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Kucharski S, Vorochta M, Piliai L, Beale AM, Blackman C. Interplay between CO and Surface Lattice Oxygen Ions in the Vacancy-Mediated Response Mechanism of SnO 2-Based Gas Sensors. ACS Sens 2025; 10:1898-1908. [PMID: 40022723 PMCID: PMC11959589 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c03047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2024] [Revised: 12/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2025] [Indexed: 03/03/2025]
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Despite having been commercially available for more than half a century, conductometric gas sensors still lack a definite description of their operation mechanism, which hinders research into improving their characteristics. With the advent of operando spectroscopy comes the opportunity to elucidate their working principle by observing their surface during sensing. To that end, we have employed near-ambient pressure (NAP) XPS with simultaneous resistance measurements to correlate the macroscopic sensor response with atomistic changes to the sensor's surface under exposure to CO, a common target gas. Our results show a clear relationship between the sensor response and the change in surface stoichiometry of SnO2, suggesting that near-surface oxygen vacancies play a vital role in the sensing mechanism, in support of a vacancy-modulated "surface conductivity" mechanism.
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- Stefan Kucharski
- Department
of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gower St, London WC1H 0AJ, U.K.
- Research
Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0FA, U.K.
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- Department
of Surface and Plasma Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holešovičkách 2, Prague 8 180 00, Czechia
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- Department
of Surface and Plasma Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holešovičkách 2, Prague 8 180 00, Czechia
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- Department
of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gower St, London WC1H 0AJ, U.K.
- Research
Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton
Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0FA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gower St, London WC1H 0AJ, U.K.
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Pargoletti E, Vertova A, Tricoli A, Starvaggi A, John AT, Minelli S, Longhi M, Cappelletti G. Boosting Gaseous Acetone Detection by Nanoheterojunctions of p-Type MWCNTs/PANI Integrated into 3D Flame-Synthesized n-Type ZnO. ACS Sens 2025; 10:407-416. [PMID: 39757722 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c02708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2025]
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Accurate methods for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are essential for noninvasive disease diagnosis, with breath analysis providing a simpler, user-friendly alternative to traditional diagnostic tools. However, challenges remain in low-temperature VOC solid-state sensors, especially concerning their selectivity and functionality at room temperature. Herein, we present key insights into optimizing multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/polyaniline (PANI) and ZnO nanocomposites for efficient, light-free selective acetone sensing. We showcased novel nanocomposites prepared by integrating p-type MWCNTs/PANI into a porous 3D network of n-type ZnO nanoparticles, synthesized via flame spray pyrolysis, and varying the weight ratios between ZnO and MWCNTs/PANI (namely 1:1, 8:1, 32:1, 64:1). The 32:1 nanocomposite exhibited superior acetone selectivity over toluene and ethanol, resulting in promise even at room temperature. As such, a potential sensing mechanism was proposed, which involves nanoheterojunction formation between p-type MWCNTs/PANI and n-type ZnO, creating an accumulation layer that enhances the gas response. Moreover, the incorporation of MWCNTs improved the overall conductivity and carrier mobility. Hence, we believe that this work offers valuable insights for optimizing MWCNTs/PANI and ZnO nanocomposites for efficient, low-temperature, light-free gas sensors.
