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Choudhary D, Singh A, Giri A, Prasad HC, Sharma RK, Mishra A, Singhai S, Singh A. Functional hBN decorated Ni(OH) 2 nanosheets synthesized for remarkable adsorption performance for the elimination of fluoride ions. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:13199-13215. [PMID: 37665003 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01695a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Occurrence of fluoride in groundwater is a serious concern due to its fatal effects. Functionalized hexagonal boron nitride sheets have been combined with nickel hydroxide nanoparticles by a one step process and a hybrid adsorbent Ni(OH)2@hBN has been developed with an exceptionally high fluoride adsorption capacity of 365 mg g-1, higher than those of Ni(OH)2 and hBN. This maximum adsorption capacity is higher than those of most common adsorbents used for defluoridation including activated alumina, reported nickel oxide and carbon-based 2D material-supported alumina adsorbents. The presence of functionalized boron nitride significantly increased the surface area to 680 m2 g-1 with a pore volume of 0.33687 cm3 g-1 and provided rich hydroxyl group-containing surface sites for the removal of fluoride present in contaminated water. In addition, the adsorption of fluoride onto boron nitride-modified nickel hydroxide followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and the equilibrium data fitted well with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, suggesting a monolayer adsorption mechanism. Furthermore, the material developed is tested with the water sample collected from a real affected area, from the Dhar district of India, and the material showed promising results in terms of fluoride removal efficacy.
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- Diksha Choudhary
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Technical Physical Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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He Q, Sheng B, Zhu K, Zhou Y, Qiao S, Wang Z, Song L. Phase Engineering and Synchrotron-Based Study on Two-Dimensional Energy Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:10750-10807. [PMID: 37581572 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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In recent years, there has been significant interest in the development of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with unique physicochemical properties for various energy applications. These properties are often derived from the phase structures established through a range of physical and chemical design strategies. A concrete analysis of the phase structures and real reaction mechanisms of 2D energy nanomaterials requires advanced characterization methods that offer valuable information as much as possible. Here, we present a comprehensive review on the phase engineering of typical 2D nanomaterials with the focus of synchrotron radiation characterizations. In particular, the intrinsic defects, atomic doping, intercalation, and heterogeneous interfaces on 2D nanomaterials are introduced, together with their applications in energy-related fields. Among them, synchrotron-based multiple spectroscopic techniques are emphasized to reveal their intrinsic phases and structures. More importantly, various in situ methods are employed to provide deep insights into their structural evolutions under working conditions or reaction processes of 2D energy nanomaterials. Finally, conclusions and research perspectives on the future outlook for the further development of 2D energy nanomaterials and synchrotron radiation light sources and integrated techniques are discussed.
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- Qun He
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
- Zhejiang Institute of Photonelectronics, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, China
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Ibrahim MAA, Mahmoud AHM, Moussa NAM, Mekhemer GAH, Sayed SRM, Ahmed MN, Abd El-Rahman MK, Dabbish E, Shoeib T. Adsorption Features of Tetrahalomethanes (CX 4; X = F, Cl, and Br) on β12 Borophene and Pristine Graphene Nanosheets: A Comparative DFT Study. Molecules 2023; 28:5476. [PMID: 37513348 PMCID: PMC10386295 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The potentiality of the β12 borophene (β12) and pristine graphene (GN) nanosheets to adsorb tetrahalomethanes (CX4; X = F, Cl, and Br) were investigated using density functional theory (DFT) methods. To provide a thorough understanding of the adsorption process, tetrel (XC-X3∙∙∙β12/GN)- and halogen (X3C-X∙∙∙β12/GN)-oriented configurations were characterized at various adsorption sites. According to the energetic manifestations, the adsorption process of the CX4∙∙∙β12/GN complexes within the tetrel-oriented configuration led to more desirable negative adsorption energy (Eads) values than that within the halogen-oriented analogs. Numerically, Eads values of the CBr4∙∙∙Br1@β12 and T@GN complexes within tetrel-/halogen-oriented configurations were -12.33/-8.91 and -10.03/-6.00 kcal/mol, respectively. Frontier molecular orbital (FMO) results exhibited changes in the EHOMO, ELUMO, and Egap values of the pure β12 and GN nanosheets following the adsorption of CX4 molecules. Bader charge transfer findings outlined the electron-donating property for the CX4 molecules after adsorbing on the β12 and GN nanosheets within the two modeled configurations, except the adsorbed CBr4 molecule on the GN sheet within the tetrel-oriented configuration. Following the adsorption process, new bands and peaks were observed in the band structure and density of state (DOS) plots, respectively, with a larger number in the case of the tetrel-oriented configuration than in the halogen-oriented one. According to the solvent effect affirmations, adsorption energies of the CX4∙∙∙β12/GN complexes increased in the presence of a water medium. The results of this study will serve as a focal point for experimentalists to better comprehend the adsorption behavior of β12 and GN nanosheets toward small toxic molecules.
