Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1007/s10008-024-06021-2
Khursheed Ahmad, Praveen Kumar, Rais Ahmad Khan, Dieudonne Tanue Nde, Waseem Raza
Herein, we reported the synthesis of MnO2/ZIF-8 composite by employing two-step synthetic procedure. The synthesized samples have been characterized by utilizing various sophisticated physicochemical technique such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. The synthesized MnO2/ZIF-8 has been used as counter electrode (CE) for the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The effect of annealing temperature was studied, and the highest efficiency of 7.2% with a decent open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.77 V was achieved at 200 °C. The obtained efficiency of 7.2% is reasonable in comparison to the platinum (Pt)-based DSSCs (7.4%). This work proposed the construction of Pt-free CE for the development of cost-effective DSSCs with reasonable performance in terms of efficiency.
在此,我们采用两步合成法合成了 MnO2/ZIF-8 复合材料。我们利用各种复杂的物理化学技术,如 X 射线衍射 (XRD)、扫描电子显微镜 (SEM)、X 射线光电子能谱 (XPS) 和能量色散 X 射线 (EDX) 光谱,对合成样品进行了表征。合成的 MnO2/ZIF-8 被用作制造染料敏化太阳能电池(DSSC)的对电极(CE)。对退火温度的影响进行了研究,结果表明,在 200 ℃ 时效率最高,达到 7.2%,开路电压(Voc)为 0.77 V。与铂(Pt)基 DSSC(7.4%)相比,7.2% 的效率是合理的。这项工作提出了构建无铂 CE 的建议,以开发具有合理效率性能的高性价比 DSSC。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1007/s10008-024-06014-1
Phuong Thao Dao Vu, Dien Nguyen Dac, Tam Phuong Dinh
This work studies gold nanoparticle (AuNP) nucleation and growth mechanism from deep eutectic solvent (DES)-based choline chloride and glycerol (glyceline) onto glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and its application for DNA biosensor. Investigation of the current density transients indicated that the AuNPs were formed by the simultaneous presence of Au diffusion-controlled 3D nucleation and growth and residual water reaction over the Au nuclei growing surfaces. The AuNP structure was characterized by the field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. AuNPs were used to fabricate electrochemical DNA sensor. The hybridization was monitored by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurement using potassium ferri/ferrocyanide redox probes ({left[Fe{(CN)}_{6}right]}^{3-/4-}) as the indicator probe. Results show that the biosensor exhibited a linear correlation to the logarithm of the target DNA concentration ranged from 1.10−14 M to 1.10−9 M, and the limit of detection was 1.10−14 M. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the prepared electrode exhibited excellent reproducibility and long-term stability when applied for determining M. tuberculosis samples.
这项工作研究了基于深共晶溶剂(DES)的氯化胆碱和甘油(甘氨酸)在玻璃碳电极(GCE)上的金纳米粒子(AuNP)成核和生长机制及其在 DNA 生物传感器中的应用。对电流密度瞬态的研究表明,AuNPs 是由金扩散控制的三维成核和生长以及金核生长表面的残余水反应同时存在而形成的。场发射扫描电子显微镜、能量色散 X 射线光谱和 X 射线衍射对 AuNP 结构进行了表征。利用 AuNPs 制作了电化学 DNA 传感器。使用铁/铁氰化钾氧化还原探针({left[Fe{(CN)}_{6}right]}^{3-/4-})作为指示探针,通过循环伏安法和电化学阻抗谱测量来监测杂交。结果表明,该生物传感器与目标 DNA 浓度的对数在 1.10-14 M 到 1.10-9 M 之间呈现线性相关,检测限为 1.10-14 M。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1007/s10008-024-05971-x
Natalia Patricia Páez-Sánchez, E. Córdoba-Tuta, J. Vazquez-Samperio, P. Acevedo-Peña, E. Reguera
High-energy global requirements have caused a renewed interest in studying and developing new and improved energy storage devices and, precisely, the electrode materials that compose them, which play a fundamental role in determining the device’s performance. Carbon materials are first-class candidates due to their high electrical conductivity, chemical stability, and surface area. Although several carbon materials and their precursors have been studied, melamine sponges stand out for their nitrogen content, allowing them to act as a template and precursor for N-doped, ultralight carbon materials with good mechanical properties and a controlled pore size distribution. This work reports a simple and quick methodology to form ultralight and flexible carbon foam, along with the influence of the pyrolysis temperature on the physicochemical and electrochemical properties of 3D carbonaceous substrates used for energy storage and synthesized from melamine sponges. The substrates exhibit higher 3D porous structure than previously reported materials, with an average pore diameter of 80–90 µm. This morphology, added to the N content, promotes the remarkable electrochemical behavior (MS–950 °C) and cycling stability (MS–1000 °C) of almost 100% of capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles (≈ 60 F/g @1 A/g).
