Artigos 2020

Photoluminescent properties of Sm3+ and Tb3+ codoped CaWO4 nanoparticles obtained by a one-step sonochemical method Abstract: Luminescent materials with LED applications can have your emission color controlled by rare earth doping. In this work, Sm3+- […]

Disclosing the Structural, Electronic, Magnetic, and Morphological Properties of CuMnO2: A Unified Experimental and Theoretical Approach Abstract: Precise control of the overall performance for solid-state materials is associated with morphological modulations which provide an alternative […]

Artificial photosynthesis for alcohol and 3-C compound formation using BiVO4-lamelar catalyst Abstract: The high levels of atmospheric CO2 transformed this compound in a preoccupant pollutant. However, a wide range of semiconductors, including bismuth vanadate (BiVO4), […]

NiMo–NiCu Inexpensive Composite with High Activity for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Abstract: In this work, the effect of copper addition on NiMo coating is evaluated in regard to the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). NiMo and NiMo–NiCu […]

Ag3PO4/NiO Composites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light Abstract: Black NiO powders were prepared by a hydrothermal method. Moreover, the visible light-driven Ag3PO4/NiO photocatalyst composites were successfully synthesized by in situ precipitation method. These […]

Catalysis of oxygen reduction reaction for H2O2 electrogeneration: The impact of different conductive carbon matrices and their physicochemical properties Abstract: Carbon-based catalysts are widely used in oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) via 2e- for H2O2 electrogeneration. […]

Optical phonon modes in 1:2 ordered trigonal Ba3MgNb2O9 perovskite: Synergy of both classical and quantum methods Abstract: Ba3MgNb2O9 is a double perovskite niobate with a trigonal structure with space group D3d3. Such a niobium-based compound […]

CeO2 and CeO2:Pr nanocrystalline powders prepared by the polymeric precursor method: Yellow and red pigments with tunable color Abstract: The development of stable and reproducible inorganic pigments is noteworthy for industrial applications mainly considering more […]

Quantum mechanical modeling of Zn‐based spinel oxides: Assessing the structural, vibrational, and electronic properties Abstract: The structural, electronic, and vibrational properties of two leading representatives of the Zn‐based spinel oxides class, normal ZnX2O4 (X = […]

Gold nanoparticles functionalized with 4,4’-dithiobiphenyl blended with CuS in PMMA for switching memory devices Abstract: A switching memory device based on functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and hexagonal copper sulfide nanocrystals (CuS), finely blended in polymethylmethacrylate […]

Abstract: Morphology control of multifunctional semiconductor materials is a significant topic since it directly impacts the physical and chemical properties in catalysis, photonics, energy conversion, and other applications. Therefore, the characterization and the control of […]

Oxygen reduction reaction: Semi-empirical quantum mechanical and electrochemical study of Printex L6 carbon black Abstract: Amorphous carbon black (CB) is a highly reactive material for O2 reduction and widely employed in H2O2 generation. Most studies […]

Towards an ink-based method for the deposition of ZnxCd1-xS buffer layers in CZTS solar cells Abstract: This work explores two different deposition methods to grow buffer layers of ZnxCd1−xS for application in kesterite (Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS)) solar […]

Insights on the mechanism of solid state reaction between TiO2 and BaCO3 to produce BaTiO3 powders: The role of calcination, milling, and mixing solvent Abstract: Barium titanate (BaTiO3) is well-known for its variety of macroscopic […]

One-step controllable synthesis of three-dimensional WO3 hierarchical architectures with different morphologies decorated with silver nanoparticles: enhancing the photocatalytic activity Abstract: Hierarchical architecture self-assembled three-dimensional WO3 and WO3·Ag with high uniformity have been successfully obtained using peroxopolytungstic […]

Enhanced ultrasensitive detection of ozone gas using reduced graphene oxide-incorporated LaFeO3 nanospheres for environmental remediation process Abstract: An efficient and facile benign approach to develop reduced graphene oxide (rGO) incorporated into perovskite LaFeO3 nanostructure with […]

Tuning oscillatory time-series evolution by Pt(111)-OHad stabilization Abstract: Controlling the Pt(111)-OHad stability by means of noncovalent interactions with hydrated cations, it was possible to modify natural changes in the galvanostatic time-series collected during ethylene glycol […]

