R. López Antón , J.P. Andrés , J.A. González , A. García-Gómez , V. Zhukova , A. Chizhik , M. Salaheldeen , A. Zhukov
{"title":"Tuning of magnetic properties and giant magnetoimpedance effect in multilayered microwires","authors":"R. López Antón , J.P. Andrés , J.A. González , A. García-Gómez , V. Zhukova , A. Chizhik , M. Salaheldeen , A. Zhukov","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100821","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We studied the magnetic properties and Giant Magnetoimpedance (GMI) effect in amorphous Co-rich microwires with similar chemical compositions and different diameters with magnetic (Co, Permalloy) and non-magnetic (Cu) layers deposited by magnetic sputtering onto glass-coating. Studies of magnetic properties and GMI effect of as-prepared microwires and the same microwires with deposited magnetic and non-magnetic layers reveal substantial impact of such layers on GMI effect and hysteresis loops. Both as-prepared samples present soft magnetic properties and high GMI effect. The contribution of magnetic layers is observed in hysteresis loop at higher magnetic field, with hysteresis loops similar to those observed in microwires with mixed amorphous-crystalline structure. Meanwhile, both magnetic and non-magnetic layers affect low field hysteresis loops of both samples. Additionally, the GMI ratio, ΔZ/Z, and magnetic field dependences of GMI ratio are substantially affected by the presence of magnetic and non-magnetic layers deposited onto glass-coating. We discussed the observed experimental dependences considering both change of the internal stresses originated by the sputtered layer as well as the magnetostatic interaction between the amorphous ferromagnetic nucleus and deposited magnetic layers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100821"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142743194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad Hasanzadeh , Atefeh Alipour , Sajedeh Ghasemi , Saadi Hosseini , Naser Farrokhi , Peng-Yuan Wang , Ali Zarrabi , Javad Mohammadi , Hosein Shahsavarani
{"title":"Proanthocyanidin-Imbued cellulosic 3-Dimensional intrinsic aligned Nanostructures: A novel approach for dental and bone regeneration using dental pulp derived stem cells","authors":"Ahmad Hasanzadeh , Atefeh Alipour , Sajedeh Ghasemi , Saadi Hosseini , Naser Farrokhi , Peng-Yuan Wang , Ali Zarrabi , Javad Mohammadi , Hosein Shahsavarani","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100820","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100820","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing effective scaffolds to address significant bone and dental defects is crucial in regenerative osteal and dental medicine. Traditional methods utilizing synthetic micropatterned scaffolds have effectively stimulated osteogenic and odontogenic differentiation of stem cells through parallel, 3D topographic, hexagonal, and elongated architectural features. However, these approaches face significant cost, scalability, and biocompatibility challenges. Recent advancements have highlighted the potential of decellularized plant scaffolds, such as those derived from <em>Beaucarnea recurvata</em> leaves (BLDS). These offer intrinsic microstructural advantages with solving reproducibility, scalability, incurred cost, and biocompatibility challenges. This study explores the enhancement of BLDS using grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE), a natural polyphenol known for its beneficial effects on bone and dental stem cell differentiation. By functionalizing BLDS with GSPE, we investigated its impact on osteogenic and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells (DPDMSCs). The modified scaffolds exhibited improved physicochemical properties, including enhanced cell proliferation, protein absorption, scaffold interactions, and upregulated osteogenic and dental marker gene expression. SEM imaging revealed significant cellular growth and morphological changes indicative of successful differentiation. Furthermore, BLDS-GSPE demonstrated increased ALP activity and mineral deposition, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective, reproducible and biocompatible alternative for bone and dental repair compared to conventional synthetic biomaterials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100820"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liangzheng Ji , Jing Zhang , Guoqi Zhang , Pan Liu
{"title":"A polyamide-facilitated soldering approach for Mini LED precise alignment leveraging 3D interfacial networks","authors":"Liangzheng Ji , Jing Zhang , Guoqi Zhang , Pan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100817","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100817","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Driven by the need for improved quality, energy efficiency, and visual innovation, display technology has evolved from CRT to Mini LED. However, the transfer process in Mini LED assembly poses challenges in precision. This study addressed the displacement issue during the transfer process by investigating the synergistic effects of solder and functional organic chemicals. Through the Mini LED assembly process, with the Mini LED size measuring 150 μm (length) ∗ 100 μm (width) ∗ 70 μm (thickness), polyamide was identified as a facilitator for precise alignment, which enhanced self-alignment capabilities by 68.8 % and improved the accuracy on self-aligned distance from 12.5 μm to 21.1 μm in Mini LED packaging. Through the powder coalescence approach, further extensive analysis using XPS, SEM, FTIR, and DSC reveals the synergistic effects. It supports the proposed three-dimensional polyamide-tin ion coordination interfacial network construction mechanism that facilitates solder-to-solder self-alignment and coalescence. This study provides insight into such a polymer-metal ion 3D coordination network for Mini LED precise alignment, which is promising for mass production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100817"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elham Lori Zoudani, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Navid Kashaninejad
