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Khomarloo N, Mohsenzadeh E, Gidik H, Bagherzadeh R, Latifi M. Overall perspective of electrospun semiconductor metal oxides as high-performance gas sensor materials for NO x detection. RSC Adv 2024; 14:7806-7824. [PMID: 38444964 PMCID: PMC10913163 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08119b] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Gas sensors based on nanostructured semiconductor metal oxide (SMO) materials have been extensively investigated as key components due to their advantages over other materials, namely, high sensitivity, stability, affordability, rapid response and simplicity. However, the difficulty of working at high temperatures, response in lower concentration and their selectivity are huge challenges of SMO materials for detecting gases. Therefore, researchers have not stopped their quest to develop new gas sensors based on SMOs with higher performance. This paper begins by highlighting the importance of nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) detection for human health and addresses the challenges associated with existing methods in effectively detecting them. Subsequently, the mechanism of SMO gas sensors, analysis of their structure and fabrication techniques focusing on electrospinning technique, as well as their advantages, difficulties, and structural design challenges are discussed. Research on enhancing the sensing performance through tuning the fabrication parameters are summarized as well. Finally, the problems and potential of SMO based gas sensors to detect NOx are revealed, and the future possibilities are stated.
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- Niloufar Khomarloo
- Advanced Fibrous Materials Lab (AFM-LAB), Institute for Advanced Textile Materials and Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Iran
- Univ. Lille, ENSAIT, Laboratoire Génie et Matériaux Textile (GEMTEX) F-59000 Lille France
- Junia F-59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, ENSAIT, Laboratoire Génie et Matériaux Textile (GEMTEX) F-59000 Lille France
- Junia F-59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, ENSAIT, Laboratoire Génie et Matériaux Textile (GEMTEX) F-59000 Lille France
- Junia F-59000 Lille France
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- Advanced Fibrous Materials Lab (AFM-LAB), Institute for Advanced Textile Materials and Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Iran
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- Textile Engineering Department, Textile Research and Excellence Centers, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Tehran Iran
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Nguyen TD, Roh S, Nguyen MTN, Lee JS. Structural Control of Nanofibers According to Electrospinning Process Conditions and Their Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2022. [PMID: 38004879 PMCID: PMC10673317 DOI: 10.3390/mi14112022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Nanofibers have gained much attention because of the large surface area they can provide. Thus, many fabrication methods that produce nanofiber materials have been proposed. Electrospinning is a spinning technique that can use an electric field to continuously and uniformly generate polymer and composite nanofibers. The structure of the electrospinning system can be modified, thus making changes to the structure, and also the alignment of nanofibers. Moreover, the nanofibers can also be treated, modifying the nanofiber structure. This paper thoroughly reviews the efforts to change the configuration of the electrospinning system and the effects of these configurations on the nanofibers. Excellent works in different fields of application that use electrospun nanofibers are also introduced. The studied materials functioned effectively in their application, thereby proving the potential for the future development of electrospinning nanofiber materials.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-Daero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-Si 13120, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea; (T.D.N.); (S.R.); (M.T.N.N.)
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Imanzadeh H, Sefid-Sefidehkhan Y, Afshary H, Afruz A, Amiri M. Nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for detection of amino acids. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 230:115390. [PMID: 37079932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and muscle tissue. They also play a significant role in physiological processes related to energy, recovery, mood, muscle and brain function, fat burning and stimulating growth hormone or insulin secretion. Accurate determination of amino acids in biological fluids is necessary because any changes in their normal ranges in the body warn diseases like kidney disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. To date, many methods such as liquid chromatography, fluorescence mass spectrometry, etc. have been used for the determination of amino acids. Compared with the above techniques, electrochemical systems using modified electrodes offer a rapid, accurate, cheap, real-time analytical path through simple operations with high selectivity and sensitivity. Nanomaterials have found many interests to create smart electrochemical sensors in different application fields e.g. biomedical, environmental, and food analysis because of their exceptional properties. This review summarizes recent advances in the development of nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors in 2017-2022 for the detection of amino acids in various matrices such as serum, urine, blood and pharmaceuticals.
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- Hamideh Imanzadeh
- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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Korotcenkov G, Tolstoy VP. Current Trends in Nanomaterials for Metal Oxide-Based Conductometric Gas Sensors: Advantages and Limitations-Part 2: Porous 2D Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:237. [PMID: 36677992 PMCID: PMC9867534 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This article discusses the features of the synthesis and application of porous two-dimensional nanomaterials in developing conductometric gas sensors based on metal oxides. It is concluded that using porous 2D nanomaterials and 3D structures based on them is a promising approach to improving the parameters of gas sensors, such as sensitivity and the rate of response. The limitations that may arise when using 2D structures in gas sensors intended for the sensor market are considered.
