CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2016
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Nuoxin Xu,Xingrong Xiao,Hui Yang,Enjie Yu,Qilong Zhang
In this study, TiO 2 nanowires with various aspect ratios were prepared via a precursor-controlled hydrothermal process. Ternary composite films comprised of P(VDF-HFP) polymer, Ag particles and the as-synthesized TiO 2 nanowires were then fabricated. The results reveal that TiO 2 NWs with high aspect ratios (i.e., pa-TiO 2 ) exhibit superiority in enhancing the dielectric constants of composites in comparison with their low-aspect-ratio counterparts (i.e., pr-TiO 2 ). For instance, the dielectric constant of the Ag/pa-TiO 2 /P(VDF-HFP) composite with 30 vol% TiO 2 NWs reaches 33.4 at 100 Hz, which is 42.1% larger than that of Ag/pr-TiO 2 /P(VDF-HFP) sample and 227% higher than pristine P(VDF-HFP). In addition, TiO 2 nanowires also serve as physical obstacles to avoid aggregation of Ag particles. As a consequence, the ternary composites filled with high-aspect-ratio TiO 2 NWs exhibit suppressed dielectric losses (e.g., 0.023 at 100 Hz) and low conductivities, making them promising candidates for applications in integrated capacitors and energy storage devices.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2017
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IF 7.504
Jian Huang,Dayan Ma,Feng Chen,Dongzhen Chen,Min Bai,Kewei Xu,Yongxi Zhao
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has proven to be an effective technique for identifying and providing fingerprint structural information on various analytes in low concentration. However, this analytical technique has been plagued by the ubiquitous presence of organic contaminants on roughened SERS substrate surfaces, which not only often result in poorer detection sensitivity but also significantly affect the reproducibility and accuracy of SERS analysis. Herein, we developed a clean, stable, and recyclable three-dimensional (3D) chestnutlike Ag/WO3–x (0 < x < 0.28) SERS substrate by simple hydrothermal reaction and subsequent green in situ decoration of silver nanoparticles. None of the organic additives were used in synthesis, which ensures the substrate surfaces are completely clean and free of interferences from impurities. The innovative design combines the SERS enhancement effect and self-cleaning property, making it a multifunctional and reusable SERS platform for highly sensitive SERS detection. Using malachite green as a model target, the as-prepared SERS substrates exhibited good reproducibility (relative standard deviation of 7.5%) and pushed the detection limit down to 0.29 pM. The enhancement factor was found to be as high as 1.4 × 107 based on the analysis of 4-aminothiophenol. The excellent regeneration performance indicated that the 3D biomimetic SERS substrates can be reused many times. In addition, the fabricated substrate was successfully employed for detecting thiram in water with a detection limit of 0.32 nM, and a good linear relationship was obtained between the logarithmic intensities and the logarithmic concentrations of thiram ranging from 1 nM to 1 μM. More importantly, the resultant SERS-active colloid can be used for accurate and reliable determination of thiram in real fruit peels. These results predict that the proposed SERS system have great potential toward rapid, reliable, and on-site analysis, especially for food safety and environmental supervision.
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2017
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IF 4.055
Kaisheng Yao,Zhiyong Li,Xinying Li,Weiwei Lu,Airong Xu,Hucheng Zhang,Jianji Wang
The design of green and ingenious strategies for the fabrication of anisotropic nanoparticles and their assembly is particularly important in the advancement of nanoscience and nanotechnology but still remains an enormous challenge. In this work, the Ag films, with variously shaped particles as building blocks, were successfully prepared at the interface of different ionic liquids and water (ILs–H2O) under ambient conditions only by using ILs with different cationic structures. The as-prepared Ag films with different morphologies were characterized and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction. The possible growth mechanisms were also suggested for the formation of differently morphological Ag films at the ILs–H2O interface. The as-obtained Ag films could be directly applied to perform surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) studies. It was found that the nanobelt-contructed Ag films prepared at the interface of methyltrioctylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([N8881][Tf2N]) and water exhibited striking SERS sensitivities and good reproducibility.