{"title":"Surface engineering for enhanced wicking: The role of laser machining and surface roughness","authors":"Elham Lori Zoudani, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Navid Kashaninejad","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100819","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100819","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wicking is an efficient liquid-handling strategy used in biomedicine, textile engineering, and environmental monitoring. Laser micromachining is a powerful method that induces unidirectional wicking by altering a surface's physical and chemical properties in one step. This research examines how laser machining affects the wicking dynamics of open microchannels. Microchannels were fabricated on a pre-laser-machined hydrophobic square on a silicon substrate, and their wicking performance, i.e., flow rate, water meniscus shape, and durability, was evaluated under various conditions, including different laser parameters, channel orientation, and engraving designs. Depending on its distribution, surface roughness, influenced by laser parameters, is critical in enhancing or hindering wicking. The laser can create two distinct wicking modes on a single platform. Increased roughness slows wicking in horizontally oriented channels, while in vertically oriented channels, it significantly boosts the capillary rate. The durability of wicking also depends on surface roughness properties; microchannels with tightly structured textures maintain durable wicking independent of their capillary flow rate. This study provides insights into how laser machining influences wicking dynamics in microstructures, offering strategies for optimizing microfluidic devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100819"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Morongwa E. Ramoroka , Kelechi C. Nwambaekwe , Hayelom H. Tesfay , Miranda M. Ndipingwi , Vivian S. John-Denk , Kwena D. Modibane , Samantha F. Douman , Emmanuel I. Iwuoha
{"title":"Unravelling the monomer molar ratio modulation of the optoelectronics of Poly(propylene imine) tetra(thiophen-2-ylmethylene-amine)-co-poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) copolymer","authors":"Morongwa E. Ramoroka , Kelechi C. Nwambaekwe , Hayelom H. Tesfay , Miranda M. Ndipingwi , Vivian S. John-Denk , Kwena D. Modibane , Samantha F. Douman , Emmanuel I. Iwuoha","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100816","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100816","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tuning the molecular structure of a copolymer is of considerable importance for optimizing its optoelectronic and morphological properties. This will enormously help in improving and understanding the performance of a copolymer as a donor material in organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs). Herein, we reported a simple synthetic approach for developing a polypropylene imine tetra(thiophen-2-ylmethylene-amine)-<em>co</em>-poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT-PT) using chemical oxidation polymerization. To the best of our knowledge, the investigations of monomer molar ratio have never been reported for synthesis of dendritic copolymers. Different concentrations of hexylthiophene (3HT) as a monomer for poly(3-hexylthiophene (P3HT) chains growth on the branches of polypropylene imine tetra(thiophen-2-ylmethylene-amine) (PPIT) as a dendritic core were studied. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) confirmed that P3HT-PT has mixture of P3HT chains arrangements with different chain lengths. More head-to-tail arrangement was achieved at low concentration of 3HT. This study revealed that concentration of 3HT alter with optical, microscopic, electrochemical and thermal properties of P3HT-PT. Synthesized P3HT-PT polymers were further investigated as donor materials in OPVs. The investigations indicated that the P3HT-PT40 based OPV has better photovoltaic performance due to fewer aggregates and high crystallinity of P3HT-PT40, low LUMO energy levels offset and sufficient charge separation in comparison with P3HT-PT60 and P3HT-PT80 based OPVs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100816"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photoactive integrated microfluidic valves for on-chip fluid control","authors":"Christina Schmidleithner, Johannes R. Peham","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100814","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100814","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In microfluidics, on-chip fluid control is crucial for applications where programmable and automated fluid handling with low dead volume and limited auxiliary equipment is desired. This is, for instance, the case for point-of-care (POC) devices, especially in