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Chan WS, Gulati K, Peters OA. Advancing Nitinol: From heat treatment to surface functionalization for nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments in endodontics. Bioact Mater 2023; 22:91-111. [PMID: 36203965 PMCID: PMC9520078 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy has been extensively researched in endodontics, particularly in cleaning and shaping the root canal system. Research advances have primarily focused on the design, shape, and geometry of the NiTi files as well as metallurgy and mechanical properties. So far, extensive investigations have been made surrounding surface and thermomechanical treatments, however, limited work has been done in the realm of surface functionalization to augment its performance in endodontics. This review summarizes the unique characteristics, current use, and latest developments in thermomechanically treated NiTi endodontic files. It discusses recent improvements in nano-engineering and the possibility of customizing the NiTi file surface for added functionalization. Whilst clinical translation of this technology has yet to be fully realized, future research direction will lie in the use of nanotechnology. Nitinol (Nickel Titanium alloy) is widely used to clean/shape root canal system in endodontics. To enhance its performance, various thermo-mechanical and nano-engineering modifications have been performed. This comprehensive review summarizes the latest advances and future trends relating to functionalized NiTi endodontic files.
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Quiñones Vélez G, Soto Nieves D, Castro Vázquez A, López-Mejías V. Polymorphic control in titanium dioxide particles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:425-434. [PMID: 36756264 PMCID: PMC9846715 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00390b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The hydrolysis-condensation reaction of TiO2 was adapted to the phase inversion temperature (PIT)-nano-emulsion method as a low energy approach to gain control over the size and phase purity of the resulting metal oxide particles. Three different PIT-nano-emulsion syntheses were designed, each one intended to isolate high purity rutile, anatase, and brookite phase particles. Three different emulsion systems were prepared, with a pH of either strongly acidic (H2O : HNO3, pH ∼0.5), moderately acidic (H2O : isopropanol, pH ∼4.5), or alkaline (H2O : NaOH, pH ∼12). PIT-nano-emulsion syntheses of the amorphous TiO2 particles were conducted under these conditions, resulting in average particle diameter distributions of ∼140 d nm (strongly acidic), ∼60 d nm (moderately acidic), and ∼460 d nm (alkaline). Different thermal treatments were performed on the amorphous particles obtained from the PIT-nano-emulsion syntheses. Raman spectroscopy and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) were employed to corroborate that the thermally treated particles under H2O : HNO3 (at 850 °C), H2O : NaOH (at 400 °C), and H2O : isopropanol (at 200 °C) yielded highly-pure rutile, anatase, and brookite phases, respectively. Herein, an experimental approach based on the PIT-nano-emulsion method is demonstrated to synthesize phase-controlled TiO2 particles with high purity employing fewer toxic compounds, reducing the quantity of starting materials, and with a minimum energy input, particularly for the almost elusive brookite phase.
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- Gabriel Quiñones Vélez
- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras San Juan Puerto Rico 00931 USA
- Crystallization Design Institute, Molecular Sciences Research Center, University of Puerto Rico San Juan 00926 Puerto Rico USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras San Juan Puerto Rico 00931 USA
- Crystallization Design Institute, Molecular Sciences Research Center, University of Puerto Rico San Juan 00926 Puerto Rico USA
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- Crystallization Design Institute, Molecular Sciences Research Center, University of Puerto Rico San Juan 00926 Puerto Rico USA
- Department of Accounting, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras San Juan Puerto Rico 00931 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras San Juan Puerto Rico 00931 USA
- Crystallization Design Institute, Molecular Sciences Research Center, University of Puerto Rico San Juan 00926 Puerto Rico USA
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Spillover Hydrogen on Electron-Rich Ni/m-TiO2 for Hydrogenation of Furfural to Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12101286] [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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Conversion of biomass-derived furfural (FFA) platform molecule to value-added tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) molecule is a sustainable route using an efficient non-noble metallic catalyst in water solvent. In this work, Ni in various loadings on mesoporous titanium dioxide (m-TiO2) was synthesized in one pot by Evaporation-Induced Self-Assembly (EISA). The synthesised catalysts were evaluated for the hydrogenation of furfural to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The catalysts were characterised using a combination of spectroscopic techniques such as XRD, H2-TPR, H2-TPD, XPS, SEM-EDX, TEM, and HR-TEM. The characterization results show that the Ni/m-TiO2 materials exhibit enhanced electron-rich active sites, facilitated hydrogen spillover, uniform dispersion of small Ni particles (~5 nm), and strong metal support interaction between Ni and TiO2. Among the various Ni dopings, 7.5 wt.% Ni/m-TiO2 catalyst exhibited the best performance and achieved 99.9% FFA conversion and 93.2% THFA selectivity in water solvent at 100 °C and under 2 MPa H2. Additionally, detailed kinetic studies, process parameters, the stability and reusability of the catalyst were also studied. The results demonstrated that the 7.5 wt.% Ni/m-TiO2 catalyst is highly active and stable.
