical windows, and radiation protection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113785"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan Liu, Yingnan Qin, Meiqi Wang, Hengjun Liu, Tao Zheng, Jing Tian, Jing Wang
{"title":"Organic semiconductor poly-2,6-diaminoanthraquinone composite and Bi loading synergistically enhance the photoelectrochemical cathodic protection performance of BiVO4","authors":"Juan Liu, Yingnan Qin, Meiqi Wang, Hengjun Liu, Tao Zheng, Jing Tian, Jing Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113789","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113789","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>BiVO<sub>4</sub>-based materials have attracted extensive research as advanced photoanode for photogenerated cathodic protection. However, the performance of BiVO<sub>4</sub>-based photoanodes is greatly hindered by its weak charge migration and positive conduction band potential. Herein, poly-2,6-diaminoanthraquinone (PDAAQ)/Bi was grafted on BiVO<sub>4</sub> to improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers and enhance the reducing ability of photogenerated electrons. Studies show that a type II heterojunction can be formed between PDAAQ and BiVO<sub>4</sub>, which accelerates the separation of photogenerated carriers at the interface. In addition, the Bi monomers anchored on BiVO<sub>4</sub>/PDAAQ then expand the light absorption range through the surface plasmon resonance effect. Consequently, the obtained BiVO<sub>4</sub>/PDAAQ/Bi photoanode exhibits a promising photocurrent density of 40 μA·cm<sup>-2</sup>, while the photoinduced potential drop is 540 mV, which is approximately 1.4 times of BiVO<sub>4</sub> materials. These outcomes provide general ideas for the design of organic-inorganic heterozygous systems for achieving eco-friendly corrosion protection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113789"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examination of spectroscopic and thermographic qualities of Tm-doped and Yb/Er co-doped germanate tellurite glasses","authors":"R. Lisiecki, P. Solarz, W. Ryba-Romanowski","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113786","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113786","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oxyfluride Germanate Tellurite glasses single doped with (Tm<sup>3+</sup>) thulium, (Tm<sup>3+</sup>,Yb<sup>3+</sup>) thulium / ytterbium co-doped and (Tm<sup>3+</sup>,Yb<sup>3+</sup>,Er<sup>3+</sup>) thulium / ytterbium / erbium triple-doped were fabricated. Room temperature absorption spectra were employed to evaluate the relevant radiative transition rates and branching ratio of luminescence. Distribution of the measured emission lines within UV–vis spectral region is considerably different when the selective excitation wavelengths at 358 nm and 445 nm were utilized. The excellent color purity exceeding 90 % was estimated for Tm-doped glass luminescence. The significant quantum efficiency of thulium first excited state and the related NIR emission cross section indicate potential optical amplification between 1908–2080 nm. Effective broad band tellurium optical spectra were examined employing synchrotron radiation. Ultrashort laser pulse excitations disclosed the different relaxation dynamic of the excited states and the involved interionic phenomena. Luminescence intensity ratios as function of temperature were determined for some diverse combinations of the measured bands originating in thermally coupled and non-thermally coupled levels. The highest value of relative sensitivity S<sub>r</sub>=0.78 %K<sup>-1</sup> at <em>T</em> = 350 K was acquired for a Tm/Yb/Er co-doped glass utilizing both anti-Stokes emissions of thulium and erbium.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113786"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anique Ahmed , Tahseen Amin Khan Qasuria , Zeeshan Ashraf , Khasan S. Karimov , Noshin Fatima
{"title":"Enhanced UV–visible to infrared detection in PEDOT: PSS/Bi₂Te₃-based hybrid sensor","authors":"Anique Ahmed , Tahseen Amin Khan Qasuria , Zeeshan Ashraf , Khasan S. Karimov , Noshin Fatima","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113784","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113784","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Here we report a simple and inexpensive sensor that is capable of measuring a wide range Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible to Infrared (IR) illuminations. The device was fabricated by depositing Poly3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene: polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) and Bismuth Telluride (Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>3</sub>) based thin film on FTO glass substrate via drop casting technique. The deposited PEDOT: PSS/Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>3</sub> film was used as an active material to sense UV, Visible, and IR radiations. To investigate the surface morphology of PEDOT: PSS/Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>3</sub> based fabricated sensor, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were accomplished. UV-Vis absorption spectrum and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) were obtained to study the absorption and composition of the fabricated device. The impact of light on the electrical resistance of the device at the frequency of 100 Hz, 120 Hz, and 1 kHz has been examined. The measurements indicate the declining trend in resistance as the intensity of UV, Visible and IR light increased from 0-810 M/m<sup>2</sup>,0-14200 Lux and 0-6850 W/m<sup>2</sup>. The assembled device response shows a splendid sensing performance towards variation in light intensity, with good photoresponse that discloses its potential photodetector applications. Besides, the easy fabrication technique along with inexpensive materials utilized further hoist its significance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113784"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145154534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Activated carbon-supported nano zero-valent iron (nZVI@AC) for enhanced peracetic acid activation in Fenton-like degradation of sulfamethoxazole","authors":"Sichu Xing, Chundi Zhou, Minghao Sui","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presented a novel nano zero-valent iron anchored on activated carbon (nZVI@AC) catalyst, designed to overcome the inherent aggregation and oxidation limitations of bare nZVI. The nZVI@AC composite exhibited high catalytic activity for peracetic acid (PAA) activation, achieving complete degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) within 10 min (<em>k</em><sub>obs</sub> = 0.3171 min<sup>-1</sup>). Characterizations confirmed that the AC support significantly enhanced electron transfer