Synthesis of tetra-metal oxide system based pH sensor via branched cathodic electrodeposition on different substrates

In this paper pH sensors based on tetra-metal oxide system (TMOF) film was synthesized by branched cathodic electrodeposition technique. Four different metal oxides mainly IrO₂, RuO₂, SnO₂, and TiO₂ used to form a film, which coated on various substrates such as titanium, steel, tin, and copper. The fabricated pH sensors underwent characterization and evaluation sensing performance. Characterizations results have indicated that titanium and steel substrates outperform alternative metal substrates Tin and copper. Nernstian performance of Steel and Titanium substrate with pH sensitivity ∼59 mV/pH remain the same, as well as tin and copper which are behaved as super-Nernstian with sensitivity ∼65 mV/pH. Fast response time ranged from 1 to 3 s were obtained. Perfect selectivity obtained using Na⁺, K⁺, Li⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions vs. primary one H⁺.     

Critical review of bio/nano sensors for arsenic detection

Detection of arsenic is a long-standing challenge in environmental analytical chemistry. In recent years, using biomolecules and nanomaterials for sensing arsenic has been growingly reported. In this article, this field is critically reviewed based on some recent fundamental understandings including interactions between arsenic and gold, thiol, and DNA aptamers. First, taking advantage of the adsorption of As(III) on noble metal surfaces such as silver and gold, sensors were developed based on surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, electrochemistry and colorimetry. In addition, by functionalizing metal nanoparticles with thiol containing molecules, As(III) induced aggregation of the particles based on As(III)/thiol interactions. As(V) interacts with metal oxides strongly and competitive sensors were developed by displacing pre-adsorbed DNA oligonucleotides. A DNA aptamer was selected for As(III) and many sensors were reported based on this aptamer, although careful binding measurements indicated that the sequence has no affinity towards As(III). Overall, bio/nano systems are promising for the detection of arsenic. Future work on fundamental studies, searching for more specific arsenic binding materials and aptamers, incorporation of sensors into portable devices, and more systematic test of sensors in real samples could be interesting and useful research topics.     

掺钛尖晶石锂锰氧化物的合成、结构及电化学性能研究

以掺钛电解二氧化锰为锰源合成了一系列掺钛尖晶石锂锰氧化物样品.实验结果表明,无论是在新制样品40次循环的充放电实验中,还是在经过40次循环充放电并在放电状态下贮藏3个月的再次充放电实验中,掺钛样品均具有极好的电化学性能.600℃掺钛样品在第一循环中的放电容量达到206mA·h/g.在放电态贮藏3个月后,再次充放电实验中,第一循环的放电容量达到144mA·h/g.XRD分析表明,掺钛样品仍然具有立方结构.还用红外和拉曼光谱技术研究了钛对尖晶石锂锰氧化物的电化学性能的改善作用.     

电感耦合等离子体质谱法检测农作物土壤中的镉、锡、锰、锑、钒、钛、锶金属污染物残留

建立全自动石墨消解- 电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)法检测农作物土壤中的镉、锡、锰、锑、钒、钛、锶金属污染物残留的分析方法.随机采集农作物土壤,取约200 g,置于烘箱中烘干,烘干后的样品用粉碎机粉碎,精密称取粉碎后的样品约0.25 g,置于聚四氟乙烯材质的消解罐内,按既定消解程序进行自动消解处理,得样品溶液,上...     

Determination of tin and titanium in soils, sediments and sludges using electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry with slurry sample introduction

Fast-heating programmes for determining titanium and tin in soils, sediments and sludges using electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) with slurry sampling are developed. For titanium determination, suspensions are prepared by weighing 5-40 mg of sample and adding 25 ml of a solution containing 50% (v/v) concentrated hydrofluoric acid. For tin determination, suspensions are prepared by weighing up to 300 mg of sample and then adding 1 ml of a solution containing 25% (v/v) concentrated hydrofluoric acid. Palladium (30 μg) and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (7% w/v) are used as matrix modifiers for titanium and tin, respectively. Prior mild heating in a microwave oven is recommended for titanium determination. Calibration is carried out using aqueous standards. The tin and titanium contents of a number of samples obtained by using the slurry approach agree with those obtained by means of a procedure based on the total dissolution of the samples using microwave oven digestion. The reliability of the procedures is also confirmed by analysing several certified reference materials.     

