Article
Spectroscopy
Jinyan Zhang, Yihua Wei, Suyan Qiu, Yan Xiong
Summary: A highly fluorescent water-soluble CdTe quantum dots stabilized with thioglycolic acid were synthesized for the selective determination of salbutamol. The CdTe QDs showed high sensitivity towards salbutamol and static quenching mechanism. The proposed method was successfully applied for the accurate determination of salbutamol in pig urine samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Abid Hussain, Hongbin Pu, Bingxue Hu, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: A surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy method using silver-coated gold nanoparticles was developed for the screening of chemicals in liquid milk, achieving good detection results. This simple method could be used for detecting other unsafe chemicals in the future.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anthony P. Nicholson, Akash Shah, Ramesh Pandey, Amit H. Munshi, James Sites, Walajabad Sampath
Summary: This study employs a synergistic approach combining first-principles atomistic modeling with numerical device simulations to investigate the role of heterointerfaces in metal-chalcogenide-based photovoltaic technologies. The atomic-scale study of two interfaces in cadmium-telluride-based thin-film solar cells reveals the mechanisms contributing to device performance variations. Computational results show contrasting electronic structures and charge transport behavior between the Schottky barrier forming Al/CdTe interface and the Type I Te/CdTe heterojunction. The cadmium termination exhibits greater band bending features compared to the tellurium termination, leading to a 3.6% higher photovoltaic conversion efficiency for the cadmium termination. This research highlights the importance of atomic-scale interfacial properties for the performance of cadmium telluride solar cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan, Xin Zhang, Myeong-Hyeon Wang
Summary: This study synthesizes tellurium nanoparticles using an antioxidant molecule and evaluates their biological activity and toxicity. The results show that the nanoparticles have potential antibacterial and anticancer properties, and utilizing biomolecules in their synthesis enhances their biological efficacy and applicability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aykut Caglar, Omer Faruk Er, Nahit Aktas, Hilal Kivrak
Summary: Activated carbon, graphene, reduced graphene oxide, carbon nanotube supported CdTe photocatalysts were synthesized and characterized. The electrochemical analyses indicated that CNT-supported CdTe catalyst exhibited better catalytic activity, stability, and resistance for photocatalytic glucose electrooxidation.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhang, Jiaojiao Liu
Summary: In this study, high-performance Te/CsPbBr3 photodetector was constructed by using CsPbBr3 particles prepared through a simple solvent evaporation method. The Te/CsPbBr3 photodetector exhibited improved photocurrent, excellent self-powered performance, broad-spectrum response, and ultra-fast response speed.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aykut Caglar, Nahit Aktas, Hilal Kivrak
Summary: The 0.1% CdTe/TiO2 photocatalysts with different atomic molar ratios were synthesized and characterized. The CdTe(50-50)/TiO2 catalyst showed higher photocatalytic activity and stability in the glucose electrooxidation reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuzhu Yao, Jianye Li, Puze Li, Dongdong Wang, Wei Bao, Yi Xiao, Xue Chen, Shuaicheng He, Jun Hu, Xiangliang Yang
Summary: Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 is used as a bioreactor to synthesize tellurium nanorods, creating a biohybrid therapeutic platform for eliminating advanced malignant tumors through photothermal immunotherapy. The bacteria-synthesized nanorods show superior photothermal properties and can effectively suppress tumor metastasis and recurrence, with minimal acute side effects in healthy mice.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Debadrita Bhattacharya, Arin Bhakat, Tushar Debnath
Summary: Researchers have successfully controlled the self-assembly of Te-based MnCs to arrest the growth of AgInTe2 quantum dots (QDs) by using a synergistic capping agent. This has led to the formation of evenly distributed AgInTe2-ZnS Janus nanocrystals with significantly reduced Te-oxidative properties.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Karen Al Hokayem, Jaafar Ghanbaja, Stephanie Michel, Sophie Legeai, Nicolas Stein
Summary: Pure monoclinic single crystalline Ag2Te nanorods were successfully synthesized using a two-step method, involving electrodeposition of Te nanorods and chemical cementation and topotactic transformation to form Ag2Te binary compounds.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao-Qing Li, Dong-Hui Zhao, Xiao-Lin Hou, Bin Zhang, Lai-Bo Song, Rui-Mei Jin, Yuan-Di Zhao, Bo Liu
Summary: The study successfully synthesized genetically engineered polypeptide-capped tellurium nanorods, demonstrating great potential for tumor therapy. The P-TeNRs showed excellent photothermal and reactive oxygen species generation capabilities under near-infrared laser and ultrasound irradiation, enabling combined photothermal and sonodynamic therapy for tumors.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Brian A. McNulty, Simon M. Jowitt
