scholarly journals Development of Crystalline Cu2S Nanowires via a Direct Synthesis Process and Its Potential Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Yen Chen ◽  
Jian-Ru Jiang ◽  
Wen-Shuo Chuang ◽  
Ming-Song Liu ◽  
Sheng-Wei Lee
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Direct Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Nanoelectronic Devices ◽  
Field Emission Properties ◽  
Uv Illumination ◽  
Field Emitters ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Electron Field ◽  
Environmentally Friendly Approach

Large-scale and uniform copper(I) sulfide (Cu2S) nanowires have been successfully synthesized via a cheap, fast, easily handled, and environmentally friendly approach. In addition to the reductive properties of the biomolecule-assisted method, they also have a strong shape- or size-directing functionality in the reaction process. The field-emission properties of the Cu2S nanowires in a vacuum were studied by the Folwer–Nordheim (F–N) theory. The Cu2S nanowires have a low turn-on field at 1.19 V/μm and a high enhancement factor (β) of 19,381. The photocatalytic degradation of Cu2S nanowires was investigated by the change in the concentrations of rhodamine B (RhB) under UV illumination. These outstanding results of Cu2S nanowires indicate that they will be developed as good candidates as electron field emitters and chemical photocatalysts in future nanoelectronic devices.

Direct Synthesis of MoSe2 Thin Films on SiO2/Si Using Selenization Process of Sputtered Molybdenum

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 580-585
Author(s):  
Dae-Young Um ◽  
R. Nandi ◽  
Jeong-Hun Yang ◽  
Jin-Soo Kim ◽  
Jong-Woong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Direct Synthesis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Metal Films ◽  
Crystalline Quality ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Molybdenum Diselenide ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Direct Current Sputtering

Recently, molybdenum diselenide (MoSe2) has attracted nascent research attention for potential applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices due to its unique properties including tunable bandgap, strong photoluminescence and large exciton binding energy. However, the synthesis of reproducible, controlled and large scale MoSe2 films is still a great challenge. Here, we have investigated the morphology, structure and crystalline quality of MoSe2 films synthesized by the selenization of Mo metal films. The Mo metal films of different thicknesses were deposited at room temperature by direct current sputtering. Subsequently, MoSe2 films were prepared by selenization of sputtered Mo films at 550 °C for 20 minutes. The obtained MoSe2 films are polycrystalline with hexagonal crystal structure. The crystalline quality of the MoSe2 films is improved with increase in the thickness of Mo metal films. The MoSe2 films are found to be n-type in nature and reasonably stoichiometric (Mo/Se ratio ∼1:1.9). This study provides an experimental demonstration of an alternative cost-effective direct synthesis of MoSe2 films on SiO2/Si for the applications of semiconductor devices.

Enhanced electron field emission properties from hybrid nanostructures of graphene/Si tip array

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2928-2933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinghsun Chang ◽  
Fangwei Lu ◽  
Srinivasu Kunuku ◽  
Kehchyang Leou ◽  
Nyanhwa Tai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Emission ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Hybrid Nanostructures ◽  
Monolayer Graphene ◽  
Electron Field Emission ◽  
Field Emission Properties ◽  
Field Emitters ◽  
Electron Field ◽  
Transfer Method ◽  
Electron Field Emission Properties

High efficiency with excellently stable electron field emitters based on monolayer graphene coated on well-aligned Si tip (graphene/SiT) arrays fabricated by a simple transfer method is demonstrated.

Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Field Emitters

2001 ◽  
Vol 706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Jiao ◽  
Lifeng Dong ◽  
David W. Tuggle ◽  
Catherine L. Mosher ◽  
Sean Foxley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Applied Field ◽  
Field Emission Properties ◽  
Field Emitters ◽  
Current Saturation ◽  
Electron Field ◽  
Emission Behavior ◽  
Tungsten Tip ◽  
Applied Fields

AbstractWe report an effective procedure for fabricating carbon nanotube emitters by directly synthesizing carbon nanotubes on an electrochemically sharpened tungsten tip. The nanotubes adhere very well to the tip of tungsten without any painting materials. Thermal cleaning of the tungsten tip under applied electric field reduced the number of nanotubes formed on the tip resulting in a single nanotube emitter. Electron field emission properties were investigated by employing a field emission microscope with a base pressure ~ 1 × 10-9 Torr. The emission images with respect to the applied field and time were obtained. Different emission images consisting of one to four lobes at different applied fields were observed. The characteristic of the emission current vs. applied voltage was analyzed. Applied potentials up to 3000 V were tested. The estimated field on the emitter was on the order of several tens of volts per nanometer. Our investigation suggests that at lower fields, the I-V characteristic of the nanotube emitter follows Fowler-Nordheim (F-N) emission behavior. At higher applied field, current saturation was observed.

GROWTH OF ONE-DIMENSIONAL MnO2 NANOSTRUCTURE

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (31n32) ◽  
pp. 3835-3841 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAI LU ◽  
DONGFENG XUE
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Ammonium Persulfate ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Manganese Acetate ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
One Step ◽  
Li Ion ◽  
Microscopic Morphology ◽  
Mno2 Nanostructure

Large scale MnO 2 nanorods were controllably synthesized from the inexpensive precursors (e.g., manganese acetate, ammonium persulfate) via a facile one-step low temperature hydrothermal strategy. The crystal phase and microscopic morphology of the as-prepared MnO 2 nanorods were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Through investigating the morphology evolution of MnO 2 products in the whole synthesis process, a novel growth mechanism of these MnO 2 nanorods was proposed, which may be efficiently extended to other material systems as a general approach towards one-dimensional nanostructures. The obtained MnO 2 nanorods may have potential applications in Li -ion batteries and supercapacitors.

