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El-Gammal OA, Saad DA, El-Nahass MN, Shalabi K, Abdallah YM. Bishydrazone ligand and its Zn-complex: synthesis, characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions. RSC Adv 2024; 14:13258-13276. [PMID: 38655470 PMCID: PMC11037239 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00404c] [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: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Bishydrazone ligand, 2,2'-thiobis(N'-((E)-thiophen-2-ylmethylene) acetohydrazide), H2TTAH and its Zn- complex were prepared and characterized through elemental analysis and various spectroscopic performances as well as (IR, 1H and 13C NMR, mass and (UV-Vis) measurements. The synthesized complex exhibited the molecular formula [Zn2(H2TTAH)(OH)4(C5H5N)3C2H5OH] (Zn-H2TTAH). To assess their potential as anti-corrosion materials, the synthesized particles were assessed for their effectiveness for API 5L X70 C-steel corrosion in a 3.5% NaCl solution using electrochemical methods such as potentiodynamic polarization (PP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Additionally, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was employed to examine the steel surface treated with the tested inhibitors, confirming the establishment of an adsorbed protecting layer. The results obtained from the PP plots indicated that both H2TTAH and Zn-H2TTAH act as mixed-type inhibitors. At a maximum concentration of 1 × 10-4 M, H2TTAH and Zn-H2TTAH exhibited inhibition efficiencies of 93.4% and 96.1%, respectively. The adsorption of these inhibitors on the steel surface followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and it was determined to be chemisorption. DFT calculations were achieved to regulate the electron donation ability of H2TTAH and Zn-H2TTAH molecules. Additionally, Monte Carlo (MC) simulations were conducted to validate the adsorption configurations on the steel surface and gain insight into the corrosion inhibition mechanism facilitated by these molecules.
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- Ola A El-Gammal
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Mansoura 35111 Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Mansoura 35111 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University Tanta 31527 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Al-Kharj 11942 Saudi Arabia
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- Delta University for Science and Technology Gamasa Mansoura 11152 Egypt
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Ahmad R, Abdullah, Rehman MT, AlAjmi MF, Alam S, Bhat KS, Mishra P, Lee BI. An Electroanalytical Enzymeless α-Fe 2O 3-ZnO Hybrid Nanostructure-Based Sensor for Sensitive Quantification of Nitrite Ions. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:706. [PMID: 38668200 PMCID: PMC11054654 DOI: 10.3390/nano14080706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Nitrite monitoring serves as a fundamental practice for protecting public health, preserving environmental quality, ensuring food safety, maintaining industrial safety standards, and optimizing agricultural practices. Although many nitrite sensing methods have been recently developed, the quantification of nitrite remains challenging due to sensitivity and selectivity limitations. In this context, we present the fabrication of enzymeless iron oxide nanoparticle-modified zinc oxide nanorod (α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR) hybrid nanostructure-based nitrite sensor fabrication. The α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR hybrid nanostructure was synthesized using a two-step hydrothermal method and characterized in detail utilizing x-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). These analyses confirm the successful synthesis of an α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR hybrid nanostructure, highlighting its morphology, purity, crystallinity, and elemental constituents. The α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR hybrid nanostructure was used to modify the SPCE (screen-printed carbon electrode) for enzymeless nitrite sensor fabrication. The voltammetric methods (i.e., cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV)) were employed to explore the electrochemical characteristics of α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR/SPCE sensors for nitrite. Upon examination of the sensor's electrochemical behavior across a range of nitrite concentrations (0 to 500 µM), it is evident that the α-Fe2O3-ZnO NR hybrid nanostructure shows an increased response with increasing nitrite concentration. The sensor demonstrates a linear response to nitrite concentrations up to 400 µM, a remarkable sensitivity of 18.10 µA µM-1 cm-2, and a notably low detection threshold of 0.16 µM. Furthermore, its exceptional selectivity, stability, and reproducibility make it an ideal tool for accurately measuring nitrite levels in serum, yielding reliable outcomes. This advancement heralds a significant step forward in the field of environmental monitoring, offering a potent solution for the precise assessment of nitrite pollution.
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- Rafiq Ahmad
- ‘New-Senior’ Oriented Smart Health Care Education Center, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Future Energy Convergence Core Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.T.R.); (M.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.T.R.); (M.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY 14263, USA;
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- Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, India;
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- Quantum Materials and Devices Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India;
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
- Digital Healthcare Research Center, Institute of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
- Division of Smart Healthcare, College of Information Technology and Convergence, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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Ahmed S, Ansari A, Bishwanathan S, Siddiqui MA, Tailor S, Gupta PK, Negi DS, Ranjan P. Electronic Tongue Based on ZnO/ITO@glass for Electrochemical Monitoring of Spiciness Levels. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:4434-4446. [PMID: 38345916 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Capsaicin, a chemical compound present in chili peppers, is widely acknowledged as the main contributor to the spicy and hot sensations encountered during consumption. Elevated levels of capsaicin can result in meals being excessively spicy, potentially leading to health issues, such as skin burning, irritation, increased heart rate and circulation, and discomfort in the gastrointestinal system and even inducing nausea or diarrhea. The level of spiciness that individuals can tolerate may vary, so what may be considered incredibly hot for one person could be mild for another. To ensure food safety, human healthcare, regulatory compliance, and quality control in spicy food products, capsaicin levels must be measured. For these purposes, a reliable and stable sensor is required to quantify the capsaicin level. To leverage the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO), herein, we demonstrated the one-step fabrication process of an electronic tongue (E-Tongue) based on an electrochemical biosensor for the determination of capsaicin. ZnO was electrodeposited on the indium tin oxide (ITO) surface. The biosensor demonstrated the two notable linear ranges from 0.01 to 50 μM and from 50 to 500 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) of 2.1 nM. The present study also included the analysis of real samples, such as green chilis, red chili powder, and dried red chilis, to evaluate their spiciness levels. Furthermore, the E-Tongue exhibited notable degrees of sensitivity, selectivity, and long-term stability for a duration of more than a month. The development of an E-Tongue for capsaicin real-time monitoring as a point-of-care (POC) device has the potential to impact various industries and improve safety, product quality, and healthcare outcomes.
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- Shahzad Ahmed
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
- The Institute for Lasers, Photonics, and Biophotonics/Chemistry, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 458 NSC Building Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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- Metallizing Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd. (MECPL), Jodhpur 342012, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan342030, India
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Ajjaq A, Bulut F, Ozturk O, Acar S. Advanced NH 3 Detection by 1D Nanostructured La:ZnO Sensors with Novel Intrinsic p-n Shifting and Ultrahigh Baseline Stability. ACS Sens 2024; 9:895-911. [PMID: 38293781 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02256] [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: 02/01/2024]
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Due to its stability, transportability, and ability to be produced using renewable energy sources, NH3 has become an attractive option for hydrogen production and storage. Detecting NH3 is then essential, being a toxic and flammable gas that can pose dangers if not properly monitored. ZnO chemiresistive sensors have shown great potential in real NH3 monitoring applications; yet, research and development in this area are ongoing due to reported limitations, like baseline instabilities and sensitivity to environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, and interferent gases. Herein, we suggest an approach to obtain sensors with competitive performance based on ZnO semiconducting metal oxides. For this purpose, one-dimensional nanostructured pure and La-doped ZnO films were synthesized hydrothermally. Incorporating large rare earth ions, like La, into the bulk lattice of ZnO is challenging and can lead to surface defects that are influential in gas-sensing reactions. The sensors experienced a temperature-induced p-n shifting at about 100 °C, verified by the Hall effect and AC impedance measurements. The doped sensor showed exceptional stepwise baseline stability and outstanding performance at a relatively low operating temperature (150 °C) with a sensing response of 91 at best (@ 50 ppm NH3) and recorded a tolerance to water vapor up to 70% RH. Alongside p-n shifting, the enhanced performance was discussed in correlation with La doping-triggered changes in the nanostructural and surfacial properties of the films. We validated the proposed technique by producing similar sensors and performing multiple replicates to ensure consistency and reproducibility. We also introduced the fill factor concept into the gas sensor field as a new trustworthy parameter that could improve sensor performance assessment and help rate sensors based on deviation from ideality.