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Nanoscale
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2017
·Vol. 9
·期 7
·2640-2645
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IF 7.367
Lin Yang,Ming Xuan Gao,Lei Zhan,Min Gong,Shu Jun Zhen,Cheng Zhi Huang
Early detection of cancer is helpful for the control and prevention of diseases. Due to the low content of cancer biomarkers in the early disease phases, however, an ultrasensitive and selective method is critical. In this contribution, an ultrasensitive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) immunoassay is newly developed with the principle of introducing a common enzyme-induced deposition (EID) reaction to coat a silver layer on the surface of gold nanoparticles and to form a core–shell nanostructure of Au@Ag. By using alkaline phosphatase (ALP) to dephosphorylate its substrate, 2-phospho-L-ascorbic acid trisodium salt (AAP), to form vitamin C, silver ions could be reduced into silver atoms and coated on the surface of the AuNPs; a greatly enhanced SERS signal was then obtained. As a proof of concept, α-fetoprotein (AFP) was detected as a target, which is a biomarker of liver cancer. Excellent analytical performance of the SERS immunoassay could be achieved in the range from 0.5 to 100 pg mL−1 with a limit of detection of 0.081 pg mL−1 (3σ). Identical results could be obtained by using the newly proposed SERS immunoassay for the clinical detection of AFP in serum samples of patients to those clinically obtained by chemiluminescence immunoassays, demonstrating the potential applications of the developed method in clinical diagnosis.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2016
·Vol. 51
·期 23
·10574-10584
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Zhao Jie,Xie Yu,Fang Jing,Ling Yun,Gao Yunhua,Liu Xiaoming,Zhang Qiugen,Xu Qiuhua,Xiong Hui
A novel electromagnetic material has been synthesized through P -phenylenediamine-benzoquinone (PB) Schiff base Ag(I) complexes chemically bonded to few-layered graphene (FLG). The structure of the samples was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The shape and size were observed by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The conductive properties were tested by a four-probe conductivity tester at room temperature, and the magnetic properties of the samples were tested with the vibrating sample magnetometer. These results show that the PB Schiff base Ag(I) complexes are chemically bonded onto the FLG layers. The conductivity, magnetic saturation, residual magnetization, and coercive force of the composite achieve 5.86 S cm −1 , 1.47 emu g −1 , 0.26 emu g −1 , and 208.3 Oe, respectively. Finally, based on the experimental results, the probable formation, electronic transmission, and magnetic mechanism have also been investigated.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2017
·Vol. 53
·期 5
·3443-3454
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IF 2.599
Liu Jiao,Jiang Peng-peng,He Chun,Jiang Xiao-hong,Lu Lu-de
Here, novel and stable core–shell silver–carbon nanocomposites (Ag@CSs) were obtained using glucose as the carbon source and stabilizer, silver nitrate as the silver source, and trioctylamine (TOA) as the soft template and extractant. It is worth mentioning that the shape of the silver core shows the hexagon shape, and we consider that TOA and glucose selectively adsorb the Ag (111) crystal face resulting in this growth pattern of the silver core. Owing to the enhanced local field effect around their sharp corners and edges, such structure exhibits superior properties for the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) enhancement. The hydrothermal carbon shell not only effectively avoids the agglomeration of Ag nanoparticles core, but also serves as a protective layer of the SERS active nanostructure during the whole course of the experiment. In addition, the thickness of the loose shell was significantly reduced after the product was stored in ethanol solution for a period of time. It is found that dropped cast probe molecules onto Ag@CSs have a lower SERS activity, while that immersed in the probe molecular solution for a period of time have a higher SERS activity, indicating that the detection of the probe molecules using this Ag@CSs substrate may require an interactive process. The results show that the as-obtained Ag@CSs hold tremendous potential for SERS applications for its long-term stability and superior SERS performance.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2017
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IF 5.401
Tao Zheng,Zhenxiang Xu,Yong Zhao,Hongqi Li,Rong Jian,Congcong Lu
A spiropyran-appended polysiloxane ( SP-Si ) was synthesized and characterized. The photochromic SP-Si has good thermal stability and exhibits high fatigue resistance to light. SP-Si acts as a dual colorimetric and spectroscopic probe for determining multi-scale pH over a wide range of 1∼14, and for detection of Ag + and Fe 3+ ions. Based on the transformation from colorless SP-Si solution without absorption at 440 nm to brown SP-Si /Ag + showing extremely strong absorption at 440 nm by addition of Ag + ions and subsequent transformation from brown to colorless SP-Si /Ag + /Hg 2+ with very weak absorption at 440 nm after addition of 1 equivalent of Hg 2+ ions, SP-Si /Ag + system serves as a dual colorimetric and spectroscopic probe for highly selective and sensitive detection of Hg 2+ ions. The detection is not interfered by common competitive metal ions such as Na + , K + , Li + , Ni 2+ , Fe 2+ , Zn 2+ , Co 2+ , Sr 2+ , Cu 2+ , Al 3+ , Ce 3+ and Cr 3+ . Applicability of SP-Si for real water sample analysis has been proved.
