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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gerrit E. W. Bauer, Ping Tang, Ryo Iguchi, Ken-ichi Uchida
Summary: Magnons and ferrons are the elementary excitations of magnetic and electric dipolar orders respectively, carrying spin/polarization, momentum, and energy.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
C. A. Potts, E. Varga, V. A. S. V. Bittencourt, S. Viola Kusminskiy, J. P. Davis
Summary: Dynamical backaction from radiation pressure in optomechanical systems can manipulate mechanical vibrations, such as cooling resonators, driving phonon lasing, generating entangled states, and observing the optical-spring effect. In some magnetic materials, magnon-induced dynamical backaction interacts with mechanical vibrations. These effects may play a crucial role in future experimental work.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fabio L. Zabotto, Vitor F. Barbosa, Carolyne C. S. Pereira, Flavia R. Estrada, Manuel H. Lente, Xiang Ming Chen, Jose A. Eiras
Summary: This study reveals that the magnetoelectric coupling in PZT-xPFN solid solutions is dependent on PFN concentration, with different mechanisms at low, intermediate, and high concentrations resulting in varying linear magnetoelectric coupling effects.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Guanzhong Zhou, Yongsen Tang, Lin Lin, Lin Huang, Junhu Zhang, Yuxia Tang, Peizhuo Chen, Meifeng Liu, Yunlong Xie, Xiyu Chen, Shuhan Zheng, Zhibo Yan, Xiangping Jiang, Jun-Ming Liu
Summary: A distinct spin amplitude wave is discovered in the highly frustrated magnetic compound Fe2GeO4, which differs from observations in other members of the M2GeO4 family, sparking interest in additional emergent phenomena. The non-uniform spin order in Fe2GeO4 allows for the exploration of the intrinsic connection between ferroelectric polarization and magnetically gradient structure to probe potential linear magnetoelectric effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueying Liu, Chenhai Shen, Xueping Li, Tianxing Wang, Mengjie He, Lin Li, Ying Wang, Jingbo Li, Congxin Xia
Summary: Due to unique magnetoelectric coupling effects, two-dimensional multiferroic van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) show great potential for next-generation information processing and storage devices. By designing vdWHs with different stacking patterns, different band alignments and semiconductor transitions can be achieved, providing a possible route to realize nanoscale multifunctional spintronic devices.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandro Cabrera-Garcia, Vincent Blay, Ruben Blay-Roger, Angel G. Ravelo, Javier Gonzalez-Platas, M. Carmen Arevalo, Joaquin Sanchiz, Pedro Martin-Zarza
Summary: The novel dinuclear Ni(II) complexes, Ni-PATIO and Ni-PACO, show high catalytic activity and promise in producing hydrogen from water at significantly reduced potentials without the need for any additives.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xinyu Yang, Ning Ding, Jun Chen, Ziwen Wang, Ming An, Shuai Dong
Summary: A robust layered antiferromagnetism with a high Neel temperature is predicted in a MXene Cr2CCl2 monolayer, providing an ideal platform for a magnetoelectric field effect transistor. The band splitting between spin-up and spin-down channels can be induced by an electric field, breaking the inversion symmetry between the lower Cr layer and the upper Cr layer. The magneto-optic Kerr effect can detect this magnetoelectricity in a collinear antiferromagnet with zero magnetization.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Niklas Biere, Dennis Kreft, Volker Walhorn, Sabrina Schwarzbich, Thorsten Glaser, Dario Anselmetti
Summary: Dinuclear copper complexes have been designed to selectively bind to neighboring phosphate moieties in DNA. Previous works have investigated the effects of these complexes on DNA through biophysical, biochemical, and cytotoxic analyses, with atomic force microscopy (AFM) being particularly valuable in assessing the macroscopic properties of the DNA strands. To gain a deeper understanding of these effects, cutting-edge preparation methods and scanning force microscopy under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions were used to obtain submolecular resolution images. The mechanics and interactions of the DNA strands were analyzed at the single base pair level, including the formation of melting bubbles and the interaction of individual complex molecules.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hou-Yi Lyu, Zhen Zhang, Jing-Yang You, Qing-Bo Yan, Gang Su
