In situ synthesis of Ag–SiO2 Janus particles with epoxy functionality for textile applications

A facile method for the synthesis of silver–silica (Ag–SiO₂) Janus particles with functionalities suitable for textile applications is reported. Silica nanoparticles prepared by the Stöber method were functionalized with epoxy, amine, and thiol groups, which were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared analysis. The functionalized silica nanoparticles were used to produce Pickering emulsions, and the exposed surface was used for the attachment of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) via the low-temperature chemical reduction method. The morphology and structure of the Ag–SiO₂ Janus particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and UV–vis spectroscopy. Because of their specific functionalities, these Ag–SiO₂ Janus particles are proposed for applications on textile substrates, as they can overcome several drawbacks of direct application of AgNPs on textiles, such as leaching, agglomeration, and instability during storage.     

Key synthesis of magnetic Janus nanoparticles using a modified facile method

Inorganic/organic poly（methylmethacrylate-acrylic acid-divinylbenzene） iron oxide Janus magnetic nanoparticles（P（MMA-AA-DVB）/Fe3O4） with strong magnetic domains and unique surface functionalities were prepared using a solvothermal process.The P（MMA-AA-DVB） nanoparticles were prepared via soapfree emulsion polymerization and used as a precursor for preparing Janus nanoparticles.The morphology and magnetic properties of the magnetic Janus nanoparticles formed were characterized using a laser particle size analyzer,transmission electron microscopy,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,vibrating sample magnetometry,and thermogravimetric analysis.The synthesized P（MMA-AA-DVB）/Fe3O4 magnetic Janus nanoparticles were characterized by a Janus structure and possessed a stable asymmetric morphology after being dually functionalized.The particle size,magnetic content,and magnetic domain of the P（MMA-AA-DVB）/Fe3O4 magnetic Janus nanoparticles were 200 nm,40%,and 25 emu/g,respectively.The formation mechanism of the Janus nanoparticles was also investigated,and the results revealed that the reduction of Fe3＋ ions and growth of Fe3O4 took place on the surface of the P（MMA-AA-DVB） polymeric precursor particles.The size of the Janus particles could be controlled by narrowing the size distribution of the P（MMA-AA-DVB） precursor nanoparticles.     

Atmospheric pressure plasma-assisted green synthesis of amphiphilic SiO2 Janus particles

A facile green approach for the synthesis of amphiphilic SiO₂ Janus particles using low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma is reported in this study. Monodispersed SiO₂ particles were masked by embedding half of their surface inside a polystyrene film. The exposed surfaces of the SiO₂ particles were readily modified using He/CF₃CFH₂ low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasma to obtain amphiphilic Janus particles. Their amphiphilic nature was confirmed using fluorescent microscopy by tagging their hydrophilic part with a fluorescent dye. The present method can be used to generate amphiphilic Janus particles with a variety of functionalities, which may find applications as surfactants and surface modifying agents.     

Synthesis of PS/Ag asymmetric hybrid particles via phase separation and self-assembly

This article presents a facile approach to preparation of polystyrene/silver （PS/Ag） asymmetric hybrid par- ticles. In this method, polystyrene/polyglycidyl methacrylate （PS/PGMA） Janus particles were synthesized via internal phase separation triggered by evaporation of dichloromethane （DCM） from PS/PGMA/DCM- in water emulsion droplets. Then, the Janus particles were aminated and sequentially carboxylated to obtain PS/PGMA-NH2 and PS/PGMA-COOH particles. Ag＋ self-assembled on the surface of PGMA hemi- sphere of the functionalized PS/PGMA particles by coordinating with amine/carboxyl. PS/Ag asymmetric hybrid particles with 7.29 wt% of Ag were obtained by reduction of Ag＋, Scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy results confirmed that Ag was asymmetrically distributed on the surface of polymer particles.     

Bi-Pb-Sn-Cd四元合金纳米微粒的制备及其摩擦磨损性能研究

通过直接对Bi-Pb-Sn-Cd四元块状合金进行超声分散制备了相应的四元合金纳米微粒;采用X射线衍射仪和热分析仪分析所制备的纳米微粒结构;采用透射电子显微镜考察了纳米颗粒的形貌及尺寸分布;采用四球摩擦磨损试验机考察了纳米颗粒的摩擦学性能.结果表明,所制备的纳米颗粒为低熔点共晶合金纳米微粒,颗粒平均尺寸在10～20 nm之间,其作为润滑油添加剂表现出良好的摩擦学性能.     

