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Design of faceted 0D/1D CeO2/ZnO S-scheme heterostructures for solar-driven methanol production 用于太阳能驱动甲醇生产的0D/1D CeO2/ZnO s -方案异质结构设计
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100781
Hazina Charles, Plassidius J. Chengula, Jiyeon Seo, Caroline Sunyong Lee
{"title":"Design of faceted 0D/1D CeO2/ZnO S-scheme heterostructures for solar-driven methanol production","authors":"Hazina Charles,&nbsp;Plassidius J. Chengula,&nbsp;Jiyeon Seo,&nbsp;Caroline Sunyong Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Efficient solar-driven conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> into value-added chemical presents a promising approach to addressing climate change and energy scarcity. However, sluggish charge carrier kinetics remain a significant barrier to effective CO<sub>2</sub> photoreduction. In this study, a solvothermal method is employed to synthesize facet-engineered CeO<sub>2</sub>/ZnO nanorod (NRs) S-scheme heterojunctions for the selective photoreduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to methanol under mild conditions. Comprehensive characterization confirms the successful deposition and stability of CeO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles on the surface of ZnO NRs. Among the synthesized photocatalysts, the composite with 0.2 mmol CeO<sub>2</sub> exhibits the best performance, yielding 111 µmol·g<sup>₋1</sup>, 176 µmol·g<sup>₋1</sup>, 311 µmol·g<sup>₋1</sup>, and 304 µmol·g<sup>₋1</sup>·h<sup>₋1</sup> for H<sub>2</sub>, CO, CH<sub>4</sub>, and CH<sub>3</sub>OH, respectively, with a notable CO<sub>2</sub> selectivity of approximately 89 %. Mechanistic analysis reveals that optimized CeO<sub>2</sub> loading induces an internal electric field, facilitating an S-scheme heterojunction charge-transfer pathway that enhances electron mobility from the ZnO NRs to CeO<sub>2</sub>. In-situ FT-IR spectroscopy further identifies key intermediates (HCOO* and H<sub>3</sub>CO*) involved in the transformation of CO<sub>2</sub> to CH<sub>3</sub>OH. This work demonstrates a novel photocatalyst design that leverages precise CeO<sub>2</sub> loading onto ZnO NRs, offering a promising strategy for efficient and selective CO<sub>2</sub> photoreduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100781"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144147072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corrigendum to “Protective coatings for complex organic flexible materials I: characterization and tribological performance of TiO2 and ZnO films deposited by magnetron sputtering on cork” [Applied Surface Science Advances 27 (2025) 100753] “复杂有机柔性材料的保护涂层I:磁控溅射沉积在软木上的TiO2和ZnO薄膜的表征和摩擦学性能”的勘误表[应用表面科学进展27 (2025)100753]
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100778
B. Tiss , D. Martínez-Martínez , C. Mansilla , J.R. Gomes , C.S. Abreu , N. Pereira , L. Cunha
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Fabrication of porous Au nanowires on a mirror featuring ultrahigh-density nanogaps via plasma-assisted nanotransfer printing for enhanced SERS 利用等离子体辅助纳米转移印刷在具有超高密度纳米间隙的镜面上制备多孔金纳米线以增强SERS
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100780
Hyojin An , Zhi-Jun Zhao , Minje Kim , Sang Ho Shin , Ji-Hwan Ha , Jun-Ho Jeong , Jun-Hyuk Choi , Dae Geun Choi , Eun-Ji Gwak , Byeong-Kwon Ju , Joo-Yun Jung
{"title":"Fabrication of porous Au nanowires on a mirror featuring ultrahigh-density nanogaps via plasma-assisted nanotransfer printing for enhanced SERS","authors":"Hyojin An ,&nbsp;Zhi-Jun Zhao ,&nbsp;Minje Kim ,&nbsp;Sang Ho Shin ,&nbsp;Ji-Hwan Ha ,&nbsp;Jun-Ho Jeong ,&nbsp;Jun-Hyuk Choi ,&nbsp;Dae Geun Choi ,&nbsp;Eun-Ji Gwak ,&nbsp;Byeong-Kwon Ju ,&nbsp;Joo-Yun Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although porous metal nanostructures with densely distributed nanogaps offer exceptional potential to significantly enhance surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signals, fabrication of ultrahigh-density nanogaps that increase the density and intensity of hotspots remains a critical challenge. In this study, we fabricate hierarchically engineered porous Au nanostructures (P-Au NSs) with ultradense hotspots on various substrates using a nanotransfer printing (nTP) system. Ultradense P-Au nanowires exhibit superior plasmonic coupling at stacked cross-points, which can