Summary: The transition to low-emission energy generation, storage, and transport requires increased metal production. However, most of the metals needed for these technologies are considered critical and are currently supplied as low volume byproducts. Thin-film cadmium-telluride photovoltaics are a promising alternative to silicon-based solar panels. This study presents new scenarios for tellurium supply and demand and explores how improved byproduct critical metal recovery can be driven by market demand and low-emission energy generation.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gyeonghye Yim, Seounghun Kang, Subean Kim, Hongje Jang
Summary: Due to their unique physicochemical properties, hybrid nanoparticles with different elemental compositions can be widely used for various applications. In this study, iridium-tellurium nanorods (IrTeNRs) were synthesized by galvanic replacement to combine the sacrificial template properties of tellurium nanorods with the presence of iridium. The resulting IrTeNRs exhibited peroxidase-like activity, photoconversion, and exceptional colloidal stability in complete media. Based on these properties, IrTeNRs were applied for cancer therapy, enabling enzymatic therapy through reactive oxygen species generation and cancer cell apoptosis through photothermal and photodynamic therapy under laser irradiation.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jing He, Yingcheng Wu, Peiwen Wu, Haiyan Huang, Wei Jiang, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li
Summary: Developing efficient catalysts for aerobic oxidation desulfurization has always been a promising technology for purifying diesel fuels. Platinum (Pt) catalysts show potential performance for the selective oxidation of sulfides, although the scarcity and high cost of Pt limit its large-scale development. Alloying Pt is considered to be an effective strategy to reduce the platinum load and increase the high catalytic activity. The researchers successfully prepared highly dispersed PtFe nanoalloys coupled with defect-rich W18O49 nanomaterials, which showed excellent yields of up to 99% for 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guanchu Liu, Fuhai Guo, Mingcong Zhang, Yunjie Liu, Jingyi Hao, Weizhuo Yu, Siqi Li, Bing Hu, Bo Zhang, Lanzhong Hao
Summary: Researchers design multifunctional logic gate devices based on self-powered CdTe/SnSe heterojunction photodetectors, overcoming the challenges of unidirectional electrical transport. The combined photovoltaic effect and photothermoelectric effect enable the control of photocurrent polarity, allowing for the implementation of OR, AND, NAND, NOR, and NOT logic gates in a single heterojunction device. These findings highlight the potential of CdTe/SnSe heterojunctions as logic units in next-generation sensing-computing systems.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Soosaimanickam Ananthakumar, Sridharan Moorthy Babu
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2019)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Ananthakumar, S. Moorthy Babu
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
K. Saravanan, S. Selladurai, S. Ananthakumar, Moorthy S. Babu, R. Suriakarthick
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Moorthy Babu Sridharan
JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Pelin Yilmaz, Xuan Li, Joe Briscoe, Ann-Louise Anderson, Steve Dunn, Moorthy Babu Sridharan
JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Navarro Arenas, Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Hamid Pashaei Adl, Rafael Abargues, Pablo P. Boix, Pedro J. Rodriguez-Canto, Juan P. Martinez-Pastor
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
C. Imla Mary, M. Senthilkumar, G. Manobalaji, S. Moorthy Babu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
C. Imla Mary, M. Senthilkumar, G. Manobalaji, M. Sai Prasanna, S. Moorthy Babu
Summary: Surface-modified hydrophilic CZTS nanostructures were successfully synthesized through hot injection method followed by bi-phase ligand exchange process, with two different morphologies, nanospheres, and nanoflakes. The nanoflakes showed higher photocatalytic activity, effectively degrading harmful water pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Hamid Pashaei Adl, Vladimir Chirvony, Pedro J. Rodriguez-Canto, Juan P. Martinez-Pastor, Rafael Abargues
Summary: Colloidal cesium lead bromide perovskite nanocrystals are densely packed into thin films using the doctor blade method, and their optical properties are significantly improved through ligand exchange with sodium and potassium nitrate. Passivation of ligand-induced surface defects by sodium and potassium cations and nitrate leads to enhanced photoluminescence and carrier lifetime properties. Alkali metal nitrate salts treated films exhibit higher photoluminescence intensity and longer carrier lifetime compared to the pristine capped films, indicating their potential for achieving defect-free inorganic perovskite nanocrystal films.
