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Hjiri M, Algessair S, Dhahri R, Mirzaei A, Neri G. Gas sensing properties of hematite nanoparticles synthesized via different techniques. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17526-17534. [PMID: 38818359 PMCID: PMC11138245 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02338b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
Abstract
The synthesis techniques used for metal oxide semiconductors strongly influence their chemical, physical and gas sensing characteristics. In this context, hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using two different techniques, namely, sol-gel (named HSG) and Pechini sol-gel (named HPSG). The average crystallite size and surface area were 15 nm and 76 m2 g-1 and 20 nm and 57 m2 g-1 for HPSG and HSG, respectively. Morphological studies showed that the HSG material was composed of ellipsoid-shaped particles, while the HPSG material had peanut-shaped particles with open pores and channels. The comparison between the sensing performances of HPSG and HSG toward ethanol indicated HPSG to be a better sensing material for ethanol detection. The HPSG sensor exhibited a response of 12 toward 500 ppm ethanol at 250 °C, a fast response time of 5 s and excellent selectivity. The enhanced characteristics were mainly related to the peculiar morphology with a porous nature, which led to more gas adsorption and diffusion. In addition to shape influence, the size of NPs also has an effect on the gas sensing performance. In fact, a decrease in the crystallite size led to an increase in the surface area of the material where the gas molecule-sensing layer interaction took place. The increase in the surface area created more interaction sites, and thus the sensitivity was improved. From these results, the HPSG sensor can be regarded as a promising candidate for ethanol detection.
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- Mokhtar Hjiri
- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) Riyadh 11623 Saudi Arabia +966506163909
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) Riyadh 11623 Saudi Arabia +966506163909
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Najran University P.O. Box 1988 Najran 11001 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shiraz University of Technology Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina Messina 98166 Italy
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Hosny M, Mubarak MF, El-Sheshtawy HS, Hosny R. Break oily water emulsion during petroleum enhancing production processes using green approach for the synthesis of SnCuO@FeO nanocomposite from microorganisms. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8406. [PMID: 38600150 PMCID: PMC11006871 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56495-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The aim of this work was to synthesize a green nanoparticle SnCuO@FeO nanocomposite core-shell to break oily water emulsions during petroleum-enhancing production processes as an alternative to chemical and physical processes. In this study, eight bacterial isolates (MHB1-MHB8) have been isolated from tree leaves, giant reeds, and soil samples. The investigation involved testing bacterial isolates for their ability to make FeO nanoparticles and choosing the best producers. The selected isolate (MHB5) was identified by amplification and sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene as Bacillus paramycoides strain OQ878685. MHB5 produced the FeO nanoparticles with the smallest particle size (78.7 nm) using DLS. XRD, FTIR, and TEM were used to characterize the biosynthesized nanoparticles. The jar experiment used SnCuO@FeO with different ratios of Sn to CuO (1:1, 2:1, and 3:1) to study the effect of oil concentration, retention time, and temperature. The most effective performance was observed with a 1:1 ratio of Sn to CuO, achieving an 85% separation efficiency at a concentration of 5 mg/L, for a duration of 5 min, and at a temperature of 373 K. Analysis using kinetic models indicates that the adsorption process can be accurately described by both the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. This suggests that the adsorption mechanism likely involves a combination of film diffusion and intraparticle diffusion. Regarding the adsorption isotherm, the Langmuir model provides a strong fit for the data, while the D-R model indicates that physical interactions primarily govern the adsorption mechanism. Thermodynamic analysis reveals a ∆H value of 18.62 kJ/mol, indicating an exothermic adsorption process. This suggests that the adsorption is a favorable process, as energy is released during the process. Finally, the synthesized green SnCuO@FeO nanocomposite has potential for use in advanced applications in the oil and gas industry to help the industry meet regulatory compliance, lower operation costs, reduce environmental impact, and enhance production efficiency.
