Haziq Naseer Khan , Nathaly Ortiz-Pena , Cora Moreira Da Silva , Stéphanie Lau-Truong , Guillaume Wang , Jakub Dusek , Leïla Boubekeur-Lecaque , Tomas Moravec , Damien Alloyeau , Nguyêt-Thanh Ha Duong
{"title":"Enhanced SERS performance of gold nanoparticle assemblies on a cysteine-mutant Tobacco mosaic virus scaffold","authors":"Haziq Naseer Khan , Nathaly Ortiz-Pena , Cora Moreira Da Silva , Stéphanie Lau-Truong , Guillaume Wang , Jakub Dusek , Leïla Boubekeur-Lecaque , Tomas Moravec , Damien Alloyeau , Nguyêt-Thanh Ha Duong","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The employment of biomolecular templates for the synthesizing nanohybrid constructs is expanding, driven by their prospective uses in biosensing and biomedical fields. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and, in particular, their assemblies are especially preferred for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) because of their ability to amplify Raman signals through localized surface plasmon resonances, thus enabling the detection of molecules at exceedingly low concentrations. Our investigative approach is dedicated to studing the role of cysteine mutants in the nucleation and assembly of AuNPs on Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV-C, carrying T158C mutation) scaffolds. Employing biomineralization and direct grafting methods, we synthesized these nanohybrids and examined them using conventional transmission electron microscopy (TEM), in situ liquid TEM, and fluorescence spectroscopy. We demonstrated that the syntheses obtained with TMV-C give denser plasmonic nanostructures, with is ideal for SERS applications. The SERS performances of these novel nanohybrids with various AuNPs sizes and densities were evaluated, revealing excellent enhancement factors for the nanosystems obtained by direct grafting that highlight their potential for the detection of biomolecules in solution.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100775"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001060/pdfft?md5=4d74677f9e5e4d308669bcaa19e3a1ef&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001060-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076655","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":"Decorated of silver nanoparticles over Arabic gum modified magnetic nanoparticles: Evaluation of its antioxidant and its therapeutic effects on cervical cancer","authors":"Yi Li , Nan Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the current work, we report the bio-inspired formulation of silver NPs fabricated over Arabic gum (AG) functionalized magnetic nanocomposite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs) for the treatment of cervical cancer. In the stepwise modification approach, the pre-synthesized Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs were encapsulated by the Arabic gum polar organomolecules, followed by the decoration of in-situ green synthesized silver NPs over the composite. The final bio-material was characterized by various analytical techniques such as XRD, EDX, ICP-OES, TEM, FE-SEM, and FT-IR. The FE-SEM findings validate the spherical shape of the Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs, which range in size from 20 to 35 nm. An assessment was conducted on the characteristics of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs in relation to prevalent human cervical cancer cells. The DPPH free radical antioxidant assay demonstrates the notable antioxidant characteristics of Fe3O4@AG/Ag NPs. The Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs exhibited IC<sub>50</sub> values of 115, 90, 119, and 80 when tested against SiHa, C-33 A, Ca Ski, and LM-MEL-41 cells, respectively. The anti-human cervical cancer effect of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs appears to be a result of their antioxidant properties. According to the findings mentioned above, there is a potential for the newly created Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@AG/Ag NPs to be utilized as an innovative chemotherapeutic treatment or supplement for managing cervical cancer after the conclusion of clinical trials with human participants.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100774"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001059/pdfft?md5=4a36211f24fa7b79f42ba92c6f4b5798&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001059-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142083367","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}
B.A. El-Badry , O. Aldaghri , K.H. Ibnaouf , Alaa M. Younis , Abuzar Albadri , Abdullah H. Alluhayb , Mohamed Ali Ben Aissa , A. Modwi
{"title":"Efficacy of mesoporous TiO2–ZrO2@g-C3N4 produced using a simple ultrasonic approach for copper ion removal from wastewater","authors":"B.A. El-Badry , O. Aldaghri , K.H. Ibnaouf , Alaa M. Younis , Abuzar Albadri , Abdullah H. Alluhayb , Mohamed Ali Ben Aissa , A. Modwi","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100772","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100772","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study describes ultrasonically produced ternary composite material composed of carbon nitride nanosheets, zirconium, and titanium oxides for elimination of copper ions. The formation of monoclinic ZrO<sub>2</sub>, anatase TiO<sub>2</sub>, and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> phases with respective crystallite sizes 6, 11, 13 nm were verified by the X-ray diffraction technique. The dispersion of the metal oxides nanoparticles