Xiaohang Sun

Works (17)

Updated: July 9th, 2023 21:15

2020 journal article

Highly tunable bioadhesion and optics of 3D printable PNIPAm/cellulose nanofibrils hydrogels

Carbohydrate Polymers, 234, 115898.

By: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n , S. Agate n , M. McCord n , L. Lucia n  & L. Pal n 

Contributors: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n , S. Agate n , M. McCord n , L. Lucia n  & L. Pal n 

author keywords: Stimuli-responsive materials; Tunable transparency; Switchable bioadhesion; Hydrogels; Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs); Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm); Inverted stereolithography; 3D printing
MeSH headings : Acrylic Resins / chemistry; Adhesives / chemistry; Cellulose / chemistry; Hydrogels / chemistry; Nanofibers / chemistry; Optics and Photonics; Particle Size; Printing, Three-Dimensional; Surface Properties
topics (OpenAlex): 3D Printing in Biomedical Research; Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
TL;DR: It was found that PNIPAm/CNF hydrogels exhibit switchable bioadhesivity to bacteria in response to CNF distribution in the Hydrogels, and a remarkable 8°C reduction of the LCST was achieved relative to PNipAm hydrogel crosslinked by TEGDMA without CNF. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 10, 2020

2020 article

Hydrogel-Based Sensor Networks: Compositions, Properties, and Applications—A Review

Sun, X., Agate, S., Salem, K. S., Lucia, L., & Pal, L. (2020, November 17). ACS Applied Bio Materials, Vol. 4, pp. 140–162.

By: X. Sun n, S. Agate n , K. Salem n , L. Lucia n  & L. Pal n 

Contributors: X. Sun n, S. Agate n , K. Salem n , L. Lucia n  & L. Pal n 

author keywords: Hydrogels; Natural and Synthetic Polymers; Wearable Sensors; 3D and 4D Stimuli-responsive sensors; Biodegradable sensors
MeSH headings : Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation; Biosensing Techniques / methods; Gases / analysis; Humans; Humidity; Hydrogels / chemistry; Hydrogels / metabolism; Ions / analysis; Nanostructures / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Polymers / metabolism; Toxins, Biological / analysis; Wearable Electronic Devices
topics (OpenAlex): Conducting polymers and applications; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
TL;DR: A panoramic overview of the sensing advances in the field of hydrogels over the past several decades focusing on a variety of protocols ofhydrogel preparations is provided, with a major focus on natural polymers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 22, 2021

2020 article

Hydrogen-rich syngas production by liquid phase pulsed electrodeless discharge

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., & Sun, X. (2020, September 24). Energy.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan * & X. Sun n

author keywords: Pulsed electrodeless discharge; Syngas; Ethanol/water mixtures
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Catalytic Processes in Materials Science; Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
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Added: January 19, 2021

2020 article

Pathways of hydrogen-rich gas produced by microwave discharge in ethanol-water mixtures

Zhao, X., Sun, B., Zhu, T., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Xin, Y., & Sun, X. (2020, April 27). Renewable Energy.

By: X. Zhao *, B. Sun *, T. Zhu *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan *, Y. Xin *, X. Sun n

author keywords: Discharge in liquid; Ethanol decomposition; Hydrogen-rich gas; Microwave plasma
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Catalytic Processes in Materials Science; Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
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Added: July 13, 2020

2020 article

Plasma-catalyzed liquefaction of wood-based biomass

Sun, X., Sun, Z., Xin, Y., Sun, B., & Lu, X. (2020, June 22). BioResources.

By: X. Sun n, Z. Sun  n, Y. Xin  n, B. Sun  n & X. Lu n

author keywords: Biomass liquefaction; Plasma catalysis; High-voltage pulsed discharge; Cellulose; Lignin
topics (OpenAlex): Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes; Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing
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Added: August 24, 2020

2020 article

Sustainable atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment of cellulose triacetate (CTA) films for electronics

Sun, X., Bourham, M., Barrett, D. G., Pal, L., & McCord, M. (2020, August 18). Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 128.

By: X. Sun n, M. Bourham n , D. Barrett *, L. Pal n  & M. McCord n 

topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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Added: September 14, 2020

2020 article

Transparent and high barrier plasma functionalized acrylic coated cellulose triacetate films

Sun, X., Bourham, M., Barrett, D. G., McCord, M. G., & Pal, L. (2020, October 24). Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 150.

By: X. Sun n, M. Bourham n , D. Barrett *, M. McCord n  & L. Pal n 

author keywords: Acrylic; coating; Cellulose triacetate (CTA); Atmospheric plasma; Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR); Transparency; Surface morphology
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
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Added: January 11, 2021

2019 article

Characteristics and pathways of hydrogen produced by pulsed discharge in ethanol-water mixtures

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Zhao, X., Sun, X., & Ohshima, T. (2019, December 11). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan *, X. Zhao *, X. Sun n, T. Ohshima *

author keywords: Pulsed discharge; Hydrogen production; Ethanol-water mixtures; Pathways
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Catalytic Processes in Materials Science; Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
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Added: March 2, 2020

2019 article

Equilibrium clamshell drops on conical surfaces: effect of curvature and gravity

Sun, X., Zhang, W., Lee, H. J., & Michielsen, S. (2019, March 30). Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 572, pp. 203–210.