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- E Pargoletti
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (NRL), School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (NRL), Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 0200, Australia
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (NRL), Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 0200, Australia
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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Ghosh M, Mukherjee D, Selvaraj C, Ghosh P, Sarkar S. Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles from E-Waste for Photocatalytic Mixed-Dye Degradation under Sunlight. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:51136-51145. [PMID: 39758641 PMCID: PMC11696421 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c06548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 10/28/2024] [Accepted: 11/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/07/2025]
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Electronic waste (e-waste) has become a significant environmental concern worldwide due to the rapid advancement of technology and short product lifecycles. Waste-printed electronic boards (WPCBs) contain valuable metals and semiconductors; among them, tin can be recycled and repurposed for sustainable material production. This study presents a potential ecofriendly methodology for the recovery of tin from WPCBs in the form of tin oxide nanostructured powders. The soldering points in the WPCBs are extracted and dissolved in the dilute HNO3 solution, followed by the formation of metastannic acid, which is subsequently transformed into SnO2 nanoparticles. Different characterization techniques (XRD, XPS, FE-SEM, and TEM) are employed to confirm the morphology and composition of nanoparticles. The prepared SnO2 NPs, having a size range of <50 nm, show excellent photocatalytic degradation of cationic (methylene blue, MB) and anionic (eosin Y, EY) dyes for wastewater treatment. The as-synthesized SnO2 can degrade the mixed dyes (MB+EY) under the illumination of natural sunlight at rate constants of 0.0153 and 0.1103 min-1 for MB and EY, respectively. The positive zeta potential and smaller particle size of the SnO2 NPs possess the extra advantage of the adsorption of anionic over cationic dye, resulting in faster degradation of EY, which is further supported by DFT calculation. The synthesis of SnO2 from waste-printed electronic boards offers a dual benefit: It not only provides a sustainable solution for managing electronic waste but also contributes to the production of useful photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. By converting waste into valuable resources, this approach aligns with the principles of the circular economy and mitigates the environmental impact associated with e-waste disposal.
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- Mandira Ghosh
- Department
of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600127, India
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- Centre for
Fuel Cell Technology (CFCT), International
Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI),
IIT-M Research Park, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600127, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Humboldt-Universität
zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Straße 2, Berlin 12489, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600127, India
- Electric
Vehicle Incubation, Testing and Research Centre (EVIT-RC), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600127, India
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Sayago I, Sánchez-Vicente C, Santos JP. Highly Sensitive and Selective SnO 2-Gr Sensor Photoactivated for Detection of Low NO 2 Concentrations at Room Temperature. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1994. [PMID: 39728530 PMCID: PMC11728612 DOI: 10.3390/nano14241994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2024] [Revised: 12/09/2024] [Accepted: 12/10/2024] [Indexed: 12/28/2024]
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Chemical nanosensors based on nanoparticles of tin dioxide and graphene-decorated tin dioxide were developed and characterized to detect low NO2 concentrations. Sensitive layers were prepared by the drop casting method. SEM/EDX analyses have been used to investigate the surface morphology and the elemental composition of the sensors. Photoactivation of the sensors allowed for detecting ultra-low NO2 concentrations (100 ppb) at room temperature. The sensors showed very good sensitivity and selectivity to NO2 with low cross-responses to the other pollutant gases tested (CO and CH4). The effect of humidity and the presence of graphene on sensor response were studied. Comparative studies revealed that graphene incorporation improved sensor performance. Detections in complex atmosphere (CO + NO2 or CH4 + NO2, in humid air) confirmed the high selectivity of the graphene sensor in near-real conditions. Thus, the responses were of 600%, 657% and 540% to NO2 (0.5 ppm), NO2 (0.5 ppm) + CO (5 ppm) and NO2 (0.5 ppm) + CH4 (10 ppm), respectively. In addition, the detection mechanisms were discussed and the possible redox equations that can change the sensor conductance were also considered.
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- Isabel Sayago
- Institute for Physical and Information Technologies (ITEFI-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain; (C.S.-V.); (J.P.S.)
