A novel photodetector based on double-walled carbon nanotube （DWCNT） film/TiO2 nanotube array （TNA） heterojunctions was fabricated, which exhibited high photoresponse in a broad spectral range. The photoresponse o...A novel photodetector based on double-walled carbon nanotube （DWCNT） film/TiO2 nanotube array （TNA） heterojunctions was fabricated, which exhibited high photoresponse in a broad spectral range. The photoresponse of the detector was dramatically dependent on the length of the TNAs. High photocurrent-to-dark current ratio with a value of 3360 was observed in the visible range by optimizing the lengths of the TNAs. The photosensitive regions could be extended into the near-infrared range. These results reveal that DWCNT film/TNA heterojunctions show potential applications for broad band photodetectors.展开更多
MXene nanomaterials are one of the most promising electrode material candidates for supercapacitors owing to their high conductivity,abundant surface functional groups and large surface area.However,electrodes based o...MXene nanomaterials are one of the most promising electrode material candidates for supercapacitors owing to their high conductivity,abundant surface functional groups and large surface area.However,electrodes based on MXene may result in low ion-accessible surface area and blocked ion transport pathways because of the self-restacking of MXene nanosheets.It is essential to suppress the self-res tacking of nanosheets and increase the electrochemical active sites in order to optimize the electrode.In this work,bidirectionally aligned MXene hybrid aerogel(A-MHA)assembled with MXene nanosheets and microgels is prepared using a facile bidirectional freeze casting and freeze-drying method.The bidirectionally aligned structure together with the three-dimensional structured microgels in the A-MHAs,can improve the ionaccessible surface area and provide more barrier-free channels by exposing more active sites and ensuring electrolyte transport freely.The A-MHA with MXene microgels content of 40 wt%exhibits a high specific capacitance of 760 F·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1)and a remarkable cyclic performance of 97%after 10,000 cycles at100 mV·s^(-1)in 1 mol·L^(-1)H_(2)SO_(4)electrolyte.A-MHAs show remarkable electrochemical properties and are of potential application in energy storage.展开更多
Oil spills in the sea have caused many serious environmental problems worldwide. In this study, carbon nanotube （CNT） sponges were used to cleanup oil slicks on sea waters. This method was compared with two traditio...Oil spills in the sea have caused many serious environmental problems worldwide. In this study, carbon nanotube （CNT） sponges were used to cleanup oil slicks on sea waters. This method was compared with two traditional representative sorbents, including polypropylene fiber fabric and woolen felt. The CNT sponges had a larger oil sorption capacity than the other two sorbents. The maximum oil sorption capacity （Qm） of the CNT sponge was 92.30 g/g, which was 12 to 13.5 times larger than the Qm of the other two sorbents （the Qm of the polypropylene fiber fabric and woolen felt were 7.45 and 6.74 g/g, respectively）. In addition, unlike the other two sorbents, the CNT sponge was super- hydrophobic and did not adsorb any water during oil spill cleanup. CNT sponges are potentially very useful for cleaning up oil spills from sea water.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 10974108 and 11174172)
文摘A novel photodetector based on double-walled carbon nanotube （DWCNT） film/TiO2 nanotube array （TNA） heterojunctions was fabricated, which exhibited high photoresponse in a broad spectral range. The photoresponse of the detector was dramatically dependent on the length of the TNAs. High photocurrent-to-dark current ratio with a value of 3360 was observed in the visible range by optimizing the lengths of the TNAs. The photosensitive regions could be extended into the near-infrared range. These results reveal that DWCNT film/TNA heterojunctions show potential applications for broad band photodetectors.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002354)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M672256)。
文摘MXene nanomaterials are one of the most promising electrode material candidates for supercapacitors owing to their high conductivity,abundant surface functional groups and large surface area.However,electrodes based on MXene may result in low ion-accessible surface area and blocked ion transport pathways because of the self-restacking of MXene nanosheets.It is essential to suppress the self-res tacking of nanosheets and increase the electrochemical active sites in order to optimize the electrode.In this work,bidirectionally aligned MXene hybrid aerogel(A-MHA)assembled with MXene nanosheets and microgels is prepared using a facile bidirectional freeze casting and freeze-drying method.The bidirectionally aligned structure together with the three-dimensional structured microgels in the A-MHAs,can improve the ionaccessible surface area and provide more barrier-free channels by exposing more active sites and ensuring electrolyte transport freely.The A-MHA with MXene microgels content of 40 wt%exhibits a high specific capacitance of 760 F·g^(-1)at 1 A·g^(-1)and a remarkable cyclic performance of 97%after 10,000 cycles at100 mV·s^(-1)in 1 mol·L^(-1)H_(2)SO_(4)electrolyte.A-MHAs show remarkable electrochemical properties and are of potential application in energy storage.
文摘Oil spills in the sea have caused many serious environmental problems worldwide. In this study, carbon nanotube （CNT） sponges were used to cleanup oil slicks on sea waters. This method was compared with two traditional representative sorbents, including polypropylene fiber fabric and woolen felt. The CNT sponges had a larger oil sorption capacity than the other two sorbents. The maximum oil sorption capacity （Qm） of the CNT sponge was 92.30 g/g, which was 12 to 13.5 times larger than the Qm of the other two sorbents （the Qm of the polypropylene fiber fabric and woolen felt were 7.45 and 6.74 g/g, respectively）. In addition, unlike the other two sorbents, the CNT sponge was super- hydrophobic and did not adsorb any water during oil spill cleanup. CNT sponges are potentially very useful for cleaning up oil spills from sea water.
