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Reconstruction and immobilization of polymolybdate induced by metal-organic coordination units for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02311K, Research Article
Jingyi Ma, Zhihan Chang, Xue Xi, Juju Liang, Yuchun Lin, Yaling Zhu, Xiuli Wang
Electrocatalytic water cracking for hydrogen evolution has drawn the concern from researchers owing to its high efficiency. Polymolybdate has excellent redox behaviors and O-rich surface, becoming attractive electrocatalytic materials. In...
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Facet-engineered CeO2 with Cu single atom drives photocatalytic selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02230K, Research Article
Yifei Li, Senyao Meng, Ping Wang, Miao He, Jiasai Yao, Cheng Yang, Fangzhou Mo, Jiang Li, Zhenxing Li
The crystal facet of CeO2 is crucial in governing the catalytic performance. However, studies on the relationship between the photocatalytic oxidation performance of CeO2 and its crystal facets are scarce....
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High-efficiency tunable self-trapped exciton emission in one-dimensional β-Cs3Cu2Br5via Ag alloying for optoelectronic applications

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7793-7802
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00970C, Research Article
Xin Xu, Zhongyi Wang, Qingkun Kong, Siping Liu, Ruiling Zhang, Xiaojing Liu, Keli Han
Metastable 1D β-Cs3Cu2Br5 synthesized by rapid cooling could be stabilized by Ag+. Ag-alloyed samples exhibit tunable emission from blue-greenish to yellow, which is attributed to different degrees of lattice distortion regulated by Ag+.
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Selective and catalytic conversion of hydroxymethyl cytosine into formyl cytosine using a synthetic model of TET enzymes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7930-7935
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01965B, Research Article
Dipanwita Palit, Debasish Manna
TET enzymes play a key role in epigenetic regulation by oxidizing 5-methylcytosine, impacting gene expression and DNA methylation. Here, we report a chemical model of the TET enzyme which selectively and catalytically oxidize 5-hydroxymethylcytosine.
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Design of DyIII single-molecule magnets with molecularly installed luminescent thermometers based on bridging [PtII(CN)2(C^N)]− complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7966-7978
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02373K, Research Article
Pawel J. Bonarek, Mikolaj Zychowicz, Jan Rzepiela, Michal Liberka, Sebastian Baś, Jakub J. Zakrzewski, Szymon Chorazy
Dysprosium(III) single-molecule magnets are bridged within a coordination polymer by Pt(II)-cyanido metalloligands serving as their temperature sensors.
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Rationally reconstructing the surface microstructure of a chemical bath deposited electron transport layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7910-7920
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01808G, Research Article
Xinxuan Yang, Lexin Wang, Meihan Liu, Jiahui Jin, Lili Yang, Lin Fan, Maobin Wei, Huilian Liu, Haoran Chen, Jinghai Yang, Yulei Chang, Fengyou Wang
A reconstruction strategy is designed to manipulate the surface microstructure of a CBD SnO2 ETL, yielding PSCs with a high PCE >24%.
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A high-entropy FeCoMnCuNi diselenide self-standing electrode with outstanding water-electrolysis performance in alkaline medium

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7936-7946
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01835D, Research Article
Xinxin Guo, Mengmeng Zhou, Ziwu Liu, Shiheng Mu, Kaijia Wang, Huanqiang Shi, Fang Wang, Shijian Lu, Zhonghai Ni, Guiqing Liu
A self-standing high-entropy FeCoMnCuNiSe2 electrode exhibited superior HER activity and OWS performance due to high entropy, lattice distortion and tip-enhancement effects.
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Governing efficiency and thermoresponsivity of luminescence in dirhenium(V) molecules by a highly tunable emission mechanism

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,8047-8069
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01943A, Research Article
Michal Liberka, Mikolaj Zychowicz, Laurine Vasseur, James Hooper, Szymon Chorazy
Modification of an organic linker bonding two cyanido-nitrido Re(V) complexes enables the tuning of the emission mechanism that non-trivially modulates the photoluminescence and its applicability for temperature sensing.
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A long-range synergistic effect between Ptn clusters and Zn1 single atoms for efficient selective hydrogenations