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- M Hosny
- Processes Development Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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- Petroleum Applications Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Processes Development Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Production Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt
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Synthesis of Bi2O2.75/α-Fe2O3 Nanocomposite by Laser Ablation and Its Application for Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-06940-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Phuakkhaw D, Amonpattaratkit P, Klysubun W, Saiwattanasuk P, Midpanon S, Porntheeraphat S, Klamchuen A, Wongchaisuwat A, Sagawa T, Viravathana P. Cu‐ and Fe‐Incorporated Manganese Oxides (Mn
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- Duangkamon Phuakkhaw
- Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology 7th floor Chulalongkorn University Research Building, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Rd 10330 Bangkok Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute 111 University Avenue, Muang District 30000 Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute 111 University Avenue, Muang District 30000 Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
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- National Electronics and Computer Technology Center National Science and Technology Development Agency Phahonyothin Rd, Khlong Nueng 12120 Klong Luang Pathum Thani Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center National Science and Technology Development Agency Phahonyothin Rd, Khlong Nueng 12120 Klong Luang Pathum Thani Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
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- Quantum Energy Processes Department of Fundamental Energy Science Graduate School of Energy Science Kyoto University Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku 606-8501 Kyoto Japan
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- Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology 7th floor Chulalongkorn University Research Building, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Rd 10330 Bangkok Thailand
- Center of Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Rd, Chatuchak 10900 Bangkok Thailand
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Gomaa MM, Sayed MH, Abdel-Wahed MS, Boshta M. A facile chemical synthesis of nanoflake NiS 2 layers and their photocatalytic activity. RSC Adv 2022; 12:10401-10408. [PMID: 35425001 PMCID: PMC8981175 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01067d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A single-phase and crystalline NiS2 nanoflake layer was produced by a facile and novel approach consisting of a two-step growth process. First, a Ni(OH)2 layer was synthesized by a chemical bath deposition approach using a nickel precursor and ammonia as the starting solution. In a second step, the obtained Ni(OH)2 layer was transformed into a NiS2 layer by a sulfurization process at 450 °C for 1 h. The XRD analysis showed a single-phase NiS2 layer with no additional peaks related to any secondary phases. Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy further confirmed the formation of a single-phase NiS2 layer. SEM revealed that the NiS2 layer consisted of overlapping nanoflakes. The optical bandgap of the NiS2 layer was evaluated with the Kubelka-Munk function from the diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS) and was estimated to be around 1.19 eV, making NiS2 suitable for the photodegradation of organic pollutants under solar light. The NiS2 nanoflake layer showed photocatalytic activity for the degradation of phenol under solar irradiation at natural pH 6. The NiS2 nanoflake layer exhibited good solar light photocatalytic activity in the photodegradation of phenol as a model organic pollutant.
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- Mohammed M Gomaa
- Solid State Physics Department, National Research Centre 12622 Dokki Giza Egypt +20-1272110812
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- Solid State Physics Department, National Research Centre 12622 Dokki Giza Egypt +20-1272110812
- Molecular and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Lab., Central Laboratories Network, National Research Centre 12622 Dokki Giza Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre 12622 Dokki Giza Egypt
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- Solid State Physics Department, National Research Centre 12622 Dokki Giza Egypt +20-1272110812
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Yin S, Tian T, Weindl CL, Wienhold KS, Ji Q, Cheng Y, Li Y, Papadakis CM, Schwartzkopf M, Roth SV, Müller-Buschbaum P. In Situ GISAXS Observation and Large Area Homogeneity Study of Slot-Die Printed PS- b-P4VP and PS- b-P4VP/FeCl 3 Thin Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:3143-3155. [PMID: 34982535 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Mesoporous hematite (α-Fe2O3) thin films with high surface-to-volume ratios show great potential as photoelectrodes or electrochemical electrodes in energy conversion and storage. In the present work, with the assistance of an up-scalable slot-die coating technique, locally highly ordered α-Fe2O3 thin films are successfully printed based on the amphiphilic diblock copolymer poly(styrene-b-4-vinylpyridine) (PS-b-P4VP) as a structure-directing