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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emily Siska, Dean Smith, Ashkan Salamat, Keith V. Lawler, Barbara Lavina, Frederic Poineau, Paul M. Forster
Summary: The synthesis and phase stability of TcN, Tc2N, and a substoichiometric TcNx were demonstrated under high pressure and temperature conditions, with a previously unpredicted structure identified for TcN through crystal structure prediction.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kemryn Allen-Perry, Weston Straka, Danielle Keith, Shubo Han, Lewis Reynolds, Bhoj Gautam, Daniel E. Autrey
Summary: Two-dimensional materials based on transition metal carbides, such as MXenes, have unique properties and great potential in various applications. This study investigated the magnetic properties of Ti-based MXenes and found that the magnetic properties can be tuned by chemical etching conditions, which is beneficial for designing spintronic devices.
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Chemistry, Physical
A. Bandyopadhyay, B. J. Sarkar, S. Sutradhar, J. Mandal, P. K. Chakrabarti
Summary: By incorporating Gd3+ ions instead of Ce4+ ions in cerium oxide lattice, improvements were made in its magneto-dielectric properties. Nonlinearity due to magnetic ordering was introduced in the doped sample Ce0.90Gd0.10O2-delta, indicating a transition to ferromagnetic phase. Transmission electron microscopy study revealed important morphological behavior.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
S. Divya, S. Cathrin Lims, M. Manivannan, R. Robert, S. Jerome Das, M. Jose
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Fe3O4@SiO2 nanocomposites coated with amorphous silica using solvothermal and modified Stober methods. Various analysis techniques were employed to confirm their structure and formation, and their magnetic and electrical properties were investigated.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yury Shubin, Yury Bauman, Pavel E. Plyusnin, Ilya Mishakov, Maria S. Tarasenko, Maxim S. Mel'gunov, Vladimir O. Stoyanovskii, Aleksey A. Vedyagin
Summary: In this study, sponge-like porous Ni-Mo-W alloys were prepared as catalysts for the catalytic chemical vapor deposition of 1,2-dichloroethane. The synthesis of the alloys was performed via high-temperature reductive thermolysis of multicomponent precursors, showing synergistic effects of Mo and W on process efficiency during the decomposition of 1,2-dichloroethane. The catalytic activity of the alloys was studied in a flow-through reactor at 600 degrees C for 2 hours.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeenat Jabeen, Asadullah Dawood, Muneerah Alomar, Salman Naeem Khan, Ihsan Ali, Muhammad Asif, Waseem Abbas, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Mukhtar Ahmad
Summary: A series of single-phase nickel-substituted magnesium spinel ferrites were synthesized using the hydrothermal technique, and their morphology, structure, magnetism, and electrochemical properties were investigated. Experimental characterization techniques confirmed the presence of a single-phase spinel structure, with a decrease in lattice parameter and clustering of nanoparticles as nickel concentration increased. Raman and FTIR spectra indicated changes in wave numbers and the shortening of Fe-O bonds. Additionally, the ferrites exhibited increased saturation magnetization, decreased coercivity, decreased specific capacitance, and increased loop size. These ferrites are promising for energy storage applications.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
T. S. Freitas, T. M. F. Marques, L. N. L. C. Barros, J. H. da Silva, R. P. Cruz, R. L. S. Pereira, A. R. P. Silva, A. T. L. Santos, A. Ghosh, E. V. H. Agressott, B. C. Viana, H. D. M. Coutinho, P. T. C. Freire
Summary: Copper ion-exchanged titanate nanotubes were prepared by ion exchange reaction and showed potential antibacterial properties as an adjuvant in antibiotic therapy, enhancing the antibiotic activity against strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Boris Peklar, Franc Perdih, Damjan Makuc, Janez Plavec, Jerome Cluzeau, Zoran Kitanovski, Zdenko Casar
Summary: The study successfully prepared the dimaleate form of glasdegib, which was shown to exist in a double-salt form through N-15 ssNMR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Additionally, the new dimaleate form was fully characterized using thermal analysis and spectroscopy, and the physicochemical properties of both forms were compared.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Noureddine Sboui, Hassen Agougui, Mahjoub Jabli, Khaled Boughzala
Summary: This paper focused on the synthesis and characterization of silicate britholites and found that the synthetic method can influence the distribution of lanthanum in cationic sites. Further studies revealed that the compounds had adsorption capacity for methylene blue dye, but the capacity was reduced after calcination.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sirine El Arni, Oumayma Rguig, Mohammed Hadouchi, Abderrazzak Assani, Mohamed Saadi, Abdelilah Lahmar, Houssny Bouyanfif, Mimoun El Marssi, Lahcen El Ammari
Summary: The CoInOPO4 compound was synthesized using the sol-gel method and its crystal structure was determined using powder X-ray diffraction data and Rietveld method. The structure of this phosphate consists of a three-dimensional network built up from (Co(2)/In(2))O6 octahedra, (In(1)/Co(1))O5 square pyramid, and PO4 tetrahedra. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy were used to analyze the structural information, and magnetic investigation revealed that the dominating interactions in this phosphate are antiferromagnetic.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Liu, Su Zhang, Xiaodong Li, Shan Wang
Summary: The reversible thermochromic inorganic material Nd2MoO6 changes color reversibly from light blue to green in the temperature range of 30-300 degrees Celsius. In-situ UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, in-situ powder X-ray diffraction, and in-situ Raman spectroscopy were used to study the mechanism behind this reversible thermochromism. In-situ XRD showed no phase transition during heating and cooling. The expansion of the lattice with increasing temperature led to changes in the ligand field environment, affecting the absorption intensity of the UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum and resulting in a change in color. The distorted lattice returned to its initial state upon cooling to room temperature.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yago Soares Chaves, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonca da Silveira, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento
Summary: The chemical and morphological properties of babassu fibers were analyzed to evaluate their potential as reinforcements in composites. The results showed that babassu fibers have a high crystallinity index and a suitable microfibril angle, making them suitable as reinforcing materials in composites.