Reliable Tin dioxide based nanowire networks as ultraviolet solar radiation sensors Abstract: Nowadays, 1D material SnO2 (n-type) have been standing out, demonstrating their potential application in ultraviolet (UV) radiation and chemical sensing, as in optical […]

Effect of the pH pre-adjustment on the formation of In2W3O12 and In6WO12 powders: Cluster coordination and optical band gapEfecto del preajuste de pH en la formación de polvos In2W3O12 e In6WO12: coordinación de grupo y […]

Growth mechanism and vibrational and optical properties of SrMoO4: Tb3+, Sm3+ particles: green–orange tunable color Abstract: A SrMoO4 series co-doped with Tb³⁺ and Sm³⁺ was successfully prepared by the sonochemical method. The particles were characterized […]

Halide adsorption effect on methanol electro-oxidation reaction studied by dynamic instabilities Abstract: The effect of halide anion adsorption on methanol electro-oxidation reaction in acid media was studied by means of thermal effects on both cyclic […]

Stability of di-butyl-dichalcogenide-capped gold nanoparticles: experimental data and theoretical insights Abstract: Metals capped with organochalcogenides have attracted considerable interest due to their practical applications, which include catalysis, sensing, and biosensing, due to their optical, magnetic, […]

TiO 2 nanotubes improve physico-mechanical properties of glass ionomer cement Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the physico-mechanical properties of a high viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) reinforced with TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-nt). Methods: […]

In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy for Ultrahigh Temperature Mechanical Testing of ZrO2 Abstract: This work demonstrates a novel approach to ultrahigh-temperature mechanical testing using a combination of in situ nanomechanical testing and localized laser heating. […]

Aging resistance of an experimental zirconia-toughened alumina composite for large span dental prostheses: Optical and mechanical characterization Abstract: PurposeTo synthesize a zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) composite with 85% alumina matrix reinforced by 15% zirconia and to […]

Trapping of Magnetic Flux in Bi-2223 Ceramic Superconductors Doped with α-Al2O3 Nanoparticles Abstract: By combining experimental results and a simple model, we offer here an explanation for the role played by the low-angle grain boundaries […]

NiWO4 powders prepared via polymeric precursor method for application as ceramic luminescent pigments Abstract: NiWO4 was prepared using the polymeric precursor method and studied in terms of physical and chemical properties to verify its stability for […]

Strain-induced novel properties of alloy nitride nanotubes Abstract: Nanotubes have become the focus of interest in recent years because of their unique properties that make them natural candidates for many devices. The junction of two […]

Connecting theory with experiment to understand the photocatalytic activity of CuO–ZnO heterostructure Abstract: Semiconductor based photocatalysis attracts wide attention because of its ability to directly utilize solar energy to degrade pollutants and convert energy, with […]

Influence of microwave-assisted hydrothermal treatment time on the crystallinity, morphology and optical properties of ZnWO4 nanoparticles: Photocatalytic activity Abstract: In this work, zinc tungstate (ZnWO4) nanoparticles were obtained by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method at 140 °C and […]

Titanium dioxide nanotubes incorporated into bleaching agents: physicochemical characterization and enamel color change Abstract: Titanium dioxide nanotubes are nanostructures that can accelerate the oxidation reaction of bleaching procedures and promote a more effective whitening effect.Objective: […]

Influence of PZT insertion on Portland cement curing process and piezoelectric properties of 0–3 cement-based composites by impedance spectroscopy Abstract: 0–3 Cement-based piezoelectric composites were produced. It was verified that not only the piezoelectric properties […]

Microwave assisted synthesis of CuInGaSe2 quantum dots and spray deposition of their composites with graphene oxide derivatives Abstract: In this contribution, we explore a spray deposition technique to prepare thin films based on nanocomposites of […]

Elucidating esterification reaction during deposition of cutin monomers from classical molecular dynamics simulations Abstract: The structural behavior of some cutin monomers, when deposited on mica support, was extensively investigated by our research group. However, other […]

Electrooxidation of C4 Polyols on Platinum Single-Crystals: A Computational and Electrochemical Study Abstract: Many polyols are abundant and cheap molecules highly spread in the biomass. These molecules have an enormous potential to be used in electrochemical […]

