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Bissenova M, Umirzakov A, Mit K, Mereke A, Yerubayev Y, Serik A, Kuspanov Z. Synthesis and Study of SrTiO 3/TiO 2 Hybrid Perovskite Nanotubes by Electrochemical Anodization. Molecules 2024; 29:1101. [PMID: 38474612 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051101] [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: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Layers of TiO2 nanotubes formed by the anodization process represent an area of active research in the context of innovative energy conversion and storage systems. Titanium nanotubes (TNTs) have attracted attention because of their unique properties, especially their high surface-to-volume ratio, which makes them a desirable material for various technological applications. The anodization method is widely used to produce TNTs because of its simplicity and relative cheapness; the method enables precise control over the thickness of TiO2 nanotubes. Anodization can also be used to create decorative and colored coatings on titanium nanotubes. In this study, a combined structure including anodic TiO2 nanotubes and SrTiO3 particles was fabricated using chemical synthesis techniques. TiO2 nanotubes were prepared by anodizing them in ethylene glycol containing NH4F and H2O while applying a voltage of 30 volts. An anode nanotube array heat-treated at 450 °C was then placed in an autoclave filled with dilute SrTiO3 solution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed that the TNTs were characterized by clear and open tube ends, with an average outer diameter of 1.01 μm and an inner diameter of 69 nm, and their length is 133 nm. The results confirm the successful formation of a structure that can be potentially applied in a variety of applications, including hydrogen production by the photocatalytic decomposition of water under sunlight.
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- Madina Bissenova
- Institute of Physics and Technology, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbaev University, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbaev University, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, M.Kh. Dulaty Taraz Regional University, Taraz 080000, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbaev University, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
- Department of Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Engineering Physics, Satbaev University, Almaty 050032, Kazakhstan
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Zhao Y, Zhang M, Zhao H, Zeng Z, Xia C, Yang T. In Situ Growth of Nano-MoS 2 on Graphite Substrates as Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4627. [PMID: 37444940 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In order to synthesize a high-efficiency catalytic electrode for hydrogen evolution reactions, nano-MoS2 was deposited in situ on the surface of graphite substrates via a one-step hydrothermal method. The effects of the reactant concentration on the microstructure and the electrocatalytic characteristics of the nano-MoS2 catalyst layers were investigated in detail. The study results showed that nano-MoS2 sheets with a thickness of about 10 nm were successfully deposited on the surface of the graphite substrates. The reactant concentration had an important effect on uniform distribution of the catalyst layers. A higher or lower reactant concentration was disadvantageous for the electrochemical performance of the nano-MoS2 catalyst layers. The prepared electrode had the best electrocatalytic activity when the thiourea concentration was 0.10 mol·L-1. The minimum hydrogen evolution reaction overpotential was 196 mV (j = 10 mV·cm-2) and the corresponding Tafel slope was calculated to be 54.1 mV·dec-1. Moreover, the prepared electrode had an excellent cycling stability, and the microstructure and the electrocatalytic properties of the electrode had almost no change after 2000 cycles. The results of the present study are helpful for developing low-cost and efficient electrode material for hydrogen evolution reactions.
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- Yifan Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology for Advanced Materials, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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Xiong J, Wang X, Wu J, Han J, Lan Z, Fan J. In Situ Fabrication of N-Doped ZnS/ZnO Composition for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution Activity. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27238544. [PMID: 36500637 PMCID: PMC9740408 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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For achieving the goal of peaking carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality, developing hydrogen energy, the green and clean energy, shows a promising perspective for solving the energy and ecological issues. Herein, firstly, we used the hydrothermal method to synthesize the ZnS(en)0.5 as the precursor. Then, ZnS/ZnO composite was obtained by the in situ transformation of ZnS(en)0.5 with heat treatment under air atmosphere. The composition, optical property, morphology, and structural properties of the composite were characterized by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra (Uv-vis Abs), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission electron microscopy image (TEM). Moreover, the content of ZnO in ZnS/ZnO was controlled via adjustment of the calcination times. The visible-light response of ZnS/ZnO originated from the in situ doping of N during the transformation of ZnS(en)0.5 to ZnS/ZnO under heat treatment, which was verified well by XPS. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution experiments demonstrated that the sample of ZnS/ZnO-0.5 h with 6.9 wt% of ZnO had the best H2 evolution activity (1790 μmol/h/g) under visible light irradiation (λ > 400 nm), about 7.0 and 12.3 times that of the pure ZnS and ZnO, respectively. The enhanced activities of the ZnS/ZnO composites were ascribed to the intimated hetero-interface between components and efficient transfer of photo-generated electrons from ZnS to ZnO.
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- Jinhua Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
- Correspondence: (J.X.); (J.F.); Tel.: +86-0597-2790525 (J.X.)
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Materials, Longyan University, Longyan 364000, China
- Correspondence: (J.X.); (J.F.); Tel.: +86-0597-2790525 (J.X.)
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A Mini-Review on Recent Developments in Anti-Icing Methods. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234149. [PMID: 34883652 PMCID: PMC8659488 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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An aggressive impact of the formed ice on the surface of man-made objects can ultimately lead to serious consequences in their work. When icing occurs, the quality and characteristics of equipment, instruments, and building structures deteriorate, which affects the durability of their use. Delays in the adoption of measures against icing endanger the safety of air travel and road traffic. Various methods have been developed to combat de-icing, such as mechanical de-icing, the use of salts, the application of a hydrophobic coating to the surfaces, ultrasonic treatment and electric heating. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the field of anti-icing and analyze the role of various additives and their operating mechanisms.
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Photoactive Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010077. [PMID: 33401445 PMCID: PMC7824164 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Mansurov Z. Recent Achievements and Future Challenges in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. EURASIAN CHEMICO-TECHNOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.18321/ectj994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The article presents the investigation results of the formation and synthesis of nanosized materials which were obtained at the Institute of Combustion Problems, many works have been brought to practical use. Investigations of low-temperature soot formation become the basis of nanomaterial synthesis methods, developed at the Institute for Combustion Problems since 1985. Flame can be considered as a chemical reactor to produce target products. The main feature of the processes based on technological combustion is that the target product is formed as a result of the combustion reaction, occurring spontaneously at high temperatures with a high speed without consuming external energy, i.e. due to its own heat. With the development of nanotechnology, new challenges have emerged in the synthesis of nanomaterials under combustion synthesis conditions. Below is a list of works on nanomaterials synthesis carried out at the Institute: complete scheme of soot formation; energy intensive nanocarbon materials; development and study of perovskite photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution; obtaining carbon fibers by the method of electrospinning; obtaining of biologically soluble membranes based on polymeric nanofibres and hydroxyapatite of calcium; synthesis of nanocarbon sorbents for purification of water from heavy metal ions.
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