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ZnO-doped Y2O3 ceramic: A prospective Warm White Light Fluorescent Material. Ann Ital Chir 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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UV-Activated NO2 Gas Sensing by Nanocrystalline ZnO: Mechanistic Insights from Mass Spectrometry Investigations. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10040147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In this work, the photostimulated processes of O2 and NO2 molecules with the surface of ZnO under UV radiation were studied by in situ mass spectrometry in the temperature range of 30–100 ∘C. Nanocrystalline needle-like ZnO was synthesized by decomposition of basic zinc carbonate at 300 ∘C, and the surface concentration of oxygen vacancies in it were controlled by reductive post-annealing in an inert gas at 170 ∘C. The synthesized materials were characterized by XRD, SEM, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption (BET), XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and PL spectroscopy. Irradiation of samples with UV light causes the photoabsorption of both O2 and NO2. The photoadsorption properties of ZnO are compared with its defective structure and gas-sensitive properties to NO2. A model of the sensor response of ZnO to NO2 under UV photoactivation is proposed.
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A Novel Synthesis of ZnO Nanoflower Arrays Using a Lift-Off Technique with Different Thicknesses of Al Sacrificial Layers on a Patterned Sapphire Substrate. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040612. [PMID: 35214941 PMCID: PMC8876705 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A novel method to synthesize large-scale ZnO nanoflower arrays using a protrusion patterned ZnO seed layer was investigated. Different thicknesses of aluminum (Al) film were deposited on the concave patterned sapphire substrate as a sacrificial layer. ZnO gel was layered onto the Al film as a seed layer and OE-6370HF AB optical glue was used as the adhesive material. A lift-off technique was used to transfer the protrusion patterned ZnO/AB glue seed layer to a P-type Si <100> wafer. The hydrothermal method using Zn(CH3COO)2 and C6H12N4 solutions as liquid precursors was used to synthesize ZnO nanoflower arrays on the patterned seed layer. X-ray diffraction spectra, field-effect scanning electron microscopy, focused ion beam milling (for obtaining cross-sectional views), and photoluminescence (PL) spectrometry were used to analyze the effects that different synthesis times and different thicknesses of Al sacrificial layer had on the properties of ZnO nanoflower arrays. These effects included an increased diameter, and a decreased height, density (i.e., number of nanorods in μm−2), total surface area, total volume, and maximum emission intensity of PL spectrum. We showed that when the synthesis time and the thickness of the Al sacrificial layer were increased, the emission intensities of the ultraviolet light and visible light had different variations.
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Azimpanah R, Solati Z, Hashemi M. Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Properties using
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leaf extract. Chem Eng Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Chemistry Department Persian Gulf University Bushehr 75168 Iran
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- Chemistry Department Persian Gulf University Bushehr 75168 Iran
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a wide bandgap semiconductor material that has been widely explored for countless applications, including in biosensing. Among its interesting properties, its remarkable photoluminescence (PL), which typically exhibits an intense signal at room temperature (RT), arises as an extremely appealing alternative transduction approach due to the high sensitivity of its surface properties, providing high sensitivity and selectivity to the sensors relying on luminescence output. Therefore, even though not widely explored, in recent years some studies have been devoted to the use of the PL features of ZnO as an optical transducer for detection and quantification of specific analytes. Hence, in the present paper, we revised the works that have been published in the last few years concerning the use of ZnO nanostructures as the transducer element in different types of PL-based biosensors, namely enzymatic and immunosensors, towards the detection of analytes relevant for health and environment, like antibiotics, glucose, bacteria, virus or even tumor biomarkers. A comprehensive discussion on the possible physical mechanisms that rule the optical sensing response is also provided, as well as a warning regarding the effect that the buffer solution may play on the sensing experiments, as it was seen that the use of phosphate-containing solutions significantly affects the stability of the ZnO nanostructures, which may conduct to misleading interpretations of the sensing results and unreliable conclusions.
