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Tunable Ytterbium-Doped Mode-locked Fiber Laser Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
摘要： A tunable mode-locked ytterbium-doped fiber laser with a tuning range of 55 nm is demonstrated. Currently, this is the widest tuning range for all-normal dispersion (ANDi) ytterbium-doped mode-locked fiber laser based on new-material saturable absorber (SA). The combined effects of the single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) saturable absorber and a reflective grating significantly improved laser performance: broad tuning range, superb stability and repeatability. The experimental results indicate that SWCNTs can be a brilliant saturable absorber in all-normal dispersion regime at 1 μm, with pulse width of 2.4 ps and optical spectral bandwidth of 1.6 nm across the full tuning range. The laser also shows that the optical spectrum can be tuned accurately and continuously, which gives possibility for various applications such as optical communications, spectroscopy, time-resolved measurement, etc.
关键词： optical tuning,mode locked,fiber laser,Ultrafast optics,carbon nanotubes
更新于2025-11-28 14:24:03
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Homogeneous Anodic TiO <sub/>2</sub> Nanotube Layers on Ti–6Al–4V Alloy with Improved Adhesion Strength and Corrosion Resistance
摘要： Hexagonal TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) arrays are generally fabricated on Ti-based substrates for some biomedical purposes, but the TNT layers constructed on conventionally processed Ti alloys are usually inhomogeneous because the substrates typically contain both the α and β phases. In this work, high-pressure torsion (HPT) is applied to obtain a saturated single α-phase microstructure in Ti–6Al–4V alloys via strain-induced β phase dissolution. Homogeneous anodic TNT layers with three different morphologies, one-step nanoporous, one-step nanotubular, and two-step nanoporous structures, are electrochemically fabricated on the ultrafine-grained (UFG) Ti–6Al–4V alloy substrates after HPT processing, whereas the TNT layers prepared on coarse-grained substrates are normally inhomogeneous. More notably, the TNT layers show significantly improved adhesion strength to the UFG substrate as well as better corrosion resistance compared to those on the conventionally processed Ti–6Al–4V substrates. X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy in combination with electron backscatter diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy indicate that the improvement is due to a larger dislocation density in the UFG substrate as well as strain-induced β phase dissolution.
关键词： high-pressure torsion,homogeneity,TiO2 nanotubes,adhesion strength,strain-induced phase transformation
更新于2025-11-21 11:03:13
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Synthesis and Optical Properties of Iodinated Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes
摘要： This paper reports synthesis and optical properties of iodinated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). Multi-walled carbon nanotubes were synthesized by aerosol – assisted chemical vapor deposition method and iodinated by crystalline iodine under increased pressure (approximately ~20 bar) at 400°C. X-ray diffraction analysis, Raman and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were applied to characterize the iodinated MWCNTs.The results proved the presence of iodine atoms in iodinated MWCNTs. UV-VIS absorption and photoluminescence properties have been studied in pristine MWCNTs and iodinated MWCNTs suspensions in ethanol. Firstly, photoluminescence intensity of the iodinated MWCNTs remarkably enhanced with the appearance of C–I bonds on the surface of MWCNTs, due to the high concentration of intercalated iodine atoms (approximately 30 wt %). The photoluminescence intensity enhancement of peaks at 430 and 520 nm is highly dependent on defects formed by C–I bonds.