Morphology and magnetic properties of α-Fe2O3 particles prepared by octadecylamine-assisted hydrothermal method

α-Fe₂O₃ particles with various morphologies, including micro-doublesphere, tetrakaidecahedron and nanoparticles-aggregated micro-ellipsoid, were successfully synthesized via an octadecylamine-assisted hydrothermal method. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The results indicate that the presence of octadecylamine played a crucial role in morphology evolution by selective crystal adsorption. The protonated octadecylamine increased the pH value that accelerated nucleation, and the long alkyl groups of octadecylamine acted as an adsorption inhibitor to retard the growth of nanoparticles. The as-prepared α-Fe₂O₃ particles exhibited higher remanent magnetization and coercivity than other α-Fe₂O₃ particles of similar size. These properties should be attributed to the superstructure and the shape anisotropy of the synthesized particles.     

Green synthesis,characterization and physiological stability of gold nanoparticles from Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl extract

The synthesis of nontoxic stable gold nanoparticles is important for medical applications. An aqueous extract of the plant Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl was used to synthesize gold nanoparticles. This green method involved the S. lavandulifolia Vahl extract acting as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering analysis and UV–vis absorption and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopies. Stability under physiological conditions is important for medical applications. The stability of the nanoparticles was compared with that of conventional citrate-capped nanoparticles, under both synthetic and physiological conditions. The nanoparticles synthesized from the S. lavandulifolia Vahl extract were stable under physiological conditions, in contrast with conventional citrate-capped nanoparticles.     

Synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles by wet milling iron powder in a planetary ball mill

Fe3O4 nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 30 to 80 nm were synthesized by wet milling iron powders in a planetary ball mill. The phase composition and the morphologies of the as-synthesized products were measured by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. Nanosized Fe3O4 particles were prepared by wet milling metallic iron powder （-200 mesh, 99%） in a planetary ball mill equipped with stainless steel vials using iron balls under distilled water with a ball-to-powder mass ratio of 50：1 and at a rotation speed of 300 rpm. The use of the iron balls in this method played a key role in Fe3O4 formation. The present technique is simple and the process is easy to carry out.     

Continuous synthesis of iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles via thermal decomposition

Iron oxide nanoparticles have become of great interest in the medical field for their potential uses in areas such as biomagnetic imaging and hypothermia cancer treatment. Traditionally, particles for these applications are produced through batch-based methodologies. Herein, we demonstrate an alternative continuous flow production method for the synthesis of Fe₃O₄ iron oxide nanoparticles. Advantages of continuous flow over the batch method include consistent formation of uniformly spherical particles, thorough mixing of reactants, and capacity for high-volume particle production. In this study, a continuous flow reaction mechanism was proposed in which stoichiometric control of reactants had the potential to control final particle size. The project was conducted under the supposition that the iron oleate/ligand ratio in the precursor was the greatest size control factor, with a higher ratio resulting in smaller particles. The resulting particles produced by this continuous method were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and magnetometry.     

Visible light-driven photocatalysis of W,N co-doped TiO2

W, N co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by a sol-gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, field emission scanning electron microscopy （FE-SEM）, trans- mission electron microscopy （TEM）, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-1R）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry （DRS）. The results showed that the co- doped photocatalysts were essentially uniform spherical particles with the smallest particle size of 22.5 nm. Compared to un-doped TiO2, N-TiO2 and P-25, the absorption edge of the W, N co-doped TiO2 shifted to longer wavelength and its photocatalytic activity for degradation of methyl orange （MO） under Xe-lamp （350W） was higher.     

INTERACTION-MEDIATED GROWTH OF CARBON NANOTUBES ON ACICULAR SILICA-COATED α-Fe CATALYST BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) with 20 nm outer diameter were prepared by chemical vapor deposition of ethylene using ultrafine surface-modified acicular α-Fe catalyst particles.The growth mechanism of MWNTs on the larger catalyst particles are attributed to the interaction between the Fe nanoparticles with the surface-modified silica layer.This interaction-mediated growth mechanism is illustrated by studying the electronic,atomic and crystal properties of surface-modified catalysts and MWNTs products by characterization with X-ray diffraction (XRD),transmission electron microscopy (TEM),high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM),thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Raman spectra.     

Modification of silica with PMMA via ultrasonic irradiation and its application for reinforcement of polyacrylates

Polymethyl methacrylate （PMMA） encapsulated silica nanocomposite particles were prepared by ultra- sonically induced in situ polymerization of methyl methacrylate （MMA） on the surface of silica sol. The nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FFIR）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, thermogravimetry （TG）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results showed that core-shell structure nanocomposite particles with an average size of 36 nm were obtained, and the thickness of polymer encapsulating layer was about 8 nm. The pretreatment of silica sol with tert-butyl hydroperoxide （TBHP） and the addition of ~-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane （MAPTS） significantly enhanced the encapsulation effect. Modified by the polymer layer, the silica particles could be well dispersed in matrices and utilized to improve the mechanical performance of polyacrylates.     

