The novel Dy3+-doped NaMgLaTeO6 (NaMgLaTeO6:Dy3+) phosphors were produced through a high-temperature solid-state reaction. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and Rietveld refinement manifest that the pure phosphor was committed to the space group (P21/m (11)) and features the double perovskite structure. The band gap (Eg) of the direct semiconductor NaMgLaTeO6 is calculated to be 2.065 eV. Under 388 nm excitation, the 4F9/2→6H13/2 energy level transition contributes to the maximum emission peak at 572 nm. Other properties of the phosphor include optimal concentration (x = 5 mol %), high thermal stability, activation energy (Ea = 0.31 eV), and internal quantum efficiency (IQE = 31.44 %). The relevant color coordinate of the white light emitting diode (w-LED) prepared by the phosphor is (0.298, 0.311). The features of the latent fingerprint (LFP) created by NaMgLaTeO6:Dy3+ can be clearly reflected on different surfaces. In summary, NaMgLaTeO6:Dy3+ phosphor has proven high potential in w-LEDs production and LFP detection.
Here in, we adopted a simplistic approach for the design and tailoring of novel nanocomposite Fe2(MoO4)3/FeS (FMO/FeS). The nanocomposite effectively maintains its structural stability, enabling the sensor to work throughout a lengthy linear range. And for the first time, this hybrid material decorated glassy carbon electrode (GCE) utilized for homocysteine (Hcy) quantification. The selective interaction between the material loaded on the electrode surface and -SH group in the homocysteine can be characterized by a variation in the anodic peak and the faster current output. The FMO/FeS facilitate rapid electron transfer between the electrolyte and electrode, allowing for easy detection of homocysteine. The homocysteine undergoes oxidation in the presence of electron acceptor, releasing an electron from thiol group. The extraordinary electrochemical activity attributed by FMO/FeS nanocomposite accelerated the overall performance of sensor towards the selected analyte. The novel sensor illustrated an exceptional linear range of 13–9061 μM for Hcy detection and it is greater than reported in studies till now to the best of our knowledge with limit of detection (LOD) value of 0.05 µM. The reproducibility and repeatability analysis of the unique sensor exhibited admirable results whereas the sensor demonstrated noteworthy selectivity towards desired analyte in the presence of potential interferants. Additionally, the practical application of the sensor assessed by analysing Hcy in blood serum specimen as well as in urine and exhibited remarkable recovery rates. This paving way for the development of comprehensive technologies for proper health care for future.
Much attention has been focused on the fabrication of TiO2 microspheres due to their excellent properties and attractive potential in many fields. Here, undoped 3D hierarchical TiO2 microspheres (TMS) were synthesized in situ on Ti mesh using a hydrothermal method by varying NaOH concentration, reaction time and temperature. The 3D TMS grown along the surface of the woven wires of the Ti meshes, using the metal Ti meshes as a substrate, which resulted in improved conductivity. Meanwhile, the original Ti mesh with the macroporosity (due to the 15 % open area of the mesh) can act as fast proton mass diffusion. As a result, the flexible TMS-Ti photoelectrodes exhibit an excellent current density of 1.63 mA/cm2 at a potential of 1.23 V (vs Ag/AgCl). Therefore, the in situ synthesis of TiO2 microspheres on Ti mesh is highly desirable for flexible devices.