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Opra DP, Gnedenkov SV, Sinebryukhov SL, Sokolov AA, Podgorbunsky AB, Ustinov AY, Kuryaviy VG, Ziatdinov AM, Sergienko VI. Mesoporous Nanorods of Nickel- and Zinc-Containing TiO2(B) in Rechargeable Lithium and Sodium Current Sources. THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0040579522050116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nanostructured titanium compounds have recently been applied in the design of gas sensors. Among titanium compounds, titanium oxides (TiO2) are the most frequently used in gas sensing devices. Therefore, in this review, we are paying significant attention to the variety of allotropic modifications of titanium oxides, which include anatase, rutile, brukite. Very recently, the applicability of non-stoichiometric titanium oxide (TiO2−x)-based layers for the design of gas sensors was demonstrated. For this reason, in this review, we are addressing some research related to the formation of non-stoichiometric titanium oxide (TiO2−x) and Magnéli phase (TinO2n−1)-based layers suitable for sensor design. The most promising titanium compounds and hetero- and nano-structures based on these compounds are discussed. It is also outlined that during the past decade, many new strategies for the synthesis of TiO2 and conducting polymer-based composite materials were developed, which have found some specific application areas. Therefore, in this review, we are highlighting how specific formation methods, which can be used for the formation of TiO2 and conducting polymer composites, can be applied to tune composite characteristics that are leading towards advanced applications in these specific technological fields. The possibility to tune the sensitivity and selectivity of titanium compound-based sensing layers is addressed. In this review, some other recent reviews related to the development of sensors based on titanium oxides are overviewed. Some designs of titanium-based nanomaterials used for the development of sensors are outlined.
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Yanagishita T, Masuda T, Masuda H. Preparation of ordered nanohole array structures by anodization of prepatterned Cu, Zn, and Ni. RSC Adv 2022; 12:6848-6854. [PMID: 35424598 PMCID: PMC8981794 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00279e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Anodic porous oxides with ordered nanohole array structures were prepared by the formation of concave arrays on the surface of Cu, Zn, and Ni substrates and the subsequent anodization of the prepatterned substrates. The concave arrays on the surface of the substrate were formed by Ar ion milling using an alumina mask. Although the anodization of Cu, Zn, and Ni substrates without prepatterning generates spongelike porous structures, ordered arrays of cylindrical nanoholes were obtained by the anodization of prepatterned substrates. The interpore distance of the obtained nanohole arrays was controlled by changing the period of the concave arrays. Crystallized ordered nanohole arrays of Cu2O, ZnO, and NiO were also obtained by heat treatment. The obtained anodic porous oxide with ordered nanohole array structures can be used for various applications such as photocatalysts, solar cells, and sensors.
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- Takashi Yanagishita
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo Metropolitan University 1-1 Minamiosawa Hachioji Tokyo 192-0397 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo Metropolitan University 1-1 Minamiosawa Hachioji Tokyo 192-0397 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo Metropolitan University 1-1 Minamiosawa Hachioji Tokyo 192-0397 Japan
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Hu C, Zhao Q, Zang GL, Luo JT, Liu Q. Preparation and characterization of a novel Ni-doped TiO2 nanotube-modified inactive electrocatalytic electrode for the electrocatalytic degradation of phenol wastewater. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Gas sensors based on TiO2 nanostructured materials for the detection of hazardous gases: A review. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hou J, Xu T, Ning Y, Huang B, Yang Y, Wang Q. Solvothermal preparation of Ti 3+ self-doped TiO 2-x nanotube arrays for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 244:118896. [PMID: 32919156 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Ti3+ self-doped TiO2-x nanotube arrays (TiO2-x NTs) were prepared by solvothermal treatment in KBH4 ethanol solution followed by calcination, and were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-vis diffusion reflection spectroscopy (DRS). The photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2-x NTs prepared in different KBH4 concentrations were investigated. The TiO2-x NTs exhibited high visible light response, visible light photocurrent and photoelectrocatalytic activities. The active species and photocatalytic mechanism for the dye degradation were proposed, and the improved photoelectrochemical performance was attributed to the synergistic effect of the narrowed energy gap and enhanced electron transportation. The ability to improve the photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2-x electrode materials should open up new opportunities for high-performance solar cells and photocatalysts.
