Ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs: efficient homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for reduction of 4-nitrophenol

In the present study copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized using a hydrothermal method with ranolazine as a shape-directing agent. Ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs were characterized by various analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM pattern confirmed the morphology of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs with well-defined rice-like structures. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the interaction between CuO NPs and ranolazine. The XRD analysis indicated that the structure of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs was monoclinic crystalline and the size ranged between 9 and 18 nm with an average particle size of 12 nm. The smaller size range of CuO NPs gave a large surface area that enhanced the efficiency of these catalysts employed for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the H ₂ O system. In homogeneous catalysis, results showed that 50 μL of CuO NPs was required in the presence of NaBH4 for 99% reduction of 4-NP in 240 s. On the other hand, for heterogeneous catalysis, 0.5 mg of CuO NPs was used in the presence of NaBH4 for 99% catalytic reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP in 320 s. The rate of reaction for homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis was determined from the plots of In(Ct /C0) of 4-NP versus time (s), which showed good linearity with values of 1.3 × 10 ^-2 and 8.8 × 10 ^-3 s ^-1 . respectively. The high-quality catalytic efficiency, good reusability, nontoxic nature, and low cost are favorable properties of the synthesized CuO NPs for use as efficient catalysts for reduction of 4-AP to 4-NP in both homogeneous and heterogeneous media.     

微乳液合成胶体CuO/γ-Al2O3及其催化芳香硝基化合物还原（英文）

Monodispersed colloidal copper oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by water-in-oil microemulsion using CuCl 2·H2O and NaOH.The effect on CuO particle size was studied by varying the water-to-surfactant molar ratio,precursor concentration and molar ratio of NaOH to CuCl2.The morphology,size and size distribution of the particles were studied by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering.Dispersion destabilization of the colloidal copper oxide nanoparticles was detected by a Turbiscan apparatus.CuO/γ-Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by dispersing highly stable CuO nanoparticles on γ-alumina by mechanical stirring.The catalysts were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron,and X-ray diffraction,which confirmed the uniform dispersion of CuO on the support.The reduction of the nitro aromatic compounds,4-nitrophenol,3-nitrophenol,and 2-nitrophenol,were studied.The CuO/γ-Al2O3 catalysts were active for the reduction of these nitro aromatic compounds.     

One-step hydrothermal synthesis of nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites: Catalytic performance

The aim of this study is to efficiently utilize catalytic properties of silver nanoparticles and nitrogen doped graphene and their combined synergistic effect. For this purpose, nitrogen doped reduced graphene oxide-silver (NrGO-Ag) nanocomposites were synthesized by a facile, environmentally friendly, one-pot hydrothermal method for the first time and characterized by UV–Vis, FTIR, XRD, XPS, SEM, and TEM. Catalytic activity of the synthesized nanocomposites was tested against 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and methylene blue (MB) reduction reactions in the presence of NaBH₄. Total degradation was achieved in both reactions in 210 and 44 s, and pseudo first order reaction rate constants were calculated as 0.0071 and 0.0322 s⁻¹ for 4-NP and MB reduction reactions, respectively.     

Graphene–Au composite sensor for electrochemical detection of para-nitrophenol

A novel electrochemical sensor for para-nitrophenol (p-NP) was constructed with graphene–Au composite containing 10 % Au (G–Au 10 %). In the composite, Au nanoparticles with the size of ca. 11 nm were regularly scattered on graphene sheet without aggregation, which offers dramatically higher electrocatalytic activity on the redox of K₃[Fe(CN)₆]/K₄[Fe(CN)₆] couple than sole Au nanoparticles. Compared to sole Au nanoparticles, the G–Au 10 % also exhibited dramatically improved electrocatalytic activity on the reduction of p-NP. Amperometric detection of p-NP at G–Au 10 % modified electrode displayed a wide linear range of 0.47–10.75 mM with detection limit of 0.47 μM and a high sensitivity of 52.85 μA/mM. Considering the thrifty in utilization of noble Au, the G–Au 10 % can be successfully applied as a low-cost and powerful sensing material for trace detection of p-NP.     

