Enhanced Seawater Oxygen Evolution with Improved Electronic Environment of NiCoPS through Fluorine Doping.

Developing economical and robust electrocatalysts to prevent chlorine ions corrosion and improve seawater splitting efficiency is essential for seawater electrolysis. Herein, fluorine-doped nickel cobalt phospho-sulfide nanowires (F-NiCoPS NWs) were synthesized as high-performance catalysts for overall seawater splitting. The strongly electronegative F anion is favorable to build weak metal fluorine bonds, which easily break to generate highly active species of Ni/Co-hydroxides/oxyhydroxides protective layer on the electrode surface.

Facile preparation of multifunctional biomaterials BTO/Ag and their applications in photoelectrochemical sensing, photodegradation and antibacterial activities.

With the progress of modern technology and the diversification of societal demands, traditional materials with single properties can no longer meet the requirements of complex and constantly evolving application scenarios. To tackle intricate biomedical applications like disease diagnosis and treatment, scientists are focusing on exploring the design of novel multifunctional biomaterials that possess diverse activities. Bismuth titanate (BiTiO, BTO), which has multifunctionality and great application potential, unfortunately suffers from inadequate photocatalytic performance.

High-Performance Photocatalytic Multifunctional Material Based on BiTiO-Supported Ag and TiCT for Organic Degradation and Antibacterial Applications.

With the rapid development of modern science and technology and the diversification of social needs, traditional single-performance materials struggle to meet the complex and changeable application scenarios. To address the multifaceted requirements of biomedical applications, such as disease diagnosis and treatment, scientists are dedicated to developing new multifunctional biomaterials with multiple activities. BiTiO (BTO), despite its versatility and application potential, has insufficient photocatalytic performance.

Enhanced oxygen evolution reaction through improved lattice oxygen activity via carbon dots incorporation into MOFs.

Emerging of the lattice oxygen mechanism (LOM) provides a new opportunity for enhancing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity. However, its stability suffers from metal cation dissolution and lattice oxygen anionic redox chemistry. In this paper, carbon dots (CDs)-modified nickel-iron MOF (Metal-Organic Framework) nanosheets (NiFe-BDC/CDs) were prepared for efficient OER electrocatalysis.

Development of a Fire-Retardant and Sound-Insulating Composite Functional Sealant.

The use of traditional sealing materials in buildings poses a significant risk of fire and noise pollution. To address these issues, we propose a novel composite functional sealant designed to enhance fire safety and sound insulation. The sealant incorporates a unique four-component filler system consisting of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) decorated with layered double hydroxides (LDHs), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP), and artificial marble waste powder (AMWP), namely CLAA.

S-induced Phase Change Forming In O /In S Heterostructure for Photoelectrochemical Glucose Sensor.

In the past several decades, Photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensing still remains a great challenge to design highly-efficient semiconductor photocatalysts via a facile method. It is of much importance to design and synthesize various novel nanostructured sensing materials for further improving the response performance. Herein, we present an In O /In S heterostructure obtained by combining microwave assisted hydrothermal method with S-induced phase change, whose energy band and electronic structure could be adjusted by changing the S content.

A Branched Rutile/Anatase Phase Structure Electrode with Enhanced Electron-Hole Separation for High-Performance Photoelectrochemical DNA Biosensor.

A photoelectrochemical (PEC) detection platform was built based on the branched rutile/anatase titanium dioxide (RA-TiO) electrode. Theoretical calculations proved that the type-II band alignment of rutile and anatase could facilitate charge separation in the electrode. The self-generated electric field at the interface of two phases can enhance the electron transfer efficiency of the electrode.

High-performance Vo-ZnO/ZnS benefiting nanoarchitectonics from the synergism between defect engineering and surface engineering for photoelectrochemical glucose sensors.

In this study, a ZnO/ZnS nanocluster heterojunction photoelectrode rich in surface oxygen defects (Vo-ZnO/ZnS) was prepared by applying a simple anion substitution and nitrogen atmosphere annealing method. The synergism between defect and surface engineering significantly improved the photocatalysts. Given this synergism, Vo-ZnO/ZnS was endowed with a long carrier lifetime, narrow band gap, high carrier density, and high performance toward electron transfer under light conditions.

Carbon Dot-Modified Branched TiO Photoelectrochemical Glucose Sensors with Visible Light Response.