low resource settings. The integration of photoactive valves into a disposable microfluidic chip is one method of attaining low-power and non-contact fluid control in the blink of an LED. A liquid crystal network (LCN) based micro-valve was developed, which enables rapid fluid transfer on-chip by opening a venting channel upon illumination at 80 mW cm<sup>-2</sup> with a 455 nm wavelength LED. We show in two proof-of-principle devices that multiple valves can be integrated into a 3D-printed microfluidic chip. Their individual actuation leads to directed sequential filling as well as draining of a reaction chamber, providing the prerequisite for intricate on-chip processes. Thus, our photoactive valves show the potential of facilitating programmable lab-on-a-chip experiments, for instance, for sample preparation such as for bind-wash-elute protocols, for immunoassay, or for amplification-based detection methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100814"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zainab M.H. El-Qahtani , A. Modwi , K.H. Ibnaouf , Hanadi M. AbdelSalam , Tahani M. Albogami , Adel A. Bahaddad
{"title":"AlCrO3-grafted g-C3N4 composite for cadmium ions removal: A paradigm shift in environmental remediation","authors":"Zainab M.H. El-Qahtani , A. Modwi , K.H. Ibnaouf , Hanadi M. AbdelSalam , Tahani M. Albogami , Adel A. Bahaddad","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100807","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100807","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The appealing graphitic phase carbon nitride (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) is extensively utilized for environmental remediation; however, some of its intrinsic drawbacks still need to be amended. Herein, the g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> quality was improved by anchoring to AlCrO<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles to acquire a competent ternary AlCrO<sub>3</sub>@g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> composite for the cadmium ions elimination. The composite elemental compositions were verified by the EDX and XPS to specify the C, N, Cr, Al, and O as the composing elements, and the XRD structural analysis revealed the development of both the g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and AlCrO<sub>3</sub>. The presence of some functional groups (C–N, C<img>N, –NH–, –NH<sub>2</sub><sub>,</sub> and –OH) as detected by the FTIR and a large surface area of 89.94 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup> qualified it to successfully eliminate.mg.g<sup>−1</sup> of Cd<sup>+2</sup> ions from an aqueous solution. The Cd<sup>+2</sup> ion adsorption was found to follow the Langmuir isotherm model, while the kinetics matched with the pseudo-second-order style. The high adsorption aptitude of the synthesized adsorbent could be accredited to the numerous adsorption sites, π-π conjugate interactions, and electrostatic attractions with the metal ions in water as publicized by mechanistic study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100807"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Azeez Lawan Rominiyi , Peter Madindwa Mashinini , Olugbenga Ogunbiyi
{"title":"Enhancing microstructure, nanomechanical and anti-wear characteristics of spark plasma sintered Ti6Al4V alloy via nickel-silicon carbide addition","authors":"Azeez Lawan Rominiyi , Peter Madindwa Mashinini , Olugbenga Ogunbiyi","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100810","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100810","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the nanomechanical and anti-wear behaviour of spark plasma sintered Ti6Al4V matrix composites reinforced with Ni and SiC particles. Microstructural analysis revealed the <em>in-situ</em> formation of the hard TiC, Ti<sub>3</sub>SiC<sub>2</sub> and Ti<sub>5</sub>Si<sub>3</sub> phases within the metal matrix. Nanoindentation analysis revealed that the composite containing 10 wt% SiC (TNi10SiC) exhibited significantly higher nanohardness (about 10.3 GPa) and elastic modulus (∼177.7 GPa) than the unreinforced Ti6Al4V alloy (sample T). The improved nanomechanical performance of the composites was attributed to the load-carrying capacity of the hard, <em>in-situ</em> formed reinforcement phases. The anti-wear characteristics of the composites showed that TNi5SiC composite displayed superior wear resistance with a specific wear rate of 4.75 ± 0.34 × 10<sup>−4</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm and 2.15 ± 0.34 × 10<sup>−4</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm under an applied loads of 10 N and 20 N, respectively, among the sintered samples. This represents about 67% and 29% reduction in specific wear rate relative to sample T. This enhanced tribological behaviour was ascribed to the increased surface hardness, the formation of a stable transfer layer, and the reduction in direct asperity contact at the sliding interfaces. However, reinforcement pull-out aggravates abrasive wear and leads to a higher specific wear rate for TNi10SiC composite. This work provides valuable information for advancing Ti6Al4V-based composites for enhanced structural and wear-resistant applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100810"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Selim , Hamouda M. Mousa , Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan , Gamal T. Abdel-Jaber , Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak , Ahmed Barhoum , Abdulaziz Al-Anazi , Abdalla Abdal-hay