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Structure and Photocatalytic Activity of Copper and Carbon-Doped Metallic Zn Phase-Rich ZnO Oxide Films. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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ZnO is one of the most important industrial metal oxide semiconductors. However, in order to fully realise its potential, the electronic structure of ZnO has to be modified to better fit the needs of specific fields. Recent studies demonstrated that reactive magnetron sputtering under Zn-rich conditions promotes the formation of intrinsic ZnO defects and allows the deposition of metallic Zn phase-rich ZnO films. In photocatalytic efficiency tests these films were superior to traditional ZnO oxide, therefore, the purposeful formation of intrinsic ZnO defects, namely Zn interstitials and oxygen vacancies, can be considered as advantageous self-doping. Considering that such self-doped ZnO remains a semiconductor, the natural question is if it is possible to further improve its properties by adding extrinsic dopants. Accordingly, in the current study, the metallic Zn phase-rich ZnO oxide film formation process (reactive magnetron sputtering) was supplemented by simultaneous sputtering of copper or carbon. Effects of the selected dopants on the structure of self-doped ZnO were investigated by X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscope and photoluminescence techniques. Meanwhile, its effect on photocatalytic activity was estimated by visible light activated bleaching of Methylene Blue. It was observed that both dopants modify the microstructure of the films, but only carbon has a positive effect on photocatalytic efficiency.
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Han C, Yang J, Zhou X, Yun P, Li X, Xu D, Zhong Y, Zhong B, Yan Z, Wang X. Fulvic–polyphosphate composite embedded in ZnO nanorods (FA–APP@ZnO) for efficient P/Zn nutrition for peas ( Pisum sativum L.). RSC Adv 2022; 12:33008-33020. [PMID: 36425192 PMCID: PMC9669636 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05480a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A nano-fertilizer (FA–APP@ZnO) was designed and prepared based on the copolymer of fulvic acid (FA) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) with ZnO nanorods embedded, to tackle the antagonism between phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) in fertilization. FA–APP@ZnO was confirmed to revert the precipitability of H2PO4− and Zn2+ into a synergistic performance, where FA and APP can disperse ZnO nanorods, and in return, ZnO catalyzes the hydrolysis of the absorbed APP. The hydrolysis rate constant of pyrophosphates consequently increased 8 times. The dry biomass of pea (Pisum sativum L.) under the FA–APP@ZnO hydroponics for 7 days increased by 119%, as compared with the situation employing the conventional NH4H2PO4 and ZnSO4 compound fertilizer. Moreover, the uptake of seedlings for P and Zn was enhanced by 54% and 400%, respectively. The accelerated orthophosphate release due to ZnO catalysis and the well-dispersed ZnO nanorods enabled by APP met the urgent demand for P and Zn nutrients for peas, especially at their vigorous seedling stage. This work would provide a new idea for constructing nano-platforms to coordinate the incompatible P and Zn nutrients for the improvement of agronomic efficiency. Phyto-nanotechnology can improve the nutrient efficiency and alleviate the environmental stress caused by eluvial agricultural chemicals, contributing to sustainable agriculture.![]()
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- Chunxiao Han
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Process Engineering of Phosphorus Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Navas D, Fuentes S, Castro-Alvarez A, Chavez-Angel E. Review on Sol-Gel Synthesis of Perovskite and Oxide Nanomaterials. Gels 2021; 7:275. [PMID: 34940335 PMCID: PMC8700921 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sol-Gel is a low cost, well-established and flexible synthetic route to produce a wide range of micro- and nanostructures. Small variations in pH, temperature, precursors, time, pressure, atmosphere, among others, can lead to a wide family of compounds that share the same molecular structures. In this work, we present a general review of the synthesis of LaMnO3, SrTiO3, BaTiO3 perovskites and zinc vanadium oxides nanostructures based on Sol-Gel method. We discuss how small changes in the parameters of the synthesis can modify the morphology, shape, size, homogeneity, aggregation, among others, of the products. We also discuss the different precursors, solvents, working temperature, reaction times used throughout the synthesis. In the last section, we present novel uses of Sol-Gel with organic materials with emphasis on carbon-based compounds. All with a perspective to improve the method for future applications in different technological fields.
