scholarly journals Selective porous gates made from colloidal silica nanoparticles

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2105-2112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Nisticò ◽  
Paola Avetta ◽  
Paola Calza ◽  
Debora Fabbri ◽  
Giuliana Magnacca ◽  
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Highly selective porous films were prepared by spin-coating deposition of colloidal silica nanoparticles on an appropriate macroporous substrate. Silica nanoparticles very homogenous in size were obtained by sol–gel reaction of a metal oxide silica precursor, tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), and using polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) (PS-b-PEO) copolymers as soft-templating agents. Nanoparticles synthesis was carried out in a mixed solvent system. After spin-coating onto a macroporous silicon nitride support, silica nanoparticles were calcined under controlled conditions. An organized nanoporous layer was obtained characterized by a depth filter-like structure with internal porosity due to interparticle voids. Permeability and size-selectivity were studied by monitoring the diffusion of probe molecules under standard conditions and under the application of an external stimulus (i.e., electric field). Promising results were obtained, suggesting possible applications of these nanoporous films as selective gates for controlled transport of chemical species in solution.

Soft Matter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Issa ◽  
Fabrice Cousin ◽  
Marine Bonnevide ◽  
Didier Gigmes ◽  
Jacques Jestin ◽  
...  

In this study, poly(ethylene oxide) monomethyl ether (MPEO) of molecular weight of 5000, 10000, and 20000 g mol−1 were grafted onto colloidal silica nanoparticles (NPs) of a 27.6 nm diameter...


2019 ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  

Síntesis y caracterización de un compuesto semiconductor NiO-ZnO dopado con nanopartículas de Au por el método sol-gel para aplicación como sensores de gas Alex Díaz, Dionicio Otiniano, E. Della Gaspera, Alessandro Martucci Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo-Perú Dipartimento d’Ingegneria Meccanica – Settore Materiali, Universita di Padova, 35131 Padova-Italia DOI: https://doi.org/10.33017/RevECIPeru2012.0002/ RESUMEN Láminas porosas de un compuesto semiconductor formado por NiO-ZnO (%mol) dopado con nanopartículas de Au (3% mol) fueron preparados por el método sol-gel usando acetato de níquel tetrahidratado (NiC4H6O4.4H2O) y acetato de zinc dihidratado (C4H6O4Zn.2H2O) como precursores, metanol (CH6OH) y etanol (C2H6O) como solventes, monoetanolamina (C2H7NO) y dietanolamina (C4H11NO2) como ligantes funcionales, y ácido cloroaúrico HAuCl4 como precursor. Las muestras se caracterizaron por espectroscopias Infrarrojo (IR), ultravioleta (UV-VIS), microscopía SEM, difracción de rayos X (XRD), y ensayos de sensores gaseosos. Las muestras semiconductoras fueron depositadas sobre substratos de silicio por el método de spin-coating a 2000 rpm, posteriormente fueron tratadas a 500 y 600 ºC. Los efectos de las composiciones de NiO-ZnO y el porcentaje de dopaje también se discuten en este argumento. El espesor de la capa fue determinado por elipsometria aproximado a 75 nm. Estos compuestos fueron ensayados para sensores gaseosos de H2 y CO (1% V/V) a 300ºC, demostrando óptimos resultados para el H2, pero no así para el CO. Descriptores: NiO, ZnO, semiconductores, sensor gaseoso. ABSTRACT Porous films formed by a semiconductor ZnO-NiO (% mol) doped with Au nanoparticles (3% mol) were prepared by sol-gel method using nickel acetate tetrahydrate (NiC4H6O4.4H2O) and zinc acetate dihydrate (C4H6O4Zn.2H2O) as precursors, methanol (CH6OH) and ethanol (C2H6O) as solvents, monoethanolamine (C2H7NO) and diethanolamine (C4H11NO2) as functional chelants, and chloroauric acid (HAuCl4) as gold precursor. The samples were characterized by infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV-VIS) spectroscopy, microscopy SEM, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and gas sensing tests. The semiconductor samples were deposited on silicon substrates by spin-coating method at 2000 rpm, subsequently annealing at 500 and 600 °C. The effects of the compositions of NiO-ZnO and the percentage of doping are also discussed. The layer thickness was determined by ellipsometry in approximately 75 nm. These compounds were tested for gas sensors for H2 and CO (1% V/V) at 300 °C, showing excellent results for H2, but not for the CO. Keywords: NiO, ZnO, semiconductors, gas sensor.


2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 646-649
Author(s):  
Yang Yen Yu ◽  
Wen Chen Chien ◽  
Shih Ting Chen

Nanoporous silica films were prepared through the templating of amphiphilic block copolymer, poly(styrene-2-vinyl pyridine) (PS-b-P2VP), and colloidal silica nanoparticles. The experimental and theoretical studies suggested that the intermolecular hydrogen bonding was existed between the colloidal silica nanoparticles and PS-b-P2VP. The miscible hybrid and the narrow thermal decomposition of the PS-b-P2VP led to nanopores in the prepared films from the results of TGA, AFM, and TEM. The effects of the loading ratio and P2VP chain length on the morphology and properties of the prepared nanoporous silica films were investigated. The TEM and AFM studies showed that the uniform pore morphology with pore size 10-15nm was prepared from a modest porogen loading level for the optimum intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The refractive index and dielectric constant of the prepared nanoporous films decreased with an increase in PS-b-P2VP loading. On the other hand, the porosity increased with an increasing PS-b-P2VP loading. This study demonstrated a methodology to control pore morphology and properties of the nanoporous silica films through the templating of PS-b-P2VP.


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