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- Mahmoud A A Ibrahim
- Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
- School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, 12 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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Mid-Infrared Optoelectronic Devices Based on Two-Dimensional Materials beyond Graphene: Status and Trends. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132260. [PMID: 35808105 PMCID: PMC9268368 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Since atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) graphene was successfully synthesized in 2004, it has garnered considerable interest due to its advanced properties. However, the weak optical absorption and zero bandgap strictly limit its further development in optoelectronic applications. In this regard, other 2D materials, including black phosphorus (BP), transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), 2D Te nanoflakes, and so forth, possess advantage properties, such as tunable bandgap, high carrier mobility, ultra-broadband optical absorption, and response, enable 2D materials to hold great potential for next-generation optoelectronic devices, in particular, mid-infrared (MIR) band, which has attracted much attention due to its intensive applications, such as target acquisition, remote sensing, optical communication, and night vision. Motivated by this, this article will focus on the recent progress of semiconducting 2D materials in MIR optoelectronic devices that present a suitable category of 2D materials for light emission devices, modulators, and photodetectors in the MIR band. The challenges encountered and prospects are summarized at the end. We believe that milestone investigations of 2D materials beyond graphene-based MIR optoelectronic devices will emerge soon, and their positive contribution to the nano device commercialization is highly expected.
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2D-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Screen-Printed Bulk-Modified Electrochemical Platforms Explored towards Oxygen Reduction Reactions. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22093330. [PMID: 35591020 PMCID: PMC9105127 DOI: 10.3390/s22093330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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A low-cost, scalable and reproducible approach for the mass production of screen-printed electrode (SPE) platforms that have varying percentage mass incorporations of 2D hexagonal boron nitride (2D-hBN) (2D-hBN/SPEs) is demonstrated herein. These novel 2D-hBN/SPEs are explored as a potential metal-free electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs) within acidic media where their performance is evaluated. A 5% mass incorporation of 2D-hBN into the SPEs resulted in the most beneficial ORR catalysis, reducing the ORR onset potential by ca. 200 mV in comparison to bare/unmodified SPEs. Furthermore, an increase in the achievable current of 83% is also exhibited upon the utilisation of a 2D-hBN/SPE in comparison to its unmodified equivalent. The screen-printed fabrication approach replaces the less-reproducible and time-consuming drop-casting technique of 2D-hBN and provides an alternative approach for the large-scale manufacture of novel electrode platforms that can be utilised in a variety of applications.