agent. Pure PS-b-P4VP films are printed under the same conditions for comparison. The micellization of the diblock copolymer in solution, the film formation process of the printed thin films, the homogeneity of the dry films in the lateral and vertical direction as well as the morphological and compositional information on the calcined hybrid PS-b-P4VP/FeCl3 thin film are investigated. Because of convection during the solvent evaporation process, a similar dimple-type structure of vertically aligned cylindrical PS domains in a P4VP matrix developed for both printed PS-b-P4VP and hybrid PS-b-P4VP/FeCl3 thin films. The coordination effect between the Fe3+ ions and the vinylpyridine groups significantly affects the attachment ability of the P4VP chains to the silicon substrate. Accordingly, distinct feature sizes and homogeneity in the lateral direction, as well as the thicknesses in the perpendicular direction, are demonstrated in the two printed films. By removing the polymer template from the hybrid PS-b-P4VP/FeCl3 film at high temperature, a locally highly ordered mesoporous α-Fe2O3 film is obtained. Thus, a facile and up-scalable printing technique is presented for producing homogeneous mesoporous α-Fe2O3 thin films.
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- Shanshan Yin
- Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Materialien, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Materialien, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Materialien, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Materialien, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Ningbo 315201, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Ningbo 315201, P. R. China
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- Fachgebiet Physik weicher Materie, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Fachgebiet Physik weicher Materie, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Notkestrasse 85, Hamburg 22603, Germany
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm SE-100 44, Sweden
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- Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle Materialien, Physik-Department, Technische Universität München, James-Franck-Strasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
- Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstrasse 1, Garching 85748, Germany
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Kushwaha P, Chauhan P. Influence of annealing temperature on microstructural and magnetic properties of Fe 2O 3 nanoparticles synthesized via sol-gel method. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2025108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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Alkathiri T, Xu K, Zhang BY, Khan MW, Jannat A, Syed N, Almutairi AFM, Ha N, Alsaif MMYA, Pillai N, Li Z, Daeneke T, Ou JZ. 2D Palladium Sulphate for Visible‐Light‐Driven Optoelectronic Reversible Gas Sensing at Room Temperature. SMALL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202100097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Turki Alkathiri
- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
- School of Engineering Albaha University Albaha 65779 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
- Department of Electrical Engineering Kuwait University Safat 13060 Kuwait
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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- School of Engineering RMIT University Melbourne 3001 Australia
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Garg N, Deep A, Sharma AL. Metal-organic frameworks based nanostructure platforms for chemo-resistive sensing of gases. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Morganti D, Leonardi AA, Lo Faro MJ, Leonardi G, Salvato G, Fazio B, Musumeci P, Livreri P, Conoci S, Neri G, Irrera A. Ultrathin Silicon Nanowires for Optical and Electrical Nitrogen Dioxide Detection. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1767. [PMID: 34361153 PMCID: PMC8308154 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The ever-stronger attention paid to enhancing safety in the workplace has led to novel sensor development and improvement. Despite the technological progress, nanostructured sensors are not being commercially transferred due to expensive and non-microelectronic compatible materials and processing approaches. In this paper, the realization of a cost-effective sensor based on ultrathin silicon nanowires (Si NWs) for the detection of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is reported. A modification of the metal-assisted chemical etching method allows light-emitting silicon nanowires to be obtained through a fast, low-cost, and industrially compatible approach. NO2 is a well-known dangerous gas that, even with a small concentration of 3 ppm, represents a serious hazard for human health. We exploit the particular optical and electrical properties of these Si NWs to reveal low NO2 concentrations through their photoluminescence (PL) and resistance variations reaching 2 ppm of NO2. Indeed, these Si NWs offer a fast response and reversibility with both electrical and optical transductions. Despite the macro contacts affecting the electrical transduction, the sensing performances are of high interest for further developments. These promising performances coupled with the scalable Si NW synthesis could unfold opportunities for smaller sized and better performing sensors reaching the market for environmental monitoring.
