Xiaowu Wang , Yang Chen , Zhigang Zeng , Muyu Yan , Xin Jia , Pengfei Hu , Jing Xu , Zhenggang Xue , Jiaqiang Xu
{"title":"Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors","authors":"Xiaowu Wang , Yang Chen , Zhigang Zeng , Muyu Yan , Xin Jia , Pengfei Hu , Jing Xu , Zhenggang Xue , Jiaqiang Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100819","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Precisely tailoring the surface electronic state of catalysts to realize the optimal design of adsorption sites is essential to the surface-related gas-sensing reaction. Herein, based on both molecular orbital theory and p-band models, we develop a brilliant surface oxygen-injected method to simultaneously enhance the overlap of energy-level alignment (ELA) and reduce the anti-bonding filling (ABF) level between surface Bi p-band and adsorbed NO<sub>2</sub> molecule, leading to an optimal NO<sub>2</sub> adsorption mode and sensing performance. By controlling the oxygen permeation concentrations, the weak-oxidized Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>-200 catalysts with ordered core/disordered shell configuration exhibit excellent NO<sub>2</sub> gas sensitivity (12.5 % to 1 ppm) and low experimental detection limit (100 ppb), surpassing that of most reported NO<sub>2</sub> sensors. Ex situ XPS characterizations further demonstrate that the weak-oxidized amorphous Bi species can serve as active adsorption centers to alter the electron transfer path in NO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere. Finally, through inserting flexible MEMS sensors array into multifunctional wireless sensing device, the Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>-200 sensors can realize real-time NO<sub>2</sub>/temperature/humidity monitoring and cloud data transmission at room temperature, which thereby pave the way for the development of crop health monitor and precision agriculture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100819"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141540351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced materials for intracellular delivery of plant cells: Strategies, mechanisms and applications","authors":"Yingying Zhang, Chaobo Huang, Ranhua Xiong","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100821","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Introducing exogenous macromolecular materials, including genetic materials, drugs, peptides into plant cells, referred to as intracellular delivery, is crucial for various plant science applications. This process spans from fundamental biological research, such as genome editing, to applied research aimed at enhancing crop yield, quality, and stress resistance. Nevertheless, it continues to pose a considerable challenge because the plant cell wall acts as a barrier to the delivery of biomolecules. While recent advancements in plant intracellular delivery methods have garnered attention, there is still a lack of a comprehensive review there remains a gap in comprehensive reviews in this domain. This review aims to provide an up-to-date and succinct summary of the latest advancements in various intracellular delivery methods for plant cells, particularly emphasizing advanced materials-based nanotechnology delivery. In particular, nano-mediated delivery methods offer several advantages, including high delivery efficiency and safety, the ability to deliver diverse cargoes across different plant species, and improved resistance to enzymatic degradation. This review systematically analyzes different delivery method (biological, chemical and physical), particularly those utilizing nanomaterials, including their mechanisms, advantages, disadvantages and challenges. It also explores applications, challenges, and future prospects, aiming to inspire innovation and progress in the plant science community.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100821"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141540350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanqing Fu , Qinglan Zhao , Qiliang Wei , Chris R. Bowen , Wai-Yeung Wong , Weiyou Yang
{"title":"Non-precious metal-based single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction: fundamentals and applications","authors":"Yanqing Fu , Qinglan Zhao , Qiliang Wei , Chris R. Bowen , Wai-Yeung Wong , Weiyou Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100822","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100822","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Currently, due to their high atom-utilization efficiency, tunable chemical structure, excellent catalytic properties, as well as the expectational cost effectiveness, more and more efforts have been put persistently into the development of <em>M</em>-<em>X</em>-C (<em>M</em> = transition metal; <em>X</em> = N, O, S, P, etc.; C = carbon) -based single-atom catalysts (SACs) for boosting oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), which is critically important for the advances of fuel cells, metal-air batteries, and on-site hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) production. Conceptionally, the ORR behaviors fundamentally rely on 2-electron or 4-electron transfers, which could be manipulated by modulating the central <em>M</em> and coordinated <em>X</em> atoms. In current review, we first outline the fundamentals between the 2-electron and 4-electron transfer pathways based on the underlying mechanisms. After that, the main approaches for catalyst design and performance evaluation are overviewed. Subsequently, we focus on the strategies and progresses to regulate the ORR pathways for target high-performance <em>M</em>-<em>X</em>-C SACs. Finally, the challenges and perspectives in terms of the future development of <em>M</em>-<em>X</em>-C-based SACs have been discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100822"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141539366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jasmin S. Shaikh , Meena Rittiruam , Tinnakorn Saelee , Victor Márquez , Navajsharif S. Shaikh , Patcharaporn Khajondetchairit , Sumayya Pathan , Pongsakorn Kanjanaboos , Toshiaki Taniike , Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin , Piyasan Praserthdam , Supareak Praserthdam
