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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qifan Yang, Qianhui Chen, Fuzhong Gong, Yanlin Li
Summary: Compact MnCoS thin films were prepared on a nickel foam substrate using a SILAR method with the assistance of surfactants SDS and CTAB. The resulting films exhibited improved wettability and higher specific capacitance compared to films prepared without surfactants. Cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and impedance spectroscopy were used to evaluate the supercapacitive properties, and the highest specific capacitance was achieved with MnCoS-CTAB.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ilyass Jellal, Othmane Daoudi, Khalid Nouneh, Mustapha Boutamart, Samir Briche, Mounir Fahoume, Jamal Naja
Summary: This research aimed to develop an efficient solar photocatalyst by synthesizing supported photocatalyst, nanostructuring the surface, and doping ZnO. It was found that aluminum doping transformed the particle structure of ZnO from rod-like to nanosheet, while nickel doping resulted in decreased grain sizes. The photocatalytic activity of ZnO was enhanced by 240% with Al doping, but decreased with Ni doping.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gulzar Ahmad Lone, Mohd Ikram
Summary: This study investigates the structural and dielectric properties of pristine and Ni-doped spinel CoFe2O4. The samples were synthesized using a solid-state reaction approach, and the structural analysis confirmed a single-phase FCC cubic spinel structure. The cationic distribution revealed changes in occupancy due to doping. SEM and EDS were used for microstructural and elemental composition analysis. The study found the presence of orientational and interfacial polarization in the samples. The dielectric constant showed a temperature-dependent behavior, with an increase observed after reaching a certain temperature. CoFe1.9Ni0.9O4 exhibited low dielectric loss and strong relaxation behavior.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shikha Shrivastava, Simran Nehra, Sumit Kumar, Jasveer Singh, Sudhindra Rayaprol, Shovit Bhattacharya, Ashok Kumar, Nita Dilawar Sharma, Anjana Dogra
Summary: Cubic perovskite BaSnO3 synthesized by solid-state reaction method was characterized using X-ray, Raman and neutron diffraction analysis to study the effect of temperature on its structural parameters and their correlation with dielectric properties. Sample homogeneity and elemental composition were examined using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The compound maintained cubic symmetry even at high temperatures and exhibited gradual increase in unit cell volume due to thermal expansion. High temperature dielectric measurements were conducted to understand high temperature phase transition and capacitance behavior, showing a high dielectric constant at low frequencies possibly due to the presence of oxygen vacancies or the lone-pair effect.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammed Emin Gulduren, Ahmet Taser, Harun Guney
Summary: Pure and Mn-doped SnO2 thin films were grown on glass substrates using the SILAR method, and their structural, morphological, and optical properties were studied. Mn doping was found to influence the crystalline structure, surface morphology, absorption abilities, bandgap, and luminescent emission intensity of the SnO2 thin films. Various spectroscopic and microscopic measurements confirmed the impact of Mn doping on the engineered optical characteristics of the SnO2 lattice.
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Chemistry, Physical
S. J. Sondarva, D. Shah
Summary: In this study, the complex oxide Mn3TeO6 (MTO) compound was synthesized using solid-state reaction method at high processing temperature. The material was characterized in terms of structure, morphology, and electrical properties. The dielectric constant and conductivity of the compound were found to increase with temperature, indicating a correlated barrier hopping mechanism responsible for conduction.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
S. Yonatan Mulushoa, N. Murali, Paulos Taddesse, A. Ramakrishna, D. Parajuli, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, Ritesh Verma, Rajesh Kumar, Y. B. Shankar Rao, Sajjad Hussain, K. Samatha
Summary: In this paper, the structural, dielectric, and magnetic properties of Ni-Cr substituted MgFe2O4 ferrite material synthesized via a solid-state process were investigated. The results showed that the samples exhibited a single-phase cubic spinel structure with small crystallite sizes. The material had good magnetic saturation and coercivity, as well as a decreasing dielectric constant and loss tangent with increasing applied field frequency.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
M. Salah, Ibrahim Morad, H. Elhosiny Ali, M. M. Mostafa, M. M. El-Desoky
Summary: Bi1-xBaxFeO3 (BiBaFeO3) multiferroic nanoparticles with different Ba molar concentrations were fabricated using solid-state reaction technique. The nanostructures were confirmed by XRD and FTIR, and the physical properties were examined. The results showed high ferroelectric polarization and Curie temperature, making them suitable for information storage devices.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Juntao Xie, Hongtao Li, Xu Sang, Huimin Zhang, Aimin Chang
Summary: The ceramic-polymer composite flexible films composed of BVT fillers and PVDF matrix were prepared using a solid-state reaction method. SEM tests showed that as the powder content increased, the film density and the interface effect between the polymer and powder decreased. The measurement results of the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the film indicated that reducing the content of BVT powder could reduce the dielectric loss of the film under certain conditions.