Toward decentralized analysis of mercury (II) in real samples. A critical review on nanotechnology-based methodologies

In recent years, it has increased the number of works focused on the development of novel nanoparticle-based sensors for mercury detection, mainly motivated by the need of low cost portable devices capable of giving fast and reliable analytical response, thus contributing to the analytical decentralization. Methodologies employing colorimetric, fluorometric, magnetic, and electrochemical output signals allowed reaching detection limits within the pM and nM ranges. Most of these developments proved their suitability in detecting and quantifying mercury (II) ions in synthetic solutions or spiked water samples. However, the state of art in these technologies is still behind the standard methods of mercury quantification, such as cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma techniques, in terms of reliability and sensitivity. This is mainly because the response of nanoparticle-based sensors is highly affected by the sample matrix. The developed analytical nanosystems may fail in real samples because of the negative incidence of the ionic strength and the presence of exchangeable ligands. The aim of this review is to critically consider the recently published innovations in this area, and highlight the needs to include more realistic assays in future research in order to make these advances suitable for on-site analysis.     

Perfluoropropylene oxide as a reagent for the synthesis of germanium,titanium, tin,and zirconium fluorides

A new method of preparation of germanium, titanium, tin, and zirconium fluoride alcohol complexes by reaction of the metal oxides with a solution of perfluoropropylene oxide in methanol is developed. The reaction of the complexes obtained with ligands (L = 1,10-phenanthroline or dimethyl sulfoxide) was studied, and the structure of the obtained compounds was determined. A new route to the synthesis of 1-fluorogermatrane is developed.     

Electronic tongue based on an array of metallic potentiometric sensors

An electronic tongue system based on the array of six metallic potentiometric sensors (metallic wires) was developed and utilized for discrimination of foodstuffs: several types of vinegar and fruit juices. Copper, tin, iron, aluminum, brass and stainless steel wires were included in the array and supplemented by pH glass electrode. The response of potentiometric metallic sensors towards various organic acids has been studied and possible sensitivity mechanisms were discussed. Overall potential changes of metallic sensors were exanimate as complex mixed signals influenced by several components presenting in analyte employing chemometric approach. The multisensor array of such a type can be useful for several applications since of simplicity in handling, low cost of sensors and easy measure procedure.     

Sol–gel synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of Fe(III) titanates

Nanostructured iron–titanium mixed oxides with different Fe/Ti ratios were prepared by sol–gel methods under different preparative conditions. When equal molar amounts of Fe and Ti ions were employed, the product calcined at 500 °C showed an X-ray diffraction pattern that resembles Fe₂Ti₃O₉. On the other hand, lower Fe/Ti ratios favored the formation of Fe₂TiO₅ while higher ratios resulted in free α-Fe₂O₃ and TiO₂. Besides the effect of the Fe/Ti ratio, the composition of the final product was dependent on the preparative conditions and the calcination temperature. Enhancing the gelation process by heating or by employing an acid catalyst favored the formation of Fe₂TiO₅ at relatively low temperatures. Compared with the corresponding pure oxides, the prepared iron–titanium mixed oxides showed modified textural characteristics which were also dependent on the composition and the calcination temperature. The mixed oxides showed higher catalytic activity in the oxidation of methanol than their corresponding pure oxides with a noticeable enhanced oxidation potential forming methyl formate and carbon dioxide.     

Synthesis of Tin Oxide Through Thermal Decomposition of Sn2 （NH4）2 （ C2 O4 ）3 and Its Gas Sensing Property

Nanocrystalline tin oxide samples were prepared by using Sn2 （NH4 ）2 （C2O4）3 as the precursor. The thermal decompositions were respectively conducted at 250,450 and 650 ℃. TG-DTA, XRD, TEM, FTIR were used to characterize the samples. The indirect heating sensors by using these materials as sensitive bodies were fabricated on an alumina tube with Au electrodes and platinum wires. Sensing properties of these sensors were investigated. It was found that the tin oxide sample obtained by thermal decomposition at 450 ℃ has a higher sensitivity to C2H5OH and a higher selectivity to hexane and ammonia than those obtained via the conventional precipitate method and the working temperatures needed were greatly decreased.     