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Meenakshisundaram Sai Prasanna, Charles Imla Mary, Muthu Senthilkumar, Gandhi Manobalaji, Sridharan Moorthy Babu
Summary: Cu2ZnSnSe4 (CZTSe) nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized using a cost-effective hot-injection process and morphologically modified to form hierarchical nanoflower structures. The CZTSe NPs exhibited a kesterite phase with an average crystallite size of approximately 30 nm. Optical studies showed a high absorbance in the visible region with an optimal bandgap value of 1.23 eV, and photocatalytic studies demonstrated the high efficiency of CZTSe NPs in degrading methylene blue (MB) dye under visible light irradiation within 120 minutes.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Aznar-Gadea, Ivan Sanchez-Alarcon, Ananthakumar Soosaimanickam, Pedro J. Rodriguez-Canto, F. Perez-Pla, Juan P. Martinez-Pastor, Rafael Abargues
Summary: A solid-state luminescent gas sensor based on a nanocomposite of CsPbBr3 nanocrystals embedded in a molecularly imprinted polymer has been synthesized, demonstrating excellent sensing capabilities and specificity towards nitro-containing molecules. Molecular imprinting successfully generates specific recognition sites, enabling fast detection of nitrotoluene with a limit of detection as low as 0.218 mu g mL(-1).
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Sandeep Eswaran Panchu, Saranya Sekar, Elayaraja Kolanthai, Moorthy Babu Sridharan, Narayana Kalkura Subbaraya
Summary: The rapid removal of Congo red (CR), a stable anionic diazo dye with carcinogenic properties, was investigated using cation-incorporated nanohydroxyapatite (pristine HAp: X (X = Fe, Ni, Zn, Co, and Ag)). The incorporation of dopant ions significantly modified the properties of the adsorbent, leading to a rapid and efficient removal of CR dye. Fe-HAp exhibited the highest CR adsorption capacity and regeneration efficiency, making it a potential adsorbent for CR removal without byproduct formation.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Senthilkumar Muthu, Mano Balaji Gandhi, Sai Prasanna Meenakshisundaram, Saravana Kumar Gandhi, Moorthy Babu Sridharan, Hui Joon Park
Summary: The limited light absorption range of organic dyes has hindered the significant development and large-scale applications of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The major issue is the inability of organic dyes to absorb light beyond the visible region of the solar spectrum, resulting in lower power conversion efficiency (PCE). Therefore, developing efficient strategies to utilize the ultraviolet and infrared regions of the solar spectrum and convert them into the absorption limit of dyes is crucial for enhancing DSSC performance and stability. Rare earth ion-doped upconversion and downconversion phosphors offer promising solutions for these issues.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Soosaimanickam Ananthakumar, Devakumar Balaji, Jeyagopal Ram Kumar, Sridharan Moorthy Bab
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Condensed Matter
K. Boopathi, S. Moorthy Babu, P. Ramasamy
62ND DAE SOLID STATE PHYSICS SYMPOSIUM
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nishi Mehak, Bindu Rani, Aadil Fayaz Wani, Shakeel Ahmad Khandy, Ajay Singh Verma, Atif Mossad Ali, M. A. Sayed, Shobhna Dhiman, Kulwinder Kaur
Summary: In this study, the electronic, structural, and thermoelectric properties of newly designed layered rare-earth metal germanide halides were investigated. The materials showed promising thermoelectric performance, making them suitable candidates for energy harvesting in thermoelectric applications.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Devidas I. Halge, Vijaykiran N. Narwade, Nabeel M. S. Kaawash, Pooja M. Khanzode, Sohel J. Shaikh, Jagdish W. Dadge, Prashant S. Alegaonkar, Rajeshkumar S. Hyam, Kashinath A. Bogle
Summary: This study presents the design and fabrication of a high-performance blue light photodetector using an n-type cadmium sulfide (CdS) thin film and a p-type polyaniline (PANI). The photodetector demonstrates exceptional performance characteristics, including high responsivity, detectivity, and sensitivity, along with rapid response time and rectification behavior. The research represents a significant advancement in the field of high-performance photodetectors.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Da Hu, Jiabin Lu, Qiusheng Yan, Yingrong Luo, Ziyuan Luo
