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Ovejero J, Morales MD, Veintemillas-Verdaguer S. Inductive Heating Enhances Ripening in the Aqueous Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles. CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN 2023; 23:59-67. [PMID: 36624778 PMCID: PMC9817478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.2c00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The search for competitive processes and products using environmentally friendly chemistry is, nowadays, one of the greatest challenges in materials science. In this work, we explore the influence of magnetic inductive heating on the synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in water, either by the coprecipitation of iron(II) and iron(III) salts or by the oxidative precipitation of an iron(II) salt. In the first case, the way the heat is transmitted to the system influences mainly the nanoparticle growth that is thermally activated reaching nanoparticles up to 16 nm. In the second case, it influences magnetic nanoparticle nucleation through the dissolution of the initial iron oxyhydroxide formed (the Green Rust) and the crystallization of magnetic iron oxide leading to nanoparticles up to 55-64 nm. This nonconventional heating method can produce monodisperse populations (size distribution <25%) of bigger magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles if the appropriate magnetic field conditions are used. The results were interpreted as an enhancement of the oriented attachment growth mechanism by the use of inductive heating, and suggest the possibility of increasing the size range of nanomaterials that can be obtained by sustainable aqueous routes using nonconventional heating, while maintaining low size dispersity.
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Theoretical prediction of two-dimensional BC 2X (X = N, P, As) monolayers: ab initio investigations. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22269. [PMID: 36564522 PMCID: PMC9789139 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26805-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In this work, novel two-dimensional BC[Formula: see text]X (X = N, P, As) monolayers with X atoms out of the B-C plane, are predicted by means of the density functional theory. The structural, electronic, optical, photocatalytic and thermoelectric properties of the BC[Formula: see text]X monolayers have been investigated. Stability evaluation of the BC[Formula: see text]X single-layers is carried out by phonon dispersion, ab-initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulation, elastic stability, and cohesive energies study. The mechanical properties reveal all monolayers considered are stable and have brittle nature. The band structure calculations using the HSE06 functional reveal that the BC[Formula: see text]N, BC[Formula: see text]P and BC[Formula: see text]As are semiconducting monolayers with indirect bandgaps of 2.68 eV, 1.77 eV and 1.21 eV, respectively. The absorption spectra demonstrate large absorption coefficients of the BC[Formula: see text]X monolayers in the ultraviolet range of electromagnetic spectrum. Furthermore, we disclose the BC[Formula: see text]N and BC[Formula: see text]P monolayers are potentially good candidates for photocatalytic water splitting. The electrical conductivity of BC[Formula: see text]X is very small and slightly increases by raising the temperature. Electron doping may yield greater electric productivity of the studied monolayers than hole doping, as indicated by the larger power factor in the n-doped region compared to the p-type region. These results suggest that BC[Formula: see text]X (X = N, P, As) monolayers represent a new promising class of 2DMs for electronic, optical and energy conversion systems.
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Rojas-Chávez H, Miralrio A, Juárez-García JM, Carbajal-Franco G, Cruz-Martínez H, Montejo-Alvaro F, Valdés-Madrigal MA. A Comparative DFT Study on Process Control Agents in the Mechanochemical Synthesis of PbTe. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911194. [PMID: 36232492 PMCID: PMC9570300 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A process control agent is an organic additive used to regulate the balance between fracturing and mechanical kneading, which control the size of the as-milled particles. Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is evaluated to act as surface modifier of PbTe, and it is compared with the results obtained using formaldehyde (CH2O). In order to elucidate the nature of the interaction between TBP and the PbTe surface, global and local descriptors were calculated via the density functional theory. First, TBP and CH2O molecules are structurally optimized. Then, vertical ionization energies as well as vertical electron affinities are calculated to elucidate how both molecules behave energetically against removal and electron gain, respectively. The results were compared with those obtained from the electrostatic potential mapped on the van der Waals isosurface. It is inferred that the theoretical insights are useful to propose adsorption modes of TBP and CH2O on the PbTe surface, which are usable to rationalize the facets exposed by PbTe after the surface treatment. The optimized structures of the compound systems showed a close correlation between the surface energy shift (Δγ) and the PbTe facets exhibited. Finally, a Wulff construction was built to compare the usage of TBP and CH2O molecules in PbTe morphology.
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- Hugo Rojas-Chávez
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Tláhuac II, Camino Real 625, Col. Jardines del Llano, San Juan Ixtayopan, Alcaldía Tláhuac, Mexico City 13550, Mexico
- Correspondence: (H.R.-C.); (A.M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Correspondence: (H.R.-C.); (A.M.)