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Chemistry, Physical
P. Palaniappan, N. Lenin, R. Uvarani
Summary: A sonochemical reactor was used to synthesize Mn1-xCuxLa0.1Fe1.9O4 nanoferrites with different compositions, and their magnetic, electrical, and structural properties were investigated. The results showed that the crystalline structure and size of the nanoferrites were influenced by the Cu2+ content. The nanoferrites exhibited pseudocapacitance, resistive behavior, and soft ferromagnetic behavior.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hye Eun Lee, Hongil Jo, Min Hyung Lee, Kang Min Ok
Summary: Seven new rare earth tellurite nitrates have been synthesized without solvent, exhibiting different crystal structures with band gaps ranging from 3.6 to 4.4 eV. The compounds show distinct molecular structural features and have been characterized using various techniques including UV-vis spectroscopy and thermal analyses.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yogesh Kumar, S. Tripathi, Mangla Nand, R. Jangir, V. Srihari, A. Das, R. Singh, U. Deshpande, S. N. Jha, A. Arya
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Nd doping on the structural, optical, and electronic properties of lanthanum monazite structure. Pure and Nd-doped LaPO4 powders were prepared and analyzed for their composition, oxidation states, crystal structure, and bandgaps. The results confirmed the successful substitution of Nd in the LaPO4 matrix and provided insights into the local structure using extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Aly, M. Ghali, A. Osman, M. K. El Nimr
Summary: This study reports the discovery of naturally occurring luminescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in coconut water for the first time. The GQDs were identified through various measurements and were found to have dual sizes and emit different wavelengths of light. The GQDs were also utilized as an efficient optical sensor for aniline liquid detection.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zehua Chen, Wencheng Ma, Qinglu Fan, Yanhua Liu, Min Sun, Shuo Wang
Summary: The nanoscale e-VOPO4 materials were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and calcination, showing high purity and suitable particle size. It exhibited satisfactory electrochemical performance as cathode material for sodium ion batteries, making it a potential candidate for high energy storage systems.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Yahui Liu, Le Ling, Zhongxi Sheng, Zao Yi, Zigang Zhou, Yongjia Yang, Bin Tang, Qingdong Zeng, Tangyou Sun
Summary: In this paper, a terahertz (THz) micronano device that can switch between bimodal absorption and plasmon-induced transparency (PIT) is proposed. The device consists of layers of graphene, silica, and vanadium dioxide, and has a simple structure, easy tuning, and wide-angle absorption. The device achieves perfect absorption at specific frequencies and is highly sensitive to environmental refractive index. It also has the functions of a three-frequency asynchronous optical switch and slow light effect.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Luo, Songhan Hu, Qiudong Duan, Dacheng Zhou, Jialin Chen, Yugeng Wen, Jianbei Qiu
Summary: The exploration of solar light absorption by a material is important in photonics and optoelectronics. This study reveals the potential of Ba3-xGa2O6:xBi3+ as a promising candidate for various photonic and optoelectronic applications, and demonstrates the use of the material in double-sided laser printing for three-dimensional optical imaging.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hemin Wang, Yanling Hao, Lele Xiang, Xiaosi Qi, Lei Wang, Junfei Ding, Yunpeng Qu, Jing Xu, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study designed Fe3O4-FeCO3/MWCNTs/RGO MCNCs composites and fabricated large-scale samples using hydrothermal and freeze-drying methods. The microstructural investigation showed that these materials had a mixed-dimensional structure, which improved impedance matching features, polarization, and conduction loss abilities, leading to significantly enhanced electromagnetic absorption properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshan Yu, Hao Chen, Xuequan Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin
Summary: This study presents a silicon dielectric metamaterial (SDM) composed of two outer symmetric semi-circular rings and two inner symmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). The electromagnetic responses of the SDM device in different modes were studied through numerical simulations and experiments. Increasing the structure height of the SDM device resulted in red-shifted resonances and stronger intensities. This study provides a new design strategy for the development of frequency filtering, polarization switching, and resonance modulation characteristics in THz-wave applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Qi, Na Zhang, Meng Zong, Yangxianzi Liu, Weixing Chen
