ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500203
Juri Goswami, Parasa Hazarika, Ruchi Agarwalla, Lakshi Saikia
{"title":"Carbon Quantum Dot-Based Hybrid Photocatalysts: A Perspective on Water Purification","authors":"Juri Goswami, Parasa Hazarika, Ruchi Agarwalla, Lakshi Saikia","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500203","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Current environmental issues urge the creation of multifunctional photocatalysts with tailored properties for water purification processes. Luminescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have drawn a great deal of interest in heterogeneous photocatalysis because of their good water dispersibility, exceptional electron transport, and effective light-harvesting capacity, thus enabling the full utilization of the solar spectrum. Surface modification of CQDs is undertaken to improve the optical and electronic properties via surface passivation or functionalization, doping by metal and nonmetal components, and hybrids or nanocomposite synthesis to design CQD-based photocatalysts. CQDs improve the photocatalytic behaviors of some commonly used photocatalysts due to their favorable upconversion photoluminescence and electron transport capabilities. This review aims to present a complete overview of CQDs and recent developments and innovations in the creation of various CQD-based hybrid photocatalysts. Furthermore, the recent significant advances in contaminant degradation are systematically highlighted. Finally, the main problems to be addressed, and the future perspectives to provide a complete picture of CQD-based hybrids.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in Room-Temperature Catalytic Ozone Decomposition: Mechanisms, Catalysts, and Future Challenges","authors":"Changjuan Hu, Yongying Tian, Shihao Zhou, Shan Chen, Youmin Guo, Huajie Yin","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400646","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnma.202400646","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ozone (O<sub>3</sub>) is a powerful oxidant and a significant atmospheric pollutant that poses serious risks to human health and the environment. Various technologies such as activated carbon filtration, solution adsorption, and catalytic decomposition have been employed to mitigate ozone pollution. Among these, room-temperature catalytic ozone decomposition has gained attention due to its high efficiency, low energy requirements, and the absence of harmful by-products. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress in ozone decomposition catalysts, categorizing and evaluating their properties and mechanisms of action. The discussion also includes the catalytic degradation and deactivation mechanisms, with proposed synergistic processes for the simultaneous removal of ozone and volatile organic compounds, and the mechanism for catalytic ozonation for wastewater treatment. Additionally, primary pathways for catalyst deactivation are identified along with protocols for catalyst reactivation. Finally, this review addresses the challenges of catalytic ozone decomposition and offers recommendations for future catalyst designs to improve performance and durability.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500182
Etienne Carré, Frédéric Fossard, Jean-Sébastien Mérot, Denis Boivin, Nicolas Horezan, Victor Zatko, Florian Godel, Bruno Dlubak, Marie-Blandine Martin, Pierre Seneor, Etienne Gaufrès, Julien Barjon, Annick Loiseau, Ingrid Stenger
{"title":"Straightforward Method to Orient Black Phosphorus from Bulk to Thin Layers using a Standard Green Laser","authors":"Etienne Carré, Frédéric Fossard, Jean-Sébastien Mérot, Denis Boivin, Nicolas Horezan, Victor Zatko, Florian Godel, Bruno Dlubak, Marie-Blandine Martin, Pierre Seneor, Etienne Gaufrès, Julien Barjon, Annick Loiseau, Ingrid Stenger","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500182","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnma.202500182","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The crystallographic orientation of anisotropic 2D materials plays a crucial role in their physical properties and device performance. However, standard orientation techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or X-ray diffraction can be complex and less accessible for routine characterization. Herein, the orientation of black phosphorus (BP) from bulk crystals to thin layers is investigated using angle-resolved polarized Raman spectroscopy with a single-wavelength (514 nm) Raman setup. By incorporating thickness-dependent interference effects and anisotropic optical indices, this approach provides a reliable framework for orientation determination across different BP thicknesses. The method is validated through direct orientation measurements using TEM and electron backscattering diffraction, confirming its applicability to both thick and ultrathin samples. Given its simplicity and compatibility with widely available Raman setups, this approach offers a practical solution for characterizing BP orientation without requiring advanced structural characterization techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202500182","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500256
Sait Altun, Mohamad Hasan Aleinawi, Hülya Biçer, Feray Bakan Misirlioglu, Mustafa Tuncer, Emre Erdem, Hasan Göçmez