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- Ahmad Ajjaq
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Gazi University, Ankara 06500, Turkey
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- Scientific and Technological Research Applications and Research Center, Sinop University, Sinop 57000, Turkey
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- Department of Electric and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu 37000, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Gazi University, Ankara 06500, Turkey
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Thoumrungroj A, Wongtongprapun S, Tuntithavornwat S, Saisawang C, Sangkhanak S, Wongyongnoi P, Serivalsatit K, Hunsom M. Photocatalytic Gold Recovery from Industrial Gold Plating Effluent by ZnO Nanoparticles: Optimum Condition and Possible Applications. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:45096-45108. [PMID: 38046310 PMCID: PMC10688215 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The comparative study of photocatalytic gold recovery from cyanide-based gold plating solution was explored via commercial and hydrothermally synthesized ZnO nanoparticles (NPs). The effects of hydrothermal temperatures on the properties and photocatalytic activities of synthesized ZnO NPs were investigated. In addition, the effects of operating parameters including types of hole scavenger, concentrations of the best hole scavenger, the initial pH of wastewater, and photocatalyst dosages were examined. The obtained results demonstrated that the commercial ZnO NPs exhibited a higher photocatalytic activity for gold recovery than that of the synthesized ones owing to their good crystal quality and the presence of non-lattice zinc ions and appropriate non-lattice oxygen ions. Via the commercial ZnO NPs, the gold ions were almost completely recovered from the cyanide-based gold plating effluent within 7 h at an initial pH of 11.0 in the presence of 10 vol % C2H5OH and 1.0 g/L of photocatalyst loading with a pseudo-first-order rate constant of 0.2637 h-1. Finally, the resultant gold-decorated ZnO NPs exhibited a higher photocatalytic property for color reduction from industrial wastewater and antibacterial activity than that of fresh ZnO NPs. The results obtained in this study possess benefits and pave the way for waste remediation and management for the plating industries.
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- Auttawit Thoumrungroj
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
- Advanced
Microfabrication and Biomaterial for Organ-on-chip Research Unit (AMBiO),
Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Institute
of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
- Royal
Society
of Thailand (AFRST), Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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Araiza-Campos A, Herrera-Pérez G, Salas-Leiva JS, Chávez-Beltrán de Río M, Aguirre-Hernández A, Luna-Velasco A, Salas-Leiva D, Campos-Chávez E, Tovar-Ramírez D, Romo-Chacón A, Orrantia-Borunda E, Paraguay-Delgado F. Quasi-Diamond Platelet-Shaped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures Display Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300542. [PMID: 37743259 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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The current study compares the antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanostructures (neZnO). For this purpose, two bacterial strains, Escherichia coli (ATCC 4157) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) were challenged in room light conditions with the aforementioned materials. Colloidal and hydrothermal methods were used to obtain the quasi-round and quasi-diamond platelet-shape nanostructures. Thus, the oxygen vacancy (VO ) effects on the surface of neZnO are also considered to assess its effects on antibacterial activity. The neZnO characterization was achieved by X-ray diffraction (XRD), a selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Raman spectroscopy. The microstructural effects were monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, optical absorption ultraviolet visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses complement the physical characterization of these nanostructures; neZnO caused 50 % inhibition (IC50 ) at concentrations from 0.064 to 0.072 mg/mL for S. aureus and from 0.083 to 0.104 mg/mL for E. coli, indicating an increase in activity against S. aureus compared to E. coli. Consequently, quasi-diamond platelet-shaped nanostructures (average particle size of 377.6±10 nm) showed enhanced antibacterial activity compared to quasi-round agglomerated particles (average size of 442.8±12 nm), regardless of Vo presence or absence.
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- Aurora Araiza-Campos
- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- CONAHCYT, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- CONAHCYT, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Av. Heroico Colegio Militar 4700, Nombre de Dios., 31300, Chihuahua, México
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- Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Av. Heroico Colegio Militar 4700, Nombre de Dios., 31300, Chihuahua, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR), Instituto Politécnico Nacional s/n, Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, 23096, La Paz, B.C.S, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., (CIAD) Campus Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Avenida Rio Conchos S/N, Parque Industrial, 31570, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes 120. Parque Industrial, 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Khaleque M, Ali M, Bacchu M, Mamun M, Hossain M, Hossain M, Aly Saad Aly M, Khan M. Zinc oxide nanorod/rutin modified electrode for the detection of Thiourea in real samples. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20676. [PMID: 37860551 PMCID: PMC10582497 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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In this work, a novel electrochemical detection strategy was developed based on a metal-organic framework of zinc oxide nanorod nanoparticles and rutin for selective screening of Thiourea as toxic chemicals. The zinc oxide nanorod were synthesized by following direct chemical precipitation methods and characterized by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The surface of modified electrodes was also characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopes, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and attenuated total reflectance flourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Furthermore, the electrochemical activity of the developed sensor was tested by cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The modified electrode showed outstanding electro-catalytic activity towards the detection of Thiourea in phosphate buffer saline at a high pH level of 12.0. The proposed sensor showed a linear range of linearity in a concentration ranging from 5.0 × 10-6 - 900 × 10-6 molL-1 and a detection limit of 2.0 × 10-6 molL-1. Moreover, the selectivity of the developed electrochemical sensor was investigated for the detection of Thiourea in the presence of organic compounds and a group of anions. Furthermore, the proposed strategy demonstrated an excellent recovery value in the spiked farmland water and fruit juice sample.
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- M.A. Khaleque
- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute (GTSI), Tianjin University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
- Laboratory of Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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Dikovska A, Atanasova G, Dilova T, Baeva A, Avdeev G, Atanasov P, Nedyalkov N. Picosecond Pulsed Laser Deposition of Metals and Metal Oxides. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6364. [PMID: 37834498 PMCID: PMC10573754 DOI: 10.3390/ma16196364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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In this work, we present the fabrication of thin films/nanostructures of metals and metal oxides using picosecond laser ablation. Two sets of experiments were performed: the depositions were carried out in vacuum and in air at atmospheric pressure. The subjects of investigation were the noble metals Au and Pt and the metal oxides ZnO and TiO2. We studied and compared the phase composition, microstructure, morphology, and physicochemical state of the as-deposited samples' surfaces in vacuum and in air. It was found that picosecond laser ablation performed in vacuum led to the fabrication of thin films with embedded and differently sized nanoparticles. The implementation of the same process in air at atmospheric pressure resulted in the fabrication of porous nanostructures composed of nanoparticles. The ablation of pure Pt metal in air led to the production of nanoparticles with an oxide shell. In addition, more defects were formed on the metal oxide surface when the samples were deposited in vacuum. Furthermore, the laser ablation process of pure Au metal in a picosecond regime in vacuum and in air was theoretically investigated using molecular dynamics simulation.
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- Anna Dikovska
- Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 72 Tsarigradsko Chaussee, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.); (P.A.); (N.N.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (G.A.); (A.B.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (G.A.); (A.B.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (G.A.); (A.B.)
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- Rostislaw Kaischew Institute of Physical Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 72 Tsarigradsko Chaussee, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.); (P.A.); (N.N.)
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- Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 72 Tsarigradsko Chaussee, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.); (P.A.); (N.N.)
