Xue Zhou, Jishuai Liu, Congxia Xie, Zhongtao Wu, Lei Zhang and Xiliang Luo
{"title":"A smart spiropyran-containing cellulose material for photopatterning, temperature and humidity sensing†","authors":"Xue Zhou, Jishuai Liu, Congxia Xie, Zhongtao Wu, Lei Zhang and Xiliang Luo","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00773E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00773E","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Based on their stimuli-responsiveness, smart materials are able to undergo controllable physicochemical changes. As compared to the responsiveness to one specific stimulus, multiple stimuli-responsiveness would make smart materials adaptable to diverse environments, which is highly desired in the design of smart materials but appreciably more difficult to realize. Herein, an ammonium surfactant (SPA) based on spiropyran is designed for complexing with carboxymethylcellulose through an electrostatic route, affording a soft cellulose material (CMC–SPA) in solvent-free conditions. Thanks to the molecular design of SPA and the anisotropic arrangement of cellulose on SPA molecules, CMC–SPA exhibits triple stimuli-responsiveness by responding to light, heat and humidity. With good thermodynamic stabilities of different color states, CMC–SPA could well record optical information by changing colors under UV and visible irradiations. More interestingly, linear relationships between UV-visible absorption and temperature/humidity are established, endowing CMC–SPA with the functions of recording ceiling temperatures in inaccessible scenarios and indicating real-time environmental humidity. This study provides a design strategy for fabricating multiple stimuli-responsive materials, affording a new route for gaining smart biomaterials from biomacromolecules.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 1","pages":" 100-108"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142826001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"“Delocalized π-bond” guided pyramidal nanocrystal superstructures for excellent light trapping in SERS†","authors":"Yang Shang, Bo Ren, Xiaotian Wang and Jie Lin","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00576G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00576G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Two-dimensional (2D) self-assembly presents significant advantages for optical applications; however, challenges side due to the lack of the <em>z</em>-direction and weak driving force for assembling large particles, making it extremely difficult to achieve the self-assembly of nanoparticles in <em>xy</em>-directions. Herein, we introduce a novel self-assembly route that mimics delocalized π-bonds to construct a 2D CuI pyramidal superstructure, which demonstrates excellent sensitivity and reproducibility for surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). After the formation of CuI quasi-octahedra, CuI<small><sub>2</sub></small> ions facilitate the assembly of these octahedra into a 2D superstructure, similar to the behavior of delocalized π-bonds. Ultimately, all CuI<small><sub>2</sub></small> ions are converted to CuI, effectively immobilizing the neighboring CuI octahedra. The obtained CuI pyramidal superstructures not only trap light effectively but also enhance the scattering length through multiple light scattering. Moreover, a large number of copper and iodide defects were generated during the self-assembly process, which endowed CuI superstructures with excellent SERS performance, achieving a metal-comparable EF (1.2 × 10<small><sup>5</sup></small>), a low limit of detection (1 × 10<small><sup>−7</sup></small> M) and remarkable reproducibility. The comprehensive strategy broadens the applicability of self-assembly for the guided construction of assemblies, offering a straightforward, rapid, and cost-effective method to prepare highly sensitive and reproducible SERS substrates.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 1","pages":" 65-73"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142826026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Baosen Zhang, Ruge Wang, Ruizhi Wang, Baojin Chen, Haidong Li, Ao Shen and Yanchao Mao