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Okechukwu VO, Njobeh PB, Kappo AP, Mamo MA. Room temperature detection of aspergillus flavus volatile organic compounds (VOCs) under simulated conditions using graphene oxide and tin oxide Nanorods (SnO 2 NRs-GO). Food Chem 2024; 456:140068. [PMID: 38878549 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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This study investigated the application of a hybrid nanocomposite of tin oxide nanorods (SnO2 NRs) and graphene oxide (GO) for the chemoresistive detection of some volatile compounds (hexanal, benzaldehyde, octanal, 1-octanol, and ethyl acetate vapours) emitted by Aspergillus flavus under simulated conditions. The synthesised materials were characterised using various analytical techniques, including high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Three sensors were fabricated: individual nanomaterials (i.e., SnO2 and GO) and composites (SnO2-GO). The results showed that SnO2 NRs had limited sensitivity as a sensor, while GO-based sensors responded to various analyte vapours. However, the incorporation of SnO2 NRs into GO layers resulted in synergistic effects and improved sensor performance. The sensors' sensitivity, selectivity, recovery, and response times were quantitatively determined from the sensors' response curves. The nanocomposite sensor demonstrated superior sensitivity and selectivity for analyte vapours with acceptable response and recovery times. In addition, the sensor was insensitive to humidity and showed robust performance up to 62% RH, although sensor drift occurred at 70% RH. This study highlights the promising potential of using SnO2 NRs-GO composite-based sensor for sensitive and selective detection of analyte vapours, which has significant implications for food safety and environmental monitoring applications.
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- Viola O Okechukwu
- Department of Biochemistry, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, PO Box 2028, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Tessore F, Pargoletti E, Di Carlo G, Albanese C, Soave R, Trioni MI, Marelli F, Cappelletti G. How the Interplay between SnO 2 and Zn(II) Porphyrins Impacts on the Electronic Features of Gaseous Acetone Chemiresistors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39049749 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Herein, the integration of SnO2 nanoparticles with two Zn(II) porphyrins─Zn(II) 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) and its perfluorinated counterpart, Zn(II) 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin (ZnTPPF20)─was investigated for the sensing of gaseous acetone at 120 °C, adopting three Zn-porphyrin/SnO2 weight ratios (1:4, 1:32, and 1:64). For the first time, we were able to provide evidence of the correlation between the materials' conductivity and these nanocomposites' sensing performances, obtaining optimal results with a 1:32 ratio for ZnTPPF20/SnO2 and showcasing a remarkable detection limit of 200 ppb together with a boosted sensing signal with respect to bare SnO2. To delve deeper, the combination of experimental data with density functional theory calculations unveiled an electron-donating behavior of both porphyrins when interacting with tin dioxide semiconductor, especially for the nonfluorinated one. The study suggested that the interplay between electrons injected, from the porphyrins' highest occupied molecular orbital to SnO2 conduction band, and the latter's available electronic states has a dramatic impact to boost the chemiresistive sensing. Indeed, we highlighted that the key lies in preventing the full saturation of SnO2 electronic states concomitantly increasing the materials' conductivity: in this respect, the best compromise turned out to be the perfluorinated porphyrin. A further corroboration of our findings was obtained by illuminating the sensors during measurements with light-emitting diode (LED) light. Actually, we demonstrated that it does not have any impact on improving the sensing behavior, most probably due to the electronic oversaturation and scattering caused by LED excitation in porphyrins. Lastly, the most effective hybrids (1:32 ratio) were physicochemically characterized, confirming the physisorption of the macrocycles onto the SnO2 surface. In conclusion, herein, we underscore the feasibility of customizing the porphyrin chemistry and porphyrin-to-SnO2 ratio to enhance the gaseous sensing of bare metal oxides, providing valuable insights for the engineering of highly performing light-free chemiresistors.