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Ptaszyńska K, Malaika A, Kozigrodzka K, Kozłowski M. A Green Approach to Obtaining Glycerol Carbonate by Urea Glycerolysis Using Carbon-Supported Metal Oxide Catalysts. Molecules 2023; 28:6534. [PMID: 37764310 PMCID: PMC10538211 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186534] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The results of sustainable and selective synthesis of glycerol carbonate (GC) from urea and glycerol under ambient pressure using carbon-fiber-supported metal oxide catalysts are reported. Carbon fibers (CF) were prepared via a catalytic chemical vapor deposition method (CCVD) using Ni as a catalyst and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a cheap carbon source. Supported metal oxide catalysts were obtained by an incipient wetness impregnation technique using Zn, Ba, Cr, and Mg nitrates. Finally, the samples were pyrolyzed and oxidized in an air flow. The obtained catalysts (10%MexOy/CFox) were tested in the reaction of urea glycerolysis at 140 °C for 6 h under atmospheric pressure, using an equimolar ratio of reagents and an inert gas flow for NH3 removal. Under the applied conditions, all of the prepared catalysts increased the glycerol conversion and glycerol carbonate yield compared to the blank test, and the best catalytic performance was shown by the CFox-supported ZnO and MgO systems. Screening of the reaction conditions was carried out by applying ZnO/CFox as a catalyst and considering the effect of reaction temperature, molar ratio of reagents, and the mode of the inert gas flow through the reactor on the catalytic process. Finally, a maximum yield of GC of about 40%, together with a selectivity to glycerol carbonate of ~100%, was obtained within 6 h of reaction at 140 °C using a glycerol-to-urea molar ratio of 1:1 while flowing Ar through the reaction mixture. Furthermore, a positive heterogeneous catalytic effect of the CFox support on the process was noticed.
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- Karolina Ptaszyńska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland; (A.M.); (K.K.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland; (A.M.); (K.K.)
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Flores JG, Obeso JL, Martínez-Jiménez V, Martín-Guaregua N, Islas-Jácome A, González-Zamora E, Serrano-Espejel H, Mondragón-Rodríguez B, Leyva C, Solís-Casados DA, Ibarra IA, Peralta RA, Aguilar-Pliego J, Antonio de Los Reyes J. Evaluation of the catalytic activity of Zn-MOF-74 for the alcoholysis of cyclohexene oxide. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27174-27179. [PMID: 37701278 PMCID: PMC10493851 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03122e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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In the present work, nanocrystalline Zn-MOF-74 is shown to be a heterogeneous catalyst for the acid-catalyzed ring-opening alcoholysis of cyclohexene oxide. The results corroborated that accessible open metal sites within the material are critical conditions (Zn(ii) Lewis acid sites) for this reaction. Zn-MOF-74 was tested at three different temperatures (30, 40, and 50 °C) for the alcoholysis reaction. Furthermore, the cyclohexene oxide conversion was 94% in less than two days. A comparison of the catalytic activity with different crystal sizes of Zn-MOF-74 and the homogenous phase, zinc acetate, was conducted. Zn-MOF-74 exhibited excellent catalytic cyclability for three cycles without losing its activity. The material showed chemical stability by retaining its crystalline structure after the reaction and cyclability process.
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- J Gabriel Flores
- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
- Área de Química Aplicada, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Azc Apotzalco 02200 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CICATA U. Legaria, Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología y Gestión Integrada del Agua (LNAgua) Legaria 694 Irrigación, Miguel Hidalgo CDMX Mexico
- Laboratorio de Fisicoquímica y Reactividad de Superficies (LaFReS) Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n, CU Coyoacán 04510, Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CICATA U. Legaria, Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología y Gestión Integrada del Agua (LNAgua) Legaria 694 Irrigación, Miguel Hidalgo CDMX Mexico
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- Centro Conjunto de Investigación en Química Sustentable UAEM-UNAM Carretera Toluca-Atlacomulco Km 14.5, Unidad San Cayetano Toluca 50200 Estado de México Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fisicoquímica y Reactividad de Superficies (LaFReS) Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n, CU Coyoacán 04510, Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Área de Química Aplicada, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Azc Apotzalco 02200 Ciudad de México Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos e Hidráulica, División de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa 09340 Ciudad de México Mexico
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Gora MK, Kumar A, Kumar S, Maheshwari PK, Patidar D, Dolia SN, Singhal RK. Electronic, optical and magnetic properties of Cu-doped ZnO, a possible system for eco-friendly and energy-efficient spintronic applications. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:98632-98646. [PMID: 36063267 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22767-6] [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: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polycrystalline Zn1-xCuxO (x = 0.0, 0.02, and 0.05) samples have been prepared using the solid-state reaction procedure. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the samples confirm that Cu ions are successfully included in the ZnO hexagonal wurtzite structure. Rietveld analysis of the XRD patterns confirms the phase purity of the synthesized samples and a slight variation in their lattice parameter upon Cu doping. The morphology study by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) depicts transfiguration with Cu doping. The existence of oxygen vacancies (Vo) in the Cu-doped samples is indicated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The magnetization measurements reveal the diamagnetic nature of pure ZnO while the Cu-doped samples depict a room-temperature ferromagnetic (RTFM) behavior. The 2% Cu-doped sample shows higher values of both the saturation magnetization and the Vo as compared to the 5% Cu-doped sample. The observed magnetization seems to show a direct relationship with the Vo. The photoluminescence (PL) and ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopic measurements were performed for their optical analysis. The presence of Vo in the Cu-doped samples is revealed by the PL findings also that is in agreement with the XPS results. The UV analysis shows that Cu doping in the ZnO influences the band gap. The observed RTFM induced by Cu doping in ZnO renders it a potential system for spintronic devices useful for energy-efficient data storage devices and energy harvesting eco-friendly applications.
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- Mahendra Kumar Gora
- Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India
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- Centre for Non-Conventional Energy Resources, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Physics, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 302004, Rajasthan, India
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Prabagar JS, Vinod D, Sneha Y, Anilkumar KM, Rtimi S, Wantala K, Shivaraju HP. Novel gC 3N 4/MgZnAl-MMO derived from LDH for solar-based photocatalytic ammonia production using atmospheric nitrogen. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:90383-90396. [PMID: 36585579 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24997-0] [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: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The development of catalysis technologies for sustainable environmental applications, especially an alternative to ammonia (NH3) production under the Haber-Bosch process, has gained a lot of scope in recent days. The current work demonstrated a green synthesis of graphitic carbon nitride (gC3N4) containing magnesium-zinc-aluminium mixed metal oxides (MgZnAl-MMO) derived from layered double hydroxide (LDH) for visible light aided catalytic production of ammonia. Pyrolysis-hydrothermal techniques were adopted for the synthesis and fabrication of the gC3N4/MgZnAl-MMO catalytic composite. Characterization results of field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL), etc. showed the desired properties and functionalities like semi-crystalline structure with rough surface morphology that enhance the sorption reactions. Catalytic composite gC3N4/MgZnAl-MMO showed a bandgap energy of 2.16 eV that is considerably shifted toward the visible range when compared to gC3N4 (2.39 eV) and MgZnAl-MMO (2.93 eV). The results were also well complied with XPS results obtained that promote solar-based photocatalysis. The gC3N4/MgZnAl-MMO assisted photocatalytic production of NH3 in an aqueous media proved to be acceptable by the production of a maximum 47.56 μmol/L NH3 under visible spectrum employing a light emitting diode (LED) source. The results showed that the advancement of catalyst for desired functionalities and NH3 production using LED simulating solar light-aided catalysis would be an alternative to the Haber-Bosch process and solar-based sustainable processes for NH3 production.
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- Jijoe Samuel Prabagar
- Department of Environmental Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
- Center for Water, Food and Energy, GREENS Trust, Harikaranahalli, Dombaranahalli Post, Tumkur District, 572215, Turuvekere Taluka, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
- Center for Water, Food and Energy, GREENS Trust, Harikaranahalli, Dombaranahalli Post, Tumkur District, 572215, Turuvekere Taluka, Karnataka, India
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- Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Rue de Chantepoulet 10, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India.
- Center for Water, Food and Energy, GREENS Trust, Harikaranahalli, Dombaranahalli Post, Tumkur District, 572215, Turuvekere Taluka, Karnataka, India.