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Iqbal M, Mahmood A, Mahmood N, Shi Z, Yin J, Qing D, Ma C, Zhang H. Recent development in graphdiyne and its derivative materials for novel biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:9461-9484. [PMID: 34762090 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01794b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Graphdiyne (GDY), which possess sp- and sp2-hybridized carbon and Dirac cones, offers unique physical and chemical properties, including an adjustable intrinsic bandgap, excellent charge carrier transfer efficiency, and superior conductivity compared to other carbon allotropes. These exceptional qualities of GDY and its derivatives have been successfully used in a variety of fields, including catalysis, energy, environmental protection, and biological applications. Herein, we focus on the potential application of GDY and its derivatives in the biomedical domain, including biosensing, biological protection, cancer therapy, and antibacterial agents, demonstrating how the biomimetic behavior of these materials can be a step forward in bridging the gap between nature and applications. Considering the excellent biocompatibility, solubility and selectivity of GDY and its derived materials, they have shown great potential as biosensing and bio-imaging materials. The unusual combination of properties in GDY has been used in biological applications such as "OFF-ON" DNA detection and enzymatic sensing, where GDY has a greater adsorption capacity than graphene and other 2D materials, resulting in increased sensitivity. GDY and its derivatives have also been used in cancer treatment due to their high doxorubicin (DOX) loading capacity (using-stacking) and photothermal conversion ability, and radiation protection since their initial biological use. The poor biodegradation rate of graphene demands the search for new nanomaterials. Accordingly, GDY has better biocompatibility and bio-safety than other 2D nanomaterials, especially graphene and its oxide, due to its absence of aggregation in the physiological environment. Thus, GDY-based nanomaterials have become promising candidates as bio-delivery carriers. Besides, GDY and GDY-based materials have also shown interesting applications in the fields of cell-culture, cell-growth and tissue engineering. Herein, we present a comprehensive review on the applications of GDY and its derivatives as biomedical materials, followed by their future perspectives. This review will provide an outlook for the application of graphene and its derivatives and may open up new horizons to inspire broader interests across various disciplines. Finally, the future prospects for GDY-based materials are examined for their potential biological use.
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- Karim Khan
- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China. .,Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China. .,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Shenzhen University, 3688 Nanhai Ave, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China.,School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, P. R. China
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- Department of Bio-Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K.P.K.), 23200, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, 2006, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental & Safety Inc., Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China.,College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Nuoan Environmental & Safety Inc., Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Zhang S, Chen M, Zhao X, Cai J, Yan W, Yen JC, Chen S, Yu Y, Zhang J. Advanced Noncarbon Materials as Catalyst Supports and Non-noble Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells and Metal–Air Batteries. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-020-00085-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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García-Miranda Ferrari A, Rowley-Neale SJ, Banks CE. Recent advances in 2D hexagonal boron nitride (2D-hBN) applied as the basis of electrochemical sensing platforms. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:663-672. [PMID: 33284404 PMCID: PMC7808977 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-03068-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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2D hexagonal boron nitride (2D-hBN) is a lesser utilised material than other 2D counterparts in electrochemistry due to initial reports of it being non-conductive. As we will demonstrate in this review, this common misconception is being challenged, and researchers are starting to utilise 2D-hBN in the field of electrochemistry, particularly as the basis of electroanalytical sensing platforms. In this critical review, we overview the use of 2D-hBN as an electroanalytical sensing platform summarising recent developments and trends and highlight future developments of this interesting, often overlooked, 2D material.
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK.
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Aslam M, Mahmood A, khan Q, Zhang Y, Ouyang Z, Guo Z, Zhang H. Going green with batteries and supercapacitor: Two dimensional materials and their nanocomposites based energy storage applications. PROG SOLID STATE CH 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progsolidstchem.2019.100254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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García-Miranda Ferrari A, Brownson DAC, Abo Dena AS, Foster CW, Rowley-Neale SJ, Banks CE. Tailoring the electrochemical properties of 2D-hBN via physical linear defects: physicochemical, computational and electrochemical characterisation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:264-273. [PMID: 36133988 PMCID: PMC9418537 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00530g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Monolayer hexagonal-boron nitride films (2D-hBN) are typically reported within the literature to be electrochemically inactive due to their considerable band gap (ca. 5.2-5.8 eV). It is demonstrated herein that introducing physical linear defects (PLDs) upon the basal plane surface of 2D-hBN gives rise to electrochemically useful signatures. The reason for this transformation from insulator to semiconductor (inferred from physicochemical and computational characterisation) is likely due to full hydrogenation and oxygen passivation of the boron and/or nitrogen at edge sites. This results in a decrease in the band gap (from ca. 6.11 to 2.36/2.84 eV; theoretical calculated values, for the fully hydrogenated oxygen passivation at the N or B respectively). The 2D-hBN films are shown to be tailored through the introduction of PLDs, with the electrochemical behaviour dependent upon the surface coverage of edge plane-sites/defects, which is correlated with electrochemical performance towards redox probes (hexaammineruthenium(iii) chloride and Fe2+/3+) and the hydrogen evolution reaction. This manuscript de-convolutes, for the first time, the fundamental electron transfer properties of 2D-hBN, demonstrating that through implementation of PLDs, one can beneficially tailor the electrochemical properties of this nanomaterial.