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- Industrial Division, Universidad Tecnológica del Estado de Querétaro, Av. Pie de la Cuesta 2501, Nacional, Santiago de Querétaro 76148, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca, Division of Graduate Studies and Research, Av. Tecnológico s.n., Metepec 52149, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo 68230, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo 68230, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Ciudad Hidalgo, Av. Ing. Carlos Rojas Gutiérrez 2120, Fracc. Valle de La Herradura, Ciudad Hidalgo 61100, Mexico
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Stability, Energetic, and Reactivity Properties of NiPd Alloy Clusters Deposited on Graphene with Defects: A Density Functional Theory Study. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134710. [PMID: 35806834 PMCID: PMC9267918 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Graphene with defects is a vital support material since it improves the catalytic activity and stability of nanoparticles. Here, a density functional theory study was conducted to investigate the stability, energy, and reactivity properties of NinPdn (n = 1–3) clusters supported on graphene with different defects (i.e., graphene with monovacancy and pyridinic N-doped graphene with one, two, and three N atoms). On the interaction between the clusters and graphene with defects, the charge was transferred from the clusters to the modified graphene, and it was observed that the binding energy between them was substantially higher than that previously reported for Pd-based clusters supported on pristine graphene. The vertical ionization potential calculated for the clusters supported on modified graphene decreased compared with that calculated for free clusters. In contrast, vertical electron affinity values for the clusters supported on graphene with defects increased compared with those calculated for free clusters. In addition, the chemical hardness calculated for the clusters supported on modified graphene was decreased compared with free clusters, suggesting that the former may exhibit higher reactivity than the latter. Therefore, it could be inferred that graphene with defects is a good support material because it enhances the stability and reactivity of the Pd-based alloy clusters supported on PNG.
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Influence of mechanochemical and microwave treatment of tin dioxide on porous structure and gas-sensitive properties of SnO2-based sensor nanomaterials. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04684-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Montejo-Alvaro F, González-Quijano D, Valmont-Pineda JA, Rojas-Chávez H, Juárez-García JM, Medina DI, Cruz-Martínez H. CO 2 Adsorption on PtCu Sub-Nanoclusters Deposited on Pyridinic N-Doped Graphene: A DFT Investigation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:7619. [PMID: 34947212 PMCID: PMC8708036 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To reduce the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere, its conversion to different value-added chemicals plays a very important role. Nevertheless, the stable nature of this molecule limits its conversion. Therefore, the design of highly efficient and selective catalysts for the conversion of CO2 to value-added chemicals is required. Hence, in this work, the CO2 adsorption on Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters deposited on pyridinic N-doped graphene (PNG) was studied using the density functional theory. First, the stability of Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters supported on PNG was analyzed. Subsequently, the CO2 adsorption on Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters deposited on PNG was computed. According to the binding energies of the Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters on PNG, it was observed that PNG is a good material to stabilize the Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters. In addition, charge transfer occurred from Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters to the PNG. When the CO2 molecule was adsorbed on the Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters supported on the PNG, the CO2 underwent a bond length elongation and variations in what bending angle is concerned. In addition, the charge transfer from Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters supported on PNG to the CO2 molecule was observed, which suggests the activation of the CO2 molecule. These results proved that Pt4-xCux (x = 0-4) sub-nanoclusters supported on PNG are adequate candidates for CO2 adsorption and activation.
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- Fernando Montejo-Alvaro
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico;
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- Centro de Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes Campus sur, Av. Prolongación Mahatma Ghandi 6601, Colonia el Gigante 20340, Aguascalientes, Mexico;
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Istmo, Panamericana 821, 2da., Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca 70000, Mexico;
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Tláhuac II, Camino Real 625, Tláhuac, Ciudad de México 13508, Mexico;
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- Universidad Tecnológica del Estado de Querétaro, Av. Pie de la Cuesta 2501, Nacional, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76148, Mexico;
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Atizapan de Zaragoza 52926, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico;
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Rojas-Chávez H, Miralrio A, Cruz-Martínez H, Carbajal-Franco G, Valdés-Madrigal MA. Oriented-Attachment- and Defect-Dependent PbTe Quantum Dots Growth: Shape Transformations Supported by Experimental Insights and DFT Calculations. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:7196-7206. [PMID: 33955752 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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High-resolution transmission electron microscopy results reveal that oriented-attachment- and defect-dependent mechanisms rule the size and shape evolution of the monodispersed PbTe quantum dots (QDs). The former is characterized by the growth of quasi-cubic PbTe QDs, which depends on both the geometric constraints imposed by the {200} facets and the defect-free lattice, while the latter one is a defect-dependent mechanism which gives way to the formation of decahedral PbTe QDs (∼6 nm). Experimentally, formaldehyde is an important parameter for the mechanochemical synthesis of monodispersed PbTe QDs, which has not been studied until now. In a theoretical context, Fukui functions reveal that Pb surface atoms are the most reactive sites toward nucleophilic attacks, and the Lowdin charge analysis shows that formaldehyde molecules tend to donate their electron pairs to Pb atoms. Besides, formaldehyde-molecule-on-PbTe adsorption energies (-4.46 to -21.16 kcal mol-1) agree with ligand-surface polar electrostatic interactions. Based on dispersion-corrected density functional theory calculations, PbTe QDs exhibited decahedral and faceted shapes. According to modified Wulff constructions, the decahedral shape is a result of (111) facets (Δγ = -2.79 meV Å-2), whereas the faceted and rounded shapes are due to the interaction of (100), (110), and (111) facets.
