Pub Date : 2026-01-03DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113990
Masoumeh Hasani, Fereshteh Emami
We present a single-sensor, fluorescence-based platform using amphiphilic polymer-coated CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (PMA-QDs) for detection of isoniazid (INH), hydrazine (HZ), lactose (LAC), their mixtures, and commercial tablet formulations. The PMA-QDs exhibit distinct fluorescence quenching patterns upon interaction with each analyte, creating unique molecular fingerprints. Chemometric analysis with principal component analysis (PCA), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), and hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) enabled accurate discrimination of individual compounds, mixtures, and tablet formulations, achieving 100% classification in leave-one-out cross-validation. The system showed high sensitivity to hydrazine, a toxic INH metabolite, detecting its formation under thermal stress and simulated in vitro metabolism. Furthermore, PMA-QDs distinguished between commercial INH tablet brands, demonstrating potential for quality control. Correlations between redox potentials and quenching efficiencies were observed, providing insight into the sensing mechanism. This versatile, multiplexed approach offers a practical strategy for drug screening, diagnostics, and metabolite monitoring in complex matrices.
{"title":"Fluorescence-based single-sensor platform using polymer-coated CdSe/ZnS quantum dots for discrimination of isoniazid, hydrazine, lactose, and pharmaceutical tablets","authors":"Masoumeh Hasani, Fereshteh Emami","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113990","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113990","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present a single-sensor, fluorescence-based platform using amphiphilic polymer-coated CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (PMA-QDs) for detection of isoniazid (INH), hydrazine (HZ), lactose (LAC), their mixtures, and commercial tablet formulations. The PMA-QDs exhibit distinct fluorescence quenching patterns upon interaction with each analyte, creating unique molecular fingerprints. Chemometric analysis with principal component analysis (PCA), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), and hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) enabled accurate discrimination of individual compounds, mixtures, and tablet formulations, achieving 100% classification in leave-one-out cross-validation. The system showed high sensitivity to hydrazine, a toxic INH metabolite, detecting its formation under thermal stress and simulated in vitro metabolism. Furthermore, PMA-QDs distinguished between commercial INH tablet brands, demonstrating potential for quality control. Correlations between redox potentials and quenching efficiencies were observed, providing insight into the sensing mechanism. This versatile, multiplexed approach offers a practical strategy for drug screening, diagnostics, and metabolite monitoring in complex matrices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113990"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939283","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.materresbull.2026.113991
Ying Yang , Yiqi Yu , Liuzhen Feng , Renfu Li , Zhiwen Ao , Jinmin Zhang , Yijian Sun , Jinsheng Liao
A series of (KMg)0.6Lu1.4(MoO4)3: Yb3+/Ho3+ (KMLMO: Yb/Ho) phosphors were synthesized via a solid-state reaction method. Experiments demonstrated that the optimal KMLMO:30%Yb/1%Ho phosphor is a two-dimensional negative thermal expansion material. At 980 nm excitation, KMLMO: Yb/Ho phosphor exhibits distinct upconversion emission peaks at 543 and 662 nm. As temperature increases, the non-radiative relaxations (NR1: 5I6→5I7 and NR2: 5F4/5S2→5F5) of Ho3+ are enhanced, resulting in red light emission undergoing less quenching than green light; consequently, the emitted light of phosphor shifts from yellow-green to orange-red, cleverly utilizing this feature to achieve temperature visualization. Based on the fluorescence intensity ratio (I662 nm/I543 nm) of Ho3+, the relative sensitivity of the phosphor is as high as 0.46% K⁻¹ at 448 K and the repeatability is >98.3% at whole temperature range. Overall, all findings demonstrate that KMLMO: 30%Yb/1%Ho phosphor is a promising optical material for temperature sensing.