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- Junwei Hou
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China.
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Pirsaheb M, Hoseini H, Abtin V. Photoelectrocatalytic degradation of humic acid and disinfection over Ni TiO2-Ni/ AC-PTFE electrode under natural sunlight irradiation: Modeling, optimization and reaction pathway. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Ramanavicius S, Ramanavicius A. Insights in the Application of Stoichiometric and Non-Stoichiometric Titanium Oxides for the Design of Sensors for the Determination of Gases and VOCs (TiO 2-x and Ti nO 2n-1 vs. TiO 2). SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E6833. [PMID: 33260465 PMCID: PMC7730008 DOI: 10.3390/s20236833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this review article, attention is paid towards the formation of various nanostructured stoichiometric titanium dioxide (TiO2), non-stoichiometric titanium oxide (TiO2-x) and Magnéli phase (TinO2n-1)-based layers, which are suitable for the application in gas and volatile organic compound (VOC) sensors. Some aspects related to variation of sensitivity and selectivity of titanium oxide-based sensors are critically overviewed and discussed. The most promising titanium oxide-based hetero- and nano-structures are outlined. Recent research and many recently available reviews on TiO2-based sensors and some TiO2 synthesis methods are discussed. Some promising directions for the development of TiO2-based sensors, especially those that are capable to operate at relatively low temperatures, are outlined. The applicability of non-stoichiometric titanium oxides in the development of gas and VOC sensors is foreseen and transitions between various titanium oxide states are discussed. The presence of non-stoichiometric titanium oxide and Magnéli phase (TinO2n-1)-based layers in 'self-heating' sensors is predicted, and the advantages and limitations of 'self-heating' gas and VOC sensors, based on TiO2 and TiO2-x/TiO2 heterostructures, are discussed.
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- Simonas Ramanavicius
- Department of Electrochemical Material Science, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania;
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Fomekong RL, Kelm K, Saruhan B. High-Temperature Hydrogen Sensing Performance of Ni-Doped TiO 2 Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E5992. [PMID: 33105867 PMCID: PMC7660179 DOI: 10.3390/s20215992] [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: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This work deals with the substantially high-temperature hydrogen sensors required by combustion and processing technologies. It reports the synthesis of undoped and Ni-doped TiO2 (with 0, 0.5, 1 and 2 mol.% of Ni) nanoparticles by a co-precipitation method and the obtained characteristics applicable for this purpose. The effect of nickel doping on the morphological variation, as well as on the phase transition from anatase to rutile, of TiO2 was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. The resistive sensors prepared with these powders were tested toward H2 at 600 °C. The results indicate that 0.5% Ni-doped TiO2 with almost equal amounts of anatase and rutile shows the best H2 sensor response (ΔR/R0 = 72%), response rate and selectivity. The significant improvement of the sensing performance of 0.5% Ni-doped TiO2 is mainly attributed to the formation of the highest number of n-n junctions present between anatase and rutile, which influence the quantity of adsorbed oxygen (i.e., the active reaction site) on the surface and the conductivity of the material.
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- Roussin Lontio Fomekong
- Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde P.O. BOX 47, Cameroon;
- German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Materials Research, 51147 Cologne, Germany;
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Materials Research, 51147 Cologne, Germany;
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Materials Research, 51147 Cologne, Germany;
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Munasinghe Arachchige HMM, Zappa D, Poli N, Gunawardhana N, Attanayake NH, Comini E. Seed-Assisted Growth of TiO 2 Nanowires by Thermal Oxidation for Chemical Gas Sensing. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10050935. [PMID: 32413953 PMCID: PMC7279288 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Herein, we report the catalyst assisted growth of TiO2 one-dimensional (1D) nanowires (NWs) on alumina substrates by the thermal oxidation technique. RF magnetron sputtering was used to deposit a thin Ti metallic layer on the alumina substrate, followed by an Au catalytic layer on the Ti metallic one. Thermal oxidation was carried out in an oxygen deficient environment. The optimal thermal growth temperature was 700 °C, in a mixture environment composed by Ar and O2. As a comparison, Ti films were also oxidized without the presence of the Au catalyst. However, without the Au catalyst, no growth of nanowires was observed. Furthermore, the effect of the oxidation temperature and the film thickness were also investigated. SEM, TEM, and EDX studies demonstrated the presence of Au nanoparticles on top of the NWs, indicating that the Au catalyst drove the growth process. Raman spectroscopy revealed the Rutile crystalline phase of TiO2 NWs. Gas testing measurements were carried out in the presence of a relative humidity of 40%, showing a reversible response to ethanol and H2 at various concentrations. Thanks to the moderate temperature and the easiness of the process, the presented synthesis technique is suitable to grow TiO2 NWs for many different applications.
