Influence of HAP on the Morpho-Structural Properties and Corrosion Resistance of ZrO2-Based Composites for Biomedical Applications

In the present work, ZrO2-based composites were prepared by adding different amounts of antibacterial magnesium oxide and bioactive and biocompatible hydroxyapatite (HAP) to the inert zirconia. The composites were synthesized by the conventional ceramic processing route and morpho-structurally analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). Two metallic dental alloys (i.e., Ni–Cr and Co–Cr) coated with a chitosan (Chit) membrane containing the prepared composites were exposed to aerated artificial saliva solutions of different pHs (i.e., 4.3, 5, 6) and the corrosion resistances were investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique. The obtained results using the two investigated metallic dental alloys shown quasi-similar anticorrosive properties, having quasi-similar charge transfer resistance, when coated with different ZrO2-based composites. This behavior could be explained by the synergetic effect between the diffusion process through the Chit-composite layer and the roughness of the metallic electrode surface.

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Effect of Zirconium Oxide Reinforcement on Microstructural, Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of TiNi Alloy Produced Via Powder Metallurgy Route

Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology ◽

10.1115/1.4051308 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-22

Author(s):

Syed Abbas Raza ◽

Muhammad Imran Khan ◽

Muhammad Ramzan Abdul karim ◽

Rashid Ali ◽

Muhammad Umair Naseer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Passive Layer ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Tini Alloy ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Zro2 Content ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Conventional Sintering ◽

Layer Resistance

Abstract Equiatomic TiNi alloy composites, reinforced with 0, 5, 10 and 15 vol. % ZrO2, were synthesized using conventional sintering approach. Equiatomic TiNi pre-alloyed powder and ZrO2 powder were mixed in planetary ball mill for 6 hours followed by cold compaction and pressure-less sintering, respectively. The sintered density was found to vary inversely with the addition of ZrO2 content. The X-Ray diffraction spectra have shown the formation of multiple-phases which were resulted from the decomposition of the B19'and B2 phases of the equiatomic TiNi alloy due to the addition of ZrO2 and higher diffusion rate of Ni than that of Ti in the alloy composite. An increase in hardness was noted due to the addition of ZrO2, measured by micro and nanoindentation techniques. Potentiodynamic polarization scan revealed a 10% decrease in the corrosion rate of the composite containing 10 vol. % ZrO2. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results indicated an increase in passive layer resistance (Rcoat) due to the increase in charge transfer resistance (Rct) caused by the reduced leaching of ions from the surface.

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From Allergens to Battery Anodes: Nature-Inspired, Pollen Derived Carbon Architectures for Room- and Elevated- Temperature Li-ion Storage

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/srep20290 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Jialiang Tang ◽

Vinodkumar Etacheri ◽

Vilas G. Pol

Keyword(s):

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

High Rate ◽

Energy Storage Devices ◽

Lithium Storage ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

Carbonaceous Particles ◽

X Ray

Abstract The conversion of allergic pollen grains into carbon microstructures was carried out through a facile, one-step, solid-state pyrolysis process in an inert atmosphere. The as-prepared carbonaceous particles were further air activated at 300 °C and then evaluated as lithium ion battery anodes at room (25 °C) and elevated (50 °C) temperatures. The distinct morphologies of bee pollens and cattail pollens are resembled on the final architecture of produced carbons. Scanning Electron Microscopy images shows that activated bee pollen carbon (ABP) is comprised of spiky, brain-like and tiny spheres; while activated cattail pollen carbon (ACP) resembles deflated spheres. Structural analysis through X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy confirmed their amorphous nature. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of ABP and ACP confirmed that both samples contain high levels of oxygen and small amount of nitrogen contents. At C/10 rate, ACP electrode delivered high specific lithium storage reversible capacities (590 mAh/g at 50 °C and 382 mAh/g at 25 °C) and also exhibited excellent high rate capabilities. Through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies, improved performance of ACP is attributed to its lower charge transfer resistance than ABP. Current studies demonstrate that morphologically distinct renewable pollens could produce carbon architectures for anode applications in energy storage devices.

