SYNTHESIS OF KESTERITE LAYERS OBTAINED BY SULFURIZATION OF ELECTRODEPOSITED METAL PRECURSORS

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 431-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.V. Momotenko ◽  
N. P. Klochko ◽  
V.M. Lyubov ◽  
V. R. Kopach ◽  
G.S. Khrypunov
Keyword(s):  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Electrodeposited Metal

Preparation and Characterization of Cu2ZnSnSe4 Thin Films by Selenization of Electrodeposited Metal Precursors

2011 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 105-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Li ◽  
Zhong Wei Zhang ◽  
Yang Ou ◽  
Wei Feng Liu ◽  
Guo Shun Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometry ◽  
Saturated Calomel Electrode ◽  
Elemental Selenium ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Electrodeposited Metal

Cu2ZnSnSe4thin films were prepared by selenization of electrodeposited Cu-Zn-Sn precursors. The Cu-Zn-Sn precursors were electrodeposited on the Mo-coated glass substrates from an electrolyte containing copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, tin (II) sulfate at a fixed potential between -1.2V and -1.25V vs. saturated calomel electrode, then the Cu2ZnSnSe4thin films were obtained by selenizing Cu-Zn-Sn precursors in elemental selenium atmosphere at different temperatures. The structure, composition and optical properties of the films were investigated by X-ray diffraction, Energy dispersive spectrometry and UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy. The CZTSe films have a stannite structure and an optical band-gap about 1.6 eV which is suitable for fabricating solar cells.

Kinetic Control of Interpenetration in Fe-Biphenyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate MOFs by Coordination and Oxidation Modulation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Bara ◽  
Claire Wilson ◽  
Max Mörtel ◽  
Marat M. Khusniyarov ◽  
ben slater ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Additional Coordination ◽  
Fine Control ◽  
Multiple Alternative ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Dft Simulations ◽  
High Valent ◽  
And Control

Phase control in the self-assembly of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – materials wherein organic ligands connect metal ions or clusters into network solids with potential porosity – is often a case of trial and error. Judicious control over a number of synthetic variables is required to select for the desired topology and control features such as interpenetration and defectivity, which have significant impact on physical properties and application. Herein, we present a comprehensive investigation of self-assembly in the Fe-biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylate system, demonstrating that coordination modulation, the addition of competing ligands into solvothermal syntheses, can reliably tune between the kinetic product, non-interpenetrated MIL-88D(Fe), and the thermodynamic product, two-fold interpenetrated MIL-126(Fe). DFT simulations reveal that correlated disorder of the terminal anions on the metal clusters in the interpentrated phase results in H-bonding between adjacent nets and is the thermodynamic driving force for its formation. Coordination modulation slows self-assembly and therefore selects the thermodynamic product MIL-126(Fe), while offering fine control over defectivity, inducing mesoporosity, but electron microscopy shows the MIL-88D(Fe) phase persists in many samples despite not being evident in diffraction experiments, suggesting its presence accounts for the lower than predicted surface areas reported for samples to date. Interpenetration control is also demonstrated by utilizing the 2,2'-bipyridine-5,5'-dicarboxylate linker; DFT simulations show that it is energetically prohibitive for it to adopt the twisted conformation required to form the interpenetrated phase, and are confirmed by experimental data, although multiple alternative phases are identified due to additional coordination of the Fe cations to the N-donors of the ligand. Finally, we introduce oxidation modulation – the concept of using metal precursors in a different oxidation state to that found in the final MOF – as a further protocol to kinetically control self-assembly. Combining coordination and oxidation modulation allows the synthesis of pristine MIL-126(Fe) with BET surface areas close to the predicted maximum capacity for the first time, suggesting that combining the two may be a powerful methodology for the controlled self-assembly of high-valent MOFs.<br><br>

scholarly journals A critical review of synthesis parameters affecting the properties of zinc oxide nanoparticle and its application in wastewater treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Y. Shaba ◽  
J. O. Jacob ◽  
J. O. Tijani ◽  
M. A. T. Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle ◽  
Synthesis Parameters ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticle

AbstractIn this era, nanotechnology is gaining enormous popularity due to its ability to reduce metals, metalloids and metal oxides into their nanosize, which essentially alter their physical, chemical, and optical properties. Zinc oxide nanoparticle is one of the most important semiconductor metal oxides with diverse applications in the field of material science. However, several factors, such as pH of the reaction mixture, calcination temperature, reaction time, stirring speed, nature of capping agents, and concentration of metal precursors, greatly affect the properties of the zinc oxide nanoparticles and their applications. This review focuses on the influence of the synthesis parameters on the morphology, mineralogical phase, textural properties, microstructures, and size of the zinc oxide nanoparticles. In addition, the review also examined the application of zinc oxides as nanoadsorbent for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater.

scholarly journals A Versatile Approach to Access Trimetallic Complexes Based on Trisphosphinite Ligands

