Matoke Peter Mose, Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan, Song-Jeng Huang
{"title":"Hydrogen carriers for hydrogen transport and storage (hydrogen Storage): A review","authors":"Matoke Peter Mose, Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan, Song-Jeng Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen plays a pivotal role in energy storage and transportation, capable of being distributed through pipelines or transported in batches via ships, trucks, railways, or airplanes. Regardless of the method, efficient storage is essential, with pipelines also functioning as pressure storage systems. Despite hydrogen's high energy content per unit mass, renewability, and environmental benefits, two key challenges limit its widespread use as a primary fuel. First, hydrogen acts solely as an energy carrier and must be produced, often from water, requiring significant economic investment—challenging in a world accustomed to low-cost energy. Second, its low critical temperature (33 K) makes it difficult to store efficiently at ambient conditions, which complicates mobile and stationary applications where high energy density is crucial for performance and competitiveness.</div><div>To address these challenges, multiple storage technologies have emerged, including high-pressure tanks, liquid hydrogen storage, and metal hydride systems. Alternative storage methods, such as liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), activated carbon, and Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), are also under exploration. These technologies are evaluated based on their physical and chemical properties, technological readiness, and ongoing research efforts.</div><div>This study aims to compare these storage options by assessing key metrics like energy density, efficiency, and compliance with international benchmarks, particularly those set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Through a detailed analysis, the goal is to identify the most suitable hydrogen storage solutions for various applications, balancing performance with cost-effectiveness.</div><div>In conclusion, this review offers a comprehensive analysis of hydrogen storage technologies, with a focus on mobile applications. It highlights existing solutions, explores potential advancements, and provides comparative insights to guide future developments in this essential area of hydrogen energy deployment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131252"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of ultrasonic waves during bleaching process on phenolic compounds and tocopherols of Tunisian pomace-olive oil","authors":"Maissa Gharsalli , Marwa Derbel , Wafa Jahouach-Rabai , Kamel Essid","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131267","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The operating conditions imposed during decolorization can lead to undesirable changes in the physico-chemical properties of the treated oils. In this context, to reduce the harmful effects of acid earths, a new decolorization process, using ultrasonic waves, was developed by limiting the contact time of these earths with the oils and operating at low temperatures. A study of the influence of these two parameters on physico-chemical properties in general and on minor compounds, particularly phenolic compounds, was carried out.</div><div>The ultrasonic wave decolorization process offers excellent performance. It's a fast, clean, economical process that limits the undesirable effects of acidic earth and temperature. The results obtained are very favorable to the large-scale extrapolation of this process. It is, however, necessary to carry out continuous trials on a suitably designed pilot plant to judge the technical and economic feasibility of the ultrasonic wave activation process for Tunisian clays.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131267"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis A. Cañón-Tafur , Mayra Alexandra Garzón-Gonzalez , Camila Gracia-Sanchez , Lucia A. Díaz-Ariza , Carlos E. Ostos-Ortiz , Alejandro Pérez-Florez , Aura M. Pedroza-Rodríguez , Luis C. Jiménez-Borrego
{"title":"Production and characterization of TixOy films by reactive magnetron sputtering deposited on substrate laminar Bamboo for the inactivation of Escherichia coli 226 in domestic wastewater","authors":"Luis A. Cañón-Tafur , Mayra Alexandra Garzón-Gonzalez , Camila Gracia-Sanchez , Lucia A. Díaz-Ariza , Carlos E. Ostos-Ortiz , Alejandro Pérez-Florez , Aura M. Pedroza-Rodríguez , Luis C. Jiménez-Borrego","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131260","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131260","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents the synthesis and characterization of titanium oxide (TixOy) thin films deposited by DC reactive magnetron sputtering on biochar substrates derived from <em>Guadua angustifolia</em> laminated bamboo. The biochar was obtained via controlled pyrolysis at 300 °C, resulting in thermally and mechanically stable substrates suitable for oxide thin film growth. A 2<sup>2</sup> factorial design and a general factorial approach were employed to evaluate the effects of discharge power, target oxidation state, and annealing temperature on the crystallinity, morphology, and optical behaviour of the TixOy monolayers. Additionally, multilayer configurations were fabricated to improve film homogeneity and surface performance.