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- Dario Morganti
- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (D.M.); (A.A.L.); (G.S.); (B.F.)
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.J.L.F.); (P.M.)
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (D.M.); (A.A.L.); (G.S.); (B.F.)
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.J.L.F.); (P.M.)
- CNR-IMM UoS Catania, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.J.L.F.); (P.M.)
- CNR-IMM UoS Catania, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy (ITAE)—CNR, Salita Santa Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy;
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (D.M.); (A.A.L.); (G.S.); (B.F.)
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (D.M.); (A.A.L.); (G.S.); (B.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania, Via Santa Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.J.L.F.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed.9, 90128 Palermo, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche, ed Ambientali, Università Degli Studi di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Messina, C.da Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno D’Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy; (D.M.); (A.A.L.); (G.S.); (B.F.)
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Kirbiyikkurukavak Ç, Büyükbekar BZ, Ersöz M. PAN-based activated carbon nanofiber/metal oxide composites for CO 2 and CH 4 adsorption: influence of metal oxide. Turk J Chem 2021; 45:914-926. [PMID: 34385876 PMCID: PMC8326473 DOI: 10.3906/kim-2012-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In the present study, we successfully prepared two different electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based-activated carbon nanofiber (ACNF) composites by incorporation of well-distributed Fe2O3 and Co3O4 nanoparticles (NPs). The influence of metal oxide on the structural, morphological, and textural properties of final composites was thoroughly investigated. The results showed that the morphological and textural properties could be easily tuned by changing the metal oxide NPs. Even though, the ACNF composites were not chemically activated by any activation agent, they presented relatively high surface areas (SBET) calculated by Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) equation as 212.21 and 185.12 m2/g for ACNF/Fe2O3 and ACNF/Co3O4 composites, respectively. Furthermore, the ACNF composites were utilized as candidate adsorbents for CO2 and CH4 adsorption. The ACNF/Fe2O3 and ACNF/Co3O4 composites resulted the highest CO2 adsorption capacities of 1.502 and 2.166 mmol/g at 0 °C, respectively, whereas the highest CH4 adsorption capacities were obtained to be 0.516 and 0.661 mmol/g at 0 °C by ACNF/Fe2O3 and ACNF/Co3O4 composites, respectively. The isosteric heats calculated lower than 80 kJ/mol showed that the adsorption processes of CO2 and CH4 were mainly dominated by physical adsorption for both ACNF composites. Our findings indicated that ACNF-metal oxide composites are useful materials for designing of CO2 and CH4 adsorption systems.
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Ullah M, Bai X, Chen J, Lv H, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Wang J, Sun B, Li L, Shi K. Metal-organic framework material derived Co3O4 coupled with graphitic carbon nitride as highly sensitive NO2 gas sensor at room temperature. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Pisarkiewicz T, Maziarz W, Małolepszy A, Stobiński L, Michoń DA, Szkudlarek A, Pisarek M, Kanak J, Rydosz A. Nitrogen Dioxide Sensing Using Multilayer Structure of Reduced Graphene Oxide and α-Fe 2O 3. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:1011. [PMID: 33540780 PMCID: PMC7867266 DOI: 10.3390/s21031011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Multilayers consisting of graphene oxide (GO) and α-Fe2O3 thin layers were deposited on the ceramic substrates by the spray LbL (layer by layer) coating technique. Graphene oxide was prepared from graphite using the modified Hummers method. Obtained GO flakes reached up to 6 nanometers in thickness and 10 micrometers in lateral size. Iron oxide Fe2O3 was obtained by the wet chemical method from FeCl3 and NH4OH solution. Manufactured samples were deposited as 3 LbL (GO and Fe2O3 layers deposited sequentially) and 6 LbL structures with GO as a bottom layer. Electrical measurements show the decrease of multilayer resistance after the introduction of the oxidizing NO2 gas to the ambient air atmosphere. The concentration of NO2 was changed from 1 ppm to 20 ppm. The samples changed their resistance even at temperatures close to room temperature, however, the sensitivity increased with temperature. Fe2O3 is known as an n-type semiconductor, but the rGO/Fe2O3 hybrid structure behaved similarly to rGO, which is p-type. Both chemisorbed O2 and NO2 act as electron traps decreasing the concentration of electrons and increasing the effective multilayer conductivity. An explanation of the observed variations of multilayer structure resistance also the possibility of heterojunctions formation was taken into account.