Ag Nanoparticles/AgX (X=Cl, Br and I) Composites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Low Toxicological Effects Abstract: Periodic structures induced by electron irradiation are a unique phenomenon when electron beams irradiate on the surface of some […]

Improved photoelectrocatalytic properties of ZnO/CuWO4 heterojunction film for RhB degradation Abstract: In this work, we report on the photoelectrocatalytic properties of nanostructured ZnO/CuWO4 heterojunction film prepared by combining the hydrothermal and doctor-blade methods. For ZnO and […]

Enhanced photoelectrocatalytic performance of ZnO films doped with N2 by a facile electrochemical method Abstract: In the present study, we investigated the structural, morphological, photoelectrochemical, and photocatalytic properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) and ZnO films, which […]

In Vitro Toxic Effect of Biomaterials Coated with Silver Tungstate or Silver Molybdate Microcrystals Abstract: Purpose. This study evaluated the cytotoxicity of antimicrobial silver tungstate (Ag2WO4) or silver molybdate (Ag2MoO4) microcrystals coating biomaterials. Materials and […]

Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Cyclo[18]Carbon Abstract: After the experimental evidence of polyynic as the stable form of cyclo[18]carbon, in the present paper, using ab initio electronic structure calculations, we show that this result is a […]

Abstract: Pathogenic microorganisms are becoming a potential threat to the health of human beings and the environment worldwide. In this present study, we have developed a polycotton fiber, in which by incorporation and functionalization of […]

Effects of ZnO/TiO2 nanoparticle and TiO2 nanotube additions to dense polycrystalline hydroxyapatite bioceramic from bovine bones Abstract: Objectives – A bovine dense hydroxyapatite ceramic (HA) was produced as new biomaterial, however, the production of a […]

Connecting the surface structure, morphology and photocatalytic activity of Ag2O: An in depth and unified theoretical investigation Abstract: The surface morphology of the materials is known to have significant influence on the overall photocatalytic performance. […]

All-Electrochemically Grown Sb2Se3/a-MoSx Photocathodes for Hydrogen Production: The Effect of the MoSx Layer on the Surface Recombination and Photocorrosion of Sb2Se3 Films Abstract: Sb2Se3 is considered a promising photocathode material for hydrogen production via solar […]

Effect of Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia) juice on the Production of the PGF2α/PGE2 and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines involved in Menstruation Abstract: Tahiti lemon juice (Citrus latifolia) (TLJ), as a natural source of flavonoids, has been used […]

Unraveling the Photoluminescence Properties of the Sr10V6O25 Structure through Experimental and Theoretical Analyses Abstract: White light photoluminescent materials can overcome many problems due to an intrinsic color balance, in addition to reducing the cost for […]

Impact of agro-industrial waste on steel corrosion susceptibility in media simulating concrete pore solutions Abstract: Sugarcane bagasse ash sand (SBAS) can be used as a bioadditive in concrete. However, little is known about its effects […]

Multi-dimensional architecture of Ag/α-Ag2WO4 crystals: insights into microstructural, morphological, and photoluminescence properties Abstract: In this study, we report the potential of ethylenediamine (En) in the modification of the morphological, structural, optical and catalytic properties of […]

Theoretical study of greenhouse gases on the zirconium oxide nanotube surface Abstract: Herein, density functional theory was used to investigate the zirconium oxide nanotube (SWZNT-c(1 1 1)) as a possible candidate for detection of greenhouse gases such […]

Theoretical study of sarin adsorption on (12,0) boron nitride nanotube doped with silicon atoms Abstract: Sarin gas is one of the most lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare, which its detection is import to […]

Structural Refinement, Morphological Features, Optical Properties, and Adsorption Capacity of α-Ag2WO4 Nanocrystals/SBA-15 Mesoporous on Rhodamine B Dye Abstract: α-Ag2WO4 nanocrystals, mesoporous silica (SBA-15), and α-Ag2WO4/SBA-15 as a nanocomposite were prepared by sonochemical, hydrothermal, and in […]

Towards a white-emitting phosphor Ca10V6O25 based material Abstract: To achieve a stable material capable of white-light emission, we fabricated Ca10V6O25 by both co-precipitation (CP) and microwave-assisted hydrothermal (MAH) methods at different temperatures. The effects of structural […]

