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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Zahn, Joachim Landers, Marco Diegel, Soma Salamon, Andreas Stihl, Felix H. Schacher, Heiko Wende, Jan Dellith, Silvio Dutz
Summary: This study reports the synthesis and characterization of high coercivity cobalt ferrite nanoparticles using a wet co-precipitation method. The results show that the properties of the nanoparticles, including crystallinity, coercivity, and magnetization, can be tuned by varying the synthesis conditions and atmosphere. The influence of cobalt fraction on the magnetic and structural properties of the particles is also investigated, revealing a direct correlation between high-field magnetization, an antiferromagnetic phase, and the estimated transition temperature.
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Electrochemistry
Yan Guo, Zhuang Li, Yujie Xia, Yuxi Wei, Juntao Zhang, Yayi Wang, Hui He
Summary: Ru nanoparticles capped with graphene or thiols were prepared and their electrochemical performance and stability were evaluated, with Ru@G showing greatly improved properties suitable for electrochemical applications.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Aleksey A. Nikitin, Anastasiia V. Prishchepa, Ruslan A. Rytov, Vladimir P. Chekhonin, Maxim A. Abakumov
Summary: The study investigates the remote magneto-mechanical actuation of biomolecules under the influence of external magnetic fields using magnetic nanoparticles. The results demonstrate a nonmonotonic dependence of mechanical destruction on the size of nanoparticles, indicating the crucial role of magneto-dipole interactions between nanoparticles. This finding contributes to the fine-tuning of magnetic nanoparticle properties for specific magneto-mechanical tasks.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Qingxiao Zhou, Li Wang, Weiwei Ju, Dongtao Su, Juncheng Zhu, Yongliang Yong, Shilin Wu
Summary: The charge storage capacity, quantum capacitance, and atomic structures of transition-metal doped graphene-like/graphene heterostructures were studied using density functional theory (DFT). The impact of transition-metal (TM) doping on the capacitance capacity of different types of heterostructures was also examined. The findings showed that doping was more effective than vacancy defects in enhancing the quantum capacitance of heterostructures. The Sc-doped WSe2/graphene exhibited the highest quantum capacitance (838.24 mu F/cm2), making it a promising material for supercapacitors.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Kobra Hasanzade Kenari, Ali Bahari, Mohammad Soleimani Lashkenari
Summary: This research introduces a composite material, ZrCoFe2O4/NRGO, made by combining zirconium ferrite, cobalt ferrite, zirconium cobalt ferrite, and nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide. The material shows excellent electrochemical activity and stability, making it a potential electrode material for high-efficiency and reliable energy storage devices in supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Mohamed S. A. Darwish
Summary: This study fabricated a series of photocatalysts based on magnetic ferrite nanostructures using a two-step co-precipitation technique. The fabricated magnetic photocatalysts were characterized using various methods. The results showed that MNPs exhibited outstanding performance as magnetic photocatalysts for the water-splitting process.
Article
Electrochemistry
Thirumurugan Arun, Ankita Mohanty, Andreas Rosenkranz, Bo Wang, Jinhong Yu, Mauricio J. Morel, R. Udayabhaskar, Samuel A. Hevia, Ali Akbari-Fakhrabadi, R. Mangalaraja, Ananthakumar Ramadoss
Summary: The study developed Fe3O4/MXene/RGO hybrid composite materials for next-generation supercapacitor applications with optimized experimental parameters. The Fe3O4/MXene/RGO nanocomposites showed the best performance, especially in the 5 M LiCl electrolyte.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rocio Redon, Miriam D. Aviles-Avila, Leopoldo Ruiz-Huerta, Herlinda Montiel, Alex Elias-Zuniga, Lucy-Caterine Daza-Gomez, Oscar Martinez-Romero
Summary: By utilizing additive manufacturing and nanotechnology, magnetic cobalt ferrite and barium ferrite nanoparticles were incorporated into commercial resins and successfully transferred their magnetic properties to the final 3D-printed pieces through photopolymerization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jingzhen Wang, Linlin Zang, Libin Wang, Yutong Tian, Zhiyu Yang, Yumei Yue, Liguo Sun
Summary: Magnetic porous cobalt ferrite/reduced graphene oxide (CF/rGO) balls were prepared as a potential photocatalyst for effective degradation of oxytetracycline. The strong interfacial interaction between cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide, along with the porous spherical structure, enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yiwan Shi, Zhaozhen Wang, Xinting Zhou, Chengxiong Lin, Chao Chen, Botao Gao, Weikang Xu, Xiaofei Zheng, Tingting Wu, Huajun Wang
Summary: Magnetic hyperthermia based on magnetic nanoparticles is a safe and effective therapy for osteosarcoma treatment, as it can kill tumor cells by raising the temperature. This research focuses on designing a high-performance magnetic hydrogel composed of gelatin methacrylate and highly magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. The resulting MeCFO/GelMA magnetic hydrogel exhibits good cytocompatibility and potential antitumor and bone reconstruction functions.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marwa M. Hussein, Samia A. Saafan, H. F. Abosheiasha, Di Zhou, D. S. Klygach, M. G. Vakhitov, S. V. Trukhanov, A. V. Trukhanov, T. I. Zubar, K. A. Astapovich, Hesham M. H. Zakaly, Moustafa A. Darwish
Summary: Nanosized spinel ferrites Co1-xNixFe2O4 (where x = 0.0-1.0), or CNFO, were produced via a chemical method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to determine the crystal structure's characteristics. It was found that all samples had a single phase with cubic syngony (space group Fd3m). The lattice parameter and unit cell volume were found to correlate with the ionic radii and coordination numbers of Co2+ and Ni2+ ions, with an increase in Ni2+ content leading to a decrease in lattice parameter and unit cell volume.
