Graphene-based nanomaterials applications for agricultural and food sector.

In the past decade, graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been considerably investigated in agriculture due to their exceptionally enriched physicochemical properties. Productivity in the agricultural sector relies significantly on agrochemicals. However, conventional systems suffer from a lack of application efficiency, resulting in environmental pollution and associated problems.

Bright and persistent green emitting MgGaO:Mn for phosphor converted white light emitting diodes.

Narrow band green emitting phosphors have gained widespread attention due to their application in white light emitting diode (wLED) backlight displays. Commercial backlight displays have a broad band green phosphor which limits their performance. In this work, bright, narrow and thermally stable green emitting MgGaO:Mn (MGO-Mn) has been synthesized.

Role of Constituent Oxides for Thermal Mineralization of o-Dichloro Benzene over Mixed-Oxide-TiO Catalysts: A Mechanistic Explanation.

Catalysts with VO, WO and VO-WO dispersed over TiO were synthesized using sol-gel technique and thoroughly characterized by various techniques. The catalysts were evaluated for degradation of ortho-dichloro benzene (o-DCB) in air/helium, a representative probe molecule for polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxin and polychlorinated dibenzofuran by employing in situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR spectroscopy). Different intermediate species formed on the surface of the TiO supported catalysts through of interaction of sorbate molecules with the lattice and/or gaseous oxygen were investigated in detail.

Local Structure and Speciation-Driven UO → Sm Energy Transfer for Enhanced Luminescence in LiBO.

Herein, we report the uranyl sensitization of Sm emissions in uranium-codoped LiBO:Sm phosphor. The uranyl speciation in codoped [Sm, U] LTB samples was determined by synchrotron-based extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy that revealed two coordination shells for U(VI) ions with bond distances of U-O (∼1.81 Å) and U-O (∼2.

ZnGaAlO ( = 0 ≤ 2) spinel for persistent light emission and HER/OER bi-functional catalysis.

Spinel materials have demonstrated diverse applications in various fields, especially in the energy sector. Since the pure spinel structure has the limitations of poor inherent activity and low conductivity, defect engineering through octahedral B-site modulation is expected to enhance various properties. Here in this work, we have synthesized ZnGaAlO ( = 0 ≤ 2) spinel and moved from one terminal (ZnGaO) to the other (ZnAlO) by varying the Ga/Al ratio using solvent-free solid-state reaction.

Development of a Simple Electroless Method for Depositing Metallic Pt-Pd Nanoparticles over Wire Gauge Support for Removal of Hydrogen in a Nuclear Reactor.

Electroless noble metal deposition on the conducting substrate is widely used to obtain the desired film or coating on the substrate of interest. Wire-gauge-based Pt/Pd/Pt-Pd (individually, sequentially, and simultaneously deposited) catalysts have been developed using formaldehyde and sodium formate as reducing agents. Various surface pretreatment methods like SnCl + PdCl seeding, oxalic acid etching, and HCl activation (etching) have been employed to obtain the desired noble metal coating.

Effects of Kinesio taping on calf muscle fatigue in college female athletes: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Fatigue is a common phenomenon encountered by athletes in ordinary life and sports. Fatigue results in decreased muscle strength, balance, agility, and an increased risk of injury, which together results in hampered sports performance. Several studies have examined the effects of Kinesio Tape (KT) application on muscle fatigue however, contradictory findings are reported.

Examining Impacts of Acidic Bath Temperature on Nano-Synthesized Lead Selenide Thin Films for the Application of Solar Cells.

The influence of bath temperature on nano-manufactured PbSe (lead selenide) films was successfully generated by utilizing CBD on the acid solution's metal surface tool. Pb (NO) was employed as a lead ion source as a precursor, while NaOSe was used as a selenide ion source. The XRD characterization revealed that the prepared samples are the property of crystalline structure (111), (101), (100), and (110) Miller indices.

Highly Sensitive Detection of Arsenite Based on Its Affinity toward Ruthenium Nanoparticles Decorated on Glassy Carbon Electrode.

Metallic ruthenium nanoparticles (Ru NPs) are formed on the glassy carbon electrode (GC) at electrodeposition potential of -0.75 V, as observed from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Thus formed Ru NPs have the arsenite selective surface and conducting core that is ideally suited for designing a highly sensitive and reproducible response generating matrix for the arsenite detection at an ultratrace concentration in aqueous matrices.

Energy transfer dynamics and luminescence properties of Eu(3+) in CaMoO4 and SrMoO4.

Undoped and europium doped CaMoO4 and SrMoO4 scheelites are synthesized using a complex polymerization method. The phase purity of the sample is confirmed using powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was carried out to confirm the oxidation states of various constituents and dopant elements and also the presence of oxygen vacancies.