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Chemistry, Applied
Swati Kanwar, Usman Ali, Koushik Mazumder
Summary: Arabinoxylan and cellulose were extracted from wheat straw, while starch was extracted from potato peel. Esterification with fatty acids led to loss of crystallinity in cellulose and starch, affecting their properties in film formation. Films with laminar structures showed better water vapor barrier properties but reduced mechanical strength. Thermal stability of the films was enhanced by esterification.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shuang Zhang, Hui Li, Zhongkuan Wu, Jeffrey E. Post, Bruno Lanson, Evert J. Elzinga, Yurong Liu, Haigang Li, Mei Hong, Fan Liu, Hui Yin
Summary: In this study, Co-doped hausmannites were synthesized and characterized to investigate the substitution mechanisms of Co in low valence Mn oxides. The results showed that Co insertion into the mineral structure increased its stability, with Co cations existing in a mixed valence of +3 and +2.
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Mehrnoush Nakhaei, Davoud Sanavi Khoshnoud
Summary: Nanoparticles of ReFeO3 orthoferrites were successfully synthesized and their structural, magnetic, and electrical properties were thoroughly investigated. The study revealed that SmFeO3 shows a ferromagnetic trend, while the other compounds exhibit weak ferromagnetic behavior. The magnetic behaviors of the nanoparticles were discussed based on the magnetization of Re and Fe sublattices and a core-shell model.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Harun Guney, Demet Iskenderoglu, Muhammed Emin Gulduren, Sibel Morkoc Karadeniz
Summary: The study successfully synthesized pure and aluminum-doped cadmium oxide thin films using the SILAR method. XRD analysis showed polycrystalline cubic phase of CdO and confirmed complete integration of aluminum into the lattice. Optical bandgap increased with Al content, affecting PL emission intensity and electrical conductivity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ankush Chauhan, Ritesh Verma, C. Gopal Krishnan, R. Jayavel, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, Sajjad Hussain, Rajesh Kumar, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: This paper reports the synthesis of lead-free K0.5GdxVy Na0.5-xNb1-yO3 ceramics via solid-state reaction. The study found that co-doping of Gd/V induced phase coexistence and phase formation. The KNN ceramics exhibited enhanced dielectric constant and relaxor behavior.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
B. Dhanalakshmi, A. S. Madhusudanacharyulu, J. Madhuri Sailaja, N. Gnana Praveena, B. Vikram Babu, Ch. Komali
Summary: Nano-crystalline powders of Bi(1-x)TrxFe(1-y)MnyO3 were prepared using sol-gel autocombustion method. The structural studies confirmed the perovskite phase with distorted structures. Microstructural studies revealed fine-grained microstructures with thin grain boundaries. Dielectric properties showed reduced dielectric losses and impedance study helped understand the contributions of electrical conductivity and interfacial polarization. Magnetic studies showed enhancements in saturation magnetization and coercivity for different co-doped samples.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
B. Sahin, S. Soylu, M. Kara, M. Turkmen, R. Aydin, H. Cetin
Summary: An eco-friendly approach using TS plant extract was developed for the formation of nanostructured ZnO. The nanostructured ZnO grown by SILAR exhibited morphological adjustments and optical energy bandgap variations. Additionally, the antibacterial activities of the green synthesized nanostructured ZnO were investigated, showing potential for managing seed-borne bacterial diseases.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. Tasdemir, R. Aydin, A. Akkaya, N. Akman, Y. Altinay, H. Cetin, B. Sahin, A. Uzun, E. Ayyildiz
Summary: In this study, nanostructured zinc oxide films containing Viburnum opulus L. extract were successfully synthesized, and it was found that the concentration of the extract significantly affects the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, and antibacterial properties of the films. Results showed promising antibacterial effects against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, suggesting potential applications in multidrug-resistant clinical isolates.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Akkaya, Osman Kahveci, Rasit Aydin, Bunyamin Sahin