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- Alejandro García-Miranda Ferrari
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK +44 (0)1612471196
- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK +44 (0)1612471196
- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University in Egypt (FUE) New Cairo Egypt
- National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR) P.O. Box 29 Giza Egypt
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK +44 (0)1612471196
- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK +44 (0)1612471196
- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK +44 (0)1612471196
- Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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Muthukutty B, Krishnapandi A, Chen SM. The facile co-precipitation synthesis of strontium tungstate anchored on a boron nitride (SrWO4/BN) composite as a promising electrocatalyst for pharmaceutical drug analysis. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj05673d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Strontium tungstate/boron nitride (SrWO4/BN) composite considered efficient electrocatalysts in the area of electrochemical sensors.
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- Balamurugan Muthukutty
- Electroanalysis and Bioelectrochemistry Lab
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 106
- Republic of China
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- Electroanalysis and Bioelectrochemistry Lab
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 106
- Republic of China
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- Electroanalysis and Bioelectrochemistry Lab
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Taipei 106
- Republic of China
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Khan K, Tareen AK, Aslam M, Zhang Y, Wang R, Ouyang Z, Gou Z, Zhang H. Recent advances in two-dimensional materials and their nanocomposites in sustainable energy conversion applications. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:21622-21678. [PMID: 31702753 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr05919a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials have a wide platform in research and expanding nano- and atomic-level applications. This study is motivated by the well-established 2D catalysts, which demonstrate high efficiency, selectivity and sustainability exceeding that of classical noble metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and/or hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Nowadays, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water electrolysis is crucial for the cost-efficient production of a pure hydrogen fuel. We will also discuss another important point related to electrochemical carbon dioxide and nitrogen reduction (ECR and N2RR) in detail. In this review, we mainly focused on the recent progress in the fuel cell technology based on 2D materials, including graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, black phosphorus, MXenes, metal-organic frameworks, and metal oxide nanosheets. First, the basic attributes of the 2D materials were described, and their fuel cell mechanisms were also summarized. Finally, some effective methods for enhancing the performance of the fuel cells based on 2D materials were also discussed, and the opportunities and challenges of 2D material-based fuel cells at the commercial level were also provided. This review can provide new avenues for 2D materials with properties suitable for fuel cell technology development and related fields.
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- Karim Khan
- Advanced electromagnetic function laboratory, Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), Dongguan, Guangdong Province, P.R. China.
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Forming a B B bond in boron carbon nitride composite: A way for metal free electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline medium. J Catal 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2019.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Yang H, Wang L, Gao F, Dai M, Hu Y, Chen H, Zhang J, Qiu Y, Jia DC, Zhou Y, Hu P. Shape evolution of two dimensional hexagonal boron nitride single domains on Cu/Ni alloy and its applications in ultraviolet detection. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 30:245706. [PMID: 30840943 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab0d3d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Two dimensional (2D) hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has attracted extensive attention due to its high thermal and chemical stability, excellent dielectric characteristic, and unique optical properties. However, the chemical vapor deposition synthesis of 2D h-BN is not fully explored, such as morphology regulation and size control. Here we demonstrate the growth of 2D h-BN single domains on Cu/Ni alloy via atmospheric chemical vapor deposition (APCVD). We discover that the shape of the as-grown h-BN single domains can be controlled from triangles, hexagons, to circles by adjusting the Ni content of the Cu/Ni substrates. Moreover, we find out that increasing the nickel content can suppress the nucleation density while the average domain size is accordingly improved. The grown single-crystalline h-BN demonstrates ultralow dark current about 0.9 pA and outstanding ultraviolet response with the responsivity up to 5.45 mAW-1. The response time are 376 and 198 ms. Our work sheds light on the controllable synthesis of 2D h-BN and promotes its applications in high ultraviolet detection.
