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View article: Simultaneous optical clarity and fire protection in Novolac resin via in situ amorphous silica and a liquid DOPO derivative
Simultaneous optical clarity and fire protection in Novolac resin via in situ amorphous silica and a liquid DOPO derivative Open
Silica–polymer composites are widely used to enhance mechanical performance in industries ranging from packaging to transportation. However, extending their use into high-demand sectors such as electronics and construction requires additio…
View article: A High Efficiency, Low Resistance Antibacterial Filter Formed by Dopamine‐Mediated In Situ Deposition of Silver onto Glass Fibers
A High Efficiency, Low Resistance Antibacterial Filter Formed by Dopamine‐Mediated In Situ Deposition of Silver onto Glass Fibers Open
The coating of filter media with silver is typically achieved by chemical deposition and aerosol processes. Whilst useful, such approaches struggle to provide uniform coating and are prone to blockage. To address these issues, an in situ m…
View article: Precursor- and waste-free synthesis of spark-ablated nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability towards airborne organic pollutant degradation
Precursor- and waste-free synthesis of spark-ablated nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability towards airborne organic pollutant degradation Open
Environmentally friendly and waste-free production of photocatalytic filters involving spark ablation and calcination processes for enhanced and durable photocatalytic performance.
View article: Operando Electrochemical Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation of the Growth and Evolution of the Mosaic Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Operando Electrochemical Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation of the Growth and Evolution of the Mosaic Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium-Ion Batteries Open
The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a key component of a lithium-ion battery forming during the first few dischage/charge cycles at the interface between the anode and the electrolyte. The SEI passivates the anode-electrolyte interfa…
View article: In Situ P-Modified Hybrid Silica–Epoxy Nanocomposites via a Green Hydrolytic Sol–Gel Route for Flame-Retardant Applications
In Situ P-Modified Hybrid Silica–Epoxy Nanocomposites via a Green Hydrolytic Sol–Gel Route for Flame-Retardant Applications Open
Flame retardance of epoxy resins is usually imparted using suitable additives and/or properly modified curing agents. Herein, via a two-step green synthetic procedure, the chemical modification of the epoxy matrix with reactive silicon and…
View article: Flexible and ultrathin waterproof conductive cellular membranes based on conformally gold-coated PVDF nanofibers and their potential as gas diffusion electrode
Flexible and ultrathin waterproof conductive cellular membranes based on conformally gold-coated PVDF nanofibers and their potential as gas diffusion electrode Open
Nanofiber membranes (NFMs) coated with noble metals are intensively researched for various applications such as wearable electronics, environmental sensors, and point of care diagnostics. To achieve the desired functionality while minimizi…
View article: Effect of the Coupling Agent (3-Aminopropyl) Triethoxysilane on the Structure and Fire Behavior of Solvent-Free One-Pot Synthesized Silica-Epoxy Nanocomposites
Effect of the Coupling Agent (3-Aminopropyl) Triethoxysilane on the Structure and Fire Behavior of Solvent-Free One-Pot Synthesized Silica-Epoxy Nanocomposites Open
Uniformly distributed silica/epoxy nanocomposites (2 and 6 wt.% silica content) were obtained through a “solvent-free one-pot” process. The inorganic phases were obtained through “in situ” sol-gel chemistry from two precursors, tetraethyl …
View article: Solvent-Free One-Pot Synthesis of Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>Nanocrystal–Nanoparticle Formation Mechanism
Solvent-Free One-Pot Synthesis of Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>Nanocrystal–Nanoparticle Formation Mechanism Open
Epoxy nanocomposites containing Mg(OH)2 nanocrystals (MgNCs, 5.3 wt %) were produced via an eco-friendly "solvent-free one-pot" process. X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and thermogravimetr…
View article: Biomimetic Light‐Driven Aerogel Passive Pump for Volatile Organic Pollutant Removal
Biomimetic Light‐Driven Aerogel Passive Pump for Volatile Organic Pollutant Removal Open
Inspired by the solar‐light‐driven oxygen transportation in aquatic plants, a biomimetic sustainable light‐driven aerogel pump with a surface layer containing black manganese oxide (MnO 2 ) as an optical absorber is developed. The flow int…
View article: The rheology and foamability of crystal-melt suspensions composed of triacylglycerols
The rheology and foamability of crystal-melt suspensions composed of triacylglycerols Open
The rheology and morphology of triacylglycerol crystal-melt suspensions from anhydrous milk fat, cocoa butter, and palm kernel oil as function of crystallization shear rate and crystal volume fraction is investigated and related to foamabi…
View article: Structure and Bottom-up Formation Mechanism of Multisheet Silica-Based Nanoparticles Formed in an Epoxy Matrix through an <i>In Situ</i> Process
Structure and Bottom-up Formation Mechanism of Multisheet Silica-Based Nanoparticles Formed in an Epoxy Matrix through an <i>In Situ</i> Process Open
Organic/inorganic hybrid composite materials with the dispersed phases in sizes down to a few tens of nanometers raised very great interest. In this paper, it is shown that silica/epoxy nanocomposites with a silica content of 6 wt % may be…
View article: Influence of the Rear Interface on Composition and Photoluminescence Yield of CZTSSe Absorbers: A Case for an Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Intermediate Layer
Influence of the Rear Interface on Composition and Photoluminescence Yield of CZTSSe Absorbers: A Case for an Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Intermediate Layer Open
The rear interface of kesterite absorbers with Mo back contact represents one of the possible sources of nonradiative voltage losses (ΔVoc,nrad) because of the reported decomposition reactions, an uncontrolled growth of MoSe2, or a nonopti…
View article: Template-free synthesis of hybrid silica nanoparticle with functionalized mesostructure for efficient methylene blue removal
Template-free synthesis of hybrid silica nanoparticle with functionalized mesostructure for efficient methylene blue removal Open
A simple one-pot synthesis process for functionalized mesostructured silica nanoparticles (MSNP) is reported. The novel process demonstrated the possibility to achieve MSNP with a surface area up to 501 m2.g−1 using a phosphonate based non…
View article: Solution Processing and Self-Organization of PbS Quantum Dots Passivated with Formamidinium Lead Iodide (FAPbI<sub>3</sub>)
Solution Processing and Self-Organization of PbS Quantum Dots Passivated with Formamidinium Lead Iodide (FAPbI<sub>3</sub>) Open
Solution-processed lead sulfide quantum dots (PbS QDs) are very attractive as NIR-active semiconductors for the fabrication of cost-efficient optoelectronic devices. To control the thin film carrier transport, as well as stability, surface…