Summary: Copper oxide thin films were grown on soda-lime glass substrates using successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction technique, with the addition of ascorbic acid affecting the physical properties of the films such as crystallite size, optical bandgap energy, transmittance, and contact resistance. The deposition technique is cost-effective and simple, making the obtained CuO thin films suitable for various technological applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Abdulkadir Tasdemir, Nazife Akman, Abdullah Akkaya, Rasit Aydin, Bunyamin Sahin
Summary: The evolution of eco-friendly, green, and cost-effective technology for synthesizing nanostructured zinc oxide thin films using plant extracts has promising potential for various technological applications. This study demonstrates that the addition of ascorbic acid improves the performance and antibacterial effects of ZnO thin films.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
B. Sahin, R. Aydin, S. Soylu, M. Turkmen, M. Kara, A. Akkaya, H. Cetin, E. Ayyildiz
Summary: This study investigated the physical properties and antibacterial activities of green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles using Thymus syriacus plant extract. The study found that the microstructural and surface morphological properties of ZnO-NPs changed significantly with the use of the plant extract. The ZnO-NPs displayed antibacterial activities against various plant bacterial disease agents, indicating their potential as antibacterial agents in addition to their optoelectronic applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hamza Safdar, Rasit Aydin, Buenyamin Sahin
Summary: This study evaluates the influence of manganese as a transition metal on the characteristics of nanostructured ZnO/CuO films. The results show that manganese doping affects the surface structure, crystallite size, and optical bandgap energy of the films. Additionally, electrical measurements reveal the temperature dependence of the sheet resistance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Buenyamin Sahin
Summary: This paper develops a wearable metal-oxide sensor for monitoring hydration levels. Flexible sensors were fabricated using nanostructured copper oxide thin films, and the sensing response was improved by optimizing the growth process.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Y. Altinay, E. Gokoglan, C. Yener, G. Unlu, B. Sahin
Summary: In this research, GO and rGO-doped CuO thin films were successfully synthesized on glass substrates using the low-cost SILAR method. The effects of GO and rGO content on the crystalline structure, surface morphology, and optical properties of CuO were investigated. The results showed significant changes in the main physical characteristics of CuO nanostructures due to GO and rGO doping.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
R. Aydin, A. Akkaya, B. Sahin
Summary: This study presents a light-weight and flexible thin-film material using un-doped and Ni-doped CuO samples. The effects of Ni doping and bending on the electrical and optoelectronic performances were investigated. It was found that Ni doping improves the optical bandgap of the CuO film, while bending has little effect on the sheet resistance. These flexible nanostructured CuO samples show promise for future optoelectronic applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Soner Soylu, Merve Kara, Musa Turkmen, Bunyamin Sahin
Summary: Bare, Ag- and Cu-substituted ZnO nanorods were prepared using a simple and low-cost synthesis method. Doping with Cu and Ag enhanced the antibacterial activity of ZnO nanorods, and the incorporation of fennel essential oil further increased the antibacterial activity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Nurdan Selin Kirik, Bunyamin Sahin
Summary: This study investigates the efficacy and utility of nanostructured pristine and rare-earth doped ZnO/CuO composite films in real-time monitoring of sweat. The results show that the dysprosium substitution changes the physical characteristics of the ZnO/CuO nanostructures, leading to encouraging sensing behavior for sweat monitoring. This research represents the development of a low-power sweat sensing material with improved sensor characteristics, which can be fabricated using simple and low-cost techniques.
MICRO AND NANOSTRUCTURES
(2022)