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7822-7830
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02027H, Research Article
Haisheng Wei, Jing Li, Xiaorui Yan, Tiantian Liu, Kairui Li, Dan Feng, Yujing Ren
Benefiting from the long-range synergistic effect between Ptn clusters and Zn1 single atoms, Ptn@Zn1-N–C displays superior catalytic performance in selective hydrogenations.
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Coordination tuning of Ni/Fe complex-based electrocatalysts for enhanced oxygen evolution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,8110-8122
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01934B, Research Article
Hongbo Zhou, Xuan Hao, Jiexin Guan, Yilin Deng, Zi Wei, Yashu Liu, Guoxing Zhu
The 2,2'-bpy coordination shells surrounding the Ni/Fe active sites of NiFe(2,2'-bpy)n@CNT materials effectively boost OER catalysis.
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Active molecular units in metal organic frameworks for artificial photosynthesis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7682-7755
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01363H, Review Article
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Subrata Mandal, Sahar Yoosefi, Alexander K. Mengele, Sven Rau, Andrea Pannwitz
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) integrate photoactive and catalytic entities within a 3D structure. This review classifies photocatalytic MOFs by photosensitizer and catalyst localization and their roles in artificial photosynthesis.
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Critical metal recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries’ leaching solution using electrodialysis technologies: strategies and challenges

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7775-7792
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI01978D, Review Article
Tianshu Zhang, Yijun Qian, Changyong Zhang, Tao Qian, Chenglin Yan
This review overviews the recent advances in electrodialysis (ED) in extracting critical metals from spent battery leachate. In addition, strategies and challenges regarding ED techniques toward battery recycling are pointed out.
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Stable solid-state potassium metal batteries enabled by a KB11H14·2Me3NBH3 complex electrolyte

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02372B, Research Article
Guo-guo Zhang, Pengtao Qiu, Jiaxin Kang, Zhiwei Lu, An-qi Zhu, Xiaohu Yu, Xuenian Chen
Solid-state potassium metal batteries have increasingly gained attention as promising alternatives in large-scale energy storage due to their safety and low cost. However, these batteries usually suffer from a lack...
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Hierarchical FeCo LDH/NiSe heterostructure electrocatalysts with rich heterointerfaces for robust water splitting at industrial-level current density

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02426E, Research Article
Weiwei Han, Wenyi Wang, Jiahong Liao, Yi He, Xingwang Zhang, Chunlin Yu
Sustainable hydrogen production by electrocatalytic water splitting is a promising energy storage technology yet challenging due to the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Rationally designed robust and...
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Ultrathin 2D NiCo-MOF bimetallic nanosheets as single-atom catalysts for chemoselective hydrogenation of nitroarenes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02343A, Research Article
Yu-Xuan Zhang, Yi-Jie Ma, Yu-Jia Zhao, Zi-Yan Wang, Cai-Xia Yu, Xiaoqiang Li, Lei-Lei Liu
Exploration of non-noble-metal-based catalysts with high catalytic activity and selectivity is significant for driving innovation in green chemistry and technology. Herein, we report a facile synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) NiCo-MOF...
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A non-equivalent Ni doped La-MOF for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction through oxygen vacancy regulation and electronic structure optimization

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02143F, Research Article
Tongzheng Zhang, Zhaohui Huang, Guanshun Xie, Le Liao, Changqiang Yu, Xiuqiang Xie, Nan Zhang
La/Ni-MOF with oxygen vacancies and regulated electronic structures is prepared and exhibits enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity for CO2-to-CO conversion.
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Enhancing CO2 electroreduction with decamethylcucurbit[5]uril-alkaline earth metal modified Pd nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02135E, Research Article
Tao Shao, Xianmeng Song, Zongnan Wei, Shuaibing Yang, Siying Zhang, Rong Cao, Minna Cao
Pd NP modification with Me10CB[5]–M capsules boosted CO2RR by enhancing CO2 adsorption, tuning Pd's electronic structure, and optimizing *COOH/*CO binding.
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A moss-like CoB/CeO2 heterojunction as an efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction under alkaline conditions

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02325K, Research Article
Weijie Fang, Chaofan Liu, Jiang Wu, Weikai Fan, Le Chen, Zaiguo Fu, Lin Peng, Ping He, Jia Lin, Zhongwei Chen
The moss-like amorphous CoB/crystalline CeO2 heterojunction nanosheets synthesized in this study have excellent OER activity and stability.
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Multistage construction of Gd-doped g-C3N4/Mo15S19 composites enabled both N2 activation and multiple electron transfer for an enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02016B, Research Article
Xiaoyu Jiang, Boran Tao, Hongda Li
A multistage construction of the Gd-doped g-C3N4/Mo15S19 catalyst, with Gd3+ as redox centers and Mo15S19 as N2 activation sites, synergistically enhances its photocatalytic NRR performance.
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Ammonia and formate cosynthesis via nitrate electroreduction combined with methanol electrooxidation over nitrogen-doped carbon-encapsulated nickel iron phosphide

