Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kubra Aydin, Chaitanya Kanade, Vinit Kaluram Kanade, Gulgun Bahit, Chisung Ahn, Taesung Kim
Summary: Two-dimensional materials, especially 2D-MoS2, have shown great potential in photodetectors due to their tunable optical band gap properties. This research focused on creating high-performance photodetectors by arranging out-of-plane 2D heterostructures. The study demonstrated that the 1T/2H-MoS2 heterostructure exhibited the best photocurrent response, highlighting the significance of phase engineering in developing high-performance photodetectors.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Bi Yang, Beibei Chen, Wenquan Dong, Yang Tong, Jiaye Li
Summary: Polymer self-lubricating composite coatings are widely used to extend the life of machinery by controlling friction and wear. This study fabricated an epoxy nanocomposite coating with the addition of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs)/CeO2 nanohybrid for enhanced anti-friction and wear resistance. The tribological behaviors of the coatings were investigated using a ball-on-disc friction tester, and the best friction and wear reduction properties were achieved with the content of BNNSs/CeO2 at 0.5 wt%. The enhancing mechanisms of BNNSs/CeO2 were discussed as well.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Md Golam Rasul, Alper Kiziltas, Christos D. Malliakas, Ramin Rojaee, Soroosh Sharifi-Asl, Tara Foroozan, Reza Shahbazian-Yassar, Babak Arfaei
Summary: The addition of 5 wt % BN nanosheets significantly improves the mechanical properties of PE-BN nanocomposites, including increased tensile modulus of elasticity and tensile strength, while reducing the coefficient of thermal expansion. These materials excel not only in mechanical reinforcement but also in thermal and thermomechanical properties.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fei Liu, Yujie Liao, Yanbing Wu, Zongyu Huang, Huating Liu, Chaoyu He, Xiang Qi, Jianxin Zhong
Summary: Density functional theory calculations show that intercalating transition-metal (TM) atoms into h-BN/MoS2 heterostructures induces metal and magnetic semiconductor characteristics, with H-BN sheets promoting charge transfer between TMs and the heterostructure.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hua Jiang, Xianjun Hou, Karl D. Dearn, Da Su, Mohamed Kamal Ahmed Ali
Summary: This study investigates the effect of h-BN/MoS2 hybrid nanoparticles and ionic liquid (IL) on the thermal performance of engine oil, revealing that IL promotes viscosity and delays burnout temperature during thermal degradation by approximately 8.1% due to the formation of a protective film at high temperatures. Synergistic effects between IL and hybrid nanoparticles improve the thermal stability of the lubricant.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lei Yang, Wei Xu, Xiaolong Shi, Menglin Wu, Ziyi Yan, Qing Zheng, Gongneng Feng, Li Zhang, Rong Shao
Summary: Cellulose was phosphorylated and treated with MoS2 and BN to create BN/MoS2/PCNF composite films with excellent thermal conductivity and flame retardancy. The composite films exhibited sandwich-like structures formed through chemical crosslinking. The BN/MoS2/PCNF composite films showed superior performance in terms of thermal conductivity and reduced release of toxic volatiles during combustion compared to alternatives.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ankit Kumar, Gaurav Malik, Siddharth Sharma, Ramesh Chandra, Rahul S. Mulik
Summary: Nanocrystalline h-BN with various morphologies were synthesized using wet chemical methods, controlled by different precursor batches. The morphologies of h-BN nanostructures were varied from nanosheets-like to nanowhiskers and cauliflowers-like. This approach is expected to be useful for applications in sensors, high temperatures, mechanical, and optical industries.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thachnatharen Nagarajan, Nanthini Sridewi, Weng Pin Wong, Rashmi Walvekar, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: This research explores the potential of microwave-synthesized MoS2-graphene nanohybrid as additives to enhance the tribological properties of diesel-based engine oil. The results demonstrate that adding just 0.05 wt% of MoS2-graphene nanohybrid leads to a remarkable reduction in friction coefficient and wear scar diameter, as well as improvements in oxidation resistance and thermal conductivity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiqi Xing, Hongyu Shi, Yingdi Li, Juan Liu
Summary: This study developed force field parameters for the molecular dynamics simulation of Cr-doped 2H-MoS2 and found that different Cr doping sites significantly affect the stability of 2H-MoS2. The hydrophobic performance of 2H-MoS2 was improved with increasing Cr doping.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tuna A. Duran, Denis Sabani, Milorad V. Milosevic, Hasan Sahin
Summary: In this study, the DDT functionalization of exfoliated MoS2 was investigated using experimental and theoretical tools. The results demonstrated the successful functionalization process and the formation of graphitic species on MoS2 sheets. The optimized ratio of DDT-NMP led to the maximum number of graphitic quantum dots (GQDs) on MoS2 nanosheets. The comparison of photoluminescence intensities showed significant enhancements in both visible and near-infrared regions for the DDT-MoS2 samples.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xudan Zhu, Junbo He, Weiming Liu, Yuxiang Zheng, Chuanxiang Sheng, Yi Luo, Shaojuan Li, Rongjun Zhang, Junhao Chu