</div><div>Comprehensive physicochemical characterization using XRD, FTIR, UV–VIS DRS, SEM-EDS, and XPS revealed mixed anatase/rutile phase formation, increased surface oxygen vacancies, and tuneable optical band gaps ranging from 3.52 to 3.16 eV, with a redshift observed as the number of layers increased. The evolution of these properties was strongly correlated with the deposition parameters, demonstrating precise control over the structural and interfacial features of the films. The results demonstrate the potential of combining natural-origin carbon substrates with reactive sputtering to obtain functional oxide films with tailored optoelectronic and surface properties, supported by 37.6 ± 9.4 % <em>E. coli</em> inactivation under UV exposure in 30 min.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131260"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Probiotic bacteria Bacillus licheniformis mediated sustainable green synthesis of nanoparticles and its multifaceted mechanisms to control dermal pathogens","authors":"Athiya Afreena M , Ranjani S , Hemalatha S","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131261","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131261","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanotechnology is advancing at a remarkable pace, has gained significant attention for its applications in healthcare, especially through the development of nanoparticles with unique physicochemical properties. Among various metal nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as potent agents due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. The research emphasizes a sustainable approach to synthesize nanoparticles by using probiotic bacteria <em>Bacillus licheniformis</em> (BlNps) and to evaluate their potential in dermatophytic fungal pathogens, especially for acne treatment. The synthesis of BlNps was confirmed using UV–Visible spectroscopy, with peak observed at 430 nm. Additional characterizations were performed using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Potential analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis showed an average particle size of 255.0 nm with the zeta potential value of −20.8 mV. XRD analysis confirmed FCC crystalline framework of BlNps. FESEM results confirmed the predominant presence of spherical shaped nanoparticles with small proportion of polymorphs with the size ranging between 30 and 50 nm confirming the synthesis of nanosized particles. EDAX analysis confirms the presence of silver. Toxicity assessment was performed in zebrafish to determine the biocompatibility and safety of the nanoparticles and confirms a dose-dependent toxic effect in zebrafish embryos. Antifungal efficacy of BlNps was examined by treating two dermatophytic fungi, namely <em>Microsporum canis</em> and <em>Trichophyton rubrum</em> strains with the synthesized nanoparticles. Results revealed a significant reduction in fungal growth, with inhibition rates of 68 % and 69 % for strain 1 and strain 2 at concentration of 250 μg/ml, respectively. Antibacterial efficacy was examined in <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> strains and results revealed a strong growth inhibition at 25 μg/ml and 12.5 μg/ml of BlNps. These findings suggest that probiotic bacteria mediated BlNps hold promising potential for safe and effective dermal applications, particularly for the control of skin infections caused by microbes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131261"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yong-Chong Kang , Barton Arkhurst , Sammy Lap Ip Chan
{"title":"High creep performance of a nano-SiC particulate reinforced 7775 aluminium matrix composite at elevated temperatures","authors":"Yong-Chong Kang , Barton Arkhurst , Sammy Lap Ip Chan","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131270","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131270","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The applicability of a nanometric silicon carbide (SiC)-reinforced 7775 aluminium matrix composite (AMC) at elevated temperatures and the underlying creep mechanisms were investigated. AMCs with 1 vol% nanometric and micrometric SiC particles, along with an unreinforced 7775 Al alloy, were studied. Under applied stresses of 42, 32, and 22 MPa at 673, 723, and 773 K, respectively, the nanometric SiC-reinforced AMC exhibited creep resistance nearly two orders of magnitude higher than the unreinforced and micrometric-reinforced AMCs. Microstructural analyses revealed finely dispersed precipitates that grew with increasing creep temperature and fully dissolved at 773 K, leading to rapid creep in the unreinforced and micrometric AMCs. In contrast, the nanometric SiC particles substituted for the precipitates and served as the primary obstacles to creep deformation. The enhanced creep resistance is attributed to a higher threshold stress and strong dislocation–precipitate interactions. This is the first report demonstrating effective creep resistance of a 7775 AMC with a very small volume fraction of nano-reinforcement at a high temperature of 773 K (0.85 of the liquidus temperature).