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- Huihui Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, People's Republic of China. Key Laboratory of Micro-systems and Micro-structures, Manufacturing of Ministry of Education, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Meng Z, Stolz RM, Mendecki L, Mirica KA. Electrically-Transduced Chemical Sensors Based on Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2019; 119:478-598. [PMID: 30604969 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 244] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Electrically-transduced sensors, with their simplicity and compatibility with standard electronic technologies, produce signals that can be efficiently acquired, processed, stored, and analyzed. Two dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, including graphene, phosphorene (BP), transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), and others, have proven to be attractive for the fabrication of high-performance electrically-transduced chemical sensors due to their remarkable electronic and physical properties originating from their 2D structure. This review highlights the advances in electrically-transduced chemical sensing that rely on 2D materials. The structural components of such sensors are described, and the underlying operating principles for different types of architectures are discussed. The structural features, electronic properties, and surface chemistry of 2D nanostructures that dictate their sensing performance are reviewed. Key advances in the application of 2D materials, from both a historical and analytical perspective, are summarized for four different groups of analytes: gases, volatile compounds, ions, and biomolecules. The sensing performance is discussed in the context of the molecular design, structure-property relationships, and device fabrication technology. The outlook of challenges and opportunities for 2D nanomaterials for the future development of electrically-transduced sensors is also presented.
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- Zheng Meng
- Department of Chemistry, Burke Laboratory , Dartmouth College , Hanover , New Hampshire 03755 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Burke Laboratory , Dartmouth College , Hanover , New Hampshire 03755 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Burke Laboratory , Dartmouth College , Hanover , New Hampshire 03755 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Burke Laboratory , Dartmouth College , Hanover , New Hampshire 03755 , United States
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Chia X, Pumera M. Characteristics and performance of two-dimensional materials for electrocatalysis. Nat Catal 2018. [DOI: 10.1038/s41929-018-0181-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 379] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Angizi S, Hatamie A, Ghanbari H, Simchi A. Mechanochemical Green Synthesis of Exfoliated Edge-Functionalized Boron Nitride Quantum Dots: Application to Vitamin C Sensing through Hybridization with Gold Electrodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:28819-28827. [PMID: 30074754 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b07332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Two-dimensional boron nitride quantum dots (2D BNQDs) with excellent chemical stability, high photoluminescence efficiency, and low toxicity are a new class of advanced materials for biosensing and bioimaging applications. To overcome the current challenge about the lack of facile, scalable, and reproducible synthesis approach of BNQDs, we introduce a green and facile approach based on mechanochemical exfoliation of bulk h-BN particles in ethanol. Few-layered hydroxylated-functionalized QDs with a thickness of 1-2 nm and a lateral dimension of 2-6 nm have been prepared. The synthesized nanocrystals exhibit a strong fluorescence emission at 407 and 425 nm with a quantum efficiency of ∼6.2%. Spectroscopic analyses determine that interactions between oxygen groups of the solvent with boron sites occur, which along with the mechanical forces, lead to efficient exfoliation of the hexagonal structure and surface functionalization with -OH groups. We also demonstrate that the orbital interaction between BNQDs and the gold surface results in a profound electrochemical catalytic activity toward oxidation of vitamin C. It is shown that the BNQD-modified screen-printed gold electrode exhibits a decreased onset oxidation potential for about 0.37 V/AgCl. In addition to high catalytic activity, electrochemical studies also reveal that this electrode allows selective and sensitive detection of vitamin C with a good response over a wide range from 0.80 μM to 5.0 mM with a detection limit of 0.45 μM (S/N = 3) and a sensitivity of 1.3 μA μM-1 cm-2. Finally, the potential application of the hybrid sensor for detecting vitamin C in commercial drinks is demonstrated.
