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Jacob B, Mohan M, K C D, Thomas H. Electron transfer enhanced catalytic activity of nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide supported CuCo 2O 4 towards the fast reduction of 4-nitrophenol in water. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118567. [PMID: 38432568 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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There has been a growing interest in the design and development of graphene based composite materials with superior performances for environmental catalytic applications. But in most of the studies the synthesis conditions require elevated temperatures and expensive working setups (high temperature furnaces, autoclaves, inert atmosphere conditions etc.). In this reported work, the nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide supported CuCo2O4 (NG/CuCo2O4) composites were prepared through a simple one pot synthesis method under mild conditions (∼95 °C and air atmosphere) and successfully employed as catalysts for the reduction of toxic 4-nitrophenol (4NP). The characterization results revealed the successful formation of NG/CuCo2O4 composites with a possible charge transfer interaction between nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide support of CuCo2O4. The NG/CuCo2O4 hybrids exhibited robust catalytic activity in 4NP reduction with an activity factor of 261.5 min-1 g-1. A 4NP conversion percentage which is as high as 99.5% was achieved within 11 min using the NG/CuCo2O4 catalyst. The detailed kinetic analysis confirmed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model for the NG/CuCo2O4 catalysed 4NP reduction. The nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide support modified the electronic levels of CuCo2O4 nanoparticles through electron transfer interactions and enhanced the catalytic activity of CuCo2O4 in NG/CuCo2O4 through improved adsorption of reactant ions and effective generation of active hydrogen species. The good reusability and stability along with profound activity of NG/CuCo2O4 catalyst makes it a promising material for wide scale catalytic applications.
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- Bibin Jacob
- Department of Physics, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala, India, 689122; University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Physics, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala, India, 689122; University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Physics, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala, India, 689122; University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Physics, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala, India, 689122; University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
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Nicotera I, Enotiadis A, Simari C. Quaternized Graphene for High-Performance Moisture Swing Direct Air Capture of CO 2. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401303. [PMID: 38856002 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Nowadays, moisture-swing adsorption technology still relies on quaternary ammonium resins with limited CO2 capacity under ambient air conditions. In this work, a groundbreaking moisture-driven sorbent is developed starting from commercial graphene flakes and using glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride for incorporation of CO2-sensitive quaternary ammonium functional groups. Boasting an outstanding CO2 capture performance under ultra-diluted conditions (namely, 3.24 mmol g-1 at CO2 400 ppm and 20% RH), the functionalized sorbent (fGO) features clear competitive advantages over current technologies for direct air capture. Notably, fGO demonstrated unprecedented moisture-swing capacity, ease of regenerability, versatility, selectivity, and longevity. These distinctive features position the fGO as an advanced and promising solution, showcasing its potential to outperform existing methods for moisture-swing direct air capture of CO2.
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- Isabella Nicotera
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Calabria, Rende, 87036, Italy
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- National Centre for Scientific Research "DEMOKRITOS", Ag. Paraskevi Attikis, Athens, 15310, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Calabria, Rende, 87036, Italy
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Luo Y, Barwa TN, Dempsey E, Karthik R, Shim JJ, Sukanya R, Breslin CB. Electrochemical detection of sulfanilamide using tannic acid exfoliated MoS 2 nanosheets combined with reduced graphene oxide/graphite. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 248:118391. [PMID: 38309562 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Sulfonamides are a family of synthetic drugs with a broad-spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Like other antimicrobials, they have been found in aquatic environments, making their detection important. Herein, an electrochemical sensor was designed using tannic acid exfoliated few-layered MoS2 sheets, which were combined with a mixture of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and graphite flakes (G). The rGO/G was formed using electrodeposition, by cycling from -0.5 to -1.5 V in an acidified sulfate solution with well dispersed GO and G. The exfoliated MoS2 sheets were drop cast over the wrinkled rGO/G surface to form the final sensor, GCE/rGO/G/ta-MoS2. The mixture of rGO/G was superior to pure rGO in formulating the sensor. The fabricated sensor exhibited an extended linear range from 0.1 to 566 μM, with a LOD of 86 nM, with good selectivity in the presence of various salts found in water and structurally related drugs from the sulfonamide family. The sensor showed very good reproducibility with the RSD at 0.48 %, repeatability and acceptable long term stability over a 10-day period. Good recovery from both tap and river water was achieved, with recovery ranging from 90.4 to 98.9 % for tap water and from 83.5 to 94.4 % for real river water samples.
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- Yiran Luo
- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
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- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland; Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland; Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
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Thakur S, Mutreja V, Kaur R. Synergistic integration of ZrO 2-enriched reduced graphene oxide-based nanostructures for advanced photodegradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33196-y. [PMID: 38632202 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33196-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The escalating demand for the antibiotic drug tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) contributes to an increased release of its residues into land and water bodies, which poses risks to both aquatic life and human health. Therefore, it is precedence to effectively degrade TCH residues to protect environment from their long-term impacts. In this aspect, the present study entails the synthesis of zirconia (ZrO2) nanostructures and focuses on the enhancement in the catalytic performance of ZrO2 nanostructures by employing reduced graphene oxide (RGO) as a solid support to synthesize ZrO2-enriched RGO-based photocatalysts (ZrO2-RGO) for the degradation of TCH. The study delves into comprehensive spectroscopic and microscopic investigations and their photodegradation assessments. Powder XRD and HR-TEM studies depicted the phase crystallinity and also displayed uniform distribution of ZrO2 nanostructures with spherical morphology within ZrO2-RGO. This corresponds to high surface-to-volume ratios, providing a substantial number of active sites for light absorption and generation of e--h+ pairs. Moreover, the heterojunctions created between RGO and ZrO2 nanostructures promoted the interspecies electron transfer which prolonged the recombination time of e- and h+ than pure ZrO2 nanostructures, accounted for enhanced degradation of TCH using ZrO2-RGO. The photocatalytic activity of as-synthesized materials were examined under visible and UV light irradiation. The degradation efficiency of ~ 73.82% was achieved using ZrO2-RGO-based photocatalyst with rate constant k = 0.007023 min-1 under visible-light illumination. Moreover, under UV-light, the degradation rate was explicated to be k = 0.01017 min-1 with ~ 85.56% degradation of TCH antibiotics within 180 mins. Hence, the synthesized ZrO2-enriched RGO-based photocatalysts represents a promising potential for the effective degradation of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly TCH under visible and UV-light irradiation.
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- Sakshi Thakur
- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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Kammoun H, Ossonon BD, Tavares AC. Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Materials with High Electrical Conductivity Produced by Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphite Foil. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:123. [PMID: 38202578 PMCID: PMC10780345 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Nitrogen-doped graphene-based materials are of utmost importance in sensing and energy conversion devices due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, the presence of defects such as pyrrolic nitrogen and oxygenated functional groups reduces their electrical conductivity. Herein, a two-step approach based on the electrochemical exfoliation of graphite foils in aqueous mixed electrolytes followed by thermal reduction at 900 °C is used to prepare high-quality few layers of N-doped graphene-based materials. The exfoliations were conducted in 0.1 M (NH4)2SO4 or H2SO4 and HNO3 (5 mM or 0.1 M) electrolytes mixtures and the HNO3 vol% varied. Chemical analysis demonstrated that the as-prepared graphene oxides contain nitro and amine groups. Thermal reduction is needed for substitutional N-doping. Nitrogen and oxygen surface concentrations vary between 0.23-0.96% and 3-8%, respectively. Exfoliation in (NH4)2SO4 and/or 5 mM HNO3 favors the formation of pyridinic-N (10-40% of the total N), whereas 1 M HNO3 favors the formation of graphitic-N (≈60%). The electrical conductivity ranges between 166-2705 Scm-1. Raman spectroscopy revealed a low density of defects (ID/IG ratio between 0.1 and 0.7) and that most samples are composed of mono-to-bilayer graphene-based materials (IG/I2D integrated intensities ratio). Structural and compositional stability of selected samples after storage in air for three months is demonstrated. These results confirm the high quality of the synthesized undoped and N-doped graphene-type materials.
