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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui P. C. L. Sousa, Rita B. Figueira, Barbara R. Gomes, Sara Sousa, R. Cristina M. Ferreira, Susana P. G. Costa, M. Manuela M. Raposo
Summary: This study reports the preparation of organic-inorganic hybrid materials (OIH) doped with different imidazole compounds using the sol-gel method, combining the advantages of organic and inorganic components. The optical properties of the materials were altered by the presence of the imidazole compounds, demonstrating a synergetic effect between the matrix's intrinsic emission and the fluorescence of the imidazole compounds.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Daniel Alves Barcelos, Maria Clara Goncalves
Summary: Visible-light-photoactive titania micro- or nanoparticles have shown great potential in various industrial applications, especially in environmental remediation. The sol-gel method, with its simplicity, versatility, and green chemistry approach, has been successfully employed for synthesizing crystalline and amorphous TiO2 micro- and nanoparticles. This short review aims to discuss the recent advancements in visible-light-photoactive titania-based nanoparticles for environmental remediation. Co-doping of titania, titania composite design, and the use of amorphous networks have been the most commonly used strategies to achieve this goal. Finally, predictions about the future developments in these fields are provided.
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
F. Khalesi, M. Farhadian, K. Raeissi
Summary: In this work, post-treatment sol-gel methods using acidic and alkaline TEOS solutions were applied to refine the porous network of ZrO2 coating and improve corrosion resistance. The alkaline TEOS solution resulted in the formation of a dense SiO2 interlayer and narrowed pores in the coating, providing the best barrier performance. On the other hand, the acidic TEOS solution mainly formed thin SiO2 layers on the ZrO2 coating surface, leading to poor barrier performance due to electrostatic repulsion forces.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ewelina Weidner, Katarzyna Siwinska-Ciesielczyk, Dariusz Moszynski, Teofil Jesionowski, Filip Ciesielczyk
Summary: A novel TiO2-ZrO2 hybrid oxide material enriched with lanthanum was successfully synthesized via a sol-gel process and applied in tetracycline removal. Lanthanum was introduced to enhance adhesion of organic compound to the material's surface, improving adsorption capacity and photocatalytic activity. The material showed high efficiency in removing tetracycline from wastewater solutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanhui Wang, Maroua Bouchneb, Rimeh Mighri, Johan G. Alauzun, P. Hubert Mutin
Summary: Various non-hydrolytic sol-gel synthesis methods were investigated to selectively produce mesoporous t-ZrO2 or m-ZrO2 with significant specific surface areas. The presence of significant amounts of water favored the formation of m-ZrO2, while strictly non-hydrolytic routes favored the formation of t-ZrO2. The role of water in the structure of zirconia was found to be crucial.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Akira Miwano, Takehiro Yonezawa, Noriko Yamauchi, Kouichi Nakashima, Yoshio Kobayashi
Summary: The study suggests a new coating technique for thermistors using zirconia, which shows excellent chemical resistance and electrical insulation properties. Pre-silica coating on the substrate can improve the adhesion of ZrO2 films.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Juan Luis Pantoja-Pertegal, Antonio Diaz-Parralejo, Antonio Macias-Garcia, J. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Eduardo M. Cuerda-Correa
Summary: This work focuses on the design, preparation, and characterization of YSZ coatings using the EPD technique. The study optimized the electrophoretic characteristics of YSZ suspensions, analyzed the correlation between experimental results and theoretical values, and achieved optimal coating results by thermal treatment of stainless steel substrates.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Ruohong Sui, John H. Jacobs, Nancy Chou, Connor E. Deering, Christopher B. Lavery, Robert A. Marriott
Summary: Both affordability and stability are crucial for commercial-scale production and industrial applications of TiO2. This study investigated a facile sol-gel process using titanyl sulfate as a feedstock, which resulted in the stable formation of anatase phase with bimodal mesopores and macropores. These unique nanostructures make it suitable for catalysis and filtration applications.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Arpaporn Teamsinsungvon, Chaiwat Ruksakulpiwat, Penphitcha Amonpattaratkit, Yupaporn Ruksakulpiwat
Summary: In this study, titania-silica oxides were prepared using the sol-gel technique, and the effects of pH and Ti/Si atomic ratio on the structural characteristics of these oxides were investigated. The results showed that altering the Ti/Si ratio under alkaline conditions resulted in more uniform and minimized agglomeration of the nanoparticles.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanya Khursheed, Rida Tehreem, Muhammad Awais, Dilshad Hussain, Muhammad Imran Malik, Young Sun Mok, Ghayas Uddin Siddiqui
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of photocatalytic degradation using nitrogen and tungsten co-doped titania (TiO2) nanoparticles, which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed using various techniques, including spectroscopy, microscopy, and spectrometry. The co-doping of metal and non-metal enhanced the photocatalytic properties of the TiO2 nanoparticles, particularly in the visible region. This resulted in improved absorption of visible light and reduced recombination of electron-hole pairs, leading to accelerated photodegradation. The bandgap of the titania nanoparticles was reduced after efficient doping, enabling the photodegradation of malachite green under visible light illumination. The results of photocatalytic degradation were confirmed using spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Andrey Zdravkov, Maria Listratenko, Stanislav Gorbachev, Iraida Osovskaya, Andrey Kanaev, Nikolai Khimich
Summary: Cellulose is used as a template agent to structure anatase TiO2 particles, forming MCC-TiO2 composite photocatalyst with organic-inorganic structures preserved. Materials prepared in caproic acid solvent showed higher photocatalytic activity, explained by the complementary nature of organic and inorganic components.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eduarda Firmino, Luana da Silva Oliveira, Felipe Cabral Borges Martins, Jose Carlos S. Filho, Helliomar Pereira Barbosa, Acacio A. Andrade, Thais Karine de Lima Rezende, Renata C. de Lima, Marco A. Couto dos Santos, Marcio Sousa Goes, Jefferson Luis Ferrari
Summary: This study utilized luminescent materials with red emission characteristics, showing strong photoluminescence both in isolated material and impregnated in digital prints, which are essential for obtaining higher resolution images of latent fingerprints.
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Physics, Applied
Pierfrancesco Maltoni, Tapati Sarkar, Gaspare Varvaro, Gianni Barucca, Sergey A. Ivanov, Davide Peddis, Roland Mathieu
Summary: The sol-gel synthesis was used to efficiently obtain nanocrystallites of SrFe12O19 (SFO) hexaferrite, allowing control over nanoparticle size and maintaining magnetic performance at lower annealing temperatures. The study shows the potential of this method in designing hard/soft exchange-coupled bi-magnetic nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu-Xuan Li, Ping Li, Yu-Zhe Wu, Zhen-Liang Xu, Ming-Ling Huang
Summary: A novel TiO2 thin film was prepared on ceramic hollow fibers using sol-gel method with PVP and PVA as additives. The effects of different PVP and PVA contents on the properties of TiO2 sol and the performance of ultrafiltration membranes were thoroughly investigated. The membrane with 1.0 wt% PVP and 0.8 wt% PVA showed superior separation performance and antifouling properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andrea Rosati, Michele Fedel, Stefano Rossi
Summary: A set of NIR reflective nano-pigments with YIn0.9Mn0.1O3-ZnO stoichiometry were synthesized using sol-gel route. Different temperatures of calcination produced three ochre pigments and two blue shades, with the thermal properties and chemical changes monitored through TGA, DSC, FT-IR, XRD, and STEM analysis. The synthesized pigments exhibited NIR reflectance ability and were color-typed according to the CIE-1976L*a*b* method.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