Summary: In this study, experimental evidence is presented to show that the monolayer h-BN insertion only partially blocks the interlayer carrier transfer, weakening the interlayer coupling effect. This explains the fascinating optoelectronic responses of graphene/h-BN/MoS2 devices. Additionally, the excitonic binding energies of graphene/h-BN/MoS2 are redshifted compared to graphene/MoS2, indicating the modulation effects of the h-BN barrier layer.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fei Yang, Xincheng Cao, Junnan Han, Yue Tao, Zhenguo Zhuo, Le Zhang, Ziyue Zhu, Wenjin Liu, Yuehua Dai
Summary: In this study, six configurations of AlN/MoS2 van der Waals heterostructures were constructed, and the effects of external strain and h-BN intercalation on their properties were analyzed. The results showed that the electronic and optical properties of these heterostructures can be regulated by adjusting the interlayer distance, adding h-BN intercalation layers, and adjusting their positions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lili Zhu, Zheng Wang, Changdian Li, Han Li, Yanan Huang, Hui Li, Ziqiang Wu, Shuai Lin, Neng Li, Xuebin Zhu, Yuping Sun
Summary: Obtaining highly stable 1T-MoS2 is crucial for studying the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, it is currently challenging to prepare pure and stable 1T-MoS2. In this study, highly stable MoS2 with different 1T content was synthesized using a magneto-hydrothermal method. Pure 1T-MoS2 showed the best HER performance, and further modification with Ru nanoparticles improved the electrocatalytic HER activity. Theoretical analysis based on density functional theory confirmed the efficiency of 1T-MoS2 as an HER catalyst.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changhai Liu, Shengkang Min, Yanhua Yao, Mohsen Shakouri, Lei Zhang, Yongfeng Hu, Zhidong Chen
Summary: The study presents a new method for preparing ultrathin MoS2 flakes and explores their potential applications in electrocatalysis, offering a promising opportunity for future research in synergistic high-efficiency electrocatalysts.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Haoyuan Wang, Luxi Yang, Hengfeng Li
Summary: This study fabricates polyetherimide (PEI) matrix composite films with field-dependent nonlinear conductive behavior using MoS2 as filler. The MoS2 filled PEI composite film exhibits a nonlinear coefficient of 6.92 at a filler content of 15 phr, which is the percolation threshold. The nonlinear conductive behavior of the MoS2/PEI composites is driven by tunneling effect. The inclusion of MoS2 fillers enhances the dielectric constant of PEI.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pratik M. Pataniya, Dattatray Late, C. K. Sumesh
Summary: This study presents WS2/ZnO (WZO) nano-heterostructures with optimized materials properties for high-performance photoelectrocatalytic activity, showing faster hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) compared to pristine WS2 and ZnO. The catalyst has stable HER activity for chrono-amperometry of 25 h and cyclic voltammetry of 2000 cycles, demonstrating visible light-sensitive catalytic activity with significantly reduced over potential. Additionally, the research reports a self-powered and fast photodetection ability with a responsivity of 6.7 mA/W and a maximum photoresponsivity of 1.34 A/W.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jamelah S. Al-Otaibi, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Ravi Trivedi, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman scattering is used to enhance the Raman signal of biomolecules with nanosized metal substrates. Nanomaterials like nanocages and nanoclusters have various applications in sensing materials and medical devices. Quantum chemical calculations were used to study the sensing parameters of melamine adsorbed on Al12/B12-N12/P12 nanocages, showing charge transfer and enhanced second hyperpolarizability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Subrata Karmakar, Pratap Mane, Chetan D. Mistari, Mahendra A. More, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Dhrubananda Behera
Summary: Polycrystalline LiCo0.33Ni0.33Mn0.33O2 compounds were synthesized and studied for their conduction mechanism and field emission properties. Various techniques were used to analyze the structural and electronic properties, revealing the creation of polarons and localized states in high temperatures. The material exhibited a colossal dielectric permittivity and excellent field emission characteristics, showing potential for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vikram Mahamiya, Alok Shukla, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: Scandium decorated C-24 fullerene can adsorb up to six hydrogen molecules with an average adsorption energy of -0.35 eV per H-2, making it a promising high-capacity hydrogen storage device.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Swayam Kesari, Brahmananda Chakraborty, A. K. Rajarajan, Antara Vaidyanathan, Rekha Rao
