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Tahir N, Altaf A, Baig N, Nafady A, Ul-Hamid A, Shah SSA, Tsiakaras P, Sohail M. Engineering Mn-Doped CdS Thin Films Through Chemical Bath Deposition for High-Performance Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. Chem Asian J 2024:e202301100. [PMID: 38275189 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Doping conventional materials with a second element is an exciting strategy for enhancing catalytic performance via electronic structure modifications. Herein, Mn-doped CdS thin films were successfully synthesized with the aid of the chemical bath deposition (CBD) by varying the pH value (8, 10, and 12) and the surfactant amount (20, 40, 60 mg). Different morphologies like nano-cubes, nanoflakes, nano-worms, and nanosheets were obtained under different deposition conditions. The optimized Mn-doped CdS synthesized at pH=8 exhibited better photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) than pure CdS films, with a maximum photocurrent density of 300 μA/cm2 at an external potential of 0.5 V, under sunlight illumination. The observed performance is attributed to the successful Mn doping, porosity, high surface area, and nanosphere morphology.
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- Nimrah Tahir
- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Research Facilities, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Alternative Energy Conversion Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos, 38834, Volos, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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Heo J, Bae H, Mane P, Burungale V, Seong C, Ha JS. Surface Engineering of Cu 2O Photocathodes via Facile Graphene Oxide Decoration for Improved Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:32794-32803. [PMID: 37720750 PMCID: PMC10500669 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Copper oxide (Cu2O) has attracted significant interest as an efficient photocathode for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting owing to its abundance, suitable band gap, and band-edge potential. Nevertheless, a high charge recombination rate restricts its practical photoconversion efficiency and reduces the PEC water-splitting performance. To address this challenge, we present the facile electrodeposition of graphene oxide (GO) on the Cu2O photocathode surface. To determine the effect of varying GO weight percentages on PEC performance, varying amounts of GO were deposited on the Cu2O photocathode surface. The optimally deposited GO-Cu2O photocathode exhibited a photocurrent density of -0.39 to -1.20 mA/cm2, which was three times that of a photocathode composed of pristine Cu2O. The surface decoration of Cu2O with GO reduced charge recombination and improved the PEC water-splitting performance. These composites can be utilized in strategies designed to address the challenges associated with low-efficiency Cu2O photocathodes. The physicochemical properties of the prepared samples were comprehensively characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. We believe that this research will pave the way for developing efficient Cu2O-based photocathodes for PEC water splitting.
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- Jiwon Heo
- Department
of Chemicals Engineering, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Optoelectronics
Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department
of Chemicals Engineering, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department
of Chemicals Engineering, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department
of Chemicals Engineering, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department
of Chemicals Engineering, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Optoelectronics
Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National
University, 77 Yong-bong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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Kim H, Seo JW, Chung W, Narejo GM, Koo SW, Han JS, Yang J, Kim JY, In SI. Thermal Effect on Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Toward Highly Solar to Hydrogen Efficiency. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202017. [PMID: 36840941 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen production is an emerging technology that uses renewable solar light aimed to establish a sustainable carbon-neutral society. The barriers to commercialization are low efficiency and high cost. To date, researchers have focused on materials and systems. However, recent studies have been conducted to utilize thermal effects in PEC hydrogen production. This Review provides a fresh perspective to utilize the thermal effects for PEC performance enhancement while delineating the underlying principles and equations associated with efficiency. The fundamentals of the thermal effect on the PEC system are summarized from various perspectives: kinetics, thermodynamics, and empirical equations. Based on this, materials are classified as plasmonic metals, quantum dot-based semiconductors, and photothermal organic materials, which have an inherent response to photothermal irradiation. Finally, the economic viability and challenges of these strategies for PEC are explained, which can pave the way for the future progress in the field.