be attributed to their increased contact areas arising from porous architecture. In addition, experimental results and numerical simulations confirm the plasma-treated P-Au nanowire on a mirror (pPAN on M) structure produced via an advanced nTP process further enhancing hotspot formation. The SERS performance was evaluated using 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) and thiram with an optimized substrate achieving a Raman enhancement factor of 1.21 × 10<sup>12</sup> and limit of detection for 4-MBA of ∼6.46 × 10<sup>−13</sup> M. These findings underscore the significant potential of the developed P-Au NSs not only for ultrasensitive SERS detection but also for diverse applications in energy storage, catalysis, and optoelectronics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100780"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144138018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Atomic-scale insights into electronic structure of lattice-work structures on rutile TiO2(001) surface 金红石型TiO2(001)表面晶格结构电子结构的原子尺度研究
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100777
Eiichi Inami , Seiga Koga , Linfeng Hou , Fengxuan Li , Daiki Katsube , Masayuki Abe
{"title":"Atomic-scale insights into electronic structure of lattice-work structures on rutile TiO2(001) surface","authors":"Eiichi Inami ,&nbsp;Seiga Koga ,&nbsp;Linfeng Hou ,&nbsp;Fengxuan Li ,&nbsp;Daiki Katsube ,&nbsp;Masayuki Abe","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100777","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The lattice-work structure (LWS), a {114}-faceted surface reconstruction on rutile TiO₂(001), has been recognized for its potential in visible-light-driven photocatalysis. Although various spectroscopic techniques have provided insights into its electronic properties, their resolution was insufficient to directly correlate electronic states with the atomic structure, a key factor for understanding LWS-based photocatalysis. In this study, we investigated the atomic and electronic structures of LWS on rutile TiO₂(001) using ambient atomic force microscopy (AFM), Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), and ultrahigh-vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). AFM imaging revealed that annealing induces the formation of short, bright rows along the <span><math><mrow><mo>[</mo><mn>110</mn><mo>]</mo></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><mrow><mo>[</mo><mn>1</mn><mover><mrow><mn>1</mn></mrow><mo>‾</mo></mover><mn>0</mn><mo>]</mo></mrow></math></span> directions, which subsequently elongate and eventually cover the surface. Adjusting the annealing parameter thus allows us to control the LWS coverage. KPFM surface potential mapping indicated that these rows are negatively charged relative to the surrounding terraces, suggesting localized charge accumulation. Atomic-resolution STM and scanning tunneling spectroscopy confirmed a site-dependent electronic structure, with the atomic sub-row atop the LWS exhibiting a reduced band gap (∼1.75 eV) compared to that in valley parts of the LWS (&gt;3.0 eV). These findings directly linked the atomic structure of LWS to its local electronic states, clarifying the role of LWS in photocatalysis. Moreover, controlling LWS coverage via annealing enables tuning of the electronic states and local band gap variations, which can significantly influence photocatalytic performance under specific wavelengths of light.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100777"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The effect of diffusivity on the thermal transport of colloidal nanocrystal superlattices and nanofluids 扩散系数对胶体纳米晶超晶格和纳米流体热传递的影响
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100770
Yuchen Li , Cheng Shao , Kae-Lin Wong , Wee-Liat Ong