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PREPARATION AND INVESTIGATION OF ELECTRODEPOSITED Ni–NANO-Cr2O3 COMPOSITE COATINGS

Surface Review and Letters ◽

10.1142/s0218625x15501115 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (02) ◽

pp. 1550111 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

JIBO JIANG ◽

CHENQI FENG ◽

WEI QIAN ◽

LIBIN YU ◽

FENGYING YE ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Composite Coatings ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Potentiodynamic Polarization Curves ◽

Nucleation Sites ◽

Passive Transition ◽

Steel Surfaces

The electrodeposition of Ni–nano-Cr2O3 composite coatings was studied in electrolyte containing different contents of Cr2O3 nanoparticles (Cr2O3 NPs) on mild steel surfaces. Some techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), microhardness, the potentiodynamic polarization curves (Tafel) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to compare pure Ni coatings and Ni–nano-Cr2O3 composite coatings. The results show that the incorporation of Cr2O3 NPs resulted in an increase of hardness and corrosion resistance, and the maximum microhardness of Ni-nano-Cr2O3 composite coatings reaches about 495 HV. The coatings exhibit an active-passive transition and relatively large impedance values. Moreover, the effect of Cr2O3 NPs on Ni electrocrystallization is also investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and EIS spectroscopy, which demonstrates that the nature of Ni-based composite coatings changes attributes to Cr2O3 NPs by offering more nucleation sites and less charge transfer resistance.

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Study of solvent effect on structural and photoconductive behavior of ternary chalcogenides InBiS3-In2S3-Bi2S3 composite thin films deposited via AACVD

Main Group Metal Chemistry ◽

10.1515/mgmc-2019-0011 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 102-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Umar Daraz ◽

Tariq Mahmood Ansari ◽

Shafique Ahmad Arain ◽

Muhammad Adil Mansoor ◽

Muhammad Mazhar

Keyword(s):

Thin Films ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Visible Region ◽

Chloroform Solution ◽

Photocurrent Density ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Wide Range

Abstract In the present work ternary composite InBiS3-In2S3-Bi2S3 (IBS) thin films are developed using a homogeneous mixture of precursors [Bi(S2CN(C2H5)2)3]2 (1) and [In(S2CNCy2)3]‧2py (2), separately in toluene and chloroform solutions at 500°C under an inert atmosphere of argon gas via aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) technique. The phase purity, chemical composition and morphological study of both the films deposited from toluene and chloroform solutions are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The surface morphology showed rod like structure of the films developed from toluene while the films grown from chloroform solution give flake like shapes. The UV-visible spectroscopy explicated that the thin films developed from toluene and chloroform solutions show wide range absorption in whole visible region. Linear Scan voltammetry results show that both the films give negligible dark current, however, the films fabricated from toluene solution give a sharp steep curve with maximum photocurrent density of 2.3 mA‧cm-2 at 0.75 V vs Ag/AgCl/3M KCl using 0.05 M sodium sulphide solution under AM 1.5 G illumination (100 mW‧cm-2), while the film grown from chloroform generates a photocurrent density of 2.1 mA‧cm-2 under similar conditions. The LSV outcomes are further supported by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) that gives charge transfer resistance (Rct) value of 8,571 Ω for the films developed from toluene as compared to films fabricated from chloroform with Rct value of 12,476 Ω.

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Nanostructured β−NiS Catalyst for Enhanced and Stable Electro−oxidation of Urea

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal10111280 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 1280

Author(s):

Tzu-Ho Wu ◽

Yan-Cheng Lin ◽

Bo-Wei Hou ◽

Wei-Yuan Liang

Keyword(s):

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Hydrothermal Reaction ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Hydrogen Energy ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Onset Potential ◽

Slow Kinetics ◽

Electro Oxidation

Urea oxidation reaction (UOR) has received a high level of recent interest since electrochemical oxidation of urea can remediate harmful nitrogen compounds in wastewater and accomplish hydrogen fuel production simultaneously. Thus, urea is considered to be potential hydrogen energy source that is inherently safe for fuel cell applications. However, the catalytic reaction suffers from slow kinetics due to six electron transfer in UOR. In this work, β phase NiS is successfully prepared through facile hydrothermal reaction, in which diethanolamine (DEA) was added as chelating agent leading to 3D nanoflower morphology. The crystal structure, surface morphology, and chemical bonding of the β−NiS were characterized by X–ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X−ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. The UOR performance of NiS was evaluated by means of linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), Tafel analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry in 1 M KOH electrolyte containing 0.33 M urea. Compared to the Ni(OH)2 counterpart, NiS exhibits lower onset potential, increased current responses, faster kinetics of urea oxidation, lower charge transfer resistance, and higher urea diffusion coefficient, leading to the enhanced catalytic performance toward UOR. Moreover, the developed NiS catalyst exhibits superior stability and tolerance towards urea electro−oxidation in 10,000 s test.