with the graphitic nanosheets, the elemental composition of Zr, Ti, O, C and N, and the characteristic functional groups were verified respectively by TEM, EDX, and FTIR analysis that confirmed the successful formation and composition of the nanocomposite TiO<sub>2</sub>–ZrO<sub>2</sub>@g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (TZCN). The good porosity of the composite that show a surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter values of 47.42 m<sup>2</sup>/g, 0.056 cm<sup>3</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>, and 20.3 Å that nominate it for adsorption application. The adsorption capabilities of the nanocomposite were studied for copper ion removal from an aqueous solution, as well as the impacts of pH and starting Cu<sup>2+</sup> concentration. The results show that the adsorption process is pH and starting concentration-dependent, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 447.8 mg/g. The Cu<sup>2+</sup> adsorption is a monolayer chemisorption process that is well described by the Langmuir adsorption model and follows pseudo-second-order kinetics. Moreover, a plausible mechanism for Cu<sup>2+</sup> ion adsorption on the surface of TZCN nanocomposite particles is proposed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 4","pages":"Article 100772"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001035/pdfft?md5=b828bfabf9df48915c297d2b66701873&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001035-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141991022","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}
Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi , Nor Hadzfizah Mohd Radi , Tale Saeidi , Naba Jasim Mohammed , Zahriladha Zakaria , Gouree Shankar Das , Akash Buragohain , Mohd Muzafar Ismail
{"title":"Superconductive and flexible antenna based on a tri-nanocomposite of graphene nanoplatelets, silver, and copper for wearable electronic devices","authors":"Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi , Nor Hadzfizah Mohd Radi , Tale Saeidi , Naba Jasim Mohammed , Zahriladha Zakaria , Gouree Shankar Das , Akash Buragohain , Mohd Muzafar Ismail","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100773","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100773","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Printed electronics, fueled by graphene's conductivity and flexibility, are revolutionizing wearable technology, surpassing copper's limitations in cost, signal quality, size, and environmental impact. Graphene-based inks are positioned to lead in this domain, offering cost-effective solutions directly applicable to materials such as textiles and paper. However, graphene encounters a primary drawback due to its lack of an energy band gap, constraining its potential applications in various electronic devices. In this study, we present a novel formulation of a superconductive, flexible leather graphene antenna utilizing a tri-nanocomposite structure of Graphene Nanoplatelet/Silver/Copper (GNP/Ag/Cu), covering a wideband bandwidth from 5.2 GHz to 8.5 GHz. The electrical conductivity of the GNP/Ag/Cu sample was assessed using the four-point probe method. With each additional layer, conductivity increased from 10.473 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m to 40.218 × 10<sup>7</sup> S/m, demonstrating a direct correlation between conductivity and antenna gain. The study evaluates the efficacy of various thicknesses of conductive Graphene (GNP/Ag/Cu) ink on drill fabric. Safety assurance is provided through specific absorption rate (SAR) testing, indicating 0.84 W/kg per 10 g of tissue for an input power of 0.5 W, in compliance with ICNIRP standards for wearable device safety. Additionally, a morphological analysis of the antenna was conducted, showcasing its potential for efficient signal transmission in wearable electronic devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100773"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001047/pdfft?md5=7955d53c4d26769f95ca474d5e918a3e&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001047-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141932086","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":"The utilization of metal-organic frameworks in tumor-targeted drug delivery systems","authors":"Jiahui Kong, Mengru Cai, Rongyue Zhu, Yongqiang Zhang, Yuji Du, Xiaohong Jing, Yufei Sun, Rongrong Chang, Changhai Qu, Xiaoxv Dong, Jian Ni, Xingbin Yin","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100770","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100770","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Due to the non-specific distribution of drugs in the body and the low concentration at the tumor site in traditional chemotherapy, there are challenges associated with significant side effects and tumor resistance. Therefore, a drug delivery system (DDS) urgently needs to be developed that can precisely target tumors. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess advantageous characteristics derived from organic and inorganic materials, including small particle size, large specific surface area, high drug loading capacity, adjustable structure and pore size, as well as ease of modification. Consequently, MOFs offer unique advantages for designing active targeting, passive targeting, and stimulus-responsive targeting strategies and have become a hot topic of current research on tumor-targeted drug delivery systems. This review will elaborate on the application of MOFs in tumor-targeted drug delivery systems from the perspective of different targeting strategies. We hope that this paper can provide assistance for tumor-targeted therapy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100770"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001011/pdfft?md5=80fde258d9ab4f5944194206d89b454a&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001011-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141848689","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}
