Pub Date : 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119171
Vijay Kumar Srivastava , A. Sowndarya , T. Daniel Thangadurai , Zdenek Sofer , S. Jayavani , Hanna J. Maria , Sabu Thomas
A feasible substitute for traditional batteries, solid-state rechargeable energy storage technologies provide benefits like higher energy density, improved safety, and longer cycle life. Nanomaterials (NMs) have confirmed great potential in overcoming the drawbacks of conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), particularly carbon-based materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). To meet the increasing need for high-performance energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs), more advancements are necessary. The incorporation of carbon-based nanomaterials into all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) with photo-rechargeable characteristics is investigated in this study. ASSB performance in terms of energy density, cycle life, and power density can be greatly improved by the special qualities of CNTs and graphene, including their large surface area, superior mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity. To optimize the anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials, this study explores the most current revisions on the use of carbon-based NMs in ASSBs. Additionally, the possibilities of photo-rechargeable ASSBs made possible by the combination of charge-separation and light-harvesting mechanisms are examined. This assessment seeks to aid in the creation of next-generation energy storage systems by offering a thorough summary of current developments and prospective viewpoints.
{"title":"Carbon-based nanocomposites for all-solid-state rechargeable energy storage devices","authors":"Vijay Kumar Srivastava , A. Sowndarya , T. Daniel Thangadurai , Zdenek Sofer , S. Jayavani , Hanna J. Maria , Sabu Thomas","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A feasible substitute for traditional batteries, solid-state rechargeable energy storage technologies provide benefits like higher energy density, improved safety, and longer cycle life. Nanomaterials (NMs) have confirmed great potential in overcoming the drawbacks of conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), particularly carbon-based materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). To meet the increasing need for high-performance energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs), more advancements are necessary. The incorporation of carbon-based nanomaterials into all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) with photo-rechargeable characteristics is investigated in this study. ASSB performance in terms of energy density, cycle life, and power density can be greatly improved by the special qualities of CNTs and graphene, including their large surface area, superior mechanical strength, and electrical conductivity. To optimize the anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials, this study explores the most current revisions on the use of carbon-based NMs in ASSBs. Additionally, the possibilities of photo-rechargeable ASSBs made possible by the combination of charge-separation and light-harvesting mechanisms are examined. This assessment seeks to aid in the creation of next-generation energy storage systems by offering a thorough summary of current developments and prospective viewpoints.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119171"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119180
Shilpa Shivaram , S. Rajesh , Archana Ashok , Alphonsa Maria Cyriac , S. Anslin Priya
Pure anatase TiO2 nanoparticles (P1) and TiO2 doped with 1 % yttrium (Y1), gadolinium (G1) and samarium (S1) were synthesized via the sol-gel method. Memristors were fabricated using spin coated thin films (pure and doped) via magnetron sputtering. An integrated optimization strategy for yttrium, gadolinium, and samarium doped TiO2 spanning the material, thin film and device scales is presented, aiming at the development of customised memristors. Material properties were analysed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV–Visible spectroscopy while thin films were examined optically. Thickness of thin films varied from 225 to 361 nm. Device performance was assessed through electrical measurements. Doping reduced the crystalline and particle size. G1 and Y1 exhibited the smallest crystalline (6.95 nm) and particle (26.18 nm) sizes respectively. S1, Y1 and G1 nanoparticles exhibited hexagonal, elongated agglomerates and spherical morphologies, with S1 displaying the highest oxygen vacancy. Band gaps decreased upon doping, with the lowest indirect band gap found in S1 (2.905 eV) and the smallest direct band gap observed in G1 (3.152 eV). Among the thin films investigated, S1 exhibited the lowest direct (3.59 eV) and indirect (3.26 eV) band gap energies. Memristors displayed narrow (S1) and wide (Y1) current-voltage hysteresis loops, with time dependent resistance and current variations measured for all devices. This study establishes the first integrated-analysis framework for the fabrication of customised Y, Gd, Sm doped TiO2 memristors. Keywords TiO2; yttrium; gadolinium; samarium; memristor; oxygen vacancy.
