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Template Free Synthesis Of Cus Nanosheet-Based Hierarchical Microspheres: An Efficient Natural Light Driven Photocatalyst, M Tanveer, Chuanbao Cao, Zulfiqar Ali, Imran Aslam, Faryal Idrees, Waheed S. Khan, Faheem K. Butt, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Nasir Mahmood
Template Free Synthesis Of Cus Nanosheet-Based Hierarchical Microspheres: An Efficient Natural Light Driven Photocatalyst, M Tanveer, Chuanbao Cao, Zulfiqar Ali, Imran Aslam, Faryal Idrees, Waheed S. Khan, Faheem K. Butt, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Nasir Mahmood
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Well controlled nanosheets-based hierarchical microspheres (NSHMS) of pure covellite phase CuS were synthesized using a facile PVP assisted solvothermal process. The reaction conditions were optimized using various amounts of PVP to develop unique hierarchical structured hollow microspheres. CuS hollow structures have a bandgap of ~1.97 eV. These mesoporous structures exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity in degradation of organic dyes (Methylene Blue) under natural light in comparison to other structures of copper sulphide. These photocatalysts show extraordinary reusability with over 96.5% degradation of organic dye after 6th cycle. A "bottom-up" assembly was successfully developed to synthesize hollow microspheres with unique and well …
The Synergistic Effect Between Wo3 And G-C3n4 Towards Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Performance, Imran Aslam, Chuanbao Cao, M Tanveer, Waheed S. Khan, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Muhammad Abid, Faryal Idrees, Faheem K. Butt, Zulfiqar Ali, Nasir Mahmood
The Synergistic Effect Between Wo3 And G-C3n4 Towards Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Performance, Imran Aslam, Chuanbao Cao, M Tanveer, Waheed S. Khan, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Muhammad Abid, Faryal Idrees, Faheem K. Butt, Zulfiqar Ali, Nasir Mahmood
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
We have developed a facile, scaled up, efficient and morphology-based novel WO3-g-C3N4 photocatalyst with different mass ratios of WO3 and g-C3N4. It was used for the photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation and it showed excellent enhanced photocatalytic efficiency as compared to pure g-C3N4 and WO3. The apparent performance of the composite/hybrid was 3.65 times greater than pure WO3 and 3.72 times greater than pure g-C3N4 respectively, and it was also found to be much higher than the previously reported ones. Furthermore, the optical properties of composite samples were evaluated. The bandgap of composite samples lies in …
A Novel Carbon Nanotube Modified Scaffold As An Efficient Biocathode Material For Improved Microbial Electrosynthesis, Ludovic Jourdin, Stefano Freguia, Bogdan C. Donose, Jun Chen, Gordon G. Wallace, Jurg Keller, Victoria Flexer
A Novel Carbon Nanotube Modified Scaffold As An Efficient Biocathode Material For Improved Microbial Electrosynthesis, Ludovic Jourdin, Stefano Freguia, Bogdan C. Donose, Jun Chen, Gordon G. Wallace, Jurg Keller, Victoria Flexer
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
We report on a novel biocompatible, highly conductive three-dimensional cathode manufactured by direct growth of flexible multiwalled carbon nanotubes on reticulated vitreous carbon (NanoWeb-RVC) for the improvement of microbial bioelectrosynthesis (MES). NanoWeb-RVC allows for an enhanced bacterial attachment and biofilm development within its hierarchical porous structure. 1.7 and 2.6 fold higher current density and acetate bioproduction rate normalized to total surface area were reached on NanoWeb-RVC versus a carbon plate control for the microbial reduction of carbon dioxide by mixed cultures. This is the first study showing better intrinsic efficiency as biocathode material of a three-dimensional electrode versus a flat …
Cuo Single Crystal With Exposed {001} Facets-A Highly Efficient Material For Gas Sensing And Li-Ion Battery Applications, Dawei Su, Xiuqiang Xie, S X. Dou, Guoxiu Wang
Cuo Single Crystal With Exposed {001} Facets-A Highly Efficient Material For Gas Sensing And Li-Ion Battery Applications, Dawei Su, Xiuqiang Xie, S X. Dou, Guoxiu Wang
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Single crystal copper oxide nanoplatelets with a high percentage of {001} facets were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal approach. The as-prepared materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and high resolution transmission microscopy. Via density functional theory calculations, it was found that the {001} facets are active crystal planes. When the single crystal CuO nanoplatelets were applied as an anode material in Li-ion batteries, they demonstrated outstanding electrochemical performance with high lithium storage capacity, satisfactory cyclability, and excellent high rate capacity. When used as a sensing material in gas sensors, they exhibited …
Facile Synthesis Of Highly Efficient One-Dimensional Plasmonic Photocatalysts Through Ag@Cu2o Core-Shell Heteronanowires, Jinyan Xiong, Zhen Li, Jun Chen, Shanqing Zhang, Lianzhou Wang, S X. Dou
Facile Synthesis Of Highly Efficient One-Dimensional Plasmonic Photocatalysts Through Ag@Cu2o Core-Shell Heteronanowires, Jinyan Xiong, Zhen Li, Jun Chen, Shanqing Zhang, Lianzhou Wang, S X. Dou
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
A novel class of one-dimensional (1D) plasmonic Ag@Cu2O core-shell heteronanowires have been synthesized at room temperature for photocatalysis application. The morphology, size, crystal structure and composition of the products were investigated by XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, and UV-vis instruments. It was found the reaction time and the amount of Ag nanowires play crucial roles in the formation of well-defined 1D Ag@Gu(2)O core-shell heteronanowires. The resultant 1D Ag@Cu2O NWs exhibit much higher photocatalytic activity toward degradation of organic contaminants than Ag@Cu2O core-shell nanopartides or pure Cu2O nanospheres under solar light irradiation. The drastic enhancement in photocatalytic activity could be attributed to …
One-Pot Synthesis Of Α-Fe2o3 Nanoparticles-Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide For Efficient Nonenzymatic H2o2 Biosensor, Ming-Yan Wang, Tao Shen, Meng Wang, Dong-En Zhang, Zhi-Wei Tong, Jun Chen
One-Pot Synthesis Of Α-Fe2o3 Nanoparticles-Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide For Efficient Nonenzymatic H2o2 Biosensor, Ming-Yan Wang, Tao Shen, Meng Wang, Dong-En Zhang, Zhi-Wei Tong, Jun Chen
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Hematite nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3) are successfully decorated on the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets through a simple, one-step, hydrothermal method without addition of other reducing agents. The α-Fe2O3/rGO hybrid was characterized by scanning electron micrographs, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. This α-Fe2O3/rGO hybrid has been successfully applied in the catalytic performance toward the reduction of H2O2. The nonenzymatic sensor demonstrates a linear relationship over a wide concentration range of 5.0–4495.0 μM (R = 0.9998), a low detection limit of 1.0 μM, and a high sensitivity of 126.9 μA cm−2 mM−1 to the detection of H2O2.