Publications by authors named "Zongbin Hao"

Retroreflectors are an important optical component, but current retroreflector structures and manufacturing processes are relatively complex. This paper proposes a rapid, low-cost, large-area method for fabricating retroreflectors based on microlens arrays. Tunable microlens arrays with adjustable curvature, fill factor, and sizes were prepared using photolithography and thermal reflow techniques.

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Both poor electron conductivity and low ion diffusion of electrode materials are two main issues limiting the rate performance of pseudocapacitors. The present work reports the design and fabrication of hierarchically nano-architectured electrodes consisting of sulfide vacancies enhanced Ni-Co-S nanoparticle covering bent nickel nano-forest (BNNF). We propose new insight into vastly increased ion-accessible active sites and fast charge storage/delivery enhanced the reaction kinetics.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pseudocapacitance can enhance supercapacitor energy density, but current materials often fall short due to limited ion and electron transport.
  • Researchers developed thick electrodes made of vertically aligned nickel columns covered with ultrathin NiCoS flakes that create efficient ion channels and maximize capacity.
  • This innovative design allows for high specific capacity and excellent performance under bending, leading to superior energy density and power compared to existing devices.
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Nanoimprint lithography presents a new strategy for preparing uniform nanostructures with predefined sizes and shapes and has the potential for developing nanosized drug delivery systems. However, the current nanoimprint lithography is a type of an additive nanofabrication method that has limited potential due to its restricted template-dependent innate character. Herein, we have developed a novel subtractive UV-nanoimprint lithography (sUNL) for the scalable fabrication of PLGA nanostructures with variable sizes for the first time.

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