二氧化钛纳米颗粒/还原氧化石墨烯修饰玻碳电极在对硝基苯酚检测中的应用

本文报道了用二氧化钛纳米颗粒（TiO₂NPs）/还原氧化石墨烯（RGO）的复合物修饰玻碳电极检测微量对硝基苯酚（4-NP）的电化学方法. 本研究用扫描电子显微镜（SEM）对该复合材料形貌进行表征,用循环伏安法和交流阻抗谱对该复合物电极的电化学性能进行检测,表现出良好的电化学特性,采用差分脉冲伏安法对4-NP进行微量检测,结果令人满意,这主要得益于TiO2NPs/RGO复合物对4-NP有较高的催化活性,其电流峰值与浓度呈较高的线性关系,DPV的检测范围为10μmol·L^-1 ~ 350μmol·L^-1,检测限为0.13 μmol·L^-1. 与其他报道的一些电化学传感器相比,该传感器检测范围大,检测限低,且工作稳定,成本低,分析简单快速,具有很好的应用前景.     

Concentration Dependent Catalytic Activity of Glutathione Coated Silver Nanoparticles for the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol and Organic Dyes

In the present study, we have synthesized glutathione modified silver nanoparticles (GSH-AgNPs) in aqueous medium and are characterized by absorption, high resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM), selective area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern, dynamic light scattering (DLS), Zeta potential and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic measurements. Catalytic activity of GSH-AgNPs has been evaluated for the reduction reactions of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), methylene blue (MB dye) and eosin Y (EY dye) in presence of sodium borohydride including the effect of catalyst concentration on the catalytic activity. Furthermore, the rate constants of reduction reactions are determined, which are linearly enhanced upon increasing the concentrations of GSH-AgNPs. It is explored that reduction reactions such as 4-NP, organic dyes by NaBH₄ in the presence of catalyst follow a pseudo first order kinetics. The catalytic reduction of 4-NP and organic dyes proceed with a faster rate even in the presence of nanomolar concentration of catalyst.     

Fabrication of graphene with CuO islands by chemical vapor deposition

Graphene prepared on Cu foil by chemical vapor deposition was studied as a function of post growth cooling conditions. CuO islands embedded in the graphene film were discovered and studied by scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. It is shown that nanostructured holes can be formed within a graphene film by reduction using hydrogen cooling immediately after film growth. We also observe the formation of symmetrical oxide islands in these holes. This study provides an easy way to fabricate a graphene + CuO composite, and the method may be extended to other graphene based structures.     

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Eucalyptus comadulensis leaves extract and its immobilization on magnetic nanocomposite (GO-Fe3O4/PAA/Ag) as a recoverable catalyst for degradation of organic dyes in water

The magnetically recyclable graphene oxide-Fe₃O₄/polyallylamine (PAA)/Ag nanocatalyst was prepared via a green route using Eucalyptus comadulensis leaves extract as both reducing and stabilizing agent. The catalytic activity of this nanocatalyst was investigated for the reduction reaction of methylene blue and methyl orange in the presence of NaBH₄ in aqueous medium at room temperature. The prepared nanocatalyst was characterized by different methods such as Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive X–ray spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, vibrating sample magnetometer, transmission electron microscopy, and UV–visible spectroscopy. The results show that graphene oxide/PAA/Ag nanocatalyst has good activity and recyclability, and can be reused several times without major loss of activity in the reduction process. The apparent rate constants of the methyl orange (MO) and methylene blue (MB) were calculated to be 0.077 s⁻¹ (3 mg of catalyst) and 0.15 s⁻¹ (2 mg of catalyst), respectively.     

