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Design and Application Based on Versatile Nano-Composites

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 10483

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. **gang Yu

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College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
Interests: nanoparticles; nanosheets; composites; preparation; application

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nanocompounds, including nanocarbon (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene), magnetic nanoparticles, super-hard-modified coatings, lithium-ion batteries, nanoflame retardant and so on, have attracted increasing interest due to their distinct physical and chemical properties. These multifunctional nanomaterials have been widely utilized in many practical and research fields, including environmental management, chemical engineering, electrode materials, as well as biomedical applications.

This Special Issue is intended as a platform for articles about develo** and researching these interactive nanomaterials (either research or review articles) with an emphasis on the functionalization, preparation, characterization, and applications of novel fabricated, composited, or hybrid nanomaterials. Our aim is to collect all of the most recent advances in the field, highlight the strengths and the weaknesses of each nanomaterial and provide some new thoughts for the researchers working in this multidisciplinary area.

Prof. Dr. **gang Yu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nanoparticles
  • nanosheets
  • composites
  • preparation
  • application

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Preparation of 4-Amino-3-hydrazino-1,2,4-triazol-5-thiol-Modified Graphene Oxide and Its Greatly Enhanced Selective Adsorption of Gallium in Aqueous Solution
by ** Zhu, Yong Guo and Baozhan Zheng
Molecules 2024, 29(12), 2778; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29122778 - 11 Jun 2024
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Efficient recovery of gallium (Ga) from vanadium slag processing residue (VSPR) solution is of great significance for environmental protection and resource utilization, but improving its selective adsorption against the coexisting Sc3+ and In3+ is still challenging. Herein, a novel adsorbent consisting [...] Read more.
Efficient recovery of gallium (Ga) from vanadium slag processing residue (VSPR) solution is of great significance for environmental protection and resource utilization, but improving its selective adsorption against the coexisting Sc3+ and In3+ is still challenging. Herein, a novel adsorbent consisting of 4-amino-3-hydrazino-1,2,4-triazol-5-thiol (AHTZT)-modified graphene oxide (GO-AHTZT) was successfully synthesized that exhibits a higher adsorption selectivity for Ga3+ in VSPR solution with coexisting Sc3+ and In3+. Under optimal conditions, the adsorption capacity of GO-AHTZT for Ga3+ can reach 23.92 mg g−1, which is 4.9 and 12.6 times higher than that for Sc3+ (4.87 mg g−1) and In3+ (1.90 mg g−1) adsorption, indicating the excellent anti-interference ability of GO-AHTZT against Sc3+ and In3+. The process and mechanism of Ga3+ adsorption onto GO-AHTZT was also studied and discussed in detail. By measuring the adsorption process and by characterizing the adsorbent before and after adsorption, we demonstrate that the selective interaction between the Ga3+- and N-containing groups in AHTZT is the main reason for the improved adsorption selectivity. This work opens up an avenue for the design and synthesis of highly selective adsorbents for Ga3+ in complex VSPR solutions. Full article
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Preparation of Silica Aerogel/Resin Composites and Their Application in Dental Restorative Materials
by **gru Cheng, Yuyi Deng, Yu** Tan, Jiawei Li, Yongsheng Fei, Congcong Wang, **g**g Zhang, Chenxi Niu, Qian Fu and Lingbin Lu
Molecules 2022, 27(14), 4414; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27144414 - 9 Jul 2022
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As the most advanced aerogel material, silica aerogel has had transformative industrial impacts. However, the use of silica aerogel is currently limited to the field of thermal insulation materials, so it is urgent to expand its application into other fields. In this work, [...] Read more.
As the most advanced aerogel material, silica aerogel has had transformative industrial impacts. However, the use of silica aerogel is currently limited to the field of thermal insulation materials, so it is urgent to expand its application into other fields. In this work, silica aerogel/resin composites were successfully prepared by combining silica aerogel with a resin matrix for dental restoration. The applications of this material in the field of dental restoration, as well as its performance, are discussed in depth. It was demonstrated that, when the ratio of the resin matrix Bis-GMA to TEGDMA was 1:1, and the content of silica aerogel with 50 μm particle size was 12.5%, the composite achieved excellent mechanical properties. The flexural strength of the silica aerogel/resin composite reached 62.9546 MPa, which was more than five times that of the pure resin. Due to the presence of the silica aerogel, the composite also demonstrated outstanding antibacterial capabilities, meeting the demand for antimicrobial properties in dental materials. This work successfully investigated the prospect of using commercially available silica aerogels in dental restorative materials; we provide an easy method for using silica aerogels as dental restorative materials, as well as a reference for their application in the field of biomedical materials. Full article