{"title":"Thermal induced upconversion luminescence modulation and optical temperature sensing of (KMg)0.6Lu1.4(MoO4)3: Yb3+/Ho3+ phosphors","authors":"Ying Yang , Yiqi Yu , Liuzhen Feng , Renfu Li , Zhiwen Ao , Jinmin Zhang , Yijian Sun , Jinsheng Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113991","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113991","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A series of (KMg)<sub>0.6</sub>Lu<sub>1.4</sub>(MoO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>: Yb<sup>3+</sup>/Ho<sup>3+</sup> (KMLMO: Yb/Ho) phosphors were synthesized via a solid-state reaction method. Experiments demonstrated that the optimal KMLMO:30%Yb/1%Ho phosphor is a two-dimensional negative thermal expansion material. At 980 nm excitation, KMLMO: Yb/Ho phosphor exhibits distinct upconversion emission peaks at 543 and 662 nm. As temperature increases, the non-radiative relaxations (NR1: <sup>5</sup>I<sub>6</sub>→<sup>5</sup>I<sub>7</sub> and NR2: <sup>5</sup>F<sub>4</sub>/<sup>5</sup>S<sub>2</sub>→<sup>5</sup>F<sub>5</sub>) of Ho<sup>3+</sup> are enhanced, resulting in red light emission undergoing less quenching than green light; consequently, the emitted light of phosphor shifts from yellow-green to orange-red, cleverly utilizing this feature to achieve temperature visualization. Based on the fluorescence intensity ratio (I<sub>662 nm</sub>/I<sub>543 nm</sub>) of Ho<sup>3+</sup>, the relative sensitivity of the phosphor is as high as 0.46% K⁻¹ at 448 K and the repeatability is >98.3% at whole temperature range. Overall, all findings demonstrate that KMLMO: 30%Yb/1%Ho phosphor is a promising optical material for temperature sensing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113991"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939287","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.materresbull.2026.113989
Tao Wang , Lidan Wang , Can Wang , Yunpeng Xu , Xue Zhang , Qixin Zhuang , Xiao Li , Zisheng Su , Yaoming Xiao
The efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are influenced by various factors, among which the interface between the electron transport layer (ETL) and the perovskite (PVK) layer in n-i-p structured PSC plays a crucial role. Herein, a low-cost and environmentally friendly dual-molecule system comprising lysine and acetylsalicylic acid is employed as an interfacial modification strategy for ETL/PVK interface. This strategy effectively passivates defects of the tin dioxide (SnO2) ETL, aligns the energy levels between ETL and PVK, and enhances the crystallinity of PVK film, thereby improving both the efficiency and stability of PSC. PSC utilizing the dual-molecule passivation achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.25% with enhanced stability, outperforming those with single-molecule passivation.
{"title":"Low-cost bimolecular synergistic passivation of the perovskite buried interface for the perovskite solar cell","authors":"Tao Wang , Lidan Wang , Can Wang , Yunpeng Xu , Xue Zhang , Qixin Zhuang , Xiao Li , Zisheng Su , Yaoming Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113989","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.113989","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are influenced by various factors, among which the interface between the electron transport layer (ETL) and the perovskite (PVK) layer in n-i-p structured PSC plays a crucial role. Herein, a low-cost and environmentally friendly dual-molecule system comprising lysine and acetylsalicylic acid is employed as an interfacial modification strategy for ETL/PVK interface. This strategy effectively passivates defects of the tin dioxide (SnO<sub>2</sub>) ETL, aligns the energy levels between ETL and PVK, and enhances the crystallinity of PVK film, thereby improving both the efficiency and stability of PSC. PSC utilizing the dual-molecule passivation achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.25% with enhanced stability, outperforming those with single-molecule passivation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113989"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939284","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 : 2025-12-30DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113988
Dan-pu Zhao , Zhi-kun Peng , Shuai Wei , Qing-qing Pang , Qiao-yun Liu , Zhong-yi Liu
Heterogeneous interfaces are an effective strategy to modulate interfacial properties and enhance catalytic functionality. However, their dynamic evolution under reaction conditions remains elusive, hindering rational catalyst design. Herein, we report a ReS2-CoO/CoS2 heterostructure to investigate its structural transformation under electrocatalytic water splitting conditions, as well as to modulate its activity and stability. Electrochemical measurements reveal exceptional bifunctional catalytic activity, with overpotentials of 25 mV for HER (at 10 mA·cm⁻²) and 241 mV for OER (at 50 mA·cm⁻²). The synergistic interfacial interaction substantially enhances the kinetic processes. The integrated interface between CoO and CoS2 on ReS2 not only ensures intimate electronic coupling but also facilitates abundant surface defect formation, as confirmed by FTIR, XPS, and EPR analyses. In-situ Raman spectroscopy demonstrates structural robustness during HER, whereas a significant surface reconstruction occurs during the OER, in which the initial CoO/CoS2 phase transforms into CoO/CoOOH, serving as the new active species. The catalyst achieves efficient overall water splitting performance (1.43 V at 10 mA‧cm−2) with sustained performance. These findings offer valuable insights into interfacial engineering strategies for the rational design of advanced electrocatalysts.
