Structural properties of Zn1–xMgxO nanomaterials prepared by sol‐gel method

The mixed oxides Zn_1‐xMg_xO (ZMO) were prepared as nano‐polycrystalline powders and thin films by a simple sol–gel process and dip coating method. Thermogravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) were used to study the thermal chemistry properties of dried gel. Structural and microstructural analysis was carried out applying x‐ray diffraction (XRD) and Rietveld method. Analysis showed that for x < 0.25, Mg replaces Zn substitutionally yielding ZMO single phase, while for x ≥ 0.25 two phases are identified ZMO and MgO. Replacing Zn²⁺ by Mg²⁺ distorts the cation tetrahedrons and decreases the lattice constants ratio c/a of the wurtzite ZMO which deviate the lattice gradually from the hexagonal structure as Mg⁺² increases. These distortions are attributed to the difference in electronic configuration of the two cations which suppress the paraelectric‐ferroelectric phase transition in the ZMO wurtzite. (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Facile synthesis and characterization of hierarchical CuO nanoarchitectures by a simple solution route

The controlled synthesis of hierarchical CuO nanomaterials in a solution phase has been realized with high yield at low temperature using copper acetate hydrate and NaOH as starting materials with the assistance of surfactant under hydrothermal conditions. X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy (UV‐Vis) were used to characterize the products. It was shown that the hierarchical CuO nanoarchitectures were formed through aggregation of tiny single‐crystal CuO nanorods. Experiments demonstrated that the morphology of CuO products was significantly influenced by hydrothermal temperature and reaction time. A rational growth mechanism based on oriented attachment was proposed for the selective formation of the hierarchical CuO nanoarchitectures. Our work demonstrated the growth of hierarchical CuO nanoarchitectures built from one‐dimentional nanorods through a one‐step solution‐phase chemical route under controlled conditions. In addition, The UV‐Vis spectrum of the hierarchical CuO nanoarchitectures showed large blue shift because of the quantum size effect. (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Synthesis of gold–polyaniline nanocomposites by complexation

Complexation synthesis methods have been examined in the preparation of nanogold–polyaniline systems. This extends work previously reported on the use of a spontaneous redox coupling of aniline polymerization to the reduction of a gold salt added to the monomer and mixed initially at the molecular level. The extension involves the addition of an additional reducing agent in the form of borohydride. The end product of the nanoparticle Au–PANI composite is very much a function of the borohydride : Au and N : Au ratios used in the synthesis. The size of the resulting gold particles can be directly tuned in the diameter range 2–10 nm by adjusting the borohydride : Au ratio used. Thorough characterization of the structures of the composites has been undertaken. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

水热法合成过渡金属氧化物纳米材料及其在食品安全检测传感器中的应用进展

以Fe,Co,Mn,Zn等过渡金属制备的氧化物纳米材料具有制备简单、形貌可控以及电化学活性高等特点,且可以固定在电极表面,在电化学传感器的应用中显示了广阔前景。该文重点介绍了过渡金属氧化物水热合成方法的研究进展,并简要阐述了基于过渡金属氧化物纳米材料的新型电化学传感器在食品安全快速检测领域的应用进展。     

Production and Storage of Energy with One-Dimensional Semiconductor Nanostructures

This article outlines state-of-the-art energy technologies, including production and storage, available to us through semiconductor nanomaterials. The nanostructure growth processes have been illustrated in detail, with emphasis on the latest developments in hierarchical and radial-composition modulated nanostructures. On the energy efficiency and generation part, light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics, photoelectrochemistry, thermoelectric, and fuel cells have been discussed. In the energy storage part, supercapacitors and lithium batteries have been discussed.     

衬底位置对化学气相沉积法制备的磷掺杂p型ZnO纳米材料形貌和特性的影响

采用化学气相沉积方法,在无催化剂的条件下,通过改变衬底位置在Si(100)衬底上制备出了高取向的磷掺杂ZnO纳米线和纳米钉.测试结果表明,当衬底位于反应源上方1.5 cm处时,所制备的样品为钉状结构,而当衬底位于反应源下方1 cm处时样品为线状结构.对不同形貌磷掺杂ZnO纳米结构的生长机理进行了研究.此外,在ZnO纳米结构的低温光致发光谱中观测到了一系列与磷掺杂相关的受主发光峰.还对磷掺杂ZnO纳米结构/n-Si异质结I-V曲线进行了测试,结果表明,该器件具有良好的整流特性,纳米线和纳米钉异质结器件的开启电压分别为4.8和3.2 V.     

碳化硅纳米材料的溶剂热合成

本文综述了溶剂热法制备一系列碳化硅纳米材料的研究,包括一维纳米线、纳米带、纳米棒、二维纳米片及空心球等;同时,碳源过量时可形成碳包覆碳化硅的复合材料。使用废塑料作为碳源合成了碳化硅纳米材料,为废塑料的回收再利用提供了新途径。通过使用碘、硫等添加剂,有效降低了合成温度,显示出溶剂热技术在制备碳化硅方面的独特优势。     

基于面跳跃方法的半导体纳米材料从头算非绝热分子动力学研究

在光电子学应用中,器件性能主要取决于半导体纳米材料中的光生载流子动力学过程. 但是,受反应速率、材料表面积、材料组成等多种因素影响,描述其中的动力学过程非常具有挑战性. 模拟光生载流子动力学过程可以通过绝热分子动力学方法实现,即求解包含非绝热耦合项的含时薛定谔方程. 在众多绝热分子动力学方法中,面跳跃方法出色地平衡了计算精度和计算成本,因而成为描述半导体纳米材料中不同非绝热过程间竞争的有力工具,已被用来模拟材料中的超快动力学过程和其他复杂效应,如Janus过渡金属二硫族化合物范德华异质结中的电荷分离. 本综述通过介绍该领域代表性的理论及实验工作,阐述了光生载流子对半导体纳米材料性能的重要影响,以及面跳跃方法在描述其动力学行为中的重要作用. 由于日趋复杂的材料体系对理论工作提出了巨大的挑战,本综述重点介绍了最近用于模拟这些复杂材料的一些开创性的新方法,包括高精度的电子结构方法和与之相结合的绝热分子动力学方法.     

Nanomaterials for Ocular Drug Delivery

Efficient drug delivery to the eye remains a challenging task for pharmaceutical scientists. Due to the various anatomical barriers and the clearance mechanisms prevailing in the eye, conventional drug delivery systems, such as eye drop solutions, suffer from low bioavailability. More invasive methods, such as intravitreal injections and implants, cause adverse effects in the eye. Recently, an increasing number of scientists have turned to nanomaterial‐based drug delivery systems to address the challenges faced by conventional methods. This paper highlights recent applications of various nanomaterials, such as polymeric micelles, hydrogels, liposomes, niosomes, dendrimers, and cyclodextrins as ocular drug delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability of ocular therapeutic agents.

     

溶剂热法合成花朵状钴磁性粉体及表征

采用一种简单的溶剂热法成功的合成了花朵状的钴磁性粉体。通过X射线粉末衍射(XRD),扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等对样品进行物相与形貌的表征。结果表明样品为六排堆积(hcp)和面心立方结构(fcc)混合结构的钴单质,形貌为由很多个厚度约为50～150 nm的菱形花瓣构成的花朵状结构,每个花朵的尺寸约为2μm左右。采用振动样品磁强计(VSM)测试了样品的磁性能,测试表明样品在室温下表现出铁磁性,饱和磁化强度(Ms)为140 emu.g-1,剩磁(Mr)为9.4 emu.g-1,矫顽力(Hc)为280 Oe。