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- Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada; (H.K.); (B.D.O.)
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Gottardo B, Zoccal ARM, Maschio-Lima T, Lemes TH, Paziani MH, Von Zeska Kress MR, Perfecto TM, Almeida MTG, Volanti DP. Antifungal Activity of Nontoxic Nanocomposite Based on Silver and Reduced Graphene Oxide against Dermatophytes and Candida spp. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6870-6879. [PMID: 37943794 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00390] [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: 11/12/2023]
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Dermatomycoses are typical hair, skin, or nail infections caused mainly by dermatophytes and nondermatophytes: Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Candida. In addition to the esthetical impact, pain, and nail deformity, these mycoses can be a source of severe disease. The high cost of treatment, toxicity, and the emergence of resistant infectious agents justifies research into new drugs. This work evaluates the fungicidal activity of nanocomposites (NCs) based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) loaded with silver (Ag) nanoparticles (rGO/Ag) against clinical isolates of dermatophytes and Candida species. This is an unprecedented study in which, for the first time, hybrid nanocompounds based on Ag/rGO were tested against Epidermophytom, Microsporum, and Trichophyton species (dermatophytes agents). In this paper, we synthesize rGO using different concentrations of Ag by hydrolysis of metal salt AgNO3 and follow the growth of nanocrystals on sheets of rGO provided by the NaBH4. The NCs were analyzed by X-ray diffraction analysis, and the NC morphology, silver distribution on the rGO surface, and crystalline information were investigated by transmission electron microscopy. Antifungal susceptibility assay was performed by the microdilution method based on modified Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol. Time-kill kinetics was conducted to monitor the effect of the composite to inhibit fungal cells or promote structural changes, avoiding germination. The toxicological evaluation of the NCs was born in an in vivo model based on Galleria mellonella (G. mellonella). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of the rGO/Ag NCs ranged from 1.9 to 125 μg/mL. The best inhibitory activity was obtained for rGO/Ag12%, mainly against Candida spp. and Epidermophyton floccosum. In the presence of sorbitol, MIC values of rGO/Ag NCs were higher (ranging from 15.6 to 250 μg/mL), indicating the action mechanism on the cell wall. Both yeast and dermatophytes clinical isolates were inhibited at a minimum of 6 and 24 h, respectively, but after 2 and 12 h, they had initial antifungal interference. All hybrid formulations of rGO/Ag NCs were not toxic for G. mellonella. This study provides insights into an alternative therapeutic strategy for controlling dermatomycoses.
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- Bianca Gottardo
- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- Barão de Mauá University Center (BMUC), Rua. Ramos de Azevedo 423, Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo 14090-062, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Av. do Café s/n, Ribeirão Preto, Sao Paulo 14040-903, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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- São José do Rio Preto Medical School (FAMERP), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 5416, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15090-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Biosciences, Humanities, and Exact Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), R. Cristóvão Colombo 2265, São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo 15054-000, Brazil
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Ratsameetammajak N, Autthawong T, Khunpakdee K, Haruta M, Chairuangsri T, Sarakonsri T. Insight into the Role of Conductive Polypyrrole Coated on Rice Husk-Derived Nanosilica-Reduced Graphene Oxide as the Anodes: Electrochemical Improvement in Sustainable Lithium-Ion Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4638. [PMID: 38139889 PMCID: PMC10747683 DOI: 10.3390/polym15244638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Polypyrrole (PPy) is a type of conducting polymer that has garnered attention as a potential electrode material for sustainable energy storage devices. This is mostly attributed to its mechanical flexibility, ease of processing, and ecologically friendly nature. Here, a polypyrrole-coated rice husk-derived nanosilica-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite (SiO2-rGO@PPy) as an anode material was developed by a simple composite technique followed by an in situ polymerization process. The architecture of reduced graphene oxide offers a larger electrode/electrolyte interface to promote charge-transfer reactions and provides sufficient space to buffer a large volume expansion of SiO2, maintaining the mechanical integrity of the overall electrode during the lithiation/delithiation process. Moreover, the conducting polymer coating not only improves the capacity of SiO2, but also suppresses the volume expansion and rapid capacity fading caused by serious pulverization. The present anode material shows a remarkable specific reversible capacity of 523 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 current density and exhibits exceptional discharge rate capability. The cycling stability at a current density of 100 mA g-1 shows 81.6% capacity retention and high Coulombic efficiency after 250 charge-discharge cycles. The study also pointed out that this method might be able to be used on a large scale in the lithium-ion battery industry, which could have a big effect on its long-term viability. Creating sustainable nanocomposites is an exciting area of research that could help solve some of the biggest problems with lithium-ion batteries, like how easy they are to make and how big they can be used in industry. This is because they are sustainable and have less of an impact on the environment.
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- Natthakan Ratsameetammajak
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (N.R.); (T.A.); (K.K.)
- Center of Excellent for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (N.R.); (T.A.); (K.K.)
- Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (N.R.); (T.A.); (K.K.)
- Center of Excellent for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan;
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (N.R.); (T.A.); (K.K.)
- Center of Excellent for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Tahir S, Zahid M, Hanif MA, Javed MY. g-C 3N 4/graphene oxide/SnFe 2O 4 ternary composite for the effective sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:125540-125558. [PMID: 37999848 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31096-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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A broadly used dye, methylene blue (MB), adversely impacts human health and water resources, which triggers efficient methods for its elimination. Semiconductor-based heterogeneous photocatalysis is an environmentally friendly approach that effectively degrades organic pollutants. The purpose of the current work is to elucidate and validate the application of a promising g-C3N4/GO/SnFe2O4 (CGS) composite for the environmental remediation of methylene blue dye. The ternary CGS composite has been synthesized using a solvothermal approach. The fabricated composites were analyzed through FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDX, UV-VIS spectroscopy, TEM, and XPS. The photoactivity of composites and affecting parameters (pH, H2O2 dosage, composite amount, initial dye concentration, and irradiation time) were observed in sunlight illumination. The optimal conditions for photocatalytic degradation were pH = 5, photocatalyst dosage = 30 mg/100 mL, H2O2 dosage = 6 mM, and initial dye concentration (IDC) of 10 ppm employing ternary CGS composite, and MB dye was degraded effectively within 1 h. Ninety-eight percent degradation efficacy was attained by employing ternary CGS composite under the optimized conditions. Scavenging analysis suggested that •OH radicals were the key reactive oxygen species (ROS) responsible for the photodegradation of MB dye. Furthermore, the CGS nanocomposite exhibited outstanding recyclability of 84% after five consecutive runs, demonstrating its potential for use in practical applications, particularly pollutant removal.
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- Suman Tahir
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Behera M, Alqahtani FO, Chakrabortty S, Nayak J, Banerjee S, Kumar R, Jeon BH, Tripathy SK. CuO/TiO 2/ZnO NPs Anchored Hydrogen Exfoliated Graphene: To Comprehend the Role of Graphene in Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:42164-42176. [PMID: 38024706 PMCID: PMC10652271 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03859] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The present study deals with sonochemically in situ synthesis of a novel functional catalyst using hydrogen exfoliated graphene (HEG) supported titanium dioxide (TiO2) and copper sulfate (CuSO4) doped with zinc oxide (ZnO) (abbreviated as Ti/Cu/Zn-HEG). The synthesis of the Ti/Cu/Zn-HEG nanocomposite (NCs) catalyst was confirmed through its characterizations by XRD, SEM-EDX, TEM, XPS, FTIR, and BET methods. It was assessed for catalytic conversion of a model aromatic compound para-nitrophenol (p-NP) in an aqueous solution. The p-NP is a nitroaromatic compound that has a toxic and mutagenic effect. Its removal from the water system is necessary to protect the environment and living being. The newly synthesized Ti/Cu/Zn-HEG NCs were applied for their higher stability and catalytic activity as a potential candidate for reducing p-NP in practice. The operating parameters, such as p-NP concentration, catalyst dosage, and operating time were optimized for 150 ppm, 400 ppm, and 10 min through response surface methodology (RSM) in Design-Expert software to obtain the maximum reduction p-NP up to 98.4% at its normal pH of 7.1 against the controls (using HEG, Ti/Cu-HEG, and Zn-HEG). Analysis of variance of the response suggested the regression equation to be significant for the process with a major impact on catalyst concentration and operating time. The model prediction data (from RSM) and experimental data were corroborated well as reflected through model's low relative error (RE < 0.10), high regression coefficient (R2 > 0.97), and Willmott d-index (dwill-index > 0.95) values.