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Bathula B, Eadi SB, Lee HD, Yoo K. ZnWO 4 nanorod-colloidal SnO 2 quantum dots core@shell heterostructures: Efficient solar-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115851. [PMID: 37062476 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Zinc tungsten oxide (ZW) and colloidal SnO2 quantum dots (CS) were synthesized individually by hydrothermal and wet chemical methods. ZW-CS core@shell nanorods were prepared using a sonochemical method for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of tetracycline (TC) degradation. ZW-CS core@shell nanorods were systematically characterized by structural, morphological mapping and optical techniques. All characterization techniques were synchronized to confirm the construction of core@shell nanorods. Optical absorption studies indicate an increased light-capturing efficiency along with a reduced bandgap from 3.56 to 3.23 eV, which is further supported by photoluminescence. Mapping analysis from SEM and HR-TEM evidence the presence of elements as well as a core@shell nanostructure. The optimized sample of ZW-CS 1.0 shows improved photocatalytic degradation of TC under stimulated solar light. The TC degradation efficiency by ZW-CS 1.0 core@shell nanorods was about 97% within 2 h. The formation of core@shell nanorod structure might be the reason for the better photocatalytic tetracycline degradation performance.
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- Babu Bathula
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea.
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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Reddy PG, Domb AJ. Bioactive Phenolate Salts: Thymol Salts. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202300045. [PMID: 37005949 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Phenolate salts of bioactive agents have been reported only scarcely. This is the first report on the formation and characterization of thymol phenolate salts as representatives of phenol-containing bioactive molecules. Thymol has been used in medicine and agriculture for decades owing to its excellent therapeutic properties. However, in light of its poor aqueous solubility, thermal instability, and especially its high chemical volatility, the utility of thymol is hampered. The present work focuses on tuning the physicochemical properties of thymol by modifying its chemical structure through salt formation. In this context, a series of metal (Na, K, Li, Cu, and Zn) and ammonium (tetrabutylammonium and choline) salts of thymol were synthesized and characterized using IR, NMR, CHN elemental analysis, and DSC analyses. The molecular formulae of thymol salts were determined based on CHN analysis and thymol quantification studies from UV-Vis spectrometric analysis. In most cases, the thymol phenolate was prepared as a 1 : 1 molar ratio with metal/ammonium ion. Only the Cu salt of thymol was isolated at a ratio of two phenolate units per copper ion. Most of the synthesized thymol salts were found to have increased thermal stability relative to thymol. The physicochemical properties such as solubility, thermal stability, and evaporation rate of thymol salts were thoroughly studied in comparison with thymol. The in vitro release studies of Cu from the copper salt of thymol is pH-dependent: rapid release of copper was observed in the lower pH release medium (100 % release at pH 1 for 12 days) and the rates of release were slower at higher pH values (5 % release at pH 2, and <1 % release at pH 4, 6, 8, and 10) over a period of about three weeks.
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- Pulikanti Guruprasad Reddy
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Institute of Drug Research and, The Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Institute of Drug Research and, The Alex Grass Center for Drug Design and Synthesis, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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do Vale-Júnior E, de Sousa RA, Antunes RA, do Nascimento JHO, Lima Santos JE, Martínez-Huitle CA, Dos Santos EV. Evaluating the catalytic effect of Fe@Fe 2O 3-modified granulated cork as an innovative heterogeneous catalyst in electro-Fenton degradation of benzoquinone in different aqueous matrices. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139209. [PMID: 37315857 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study investigated the potential of a novel biomass-derived cork as a suitable catalyst after its modification with Fe@Fe2O3 for in-situ application in heterogeneous electro-Fenton (HEF) process for benzoquinone (BQ) elimination from water. No attempts on the application of modified granulated cork (GC) as a suspended heterogeneous catalyst in the HEF process for water treatment have been published yet. GC was modified by sonification approach in a FeCl3 + NaBH4 solution to reduce the ferric ions to metallic iron in order to obtain Fe@Fe2O3-modified GC (Fe@Fe2O3/GC). Results clearly demonstrated that this catalyst exhibited excellent electrocatalytic properties, such as a high conductivity as well as relatively high redox current and possessed several active sites for water depollution applications. Using Fe@Fe2O3/GC as catalyst in HEF, 100% of BQ removal was achieved in synthetic solutions by applying 33.3 mA cm-2 after 120 min. Different experimental conditions were tested to determine that best possible conditions can be as follow: 50 mmol L-1 Na2SO4 and 10 mg L-1 of Fe@Fe2O3/GC catalyst using Pt/carbon-PTFE air diffusion cell by applying 33.3 mA cm-2. Nevertheless, when Fe@Fe2O3/GC was used in the HEF approach to depollute real water matrices, no complete BQ concentration was removal achieved after 300 min of treatment, achieving between 80 and 95% of effectiveness.
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- Edilson do Vale-Júnior
- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59078-970, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59078-970, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP, 09210580, Brazil
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- Research Group on Innovation in Micro and Nanotechnology - Department of Textile Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitario, 59072-970, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59078-970, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Mi-cropollutants and Radioactives (INCT-DATREM), Institute of Chemistry, UNESP, P.O. Box 355, 14800 900, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59078-970, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Mi-cropollutants and Radioactives (INCT-DATREM), Institute of Chemistry, UNESP, P.O. Box 355, 14800 900, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Renewable Energies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Salgado Filho 3000, Lagoa Nova, CEP 59078-970, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Mi-cropollutants and Radioactives (INCT-DATREM), Institute of Chemistry, UNESP, P.O. Box 355, 14800 900, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; School of Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Campus Universitario, 59072-970, Natal, Brazil.
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Mahala S, Arumugam SM, Kumar S, Devi B, Elumalai S. Tuning of MgO's base characteristics by blending it with amphoteric ZnO facilitating the selective glucose isomerization to fructose for bioenergy development. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:2470-2486. [PMID: 37143812 PMCID: PMC10153107 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00097d] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Fructose serves as an important intermediate in the preparation of liquid fuel compounds. Herein, we report its selective production via a chemical catalysis method over ZnO/MgO nanocomposite. The blending of an amphoteric ZnO with MgO reduced the latter's unfavorable moderate/strong basic sites that can influence the side reactions in the sugar interconversion, reducing fructose productivity. Of all the ZnO/MgO combinations, a 1 : 1 ratio of ZnO and MgO showed a 20% reduction in moderate/strong basic sites in MgO with ∼2-2.5 times increase in weak basic sites (overall), which is favorable for the reaction. The analytical characterizations affirmed that MgO settles on the surface of ZnO by blocking the pores. The amphoteric ZnO undertakes the neutralization of the strong basic sites and improves the weak basic sites (cumulative) by the Zn-MgO alloy formation. Therefore, the composite afforded as high as 36% fructose yield and 90% selectivity at 90 °C; especially, the improved selectivity can be accounted for by the effect of both basic and acidic sites. The favorable action of acidic sites in controlling the unwanted side reactions was maximum when an aqueous medium contained 1/5th methanol. However, ZnO's presence regulated the glucose's degradation rate by up to 40% compared to the kinetics of pristine MgO. From the isotopic labelling experiments, the proton transfer pathway (or LdB-AvE mechanism by the formation of 1,2-enediolate) is dominant in the glucose-to-fructose transformation. The composite exhibited a long-lasting ability based on the good recycling efficiency of up to 5 cycles. The insights into the fine-tuning of the physicochemical characteristics of widely available metal oxides would help develop a robust catalyst for sustainable fructose production for biofuel production (via a cascade approach).