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- Francesca Tessore
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies "Giulio Natta", Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies "Giulio Natta", Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Golgi 19, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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Balakrishnan T, Sagadevan S, Le MV, Soga T, Oh WC. Recent Progress on Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots and Their Nanocomposites for Enhanced Gas Sensing Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:11. [PMID: 38202466 PMCID: PMC10780593 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Gas-sensing technology has witnessed significant advancements that have been driven by the emergence of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and their tailored nanocomposites. This comprehensive review surveys the recent progress made in the construction methods and applications of functionalized GQDs and GQD-based nanocomposites for gas sensing. The gas-sensing mechanisms, based on the Fermi-level control and charge carrier depletion layer theory, are briefly explained through the formation of heterojunctions and the adsorption/desorption principle. Furthermore, this review explores the enhancements achieved through the incorporation of GQDs into nanocomposites with diverse matrices, including polymers, metal oxides, and 2D materials. We also provide an overview of the key progress in various hazardous gas sensing applications using functionalized GQDs and GQD-based nanocomposites, focusing on key detection parameters such as sensitivity, selectivity, stability, response and recovery time, repeatability, and limit of detection (LOD). According to the most recent data, the normally reported values for the LOD of various toxic gases using GQD-based sensors are in the range of 1-10 ppm. Remarkably, some GQD-based sensors exhibit extremely low detection limits, such as N-GQDs/SnO2 (0.01 ppb for formaldehyde) and GQD@SnO2 (0.10 ppb for NO2). This review provides an up-to-date perspective on the evolving landscape of functionalized GQDs and their nanocomposites as pivotal components in the development of advanced gas sensors.
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- Thivyah Balakrishnan
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Hanseo University, Seosan 356-706, Republic of Korea
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Liu H, Li Q, Ma Y, Wang S, Wang Y, Zhao B, Zhao L, Jiang Z, Xu L, Ruan W. Study of charge transfer contribution in Surface-Enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) based on indium oxide nanoparticle substrates. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 303:123168. [PMID: 37515886 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has outstanding merits in biochemical molecular analysis, and the development of new SERS substrates is the focus of research. Herein, In2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by a high temperature pyrolysis method with cubic phase and small particle size at 10 nm. The structures and properties of In2O3 NPs were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and other characterization methods. Additionally, the SERS spectra of In2O3-MBA with the enhancement factor (EF) up to 1.22 × 104 is discussed. The results demonstrate that there is a charge transfer (CT) effect revealed between the adsorbed molecules of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) and the substrates of In2O3 NPs, and it could be excited by long wavelength energy. Based on the In2O3 NPs, the study is beneficial to develop more potential semiconductor SERS substrates.
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- Hongye Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Changchun Shunfeng New Materials Co., Ltd. & Jilin Shunfeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130114, PR China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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- Changchun Shunfeng New Materials Co., Ltd. & Jilin Shunfeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130114, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Alexandru MG, Ianculescu AC, Carp O, Culita DC, Preda S, Ene CD, Vasile BS, Surdu VA, Nicoara AI, Neatu F, Pintilie I, Visinescu D. Deciphering the role of water and a zinc-doping process in a polyol-based approach for obtaining Zn/Co/Al-based spinels: toward "green" mesoporous inorganic pigments. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:10386-10401. [PMID: 37401566 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00972f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Two new families of zinc/cobalt/aluminum-based pigments, with a unique composition, were obtained through the polyol method. The hydrolysis process of a mixture of Co(CH3COO)2, Zn(acac)2 and Al(acac)3 (acac- = acetylacetonate ion) in 1,4-butanediol afforded dark blue gels (wPZnxCo1-xAl), in the presence of a supplementary amount of water, and light green powders (PZnxCo1-xAl), respectively, for the water-free procedure (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4). The calcination of the precursors yielded dark green (wZnxCo1-xAl) and blue (ZnxCo1-xAl) products. XRD measurements and Rietveld refinement indicate the co-existence of three spinel phases, in different proportions: ZnxCo1-xAl2O4, Co3O4 and the defect spinel, γ-Al2.67O4. The Raman scattering and XPS spectra are in agreement with the compositions of the samples. The morphology of wZnxCo1-xAl consists of large and irregular spherical particle aggregates (ca. 5-100 mm). Smaller agglomerates (ca. 1-5 mm) with a unique silkworm cocoon-like hierarchical morphology composed of cobalt aluminate cores covered with flake-like alumina shells are formed for ZnxCo1-xAl. TEM and HR-TEM analyses revealed the formation of crystalline, polyhedral particles of 7-43 nm sizes for wZnxCo1-xAl, while for ZnxCo1-xAl, a duplex-type morphology, with small (7-13 nm) and larger (30-40 nm) particles, was found. BET assessment showed that both series of oxides are mesoporous materials, with different pore structures, with the water-free samples exhibiting the largest surface areas due, most likely, to the high percent of aluminum oxide. A chemical mechanism is proposed to highlight the role of the water amount and the nature of the starting compounds in the hydrolysis reaction products and, further, in the morpho-structural features and composition of the resulting spinel oxides. The CIE L*a*b* and C* colorimetric parameters indicate that the pigments are bright, with a moderate degree of luminosity, presenting an outstanding high blueness.
