Nanomaterials: A review of synthesis methods, properties, recent progress, and challenges

N Baig, I Kammakakam, W Falath - Materials advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanomaterials have emerged as an amazing class of materials that consists of a broad
spectrum of examples with at least one dimension in the range of 1 to 100 nm. Exceptionally …

Recent advances in ultrathin two-dimensional nanomaterials

C Tan, X Cao, XJ Wu, Q He, J Yang, X Zhang… - Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Since the discovery of mechanically exfoliated graphene in 2004, research on ultrathin two-
dimensional (2D) nanomaterials has grown exponentially in the fields of condensed matter …

CdS-based photocatalysts

L Cheng, Q **ang, Y Liao, H Zhang - Energy & Environmental Science, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
To solve the problem of the global energy shortage and the pollution of the environment, in
recent years, semiconductor photocatalytic technology that converts solar energy into …

Hierarchically structured zeolites: from design to application

LH Chen, MH Sun, Z Wang, W Yang, Z **e… - Chemical …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Hierarchical zeolites combine the intrinsic catalytic properties of microporous zeolites and
the enhanced access and transport of the additional meso-and/or macroporous system …

Selective deposition and stable encapsulation of lithium through heterogeneous seeded growth

K Yan, Z Lu, HW Lee, F **ong, PC Hsu, Y Li, J Zhao… - Nature Energy, 2016 - nature.com
Lithium metal is an attractive anode material for rechargeable batteries, owing to its high
theoretical specific capacity of 3,860 mAh g− 1. Despite extensive research efforts, there are …

Hierarchical photocatalysts

X Li, J Yu, M Jaroniec - Chemical Society Reviews, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
As a green and sustainable technology, semiconductor-based heterogeneous
photocatalysis has received much attention in the last few decades because it has potential …

Ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for biomedical applications

H Huang, Y Zheng, M Chang, J Song, L **a… - Chemical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Due to the intrinsic non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and real-time
capabilities, besides diagnostic imaging, ultrasound as a typical mechanical wave has been …

The evolution of 'sol–gel'chemistry as a technique for materials synthesis

AE Danks, SR Hall, Z Schnepp - Materials Horizons, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
From its initial use to describe hydrolysis and condensation processes, the term 'sol–gel'is
now used for a diverse range of chemistries. In fact, it is perhaps better defined more broadly …

Synthesis, properties, and applications of hollow micro-/nanostructures

X Wang, JI Feng, Y Bai, Q Zhang, Y Yin - Chemical reviews, 2016 - ACS Publications
In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

3D MXene architectures for efficient energy storage and conversion

K Li, M Liang, H Wang, X Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 2D transition metal carbides and/or nitrides (MXenes), by virtue of high electrical
conductivity, abundant surface functional groups and excellent dispersion in various …