Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arunachalam Chinnathambi
Summary: The enhancement of photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoplates was achieved by loading FeV2O4, resulting in improved dye degradation and antimicrobial properties. The FeV2O4-ZnO nanocomposites exhibited high surface area, narrow bandgap for white-light harvesting, magnetic properties, and significant growth inhibition against bacteria. Applications in environmental remediation and antimicrobial activities were demonstrated for the magnetically-removable FeV2O4-ZnO nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shipra Choudhary, Manisha Sharma, Venkata Krishnan, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: We demonstrate a facile fabrication of Ce doped ZnO nanowires with outstanding photodegradation performance by thermal decomposition route. The impact of cerium doping on structure, optical and photodegradation behavior of ZnO nanowires was investigated. The results showed that ZnO nanowires doped with 0.5% Ce exhibited excellent photodecolorization performance and high efficiency in dye removal under sunlight exposure.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aditi Sharma, Upasana Bhardwaj, Devendra Jain, Himmat Singh Kushwaha
Summary: Tooth discoloration and plaque formation are significant concerns for dental healthcare professionals worldwide. This study proposes a noninvasive, safe, and simple tooth cleaning approach utilizing the piezoelectric phenomenon, which has shown effectiveness in significantly cleaning contaminated teeth without causing harm to enamel and biological cells.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mianmian Wu, Nan Li, Minghao Shi, Guifang Sun, Wenjing Shen, Qingfei Li, Jiangquan Ma
Summary: Efficient spatial charge separation is crucial for improving photocatalytic performance. In this study, 1T/2H MS/BOC and 2H MS/BOC piezo-photocatalysts were synthesized. The combination of piezoelectric catalysis and photocatalysis led to a highly active piezo-photocatalytic process. The optimized 1T/2H MS/BOC catalyst showed superior DCF degradation and H-2 evolution activity under ultrasound and light. The improvement in performance can be attributed to the polarization electric field, abundance of active sites, and advantageous band structure between BiOCl and 1T/2H MoSe2.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mianmian Wu, Nan Li, Minghao Shi, Guifang Sun, Wenjing Shen, Qingfei Li, Jiangquan Ma
Summary: Efficient spatial charge separation plays a crucial role in improving the photocatalytic performance. By combining piezoelectric catalysis and photocatalysis, a highly active piezo-photocatalytic process is realized. The optimal 1T/2H MS/BOC piezo-photocatalyst displays superior DCF degradation and H-2 evolution activity under the combined action of ultrasound and light.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lidija Molcanov, Lidija Andros Dubraja, Martina Vrankic, Marijana Juric
Summary: A 3D heterometallic oxalate-bridged coordination polymer showed dual functionality as a photocatalyst for organic dye removal and a precursor for the preparation of copper ferrite nanocrystals. The phase composition of the thermal processing was evaluated by optimizing temperature levels and heating rate, resulting in the formation of tetragonal and cubic CuFe2O4 phases. High-temperature cubic CuFe2O4 oxide was obtained through heating and quenching the compound. The optical bandgap energies were estimated for both metal oxide and precursor powder.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Helver Augusto Giraldo-Daza, Jose Dario Agudelo-Giraldo, Cesar Leandro Londono-Calderon, Henry Reyes-Pineda
Summary: In this study, the structural defects and thermal conductivity of CuO, ZnO, and CuO/ZnO nanowires were investigated using molecular dynamics simulation. The results showed the appearance of defects after simulation, with the formation of grains to reduce energy. The CuO nanowires exhibited a contraction effect on the basal plane, while the ZnO nanowires exhibited a contraction effect on the Zn-Zn distance and the length of the nanowires.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zengmin Tang, Ling Zhang, Sijia Tang, Junping Li, Jianxiong Xu, Na Li, Lijian Xu, Jingjing Du
Summary: This study prepared Co3O4 nanoplates with a uniform nanostructure through the thermolysis of cobalt hydroxide at different temperatures, and reported for the first time the influence of annealing temperature on their mimetic enzyme activity. The results showed that Co3O4 nanoplates annealed at 200 degrees C exhibited strong oxidase activity and efficiently catalyzed the oxidation of TMB without the addition of hydrogen peroxide. However, the oxidase activity of Co3O4 decreased rapidly and even became inactive when the annealing temperature was increased to 500 degrees C and 800 degrees C.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pierre Gaffuri, Tatjana Dedova, Estelle Appert, Mati Danilson, Adrien Baillard, Odette Chaix-Pluchery, Frank Guell, Ilona Oja-Acik, Vincent Consonni