{"title":"First-principles and experimental insight of high-entropy materials as electrocatalysts for energy-related applications: Hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and oxygen reduction reactions","authors":"Jasmin S. Shaikh , Meena Rittiruam , Tinnakorn Saelee , Victor Márquez , Navajsharif S. Shaikh , Patcharaporn Khajondetchairit , Sumayya Pathan , Pongsakorn Kanjanaboos , Toshiaki Taniike , Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin , Piyasan Praserthdam , Supareak Praserthdam","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100813","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>High entropy materials (HEMs) are highly effective as a catalyst and can be synthesized by facile methods. Here, we discuss recent advancements in HEMs for Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), Oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) via electrocatalysis. We introduce newly emerged HEMs in different aspects: advanced synthesis, characterization techniques, and computational tools for analysis relating to the surface, lattice, defect, and interface. Additionally, this review provides detailed information on HEMs and their properties. It also explores rational approaches in the design of emerging HEMs based on first-principles calculations.</p><p>HEMs have potential roles as a catalyst in the field of energy production, energy conversion, and energy storage. The properties of HEMs can be enhanced through the integration of various functional materials, aiming for high resilience and excellent efficacy. In this review, we discussed synthesis of HEMs and their roles in the field of electrocatalysis considering theoretical, experimental, and pragmatic approaches.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100813"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141478581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tingcong Jiang , Yuzhuo Zhang , Lei Hua , Hong Li , Jinyang Zhao , Shouke Yan , Zhongjie Ren
{"title":"Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection","authors":"Tingcong Jiang , Yuzhuo Zhang , Lei Hua , Hong Li , Jinyang Zhao , Shouke Yan , Zhongjie Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100818","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chiral organic polymeric semiconductors are widely regarded as promising candidates for circularly polarized light (CPL) detection due to their advantages of easy chemical modification, solution processing and low cost. However, traditional organic polymeric materials face low photoresponsivity and photocurrent asymmetry factor when constructing CPL detectors. To address this issue, we develope single-handed helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) feature to fabricate a donor-acceptor heterojunction photodetector with C<sub>60</sub>, where efficient triplet exciton utilization enables a high photocurrent response while the static single-handed helical main chains of polyisocyanides ensure a high photocurrent asymmetry factor, simultaneously. Furthermore, the performance of TADF polyisocyanides is conveniencely optimized by copolymerizing the host. Benefiting from the comprehensive functionality of TADF polyisocyanides, the prepared photodetectors exhibit a high responsivity of 0.21 A W<sup>−1</sup> and a very high photocurrent asymmetry factor of up to 0.12, which make it superior to the reported CPL photodetectors based on organic polymers. In addition, the detector has excellent reproducibility enabling no photocurrent roll-off after 1000 cycles. The long-term stability in ambient air also manifests its robustness. This work paves a new way for high-efficiency polymers based CPL detectors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100818"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141434583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edwin Ino Jung , Hyun Jeong Lee , Jiweon Kim , Qamar Tabrez Siddiqui , Minju Kim , Zhiqun Lin , Cheolmin Park , Dong Ha Kim
{"title":"Recent progress on chiral perovskites as chiroptical active layers for next-generation LEDs","authors":"Edwin Ino Jung , Hyun Jeong Lee , Jiweon Kim , Qamar Tabrez Siddiqui , Minju Kim , Zhiqun Lin , Cheolmin Park , Dong Ha Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100817","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have drawn intensive attention as emitters for their application in light emitting diodes (LEDs). MHPs have been actively studied after the first discovery in 2009 for solar cell applications. They show excellent optoelectronic properties such as high photoluminescence quantum yields, widely tunable band gap, narrow emission width, and high charge-carrier mobility. Chiral MHPs can be utilized as circularly polarized luminescent sources, ferroelectric materials, nonlinear optical materials, etc. In this review, we discuss the recent progress of chiral perovskites as emitting materials and their applications in next generation LEDs. The ability of chiral MHPs to induce a chiral-induced spin selectivity effect positions them as efficient spin-filters in spin-polarized LEDs. Additionally, the combination of chiral properties and optoelectronic features in these MHPs renders them ideal for use as emissive layers in circularly polarized LEDs. This comprehensive discussion aims to deepen understanding of chiroptical properties in chiral MHPs, furthering the development of chiral materials, chiropto-electronics, and spin/CPL-based applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100817"},"PeriodicalIF":31.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141429443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iftikhar Hussain , Sumanta Sahoo , Muhammad Sufyan Javed , Jian Lu , Kaili Zhang