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131270"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bifunctional electrocatalyst based on Cu/Ce MOFs-derived mesoporous Ce doped Cu/CuO nanorods supported on the oaks-derived activated carbon particles for overall water splitting","authors":"Mohana Heidary, Hadi Hosseini","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131266","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131266","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of a cheap and high-performance electrocatalyst that can drive both O<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub> evolution reactions (OER and HER) is of great importance, which remains a great challenge. In this regard, the Cu-based electrocatalysts are less reported for overall water splitting. Herein, a bifunctional electrocatalyst was fabricated based on a three-dimensional porous Ce doped Cu/CuO nanorods supported on as-prepared oaks-derived activated carbon particles. At first, the oaks-derived activated carbon particles were prepared via a facile carbonization and activation of oak fruit shells, then, the Cu/Ce MOFs precursor was grown on the as-prepared oaks-derived activated carbon (AC) particles via a facile hydrothermal method. Then, it entirely converted to the MOFs-derived Ce doped Cu/CuO supported on the surface of oaks-derived AC particles (Ce doped Cu/CuO@AC). Remarkably, due to the specific engineering of electronic structure and unique mesoporous structure, fast electron/mass transport, and effective gas releasing, the resulting Ce doped Cu/CuO@AC electrocatalysts offers superb OER performance as well as effective HER activity in the alkaline medium. Moreover, a symmetric two electrode water splitting electrolyzer based on Ce doped Cu/CuO@AC carbon felt electrodes deliver a current density of 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at a cell voltage as low as 1.51 V. This study provides a new approach to enhance the bifunctional catalytic activity of Cu based nanostructures for overall water splitting with significant potential for low cost and highly efficient H<sub>2</sub> production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131266"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sharmila Sherin, Ripunjay Rai, Mangal S. Yadav, A.L. Sharma
{"title":"Investigating the electronic properties and quantum capacitance of transition metal sulfides MS2 (M = Ti, Mo, W, V, Nb, Ta, Fe, Cu, Co): A DFT study for high-performance supercapacitors","authors":"Sharmila Sherin, Ripunjay Rai, Mangal S. Yadav, A.L. Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing high-performance supercapacitors necessitates exploring advanced electrode materials with rapid charge-discharge kinetics, high power density, and long-term electrochemical stability. This study employs DFT to unravel the electronic properties, quantum capacitance (C<sub>Q</sub>), surface charge density(σ), and thermodynamical stability of nine transition metal disulfides (MS<sub>2</sub>: M = Ti, Mo, W, V, Nb, Ta, Fe, Cu, and Co), highlighting their potential as advanced supercapacitor electrodes. Computational analyses reveal significant contrasts in performance, with layered TiS<sub>2</sub>, TaS<sub>2</sub>, and MoS<sub>2</sub> exhibiting high C<sub>Q</sub> values of 1313.41 μF cm<sup>−2</sup>, 1111.29 μF cm<sup>−2</sup>, and 943.75 μF cm<sup>−2</sup>, respectively. Remarkably, non-layered FeS<sub>2</sub> exhibits a competitive C<sub>Q</sub> value of 923.73 μF cm<sup>−2</sup> while ranking as the thermodynamically most stable compound. σ analysis further revealed TiS<sub>2</sub> (710.84 μC cm<sup>−2</sup>) and FeS<sub>2</sub> (653.14 μC cm<sup>−2</sup>) as top performers, confirming their suitability as anode materials. In contrast, CuS<sub>2</sub> and CoS<sub>2</sub> have low C<sub>Q</sub>, underscoring their limited utility. The findings guide electrode material selection and encourage experimental and engineering strategies, such as heterostructure and defect modulation, to fully unlock these systems' potential. A strong correlation between DFT-predicted and experimental capacitance values validates the computational framework, confirming its reliability for guiding future electrode material design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131251"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu-Kun Chih , Tang-Lun Chiang , An-Yu Cheng , Jhu-Lin You , Shi-Jane Shiung , Ming-Der Ger
{"title":"Eco-friendly process of durable antimicrobial silver-containing stainless steel with uniform dispersion of nanoparticles","authors":"Yu-Kun Chih , Tang-Lun Chiang , An-Yu Cheng , Jhu-Lin You , Shi-Jane Shiung , Ming-Der Ger","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131268","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131268","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on biomedical stainless steel surfaces remain significant challenges, often leading to implant-related infections and device failure. Conventional antibacterial coatings face limitations in long-lasting antibacterial ability and uniformity. To address these issues, this study develops a sustainable silver-containing antibacterial stainless steel (316LSS) using a novel electroless silver plating method. Polyethyleneimine-glutaraldehyde (PEI-co-GA/Ag) composites were employed as anchoring agents to enhance silver adhesion, while potassium sodium tartrate served as a green reducing agent to achieve uniform silver nanoparticle (AgNP) deposition. The effects of three reduction temperatures (30, 40, and 50 °C) were investigated. Coatings prepared at 40 °C and 50 °C exhibited improved AgNP dispersion (particle size ∼80–100 nm), strong adhesion (∼2 wt% silver), and excellent antibacterial activity (R-value >1.92). Post-sintering analysis confirmed that 1.7 %–2.2 % silver remained evenly distributed within the alloy. The sample plated at 50 °C showed the highest antibacterial efficacy, surpassing the detectable limit in JIS Z 2810 (ISO 22196/JIS Z 2801) tests. AgNPs also demonstrated strong retention after abrasion, indicating long-term functionality. This eco-friendly strategy offers a promising route for fabricating antibacterial 316LSS for medical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131268"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dixita S. Parmar , Yash N. Doshi , Piyush B. Patel , Hiren N. Desai , Jitendra M. Dhimmar , Dimple V. Shah , Bharat P. Modi