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- Sangeeta Mahala
- Chemical Engineering Division, DBT-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing Mohali Punjab 140306 India +91-172-5221-444
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Punjab 140306 India
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- Chemical Engineering Division, DBT-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing Mohali Punjab 140306 India +91-172-5221-444
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- Chemical Engineering Division, DBT-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing Mohali Punjab 140306 India +91-172-5221-444
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- Chemical Engineering Division, DBT-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing Mohali Punjab 140306 India +91-172-5221-444
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Punjab 140306 India
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- Chemical Engineering Division, DBT-Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing Mohali Punjab 140306 India +91-172-5221-444
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Mokrushin AS, Gorban YM, Averin AA, Gorobtsov PY, Simonenko NP, Lebedinskii YY, Simonenko EP, Kuznetsov NT. Obtaining of ZnO/Fe 2O 3 Thin Nanostructured Films by AACVD for Detection of ppb-Concentrations of NO 2 as a Biomarker of Lung Infections. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040445. [PMID: 37185520 PMCID: PMC10136079 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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ZnO/Fe2O3 nanocomposites with different concentration and thickness of the Fe2O3 layer were obtained by two-stage aerosol vapor deposition (AACVD). It was shown that the ZnO particles have a wurtzite structure with an average size of 51-66 nm, and the iron oxide particles on the ZnO surface have a hematite structure and an average size of 23-28 nm. According to EDX data, the iron content in the films was found to be 1.3-5.8 at.%. The optical properties of the obtained films were studied, and the optical band gap was found to be 3.16-3.26 eV. Gas-sensitive properties at 150-300 °C were studied using a wide group of analyte gases: CO, NH3, H2, CH4, C6H6, ethanol, acetone, and NO2. A high response to 100 ppm acetone and ethanol at 225-300 °C and a high and selective response to 300-2000 ppb NO2 at 175 °C were established. The effect of humidity on the magnitude and shape of the signal obtained upon NO2 detection was studied.
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- Artem S Mokrushin
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
- Faculty of Technology of Inorganic Substances and High Temperature Materials, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow 125047, Russia
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- Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 199071, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russia
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Morka TD, Ujihara M. Enhanced Performance of WO 3/SnO 2 Nanocomposite Electrodes with Redox-Active Electrolytes for Supercapacitors. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076045. [PMID: 37047016 PMCID: PMC10094020 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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For effective supercapacitors, we developed a process involving chemical bath deposition, followed by electrochemical deposition and calcination, to produce WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite electrodes. In aqueous solutions, the hexagonal WO3 microspheres were first chemically deposited on a carbon cloth, and then tin oxides were uniformly electrodeposited. The synthesized WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite was characterized by XRD, XPS, SEM, and EDX techniques. Electrochemical properties of the WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite were analyzed by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge tests, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in an aqueous solution of Na2SO4 with/without the redox-active electrolyte K3Fe(CN)6. K3Fe(CN)6 exhibited a synergetic effect on the electrochemical performance of the WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite electrode, with a specific capacitance of 640 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s, while that without K3Fe(CN)6 was 530 F/g. The WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite catalyzed the redox reactions of [Fe(CN)6]3/[Fe(CN)6]4- ions, and the [Fe(CN)6]3-/[Fe(CN)6]4- ions also promoted redox reactions of the WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite. A symmetrical configuration of the nanocomposite electrodes provided good cycling stability (coulombic efficiency of 99.6% over 2000 cycles) and satisfied both energy density (60 Whkg-1) and power density (540 Wkg-1) requirements. Thus, the WO3/SnO2 nanocomposite prepared by this simple process is a promising component for a hybrid pseudocapacitor system with a redox-flow battery mechanism.
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- Tamiru Deressa Morka
- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 43 Keelung Road, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, 43 Keelung Road, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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Demir M, Özbay E, Kamış H, Haspulat Taymaz B. Facile Fabrication of ZnO Nanoparticles for efficient dye degradation: Effect of Adipic Acid in photocatalytic activity. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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- Muslum Demir
- Department of Chemical Engineering Osmaniye Korkut Ata University Faculty of Engineering Osmaniye Türkiye
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Konya Technical University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 42060 Konya Türkiye
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Konya Technical University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 42060 Konya Türkiye
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Konya Technical University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 42060 Konya Türkiye
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Lin YH, Sivakumar C, Balraj B, Murugesan G, Nagarajan SK, Ho MS. Ag-Decorated Vertically Aligned ZnO Nanorods for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensor Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:754. [PMID: 36839123 PMCID: PMC9965292 DOI: 10.3390/nano13040754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The non-enzymatic glucose sensing response of pure and Ag-decorated vertically aligned ZnO nanorods grown on Si substrates was investigated. The simple low-temperature hydrothermal method was employed to synthesize the ZnO NRs on the Si substrates, and then Ag decoration was achieved by sputtering. The crystal structure and surface morphologies were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The Ag incorporation on the ZnO NR surfaces was confirmed using EDS mapping and spectra. Furthermore, the chemical states, the variation in oxygen vacancies, and the surface modifications of Ag@ZnO were investigated by XPS analysis. Both the glucose/ZnO/Si and glucose/Ag@ZnO/Si device structures were investigated for their non-enzymatic glucose sensing performances with different glucose concentrations. Based on EIS measurements and amperometric analysis, the Ag@ZnO-NR-based glucose sensor device exhibited a better sensing ability with excellent stability over time than pure ZnO NRs. The Ag@ZnO NR glucose sensor device recorded 2792 µA/(mM·cm2) sensitivity with a lowest detection limit of 1.29 µM.
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- Yu-Hsuan Lin
- Institute of Nanoscience, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 40227, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 40227, Taiwan
- Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture (IDCSA), National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 40227, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641407, Tamilnadu, India
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- Postgraduate and Research Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Lab, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 641029, Tamilnadu, India
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- Postgraduate and Research Department of Physics, Nanotechnology Lab, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 641029, Tamilnadu, India
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- Institute of Nanoscience, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 40227, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 40227, Taiwan
- Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture (IDCSA), National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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Novel green flexible rice straw nanofibers/zinc oxide nanoparticles films with electrical properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1927. [PMID: 36732552 PMCID: PMC9894901 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28999-x] [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: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In the current work, rice straw nanofibers (RSNF) with the width of elementary fibrils (~ 4-5 nm) were isolated from rice straw. The isolated nanofibers were used with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) to prepare flexible nanopaper films. Tensile strength and electrical properties of the prepared RSNF/ZnONPs nanopaper were investigated. The addition of ZnONPs to RSNF nanopaper did not deteriorate its mechanical properties and showed a slight improvement in tensile strength and Young's modulus of about 14% and 10%, respectively, upon the addition of 5% of ZnONPs. Microscopy investigation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the inclusion of the ZnONPs within the RSNF. Electrical conductivity and dielectric properties as a function of frequency at different temperatures were studied. The ac-electrical conductivity increased with frequency and fitted with the power law equation. The dc- electrical conductivity of the samples verified the Arrhenius equation and the activation energies varied in the range from 0.9 to 0.42 eV. The dielectric constant decreased with increasing frequency and increased with increasing temperature, probably due to the free movement of dipole molecular chains within the RSNF nanopaper. The high values of the dielectric constant and conductivity of the prepared nanopaper films support their use in electronic components.
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Ultrafast removal of antibiotic linezolid under visible light irradiation with a novel Au nanoparticles dispersed polypyrrole-carbon black/ZnTiO3 photocatalyst. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Azenha C, Mateos-Pedrero C, Lagarteira T, Mendes AM. Tuning the selectivity of Cu2O/ZnO catalyst for CO2 electrochemical reduction. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102368] [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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Mokrushin AS, Gorban YM, Nagornov IA, Simonenko NP, Simonenko EP, Kuznetsov NT. Effect of the Conditions of the AACVD Synthesis of Thin Nanostructured ZnO Films on Their Microstructural, Optical, and Gas-Sensing Characteristics. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023622601520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hu J, Peng Y, Albero J, García H. Role of Defects on the Particle Size-Capacitance Relationship of Zn-Co Mixed Metal Oxide Supported on Heteroatom-Doped Graphenes as Supercapacitors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204316. [PMID: 36257897 PMCID: PMC9731690 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Supercapacitors are considered among the most promising electrical energy storage devices, there being a need to achieve the highest possible energy storage density. Herein small mixed Zn-Co metal oxide nanoparticles are grown on doped graphene (O-, N- and, B-doped graphenes). The electrochemical properties of the resulting mixed Zn-Co metal oxide nanoparticles (4 nm) grown on B-doped graphene exhibit an outstanding specific capacitance of 2568 F g-1 at 2 A g-1 , ranking this B-doped graphene composite among the best performing electrodes. The energy storage capacity is also remarkable even at large current densities (i.e., 640 F g-1 at 40 A g-1 ). In contrast, larger nanoparticles are obtained using N- and O-doped graphenes as support, the resulting materials exhibiting lower performance. Besides energy storage, the Zn-Co oxide on B-doped graphene shows notable electrochemical performance and stability obtaining a maximum energy density of 77.6 W h Kg-1 at 850 W Kg-1 , a power density of 8500 W Kg-1 at 28.3 W h Kg-1 , and a capacitance retention higher than 85% after 5000 cycles. The smaller nanoparticle size and improved electrochemical performance on B-doped graphene-based devices are attributed to the higher defect density and nature of the dopant element on graphene.