{"title":"From material to device: Integrated material, thin-film, and device optimization of Y, Gd, Sm doped TiO2 for Memristive applications","authors":"Shilpa Shivaram , S. Rajesh , Archana Ashok , Alphonsa Maria Cyriac , S. Anslin Priya","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pure anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles (P1) and TiO<sub>2</sub> doped with 1 % yttrium (Y1), gadolinium (G1) and samarium (S1) were synthesized via the sol-gel method. Memristors were fabricated using spin coated thin films (pure and doped) via magnetron sputtering. An integrated optimization strategy for yttrium, gadolinium, and samarium doped TiO<sub>2</sub> spanning the material, thin film and device scales is presented, aiming at the development of customised memristors. Material properties were analysed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV–Visible spectroscopy while thin films were examined optically. Thickness of thin films varied from 225 to 361 nm. Device performance was assessed through electrical measurements. Doping reduced the crystalline and particle size. G1 and Y1 exhibited the smallest crystalline (6.95 nm) and particle (26.18 nm) sizes respectively. S1, Y1 and G1 nanoparticles exhibited hexagonal, elongated agglomerates and spherical morphologies, with S1 displaying the highest oxygen vacancy. Band gaps decreased upon doping, with the lowest indirect band gap found in S1 (2.905 eV) and the smallest direct band gap observed in G1 (3.152 eV). Among the thin films investigated, S1 exhibited the lowest direct (3.59 eV) and indirect (3.26 eV) band gap energies. Memristors displayed narrow (S1) and wide (Y1) current-voltage hysteresis loops, with time dependent resistance and current variations measured for all devices. This study establishes the first integrated-analysis framework for the fabrication of customised Y, Gd, Sm doped TiO<sub>2</sub> memristors. Keywords TiO<sub>2</sub>; yttrium; gadolinium; samarium; memristor; oxygen vacancy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119180"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119164
Weronika Smok
In this work synthesis and characterization of SnO2/SeO2 heterojunction nanofibers fabricated via electrospinning followed by calcination at 500 °C and 600 °C is presented. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the influence of calcination temperature on the structure, morphology, and optical properties of SnO2/SeO2 nanofibers. Results of the morphology analysis revealed that increasing the calcination temperature induces a reduction in both crystallite and nanofiber diameters, promotes the formation of structural defects, and facilitates the emergence of isolated nanoparticles on fiber surfaces. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses confirmed the coexistence of amorphous SeO2 and polycrystalline SnO2 phases, forming heterojunctions, in which the density of structural defects and oxygen vacancies increases with increasing calcination temperature. The analysis of the optical properties of the produced SnO2/SeO2 nanofibers showed strong ultraviolet absorption accompanied by a temperature-dependent narrowing of the optical band gap from 2.77 eV to 2.47 eV, attributed to defect-induced energy levels within the band structure. These findings demonstrate that controlling the parameters of the calcination process enables the tuning of the optical and structural properties of SnO2/SeO2 nanofibers, making them promising candidates for applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and advanced photovoltaic devices.
{"title":"Tailoring the optical and structural properties of SnO2/SeO2 heterojunction nanofibers through electrospinning and thermal treatment","authors":"Weronika Smok","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119164","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119164","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work synthesis and characterization of SnO<sub>2</sub>/SeO<sub>2</sub> heterojunction nanofibers fabricated via electrospinning followed by calcination at 500 °C and 600 °C is presented. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the influence of calcination temperature on the structure, morphology, and optical properties of SnO<sub>2</sub>/SeO<sub>2</sub> nanofibers. Results of the morphology analysis revealed that increasing the calcination temperature induces a reduction in both crystallite and nanofiber diameters, promotes the formation of structural defects, and facilitates the emergence of isolated nanoparticles on fiber surfaces. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses confirmed the coexistence of amorphous SeO<sub>2</sub> and polycrystalline SnO<sub>2</sub> phases, forming heterojunctions, in which the density of structural defects and oxygen vacancies increases with increasing calcination temperature. The analysis of the optical properties of the produced SnO<sub>2</sub>/SeO<sub>2</sub> nanofibers showed strong ultraviolet absorption accompanied by a temperature-dependent narrowing of the optical band gap from 2.77 eV to 2.47 eV, attributed to defect-induced energy levels within the band structure. These findings demonstrate that controlling the parameters of the calcination process enables the tuning of the optical and structural properties of SnO<sub>2</sub>/SeO<sub>2</sub> nanofibers, making them promising candidates for applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and advanced photovoltaic devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119164"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119170
