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@article{WOS:001724390300001,
title = {3D interconnected pore networks enable superior volumetric CO2
uptake in amine-functionalized nanoporous carbon for direct air
capture},
author = {Zekai Ji and Sanjeevi Jayakumar and Carlos Maria Alava Limpo and Aravind Madhav and Maxim Trubyanov and Pengxiang Zhang and Daria Andreeva V and Jong Hak Lee and Barbaros Ozyilmaz},
doi = {10.1016/j.ccst.2026.100600},
times_cited = {0},
issn = {2772-6568},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-06-01},
journal = {CARBON CAPTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY},
volume = {19},
publisher = {ELSEVIER},
address = {RADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS},
abstract = {Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a critical technology for mitigating
atmospheric CO2 concentrations, but current systems require substantial
space and high energy input, largely due to the low volumetric CO2
capture capacity of existing sorbents. A major limitation arises from
the intrinsic trade-off in conventional mesoporous platforms, where
increasing amine loading often compromises CO2 diffusion efficiency,
resulting in poor volumetric performance. In this report, we introduce a
solid-state sorbent platform that overcomes this limitation by
leveraging a fully interconnected three-dimensional (3D) pore network.
The sorbent, composed of polyethyleneimine (PEI)-functionalized
nanoporous amorphous carbon (NAC) millimeter-sized monoliths, features a
hierarchically organized pore architecture with high volumetric pore
density, enabling deep and uniform amine infiltration while maintaining
unobstructed CO2 diffusion pathways. This synergistic pore design yields
a remarkable volumetric CO2 uptake of similar to 1.6 mmol/cm & sup3;
under pre-hydrated conditions-over threefold higher than that of the
best-performing shaped sorbents reported to date. The NAC-PEI monoliths
further exhibit cyclic stability, mechanical robustness, and negligible
pressure drop, supporting their integration into compact and
energy-efficient continuous DAC modules. These findings establish pore
interconnectivity as a key design principle for next-generation solid
sorbents, enabling space-efficient, high-performance carbon removal
systems suitable for urban and distributed deployment.},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{WOS:001528331800001,
title = {Strain-induced crumpling of graphene oxide lamellas to achieve fast and
selective transport of H2 and CO2},
author = {Pengxiang Zhang and Qian Wang and Yixin Zhang and Mo Lin and Xin Zhou and Ashish David and Andrey Ustyuzhanin and Musen Chen and Mikhail I Katsnelson and Maxim Trubyanov and Kostya S Novoselov and Daria V Andreeva},
doi = {10.1038/s41565-025-01971-8},
times_cited = {17},
issn = {1748-3387},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-09-01},
journal = {NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {1254-1261},
publisher = {NATURE PORTFOLIO},
address = {HEIDELBERGER PLATZ 3, BERLIN, 14197, GERMANY},
abstract = {Graphene oxide (GO) membranes offer high selectivity and
energy-efficient gas separation. However, their dense, layered structure
and tortuous diffusion paths limit permeability, posing a barrier to
industrial use. Here we present a method to enhance selectivity and
permeability, maintaining the structural stability of such membranes.
With an industrially friendly manufacturing method, we produce crumpled
GO membranes with gas diffusion pathways controlled by a multidomain
structure. These membranes achieve H2 permeability of approximately 2.1
x 104 barrer, significantly surpassing the permeability of flat lamellar
GO membranes, which is below 100 barrer. Its H2/CO2 selectivity of 91
outperforms current membrane technologies. In addition, the crumpled
membranes demonstrate stability under harsh conditions (-20 degrees C,
96% relative humidity), a critical requirement for practical
applications. This work addresses the long-standing
permeability-selectivity trade-off and establishes a robust, scalable
platform for integrating two-dimensional materials into membrane
technology for real-world applications.},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{WOS:001485294300001,
title = {Graphene oxide/DNA-aerogel pressure and acoustic sensor},
author = {Siyu Chen and Pengxiang Zhang and Jinpei Zhao and Kostya S Novoselov and Daria V Andreeva},
doi = {10.1039/d5nh00117j},
times_cited = {6},
issn = {2055-6756},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-06-01},
journal = {NANOSCALE HORIZONS},
volume = {10},
number = {7},
pages = {1405-1413},
publisher = {ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY},
address = {THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS,
ENGLAND},
abstract = {The increasing demand for health monitoring, voice detection, electronic
skins, and human-computer interaction has accelerated the development of
highly sensitive, flexible, and miniaturized pressure and acoustic
sensors. Among various sensing technologies, piezoresistive sensors
offer advantages such as simple fabrication, low power consumption, and
broad detection ranges, making them well-suited for detecting subtle
vibrations and acoustic signals. However, traditional piezoresistive
materials, including metals and semiconductors, are inherently stiff and
brittle, limiting their integration into wearable electronics and
bio-integrated devices. To overcome these challenges, we introduce a
graphene oxide (GO)/deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) aerogel, synthesized via
a self-assembly approach using pre-formed hydrogel membranes. This
biodegradable and biocompatible aerogel features tunable pore sizes, low
density, and excellent mechanical resilience. Upon reduction, the GO/DNA
aerogel exhibits high piezoresistive sensitivity (1.74 kPa-1) in the
low-pressure range (0-130 Pa), surpassing conventional pressure sensors.
