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In article number 1805133, Gregory N. Parsons and co‐workers effectively separate highly toxic chemicals including NH3 and 2‐chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (CEES), a vesicant sulfur mustard simulant, through non‐woven textiles functionalized with 2‐D metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). The chemical protective membranes can potentially be applied to gas mask filters and to military garments to protect military...
Effective electrocatalysts are required for the CO2 reduction reaction (CRR), while the factors that can impact their catalytic activity are yet to be discovered. In this article, graphitic carbon nitride (g‐C3N4) is used to investigate the feasibility of regulating its CRR catalytic performance by interfacial electron transfer. A series of g‐C3N4/graphene with and without heteroatom doping (C3N4/XG,...
Yolk–shell structured micro/nano‐sized materials have broad and important applications in different areas due to their unique spatial configurations. In this study, yolk–shell structured Co3O4@Co3O4 is prepared using a simple and scalable hydrothermal reaction, followed by a calcination process. Then, CoxCu1−xCo2O4@CoyCu1−yCo2O4 microspheres are synthesized via adsorption and calcination processes...
As one class of important functional materials, transition metal phosphides (TMPs) nanostructures show promising applications in catalysis and energy storage fields. Although great progress has been achieved, phase‐controlled synthesis of cobalt phosphides nanocrystals or related nanohybrids remains a challenge, and their use in overall water splitting (OWS) is not systematically studied. Herein,...
Developing low cost, long life, and high capacity rechargeable batteries is a critical factor towards developing next‐generation energy storage devices for practical applications. Therefore, a simple method to prepare graphene‐coated FeS2 embedded in carbon nanofibers is employed; the double protection from graphene coating and carbon fibers ensures high reversibility of FeS2 during sodiation/desodiation...
Advances in marine research to understand environmental change and its effect on marine ecosystems rely on gathering data on species physiology, their habitat, and their mobility patterns using heavy and invasive biologgers and sensory telemetric networks. In the past, a lightweight (6 g) compliant environmental monitoring system: Marine Skin was demonstrated. In this paper, an enhanced version of...
ZnO is a potential candidate for photodetection utilizing the pyroelectric effect. Here, a self‐biased and translucent photodetector with the configuration of Cu4O3/ZnO/FTO/Glass is designed and fabricated. In addition, the pyroelectric effect is effectively harvested using indium tin oxide (ITO), silver nanowires (AgNWs), and a blend of AgNWs‐coated ITO as the transparent selective contact electrode...
Similar to graphene, few‐layer black phosphorus (BP) features thermal stability, mechanical properties, and characteristic dimension effects, which has potential as a new member of nanofillers for fabricating polymer nanocomposites. Herein, a cross‐linked polyphosphazene‐functionalized BP (BP‐PZN) is developed with abundant –NH2 groups via a one‐pot polycondensation of 4,4′‐diaminodiphenyl ether and...
Utilizing pre‐synthesized supramolecular gels and a controllable thermal conversion technique, Yue Lin, Min Han, and co‐workers prepare three kinds of cobalt phosphides nanocrystals encapsulated by P‐doped carbon (PC) and “married” with P‐doped graphene (PG) nanohybrids. Compared with their pure phase counterparts, the mixed‐phase nanohybrids manifest better electrocatalytic performance toward overall...
Developing electrocatalysts with ultrathin nanostructures and high mesoporosity is a relevant high‐priority research direction toward enhancing the performance of noble metals. Herein, mesoporous, highly excavated octahedral PtCu3 nanostructures are prepared by a facile one‐pot synthesis. The mesoporous, highly excavated octahedral PtCu3 nanostructures are built with mutually perpendicular interlaced...
Anodes involving conversion and alloying reaction mechanisms are attractive for potassium‐ion batteries (PIBs) due to their high theoretical capacities. However, serious volume change and metal aggregation upon potassiation/depotassiation usually cause poor electrochemical performance. Herein, few‐layered SnS2 nanosheets supported on reduced graphene oxide (SnS2@rGO) are fabricated and investigated...
Neuroblastoma is a rare pediatric cancer characterized by a wide clinical behavior and adverse outcome despite aggressive therapies. New approaches based on targeted drug delivery may improve efficacy and decrease toxicity of cancer therapy. Furthermore, nanotechnology offers additional potential developments for cancer imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. Following these lines, in the past years, innovative...
Lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries are attracting more attention owing to their superior theoretical energy density compared to conventional Li‐ion battery systems. With regards to the catalytically electrochemical reaction on a cathode, the electrocatalyst plays a key role in determining the performance of Li–O2 batteries. Herein, a new 3D hollow α‐MnO2 framework (3D α‐MnO2) with porous wall assembled...
Abatement of chemical hazards using adsorptive metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) attracts substantial attention, but material stability and crystal integration into functional systems remain key challenges. Herein, water‐stable, polymer fiber surface–oriented M–TCPP [M = Cu, Zn, and Co; H2TCPP = 5,10,15,20‐tetrakis(4‐carboxyphenyl)porphyrin] 2D MOF crystals are fabricated using a facile hydroxy double...
Precious metals such as palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt) are marvelous materials in the fields of electronic and catalysis, but they are tapering day by day. Zr(IV)‐based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are competent for their recovery, notably in harsh environments, while the general powder form limits their practical application. Porous MOF‐based membranes with ultraefficient metal ion permeation,...
Herein, the assembly of 3D uniform gear‐like architectures is demonstrated with a tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) disk as a building block. In this context, the intrinsic behavior of the TMV disk that promotes its assembly into nanotubes is altered by a synergistic effect of dual functional modifications at the 53rd arginine mutation and the introduction of lysine groups in the periphery at 1st and 158th...
Here, amorphous silica nanoparticles (NPs), one of the most abundant nanomaterials, are used as an example to illustrate the utmost importance of surface coverage by functional groups which critically determines biocompatibility. Silica NPs are functionalized with increasing amounts of amino groups, and the number of surface exposed groups is quantified and characterized by detailed NMR and fluorescamine...
In article number 1804385, Muhammad M. Hussain and co‐workers demonstrate an advanced version of the marine skin; a physically compliant standalone biocompatible sensory system for monitoring of marine environment, fully operational at a depth of 2 km continuously for 6 weeks with convenient jacket architecture and may operate up to 1 year. This wearable system is worn by stingrays and sharks for...
Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)–polymer compatibility is a thorny issue in practical applications. In article number 1805242, Hak Yong Kim, Yeoung‐Sang Yun, and co‐workers investigate Zr(IV)‐based MOF membranes for precious metal recovery in a strongly acidic environment. The fibrous membranes show outstanding performances, and good stability attributing to strong π–π interactions between polymer chains...
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