Jiemin Li , Yanmei Yang , Xuelian Li , Yumei Song , Xingyu Liu , Shurong Ning , Guibing Shi , Li Wang
This study investigates the effects of a novel two-step annealing process on the structure uniformity and soft magnetic properties of Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 cores. Its innovation lies in the synergistic effect of Cu-clad low-temperature pre-annealing combined with conventional secondary annealing. The results demonstrate that the cores subjected to low temperature pre-annealing exhibits superior soft magnetic properties, characterized by a higher initial permeability (μi ≈ 189,076) and a lower coercivity (Hc ≈ 1.34 A/m), compared to conventionally annealed cores (μi ≈ 134,645, Hc ≈ 1.92 A/m). Microstructural analysis reveales that the pre-annealing treatment promotes a more uniform distribution of nanocrystallites within the core. The enhanced performance is consistent with the random magnetocrystalline anisotropy model considering grain-size distribution, from the analysis of the measured average grain size, its distribution, and the crystallized volume fraction. Furthermore, the uniformity of the grain distribution is found to have a more significant impact on the magnetic properties than the grain size.
研究了一种新的两步退火工艺对Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9磁芯组织均匀性和软磁性能的影响。其创新之处在于包铜低温预退火与常规二次退火相结合的协同效应。结果表明,经低温预退火的磁芯具有较好的软磁性能,初始磁导率(μi≈189,076)和矫顽力(Hc≈1.34 a /m)均高于常规退火的磁芯(μi≈134,645,Hc≈1.92 a /m)。显微组织分析表明,预退火处理使纳米晶在芯内的分布更加均匀。从实测平均晶粒尺寸、晶粒分布、结晶体积分数等方面分析,增强的性能符合考虑晶粒尺寸分布的随机磁晶各向异性模型。此外,晶粒分布的均匀性比晶粒尺寸对磁性能的影响更显著。
{"title":"Effect of two-step annealing on the structural uniformity and magnetic properties of Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 alloy magnetic cores.","authors":"Jiemin Li , Yanmei Yang , Xuelian Li , Yumei Song , Xingyu Liu , Shurong Ning , Guibing Shi , Li Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the effects of a novel two-step annealing process on the structure uniformity and soft magnetic properties of Fe<sub>73.5</sub>Cu<sub>1</sub>Nb<sub>3</sub>Si<sub>13.5</sub>B<sub>9</sub> cores. Its innovation lies in the synergistic effect of Cu-clad low-temperature pre-annealing combined with conventional secondary annealing. The results demonstrate that the cores subjected to low temperature pre-annealing exhibits superior soft magnetic properties, characterized by a higher initial permeability (μ<sub>i</sub> ≈ 189,076) and a lower coercivity (<em>H</em><sub>c</sub> ≈ 1.34 A/m), compared to conventionally annealed cores (μ<sub>i</sub> ≈ 134,645, <em>H</em><sub>c</sub> ≈ 1.92 A/m). Microstructural analysis reveales that the pre-annealing treatment promotes a more uniform distribution of nanocrystallites within the core. The enhanced performance is consistent with the random magnetocrystalline anisotropy model considering grain-size distribution, from the analysis of the measured average grain size, its distribution, and the crystallized volume fraction. Furthermore, the uniformity of the grain distribution is found to have a more significant impact on the magnetic properties than the grain size.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119170"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145883410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119174
Muhammad Bilal Ahmad , Rabia Arif , Arifa Shaheen , Ritu Bala
In this study, luminescent ionic liquid crystals (ILCs) composed of a gemini surfactant (16-3-16) and an amino acid L-tyrosine (L-Tyr) were rationally designed and synthesized for the efficient removal of hazardous iodine. The structural and bonding features of the synthesized [16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs were confirmed using FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectral, SAXS and XRD techniques. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) revealed that the synthesized ILCs in aqueous solution exhibit strong green luminescence and self-assemble into multilayers and vesicles. The photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield of the [16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs was found to be 32.51 %. These ILCs exhibited exceptional iodine adsorption capacities of 3.29 ± 0.12 g g−1 in the vapour phase and 1.728 ± 0.09 g g−1 in solution. The adsorption kinetics follow a pseudo-second-order model, and the thermodynamic analysis confirms that the process is endothermic in nature. Remarkably, the material retained its performance over five reuse cycles following simple ethanol washing. The adsorption mechanism was elucidated through FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS and SEM-EDX techniques. The results suggest that iodine capture is primarily driven by charge transfer and strong acid-base interactions, facilitated by the aromatic nature of the ILCs, which enables the formation of stable iodine–π complexes. This study presents an innovative and recyclable ILC-based system for capturing iodine, offering a promising approach for environmental remediation applications.