Zhikun Zhang , Liwei Bai , Tianyi Liu , Huanshu Zhang , Zhengjie Li , Qingju Liu , Jilong Han
{"title":"Aluminium-based metal-organic frameworks for the colorimetric ethephon detection in fruit by paper microsensor","authors":"Zhikun Zhang , Liwei Bai , Tianyi Liu , Huanshu Zhang , Zhengjie Li , Qingju Liu , Jilong Han","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100769","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100769","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ethephon (ETH) is a plant growth regulator extensively utilized in agriculture, but its overuse is associated with several health issues. However, detecting ETH sensitively and easily in the field is challenging due to the complexity and time-consuming operation of current approaches. In this study, we synthesized aluminum-based metal-organic frameworks (CAU-1) as fluorescent probes for the detection of ETH in fruit. ETH exposure enhanced and shifted the light green fluorescence of CAU-1 to blue through high absorption of phosphate by electrostatic attraction. We observed a linear correlation between fluorescent intensity and ETH concentration ranging from 2 mg/L to 400 mg/L, with the lowest detection limit at 1 mg/L. This fluorescent analysis exhibited good selectivity towards ETH. To facilitate easy identification of samples in the field, we designed a fluorescent paper-based platform with a logic gate operation, allowing visual distinction of samples containing ETH. We applied this platform to monitor ETH in various fruits, including apples, pears, and tomatoes, through fluorescent spectrum, and visual detection. The platform offered simplicity, speed, ease of use and sensitivity, providing a promising future for ETH detection in agriculture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100769"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246821792400100X/pdfft?md5=2b6fc930eb87cb43433b6b21a40373f7&pid=1-s2.0-S246821792400100X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141843456","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}
Yan Chen , Baixing Li , Bin Pan , Han Du , Xuzhuo Chen , Yazi Huang , Changqing Zhao
{"title":"Ultrasmall Ag6Cu2 clusters for accelerating wound healing through the activation of antibacterial activity and endogenous anti-inflammatory property","authors":"Yan Chen , Baixing Li , Bin Pan , Han Du , Xuzhuo Chen , Yazi Huang , Changqing Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100768","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100768","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Significal challenges exist to bacterial infection wound healing. The bacterial infection and inflammation generated by oxidative stress inevitably hinder the process of wound healing. Ag<sub>6</sub>Cu<sub>2</sub> nanoclusters in this study were successfully prepared and displayed excellent physiological stability. Noticeably, Ag<sub>6</sub>Cu<sub>2</sub> nanoclusters exhibited efficient therapeutic potentials for accelerating the process of wound healing, which had good biosafety under the appropriate concentration. The treatment of Ag<sub>6</sub>Cu<sub>2</sub> was able to suppress the bacterial proliferation by destructing the bacterial, resulting in the secondary release of bacterial contents and to exert anti-inflammatory properties via scavenging the overproduction of reactive oxygen species and upregulating the expression of Nrf2 as well as its downstream genes including HO-1 and NQO1. <em>In</em><em>-</em><em>vivo</em> studies further validated the efficient therapeutic effects of Ag<sub>6</sub>Cu<sub>2</sub> nanoclusters by inhibiting the activation of the cascade of inflammatory factors and the proliferation of bacteria as a novel agent in a nano scale for accelerating the process of wound healing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100768"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924000996/pdfft?md5=dbe3015bf03bc0bdbb1f32c89eaf250c&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924000996-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141847126","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}
Thuat Nguyen-Tran , Hieu Chi Hoang , Tu Thanh Truong , Khai Dinh Do , Duc Ngoc Le , Chi Kim Thi Tran , Linh Khanh Le , Le Si Dang