{"title":"Enhancing 3D scaffold performance for bone tissue engineering: A comprehensive review of modification and functionalization strategies","authors":"M. Selim , Hamouda M. Mousa , Muhammad Umar Aslam Khan , Gamal T. Abdel-Jaber , Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak , Ahmed Barhoum , Abdulaziz Al-Anazi , Abdalla Abdal-hay","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100806","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100806","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bone tissue engineering holds promise for addressing bone injuries by using biomaterial-based 3D scaffolds. The efficacy of these scaffolds is paramount, relying heavily on their ability to interact with cells and facilitate tissue regeneration. This comprehensive review delves into various modification and functionalization strategies to enhance the performance of biomaterial 3D scaffolds in bone tissue engineering. The review encompasses a wide range of techniques, including physical methods such as surface roughening and patterning, and chemical modifications like plasma treatment and functional group grafting. Additionally, surface-coating approaches employing biomolecules and nanoparticles are explored. Synthesizing current research findings offers valuable insights into optimizing biomaterial scaffolds for effective bone tissue regeneration applications. In addition, discussions encompass the influence of scaffold morphology, mechanical properties, and degradation kinetics on cellular responses and tissue integration. By thoroughly examining these strategies, future research will be guided toward developing advanced biomaterial scaffolds tailored specifically for bone tissue engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100806"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nugraheni Puspita Rini , Zurnansyah , Dyah Ayu Larasati , Larrisa Jestha Mahardhika , Putri Dwi Jayanti , Hafil Perdana Kusumah , Nurul Imani Istiqomah , Rivaldo Marsel Tumbelaka , Nining Sumawati Asri , Julia Angel , Takeshi Kato , Daiki Oshima , Hasniah Aliah , Ahmad Kusumaatmaja , Edi Suharyadi
{"title":"Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B using a reusable and magnetically separable Fe3O4/rGO/ZnO nanocomposite synthesized through green approach utilizing plant leaf extracts","authors":"Nugraheni Puspita Rini , Zurnansyah , Dyah Ayu Larasati , Larrisa Jestha Mahardhika , Putri Dwi Jayanti , Hafil Perdana Kusumah , Nurul Imani Istiqomah , Rivaldo Marsel Tumbelaka , Nining Sumawati Asri , Julia Angel , Takeshi Kato , Daiki Oshima , Hasniah Aliah , Ahmad Kusumaatmaja , Edi Suharyadi","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100812","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100812","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We propose the magnetically separable, green synthesis of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO/ZnO using a higher mass ratio of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO and varying ZnO concentration to degrade an aqueous solution of Rhodamin B under Fenton reaction and UV light irradiation. Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> had been synthesized under the coprecipitation method utilizing <em>Moringa oleifera</em> leaf, while rGO had been fabricated by sonicating GO utilizing <em>Amaranthus viridis</em> leaf. Afterward, Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO was composited under a facile method with a mass ratio of 5:5. And the last, Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO/ZnO was green-synthesized through precipitation method using <em>Amaranthus viridis</em> leaf with various molarity ratio of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO: ZnO equal to 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5. X-ray diffraction revealed the presence of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and ZnO phases, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed the successful reduction of GO to rGO. The morphological analysis demonstrated that the particles were nearly spherical, nonuniform, and slightly dispersed, with some agglomeration observed on the rGO sheets. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy identified metallic functional groups, including Fe–O and Zn–O, at 524–570 cm<sup>−1</sup> and 447–462 cm<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. However, redshift absorption and band gap narrowing were observed as the ZnO concentration increased. Photoluminescence analysis revealed that increased ZnO concentration reduces recombination and improves charge separation efficiency. The vibrating sample magnetometer exhibited soft magnetic properties. The magnetization of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO saturated at 21.7 emu/g and diminished as incorporated ZnO. The photodegradation increased with the increase of ZnO concentration, reaching its optimum at 1:5, about 89.9%. Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/rGO/ZnO demonstrates a possible ecologically friendly photocatalyst for wastewater remediation. The photocatalyst can be reused for up to three cycles with no significant change in its performance. Scavenger evaluation indicates that electrons and holes are the predominant reactive species in the photocatalytic reaction involving Fe₃O₄/rGO/ZnO.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100812"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}