Engineering Design,Implementation, and Sensing Mechanisms of Wearable Bioelectronic Sensors in Clinical Settings

Wearable sensing devices have transformed the hourly analysis of events such as body signals and environmental risks into real-time monitoring in minutes or seconds. Wearable sensors have facilitated the ability to obtain useful data by monitoring the physiological parameters and activities of an aided and a healthy individual. Wearable devices employ detectable biomarkers in the human body, such as in tears, saliva, interstitial fluid, sweat, and so on. These can deliver relevant information on human health, online activity monitoring, and therapeutic treatments. This section outlines the significance of sample types and associated biomarkers as indicators in the development and manufacturing of wearable biosensors. We have emphasized the most recent advances of wearables based on skin-like and textile, giving attention to personalized health monitoring to record signals of motion and physiological and body fluid investigation. Furthermore, this review categorizes wearable biosensors based on the sensing mechanism, electrochemical, optical, and mechanical. Additionally, the recent wearables related to the detection of the newly havoc-causing pandemic, COVID-19, and the future perspective for the development of much more advanced and potent wearable biosensors have been highlighted. The final section highlights unmet difficulties and gaps in wearable sensors in personalized therapy.     

Determination of ruthenium and tin on electrochemical anodes by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence

"Dimensionally Stable Anodes" (DSA)(R) have gained wide acceptance in electrochemical production of chlorine and caustic soda. The DSAs are usually composed of electrocatalytic layers of precious and non-precious metal oxides produced by thermal decomposition of salts on a valve-metal substrate (e.g., titanium). They have long lifetimes (some years) in commercial service, and accelerated aging is used in testing them. In these tests the cell potential is stable for most of the anode life. Failure of an anode is characterized by a rapid increase in potential to beyond the point of practical operation of the cell. Non-destructive X-ray techniques have been utilized to investigate the mechanism involved. It has been established that the precious metal content has been reduced by 50-60% when the anodes fail. Although present DSA coatings are more than adequate for commercial applications, there is continuing interest in improving them. The materials for DSA formulation include the precious metals iridium, ruthenium and rhodium, the non-precious metals tin, antimony and manganese, and the valve metals titanium and tantalum.     

Development of ion-sensitive field-effect transistor-based sensors for benzylphosphonic acids and thiophenols using molecularly imprinted TiO2 films

Molecularly imprinted polymeric membranes, containing artificial recognition sites for a number of benzylphosphonic acid derivatives, were prepared by the polymerization of titanium(IV) butoxide in the presence of a titanium(IV) phosphonate complex. Reference polymers were prepared in the same manner but in the absence of the phosphonate template. FTIR spectroscopy was used to follow the formation of a benzylphosphonic acid-Titanium(IV) oxide complex during the imprinting process, and upon the association of the substrate in the imprinted TiO₂ thin film. The imprinted polymers were examined as sensing membranes in an ion-sensitive field-effect transistors (ISFETs). The sensors reveal selectivity towards analyzing the imprinted substrates, yet the recognition ability of the sensors strongly depends on the substituents associated with the phosphonic acid structures. The response time of the sensors is ca. 45 s, and the sensors reveal unaffected stability for at least 2 weeks. Also, imprinted TiO₂ films for thiophenol, and para-nitrothiophenol were generated on ISFET devices, and the respective substrates were selectively sensed by the functional devices.     

Preparation and characterization of nanocomposites in system as: SnO<Subscript>2</Subscript>–xTiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> (where <Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis> = 25, 50 and 75 mol%)

Nanocomposite samples containing various molar compositions of tin and titanium oxides were synthesized by a sol–gel method using octadecylamine as controlling template agent. The structural and the crystalline features of the samples were investigated with Fourier Transformer Infra-red, X-ray diffraction, Transmission electron microscope (TEM) where the surface area was estimated by BET analysis. The crystalline parameters and the particle size were estimated by Rietveld quantitative phase analysis. It is interesting to mention that a reduction in the lattice parameters was detected upon introduction of various molar compositions of titanium oxide revealing that a part of titania is incorporated into the SnO₂ lattice forming Ti_1−xSn_xO₂ solid solution. The quantitative analysis claims that part of titanium oxide is incorporated substitutionally in the crystal lattice of SnO₂, forming a solid solution and other parts are either segregated as separate rutile titania phase or dispersed as amorphous phase on the grain boundary of SnO₂. The results show a remarkable reduction in particle size from 42 to 5 nm and increasing in the specific surface area up to 176 m²/g upon introduction of various content of titania implying the role of titania particles in preventing SnO₂ crystallites from further growing up during the progress of calcination. TEM images show that pure tin oxide particles arranged in large aggregation in wormhole like structure, while the existence of titanium oxide are successfully creates spherical nanoparticles system organized in a definite structure. The optical absorbance spectra indicate a red shift and band gap narrowing upon introduction of titania which increase with increasing in titania contents.     