本研究合理设计合成了由gemini表面活性剂(16-3-16)和氨基酸l -酪氨酸(L-Tyr)组成的发光离子液晶(ILCs),用于高效去除有害碘。采用FT-IR、1H NMR、13C NMR、质谱、SAXS和XRD等技术对合成的[16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs的结构和键合特征进行了表征。共聚焦激光扫描显微镜(CLSM)和动态光散射(DLS)结果表明,合成的ILCs在水溶液中表现出强烈的绿色发光,并自组装成多层和囊泡。结果表明,[16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs的光致发光量子产率为32.51%。这些ILCs在气相和溶液中分别表现出3.29±0.12 g g−1和1.728±0.09 g g−1的优异的碘吸附能力。吸附动力学符合准二阶模型,热力学分析证实了吸附过程的吸热性质。值得注意的是,在简单的乙醇洗涤后,该材料在重复使用五次后仍保持其性能。通过FT-IR、拉曼光谱、XPS和SEM-EDX等技术对其吸附机理进行了研究。结果表明,碘捕获主要由电荷转移和强酸碱相互作用驱动,并由ilc的芳香性质促进,从而形成稳定的碘-π配合物。本研究提出了一种创新的、可回收的基于ilc的碘捕获系统,为环境修复应用提供了一种有前途的方法。
{"title":"Gemini surfactant and L-tyrosine derived luminescent ionic liquid crystals for effective iodine capture","authors":"Muhammad Bilal Ahmad , Rabia Arif , Arifa Shaheen , Ritu Bala","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, luminescent ionic liquid crystals (ILCs) composed of a gemini surfactant (16-3-16) and an amino acid L-tyrosine (L-Tyr) were rationally designed and synthesized for the efficient removal of hazardous iodine. The structural and bonding features of the synthesized [16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs were confirmed using FT-IR, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, mass spectral, SAXS and XRD techniques. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) revealed that the synthesized ILCs in aqueous solution exhibit strong green luminescence and self-assemble into multilayers and vesicles. The photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield of the [16-3-16]∙2Tyr ILCs was found to be 32.51 %. These ILCs exhibited exceptional iodine adsorption capacities of 3.29 ± 0.12 g g<sup>−1</sup> in the vapour phase and 1.728 ± 0.09 g g<sup>−1</sup> in solution. The adsorption kinetics follow a pseudo-second-order model, and the thermodynamic analysis confirms that the process is endothermic in nature. Remarkably, the material retained its performance over five reuse cycles following simple ethanol washing. The adsorption mechanism was elucidated through FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS and SEM-EDX techniques. The results suggest that iodine capture is primarily driven by charge transfer and strong acid-base interactions, facilitated by the aromatic nature of the ILCs, which enables the formation of stable iodine–π complexes. This study presents an innovative and recyclable ILC-based system for capturing iodine, offering a promising approach for environmental remediation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119174"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119179
M.F. Ramírez-Ayala , A. Lobo Guerrero , Umapada Pal , J.L. Pérez-Mazariego , J. León-Flores , M.L. Marquina , F.R. Barrientos Hernández
M-type strontium hexaferrites, with partial substitution of Sr2+ by rare earth ions (RE3+ = La, Pr, Nd, Sm and Gd) were synthesized via the Pechini method, following the formula Sr1-xRExFe12O19 (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.1). The influence of rare earth substitution on the structural, vibrational, and magnetic properties was systematically investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Vibrant sample magnetometry, and Mössbauer spectroscopy. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of a single-phase hexagonal M-type ferrite. Even at low RE3+ concentrations, notable variations were observed in lattice parameters. FTIR analysis revealed outstanding changes in metal‑oxygen stretching vibrations, particularly at tetrahedral sites, indicating the incorporation of rare earth ions. Mössbauer spectroscopy further confirmed RE incorporation and revealed notable alterations in hyperfine parameters at the 4f1, 4f2, and 2a sites, indicating changes in the local electronic and magnetic environments of Fe nuclei. In addition, morphology and magnetic properties were evaluated as a function of the rare earth substitution, highlighting the critical role of RE3+ dopants in tailoring the structural and magnetic behavior of strontium hexaferrites.