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- Daniel Navas
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Matemática y del Medio Ambiente, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Las Palmeras 3360, Ñuñoa, Santiago 7800003, Chile;
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- Departamento de Ciencias Farmaceúticas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Católica del Norte, Av. Angamos 0610, Antofagasta 1270709, Chile
- Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CEDENNA, Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Santiago 9160000, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Bioproductos Farmacéuticos y Cosméticos, Centro de Excelencia en Medicina Traslacional, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco 4780000, Chile;
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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Qin L, Mawignon FJ, Hussain M, Ange NK, Lu S, Hafezi M, Dong G. Economic Friendly ZnO-Based UV Sensors Using Hydrothermal Growth: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4083. [PMID: 34361276 PMCID: PMC8347016 DOI: 10.3390/ma14154083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Ultraviolet (UV) sensors offer significant advantages in human health protection and environmental pollution monitoring. Amongst various materials for UV sensors, the zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructure is considered as one of the most promising candidates due to its incredible electrical, optical, biomedical, energetic and preparing properties. Compared to other fabricating techniques, hydrothermal synthesis has been proven to show special advantages such as economic cost, low-temperature process and excellent and high-yield production. Here, we summarize the latest progress in research about the hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO nanostructures for UV sensing. We particularly focus on the selective hydrothermal processes and reveal the effect of key factors/parameters on ZnO architectures, such as the laser power source, temperature, growth time, precursor, seeding solution and bases. Furthermore, ZnO hydrothermal nanostructures for UV applications as well as their mechanisms are also summarized. This review will therefore enlighten future ideas of low-temperature and low-cost ZnO-based UV sensors.
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- Liguo Qin
- Key Laboratory of Education Ministry for Modern Design and Rotor-Bearing System, Institute of Design Science and Basic Components, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (F.J.M.); (M.H.); (N.K.A.); (S.L.); (M.H.); (G.D.)
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Naik SS, Lee SJ, Yeon S, Yu Y, Choi MY. Pulsed laser-assisted synthesis of metal and nonmetal-codoped ZnO for efficient photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B under solar light irradiation. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 274:129782. [PMID: 33548639 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Solar light-active silver nanoparticle (Ag NP) and nonmetal nitrogen (N)-codoped zinc oxide (ZnO:N/Ag) nanocomposites were fabricated by a pulsed laser-assisted method. N was considered as a promising candidate for tailoring the bandgap of ZnO due to the similar atomic radius as well as lower ionization energy and electronegativity compared to oxygen, which resulted in the formation of a shallow acceptor level in ZnO. Moreover, Ag NPs could enhance the optical properties of the ZnO materials as a consequence of the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. The synthesized ZnO:N/Ag composite materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), and photoluminescence (PL) analysis. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnO:N/Ag materials was evaluated for the efficient degradation of Rhodamine B (Rh.B) under solar light irradiation. The optimized ZnO:N/Ag-2 nanocomposite exhibited six times higher Rh·B degradation rate than pure ZnO. This was attributed to the enhanced absorption behavior in the solar region as well as the formation of the Schottky junction between ZnO:N and Ag NPs, which resulted in effective charge separation. In addition, the scavenger study revealed that •O2- radicals facilitated the degradation of Rh.B. The reusability test of the ZnO:N/Ag nanocomposite confirmed high photostability and efficiency of the material in each successive cycle. The present investigation illustrates a rational design of metal and nonmetal-codoped ZnO nanostructures employing a pulsed laser-assisted technique for effective application in photocatalytic remediation of wastewater.
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- Shreyanka Shankar Naik
- Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry (BK21 FOUR), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry (BK21 FOUR), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry (BK21 FOUR), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry (BK21 FOUR), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Core-Facility Center for Photochemistry & Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry (BK21 FOUR), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea.
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Caban P, Pietruszka R, Kaszewski J, Ożga M, Witkowski BS, Kopalko K, Kuźmiuk P, Gwóźdź K, Płaczek-Popko E, Lawniczak-Jablonska K, Godlewski M. Impact of GaAs(100) surface preparation on EQE of AZO/Al 2O 3/p-GaAs photovoltaic structures. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 12:578-592. [PMID: 34285862 PMCID: PMC8261275 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.12.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In order to effectively utilize the photovoltaic properties of gallium arsenide, its surface/interface needs to be properly prepared. In the experiments described here we examined eight different paths of GaAs surface treatment (cleaning, etching, passivation) which resulted in different external quantum efficiency (EQE) values of the tested photovoltaic (PV) cells. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examinations were conducted to obtain structural details of the devices. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) with depth profiling was used to examine interface structure and changes in the elemental content and chemical bonds. The photoluminescence (PL) properties and bandgap measurements of the deposited layers were also reported. The highest EQE value was obtained for the samples initially etched with a citric acid-based etchant and, in the last preparation step, either passivated with ammonium sulfide aqueous solution or treated with ammonium hydroxide solution with no final passivation. Subsequent I-V measurements, however, confirmed that from these samples, only the sulfur-passivated ones provided the highest current density. The tested devices were fabricated by using the ALD method.