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Novel Silver-Plated Nickel-Coated Graphite Powder with Excellent Heat and Humidity Resistance: Facile Preparation and Performance Investigation
by **n-Kun Lv and **-Gang Yu
Molecules 2022, 27(13), 4007; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27134007 - 22 Jun 2022
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Nickel-coated graphite (Ni/C) powder has many applications in diverse areas such as paint, print ink, adhesive, conductive rubber, and so on. To increase its stability in harsh environmental conditions, the electroless plating of silver film on Ni/C via ascorbic acid was studied. A [...] Read more.
Nickel-coated graphite (Ni/C) powder has many applications in diverse areas such as paint, print ink, adhesive, conductive rubber, and so on. To increase its stability in harsh environmental conditions, the electroless plating of silver film on Ni/C via ascorbic acid was studied. A silver layer with a thickness of 2.5 μm was successfully plated on Ni/C powder’s surface with an Ag loading of 44.35 wt.%. Silica gel blended with the Ag/Ni/C powder exhibited much higher conductivity under aging conditions of 85 °C and 85% RH for 1000 h than that with pristine Ni/C powder. Further tests showed that the conductivity of Ag/Ni/C powder remained almost unchanged even in an extremely humid and hot condition for 1000 h. Aging tests were carried out for Ag/Ni/C and Ni/C powders under long-term humid and hot conditions (85 °C, 85% RH), in which Ag/Ni/C samples showed much better electromagnetic shielding performance. Due to the excellent properties and reasonable price, the potential applications of Ag/Ni/C in conductive glue and electromagnetic shielding glue could be expected. Full article
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Synergistic Catalysis of SnO2/Reduced Graphene Oxide for VO2+/VO2+ and V2+/V3+ Redox Reactions
by Yongguang Liu, Yingqiao Jiang, Yanrong Lv, Zhangxing He, Lei Dai and Ling Wang
Molecules 2021, 26(16), 5085; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26165085 - 22 Aug 2021
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In spite of their low cost, high activity, and diversity, metal oxide catalysts have not been widely applied in vanadium redox reactions due to their poor conductivity and low surface area. Herein, SnO2/reduced graphene oxide (SnO2/rGO) composite was prepared [...] Read more.
In spite of their low cost, high activity, and diversity, metal oxide catalysts have not been widely applied in vanadium redox reactions due to their poor conductivity and low surface area. Herein, SnO2/reduced graphene oxide (SnO2/rGO) composite was prepared by a sol–gel method followed by high-temperature carbonization. SnO2/rGO shows better electrochemical catalysis for both redox reactions of VO2+/VO2+ and V2+/V3+ couples as compared to SnO2 and graphene oxide. This is attributed to the fact that reduced graphene oxide is employed as carbon support featuring excellent conductivity and a large surface area, which offers fast electron transfer and a large reaction place towards vanadium redox reaction. Moreover, SnO2 has excellent electrochemical activity and wettability, which also boost the electrochemical kinetics of redox reaction. In brief, the electrochemical properties for vanadium redox reactions are boosted in terms of diffusion, charge transfer, and electron transport processes systematically. Next, SnO2/rGO can increase the energy storage performance of cells, including higher discharge electrolyte utilization and lower electrochemical polarization. At 150 mA cm−2, the energy efficiency of a modified cell is 69.8%, which is increased by 5.7% compared with a pristine one. This work provides a promising method to develop composite catalysts of carbon materials and metal oxide for vanadium redox reactions. Full article
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Hybrid Structures of Sisal Fiber Derived Interconnected Carbon Nanosheets/MoS2/Polyaniline as Advanced Electrode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Wei Li, Yuanzhou Liu, Shuang Zheng, Guobin Hu, Kaiyou Zhang, Yuan Luo and Aimiao Qin
Molecules 2021, 26(12), 3710; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26123710 - 18 Jun 2021
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In this work, we designed and successfully synthesized an interconnected carbon nanosheet/MoS2/polyaniline hybrid (ICN/MoS2/PANI) by combining the hydrothermal method and in situ chemical oxidative polymerization. The as-synthesized ICNs/MoS2/PANI hybrid showed a “caramel treat-like” architecture in which the [...] Read more.
In this work, we designed and successfully synthesized an interconnected carbon nanosheet/MoS2/polyaniline hybrid (ICN/MoS2/PANI) by combining the hydrothermal method and in situ chemical oxidative polymerization. The as-synthesized ICNs/MoS2/PANI hybrid showed a “caramel treat-like” architecture in which the sisal fiber derived ICNs were used as hosts to grow “follower-like” MoS2 nanostructures, and the PANI film was controllably grown on the surface of ICNs and MoS2. As a LIBs anode material, the ICN/MoS2/PANI electrode possesses excellent cycling performance, superior rate capability, and high reversible capacity. The reversible capacity retains 583 mA h/g after 400 cycles at a high current density of 2 A/g. The standout electrochemical performance of the ICN/MoS2/PANI electrode can be attributed to the synergistic effects of ICNs, MoS2 nanostructures, and PANI. The ICN framework can buffer the volume change of MoS2, facilitate electron transfer, and supply more lithium inset sites. The MoS2 nanostructures provide superior rate capability and reversible capacity, and the PANI coating can further buffer the volume change and facilitate electron transfer. Full article
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