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- Tadeusz Pisarkiewicz
- Institute of Electronics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (T.P.); (W.M.); (D.A.M.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Electronics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (T.P.); (W.M.); (D.A.M.); (J.K.)
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (L.S.)
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland; (A.M.); (L.S.)
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- Institute of Electronics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (T.P.); (W.M.); (D.A.M.); (J.K.)
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland;
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Institute of Electronics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (T.P.); (W.M.); (D.A.M.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Electronics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland; (T.P.); (W.M.); (D.A.M.); (J.K.)
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Khan I, Zada N, Khan I, Sadiq M, Saeed K. Enhancement of photocatalytic potential and recoverability of Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles by decorating over monoclinic zirconia. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 2020; 18:1473-1489. [PMID: 33312656 PMCID: PMC7721935 DOI: 10.1007/s40201-020-00563-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Photodegradation of organic pollutants is considered to be the most suitable and cheaper technique to counter the decontamination issues. Metal nanoparticles are considered to be the most effective heterogeneous photocatalysts for photodegradation of organic pollutants. Besides, iron oxide nanoparticles are well-known photocatalysts for degrading organic pollutants. METHODS We reported the synthesis of neat iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) and zirconia supported iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4/ZrO2 NPs) by facile chemical reduction technique for photodegradation ofa toxic azo dye namely methyl red. RESULTS The XRD and FTIR analysis has demonstrated a crystalline phase Fe3O4 NPs. The morphological features via scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM) suggested agglomerated morphology of neat Fe3O4 NPs with 803.54 ± 5.11 nm average particle size and revealed the uniform morphology and homogenous dispersion of Fe3O4 NPs over ZrO2 surface in Fe3O4/ZrO2 nanocomposite. A polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.47 showed sufficient variations in the particle size of neat Fe3O4 NPs, which is also supported by the results obtained from atomic force microscopy (AFM), FESEM and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Fe3O4/ZrO2 NPs demonstrated efficient methyl red degradation over a short period of time under simulated light and degraded about ~ 91.0 ± 1.0% and 87.0 ± 1.0% dye in 40 min, under UV and visible light, respectively. CONCLUSION The excellent photodegradation efficacy and sustainability of Fe3O4/ZrO2 NPs can be attributed to the homogenous distribution of Fe3O4 NPs over ZrO2, which facilitates the generation of photoexcitons (electrons and holes), enhanced charge transfer and minimize the charge recombination.