and increased the electron-donating capacity. This maximized exposure of active Fe<sup>2+</sup> species, which was crucial for efficient PAA activation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Radical quenching, electron paramagnetic resonance, and probe experiments identified hydroxyl radicals, singlet oxygen (<sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>), and acetylperoxyl radicals as the primary ROS, with <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> playing the dominant role. The nZVI@AC/PAA system demonstrated remarkable stability and practical viability. This work established nZVI@AC as an efficient, stable, and versatile catalyst for PAA-based advanced oxidation processes, offering promising potential for water remediation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113780"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Manipulating the oxidation state of Cu ions in BaAlBO3F2 via X-rays and thermal treatment","authors":"Go Okada , Kenji Shinozaki , Ryuunosuke Saito , Hidehito Nanto","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113779","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113779","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The oxidation state of Cu in BaAlBO₃F₂ (BABF) is reduced to Cu<sup>+</sup> by ionizing radiation. In the as-prepared state, the higher oxidation state of Cu is considered to occupy two different crystallographic sites (A and B), which are possibly the five-coordinate Al<sup>3+</sup> and the twelve-coordinate Ba<sup>2+</sup> site, respectively. Upon X-ray ionization of the host matrix, electrons are selectively captured by the Cu ion at the B site, reducing the oxidation state to the monovalent Cu<sup>+</sup> state. This reduction leads to a photoluminescence (PL) band peaking at 520 nm under UV excitation, corresponding to the 3d<sup>9</sup>4s<sup>1</sup> → 3d<sup>10</sup> transition of Cu<sup>+</sup>. The evolution of the PL band (or the formation of a luminescent center) induced by ionizing radiation is referred to as radiophotoluminescence (RPL). The RPL emission intensity is proportional to the X-ray irradiation dose and can be reversed by heat treatment. During heat treatment at temperatures ranging from 100 to 200 °C, electrons from the Cu<sup>+</sup> center at the B site are transferred to the higher oxidation state of Cu at the A site. Consequently, another Cu<sup>+</sup> center is formed at the A site, resulting in a PL band peaking at 580 nm, while the intensity of the 520 nm peak decreases due to the depopulation of Cu<sup>+</sup> at the B site. Furthermore, increasing the treatment temperature above 350 °C reverses the electron transfer at the A site. The formation and annihilation of Cu centers with different oxidation states are reproducible multiple times.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113779"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Litao Han, Hong Liu, Chen Lu, Yuanzhi Wei, Fanjun Kong
{"title":"MoO3 nanosheets anchored in N-doped reduced graphene oxide as superior anodes for high-performance lithium storage","authors":"Litao Han, Hong Liu, Chen Lu, Yuanzhi Wei, Fanjun Kong","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Molybdenum trioxide (MoO<sub>3</sub>) possesses unique layered structure with high theoretical capacity and good environmental friendliness, which has been widely investigated as a potential anode material. Herein, MoO<sub>3</sub> nanosheets anchored in N-doped reduced graphene oxide (MoO<sub>3</sub>/NG) composite was constructed and prepared through hydrothermal reaction and post-calcination. The introduction of NG matrix can enhance the electronic conductivity and accelerate reaction kinetics of the MoO<sub>3</sub>, and solve the problem of severe capacity decay caused by its volume changes. MoO<sub>3</sub>/NG composite can deliver superior cycling performance (900.2 mAh <em>g</em><sup>−1</sup> at 0.2 Ag<sup>−1</sup> after 100 cycles and 407.5 mAh <em>g</em><sup>−1</sup> at 10.0 Ag<sup>−1</sup> after 500 cycles) and fast reaction kinetics with high diffusion coefficients and low charge transfer resistances. Moreover, the excellent electrochemical performance of the full battery lays a solid foundation for subsequent commercial application research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113781"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145095986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polyphenol-functionalized metal-organic frameworks: A strategic platform for advanced cancer drug delivery and synergistic therapy","authors":"Alireza Hashemzadeh , Yasir Qasim Almajidi , Maher Abdulrazzaq Al-Hakeem , Chou-Yi Hsu , Prakhar Tomar , Ahmed Hjazi , Wesam R. Kadhum , Abdul_Kareem Nasir , Hayder Ridha-Salman , Mohammad Ehsan Taghavizadeh Yazdi","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113778","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113778","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyphenol-functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a revolutionary paradigm in cancer therapeutics, combining the structural versatility of MOFs with the bioactive and multifunctional properties of polyphenols. This review comprehensively analyzes recent advancements in the design, synthesis, and biomedical applications of polyphenol-MOF hybrids for targeted drug delivery and synergistic cancer therapy. By leveraging polyphenols such as tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), gallic acid, and polydopamine, these hybrid systems exhibit enhanced biocompatibility, pH-responsive drug release, and tumor-targeting capabilities. Key innovations include the integration of polyphenol coatings or coordination networks with MOFs (e.g., ZIF-8, MIL-100, UiO-66) to enable stimuli-triggered cargo release, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and multimodal therapeutic effects (chemodynamic, photothermal, and sonodynamic therapy). Case studies highlight the role of polyphenol-MOF hybrids in overcoming limitations of conventional chemotherapy, such as poor drug solubility, off-target toxicity, and multidrug resistance. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo evaluations demonstrate their efficacy in inducing apoptosis, depleting glutathione (GSH), and enhancing immunotherapy responses. Challenges such as scalability, long-term biosafety, and clinical translation are critically discussed, alongside future directions for engineering next-generation polyphenol-MOF nanoplatforms. This review underscores the transformative potential of polyphenol-MOF hybrids in precision oncology and advocates for their integration into mainstream cancer treatment strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"194 ","pages":"Article 113778"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145118433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}