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Al-Hazmy SM, EL-Ghoul Y, Al-Harby J, Tar H, Alminderej FM. Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance of Pyridomethene-BF2 Fluorescence Dye-Doped PVA Thin Film and PVP Nanofibers as Low γ-ray Dosimeters. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:34002-34011. [PMID: 36188249 PMCID: PMC9520551 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03174] [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: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Currently, particular attention is paid to public health related to the field of γ-ray dosimetry, which is becoming increasingly important in medical diagnostic processes. Incorporating sensitive dyes as radiation dose sensors in different material hosts has shown promising radiation dosimetry application routes. In this perspective, the current study proposes a new fluorescent dye based on boron difluoride complex, the pyridomethene-BF2 named 2-(1-(difluoroboraneyl)-1,2-dihydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(1-methylquinoxalin-2-ylidene) acetonitrile (DBDMA) as an indicator for low γ-ray doses. The different optical and quantum chemical parameters and the spectral behavior of the selected fluorescent dye were first studied. Then, PVP/DBDMA electrospun nanofibers and PVA/DBDMA thin films were prepared. The different UV-vis spectrophotometric and fluorescence studies revealed a clear change after exposure to different γ-ray doses. Thermogravimetric analysis exhibited excellent thermal stability of the prepared nanocomposite films, showing altered thermal behavior after γ-ray treatment. Furthermore, the SEM evaluation displayed a significant modification in the surface morphology of the two designed nanomaterials with increased radiation dose intensity. These novel forms of dosimeter designed in nanoscale composites could therefore constitute a promising and efficient alternative for rapid and accurate detection of low doses of γ-rays in various medical applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sadeq M. Al-Hazmy
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim
University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Sana’a
University, Sana’a 1247, Yemen
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim
University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Textile
Engineering Laboratory, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim
University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim
University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim
University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Versatile nonfluorinated superhydrophobic coating with self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-corrosion and mechanical stability. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chakraborty I, Lai SN, Wu JM, Lai CS. α-Fe 2O 3 Nanoparticles Aided-Dual Conversion for Self-Powered Bio-Based Photodetector. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1147. [PMID: 35407265 PMCID: PMC9000849 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Eco-friendly energy harvesting from the surrounding environment has been triggered extensive researching enthusiasm due to the threat of global energy crisis and environmental pollutions. By the conversion of mechanical energy that is omnipresent in our environment into electrical energy, triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) can potentially power up small electronic devices, serves as a self-powered detectors and predominantly, it can minimize the energy crisis by credibly saving the traditional non-renewable energy. In this study, we present a novel bio-based TENG comprising PDMS/α-Fe2O3 nanocomposite film and a processed human hair-based film, that harvests the vibrating energy and solar energy simultaneously by the integration of triboelectric technology and photoelectric conversion techniques. Upon illumination, the output voltage and current signals rapidly increased by 1.4 times approximately, compared to the dark state. Experimental results reveal that the photo-induced enhancement appears due to the effective charge separation depending on the photosensitivity of the hematite nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles) over the near ultraviolet (UV), visible and near infrared (IR) regions. Our work provides a new approach towards the self-powered photo-detection, while developing a propitious green energy resource for the circular bio-economy.
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- Ishita Chakraborty
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Guishan District, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan; (S.-N.L.); (J.-M.W.)
- Ph.D. Program in Prospective Functional Materials Industry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan; (S.-N.L.); (J.-M.W.)
