Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nataliya Babayevska, Lucja Przysiecka, Igor Iatsunskyi, Grzegorz Nowaczyk, Marcin Jarek, Ewa Janiszewska, Stefan Jurga
Summary: The aim of this study was to synthesize ZnO nano- and microparticles and investigate their cytotoxicity towards normal and cancer cells, as well as their antibacterial activity. Results showed that ZnO nano- and microparticles exhibited strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and were more harmful to cancer cells compared to normal cells.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Su-Bin Kim, Na-Kyung Yoo, Soo-Jin Choi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of interactions between ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) and polyphenols (quercetin and rutin) on cytotoxicity, antioxidant activity, ex vivo intestinal absorption, and solubility. The results showed that these interactions increased the cytotoxicity, intestinal absorption, and solubility of ZnO NPs, but had no effect on the antioxidant activity of the polyphenols. The interactions were more pronounced with quercetin than with rutin.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Lakshmi Kumari, Asit Kumar Kar
Summary: A series of ZnO nanomaterials were synthesized using chemical co-precipitation method with fixed proportions of precursors and varied solvents. The choice of solvent significantly influenced the morphology, absorption and photoluminescence properties of the nanomaterials, with alcoholic solutions showing more absorption in the visible range and particularly intense blue emission. The mechanism of solvent-mediated defect creation and emission in ZnO holds promise for future QD LED applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Manish S. Sengar, Sachin Saxena, Soami P. Satsangee, Rajeev Jain
Summary: This paper discusses the synthesis and application of graphene oxide (GO)/1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [BMIM][BF4] nanocomposite. The nanocomposite exhibits remarkable interfacial properties on the electrode surface, leading to enhanced detection and quantification capabilities for Embramine.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thi-Na Ta, Shin-Yuh Chern, Jeng-Haur Horng
Summary: The study found that copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles can enhance the friction reduction ability of the ionic liquid lubricant, with zinc oxide reducing wear and copper oxide decreasing anti-wear characteristics. The best tribological performance was observed with 0.2 wt% zinc oxide concentration, reducing wear scar diameter by 32% compared to the pure ionic liquid.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Preeti Singh, S. Wazed Ali, Ravindra D. Kale
Summary: Controlling bioaerosols and their impact on human health is important. Nanoparticles have shown antimicrobial properties against bacteria and their resistance development is difficult. This review discusses the antimicrobial function of silver, zinc oxide, and copper oxide nanoparticles and their potential in creating an effective bioaerosol control system. Furthermore, it explores the origin, hazards, and prevention of bioaerosols, as well as the use of personal protective gear against them.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fanny Delille, Elie Balloul, Bassam Hajj, Mohamed Hanafi, Colin Morand, Xiang Zhen Xu, Simon Dumas, Antoine Coulon, Nicolas Lequeux, Thomas Pons
Summary: Exerting forces on biomolecules inside living cells by using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as a tool shows promise for probing their dynamic interactions in their natural environment. However, the nanoparticles' use has been limited to extracellular biomolecules. Here, we introduce a new type of ligand for magnetic nanoparticles that allows efficient targeting in the nucleus of living cells, enabling magnetic manipulation of specific genomic loci. These stable and sensitive magnetic nanoprobes have the potential to be a valuable tool for manipulating specific biomolecules and probing the mechanical properties of living matter at the molecular scale.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brijesh Pare, Veer Singh Barde, Vijendra Singh Solanki, Neha Agarwal, Virendra Kumar Yadav, M. Mujahid Alam, Amel Gacem, Taghreed Alsufyani, Nidhal Ben Khedher, Jae-Woo Park, Sungmin Park, Byong-Hun Jeon
Summary: The green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was successfully achieved and characterized in this study. The synthesized nanoparticles showed desirable photocatalytic activity for the remediation of malachite green from aqueous solutions under LEDs irradiation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hua Li, Jianan Wang, Gregory G. Warr, Rob Atkin
Summary: This study uses video-rate AFM to investigate the dynamics of near-surface nanostructures of an ionic liquid on a graphite electrode in real-time. The diffusion coefficient of the nanostructures is influenced by both the potential and the presence of water. The results are important for various applications including electrochemical devices, catalysts, and lubricants.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Leonid Mochalov, Alexander Logunov, Igor Prokhorov, Maksim Vshivtsev, Mikhail Kudryashov, Yulia Kudryashova, Vladimir Malyshev, Yulia Spivak, Evgeny Greshnyakov, Alexander Knyazev, Diana Fukina, Pavel Yunin, Vyacheslav Moshnikov
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide nanostructures with different compositions and morphologies were prepared using the PECVD technique. The plasma process mechanisms, stoichiometry, and structural characteristics of the zinc oxide nanostructures under different plasma reaction conditions were investigated.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hengjie Yu, Zhilin Zhao, Da Liu, Fang Cheng