Summary: This study introduces a chemical mechanical polishing technique based on metal electrochemical corrosion for single-crystal SiC to address the environmental pollution caused by the polishing solution in chemical mechanical polishing. Wear experiments were conducted to investigate the wear properties of SiC C-surface under different grinding ball materials and solutions. The proposed mechanism of material removal in single-crystal SiC via metal electrochemical corrosion was discussed.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lifang Mei, Long Lin, Dongbing Yan, Yu Liang, Yu Wu, Shuixuan Chen
Summary: This paper investigates the removal of CuO particles from silicon wafer surfaces using a picosecond laser. Numerical calculations and experimental research were conducted, and a thermal-stress coupled finite element model was established. The results show that as the laser energy density increases, the removal rate of CuO particles initially increases and then decreases, while the roughness of the silicon substrate decreases and then increases.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Michihiro Yamada, Shuhei Kusumoto, Atsuya Yamada, Kentarou Sawano, Kohei Hamaya
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated the low-temperature growth of a Ge layer on a Co-based Heusler alloy via Sn doping, which improved the magnetic properties and spin signal.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xiang-Long Wei, Bao-Feng Shan, Zong-Yan Zhao
Summary: This study synthesized and characterized a CuAlO2/CuGaO2 heterostructure and evaluated its photocatalytic performance. The heterostructure exhibited superior performance compared to individual CuAlO2 and CuGaO2 photocatalysts, with increased carrier concentration, enhanced redox capabilities, superior electrochemical stability, and reduced interfacial resistance. Photocatalytic experiments demonstrated the remarkable oxidation potential and notable reduction activity of the heterostructure, outperforming CuAlO2 and CuGaO2 in degradation rates and hydrogen production rates, respectively. These findings highlight the superior performance and broad applicability of the CuAlO2/CuGaO2 heterostructure in various photocatalytic reactions.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Micka Bah, Daniel Alquier, Marie Lesecq, Nicolas Defrance, Damien Valente, Thi Huong Ngo, Eric Frayssinet, Marc Portail, Jean-Claude De Jaeger, Yvon Cordier
Summary: This study investigates the AlN nucleation layer issue in GaN high frequency telecommunication and power switching systems fabricated after heteroepitaxy on Silicon or Silicon Carbide. It is shown that using 3C-SiC as an intermediate layer can significantly decrease RF propagation losses. Measurements and analyses demonstrate that dopant diffusion into the 3C-SiC pseudo-substrate is confined beneath the interface, and a slightly conductive zone is present beneath the AlN/3C-SiC interface, explaining the low propagation losses obtained for the devices. This work highlights the importance and efficiency of the 3C-SiC intermediate layer as a pseudo-substrate.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuang Wang, Lijun Wu, Zhiqing Wang, Ziyue Qian
Summary: The geometric structure and electrical properties of zigzag and armchair DWSiNT perfect tubes with different Stone-Wales defects were simulated using the SCC-DFTB method. It was found that the atomic arrangement, stability, energy gap, and charge distribution strongly depend on the type of tube. The effects of strong and weak electric fields on the tubes were also investigated, showing different impact on stability and energy gap. These findings have implications for future experimental studies.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nanda Kumar Reddy Nallabala, Sunil Singh Kushvaha, Sambasivam Sangaraju, Venkata Krishnaiah Kummara