{"title":"Study of the ReS₂-CoO/CoS₂ Heterostructure for Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalysis","authors":"Dan-pu Zhao , Zhi-kun Peng , Shuai Wei , Qing-qing Pang , Qiao-yun Liu , Zhong-yi Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113988","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113988","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heterogeneous interfaces are an effective strategy to modulate interfacial properties and enhance catalytic functionality. However, their dynamic evolution under reaction conditions remains elusive, hindering rational catalyst design. Herein, we report a ReS<sub>2</sub>-CoO/CoS<sub>2</sub> heterostructure to investigate its structural transformation under electrocatalytic water splitting conditions, as well as to modulate its activity and stability. Electrochemical measurements reveal exceptional bifunctional catalytic activity, with overpotentials of 25 mV for HER (at 10 mA·cm⁻²) and 241 mV for OER (at 50 mA·cm⁻²). The synergistic interfacial interaction substantially enhances the kinetic processes. The integrated interface between CoO and CoS<sub>2</sub> on ReS<sub>2</sub> not only ensures intimate electronic coupling but also facilitates abundant surface defect formation, as confirmed by FTIR, XPS, and EPR analyses. In-situ Raman spectroscopy demonstrates structural robustness during HER, whereas a significant surface reconstruction occurs during the OER, in which the initial CoO/CoS<sub>2</sub> phase transforms into CoO/CoOOH, serving as the new active species. The catalyst achieves efficient overall water splitting performance (1.43 V at 10 mA‧cm<sup>−2</sup>) with sustained performance. These findings offer valuable insights into interfacial engineering strategies for the rational design of advanced electrocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113988"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939376","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 : 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113987
H. Moreno , L.S.R. Rocha , G. Garcia , C. Macchi , M.A. Ponce , J.R. Sambrano , I.E. dell´Erba , A. Albuquerque , E. Longo , M.A. Ramirez , A.Z. Simões
This study explores the electrical and physicochemical properties of CeO2 thick films by combining theoretical simulations with experimental analyses under variable gas atmospheres. The films are prepared via screen printing, using particles synthesized through the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method with KOH and NaOH at concentrations of 2 and 4 M. KOH promotes higher nucleation rates, resulting in smaller particles with greater surface areas, whereas NaOH leads to fewer nucleation events and thus larger, less agglomerated particles. This trend is supported by the observed increase in the τ₁ lifetime, which rises from approximately 202 ps (NaOH 2 M) to about 219 ps (KOH 2 M), indicating a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies in the KOH-synthesized sample. In contrast, NaOH-based powders produce densely packed particles that form compact and uniform films. Consequently, the faster response times exhibited by the KOH-synthesized samples, compared to those synthesized with NaOH, reinforce their potential for application in gas sensing devices. Overall, the chemical potential plays a critical role in influencing response times by affecting charge carrier dynamics, enhancing surface reaction rates, stabilizing temperature effects, managing defect states, and facilitating chemical interactions.