The development of a photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor for the sensitive and rapid detection of glucose is highly desirable. In PEC enzyme sensors, inhibition of the charge recombination of electrode materials is an efficient technique, and detection in visible light can prevent enzyme inactivation due to ultraviolet irradiation. In this study, a visible light-driven PEC enzyme biosensor was proposed, using CDs/branched TiO (B-TiO) as the photoactive material and glucose oxidase (GOx) as the identification element.

Effects of Maleic Anhydride-Grafted Polyethylene on the Properties of Artificial Marble Waste Powder/Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Composites with Ultra-High Filling Content.

The need to reach carbon neutrality as soon as possible has made the use of recycled materials widespread. However, the treatment of artificial marble waste powder (AMWP) containing unsaturated polyester is a very challenging task. This task can be accomplished by converting AMWP into new plastic composites.

growth of TiO/TiC MXene Schottky heterojunction as a highly sensitive photoelectrochemical biosensor for DNA detection.

In this work, a heterojunction composed of a TiO nanosheet and layered TiC was synthesized by directly growing TiO in TiC MXene. Compared with pure TiO, TiO/TiC composites had increased surface area, and a light absorption range that extended from ultraviolet to visible light, which greatly extended the life of photogenerated carriers. A photoelectrochemical biosensor for DNA detection was constructed based on the TiO/TiC heterogeneous structure, which was comprehensively studied based on photocurrent responses.

Kinetics-accelerated one-step detection of MicroRNA through spatially localized reactions based on DNA tile self-assembly.

The localization of isothermal amplification systems has elicited extensive attention due to the enhanced reaction kinetics when detecting ultra-trace small-molecule nucleic acids. Therefore, the seek for an appropriate localization cargo of spatially confined reactions is urgent. Herein, we have developed a novel approach to localize the catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) system into the DNA tile self-assembly nanostructure.

Boosting the Photocatalytic Ability of TiO Nanosheet Arrays for MicroRNA-155 Photoelectrochemical Biosensing by Titanium Carbide MXene Quantum Dots.

The electrodes of two-dimensional (2D) titanium dioxide (TiO) nanosheet arrays were successfully fabricated for microRNA-155 detection. The (001) highly active crystal face was exposed to catalyze signaling molecules ascorbic acid (AA). Zero-dimensional (0D) titanium carbide quantum dots (TiCT QDs) were modified to the electrode as co-catalysts and reduced the recombination rate of the charge carriers.

Engineering exposed vertical nano-TiO (001) facets/BiOI nanosheet heterojunction film for constructing a satisfactory PEC glucose oxidase biosensor.

In the field of photoelectrochemical (PEC) enzyme biosensors, constructing efficient photoelectrodes, in which the recombination of photogenerated carriers is an important factor affecting the performance, is of great significance. Herein, to enhance the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers, titanium dioxide (TiO) nanosheet (NS)/bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) NS/glucose oxidase (GOx) composites were prepared hydrothermal and solvothermal methods. Single-crystal anatase TiO NSs with a high percentage of (001) facets lead to better photocarrier separation due to heterojunctions between facets.

Enhancing the performance of photoelectrochemical glucose sensor the electron cloud bridge of Au in SrTiO/PDA electrodes.

Developing photoelectrochemical biosensors efficient photogenerated-charge separation remains a challenging task in biomolecular detection. In this study, we utilised a simple approach for constructing an efficient photoactive organic-inorganic heterojunction interface composed of SrTiO with high photocatalytic activity and polydopamine (PDA) with high biocompatibility and electrical conductivity. Gold nanoparticles with dense electron cloud properties were introduced as a bridge between SrTiO and PDA (SrTiO/Au/PDA).

Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrolysis Performance of Chiral Molecule Loaded Titanium Disulfide Nanosheets.

The photoelectrochemical (PEC) water decomposition is a promising method to produce hydrogen from water. To improve the water decomposition efficiency of the PEC process, it is necessary to inhibit the generation of H O byproducts and reduce the overpotential required by cheap catalysts and a high current density. Studies have shown that coating the electrode with chiral molecules or chiral films can increase the hydrogen production and reduce the generation of H O byproducts.

A sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensor using trimetallic nanozyme as signal amplification for NT-proBNP sensitive detection.

Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem trigged by a heart circulation disorder. Early detection and diagnosis are conducive to the prevention and treatment of HF. N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor (NT-proBNP) is considered to be a sensitive diagnostic biomarker of HF.

Gold and Platinum Nanoparticle-Functionalized TiO Nanotubes for Photoelectrochemical Glucose Sensing.

