Well crystalline gadolinium oxide（Gd2O3） nanostructures were grown by annealing the hydrothermally as-prepared nanostructures without using any template. Microscopic studies of Gd2O3 nanostructures were recorded alo...Well crystalline gadolinium oxide（Gd2O3） nanostructures were grown by annealing the hydrothermally as-prepared nanostructures without using any template. Microscopic studies of Gd2O3 nanostructures were recorded along the [111] direction due to the clearly resolved interplanar distance d（222）-0.31 nm of the cubic crystal structure Gd2O3. Sensing mechanism of Gd2O3 as efficient electron mediator for the detection of ethanol was explored. As-fabricated sensor demonstrated the high-sensitivity of -0.266 μAm/M/cm2 with low detection limit（-52.2 μmol/L） and correlation coefficient（r^2, 0.618）. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first report for the detection of ethanol using as-grown（at 1000 oC） Gd2O3 nanostructures by simple and reliable Ⅰ-Ⅴ technique and rapid assessment of the reaction kinetics（in the order of seconds）. The low cost of the starting reagents and the simplicity of the synthetic route made it a promising chemical sensor for the detection of various toxic analytes, which are not environmentally safe.展开更多
In this article,we looked at metallenes,a novel class of two-dimensional(2D)metals that are attracting interest in the energy and catalysis sectors.Catalysis is one area where their exceptional physicochemical and ele...In this article,we looked at metallenes,a novel class of two-dimensional(2D)metals that are attracting interest in the energy and catalysis sectors.Catalysis is one area where their exceptional physicochemical and electrical characteristics might be useful.Metallenes are unique because they include several metal atoms that are not in a coordinated bond.This makes them more active and improves their atomic uti-lization,which in turn increases their catalytic potential.This article delves into the potential of two-dimensional metals as electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction,fuel oxidation,oxygen evolution,and oxygen reduction reactions in the context of sustainable energy conversion.Owing to the exception-ally high surface-to-volume ratio,large surface area as well as their optimized atomic use efficiency,2D materials defined by atomic layers are crucial for surface-related sustainable energy applications.Due to its exceptional properties,such as high conductivity and the ability to enhance the exposure of active metal sites,2D metallenes have recently attracted a lot of interest for use in catalysis,electronics,and energy-related applications.With their highly mobility,adjustable surface states,and electrical struc-tures that can be fine-tuned,2D metallenes are promising nanostructure materials for use in energy con-version with the sustainable applications.展开更多
In recent years,there have been concerns about the toxicity of bisphenol A(BPA)in food packaging materials due to the potential endocrine disrupting effects it may have on humans,especially children and infants.In thi...In recent years,there have been concerns about the toxicity of bisphenol A(BPA)in food packaging materials due to the potential endocrine disrupting effects it may have on humans,especially children and infants.In this present investigation,a free-standing nickel-copper pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid(PDA)metal organic framework(MOF)anchored carbon nanofiber paper(Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF)was synthesized for the sensing and quantify the BPA analytes in milk and water.As-prepared bimetallic MOF hybrid materials are extremely porous,hydrophilic in nature with a huge surface area.This allows for the easy pathway of analyte molecules,which react with the redox-active metal sites of MOF matrix and enhance the sensitivity.During electrocatalysis reaction,various functional groups present in the MOF system can also act as dynamic adsorption sites.In the neutral medium(pH=7.0),the Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF modified glassy carbon electrode(Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF/GCE)ascertained good catalytic activity and strong electrochemical sensitivity toward BPA with higher sensitivity value and lower limit of detection(LOD)value.The irreversible and diffusion-controlled oxidation reactions of BPA were observed.The bimetallic MOF modified electrode displayed an extensive linear ranging from 1 to 150μmol/L with a LOD of 75 n mol/L for BPA detection.The MOF anchored electrode displayed exceptional anti-interference property,reproducibility and good storage stability up to one month.It is notable that the Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF/GCE has proved the competence of detecting BPA in milk and drinking water samples,which displayed satisfactory outcomes with chromatographic analysis.展开更多
基金the support of the Ministry of Higher Education, Saudi Arabia, for this research under the grant funded to promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED) at Najran University, Saudi Arabia
文摘Well crystalline gadolinium oxide（Gd2O3） nanostructures were grown by annealing the hydrothermally as-prepared nanostructures without using any template. Microscopic studies of Gd2O3 nanostructures were recorded along the [111] direction due to the clearly resolved interplanar distance d（222）-0.31 nm of the cubic crystal structure Gd2O3. Sensing mechanism of Gd2O3 as efficient electron mediator for the detection of ethanol was explored. As-fabricated sensor demonstrated the high-sensitivity of -0.266 μAm/M/cm2 with low detection limit（-52.2 μmol/L） and correlation coefficient（r^2, 0.618）. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first report for the detection of ethanol using as-grown（at 1000 oC） Gd2O3 nanostructures by simple and reliable Ⅰ-Ⅴ technique and rapid assessment of the reaction kinetics（in the order of seconds）. The low cost of the starting reagents and the simplicity of the synthetic route made it a promising chemical sensor for the detection of various toxic analytes, which are not environmentally safe.