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- Meerambika Behera
- School
of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute
of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal
University, P.O. Box 380, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- School
of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute
of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Centre
for Life Science, Mahindra University, Bahadurpally, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Telangana 500043, India
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- School
of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute
of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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- Department
of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic
of Korea
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- Department
of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic
of Korea
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- School
of Chemical Technology, Kalinga Institute
of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
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Rodríguez-Hueso JE, Borbón-Nuñez HA, Ponce-Pérez R, Hoat DM, Takeuchi N, Tiznado H, Guerrero-Sánchez J. Atomic-scale study of TiO 2-GR nanohybrid formation by ALD: the effect of the gas phase precursor. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5476-5486. [PMID: 37822911 PMCID: PMC10563838 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00729d] [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: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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In the present work, we report on a theoretical-computational study of the growth mechanism of the TiO2-Graphene nanohybrid by atomic layer deposition. Hydroxyl groups (OH) are anchoring sites for interacting with the main ALD titanium precursors (Tetrakis (dimethylamino) Titanium, Titanium Tetrachloride, and Titanium Isopropoxide). Results demonstrate that the chemical nature of the precursor directly affects the reaction mechanism in each ALD growth step. Tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium is the precursor that presents a higher affinity (lower energy barriers for the reaction) to hydroxylated graphene in the growth process. A complete reaction mechanism for each precursor was proposed. The differences between precursors were discussed through the non-covalent interactions index. Finally, the water molecules help reduce the energy barriers and consequently favor the formation of the TiO2-graphene nanohybrid.
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- Jonathan E Rodríguez-Hueso
- Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada,Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada 3918 Apdo. Postal 22860 Ensenada B.C. Mexico
- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
- CONAHCyT- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research, Duy Tan University Ha Noi 100000 Viet Nam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University Da Nang 550000 Viet Nam
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km.107, Apdo. Postal 14. Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada Ensenada Baja California Mexico
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Báez DF. Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Photothermal Therapy in Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2286. [PMID: 37765255 PMCID: PMC10535159 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNMs), specifically graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), have shown great potential in cancer therapy owing to their physicochemical properties. As GO and rGO strongly absorb light in the near-infrared (NIR) region, they are useful in photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancer treatment. However, despite the structural similarities of GO and rGO, they exhibit different influences on anticancer treatment due to their different photothermal capacities. In this review, various characterization techniques used to compare the structural features of GO and rGO are first outlined. Then, a comprehensive summary and discussion of the applicability of GBNMs in the context of PTT for diverse cancer types are presented. This discussion includes the integration of PTT with secondary therapeutic strategies, with a particular focus on the photothermal capacity achieved through near-infrared irradiation parameters and the modifications implemented. Furthermore, a dedicated section is devoted to studies on hybrid magnetic-GBNMs. Finally, the challenges and prospects associated with the utilization of GBNM in PTT, with a primary emphasis on the potential for clinical translation, are addressed.
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- Daniela F. Báez
- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
- Instituto de Investigación Interdisciplinaria, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile
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Birdsong BK, Hoogendoorn BW, Nilsson F, Andersson RL, Capezza AJ, Hedenqvist MS, Farris S, Guerrero A, Olsson RT. Large-scale synthesis of 2D-silica (SiO x) nanosheets using graphene oxide (GO) as a template material. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:13037-13048. [PMID: 37492887 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01048a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) was used in this study as a template to successfully synthesize silicon oxide (SiOx) based 2D-nanomaterials, adapting the same morphological features as the GO sheets. By performing a controlled condensation reaction using low concentrations of GO (<0.5 wt%), the study shows how to obtain 2D-nanoflakes, consisting of GO-flakes coated with a silica precursor that were ca. 500 nm in lateral diameter and ca. 1.5 nm in thickness. XPS revealed that the silanes had linked covalently with the GO sheets at the expense of the oxygen groups present on the GO surface. The GO template was shown to be fully removable through thermal treatment without affecting the nanoflake morphology of the pure SiOx-material, providing a methodology for large-scale preparation of SiOx-based 2D nanosheets with nearly identical dimensions as the GO template. The formation of SiOx sheets using a GO template was investigated for two different silane precursors, (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), showing that both precursors were capable of accurately templating the graphene oxide template. Molecular modeling revealed that the choice of silane affected the number of layers coated on the GO sheets. Furthermore, rheological measurements showed that the relative viscosity was significantly affected by the specific surface area of the synthesized particles. The protocol used showed the ability to synthesize these types of nanoparticles using a common aqueous alcohol solvent, and yield larger amounts (∼1 g) of SiOx-sheets than what has been previously reported.
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- Björn K Birdsong
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Mid Sweden University, 85170 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences Food Packaging Laboratory, Via Celoria 2, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 58, 11428, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Balqis N, Mohamed Jan B, Simon Cornelis Metselaar H, Sidek A, Kenanakis G, Ikram R. An Overview of Recycling Wastes into Graphene Derivatives Using Microwave Synthesis; Trends and Prospects. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103726. [PMID: 37241354 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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It is no secret that graphene, a two-dimensional single-layered carbon atom crystal lattice, has drawn tremendous attention due to its distinct electronic, surface, mechanical, and optoelectronic properties. Graphene also has opened up new possibilities for future systems and devices due to its distinct structure and characteristics which has increased its demand in a variety of applications. However, scaling up graphene production is still a difficult, daunting, and challenging task. Although there is a vast body of literature reported on the synthesis of graphene through conventional and eco-friendly methods, viable processes for mass graphene production are still lacking. This review focuses on the variety of unwanted waste materials, such as biowastes, coal, and industrial wastes, for producing graphene and its potential derivatives. Among the synthetic routes, the main emphasis relies on microwave-assisted production of graphene derivatives. In addition, a detailed analysis of the characterization of graphene-based materials is presented. This paper also highlights the current advances and applications through the recycling of waste-derived graphene materials using microwave-assisted technology. In the end, it would alleviate the current challenges and forecast the specific direction of waste-derived graphene future prospects and developments.