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- Hashitha M. M. Munasinghe Arachchige
- SENSOR Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via D. Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (D.Z.); (N.P.); (E.C.)
- Centre for Research and International Relations, Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka 10500, Sri Lanka;
- Correspondence:
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- SENSOR Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via D. Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (D.Z.); (N.P.); (E.C.)
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- SENSOR Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via D. Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (D.Z.); (N.P.); (E.C.)
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- Centre for Research and International Relations, Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padukka 10500, Sri Lanka;
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- Department of Chemistry, Temple University, 1901 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA;
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- SENSOR Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via D. Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (D.Z.); (N.P.); (E.C.)
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Jin SE, Kim EJ, Kim H, Kim H, Hwang W, Hong SW. In vitro and in vivo toxicological evaluation of transition metal-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Nickel and platinum. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 115:110843. [PMID: 32600674 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Transition metal-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles (M-TiO2 NPs) have been studied to enhance the activity of TiO2 NPs in biomedical applications. In this study, in vitro and in vivo toxicological aspects of M-TiO2 NPs were reported to assess the safety of these materials. M-TiO2 NPs were synthesized via a photo-deposition technique. Nickel (Ni) and platinum (Pt) were used as dopants. Physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity, phototoxicity, gene ontology (GO) and dermal toxicity of M-TiO2 NPs were investigated. Ni-TiO2 (Ni, 1.02%) and Pt-TiO2 (Pt, 0.26%) NPs were sphere shape crystals with nanoscale size. ARPE-19 cells were more susceptible to Pt-TiO2 NPs (EC50, 0.796 mg/mL) than Ni-TiO2 NPs (EC50, 2.945 mg/mL). M-TiO2 NPs were rated as probably phototoxic to phototoxic. GO suggested binding function and metabolic processes as a risk mechanism of M-TiO2 NPs. In vivo toxicological effects of Ni-TiO2 NPs were not observed on body weight, serum aspartate transaminase/alanine transaminase levels, and skin histology at 61.5-6150 mg/kg. Specifically, skin thickness was not significantly modified (max. 33.2 ± 8.7 μm) and inflammation grade was less than level 2 (max. 1.2 ± 0.4). From these results, Ni-TiO2 and Pt-TiO2 NPs show promise as enhanced photocatalysts for safe and sustainable usage.
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- Su-Eon Jin
- Research Institute for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Center for Water Resources Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) School, KIST, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Water Resources Cycle Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) School, KIST, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Ramanavicius S, Tereshchenko A, Karpicz R, Ratautaite V, Bubniene U, Maneikis A, Jagminas A, Ramanavicius A. TiO 2-x/TiO 2-Structure Based 'Self-Heated' Sensor for the Determination of Some Reducing Gases. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 20:E74. [PMID: 31877794 PMCID: PMC6982824 DOI: 10.3390/s20010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In this research we report the gas-sensing properties of TiO2-x/TiO2-based hetero-structure, which was 'self-heated' by current that at constant potential passed through the structure. Amperometric measurements were applied for the evaluation of sensor response towards ethanol, methanol, n-propanol and acetone gases/vapours. The sensitivity towards these gases was based on electrical resistance changes, which were determined by amperometric measurements of current at fixed voltage applied between Pt-based contacts/electrodes deposited on the TiO2-x/TiO2-based layer. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed the formation of TiO2-x/TiO2-based hetero-structure, which is mainly based on Ti3O5/TiO2 formed during the hydro-thermal oxidation-based sensing-layer preparation process. Additionally, photoluminescence and time-resolved photoluminescence decay kinetics-based signals of this sensing structure revealed the presence of TiO2 mainly in the anatase phase in the TiO2-x/TiO2-based hetero-structure, which was formed at 400 °C annealing temperature. The evaluation of TiO2-x/TiO2-based gas-sensing layer was performed at several different temperatures (25 °C, 72 °C, 150 °C, 180 °C) and at these temperatures different sensitivity to the aforementioned gaseous materials was determined.
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- Simonas Ramanavicius
- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Information Technologies, Odesa National I.I. Mechnikov University, Pastera 42, 65023 Odesa, Ukraine;
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.R.); (R.K.); (V.R.); (U.B.); (A.M.); (A.J.)
