Artigos 2024

Macro- and Nano-Porous Ag Electrodes Enable Selective and Stable Aqueous CO2 Reduction Abstract: Electrochemical carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction from aqueous solutions offers a promising strategy to overcome flooding and salt precipitation in gas diffusion electrodes used […]

Mapping and characterization of the surface structure and electronic properties of β-Ag2MoO4 from DFT thermodynamic calculations Abstract: The physical and chemical properties of metal oxides are closely related to their surface termination, the presence of defects, and […]

P-Block Elements Activate Pt Surfaces for the Electrooxidation of Alcohols and Polyols When Promoting the −OH formation Abstract: The electro-oxidation of alcohols and polyols plays a pivotal role in energy conversion and biomass utilization, offering […]

Effect of Cerium Precursors on Ce-Doped BiVO4 Nanoscale-Thick Films as Photoanodes: Implications for Water Splitting Abstract: The use of the BiVO4 semiconductor to generate H2 via water splitting has recently been studied to meet the global energy demand. […]

Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting using nanostructured films: p-CuO sensitized with polyhedral n-Cu2O particles and CuS as photocathode Abstract: The harnessing of solar energy to produce high-density energy carriers, such as hydrogen, through cost-effective technologies like […]

Exploring the Halide Exchange Engineering on Lead-free Cs2AgSbCl6−δBrδ Mixed-Halide Double Perovskite: A DFT Study Abstract: In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional fossil fuels, offering a sustainable and inexhaustible energy […]

Beyond bubbles: Unraveling the interfacial pH effects on bubble size distribution Abstract: Interfacial pH changes and bubble dynamics play pivotal roles in water electrolysis, significantly impacting cell overvoltage and energy consumption. The quantification of these […]

Boosting photocurrent of anodized Nb2O5 by synergetic post-synthesis electrochemical treatment Abstract: Hydrogen has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels due to its environmental benefits. Niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) is an effective photocatalyst for water splitting, […]

Mixed Fe-Mo carbide prepared by a sonochemical synthesis as highly efficient nitrate reduction electrocatalyst Abstract: Ammonia, a versatile compound that can be used as a fertilizer, chemical or fuel, has since long been produced through […]

Insights into the Morphology and Structural Defects of Eu-Doped Ceria Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Applications in Red-Emitting Devices Abstract: In this work, we investigated the synthesis temperature effect on the crystal growth of Eu-doped ceria nanostructures […]

Synthesis and characterization of Restricted Access Magnetic Nanotubes (M-RACNTs) for the extraction of secondary metabolites from Lasiodiplodia sp. fermentation broth Abstract: This work proposed the synthesis and the characterization of Restricted Access Magnetic Nanotubes (M-RACNTs) to be used as sorbent in […]

Nutritional value and acceptability of chocolate with high cocoa content and green banana biomass Abstract: Chocolate and green banana biomass (GBB) are nutritious foods that benefit well-being and health. GBB adds nutritional value, acceptance, and […]

Effect of nanometric β-calcium glycerophosphate supplementation in conventional toothpaste on enamel demineralization: An in vitro study Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing toothpastes containing 1100 ppm F with micrometric or […]

Magnetic carbon nanotubes modified with proteins and hydrophilic monomers: Cytocompatibility, in-vitro toxicity assays and permeation across biological interfaces Abstract: Carbon nanotubes are promising materials for biomedical applications like delivery systems and tissue scaffolds. In this paper, magnetic […]

Analysis of the Luminescent Emission during Flash Sintering of8YSZ and 20SDC Ceramics Abstract: Light-emission data were collected before, during, and after the occurrence of the flash event in pressureless electric-field-assisted (flash) sintering experiments on ZrO2: […]

Ceramic compositions for 5G devices containing niobium: A survey Abstract: The main dielectric properties of several ceramic materials having niobium in their composition, proposed to take part in 5G telecommunication devices, are reviewed. A preliminary […]

Carbon Nitrides in Photoelectrochemistry: State of the Art and Perspectives Beyond Water Splitting Abstract: Photoelectrodes made from cost-effective materials are the most desired for practical photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications, aiming to help in the imminent environmental […]