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- Maria-Gabriela Alexandru
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, 060042, Romania.
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania.
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania.
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania.
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, 060042, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, 060042, Romania.
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, 060042, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, P.O. Box MG-7, Bucharest-Magurele 077125, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, P.O. Box MG-7, Bucharest-Magurele 077125, Romania
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- "Ilie Murgulescu" Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Splaiul Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania.
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Al-Senani GM, Zayed M, Nasr M, Ali SS, Shaban M, Mohamed F. Flexible Electrode Based on PES/GO Mixed Matrix Woven Membrane for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Application. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:653. [PMID: 37505019 PMCID: PMC10384634 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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We introduced, for the first time, a membrane composed of nanostructured self-polyether sulphone (PES) filled with graphene oxide (GO) applied to photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. This membrane was fabricated through the phase inversion method. A variety of characteristics analysis of GO and its composite with PES including FTIR, XRD, SEM, and optical properties was studied. Its morphology was completely modified from macro voids for bare PES into uniform layers with a random distribution of GO structure which facilitated the movement of electrons between these layers for hydrogen production. The composite membrane photocathode brought a distinct photocurrent generation (5.7 mA/cm2 at 1.6 V vs. RHE). The optimized GO ratio in the membrane was investigated to be PG2 (0.008 wt.% GO). The conversion efficiencies of PEC were assessed for this membrane. Its incident photon-to-current efficiency (IPCE) was calculated to be 14.4% at λ = 390 nm beside the applied bias photon-to-current conversion efficiency (ABPE) that was estimated to be 7.1% at -0.4 V vs. RHE. The stability of the PG2 membrane after six cycles was attributed to high thermal and mechanical stability and excellent ionic conductivity. The number of hydrogen moles was calculated quantitively to be 0.7 mmol h-1 cm-2. Finally, we designed an effective cost membrane with high performance for hydrogen generation.
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- Ghadah M Al-Senani
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanophotonics and Applications Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Nanophotonics and Applications Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering and Pilot-Plant Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Nanophotonics and Applications Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, P.O. Box 170, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanophotonics and Applications Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Materials Science Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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Pathak AK, Swargiary K, Kongsawang N, Jitpratak P, Ajchareeyasoontorn N, Udomkittivorakul J, Viphavakit C. Recent Advances in Sensing Materials Targeting Clinical Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Biomarkers: A Review. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:114. [PMID: 36671949 PMCID: PMC9855562 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In general, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have a high vapor pressure at room temperature (RT). It has been reported that all humans generate unique VOC profiles in their exhaled breath which can be utilized as biomarkers to diagnose disease conditions. The VOCs available in exhaled human breath are the products of metabolic activity in the body and, therefore, any changes in its control level can be utilized to diagnose specific diseases. More than 1000 VOCs have been identified in exhaled human breath along with the respiratory droplets which provide rich information on overall health conditions. This provides great potential as a biomarker for a disease that can be sampled non-invasively from exhaled breath with breath biopsy. However, it is still a great challenge to develop a quick responsive, highly selective, and sensitive VOC-sensing system. The VOC sensors are usually coated with various sensing materials to achieve target-specific detection and real-time monitoring of the VOC molecules in the exhaled breath. These VOC-sensing materials have been the subject of huge interest and extensive research has been done in developing various sensing tools based on electrochemical, chemoresistive, and optical methods. The target-sensitive material with excellent sensing performance and capturing of the VOC molecules can be achieved by optimizing the materials, methods, and its thickness. This review paper extensively provides a detailed literature survey on various non-biological VOC-sensing materials including metal oxides, polymers, composites, and other novel materials. Furthermore, this review provides the associated limitations of each material and a summary table comparing the performance of various sensing materials to give a better insight to the readers.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Pathak