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- Piotr Caban
- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Quantum Technologies, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Quantum Technologies, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Aleja Lotników 32/46, PL-02668 Warsaw, Poland
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Alharthi MN, Ismail I, Bellucci S, Khdary NH, Abdel Salam M. Biosynthesis Microwave-Assisted of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Ziziphus jujuba Leaves Extract: Characterization and Photocatalytic Application. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1682. [PMID: 34206802 PMCID: PMC8307762 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The present work is intended to biosynthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) via facile and modern route using aqueous Ziziphus jujuba leaves extract assisted by microwave and explore their photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange anionic dye and methylene blue cationic dye under solar irradiation. The biosynthesized microwave assisted ZnO NPs were characterized and the results showed that ZnO NPs contain hexagonal wurtzite and characterized with a well-defined spherical-like shape with an outstanding band gap (2.70 eV), average particle size of 25 nm and specific surface area of 11.4 m2/g. The photocatalytic degradation of the MO and MB dyes by biosynthesized ZnO NPs under solar irradiation was studied and the results revealed the selective nature of the ZnO NPs for the adsorption and further photocatalytic degradation of the MO dye compared to the MB dye. In addition, the photocatalytic degradation of MO and MB dyes by the ZnO NPs under solar radiation was fitted by the first-order kinetics. Moreover, the photodegradation mechanism proposed that superoxide ions and hydroxyl radicals are the main reactive species.
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- Maymounah N. Alharthi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.N.A.); (I.I.)
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.N.A.); (I.I.)
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- National Laboratories of Frascati, National Institute of Nuclear Physics, I-00044 Frascati, Italy;
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- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (M.N.A.); (I.I.)
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Satpathy S, Panigrahi U, Panda S, Biswal R, Luyten W, Mallick P. Structural, optical, antimicrobial and ferromagnetic properties of Zn1−xLaxO nanorods synthesized by chemical route. JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS 2021; 865:158937. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.158937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Theoretical Investigation of the Prospect to Tailor ZnO Electronic Properties with VP Thin Films. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11061412. [PMID: 34071773 PMCID: PMC8227150 DOI: 10.3390/nano11061412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The atomic and electronic structure of vanadium phosphide one- to four-atomic-layer thin films and their composites with zinc oxide substrate are modelled by means of quantum chemistry. Favorable vanadium phosphide to ZnO orientation is defined and found to remain the same for all the structures under consideration. The electronic structure of the composites is analyzed in detail. The features of the charge and spin density distribution are discussed.
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Choudhary S, Vashisht G, Malik R, Dong CL, Chen CL, Kandasami A, Annapoorni S. Photo generated charge transport studies of defects-induced shuttlecock-shaped ZnO/Ag hybrid nanostructures. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:305708. [PMID: 33857921 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abf87c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We report the stimulating effects of interfacial charge transfer process between spherical Ag nanoparticles and shuttlecock-shaped ZnO nanostructures observed by UV-visible spectroscopy and x-ray absorption spectroscopy. In specific, ZnO nanorods and shuttlecock-shaped ZnO/Ag nanostructures were developed using a simple chemical colloidal method and characterized for structural variations using XRD. The observed red shift in plasmonic peak and the increase in Urbach energy signify interfacial interactions and increased randomness in the hybrid ZnO/Ag nanostructures. Simultaneously, the enhanced intensity of deep-level emission in the ZnO/Ag hybrid suggests the increased recombination rate of electron-hole pairs. The red and blue emissions evolving with temperature subsequently suggests the presence of oxygen vacancies or zinc interstitials in the system. The decrease in intensities and emerging features in O K-edge and Zn L-edge indicates the charge transfer from Ag to ZnO at the interface of ZnO/Ag hybrids. Moreover, the differences in absorption edges with alternating light on/off conditions were analyzed for the exploitation of this ZnO-based system in various applications.