Additionally, it detects acoustic signals, achieving a sensitivity of
74.4 kPa-1, outperforming existing acoustic sensors. These findings
highlight the potential of rGO/DNA aerogels as materials for
next-generation wearable electronics, biomedical diagnostics, and soft
robotics.},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{WOS:001420874000001,
title = {Enhanced CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol Using out-of-Plane
Grown MoS2 Flakes on Amorphous Carbon Scaffold},
author = {Mo Lin and Maxim Trubyanov and Han Wei Lee and Artemii S Ivanov and Xin Zhou and Pengxiang Zhang and Yixin Zhang and Qian Wang and Gladys Shi Xuan Tan and Kostya S Novoselov and Daria V Andreeva},
doi = {10.1002/smll.202408592},
times_cited = {13},
issn = {1613-6810},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-03-01},
journal = {SMALL},
volume = {21},
number = {11},
publisher = {WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH},
address = {POSTFACH 101161, 69451 WEINHEIM, GERMANY},
abstract = {The conversion of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals is
critical for achieving a sustainable society. Among various catalysts,
molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has demonstrated potential for CO2
hydrogenation to methanol. However, its catalytic activity has yet to be
fully optimized, and scalable, industrially viable production methods
remain underdeveloped. In this work, a chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
approach is introduced to grow vertically oriented MoS2 crystals on an
amorphous carbon template. This method enhances the exposure of
vacancy-rich basal planes, which are crucial for stable catalytic
performance. The 2H-MoS2 flakes, supported on a conductive carbon
scaffold, exhibit catalytic activity, achieving a net space-time yield
of 2.68 g(MeOH) gcat(-)(1) h(-)(1) with a selectivity of 82.5% under
mild conditions (264 degrees C, 10 bar). This work highlights a
significant step toward the industrial application of MoS2-based
catalysts for CO2 conversion, bridging the gap between fundamental
research and scalable implementation.},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}

@article{WOS:001283478000001,
title = {Ultra-Tough Graphene Oxide/DNA 2D Hydrogel with Intrinsic Sensing and
Actuation Functions},
author = {Siyu Chen and Chang Jie Mick Lee and Gladys Shi Xuan Tan and Pei Rou Ng and Pengxiang Zhang and Jinpei Zhao and Kostya S Novoselov and Daria V Andreeva},
doi = {10.1002/marc.202400518},
times_cited = {11},
issn = {1022-1336},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-01-01},
journal = {MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS},
volume = {46},
number = {1},
publisher = {WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH},
address = {POSTFACH 101161, 69451 WEINHEIM, GERMANY},
abstract = {Hydrogel devices with mechanical toughness and tunable functionalities
are highly desirable for practical long-term applications such as
sensing and actuation elements for soft robotics. However, existing
hydrogels have poor mechanical properties, slow rates of response, and
low functionality. In this work, two-dimensional hydrogel actuators are
proposed and formed on the self-assembly of graphene oxide (GO) and
deoxynucleic acid (DNA). The self-assembly process is driven by the
GO-induced transition of double stranded DNA (dsDNA) into single
stranded DNA (ssDNA). Thus, the hydrogel's structural unit consists of
two layers of GO covered by ssDNA and a layer of dsDNA in between. Such
heterogeneous architectures stabilized by multiple hydrogen bondings
have Young's modulus of up to 10 GPa and rapid swelling rates of 4.0 x
10-3 to 1.1 x 10-2 s-1, which surpasses most types of conventional
hydrogels. It is demonstrated that the GO/DNA hydrogel actuators
leverage the unique properties of these two materials, making them
excellent candidates for various applications requiring sensing and
actuation functions, such as artificial skin, wearable electronics,
bioelectronics, and drug delivery systems.
The self-assembly of single stranded deoxynucleic acid (ssDNA) and
double stranded (dsDNA) chains between graphene oxide (GO) nanolayers
endows the hydrogel membrane with robust mechanical and rapid swelling
properties. It can be employed to construct humidity and temperature
sensors and exhibits excellent self-healing properties, which has great
potential for wearable and healthcare devices. image},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}