Summary: Water pollution is a major ecological threat, and ZnO nanowires are being developed for heterogeneous photocatalysis as a solution. The addition of Al and Ga dopants, as well as thermal annealing, have been found to enhance the photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanowires, with the activity depending on the nature of the dopants.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Lv, Libo Zhang, Li Zhu, Feng Wang, Yan Zhang, Wenfang Zheng, Linghua Tan
Summary: A fast and mild solution-phase method was developed to synthesize d-Ti3C2Tx/ZnO composites. The composites showed superior catalytic performance and could be prepared easily without heating. Utilizing electrostatic interactions and hydrolysis processes, ZnO nanoparticles were rapidly generated on the delaminated Ti3C2Tx surface, offering great potential for large-scale batch preparation of other metal oxide and MXene composites.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Pham Hong Thach, Tran Van Khai
Summary: This study synthesized ZnO nanowires and explored the relationship between their optical properties and gas-sensing performance. The results showed that the ZnO nanowires have excellent crystalline quality and good optical properties, and can detect NO2 gas at low concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Antonio Rinaldi, Marialilia Pea, Andrea Notargiacomo, Eloisa Ferrone, Sebastiano Garroni, Luciano Pilloni, Rodolfo Araneo
Summary: The proposed two-step method for synthesizing ZnO nanostructures involves thermal oxidation of ball-milled powders with Mg and Sn doping, producing highly crystalline ZnO nanowires with a core of hexagonal ZnO and surface nanoparticles of cubic ZnO2. This method allows for fabrication at lower temperatures and shorter processing times compared to state-of-the-art techniques, making it suitable for applications requiring a high surface-to-volume ratio such as catalysis phenomena involving zinc oxides species.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Vishal Sharma, Venkatachalam Maivizhikannan, Vempuluru Navakoteswara Rao, Suneel Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Ashish Kumar, Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan Shankar, Venkata Krishnan
Summary: In this study, multifunctional composite photocatalysts were fabricated by coupling sea urchin shaped ZnO with MoS2 and PANI sheets, showing a significant improvement in photocatalytic activity compared to pristine components. The ternary ZnO-MoS2-PANI photocatalyst exhibited excellent adsorptive decomposition of organic pollutants under natural sunlight irradiation, and enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of MoS2 in the composite provided abundant catalytic active sites for pollutant adsorption, while the higher loading of MoS2 in the composite decreased photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution. These results may guide the design and development of ZnO based multifunctional materials for diverse photocatalytic applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Phung Thi Thu, Vu Duy Thinh, Vu Dinh Lam, Ta Ngoc Bach, Le Thi Hong Phong, Do Hoang Tung, Do Hung Manh, Nguyen Van Khien, Trinh Xuan Anh, Ngo Thi Hong Le
Summary: This work investigates the photocatalytic performance of ternary CuO-Ag-ZnO nanowires synthesized using a two-step approach. The introduction of Ag and CuO nanostructures onto the surface of ZnO nanowires is achieved through plasma electrolytic oxidation. The as-prepared samples are characterized in terms of structure, size, morphology, and optical properties. The CuO-Ag-ZnO nanowires exhibit higher decolorization rate and shorter half-life time compared to Ag-ZnO and bare ZnO nanowires, indicating superior visible light-driven photocatalytic properties. The synergic incorporation between noble metal-semiconductor or semiconductor-semiconductor at the interfaces of Ag-CuO, Ag-ZnO, and CuO-ZnO expands the visible light absorption range and eliminates photogenerated electron-hole recombination.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaobo Li, Bin Liu, Heqing Yang, Shengzhong Liu