{"title":"Recent advances in stretchable hydrogel-based triboelectric nanogenerators for on-skin electronics","authors":"Baosen Zhang, Ruge Wang, Ruizhi Wang, Baojin Chen, Haidong Li, Ao Shen and Yanchao Mao","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00784K","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00784K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Stretchable hydrogel-based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have attracted significant attention for their potential in on-skin electronics. Stretchable hydrogels, known for their high flexibility, biocompatibility, and conductive properties, have emerged as crucial components in enhancing the mechanical properties and adaptability of TENGs. These hydrogels, which can withstand continuous deformation, exhibit unique features such as self-healing and high ionic conductivity, making them ideal for on-skin electronics. This review highlights the various types of stretchable hydrogels, including ionic, conductive polymer-based, carbon-based, and metal-based hydrogels, emphasizing their mechanical resilience, electrical properties, and ability to endure continuous deformation. Furthermore, it discusses key strategies for optimizing the structural design of TENGs, ensuring that these systems maintain both efficiency and user comfort during prolonged skin contact. Applications of these technologies in wearable electronics, particularly for health monitoring, HMI, and motion tracking, are explored in depth, highlighting their potential to revolutionize next-generation on-skin devices. Finally, the review addresses ongoing challenges such as material durability and user comfort, and offers perspectives on future research directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 24","pages":" 4003-4028"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142761583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shengnan Wang, Haoyuan Qi, Hao Huang, Jie Li, Yuchao Liu, Shanfeng Xue, Shian Ying, Changsheng Shi and Shouke Yan
{"title":"Asymmetric deep-blue tetrafluorobenzene-bridged fluorophores with hybridized local and charge-transfer characteristics for efficient OLEDs with low efficiency roll-off†","authors":"Shengnan Wang, Haoyuan Qi, Hao Huang, Jie Li, Yuchao Liu, Shanfeng Xue, Shian Ying, Changsheng Shi and Shouke Yan","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00636D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00636D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >High dynamic range technology places greater demands on organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, particularly blue emitters, which face significant challenges in meeting the wide-color-gamut BT.2100 standard and achieving high efficiency at high brightness. Here, we propose a design strategy for constructing bipolar deep-blue materials by combining an asymmetric donor–acceptor–donor′ (D–A–D′) type structure with a novel tetrafluorobenzene acceptor. The resulting molecules feature typical hybridized local and charge-transfer state characteristics, with high oscillator strengths, achieving high fluorescence efficiencies exceeding 80% and fast radiative rates that surpass 6 × 10<small><sup>8</sup></small> s<small><sup>−1</sup></small>. Consequently, the doped device emits a deep-blue light with color coordinates of (0.159, 0.048), and demonstrates a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 6.35%, maintaining efficiencies of 5.95% and 5.61% at 500 and 1000 cd m<small><sup>−2</sup></small>, respectively. Remarkably, the non-doped OLED boasts a superior EQE of 7.44%, retaining an impressive 6.99% even at 1000 cd m<small><sup>−2</sup></small> and maintaining a high 6.19% up to a brightness of 10 000 cd m<small><sup>−2</sup></small>, demonstrating minimal efficiency roll-off. These findings underscore the great potential of the tetrafluorobenzene-based D–A–D′ type molecular design strategy in developing efficient blue materials and their optoelectronic applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 1","pages":" 55-64"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142826025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Channelization of cathode/electrolyte interphase to enhance the rate-capability of LiCoO2†","authors":"Liewu Li, Zhencheng Huang, Qi Yuan, Hongbin Wang, Xuming Yang, Chufang Chen, Xiaoyu Gong, Qianqian Jiang, Jing Chen, Xiaoping Ouyang, Jionghui Wang, Liqing He, Xiangzhong Ren, Jiangtao Hu, Qianling Zhang and Jianhong Liu","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00748D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00748D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small> cathode material holds great promise for achieving high energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in electronic products. However, it exhibits structural instability when voltages surpass 4.35 V (<em>vs.</em> Li<small><sup>+</sup></small>/Li), particularly under conditions of high current density. Here, we report an <em>in situ</em> surface modification technique for synthesizing a LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small> composite coated with ZrP<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>7</sub></small> (LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@ZrP<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>7</sub></small>) to mitigate these issues. The LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@ZrP<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>7</sub></small> electrode exhibits a significantly high initial discharge capacity and exceptional long-term cycling stability, with 97.7% capacity retention after 200 cycles at 0.5C with a cutoff voltage of 4.5 V. Additionally, the rate-capability of the modified LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small> cathode is effectively enhanced by incorporating a ZrP<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>7</sub></small> coating layer, resulting in 76.8% capacity retention at 5C compared to the original capacity at 0.1C. Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the incorporation of ZrP<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>7</sub></small> facilitates Li<small><sup>+</sup></small> migration into LiCoO<small><sub>2</sub></small> by reducing the energy barrier. These findings propose a potential approach for preparing layered transition metal oxides with exceptionally stable structure and high interfacial Li<small><sup>+</sup></small> diffusion kinetics, particularly for advancing high-energy density all solid-state batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 24","pages":" 4088-4095"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142761633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retraction: A supramolecular nanotube used as a water-degradable template for the production of protein nanotubes with high thermal/chemical stabilities","authors":"Naohiro Kameta and Wuxiao Ding","doi":"10.1039/D4QM90066A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM90066A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Retraction of ‘A supramolecular nanotube used as a water-degradable template for the production of protein nanotubes with high thermal/chemical stabilities’ by Naohiro Kameta and Wuxiao Ding, <em>Mater. Chem. Front.</em>, 2022, <strong>6</strong>, 3174–3178, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00661H.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 22","pages":" 3817-3817"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2024/qm/d4qm90066a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142579259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jun Wang, Fanmin Meng, Weijian Liu, Zhaochao Zhang and Jiuyan Li
{"title":"Highly efficient top-emitting green phosphorescent OLEDs with a narrow band and slow efficiency roll-off for high-definition displays†","authors":"Jun Wang, Fanmin Meng, Weijian Liu, Zhaochao Zhang and Jiuyan Li","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00779D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00779D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >High-definition displays commonly require narrow-band spectra, stability and high efficiency, especially under high brightness. Two ambipolar hosts were developed with xanthone and dibenzofuran as binary n-type units and carbazole as a p-type unit, which showed glass transition temperatures over 140 °C and triplet energies of 2.8 eV. They were used as hosts for tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium (Ir(ppy)<small><sub>3</sub></small>) to fabricate top-emission green-phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (PhOLEDs). Owing to the strengthened microcavity effect and favorable optoelectronic features of the host materials, the green PhOLEDs exhibited low turn-on voltages of 1.97 and 1.85 V and a narrow full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 28 nm. Furthermore, the maximum current efficiency (CE) and power efficiency (PE) reached as high as 183.1 cd A<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and 247.3 lm W<small><sup>−1</sup></small>, respectively. More importantly, even at an ultra-high brightness of 66 000 cd m<small><sup>−2</sup></small>, the efficiencies were maintained at 132.2 cd A<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and 68.2 lm W<small><sup>−1</sup></small> and surpassed many similar devices reported previously. In comparison with the prevailing multi-resonance thermally activated delayed-fluorescence (TADF) OLEDs, these top-emitting PhOLEDs were comparable in terms of extremely high efficiency and narrow-band color purity but superior in terms of their exceptional efficiency stability, high brightness, and facile synthesis, all of which make them suitable for practical application in high-definition displays.