Effect of the electrodeposition potential on the photoelectroactivity of the SnS/Sb2S3 thin films Abstract: The present work outlines a simple and novel approach to obtain nanostructured and heterostructured SnS/Sb2S3 thin films. This material showed enhanced […]

Electron beam irradiation for the formation of thick Ag film on Ag3PO4 Abstract: This study demonstrates that the electron beam irradiation of materials, typically used in characterization measurements, could be employed for advanced fabrication, modification, […]

Rational Design of W-Doped Ag3PO4 as an Efficient Antibacterial Agent and Photocatalyst for Organic Pollutant Degradation Abstract: Bacterial and organic pollutants are major problems with potential adverse impacts on human health and the environment. A […]

Unconventional magnetic ferroelectricity in the quadruple perovskite NaMn7O12 Abstract: By means of magnetic, specific heat, and pyroelectric measurements, we report on magnetic ferroelectricity in the quadruple perovskite NaMn7O12, characterized by a canted antiferromagnetic (AFM) CE […]

Metallic behavior in STO/LAO heterostructures with non-uniformly atomic interfaces Abstract: The search for new and low-power switching devices involving the integration of semiconductor thin films is of interest, and has led to renewed research because […]

Upcycling Microbial Cellulose Scraps into Nanowhiskers with Engineered Performance as Fillers in All-Cellulose Composites Abstract: Cellulose is everywhere and renovates in nature continuously and rapidly, while petroleum does not. Unlike the latter, cellulose biodegrades and […]

Cation-exchange mediated synthesis of hydrogen and sodium titanates heterojunction: Theoretical and experimental insights toward photocatalyic mechanism Abstract: Na2Ti3O7/H2Ti3O7 heterojunction nanotubes were obtained through the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method (MAH) with different band gap energy engineering. This study […]

Effect of copper addition on cobalt-molybdenum electrodeposited coatings for the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline medium Abstract: Co–Mo materials have been reported as electrocatalysts that present good performance in alkaline electrolytes. In this paper, the […]

Effective strategy to coupling Zr-MOF/ZnO: Synthesis, morphology and photoelectrochemical properties evaluation Abstract: Zr-MOF was coupled with ZnO particles by mechanical mixture followed by heat treatment at 400 °C. The Zr-MOF influence on the ZnO structure was […]

CuO/NiOx thin film–based photocathodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting Abstract: Copper oxides are considered to be very promising materials for promoting a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, some CuO features, such as the recombination of charge carriers, […]

New nanocarried phenobarbital formulation: Maintains better control of pentylenetetrazole-Induced seizures Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of slow release phenobarbital in the control of convulsions triggered by pentylenetetrazole (PTZ), verifying the time of […]

Bi electrodeposition on WO3 photoanode to improve the photoactivity of the WO3/BiVO4 heterostructure to water splitting Abstract: In view of the urgency to replace fossil fuel-based energy sources with sustainable and renewable sources, much has been done […]

BTEX gas sensor based on hematite microrhombuses Abstract: Over the past fifty years, gas sensors based on metal semiconducting oxides (MOXs) have drawn attention due to their performance in detecting various gases. Thus, we report […]

Prozac® photodegradation mediated by Mn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles: Evaluation of by-products and mechanisms proposal Abstract: TiO2 nanoparticles were efficiently doped with Mn applying microwave-assisted synthesis method. Anatase phase was confirmed by XRD pattern, which did not […]

Improvement of electrodeposited Sb2Se3 thin film photoelectroactivity by cobalt grain boundary modification Abstract: This work presents, for the first time, the effects of cobalt-modification on the photoelectrochemical properties of Sb2Se3 thin films. The insertion of Co2+ ions caused […]

Plasma Treatment: a Novel Approach to Improve the Photoelectroactivity of Sb2S3 Thin Films to Water Splitting Abstract: The present study reports a novel and fast nitrogen plasma treatment approach to boost hydrogen evolution on antimony(III) sulphide […]

Carboxymethyl-botryosphaeran stabilized carbon nanotubes aqueous dispersion: A new platform design for electrochemical sensing of desloratadine Abstract: The polysaccharide carboxymethyl-botryosphaeran (CMB) was used to improve the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in water. This feature […]

A novel synthesis route to obtain magnetic nanocrystalline cobalt ferrite with photo-Fenton activity Abstract: A novel unconventional coprecipitation procedure (UCP) followed by a simple and fast microwave-assisted hydrothermal (MAH) treatment was used to synthesize a […]