- International School of Engineering (ISE), Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International School of Engineering (ISE), Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Biomedical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International School of Engineering (ISE), Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International School of Engineering (ISE), Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International School of Engineering (ISE), Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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He J, Li M, Li D, Bao B, Xue M, Huang Y, Xu Y, Chen G, Dai L. Fabrication of azobenzene non-covalent bonding grafting graphene composite and its application in weathering and corrosion resistant polyurethane coating. Polym Degrad Stab 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Maruthupandy M, Muneeswaran T, Chackaravarthi G, Vennila T, Anand M, Cho WS, Quero F. Synthesis of chitosan/SnO2 nanocomposites by chemical precipitation for enhanced visible light photocatalytic degradation efficiency of congo red and rhodamine-B dye molecules. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.113972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Trioni MI, Cargnoni F, Americo S, Pargoletti E, Chiarello GL, Cappelletti G. Acetone and Toluene Gas Sensing by WO 3: Focusing on the Selectivity from First Principle Calculations. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2696. [PMID: 35957127 PMCID: PMC9370314 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Sensitivity and selectivity are the two major parameters that should be optimized in chemiresistive devices with boosted performances towards Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Notwithstanding a plethora of metal oxides/VOCs combinations that have been investigated so far, a close inspection based on theoretical models to provide guidelines to enhance sensors features has been scarcely explored. In this work, we measured experimentally the sensor response of a WO3 chemiresistor towards gaseous acetone and toluene, observing a two orders of magnitude higher signal for the former. In order to gain insight on the observed selectivity, Density Functional Theory was then adopted to elucidate how acetone and toluene molecules adsorption may perturb the electronic structure of WO3 due to electrostatic interactions with the surface and hybridization with its electronic structure. The results of acetone adsorption suggest the activation of the carbonyl group for reactions, while an overall lower charge redistribution on the surface and the molecule was observed for toluene. This, combined with acetone's higher binding energy, justifies the difference in the final responses. Notably, the presence of surface oxygen vacancies, characterizing the nanostructure of the oxide, influences the sensing performances.
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- Mario Italo Trioni
- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies “Giulio Natta”, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, University of Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies “Giulio Natta”, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy
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SnO2 nanoparticles embedded onto MoS2 nanoflakes - An efficient catalyst for photodegradation of methylene blue and photoreduction of hexavalent chromium. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Carrageenan‐based Hybrids with Biopolymers and Nano‐structured Materials for Biomimetic Applications. STARCH-STARKE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202200018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Zhang M, Wang Y, Ma Y, Wang X, Zhao B, Ruan W. Study of charge transfer effect in Surface-Enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) by using Antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles as substrates with tunable optical band gaps and free charge carrier densities. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 264:120288. [PMID: 34455383 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been applied in many fields, but still has the limitation of widespread applications on semiconductor substrates. In this work, a series of antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized by a hydrothermal method and were used as SERS substrates for the first time. Interestingly, a charge transfer (CT) effect was revealed between the probing molecules of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) and the substrates of ATO NPs, which accounts for the SERS enhancement and shows dependence to the Sb ions doping ratios in ATO NPs. By considering the energy level diagram of the ATO-MBA complexes and the doping theory of semiconductors, this phenomenon is believed to connect to the variance of the optical band gap energy (Eg), which is accompanied with the changes of free charge carrier densities in conduction bands (CBs) of ATO NPs due to different doping contents. The study of the Eg- or free-charge-carrier-density-dependent property of the semiconductor-based SERS provides a new point of view for the development of new semiconductor SERS substrates and also contributes to the SERS CT mechanism.