Summary: The discovery of a novel way to control the flow of electrons, demonstrated through the spontaneous polarization controlled electron migration in nonpolar ZnO crystal plane, provides experimental evidence for the establishment of the unified polar structure theory. This theory will contribute to the understanding of crystal plane and orientation-dependent properties, as well as guide the development of high performance electronic materials and devices.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shipra Choudhary, Aditi Bisht, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: This study reports the use of magnetically separable alpha-Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4/ZnO ternary hybrid nanodiscs for solar-driven highly efficient photocatalytic decomposition of toxic organic contaminants. The hybrid nanostructures showed excellent photocatalytic performance under solar light illumination, efficiently decomposing organic dyes and demonstrating reusability and easy magnetic separation. In-situ scavenger studies identified center dot OH radicals as the main active radicals in the photocatalysis process.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kavita Sahu, Biswarup Satpati, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: Efficient CuO nanosheets were synthesized without surfactants and investigated for their morphology, crystal structure, and optical properties for photocatalytic pollutant removal. The nanosheets exhibited a monoclinic crystal structure with a band gap of 1.98 eV and a high surface area of 29.1 m²/g, demonstrating their effectiveness in removing dyes from wastewater. The growth process and photocatalytic mechanism of CuO nanosheets were thoroughly examined in this study.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jamilur R. Ansari, Neelam Singh, Shadab Anwar, Satyabrata Mohapatra, Anindya Datta
Summary: The hybrid nanostructure of silver nanoparticles on 2D MoS2 nanosheets exhibited enhanced photocatalytic capability for the degradation of organic dye methylene blue under solar energy. The Schottky junction at the interface induced a shift in Fermi level, leading to efficient charge carrier separation and formation of a sink for photo-excited electrons. The degradation of methylene blue was accelerated by the quick electron transfer and generation of oxidative radicals, demonstrating the potential for water purification applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shipra Choudhary, Dilruba Hasina, Mahesh Saini, Mukesh Ranjan, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: ZnFe2O4-ZnO heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully fabricated using a simple co-precipitation method, showing superior photodegradation performance and stability for large-scale photocatalytic applications. The efficient sunlight utilization ability and suppression of recombination of charge carriers contribute to the improved photocatalytic performance of the ZnFe2O4-ZnO nanostructures. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rohit Kumar, Anita Sudhaik, Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan, Pankaj Raizada, Abdullah M. Asiri, Satyabrata Mohapatra, Sourbh Thakur, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Pardeep Singh
Summary: Growing pollution and high energy demand are major challenges for humans. Water pollution caused by industrial waste and irresponsible human activities is a significant problem. Photocatalysis, utilizing solar light as an energy source, is emerging as an efficient alternative for energy and water purification. However, photocatalysts face limitations such as photocarriers recombination, low surface area, and limited light absorption. Modifications like defect modifications and heterojunctions can be employed to overcome these limitations. Among them, the Z-scheme heterojunctions are an effective way to improve the performance of photocatalysts. To further enhance their activity, a dual Z-scheme photocatalytic scheme has been developed. This review discusses different types of dual Z-schemes and their applications in water purification, as well as future research prospects.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kavita Sahu, Aditi Bisht, Alapan Dutta, Tapobrata Som, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: Plasmonic nanocomposite thin films of Au-Cu2O-CuO were fabricated by RF magnetron co-sputtering and thoroughly analyzed by various techniques. The nanocomposite thin film showed excellent photocatalytic performance for organic pollutants degradation and significant catalytic activity for 4-NP transformation. The presence of Au nanoparticles in the Cu2O-CuO thin film improved charge separation and transport, enhancing the catalytic and photocatalytic features of the nanocomposite.