JUDD-OFELT ANALYSIS OF Tb3+ AND UPCONVERSION STUDY IN Yb3+-Tb3+ CO-DOPED CALIBO GLASSES Abstract: We report on the study of the spectroscopic properties in Ytterbium–Terbium (Yb3+-Tb3+) co-doped calcium lithium borate (CaLiBO) glasses, with the study’s focus being on […]

One-pot synthesis: a simple and fast method to obtain ceramicsuperconducting materials Abstract: The one-pot method focuses on the reduction of the number of steps or chemical reactions in the synthesis of materials, and it is […]

Multicomponent polyurethane–carbon black composite as piezoresistive sensor Abstract: Composite of carbon black (CB) dispersed into a multicomponent polyurethane matrix combines the good mechanical properties of the polymer, such as elasticity, with the electrical property of […]

Introducing a low-cost tool for 3D characterization of pitting corrosion in stainless steel Abstract: Herein, we propose an approach to three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of corroded samples to have access to information about the shape, diameter, […]

Structural, chemical and optical characterizations of an experimental SiO2–Y-TZP ceramic produced by the uniaxial/isostatic pressing technique Abstract: This study aimed to produce a new SiO2+Y-TZP ceramic via uniaxial/isostatic compression that was structurally and chemically characterized […]

Experimental and theoretical interpretation of the order/disorder clusters in CeO2:La Abstract: A spectroscopic study of nanostructured lanthanum-doped cerium oxide samples showed that a mild decrease by 5.3% in the surface concentration of Ce(III) species and, […]

Synthesis and characterization of Nd(OH)3-ZnO composites for application in photocatalysis and disinfection Abstract: Nd(OH)3-ZnO composites were synthesized with three content of Neodymium (1, 3 and 5 wt%) and characterized in terms of their structural, morphological, […]

Synthesis and characterization of Agþ and Zn2þ co-doped CaWO4 nanoparticles by a fast and facile sonochemical method Abstract: In this work, Agþ and Zn2þ co-doped CaWO4 nanoparticles were obtained by fast and facile sonochemical method. […]

A novel BSA immobilizing manner on modified titanium surface ameliorates osteoblast performance Abstract: Surface modification of medical and dental devices, to improve their biocorrosion resistance and biocompatibility, can be achieved with the multidisciplinary field of […]

Electronic Structure, Morphological Aspects, and Photocatalytic Discoloration of Three Organic Dyes with MgWO4 Powders Synthesizedby the Complex Polymerization Method Abstract: Heterogeneous photocatalytic (PC) degradation of organic dyes in aqueous solution with semiconductor oxides has been […]

Novel Approaches of Nanoceria with Magnetic, Photoluminescent, and Gas-Sensing Properties Abstract: The modification of CeO2 with rare-earth elements opens up a wide range of applications as biomedical devices using infrared emission as well as magnetic […]

Structural, electronic, vibrational and magnetic properties of Zn2+ substituted MnCr2O4 nanoparticles Abstract: In the present investigation, we report the structural, vibrational, electronic and magnetic properties of Mn0.5Zn0.5Cr2O4 nanoparticles fabricated by the solution combustion method and complemented by Density […]

Stabilization of the γ-Ag2WO4 metastable pure phase by coprecipitation method using polyvinylpyrrolidone as surfactant: Photocatalytic property Abstract: In this work, the effect of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) concentration as a surfactant was studied in the stabilization of […]

Reactivity of eumelanin building blocks: A DFT study of monomers and dimers Abstract: Melanins are natural pigments with important biological properties and have been considered promising materials for several bio-electronic applications. In spite of it, […]

Graphenic Aerogels Decorated with Ag Nanoparticles as 3D SERS Substrates for Biosensing Abstract: A versatile and efficient surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate based on a hybrid aerogel composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) decorated with […]

Rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of CuBi2O4 and its application for the artificial photosynthesis Abstract: Strategies for CO2 reforming for hydrocarbon production using ultraviolet or visible radiation are promising to mitigate environmental impacts from other human […]