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- Meng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Jain SK, Fazil M, Naaz F, Pandit NA, Ahmed J, Alshehri SM, Mao Y, Ahmad T. Silver-doped SnO 2 nanostructures for photocatalytic water splitting and catalytic nitrophenol reduction. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj05432e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Driven by the quest of renewable and clean energy sources, researchers around the globe are seeking solutions to replace non-renewable fossil fuels to meet the ever-increasing energy supply requirements and solve the relevant environment concerns.
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- Sapan K. Jain
- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3105 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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Totong S, Laosiripojana W, Laosiripojana N, Daorattanachai P. Nickel and Rhenium Mixed Oxides-Doped Graphene Oxide (MOs/GO) Catalyst for the Oxidative Depolymerization of Fractionated Bagasse Lignin. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Sansanee Totong
- The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Prachauthit Road, Bangmod, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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- Department of Tool and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Prachauthit Road, Bangmod, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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- The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Prachauthit Road, Bangmod, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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- The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Prachauthit Road, Bangmod, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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Research and Progress of Transparent, Flexible Tin Oxide Ultraviolet Photodetector. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11121479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Optical detection is of great significance in various fields such as industry, military, and medical treatment, especially ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors. Moreover, as the demand for wearable devices continues to increase, the UV photodetector, which is one of the most important sensors, has put forward higher requirements for bending resistance, durability, and transparency. Tin oxide (SnO2) has a wide band gap, high ultraviolet exciton gain, etc., and is considered to be an ideal material for preparing UV photodetectors. At present, SnO2-based UV photodetectors have a transparency of more than 70% in the visible light region and also have excellent flexibility of 160% tensile strain. Focusing on SnO2 nanostructures, the article mainly summarizes the progress of SnO2 UV photodetectors in flexibility and transparency in recent years and proposes feasible optimization directions and difficulties.
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Carbon-Coated SiO 2 Composites as Promising Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154531. [PMID: 34361689 PMCID: PMC8348466 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Porous silica-based materials are a promising alternative to graphite anodes for Li-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, low discharge potential similar to pure silicon, superior cycling stability compared to silicon, abundance, and environmental friendliness. However, several challenges prevent the practical application of silica anodes, such as low coulombic efficiency and irreversible capacity losses during cycling. The main strategy to tackle the challenges of silica as an anode material has been developed to prepare carbon-coated SiO2 composites by carbonization in argon atmosphere. A facile and eco-friendly method of preparing carbon-coated SiO2 composites using sucrose is reported herein. The carbon-coated SiO2 composites were characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, transmission and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and charge–discharge cycling. A C/SiO2-0.085 M calendered electrode displays the best cycling stability, capacity of 714.3 mAh·g−1, and coulombic efficiency as well as the lowest charge transfer resistance over 200 cycles without electrode degradation. The electrochemical performance improvement could be attributed to the positive effect of the carbon thin layer that can effectively diminish interfacial impedance.