{"title":"The effect of diffusivity on the thermal transport of colloidal nanocrystal superlattices and nanofluids","authors":"Yuchen Li ,&nbsp;Cheng Shao ,&nbsp;Kae-Lin Wong ,&nbsp;Wee-Liat Ong","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100770","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100770","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanocrystals (NCs) integrated into a matrix can form an NC-based composite. The diffusivity of NCs significantly influences the thermal transport properties of these composites, yet its effects remain inadequately studied. This study investigates typical nanofluids and colloidal NC superlattices found in NC-based composites. By varying the diffusivity of NCs over eight orders of magnitude, we analyzed its impact using the Green-Kubo equilibrium molecular dynamics (GK-EMD) method. Our findings indicate that when the diffusivity exceeds 10<sup>−5</sup> Å<sup>2</sup>/ps, it artificially inflates the calculated thermal conductivity (TC) up to 60,000%, requiring a modification to the heat flux formulation to correct. Conversely, when diffusivity is below 10<sup>−5</sup> Å<sup>2</sup>/ps, it amplifies the fluctuations in the heat flux, leading to greater uncertainty in the results, which can be mitigated using the same heat flux modification. Based on the precise TC results for the two NC-based composites, we demonstrate that the vibrational mismatch between the two fluid layers closest to the NC surface, rather than between the NC surface and the fluid, governs the TC of the nanofluid. Although the diffusivity of NCs in the colloidal NC superlattice increases with temperature, it contributes less than 10% to the total TC at 400 K. Moreover, no evidence was found of collective vibrational modes contributing to thermal transport at low temperatures, contrary to a previous study [Materials Today Physics 22 (2022) 100601]. This discrepancy arises from the differences in heat flux calculation methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100770"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of chip size effects of thin film GaN-based μLEDs fabricated by plasma etching and ion implantation processing 等离子体刻蚀与离子注入制备gan基μ led的尺寸效应比较
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100776
Tsung-Chih Wan , Ping-Hsun Tsai , Hao-Wu Lin , Chien-Chung Lin , Dong-Sing Wuu , Hiroshi Amano , Tae-Yeon Seong , Ray-Hua Horng
{"title":"Comparison of chip size effects of thin film GaN-based μLEDs fabricated by plasma etching and ion implantation processing","authors":"Tsung-Chih Wan ,&nbsp;Ping-Hsun Tsai ,&nbsp;Hao-Wu Lin ,&nbsp;Chien-Chung Lin ,&nbsp;Dong-Sing Wuu ,&nbsp;Hiroshi Amano ,&nbsp;Tae-Yeon Seong ,&nbsp;Ray-Hua Horng","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100776","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100776","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We investigated the effects of chip size and N-polar n-GaN surface roughening on the performance of conventional thin-film blue-light micro-light-emitting diodes (TFFC μLEDs) and As<sup>+</sup> ion isolated TFFC blue μLEDs. For this, TFFC μLEDs with two different sizes of 10 × 10 μm<sup>2</sup> and 25 × 25 μm<sup>2</sup> pixel array were fabricated. In all samples, N-face n-GaN surfaces were etched using a 4 M KOH solution after laser lift-off (LLO) process. A 2 min-etching resulted in the formation of pyramids (size: ∼90 – ∼270 nm), while the 4 min-etching produces pyramids (∼370 – ∼780 nm). Regardless of treatments, all samples exhibit similar forward bias characteristics. For all samples, the light output power increased after n-GaN surface roughening. Before the LLO process, the 10 μm-μLEDs showed higher EQE than the other samples with the implanted μLEDs showing the lowest EQE. All samples exhibited their highest EQE after optimal 4-min etching. Unlike before LLO, after 4 min-etching, the 10 μm- and 25 μm-μLEDs show almost similar EQEs, while the implanted μLEDs reveal a slightly lower EQE than the mesa μLEDs, but produce up to 74 % EQE improvement. Furthermore, the 10 μm-μLEDs showed the shortest photoluminescence (PL) decay, while the 25 μm-μLEDs gave the longest PL decay. The 10 μm μLEDs showed the highest ideality factor and the As<sup>+</sup> ion-implanted μLEDs gave the lowest value. Based on time resolved PL and ideality factor, the size and etching time dependence of the EQE characteristics of all samples are described and discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100776"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Transforming Chitosan into N-Doped Carbon for Efficient CO2 Capture: A comprehensive Review 壳聚糖转化为n掺杂碳用于高效捕集二氧化碳:综述
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100774
Celca Rahmatunnisa , Raudhatul Islam Chaerun , Canggih Setya Budi , Noto Susanto Gultom