Ag/Fe_3O_4/rGO纳米复合材料的制备及抗菌性能

以四水合氯化亚铁和硝酸银为原料,硼氢化钠为还原剂,氧化石墨烯(GO)为载体,通过原位还原法制备了具有磁分离功能的银/四氧化三铁/还原氧化石墨烯(Ag/Fe_3O_4/rGO)纳米复合抗菌材料.采用X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)等对复合材料进行了表征.结果显示,Fe_3O_4和Ag纳米颗粒均匀分布在rGO片层上.复合材料的饱和磁化率(Ms)为40.5 A·m~2·kg·(-1),表明其具有较强的磁性,将其与菌液混合后,在磁场作用下10 min即可吸附沉降完成磁分离.以大肠杆菌(E.coli)和金黄色葡萄球菌(S.aureus)为实验菌株,通过琼脂扩散法评价了复合材料的抗菌性能.结果表明,该复合材料具有良好的抗菌效果,对E.coli和S.aureus的抑菌圈直径分别为18 mm和13 mm,最低抑菌浓度值(MIC)分别为50 mg/L和80 mg/L,最低杀菌浓度值(MBC)分别为30 mg/L和50 mg/L.     

Copper Schiff base complex immobilized on magnetic graphene oxide: Efficient heterogeneous nanocatalyst for treating environmental pollutants and synthesis of chromenes

Herein, a new Cu(II) Schiff base complex was immobilized onto the magnetic graphene oxide surface through a stepwise procedure. The as-synthesized nanostructure (GO/Fe₃O₄/CuL) was characterized by various techniques including Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopies, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopies, N₂ adsorption–desorption analysis, vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The catalytic activity of the synthesized nanocatalyst was examined in 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), Congo red (CR), and methylene blue (MB) reduction using NaBH₄ in an aqueous solution at room temperature. The reaction progress was monitored by UV–Vis spectroscopy. Also, the synthesized nanostructure was evaluated as an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 2-amino-4H-benzopyrans via three-component reactions of 1-naphthol, malononitrile, and various aldehydes in ethanol/water at 50°C. The use of green solvents, the short reaction time, the high product yield, and easy separation from the reaction environment are the main benefits of this catalytic system. By covalent grafting of the complex on the graphene oxide surface, its catalytic performance significantly increased compared with graphene oxide; this is probably related to the chemical change of the graphene oxide surface. The results show the high chemical stability and the improved reusability of the synthesized nanocatalyst (six times) without significant loss in the catalytic activity of GO/Fe₃O₄/CuL nanocomposite.     

Pt‐Pd Bimetallic Nanoparticles Decorated Nanoporous Graphene as a Catalytic Amplification Platform for Electrochemical Detection of Xanthine

The nanoporous graphene papers (NGPs) was prepared by the hard‐template method. The Pt−Pd modified NGPs hybrid was prepared by the self‐assembly method. Then a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with Pt−Pd bimetallic nanoparticles‐functionalized nanoporous graphene composite has been prepared for the electrochemical determination of Xanthine (XA). The Pt−Pd/NGPs hybrid was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscope and X‐ray diffraction. The electrochemical behavior of XA on Pt−Pd/NGPs/GCE was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and amperometric i‐t. The Pt−Pd/NGPs modified electrode exhibited remarkably electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation reaction of XA in phosphate buffer solution (pH=5.5). Under the optimal conditions, the determination of XA was accomplished by using amperometric i‐t, the linear response range from 1.0×10⁻⁵∼1.2×10⁻⁴ M. The detection limit was 3.0×10⁻⁶ M (S/N=3). The proposed modified electrode showed good sensitivity, selectivity, and stability with applied to determine XA in human urine.     

Free‐standing Graphene/Poly(methylene blue)/AgNPs Composite Paper for Electrochemical Sensing of NADH

Highly flexible graphene/poly(methylene blue)/AgNPs composite paper was successfully prepared for amperometric biosensing of NADH. For this purpose, a dispersion including graphene oxide (GO), methylene blue (MB) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was prepared and GO/MB/AgNPs paper was acquired by vacuum‐filtration of this dispersion through a suitable membrane. After peeling it off from membrane, it was transformed to rGO/MB/AgNPs paper by performing reduction with hydriodic acid. In a three‐electrode cell, which is containing 0.1 M phosphate buffer solution (pH: 9.0), rGO/MB/AgNPs paper was used as working electrode and rGO/poly(MB)/AgNPs composite paper was generated by surface‐confined electropolymerization of MB using successive cyclic voltammetry approach in a suitable potential window. Characterization of this composite paper was carried out by using scanning electron microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, four‐point probe conductivity measurement and cyclic voltammetry techniques. Flexible rGO/poly(MB)/AgNPs composite paper has demonstrated high sensitivity, wide linear range and low detection limit for amperometric quantification of NADH.     

