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Jatav S, Kao MC, Graf M, Hill EH. Colloidal growth of titania in nanoporous gold toward electrochemical applications. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Polymorphic Phase Transformations in Nanocrystalline Ag2S Silver Sulfide in a Wide Temperature Interval and Influence of Nanostructured Ag2S on the Interface Formation in Ag2S/ZnS Heteronanostructure. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12101668. [PMID: 35630889 PMCID: PMC9146971 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Phase transformations that take place in nanocrystalline Ag2S silver sulfide have been systematically studied at temperatures from 298 to 893 K. The crystal structures of the polymorphic modifications α-Ag2S, β-Ag2S, and γ-Ag2S of nanocrystalline Ag2S have been found. It is established that the interstitial spacings between ions of silver in the superionic phases β-Ag2S and γ-Ag2S are noticeably smaller than diameter of the Ag+ ion. As a result of which, the probabilities of filling the sites of the metal sublattices of these phases with Ag atoms are very small. It was found that the “α-Ag2S—β-Ag2S” and “β-Ag2S—γ-Ag2S” transitions between polymorphic modifications of silver sulfide occur as phase transformations of the first order at temperatures of ~440–442 K and ~850–860 K. The structure of interface forming by nanostructured Ag2S and ZnS is considered, taking into account the anisotropy of elastic properties of these sulfides. It is established that a large amount of cubic zinc sulfide stabilizes the cubic structure of β-Ag2S argentite at 300 K during the co-deposition of Ag2S/ZnS heteronanostructures from colloid solutions. It is found that placing Ag atoms at four crystallographic positions located in one plane of the unit cell of cubic β-Ag2S argentite is most favorable for the appearance of Ag2S/ZnS heterostructures. The smallest strain distortions at the interface are observed at the minimum difference of shear moduli of the components forming heteronanostructure. The distributions of elastic characteristics, including the shear moduli of monocrystalline particles of cubic β-Ag2S argentite and ZnS sphalerite from the [hkl] direction, are found. The formation of Ag2S/ZnS heteronanostructures, in which the interface is formed by the (hk0) ≡ (110) plane of ZnS sphalerite and the (hk 0.4123) ≡ (1 1 0.4123) plane of β-Ag2S argentite, is the most energetically favorable.
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Ghaffari Y, Beak S, Bae J, Kim S, Saifuddin M, Kim KS. One-step fabrication of novel ultra porous Mn2O3-Fe2O3 @ SiO2: A versatile material for removal of organic pollutants from industrial wastewater at neutral pH. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Ghaffari Y, Gupta NK, Bae J, Kim KS. One-step fabrication of Fe2O3/Mn2O3 nanocomposite for rapid photodegradation of organic dyes at neutral pH. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Subha PP, Jayaraj MK. Enhanced room temperature gas sensing properties of low temperature solution processed ZnO/CuO heterojunction. BMC Chem 2019; 13:4. [PMID: 31355365 PMCID: PMC6659572 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-019-0519-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The development of room temperature gas sensors having response towards a specific gas is attracting researchers nowadays in the field. In the present work, room temperature (29 °C) ethanol sensor based on vertically aligned ZnO nanorods decorated with CuO nanoparticles was successfully fabricated by simple cost effective solution processing. The heterojunction sensor exhibits better sensor parameters compared to pristine ZnO. The response of the heterojunction sensor to 50 ppm ethanol is, at least, 2-fold higher than the response of the ZnO bare sensor. Also the response and recovery time of ZnO/CuO sensor to 50 ppm ethanol are of 9 and 420 s whereas the values are 16 and 510 s respectively for ZnO sensor. The vertical alignment of ZnO nanorods as well as its surface modification by CuO nanoparticles increased the effective surface area of the device and the formation of p-CuO/n-ZnO junction at the interface are the reasons for the improved performance at room temperature. In addition to ethanol, the fabricated device has the capability to detect the presence of reducing gases like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia at room temperature.
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- P. P. Subha
- Nanophotonic and Optoelectronic Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682022 Kerala India
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- Nanophotonic and Optoelectronic Devices Laboratory, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682022 Kerala India
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Zhang P, Lou XWD. Design of Heterostructured Hollow Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Chemical Energy Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1900281. [PMID: 31141231 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201900281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Direct conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in a sustainable manner is one of the most promising solutions to the energy crisis and environmental issues. Fabrication of highly active photocatalysts is of great significance for the practical applications of efficient solar-to-chemical energy conversion systems. Among various photocatalytic materials, semiconductor-based heterostructured photocatalysts with hollow features show distinct advantages. Recent research efforts on rational design of heterostructured hollow photocatalysts toward photocatalytic water splitting and CO2 reduction are presented. First, both single-shelled and multishelled heterostructured photocatalysts are surveyed. Then, heterostructured hollow photocatalysts with tube-like and frame-like morphologies are discussed. It is intended that further innovative works on the material design of high-performance photocatalysts for solar energy utilization can be inspired.
