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Rabchinskii MK, Sysoev VV, Brzhezinskaya M, Solomatin MA, Gabrelian VS, Kirilenko DA, Stolyarova DY, Saveliev SD, Shvidchenko AV, Cherviakova PD, Varezhnikov AS, Pavlov SI, Ryzhkov SA, Khalturin BG, Prasolov ND, Brunkov PN. Rationalizing Graphene-ZnO Composites for Gas Sensing via Functionalization with Amines. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:735. [PMID: 38727329 PMCID: PMC11085583 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The rational design of composites based on graphene/metal oxides is one of the pillars for advancing their application in various practical fields, particularly gas sensing. In this study, a uniform distribution of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) through the graphene layer was achieved, taking advantage of amine functionalization. The beneficial effect of amine groups on the arrangement of ZnO NPs and the efficiency of their immobilization was revealed by core-level spectroscopy, pointing out strong ionic bonding between the aminated graphene (AmG) and ZnO. The stability of the resulting Am-ZnO nanocomposite was confirmed by demonstrating that its morphology remains unchanged even after prolonged heating up to 350 °C, as observed by electron microscopy. On-chip multisensor arrays composed of both AmG and Am-ZnO were fabricated and thoroughly tested, showing almost tenfold enhancement of the chemiresistive response upon decorating the AmG layer with ZnO nanoparticles, due to the formation of p-n heterojunctions. Operating at room temperature, the fabricated multisensor chips exhibited high robustness and a detection limit of 3.6 ppm and 5.1 ppm for ammonia and ethanol, respectively. Precise identification of the studied analytes was achieved by employing the pattern recognition technique based on linear discriminant analysis to process the acquired multisensor response.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maxim K. Rabchinskii
- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Department of Physics, Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, 77 Polytechnicheskaya St., Saratov 410054, Russia; (V.V.S.); (M.A.S.); (A.S.V.)
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Physics, Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, 77 Polytechnicheskaya St., Saratov 410054, Russia; (V.V.S.); (M.A.S.); (A.S.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- NRC “Kurchatov Institute”, Akademika Kurchatova pl. 1, Moscow 123182, Russia;
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
- Department of Physics, Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, 77 Polytechnicheskaya St., Saratov 410054, Russia; (V.V.S.); (M.A.S.); (A.S.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Department of Physics, Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, 77 Polytechnicheskaya St., Saratov 410054, Russia; (V.V.S.); (M.A.S.); (A.S.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
- Department of Physics, Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, 77 Polytechnicheskaya St., Saratov 410054, Russia; (V.V.S.); (M.A.S.); (A.S.V.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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- Ioffe Institute, Politekhnicheskaya St. 26, Saint Petersburg 194021, Russia; (V.S.G.); (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (A.V.S.); (P.D.C.); (S.I.P.); (S.A.R.); (B.G.K.); (N.D.P.); (P.N.B.)
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From nanohole to ultralong straight nanochannel fabrication in graphene oxide with swift heavy ions. Nat Commun 2023; 14:889. [PMID: 36797230 PMCID: PMC9935919 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36357-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Porous architectures based on graphene oxide with precisely tailored nm-sized pores are attractive for biofluidic applications such as molecular sieving, DNA sequencing, and recognition-based sensing. However, the existing pore fabrication methods are complex, suffer from insufficient control over the pore density and uniformity, or are not scalable to large areas. Notably, creating vertical pores in multilayer films appears to be particularly difficult. Here, we show that uniform 6-7 nm-sized holes and straight, vertical nanochannels can be formed by simply irradiating graphene oxide (GO) films with high-energy heavy ions. Long penetration depths of energetic ions in combination with localized energy deposition and effective self-etching processes enable the creation of through pores even in 10 µm-thick GO films. This fully scalable fabrication provides a promising possibility for obtaining innovative GO track membranes.