{"title":"Tuning ceria-based nanomaterials: The effects of chemical potential and mineralizing agents on atmosphere-induced electrical resistance","authors":"H. Moreno , L.S.R. Rocha , G. Garcia , C. Macchi , M.A. Ponce , J.R. Sambrano , I.E. dell´Erba , A. Albuquerque , E. Longo , M.A. Ramirez , A.Z. Simões","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113987","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113987","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the electrical and physicochemical properties of CeO<sub>2</sub> thick films by combining theoretical simulations with experimental analyses under variable gas atmospheres. The films are prepared via screen printing, using particles synthesized through the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method with KOH and NaOH at concentrations of 2 and 4 M. KOH promotes higher nucleation rates, resulting in smaller particles with greater surface areas, whereas NaOH leads to fewer nucleation events and thus larger, less agglomerated particles. This trend is supported by the observed increase in the τ₁ lifetime, which rises from approximately 202 ps (NaOH 2 M) to about 219 ps (KOH 2 M), indicating a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies in the KOH-synthesized sample. In contrast, NaOH-based powders produce densely packed particles that form compact and uniform films. Consequently, the faster response times exhibited by the KOH-synthesized samples, compared to those synthesized with NaOH, reinforce their potential for application in gas sensing devices. Overall, the chemical potential plays a critical role in influencing response times by affecting charge carrier dynamics, enhancing surface reaction rates, stabilizing temperature effects, managing defect states, and facilitating chemical interactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113987"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939285","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}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Design of a S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst of N-TiO2/CuO/GO with enhanced visible-light activity for efficient formaldehyde degradation” [Materials Research Bulletin 196 (2026) 113925]","authors":"Zhexi Shen , Jiayi Shi , Longlong Xiao , Boqu Yu , Xiaoxin Chen , Chaohong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113969","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113969"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145881081","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 : 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113986
Peizhu Mao , Zijian Wang , Zepeng Lv , Shaolong Li , Jilin He , Jianxun Song
This study investigates the nucleation of zirconium during electrodeposition in molten salts. Electrochemical analysis confirmed Zr4+ reduction on Mo proceeds via two reversible, diffusion-controlled steps: Zr4+ + 2e− → Zr2+ and Zr2+ + 2e− → Zr, with diffusion coefficients of 1.64 × 10−5 cm2 s−1 and 9.19 × 10−5 cm2 s−1 for Zr(IV) and Zr(II), respectively, at 750 °C. Chronoamperometry revealed that nucleation transitions from instantaneous to progressive with increasing temperature or overpotential. A key finding is that a high F−/Zr4+ molar ratio of 16:1 stabilizes instantaneous nucleation across a wide overpotential range (50–100 mV), suppressing the transition to progressive nucleation. This study has conducted a comprehensive and systematic in-depth research and analysis on the nucleation process of zirconium ions, laying a solid foundation for precisely controlling the nucleation conditions.