Magnetodielectric and magnetoelectric correlation in (1-x)PMN-PT/ xCFO 0e3 particulate composites Abstract: A multiferroic composite consisting of single phases of 30 vol.% magnetostrictive ferrite and 70 vol.% relaxor ferroelectric has been synthesized. The ferrite exhibits a […]

The effect of morphology on the ozone-gas sensing properties of zinc oxide sputtered films Abstract: One of the main obstacles in the development and design of semiconductor gas sensors is our limited understanding of the […]

Enhanced photocatalytic and antifungal activity of hydroxyapatite/α-AgVO3 composites Abstract: Hydroxyapatite/α-silver vanadate (HA/α-AgVO3) composites for fungi growth inhibition and photocatalytic discoloration of organic compounds were synthesized by chemical precipitation. The structural and morphological characterization of the […]

Unvealing the role of β-Ag2MoO4microcrystals to the improvement of antibacterial activity Abstract: Crystal morphology with different surfaces is important for improving the antibacterial activity of materials. In this experimental and theoretical study, the antibacterial activity […]

Microwave-Driven Hexagonal-to-Monoclinic Transition in BiPO4: An In-Depth Experimental Investigation and First-Principles Study Abstract: Present theoretical and experimental work provides an in-depth understanding of the morphological, structural, electronic, and optical properties of hexagonal and monoclinic polymorphs […]

Towards a white-emitting phosphor Ca10V6O25 based material Abstract: To achieve a stable material capable of white-light emission, we fabricated Ca10V6O25 by both co-precipitation (CP) and microwave-assisted hydrothermal (MAH) methods at different temperatures. The effects of […]

Zinc-substituted Ag2CrO4: A material with enhanced photocatalytic and biological activity Abstract: In the past years, new environmentally-friendly photocatalysts have been reported, but the realization of efficient visible-light driven photocatalyst with highly active bactericidal and fungicidal […]

Femtosecond-laser-irradiation-induced structural organization and crystallinity of Bi2WO6 Abstract: Controlling the structural organization and crystallinity of functional oxides is key to enhancing their performance in technological applications. In this work, we report a strong enhancement of […]

Pair Distribution Function from Electron Diffraction in Cryogenic Electron Microscopy: Revealing Glassy Water Structure Abstract: In recent years, cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) has revolutionized the structure determination of wet samples and especially that of biological […]

Dual catalytic performance of arene-ruthenium amine complexes for norbornene ring-opening metathesis and methyl methacrylate atom-transfer radical polymerizations Abstract: Arene ruthenium(II) complexes bearing the cyclic amines RuCl2(eta(6)-p-cymene)(pyrrolidine)] (1), [RuCl2(eta(6)-p-cymene)(piperidine)] (2), and [RuCl2(eta(6)-p-cymene)(peridroazepine)] (3) were successfully synthesized. […]

Preparation and in vitro evaluation of PLA/biphasic calcium phosphate filaments used for fused deposition modelling of scaffolds Abstract: Ceramic materials such as calcium phosphates (CaPs) with a composition similar to the mineral phase of bones […]

A Facile and Green Synthesis of a MoO2-Reduced Graphene Oxide Aerogel for Energy Storage Devices Abstract: A simple, low cost, and “green” method of hydrothermal synthesis, based on the addition of l-ascorbic acid (l-AA) as a […]

Abstract: This study is part of a new trend in the metallic biomaterials field that searches to use the titanium beta alloys with recognized bulk and surface properties for better biological response. Ti15Mo alloy (wt%) […]

Abstract: The number of studies on microcrystals containing silver has increased in recent decades. Among the silver-containing microcrystals, alpha-AgVO3 has gained prominence owing to its polymorphism that allows it to exert interesting antimicrobial activity against […]

Abstract: Laser-based methods to reduce of Graphene Oxide (GO) have been pointed out as a promising methodology to produce reduced graphene (rGO) due to its potential for scalable production without the use of chemicals and […]

Unconventional Magnetization Generated from Electron Beam and Femtosecond Irradiation on α‑Ag2WO4: A Quantum Chemical Investigation Abstract: Novel magnetic metals and metal oxides that use both the spin and charge of an electron offer exciting technological […]

Non-conventional ferromagnetism and high bias magnetoresistance in TiO2-x A simple phenomenological approach Abstract: A simple phenomenological approach is used to describe magnetization and magnetoresistance in thin films of oxygen-deficient ruffle titanium dioxide (TiO2). Magnetization curves […]