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shipra Choudhary, Manisha Sharma, Venkata Krishnan, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: This study successfully prepared magnetically separable CoFe2O4-ZnO hybrid nanostructures and characterized their structure and morphology using various techniques. CoFe2O4-ZnO exhibited significantly enhanced photocatalytic performance compared to pristine CoFe2O4 due to its high light utilization ability and heterojunction formation that delayed charge carrier recombination. The study provides an efficient solution for sunlight-responsive magnetically separable CoFe2O4-ZnO photocatalyst in wastewater purification.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shipra Choudhary, Aditi Bisht, Manisha Sharma, Venkata Krishnan, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: Novel magnetically recyclable alpha-Fe2O3/CoFe2O4/Co3O4 ternary nanohybrids were successfully fabricated and exhibited excellent magnetic separability and enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for the decomposition of dyes.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bandita Mohapatra, Satyabrata Mohapatra, Nimisha Sharma
Summary: We present a facile method for the synthesis of Ag-ZnO nanohybrids consisting of Ag nanoparticles decorated ZnO nanobullets through bioreduction. The nanohybrids exhibit strong antibacterial action against several bacteria, and the antibacterial mechanism is attributed to the ROS-induced oxidative stress. The results from different assays confirm enhanced lipid peroxidation, significant protein leakage, and cell wall damage in bacteria treated with Ag-ZnO nanohybrids.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bandita Mohapatra, Shipra Choudhary, Satyabrata Mohapatra, Nimisha Sharma
Summary: ZnO nanobullets, with a size of 50 nm and a hexagonal wurtzite structure, exhibit strong antibacterial activity against both Escherichia coli and Bacillus oceanisediminis. The antibacterial mechanism is attributed to ROS induced oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and cell membrane damage, leading to protein leakage. These findings have potential practical applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shipra Choudhary, Manisha Sharma, Venkata Krishnan, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: We demonstrate a facile fabrication of Ce doped ZnO nanowires with outstanding photodegradation performance by thermal decomposition route. The impact of cerium doping on structure, optical and photodegradation behavior of ZnO nanowires was investigated. The results showed that ZnO nanowires doped with 0.5% Ce exhibited excellent photodecolorization performance and high efficiency in dye removal under sunlight exposure.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shipra Choudhary, Bandita Mohapatra, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: In this study, Ag@Fe3O4 plasmonic hybrid catalysts were prepared with excellent catalytic response and good antibacterial activity. The morphology and structure of the synthesized catalysts were identified through FESEM, XRD, and Raman characterizations, confirming the formation of Ag@Fe3O4 hybrid plasmonic nanostructures. The prepared Ag@Fe3O4 hybrid nanostructures exhibited efficient catalytic activity in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol and demonstrated good antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, showing high potential in environmental remediation.
CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abhinandan Kumar, Vatika Soni, Pardeep Singh, Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan, Mohammed Nazim, Satyabrata Mohapatra, Vipin Saini, Pankaj Raizada, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Mohamed Shaban, Hadi M. Marwani, Abdullah M. Asiri
Summary: This article systematically discusses the potential and challenges of photocatalysis in combating the spread of the COVID-19 virus. From the origin of the virus to the mechanisms of photocatalytic materials, sustainable solutions for the current pandemic and future developments are proposed and discussed.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kavita Sahu, Saif A. Khan, Akhilesh Pandey, Satyabrata Mohapatra
Summary: The study focuses on the thermal annealing driven development of morphology, structure, and photocatalytic performance of Au-Cu2O-CuO nanocomposite thin film. Significant growth in size of nanostructures from 10 nm to 69 nm and band gap variation from 2.44 eV to 1.8 eV upon annealing were observed. Nanocomposite thin film annealed at 250 degrees C exhibited superior photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of organic pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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)