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Ni/Si-Codoped TiO 2 Nanostructure Photoanode for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12244102. [PMID: 31817973 PMCID: PMC6947184 DOI: 10.3390/ma12244102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We synthesized Ni/Si-codoped TiO2 nanostructures for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, by electrochemical anodization of Ti-1Ni-5Si alloy foils in ethylene glycol/glycerol solutions containing a small amount of water. The effects of annealing temperature on PEC properties of Ni/Si-codoped TiO2 photoanode were investigated. We found that the Ni/Si-codoped TiO2 photoanode annealed at 700 °C had an anatase-rutile mixed phase and exhibited the highest photocurrent density of 1.15 mA/cm2 at 0 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), corresponding to a photoconversion efficiency of 0.70%, which was superior to Ni-doped and Si-doped TiO2. This improvement in PEC water splitting could be attributed to the extended light absorption, faster charge transfer, possibly lower charge recombination, and longer lifetime.
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Synthesis of Nanoporous TiO2 with the Use of Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide Solution and Its Application in Gas Sensing. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9100681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The chemical routes of metal oxidation in presence of hydrogen peroxide solutions are tailor-made for the synthesis of biocompatible metal oxide surfaces with clean intermediate and end products, such as oxides, hydroxides, hydrogen and water. The hydrolysis of titanium in hydrogen peroxide solutions is particularly interesting for medical applications, forming micro- and nanoscale titania surfaces. In this paper, the content of the hydrolysis solution is revised, allowing the fabrication of gas sensor devices based on nanoporous titania. Nanopore and microcrack formations were discussed in detail by monitoring the structural changes on the thin film surface with field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). A stable rutile crystalline phase was detected by glancing incidence X-ray diffraction (GI-XRD) measurement after repetitive hydrothermal processes. Electrical conductance measurements were carried out at high temperatures (400–600 °C) under humid airflow (40% RH@20 °C) with the injection of various concentrations of a wide set of test compounds (C2H3N, CO, H2, NO2, C2H6O), to observe the sensing capabilities of the material. Furthermore, the humidity effects on the sensing properties toward H2, CO, and C2H6O have been discussed.
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Alitabar M, Yoozbashizadeh H. Study on the morphology and photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanotube arrays produced by anodizing in organic electrolyte with Ni, Na, and C as dopants. J Solid State Electrochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-018-4089-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Investigation of Ti/CuO interface by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.6576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Zhou X, Wang Z, Xia X, Shao G, Homewood K, Gao Y. Synergistic Cooperation of Rutile TiO 2 {002}, {101}, and {110} Facets for Hydrogen Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:28199-28209. [PMID: 30058320 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b07816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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An oriented TiO2 thin film-based hydrogen sensor has been demonstrated to have excellent sensing properties at room temperature. The exposed high energy surface offers a low energy barrier for H2 adsorption and dissociation. In this work, rutile TiO2 with {101} and {002} facets exposed was controllably synthesized by adjusting the ethanol content of the hydrothermal solvent. The crystalline structure, morphologies, and H2 sensing performance of the samples varied with the relative ratios of {002} and {101} facets. By increasing the ethanol content, the (002) orientation growth was enhanced and the (101) orientation growth was restrained, the size of the nanorods composing the thin film was reduced and the density of the film was increased. All of the prepared TiO2 nanorod array film-based hydrogen sensors performed very well at room temperature. The TiO2 hydrogen sensor with both {110} and {002} facets exposed gave a faster response, as well as better repeatability and stability than those with only {002} facets. Density functional theory simulations have been adopted to reveal the surface interaction of H2 and the TiO2 surface. The results suggested that H2 tended to be adsorbed and dissociated on the (002) and (101) surface. There is a very small active barrier for atomic H to recombine into H2 molecules on the (110) surface. Thin films with lower density, where more (110) surface is exposed, offered more space for H2 regeneration, leading to shorter response and recovery times as well as higher sensitivity. The (002), (101), and (110) surfaces of rutile TiO2 synergistically cooperated to complete the whole H2 sensing process.