Summary: This study achieved 2D multiferroics using intercalation technology, which exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties. It paves a practical path for the application of 2D multiferroics in spintronics.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Aditi Sahoo, Dipten Bhattacharya, Moumita Das, Prabhat Mandal
Summary: Ferroelectric and magnetic properties are investigated for Bi2Fe4O9 nanoparticles with different shapes. The magnetic study reveals that coercivity, Neel temperature and remanent magnetization strongly depend on shape of the particle. The nanoparticle with sphere-like shape exhibits magnetization curve of antiferromagnetic (AFM) ordering with ferromagnetic (FM) component. These shape dependent magnetic and ferroelectric properties are coming because of shape anisotropy.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yue Zhang, Taojian Fan, Sijie Yang, Fakun Wang, Sanjun Yang, Shuzhe Wang, Jianwei Su, Mei Zhao, Xiaozong Hu, Han Zhang, Tianyou Zhai
Summary: 2D layered phosphorous compounds (2D LPCs) have attracted extensive research interest due to their diverse physical and chemical properties, making them promising for applications in electronics, spintronics, optoelectronics, catalysts, and energy storage.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Eva Racz, Laszlo Ruppert, Radim Filip
Summary: This paper discusses the observation of rogue waves in optical non-linear processes and their mathematical description using heavy-tailed distributions. The focus is on supercontinuum generation, proposing modifications to the Hill estimator to handle issues specific to detector saturation and bright squeezed vacuum. The suggested methodology facilitates reliable observation of heavy-tailed distribution in various optical and solid-state processes.
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucas Caretta, Yu-Tsun Shao, Jia Yu, Antonio B. Mei, Bastien F. Grosso, Cheng Dai, Piush Behera, Daehun Lee, Margaret McCarter, Eric Parsonnet, K. P. Harikrishnan, Fei Xue, Xiangwei Guo, Edward S. Barnard, Steffen Ganschow, Zijian Hong, Archana Raja, Lane W. Martin, Long-Qing Chen, Manfred Fiebig, Keji Lai, Nicola A. Spaldin, David A. Muller, Darrell G. Schlom, Ramamoorthy Ramesh
Summary: Competition between ground states of different crystal symmetries at phase boundaries can result in significant changes in properties under stimuli. By using BiFeO3 layers confined between layers of dielectric TbScO3, we stabilize the coexistence of centrosymmetric and non-centrosymmetric phases with distinct behaviors. The application of electric fields allows for reversible interconversion between the two phases, leading to changes in optical, electrical, and ferroic responses.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nadir Jori, Megan Keener, Thayalan Rajeshkumar, Rosario Scopelliti, Laurent Maron, Marinella Mazzanti
Summary: Understanding the importance of multimetallic cooperativity and alkali ion-binding in the second coordination sphere is crucial for the design of complexes that can facilitate the cleavage and functionalization of dinitrogen (N-2) molecules. In this study, the reaction products and mechanism of N-2 reduction were compared for different uranium(III) complexes with and without alkali ion binding. It was found that the removal of alkali ions enhanced the reducing ability of the complex and led to the formation of new species. Furthermore, the formation of a tetranuclear uranium-N-2 intermediate was proposed, demonstrating the possibility of a three-electron transfer from U(III) to N-2.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sadia Sharif, G. Murtaza, Muhammad Azhar Khan, Asma Sadaf, Tahani Al-Muhimeed, Ghazanfar Nazir
Summary: The work conducted implantation of various ions into BiFeO3 ceramics, resulting in significant changes in structural, morphological, ferroelectric, and ferromagnetic properties. Analysis revealed structural distortion, grain size variation, and successful implantation of ions, leading to improved ferroelectric/ferromagnetic behavior of the ceramics.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROCERAMICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)