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- Hwapyong Kim
- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dankook University (DKU), Yongin-si, 16890 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dankook University (DKU), Yongin-si, 16890 (Republic of, Korea
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- Department of Energy Science & Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988 (Republic of, Korea
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Santos C, Attah-Baah JM, Junior RSS, Mâcedo MA, Rezende MVS, Matos RS, Ţălu Ş, Trong DN, da Paz SPA, Angélica RS, Ferreira NS. Insights into the Fe 3+ Doping Effects on the Structure and Electron Distribution of Cr 2O 3 Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:980. [PMID: 36985876 PMCID: PMC10059910 DOI: 10.3390/nano13060980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Herein, we carefully investigated the Fe3+ doping effects on the structure and electron distribution of Cr2O3 nanoparticles using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), maximum entropy method (MEM), and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. We showed that increasing the Fe doping induces an enlargement in the axial ratio of c/a, which is associated with an anisotropic expansion of the unit cell. We found that as Fe3+ replaces Cr in the Cr2O3 lattice, it caused a higher interaction between the metal 3d states and the oxygen 2p states, which led to a slight increase in the Cr/Fe-O1 bond length followed by an opposite effect for the Cr/Fe-O2 bonds. Our results also suggest that the excitations characterize a well-localized bandgap region from occupied Cr d to unoccupied Fe d states. The Cr2O3 and Fe-doped Cr2O3 nanoparticles behave as Mott-Hubbard insulators due to their band gap being in the d-d gap, and Cr 3d orbitals dominate the conduction band. These findings suggest that the magnitude and the character of the electronic density near the O atom bonds in Cr2O3 nanoparticles are modulated by the Cr-Cr distances until its stabilization at the induced quasi-equilibrium of the Cr2O3 lattice when the Fe3+ doping values reaches the saturation level range.
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- Cledson Santos
- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Corrosion and Nanotechnology (LCNT), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Corrosion and Nanotechnology (LCNT), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Corrosion and Nanotechnology (LCNT), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Corrosion and Nanotechnology (LCNT), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
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- Amazonian Materials Group, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil
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- The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation Management (DMCDI), Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 15 Constantin Daicoviciu St., 400020 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Geosciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Institute of Geosciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Corrosion and Nanotechnology (LCNT), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil
- PPGCA, Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil
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Lee DJ, Mohan Kumar G, Ganesh V, Jeon HC, Kim DY, Kang TW, Ilanchezhiyan P. Novel Nanoarchitectured Cu 2Te as a Photocathodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3192. [PMID: 36144977 PMCID: PMC9506189 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Designing photocathodes with nanostructures has been considered a promising way to improve the photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting activity. Cu2Te is one of the promising semiconducting materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting, the performance of Cu2Te photocathodes remains poor. In this work, we report the preparation of Cu2Te nanorods (NRs) and vertical nanosheets (NSs) assembled film on Cu foil through a vapor phase epitaxy (VPE) technique. The obtained nano architectures as photocathodes toward photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance was tested afterwards for the first time. Optimized Cu2Te NRs and NSs photocathodes showed significant photocurrent density up to 0.53 mA cm-2 and excellent stability under illumination. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and Mott-Schottky analysis were used to analyze in more detail the performance of Cu2Te NRs and NSs photocathodes. From these analyses, we propose that Cu2Te NRs and NSs photocathodes are potential candidate materials for use in solar water splitting.
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- Dong Jin Lee
- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, India
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- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
- Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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- Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center (QSRC), Institute of Future Technology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04623, Korea
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Nayak S, Parida K. Superlative photoelectrochemical properties of 3D MgCr-LDH nanoparticles influencing towards photoinduced water splitting reactions. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9264. [PMID: 35661140 PMCID: PMC9166737 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13457-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In the present work, we report the synthesis of single system three-dimensional (3D) open porous structure of MgCr-LDH nanoparticles in a substrate-free path by using one-step formamide assisted hydrothermal reaction followed by visible light irradiation for significant photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties that manifest towards photocatalytic H2 and O2 production. The as-prepared nanostructured materials were characterized by various physico-chemical characterization techniques. Moreover, this unique synthetic approach produces 3D open porous network structure of MgCr-LDH nanoparticles, which were formed by stacking of numerous 2D nanosheets, for effective light harvestation, easy electronic channelization and unveil superlative PEC properties, including high current density (6.9 mA/cm2), small Tafel slope of 82 mV/decade, smallest arc of the Nyquist plot (59.1 Ω cm−2) and photostability of 6000 s for boosting water splitting activity. In addition, such perfectly self-stacked 2D nanosheets in 3D MgCr-LDH possess more surface active defect sites as enriched 50% oxygen vacancy resulting a good contact surface within the structure for effective light absorption along with easy electron and hole separation, which facilitates the adsorption of protons and intermediate for water oxidation. Additionally, the Cr3+ as dopant pull up the electrons from water oxidation intermediates, thereby displaying superior photocatalytic H2 and O2 production activity of 1315 μmol/h and 579 μmol/h, respectively. Therefore, the open 3D morphological aspects of MgCr-LDH nanoparticles with porous network structure and high surface area possess more surface defect sites for electron channelization and identified as distinct novel features of this kind of materials for triggering significant PEC properties, along with robustly enhance the photocatalytic water splitting performances.