{"title":"Insights into electrochemical behavior and cathodic nucleation of zirconium in the NaCl-KCl melt","authors":"Peizhu Mao , Zijian Wang , Zepeng Lv , Shaolong Li , Jilin He , Jianxun Song","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113986","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113986","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the nucleation of zirconium during electrodeposition in molten salts. Electrochemical analysis confirmed Zr<sup>4+</sup> reduction on Mo proceeds via two reversible, diffusion-controlled steps: Zr<sup>4+</sup> + 2e<sup>−</sup> → Zr<sup>2+</sup> and Zr<sup>2+</sup> + 2e<sup>−</sup> → Zr, with diffusion coefficients of 1.64 × 10<sup>−5</sup> cm<sup>2</sup> s<sup>−1</sup> and 9.19 × 10<sup>−5</sup> cm<sup>2</sup> s<sup>−1</sup> for Zr(IV) and Zr(II), respectively, at 750 °C. Chronoamperometry revealed that nucleation transitions from instantaneous to progressive with increasing temperature or overpotential. A key finding is that a high F<sup>−</sup>/Zr<sup>4+</sup> molar ratio of 16:1 stabilizes instantaneous nucleation across a wide overpotential range (50–100 mV), suppressing the transition to progressive nucleation. This study has conducted a comprehensive and systematic in-depth research and analysis on the nucleation process of zirconium ions, laying a solid foundation for precisely controlling the nucleation conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113986"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939286","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 : 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113984
Xinqi Zhang , Bingxin Wang , Dawu Shu , Wanxin Li , Fangfang An , yueyong Dong
Dyeing wastewater, a common type of wastewater in the textile industry, has a complex composition, deep color, and poor degradability. In this work, hydrothermal method was employed to synthesize Ni@MXene catalysts, and their performance in the Ni@MXene/PMS (peroxymonosulfate) system was investigated. A mixed system containing 7.5 g/L PMS and 0.2 g/L Ni@MXene was stirred for 60 min at 25 °C and pH 6, achieving a degradation percentage of 93.66%, ‧OH are the primary active species in this catalytic system, and the anion has minimal interference with the degradation process. The degradation percentage of the Ni@MXene catalyst can still reach 88.23 % after 3 times of recycling, and the degraded dyeing wastewater can be used for dyeing cotton fabrics. In conclusion, the catalyst demonstrates exhibits significant potential for dye degradation and wastewater recycling, providing valuable insights for energy conservation and emission reduction.
{"title":"Eco-friendly cotton fabric coloration using Ni@Ti3C2 MXene for reactive dyeing wastewater degradation","authors":"Xinqi Zhang , Bingxin Wang , Dawu Shu , Wanxin Li , Fangfang An , yueyong Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113984","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113984","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dyeing wastewater, a common type of wastewater in the textile industry, has a complex composition, deep color, and poor degradability. In this work, hydrothermal method was employed to synthesize Ni@MXene catalysts, and their performance in the Ni@MXene/PMS (peroxymonosulfate) system was investigated. A mixed system containing 7.5 g/L PMS and 0.2 g/L Ni@MXene was stirred for 60 min at 25 °C and pH 6, achieving a degradation percentage of 93.66%, ‧OH are the primary active species in this catalytic system, and the anion has minimal interference with the degradation process. The degradation percentage of the Ni@MXene catalyst can still reach 88.23 % after 3 times of recycling, and the degraded dyeing wastewater can be used for dyeing cotton fabrics. In conclusion, the catalyst demonstrates exhibits significant potential for dye degradation and wastewater recycling, providing valuable insights for energy conservation and emission reduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113984"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145881082","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}
Phosphor materials are commonly used in the design of high-performance solid-state lighting systems. A variety of Dy3+-doped CaMg3(SO4)4 phosphors were synthesized using high temperature solid-state reaction technique, with co-doping of tungstate [WO4]2- and alkali metal ions (Na+, K+, Li+) to improve their photoluminescence performance. Structural study proved phase purity and morphological examinations demonstrated uniform grain dispersion. The incorporation of [WO4]2- led to extensive excitation and emission bands through ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT), effectively producing Dy3+ emissions. Co-doping with alkali metal ions served as effective charge compensators, greatly increasing emission intensity. Under 353 nm excitation, the phosphors produced brilliant white light with CIE coordinates in the near-white area and favorable correlated color temperature (CCT) values. These findings highlight the potential of the developed phosphors for usage in energy-efficient solid-state lighting and display systems.