Summary: This study prepares dielectric/carbon fiber based nanocomposites wave-absorbing materials using liquid diffusion and high temperature carbonization strategies. By tuning the element type, drying mode, and filling amount, the electromagnetic parameters and absorbing properties can be adjusted. The best synthesized sample shows excellent absorbing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of electromagnetic wave absorption applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Carlos D. Gonzales-Lorenzo, T. K. Gundu Rao, Alberto A. Ccollque-Quispe, Jorge Ayala-Arenas, Monise B. Gomes, Betzabel N. Silva-Carrera, Roseli F. Gennari, Valeria S. Pachas, F. Monzon-Macedo, H. Loro, Jose F. D. Chubaci, Nilo F. Cano, Rene R. Rocca, Shigueo Watanabe
Summary: In this study, CaSiO3 doped with different ppm of Eu was synthesized using the devitrification method. Various physical properties were analyzed, revealing that the intensity and temperature of the high-temperature TL peak increased with higher dopant amounts. Fluorescence measurements indicated the presence of Eu2+ and Eu3+ ions in the samples. EPR spectra confirmed the existence of two defect centers.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanning Qu, Xinyang Li, Mei Cui, Renliang Huang, Wanquan Ma, Yunting Wang, Rongxin Su, Wei Qi
Summary: In this study, a new molybdenum disulfide/N,S-doped carbon quantum dots (MoS2/N,S-CQDs) heterojunction with enhanced light absorption and electrons transfer di-functional properties was constructed via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The heterojunction showed remarkable efficiencies in degrading methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) in an actual water system under simulated sunlight irradiation. The facile synthetic technique and effective multifunctional properties of the composite have the potential for further research and industrial applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Penggang Ren, Xueyan Zhao, Zhengyan Chen, Yanling Jin, Zengping Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel homojunction photocatalyst was developed by combining defective g-C3N4 and flaked g-C3N4, which showed excellent degradation performance and cycling stability, and exhibited practicality in several simulation experiments.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jing Yan, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Weixing Chen, Panbo Liu
Summary: This research presents a self-templated strategy to prepare a spherical superstructure of carbon nanorods through material modification and pyrolysis. The resulting material exhibits a large controllable radius of curvature and shows excellent microwave absorbing properties due to its high specific surface area and mesoporous structure.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinglin Zeng, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Bin Yang, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: Liquid metal batteries possess stable safety performance, high rate performance, and thermal stability. The electrolyte, an important component of the battery, plays a significant role in achieving these remarkable performance characteristics. This paper reviews the important research progress of liquid metal batteries electrolyte and discusses the influence of different electrolyte types on energy efficiency. It also highlights the limitations and challenges of existing electrolytes and proposes key development directions for liquid metal electrolytes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Wu, Junli Wang, Xuanbing Wang, Di Jiang, Jinlong Wei, Xiaoning Tong, Zhenwei Liu, Qingxiang Kong, Naixuan Zong, Ruidong Xu, Linjing Yang
Summary: In this study, a composite electrode composed of Ti/TiH2/beta-PbO2_Mn3O4@C was fabricated and investigated for zinc electrowinning. The composite electrode exhibited low overpotential, Tafel slope, icorr, and high voltage stability, outperforming most reported Ti-based PbO2 electrode materials. The excellent catalytic activity can be attributed to the low resistance and porous interlayer of TiH2 nanosheets, as well as the addition of Mn3O4@C micro-flakes to the active layer.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Tsoutsoumanos, T. Karakasidis, N. Laskaris, P. G. Konstantinidis, G. S. Polymeris, G. Kitis
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between nanocrystal dimensions and thermoluminescence signal magnitude through simulations conducted in Python. Two mathematical models, OTOR and IMTS, were used to derive theoretical luminescence signals. The obtained results were compared with experimental data and a thorough comparative discussion was conducted.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vishnu Aggarwal, Sudhanshu Gautam, Aditya Yadav, Rahul Kumar, Bipul Kumar Pradhan, Brajesh S. Yadav, Govind Gupta, Senthil Kumar Muthusamy, Sumeet Walia, Sunil Singh Kushvaha
Summary: Recently, there has been a great demand for highly responsive photodetectors that can detect a wide range of wavelengths. Researchers have successfully fabricated a broadband metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector by integrating sputtered Bi2Se3 with laser molecular beam epitaxy grown GaN film. This photodetector shows high responsivity in both the ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2024)