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- Xiaoyan Zhou
- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials , Zhengzhou University , 100 Kexue Avenue , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute , Zhongyuanzhigu, Xingyang 450100 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- State Center for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials , Zhengzhou University , 100 Kexue Avenue , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute , Zhongyuanzhigu, Xingyang 450100 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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- Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering , Hubei University , Wuhan 430062 , China
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Liquefied petroleum gas sensing by Al-doped TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized by chemical and solid-state diffusion routes. JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtusci.2015.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Galstyan V. Porous TiO₂-Based Gas Sensors for Cyber Chemical Systems to Provide Security and Medical Diagnosis. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17122947. [PMID: 29257076 PMCID: PMC5751595 DOI: 10.3390/s17122947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Gas sensors play an important role in our life, providing control and security of technical processes, environment, transportation and healthcare. Consequently, the development of high performance gas sensor devices is the subject of intense research. TiO2, with its excellent physical and chemical properties, is a very attractive material for the fabrication of chemical sensors. Meanwhile, the emerging technologies are focused on the fabrication of more flexible and smart systems for precise monitoring and diagnosis in real-time. The proposed cyber chemical systems in this paper are based on the integration of cyber elements with the chemical sensor devices. These systems may have a crucial effect on the environmental and industrial safety, control of carriage of dangerous goods and medicine. This review highlights the recent developments on fabrication of porous TiO2-based chemical gas sensors for their application in cyber chemical system showing the convenience and feasibility of such a model to provide the security and to perform the diagnostics. The most of reports have demonstrated that the fabrication of doped, mixed and composite structures based on porous TiO2 may drastically improve its sensing performance. In addition, each component has its unique effect on the sensing properties of material.
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- Vardan Galstyan
- Sensor Lab, Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia, Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy.
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Tshabalala ZP, Shingange K, Cummings FR, Ntwaeaborwa OM, Mhlongo GH, Motaung DE. Ultra-sensitive and selective NH 3 room temperature gas sensing induced by manganese-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 504:371-386. [PMID: 28582755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The study of the fabrication of ultra-high sensitive and selective room temperature ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas sensors remains an important scientific challenge in the gas sensing field. This is motivated by their harmful impact on the human health and environment. Therefore, herein, we report for the first time on the gas sensing properties of TiO2 nanoparticles doped with various concentrations of manganese (Mn) (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0mol.% presented as S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5, respectively), synthesized using hydrothermal method. Structural analyses showed that both undoped and Mn-doped TiO2 crystallized in tetragonal phases. Optical studies revealed that the Mn doped TiO2 nanoparticles have enhanced UV→Vis emission with a broad shoulder at 540nm, signifying induced defects by substituting Ti4+ ions with Mn2+. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and the electron paramagnetic resonance studies revealed the presence of Ti3+ and singly ionized oxygen vacancies in both pure and Mn doped TiO2 nanoparticles. Additionally, a hyperfine split due to Mn2+ ferromagnetic ordering was observed, confirming incorporation of Mn ions into the lattice sites. The sensitivity, selectivity, operating temperature, and response-recovery times were thoroughly evaluated according to the alteration in the materials electrical resistance in the presence of the target gases. Gas sensing studies showed that Mn2+ doped on the TiO2 surface improved the NH3 sensing performance in terms of response, sensitivity and selectivity. The S1 sensing material revealed higher sensitivity of 127.39 at 20 ppm NH3 gas. The sensing mechanism towards NH3 gas is also proposed.
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- Zamaswazi P Tshabalala
- DST/CSIR, National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, Council for Scientific Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P. O. Box 339, Bloemfontein ZA9300, South Africa
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- DST/CSIR, National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, Council for Scientific Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Electron Microscopy Unit, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- DST/CSIR, National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, Council for Scientific Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P. O. Box 339, Bloemfontein ZA9300, South Africa.
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- DST/CSIR, National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, Council for Scientific Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P. O. Box 339, Bloemfontein ZA9300, South Africa.
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Wang Y, Wu T, Zhou Y, Meng C, Zhu W, Liu L. TiO₂-Based Nanoheterostructures for Promoting Gas Sensitivity Performance: Designs, Developments, and Prospects. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 17:E1971. [PMID: 28846621 PMCID: PMC5621145 DOI: 10.3390/s17091971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Revised: 08/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Gas sensors based on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) have attracted much public attention during the past decades due to their excellent potential for applications in environmental pollution remediation, transportation industries, personal safety, biology, and medicine. Numerous efforts have therefore been devoted to improving the sensing performance of TiO₂. In those effects, the construct of nanoheterostructures is a promising tactic in gas sensing modification, which shows superior sensing performance to that of the single component-based sensors. In this review, we briefly summarize and highlight the development of TiO₂-based heterostructure gas sensing materials with diverse models, including semiconductor/semiconductor nanoheterostructures, noble metal/semiconductor nanoheterostructures, carbon-group-materials/semiconductor nano- heterostructures, and organic/inorganic nanoheterostructures, which have been investigated for effective enhancement of gas sensing properties through the increase of sensitivity, selectivity, and stability, decrease of optimal work temperature and response/recovery time, and minimization of detectable levels.