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- Jiajun Hu
- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química CSIC‐UPVUniversitat Politècnica de València‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaAvda. De los Narajos s/nValencia46022Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química CSIC‐UPVUniversitat Politècnica de València‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaAvda. De los Narajos s/nValencia46022Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química CSIC‐UPVUniversitat Politècnica de València‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaAvda. De los Narajos s/nValencia46022Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química CSIC‐UPVUniversitat Politècnica de València‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaAvda. De los Narajos s/nValencia46022Spain
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NaNbO3/ZnO piezocatalyst for non-destructive tooth cleaning and antibacterial activity. iScience 2022; 25:104915. [PMID: 36060077 PMCID: PMC9428797 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Tooth discoloration and plaque formation are serious issues for dental healthcare professionals across the world. Although traditional hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning methods are efficient, they can cause enamel demineralization, periodontal irritation, and toxicity. Also, these treatments are time-taking. Here, we present a noninvasive, safe, and simple tooth cleaning approach by using the piezoelectric phenomenon. After 6 h of vibrations, contaminated teeth can be significantly cleaned by the NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite. Moreover, the NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite-based piezocatalysis tooth cleaning procedure causes far less harm to enamel and biological cells in comparison to hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning methods. To evaluate its functionality, organic dyes were degraded by piezoelectric effect of NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite under ultrasonic irradiation. The piezoelectric potential of NaNbO3/ZnO was found to be 3.75 V. The binary nanocomposite’s antibacterial activity was proven to be efficient against Escherichia coli with the inhibitory zone of 21 mm and complete removal of bacteria. NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite was synthesized by hydrothermal method NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite was evaluated as a piezocatalyst The formation of p-n heterojunction enhances the catalytic activity NaNbO3/ZnO binary nanocomposite can be used for non-destructive tooth cleaning
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Electrocatalysis of 2,6-Dinitrophenol Based on Wet-Chemically Synthesized PbO-ZnO Microstructures. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12070727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In this approach, a reliable 2,6-dinitrophenol (2,6-DNP) sensor probe was developed by applying differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) using a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) decorated with a wet-chemically prepared PbO-doped ZnO microstructures’ (MSs) electro-catalyst. The nanomaterial characterizing tools such as FESEM, XPS, XRD, UV-vis., and FTIR were used for the synthesized PbO-doped ZnO MSs to evaluate in detail of their optical, structural, morphological, functional, and elemental properties. The peak currents obtained in DPV analysis of 2,6-DNP using PbO-doped ZnO MSs/GCE were plotted against the applied potential to result the calibration of 2,6-DNP sensor expressed by ip(µA) = 1.0171C(µM) + 22.312 (R2 = 0.9951; regression co-efficient). The sensitivity of the proposed 2,6-DNP sensor probe obtained from the slope of the calibration curve as well as dynamic range for 2,6-DNP detection were found as 32.1867 µAµM−1cm−2 and 3.23~16.67 µM, respectively. Besides this, the lower limit of 2,6-DNP detection was calculated by using signal/noise (S/N = 3) ratio and found as good lowest limit (2.95 ± 0.15 µM). As known from the perspective of environment and healthcare sectors, the existence of phenol and their derivatives are significantly carcinogenic and harmful which released from various industrial sources. Therefore, it is urgently required to detect by electrochemical method with doped nanostructure materials. The reproducibility as well as stability of the working electrode duration, response-time, and the analysis of real environmental-samples by applying the recovery method were measured, and found outstanding results in this investigation. A new electrochemical research approach is familiarized to the development of chemical sensor probe by using nanostructured materials as an electron sensing substrate for the environmental safety (ecological system).
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Sharma M, Adalati R, Kumar A, Mehta M, Chandra R. Composite Assembling of Oxide-Based Optically Transparent Electrodes for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:26791-26802. [PMID: 35656926 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Simultaneously achieving a transparent and high-energy density supercapacitor is a major challenge because of the trade-off between energy storage capacity and optical transparency of active electrode materials. Herein, we demonstrate a novel approach to construct an optically transparent asymmetric supercapacitor (Trans-ASC) by assembling positive (ZnO-SnO2) and negative (TiO2-SnO2) composite thin-film electrodes on a conductive indium-doped tin oxide substrate via reactive DC magnetron cosputtering. The optical transmittance for both composite thin films is found to be 68% (ZnO-SnO2) and 64% (TiO2-SnO2). Furthermore, electrochemical kinematics of the primed transparent electrodes are scrutinized in 0.5 M KOH electrolyte without affecting the transparency of active electrodes. The structural reliability of the electrodes aids the superb electrochemical performance to construct a Trans-ASC, TiO2-SnO2//ZnO-SnO2, which works at a voltage of +1.2 V and attains a higher areal capacitance of 44.6 mF cm-2 at 2 mA cm-2. The assembled Trans-ASC delivers a maximum areal energy density of 8.75 μW h cm-2 with an optimal areal power density of 570 μW cm-2. Additionally, the capacitance retention of 81.6% and transparency of both electrodes remain almost the same (up to 60% for ZnO-SnO2 and 62% for TiO2-SnO2) even after 10,000 charging-discharging cycles. These remarkable electrochemical properties and outstanding cycling stability of the designed Trans-ASC device make it a potential candidate for storing energy and for further use in transparent electronic devices.
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- Meenakshi Sharma
- Nano Science Laboratory, Institute Instrumentation Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Nano Science Laboratory, Institute Instrumentation Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Nano Science Laboratory, Institute Instrumentation Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Bidholi, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Nano Science Laboratory, Institute Instrumentation Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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Arumugasamy SK, Ramakrishnan S, Yoo DJ, Govindaraju S, Yun K. Tuning the interfacial electronic transitions of bi-dimensional nanocomposites (pGO/ZnO) towards photocatalytic degradation and energy application. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:112050. [PMID: 34516981 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The two-dimensional carbonaceous nanocomposites tend to have extreme capacitance and catalysis activity because of their surface tunability of oxygenated moieties aiding in photocatalytic degradation. Herewith, we performed microwave-assisted alkaline treatment of graphene oxide sheets to attain defective sites on the graphitic surface by altering microwave parameters. The synergism of zinc oxide (ZnO) on the graphitic surface impacts electronic transitions paving paths for vacant oxygen sites to promote photocatalytic degradation and catalytic activity. The photocatalytic efficiency of the synthesized material for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) because of its susceptibility in industrial effluents, and the degradation rate was estimated to be around 87.5% within a short span of 30 min by utilizing UV irradiation. Concomitantly, the pGO/ZnO coated substrate exhibits a specific capacity of 561.7 mAh/g and incredible coulombic efficiency illustrating pseudocapacitive nature. Furthermore, on subjecting the composite modified electrode to oxygen evolution catalysis due to the vacant sites located at the lattice edges attributing to the d-d coulombic interaction within the local electron clouds possessing a low overpotential of 205 mV with a Tafel slope of 84 mV/dec. This modest approach boosts an eco-friendly composite to develop photocatalytic degradability and bifunctional catalytic activity for futuristic necessity.