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NANO
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2017
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Xiuhua Li,Jian Lin,Junhong Zhao
A novel composite nanostructure which is made up of TiO 2 three dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) nanostructure and TiO 2 nanorods (NRs) has been successfully synthesized through a combination of colloidal crystal template technology and hydrothermal method, then we achieved its combination with Ag nanoparticles (NPs) via a silver mirror reaction. We studied the SERS (Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering) performance of the obtained structure, the results show that our samples are very sensitive substrates when being used to detect dye R6G molecules, with a low detection concentration of 10 − 1 1 M. This proves that it is a promising material in the area of analyzing and molecule-level detecting as a kind of novel and low-cost SERS substrate.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Jiapu Li,Yuan Feng,Li Liang,Feng Liao,Wanxia Huang,Kuanguo Li,Guanglei Cui,Zewen Zuo
Flexible surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates are very promising to meet the needs for real-time and on-field detection in practical applications. However, high-performance flexible SERS substrates often suffer from complexity and high cost in fabrication, limiting their widespread applications. Herein, we developed a facile method to fabricate a flexible multicavity SERS substrate composed of a silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-decorated aluminum hydrous oxide nanoflake array (NFA) grown on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane. Strong plasmon couplings promoted by multiple nanocavities afford high-density hotspots within such a flexible AgNPs@NFA/PDMS film, boosting high SERS sensitivity with an enhancement factor (EF) of ∼1.54 × 109, and a limit of detection (LOD) of ∼7.4 × 10–13 M for rhodamine 6G (R6G) molecules. Furthermore, benefiting from the high sensitivity, high mechanical stability, and transparency of this substrate, in situ SERS detections of trace thiram and crystal violet (CV) molecules on the surface of cherry tomatoes and fish have been realized, with LODs much lower than the maximum allowable limit in food, demonstrating the great potential of such a flexible substrate in food safety monitoring. More importantly, the preparation processes are very simple and environmentally friendly, and the techniques involved are completely compatible with well-established silicon device technologies. Therefore, large-area fabrication with low cost can be readily realized, enabling the extensive applications of SERS sensors in daily life.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Ying Yang,Xuebo Cao,Lin Huang,Quankun Li,Li Gu,Zheng Yan,Mengli Li,Ruobin Cheng,Zhufeng Lu,Ai-Jun Wang,Wenchao Yang
Electrochemical oxidization of crude ethylene glycol (EG) to fine chemicals driven by sustainable energy is an eco-friendly solution to the upcycling of end-of-life polyethylene terephthalate (PET) wastes. Here, pseudo Ag x -Pt y Pd z core–shell electrocatalyst capable of hybrid oxidation of EG to formate (FA) is designed and synthesized. The trimetallic system consists of Ag nanowire and ultrathin PtPd alloy skin with defects, such as holes and grooves. The defects expose the Ag core to the surroundings and convert Ag 0 to Ag 2+ active species at appropriate potential (> 1.2 V vs RHE). Thus, hybrid EG oxidization reaction is realized on the Ag x -Pt y Pd z electrocatalyst, where PtPd skin catalyzes EG oxidization through conventional Faradaic electrode process owing to inherent activities of Pt and Pd, while Ag 2+ serves as auxiliar oxidant to oxidize EG/intermediates (non-Faradaic reaction). Such a hybrid oxidization strategy reinforces the removal of adsorbates on Ag x -Pt y Pd z electrocatalyst and refresh the active sites timely. Eventually, ultrahigh specific activity (24.45 A mg −1 PtPd ) and long-term stability (> 3000 h at current density ≥ 400 mA cm −2 ) are delivered by the system. The finding of Ag 2+ -enhanced alcohol oxidization reactions introduces a new paradigm for designing high-performance electrocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.
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JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
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2024
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Luqi He,Peihuan He,Jiacong Li,Meng Xiong,Yeshun Zhang,Hui Yan
The residue of pesticide fenthion is a common issue in food safety, and how to conveniently detect it is a challenge in the food industry. Therefore, combined with a portable Raman spectrometer, a surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) method based on a high-performance substrate Au@AgNPs had been designed for the rapid and sensitive detection of fenthion. Au@AgNPs can be induced to generate more hot spots to improve SERS signals because of their core-shell structure. The quantitative detection of fenthion was achieved under the optimal conditions: pH 7.0, 10 −3 M CaCl 2 , 70 % Au@AgNPs concentration, and 4 min of incubation time. The results showed that the method had a wider detection range of 0.1–100 mg/L, a low detection limit (LOD) of 0.036 mg/L, excellent anti-interference ability, and reproducibility. In addition, the method was successfully validated with the actual sample rice. Therefore, the method had the advantages of being fast, on-site, and easy to use, which is useful for promoting its application.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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Peilin Jia,Dongzhi Zhang,Xingyan Shao,Jieshuo Zhai,Jishun Guo,Zijian Wang,Xinyi Ji
Hydrogen (H 2 ), as a clean energy source, exhibits significant promise in the realm of new energy vehicles. Utilizing hydrogen sensors with rapid response and high selectivity is crucial for monitoring vehicles and preventing hydrogen leakage incidents. In this study, In 2 O 3 nanomaterials were synthesized via a hydrothermal approach and effectively modified with Ag/Cu bimetallic nanoparticles to fabricate high-performance hydrogen sensors. The optimal work temperature for the Ag/Cu–In 2 O 3 sensor is determined to be 300 °C. At this temperature, the sensor exhibited a response of 9.66–100 ppm H 2 , which is four times higher than the pristine In 2 O 3 sensor. Excellent H 2 selectivity and outstanding long-term stability were exhibited by the sensor in typical interference gas environments encountered in new energy vehicles. The significant enhancement in sensor performance is attributed to the electronic and chemical sensitization effects of Ag/Cu bimetals and the synergistic effects of bimetallic modification. Additionally, computational studies based on density functional theory (DFT) further elucidated the reasons for the improved H 2 gas sensing performance of Ag/Cu–In 2 O 3 nanocomposites. The Ag/Cu–In 2 O 3 nanocomposites show great potential for hydrogen detection applications in the sensor field.
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