Developing stable photoelectrochemistry (PEC) glucose biosensors with high sensitivity and a low detection limit is highly desirable in the biosensor field. Herein, a highly sensitive and stable enzymatic glucose PEC biosensor is rationally designed and fabricated using a TiONTs/Au/Pt/GOx electrode. First, we prepared one-dimensional TiO nanotube arrays which could realize the orthogonalization of the light-incident direction and the carrier diffusion direction via anodization.

Photoelectrochemical Enzyme Biosensor Based on TiO Nanorod/TiO Quantum Dot/Polydopamine/Glucose Oxidase Composites with Strong Visible-Light Response.

Although photoelectrochemical (PEC) enzyme biosensors based on visible-light detection would have a high practical value, their development has been limited by the weak visible-light response of available photoactive substrates. Here, to enhance the visible-light response of a photoelectric substrate, a TiO nanorods (NRs)/TiO quantum dots (QDs)/polydopamine (PDA)/glucose oxidase nanocomposite was prepared hydrothermal synthesis, followed by photopolymerization. TiO QDs with strong light absorption and excellent photocatalytic activity were introduced between the TiO NRs and the PDA.

Enhancing Hydrogen Evolution by Optimizing the Hydrogen Adsorption on Titanium Monoxide Nanodot-Decorated Cobalt Sulfide Nanosheets.

Modulating the local electronic state of metal compounds through interfacial interaction has become a key method for manufacturing high-performance hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalysts. The electron-rich active sites can promote the adsorption of hydrogen, which accelerates the Volmer step and thereby enhances the electrocatalytic performance of HER. Here, we found that the strong interfacial interaction between TiO nanodots (TiO/Co-S) and Co-S nanosheets could advantageously improve the performance toward HER of electrocatalyst.

TiO nanostructures with different crystal phases for sensitive acetone gas sensors.

Gas sensors have become increasingly significant because of the rapid development in electronic devices that are applied in detecting noxious gases. Adjusting the crystal phase structure of sensing materials can optimize the band gap and oxygen-adsorptive capacity, which influences the gas sensing characteristics. Therefore, titanium dioxide (TiO) materials with different crystal phase structures including rutile TiO nanorods (R-TiO NRs), anatase TiO nanoparticles (A-TiO NRs) and brookite TiO nanorods (B-TiO NRs) were synthesized successfully via one-step hydrothermal process, respectively.

Donor-Acceptor Compensated ZnO Semiconductor for Photoelectrochemical Biosensors.

Hindering the recombination of a photogenerated carrier is a crucial method to enhance the photoelectrochemical performance of ZnO due to its high exciton binding energy. Herein, the intramolecular donor-acceptor compensated semiconductor ZnO (I-D/A ZnO), introducing C dopants and oxygen vacancies, was prepared with the assistance of ascorbic acid (AA). According to the DFT calculations, the asymmetry DOS could lead to the longer carrier lifetime and the smaller electron transfer resistance.

Highly Accurate and Fast Electrochemical Detection of Scrub Typhus DNA via a Nanoflower NiFe-Based Biosensor.

Owing to the lack of specific diagnostic methods, Scrub typhus can sometimes be difficult to diagnose in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, an efficient and rapid detection method urgently needs to be developed. Based on competitive single-stranded DNA over modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE), an electrochemical biosensor was established to detect the disease.

A novel electrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive Hg detection a triple signal amplification strategy.

We developed a novel electrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive Hg2+ detection via a triple signal amplification strategy of a DNA dual cycle, organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (Cu3(PO4)2 HNFs) and gold nanoparticle (AuNP) probe. The DNA dual cycle was triggered by exonuclease III (Exo III) in the presence of Hg2+, and Cu3(PO4)2 HNFs were synthesized as an AuNP probe carrier. The electrochemical biosensor displayed high stability, high sensitivity and excellent specificity, which was improved by up to seven orders of magnitude compared to the World Health Organization (WHO) allowed Hg2+ levels in drinking water.

Photoelectrochemical enzymatic sensor for glucose based on Au@C/TiO nanorod arrays.

In this work, a photoelectrochemical (PEC) glucose biosensor was synthesized on the basis of a type of Au@C/TiO composite by using an unsophisticated secondary hydrothermal strategy. The compounded Au@C/TiO material was characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-vis, and XPS to identify the composition and the purity of the phase. Glucose oxidase (GODx) was immobilized on the Au@C/TiO.