Summary: Compounds with polymorphism at ambient conditions exhibit interesting structural transitions under different thermodynamic conditions. Gd2Si2O7 is a silicate that shows polymorphism at ambient conditions, with significant structural changes at high pressures leading to different phases.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zakir Ullah, Prasad M. Sonawane, Y. Sheena Mary, Y. Shyma Mary, Pratap Mane, Brahmananda Chakraborty, David G. Churchill
Summary: The discovery and application of new optical techniques are essential for future diagnostics and therapy applications, such as predicting features in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and drug delivery, highlighting the importance of studying chromophore-chromophore interactions.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ajay Kumar, Dnyandeo Pawar, Dattatray J. Late, Rajesh Kanawade
Summary: This study proposes and investigates a Fabry-Perot Interferometer-based polyvinyl alcohol-coated sensor platform for non-invasive detection of acetone vapor at room temperature, for the prospective study of diabetes diagnosis. The sensor is simple, miniaturized, flexible, cost-effective, and highly sensitive for low acetone vapor concentration detection.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pratik Shinde, Pratap Mane, Dattatray J. Late, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Chandra Sekhar Rout
Summary: Hydrogen generation through water splitting is considered efficient in creating high-purity hydrogen. Two-dimensional materials have shown to be efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Sithara Radhakrishnan, Seetha Lakshmy, Shilpa Santhosh, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Chandra Sekhar Rout
Summary: This review article discusses the application of enzymatic and nonenzymatic glucose sensors made from 2D materials. It explores the construction of sensors, their usage, and various tuning approaches for improving sensor performance. The article also looks into the future plans for wearable and flexible electrochemical glucose sensors based on 2D materials.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Dattatray J. Late, Steffen Duhm
ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Monidipa Pramanik, Mukta V. V. Limaye, Mahendra S. Pawar, Dattatray J. Late, Shashi B. Singh
Summary: In this study, vanadium carbide (V(2C)Tx) MXene was successfully synthesized and treated with an ammonia solution under different pressures using a hydrothermal process. The results show that the morphology of V(2)CTx MXene changed from uneven multilayered micrometre-size sheets to uniform few-layered nanometer-size sheets as the pressure increased. The optical and electronic properties were influenced by nitrogen-related defects, quantum confinement, and induced lattice strain due to the post-ammonia treatment.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gopal Sanyal, Surinder Pal Kaur, Chandra Sekhar Rout, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study presents a theoretical analysis on the improvement of NH3 detection efficiency using layered vanadium di-selenide (VSe2) with the introduction of point defects. It is found that the adsorption energy of VSe2 can be significantly increased by introducing Se vacancies, making it an efficient NH3 sensor.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Prashant H. Shinde, Yogita Padwal, Sanjeewani R. Bansode, Ratna Chauhan, Shrikant Charhate, Rishi B. Sharma, Hassan Fouad, Chiaki Terashima, Suresh W. Gosavi, Dattatray J. Late
Summary: The zinc sulphide-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite has been synthesized and investigated for its potential use in photocatalysis for dye degradation. The combination of ZnS and rGO results in enhanced photocatalytic properties, with rGO acting as a support for ZnS nanoparticles and preventing their agglomeration.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Prashant H. Shinde, Yogita Padwal, Yogesh Waghadkar, Hassan Fouad, Chiaki Terashima, Ratna Chauhan, Shrikant Charhate, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Suresh W. Gosavi, Dattatray J. Late
Summary: We have successfully synthesized ZnS-MoS2 nano-heterostructure via hydrothermal method and studied its photocatalytic activity under sunlight. The nano-heterostructure exhibited efficient charge separation and extended light absorption, leading to the generation of electron-hole pairs for the degradation of MB dye molecules. The optimized ZnS-MoS2 sample synthesized at 48 h showed excellent performance with 97% degradation in 30 min, attributed to enhanced crystallinity, good charge carrier ability, optimal heterojunction formation, and well-defined morphology with reduced defects.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chiteri Gautam, Devyani Srivastava, Gabriele Kociok-Kohn, Suresh W. Gosavi, Vinod K. Sharma, Ratna Chauhan, Dattatray J. Late, Abhinav Kumar, Mohd. Muddassir
Summary: Two Schiff base complexes, [CuL2] (Cu-Sal) and [CoL3] (Co-Sal), were synthesized and characterized. Crystal structure analysis showed a square planar geometry around Cu(ii) and various intermolecular non-covalent interactions in Cu-Sal. Both complexes were used as sensitizers in TiO2 based dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and Co-Sal exhibited better photovoltaic performance than Cu-Sal due to improved light absorption and dye loading.