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- Siddharth Choudhary
- Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- ARSD College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui 25137, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- Inter-University Accelerator Centre, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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High UV and Sunlight Photocatalytic Performance of Porous ZnO Nanostructures Synthesized by a Facile and Fast Microwave Hydrothermal Method. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14092385. [PMID: 34064309 PMCID: PMC8125317 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The degradation of organic pollutants in wastewaters assisted by oxide semiconductor nanostructures has been the focus of many research groups over the last decades, along with the synthesis of these nanomaterials by simple, eco-friendly, fast, and cost-effective processes. In this work, porous zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures were successfully synthesized via a microwave hydrothermal process. A layered zinc hydroxide carbonate (LZHC) precursor was obtained after 15 min of synthesis and submitted to different calcination temperatures to convert it into porous ZnO nanostructures. The influence of the calcination temperature (300, 500, and 700 °C) on the morphological, structural, and optical properties of the ZnO nanostructureswas investigated. All ZnO samples were tested as photocatalysts in the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under UV irradiation and natural sunlight. All samples showed enhanced photocatalytic activity under both light sources, with RhB being practically degraded within 60 min in both situations. The porous ZnO obtained at 700 °C showed the greatest photocatalytic activity due to its high crystallinity, with a degradation rate of 0.091 and 0.084 min-1 for UV light and sunlight, respectively. These results are a very important step towards the use of oxide semiconductors in the degradation of water pollutants mediated by natural sunlight.
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Portillo-Cortez K, Martínez A, Bizarro M, García-Sánchez MF, Güell F, Dutt A, Santana G. ZnO Nanowires/N719 Dye With Different Aspect Ratio as a Possible Photoelectrode for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Front Chem 2021; 8:604092. [PMID: 33604326 PMCID: PMC7884346 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.604092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) process was applied to fabricate zinc oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs) with a different aspect ratio (AR), morphological, and optical properties. The ZnO NWs were grown on a system that contains a quartz substrate with transparent conductive oxide (TCO) thin film followed by an Al-doped ZnO (AZO) seed layer; both films were grown by magnetron sputtering at room temperature. It was found that the ZnO NWs presented high crystalline quality and vertical orientation from different structural and morphological characterizations. Also, NWs showed a good density distribution of 69 NWs/μm2 with a different AR that offers their capability to be used as possible photoelectrode (anode) in potential future device applications. The samples optical properties were studied using various techniques such as photoluminescence (PL), absorption, and transmittance before and after sensitization with N719 dye. The results demonstrated that NW with 30 nm diameter had the best characteristics as feasible photoelectrode (anode) (high absorption, minimum recombination, high crystallinity). Also, the present samples optical properties were found to be improved due to the existence of N719 dye and Au nanoparticles on the tip of NWs. NWs grown in this work can be used in different photonic and optoelectronic applications.
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- Karina Portillo-Cortez
- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria en Ingeniería y Tecnologías Avanzadas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- ENFOCAT-IN2UB, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad, Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Cho HD, Kim DY, Lee JK. ZnO Nanorod/Graphene Hybrid-Structures Formed on Cu Sheet by Self-Catalyzed Vapor-Phase Transport Synthesis. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020450. [PMID: 33578905 PMCID: PMC7916703 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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High crystalline ZnO nanorods (NRs) on Zn pre-deposited graphene/Cu sheet without graphene transfer process have been fabricated by self-catalyzed vapor-phase transport synthesis. Here, the pre-deposited Zn metal on graphene not only serves as a seed to grow the ZnO NRs, but also passivates the graphene underneath. The temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectra of the fabricated ZnO NRs reveal a dominant peak of 3.88 eV at 10 K associated with the neutral-donor bound exciton, while the redshifted peak by bandgap shrinkage with temperature and electron-lattice interactions leads a strong emission at 382 nm at room temperature. The optical absorption of the ZnO NRs/graphene hetero-nanostructure at this ultraviolet (UV) emission is then theoretically analyzed to quantify the absorption amount depending on the ZnO NR distribution. By simply covering the ZnO NR/graphene/Cu structure with the graphene/glass as a top electrode, it is observed that the current-voltage characteristic of the ZnO NR/graphene hetero-nanojunction device exhibits a photocurrent of 1.03 mA at 3 V under a light illumination of 100 μW/cm2. In particular, the suggested graphene/ZnO NRs/graphene hybrid-nanostructure-based devices reveal comparable photocurrents at a bidirectional bias, which can be a promising platform to integrate 1D and 2D nanomaterials without complex patterning process for UV device applications.