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- Nuralmeera Balqis
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Petroleum Engineering Department, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, Vasilika Vouton, GR-700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Utami M, Wang S, Musawwa MM, Purbaningtias TE, Fitri M, Yuspita I, Abd-Elkader OH, Yadav KK, Munusamy-Ramanujam G, Bang D, Chang SW, Balasubramani R. Simultaneous photocatalytic removal of organic dye and heavy metal from textile wastewater over N-doped TiO 2 on reduced graphene oxide. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 332:138882. [PMID: 37164194 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Methylene blue (MB) and hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) are hazardous pollutants in textile waste and cannot be completely removed using conventional methods. So far, there have been no specific studies examining the synthesis and activity of N-TiO2/rGO as a photocatalyst for removing MB and Cr(VI) from textile wastewater. This work especially highlights the synthesis of N-TiO2/rGO as a photocatalyst which exhibits a wider range of light absorption and is highly effective for simultaneous removal of MB-Cr(VI) under visible light. Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) was used as the precursor for N-TiO2 synthesis using the sol-gel method. Graphite was oxidized using Hummer's method and reduced with hydrazine to produce rGO. N-TiO2/rGO was synthesized using a hydrothermal process and then analyzed using several characterization instruments. The X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) showed that the anatase N-TiO2/rGO phase was detected at the diffraction peak of 2θ = 25.60°. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (SEM-EDS and TEM) dispersive X-ray spectrometry images show that N-TiO2 particles adhere to the surface of rGO with uniform size and N and Ti elements are present in the N-TiO2/rGO combined investigated. Gas absorption analysis data (GSA) shows that N-TiO2/rGO had a surface area of 77.449 m2/g, a pore volume of 0.335 cc/g, and a pore size of 8.655 nm. The thermogravimetric differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) curve showed the anatase phase at 500-780 °C with a weight loss of 0.85%. The N-TiO2/rGO composite showed a good photocatalyst application. The photocatalytic activity of N-TiO2/rGO for textile wastewater treatment under visible light showed higher effectiveness than ultraviolet light, with 97.92% for MB and 97.48% for Cr(VI). Combining N-TiO2 with rGO is proven to increase the light coverage in the visible light region. Removal of MB and Cr(VI) can be carried out simultaneously and results in a removal efficiency of 95.96%.
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- Maisari Utami
- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA, 5005, Australia
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- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia
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- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia
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- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia
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- Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Madhyanchal Professional University, Ratibad, Bhopal, 462044, India
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- Molecular Biology and Immunobiology Division, Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine, SRM-IST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
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- Department of Environmental Energy & Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Energy & Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Energy & Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16227, South Korea.
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Melethil K, Kumar MS, Wu CM, Shen HH, Vedhanarayanan B, Lin TW. Recent Progress of 2D Layered Materials in Water-in-Salt/Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Liquid Electrolytes for Supercapacitors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1257. [PMID: 37049350 PMCID: PMC10097202 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Supercapacitors are candidates with the greatest potential for use in sustainable energy resources. Extensive research is being carried out to improve the performances of state-of-art supercapacitors to meet our increased energy demands because of huge technological innovations in various fields. The development of high-performing materials for supercapacitor components such as electrodes, electrolytes, current collectors, and separators is inevitable. To boost research in materials design and production toward supercapacitors, the up-to-date collection of recent advancements is necessary for the benefit of active researchers. This review summarizes the most recent developments of water-in-salt (WIS) and deep eutectic solvents (DES), which are considered significant electrolyte systems to advance the energy density of supercapacitors, with a focus on two-dimensional layered nanomaterials. It provides a comprehensive survey of 2D materials (graphene, MXenes, and transition-metal oxides/dichalcogenides/sulfides) employed in supercapacitors using WIS/DES electrolytes. The synthesis and characterization of various 2D materials along with their electrochemical performances in WIS and DES electrolyte systems are described. In addition, the challenges and opportunities for the next-generation supercapacitor devices are summarily discussed.
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- Krishnakumar Melethil
- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, No.1727, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan
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Patel M, Bisht N, Prabhakar P, Sen RK, Kumar P, Dwivedi N, Ashiq M, Mondal DP, Srivastava AK, Dhand C. Ternary nanocomposite-based smart sensor: Reduced graphene oxide/polydopamine/alanine nanocomposite for simultaneous electrochemical detection of Cd 2+, Pb 2+, Fe 2+, and Cu 2+ ions. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 221:115317. [PMID: 36657597 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Heavy metal ion (HMI) sensors are the most sought commercial devices for environmental monitoring and food analysis research due to serious health concerns associated with HMI overdosage. Herein, we developed an effective electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of four HMI (Cd2+, Pb2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+) using a ternary nanocomposite of reduced graphene oxide functionalized with polydopamine and alanine (ALA/pDA/rGO). Comprehensive spectroscopic and microscopic characterizations were performed to ensure the formation of the ternary nanocomposite. The developed nanocomposite on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) yields >2-fold higher current than GO/GCE electrode with excellent electrochemical stability and charge transfer rate. Using DPV, various chemical and electrochemical parameters, such as supporting electrolyte, buffer pH, metal deposition time, and potential, were optimized to achieve highly sensitive detection of targeted HMI. For Cd2+, Pb2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+ sensing devised sensor exhibited detection limits of 1.46, 2.86, 50.23, and 17.95 ppb and sensitivity of 0.0929, 0.0744, 0.0051, and 0.0394 μA/ppb, respectively, with <6% interference. The sensor worked similarly well for real water samples with HMI. This study demonstrates a novel strategy for concurrently detecting and quantifying multiple HMI in water and soil using a smart ternary nanocomposite-based electrochemical sensor, which can also detect HMI in food samples.
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- Monika Patel
- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Ivan R, Popescu C, Antohe VA, Antohe S, Negrila C, Logofatu C, del Pino AP, György E. Iron oxide/hydroxide-nitrogen doped graphene-like visible-light active photocatalytic layers for antibiotics removal from wastewater. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2740. [PMID: 36792714 PMCID: PMC9932170 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29927-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Hybrid layers consisting of Fe oxide, Fe hydroxide, and nitrogen doped graphene-like platelets have been synthesized by an eco-friendly laser-based method for photocatalytic applications. The complex composite layers show high photodecomposition efficiency towards degradation of antibiotic molecules under visible light irradiation. The photodecomposition efficiency was investigated as a function of relative concentrations of base materials, Fe oxide nanoparticles and graphene oxide platelets used for the preparation of target dispersions submitted to laser irradiation. Although reference pure Fe oxide/Fe hydroxide layers have high absorption in the visible spectral region, their photodecomposition efficiency is negligible under the same irradiation conditions. The high photocatalytic decomposition efficiency of the nanohybrid layer, up to 80% of the initial antibiotic molecules was assigned to synergistic effects between the constituent materials, efficient separation of the electron-hole pairs generated by visible light irradiation on the surface of Fe oxide and Fe hydroxide nanoparticles, in the presence of conducting graphene-like platelets. Nitrogen doped graphene-like platelets contribute also to the generation of electron-hole pairs under visible light irradiation, as demonstrated by the photocatalytic activity of pure, reference nitrogen doped graphene-like layers. The results also showed that adsorption processes do not contribute significantly to the removal of antibiotic molecules from the test solutions. The decrease of the antibiotic concentration under visible light irradiation was assigned primarily to photocatalytic decomposition mechanisms.
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- R. Ivan
- grid.435167.20000 0004 0475 5806National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, PO Box MG 36, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania ,grid.5100.40000 0001 2322 497XFaculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Atomiștilor 405, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania
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- grid.435167.20000 0004 0475 5806National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, PO Box MG 36, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania
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- grid.5100.40000 0001 2322 497XFaculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Atomiștilor 405, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania ,grid.7942.80000 0001 2294 713XInstitute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Place Croix du Sud 1, 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
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- grid.5100.40000 0001 2322 497XFaculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Atomiștilor 405, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania ,grid.435118.a0000 0004 6041 6841Academy of Romanian Scientists (AOSR), Splaiul Independenței 54, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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- grid.443870.c0000 0004 0542 4064National Institute for Materials Physics, PO Box MG 7, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov, Romania
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- grid.443870.c0000 0004 0542 4064National Institute for Materials Physics, PO Box MG 7, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov, Romania
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- grid.435283.b0000 0004 1794 1122Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Barcelona, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona Spain
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- grid.435167.20000 0004 0475 5806National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, PO Box MG 36, 077125 Măgurele, Ilfov Romania ,grid.435283.b0000 0004 1794 1122Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Barcelona, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (ICMAB-CSIC), Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona Spain
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Li W, Wang P, Chu B, Chen X, Peng Z, Chu J, Lin R, Gu Q, Lu J, Wu D. A highly-sensitive sensor based on carbon nanohorns@reduced graphene oxide coated by gold platinum core–shell nanoparticles for electrochemical detection of carbendazim in fruit and vegetable juice. Food Chem 2023; 402:134197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Innovations in the synthesis of graphene nanostructures for bio and gas sensors. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 145:213234. [PMID: 36502548 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Sensors play a significant role in modern technologies and devices used in industries, hospitals, healthcare, nanotechnology, astronomy, and meteorology. Sensors based upon nanostructured materials have gained special attention due to their high sensitivity, precision accuracy, and feasibility. This review discusses the fabrication of graphene-based biosensors and gas sensors, which have highly efficient performance. Significant developments in the synthesis routes to fabricate graphene-based materials with improved structural and surface properties have boosted their utilization in sensing applications. The higher surface area, better conductivity, tunable structure, and atom-thick morphology of these hybrid materials have made them highly desirable for the fabrication of flexible and stable sensors. Many publications have reported various modification approaches to improve the selectivity of these materials. In the current work, a compact and informative review focusing on the most recent developments in graphene-based biosensors and gas sensors has been designed and delivered. The research community has provided a complete critical analysis of the most robust case studies from the latest fabrication routes to the most complex challenges. Some significant ideas and solutions have been proposed to overcome the limitations regarding the field of biosensors and hazardous gas sensors.