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- Ghenadii Korotcenkov
- Department of Physics and Engineering, Moldova State University, 2009 Chisinau, Moldova
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg 198504, Russia
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Electrospun ZnO/Pd Nanofibers as Extremely Sensitive Material for Hydrogen Detection in Oxygen Free Gas Phase. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173481. [PMID: 36080555 PMCID: PMC9459723 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The development of safety sensors is an urgent necessity for the successful use of hydrogen in real conditions, which may differ, in particular, by the oxygen content in the surrounding atmosphere. Palladium-modified zinc oxide shows the high sensitivity when detecting hydrogen in air; however, studies of the sensor properties and the operation mechanism of the ZnO/Pd sensor when reducing gases are detected in an oxygen deficient or inert atmosphere have not been effectuated. In this work, we synthesized the ZnO and ZnO/Pd nanofibers by electrospinning and for the first time determined their sensor properties in the detection of CO, NH3 and H2 in different oxygen backgrounds. The microstructure and composition of nanofibers were characterized by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The interaction with the gas phase was investigated in situ by diffuse reflectance IR Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS). The sensor properties of ZnO and ZnO/Pd nanofibers were studied at 100–450 °C towards CO, NH3 and H2 in the N2/O2 gas mixtures containing 0.0005–20% O2. When detecting CO, a decrease in the oxygen concentration from 20 to 0.0005% in the gas phase does not lead to a significant change in the sensor response. At the same time, when detecting NH3 and especially H2, a decrease in oxygen concentration down to 0.0005% results in the dramatic increase in the sensor response of ZnO/Pd nanofibers. This result is discussed in terms of palladium hydride formation, modulation of the potential barrier at the ZnO/Pd interface, as well as changes in the concentration of donor defects and charge carriers in the ZnO matrix. Synthesized electrospun ZnO/Pd nanofibers are extremely promising materials for sensors for detecting hydrogen in an oxygen free atmosphere.
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Yang Y, Wang G, Li X, Iradukunda Y, Liu F, Li Z, Gao H, Shi G. Preparation of Electrospun Active Molecules Membrane Application to Atmospheric Free Radicals. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050480. [PMID: 35629806 PMCID: PMC9143268 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Atmospheric reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a key role in the process of air pollution and oxidative damage to organisms. The analysis of ROS was carried out by the capture-derivative method. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare an effective molecular membrane to trap and detect ROS. Electrospinning membranes were prepared by combining the electrospinning technique with chrysin, baicalein, scutellarin, genistein, quercetin, and baicalin. By comparing the structures of the membranes before and after the reaction, the fluorescence enhancement characteristics of the reactive molecular membranes and the atmospheric radicals were studied. The ability of the active molecular membranes to trap atmospheric radicals was also studied. It was found that the genistein active molecular membrane had good trapping ability in four environments. The fluorescence enhancement rates in ROS, OH radical and O3 simulated environments were 39.32%, 7.99% and 11.92%, respectively. The fluorescence enhancement rate in atmospheric environment was 16.16%. Indeed, the sites where the atmospheric radicals react with the active molecular membranes are discussed. It is found that it is mainly related to the 5,7 phenolic hydroxyl of ring A, catechol structure and the coexistence structure of 4′ phenolic hydroxyl of ring B and 7 phenolic hydroxyl of ring A. Therefore, the genistein molecular membrane has shown great potential in its trapping ability and it is also environmentally friendly.
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- Yang Yang
- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China;
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; (Y.Y.); (X.L.); (F.L.); (Z.L.); (H.G.); (G.S.)
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Zhang W, Zhang L, Guo J, Lee J, Lin L, Diao G. Carbon Nanofibers Based on Potassium Citrate/Polyacrylonitrile for Supercapacitors. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12030272. [PMID: 35323748 PMCID: PMC8951469 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12030272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wearable supercapacitors based on carbon materials have been emerging as an advanced technology for next-generation portable electronic devices with high performance. However, the application of these devices cannot be realized unless suitable flexible power sources are developed. Here, an effective electrospinning method was used to prepare the one-dimensional (1D) and nano-scale carbon fiber membrane based on potassium citrate/polyacrylonitrile (PAN), which exhibited potential applications in supercapacitors. The chemical and physical properties of carbon nanofibers were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and the Brunnauer–Emmett–Teller method. The fabricated carbon nanofiber membrane illustrates a high specific capacitance of 404 F/g at a current density of 1 A/g. The good electrochemical properties could be attributed to the small diameter and large specific surface area, which promoted a high capacity.
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- Wang Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (W.Z.); (L.Z.); (J.G.)
- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon-si 16229, Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (W.Z.); (L.Z.); (J.G.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (W.Z.); (L.Z.); (J.G.)
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- Institute of Textiles Clothing, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China;
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- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon-si 16229, Korea
- Correspondence: (L.L.); (G.D.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (W.Z.); (L.Z.); (J.G.)
- Correspondence: (L.L.); (G.D.)
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Korotcenkov G. Electrospun Metal Oxide Nanofibers and Their Conductometric Gas Sensor Application. Part 2: Gas Sensors and Their Advantages and Limitations. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11061555. [PMID: 34204655 PMCID: PMC8231294 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Electrospun metal oxide nanofibers, due to their unique structural and electrical properties, are now being considered as materials with great potential for gas sensor applications. This critical review attempts to assess the feasibility of these perspectives. This article discusses approaches to the manufacture of nanofiber-based gas sensors, as well as the results of analysis of the performances of these sensors. A detailed analysis of the disadvantages that can limit the use of electrospinning technology in the development of gas sensors is also presented in this article. It also proposes some approaches to solving problems that limit the use of nanofiber-based gas sensors. Finally, the summary provides an insight into the future prospects of electrospinning technology for the development of gas sensors aimed for the gas sensor market.
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- Ghenadii Korotcenkov
- Department of Theoretical Physics, Moldova State University, 2009 Chisinau, Moldova
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