Charge storage coating based triboelectric nanogenerator and its applications in self-powered anticorrosion and antifouling

As a novel energy-harvesting device,a triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)can harvest almost all mechanical energy and transform it into electrical energy,but its output is low.Although the micro-nano structures of triboelectrode surfaces can improve their output efficiency,they lead to high costs and are not suitable for large-scale applications.To address this problem,we developed a novel TENG coating with charge-storage properties.In this study,we modified an acrylic resin,a friction material,with nano-BaTiO_(3) particles and gas phase fluorination.The charge-trapping ability of nanoparticles was used to improve the output of TENG.The short-circuit current and the output voltage of coating-based TENGs featuring charge storage and electrification reached 15μA and 800 V,respectively,without decay for longtime working.On this basis,self-powered anticorrosion and antifouling systems are designed to reduce the open circuit potential of A3 steel by 510 mV and reduce the adhesion rate of algae on the surface of metal materials.This study presents a high-output,stable,coating-based TENG with potential in practical applications for anticorrosion and antifouling.

Aggregation-induced demulsification triggered by the hydrophilic fabric for the separation of highly emulsified oil droplets from water

A functional fabric with hierarchical structure consisting of basalt fibre fabric as a substrate and polyvinyl alcohol as a coating was developed,aiming at providing a low cost and high-performance way to separate highly emulsified oil in water.The coating functioned as a hydrophilic gate for the penetration of water in the emulsion,whereas the micro-channels formed in the fabric offered capillary force for the continuous flow of water.The synergy of these two materials led to the increase on the oil concentration in the liquid,which in turn enhanced the collision of emulsified oil droplets to aggregate into large ones in the emulsion and resulted separation from the water.Based on these findings,an aggregation-induced demulsification process was proposed to explain the above phenomenon,and the mechanism was confirmed by studying the distribution of oil droplets in emulsion with a controlled separation degree.

New starch capsules with antistatic,anti-wear and superlubricity properties

Adsorption of drug powder is caused by triboelectrification on the surface of starch capsule during filling process.Furthermore,high wear rate and poor water lubricity also hinder the further practical applications of traditional starch capsule.To solve these problems,a glycerol-modified starch capsule with perfect anti-triboelec-trification and enhanced lubrication performance was fabricated.Hydrogen bond between glycerol and starch molecules could reduce the bound water content on the capsule surface and thus realizes anti-triboelectrification.By adding glycerol,a three-tier structure composed of starch-glycerol-water is formed through hydrogen bonding on the surface of the starch film,which has been proven to be favorable for lubrication performance.When 5% glycerol is added,the short-circuit current(I_(sc))of starch-based triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)is reduced by 86%,and the wear volume of the starch film is reduced by 89%.Underwater lubrication condition,the lubrication performance of the starch-glycerol film can reach the super lubricated level with a friction coefficient of about 0.005.This work provides a new route to obtain modified starch capsules with improved anti-triboelectrification property,reduced wear rate and superlubricity property.

超稳定的碲掺杂碳量子点在细胞保护和光动力学治疗中的应用

由于活性氧(ROS)在人体新陈代谢中起着重要作用,调节细胞内ROS浓度维持水平是不容忽视的,因此开发能够控制活性氧含量的纳米试剂是非常有意义的.本文采用简单有效的水热法制备了碲掺杂碳量子点(Te-CDs).该量子点水溶性好、稳定性高,具有生物相容性,在溶液水平能够消耗H2O2,在光照下能够产生·OH.因此该碳量子点可作为抗氧化剂应用于细胞保护中,也可作为光敏剂应用于光动力治疗,这双重作用在细胞中均取得了良好的效果,并有望与其他药物共同用于多模态肿瘤治疗.