A5023102506- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
- Advanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- Graphene research and applications
- Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications
- Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques
- Ion-surface interactions and analysis
- Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
- Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Aerogels and thermal insulation
- Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Optical Coatings and Gratings
- Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies
- Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
- Mast cells and histamine
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques
- Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques
National Research Council Canada
2019-2025
National Institute for Nanotechnology
2015-2024
China University of Petroleum, East China
2021-2024
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
2024
Nanjing Agricultural University
2015-2024
Westlake University
2024
Imperial College London
2009-2023
GlaxoSmithKline (United States)
2021-2023
Anhui University
2021
Anhui Jianzhu University
2020
The feasibility of reinforcing conventional carbon fiber composites by grafting nanotubes (CNTs) onto the surface has been investigated. Carbon were grown on fibers using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. Iron was selected as catalyst and predeposited incipient wetness technique before growth reaction. morphology products characterized scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which showed evidence a uniform coating CNTs surface. Contact angle measurements individual fibers, after CNT...
A novel multifunctional material has been designed to provide excellent mechanical properties while possessing a high electrochemical surface area suitable for energy storage: structural carbon fiber fabrics are embedded in continuous network of aerogel (CAG) form coherent but porous monolith. The CAG-modification process was found be scalable and compatible with range different properties. incorporation CAG significantly increased the fabrics, hence performance, by around 100-fold,...
Resonance Raman scattering is used to determine the radial breathing mode (RBM) frequency $({\ensuremath{\omega}}_{\text{RBM}})$ dependence on tube diameter $({d}_{t})$ for single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). We establish experimentally ${\ensuremath{\omega}}_{\text{RBM}}=227.0/{d}_{t}$ as fundamental relation pristine SWNTs. All other RBM values found in literature can be explained by an upshift due mostly van der Waals interaction between SWNTs and environment.
This paper addresses the challenge of producing multifunctional composites that can simultaneously carry mechanical loads whilst storing (and delivering) electrical energy. The embodiment is a structural supercapacitor built around laminated carbon fibre (CF) fabrics. Each cell consists two modified CF fabric electrodes, separated by glass or polymer membrane, infused with polymeric electrolyte. Rather than using conventional activated fibres, fibres were treated to produce mechanically...
In a phase 1/2 study, maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate (RSVPreF3) demonstrated an acceptable safety profile and efficiently increased RSV-specific humoral immune responses in non-pregnant women.In this 2 observer-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial (NCT04126213), the of RSVPreF3 (60 or 120 µg), administered during late second third trimester, was evaluated 213 18- to 40-year-old healthy pregnant women through 6 months postdelivery their offspring...
Abstract Layered sodium‐ion oxides hold considerable promise in achieving high‐performance batteries. However, the notorious phase transformation during charging, attributed to increased O 2− ─O repulsion, results substantial performance decay. Here, a hierarchical layer modification strategy is proposed stabilize interlayer repulsion. During desodiation, migrated Li + from transition metal and anchored Ca 2+ sodium sites maintain cationic content within layer. Meanwhile, partial oxygen...
Multifunctional composites which can fulfil more than one role within a system have attracted considerable interest. This work focusses on structural supercapacitors simultaneously carry mechanical load whilst storing/delivering electrical energy. Critical properties (in-plane shear and in-plane compression performance) of two monofunctional four multifunctional materials were characterised, gave an insight into the relationships between these properties, microstructures fracture processes....
The extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) construct the three-dimensional structure of biofilms, but their respective roles are still not clear. Therefore, this study aimed to illuminate role key chemical components (extracellular DNA, proteins and carbohydrates) EPS in biofilm formation V. parahaemolyticus. correlations between each component were firstly determined, showing that parahaemolyticus was strongly positively correlated with both DNA (eDNA) content (P<0.01), carbohydrates....
We present a new method for the imaging of single metallic nanoparticles that provides information about their shape and orientation. Using confocal microscopy in combination with higher order laser modes, scattering images individual particles are recorded. Gold nanospheres nonorods render characteristic patterns reflecting different particle geometries. In case nanorods, also reveal orientation particles. This novel technique promising tool visualization nonbleaching labels biosciences.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory tract infections, which may require hospitalization especially in early infancy. Transplacental transfer of RSV antibodies could confer protection to infants their first months life.
Abstract Mast cells (MCs), are hematopoetically-derived secretory immune that release preformed as well de novo synthesized inflammatory mediators in response to activation by several stimuli. Based on their role responses, particularly the lung and skin, MCs provide an effective target for anti-inflammatory therapeutic strategies. Drug-delivery of lipophilic payloads can be challenging due functionally distinct intracellular structures. In present study, pH-sensitive cationic lipid-based...
<title>Abstract</title> Phospholipid-based lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are the most common delivery system for a variety of therapeutics. However, adsorption serum proteins leads to their rapid clearance by immune system. Although inclusion PEGylated into formulation prolongs circulation, observation anti-PEG antibodies in LNP recipients suggests that other alternatives desired. In addition, degradation <italic>O</italic>-ester linkage and oxidation unsaturated fatty acid phospholipids may...