研究目的
To fabricate a photo-responsive Azo-MXene hybrid via electrostatic interactions and investigate its self-assembly modulation by UV irradiation and its electrochemical performance.
研究成果
The Azo-MXene hybrid was successfully fabricated and exhibits photo-responsive self-assembly and electrochemical modulation under UV irradiation, making it a promising material for photo-energy conversion and storage devices. Future work could explore different Azo-surfactant structures and applications.
研究不足
The study uses specific materials (Ti3C2Tx MXene and AzoTMA surfactant); reproducibility may be affected by synthesis conditions. Electrochemical tests are limited to aqueous electrolyte and specific electrode setup; scalability and long-term stability are not addressed. The photoresponse is dependent on UV irradiation, and thermal relaxation of cis-Azo is noted but not deeply explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves synthesizing multilayered Ti3C2Tx MXene by etching Ti3AlC2 with HCl and LiF, delaminating it via sonication, synthesizing cationic Azo-surfactants (AzoTMA), and fabricating the Azo-MXene hybrid through electrostatic self-assembly. Characterizations include NMR, zeta potential, SEM, TEM, XRD, UV-Vis, XPS, contact angle measurements, and electrochemical tests (CV and GCD) to analyze morphology, structure, photoresponse, and electrochemical behavior.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples include Ti3AlC2 for MXene synthesis, AzoC8OBr for AzoTMA synthesis, and deionized water for suspensions. Data are obtained from laboratory experiments and instrument measurements.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes Varian Inova-400 NMR spectrometer, Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS90 for zeta potential, Hitachi JSM-6700F SEM, JEOL JEM-2100F TEM, Bruker D8 XRD, Hitachi U3900 UV-Vis, PHI 5000c ESCA XPS, JC2001 contact angle goniometer, CHF-XQ-500W UV lamp, and CHI440A electrochemical workstation. Materials include Ti3AlC2, HCl, LiF, AzoC8OBr, trimethylamine, ethyl acetate, ethanol, Nafion solution, H2SO4, and deionized water.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
MXene is synthesized by etching Ti3AlC2 with HCl/LiF at 35°C for 24h, followed by centrifugation and freeze-drying. Delaminated MXene is obtained by sonication in water and centrifugation. AzoTMA is synthesized by reacting AzoC8OBr with trimethylamine in ethyl acetate/ethanol at 70°C for 48h, followed by recrystallization. Azo-MXene hybrid is made by adding AzoTMA to MXene suspension, stirring overnight, washing, and filtering. Characterizations are performed as per standard protocols. Electrochemical tests use a three-electrode system with GCE, Pt wire, and SCE in 1M H2SO4 electrolyte.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data are analyzed using instrument software; gravimetric capacitance is calculated from GCD curves using equation C = (I * Δt) / (m * ΔV). Statistical methods include averaging contact angle measurements.
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Zetasizer
Nano ZS90
Malvern
Measuring zeta potential of samples
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SEM
JSM-6700F
Hitachi
Examining morphology of materials
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TEM
JEM-2100F
JEOL
Examining morphology and structure of materials, including HRTEM and SAED
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XRD
D8
Bruker
Collecting X-ray diffraction data
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UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
U3900
Hitachi
Recording ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra
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NMR Spectrometer
Inova-400
Varian
Recording 1H NMR spectra of AzoTMA
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XPS
PHI 5000c ESCA
PHI
Recording X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
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Contact Angle Goniometer
JC2001
Unknown
Measuring static water contact angles
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UV Lamp
CHF-XQ-500W
Unknown
Providing 365 nm UV light source for irradiation
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Electrochemical Workstation
CHI440A
Shanghai Hua Chen
Examining electrochemical behavior including CV and GCD tests
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Glassy Carbon Electrode
GCE
Unknown
Used as working electrode in electrochemical tests
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Platinum Wire
Unknown
Unknown
Used as counter electrode in electrochemical tests
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Saturated Calomel Electrode
SCE
Unknown
Used as reference electrode in electrochemical tests
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