Simplistic approach to formulate an ionophore-based membrane and its study for nitrite ion sensing.

A polymeric membrane based on a ,'-bis(salicylidene)ethylenediaminocobalt(ii) complex as a cobalt ionophore (CI) was fabricated and optimized for nitrite ion sensing application. The membrane contained CI, 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether (2-NPOE) as a plasticizer and hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (HTAB) as a cationic additive in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matrix. The Nernstian slope (-0.

Synthesis, Crystal and Electronic Structures, and Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties of Bismuthides NdZnBi and (LaRE)ZnBi (RE = Pr or Nd).

Bismuth is a good constituent element for many quantum materials due to its large atomic number, 6s6p orbitals, and strong spin-orbital coupling. In this work, three new bismuthides, NdZnBi, (LaPr)ZnBi, and (LaNd)ZnBi, were grown by a metal flux method, and their crystal structures were accurately determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. These new bismuthides belong to the RE-T-Pn (RE = La-Lu, T = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, or Zn, and Pn = P, As, Sb, or Bi) family, are isostructural, and crystallize in the HfCuSi structure type.

Nanostructured electroless Ni deposited SnO for solar hydrogen production.

Herein, Ni-decorated SnO (Ni@SnO) nanostructures have been synthesized using SnO as a matrix a simple electroless deposition method for the generation of hydrogen, a potent near-future fuel. XRD analysis confirmed the generation of rutile SnO in Ni@SnO. FESEM and FETEM imaging exhibited the formation of SnO nanoparticles with a size of 10-50 nm, which are deposited with Ni nanoparticles (5-7 nm) and intermittent films (thickness 1-2 nm).

Nanoprimers in sustainable seed treatment: Molecular insights into abiotic-biotic stress tolerance mechanisms for enhancing germination and improved crop productivity.

Abiotic and biotic stresses during seed germination are typically managed with conventional agrochemicals, known to harm the environment and reduce crop yields. Seeking sustainable alternatives, nanotechnology-based agrochemicals leverage unique physical and chemical properties to boost seed health and alleviate stress during germination. Nanoprimers in seed priming treatment are advanced nanoscale materials designed to enhance seed germination, growth, and stress tolerance by delivering bioactive compounds and nutrients directly to seeds.

Correction: AlCl@ZnO nanostructured material: an efficient green catalyst for the one-pot solvent-free synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridines.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D3RA04277D.].

Electroless Ni plated nanostructured TiO as a photocatalyst for solar hydrogen production.

Herein, we have demonstrated a facile electroless Ni coated nanostructured TiO photocatalyst for the first time. More significantly the photocatalytic water splitting shows excellent performance for hydrogen production which is hitherto unattempted. The structural study exhibits majorly the anatase phase along with the minor rutile phase of TiO.

Ni loaded SnS hexagonal nanosheets for photocatalytic hydrogen generation water splitting.

Herein we have prepared the Ni-decorated SnS nanosheets with varying concentrations of Ni from 1 to 10 mol% (1, 2.5, 5, and 10 mol%) and studied their various physicochemical and photocatalytic properties. The chemical reduction technique was utilized to load the Ni nanoparticles on SnS nanosheets.

Emerging cold plasma treatment and machine learning prospects for seed priming: a step towards sustainable food production.

Seeds are vulnerable to physical and biological stresses during the germination process. Seed priming strategies can alleviate such stresses. Seed priming is a technique of treating and drying seeds prior to germination in order to accelerate the metabolic process of germination.

Hydrothermal Generation of 3-Dimensional WO₃ Nanocubes, Nanobars and Nanobricks, Their Antimicrobial and Anticancer Properties.

In our current endeavor, 3-dimensional (3D) tungsten oxide (WO₃) nanostructures (nanocubes, nanobars and nanobricks) have been swiftly generated via hydrothermal route at 160 °C for 24 h. Physico-chemical characterization of the resultant powder revealed formation of WO₃ nanostructures with predominantly faceted cube, brick and rectangular bar-like morphology. The present study was also aimed at exploring the antimicrobial and anticancer potential of WO₃ nanostructures.

Highly sensitive label-free bio-interfacial colorimetric sensor based on silk fibroin-gold nanocomposite for facile detection of chlorpyrifos pesticide.

Herein, the preparation of gold nanoparticles-silk fibroin (SF-AuNPs) dispersion and its label-free colorimetric detection of the organophosphate pesticide, namely chlorpyrifos, at ppb level are reported. The silk fibroin solution was extracted from B. mori silk after performing degumming, dissolving and dialysis steps.