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- Hak Dong Cho
- Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea;
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- Quantum Functional Semiconductor Research Center, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea;
- Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.Y.K.); (J.-K.L.); Tel.: +82-2-2260-3082 (D.Y.K.); +82-43-229-8556 (J.-K.L.)
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- Division of Energy and Optical Technology Convergence, Cheongju University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28503, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.Y.K.); (J.-K.L.); Tel.: +82-2-2260-3082 (D.Y.K.); +82-43-229-8556 (J.-K.L.)
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Kúdelčík J, Hardoň Š, Trnka P, Michal O, Hornak J. Dielectric Responses of Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide Blends for Dry-Type Cast Cold-Curing Resin Transformers. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:375. [PMID: 33530356 PMCID: PMC7866048 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The influence of different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt.%) of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) filler on the dielectric properties of the cold-curing polyurethane (PU) resin is presented in this study. For this purpose, the direct DC conductivity and the broadband dielectric spectroscopy measurements were used to describe the changes in dielectric responses of PU/ZnO nanocomposites over the frequency and temperature range, respectively. It can be stated that, the 1.0 wt.% nanoparticles and lower caused a decrease in the real relative permittivity compared to the pure PU resin, while the higher concentration of nanoparticles for frequencies above 1 Hz had the opposite effect. The presence of nanoparticles in the polyurethane resin affected the segmental dynamics of the polymer chain and changed a charge distribution in the given system. These changes caused a shift of local relaxation peaks in the spectra of imaginary permittivity and dissipation factor of nanocomposites. It is suggested that the temperature-dependent transition of the electric properties in the nano-composite is closely associated with the α-relaxation and intermediate dipolar effects (IDE).
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- Jozef Kúdelčík
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Žilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia; (J.K.); (Š.H.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Žilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia; (J.K.); (Š.H.)
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- Department of Materials and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, 306 14 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (O.M.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Materials and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, 306 14 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (O.M.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Materials and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, 306 14 Pilsen, Czech Republic; (O.M.); (J.H.)
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Laser-Tunable Printed ZnO Nanoparticles for Paper-Based UV Sensors with Reduced Humidity Interference. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010080. [PMID: 33401682 PMCID: PMC7824355 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Development of paper-based sensors that do not suffer with humidity interference is desirable for practical environmental applications. In this work, a laser processing method was reported to effectively modulate the cross-sensitivity to humidity of ZnO-based UV (Ultraviolet) sensors printed on paper substrate. The results reveal that the laser induced zinc oxide (ZnO) surface morphology contributes to the super-hydrophobicity of the printed ZnO nanoparticles, reducing humidity interference while enhancing UV sensitivity. Herein, this conducted research highlights for the first time that laser processing is an attractive choice that reduces the cross-sensitivity to water vapor in the UV sensing response of ZnO-based devices printed on paper, paving the way to low-cost and sophisticated paper-based sensors.
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Trung DQ, Quang NV, Tran MT, Du NV, Tu N, Hung ND, Viet DX, Anh DD, Huy PT. Single-composition Al 3+-singly doped ZnO phosphors for UV-pumped warm white light-emitting diode applications. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:9037-9050. [PMID: 34160493 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt00971k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The development of full-visible-spectrum phosphors is essential for next-generation light-emitting devices with better light quality. Herein, we report on a novel broad-band-emitting phosphor based on single-composition Al-doped ZnO phosphors. Under the UV excitation of 325 nm, the ZnO : Al phosphor exhibits a full spectrum emission in the visible wavelength range from 400 to 800 nm with a CIE chromaticity coordinate of (0.42, 0.48), a quantum efficiency of 43%, a color rendering index (CRI) of 74, a correlated color temperature (CCT) value of 3873 K and an activation energy of 0.22 eV. A prototype of a UV-pumped warm WLED with a high CRI of 87 and a CCT of 4067 K has been achieved by using only this broad-band-emitting Al3+-doped ZnO phosphor. The obtained results indicate that the single-composition Al3+-singly doped warm white emitting phosphor is a promising candidate for UV-pump warm white light-emitting diodes.