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- Yuan Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
- School of National Defense Science and Technology, Southwest University for Science and Technology, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
- School of National Defense Science and Technology, Southwest University for Science and Technology, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Shock Wave and Detonation Physics, Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, PO Box 919-111, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China.
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Bhattacharyya D, Kumar P, Mohanty SK, Smith YR, Misra M. Detection of Four Distinct Volatile Indicators of Colorectal Cancer using Functionalized Titania Nanotubular Arrays. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 17:E1795. [PMID: 28777343 PMCID: PMC5580033 DOI: 10.3390/s17081795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Screening of colorectal cancer is crucial for early stage diagnosis and treatment. Detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the metabolome present in exhaled breath is a promising approach to screen colorectal cancer (CRC). Various forms of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that show the definitive signature for the different diseases including cancers are present in exhale breathe. Among all the reported CRC VOCs, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, 1,3-dimethyl- benzene and decanal are identified as the prominent ones that can be used as the signature for CRC screening. In the present investigation, detection of the four prominent VOCs related to CRC is explored using functionalized titania nanotubular arrays (TNAs)-based sensor. These signature biomarkers are shown to be detected using nickel-functionalized TNA as an electrochemical sensor. The sensing mechanism is based on the electrochemical interaction of nickel-functionalized nanotubes with signature biomarkers. A detailed mechanism of the sensor response is also presented.
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- Dhiman Bhattacharyya
- Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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- Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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Hang R, Zhao Y, Bai L, Liu Y, Gao A, Zhang X, Huang X, Tang B, Chu PK. Fabrication of irregular-layer-free and diameter-tunable Ni–Ti–O nanopores by anodization of NiTi alloy. Electrochem commun 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A novel ethanol gas sensor based on TiO2/Ag0.35V2O5 branched nanoheterostructures. Sci Rep 2016; 6:33092. [PMID: 27615429 PMCID: PMC5018879 DOI: 10.1038/srep33092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Much greater surface-to-volume ratio of hierarchical nanostructures renders them attract considerable interest as prototypical gas sensors. In this work, a novel resistive gas sensor based on TiO2/Ag0.35V2O5 branched nanoheterostructures is fabricated by a facile one-step synthetic process and the ethanol sensing performance of this device is characterized systematically, which shows faster response/recovery behavior, better selectivity, and higher sensitivity of about 9 times as compared to the pure TiO2 nanofibers. The enhanced sensitivity of the TiO2/Ag0.35V2O5 branched nanoheterostructures should be attributed to the extraordinary branched hierarchical structures and TiO2/Ag0.35V2O5 heterojunctions, which can eventually result in an obvious change of resistance upon ethanol exposure. This study not only indicates the gas sensing mechanism for performance enhancement of branched nanoheterostructures, but also proposes a rational approach to design nanostructure based chemical sensors with desirable performance.
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Investigation of the influence of vanadium, iron and nickel dopants on the morphology, and crystal structure and photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide based nanopowders. J Colloid Interface Sci 2016; 474:179-89. [PMID: 27124812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Revised: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Photoactive V, Fe and Ni doped TiO2 (M-TiO2) nanopowders were synthesized by a modified two-step sol-gel process in the absence of additives. Titanium oxychloride, which is a rarely-used TiO2 precursor was used to yield M-TiO2 photocatalysts with preferential photochemical performance in the presence of natural solar irradiation. The obtained samples were calcined at different calcination temperatures ranging from 450 to 800°C to evaluate the influence of the sintering on the physicochemical properties. The properties of the obtained samples were examined by XRF, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible DRS, XPS, nitrogen gas physisorption studies, SEM-EDAX and HRTEM analyses. Structural characterization of the samples revealed the incorporation of these transition metal element into TiO2. It was also depicted that the morphology, crystal structure, optical and photochemical properties of the obtained samples were largely dependent on the calcination temperature and the type of dopant used during the preparation process. The photochemical performance of the samples was investigated in the photodegradation of methylene blue in the presence of natural sunlight. The experimental results indicated that the VT600 sample possessed the highest activity due to its superior properties. This study provides a systematic preparation and selection of the precursor, dopant and calcination temperature that are suitable for the formation of TiO2-based heterogeneous photocatalysts with appealing morphology, crystal structure, optical and photochemical properties for myriad of applications.
