Unique hierarchical SiO@ZnInS marigold flower like nanoheterostructure for solar hydrogen production.

The novel marigold flower like SiO@ZnInS nano-heterostructure was fabricated using an hydrothermal method. The nanoheterostructure exhibits hexagonal structure with marigold flower like morphology. The porous marigold flower assembly was constructed using ultrathin nanosheets.

Ionic Liquid-Responsive Phase Transfer of Gold Nanoparticles: Anionic Metathesis.

In this work, a fresh approach has been proposed for the efficient transfer of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) from an aqueous to organic phase by the metathesis reaction or anion exchange reaction. Here, we synthesized ionic liquid 1-butyl 3-hexadecyl imidazolium bromide [CCIm]Br-stabilized AuNPs which exhibit excellent stability in solution. Transfer of Au@[CCIm]Br from an aqueous to organic phase was investigated by the metathesis reaction with different hydrophobic ionic liquid-forming salts such as LiNTf, LiClO, and KPF.

Solar-light-active mesoporous Cr-TiO for photodegradation of spent wash: an in-depth study using QTOF LC-MS.

A dark-coloured effluent called "spent wash" is generated as an unwanted product in sugarcane-based alcohol distilleries. Most distilleries discharge this effluent into soil or water without any treatment, causing water and soil pollution. Herein, we report chromium-doped TiO (Cr-TiO) as a photocatalyst for the degradation of spent wash colour under natural sunlight.

Bioinspired Carbon Quantum Dots: An Antibiofilm Agents.

Carbon dots, very tiny carbon material with various surface passivations, have emerged as a new class of nanomaterials for various applications. Herein, we describe a simple, economical, and green approach for the synthesis of colloidal luminescent carbon dots (C-dots) by solvothermal method from fruit juice of , an abundantly available plant in Asian countries. The existence of C-dots was confirmed by X-ray Diffraction and High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy studies.

Growth study of hierarchical AgPO/LaCOOH heterostructures and their efficient photocatalytic activity for RhB degradation.

We have demonstrated the synthesis of AgPO/LaCOOH (APO/LCO) heterostructured photocatalysts by an in situ wet chemical method. From pre-screening evaluations of photocatalysts with APO/(x wt% LCO) composites with mass ratios of x = 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 wt%, we found that the APO/LCO (20 wt%) exhibited a superior photocatalytic activity for organic pollutant remediation. Therefore, an optimised photocatalyst APO/LCO (20 wt%) is selected for the present study and we investigate the effect of a mixed solvent system (HO:THF) on the morphology, which has a direct effect on the photocatalytic performance.

Fern-like rGO/BiVO Hybrid Nanostructures for High-Energy Symmetric Supercapacitor.

Herein, we demonstrate the synthesis of rGO/BiVO hybrid nanostructures by facile hydrothermal method. Morphological studies reveal that rGO sheets are embedded in the special dendritic fern-like structures of BiVO. The rGO/BiVO hybrid architecture shows the way to a rational design of supercapacitor, since these structures enable easy access of electrolyte ions by reducing internal resistance.

In-situ preparation of N-TiO2/graphene nanocomposite and its enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production by H2S splitting under solar light.

Highly monodispersed nitrogen doped TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully deposited on graphene (N-TiO2/Gr) by a facile in-situ wet chemical method for the first time. N-TiO2/Gr has been further used for photocatalytic hydrogen production using a naturally occurring abundant source of energy i.e.

Template-free synthesis of nanostructured Cd(x)Zn(1-x)S with tunable band structure for H2 production and organic dye degradation using solar light.

We have demonstrated a template-free large-scale synthesis of nanostructured Cd(x)Zn(1-x)S by a simple and a low-temperature solid-state method. Cadmium oxide, zinc oxide, and thiourea in various concentration ratios are homogenized at moderate temperature to obtain nanostructured Cd(x)Zn(1-x)S. We have also demonstrated that phase purity of the sample can be controlled with a simple adjustment of the amount of Zn content and nanocrystalline Cd(x)Zn(1-x)S(x = 0.

Nanocrystalline zinc indium vanadate: a novel photocatalyst for hydrogen generation.

Hydrogen is a future fuel and hence production of cheap hydrogen is an important area of research. Recently, the photocatalysts were used to generate hydrogen from water and hydrogen sulfide splitting under solar light. Hence, we designed Zinc Indium Vanadate, a novel visible light active photocatalyst and used for the generation of hydrogen by using solar light.

Hierarchical nanostructured ZnO with nanorods engendered to nanopencils and pin-cushion cactus with its field emission study.

In the present investigation, we report the synthesis of highly crystalline ZnO nanorods engendered to pin-cushion cactus and 1D nanopencil like nanoforms on zinc (Zn) foil via a simple sonochemical assisted hydrothermal route. The work reported herewith is attractive for two reasons: (i) the facile one step solution approach assisted by prior ultrasonication converts nanorods/nanobelts into nanopencils, and (ii) the sharp and quasi-aligned ZnO nanopencils are potential field electron emitters. In addition, the controlled growth of pinhole like ZnO nanopencils and aligned hexagonal ZnO nanodisc was obtained.

Exhaustive analysis of frontal copolymerization of functionalized monovinyl and divinyl monomers.

A series of copolymers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)/glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and ethylene dimethacrylate (EGDM) were synthesized by frontal polymerization (FP). This study was conducted to investigate the effect of crosslink density, type and concentration of initiator, the use of a complex initiator system, porogen, and diluent on the most relevant parameters of FP, such as sustainability of the front, temperature profile, front velocity, and yield. The products were also characterized for intruded pore volume, pore-size distribution, epoxy-functionality number, and surface morphology.