Enhanced Field Emission Properties of Carbon Nanotube Based Field Emitters by Dynamic Oxidation

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 619-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shama Parveen ◽  
Samina Husain ◽  
Avshish Kumar ◽  
Javid Ali ◽  
Mubashshir Husain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Emission Properties ◽  
Field Emission Properties ◽  
Field Emitters ◽  
Dynamic Oxidation

scholarly journals C4 Bacterial Volatiles Improve Plant Health

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 682
Author(s):  
Bruno Henrique Silva Dias ◽  
Sung-Hee Jung ◽  
Juliana Velasco de Castro Oliveira ◽  
Choong-Min Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria ◽  
Plant Health ◽  
Systemic Resistance ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting ◽  
Bacterial Volatiles

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) associated with plant roots can trigger plant growth promotion and induced systemic resistance. Several bacterial determinants including cell-wall components and secreted compounds have been identified to date. Here, we review a group of low-molecular-weight volatile compounds released by PGPR, which improve plant health, mostly by protecting plants against pathogen attack under greenhouse and field conditions. We particularly focus on C4 bacterial volatile compounds (BVCs), such as 2,3-butanediol and acetoin, which have been shown to activate the plant immune response and to promote plant growth at the molecular level as well as in large-scale field applications. We also disc/ uss the potential applications, metabolic engineering, and large-scale fermentation of C4 BVCs. The C4 bacterial volatiles act as airborne signals and therefore represent a new type of biocontrol agent. Further advances in the encapsulation procedure, together with the development of standards and guidelines, will promote the application of C4 volatiles in the field.

scholarly journals Controlled Fabrication of Quality ZnO NWs/CNTs and ZnO NWs/Gr Heterostructures via Direct Two-Step CVD Method

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1836
Author(s):  
Nicholas Schaper ◽  
Dheyaa Alameri ◽  
Yoosuk Kim ◽  
Brian Thomas ◽  
Keith McCormack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Direct Synthesis ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Materials Synthesis ◽  
Oxide Nanowires ◽  
Cvd Method ◽  
Thermal Actuators ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Scalable Production

A novel and advanced approach of growing zinc oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs) directly on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and graphene (Gr) surfaces has been demonstrated through the successful formation of 1D–1D and 1D–2D heterostructure interfaces. The direct two-step chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method was utilized to ensure high-quality materials’ synthesis and scalable production of different architectures. Iron-based universal compound molecular ink was used as a catalyst in both processes (a) to form a monolayer of horizontally defined networks of SWCNTs interfaced with vertically oriented ZnO NWs and (b) to grow densely packed ZnO NWs directly on a graphene surface. We show here that our universal compound molecular ink is efficient and selective in the direct synthesis of ZnO NWs/CNTs and ZnO NWs/Gr heterostructures. Heterostructures were also selectively patterned through different fabrication techniques and grown in predefined locations, demonstrating an ability to control materials’ placement and morphology. Several characterization tools were employed to interrogate the prepared heterostructures. ZnO NWs were shown to grow uniformly over the network of SWCNTs, and much denser packed vertically oriented ZnO NWs were produced on graphene thin films. Such heterostructures can be used widely in many potential applications, such as photocatalysts, supercapacitors, solar cells, piezoelectric or thermal actuators, as well as chemical or biological sensors.

scholarly journals Review of Cryogenic Carbon Capture Innovations and Their Potential Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Carolina Font-Palma ◽  
David Cann ◽  
Chinonyelum Udemu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Carbon Capture ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Carbon Capture And Storage ◽  
Technological Readiness ◽  
Cryogenic Carbon Capture ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Air Capture ◽  
Reduce Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Recovery

Our ever-increasing interest in economic growth is leading the way to the decline of natural resources, the detriment of air quality, and is fostering climate change. One potential solution to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from industrial emitters is the exploitation of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Among the various CO2 separation technologies, cryogenic carbon capture (CCC) could emerge by offering high CO2 recovery rates and purity levels. This review covers the different CCC methods that are being developed, their benefits, and the current challenges deterring their commercialisation. It also offers an appraisal for selected feasible small- and large-scale CCC applications, including blue hydrogen production and direct air capture. This work considers their technological readiness for CCC deployment and acknowledges competing technologies and ends by providing some insights into future directions related to the R&D for CCC systems.

Graphene nanocomposites: A review on processes, properties, and applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110242
Author(s):  
Kadir Bilisik ◽  
Mahmuda Akter
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Resin Transfer Molding ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Graphene Nanocomposites ◽  
Transfer Molding ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Nano Graphene

In this paper, graphene, graphene/matrix, and graphene/fiber nanocomposites, including their synthesis process, fabrication, properties, and potential applications, were reviewed. It was found that several synthesis techniques for nanographene were developed, such as liquid-phase exfoliation and chemical vapor deposition. In addition, some fabrication processes of graphene/matrix and graphene/fiber-based nanocomposites were made, including in-situ polymerization, nanostitching in that single layer nano graphene plate could be interconnected by means of carbon nanotube stitching, resin transfer molding, and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding. Several properties, including mechanical, thermal, and electrical, on the graphene nanoplatelets materials were summarized in this review paper. It was realized that graphene, graphene/matrix, and graphene/fiber nanocomposites have extraordinary mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties used in advanced engineering applications, including soft robotics, microelectronics, energy storage, biomedical and biosensors as well as textile industry.

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