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Fabrication, characterization, and photocatalytic performance of ternary cadmium chalcogenides CdIn2S4 and Cd7.23Zn2.77S10-ZnS thin films

Main Group Metal Chemistry ◽

10.1515/mgmc-2021-0008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 39-50

Author(s):

Umar Daraz ◽

Tariq Mahmood Ansari ◽

Shafique Ahmad Arain ◽

Muhammad Adil Mansoor ◽

Muhammad Mazhar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Chemical Vapor ◽

Linear Sweep Voltammetry ◽

Photocurrent Density ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Single Step ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Dual Source

Abstract Dithiocarbamate complexes [Cd(S2CNCy2)2(py)] (1), [In(S2CNCy2)3]·2py (2) and [Zn(S2CNCy2)2(py)] (3) were synthesized and toluene solution of (1) and (2) was used as dual source precursor for the synthesis of CdIn2S4 (CIS), while that of (1) and (3) was applied for the deposition of Cd7.23Zn2.77S10–ZnS composite (CZS-ZS) thin film photoan-odes by employing single step aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) technique. Deposition experiments were performed at 500°C under an inert ambient of argon gas. The structural properties of deposited films were evaluated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) exposed surface morphologies while UV-Visible spectrophotometry revealed that CIS is low band gap photoanode in comparison to CZS-ZS. The comparison of photoelectrochemical (PEC) responses measured in identical conditions in terms of linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) depicts photocurrent density of 4.4 mA /cm2 and 2.9 mA/cm2 at applied potential of 0.7 V under solar light intensity of 100 mW/cm2 for CIS and CZS-ZS respectively. Further, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) confirms that PEC properties of CIS are superior to CZS-ZS photoanode as the former offer less charge transfer resistance (Rct) 0.03 MΩ in comparison to CZS-ZS having Rct value of 0.06 MΩ.

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Synthesis of Conducting Bifunctional Polyaniline@Mn-TiO2 Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Electrode and Visible Light Driven Photocatalysis

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal10050546 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 546 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Milan Babu Poudel ◽

Changho Yu ◽

Han Joo Kim

Keyword(s):

Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Oxidative Polymerization ◽

Synergetic Effect ◽

Band Gap Energy ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Visible Spectroscopy ◽

Supercapacitor Electrode ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

Uv Visible

We report a polyaniline-wrapped, manganese-doped titanium oxide (PANi/Mn-TiO2) nanoparticle composite for supercapacitor electrode and photocatalytic degradation. The PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using a solvothermal process, followed by oxidative polymerization of aniline. The structural properties of studied materials were confirmed by XRD, FTIR, HRTEM, FESEM, and UV visible spectroscopy. The as-prepared PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles revealed admirable electrochemical performance with a specific capacitance of 635.87 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1 with a notable life cycle retention of 91% after 5000 charge/discharge cycles. Furthermore, the asymmetric cell with PANi/Mn-TiO2 as a positive electrode exhibited energy density of 18.66 W h kg−1 with excellent stability. Moreover, the PANi/Mn-TiO2 had promising photocatalytic activity for methylene blue degradation. The improved performance of PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles is attributed to the well-built synergetic effect of components that lead to significant reduction of band gap energy and charge transfer resistance, as revealed by UV visible spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

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Preparation of novel Ti-based MnOx electrodes by spraying method for electrochemical oxidation of Acid Red B

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.2019.282 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 80 (2) ◽

pp. 365-376

Author(s):

Xuelu Xu ◽

Jiao Zhao ◽

Subei Bai ◽

Rongrong Mo ◽

Yan Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electrochemical Oxidation ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Manganese Oxides ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Cell Potential ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