Fabrication of SrTiO3/g-C3N4 heterostructures for visible light-induced photocatalysis Abstract: We investigated a new method for the preparation of visible light-activated heterostructured photocatalysts made up of SrTiO3 (STO) and g-C3N4 (CN). The photocatalysts were synthesized by […]

Unveiling the infrared complex dielectric function of ilmenite CdTiO3 Abstract: This work presents the infrared active modes of the ilmenite phase of CdTiO3. Since the ilmenite phase of cadmium titanate is unstable in large particle […]

Designing biocompatible and multicolor fluorescent hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for cell-imaging applications Abstract: In recent years, there has been a growing effort toward the synthesis, engineering and property tuning of biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) that can be detected […]

Charge transfer in Pr-Doped cerium oxide: Experimental and theoretical investigations Abstract: In this study was synthesized cerium oxide (CeO2) doped with praseodymium (Pr) using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. The positions of the vacancies with respect […]

Towards an ink-based method for the deposition of ZnxCd1-xS buffer layers in CZTS solar cells Abstract: This work explores two different deposition methods to grow buffer layers of ZnxCd1-xS for application in kesterite (Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS)) […]

Hydrothermal synthesis, structural characterization and photocatalytic properties of beta-Ag2MoO4 microcrystals: Correlation between experimental and theoretical data Abstract: In this paper, we report about hydrothermal synthesis, structural characterization and photocatalytic properties of beta-silver molybdate (beta-Ag2MoO4) microcrystals […]

Functionalization of hydrophobic surfaces with antimicrobial peptides immobilized on a bio-interfactant layer Abstract: The design of functionalized polymer surfaces using bioactive compounds has grown rapidly over the past decade within many industries including biomedical, textile, […]

Experimental and ab Initio Studies of Deep-Bulk Traps in Doped Rare-Earth Oxide Thick Films Abstract: Lanthanum-doped CeO2 is a promising semiconductor for gas sensing. A combined study applying impedance spectroscopy and first-principles calculations was performed […]

Surface and electronic properties of rutile TiO2 thin films coated with PbO2 Abstract: Binary films of semiconductors have lots of potential applications in material science. Initially, these films were based on In2O3 but, because of […]

Recent progresses in the adsorption of organic, inorganic, and gas compounds by MCM-41-based mesoporous materials Abstract: Adsorbent mesoporous materials are highly efficient for the remediation of different compounds in environmental applications such as organic, inorganic, […]

First principle investigation of the exposed surfaces and morphology of beta-ZnMoO4 Abstract: Crystal shape is a critical determinant of the physical and chemical properties of crystalline materials; hence, it is the challenge of controlling the […]

Alginate-cellulose biopolymeric beads as efficient vehicles for encapsulation and slow-release of herbicide Abstract: Alginate (ALG) and alginate/cellulose (ALG/CEL) beads were prepared and tested as potential vehicles for encapsulation and controlled release of imazethapyr (IMZ), a […]

A new strategy to obtain nano-scale particles of lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12) by the oxidant peroxo method (OPM) Abstract: Lithium titanate with spinel structure (Li4Ti5O12) has attracted attention for its potential use as anode in lithium-ion […]

Using a multiway chemometric tool in the evaluation of methanol electro-oxidation mechanism Abstract: In the present work, an innovative methodology is used to contribute in the elucidation of methanol electro-oxidation reaction on polycrystalline Pt surface. […]

Cyclic amines homobimetallic ruthenium pre-catalysts bearing bidentate phosphine and their dual catalytic activity for the ring-opening metathesis and atom-radical polymerizations Abstract: A series of [RuCl(dppb)(mu-Cl)(3)Ru(dppb)(amine)] complexes, where amine is pyrrolidine (1), piperidine (2) or perhydroazepine […]

The critical effect of electrodes components mixing on efficiency of anode material for lithium-ion batteries Abstract: An investigation is attempted to highlight the importance of electrode preparation. Graphite carbon (GC), SnO2 and single wall carbon […]

Preparation and characterization of hematite nanoparticles-decorated zinc oxide particles (ZnO/Fe2O3) as photoelectrodes for solar cell applications Abstract: Because of the socio-environmental and economic impacts of the use of fossil fuels, the demand for the diversification […]