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 593
Author(s):  
Juan Miranda-Pizarro ◽  
Macarena G. Alférez ◽  
M. Dolores Fernández-Martínez ◽  
Eleuterio Álvarez ◽  
Celia Maya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coordination Chemistry ◽  
Late Transition Metal ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Full Characterization ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Straightforward Method ◽  
One Step ◽  
Late Transition

A straightforward method for the preparation of trisphosphinite ligands in one step, using only commercially available reagents (1,1,1-tris(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane and chlorophosphines) is described. We have made use of this approach to prepare a small family of four trisphosphinite ligands of formula [CH3C{(C6H4OR2)3], where R stands for Ph (1a), Xyl (1b, Xyl = 2,6-Me2-C6H3), iPr (1c), and Cy (1d). These polyfunctional phosphinites allowed us to investigate their coordination chemistry towards a range of late transition metal precursors. As such, we report here the isolation and full characterization of a number of Au(I), Ag(I), Cu(I), Ir(III), Rh(III) and Ru(II) homotrimetallic complexes, including the structural characterization by X-ray diffraction studies of six of these compounds. We have observed that the flexibility of these trisphosphinites enables a variety of conformations for the different trimetallic species.

Influences of alkali incorporation and electrodeposited metal layer on formation of MoS2 in CZTS thin films

2021 ◽  
Vol 134 ◽  
pp. 105943
Author(s):  
Jiao Wang ◽  
Yanping Wang ◽  
Haoran Li ◽  
Aimei Zhao ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Metal Layer ◽  
Electrodeposited Metal ◽  
Czts Thin Films

scholarly journals First of Its Kind Automotive Catalyst Prepared by Recycled PGMs-Catalytic Performance

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 942
Author(s):  
Anastasia Maria Moschovi ◽  
Mattia Giuliano ◽  
Marios Kourtelesis ◽  
Giovanna Nicol ◽  
Ekaterini Polyzou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Storage Capacity ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Platinum Group Metals ◽  
Oxygen Storage ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Gas Mixture ◽  
Oxidation Reactions ◽  
Fresh Catalyst ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Automotive Catalytic Converters

The production of new automotive catalytic converters requires the increase of the quantity of Platinum Group Metals in order to deal with the strict emission standards that are imposed for vehicles. The use of PGMs coming from the recycling of spent autocatalysts could greatly reduce the cost of catalyst production for the automotive industry. This paper presents the synthesis of novel automotive Three-Way Catalysts (PLTWC, Pd/Rh = 55/5, 60 gPGMs/ft3) and diesel oxidation catalysts (PLDOC, Pt/Pd = 3/1, 110 gPGMs/ft3) from recovered PGMs, without further refinement steps. The catalysts were characterized and evaluated in terms of activity in comparison with benchmark catalysts produced using commercial metal precursors. The small-scale catalytic monoliths were successfully synthesized as evidenced by the characterization of the samples with XRF analysis, optical microscopy, and N2 physisorption. Hydrothermal ageing of the catalysts was performed and led to a significant decrease of the specific surface area of all catalysts (recycled and benchmarks) due to sintering of the support material and metal particles. The TWCs were studied for their activity in CO and unburned hydrocarbon oxidation reactions under a slightly lean environment of the gas mixture (λ > 1) as well as for their ability to reduce NOx under a slightly rich gas mixture (λ < 1). Recycled TWC fresh catalyst presented the best performance amongst the catalysts studied for the abatement of all pollutant gases, and they also showed the highest Oxygen Storage Capacity value. Moreover, comparing the aged samples, the catalyst produced from recycled PGMs presented higher activity than the one synthesized with the use of commercial PGM metal precursors. The results obtained for the DOC catalysts showed that the aged PLDOC catalyst outperformed both the fresh catalyst and the aged DOC catalyst prepared with the use of commercial metal precursors for the oxidation of CO, hydrocarbons, and NO. The latter reveals the effect of the presence of several impurities in the recovered PGMs solutions.

The Fe-Core/Carbon-Shell Ultrafine Nanopowders as Platform for Biomolecules Grafting

2014 ◽  
Vol 1040 ◽  
pp. 194-198
Author(s):  
N.S. Surgutskaya ◽  
P.S. Postnikov ◽  
Alexandra G. Pershina ◽  
A.I. Galanov ◽  
Marina E. Trusova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Carbon Shell ◽  
Shell Nanoparticles ◽  
Powder Surface ◽  
Metal Precursors ◽  
Covalent Grafting ◽  
Large Scale Synthesis ◽  
Green Fluorescent

The Fe-core/carbon-shell nanopowders are excellent platform for covalent grafting of biomolecules. The large-scale synthesis of Fe-core/carbon-shell nanoparticles via electropulse erosion of metal precursors in hydrocarbons was developed. The green fluorescent protein was covalently attached to the powder surface via diazonium functionalization and further carbodiimide activation.

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