{"title":"An exploration of MoS2 nanoparticles synthesized by hydrothermal method for potential application as an NIR photodetector","authors":"Dixita S. Parmar , Yash N. Doshi , Piyush B. Patel , Hiren N. Desai , Jitendra M. Dhimmar , Dimple V. Shah , Bharat P. Modi","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131263","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131263","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the fundamental properties of MoS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles synthesized via the hydrothermal method and evaluates their potential application as near-infrared (NIR) photodetectors. Highly pure and near-stoichiometric nanoparticles were compressed into pellet form to examine their optoelectronic behaviour under varying NIR illumination intensities. Photodetection measurements reveal a high external quantum efficiency of 76.50 % and a power conversion efficiency of 8.13 % under NIR illumination. Powder X-ray diffraction confirms a hexagonal crystal structure with a C-axis preferred orientation, which high-resolution transmission electron microscopy further supports. Field emission scanning electron microscopy reveals a distinctive flower-like morphology. Raman analysis of the MoS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles reveals the <span><math><mrow><msubsup><mi>E</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn><mi>g</mi></mrow><mn>1</mn></msubsup></mrow></math></span> mode at 381 cm<sup>−1</sup> and the A<sub>1g</sub> mode at 409 cm<sup>−1</sup>, which are consistently observed across all excitation wavelengths. Other vibrational modes were also detected, including E<sub>1u</sub>, E<sub>1g</sub>, and B<sub>2g</sub>. The study highlights the importance of resonant Raman scattering for characterizing the structural properties of MoS<sub>2</sub>. The optical analysis shows a direct bandgap of 1.80 eV. Electrical analysis shows a typical semiconducting behaviour, with n-type conductivity of MoS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. Furthermore, zeta potential analysis indicates a negative surface charge of −33.86 mV, suggesting moderate electrostatic repulsion that impacts colloidal stability. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive approach—combining multi-wavelength Raman analysis, temperature- and vacuum-dependent electrical measurements, and NIR photodetection under varying illumination intensities—to deliver an in-depth understanding of the fundamental properties of MoS<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. This multi-scale analysis establishes MoS<sub>2</sub> as a promising candidate for next-generation optoelectronic and photodetector applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131263"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144631117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"2D/2D SnS2/Ti3C2 MXene composites for their supercapacitor and biosensor studies","authors":"Sumanjali Kota , Ratnamala Annapragada","doi":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131255","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131255","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (ST) hydrothermal synthesis through a facile and efficient technique. The synthesized materials were thoroughly characterized using XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, EDX mapping, SAED, BET, and TGA. The electrochemical performance was assessed using a Nickel mesh electrode through cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests in 1M KCl. The GCD studies revealed an impressive specific capacitance of 206.32F/g, with a power density of 348.18W/kg and an energy density of 103.16Wh/kg. Notably, the material demonstrated exceptional cycling stability, maintaining 80 % retention after 20,000 cycles and exhibiting a Coulombic efficiency of 94 %, outperforming both SnS<sub>2</sub> and MXene. The sensor displayed excellent sensitivity for dopamine and tyrosine detection, with linear ranges of 0–150μM and a limit of detection (LOD) of 6.98μM and 16.82μM for dopamine and tyrosine in CV, respectively, and 26.22μM and 119.01μM in DPV. Selectivity, reproducibility, and resistance to interference were also thoroughly evaluated, indicating outstanding sensor stability. Real-world applicability was demonstrated through successfully detecting dopamine and tyrosine in human blood and serum samples, demonstrating the material's suitability for biological sensing applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18227,"journal":{"name":"Materials Chemistry and Physics","volume":"345 ","pages":"Article 131255"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144613879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}