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Pub Date : 2024-07-22DOI: 10.1007/s10008-024-06011-4
Francesca Di Turo, Caterina De Vito, Fulvio Coletti, Antonio Doménech-Carbó
This research employs the voltammetry of immobilized microparticles (VIMP) methodology to analyze a collection of ceramic samples from the temple of Venus Fisica in the archaeological site of Pompeii. The primary objective is to discern their origins and manufacturing processes by the solid-state analysis of the electroactive properties of iron minerals, particularly hematite, extensively investigated for its electrochemical and catalytic characteristics. In our study, we propose a model to elucidate the electrochemical processes involved, building upon prior logistic and nucleation formulations. In this model, we consider the possibility of two superimposed pathways. This approach provides a nuanced understanding of composition changes and mineral crystallinity, factors that can induce significant variations in the voltammetric signal. Consequently, it becomes an effective means to discriminate between different provenances and manufacturing techniques of different potteries. The outcomes of this research contribute valuable insights into the intricate realm of ancient ceramic materials, casting light on their origins and production processes within the historical context of Pompeii.
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Here, we present the preparation and electrochemical evaluation of a vitamin B2-riboflavin (RF) sensor based on hierarchically structured zinc oxide (ZnO) of the wurtzite type. The highly crystalline ZnO obtained under hydrothermal conditions from a zinc peroxocomplex has the appearance of “micro-stars,” with an average size of 10 μm. Development of unusual morphology was accompanied by significant lattice defect introduction. Zinc oxide as an electroactive additive for carbon paste electrode was studied with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), which revealed excellent charge mobility and low resistivity. Electrochemical properties of the semiconductor allowed for development of riboflavin (RF) electrochemical sensor with an improved linearity range and a low limit of detection. The repeatability and stability of the sensor were at a satisfactory level for real-time measurements.
Graphical abstract
Conventional hydrothermal treatment of zinc peroxocomplex provided star-shaped zinc oxide microparticles with metal-deficient lattice. Increased defect concentration facilitated charge mobility, which helped in developing of sensor for relevant vitamin.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-22DOI: 10.1007/s10008-024-06015-0
Bo Chang, Yigang Wang, Yue Dai, Mingjie Du, Haoshen Zhou, Ping He
Rapid development of electronic and grid storage technologies based on lithium-ion batteries are leading to tight supply of lithium resources in the future. Extracting lithium from seawater can completely solve the problem of lithium resource shortage. An electro-deposition method based on a lithium superionic conductive solid-state electrolyte, Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)3 (LAGP), has been reported to obtain metallic lithium from seawater. However, expensive LAGP increases the cost of lithium extraction, while Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 (LATP) with relatively lower prices cannot meet the stable requirements. Herein, a low-cost, stable glass–ceramics, Li1.5Al0.3Ti1.7Si0.2P2.8O12 (LATSP), has been prepared for lithium extraction from seawater. The LATSP glass–ceramics show good selectivity towards Li+ and exhibit a high ionic conductivity of 3.98 × 10−4 S cm−1 at 22 °C. After soaking in simulated seawater, LATSP showed much better stability than LATP, comparable to LAGP. The resultant LATSP glass–ceramics was successfully employed in a seawater lithium extraction device, with a high lithium extraction Coulombic efficiency of 94.0%. Moreover, the LATSP exhibits an ionic conductivity of 2.80 × 10−4 S cm−1 and maintains a complete structure after 45 h of lithium extraction. This work presents an effective and practical Li-ion conducting membrane for lithium extraction from seawater.