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- Susanginee Nayak
- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751030, India.
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Mary AS, Murugan C, Pandikumar A. Uplifting the charge carrier separation and migration in Co-doped CuBi 2O 4/TiO 2 p-n heterojunction photocathode for enhanced photoelectrocatalytic water splitting. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 608:2482-2492. [PMID: 34785057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.10.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Here, cobalt-doped copper bismuth oxide (Co-CuBi2O4) was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method for photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) hydrogen production. The results disclosed that the 5% Co-doped CuBi2O4 has better PEC activity which is ∼3 fold higher than pristine CuBi2O4. The doping of cobalt in CuBi2O4 improves the interfacial charge transfer at an electrode/electrolyte interface and reduces the recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. This higher performed 5% Co-doped CuBi2O4 photocathode further modified with TiO2-P25 to form a Co-CuBi2O4/TiO2 p-n heterojunction. This Co-CuBi2O4/TiO2 photocathode displayed a photocurrent density of 330 μA cm-2 at +0.5 V vs. RHE which was ∼2 fold higher than Co-CuBi2O4. Because this p-n junction affords inner electric field in the space charge region that helps for further minimization of electron-hole recombination, which facilitate efficient charge separation and transport thereby enhance the PEC water reduction.
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- A Soundarya Mary
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India; Electro Organic and Materials Electrochemistry Division, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India; Electro Organic and Materials Electrochemistry Division, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India; Electro Organic and Materials Electrochemistry Division, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ahmed Mohamed HE, Afridi S, Khalil AT, Zohra T, Ali M, Alam MM, Ikram A, Shinwari ZK, Maaza M. Phyto-fabricated Cr 2O 3 nanoparticle for multifunctional biomedical applications. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:1653-1669. [PMID: 32669064 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim: The biosynthesis of chromium oxide nanoparticles (Cr2O3 NPs), using Hyphaene thebaica as a bioreductant, for assessment of their potential nanomedicinal applications. Materials & methods: Biosynthesized Cr2O3 NPs were characterized by x-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy and ζ-potential measurement. In vitro assays were used to assess the biological properties of Cr2O3 NPs. Results: Nanoparticles with size approximately 25-38 nm were obtained with a characteristic Cr-O vibration at 417 cm-1. A broad spectrum antimicrobial potential and antioxidant nature is reported. Slight inhibition of polio virus and biocompatibility at low doses was observed. Conclusion: We conclude a multifunctional nature of biogenic Cr2O3 NPs.
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- Hamza Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed
- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa.,Department of Biotechnology, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa.,NANOAFNET (Nanosciences African Network), Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS, Cape Town, South Africa
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Bio-redox potential of Hyphaene thebaica in bio-fabrication of ultrafine maghemite phase iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe 2O 3 NPs) for therapeutic applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 112:110890. [PMID: 32409045 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Maghemite (Fe2O3-NPs) nanoparticles were synthesized by a convenient, green and cost effective method using aqueous fruit extracts of Hyphaene thebaica. Different techniques like FTIR, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, HR-TEM, EDS. SAED, Zeta potential were used to establish the nature of Fe2O3-NPs, while the therapeutic properties were studied using different biological assays including antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and enzyme inhibition assays. XRD pattern revealed sharp peaks and a crystalline nature of Fe2O3-NPs. HR-TEM revealed quasi-spherical and cuboidal morphologies, while the particle size in ~10 nm. FTIR indicated a sharp peak centered at ~444 cm-1 which is the characteristic FeO band vibration. SAED pattern indicated the crystalline nature while EDS also confirmed the synthesis of Fe2O3 NPs. Zeta potential was obtained in different solvents and physiological buffers indicating highest value in water (-26.5 mV) and lowest in DMSO (-15.8 mV). Tested bacterial strains, Bacillus subtilis was found to be inhibited significantly. Aspergillus flavus appeared to be susceptible to all of the tested concentration of Fe2O3 NPs. Maximum 40.78% FRSA was obtained at 400 μg/mL. Cell culture based studies on RD cells and L20B cells indicated reduction in viability of cells with increase concentration of Fe2O3 NPs. Moderate inhibition of polio virus-1 and polio virus-2 was observed, after culturing the virus in the L20B cells. Excellent Protein Kinase (PK) inhibition was revealed. Hemolytic potential and cytotoxic potential was indicated to be dose dependent. In conclusion, the present report for the first time reports the synthesis of Fe2O3 NPs from H. thebaica fruits and reveals their biomedical potential including antiviral potential.
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