Binder-free self-assembled 3D architecture electrodes have been fabricated by a novel convenient method. Liquid crystalline graphene oxide was used as precursor to interact with poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) in dispersion in order to form a conductive polymer entrapped, self-assembled layer-by-layer structure. This advanced network containing PEDOT:PSS enabled us to ascribe the superior electrochemical properties of particular graphene sheets. This layer-by-layer self-assembled 3D architecture of best performing composite (reduced graphene oxide-PEDOT:PSS 25) showed excellent electrochemical performance of 434 F g −1 through chemical treatment.To highlight these advances, we further explored the practicality of the as-prepared electrode by varying the composite material content. An asymmetric supercapacitor device using aqueous electrolyte was also studied of this same composite. The resulting performance from this set up included a specific capacitance of 132 F g −1 . Above all, we observed an increase in specific capacitance (19%) with increase in cycle life emphasizing the excellent stability of this device.
The
prospect of developing multifunctional flexible three-dimensional
(3D) architectures based on integrative chemistry for lightweight,
foldable, yet robust, electronic components that can turn the many
promises of graphene-based devices into reality is an exciting direction
that has yet to be explored. Herein, inspired by nature, we demonstrate
that through a simple, yet novel solvophobic self-assembly processing
approach, nacre-mimicking, layer-by-layer grown, hybrid composite
materials (consisting of graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and conducting
polymers) can be made that can incorporate many of the exciting attributes
of graphene into real world materials. The as-produced, self-assembled
3D multifunctional architectures were found to be flexible, yet mechanically
robust and tough (Young’s modulus in excess of 26.1 GPa, tensile
strength of around 252 MPa, and toughness of 7.3 MJ m–3), and exhibited high native electrical conductivity (38700 S m–1) and unrivalled volumetric capacitance values (761
F cm–3) with excellent cyclability and rate performance.
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In this study, we investigate the toxicity of hematite (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) nanoparticles on the Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) cell line. The oxide particles have been synthesized through two different methods and annealing conditions. These two methods, spray precipitation and precipitation, resulted in particles with rod-like and spherical morphology and feature different particle sizes, surface features, and magnetic properties. Through flow cytometry it was found that particle morphology heavily influences the degree to which the nanomaterials are internalized into the cells. It was also found that the ability of the nanoparticles to generate free radicals species is hindered by the formation of tetrahedrally coordinated maghemite-like (γ-Fe 2 O 3 ) spinel defects on the surfaces of the particles. The combination of these two factors resulted in variable cytotoxic effects of the hematite nanoparticles synthesized with different conditions. This article highlights the importance on the fabrication method, materials properties, and surface characteristics on the cytotoxicity of hematite nanomaterials.
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