scholarly journals Thermoelectric Generator Using Polyaniline-Coated Sb2Se3/β-Cu2Se Flexible Thermoelectric Films

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1518
Author(s):  
Minsu Kim ◽  
Dabin Park ◽  
Jooheon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Pani Film ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
X Ray

Herein, Sb2Se3 and β-Cu2Se nanowires are synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and water evaporation-induced self-assembly methods, respectively. The successful syntheses and morphologies of the Sb2Se3 and β-Cu2Se nanowires are confirmed via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM). Sb2Se3 materials have low electrical conductivity which limits application to the thermoelectric generator. To improve the electrical conductivity of the Sb2Se3 and β-Cu2Se nanowires, polyaniline (PANI) is coated onto the surface and confirmed via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), FE-TEM, and XPS analysis. After coating PANI, the electrical conductivities of Sb2Se3/β-Cu2Se/PANI composites were increased. The thermoelectric performance of the flexible Sb2Se3/β-Cu2Se/PANI films is then measured, and the 70%-Sb2Se3/30%-β-Cu2Se/PANI film is shown to provide the highest power factor of 181.61 μW/m·K2 at 473 K. In addition, a thermoelectric generator consisting of five legs of the 70%-Sb2Se3/30%-β-Cu2Se/PANI film is constructed and shown to provide an open-circuit voltage of 7.9 mV and an output power of 80.1 nW at ΔT = 30 K. This study demonstrates that the combination of inorganic thermoelectric materials and flexible polymers can generate power in wearable or portable devices.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis, Characterization, and Optical Properties of Ce Doped Bi2MoO6Nanoplates

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anukorn Phuruangrat ◽  
Nuengruethai Ekthammathat ◽  
Budsabong Kuntalue ◽  
Phattranit Dumrongrojthanath ◽  
Somchai Thongtem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Growth Direction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Bending Modes

Undoped and Ce doped Bi2MoO6samples were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction at 180°C for 20 h. Phase, morphology, atomic vibration, and optical properties were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), and UV-visible spectroscopy. In this research, the products were orthorhombic Bi2MoO6nanoplates with the growth direction along the [0b0], including the asymmetric and symmetric stretching and bending modes of Bi–O and Mo–O. Undoped and Ce doped Bi2MoO6samples show a strong absorption in the UV region.

scholarly journals Ethanol Sensing Properties and First Principles Study of Au Supported on Mesoporous ZnO Derived from Metal Organic Framework ZIF-8

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 4352
Author(s):  
Yanli Kang ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Wenhao Wang ◽  
Feng Yu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Mesoporous Zno ◽  
Organic Framework

It is of great significance to develop ethanol sensors with high sensitivity and low detection temperature. Hence, we prepared Au-supported material on mesoporous ZnO composites derived from a metal-organic framework ZIF-8 for the detection of ethanol gas. The obtained Au/ZnO materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field emission transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nitrogen adsorption and desorption isotherms. The results showed that the Au/ZnO-1.0 sample maintains a three-dimensional (3D) dodecahedron structure with a larger specific surface area (22.79 m2 g−1) and has more oxygen vacancies. Because of the unique ZIF structure, abundant surface defects and the formation of Au-ZnO Schottky junctions, an Au/ZnO-1.0 sensor has a response factor of 37.74 for 100 ppm ethanol at 250 °C, which is about 6 times that of pure ZnO material. In addition, the Au/ZnO-1.0 sensor has good selectivity for ethanol. According to density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the adsorption energy of Au/ZnO for ethanol (−1.813 eV) is significantly greater than that of pure ZnO (−0.217 eV). Furthermore, the adsorption energy for ethanol is greater than that of other gases.