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Persicaria odorata leaf extract: Antibacterial,cytocompatibility, and in vitro wound healing evaluation

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (b-AgNPs) utilising plant extract has gained the interest of researchers due to the environmentally friendly and cost-effective technique. However, the extent of its application in the biomedical field remains scarce. This study evaluates the antibacterial, cytocompatibility, and wound healing activities of synthesised AgNPs using Persicaria odorata leaves extract (PO-AgNPs). The formation of PO-AgNPs was observed by visual colour changes and verified by ultraviolet-visible (UV–vis) spectrophotometer, which revealed a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at around 440 nm, and further confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Characterisation using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy showed biomolecules from the leaves extract presented together on PO-AgNPs. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) images revealed PO-AgNPs nanospheres with diameters of 11 ± 3 nm. Disc diffusion test (DDT) and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) analysis resulted in a dose-dependent inhibition of PO-AgNPs against tested Staphylococcus epidermidis and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These results were further corroborated by time-kill kinetic assay which revealed that PO-AgNPs were bactericidal against both strains 24 h post-treatment. Cytocompatibility and in vitro wound healing evaluation against normal human fibroblast cells, HSF 1184 inferred that PO-AgNPs are non-toxic to normal cells and able to enhance cell migration as compared to the non-treated cells. Therefore, PO-AgNPs are biocompatible and possess antibacterial and wound healing capabilities that are useful in biomedical applications.     

ZrO_2纳米微粒的制备、表征及作为MACs添加剂的摩擦学性能

制备了氧化三辛基膦表面修饰的油溶性ZrO2纳米微粒,用透射电镜(TEM)、X-射线衍射仪、红外光谱仪对其进行表征,研究了其作为多烷基环戊烷(MACs)添加剂的摩擦学性能及润滑机理.结果表明:ZrO2纳米微粒粒径大约为7～8 nm,分布比较均匀,无明显团聚,在非极性溶剂中能很好地溶解和稳定分散;作为MACs添加剂,在摩擦过程中,无机ZrO2纳米微粒以沉积膜形式沉积在摩擦副表面,有机修饰剂中的活性P元素在摩擦副表面发生了化学反应,形成了FePO4极压润滑膜,ZrO2沉积膜和FePO4极压润滑膜的协同作用起到了良好的抗磨和抗极压作用.     

Effects of polyethyleneimine-functionalized MCM-41 on flame retardancy and thermal stability of polyvinyl alcohol

Hyperbranched polyethylenimine (PEI)-functionalized mesoporous silica (MCM@PEI) was synthesized and used to produce poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanocomposites. The modified nanofiller was characterized with infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and N₂ adsorption. When compared with pure mesoporous silica (MCM), the MCM@PEI nanoparticles exhibited better dispersion in the PVA matrix. The effects of MCM@PEI on the thermal and flame properties of PVA nanocomposites were also studied. Improvement in the thermal properties was confirmed by enhanced thermal stability and char yield. Incorporation of MCM@PEI in PVA led to a significant drop in the heat release rate and the total heat release.     

NbSe2纳米材料的合成及减摩性能研究

将Se粉和Nb粉按一定的比例混合,然后密封在石英管中或压成片状后密封于石英管中,加热到一定温度,分别获得了NbSe2纳米纤维和NbSe2纳米颗粒.采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对所得产物进行了表征,分析了其微观形貌;采用MS-T3000摩擦磨损试验机测定了纳米颗粒作为基础润滑油N40添加剂的摩擦学性能.结果表明,制备的纳米纤维直径100～200nm,纳米颗粒直径40～300nm,二者都具有层状结构和良好的结晶性;NbSe2纳米颗粒作为润滑油添加剂具有明显优于基础润滑油的极压减摩性能;同纳米纤维相比,纳米颗粒的减摩性能较好.     