Summary: This study focuses on the preparation and performance of MIS-type high-k dielectric oxide-based UV photodetectors. The researchers found that the Au/Ta2O5/GaN devices prepared on Ta2O5/GaN heterojunction with post-annealing exhibited improved photoresponsivity, EQE, and rise/fall times. This improvement is attributed to the optimized band configuration of the Ta2O5/GaN heterostructure and the effect of post-annealing on photogenerated charge carriers.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jean-Francois Michaud, Marc Portail, Daniel Alquier, Dominique Certon, Isabelle Dufour
Summary: This paper reviews the use of MEMS devices without sensitive layers in gas detection applications. These devices can measure a physical property of the gas to determine its concentration, and have the advantages of generality and high detection limits.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kanyu Yang, Chaojie Shi, Ruizhao Tian, Haoyue Deng, Jie He, Yangyang Qi, Zhengchun Yang, Jinshi Zhao, Zhen Fan, Jun Liu
Summary: This study investigates the electrical and synaptic properties of Ag/TiO2 nanorod/FTO-based RRAM devices, focusing on the impact of different seed layer thicknesses on nanorod thickness and RRAM performance. The devices show remarkable achievements in terms of endurance, self-compliance, and resistance switching ratio. The switching mechanism is attributed to space-charge-limited conduction resulting from electron trapping in oxygen vacancy traps. The devices also maintain stable synaptic properties even after undergoing multiple cycles of long-term potentiation and depression.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Karthickraj Muthuramalingam, Wei-Chih Wang
Summary: This study presents a non-destructive approach using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) to estimate the electrical properties of semi-insulating compound semiconductors. The study successfully measures the resistivity and carrier concentration of semi-insulating Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers using THz-TDS in transmission mode. The simplified Drude model and the Nelder-Mead algorithm are employed to estimate the electrical properties, and the results are in accordance with the manufacturer specifications. The feasibility of non-destructive mapping of the electrical properties is demonstrated, offering a promising tomographic inspection approach for online monitoring.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pengfei Wei, Rui Tong, Xiaofeng Liu, Yao Wei, Yongan Zhang, Xu Liu, Jian Dai, Haipeng Yin, Dongming Liu
Summary: This study investigates the influence of SiNx and SiOxNy as rear-side passivation films on the performance of PERC+ cells. SiNx film is found to have better passivation performance and resistance to aluminum paste erosion, while SiOxNy film exhibits better optical performance. By designing multi-layer SiNx/SiOxNy/SiNx stacks, the cells' efficiency and bifaciality are significantly improved.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shuangting Ruan, Xiaolan Li, Wen Cui, Zhihui Zhang, Zhihui Xu, Huanqi Cao, Shougen Yin, Shishuai Sun
Summary: Integrating photosensitive electrode materials can effectively improve the low temperature tolerance and enhance energy density and power density. The surface morphology reconstruction technique can increase the active surface area and improve electrolyte contact, leading to higher specific capacity. Additionally, the electrodes demonstrate excellent photoelectric and photothermal conversion abilities, allowing the supercapacitor to maintain high energy density even at low temperatures.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ashmalina Rahman, James Robert Jennings, Mohammad Mansoob Khan
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and applications of nanostructured CuInS2 in photocatalytic applications. Various strategies, including the introduction of dopants, surface decoration, and heterojunction formation, have been summarized to improve the photocatalytic performance of CuInS2. However, scientific challenges such as the high carrier recombination rate limit the broad application of CuInS2.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2024)