{"title":"Transforming Chitosan into N-Doped Carbon for Efficient CO2 Capture: A comprehensive Review","authors":"Celca Rahmatunnisa ,&nbsp;Raudhatul Islam Chaerun ,&nbsp;Canggih Setya Budi ,&nbsp;Noto Susanto Gultom","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions contribute significantly to global warming, and hence the development of an efficient carbon capture system is essential. This review article explores the prospects of N-doped carbon materials derived from chitosan for CO₂ capture. Chitosan is a nitrogen-rich, easily biodegradable biopolymer that can be used as an ideal precursor for the production of N-doped carbon materials with tuned porosity and high surface area. The nitrogen content increases the adsorption performance by creating active sites for chemisorption and physisorption, while hierarchical pore structures optimize CO₂ diffusion and retention. Further enhancements in material performance are introduced with innovations in chemical activation and nitrogen-enriched additives. We comprehensively review the existing method for transforming chitosan into N-doped carbon materials for carbon capture applications. This study concludes that these sustainable materials possess great significant potential for industrial-scale CO₂ capture and mitigation, aligning with sustainable development goal SDGs 13: Climate Action. Future research should focus on optimizing the synthesis methods, enhancing the functional stability, and integrating this material in the form of beads rather than powder. These efforts aim to significantly improve both effectiveness and sustainability for large-scale and real-world applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100774"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144099790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring surface chemistry and electrical performance of zinc tin oxide thin films with controlling elemental composition grown by atomic layer deposition 原子层沉积法制备锌锡氧化物薄膜的表面化学和电性能研究
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100775
Dong-Hyun Lim , Ae-Rim Choi , Seung-Wook Ryu , Kyung-Won Park , Ji-Hye Choi , Il-Kwon Oh
{"title":"Exploring surface chemistry and electrical performance of zinc tin oxide thin films with controlling elemental composition grown by atomic layer deposition","authors":"Dong-Hyun Lim ,&nbsp;Ae-Rim Choi ,&nbsp;Seung-Wook Ryu ,&nbsp;Kyung-Won Park ,&nbsp;Ji-Hye Choi ,&nbsp;Il-Kwon Oh","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the effect of tin (Sn) content on the chemical, structural, and electrical properties of zinc tin oxide (ZTO) thin films. By varying the Sn content in the ZTO films grown via atomic layer deposition (ALD), we analyzed their chemical composition and structural properties using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Analysis of the Sn composition in ZTO films grown by supercycle ALD revealed a higher Sn content than expected based on theoretical predictions. This deviation is examined through in-situ quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS) monitoring of the diethylzinc (DEZ) ALD reaction byproducts, which indicates variations in reactive site density during the alternating deposition cycles of ZnO and SnO₂. While DEZ adsorption involves a single ethyl ligand exchange, maintaining site density, the tetrakis(dimethylamino)tin (TDMASn) ALD reaction can alter it by changing reactive sites based on dimethylamino (DMA) ligands. The results indicate that increasing the Sn content decreases the number of oxygen vacancies in the films because of the stronger bond strength between Sn and O. Thin-film transistors (TFTs) are fabricated using ZTO films with different Sn compositions, and their electrical properties were evaluated. The results show that increasing the Sn content enhances electron mobility (which reaches a peak value at a specific Sn concentration) and shifts the threshold voltage of the TFTs. These results suggest that controlling Sn content is crucial for optimizing the performance of ZTO-based TFTs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100775"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144107671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Construction of g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2 hybrid as 2D/2D/1D architecture for counter electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells and photodegradation of pharmaceutical drugs from wastewater g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2杂化物2D/2D/1D结构染料敏化太阳能电池对电极的构建及废水中药物的光降解
