Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinyu Huang, Dongting Jiang, Jiaxi Zhou, Jiexiong Ye, Yiling Sun, Xuejin Li, Youfu Geng, Jiaqi Wang, Yu Du, Zhengfang Qian
Summary: This study synthesized CuPc-loaded ZnO nanorods using a one-step microwave-assisted hydrothermal approach and characterized the products using various techniques. The CuPc/ZnO sensor showed excellent sensitivity and selectivity towards ammonia under light illumination, with a low detection limit of 0.8 ppm under red light.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Digambar Y. Nadargi, Jyoti D. Nadargi, Mohaseen S. Tamboli, Asiya M. Tamboli, Imitaz S. Mulla, Ahmad Umar, Nguyen Tam Nguyen Truong, Sharad S. Suryavanshi
Summary: A green synthesis approach using medicinal plant extraction is used to create GO-loaded Ag/ZnO nanocomposites. The material shows a hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO and a face-centered-cubic phase of Ag and AgCl. The efficiency of methyl orange degradation is improved by doping Ag and further improved by loading GO onto the catalyst.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Lianghui Wang, Kunning Lin, Huige Guo, Yuanbiao Zhang
Summary: A simple resorcinol method using a microplate reader was established for nitrate determination in seawater. The method showed good correlation and high application potential for field determination.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanfeng Liu, Xianhui Wang, Yaning Su, Mengyu Wan, Xuan He
Summary: Incorporating nano-sized ZnO rods onto TiB2 particles can enhance the mechanical properties of AgTiB2 composites, particularly showing significant improvements in yield strength and ultimate compressive strength. An appropriate amount of ZnO content is beneficial for the densification and performance of contact materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhang, Huanxian Shi, Enzhou Liu, Xiaoyun Hu, Ke Zhang, Jun Fan
Summary: The GO-ZnO nanocomplexes, prepared through a one-step reflux method, exhibited favorable antibacterial activities against E. coli and S. aureus. The well dispersed polycrystalline ZnO particles on the surface of GO, combined with the synergistic action between GO and ZnO, led to the achieved antibacterial performance.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Quan Wang, Junsheng Hong, Zhonglei Zhang, Junda Li, Xiangdong Cao, Jihua Tang, Youfu Geng, Jiaqi Wang, Xuejin Li, Kai Pei, Yu Du, Xiaoqing Tian
Summary: In this research, flower-like ZnO materials loaded with varying amounts of N3 dye were synthesized successfully. Characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, and UV-vis were utilized to analyze the products, revealing that the sensor based on 0.10 wt.% N3-loaded ZnO showed superior performance under green light illumination.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mona A. A. Mohaseba, Ahmed A. A. Aboud
Summary: This study investigated the impact of lead concentration (0-1 wt%) on the physical properties and photo-detection properties of zinc oxide thin films. All films were deposited using Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (AACVD) techniques and characterized through various methods. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of single-phase hexagonal ZnO thin films with preferred orientation changes at a Pb concentration of 0.5wt%. The formation of nano-rods was observed in films prepared with 0.5 and 1wt% lead. The band gap values increased with increased Pb doping. The deposited films exhibited high sensitivity to UV light after long exposure.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Juan Agustin Badan, Guillermo Jauregui, Elena Navarrete-Astorga, Rodrigo Henriquez, Francisco Martin Jimenez, Daniel Ariosa, Enrique A. Dalchiele
Summary: The effect of solid-state thermal dewetting (SSD) parameters on the Ag NPs decorated ZnO NRs arrays was investigated, showing that bandgap tuning and light manipulation at the nanoscale can be achieved by controlling the size of Ag nanoparticles. Additionally, the surface plasmonic effect caused by silver nanoparticles attached to ZnO NRs arrays enhances room temperature photoluminescence (PL) emission and suppresses the visible light emission.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
S. Dagdeviren Bas, R. Gurkan
Summary: A new method was developed for the extraction/enrichment of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), which was then applied to the analysis of selected foods. The method involved the formation of imine adduct and ion-pair between 5-HMF and phenosafranine in the presence of SDS, followed by enrichment into the micellar phase of Triton X-114 and detection using UV-vis spectrophotometry. The results showed that the method was effective in detecting 5-HMF levels in foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Leshuang Wang, Yuling Wei, Changlong Chen, Shu Yang
Summary: Zinc oxide arrays with various microscopic morphologies are grown on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates using a hydrothermal method, with the relationship between microscopic morphologies and reaction conditions studied in depth. The concentration of free Zn2+ ions in the solution is found to be the key factor affecting microstructures. The competition between kinetic control and thermodynamic control during crystal growth is determined by the concentration of the free Zn2+ ions, leading to the formation of different microscopic morphologies.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehinde Shola Obayomi, Sie Yon Lau, Divine Akubuo-Casmir, Muibat Diekola Yahya, Manase Auta, A. S. M. Fazle Bari, Ayomide Elizabeth Oluwadiya, Oluwatobi Victoria Obayomi, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared using a green procedure and loaded on Hildegardia barteri activated carbon (HBAC). The composite material was characterized and its performance in removing Congo red dye and inhibiting bacteria was investigated. The results showed that the AgNPs/HBAC had a high adsorption capacity for CR and followed a pseudo-second order kinetic model during the adsorption process.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohammed Saleh, Serpil Gonca, Zelal Isik, Yasin Ozay, Ersan Harputlu, Sadin Ozdemir, Mutlu Yalvac, Kasim Ocakoglu, Nadir Dizge