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Nguyen TH, Lee D, Song Y, Choi UH, Kim J. High-Ionic-Conductivity Sodium-Based Ionic Gel Polymer Electrolyte for High-Performance and Ultrastable Microsupercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:3054-3068. [PMID: 36621929 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Due to the lower cost and greater natural abundance of the sodium element on the earth than those of the lithium element, sodium-based ionic gel polymer electrolytes (IGPEs) are becoming a more cost-effective and popular material choice for portable and stationary energy solutions. The sodium-based IGPEs, however, appeared relatively inferior to their lithium-based counterparts for use in high-performance microsupercapacitors in terms of ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. To tackle these issues, poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) with fast polymerization to build a polymer matrix and sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) with high chemical stability and high thermal stability are employed to generate free ions for an ionic conducting phase with the support of tetramethylene glycol ether (G4) and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(triflouromethylsulfonyl)imide (EMIM-TFSI). It was found that the ionic conductivity (σdc) of this sodium-based IGPE reaches up to 0.54 mS/cm at room temperature. To manifest a high-conductivity sodium-based IGPE (SIGPE), a microsupercapacitor (MSC) with an area of 5 mm2 is designed and fabricated on an interdigital reduced graphene oxide electrode. This MSC demonstrates prominent performance with a high power density of ∼2500 W/kg and a maximum energy density of ∼0.7 Wh/kg. Furthermore, after 20,000 cycles at an operating potential window from 0.0 to 1.0 V, it retains approximately 98.9% capacitance. An MSC array in 3 series × 3 parallels (3S × 3P) was successfully designed as a power source for a basic circuit with an LED. Therefore, we believe that our sodium-based IGPE microsupercapacitor holds its promising role as a solid-state energy source for high-performance and high-stability energy solutions.
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- Thi Huyen Nguyen
- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, Hanyang University, Ansan15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, Hanyang University, Ansan15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, Hanyang University, Ansan15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering and Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, Hanyang University, Ansan15588, Republic of Korea
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Reduced Graphene Oxide-Zinc Sulfide Nanocomposite Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment by Adsorption, Photocatalysis and Antimicrobial Action. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030926. [PMID: 36770591 PMCID: PMC9920792 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Reduced graphene oxide nanosheets decorated with ZnS and ZnS-Ag nanoparticles are successfully prepared via a facile one-step chemical approach consisting of reducing the metal precursors on a rGO surface. Prepared rGO-ZnS nanocomposite is employed as an adsorbent material against two model dyes: malachite green (MG) and ethyl violet (EV). The adsorptive behavior of the nanocomposite was tuned by monitoring some parameters, such as the time of contact between the dye and the adsorbent, and the adsorbent dose. Experimental data were also simulated with kinetic models to evaluate the adsorption behavior, and the results confirmed that the adsorption of both dyes followed a pseudo 2nd order kinetic mode. Moreover, the adsorbent was also regenerated in a suitable media for both dyes (HCl for MG and ethanol for EV), without any significant loss in removal efficiency. Ag doped rGO-ZnS nanocomposite was also utilized as a photocatalyst for the degradation of the selected organic contaminant, resorcinol. The complete degradation of the phenolic compound was achieved after 60 min with 200 mg of rGO-ZnS-Ag nanocomposite under natural sunlight irradiation. The photocatalytic activity was studied considering some parameters, such as the initial phenol concentration, the photocatalyst loading, and the pH of the solution. The degradation kinetics of resorcinol was carefully studied and found to follow a linear Langmuir-Hinshelwood model. An additional advantage of rGO-ZnS and rGO-ZnS-Ag nanocomposites was antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacterium, E. coli, and the results confirmed the significant performance of the nanocomposites in destroying harmful pathogens.
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de Oliveira MP, Schnorr C, da Rosa Salles T, da Silva Bruckmann F, Baumann L, Muller EI, da Silva Garcia WJ, de Oliveira AH, Silva LFO, Rhoden CRB. Efficient Uptake of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme II Inhibitor Employing Graphene Oxide-Based Magnetic Nanoadsorbents. WATER 2023; 15:293. [DOI: 10.3390/w15020293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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This paper reports a high efficiency uptake of captopril (CPT), employing magnetic graphene oxide (MGO) as the adsorbent. The graphene oxide (GO) was produced through an oxidation and exfoliation method, and the magnetization technique by the co-precipitation method. The nanomaterials were characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM, Raman, and VSM analysis. The optimal condition was reached by employing GO·Fe3O4 at pH 3.0 (50 mg of adsorbent and 50 mg L−1 of CPT), presenting values of removal percentage and maximum adsorption capacity of 99.43% and 100.41 mg g−1, respectively. The CPT adsorption was dependent on adsorbent dosage, initial concentration of adsorbate, pH, and ionic strength. Sips and Elovich models showed the best adjustment for experimental data, suggesting that adsorption occurs in a heterogeneous surface. Thermodynamic parameters reveal a favorable, exothermic, involving a chemisorption process. The magnetic carbon nanomaterial exhibited a high efficiency after five adsorption/desorption cycles. Finally, the GO·Fe3O4 showed an excellent performance in CPT removal, allowing future application in waste management.
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Manikandan V, Lee NY. Reduced graphene oxide: Biofabrication and environmental applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:136934. [PMID: 36273614 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Green synthesis of high-quality reduced graphene oxide (rGO) from agro-industrial waste resources remains attractive owing to its outstanding environmental benefits. The remarkable properties of rGO include excellent morphology, uniform particle size, good optical properties, high conductivity, nontoxicity, and extraordinary chemical stability. Traditional methods for the synthesis of rGO nanomaterials involve several chemical reactions including oxidation, carbonization, toxic solvent, and pyrolysis which produce harmful byproducts. Green preparation of rGO is an emerging area of research in graphene technology which is cost-effective and sustainable in the procedure. Owing to the uniform particle rGO particle size, these smart nanomaterials have wide applicability, including in metal ions and pollutant sensing and adsorption, photocatalysis, optoelectrical devices, medical diagnosis, and drug delivery. Here we review the physicochemical properties of rGO, the biowaste sources and green methods of rGO synthesis, and the diverse applications of rGO, including in water purification and the biomedical fields. With this review, covering more than 200 research articles published on rGO in the last eight years ending in 2022, we aim to provide a quick guide for researchers seeking up-to-date information on the properties, production, and applicability of rGO, with special attention to rGO applications in water purification and the biomedical fields.
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- Velu Manikandan
- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, South Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, South Korea.