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 24","pages":" 4106-4113"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142761635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intercluster charge ordering in monoclinic and triclinic Ba–Mo-based hollandite phases†","authors":"Eslam M. Elbakry and Jared M. Allred","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00622D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00622D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Reproducible solid-state synthesis methods are presented for the preparation of tetragonal Ba<small><sub>1.1</sub></small>Mo<small><sub>8</sub></small>O<small><sub>16</sub></small>, monoclinic Na<small><sub>0.325(5)</sub></small>Ba<small><sub>1.006(18)</sub></small>Mo<small><sub>8</sub></small>O<small><sub>16</sub></small>, and triclinic Ba<small><sub>1.12(3)</sub></small>Mo<small><sub>8</sub></small>O<small><sub>16</sub></small> hollandite phases, with complete, high-resolution crystal structures of the monoclinic and triclinic phases reported for the first time. The similar synthetic conditions allow direct comparisons between phases; differences between structures are shown to be correlated to subtle changes in the metal–metal bonding of the Mo<small><sub>4</sub></small> cluster motif that is unique to the Mo-based hollandites. The trends in the local Mo valence, stoichiometry, and key Mo–Mo bond lengths of these and other reported Mo-based hollandite phases together support an interchain charge ordering model for this family of compounds, which has been previously suggested for the case of K<small><sub>2</sub></small>Mo<small><sub>8</sub></small>O<small><sub>16</sub></small>. An alternate model, where Mott physics dominate the electronic structure near the Fermi level, is not supported by temperature-dependent magnetic susceptibility measurements, which are reported down to 2 K. The incorporation and homogeneity of Na in the monoclinic phase is verified using atom probe tomography.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 1","pages":" 85-99"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142826029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuxian Wei, Hao Huang, Ningning He, Taiping Hu, Jijun Huang, Yunyu Cai, Yixing Ye, Pengfei Li, Xueling Lei and Changhao Liang
{"title":"Laser irradiation-induced two-photon photolysis of sulfates for photoluminescent sulfur quantum dots†","authors":"Shuxian Wei, Hao Huang, Ningning He, Taiping Hu, Jijun Huang, Yunyu Cai, Yixing Ye, Pengfei Li, Xueling Lei and Changhao Liang","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00733F","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00733F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Recently, sulfur quantum dots (SQDs) have gained great research interest because of their excellent optical properties and low toxicity, thus inspiring researchers to make efforts to explore a simpler and faster approach for the synthesis of SQDs. Herein, a facile and green bottom-up strategy is first proposed to prepare SQDs <em>via</em> 532 nm laser irradiation of a sulfate-containing solution without any extra additives. The reduction of sulfates to elemental sulfur under visible light is demonstrated for the first time. Furthermore, fluorescence characterization combined with density functional theory calculations revealed that the two-photon dissociation of sulfates plays a critical role in the formation of SQDs under laser irradiation. The nucleation mechanisms of self-assembling of sulfur element were revealed by molecular dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 1","pages":" 45-54"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142826024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shumeng Wang, Hongqiang Dong, Guanfei Gong, Siyi Lin, Jiahao Zhao, Zhennan Tian, Ya Lu, Xuguan Bai, Meimei Zhang, Lu Wang, Kang-Da Zhang and Shigui Chen
{"title":"Tailoring the adsorption properties of imidazole-based halogen bonded organic frameworks for anionic dye removal†","authors":"Shumeng Wang, Hongqiang Dong, Guanfei Gong, Siyi Lin, Jiahao Zhao, Zhennan Tian, Ya Lu, Xuguan Bai, Meimei Zhang, Lu Wang, Kang-Da Zhang and Shigui Chen","doi":"10.1039/D4QM00735B","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4QM00735B","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The diversification of organic ligands is critical for the development of organic frameworks. This study introduces a novel class of imidazole ligand-based [N⋯I⋯N]<small><sup>+</sup></small> halogen bonded organic frameworks (XOFs). By employing various imidazole linkers, including <strong>Mlm</strong>, <strong>DIB</strong>, and <strong>TIB</strong>, we successfully synthesized 1D and 2D XOFs. Characterization techniques such as <small><sup>1</sup></small>H NMR, FT-IR, XPS, PXRD, SEM, HRTEM, and SAED confirmed the successful formation of these frameworks. <strong>XOF-TIB</strong>, a representative 2D XOF, demonstrated exceptional adsorption capacity and selectivity for anionic dyes. The adsorption mechanism was determined to be based on electrostatic interactions. Additionally, <strong>XOF-TIB</strong> exhibited good reusability and stability. These findings highlight the potential of imidazole ligands for the construction of XOFs and the promising applications of these materials in environmental remediation, particularly for anionic dye removal from wastewater.</p>","PeriodicalId":86,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry Frontiers","volume":" 24","pages":" 4096-4105"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142761634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}