Summary: This study fabricated a basalt ceramic membrane grafted with nanoparticles to enhance water permeability and antimicrobial activities, which is of great importance for membrane reusability and prevention of biofilm formation in wastewater treatment processes.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
H. B. Zengin, R. Gurkan
Summary: A novel functional nanocomposite was synthesized and utilized for the separation, pre-concentration, and speciation analysis of Cu(I) and Cu(II) with good linearity and low detection limits. The method showed statistically good agreement with FAAS analysis results.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chujun Yao, Li Wu, Hua Li, Ning Xu, Jian Sun, Jiada Wu
Summary: In this study, WS2/Au/ZnO nanorods were synthesized and evaluated as gas sensors with improved sensing performance for NO2 gas under light activation. The WS2/Au/ZnO nanorod-based sensor exhibited better performance compared to the bare ZnO nanorod-based sensor under 365 or 455 nm light activation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andreia dos Santos, Filipe Sabino, Ana Rovisco, Pedro Barquinha, Hugo Aguas, Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins, Rui Igreja
Summary: The increasing use of wearable devices has driven research efforts towards the development of energy harvesters for more portable energy source alternatives. By integrating ZnO nanostructures into polymeric matrices, the multifunctionality of the materials can be enhanced, offering high potential for efficient energy harvesting with sustainable raw materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamed Motaghi, Payam Arabkhani, Mohammad Parvinnia, Hamedreza Javadian, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this research, a PVA/GO/ZIF-67 cryogel was synthesized and found to be an effective adsorbent for the removal of Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions from contaminated water samples. Langmuir isotherm model provided a good fit to the experimental data, and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model was found to be suitable for both contaminants. The cryogel also showed excellent regeneration performance and potential for wastewater treatment.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hamed Motaghi, Payam Arabkhani, Mohammad Parvinnia, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this study, a magnetic chitosan/activated carbon bio-nanocomposite was modified with UiO-66 MOFs and used as an adsorbent for the simultaneous removal of cobalt (II) ions, malachite green dye, and imidacloprid pesticide from water. The adsorption process was optimized using response surface methodology, and the adsorption capacity and kinetics were evaluated. The results showed that the modified bio-nanocomposite had excellent adsorption performance and could be reused multiple times.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryam Jafari, Mahmood Reza Rahimi, Arash Asfaram, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Hamedreza Javadian
Summary: This study investigated the removal of paraquat from wastewater using a fixed-bed column packed with an activated carbon material, PES-AC. The effects of bed height, initial concentration, contact time, and flow rate were studied using response surface methodology. The optimum experimental conditions for achieving 94.65% removal of paraquat were determined. The results showed that PES-AC had a high efficiency in adsorbing paraquat, with an electrostatic attraction mechanism playing a significant role.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Payam Arabkhani, Negar Sadegh, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this study, a magnetic graphene oxide/UIO-66 sorbent was used for the pre-concentration of food colorants in commercial food products, followed by quantitative determination using high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. The method showed superior analytical performance with high accuracy and good reusability.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farideh Zandi-Darehgharibi, Hedayat Haddadi, Arash Asfaram
Summary: A low-cost new green adsorbent (GA) synthesized from tannin-rich pomegranate peel powder and formaldehyde showed promising results for the fast and selective recovery of Au (III). The optimal conditions for adsorption were determined using response surface methodology, and the GA exhibited a high adsorption percentage of 97% and a maximum adsorption capacity of 315.450 mg g(-1) for Au (III). The adsorption behavior was well-described by Freundlich and pseudo-second-order models, and the thermodynamic study revealed that the adsorption process was facile, endothermic, and spontaneous. The mechanism of adsorption was attributed to electrostatic interaction and reductive adsorption. These findings highlight the potential of low-cost and high-efficiency GA for the recovery of gold from waste printed circuit boards.
JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sepehr Haghdoust, Payam Arabkhani, Sajad Ghaderi, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this study, a magnetic waste date seed-derived biochar@zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (MWDS-B@ZIF-67) nanocomposite was synthesized for efficient adsorptive removal of Tartrazine (TA) and Sunset yellow (SY) dyes from contaminated water. The synthesized adsorbent was characterized using various techniques. The effects of pH, dye concentration, adsorbent mass, and contact time on the removal efficiency were investigated using response surface methodology, and the optimal conditions were determined. The adsorption mechanism was found to follow the Langmuir model, and the synthesized adsorbent exhibited high removal efficiency for anionic dye molecules.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sepehr Haghdoust, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Arash Asfaram, Sajad Ghaderi
Summary: This study presents a novel approach for synthesizing a durable and recyclable functionalized nanomagnetic gelator CFO@SiN-DICP-DHDA and demonstrates its efficient separation of oil/diesel from water and organic solvents. The gelator showed great mechanical and chemical stability and could be easily isolated by an external magnetic field. It also maintained high performance after multiple cycles. The study highlights the potential of this gelator for oil stain removal from water and the development of functional super magnetic gel materials.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Masoumeh Kooravand, Hedayat Haddadi, Saeid Asadpour, Sadegh Farhadian, Narges Sarmast, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this study, the removal of malachite green using Ca-Al-LDH-S2O3 as an adsorbent was investigated. Treatment of LDH with thiosulfate ions improved the interlayer distance of the adsorbent. The optimal conditions were found to be pH = 7.0, adsorbent dose = 0.1 g, initial concentration of pollutant = 100 mg mL-1, and contact time = 120 min.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elahe Kasiri, Payam Arabkhani, Hedayat Haddadi, Arash Asfaram, Rajender S. Varma
Summary: This work introduces a novel highly selective adsorbent, SMACNT-MIIP, for the simultaneous and selective adsorptive remediation of Hg(ii), Cd(ii), Cu(ii), and Ni(ii) heavy metal ions from contaminated water. The adsorbent's structural characteristics were studied using various analysis methods, and the optimal conditions for adsorption were determined. The results showed that SMACNT-MIIP had high selectivity and large maximum adsorption capacity for the target ions, even in the presence of interfering ions. The mechanism of heavy metal ion remediation using SMACNT-MIIP is mainly based on shape complementarity and surface complexation.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Negar Sadegh, Hedayat Haddadi, Arash Asfaram
Summary: In this study, a tannin-based magnetic porous organic polymer was synthesized as a new bioadsorbent for the simultaneous adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes. The product was characterized using various methods, and the adsorption process was optimized using response surface methodology. The results showed that the bioadsorbent had excellent adsorption capacity and could be easily extracted from wastewater using an external magnetic field.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Parisa Salehi Najafabadi, Hamdollah Delaviz, Arash Asfaram, Mehrzad Jafari Barmak, Amir Ghanbari, Mohsen Alipour, Parastou Rad, Hassan Bardania
Summary: This study demonstrates that RGD-modified nano-liposomes can significantly improve drug retention time in the blood of rats.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)