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02350A, Research Article
Zongyi Wang, Jiuli Chang, Zhiyong Gao
Nitrate–methanol co-electrolysis by the pairwise cathodic NO3RR and anodic MOR is a viable way to coproduce ammonia (NH3) and formate via gentle, sustainable and energy-saving “E-refining” and “E-reforming” means.
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Nanoscale sorting of extracellular vesicles via optically-induced dielectrophoresis on an integrated microfluidic system

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1965-1976
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01007D, Paper
Wei-Jen Soong, Chih-Hung Wang, Chihchen Chen, Gwo-Bin Lee
We devised an innovative method for automated sorting of extracellular vesicles (EVs) employing optically-induced dielectrophoresis on an integrated microfluidic chip. EVs of three distinct size categories could be isolated in 1 h at a purity of 86%.
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A miniprotein receptor electrochemical biosensor chip based on quantum dots

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1875-1886
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01100C, Paper
Yunong Zhao, Juan Han, Jing Huang, Qing Huang, Yanbing Tao, Ruiqin Gu, Hua-Yao Li, Yang Zhang, Houjin Zhang, Huan Liu
We developed an on-chip laboratory for biomolecule interactions and kinetics analysis based on the three-electrode and high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) chip platform.
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A flexible electrode Array for genetic transfection of different layers of the retina by electroporation

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1957-1964
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01014G, Paper
Yu Zhang, Tao Peng, Yu Ge, Mengda Li, Chendi Li, Jiyu Xi, Zixi Li, Zewen Wei, Yuntao Hu
Stratified delivery into specific retinal layers was realized by a flexible electrode array that exhibited high compatibility with surgical procedures.
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Microfluidic impedance cytometry with flat-end cylindrical electrodes for accurate and fast analysis of marine microalgae

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2058-2068
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00942D, Paper
Xiaoming Chen, Mo Shen, Shun Liu, Chungang Wu, Liangliang Sun, Zhipeng Song, Jishun Shi, Yulong Yuan, Yong Zhao
We develop a novel microfluidic impedance cytometer for analysis of marine microalgae by inserting ground flat-end cylindrical electrodes into microchannels.
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Multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system based on transparent ITO electrodes for simultaneous optical measurement and electrical signal monitoring

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1903-1917
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00908D, Paper
Zhangjie Li, Kai Niu, Chenyang Zhou, Feifan Wang, Kangyi Lu, Yijun Liu, Lian Xuan, Xiaolin Wang
We developed a multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system on transparent electrodes, enabling simultaneous electrical signal monitoring and optical observations of cardiac tissue, holding promise for applications in cardiac drug development.
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Droplet microfluidic system for high throughput and passive selection of bacteria producing biosurfactants

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1947-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00656E, Paper
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Klaudia Staskiewicz, Maria Dabrowska-Zawada, Lukasz Kozon, Zofia Olszewska, Lukasz Drewniak, Tomasz S. Kaminski
Novel microfluidic technique for functional selection of biosurfactant-producing microorganisms. Single bacterial cells are encapsulated into picoliter droplets for clonal cultivation and passively sorted at high throughput by interfacial tension.
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Piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning of an infrared cavity for vibrational polariton studies

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01101A, Paper
Wei Wang, Jaime de la Fuente Diez, Nicolas Delsuc, Juan Peng, Riccardo Spezia, Rodolphe Vuilleumier, Yong Chen
A new method uses piezoelectric and microfluidic tuning to study vibrational polaritons in liquids under flow. This enables modifying cavity length adjustments and flexibility in experimental setups.
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Operando scanning electron microscopy platform for in situ imaging of fluid evolution in nanoporous shale

Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC01066J, Paper
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Artur Davletshin, Wen Song
Fluid-solid interactions in nanoporous materials underlie processes fundamental to nature and the engineered environment, including the thermochemical transformation of argillaceous materials during high-level nuclear waste disposal. Operando fluid-solid resolution at...
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Dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae in parallel channels with right-angle bipolar electrodes