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- D Q Trung
- Phenikaa Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam. and Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), Phenikaa University, 167 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Materials Science, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Department of Chemistry, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), Phenikaa University, 167 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Faculty of Materials Science, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), Phenikaa University, 167 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Faculty of Materials Science, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa Institute for Advanced Study (PIAS), Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam. and Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), Phenikaa University, 167 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (AIST), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), N0 01 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (AIST), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), N0 01 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Materials Science, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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- Phenikaa Research and Technology Institute (PRATI), Phenikaa University, 167 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam and Faculty of Materials Science, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha-Dong District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
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Yao Y, Sang D, Duan S, Wang Q, Liu C. Review on the Properties of Boron-Doped Diamond and One-Dimensional-Metal-Oxide Based P-N Heterojunction Optoelectronic. Molecules 2020; 26:E71. [PMID: 33375703 PMCID: PMC7794918 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This review is mainly focused on the optoelectronic properties of diamond-based one-dimensional-metal-oxide heterojunction. First, we briefly introduce the research progress on one-dimensional (1D)-metal-oxide heterojunctions and the features of the p-type boron-doped diamond (BDD) film; then, we discuss the use of three oxide types (ZnO, TiO2 and WO3) in diamond-based-1D-metal-oxide heterojunctions, including fabrication, epitaxial growth, photocatalytic properties, electrical transport behavior and negative differential resistance behavior, especially at higher temperatures. Finally, we discuss the challenges and future trends in this research area. The discussed results of about 10 years' research on high-performance diamond-based heterojunctions will contribute to the further development of photoelectric nano-devices for high-temperature and high-power applications.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Shandong 252000, China; (Y.Y.); (S.D.)
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Shandong 252000, China; (Y.Y.); (S.D.)
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Shandong 252000, China; (Y.Y.); (S.D.)
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Motelica L, Popescu A, Răzvan AG, Oprea O, Truşcă RD, Vasile BS, Dumitru F, Holban AM. Facile Use of ZnO Nanopowders to Protect Old Manual Paper Documents. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13235452. [PMID: 33266076 PMCID: PMC7730434 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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One of the main problems faced by libraries, archives and collectors is the mold degradation of the paper-based documents, books, artworks etc. Microfungi (molds) emerge in regular storage conditions of such items (humidity, usually over 50%, and temperatures under 21 °C). If the removal of the visible mycelium is relatively easy, there is always the problem of the subsequent appearance of mold as the spores remain trapped in the cellulosic, fibrillary texture, which acts as a net. Moreover, due to improper hand hygiene bacteria contamination, old books could represent a source of biohazard, being colonized with human pathogens. An easy and accessible method of decontamination, which could offer long term protection is therefore needed. Here, we present a facile use of the ZnO nanopowders as antimicrobial agents, suitable for cellulose-based products, conferring an extended antibacterial and anti-microfungal effect. The proposed method does not adversely impact on the quality of the cellulose documents and could be efficiently used for biodegradation protection.
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- Ludmila Motelica
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Publications Restoration and Preservation, “Carol I” Central University Library, 010292 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-02-1402-3986
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Material Science, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (A.-G.R.); (R.-D.T.); (B.-S.V.); (F.D.)