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100771
D. Karthigaimuthu , Murad Alsawalha , Aya A.H. Mourad , Anuja A. Yadav , Yuvaraj M. Hunge , Elangovan Thangavel , Abdel Hamid I. Mourad
{"title":"Construction of g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2 hybrid as 2D/2D/1D architecture for counter electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells and photodegradation of pharmaceutical drugs from wastewater","authors":"D. Karthigaimuthu ,&nbsp;Murad Alsawalha ,&nbsp;Aya A.H. Mourad ,&nbsp;Anuja A. Yadav ,&nbsp;Yuvaraj M. Hunge ,&nbsp;Elangovan Thangavel ,&nbsp;Abdel Hamid I. Mourad","doi":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100771","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100771","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we developed a heterogeneous g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/MoS<sub>2</sub>/SnO<sub>2</sub> hybrid catalyst by a facile hydrothermal technique. A prepared hybrid was characterized and validated by XRD, FTIR and XPS. The BET analysis confirms that the surface area and pore volume values ​​of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/MoS<sub>2</sub>/SnO<sub>2</sub> (65.8 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>-1</sup>, 0.29 cm<sup>3</sup> g<sup>-1</sup>) are higher than those of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. Further FE-SEM and HR-TEM analyses clearly show that self-assembled SnO<sub>2</sub> nanorods are randomly and freely dispersed in g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and MoS<sub>2</sub> nanosheets as formed 2D/2D/1D nanostructure. The prepared hybrid served as counter electrodes (CE) for the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The developed DSSC has J<sub>sc</sub>, and V<sub>oc</sub> parameter values of 8.6 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> and 0.558 V, then the resulting FF % and PCE % values were 0.7024 % and 3.38 %, respectively. The fabricated solar cells based on g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/MoS<sub>2</sub>/SnO<sub>2</sub> hybrid maintain 90 % of PCE % after 15 days. The photocatalytic function of the produced samples was tested against the ciprofloxacin (CIP) and ibuprofen (IBU) pollutants degradation under UV–Vis light irradiation and the g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/MoS<sub>2</sub>/SnO<sub>2</sub> hybrid catalyst showed higher photocatalytic degradation activity of 96 and 95 % towards CIP and IBU, respectively, which have higher efficiency than other synthesized samples within 80 and 100 min. The proposed photocatalytic mechanism of the constructed g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/MoS<sub>2</sub>/SnO<sub>2</sub> hybrid system is based on 2D/2D/1D Z-scheme synergy, and further Z-scheme synergy was investigated by a scavenger test and ESR studies. The high charge separation efficiency in the photocatalyst is responsible for the improved degradation efficiency, which is achieved using g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and SnO<sub>2</sub> as the reducing agents and MoS<sub>2</sub> as the co-catalyst and further studied its stability and reusability. This work effectively provides insight into the construction of a novel and extremely enforceable Z-scheme for UV–Vis light-based photocatalysts to degrade pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater and low-cost energy harvesting for renewable energy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34303,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science Advances","volume":"27 ","pages":"Article 100771"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144107672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cystamine-crosslinked and nanozyme decorated polyacrylic acid-based composite microgel of dual functionality: delivery and controlled doxorubicin release 半胱胺交联和纳米酶修饰聚丙烯酸基复合微凝胶的双重功能:递送和控制阿霉素释放
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Applied Surface Science Advances Pub Date : 2025-05-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100773
Patrycja Koscielniak , Maria Sawicka , Ilya Sterin , Kamil Marcisz , Klaudia Kaniewska , Marcin Karbarz , Evgeny Katz , Oleh Smutok
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