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- Hugo Rojas-Chávez
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Tláhuac II, Departamento de Ingenierías, Camino Real 625, Col. Jardines del Llano, San Juan Ixtayopan. Alcaldía Tláhuac, CDMX 13508, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, N. L., Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla, Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena, Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca 68230, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca, Division of Graduate Studies and Research, Av. Tecnológico s.n., Metepec 52149, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Ciudad Hidalgo, Av. Ing. Carlos Rojas Gutiérrez 2120, Fracc. Valle de la herradura, Ciudad Hidalgo 61100, Michoacán, Mexico
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Bafekry A, Shahrokhi M, Shafique A, Jappor HR, Fadlallah MM, Stampfl C, Ghergherehchi M, Mushtaq M, Feghhi SAH, Gogova D. Semiconducting Chalcogenide Alloys Based on the (Ge, Sn, Pb) (S, Se, Te) Formula with Outstanding Properties: A First-Principles Calculation Study. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:9433-9441. [PMID: 33869923 PMCID: PMC8047724 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c06024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Very recently, a new class of the multicationic and -anionic entropy-stabilized chalcogenide alloys based on the (Ge, Sn, Pb) (S, Se, Te) formula has been successfully fabricated and characterized experimentally [Zihao Deng et al., Chem. Mater. 32, 6070 (2020)]. Motivated by the recent experiment, herein, we perform density functional theory-based first-principles calculations in order to investigate the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties. The calculations of the cohesive energy and elasticity parameters indicate that the alloy is stable. Also, the mechanical study shows that the alloy has a brittle nature. The GeSnPbSSeTe alloy is a semiconductor with a direct band gap of 0.4 eV (0.3 eV using spin-orbit coupling effect). The optical analysis illustrates that the first peak of Im(ε) for the GeSnPbSSeTe alloy along all polarization directions is located in the visible range of the spectrum which renders it a promising material for applications in optical and electronic devices. Interestingly, we find an optically anisotropic character of this system which is highly desirable for the design of polarization-sensitive photodetectors. We have accurately predicted the thermoelectric coefficients and have calculated a large power factor value of 3.7 × 1011 W m-1 K-2 s-1 for p-type. The high p-type power factor is originated from the multiple valleys near the valence band maxima. The anisotropic results of the optical and transport properties are related to the specific tetragonal alloy unit cell.
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- Asadollah Bafekry
- Department
of Radiation Application, Shahid Beheshti
University, 19839 69411 Tehran, Iran
- Department
of Physics, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department
of Physics, Faculty of Science, University
of Kurdistan, 66177-15175 Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department
of Physics, Lahore University of Management
Sciences, 54792 Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Babylon, 964 Hilla, Iraq
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- School
of Physics, The University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- College
of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- Department
of Physics, Women University of Azad Jammu
and Kashmir, 12500 Bagh, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1048, Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
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Te-Embedded Nanocrystalline PbTe Thick Films: Structure and Thermoelectric Properties Relationship. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11030356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The Te-embedded PbTe nanocrystallline thick films (i.e., 50 µm) were electrodeposited, where the fraction and average grain size of PbTe and Te phases were tuned by adjusting the applied potential followed by post thermal treatment. The crystal grain boundary and Te nano-inclusion in the films played critical roles in their thermoelectric properties. The Te-embedded PbTe thick film with the average grain size of around 100 nm showed lower energy barrier height (EB = 0.023 eV) than thick films with the average grain size of a few tens of nm (EB = 0.11). Although decrease in the energy barrier reduced the Seebeck coefficient, however, it enhanced the electrical conductivity, which resulted in an increase in power factor (PF). The highest power factor was 183 μw K−2 cm−1, achieved at the energy barrier of 0.023 eV.
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