{"title":"Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications","authors":"Iftikhar Hussain , Sumanta Sahoo , Muhammad Sufyan Javed , Jian Lu , Kaili Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100814","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rise of wearable electronics has generated immense opportunity for the researchers to tailor the expanding demand of future electronics. MXenes, a family of two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal carbides and nitrides, exhibit excellent flexibility and other commendable properties, rendering them highly suitable for wearable electronics. This review primarily focuses on the synthesis of MXenes for flexible and wearable application, including methods such as electrospinning, wet-spinning, bi-scrolling, 3D printing, and coating. Furthermore, the review comprehensively discusses the significant advancements and progress made in the field of flexible and wearable MXene-based supercapacitors. It also addresses the challenges and future prospects associated with MXenes as wearable energy storage devices. The integration and development of MXenes-based energy storage devices into other wearable devices holds promise for the future of the electronic industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100814"},"PeriodicalIF":31.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141429442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review on the ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) for lithium batteries: Insights from the perspective of polymer/filler composites","authors":"Yu Fu , Zhanghao Gu , Qi Gan , Yiu-Wing Mai","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100815","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>All-solid-state lithium batteries have become a focal point in both academic and industrial circles. Composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs), amalgamating the benefits of inorganic and polymer electrolytes, offer satisfactory ionic conductivity, robust mechanical properties, and advantageous interfacial interactions with electrodes. Consequently, they have the potential to significantly enhance the electrochemical performance of all-solid-state batteries compared to those relying solely on a polymer or inorganic electrolyte. As a kind of polymer/filler composites, the electrochemical and mechanical properties of CPEs are related to the fundamental characteristics of the inorganic phase, polymer phase and polymer/filler interface. This is the <em>first review</em> on the combined electrochemical and mechanical properties as well as their optimization methods from a polymer/filler composites perspective. Herein, a summary of the fabrication methods of zero-, one- and two-dimensional (i.e., 0D, 1D and 2D) inorganic fillers is presented. Also, the dual mechanical properties and ionic conductivity of some typical inorganic fillers and polymers are highlighted. The key factors (e.g., inorganic fillers - category, concentration, size and shape; polymers - category and molecular weight; and polymer/ filler interface) which influence these dual-functional properties are then discussed. Emphasis is given to the polymer/filler interface optimization methods, which serve as routes to improve both the electrochemical and mechanical properties of CPEs. Finally, future research directions are outlined for the development of high-performance CPEs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"160 ","pages":"Article 100815"},"PeriodicalIF":31.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141308434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comprehensive review on graphene-based materials: From synthesis to contemporary sensor applications","authors":"Ramaswamy Sandeep Perala , Narendhar Chandrasekar , Ramachandran Balaji , Pinky Steffi Alexander , Nik Zulkarnine Nik Humaidi , Michael Taeyoung Hwang","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2024.100805","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2024.100805","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon based 2D materials, specifically those of the graphene family, recently gained considerable interest in the study of sensors. It is emerging as a novel and potent material with tunable physicochemical properties such as ballistic conduction, high mechanical strength, a broad spectrum of chemical stability, high surface-area-to-volume ratio, ease of surface functionalization, and the possibility of mass production. This review provides insights into recent advances in graphene-based materials for field-effect transistor-based sensors, electrochemical sensors, and Raman spectroscopy-based sensors. Among the sensing methodologies, those utilizing field-effect transistors demonstrate a high degree of specificity and ultralow sensitivity and are relatively easy to manufacture in large batches with a repeatable sensitivity. Over the last decade, multiple types of sensors based on various graphene-family materials have been researched to detect various types of targets, ranging from biomolecules to heavy metals and chemical pollutants. Owing to their ability to integrate into a portable and rapid test platform, both at the laboratory scale and for point-of-care testing, the graphene family of materials (GFM) is a significantly viable base for sensor fabrication. Electrochemical and Raman spectroscopy-based sensors can provide a robust platform for detection at high-stress environments including fluctuating pH, temperature, and other possible disturbing conditions. The strategies used by researchers to detect specific and ultralow concentrations of analytes in a diverse mixture of targets are elaborated in detail. This review chronologically presents details regarding the GFM ranging from their synthesis to specific application possibilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 100805"},"PeriodicalIF":31.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141164282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}