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Kunakham T, Hoijang S, Nguyen MD, Ananta S, Lee TR, Srisombat L. Magnesium Ferrite/Poly(cysteine methacrylate) Nanocomposites for pH-Tunable Selective Removal and Enhanced Adsorption of Indigo Carmine and Methylene Blue. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Tanapong Kunakham
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and the Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, Texas77204-5003, United States
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and the Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, Texas77204-5003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai50200, Thailand
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Mikheev IV, Byvsheva SM, Sozarukova MM, Kottsov SY, Proskurnina EV, Proskurnin MA. High-Throughput Preparation of Uncontaminated Graphene-Oxide Aqueous Dispersions with Antioxidant Properties by Semi-Automated Diffusion Dialysis. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4159. [PMID: 36500782 PMCID: PMC9739863 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A semi-automated diffusion-dialysis purification procedure is proposed for the preparation of uncontaminated graphene oxide (GO) aqueous dispersions. The purification process is integrated with analytical-signal processing to control the purification degree online by several channels: oxidation-reduction potential, conductivity, and absorbance. This approach reduces the amounts of reagents for chemical treatment during dialysis. The total transition metal (Mn and Ti) content was reduced to a sub-ppb level (assessed by slurry nebulization in inductively coupled plasma optical atomic emission spectroscopy). Purified aqueous GO samples possess good stability for about a year with a zeta-potential of ca. -40 mV and a lateral size of ca. sub-µm. Purified GO samples showed increased antioxidant properties (up to five times compared to initial samples according to chemiluminometry by superoxide-radical (O2-) generated in situ from xanthine and xanthine oxidase with the lucigenin probe) and significantly decreased peroxidase-like activity (assessed by the H2O2-L-012 system).
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- Ivan V. Mikheev
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 117901, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 117901, Russia
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Kinoshita H, Okamoto T, Hirai Y, Sugano K, Naohiro M. Low Friction of Graphene Oxide Aggregates in Lubricant Oil between a Steel Ball and Glass Disk under Boundary Lubrication. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:40983-40989. [PMID: 36406502 PMCID: PMC9670099 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04181] [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: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Previously, isolated nanocarbons in lubricating oils were considered essential for good lubrication. However, we observed that graphene oxide (GO) aggregates in lubricating oil have lower frictional properties than isolated dispersed GO. The GO was dispersed in polyα-olefin (PAO) using alkylamine at different ratios of GO and alkylamine, or it was heated at different temperatures to synthesize high- and low-dispersible GO-dispersed PAO. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy measurements showed that low-dispersible modified GOs retained many of the original GO chemical and structural features. Macrotribological tests between a steel ball and glass disk in GO-dispersed oil were conducted with a load of 5 N under boundary lubrication. The friction interface was observed in situ using an optical microscope. In the low-dispersible GO-dispersed PAO, many GO aggregates were observed through optical microscopy. Surprisingly, the friction coefficients decreased when the GO aggregates entered the friction interface and covered the contact area. The low-dispersible GO-dispersed PAO using alkylamine had the lowest friction coefficient of 0.05, as the GO aggregates covered the contact area. From microtribological tests with a load of 0.8 mN as well, it is assumed that the low friction of the GO aggregates originates due to the sliding between the weakest shear layers in the aligned multiple GO layers.
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One-Step Synthesis of Aminobenzoic Acid Functionalized Graphene Oxide by Electrochemical Exfoliation of Graphite for Oxygen Reduction to Hydrogen Peroxide and Supercapacitors. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27217629. [DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Graphene-based materials have attracted considerable attention as promising electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and as electrode materials for supercapacitors. In this work, electrochemical exfoliation of graphite in the presence of 4-aminebenzoic acid (4-ABA) is used as a one-step method to prepare graphene oxide materials (EGO) functionalized with aminobenzoic acid (EGO-ABA). The EGO and EGO-ABAs materials were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the EGO-ABA materials have smaller flake size and higher density of oxygenated functional groups compared to bare EGO. The electrochemical studies showed that the EGO-ABA catalysts have higher activity for the ORR to H2O2 in alkaline medium compared to EGO due to their higher density of oxygenated functional groups. However, bare EGO has a higher selectivity for the 2-electron process (81%) compared to the EGO-ABA (between 64 and 72%) which was related to a lower content of carbonyl groups. The specific capacitance of the EGO-ABA materials was higher than that of EGO, with an increase by a factor of 3 for the materials prepared from exfoliation in 5 mM 4-ABA/0.1 M H2SO4. This electrode material also showed a remarkable cycling capability with a loss of only 19.4% after 5000 cycles at 50 mVs−1.
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Dong M, Coleman HA, Tonta MA, Xiong Z, Li D, Thomas S, Liu M, Fallon JB, Parkington HC, Forsythe JS. Rapid electrophoretic deposition of biocompatible graphene coatings for high-performance recording neural electrodes. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:15845-15858. [PMID: 36259692 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04421h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The electrical and biological interfacial properties of invasive electrodes have a significant impact on the performance and longevity of neural recordings in the brain. In this study, we demonstrated rapid electrophoretic deposition and electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide (GO) on metal-based neural electrodes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and other characterizations confirmed the existence of a uniform and effectively reduced graphene oxide coating. Electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ErGO) coated Pt/Ir neural electrodes exhibited 15.2-fold increase in charge storage capacity (CSC) and 90% decrease in impedance with only 3.8% increase in electrode diameter. Patch clamp electrophysiology and calcium imaging of primary rat hippocampus neurons cultured on ErGO demonstrated that there was no adverse impact on the functional development of neurons. Immunostaining showed a balanced growth of excitatory and inhibitory neurons, and astrocytes. Acute recordings from the auditory cortex and chronic recordings (19 days) from the somatosensory cortex found ErGO coating improved the performance of neural electrodes in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and amplitude of signals. The proposed approach not only provides an in-depth evaluation of the effect of ErGO coating on neural electrodes but also widens the coating methods of commercial neural electrodes.
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- Miheng Dong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
- Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Monash University, Suzhou SIP 250000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
- Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Monash University, Suzhou SIP 250000, China
- Foshan (Southern China) Institute for New Materials, Foshan 528200, China
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- The Bionics Institute, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia
- Medical Bionics Department, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Venkata Prasad G, Vinothkumar V, Joo Jang S, Eun Oh D, Hyun Kim T. Multi-walled carbon nanotube/graphene oxide/poly(threonine) composite electrode for boosting electrochemical detection of paracetamol in biological samples. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Daneshnazar M, Jaleh B, Eslamipanah M, Varma RS. Optical and gas sensing properties of TiO2/RGO for methanol, ethanol and acetone vapors. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Braz BA, Hospinal-Santiani M, Martins G, Pinto CS, Zarbin AJG, Beirão BCB, Thomaz-Soccol V, Bergamini MF, Marcolino-Junior LH, Soccol CR. Graphene-Binding Peptide in Fusion with SARS-CoV-2 Antigen for Electrochemical Immunosensor Construction. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12100885. [PMID: 36291021 PMCID: PMC9599560 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The development of immunosensors to detect antibodies or antigens has stood out in the face of traditional methods for diagnosing emerging diseases such as the one caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The present study reports the construction of a simplified electrochemical immunosensor using a graphene-binding peptide applied as a recognition site to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. A screen-printed electrode was used for sensor preparation by adding a solution of peptide and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The peptide-rGO suspension was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The electrochemical characterization (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-EIS, cyclic voltammetry-CV and differential pulse voltammetry-DPV) was performed on the modified electrode. The immunosensor response is based on the decrease in the faradaic signal of an electrochemical probe resulting from immunocomplex formation. Using the best set of experimental conditions, the analytic curve obtained showed a good linear regression (r2 = 0.913) and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.77 μg mL-1 for antibody detection. The CV and EIS results proved the efficiency of device assembly. The high selectivity of the platform, which can be attributed to the peptide, was demonstrated by the decrease in the current percentage for samples with antibody against the SARS-CoV-2 S protein and the increase in the other antibodies tested. Additionally, the DPV measurements showed a clearly distinguishable response in assays against human serum samples, with sera with a response above 95% being considered negative, whereas responses below this value were considered positive. The diagnostic platform developed with specific peptides is promising and has the potential for application in the diagnosis of other infections that lead to high antibody titers.