SYNTHESIS AND FIELD EMISSION PROPERTIES OF SnS2 AND In-DOPED SnS2 WITH HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE

NANO ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 06 (05) ◽  
pp. 489-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. X. ZHONG ◽  
C. X. WANG
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sulfur Source ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Emission Properties ◽  
Field Emission Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron

A simple hydrothermal route was employed to prepare flower-like SnS2 and In -doped SnS2 by using biomolecular L-cysteine as sulfur source. The synthetic samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy in detail. Furthermore, the field emission from both the materials was investigated, it was found that both of them have excellent field emission properties, and the doped In has enhanced the field emission properties.

scholarly journals Zirconia Reduced Graphene Oxide Nano-Hybrid Structure Fabricated by the Hydrothermal Reaction Method

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Smirnov ◽  
Nestor Washington Solís Pinargote ◽  
Nikita Peretyagin ◽  
Yuri Pristinskiy ◽  
Pavel Peretyagin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Nanocomposite Powders

In this work, we report an available technique for the effective reduction of graphene oxide (GO) and the fabrication of nanostructured zirconia reduced graphene oxide powder via a hydrothermal method. Characterization of the obtained nano-hybrid structure materials was carried out using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The confirmation that GO was reduced and the uniform distribution of zirconia nanoparticles on graphene oxide sheets during synthesis was obtained due to these techniques. This has presented new opportunities and prospects to use this uncomplicated and inexpensive technique for the development of zirconia/graphene nanocomposite powders.

scholarly journals One-Pot Synthesis of Titanate Nanotubes Decorated with Anatase Nanoparticles Using a Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Reaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suziete B. S. Gusmão ◽  
Anupama Ghosh ◽  
Thalles M. F. Marques ◽  
Odair P. Ferreira ◽  
Anderson O. Lobo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Titanate Nanotubes ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Anatase Nanoparticles

A nanoheterostructure of titanate nanotubes decorated with anatase nanoparticles (TiNT@AnNP) was synthesized for the first time by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal one-pot reaction. Characterization by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, selected-area electron diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed highly crystalline and nanometer-sized TiNT@AnNP. The synthesized TiNT@AnNP degraded an anionic dye (Remazol blue) more efficiently under UV-visible light (380–780 nm) than a commercial anatase-TiO2 precursor. We correlated this increased efficiency of photodegradation to the large surface area and the efficient separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs. Finally, we propose a mechanism to highlight the influence of a microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis in the production of TiNT@AnNP for environmental applications.

Direct Growth of CuO Particles on Carbon Papers for High-Performance Rechargeable Li–O2 Batteries

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 3903-3908
Author(s):  
Inhan Kang ◽  
Jungwon Kang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
X Ray

Lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries are considered as a promising high-energy storage system. However, they suffer from overpotential and low energy efficiency. This study showed that CuO growth on carbon using facile synthesis (simple dipping and heating process) reduces overpotential, thus increasing the energy efficiency. We confirmed the structure of CuO on carbon using X-ray diffraction pattern, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and field-emission transmission electron microscopy. The cathode of CuO on carbon shows an average overpotential reduction of ˜6% charge/discharge during 10 cycles in nonaqueous Li–O2 batteries. The possible reason for the reduced charge overpotential of the cathode of CuO on carbon is attributed to the formed Li2O2 of smaller particle size during discharging compared to pristine carbon.

Two-Step Green Hydrothermal Synthesis of ZnO Powders

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 654-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Liu ◽  
Tian Xi Wang ◽  
Yong Cai Zhang ◽  
Ming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zno Powders ◽  
Scanning Electron

ZnO2nanoparticles were synthesized via hydrothermal reaction between Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6powder and 30 mass% H2O2aqueous solution at 80 °C for 24 h, and ZnO powders with granular and rodlike morphologies were synthesized via hydrothermal decomposition of the as-synthesized ZnO2nanoparticles in water at 150-170 °C for 24 h. The obtained products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman and Field emission scanning electron microscopy.