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El-Shafai NM, Abdelfatah M, El-Mehasseb IM, Ramadan MS, Ibrahim MM, El-Shaer A, El-Kemary MA, Masoud MS. Enhancement of electrochemical properties and photocurrent of copper oxide by heterojunction process as a novel hybrid nanocomposite for photocatalytic anti-fouling and solar cell applications. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Yan W, Liu Y, Shao G, Zhu K, Cui S, Wang W, Shen X. Chemical Surface Adsorption and Trace Detection of Alcohol Gas in Graphene Oxide-Based Acid-Etched SnO 2 Aerogels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:20467-20478. [PMID: 33880925 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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An acidified SnO2/rGO aerogel (ASGA) is an attractive contributor in ethanol gas sensing under ultralow concentration because of the sufficient active sites and adsorption pores in SnO2 and the rGA, respectively. Furthermore, a p-n heterojunction is successfully constructed by the high electron mobility between ASP and rGA to establish a brand-new bandgap of 2.72 eV, where more electrons are released and the surface energy is decreased, to improve the gas sensitivity. The ASGA owns a specific surface area of 256.1 m2/g, far higher than SnO2 powder (68.7 m2/g), indicating an excellent adsorption performance, so it can acquire more ethanol gas for a redox reaction. For gas-sensing ability, the ASGA exhibits an excellent response of Ra/Rg = 137.4 to 20 ppm of ethanol at the optimum temperature of 210 °C and can reach a response of 1.2 even at the limit detection concentration of 0.25 ppm. After the concentration gradient change test, a nonlinear increase between concentration and sensitivity (S-C curve) is observed, and it indirectly proves the chemical adsorption between ethanol and ASGA, which exhibits charge transfer and improves electron mobility. In addition, a detailed energy band diagram and sensor response diagram jointly depict the gas-sensitive mechanism. Finally, a conversed calculation explains the feasibility of the nonlinear S-C curve from the atomic level, which further verifies the chemical adsorption during the sensing process.
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- Wenqian Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Inorganic Function Composites, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Americo S, Pargoletti E, Soave R, Cargnoni F, Trioni MI, Chiarello GL, Cerrato G, Cappelletti G. Unveiling the acetone sensing mechanism by WO3 chemiresistors through a joint theory-experiment approach. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Effect of potassium permanganate on morphological, structural and electro-optical properties of graphene oxide thin films. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.102953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Moumen A, Kaur N, Poli N, Zappa D, Comini E. One Dimensional ZnO Nanostructures: Growth and Chemical Sensing Performances. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1940. [PMID: 33003427 PMCID: PMC7599835 DOI: 10.3390/nano10101940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Recently, one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures have attracted the scientific community attention as sensitive materials for conductometric chemical sensors. However, finding facile and low-cost techniques for their production, controlling the morphology and the aspect ratio of these nanostructures is still challenging. In this study, we report the vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) synthesis of one dimensional (1D) zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods (NRs) and nanowires (NWs) by using different metal catalysts and their impact on the performances of conductometric chemical sensors. In VLS mechanism, catalysts are of great interest due to their role in the nucleation and the crystallization of 1D nanostructures. Here, Au, Pt, Ag and Cu nanoparticles (NPs) were used to grow 1D ZnO. Depending on catalyst nature, different morphology, geometry, size and nanowires/nanorods abundance were established. The mechanism leading to the VLS growth of 1D ZnO nanostructures and the transition from nanorods to nanowires have been interpreted. The formation of ZnO crystals exhibiting a hexagonal crystal structure was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ZnO composition was identified using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) mapping. The chemical sensing characteristics showed that 1D ZnO has good and fast response, good stability and selectivity. ZnO (Au) showed the best performances towards hydrogen (H2). At the optimal working temperature of 350 °C, the measured response towards 500 ppm of H2 was 300 for ZnO NWs and 50 for ZnO NRs. Moreover, a good selectivity to hydrogen was demonstrated over CO, acetone and ethanol.
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- Sensor Lab, Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy; (A.M.); (N.K.); (N.P.); (D.Z.)
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André L, Desbois N, Gros CP, Brandès S. Porous materials applied to biomarker sensing in exhaled breath for monitoring and detecting non-invasive pathologies. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:15161-15170. [DOI: 10.1039/d0dt02511a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Overview of the use of porous materials for gas sensing to analyze the exhaled breath of patients for disease identification.
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- Laurie André
- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne
- ICMUB
- UMR CNRS 6302
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
- 21078 Dijon cedex
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne
- ICMUB
- UMR CNRS 6302
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
- 21078 Dijon cedex
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne
- ICMUB
- UMR CNRS 6302
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
- 21078 Dijon cedex
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- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l'Université de Bourgogne
- ICMUB
- UMR CNRS 6302
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
- 21078 Dijon cedex
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