In situ polymerised polyaniline films over multi-walled carbon nanotubes coatings for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance Abstract: Polyaniline (PANI), which is a π-conjugated polymer, has stood out as a promising candidate for dihydrogen generation in photoelectrochemical (PEC) […]

Isolated and combined effects of cobalt and nickel on the microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata Abstract: Aquatic organisms are exposed to several compounds that occur in mixtures in the environment. Thus, it is important to investigate their […]

Unveiling Antimicrobial Properties and Crystallization Induction in PLA Using α-Ag2WO4 Nanoparticles Abstract: In this study, α-Ag2WO4 nanoparticles were synthesized and then immobilized within the poly(lactic acid) (PLA) matrix at varying concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 3.0%). […]

Effects of ZnWO4 nanoparticles on growth, photosynthesis, and biochemical parameters of the green microalga Raphidocelis subcapitata Abstract: Nanoparticles have applications in many sectors in the society. ZnWO4 nanoparticles (ZnWO4-NPs) have potential in the fabrication of […]

Toxicity of binary-metal mixtures (As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Pb and Zn) in the euryhaline rotifer Proales similis: Antagonistic and synergistic effects Abstract: Data regarding the effects of binary metal mixtures in marine zooplankton are […]

Plasma treatment of electrodeposited Sb2Se3 thin films for improvement of solar-driven hydrogen evolution reaction Abstract: Semiconductor films based on Sb2Se3 are a promising choice to be applied as photocathodes for H2 generation via solar-driven water splitting. […]

Disentangling the Effects of Laser and Electron Irradiation on AgX (X = Cl, Br, and I): Insights from Quantum Chemical Calculations Abstract: The effects on the lattice structure and electronic properties of different polymorphs of […]

Efficient photoelectrochemical real textile wastewater detoxification using photoanodes of C3N4–BiVO4 Abstract: Photoelectrochemical systems utilizing solar energy have garnered significant attention for their sustainability in remediating contaminated water. This study focuses on advancing photoanode development through […]

Effective photoelectrocatalysis of levofloxacin antibiotic with Ti/IrO2single bondNb2O5 in environmental samples Abstract: This work reports the development and application of a highly efficient catalyst based on IrO2 and Nb2O5 for the degradation of the antibiotic […]

Photoluminescence of Ca10V6O25:Eu3+: A theoretical and experimental approach Abstract: Ca10−xV6O25:xEu (x = 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4%, and 8%) samples were synthesized by the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method at low temperature and short time. The corresponding […]

Insights into the role of surface properties on the optical, electronic and nanoparticles morphology of scheelite BaMoO4 Abstract: Wide band gap semiconductors, such as barium molybdate (BaMoO4), remain to attract much interest due to their […]

Electro-Oxidation of Polyols on Bi-Modified Pt in Acidic Media (HClO4). Understanding Activity and Selectivity Trends Abstract: Herein we show that Pt(111) and Pt(100) can produce the ketone through the oxidation of the secondary carbon of […]

Selective inhibitory activity of multidrug-resistant bacteria by zinc oxide nanoparticles Abstract: The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria has attracted much attention from the global community due to their potential to cause harm to health. In this […]

Enhancing electrochemical N2 reduction at mild conditions with FexOy co-deposited on amorphous MoS2 Abstract: Electrochemical reduction of N2 can lead to the clean and sustainable production of NH3 under environmental conditions. However, limited progress has […]

One-step electrodeposited nickel phosphide electrode for pH-universal electrochemical hydrogen production Abstract: Herein, we describe the development and study of the relationship between the Ni molar ratio of amorphous nickel phosphide (Ni-P) electrodes synthesized via electrodeposition […]

Room-temperature SnO2-based sensor with Pd-nanoparticles for real-time detection of CO dissolved gas in transformer oil Abstract: SnO2 and Pd nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by hydrothermal method and sol-gel, respectively. A paste formed by tin dioxide […]