ZnCl loaded TiO nanomaterial: an efficient green catalyst to one-pot solvent-free synthesis of propargylamines.

One-pot green synthesis of propargylamines using ZnCl loaded TiO nanomaterial under solvent-free conditions has been effectively accomplished. The aromatic aldehydes, amines, and phenylacetylene were reacted at 100 °C in the presence of the resultant catalyst to form propargylamines. The nanocrystalline TiO was initially synthesized by a sol-gel method from titanium(iv) isopropoxide (TTIP) and further subjected to ZnCl loading by a wet impregnation method.

Silver Nanoparticles-Silk Fibroin Nanocomposite Based Colorimetric Bio-Interfacial Sensor for On-Site Ultra-Trace Impurity Detection of Mercury Ions.

Innovative colorimetric biosensing platform has been realized by synthesis of silver nanoparticles in silk-fibroin matrix derived from domesticated silkworm species . As-synthesized nano-biocomposite dispersion was characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In a pilot attempt to develop hassle free on-site screening protocol, such green hybrid systems were explored for colorimetric detection of broad range of metal ion targets, viz.

Sol-Gel Assisted Isotropic Morphological Progression in Nanostructured MoO₃ and Allied Investigations on Photocatalytic Dye-Degradation.

We report -morphology oriented facile yet scalable route to synthesize 1D (nanorod) and 2D (nanobelt) MoO₃ nanostructures at gram scale using conventional as well as sonochemistry assisted sol-gel technique. The structural, morphological and optical properties of the samples can be befittingly altered by varying the synthesis protocol. The resultant orthorhombic MoO₃ nanomorphs demonstrated efficient and expeditious photocatalytic degradation of the pollutant dye, Methylene Blue (MB).

Designing Ecofriendly Bionanocomposite Assembly with Improved Antimicrobial and Potent on-site Zika Virus Vector Larvicidal Activities with its Mode of Action.

Dialyzed natural polymer, fibroin, from Bombyx mori was used to synthesize biocompatible silver and gold nanoparticles in-situ in dispersion form. The films of pure fibroin (PF), fibroin-silver nanocomposite (FSNC) and fibroin-gold nanocomposite (FGNC) were fabricated by drop casting method. The characterization of the resultant dispersion and films was performed by visual color change, UV-Vis spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy.

Swift tuning from spherical molybdenum microspheres to hierarchical molybdenum disulfide nanostructures by switching from solvothermal to hydrothermal synthesis route.

Herein, we report the synthesis of metallic molybdenum microspheres and hierarchical MoS nanostructures by facile template-free solvothermal and hydrothermal approach, respectively. The morphological transition of the Mo microspheres to hierarchical MoS nanoflower architectures is observed to be accomplished with change in solvent from ethylenediamine to water. The resultant marigold flower-like MoS nanostructures are few layers thick with poor crystallinity while spherical ball-like molybdenum microspheres exhibit better crystalline nature.

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.

Nanoscale Mo- MoO3 Entrapped in Engineering Thermoplastic: Inorganic Pathway to Bactericidal and Fungicidal Action.

In our contemporary endeavor, metallic molybdenum (Mo) and semiconducting molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) nanostructures have been simultaneously generated via solid state reaction between molybdenum (III) chloride (MoCl3) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) at 285 (°)C in unimolar ratio for different time durations, namely, 6 h, 24 h, and 48 h. The resultant nanocomposites (NCs) revealed formation of predominantly metallic Mo for all the samples. However, MoO3 gradually gained prominent position as secondary phase with rise in reaction time.

Antimicrobial properties of uncapped silver nanoparticles synthesized by DC arc thermal plasma technique.

We, herein, report the antimicrobial properties of uncapped silver nanoparticles for a Gram positive model organism, Bacillus subtilis. Uncapped silver nanoparticles have been prepared using less-explored DC arc thermal plasma technique by considering its large scale generation capability. It is observed that the resultant nanoparticles show size as well as optical property dependent antimicrobial effect.

One-pot synthesis of semiconducting PbS nanorods within polyphenylene sulphide matrix.

Herein we report an extremely simple one-pot synthesis of lead sulphide nanorods inside the engineering thermoplastic (i.e. polyphenylene sulphide) which plays a dual role of stabilizing matrix as well as a chalcogen source.