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An ambipolar PEDOT-perfluorinated porphyrin electropolymer: application as an active material in energy storage systems
Development of a new n-p polymer based on the electropolymerization of a dual-functional porphyrin-EDOT monomer. The ambipolar polymeric material showed promising pseudocapacitive behavior for energy storage devices.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15929-15941
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00945B
Band gap tuning of perovskite solar cells for enhancing the efficiency and stability: issues and prospects
State-of-the-art processes for the band gap tuning of perovskite solar cells for enhancing their efficiency and stability.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15876-15906
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01640H
Ni-based catalysts supported on Hbeta zeolite for the hydrocracking of waste polyolefins
High efficiency hydrocracking degradation of mixed polyolefin polymers is achieved under mild circumstances by Ni-based catalysts supported on Hbeta.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15856-15861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02809K
The synthesis and adsorption–dispersion properties of PPEGMA–PVPA copolymers in cement paste
A novel phosphate-containing polymer PPEGMA–PVPA was synthesized via solution radical copolymerization. The polymer exhibited better adsorption–dispersion performance in cement paste than the reference polycarboxylate superplasticizer.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15812-15820
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01817F
Optimization of switching charge and recoverable energy density mediated by structural transformation in Sr-substituted BaNiO3 perovskites
Because of their distinctive characteristics, ferroelectric perovskites are considered among the most potent and auspicious candidates for energy storage and pulsed power devices.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15791-15803
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01439A
Fe–Ni porphyrin/mesoporous titania thin film electrodes: a bioinspired nanoarchitecture for photoelectrocatalysis
Mesoporous TiO2 thin films with a crystalline structure were effectively produced and analyzed after modification with Fe and Ni porphyrins. The collaborative impact of these metal complexes was evaluated to determine if the simultaneous presence of both metalloporphyrins enhances the OER activity.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15832-15839
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08047A
Influence of the hard segments content on the properties of electrospun aliphatic poly(carbonate-urethane-urea)s
The study investigated the impact of hard segments (HS) content on the morphology and thermomechanical properties of electrospun aliphatic poly(carbonate-urea-urethane)s (PCUUs).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15766-15775
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01726A
Chitosan–PVA–PVP/nano-clay composite: a promising tool for controlled drug delivery
Chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) were used to formulate a controlled transdermal drug delivery system for tramadol.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15777-15790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02959C
A liquid metal-embedded 3D interconnected-porous TPU/MXene composite with improved capacitive sensitivity and pressure detection range
We embed the LM in the internally interconnected porous structure of flexible foam, in which the LM endows the as-fabricated capacitive sensor with outstanding pressure sensitivity.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15730-15741
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01215A
Enhanced photocatalytic activity of porous TiO2 containing C/P/K derived from grapefruit peel
This study presents a method for synthesizing high-efficiency photocatalysts by using grapefruit peel to create porous TiO2 containing C, P, and K. innovating photocatalytic material preparation.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15604-15618
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02180K
LiCl in situ decorated metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived porous carbon for efficient solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting
LiCl in situ decorated MOF-derived porous carbon sorbents (PCl-4) were prepared from Li-MOFs for atmospheric water harvesting. PCl-4 displays excellent water-capture capabilities and efficient solar-driven water release with nice recyclability.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15619-15626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02364A
Preparation and characterization of various PVPylated divalent metal-doped ferrite nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia
We report the preparation of a panel of biocompatible PVPylated divalent metal-doped MFe2O4 (M= Co, Ni, Zn, Mg, and Sn) ferrites and assess their magneto-thermal abilities for hyperthermia applications. The heating performance directly correlated to their observed magnetic saturation and anisotropy.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15664-15679
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01600A
Synthesis of phenol formaldehyde resin (PFR) based fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) composites for double channel detection of latent fingerprints
A reversible two-channel fluorescent nanocomposite with fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) effect was designed for the development, analysis, and characterization of latent fingerprints (LFPs).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15647-15655