{"title":"A comparative simulation study of light–matter coupling in 1D photonic crystals with 2D perovskite active layer","authors":"Thuat Nguyen-Tran , Hieu Chi Hoang , Tu Thanh Truong , Khai Dinh Do , Duc Ngoc Le , Chi Kim Thi Tran , Linh Khanh Le , Le Si Dang","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100766","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100766","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Light–matter interaction operating in the strong coupling regime offers wide prospects of applications going from nano-photonics to quantum communications. The most practical implementations are to embed the active matter into Fabry–Perot microcavities or photonic crystals. In this work we focus on the strong coupling of two-dimensional (2D) perovskite in 1D grating waveguide. We use rigorous coupled wave analysis to simulate electromagnetic wave confinement in the 1D waveguide. Various sets of waveguide geometrical parameters are examined to achieve the strong coupling regime for three different configurations of the active layer in the waveguide. To extract quantitatively the relevant physical parameters, such as strength of light–matter interaction, we develop a Hamiltonian formalism to reproduce results obtained by simulation. It is shown that the strongest interaction is to have the active layer inserted in the main slab of the waveguide. It is, however, still weaker by about 20% as compared to the use of Fabry–Perot microcavities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100766"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924000972/pdfft?md5=a9286a531a18bc60de93592b694f7ab4&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924000972-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141844111","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}
Yanyun Liu, Na Wang, Wanxi Li, Yangjie Wang, Linkun Liang
{"title":"Synthesis of GN/ MnO2 nanocomposite materials for photo-assisted supercapacitor with enhanced capacities","authors":"Yanyun Liu, Na Wang, Wanxi Li, Yangjie Wang, Linkun Liang","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100771","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100771","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Supercapacitors with the advantages of high power density and rapid discharging rate have widespread applications in energy storage. Nevertheless, their development is hindered by the limitation of low specific capacity. Traditional approaches to enhance specific capacity primarily involve incorporating foreign atoms and blending with additional reactive substances. Herein, a photo-assisted supercapacitor electrode material (GN/MnO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite) with excellent capacity is developed. As a photoactive material, graphene generates electrons and holes with photoirradiation. As the photogenerated carriers increase, electrons are separated from the holes and stored as charges. Photoirradiation is the driving force that promotes the energy storage and conversion of supercapacitors. Although there are many reports on GN/MnO<sub>2</sub> composites, there are still few reports on the photo-assisted energy storage of this composite material. The specific capacity of this photo-assisted GN/MnO<sub>2</sub> electrode materials could reach 210 F/g with photoirradiation. It was higher than that without photoirradiation (170 F/g). The development of this study provides important theoretical guidance and practical significance for the research of photo-assisted energy storage materials, and plays a significant role in advancing the progress of energy storage devices with high specific capacity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100771"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924001023/pdfft?md5=5d5db468f53815f3cd5df8a5d222bedc&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924001023-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141852281","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}
Matteo Di Virgilio, Andrea Basso Peressut, Sophie Provato, Saverio Latorrata
{"title":"Development and characterization of novel PBI/SGO composites as possible proton exchange membranes filling the “conductivity gap”","authors":"Matteo Di Virgilio, Andrea Basso Peressut, Sophie Provato, Saverio Latorrata","doi":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100767","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100767","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The research for non-fluorinated polymeric electrolytes able to operate at temperatures of 80–120 °C, the so-called “conductivity gap”, is becoming central. Within this frame, the present work discusses the investigation of innovative self-assembling polybenzimidazole/sulfonated graphene oxide (PBI/SGO) composite membranes. A set of five samples, characterized by never-explored PBI-to-SGO mass ratios between 3:1 and 1:3, is studied through surface and cross-sectional SEM, XRD, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, and TGA. The experimental outcomes reveal the reciprocal compatibility between PBI and SGO, whose main features appear to be evenly distributed within the composites. Water immersion tests demonstrate the excellent interplay between the membranes and the aqueous environment. EIS experiments, performed with the in-plane and through-plane configurations, disclose the improvement of the proton transfer ability (σ) in both directions. At 120 °C, PBI/SGO 1:2 achieves the highest in-plane σ of 0.113 S cm<sup>−1</sup>, while PBI/SGO 1:3 shows the best through-plane σ of 0.025 S cm<sup>−1</sup>. The preference toward planar proton migration is confirmed by the computation of the anisotropy factor, which is attenuated to ≈0.5 with the aid of temperature. Based on these findings, the composites with large SGO content seem to possess great potential as alternative non-fluorinated proton exchange membranes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17219,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices","volume":"9 3","pages":"Article 100767"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468217924000984/pdfft?md5=34081a70b93d241e06bfd79988af6aa0&pid=1-s2.0-S2468217924000984-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141841720","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}