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- Idrees Khan
- Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Centre of Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Ajinkya N, Yu X, Kaithal P, Luo H, Somani P, Ramakrishna S. Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle (IONP) Synthesis to Applications: Present and Future. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E4644. [PMID: 33080937 PMCID: PMC7603130 DOI: 10.3390/ma13204644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Iron oxides are chemical compounds which have different polymorphic forms, including γ-Fe2O3 (maghemite), Fe3O4 (magnetite), and FeO (wustite). Among them, the most studied are γ-Fe2O3 and Fe3O4, as they possess extraordinary properties at the nanoscale (such as super paramagnetism, high specific surface area, biocompatible etc.), because at this size scale, the quantum effects affect matter behavior and optical, electrical and magnetic properties. Therefore, in the nanoscale, these materials become ideal for surface functionalization and modification in various applications such as separation techniques, magnetic sorting (cells and other biomolecules etc.), drug delivery, cancer hyperthermia, sensing etc., and also for increased surface area-to-volume ratio, which allows for excellent dispersibility in the solution form. The current methods used are partially and passively mixed reactants, and, thus, every reaction has a different proportion of all factors which causes further difficulties in reproducibility. Direct active and complete mixing and automated approaches could be solutions to this size- and shape-controlled synthesis, playing a key role in its exploitation for scientific or technological purposes. An ideal synthesis method should be able to allow reliable adjustment of parameters and control over the following: fluctuation in temperature; pH, stirring rate; particle distribution; size control; concentration; and control over nanoparticle shape and composition i.e., crystallinity, purity, and rapid screening. Iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP)-based available clinical applications are RNA/DNA extraction and detection of infectious bacteria and viruses. Such technologies are important at POC (point of care) diagnosis. IONPs can play a key role in these perspectives. Although there are various methods for synthesis of IONPs, one of the most crucial goals is to control size and properties with high reproducibility to accomplish successful applications. Using multiple characterization techniques to identify and confirm the oxide phase of iron can provide better characterization capability. It is very important to understand the in-depth IONP formation mechanism, enabling better control over parameters and overall reaction and, by extension, properties of IONPs. This work provides an in-depth overview of different properties, synthesis methods, and mechanisms of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) formation, and the diverse range of their applications. Different characterization factors and strategies to confirm phase purity in the IONP synthesis field are reviewed. First, properties of IONPs and various synthesis routes with their merits and demerits are described. We also describe different synthesis strategies and formation mechanisms for IONPs such as for: wustite (FeO), hematite (α-Fe2O3), maghemite (ɤ-Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4). We also describe characterization of these nanoparticles and various applications in detail. In conclusion, we present a detailed overview on the properties, size-controlled synthesis, formation mechanisms and applications of IONPs.
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- Nene Ajinkya
- Materials and Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Materials and Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, SHUATS, Allahabad 211007, India;
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- Materials and Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.Y.); (H.L.)
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- Center for Grand Challenges and Green Technologies, Applied Science Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Pune 411041, India;
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- Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore;
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Tuning structural and magnetic properties of Fe oxide nanoparticles by specific hydrogenation treatments. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17174. [PMID: 33057106 PMCID: PMC7560822 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74188-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Structural and magnetic properties of Fe oxide nanoparticles prepared by laser pyrolysis and annealed in high pressure hydrogen atmosphere were investigated. The annealing treatments were performed at 200 °C (sample A200C) and 300 °C (sample A300C). The as prepared sample, A, consists of nanoparticles with ~ 4 nm mean particle size and contains C (~ 11 at.%), Fe and O. The Fe/O ratio is between γ-Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 stoichiometric ratios. A change in the oxidation state, crystallinity and particle size is evidenced for the nanoparticles in sample A200C. The Fe oxide nanoparticles are completely reduced in sample A300C to α-Fe single phase. The blocking temperature increases from 106 K in A to 110 K in A200C and above room temperature in A300C, where strong inter-particle interactions are evidenced. Magnetic parameters, of interest for applications, have been considerably varied by the specific hydrogenation treatments, in direct connection to the induced specific changes of particle size, crystallinity and phase composition. For the A and A200C samples, a field cooling dependent unidirectional anisotropy was observed especially at low temperatures, supporting the presence of nanoparticles with core–shell-like structures. Surprisingly high MS values, almost 50% higher than for bulk metallic Fe, were evidenced in sample A300C.
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Vorobiov VK, Bugrov AN, Kasatkin IA, Bolshakov SA, Sokolova MP, Smirnov NN, Smirnov MA. Effect of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles on the mechanism of charge storage in polypyrrole-based hydrogel. Polym Bull (Berl) 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03216-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nasir A, Masood F, Yasin T, Hameed A. Progress in polymeric nanocomposite membranes for wastewater treatment: Preparation, properties and applications. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.06.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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