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01613K
Achieving optimal balance: tuning electrical and optical characteristics of carbon electrodes for emerging photovoltaics
This study pioneers a cost-effective, eco-friendly, scalable spray-coating technique for producing transparent & conductive electrodes with impressive electrical & optical performance, poised to boost the efficiency & stability of next-generation PV.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15571-15581
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01797H
Synthesis, microstructural and optical characterizations of sol-gel grown gadolinium doped cerium oxide ceramics
In this study, through the utilization of the sol–gel combustion tactic, gadolinium (Gd)-doped cerium oxide (CeO2), Ce1−xGdxO2 (x = 0.00, 0.10, 0.20 and 0.30 (GDC)) ceramics were attained.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15455-15467
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01902D
Sono-responsive smart nanoliposomes for precise and rapid hemostasis application
A sono-responsive smart nanoliposome loaded with thrombin (TNL) was developed. The structure of TNL collapses under ultrasonic activation and swiftly releases thrombin from the cavity, thereby achieving a precise and rapid local hemostasis.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15491-15498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08445K
Green synthesis of polyimide by using an ethanol solvothermal method for aqueous zinc batteries
Utilizing green solvents and raw materials, U-PIs with different morphologies and improved performance were successfully prepared through a solvothermal method.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15507-15514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02390K
Facile synthesis of an acid-responsive cinnamaldehyde-pendant polycarbonate for enhancing the anticancer efficacy of etoposide via glutathione depletion
A facile synthetic method was developed to prepare a biocompatible acid-responsive polycarbonate containing cinnamaldehyde moieties, a potent GSH-depleting agent, for enhancing the anticancer efficacy of etoposide.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15365-15373
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02468K
Ni–CoSe2 heterojunction coated by N-doped carbon for modified separators of high-performance Li–sulfur batteries
A novel Ni–CoSe2 heterojunction coated with N-doped carbon is designed to modify separators of Li–S batteries, exhibiting the synergism of suppressing shuttle effects and accelerating reaction kinetics.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15358-15364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01660B
An electrochemically synthesized molecularly imprinted polymer for highly selective detection of breast cancer biomarker CA 15-3: a promising point-of-care biosensor
Here, a molecularly imprinted polymer film (MIP) was prepared on the surface of a disposable carbon screen-printed electrode (C-SPE) using (3-acrylamidopropyl)trimethylammonium chloride (AMPTMA) as a functional monomer and the cancer biomarker carbohydrate antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) as a template.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15347-15357
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02051K
Optimized Cu-doping in ZnO electro-spun nanofibers for enhanced photovoltaic performance in perovskite solar cells and photocatalytic dye degradation
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) compete with conventional solar cells regarding their low-temperature processing and suitable power conversion efficiency.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15391-15407
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01544D
Vanadium pentoxide interfacial layer enables high performance all-solid-state thin film batteries
The V2O5 interfacial layer can effectively suppress side reaction between a LiCoO2 cathode and LiPON electrolyte interface, which enables enhanced lithium ion transport kinetics and electrochemical performance in all-solid-state thin film batteries.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15261-15269
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01849D
Carbon nitride/polyimide porous film via an NIPS method with advanced dielectric and hydrophobicity properties
An ultra-low dielectric porous polyimide film with ε′ ∼1.6@1 MHz was fabricated by an NIPS method. FAS-grafted carbon nitride nanosheets endowed the porous film with advanced hydrophobicity and thermomechanical properties.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15270-15280
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01389A
Hydrothermal synthesis of Mg/Al-layered double hydroxide modified water hyacinth hydrochar for remediation of wastewater containing mordant brown dye
A high-performance dye adsorbent of Mg/Al-layered double hydroxide modified water hyacinth hydrochar (MgAl@WH) was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15281-15292
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02624A
MOF-modified dendrite-free gel polymer electrolyte for zinc-ion batteries
Zinc-ion batteries are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage, and gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) play an important role in zinc-ion battery applications.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15337-15346
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02200A
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