{"title":"Magnetostructural properties of rare earth substituted strontium hexaferrites","authors":"M.F. Ramírez-Ayala , A. Lobo Guerrero , Umapada Pal , J.L. Pérez-Mazariego , J. León-Flores , M.L. Marquina , F.R. Barrientos Hernández","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2026.119179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>M-type strontium hexaferrites, with partial substitution of Sr<sup>2+</sup> by rare earth ions (RE<sup>3+</sup> = La, Pr, Nd, Sm and Gd) were synthesized via the Pechini method, following the formula Sr<sub>1-x</sub>RE<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>12</sub>O<sub>19</sub> (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.1). The influence of rare earth substitution on the structural, vibrational, and magnetic properties was systematically investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Vibrant sample magnetometry, and Mössbauer spectroscopy. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of a single-phase hexagonal M-type ferrite. Even at low RE<sup>3+</sup> concentrations, notable variations were observed in lattice parameters. FTIR analysis revealed outstanding changes in metal‑oxygen stretching vibrations, particularly at tetrahedral sites, indicating the incorporation of rare earth ions. Mössbauer spectroscopy further confirmed RE incorporation and revealed notable alterations in hyperfine parameters at the 4f<sub>1</sub>, 4f<sub>2</sub>, and 2a sites, indicating changes in the local electronic and magnetic environments of Fe nuclei. In addition, morphology and magnetic properties were evaluated as a function of the rare earth substitution, highlighting the critical role of RE<sup>3+</sup> dopants in tailoring the structural and magnetic behavior of strontium hexaferrites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119179"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145928279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119177
Shivakumar Jagadish Shetty , Shreepooja Bhat , Nanditha T.K. , Raghavendra K.G. , Ganesha A. , Ashutosh Gupta , A. Muthukrishnaraj , Maqsood R. Waikar , Rajendra G. Sonkawade , Shivamurthy R.C. , Gurumurthy S.C.
Automobiles, data centres, and electronic gadgets are facing a major issue of overheating due to the deterioration of the working parts. The excess heat generated, however, is eliminated using a liquid circulation system. Conventional fluids used in the circulation system reached their limit in completely removing generated heat. Hence, nanomaterials are dispersed in conventional fluids to form a new class of fluids known as nanofluids. Here, silver and silver(I) sulfide (Ag-Ag2S) alloy nanoparticles (AS NPs) were decorated on the surface of functionalized MWCNTs (F-MWCNTs) to prepare Ag-Ag2S/F-MWCNTs nanocomposite (AS:CNTs NC). The decoration and formation of the desired structure were proven by various spectroscopic analyses and microscopy. The AS:CNTs NC was then dispersed in Milli Q water to prepare nanofluids (0.2, 0.5, 1, and 2 v/v). The dispersion stability of the nanofluids was examined using zeta potential, an absorbance vs. time plot, and visual inspection. The thermophysical properties of the sample were assessed by evaluating the viscosity and thermal conductivity (TC). With the increase in the concentration of NC in the nanofluids, the viscosity increases at 0.2 v/v nanofluids, then decreases at 0.5 v/v and 1 v/v NC loading within the investigated shear range, and at 2 v/v, the measured viscosity is slightly lower than the base fluid. Additionally, the sample yielded approximately 115.08% and 192.28% enhancements in TC value at 30 °C and 50 °C, respectively, for 2 v/v concentration nanofluids. The enhancement in the TC indicates the suitability of the nanofluid for heat transfer applications.