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering , Iran University of Science and Technology , P.O. Box 163-16765, 16844 Tehran , Iran
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Jedrzejczak-Silicka M, Trukawka M, Dudziak M, Piotrowska K, Mijowska E. Hexagonal Boron Nitride Functionalized with Au Nanoparticles-Properties and Potential Biological Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E605. [PMID: 30096857 PMCID: PMC6116289 DOI: 10.3390/nano8080605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hexagonal boron nitride is often referred to as white graphene. This is a 2D layered material, with a structure similar to graphene. It has gained many applications in cosmetics, dental cements, ceramics etc. Hexagonal boron nitride is also used in medicine, as a drug carrier similar as graphene or graphene oxide. Here we report that this material can be exfoliated in two steps: chemical treatment (via modified Hummers method) followed by the sonication treatment. Afterwards, the surface of the obtained material can be efficiently functionalized with gold nanoparticles. The mitochondrial activity was not affected in L929 and MCF-7 cell line cultures during 24-h incubation, whereas longer incubation (for 48, and 72 h) with this nanocomposite affected the cellular metabolism. Lysosome functionality, analyzed using the NR uptake assay, was also reduced in both cell lines. Interestingly, the rate of MCF-7 cell proliferation was reduced when exposed to h-BN loaded with gold nanoparticles. It is believed that h-BN nanocomposite with gold nanoparticles is an attractive material for cancer drug delivery and photodynamic therapy in cancer killing.
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- Magdalena Jedrzejczak-Silicka
- Laboratory of Cytogenetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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Wang Y, Mayorga-Martinez CC, Chia X, Sofer Z, Pumera M. Nonconductive layered hexagonal boron nitride exfoliation by bipolar electrochemistry. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:7298-7303. [PMID: 29632945 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr00082d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Boron nitride (h-BN), which is an isoelectronic analogue of graphite, has received immense attention due to its unique physical and chemical properties. Numerous methods have been developed to isolate few-layered h-BN nanosheets. These include chemical vapour deposition, solution-based exfoliation and ball-milling amongst others. The bipolar electrochemical method is one of the popular, scalable and water based exfoliation methods which has been applied to graphite, layered transition metal dichalcogenides and black phosphorus. This method was not applied to insulators as this has been assumed to be an impossible task. In this study, we report a solution-based, scalable and time efficient bipolar electrochemical method for the direct exfoliation of bulk insulator, layered h-BN into few-layered h-BN nanosheets based on bipolar electrochemistry. The electrochemical exfoliation of nonconductive materials, h-BN, opens the way to the application of this scalable method to the whole spectrum of non-conductive layered materials. This facile method offers an alternative platform for h-BN electrochemical exfoliation in wide-ranging fields encompassing electronics and biomedical science.
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- Yong Wang
- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore.
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Martínez-Periñán E, Bravo I, Rowley-Neale SJ, Lorenzo E, Banks CE. Carbon Nanodots as Electrocatalysts towards the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ELECTROANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201700718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Emiliano Martínez-Periñán
- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; 28049 Madrid Spain
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Manchester Metropolitan University; Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; 28049 Madrid Spain
- IMDEA-Nanoscience; Faraday 9, Campus Cantoblanco-UAM 28049 Madrid Spain
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Manchester Metropolitan University; Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
- Fuel Cell Innovation Center; Manchester Metropolitan University; Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental; Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; 28049 Madrid Spain
- IMDEA-Nanoscience; Faraday 9, Campus Cantoblanco-UAM 28049 Madrid Spain
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Manchester Metropolitan University; Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
- Fuel Cell Innovation Center; Manchester Metropolitan University; Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD UK
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Deng C, He R, Wen D, Shen W, Li M. Theoretical study on the origin of activity for the oxygen reduction reaction of metal-doped two-dimensional boron nitride materials. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 20:10240-10246. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cp00838h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Two-dimensional boron nitride (2D-BN) materials doped with metallic atoms are suitable candidates for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to replace Pt-based catalysts.