Template-free fabrication of NiO nanobelts: promising candidate for ethanol gas sensor at room temperature

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gas Sensor ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Ethanol Vapor ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Template Free

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to seek a surfactant or template-free, simple and green method to fabricate NiO nanobelts and to find an effective technique to detect the ethanol vapor at room temperature. Design/methodology/approach NiO nanobelts with high aspect ratio and dispersive distribution have been synthesized by a template-free hydrothermal reaction at 160°C for 12 h. The products are studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopY, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, selective area electron diffractio and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In particular, the room-temperature ethanol sensitivity of NiO nanobelts is investigated by the surface photo voltage (SPV) technique. Findings The prepared NiO nanobelts is single crystalline bunsenite structure with the length of approximately 10 μm and the diameter of approximately 30 nm. The atomic ratio of “Ni” to “O” is 0.92:1. When the concentration of ethanol vapor reaches 100 ppm, the sensitivity of NiO nanobelts is 7, which can meet the commercial demanding of ethanol gas sensor. Originality/value The NiO nanobelts can be obtained by a template-free, simple and green hydrothermal reaction at 160°C for 12 h. The NiO nanobelts-based gas sensor is a promising candidate for the application in ethanol monitoring at room temperature by SPV technique.

scholarly journals Mercury Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Modified Pyrite: A Column Experiment

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucheng Zhu ◽  
Shuchuan Peng ◽  
Ping Lu ◽  
Tianhu Chen ◽  
Yan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Field Emission ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Column Experiment ◽  
Mercury Removal ◽  
Emission Standard ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Natural Pyrite

Modified pyrite (MPy), which was obtained from calcination in an N2 atmosphere, was used as a sorbent for removing Hg(II) from aqueous solutions. Fixed-bed column experiments were conducted to determine the Hg(II) removal ability of MPy from aqueous solutions. MPy was found to be much better than natural pyrite for mercury removal. The concentration of Hg(II) in effluents was much lower than that of the emission standard used for Hg wastewater in China (0.05 mg/L), and the removal efficiency of Hg(II) was greater than 99% before breakthrough. When the capacity was 3274 times the column bed volume (1 bed volume = 25.12 cm3), the column breakthrough and the sorption amount of Hg(II) were 54.44 mg/g. The Hg(II) content in the used MPy sorbent was up to 24.79%. The mechanism was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). The main mechanism of Hg(II) removal by MPy was the chemical reactions between mercury ions and mineral fillers, and HgS precipitated on the surface of MPy to remove Hg(II). The reaction was also accompanied by surface complexation and adsorption. The results of this work show that MPy can be used as a sorbent for continuous Hg(II) removal.

Antibacterial silver-diatomite nanocomposite ceramic with low silver release

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 633-643
Author(s):  
Xiaopeng Qi ◽  
Junwei Chen ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Hui Yang ◽  
Honghui Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Ceramic Filter ◽  
Ceramic Filters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Point Of Use ◽  
Silver Release

Abstract There is an urgent need for an effective and long-lasting ceramic filter for point-of-use water treatment. In this study, silver-diatomite nanocomposite ceramic filters were developed by an easy and effective method. The ceramic filters have a three-dimensional interconnected pore structure and porosity of 50.85%. Characterizations of the silver-diatomite nanocomposite ceramic filters were performed using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Silver nanoparticles were confirmed to be formed in situ in the ceramic filter. The highest silver concentration in water was 0.24 μg/L and 2.1 μg/L in short- and long-term experiments, indicating very low silver-release properties of silver-diatomite nanocomposite ceramic filter. The nanocomposite ceramics show strong bactericidal activity. When contact time with Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) of 105 colony forming units (CFU)/mL exceeded 3 h, the bactericidal rates of the four different silver content ceramics against E. coli and S. aureus were all 100%. Strong bactericidal effect against E. coli with initial concentration of 109 CFU/mL were also observed in ceramic newly obtained and ceramic immersed in water for 270 days, demonstrating its high stability. The silver-diatomite nanocomposite ceramic filters could be a promising candidate for point-of-use water treatment.

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