{"title":"Tailoring photoluminescent properties through host modification and charge compensation in Dy3+ doped CaMg3(SO4)4 phosphor","authors":"M.H. Taywade , Yatish R. Parauha , N.S. Dhoble , S.J. Dhoble","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113985","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113985","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phosphor materials are commonly used in the design of high-performance solid-state lighting systems. A variety of Dy<sup>3+</sup>-doped CaMg<sub>3</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>4</sub> phosphors were synthesized using high temperature solid-state reaction technique, with co-doping of tungstate [WO<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup> and alkali metal ions (Na<sup>+</sup>, <em>K</em><sup>+</sup>, Li<sup>+</sup>) to improve their photoluminescence performance. Structural study proved phase purity and morphological examinations demonstrated uniform grain dispersion. The incorporation of [WO<sub>4</sub>]<sup>2-</sup> led to extensive excitation and emission bands through ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT), effectively producing Dy<sup>3+</sup> emissions. Co-doping with alkali metal ions served as effective charge compensators, greatly increasing emission intensity. Under 353 nm excitation, the phosphors produced brilliant white light with CIE coordinates in the near-white area and favorable correlated color temperature (CCT) values. These findings highlight the potential of the developed phosphors for usage in energy-efficient solid-state lighting and display systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113985"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939281","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 : 2025-12-28DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113983
Ana Carolina Ferreira Piazzi Fuhr , Jandira Leichtweis , Diovani Leindecker Rossato , Fernando Machado Machado , Salah Knani , Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva , Tito J. Crissien , Guilherme Luiz Dotto
In this study, an integrated approach was employed that combines experimental adsorption techniques with a theoretical analysis based on statistical physics models, allowing a structurally detailed interpretation of the interactions between the proposed adsorbent and the different classes of pollutants, as metals (Ag⁺(aq) and Cu²⁺(aq)), and organic dyes (acid green 16 and acid red 97). Maximum adsorption capacities reached 70.81 mg g⁻¹ for Ag⁺, 71.93 mg g⁻¹ for Cu²⁺, 197.01 mg g⁻¹ for acid green 16, and 194.33 mg g⁻¹ for acid red 97, confirming the material's high uptake potential. Adsorption energies confirmed physical adsorption mechanisms. The material achieved removal efficiencies of over 90% for all contaminants and retained more than 85% efficiency after 5 regeneration cycles. These findings demonstrate the potential of statistical physics models for the detailed characterization of molecular interactions in adsorption systems for metals and dyes, contributing to understanding the removal mechanisms of these emerging contaminants.
{"title":"Statistical physics, mechanisms, and reuse potential of an adsorbent from volcanic rock powder towards metals and dyes","authors":"Ana Carolina Ferreira Piazzi Fuhr , Jandira Leichtweis , Diovani Leindecker Rossato , Fernando Machado Machado , Salah Knani , Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva , Tito J. Crissien , Guilherme Luiz Dotto","doi":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113983","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113983","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, an integrated approach was employed that combines experimental adsorption techniques with a theoretical analysis based on statistical physics models, allowing a structurally detailed interpretation of the interactions between the proposed adsorbent and the different classes of pollutants, as metals (Ag⁺<sub>(aq)</sub> and Cu²⁺<sub>(aq)</sub>), and organic dyes (acid green 16 and acid red 97). Maximum adsorption capacities reached 70.81 mg g⁻¹ for Ag⁺, 71.93 mg g⁻¹ for Cu²⁺, 197.01 mg g⁻¹ for acid green 16, and 194.33 mg g⁻¹ for acid red 97, confirming the material's high uptake potential. Adsorption energies confirmed physical adsorption mechanisms. The material achieved removal efficiencies of over 90% for all contaminants and retained more than 85% efficiency after 5 regeneration cycles. These findings demonstrate the potential of statistical physics models for the detailed characterization of molecular interactions in adsorption systems for metals and dyes, contributing to understanding the removal mechanisms of these emerging contaminants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18265,"journal":{"name":"Materials Research Bulletin","volume":"197 ","pages":"Article 113983"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939379","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}