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Chemistry, Physical
I. S. B. Ferraz, T. J. Castro, J. Mantilla, J. A. H. Coaquira, V. K. Garg, A. C. Oliveira, A. Franco Jr, P. C. Morais, S. W. da Silva
Summary: Aluminum-substituted cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by combustion reaction method exhibit excellent structural and property characteristics, making them promising candidates for applications in stress sensors, actuators, and magnetostrictive filters.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Jun Yang, Chenjia Jiang, Songyang Chen, Ningya Wang, Panxiang Yang, Mengxiao Liu, Yao Cheng
Summary: In this study, flower-like cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) nanoflake arrays with high mass-loading were directly grown on Ni foam using a facile two-step hydrothermal method. The electrochemical performances of CoFe2O4/Ni foam were investigated, and the results showed that CoFe2O4/Ni foam exhibited high areal capacity, good columbic efficiency, and excellent cycling stability as a capacitive electrode. In addition, an asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with CoFe2O4/Ni foam and activated carbon (AC) showed a high energy density, indicating the promising application prospect of CoFe2O4/Ni foam in energy storage.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohammad Poorhossein, Fatemehsadat Pishbin, Abolghasem Ataie, Mohammad Akrami
Summary: Magnetic nanoparticles can improve the delivery of anticancer drugs to tumor sites while reducing side effects. This research examined the effects of polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the structure, size, morphology, magnetic properties, and coating of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CFO). The results showed that higher molecular weight PEG created a thicker coating on the nanoparticles, resulting in higher drug loading efficiency.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Atefeh Cheraghi, Fatemeh Davar, Maryam Homayoonfal, Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi
Summary: In this study, cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a modified Pechini method with lemon juice as the chelating agent. The nanoparticles exhibited cubic crystal structure with single-phase spinel, semi-spherical morphology, and varying saturation magnetization depending on the amount of lemon juice used. Furthermore, the nanoparticles were utilized for drug delivery, showing significant drug release at different pH levels.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Physics, Applied
Fernando Henandez-Navarro, Juan-Pablo Camarillo-Garcia, Christian-Omar Aguilar-Ortiz, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, David Rios, Jose-Gonzalo Gonzalez, Pablo Alvarez-Alonso
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
Correction
Physics, Applied
Fernando Hernandez-Navarro, Juan-Pablo Camarillo-Garcia, Christian-Omar Aguilar-Ortiz, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, David Rios, Jose-Gonzalo Gonzalez, Pablo Alvarez-Alonso
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2018)
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Electrochemistry
M. Sanchez-Carrillo, J. P. Flores-de los Rios, C. G. Nava-Dino, H. Flores-Zuniga, R. Narro-Garcia, M. C. Maldonado-Orozco, F. H. Estupinan-Lopez, J. G. Chacon-Nava
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Esmeralda Vences-Alvarez, Jose Luis Flores-Arciniega, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, Jose Rene Rangel-Mendez
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Juan-Pablo Camarillo-Garcia, Fernando Hernandez-Navarro, D. E. Soto-Parra, David Rios-Jara, Horacio Flores-Zuniga
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
E. Villa, C. O. Aguilar-Ortiz, A. Nespoli, P. Alvarez-Alonso, J. P. Camarillo-Garcia, D. Salazar, F. Passaretti, H. Flores-Zuniga, H. Hosoda, V. A. Chernenko
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Chavez, Luis Olmos, Omar Jimenez, Francisco Alvarado-Hernandez, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, Juan-Pablo Camarillo-Garcia, Santiago Jose Guevara-Martinez
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Esmeralda Vences-Alvarez, Alejandro Lopez-Valdivieso, Luis F. Chazaro-Ruiz, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, Jose Rene Rangel-Mendez
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Lopez-Medina, F. Hernandez-Navarro, A. Mtz-Enriquez, A. Oliva, V Rodriguez-Gonzalez, J. P. Camarillo-Garcia, C. O. Aguilar-Ortiz, H. Flores-Zuniga, J. Oliva
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Margarita Lopez-Medina, Fernando Hernandez-Navarro, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, D. E. Soto-Parra
Summary: This study focused on the properties of a Ni50.5Ti49.5 alloy with a promoted R phase, showing that it exhibits controllable elastocaloric effects and explores the variations in properties under different stress levels.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