关键词： C–I bonds,photoluminescence,iodinated multi-walled carbon nanotubes,optical properties
更新于2025-11-19 16:56:42
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Diffusion Behavior of Differently Charged Molecules in Self-Assembled Organic Nanotubes Studied Using Imaging Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy
摘要： The diffusion behavior of fluorescent molecules within bolaamphiphile-based organic nanotubes (ONTs) was systematically investigated using imaging fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (imaging FCS). Anionic sulforhodamine B (SRB), zwitterionic/cationic rhodamine B (RB) or cationic rhodamine 123 (R123) was loaded into ONTs having cylindrical hollow structures (ca. 10 nm in inner diameter) with amine and glucose groups on the inner and outer surfaces, respectively. Wide-field fluorescence video microscopy was used to acquire imaging FCS data for dye-doped ONTs in aqueous solutions of different ionic strengths (1 – 500 mM) at different pH (3.4 – 8.4). The diffusion behavior of these dyes was discussed on the basis of their apparent diffusion coefficients (D) that were determined by autocorrelating the time transient of fluorescence intensity at each pixel on an ONT. Molecular diffusion in the ONTs was significantly slowed by molecule-nanotube interactions, as shown by the very small D (10-1 – 10-2 μm2/s). The pH-dependence of D revealed that dye diffusion was basically controlled by electrostatic interactions associated with the protonation of the amine groups on the ONT inner surface. The pH-dependent change in D was observed over a wide pH range, possibly due to electrostatically induced variations in the pKa of the densely packed ammonium ions on the ONT inner surface. On the other hand, the influence of ionic strength on D was relatively unclear, suggesting the involvement of non-coulombic interactions with the ONTs in molecular diffusion. Importantly, individual ONTs of different lengths (1 – 5 μm) afforded similar diffusion coefficients for each type of dye at each solution condition, implying that the properties of ONTs were uniform in terms of solute loading and release. These results highlight the characteristics of molecular diffusion behavior within the ONTs, and will help in the design of organic nanotubes better suited for use as drug vehicles and contaminant adsorbents.
关键词： Electrostatic Interactions,Diffusion Behavior,Ionic Strength,pH-dependence,Imaging Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy,Organic Nanotubes
更新于2025-11-19 16:56:42
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Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Synthesized Gold Nanoparticle/Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Photo-thermal Conversion
摘要： In this work, a room temperature atmospheric pressure direct-current plasma has been deployed for the one-step synthesis of gold nanoparticle/carboxyl group functionalized carbon nanotube (AuNP/CNT-COOH) nanohybrids in aqueous solution for the first time. Uniformly distributed AuNPs are formed on the surface of CNT-COOH, without the use of reducing agents or surfactants. The size of the AuNP can be tuned by changing the gold salt precursor concertation. UV-Vis, ζ-potential and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggest that carboxyl surface functional groups on CNTs served as nucleation and growth sites for AuNPs and the multiple potential reaction pathways induced by the plasma-chemistry have been elucidated in detail. The nanohybrids exhibit significantly enhanced Raman scattering and photothermal conversion efficiency, properties that are essential for potential multi-modal cancer treatment applications.
关键词： Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering,Gold Nanoparticles,Photothermal Conversion,Carbon Nanotubes,Plasma Synthesis
更新于2025-11-19 16:56:35
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Formation of CoTe2 embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes-grafted polyhedrons with boosted electrocatalytic properties in dye-sensitized solar cells
摘要： Developing high active and earth-abundant electrocatalysts is a challenge for commercialization of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Herein, a designed synthesis of CoTe2 nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes-grafted polyhedron (CoTe2@NCNTs) using zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) as template is reported. Benefiting from the high surface area induced by the in situ growth of CNTs and the synergistic effect between CoTe2 and the N-doped nanostructured carbon, CoTe2@NCNTs hybrids exhibit remarkable catalytic activity toward the reduction of I3? ions. When employed as counter electrode (CE) of DSSCs, CoTe2@NCNTs hybrids deliver overwhelming power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 9.02%, possessing ~12% improvement compared with the Pt CE (8.03%). This study provides an emerging substitute for traditional Pt CE and a strategy to synthesize efficient electrocatalysts via rational surface engineering.
关键词： Carbon nanotubes,Counter electrode,Dye-sensitized solar cells,Cobalt telluride
更新于2025-11-14 17:04:02
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A spark discharge generator for scalable aerosol CVD synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes with tailored characteristics
摘要： We have designed and built an exhaust-free spark discharge generator for robust aerosol CVD synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The systematic study has shown the generator to provide a facile and repeatable route to precisely control the size of the catalyst particle and, therefore, carbon nanotube growth. Using a comprehensive set of methods (the analysis of differential mobility of the aerosol particles, optical spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy) we have revealed the relation between the defectiveness, length, diameter distribution of carbon nanotubes and specific features of a generator such as electrode characteristics (breakdown voltage, composition, and current) as well as the nature of the surrounding media (carrier gas nature, flow rate). The design used has resulted in separation of the nanoparticle formation and carbon nanotube nucleation processes. This provides a mutual independence of the growth parameters and the diameter distribution of the single-walled carbon nanotubes enhancing the scalability of the process. For instance, the breakdown voltage has been shown to have nearly zero effect on diameter and length distribution of carbon nanotubes produced while strictly governing the yield. We focus here on producing specifically short carbon nanotubes (l < 500nm) of pronounced defectiveness for drug delivery and transistor applications.