Capuli cherry-mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles under white solar and blue LED light

In this article, the Capuli (Prunus serotina Ehrh. var. Capuli) cherry extract was used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the presence of white/visible solar and blue light-emitting diode (LED) light. For the characterization of the extract and the AgNPs, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy were employed, along with hydrodynamic particle size analysis, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The Ag nanospheres obtained using white light were 40–100 nm in diameter and exhibited an absorption peak at λ_max = 445 nm, whereas those obtained using blue LED light were 20–80 nm in diameter with an absorption peak at λ_max = 425 nm. Thermal analysis revealed that the content of biomolecules surrounding the AgNPs was about 55–65%, and it was also found that blue LED light AgNPs (56.28%, 0.05 mM) had a higher antioxidant efficacy than the white solar light AgNPs (33.42%, 0.05 mM) against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl. The results indicate that obtaining AgNPs using a blue LED light may prove to be a simple, cost-effective and easily reproducible method for creating future nanopharmaceuticals.     

WSe2纳米结构的合成及减摩性能研究

将W粉和Se粉按一定比例混合,直接密封在石英管中加热或高能球磨、压片,在Ar气氛中加热,得到了不同形貌的WSe2纳米结构.利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM、HRTEM)分析了WSe2纳米结构的组成、微观形貌和组织形态;利用UMT-2摩擦试验机考察了WSe2作为HVI500液体基础油添加剂的摩擦磨损性能.研究结果表明:直接密封加热得到的产物为棒状WSe2纳米材料,最小棒直径为6 nm;球磨、压片后加热得到WSe2纳米颗粒,颗粒的平均尺寸在50 nm以下,二者都具有层状结构和良好的结晶性.添加质量分数5%的WSe2纳米材料作为基础油添加剂能够显著降低摩擦系数,减少磨损,增强了材料抗疲劳磨损能力.     

Novel one-step synthesis of silica nanoparticles from sugarbeet bagasse by laser ablation and their effects on the growth of freshwater algae culture

Scientific research involving nanotechnology has grown exponentially and has led to the development of engineered nanoparticles（NPs）.Silica NPs have been used in numerous scientific and technological applications over the past decade,necessitating the development of efficient methods for their synthesis.Recent studies have explored the potential of laser ablation as a convenient way to prepare metal and oxide NPs.Due to its high silica content,low cost,and widespread availability,sugarbeet bagasse is highly suitable as a raw material for producing silica NPs via laser ablation.In this study,two different NP production methods were investigated：laser ablation and NaOH treatment.We developed a novel,one-step method to produce silica NPs from sugarbeet bagasse using laser ablation,and we characterized the silica NPs using environmental scanning electron microscopy（ESEM）,energy dispersive spectrometry（EDS）,dynamic light scattering（DLS）,transmission electron microscopy（TEM）,attenuated total reflectanceFourier transform infrared spectroscopy（ATR-FT1R）,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） and Raman spectroscopy.EDS analysis and XPS confirmed the presence of silica NPs.The NPs produced by laser ablation were smaller（38-190 nm） than those produced by NaOH treatment（531-825 nm）.Finally,we demonstrated positive effects of silica NPs produced from laser ablation on the growth of microalgae,and thus,our novel method may be beneficial as an environmentally friendly procedure to produce NPs.     

Novel synthesis with an atomized microemulsion technique and characterization of nano-calcium carbonate （CaCO3）/poly（methyl methacrylate） core-shell nanoparticles

The synthesis of hard-core/soft-shell calcium carbonate （CaCO3）/poly（methyl methacrylate） （PMMA） hybrid structured nanoparticles （〈100nm） by an atomized microemulsion polymerization process is reported. The polymer chains were anchored onto the surface of nano-CaCO3 through use of a cou- pling agent, triethoxyvinyl silane （TEVS）. Ammonium persulfate （APS）, sodium dodecyl sulfate （SDS） and n-pentanol were used as the initiator, surfactant and cosurfactant, respectively. The polymeriza- tion mechanism of the core-shell latex particles is discussed. The encapsulation of nano-CaCO3 by PMMA was confirmed using a transmission electron microscope （TEM）. The grafting percentage of the core-shell particles was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）. The nano-CaCO3/PMMA core-shell par- ticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）. The FTIR results revealed the existence of a strong interaction at the interface of the nano-CaCO3 particle and the PMMA, which implies that the polymer chains were successfully grafted onto the surface of the nano-CaCO3 particles through the link of the coupling agent, In addition, the TGA and DSC results indicated an enhancement of the thermal stability of the core-shell materials compared with that of the pure nano-PMMA, The nano-CaCO3/PMMA particles were blended into a polypropylene （PP） matrix by melt processing. It can also be observed using scanning electron microscopy （SEM） that the PMMA chains grafted onto the CaCO3 nanoparticles interfere with the aggregation of CaCO3 in the polymer matrix （PP matrix） and thus improve the compatibility of the CaCO3 nanoparticles with the PP matrix.