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- Chaofang Deng
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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Khan AF, Brownson DAC, Foster CW, Smith GC, Banks CE. Surfactant exfoliated 2D hexagonal Boron Nitride (2D-hBN) explored as a potential electrochemical sensor for dopamine: surfactants significantly influence sensor capabilities. Analyst 2017; 142:1756-1764. [DOI: 10.1039/c7an00323d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The surfactant utilised in the exfoliated synthesis of 2D hexagonal Boron Nitride (2D-hBN) significantly influences sensor capabilities towards the detection of dopamine.
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- Aamar F. Khan
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester M1 5GD
- UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester M1 5GD
- UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester M1 5GD
- UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Department of Natural Sciences
- University of Chester
- Chester CH2 4NU
- UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester M1 5GD
- UK
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Khan AF, Brownson DAC, Randviir EP, Smith GC, Banks CE. 2D Hexagonal Boron Nitride (2D-hBN) Explored for the Electrochemical Sensing of Dopamine. Anal Chem 2016; 88:9729-9737. [PMID: 27659497 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b02638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Crystalline 2D hexagonal boron nitride (2D-hBN) nanosheets are explored as a potential electrocatalyst toward the electroanalytical sensing of dopamine (DA). The 2D-hBN nanosheets are electrically wired via a drop-casting modification process onto a range of commercially available carbon supporting electrodes, including glassy carbon (GC), boron-doped diamond (BDD), and screen-printed graphitic electrodes (SPEs). 2D-hBN has not previously been explored toward the electrochemical detection/electrochemical sensing of DA. We critically evaluate the potential electrocatalytic performance of 2D-hBN modified electrodes, the effect of supporting carbon electrode platforms, and the effect of "mass coverage" (which is commonly neglected in the 2D material literature) toward the detection of DA. The response of 2D-hBN modified electrodes is found to be largely dependent upon the interaction between 2D-hBN and the underlying supporting electrode material. For example, in the case of SPEs, modification with 2D-hBN (324 ng) improves the electrochemical response, decreasing the electrochemical oxidation potential of DA by ∼90 mV compared to an unmodified SPE. Conversely, modification of a GC electrode with 2D-hBN (324 ng) resulted in an increased oxidation potential of DA by ∼80 mV when compared to the unmodified electrode. We explore the underlying mechanisms of the aforementioned examples and infer that electrode surface interactions and roughness factors are critical considerations. 2D-hBN is utilized toward the sensing of DA in the presence of the common interferents ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UA). 2D-hBN is found to be an effective electrocatalyst in the simultaneous detection of DA and UA at both pH 5.0 and 7.4. The peak separations/resolution between DA and UA increases by ∼70 and 50 mV (at pH 5.0 and 7.4, respectively, when utilizing 108 ng of 2D-hBN) compared to unmodified SPEs, with a particularly favorable response evident in pH 5.0, giving rise to a significant increase in the peak current of DA. The limit of detection (3σ) is found to correspond to 0.65 μM for DA in the presence of UA. However, it is not possible to deconvolute the simultaneous detection of DA and AA. The observed electrocatalytic effect at 2D-hBN has not previously been reported in the literature when supported upon carbon or any other electrode. We provide valuable insights into the modifier-substrate interactions of this material, essential for those designing, fabricating, and consequently performing electrochemical experiments utilizing 2D-hBN and related 2D materials.
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- Aamar F Khan
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University , Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, U.K
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University , Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, U.K
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University , Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, U.K
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Chester , Thornton Science Park, Pool Lane, Ince, Chester CH2 4NU, U.K
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University , Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, U.K
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