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- Deparment of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering of Graduate School (BK21 FOUR), Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of life science, R&D Education Center for Whole Life Cycle, R&D of Fuel Cell Systems, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea; Deparment of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering of Graduate School (BK21 FOUR), Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Gnanasekaran L, Priya AK, Gracia F. Orange peel extract influenced partial transformation of SnO 2 to SnO in green 3D-ZnO/SnO 2 system for chlorophenol degradation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127464. [PMID: 34653855 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In recent times, visible light enhancement has become much more considered due to the enlightening properties of nanocomposite systems. This has potential applications for wastewater treatment due to the blemish of toxic organic chemicals from industrial sectors. Therefore, this work is focused on novel 3D ZnO/SnO2 nanocomposites synthesized by the green method (orange peel extracts supported combined chemical processes) utilized for the removal of chlorophenol effluent. The orange peel extract has been incorporated as one of the major components to synthesize an effective nanocomposite. Also, the pure materials were synthesized along with these nanocomposites and tested under various instrumental techniques. The characterized results showed that the composites prepared with orange peel extract exhibited hexagonal 3D ZnO nanospheres with 3D tetragonal structured SnO2 nanocubes. Elemental analysis showed that the partial amount of SnO2 has transformed to SnO due to the reducing ability of orange peel extract. Also, the existing different (Zn2+, Sn4+, and Sn2+) states helped in delaying the transfer of electron-hole recombination to obtain photocatalytic chlorophenol degradation. Further, the prevailing line dislocation can compromise more vacancy and interact with more electrons. The high surface area, least crystallite size, and lower bandgap inspired to enhance the visible light activity. Simultaneously, the pure form of nanomaterial has poor light absorption under visible light. This study achieves the photocatalytic degradation of 77.5% against chlorophenol using a green 3D composite system.
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- Lalitha Gnanasekaran
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641027, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials, University of Chile, Beauchef 851, 6th floor, Santiago, Chile
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Ghobadifard M, Radovanovic PV, Mohebbi S. Novel CoFe
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- Mahdieh Ghobadifard
- Department of Chemistry University of Kurdistan Sanandaj Iran
- Department of Chemistry University of Waterloo Waterloo ON Canada
- Research Center for Nanotechnology University of Kurdistan Sanandaj Iran
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- Department of Chemistry University of Kurdistan Sanandaj Iran
- Research Center for Nanotechnology University of Kurdistan Sanandaj Iran
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Manakhov AM, Sitnikova NA, Tsygankova AR, Alekseev AY, Adamenko LS, Permyakova E, Baidyshev VS, Popov ZI, Blahová L, Eliáš M, Zajíčková L, Solovieva AO. Electrospun Biodegradable Nanofibers Coated Homogenously by Cu Magnetron Sputtering Exhibit Fast Ion Release. Computational and Experimental Study. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:965. [PMID: 34940466 PMCID: PMC8708309 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11120965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Copper-coated nanofibrous materials are desirable for catalysis, electrochemistry, sensing, and biomedical use. The preparation of copper or copper-coated nanofibers can be pretty challenging, requiring many chemical steps that we eliminated in our robust approach, where for the first time, Cu was deposited by magnetron sputtering onto temperature-sensitive polymer nanofibers. For the first time, the large-scale modeling of PCL films irradiation by molecular dynamics simulation was performed and allowed to predict the ions penetration depth and tune the deposition conditions. The Cu-coated polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers were thoroughly characterized and tested as antibacterial agents for various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Fast release of Cu2+ ions (concentration up to 3.4 µg/mL) led to significant suppression of E. coli and S. aureus colonies but was insufficient against S. typhimurium and Ps. aeruginosa. The effect of Cu layer oxidation upon contact with liquid media was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealing that, after two hours, 55% of Cu atoms are in form of CuO or Cu(OH)2. The Cu-coated nanofibers will be great candidates for wound dressings thanks to an interesting synergistic effect: on the one hand, the rapid release of copper ions kills bacteria, while on the other hand, it stimulates the regeneration with the activation of immune cells. Indeed, copper ions are necessary for the bacteriostatic action of cells of the immune system. The reactive CO2/C2H4 plasma polymers deposited onto PCL-Cu nanofibers can be applied to grafting of viable proteins, peptides, or drugs, and it further explores the versatility of developed nanofibers for biomedical applications use.
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- Anton M. Manakhov
- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.A.S.); (E.P.)
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- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.A.S.); (E.P.)
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- Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SB RAS, 3 Acad. Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia;
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- Research Institute of Virology, The Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.Y.A.); (L.S.A.)
- Research Institute of Applied Ecology, Dagestan State University, Dahadaeva 21, 367000 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Research Institute of Virology, The Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (A.Y.A.); (L.S.A.)
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- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.A.S.); (E.P.)
- Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, Leninsky Prospekt 4, 119071 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Computer Engineering and Automated Systems Software, Katanov Khakas State University, Pr. Lenin, 90, 655017 Abakan, Russia;
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- Laboratory of Acoustic Microscopy, Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics RAS, Kosygina 4, 119334 Moscow, Russia;
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- Central European Institute of Technology CEITEC-BUT, Purkyňova 123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic; (L.B.); (M.E.); (L.Z.)
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- Central European Institute of Technology CEITEC-BUT, Purkyňova 123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic; (L.B.); (M.E.); (L.Z.)
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- Central European Institute of Technology CEITEC-BUT, Purkyňova 123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic; (L.B.); (M.E.); (L.Z.)
- Department Condensed Matter Physics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kotlářská 2, 61137 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology—Branch of the ICG SB RAS, 2 Timakova St., 630060 Novosibirsk, Russia; (N.A.S.); (E.P.)
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Ehsan MA, Shah SS, Basha SI, Hakeem AS, Aziz MA. Recent Advances in Processing and Applications of Heterobimetallic Oxide Thin Films by Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition. CHEM REC 2021; 22:e202100278. [PMID: 34862719 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The fabrication of smart, efficient, and innovative devices critically needs highly refined thin-film nanomaterials; therefore, facile, scalable, and economical methods of thin films production are highly sought-after for the sustainable growth of the hi-tech industry. The chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique is widely implemented at the industrial level due to its versatile features. However, common issues with a precursor, such as reduced volatility and thermal stability, restrict the use of CVD to produce novel and unique materials. A modified CVD approach, named aerosol-assisted CVD (AACVD), has been the center of attention due to its remarkable tendency to fabricate uniform, homogenous, and distinct nano-architecture thin films in an uncomplicated and straightforward manner. Above all, AACVD can utilize any custom-made or commercially available precursors, which can be transformed into a transparent solution in a common organic solvent; thus, a vast array of compounds can be used for the formation of nanomaterial thin films. This review article highlights the importance of AACVD in fabricating heterobimetallic oxide thin films and their potential in making energy production (e. g., photoelectrochemical water splitting), energy storage (e. g., supercapacitors), and environmental protection (e. g., electrochemical sensors) devices. A heterobimetallic oxide system involves two metallic species either in a composite, solid solution, or metal-doped metal oxides. Moreover, the AACVD tunable parameters, such as temperature, deposition time, and precursor, which drastically affect thin films microstructure and their performance in device applications, are also discussed. Lastly, the key challenges and issues of scaling up AACVD to the industrial level and processing for emerging functional materials are also highlighted.
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- Muhammad Ali Ehsan
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5047, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Nitrogen-incorporation activates NiFeO x catalysts for efficiently boosting oxygen evolution activity and stability of BiVO 4 photoanodes. Nat Commun 2021; 12:6969. [PMID: 34845221 PMCID: PMC8630083 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27299-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Developing low-cost and highly efficient catalysts toward the efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is highly desirable for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. Herein, we demonstrated that N-incorporation could efficiently activate NiFeOx catalysts for significantly enhancing the oxygen evolution activity and stability of BiVO4 photoanodes, and the photocurrent density has been achieved up to 6.4 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), AM 1.5 G). Systematic studies indicate that the partial substitution of O sites in NiFeOx catalysts by low electronegative N atoms enriched the electron densities in both Fe and Ni sites. The electron-enriched Ni sites conversely donated electrons to V sites of BiVO4 for restraining V5+ dissolution and improving the PEC stability, while the enhanced hole-attracting ability of Fe sites significantly promotes the oxygen-evolution activity. This work provides a promising strategy for optimizing OER catalysts to construct highly efficient and stable PEC water splitting devices.