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Lai LL, Wen W, Wu JM. Ni-doped rutile TiO2 nanoflowers: low-temperature solution synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic efficiency. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra01752e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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A facile solution approach was developed to synthesize micrometre-sized aggregates of Ni-doped TiO2 nanoflowers, which exhibited a rate constant four times that of commercial Degussa P25 TiO2 nanoparticles under the UV + Vis illumination.
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- Lu-Lu Lai
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- P. R. China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Hainan University
- Haikou 570228
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310027
- P. R. China
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Khudhair D, Bhatti A, Li Y, Hamedani HA, Garmestani H, Hodgson P, Nahavandi S. Anodization parameters influencing the morphology and electrical properties of TiO2 nanotubes for living cell interfacing and investigations. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 59:1125-1142. [PMID: 26652471 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Revised: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Nanotube structures have attracted tremendous attention in recent years in many applications. Among such nanotube structures, titania nanotubes (TiO2) have received paramount attention in the medical domain due to their unique properties, represented by high corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties, high specific surface area, as well as great cell proliferation, adhesion and mineralization. Although lot of research has been reported in developing optimized titanium nanotube structures for different medical applications, however there is a lack of unified literature source that could provide information about the key parameters and experimental conditions required to develop such optimized structure. This paper addresses this gap, by focussing on the fabrication of TiO2 nanotubes through anodization process on both pure titanium and titanium alloys substrates to exploit the biocompatibility and electrical conductivity aspects, critical factors for many medical applications from implants to in-vivo and in-vitro living cell studies. It is shown that the morphology of TiO2 directly impacts the biocompatibility aspects of the titanium in terms of cell proliferation, adhesion and mineralization. Similarly, TiO2 nanotube wall thickness of 30-40nm has shown to exhibit improved electrical behaviour, a critical factor in brain mapping and behaviour investigations if such nanotubes are employed as micro-nano-electrodes.
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- D Khudhair
- Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Vic 3216, Australia
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- Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Vic 3216, Australia.
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- RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Vic 3216, Australia
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- Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Vic 3216, Australia
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Sobhan M, Xu Q, Katoch A, Anariba F, Kim SS, Wu P. O2 sensing dynamics of BiFeO3 nanofibers: effect of minor carrier compensation. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2015; 26:175501. [PMID: 25850830 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/26/17/175501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this paper we investigate O(2) sensing dynamics in BiFeO(3) (BFO) nanofibers at various concentrations and temperatures, by using a combined experiment and computer simulation approach. Samples of pristine BFO, Ni-doped BFO, and Pb-doped BFO nanofibers were prepared. By incorporating Ni and Pb, additional acceptor states are introduced in BFO. Density functional theory calculations show that Ni prefers to substitute Fe site while Pb substitutes Bi site, resulting in a new deep donor originating from Ni interstitial defects, along with oxygen vacancies (V(o)). We find that both the sensing response and recovery time are shorter in samples made of pristine BFO nanofibers than in Ni- and Pb-doped nanofiber samples. We interpret the observed sensing dynamics through charge transport theory of the major (acceptors) and minor (donors) carriers, and found that the minor carrier compensation plays a significant role in determining the response and recovery time of the sensor device. This minor carrier compensation charge transport mechanism will provide new insights into more robust sensor development strategies, and into the research of ion-electron coupling in chemical dynamics of semiconductors.
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- Mushtaq Sobhan
- Entropic Interface Group (EIG), Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), 20 Dover Drive, Singapore
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Liang YC, Liu SL. Synthesis and enhanced humidity detection response of nanoscale Au-particle-decorated ZnS spheres. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2014; 9:647. [PMID: 25520595 PMCID: PMC4266514 DOI: 10.1186/1556-276x-9-647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We successfully prepared Au-nanoparticle-decorated ZnS (ZnS-Au) spheres by sputtering Au ultrathin films on surfaces of hydrothermally synthesized ZnS spheres and subsequently postannealed the samples in a high-vacuum atmosphere. The Au nanoparticles were distributed on ZnS surfaces without substantial aggregation. The Au nanoparticle diameter range was 5 to 10 nm. Structural information showed that the surface of the annealed ZnS-Au spheres became more irregular and rough. A humidity sensor constructed using the Au-nanoparticle-decorated ZnS spheres demonstrated a substantially improved response to the cyclic change in humidity from 11% relative humidity (RH) to 33% to 95% RH at room temperature. The improved response was associated with the enhanced efficiency of water molecule adsorption onto the surfaces of the ZnS because of the surface modification of the ZnS spheres through noble-metal nanoparticle decoration.
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- Yuan-Chang Liang
- Institute of Materials Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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