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- Beatriz A. Braz
- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Materials Chemistry Group (GQM), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Materials Chemistry Group (GQM), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Microbiology, Parasitology, and Pathology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Graduate Program in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 81531-980, PR, Brazil
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Tahir N, Zahid M, Jillani A, Yaseen M, Abbas Q, Abdul shakoor R, shahid I. Ternary silver tungstate-MoS2/graphene oxide heterostructure nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalysis under visible light and antibacterial activity. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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El-Deen AG, El-kholly HK, Ali MEM, Ibrahim HS, Zahran M, Helal M, Choi JH. Polystyrene sulfonate coated activated graphene aerogel for boosting desalination performance using capacitive deionization. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Kiran, Thakur N. Nanostructured MnFe2O4 anchored on graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide sheets for effective regulation of microwave absorption performance. POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117895] [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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Colson M, Alvarez L, Soto SM, Joo SH, Li K, Lupini A, Nawaz K, Fomunung I, Onyango MA, Danquah MK, Owino J, Yang S. A Novel Sustainable Process for Multilayer Graphene Synthesis Using CO 2 from Ambient Air. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5894. [PMID: 36079276 PMCID: PMC9457370 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphene produced by different methods can present varying physicochemical properties and quality, resulting in a wide range of applications. The implementation of a novel method to synthesize graphene requires characterizations to determine the relevant physicochemical and functional properties for its tailored application. We present a novel method for multilayer graphene synthesis using atmospheric carbon dioxide with characterization. Synthesis begins with carbon dioxide sequestered from air by monoethanolamine dissolution and released into an enclosed vessel. Magnesium is ignited in the presence of the concentrated carbon dioxide, resulting in the formation of graphene flakes. These flakes are separated and enhanced by washing with hydrochloric acid and exfoliation by ammonium sulfate, which is then cycled through a tumble blender and filtrated. Raman spectroscopic characterization, FTIR spectroscopic characterization, XPS spectroscopic characterization, SEM imaging, and TEM imaging indicated that the graphene has fifteen layers with some remnant oxygen-possessing and nitrogen-possessing functional groups. The multilayer graphene flake possessed particle sizes ranging from 2 µm to 80 µm in diameter. BET analysis measured the surface area of the multilayer graphene particles as 330 m2/g, and the pore size distribution indicated about 51% of the pores as having diameters from 0.8 nm to 5 nm. This study demonstrates a novel and scalable method to synthesize multilayer graphene using CO2 from ambient air at 1 g/kWh electricity, potentially allowing for multilayer graphene production by the ton. The approach creates opportunities to synthesize multilayer graphene particles with defined properties through a careful control of the synthesis parameters for tailored applications.
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- Matthew Colson
- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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- Energy Science and Technology Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Energy Science and Technology Directorate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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- Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 47431, USA
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TMP/Pd Complex Immobilized on Graphene Oxide for Efficient Pseudocapacitive Energy Storage with Combined Experimental and DFT Study. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Superiorly-hydrophilic chrysalis-like carbon-shell supported metallic Ni nanoparticles toward efficient oxygen reduction electrocatalysis. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ali A, Iqbal N, Noor T, Imtiaz U. Nanostructured Mn-doped Zn N C @reduced graphene oxide as high performing electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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NiCo2O4 nanoparticles anchored on reduced graphene oxide with enhanced catalytic activity towards the reduction of p-Nitrophenol in water. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ratsameetammajak N, Autthawong T, Chairuangsri T, Kurata H, Yu AS, Sarakonsri T. Rice husk-derived nano-SiO 2 assembled on reduced graphene oxide distributed on conductive flexible polyaniline frameworks towards high-performance lithium-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2022; 12:14621-14630. [PMID: 35702249 PMCID: PMC9108973 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00526c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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By combining rice husk-derived nano-silica and reduced graphene oxide and then polymerizing PANI by in situ polymerization, we created polyaniline-coated rice husk-derived nano-silica@reduced graphene oxide (PANI-SiO2@rGO) composites with excellent electrochemical performance. ATR-FTIR and XRD analyses confirm the formation of PANI-SiO2@rGO, implying that SiO2@rGO served as a template in the formation of composites. The morphology of PANI-SiO2@rGO was characterized by SEM, HRTEM, and STEM, in which SiO2 nanoparticles were homogeneously loaded on graphene sheets and the PANI fibrous network uniformly covers the SiO2@rGO composites. The structure can withstand the large volume change as well as retain electronic conductivity during Li-ion insertion/extraction. Over 400 cycles, the assembled composite retains a high reversible specific capacity of 680 mA h g-1 at a current density of 0.4 A g-1, whereas the SiO2@rGO retains only 414 mA h g-1 at 0.4 A g-1 after 215 cycles. The enhanced electrochemical performance of PANI-SiO2@rGO was a result of the dual protection provided by the PANI flexible layer and graphene sheets. PANI-SiO2@rGO composites may pave the way for the development of advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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- Natthakan Ratsameetammajak
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand.,Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University Uji Kyoto 611-0011 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University Yangpu Shanghai 200438 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand .,Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand.,Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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Varghese AM, Reddy KSK, Karanikolos GN. An In-Situ-Grown Cu-BTC Metal–Organic Framework / Graphene Oxide Hybrid Adsorbent for Selective Hydrogen Storage at Ambient Temperature. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c04710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Anish Mathai Varghese
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and H2 (RICH), Khalifa University, P.O.
Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Voznyakovskii A, Neverovskaya A, Vozniakovskii A, Kidalov S. A Quantitative Chemical Method for Determining the Surface Concentration of Stone-Wales Defects for 1D and 2D Carbon Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050883. [PMID: 35269371 PMCID: PMC8912890 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A quantitative method is proposed to determine Stone–Wales defects for 1D and 2D carbon nanostructures. The technique is based on the diene synthesis reaction (Diels–Alder reaction). The proposed method was used to determine Stone–Wales defects in the few-layer graphene (FLG) nanostructures synthesized by the self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) process in reduced graphene oxide (rGO) synthesized based on the method of Hammers and in the single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) TUBAL trademark, Russia. Our research has shown that the structure of FLG is free of Stone–Wales defects, while the surface concentration of Stone–Wales defects in TUBAL carbon nanotubes is 1.1 × 10−5 mol/m2 and 3.6 × 10−5 mol/m2 for rGO.
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- Institute for Synthetic Rubber, 198035 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.V.); (A.N.)
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- Ioffe Institute, 194021 Saint Petersburg, Russia;
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Salehi E, Ghafouri Taleghani H, Soleimani Lashkenari M, Ghorbani M. Synthesis and electrochemical properties of polyaniline/S-Rgo nanocomposites with different S-rGO contents for hybrid energy storage devices. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Maqbool Q, Barucca G, Sabbatini S, Parlapiano M, Ruello ML, Tittarelli F. Transformation of industrial and organic waste into titanium doped activated carbon - cellulose nanocomposite for rapid removal of organic pollutants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:126958. [PMID: 34464859 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Production of cost-efficient composite materials with desired physicochemical properties from low-cost waste material is much needed to meet the growing needs of the industrial sector. As a step forward, the current study reports for the first time an effective utilization of industrial metal (inorganic) waste as well as fall leaves (organic waste), to produce three types of nanomaterials at the same time; "Titanium Doped Activated Carbon Nanostructures (Ti-ACNs)", "Nanocellulose (NCel)", and combination of both "Titanium Doped Activated Carbon Cellulose Nanocomposite (Ti-AC-Cel-NC)". X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and microanalysis (EDXS) measurements reveal that the Ti-ACNs material is formed by Ti-nanostructures, generally poorly crystalized but in some cases forming hexagonal Ti-crystallites of 15 nm, embedded in mutated graphene clouds. Micro- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (micro-FTIR) confirms that the chemical structure of NCel with bond vibrations between 1035 to 2917 cm-1 remained preserved during Ti-AC-Cel-NC formation. The prepared materials (Ti-ACNs, Ti-AC-Cel-NC) have demonstrated rapid removal of organic pollutants (Crystal Violet, Methyl Violet) from wastewater through surface adsorption and photocatalysis. In the first 20 min, Ti-ACNs have adsorbed ≈87% of the organic pollutants and further photocatalyzed them up to ≈96%. When Ti-ACNs are combined with NCel, their efficiency is increased of about four times. This performance originates from the adsorption by mutated graphene-like carbon and assisted photocatalysis by Ti nanostructures as well as the good supporting capacity of NCel for the homogenous Ti-ACNs distribution.