{"title":"Structural Characterization and Electrochemical Performance of Titanium Diboride (TiB2) Powders Synthesized by Citrate Gel Method","authors":"Sait Altun, Mohamad Hasan Aleinawi, Hülya Biçer, Feray Bakan Misirlioglu, Mustafa Tuncer, Emre Erdem, Hasan Göçmez","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500256","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study reports synthesis of titanium boride (TiB<sub>2</sub>) powders and their structural characterization and electrochemical performance for a potential electrode material for supercapacitors, employing the citrate gel method within a cost-effective solution-based process. Boric acid, titanium isopropoxide, and citric acid are utilized as precursors for the synthesis route. Preceramic powders obtained from the solution undergo heat treatment at 1400 and 1500 °C in an argon atmosphere. The synthesized powder is subjected to structural and morphological characterization through X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, differential thermal analysis-thermogravimetry, fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and raman spectroscopy measurements. Phase analysis reveals the formation of TiB<sub>2</sub>. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy images clearly show that TiB<sub>2</sub> is obtained as a well-defined hexagonal plate-shaped morphology having side lengths of 300–700 nm and thicknesses of ≈12 nm. TiB<sub>2</sub> is used as electrode material in both symmetric and asymmetric devices. For asymmetric configuration, graphite, active carbon, and multilayer carbon nanotube powders are used as the counter electrode. Cyclic voltammetry, potentiostatic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic cycling with potential limitation are performed using the multichannel potentiostat. TiB<sub>2</sub> delivers an energy density of 0.0028 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 113.3 W kg<sup>−1</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500230
Hannah F. Gaiser, Felix Jung, Radian Popescu, Matthias Steurer, Dagmar Gerthsen, Claus Feldmann
{"title":"Luminescent AlN Semiconductor Nanocrystals","authors":"Hannah F. Gaiser, Felix Jung, Radian Popescu, Matthias Steurer, Dagmar Gerthsen, Claus Feldmann","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500230","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aluminum nitride III-V semiconductor nanoparticles are prepared in the liquid phase via a two-step synthesis. In a first step, a mixed amide-imide intermediate is prepared in liquid ammonia. In a second step, the ammonolysis is completed by microwave heating at 300 °C in [BMIm][NTf<sub>2</sub>] as an ionic liquid to obtain crystalline β-AlN, which is usually known as a high-pressure phase. The nanoparticles have a size of 3.7 ± 0.7 nm. Particle size and chemical composition are examined by transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction. According to UV–vis spectroscopy and a Tauc plot, a bandgap of 5.2 eV is determined. The AlN nanoparticles show photoluminescence with bluish white emission and a quantum yield of 15%, which is a typical value for core-type semiconductor nanoparticles without a protecting shell. A liquid-phase synthesis of crystalline AlN nanoparticles (<10 nm) showing visible emission at room temperature is reported for the first time.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202500230","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500244
Hua Lu, Dong Fu, Xishi Tai, Zhenli Sun, Xiangke Wang
{"title":"Metal–Organic Frameworks/Covalent–Organic Frameworks-Based Materials in Organic/inorganic Pollutant Elimination and CO2 Reduction Applications","authors":"Hua Lu, Dong Fu, Xishi Tai, Zhenli Sun, Xiangke Wang","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500244","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnma.202500244","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the fast development of the economy, agriculture, and industry, and high quality of human life, the requirement of energy supply and subsequently the resulting environmental pollution have been the global research hotspot. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent–organic frameworks (COFs) have received multidisciplinary research interests because of their outstanding physicochemical properties. The tunable structures, active sites, special functional groups, and post-modification with single atoms, metal oxides, or functional groups, can be efficiently utilized for special purposes. In this mini-review, the applications of COFs, MOFs, and their derivatives in organic/inorganic pollutants elimination and CO<sub>2</sub> reduction in the last 5 years are summarized. The mechanisms are described and discussed from the experimental results, advanced spectroscopic characterizations, and theoretical calculations. The results show that COFs, MOFs, and their derivatives exhibit excellent properties in CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reactions and environmental pollutant treatment through sorption, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis strategies. In the end, the challenges, difficulties, and perspectives for COFs, MOFs, and COF/MOF-based materials for real applications on a large scale are summarized.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500270
Manickam Minakshi, Rob Aughterson, Parul Sharma, Anurag Prakash Sunda, Katsuhiko Ariga, Lok Kumar Shrestha
{"title":"Micelle-Assisted Electrodeposition of γ-MnO2 on Lead Anodes: Structural and Electrochemical Insights","authors":"Manickam Minakshi, Rob Aughterson, Parul Sharma, Anurag Prakash Sunda, Katsuhiko Ariga, Lok Kumar Shrestha","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500270","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrolysis of MnSO<sub>4</sub> in H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> with cationic surfactants (tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide; TTAB and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide; CTAB) led to the formation of <i>γ</i>-MnO<sub>2</sub> with surfactant intercalation in an amorphous matrix. Unlike conventional self-standing EMD electrodes, which limit scalability, this study presents bulk electrodeposition of EMD powder on a lead (Pb) anode. Surface morphology is significantly altered by surfactant presence, though X-ray diffraction and density functional theory analyzes confirms consistent <i>γ</i>-MnO<sub>2</sub> crystallography across samples. Galvanostatic charge–discharge at 0.6 A g<sup>−1</sup> reveals that TTAB-assisted EMD achieved a specific capacitance of 478.6 F g<sup>−1</sup>, double that of pristine EMD (232 F g<sup>−1</sup>), due to improved ion transport and surface area. In contrast, CTAB-assisted EMD shows reduced capacitance (124.6 F g<sup>−1</sup>), attributed to early micelle formation and immobilization within the MnO<sub>2</sub> lattice, which promoted SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2</sup><sup>−</sup> insertion over surfactant deintercalation. Surfactant critical micelle concentrations and surface activity are key to electrochemical behavior in 1 M Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. An asymmetric device using TTAB-EMD as the cathode and activated carbon as the anode delivered 106 F g<sup>−1</sup> and 40 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>, demonstrating practical viability. Band structure calculations support the experimental findings, indicating favorable electronic properties for charge storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202500270","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500095