R. Perez-Gonzalez, S. Cherepanov, A. Oliva, A. Zakhidov, A. Encinas, H. Flores-Zuniga, S. Diaz-Castanon, J. Oliva
Summary: This study presents the electrochemical characterization of flexible carbon nanotube-based asymmetric supercapacitors made with biodegradable components, where BaFeO nanoparticles were introduced to enhance performance. The results showed significant improvement in capacitance and energy density after decorating the anodes with BaFeO NPs. Additionally, stable output voltage and the presence of redox centers for charge storage were observed, indicating the potential for developing new biodegradable supercapacitors with high capacities similar to batteries.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. D. Navarro-Garcia, J. P. Camarillo-Garcia, F. Alvarado-Hernandez, J. L. Sanchez Llamazares, H. Flores-Zuniga
Summary: The investigation focuses on caloric effects associated with first-order structural transitions in Heusler-type alloys, with the aim of utilizing them as refrigerants in solid-state cooling devices. By manipulating the texture and grain orientation of the alloy samples, significant improvements in magnetocaloric and elastocaloric effects are achieved.
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Chemistry, Physical
Juan-Pablo Camarillo-Garcia, Fernando Hernandez-Navarro, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, Victor Hugo Baltazar-Hernandez, Francisco Alvarado-Hernandez
Summary: By adjusting the composition of the alloys, martensitic transformation near room temperature and large magnetocaloric effect and refrigeration capacity were achieved. Despite similar crystal structures and lattice parameters, there were significant differences in the magnetocaloric response under the applied magnetic field.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luis Garces, Margarita Lopez-Medina, Karinjilottu Padmadas Padmasree, Arturo Isaias Mtz-Enriquez, Dulce Yolotzin Medina-Velazquez, Horacio Flores-Zuniga, Jorge Oliva
Summary: This work presents the electrochemical properties of rollable supercapacitors assembled with recycled soda label, graphene, TiNi alloy, and copper foil. The addition of La0.5Sr0.5CoO3 nanoparticles improves the capacitive performance of the supercapacitors. Using TiNi alloy as the negative collector is crucial for achieving higher capacitance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Katerina Skopalova, Itana Nusa Bubanja, Dragomir Stanisavljev, Nikola Cvjeticanin, Vera Kasparkova, Eliska Dad'ova, Erika Pavlikova, Marek Koutny, Marija Gizdavic-Nikolaidis, Petr Humpolicek
Summary: This study compares the biological properties of PANI prepared by different synthesis methods and oxidizing agents, which improves its potential applications in the biomedical field.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Ping Li, Cai-Yan Gao, Zhi-Ping Chen, Xin-Heng Fan, Lian-Ming Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel type of D-A non-fused-ring copolymers was designed and synthesized to overcome the trade-off relationship between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient in organic semiconductors. The incorporation of fluorine atoms into the polymer backbone effectively increased the ordered degree of molecular stacking and improved both the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient. The bimodal orientation of polymers played a crucial role in decoupling the correlation between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mansour A. S. Salem, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Hatem A. M. Saleh, Khalil M. A. Qasem, Mizna Ahmed, Aadil Shafi Bhat, Abdulaziz Abdullah Qasem Ali, Younes S. A. Ghanem, Ali Alrabie, Abdel-Basit Al-Odayni, Waseem Sharaf Saeed, Basheer Al-Anesi
Summary: This research focuses on the versatile substance, polyaniline/layered double hydroxide (PANI@Nd-Co/LDH), under solvothermal conditions. A thorough analysis of its structure and morphology was conducted using various analytical methods. The findings showed that PANI@Nd-Co/LDH exhibited highly sensitive and specific fluorescence detection of Pb(II) and Al(III), outperforming other heavy metal ions. The sensor demonstrated a turn-off fluorescence response for Pb(II) ions and a turn-on fluorescence response for Al(III) ions. The minimum detectable limits (MDL) were determined to be 9.6 nM for Pb(II) and 220 nM for Al(III). PANI@Nd-Co/LDH could be easily regenerated and reused for multiple cycles. The detection mechanisms involved the inner filter effect (IFE) for Pb(II) and the chelation-enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) effect for Al(III). These results highlight the excellent potential of PANI@Nd-Co/LDH in the detection and recognition of Pb(II) and Al(III) ions.