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Metal oxide nanofibers based chemiresistive H2S gas sensors. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Li N, Zhao T, Bian P, Liu S, Ma J, Liu B, Jiao T. Gas-Responsive and Self-Powered Visual Composite Langmuir-Blodgett Films for Ultrathin Gas Sensors. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:6761-6770. [PMID: 35587383 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The complex and variable environments are challenging the development of related detection and analysis. Ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen chloride (HCl) gases are both commonly used in industry, but they are considered to be toxic and corrosive substances that can threaten human health and the environment. Therefore, it is necessary here to develop a convenient, sensitive, and reliable sensor device for acid-alkali gas detection. Herein, we propose the synthesis strategy of an ultrathin film gas sensor based on the pH-responsive, self-powered, and visible composite Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films. In our work, the LB films with nanometric thicknesses are obtained based on the sensitive materials of two novel carbazole structural sensitizers (abbreviated as CS-35 and CS-37) and several dye molecules. The composite LB films are formed with Carbazole samples and dye molecules through hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, synergistic electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic interactions, existing as J-aggregate or H-aggregate. The formation of high-quality and uniform Langmuir films is confirmed with transmission electron microscope (TEM), UV-vis spectrum, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and other measurements. In addition, based on the simple protonation and deprotonation, the prepared LB films can be assembled into a visual sensor for the response of pH gases. The response is confirmed by the study of ultraviolet spectroscopy and electrical output in vertical contact separation mode, which potentially unlocks a sustainable future for the application of ultrathin self-powered gas sensors.
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- Na Li
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry and Material Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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Phasuksom K, Ouajai WP, Sirivat A. Graphene oxide/doped polyindole/hydroxypropyl cellulose coated on interdigitated electrode as methanol sensor. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rajput NS, Al Zadjali S, Gutierrez M, Esawi AMK, Al Teneiji M. Synthesis of holey graphene for advanced nanotechnological applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27381-27405. [PMID: 35480691 PMCID: PMC9037835 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05157a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Holey or porous graphene, a structural derivative of graphene, has attracted immense attention due to its unique properties and potential applications in different branches of science and technology. In this review, the synthesis methods of holey or porous graphene/graphene oxide are systematically summarized and their potential applications in different areas are discussed. The process–structure–applications are explained, which helps relate the synthesis approaches to their corresponding key applications. The review paper is anticipated to benefit the readers in understanding the different synthesis methods of holey graphene, their key parameters to control the pore size distribution, advantages and limitations, and their potential applications in various fields. The review paper presents a systematic understanding of different synthesis routes to obtain holey graphene, its properties, and key applications in different fields. The article also evaluates the current progress and future opportunities of HG.![]()
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- Nitul S Rajput
- Advanced Materials Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute Building B04C Abu Dhabi 9639 United Arab Emirates
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute Building B04C Abu Dhabi 9639 United Arab Emirates
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute Building B04C Abu Dhabi 9639 United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo Cairo 11835 Egypt
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute Building B04C Abu Dhabi 9639 United Arab Emirates
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Huang M, Wang Y, Ying S, Wu Z, Liu W, Chen D, Peng C. Synthesis of Cu 2O-Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide for NO 2 Sensors. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21061958. [PMID: 33799533 PMCID: PMC7998349 DOI: 10.3390/s21061958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nowadays, metal oxide semiconductors (MOS)-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites have attracted significant research attention for gas sensing applications. Herein, a novel composite material is synthesized by combining two p-type semiconductors, i.e., Cu2O and rGO, and a p-p-type gas sensor is assembled for NO2 detection. Briefly, polypyrrole-coated cuprous oxide nanowires (PPy/Cu2O) are prepared via hydrothermal method and combined with graphene oxide (GO). Then, the nanocomposite (rGO/PPy/Cu2O) is obtained by using high-temperature thermal reduction under Ar atmosphere. The results reveal that the as-prepared rGO/PPy/Cu2O nanocomposite exhibits a maximum NO2 response of 42.5% and is capable of detecting NO2 at a low concentration of 200 ppb. Overall, the as-prepared rGO/PPy/Cu2O nanocomposite demonstrates excellent sensitivity, reversibility, repeatability, and selectivity for NO2 sensing applications.
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- Manman Huang
- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Correspondence: author:
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Electronics, Communications, and Physics, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China;
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; (M.H.); (S.Y.); (Z.W.); (W.L.); (C.P.)
- Key Lab of Advanced Optical Manufacturing Technologies of Jiangsu Province & Key Lab of Modern Optical Technologies of Education Ministry of China, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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Trajcheva A, Politakos N, Pérez BT, Joseph Y, Blazevska Gilev J, Tomovska R. QCM nanocomposite gas sensors – Expanding the application of waterborne polymer composites based on graphene nanoribbon. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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