By: X. Sun n, W. Zhang  n, H. Lee* & S. Michielsen n 

author keywords: Clamshell droplet; Conical surfaces; Surface Evolver; Gravitational effect; Young-Laplace equation
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Textile materials and evaluations
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Added: June 4, 2019

2019 journal article

Flexible and Pressure-Responsive Sensors from Cellulose Fibers Coated with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 1(7), 1179–1188.

By: H. Zhang n, X. Sun n, M. Hubbe n & L. Pal n 

author keywords: pressure sensors; cellulose; carbon nanotubes; interlaced networks; water bath process; hybrid electronics
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Conducting polymers and applications; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
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Added: December 2, 2019

2019 journal article

Highly conductive carbon nanotubes and flexible cellulose nanofibers composite membranes with semi-interpenetrating networks structure

Carbohydrate Polymers, 222, 115013.

By: H. Zhang  n, X. Sun n, M. Hubbe n & L. Pal n 

author keywords: Conductive membranes; Cellulose nanofibers; Carbon nanotubes; Electrical conductivity; Capacitive pressure sensors
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Conducting polymers and applications; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
TL;DR: The proposed method for fabricating CNF/MWCNTs membranes can simplify the production process and have great practical potential in various electronics applications such as touch screens. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: July 29, 2019

2018 article

Carbon nanoparticles production by pulsed discharge in liquid alcohols

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Zhao, X., & Sun, X. (2018, February 10). Vacuum.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan *, X. Zhao * & X. Sun n

author keywords: Pulsed spark discharge in liquid (PSDL); Alcohols; Carbon nanoparticles
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Hydrogen production from ethanol solution by pulsed discharge with TiO2 catalysts

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Zhao, X., & Sun, X. (2018, April 26). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu*, Z. Yan *, X. Zhao * & X. Sun n

author keywords: Pulsed discharge; TiO2; Hydrogen production; Ethanol solution
topics (OpenAlex): Catalytic Processes in Materials Science; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics; Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Study of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) grafted cotton fabrics initiated by atmospheric pressure plasma

Sun, X., DenHartog, E., Zhang, X., & McCord, M. (2018, May 17). Applied Surface Science, Vol. 453, pp. 182–191.

By: X. Sun n, E. DenHartog n , X. Zhang n  & M. McCord n 

Contributors: M. McCord n , X. Zhang n , E. DenHartog n  & X. Sun n

author keywords: Stimuli-responsive polymer (SRP); Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM); Thermo-responsive textiles; Atmospheric pressure plasma; Smart textiles
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Unique thermo-responsivity and tunable optical performance of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-cellulose nanocrystal hydrogel films

Carbohydrate Polymers, 208, 495–503.

By: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n , S. Agate n , L. Lucia n , M. McCord n  & L. Pal n 

Contributors: X. Sun n, P. Tyagi n , S. Agate n , L. Lucia n , M. McCord n  & L. Pal n 

author keywords: Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide); Cellulose nanocrystals; Hydrogels; Thermal responsive; Transparency
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications; Liquid Crystal Research Advancements
TL;DR: A hybrid materials system to modulate lower critical solution temperature (LCST) and moisture content for thermo-responsivity and optical tunability was strategically developed by incorporating cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) hydrogel matrix. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 28, 2019

2017 article

Hydrogen production from ethanol decomposition by pulsed discharge with needle-net configurations

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Zhao, X., & Sun, X. (2017, September 4). Applied Energy.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan *, X. Zhao * & X. Sun n

author keywords: Hydrogen production; Needle-net configurations; Pulsed discharge; Ethanol solution; Nano carbon particles
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics; Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Resourceful treatment of alcohol distillery wastewater by pulsed discharge

Xin, Y., Sun, B., Zhu, X., Yan, Z., Zhao, X., & Sun, X. (2017, July 8). Bioresource Technology.

By: Y. Xin *, B. Sun *, X. Zhu *, Z. Yan *, X. Zhao * & X. Sun n

author keywords: Alcohol distillery wastewater; Pulsed discharge in liquid (PDL); Biodegradability; Hydrogen production; Mechanism analysis
MeSH headings : Biological Oxygen Demand Analysis; Ethanol; Industrial Waste; Waste Disposal, Fluid; Wastewater
topics (OpenAlex): Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics; Advanced oxidation water treatment
TL;DR: The biodegradability of alcohol wastewater can be effectively improved and chemical oxygen demand removal attained over 40% within 15min PDL treatment and mechanism of hydrogen production by plasma reforming indicated that different region in reactor has different mechanism. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

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