Nanocrystalline Metal Oxides as Promising Materials for Gas Sensors for Hydrogen Sulfide

Results of investigations aimed at creating a material possessing selective sensitivity to gaseous hydrogen sulfide are presented. Polycrystalline films of doped tin dioxide were obtained by pyrolysis of an aerosol of appropriate organometallic compounds. The effect of copper and nickel oxides on the electrical properties, actual structure, and composition of polycrystalline tin dioxide films was studied. The influence of trace amounts of gaseous H₂S on the electrical conductivity of the films was analyzed in detail.     

基于半导体纳米SnO_2构建的气敏传感器的应用研究进展

SnO2是传统的气敏材料,由于其具有间隙锡离子和氧空位的特性,使得气体更容易吸附在材料表面,从而显示出更好的气敏性质.通过把SnO2进行贵金属附载掺杂和多种气敏性半导体氧化物的复合,探讨了一系列性能良好的气敏传感器,阐述了SnO2气敏传感的最新进展.     

Biphasic epoxidation of 1-octene with H2O2 catalyzed by amphiphilic fluorinated Ti-loaded zirconia

A series of amphiphilic fluorinated zirconia containing titanium was prepared by titanium impregnation followed by fluorination and alkylsilylation of zirconium oxide. Physical properties of the resulting samples were characterized by XRD analysis, UV-vis spectroscopy, BET surface area analysis and EDAX analysis. The effects of fluorine and alkylsilane groups on the samples were studied by the epoxidation of 1-octene with aqueous hydrogen peroxide. The epoxidation of alkenes is one of the most important methods of functionalizing simple hydrocarbons. The amphiphilic fluorinated catalysts were more active and more efficient than the conventional titania-silica and zirconia-silica mixed oxides in linear alkene epoxidation; enhanced by the presence of alkylsilane and fluorine groups in the catalysts. Modification with alkylsilane successfully induces the hydrophobic behavior of zirconia which is hydrophilic in nature; whereas fluorine was chosen for its electron-withdrawing effect which further activates the titanium active sites.     

Sensitivity of semiconductor metal oxides (SnO2, WO3, ZnO) to hydrogen sulfide in dry and humid gas media

The sensitivity of semiconductor sensors based on tin (SnO₂), tungsten (WO₃), and zinc (ZnO) oxides and SnO₂ with catalytic admixtures of La₂O₃ and CuO to hydrogen sulfide is studied at H₂S concentration 50 ppm in dry air in the temperature range 100–600°C. Concentration dependences for oxides are studied in the temperature range 350–450°C and H₂S concentration range 0.5–100 ppm at the humidity of gas media 0–80 rel. %. It is shown that, under the specified conditions, the resistance and of sensors to H₂S in air weakly depends on humidity. It was found that sensors based on SnO₂ with an admixture of 3% La₂O₃ working at 350°C are the best for the registration of H₂S by the set of performance and operation characteristics. A presumable mechanism of H₂S interaction with oxide surfaces is considered, according to which each H₂S molecule releases seven electrons to the conductivity zone of the oxide and molecules of metal oxides in the surface layer are, possibly, partially replaced by sulfide molecules.     

A Review of Glucose Biosensors Based on Graphene/Metal Oxide Nanomaterials

In recent years, considerable attention has been paid to developing economical yet rapid glucose sensors using graphene and its composites. Recently, the excellent properties of graphene and metal oxide nanoparticles have been combined to provide a new approach for highly sensitive glucose sensors. This review focuses on the development of graphene functionalized with different nanostructured metal oxides (such as copper oxide, zinc oxide, nickel oxide, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, cobalt oxide, and manganese dioxide) for use as glucose biosensors. Additionally, a brief introduction of the electrochemical principles of glucose biosensors (including amperometric, potentiometric, and conductometric) is presented. Finally, the current status and future prospects are outlined for graphene/metal oxide nanomaterials in glucose sensing.     

锡掺杂超微孔二氧化锆的合成及表征

The super microporous tin-doped zirconium oxides were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method using zirconyl chloride as Zr source, tin chloride as Sn source and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide （CTMAB） as template under hydrothermal or refluxing conditions. The structures of the resultant materials were characterized by XRD, BET, FTIR, TG-DTA, XRF and HRTEM techniques. Experimental results indicated that the framework of the samples is typically ordered hexagonal structure. The surface area and pore volume of the materials prepared by refluxing method were larger than by hydrothermal method, but the ordering of pore distributions is lower. The thermal stability of the samples was relatively high （〉773 K） and decreased with the increment of tin content.