{"title":"Ag-Ag2S decorated F-MWCNTs nanofluids for heat transfer applications","authors":"Shivakumar Jagadish Shetty , Shreepooja Bhat , Nanditha T.K. , Raghavendra K.G. , Ganesha A. , Ashutosh Gupta , A. Muthukrishnaraj , Maqsood R. Waikar , Rajendra G. Sonkawade , Shivamurthy R.C. , Gurumurthy S.C.","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Automobiles, data centres, and electronic gadgets are facing a major issue of overheating due to the deterioration of the working parts. The excess heat generated, however, is eliminated using a liquid circulation system. Conventional fluids used in the circulation system reached their limit in completely removing generated heat. Hence, nanomaterials are dispersed in conventional fluids to form a new class of fluids known as nanofluids. Here, silver and silver(I) sulfide (Ag-Ag<sub>2</sub>S) alloy nanoparticles (AS NPs) were decorated on the surface of functionalized MWCNTs (F-MWCNTs) to prepare Ag-Ag<sub>2</sub>S/F-MWCNTs nanocomposite (AS:CNTs NC). The decoration and formation of the desired structure were proven by various spectroscopic analyses and microscopy. The AS:CNTs NC was then dispersed in Milli Q water to prepare nanofluids (0.2, 0.5, 1, and 2 v/v). The dispersion stability of the nanofluids was examined using zeta potential, an absorbance vs. time plot, and visual inspection. The thermophysical properties of the sample were assessed by evaluating the viscosity and thermal conductivity (TC). With the increase in the concentration of NC in the nanofluids, the viscosity increases at 0.2 v/v nanofluids, then decreases at 0.5 v/v and 1 v/v NC loading within the investigated shear range, and at 2 v/v, the measured viscosity is slightly lower than the base fluid. Additionally, the sample yielded approximately 115.08% and 192.28% enhancements in TC value at 30 °C and 50 °C, respectively, for 2 v/v concentration nanofluids. The enhancement in the TC indicates the suitability of the nanofluid for heat transfer applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119177"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145883375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Researchers are investigating self-healing polymers inspired by the regenerative properties observed in biological systems, with a particular focus on allantoin hexamethylene diisocyanate (APY), synthesized via condensation polymerization. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the organic nature of APY. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated a 92 % correlation with allantoin reference spectra, while Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis revealed an allantoin content of 89.73 %. Furthermore, flow injection mass spectrometry (FIMS) detected soluble allantoin, and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) identified the presence of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Structural optimizations of allantoin and HDI were performed using Gaussian 16 software, employing density functional theory (DFT), which demonstrated that these compounds could function as both hydrogen bond donors and acceptors.
{"title":"Exploring the reaction mechanisms of the cutting-edge hydrogen bond donor Allantoin-isocyanate precursor, with a comparative analysis utilizing density functional theory (DFT)","authors":"Jigneshkumar Thakkara , Nishant Pandya , Kalpana Devi , K.K. Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Researchers are investigating self-healing polymers inspired by the regenerative properties observed in biological systems, with a particular focus on allantoin hexamethylene diisocyanate (APY), synthesized via condensation polymerization. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the organic nature of APY. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated a 92 % correlation with allantoin reference spectra, while Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis revealed an allantoin content of 89.73 %. Furthermore, flow injection mass spectrometry (FIMS) detected soluble allantoin, and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) identified the presence of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Structural optimizations of allantoin and HDI were performed using Gaussian 16 software, employing density functional theory (DFT), which demonstrated that these compounds could function as both hydrogen bond donors and acceptors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119153"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145883409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-02DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119165
Nikola Ilić , Ivana Validžić , Tanja Barudžija , Sanja Stevanović
Antimony sulfide amorphous and crystalline nanoparticles were synthesized by the hot-injection method. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the gradual growth and crystallization of amorphous particles with synthesis time and temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed spherical shapes of amorphous nanoparticles of 10–50 nm in radius and clothespin-shaped crystalline particles with a radius and length of several micrometers and an approximate aspect ratio of 2.5. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) implied a 1.8–2.0 eV, size-tunable, indirect band gap for the amorphous phase and a smaller, ∼1.6 eV, direct band gap for the crystalline phase. Thermogravimetry (TG/DSC) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy studies show that amorphous powders have a low concentration of organic molecules, which are primarily eliminated during crystallization. The powders were spray deposited as an absorber layer in ITO/TiO2 + Sb2S3/P3HT/I2(I−)/Al-composed solar cells, giving up to 1.2 % energy conversion efficiency when illuminated by a 290 W/m2 tungsten lamp as a source.