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- Qaisar Maqbool
- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of "Materials, Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Università Politecnica delle Marche, INSTM Research Unit, via Brecce Bianche 12, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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Mehmeti V, Halili J, Berisha A. Which is better for Lindane pesticide adsorption, graphene or graphene oxide? An experimental and DFT study. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Dashti Najafi M, Kowsari E, Reza Naderi H, Sarabadani Tafreshi S, Chinnappan A, Ramakrishna S, de Leeuw NH, Ehsani A. High-performance symmetric supercapacitor based on new functionalized graphene oxide composites with pyrimidine nucleotide and nucleoside. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ferretti A, Sinha S, Sagresti L, Araya-Hermosilla E, Prato M, Mattoli V, Pucci A, Brancato G. One-step functionalization of mildly and strongly reduced graphene oxide with maleimide: an experimental and theoretical investigation of the Diels-Alder [4+2] cycloaddition reaction. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:2491-2503. [PMID: 35023509 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04121e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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For large-scale graphene applications, such as the production of polymer-graphene nanocomposites, exfoliated graphene oxide (GO) and its reduced form (rGO) are presently considered to be very suitable starting materials, showing enhanced chemical reactivity with respect to pristine graphene, in addition to suitable electronic properties (i.e., tunable band gap). Among other chemical processes, a suitable way to obtain surface decoration of graphene is through a direct one-step Diels-Alder (DA) reaction, e.g. through the use of dienophile or diene moieties. However, the feasibility and extent of decoration largely depends on the specific graphene microstructure that in the case of rGO sheets is not easy to control and generally presents a high degree of inhomogeneity owing to various on-plane functionalization (e.g., epoxide and hydroxyl groups) or in-plane lattice defects. In an effort to gain some insights into the covalent functionalization of variably reduced GO samples, we present a combined experimental and theoretical study on the DA cycloaddition reaction of maleimide, a dienophile functional unit well-suited for chemical conjugation of polymers and macromolecules. In particular, we considered both mildly and strongly reduced GOs. Using thermogravimetry, Raman and X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and elemental analysis we show evidence of variable chemical reactivity of rGO as a function of the residual oxygen content. Moreover, from quantum mechanical calculations carried out at the DFT level on different graphene reaction sites, we provide a more detailed molecular view to interpret experimental findings and to assess the reactivity series of different graphene modifications.
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- Alfonso Ferretti
- Università di Pisa, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile ed Industriale, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 2, I-56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Scuola Normale Superiore and CSGI, Piazza dei Cavalieri 7, I-56126 Pisa, Italy.
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- Scuola Normale Superiore and CSGI, Piazza dei Cavalieri 7, I-56126 Pisa, Italy. .,Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Center for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Materials Characterization Facility, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Center for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy.,CISUP, Centro per l'Integrazione della Strumentazione dell'Università di Pisa, Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Scuola Normale Superiore and CSGI, Piazza dei Cavalieri 7, I-56126 Pisa, Italy. .,Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) sezione di Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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Ahmed J, Alhokbany N, Ahamad T, Alshehri SM. Investigation of enhanced electro-catalytic HER/OER performances of copper tungsten oxide@reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites in alkaline and acidic media. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04617a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this paper, we investigate the electro-catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) of synthesized copper tungsten oxide@reduced graphene oxide (CuWO4@rGO) nanocomposites.
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- Jahangeer Ahmed
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Lertthanaphol N, Prawiset N, Soontornapaluk P, Kitjanukit N, Neamsung W, Pienutsa N, Chusri K, Sornsuchat T, Chanthara P, Phadungbut P, Seeharaj P, Kim-Lohsoontorn P, Srinives S. Soft template-assisted copper-doped sodium dititanate nanosheet/graphene oxide heterostructure for photoreduction of carbon dioxide to liquid fuels. RSC Adv 2022; 12:24362-24373. [PMID: 36128529 PMCID: PMC9415028 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04283e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Photoreduction of CO2 to a high-value product is an interesting approach that not only captures CO2 but also converts it into other products that can be sold or used in industry. The mechanism for the CO2 conversion relies strongly on photo-generated electrons that further couple with CO2 and form active radicals for the reaction. In this research, we synthesized a heterostructure of copper-doped sodium dititanate nanosheets and graphene oxide (CTGN) following a one-step hydrothermal process with assistance from a sodium hydroxide soft template. The role of the template here is to facilitate the formation of the nanosheets, creating the nanosheet–graphene 2D–2D heterostructure. The heterostructure yields excellent charge mobility and a low charge recombination rate, while the nanosheet–graphene interfaces house active radicals and stabilize intermediates. The CTGN exhibits an outstanding photoactivity in the photoreduction of CO2, producing liquid fuels, including acetone, methanol, ethanol and i-propanol. The copper-doped sodium dititanate nanosheets/graphene oxide heterostructure (CTGN) was synthesized following a one-step hydrothermal process, exhibiting an outstanding photoactivity in converting CO2 to acetone, methanol, ethanol and i-propanol.![]()
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- Napat Lertthanaphol
- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Advanced Materials Research Unit, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Nanocomposite Engineering Laboratory (NanoCEN), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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Nguyet Nga DT, Le Nhat Trang N, Hoang VT, Ngo XD, Nhung PT, Tri DQ, Cuong ND, Tuan PA, Huy TQ, Le AT. Elucidating the roles of oxygen functional groups and defect density of electrochemically exfoliated GO on the kinetic parameters towards furazolidone detection. RSC Adv 2022; 12:27855-27867. [PMID: 36320272 PMCID: PMC9520379 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04147b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Using electrochemically exfoliated graphene oxide (GO)-modified screen-printed carbon electrodes for the detection of furazolidone (FZD), a nitrofuran antibiotic, was explored. In this study, we designed some GO samples possessing different oxygen functional group content/defect density by using ultrasonic irradiation or microwave techniques as supporting tools. The difference in physical characteristics of GO led to the remarkable change in kinetic parameters (electron transfer rate constant (ks) and transfer coefficient (α)) of electron transfer reactions at K3/K4 probes as well as the FZD analyte. Obtained results reveal that the GO-ultrasonic sample showed the highest electrochemical response toward FZD detection owing to the increase in defect density and number of edges in the GO nanosheets under ultrasonic irradiation. The proposed electrochemical nanosensor enabled the monitoring of FZD in the linear range from 1 μM to 100 μM with an electrochemical sensitivity of 1.03 μA μM−1 cm−2. Tuning suitable electronic structures of GO suggests the potentiality of advanced GO-based electrochemical nanosensor development in food-producing animal safety monitoring applications. In this study, we have investigated the role of changes in the microstructure of graphene oxide (GO) on the analytical kinetic parameters of GO-based electrochemical sensors for detection of furazolidone (FZD) antibiotic drug.![]()
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- Dao Thi Nguyet Nga
- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1st Dai Co Viet Road, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), 1st Dai Co Viet Road, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (BCCE), PHENIKAA University, Vietnam & Vicostone Joint Stock Company, Phenikaa Group, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute (PHENA), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), PHENIKAA University, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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