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00165F, Paper
Xiaoming Chen, Shun Liu, Mo Shen, Jishun Shi, Chungang Wu, Zhipeng Song, Yong Zhao
We develop a microfluidic device with closed right-angle bipolar electrodes to realize dielectrophoretic characterization and selection of non-spherical flagellate algae.
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Distance-based paper analytical device for multiplexed quantification of cytokine biomarkers using carbon dots integrated with molecularly imprinted polymer

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2262-2271
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00055B, Paper
Kawin Khachornsakkul, Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz, Lita Chheang, Wenxin Zeng, Sameer Sonkusale
A carbon dots and dopamine-imprinted polymer was immobilized onto a distance-based paper channel for simultaneous detection of three cytokine biomarkers without requiring expensive reagents and instruments.
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A surface-engineered contact lens for tear fluid biomolecule sensing

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2327-2334
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00176A, Paper
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Aravind M, Sajan D. George
Adhesive contrast contact lens fabricated by selective lubricant grafting splits tear film on specified zone by secretion and blinking. Integrating the contact lens with the spectroscopic technique offers an efficient platform for biomolecule sensing.
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Development of a microfluidic device to enrich and detect zearalenone in food using quantum dot-embedded molecularly imprinted polymers

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00193A, Paper
Marti Z. Hua, Shenmiao Li, M. S. Roopesh, Xiaonan Lu
A QD-MIP based microfluidic device to detect mycotoxin in food.
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Technoeconomic analysis of fine chemical electrosynthesis: a case study using electrooxidation of 2-methylnaphthelene to vitamin K3

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00346B, Paper
Qifeng Yang, Liping Liang, Ning Xu, Yang Li, Zhihui Wang, Dadong Shen, Yiming Mo
A cerium-mediated electrooxidation method was developed for synthesizing vitamin K3 in a green and efficient manner. A systematic technoeconomic analysis was provided to understand its potential for practical implementation.
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Bayesian-optimization-based design of highly active and stable Fe–Cu/SSZ-13 catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,3029-3037
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00327F, Paper
Sanha Lim, Hwangho Lee, Hyun Sub Kim, Jun Seop Shin, Jong Min Lee, Do Heui Kim
Bayesian optimization approach facilitates an efficient optimization of multi-components catalyst for NH3-SCR reaction.
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“25 years of The Netherlands' Catalysis and Chemistry Conference (NCCC)” themed collection – A personal invitation Aromatization of n-alkanes: a mini review on catalysts and reactants

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00384E, Minireview
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Hongqi Wang, Raveendran N. Shiju
The catalytic aromatization of n-alkanes is an important process in the chemical industry, especially for the production of valued-added aromatics from the abundant and unreactive small alkanes. This mini review...
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Scalable electrocatalyzed formation of C–O bonds using flow reactor technology

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00438H, Paper
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Michael Prieschl, David Cantillo, C. Oliver Kappe, Gabriele Laudadio
A scalable C–O bond formation via continuous-flow Ni-electrocatalysis was developed, enabling the gram-scale preparation of a key delamanid intermediate, a pharmaceutical used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
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Selective Separation of Li, Ni, Co and Mn from Model Spent Li Ion Battery Cathode by Dry Processing using Combination of Chlorination and Oxidation

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00328D, Paper
Naoto Tsubouchi, Yuuki Mochizuki
The volatilization of Li, Ni, Co, and Mn during chlorination treatment of LNO, LCO, and LMO (model materials for used LIB cathode material) was investigated with the aim of developing...
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A bio-inspired co-simulation crawling robot enabled by a carbon dot-doped dielectric elastomer

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00029C, Paper
Yubing Han, Bori Shi, En Xie, Peng Huang, Yaozhong Zhou, Chang Xue, Weijia Wen, Huayan Pu, Mengying Zhang, Jinbo Wu
The introduction of NCDs@SiO2 cluster particles not only improves the mechanical and dielectric properties of an elastomer but also exhibits fluorescence and actuation response under the co-stimulation of UV and electricity, respectively.
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Conformational and static properties of tagged chains in solvents: effect of chain connectivity in solvent molecules

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3073-3081
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01473H, Paper
Hong-Yao Li, Bokai Zhang, Zhi-Yong Wang
The radius of gyration of tagged polymer chain: effect of chain length in solvent molecules.
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Solutal Marangoni force controls lateral motion of electrolytic gas bubbles

