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Thermal Conductivity of HfTe5: A Critical Revisit
- Tianli Feng
- Xuewang Wu
- Xiaolong Yang
- Peipei Wang
- Liyuan Zhang
- Xu Du
- Xiaojia Wang
- Sokrates T. Pantelides
-  9 December 2019
Abstract
Hafnium pentatelluride has heavier molar mass than zirconium pentatelluride, which has ultralow through‐plane thermal conductivity, and thus is expected to have even lower thermal conductivity. However, here, accurate experimental measurements and theoretical calculations together show that the thermal conductivity of hafnium pentatelluride is higher due to weaker anharmonicity. This work can provide guidance for the design of new directional‐heat‐management applications.
Intrinsic Lithiophilicity of Li–Garnet Electrolytes Enabling High‐Rate Lithium Cycling
-  6 December 2019
Abstract
By removing the impurity layer on the surface of the lithium metal, Li–garnet electrolytes are demonstrated to well wet the lithium metal, rendering a Li/garnet interfacial impedance of 6.95 Ω cm2, stable galvanostatic cycling for 950 h, and a current density as high as 13.3 mA cm−2 without showing any sign of short circuiting at room temperature.
Triboelectric Touch‐Free Screen Sensor for Noncontact Gesture Recognizing
- Yingjie Tang
- Hao Zhou
- Xiupeng Sun
- Ninghua Diao
- Jianbo Wang
- Baosen Zhang
- Cheng Qin
- Erjun Liang
- Yanchao Mao
-  6 December 2019
Abstract
A triboelectric touch‐free screen sensor (TSS) for recognizing diverse gestures is successfully demonstrated. Based on the TSS, an intelligent noncontact screen control system is further developed, which realizes the unlocking of the smartphone interface via the noncontact operating mode. This TSS with the noncontact gesture sensing method could make a remarkable breakthrough in establishing intelligent human–machine interactions.
Reversible Water Transportation Diode: Temperature‐Adaptive Smart Janus Textile for Moisture/Thermal Management
-  5 December 2019
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A double‐sided synergetic Janus textile that features moisture/thermal management has been developed. Its temperature‐adaptive reversible wettability gradient and pore size change give rise to smart regulation of the microclimate near the skin: dissipating moisture/heat in hot weather while weakening undesired heat loss in cold environments. This study may open the gate for designing smart textiles addressing self‐adaptive personal comfort.
Surface Charge‐Driven Nanoengineering of Monodisperse Carbon Nanospheres with Tunable Surface Roughness
-  4 December 2019
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A facile, surface charge‐driven, interfacial assembly method for the synthesis of rough‐surface carbon nanospheres (CNSs) by a well‐controlled electrostatic interaction is demonstrated. The surface roughness can be controlled by varying pyrolysis temperature and coverage degree. The cooperation of uniformity and rough‐surface morphology of the CNSs ensures more dispersion stability and more adsorption sites for efficiently removing and recovering water pollutants.
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The following is a list of the most cited articles based on citations published in the last three years, according to CrossRef.
moreSodium‐Ion Batteries
-  947-958
-  21 May 2012
Abstract
The research and development of ambient temperature Na‐ion batteries is progressing quickly and is now poised to penetrate the energy storage landscape. The combination of new electrode materials, electrochemical couples, and engineering advances coupled with a potential for low‐cost and long‐life make them attractive candidates for grid storage.
From Bulk to Monolayer MoS2: Evolution of Raman Scattering
- Hong Li
- Qing Zhang
- Chin Chong Ray Yap
- Beng Kang Tay
- Teo Hang Tong Edwin
- Aurelien Olivier
- Dominique Baillargeat
-  1385-1390
-  31 January 2012
Abstract
Raman frequencies of
and
peaks can be used to identify the layer number of ultrathin molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) flakes. The systematic Raman characterizations using various laser lines suggest a clear evolution of the coupling between the electronic transition and phonon when MoS2 is scaled down from three‐ to two‐dimensional geometry.
Graphene‐Like Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Improved Photocatalytic Activities
-  4763-4770
-  5 July 2012
Abstract
Graphene‐like C3N4 nanosheets produced by direct thermal oxidative etching of bulk “graphitic”‐C3N4 show superior photocatalytic activities compared to the bulk due to a high specific surface area, a larger bandgap (by 0.2 eV), increased lifetimes of photoexcited charge carriers, and improved electron transport ability.
CsPbX3 Quantum Dots for Lighting and Displays: Room‐Temperature Synthesis, Photoluminescence Superiorities, Underlying Origins and White Light‐Emitting Diodes
-  2435-2445
-  29 February 2016
Abstract
A room‐temperature supersaturated recrystallization method is developed to rapidly synthesize all‐inorganic halide perovskite QDs with blue, green, and red luminescent quantum yields of 70%–95% and line‐widths less than 35 nm. The origins of the optical superiority are proposed to be the observed 40 meV exciton binding energy, surface self‐passivation effect, and quantum‐well band alignment. Such superior optical merits endow them with promising potentials in healthy lighting and wide‐color‐gamut displays, which are primarily demonstrated by the color‐temperature‐tunable white light‐emitting diodes.
Stretchable, Skin‐Mountable, and Wearable Strain Sensors and Their Potential Applications: A Review
-  1678-1698
-  17 February 2016
Abstract
Stretchable and sensitive strain sensors can potentially function for biomedical applications, human–machine interfaces, and emerging soft robotics. Recent advancements in the development of stretchable, skin‐mountable, and wearable strain sensors and their potential applications are reviewed. High performance sensors have been developed by composites of functional nanomaterials and flexible polymer supports.











