This study successfully synthesized high-performance photodetectors based on Ag-WO3 core-shell heterostructures using a simple and economical two-step pulsed laser ablation in water method and has investigated the electrical characteristics of the Ag@WO3 nanocomposite heterojunction. The Hall effect tests indicate that the synthesized Ag@WO exhibits n-type conduction with a Hall mobility of 1.25 × 10 cmVS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study utilized faradaic and non-faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to detect alpha synuclein amyloid fibrils on gold interdigitated tetraelectrodes (AuIDTE), providing valuable insights into electrochemical reactions for clinical use. AuIDE was purchased, modified with zinc oxide for increased hydrophobicity. Functionalization was conducted with hexacyanidoferrate and carbonyldiimidazole.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrganic-inorganic hybrid light-emitting devices have garnered significant attention in the last few years due to their potential. These devices integrate the superior electron mobility of inorganic semiconductors with the remarkable optoelectronic characteristics of organic semiconductors. The inquiry focused on analyzing the optical and electrical properties of a light-emitting heterojunction that combines p-type GaN with organic materials (PEDOT, PSS, and PMMA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition defined by the progressive death of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease often uses time-consuming clinical evaluations and subjective assessments. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a useful technique for electroanalytical devices due to its label-free performance, in-situ measurements, and low cost.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, silver-tungsten oxide core-shell nanoparticles (Ag-WO NPs) were synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquid employing a (1.06 µm) Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, at different Ag colloidal concentration environment (different core concentration). The produced Ag-WO core-shell NPs were subjected to characterization using UV-visible spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy, electrical analysis, and photoluminescence PL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, the fabrication of nanostructured GaN/porous Si by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) was demonstrated. The porous silicon was prepared using laser-assisted electrochemical etching (LAECE). The structural, optical, and electrical properties of GaN films were investigated as a function of laser fluence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, gallium nitride (GaN) thin film was deposited on porous silicon (PSi) substrate via a pulsed laser deposition route with a 355 nm laser wavelength, 900 mJ of laser energy, and various substrate temperatures raging from 200 to 400 °C. The structural and optical properties of GaN films as a function of substrate temperature are investigate. XRD studies reveal that the GaN films deposited on porous silicon are nanocrystalline with a hexagonal wurtzite structure along (002) plane.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLithium niobite (LiNbO) nanostructure were successfully synthesized by chemical bath deposition method (CBD) and then decorated with silver nitrate (AgNO) through UV activation method at different immersion durations (5, 15, 25, 35, and 45 s). The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) effects on the optical and structural properties were studied and analyzed using various scientific devices and technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that all the samples have a hexagonal structure with a maximum diffraction peak at the (012), and the existence of silver atoms could be recognized at 2θ = 38.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the last few decays, the fiber-optic was employed in the field of sensing because of its benefits in contrast to other types of sensors such as small size, easy to fabricate, high response, and flexibility. In this study, unclad single mode fiber-optic sensor is proposed to operate at 650 nm wavelength. COMSOL Multiphysics 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study proposed an unclad optical fiber biosensor based on the localized surface plasmon resonance phenomenon and operating at 650 nm using COMSOL Multiphysics 5.1 finite element method (FEM). Gold nanoparticles (50 nm thickness) were coated on the middle portion of the unclad fiber.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFree-space optical measurement systems can have a direct impact on evaluation systems operational in propagation paths. During propagation via optical fibers, light suffers scattering or interference, causing some output signal loss with an uncertainty outcome. Therefore, this study aims to explore the instant decisions related to the use of single- and multi-mode fiber optics and how they affect the gathering of data from high-speed optical measurement instrument links.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVarious nanoparticles have been developed for bio-applications. However, nanocomposites particles, (NCPs) with effective and ability to sensing cholesterol, are still needed. Herein, we present new cholesterol and pH-responsive NCPs as sensor particles to promote sensitivity.
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