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- Peng Zhang
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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Chen J, He X, Sa B, Zhou J, Xu C, Wen C, Sun Z. III-VI van der Waals heterostructures for sustainable energy related applications. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:6431-6444. [PMID: 30888370 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr00421a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures, achieved by binding various two-dimensional (2D) materials together via vdW interaction, expand the family of 2D materials and show fascinating possibilities. In this work, we have systematically investigated the geometrical structures, electronic structures, and optical properties of III-VI (MX, M = Ga, In and X = S, Se, Te) vdW heterostructures and their corresponding applications in sustainable energy related areas based on first principles calculations. It is highlighted that different heterostructure types can be achieved in spite of the similar electronic structures of MX monolayers. Meanwhile, the potential applications of the heterostructures for sustainable energy related areas have been further unraveled. For instance, type-II InS/GaSe and GaS/GaSe vdW heterostructures can separately produce hydrogen and oxygen at the opposite parts. On the other hand, a type-II GaSe/GaTe heterostructure with a direct band gap compatible with silicon has been proposed to be a potential solar cell material with a power conversion efficiency over 18%. Furthermore, a gapless type-IV semi-metallic InTe/GaS heterostructure has been predicted to be a Li-ion battery anode material based on three-step lithiated analysis. The present results will shed light on the sustainable energy applications of such remarkable artificial MX vdW heterostructures in the future.
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- Jianhui Chen
- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China.
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He K, Jin Z, Chu X, Bi W, Wang W, Wang C, Liu S. Fast response–recovery time toward acetone by a sensor prepared with Pd doped WO3 nanosheets. RSC Adv 2019; 9:28439-28450. [PMID: 35529632 PMCID: PMC9071108 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04429a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Pd-WO3 nanosheets were synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal method using Na2PdCl4 solution as the palladium source and sodium tungstate as the tungsten source, and were used to detect acetone. After being characterized by TEM, XRD, BET and XPS, it was found that Pd doped on the surface of WO3 nanosheets was mainly present as metal palladium, and the specific surface area increased after doping. In addition, the effect of Pd doping on gas sensing properties was studied. When the Pd-doped amount was 2 at%, sensors fabricated with the composites had the best gas sensing performance. Under a 100 ppm acetone atmosphere, the response time was 1 s and the recovery time was 9 s. The detection limit for acetone was 50 ppb at the optimum working temperature of 300 °C, and the selectivity for acetone was excellent under 100 ppm atmosphere (Sacetone/Sethanol = 5.06). The excellent gas sensing properties of this material are mainly attributed to the high catalytic activity and the catalytic spill-over effect of the Pd nanoparticles, which provided additional active sites for the sensitive materials. Pd-WO3 nanosheets were synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal method using Na2PdCl4 solution as the palladium source and sodium tungstate as the tungsten source, and were used to detect acetone.![]()
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- Ke He
- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anhui University of Technology
- Maanshan 243002
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
- Wuhan Institute of Technology
- Wuhan 430073
- China
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Lu L, Jiang X, Peng H, Zeng D, Xie C. Quantitative characterization of the long-term charge storage of a ZnO-based nanorod array film through persistent photoconductance. RSC Adv 2018; 8:16455-16463. [PMID: 35540519 PMCID: PMC9080277 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02318b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The persistent nature of the increased conductivity upon removal of incident illumination, described by the term persistent photoconductivity (PPC), in ZnO films is sensitive to their defect states. PPC can be viewed as a process of charge storage with relevant defects. To evaluate charge storage quantitatively, in this work, some thought-provoking characteristic quantities were derived from a photocurrent-time curve acquired by testing the photoelectric properties of ZnO under on and off UV illumination. Q uo was defined as the obtained charge number per unit voltage during the light-on phase, while Q us was defined as the storage charge number during the light-off phase. η was acquired by dividing Q us by Q uo to measure the storage efficiency after the removal of UV light. On the basis of previous work, it was assumed that the PPC of ZnO originated from the unique property of V0 O. Meanwhile, this report reveals that the intrinsic defects VO 2+, VO +, V0 Zn will enhance Q uo and Q us but decrease η in the pure ZnO nanorod array film. The extrinsic defect Cu0 Zn introduced by coating the ZnO nanorod array film in an ethanol solution of copper acetate suppresses Q uo and Q us but promotes the increase of η. Since the whole methodology originated from a series of physical definitions, it can be easily extended to other materials with similar PPC effects.
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- Linzhi Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Nanomaterials and Smart Sensors Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China +86-27-8754-3778 +86-27-8755-6544
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Nanomaterials and Smart Sensors Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China +86-27-8754-3778 +86-27-8755-6544
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Nanomaterials and Smart Sensors Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China +86-27-8754-3778 +86-27-8755-6544
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Nanomaterials and Smart Sensors Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China +86-27-8754-3778 +86-27-8755-6544
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Nanomaterials and Smart Sensors Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China +86-27-8754-3778 +86-27-8755-6544
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Müller SA, Degler D, Feldmann C, Türk M, Moos R, Fink K, Studt F, Gerthsen D, Bârsan N, Grunwaldt JD. Exploiting Synergies in Catalysis and Gas Sensing using Noble Metal-Loaded Oxide Composites. ChemCatChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201701545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Sabrina A. Müller
- Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry; University of Tübingen (EKUT); 72076 Tübingen Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry (AOC); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute for Technical Thermodynamics and Refrigeration (ITTK); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Department of Functional Materials; University of Bayreuth; 95447 Bayreuth Germany
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- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
- Institute of Catalysis Research and Technology (IKFT); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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- Laboratory for Electron Microscopy (LEM); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry; University of Tübingen (EKUT); 72076 Tübingen Germany
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- Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
- Institute of Catalysis Research and Technology (IKFT); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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