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Flexible tri-layer piezoelectric nanogenerator based on PVDF-HFP/Ni-doped ZnO nanocomposites
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Royal Society of Chemistry
, 2017 , Article)
In this work, we report Ni doped ZnO/poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) [PVDF-HFP] nanocomposites prepared by sandwiching and their structural, morphological, thermal, electrical and piezoelectric properties. ...
In situ synthesized amphiphilic polysulfone-poly(ethylene-glycol) block copolymer/silver nanocomposite for separating oil/water emulsion
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2022 , Article)
This work reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the precursors, silver nitrate and sodium bromide, and the in situ synthesis of polysulfone (PSf)-poly(ethylene-glycol) (PEG) block copolymer (BCP) in the presence ...
Surface Plasmonic Resonance and Z-Scheme Charge Transport Synergy in Three-Dimensional Flower-like Ag-CeO2-ZnO Heterostructures for Highly Improved Photocatalytic CO2Reduction
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American Chemical Society
, 2021 , Article)
The design and engineering of plasmonic metal nanocomposite photocatalysts offer an operative approach for highly efficient CO2 photoreduction. Herein, the authors report a plasmonic 3D flower-like (3DF) Ag-CeO2-ZnO ...
Core-Shell Nanofibers of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polylactic Acid Containing TiO2 Nanotubes for Natural Sunlight Driven Photocatalysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2022 , Article)
Highly stable and efficient coaxial electrospun fibers of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposite filled with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes areaccomplished for natural sunlight-driven photocatalytic ...
Development of a piezoelectric nanogenerator based on mesoporous silica/zinc oxide hybrid nanocomposite fibres
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
The current research paper presents an investigation of the piezoelectric performances of five different polyvinylidene fluoride hexafluoropropylene (PHP) systems fabricated by electrospinning. Morphological and structural ...
Flexible pressure sensor based on PVDF nanocomposites containing reduced graphene oxide-titania hybrid nanolayers
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MDPI AG
, 2017 , Article)
A novel flexible nanocomposite pressure sensor with a tensile strength of about 47 MPa is fabricated in this work. Nanolayers of titanium dioxide (titania nanolayers, TNL) synthesized by hydrothermal method are used to ...
Recent progress and multifunctional applications of 3D printed graphene nanocomposites
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2021 , Article Review)
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of available peer-reviewed literature in which graphene and/or its derivatives are incorporated into a polymer matrix in order to enhance the final properties and functionalities ...
Strategies to Enhance ZnO Photocatalyst's Performance for Water Treatment: A Comprehensive Review
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2022 , Article Review)
Despite the photocatalytic organic pollutant degradation using ZnO started in 1910?1911, many challenges are still ahead, and several critical issues have to be addressed. Large band gap, and short life-time of photogenerated ...
Review on exploration of graphene in the design and engineering of smart sensors, actuators and soft robotics
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article Review)
This article presents a comprehensive review on the recent development of graphene and its derivatives in the design and engineering of smart sensors, actuators and soft robotics. Comparing with traditional materials used ...
A comparative review of natural and synthetic biopolymer composite scaffolds
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article Review)
Tissue engineering (TE) and regenerative medicine integrate information and technology from various fields to restore/replace tissues and damaged organs for medical treatments. To achieve this, scaffolds act as delivery ...