{"title":"Hot injection synthesis parameters effects on the structure, crystallinity, microstructure and optical properties of Sb2S3 nanopowders","authors":"Nikola Ilić , Ivana Validžić , Tanja Barudžija , Sanja Stevanović","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119165","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119165","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antimony sulfide amorphous and crystalline nanoparticles were synthesized by the hot-injection method. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the gradual growth and crystallization of amorphous particles with synthesis time and temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed spherical shapes of amorphous nanoparticles of 10–50 nm in radius and clothespin-shaped crystalline particles with a radius and length of several micrometers and an approximate aspect ratio of 2.5. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) implied a 1.8–2.0 eV, size-tunable, indirect band gap for the amorphous phase and a smaller, ∼1.6 eV, direct band gap for the crystalline phase. Thermogravimetry (TG/DSC) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy studies show that amorphous powders have a low concentration of organic molecules, which are primarily eliminated during crystallization. The powders were spray deposited as an absorber layer in ITO/TiO<sub>2</sub> + Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/P3HT/I<sub>2</sub>(I<sup>−</sup>)/Al-composed solar cells, giving up to 1.2 % energy conversion efficiency when illuminated by a 290 W/m<sup>2</sup> tungsten lamp as a source.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119165"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145883408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-02DOI: 10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119172
Guixin Wan , Yunlong Jia , Zhanyi Zhu , Bingjie Ren , Tao Qin , Lin Ma
In this study, coral-like α-Fe2O3 gas sensing materials were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal-annealing method. By optimizing the calcination temperature, the material with high specific surface area and rapid dynamic response was obtained. The coral-like α-Fe2O3 which was calcined at 600 °C for 2 h exhibited excellent ammonia sensing properties: a low optimal operating temperature (220 °C), a high response value (50.26 to 200 ppm NH₃) alongside fast response/recovery times (13.6/33.4 s), and a good linear relationship between sensor response and ammonia concentration in the range of 10–200 ppm (regression coefficient R2 = 0.987). The coral-like interconnected porous architecture significantly enhanced gas diffusion and increased the contact area between target gases and the sensing materials. Simultaneously, it facilitated adsorption/desorption processes on both internal and external surfaces, contributing to rapid response/recovery kinetics and high sensitivity. Furthermore, gas sensors based on coral-like α-Fe2O3 demonstrated excellent selectivity to ammonia and robust long-term stability. Finally, the gas sensing mechanism of ammonia detection was also discussed.
{"title":"Coral-like α-Fe2O3 nanosensor for enhanced ammonia sensing at low operating temperature","authors":"Guixin Wan , Yunlong Jia , Zhanyi Zhu , Bingjie Ren , Tao Qin , Lin Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mseb.2025.119172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, coral-like α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> gas sensing materials were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal-annealing method. By optimizing the calcination temperature, the material with high specific surface area and rapid dynamic response was obtained. The coral-like α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> which was calcined at 600 °C for 2 h exhibited excellent ammonia sensing properties: a low optimal operating temperature (220 °C), a high response value (50.26 to 200 ppm NH₃) alongside fast response/recovery times (13.6/33.4 s), and a good linear relationship between sensor response and ammonia concentration in the range of 10–200 ppm (regression coefficient <em>R</em><sup>2</sup> = 0.987). The coral-like interconnected porous architecture significantly enhanced gas diffusion and increased the contact area between target gases and the sensing materials. Simultaneously, it facilitated adsorption/desorption processes on both internal and external surfaces, contributing to rapid response/recovery kinetics and high sensitivity. Furthermore, gas sensors based on coral-like α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> demonstrated excellent selectivity to ammonia and robust long-term stability. Finally, the gas sensing mechanism of ammonia detection was also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18233,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: B","volume":"326 ","pages":"Article 119172"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145877044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}