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3097-3106
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01646C, Paper
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Hongguang Zhang, Yunqing Ma, Mengyuan Huang, Gerd Mutschke, Xianren Zhang
The MD and CFD indicate that the lateral solutal Marangoni force originating from an asymmetric distribution of dissolved gas causes bubbles oscillation and self-pinning effect.
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Surfactant-induced alterations in optoelectronic properties of perylene diimide dyes: modulating sensing responses in the aqueous environment

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3044-3052
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01694C, Paper
Animesh Pal, Nilanjan Dey
The compartmentalization effect of microheterogeneous systems, like surfactant aggregates, showcases altered optoelectronic properties of a perylene diimide-based chromogenic dye (PDI-Ala) compared to bulk water.
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Self-assembly of rod–coil–rod block copolymers in a coil-selective solvent: coarse-grained simulation results

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3131-3142
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00251B, Paper
Chiraz Toujani, Luis A. Padilla, Nour Alhraki, Su-Mi Hur, Abelardo Ramírez-Hernández
Parameters that govern the self assembly of a symmetric triblock copolymer.
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Topology of ferroelectric nematic droplets: the case driven by flexoelectricity or depolarization field

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01042B, Communication
Yu Zou, Jidan Yang, Xinxin Zhang, Mingjun Huang, Satoshi Aya
Emerging polar nematics exhibits nontrivial topologies in confinement, controlled by the magnitude of the polarization.
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Multiple physical crosslinked highly adhesive and conductive hydrogels for human motion and electrophysiological signal monitoring

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00195H, Paper
Qirui Wu, Anbang Chen, Yidan Xu, Songjiu Han, Jiayu Zhang, Yujia Chen, Jianren Hang, Xiaoxiang Yang, Lunhui Guan
Ionic conducting hydrogel (ICHgel) was synthesized by doping fumed SiO2, which exhibited superior stretchability, conductivity, and adhesiveness, making it a promising bridge for effective communication between electronic devices and human tissues.
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Improved ionic current rectification utilizing cylindrical nanochannels coated with polyelectrolyte layers of non-uniform thickness

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00123K, Paper
Nader Nekoubin, Steffen Hardt, Arman Sadeghi
We show that a cylindrical nanochannel coated with a polyelectrolyte layer of non-uniform thickness can be a good alternative to the widely-used conical nanochannels in creating ionic current rectification.
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Dynamics and phase behavior of metallo-dielectric rod-shaped microswimmers driven by Alternating Current electric field

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00206G, Paper
Suvendu Kumar Panda, Srikanta Debata, Nomaan Alam Kherani, Dhruv Pratap Singh
The ability to move and self-organize in response to external stimuli is a fascinating feature of living active matter. Here, the metallo-dielectric rod-shaped microswimmers are shown to have a similar...
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Slide electrification of drops at low velocities

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3349-3358
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00019F, Paper
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Chirag Hinduja, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Rüdiger Berger
The novelty of our electro drop friction force instrument (eDoFFI) is the simultaneous measurements of the drop discharging current and friction force acting on the sliding drops. With eDOFFI, we measure the surface charge density deposited behind sliding drops.
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Pure elongation flow of an electrorheological fluid: insights on wall slip from electrorheology

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3313-3321
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01448G, Paper
Ishu Chaudhary, Manish Kaushal
We study the pure elongation flow behavior of an electrorheological fluid as a model soft-jammed system, wherein the extent of jamming is controlled by an externally applied electric-field. Additionally, this study offers general insight into how jamming affects slip dynamics.
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Collective behavior of squirmers in thin films

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00075G, Paper
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Bohan Wu-Zhang, Dmitry A. Fedosov, Gerhard Gompper
The collective behavior of microswimmers in confinement depends on their shape, hydrodynamic interactions, and interactions with confining walls. We use simulations of two layers of spheroidal squirmers in a slit to characterize their behavior for various volume fractions and squirmer types.
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Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12171-12178
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01264J, Paper
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Pallavi B. Jagdale, Sai Rashmi Manippady, Rohit Anand, Geunsik Lee, Akshaya Kumar Samal, Ziyauddin Khan, Manav Saxena
Herein, we have utilized agri-waste and amalgamating low Fe3+, to develop an economic iron oxide–carbon hybrid-based electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with water as a main product following close to 4e transfer process.
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