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Mokrushin AS, Gorban’ YM, Simonenko NP, Simonenko EP, Sevast’yanov VG, Kuznetsov NT. Nanostructured ZnO Films with Enhanced Sensitivity to CO Synthesized by AACVD. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023621090072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ZnO Structures with Surface Nanoscale Interfaces Formed by Au, Fe 2O 3, or Cu 2O Modifier Nanoparticles: Characterization and Gas Sensing Properties. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21134509. [PMID: 34209427 PMCID: PMC8271897 DOI: 10.3390/s21134509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Zinc oxide rod structures are synthetized and subsequently modified with Au, Fe2O3, or Cu2O to form nanoscale interfaces at the rod surface. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy corroborates the presence of Fe in the form of oxide-Fe2O3; Cu in the form of two oxides-CuO and Cu2O, with the major presence of Cu2O; and Au in three oxidation states-Au3+, Au+, and Au0, with the content of metallic Au being the highest among the other states. These structures are tested towards nitrogen dioxide, ethanol, acetone, carbon monoxide, and toluene, finding a remarkable increase in the response and sensitivity of the Au-modified ZnO films, especially towards nitrogen dioxide and ethanol. The results for the Au-modified ZnO films report about 47 times higher response to 10 ppm of nitrogen dioxide as compared to the non-modified structures with a sensitivity of 39.96% ppm-1 and a limit of detection of 26 ppb to this gas. These results are attributed to the cumulative effects of several factors, such as the presence of oxygen vacancies, the gas-sensing mechanism influenced by the nano-interfaces formed between ZnO and Au, and the catalytic nature of the Au nanoparticles.
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Ling P, Cheng S, Chen N, Gao F. Singlet-oxygen generated by a metal-organic framework for electrochemical biosensing. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:4670-4677. [PMID: 34060565 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00913c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Enzyme-based electrochemical biosensors have been widely employed for analyte detection for several years. However, for wide application, there are many challenges to overcome, such as the sensitivity of the catalytic activity, and the reproducibility and stability of enzymes. In this work, an enzyme-free sensing strategy based on two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as photosensitizers and singlet-oxygen (1O2) as the oxidant has been designed via photocatalysis and electrochemical analysis. To be specific, MOF sheets (Zn-ZnMOF) were prepared with Zn as the node and zinc(ii)tetraphenylporphyrin (TCPP(Zn)) as the ligand, which could generate 1O2 from air under light illumination, and sequentially the generated 1O2 could oxidize analytes to form their oxidation state which could be detected and reduced on the electrode, completing a redox cycle and amplifying electrochemical signals. Thanks to the morphology and superior quantum yield of 1O2 of the Zn-ZnMOF, this method could overcome the limitation of enzymes and afford selective detection, such as of hydroquinone with a detection limit of 0.8 μM in 0.1 M PBS (pH = 7.4). Furthermore, the method does not require additional reactive reagents but only with air and on/off light switching. Thirdly, the method detects the target without washing and enzyme-labelled. With these merits, this work provides a new platform for MOFs as photosensitizers for electrochemical sensors and further development of sensitive, selective, and stable electroanalytical devices for bio-application.
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- Pinghua Ling
- Laboratory of Functionalized Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Functionalized Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Functionalized Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Functionalized Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, P. R. China.
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Han H, Kim I, Park S. Thermally templated cobalt oxide nanobubbles on crumpled graphene sheets: A promising non-precious metal catalysts for acidic oxygen evolution. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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YALÇIN B, AKCAN D, YALÇIN İE, ALPHAN MC, ŞENTÜRK K, ÖZYİĞİT İİ, ARDA L. Effect of Mg doping on morphology, photocatalytic activity and related biological properties of Zn 1-xMg xO nanoparticles. Turk J Chem 2020; 44:1177-1199. [PMID: 33488221 PMCID: PMC7751926 DOI: 10.3906/kim-2004-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The objective of this study is to synthesize ZnO and Mg doped ZnO (Zn1-xMgxO) nanoparticles via the sol-gel method, and characterize their structures and to investigate their biological properties such as antibacterial activity and hemolytic potential.Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the sol-gel method using zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O) and magnesium acetate tetrahydrate (Mg(CH3COO)2.4H2O) as precursors. Methanol and monoethanolamine were used as solvent and sol stabilizer, respectively. Structural and morphological characterizations of Zn1-xMgxO nanoparticles were studied by using XRD and SEM-EDX, respectively. Photocatalytic activities of ZnO and selected Mg-doped ZnO (Zn1-xMgxO) nanoparticles were investigated by degradation of methylene blue (MeB). Results indicated that Mg doping (both 10% and 30%) to the ZnO nanoparticles enhanced the photocatalytic activity and a little amount of Zn0.90 Mg0.10 O photocatalyst (1.0 mg/mL) degraded MeB with 99% efficiency after 24 h of irradiation under ambient visible light. Antibacterial activity of nanoparticles versus Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) was determined by the standard plate count method. Hemolytic activities of the NPs were studied by hemolysis tests using human erythrocytes. XRD data proved that the average particle size of nanoparticles was around 30 nm. Moreover, the XRD results indicatedthat the patterns of Mg doped ZnO nanoparticles related to ZnO hexagonal wurtzite structure had no secondary phase for x ≤ 0.2 concentration. For 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.02, NPs showed a concentration dependent antibacterial activity against E. coli . While Zn0.90Mg0.10 O totally inhibited the growth of E. coli , upper and lower dopant concentrations did not show antibacterial activity.
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- Bestenur YALÇIN
- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Bahçeşehir University İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Mathematics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Electric Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, İstanbul Gelişim University, İstanbulTurkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Marmara University, İstanbulTurkey
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, BishkekTurkey
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbulTurkey
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Cai F, Zhang T, Liu Q, Guo P, Lei Y, Wang Y, Wang F. One Step Synthesis of Tetragonal-CuBi 2O 4/Amorphous-BiFeO 3 Heterojunction with Improved Charge Separation and Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10081514. [PMID: 32752290 PMCID: PMC7466469 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Tetragonal CuBi2O4/amorphous BiFeO3 (T-CBO/A-BFO) composites are prepared via a one-step solvothermal method at mild conditions. The T-CBO/A-BFO composites show expanded visible light absorption, suppressed charge recombination, and consequently improved photocatalytic activity than T-CBO or A-BFO alone. The T-CBO/A-BFO with an optimal T-CBO to A-BFO ratio of 1:1 demonstrates the lowest photoluminescence signal and highest photocatalytic activity. It shows a removal rate of 78.3% for the photodegradation of methylene orange under visible light irradiation for 1 h. XPS test after the cycle test revealed the reduction of Bi3+ during the photocatalytic reaction. Moreover, the as prepared T-CBO/A-BFO show fundamentally higher photocatalytic activity than their calcinated counterparts. The one-step synthesis is completed within 30 min and does not require post annealing process, which may be easily applied for the fast and cost-effective preparation of photoactive metal oxide heterojunctions.
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- Fang Cai
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; (F.C.); (T.Z.); (P.G.); (Y.L.)
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of On-line Monitoring of Water Environmental Pollution, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; (F.C.); (T.Z.); (P.G.); (Y.L.)
- College of Petrochemical Technology, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; (F.C.); (T.Z.); (P.G.); (Y.L.)
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of On-line Monitoring of Water Environmental Pollution, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; (F.C.); (T.Z.); (P.G.); (Y.L.)
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of On-line Monitoring of Water Environmental Pollution, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Petrochemical Technology, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; (F.C.); (T.Z.); (P.G.); (Y.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China;
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