基金funded by the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project number(PNURSP2024R24),Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabiafunding from the Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University project number(PSAU/2023/R/1444).
文摘In this article,we looked at metallenes,a novel class of two-dimensional(2D)metals that are attracting interest in the energy and catalysis sectors.Catalysis is one area where their exceptional physicochemical and electrical characteristics might be useful.Metallenes are unique because they include several metal atoms that are not in a coordinated bond.This makes them more active and improves their atomic uti-lization,which in turn increases their catalytic potential.This article delves into the potential of two-dimensional metals as electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction,fuel oxidation,oxygen evolution,and oxygen reduction reactions in the context of sustainable energy conversion.Owing to the exception-ally high surface-to-volume ratio,large surface area as well as their optimized atomic use efficiency,2D materials defined by atomic layers are crucial for surface-related sustainable energy applications.Due to its exceptional properties,such as high conductivity and the ability to enhance the exposure of active metal sites,2D metallenes have recently attracted a lot of interest for use in catalysis,electronics,and energy-related applications.With their highly mobility,adjustable surface states,and electrical struc-tures that can be fine-tuned,2D metallenes are promising nanostructure materials for use in energy con-version with the sustainable applications.
基金supported by the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University as Researchers Supporting Project No.(PNURSP2024R24),Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabiasupported via funding from Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Project No.(PSAU/2023/R/1444)。
文摘In recent years,there have been concerns about the toxicity of bisphenol A(BPA)in food packaging materials due to the potential endocrine disrupting effects it may have on humans,especially children and infants.In this present investigation,a free-standing nickel-copper pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid(PDA)metal organic framework(MOF)anchored carbon nanofiber paper(Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF)was synthesized for the sensing and quantify the BPA analytes in milk and water.As-prepared bimetallic MOF hybrid materials are extremely porous,hydrophilic in nature with a huge surface area.This allows for the easy pathway of analyte molecules,which react with the redox-active metal sites of MOF matrix and enhance the sensitivity.During electrocatalysis reaction,various functional groups present in the MOF system can also act as dynamic adsorption sites.In the neutral medium(pH=7.0),the Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF modified glassy carbon electrode(Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF/GCE)ascertained good catalytic activity and strong electrochemical sensitivity toward BPA with higher sensitivity value and lower limit of detection(LOD)value.The irreversible and diffusion-controlled oxidation reactions of BPA were observed.The bimetallic MOF modified electrode displayed an extensive linear ranging from 1 to 150μmol/L with a LOD of 75 n mol/L for BPA detection.The MOF anchored electrode displayed exceptional anti-interference property,reproducibility and good storage stability up to one month.It is notable that the Ni-Cu(PDA)MOF/CNF/GCE has proved the competence of detecting BPA in milk and drinking water samples,which displayed satisfactory outcomes with chromatographic analysis.