Reduced Graphene Oxide Coupled Magnetic CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2 Nanoparticles with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity for Methylene Blue Degradation

CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2/graphene nanocomposites have been prepared via a one-step hydrothermal method,and the as-prepared CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2/graphene was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction,Raman spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.The transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2 nanoparticles were successfully dispersed on the graphene sheets.Photocatalytic activity of nanocomposites was evaluated in terms of degradation of methylene blue(MB) dye solution under visible light radiation.Results showed that the photocatalytic efficiency of CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2/graphene nanocomposites was higher than its individual pure oxides(CuFe_2O_4 or TiO_2) and TiO_2/graphene.The enhancing photocatalytic activity performance of the CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2/graphene nanocomposites may attributed to the mutual effect between the Cu Fe_2O_4,Ti O_2 nanoparticles and the graphene sheets.Moreover,Cu Fe_2O_4 nanoparticles have excellent magnetic property,which makes the CuFe_2O_4-TiO_2/graphene heteroarchitecture magnetically recyclable in a suspension system.     

Preparation of CuO-Nanoparticle-Modified Electrode and Its Application in the Determination of Rutin

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In this article, highly pure, well-dispersed, 10-nm CuO nanoparticles were obtained by a hydrothermal reduction process, with oxalic acid as precipitator. The CuO nanoparticles were characterized by x-ray powder diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The CuO nanoparticles were modified onto a gold electrode to study the effect on the redox of the rutin. Cyclic voltammetry results show that the CuO nanoparticles were very active for rutin and that the CuO-nanoparticle-modified electrode can even determine rutin in a certain range of concentration from 5.0 × 10^?7 to 5.0 × 10^?4 mol L^?1 by differential pulse voltammertry, which provides a new application for CuO nanoparticles.     

Improving the catalytic activity of magnetic Fe3O4/ZnO-CdO/reduced graphene oxide for ultrasonic degradation of the organic pollutants and the green oxidation of olefins

Magnetic Fe₃O₄/ZnO-CdO/reduced graphene oxide (MFZC/RGO) has been synthesized by simple hydrothermal method. The structure and morphology were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), Raman and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). MFZC/RGO was applied as catalyst in degradation of methylene blue (MB), rhodamin B (RhB) and methylorange (MO) under ultrasonic irradiation. Based on the results, excellent degradation efficiencies of MB, RhB and MO (>99%) were achieved within 10, 20 and 20 min, respectively under oxygen flow. Moreover the catalytic property of MFZC/RGO was investigated in oxidation of styrene, α-methyl styrene, cyclohexene and cyclooctene under oxygen flow. In addition, MFZC/RGO can be easily collected and separated by an external magnet. The catalyst displayed negligible loss in activity and selectivity within several successive runs due to super paramagnetism.     

Performance of graphene Oxide/SiO2 Nanocomposite-based: Antibacterial Activity,dye and heavy metal removal

Nanocomposite materials have been successfully applied to remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants from polluted water. The present study investigates the synthesis, characterizations, and adsorptive performances of graphene oxide/SiO₂ nanocomposite-based adsorbent. Graphene oxide/SiO₂ was used for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB) and Cr (VI) ion from wastewater. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity performance of synthesized nanocomposite was studied. The adsorption consideration has been performed by various adsorption parameters in our laboratory. X-ray crystallography (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX) and, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) methods were applied in the characterization, morphological structure, crystallinity, and thermal stability of graphene oxide/SiO₂. Maximum capacities of adsorption of graphene oxide/SiO₂-based adsorbent had been evaluated by the Langmuir isotherm model for MB and Cr (VI) ion as 555.50 and 181.81 mg/g, respectively. Generally, adsorption experiments revealed that the performances of graphene oxide/SiO₂ nanocomposite for all adsorbents have been found in the order MB > Cr (VI). Furthermore, antibacterial activity study against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria showed and proved that graphene oxide/SiO₂ composite showed a remarkable ability to kill bacteria.     

Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of p-Nitrophenol Based on Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles/α-Cyclodextrin Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide

p-Nitrophenol (p−NP) is a high priority toxic pollutant and that has harmful effects on human, animals and plants. Thus, the detection and determination of p−NP present in the environment is an urgent as well as highly important requisite. The present article, therefore focused on the construction of a novel electrochemical sensor based on NiO nanoparticles/α-cyclodextrin functionalized reduced graphene oxide modified glassy carbon electrode (NiO−NPs-α-CD-rGO-GCE) for the selective and sensitive detection of p−NP. UV-vis, high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), selected area electron diffraction pattern (SAED) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the formation of highly pure NiO nanoparticles. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were used to characterize the step-wise electrode modification process. DPV was carried out to quantify p−NP within the concentration range of 1−10 μM and found the detection limit of 0.12 nM on the basis of the signal-to-noise ratio S/N=3. The electrode can able to detect different isomers of nitrophenols. Interferences of other pollutants such as phenol, p-aminophenol, o- and m- nitrophenol, 4-chlorophenol, 2,6-dichlorophenol and ions like K⁺, Cd²⁺, Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻ did not affect the sensing of p−NP. The newly developed sensor exhibited diffusion controlled kinetics and had excellent sensitivity, selectivity and reproducibility for the detection of p−NP. The electrode showed good recoveries in real sample analysis.     

石墨烯纳米载药体系的制备及对人口腔鳞癌细胞杀伤效果

利用化学氧化还原法制备了氧化石墨烯,进一步超声破碎剥离,得到纳米氧化石墨烯,并对其进行聚乙二醇(PEG)的功能化修饰后载药顺铂。 采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-Vis)、傅立叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)对石墨烯纳米载药体系进行表征,细胞存活率实验(MTT)法检验石墨烯纳米载药体系对人口腔鳞癌(KB)细胞的杀伤作用。 结果表明,石墨烯纳米载药体系对顺铂的负载率为42.4%,聚乙二醇修饰后可以降低纳米氧化石墨烯的细胞毒性并提高生物相容性,对KB细胞具有双重的杀伤作用,为纳米氧化石墨烯在肿瘤治疗的临床应用提供了理论依据。     

In-Situ Electrodeposition of Rhodium nanoparticles Anchored on Reduced Graphene Oxide nanosheets as an Efficient Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalyst

A simple, versatile, and cost-effective one-pot electrochemical deposition is used to fabricate rhodium (Rh) nanoparticles decorated surface of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) functionalized glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. The chemical and physical structure of the sample is probed via transmission electron microscopy, rotating disk electrode (RDE), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, linear sweep voltammetry, and Raman spectroscopy. The synergistic effects between the unique properties of Rh nanoparticles and rGO creates such innovative hybrid that exhibits a catalytic activity comparable to that of the commercial platinum electrocatalyst (Pt/C). As a result, the as-electrodeposited Rh@rGO hybrid exhibits outstanding ORR activity in alkaline media, as evidenced by a larger diffusion-limited current, greater positive onset potential, much better stability and methanol tolerance than Pt/C under the same conditions.     

简单水热法合成石墨-CdSe复合材料及其光催化降解有机染料(英文)

A graphene-CdSe composite was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method,and characterized by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis,transmission electron microscopy and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry.The graphene-CdSe composite efficiently catalyzed the photodegradation of methylene blue(MB),methyl orange(MO) and rhodamine B(Rh.B) in aqueous solution under UV or visible light irradiation.The graphene-CdSe composite exhibited a higher photocatalyt...