X Ray ◽

Concentration Changes ◽

Spraying Method

Abstract At different calcination conditions, titanium-based manganese oxides (MnOx) electrodes were fabricated by spraying method without adhesive. The MnOx/Ti electrodes were applied in electrochemical oxidation of wastewater treatment for the first time. The surface morphologies of electrodes were tested by scanning electron microscopy. The formation of different manganese oxidation states on electrodes was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrochemical properties of the electrodes have been performed by means of cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The characterizations revealed that the MnOx/Ti-350(20) electrode, prepared at calcination temperature of 350 °C for 20 min, exhibited fewer cracks on the electrode surface, larger electrochemically effective surface area and lower charge transfer resistance than electrodes prepared at other calcination conditions. Moreover, Acid Red B was used as target pollutant to test the electrode activity via monitoring the concentration changes by UV spectrophotometer. The results showed that the MnOx/Ti-350(20) electrode presented the best performance on decolorization of Acid Red B with the lowest cell potential during the process of electrochemical oxidation, and the chemical oxygen demand (COD) conversion was 50.7%. Furthermore, the changes of Acid Red B during the electrochemical oxidation process were proposed by the UV–vis spectra.

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Improvement of Ti/RuO2–IrO2 Anode Lifetime and Electrocatalytical Properties by Using an Eco-Friendly Thermal Decomposition Method Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as Solvent

10.26434/chemrxiv.7991129 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Charlys Bezerra ◽

Géssica Santos ◽

Marilia Pupo ◽

Maria Gomes ◽

Ronaldo Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thermal Decomposition ◽

Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Electrochemical Impedance ◽

Pechini Method ◽

Low Cost ◽

Charge Transfer Resistance ◽

Transfer Resistance ◽

Calcination Temperatures ◽

Service Lifetime

Electrochemical oxidation processes are promising solutions for wastewater treatment due to their high efficiency, easy control and versatility. Mixed metal oxides (MMO) anodes are particularly attractive due to their low cost and specific catalytic properties. Here, we propose an innovative thermal decomposition methodology using <a>polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)</a> as a solvent to prepare Ti/RuO2–IrO2 anodes. Comparative anodes were prepared by conventional method employing a polymeric precursor solvent (Pechini method). The calcination temperatures studied were 300, 400 and 500 °C. The physical characterisation of all materials was performed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy, while electrochemical characterisation was done by cyclic voltammetry, accelerated service lifetime and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Both RuO2 and IrO2 have rutile-type structures for all anodes. Rougher and more compact surfaces are formed for the anodes prepared using PVA. Amongst temperatures studied, 300 °C using PVA as solvent is the most suitable one to produce anodes with expressive increase in voltammetric charge (250%) and accelerated service lifetime (4.3 times longer) besides reducing charge-transfer resistance (8 times lower). Moreover, the electrocatalytic activity of the anodes synthesised with PVA toward the Reactive Blue 21 dye removal in chloride medium (100 % in 30 min) is higher than that prepared by Pechini method (60 min). Additionally, the removal total organic carbon point out improved mineralisation potential of PVA anodes. Finally, this study reports a novel methodology using PVA as solvent to synthesise Ti/RuO2–IrO2 anodes with improved properties that can be further extended to synthesise other MMO compositions.

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Human Dentine Remineralization Under Non-colagen Materials Action

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.17.5.5583 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 68 (5) ◽

pp. 928-932

Author(s):

Agripina Zaharia ◽

Viorica Ghisman Plescan ◽

Elena Maria Anghel ◽

Viorica Musat

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Artificial Saliva ◽

Composite Layer ◽

X Ray ◽

Micro Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Agarose Hydrogel ◽

Human Dentine ◽

Dentine Surface ◽

Scanning Electron

The purpose of this work is to induce biomimetic remineralization of acid etched coronal human dentine in artificial saliva (AS) under agarose (A) hydrogel or chitosan (CS)-A hydrogel action. The investigations focused on the morphology, chemical composition and crystalline structure of the new remineralized layers grown onto the etched dentinal surface (R) using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry and micro-Raman spectroscopy. Experimental results showed that remineralized layers grown in the presence of A or CS-A hydrogels consist in B-type Ca-deficient hydroxyapatite (HAP). After 7 days treatment into artificial saliva under agarose hydrogel, nanorod-like extrafibrilar HAP crystals randomly self-assembled in a discontinuous layer were formed, while in presence of chitosan-agarose hydrogel a continuous compact CS-HAP composite layer was obtained. The new biomimetic layer (A-CS4) formed after 4 days on dentine surface under A-CS hydrogel has higher crystallinity. Longer exposed (7 days) dentine in the presence of agarose hydrogel shows a higher mineral-to-collagen ratio (A7). Since dentine mineralization increases, the collagen quality factor decreases in succession A-CS4]R]A7. Results show a benefic effect of chitosan on remineralization of etched dentine.

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