关键词： single-walled carbon nanotubes,differential mobility analyzer,catalyst activation,spark-discharge generator,aerosol CVD,floating bed reactor
更新于2025-11-14 17:03:37
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Directed Nanoscale Self-assembly of Natural Photosystems on Nitrogen-doped Carbon Nanotubes for Solar Energy Harvesting
摘要： Natural photosystems (PSs) have received much attention as a biological solar energy harvester because of their high quantum efficiency for energy transfer. However, the PSs hybridized with solid electrodes exhibit low light-harvesting efficiencies because of poor interface properties and random orientations of PSs, all of which interfere with efficient charge extraction and transfer. Herein, we report the linker-free, oriented self-assembly of natural PSs with nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) via electrostatic interaction. Protonated nitrogen-doped sites on the NCNTs facilitate spontaneous immobilization of the negatively charged stroma side of PSs, which provides a favorable orientation for electron transfer without electrically insulating polymer linkers. The resulting PS/NCNT hybrids exhibit a photocurrent density of 1.25 ± 0.08 μA cm-2, which is much higher than that of PS/CNT hybrids stabilized with polyethylenimine (0.60 ± 0.01 μA cm-2) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (0.14 ± 0.01 μA cm-2), respectively. This work emphasizes the importance of the linker-free assembly of PSs into well-oriented hybrid structures to construct an efficient light-harvesting electrode.
关键词： Light-harvesting,Electrostatic interaction,Photosystems,Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes,Self-assembly
更新于2025-11-14 15:29:11
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Solubilization of Carbon Nanotubes with Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate for Solution-Processed Conductive Films and Charge Extraction Layers in Perovskite Solar Cells
摘要： Carbon nanotube (CNT) solubilization via non-covalent wrapping of conjugated semiconducting polymers is a common technique used to produce stable dispersions for depositing CNTs from solution. Here, we report the use of a non-conjugated insulating polymer, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), to disperse multi- and single-walled CNTs (MWCNT and SWCNT) in organic solvents. We demonstrate that despite the insulating nature of the EVA, we can produce semitransparent films with conductivities of up to 34 S/cm. We show, using photoluminescence spectroscopy, that the EVA strongly binds to individual CNTs, thus making them soluble, preventing aggregation, and facilitating the deposition of high-quality films. To prove the good electronic properties of this composite, we have fabricated perovskite solar cells using EVA/SWCNTs and EVA/MWCNTs as selective hole contact, obtaining power conversion efficiencies of up to 17.1%, demonstrating that the insulating polymer does not prevent the charge transfer from the active material to the CNTs.
关键词： perovskite solar cells,carbon nanotubes,insulating polymer,conductive films,CNT polymer functionalization
更新于2025-11-14 15:25:21
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Templated direct growth of ultra-thin double-walled carbon nanotubes
摘要： Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWCNTs) combined the advantages of multi-walled (MW-) and single-walled (SW-) CNTs can be obtained by transforming the precursors (e.g. fullerene, ferrocene) into thin inner CNTs inside SWCNTs as templates. However, this method is limited since the DWCNT yield is strongly influenced by the filling efficiency (depending on the type of the filled molecules), opening and cutting the SWCNTs, and the diameter of the host SWCNTs. Therefore, it cannot be applied to all types of SWCNT templates. Here we show a universal route to synthesize ultra-thin DWCNTs via making SWCNTs stable at high temperature in vacuum. This method applies to different types of SWCNTs including metallicity-sorted ones without using any precursors since the carbon sources were from the reconstructed SWCNTs and the residue carbons. The resulting DWCNTs are with high quality and the yield of inner tubes is comparable to/higher than that of the DWCNTs made from the transformation of ferrocene/fullerene peapods.
关键词： Double-walled carbon nanotubes,ultra-thin,high-temperature annealing,DWCNTs,SWCNTs
更新于2025-11-14 15:16:37