- High Entropy Materials Center, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Guishan District, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan;
- Artificial Intelligence and Green Technology Research Center, Chang Gung University, Guishan District, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taishan District, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Guishan District, Taoyuan City 33305, Taiwan
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Alashrah S, El-Ghoul Y, Almutairi FM, Omer MAA. Development, Characterization and Valuable Use of Novel Dosimeter Film Based on PVA Polymer Doped Nitro Blue Tetrazolium Dye and AgNO 3 for the Accurate Detection of Low X-ray Doses. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13183140. [PMID: 34578041 PMCID: PMC8473152 DOI: 10.3390/polym13183140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Currently, the uncontrolled exposure of individuals to X-rays during medical examinations represents a substantial danger that threatens both medical professionals and patients. Therefore, radiation dosimetry for low X-ray doses is a very important control of radiation practice in medical diagnostic radiology. In line with this, the current study proposes a valuable dosimeter-based PVA thin film doubly doped with silver nitrate salt and nitro blue tetrazolium dye. The nanocomposite film was prepared via a simple casting method and the different processing parameters were optimized. The performance of radiation detection was evaluated according to optical, chromic, chemical and structural changes after exposure to variable low X-ray doses (0, 2, 4, 10 and 20 mGy). The different film labels exhibited an excellent stability behavior in dark and light upon 30 days of storage. The UV-Vis spectrophotometric study showed a gradual increase in the maximum absorbance as a function of the dose and the corresponding response curve confirmed this linear variation (R = 0.998). A clear structural modification was recorded via X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealing the increase in crystallinity with the level of the dose received by the nanocomposite films. Microscopic surface analysis via SEM assessments revealed a significant morphological change in PVA/Ag+/NBT films exposed to increased radiation doses and typical dendrites growing in needle- or tree-like microstructures appeared with a high X-ray dose. Finally, the nanocomposite films before and after irradiation were evaluated via a spectrocolorimetric study and the different CIELab coordinates, the color difference, as well as the color strength, showed a linear correlation with the intensity of the applied dose. This new dosimeter design could, therefore, provide a promising and efficient alternative for prompt and accurate detection of low X-rays doses in diagnostic radiology.
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- Saleh Alashrah
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Textile Engineering Laboratory, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
- Correspondence:
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- College of Science, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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Qin L, Mawignon FJ, Hussain M, Ange NK, Lu S, Hafezi M, Dong G. Economic Friendly ZnO-Based UV Sensors Using Hydrothermal Growth: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4083. [PMID: 34361276 PMCID: PMC8347016 DOI: 10.3390/ma14154083] [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: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Ultraviolet (UV) sensors offer significant advantages in human health protection and environmental pollution monitoring. Amongst various materials for UV sensors, the zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructure is considered as one of the most promising candidates due to its incredible electrical, optical, biomedical, energetic and preparing properties. Compared to other fabricating techniques, hydrothermal synthesis has been proven to show special advantages such as economic cost, low-temperature process and excellent and high-yield production. Here, we summarize the latest progress in research about the hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO nanostructures for UV sensing. We particularly focus on the selective hydrothermal processes and reveal the effect of key factors/parameters on ZnO architectures, such as the laser power source, temperature, growth time, precursor, seeding solution and bases. Furthermore, ZnO hydrothermal nanostructures for UV applications as well as their mechanisms are also summarized. This review will therefore enlighten future ideas of low-temperature and low-cost ZnO-based UV sensors.
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- Liguo Qin
- Key Laboratory of Education Ministry for Modern Design and Rotor-Bearing System, Institute of Design Science and Basic Components, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (F.J.M.); (M.H.); (N.K.A.); (S.L.); (M.H.); (G.D.)
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Hemmatian T, Lee H, Kim J. Bacteria Adhesion of Textiles Influenced by Wettability and Pore Characteristics of Fibrous Substrates. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:E223. [PMID: 33440678 PMCID: PMC7827894 DOI: 10.3390/polym13020223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bacteria adhesion on the surface is an initial step to create biofouling, which may lead to a severe infection of living organisms and humans. This study is concerned with investigating the textile properties including wettability, porosity, total pore volume, and pore size in association with bacteria adhesion. As model bacteria, Gram-negative, rod-shaped Escherichia coli and the Gram-positive, spherical-shaped Staphylococcus aureus were used to analyze the adhesion tendency. Electrospun webs made from polystyrene and poly(lactic acid) were used as substrates, with modification of wettability by the plasma process using either O2 or C4F8 gas. The pore and morphological characteristics of fibrous webs were analyzed by the capillary flow porometer and scanning electron microscopy. The substrate's wettability appeared to be the primary factor influencing the cell adhesion, where the hydrophilic surface resulted in considerably higher adhesion. The pore volume and the pore size, rather than the porosity itself, were other important factors affecting the bacteria adherence and retention. In addition, the compact spatial distribution of fibers limited the cell intrusion into the pores, reducing the total amount of adherence. Thus, superhydrophobic textiles with the reduced total pore volume and smaller pore size would circumvent the adhesion. The findings of this study provide informative discussion on the characteristics of fibrous webs affecting the bacteria adhesion, which can be used as a fundamental design guide of anti-biofouling textiles.
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- Tahmineh Hemmatian
- Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (T.H.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (T.H.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (T.H.); (H.L.)
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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