Abubakar Iqbal, Rehana Saeed
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose-Based Hydrogel Films for Drug Release of Levofloxacin and its Metal Complex","authors":"Abubakar Iqbal, Rehana Saeed","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500095","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The synthesis and characterization of cellulose-based hydrogel films developed for the controlled release of levofloxacin and its metal complexes. The different ratios of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) effect the structural and functional properties of the films and drug delivery efficiency. A higher HPMC content led to denser networks with smaller pores due to its strong hydrogen bonding capability, while increasing the CMC content facilitated a slower and more sustained drug release. The optimal 30/70 HPMC/CMC ratio was identified as the best formulation, achieving a well-balanced combination of both burst and prolonged drug release phases. Incorporating metal ions as copper, nickel, and iron into levofloxacin complexes enhanced antibacterial activity and altered the release mechanism. The metal-levofloxacin complexes exhibited a biphasic release profile, characterized by an initial burst phase followed by sustained delivery. Swelling study at pH 7.4 and 2.4 showed greater swelling at the higher pH and influence drug release process. The films demonstrated strong stability across all formulations, ensuring consistent performance over time. Optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) with a central composite design (CCD) and kinetic modeling confirmed a zero-order release pattern with non-Fickian diffusion behavior, underscoring the potential for precise drug delivery control.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-07-21DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202500248
Suleyman Can, Cihan Kuru
{"title":"Mechanochemical Synthesis of Highly Disordered Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nano Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction","authors":"Suleyman Can, Cihan Kuru","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202500248","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) catalysts have been widely studied, their large-scale production remains a challenge. In this study, a readily scalable and ubiquitous mechanochemical synthesis method, for the production of TMD nano catalysts, is developed. For the first time, the direct mechanochemical synthesis of MoS<sub>2</sub> and MoSe<sub>2</sub> nano catalysts from easily accessible elemental precursors (Mo, S and Se) is demonstrated. About 2 g of MoS<sub>2</sub> and MoSe<sub>2</sub> nano powder could be produced in a single batch with a yield of 94.3% and 90.9%, respectively. The synthesized catalysts are in the form of nanosheets whose thickness range from 5 to 10 layers and have a highly disordered structure that is coveted for catalysis applications. The MoS<sub>2</sub> and MoSe<sub>2</sub> nanosheets exhibit an excellent catalytic activity in hydrogen evolution reaction with an overpotential of 275 and 211 mV to deliver 100 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> current density and a Tafel slope of 75 and 48 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. Nearly amorphous structure of the nanosheets incorporating point defects and sulfur/selenium vacancies is the main contributing factor to the high catalytic activity. The proposed method can be implemented to the synthesis of other nano TMDs, fueling future research activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145196971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modification of Nickel–Cobalt–Manganese Cathode Material Prepared Using Hydrothermal Method under Pulsed High Magnetic Field","authors":"Wenrui Sun, Genwen Lin, Xueqian Zhang, Hongming Jin, Mingyuan Zhu, Ying Li","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202500015","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnma.202500015","url":null,"abstract":"<p>High magnetic field is a unique technique for material preparation that is commonly applied in magnetic materials but seldom in electrode materials. In this study, a pulsed high-intensity magnetic field is applied in the hydrothermal synthesis of the NCM523 precursor, specifically during the formation and growth of NCM crystal particles. As a result, NCM523 had a better layered structure, alleviating the Li<sup>+</sup>/Ni<sup>2+</sup> mixed arrangement phenomenon, and a faster Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion rate. In addition, when the pulsed high magnetic field is applied, the Ni<sup>2+</sup> content decreased, and the Mn<sup>4+</sup> content increased, enhancing the electrochemical properties. In the high cutoff voltage range of 3–4.5 V and setting 1 C = 180 mA g<sup>−1</sup>, the initial specific discharge capacity of NCM523 is 190.4 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, which is 12.1 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> higher than that prepared without the magnetic field. After 200 cycles, the specific discharge capacity and capacity retention rate increased by 24.4 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> and 8.5%, respectively, compared with NCM523 prepared in the absence of the magnetic field.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}