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- Microbiology & Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 077206 Bucharest, Romania;
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Ding W, Liu D, Liu J, Zhang J. Oxygen Defects in Nanostructured
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Gas Sensors: Recent Advances and Challenges
†. CHINESE J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202000341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Wenjie Ding
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction‐Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction‐Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction‐Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction‐Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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Wibowo A, Marsudi MA, Amal MI, Ananda MB, Stephanie R, Ardy H, Diguna LJ. ZnO nanostructured materials for emerging solar cell applications. RSC Adv 2020; 10:42838-42859. [PMID: 35514924 PMCID: PMC9058181 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07689a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been considered as one of the potential materials in solar cell applications, owing to its relatively high conductivity, electron mobility, stability against photo-corrosion and availability at low-cost. Different structures of ZnO materials have been engineered at the nanoscale, and then applied on the conducting substrate as a photoanode. On the other hand, the ZnO nanomaterials directly grown on the substrate have been attractive due to their unique electron pathways, which suppress the influence of surface states typically found in the former case. Herein, we review the recent progress of ZnO nanostructured materials in emerging solar cell applications, such as sensitized and heterojunction architectures, including those embedded with promising perovskite materials. The remarkable advancement in each solar cell architecture is highlighted towards achieving high power conversion efficiency and operational stability. We also discuss the foremost bottleneck for further improvements and the future outlook for large-scale practical applications.
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- Arie Wibowo
- Material Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
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- Research Center for Metallurgy and Materials, The Indonesian Institute of Sciences Puspitek Serpong Banten 15314 Indonesia
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
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- Material Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Jl. Ganesha 10 Bandung 40132 Indonesia
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- Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Universitas Prasetiya Mulya Kavling Edutown I.1, Jl. BSD Raya Utama, BSD City Tangerang 15339 Indonesia
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Boukhoubza I, Khenfouch M, Achehboune M, Leontie L, Galca AC, Enculescu M, Carlescu A, Guerboub M, Mothudi BM, Jorio A, Zorkani I. Graphene Oxide Concentration Effect on the Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO/GO Nanocomposites. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10081532. [PMID: 32764216 PMCID: PMC7466397 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this work, the effects of graphene oxide (GO) concentrations (1.5 wt.%, 2.5 wt.%, and 5 wt.%) on the structural, morphological, optical, and luminescence properties of zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO NRs)/GO nanocomposites, synthesized by a facile hydrothermal process, were investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of NRs revealed the hexagonal wurtzite structure for all composites with an average coherence length of about 40–60 nm. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) study confirmed the presence of transparent and wrinkled, dense GO nanosheets among flower-like ZnO nanorods, depending on the GO amounts used in preparation. Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence (PL) measurements revealed the impact of GO concentration on the optical and luminescence properties of ZnO NRs/GO nanocomposites. The energy band gap of the ZnO nanorods was independent of GO concentration. Photoluminescence spectra of nanocomposites showed a significant decrease in the intensities in the visible light range and red shifted suggesting a charge transfer process. The nanocomposites’ chromaticity coordinates for CIE 1931 color space were estimated to be (0.33, 0.34), close to pure white ones. The obtained results highlight the possibility of using these nanocomposites to achieve good performance and suitability for optoelectronic applications.
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- Issam Boukhoubza
- Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, Laboratory of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco; (I.B.); (M.A.); (M.G.); (A.J.); (I.Z.)
- Africa Graphene Center, Department of Physics, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Science Campus, University of South Africa, Cnr Christiaan de Wet & Pioneer Avenue, Florida 1709, Johannesburg, South Africa;
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- Africa Graphene Center, Department of Physics, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Science Campus, University of South Africa, Cnr Christiaan de Wet & Pioneer Avenue, Florida 1709, Johannesburg, South Africa;
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- Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, Laboratory of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco; (I.B.); (M.A.); (M.G.); (A.J.); (I.Z.)
- Africa Graphene Center, Department of Physics, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Science Campus, University of South Africa, Cnr Christiaan de Wet & Pioneer Avenue, Florida 1709, Johannesburg, South Africa;
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- Faculty of Physics, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bulevardul Carol I, nr. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and Structures, National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and Structures, National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
- Correspondence:
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- Integrated Center for Studies in Environmental Science for North-East Region, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bulevardul Carol I, nr. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania;
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- Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, Laboratory of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco; (I.B.); (M.A.); (M.G.); (A.J.); (I.Z.)
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- Department of Physics, University of South Africa, Private Bag X90, Florida 1710, South Africa;
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- Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, Laboratory of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco; (I.B.); (M.A.); (M.G.); (A.J.); (I.Z.)
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- Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, Laboratory of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco; (I.B.); (M.A.); (M.G.); (A.J.); (I.Z.)
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