Summary: Seed priming with nanoparticles is an environmentally-friendly solution for improving crop growth and mitigating environmental stress. This study investigates the uptake of zinc oxide nanoparticles during seed priming and its effects on seed germination. The results show that nanoparticle concentration and ionic strength are the main factors influencing the uptake of nanoparticles and their biological effects on seed germination. This approach can promote the safe design of nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaozong Yan, Hiroaki Tada, Hisashi Sugime, Tetsuro Soejima
Summary: The synthesis of radial ZnO mesocrystals consisting of tapered ZnO nanowires is investigated, and the formation mechanism is elucidated. The results reveal that the formation of radial ZnO mesocrystals starts with the generation of ZnO nuclei inside an amorphous Zn(OH)2 phase, followed by preferential growth of ZnO nanowires and self-assembling of the nanowires to form the mesocrystals.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
N. Shanmugam, A. Meena, S. Suthakaran
Summary: The study focused on preparing pure and Sn-doped zinc oxide photocatalysts with the assistance of a surfactant using a low-temperature hydrothermal technique to degrade the organic dye methyl orange. The structural, optical, and morphological properties of the prepared products were characterized, with the Sn-doped ZnO showing improved photocatalytic degradation efficiency compared to pure ZnO.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuela Daniela Preda, Maria Leila Popa, Ionela Andreea Neacsu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Octav Ginghina
Summary: There is an increasing interest in developing protective textiles and clothes to protect wearers from various risks. Electrospun fibers and membranes have shown great potential in developing protective materials and garments, providing thermal comfort and protection against environmental threats.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Sutanwi Lahiri, D. Mandal, S. Biswas, P. R. Gogate, R. L. Bhardwaj
Summary: This study demonstrates that the use of platinum nanoparticles and ionic liquid in the sonochemical recovery of ceria improves graphite reusability and reduces erosion. The catalytic approach increases ceria dissolution kinetics and prevents graphite erosion, offering a more sustainable decontamination process. The results can be extended to decontaminate plutonium oxide deposits, showcasing the utility of this study in the nuclear industry.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
R. Pamies, M. D. Aviles, J. Arias-Pardilla, T. Espinosa, F. J. Carrion, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. D. Aviles, F. J. Carrion, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. D. Aviles, A. E. Jimenez, N. Saurin, F. J. Carrion, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
F. J. Carrion, M. D. Aviles, K. Nakano, C. Tadokoro, T. Nagamine, M. D. Bermudez
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Pamies, M. D. Aviles, J. Arias-Pardilla, F. J. Carrion, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. D. Aviles, F. J. Carrion-Vilches, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Miguel Jimenez, Joshua Vetter, Rainer Gadow, Francisco J. Carrion, Jose Sanes, Maria-Dolores Bermudez
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maria-Dolores Aviles, Ramon Pamies, Jose Sanes, Francisco-Jose Carrion, Maria-Dolores Bermudez
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria-Dolores Aviles, Vinh Duy Cao, Cristian Sanchez, Joaquin Arias-Pardilla, Francisco-Jose Carrion-Vilches, Jose Sanes, Anna-Lena Kjoniksen, Maria-Dolores Bermudez, Ramon Pamies
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Maria-Dolores Aviles, Vinh Duy Cao, Cristian Sanchez, Joaquin Arias-Pardilla, Francisco-Jose Carrion-Vilches, Jose Sanes, Anna-Lena Kjoniksen, Maria-Dolores Bermudez, Ramon Pamies
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carmelo Gomez, Jorge Mira, F. J. Carrion-Vilches, Francisco Cavas
Summary: The study showed that the dynamic moduli of PBT samples increase with glass fiber content when components are held to temperatures close to their glass transition temperature. Moreover, the evolution of storage modulus can be described by a modified law of mixtures.
Article
Polymer Science
Cristian Sanchez-Rodriguez, Maria-Dolores Aviles, Ramon Pamies, Francisco-Jose Carrion-Vilches, Jose Sanes, Maria-Dolores Bermudez
Summary: PLA-based nanocomposites were prepared using twin-screw extrusion with GO and IL as additives. Characterization through various tests showed that IL acted as an internal lubricant increasing PLA chain mobility, while the combination of GO and IL greatly improved the processability of PLA, especially at high temperatures.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. D. Aviles, R. Pamies, J. Sanes, J. Arias-Pardilla, F. J. Carrion, M. D. Bermudez
Summary: The addition of Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium stearate (DES) protic ionic liquid crystal (PILC) to di-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium succinate (DSU) protic ionic liquid (PIL) lubricant blends significantly reduces friction coefficient and wear rate, while also preventing surface damage. Surface analysis using various techniques showed positive results after tribological tests.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. D. Aviles, F. J. Carrion, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
Summary: In this study, the biobased protic ionic liquid crystal DPA was used as a neat lubricant to investigate its tribological behavior under linear reciprocating sliding at different temperatures. Results showed a sharp reduction in friction coefficient and wear rate at 110 degrees C, related to water content in DPA, as determined by TG-MS. Wear mechanisms were discussed based on optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and surface analysis by XPS.
Article
Polymer Science
M. D. Aviles, N. Saurin, F. J. Carrion, J. Arias-Pardilla, I Martinez-Mateo, J. Sanes, M. D. Bermudez
EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
