Browsing Faculty Contributions by Publisher "Royal Society of Chemistry"
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Co2+ substituted for Bi3+ in BiVO4 and its enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible LED light irradiation
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)We investigated the fabrication of Co-doped BiVO4 (Bi1-xCoxVO4+δ, 0.05 < x < 0.5) by the substitution of Co ions for Bi sites in BiVO4. The X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results ... -
Combustion synthesis: A novel method of catalyst preparation
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)In this chapter, we summarize work accomplished primarily by the authors on the use of solution combustion synthesis (SCS) in catalysis. Research in combustion synthesis at University of Notre Dame started with the group ... -
Computational insights into the photocyclization of diclofenac in solution: Effects of halogen and hydrogen bonding
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)The effects of noncovalent interactions, namely halogen and hydrogen bonding, on the photochemical conversion of the photosensitizing drug diclofenac (DCF) in solution were investigated computationally. Both explicit and ... -
Controlled design of PtPd nanodendrite ornamented niobium oxynitride nanosheets for solar-driven water splitting
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)Developing efficient photocatalysts for the water splitting reaction is crucial in a fuel cell reaction. Herein, we present a facile road-map for one-pot fabrication of PtPd nanodendrite (ND) ornamented niobium oxynitride ... -
Core-shell structured titanium dioxide nanomaterials for solar energy utilization
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article Review)Because of its unmatched resource potential, solar energy utilization currently is one of the hottest research areas. Much effort has been devoted to developing advanced materials for converting solar energy into electricity, ... -
Curcumin a Colorimetric and Fluorimetric Cyanide Probe in Aqueous System and Living Cells
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)Curcumin, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-hepta-diene-3,5-dione, is a natural product obtained from the rhizome of Curcuma longa. Curcumin has been demonstrated to be a strong antioxidant with anticancer properties ... -
Design, synthesis and applications of core-shell, hollow core, and nanorattle multifunctional nanostructures
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article Review)With the evolution of nanoscience and nanotechnology, studies have been focused on manipulating nanoparticle properties through the control of their size, composition, and morphology. As nanomaterial research has progressed, ... -
Determination of midodrine hydrochloride via Hantzsch condensation reaction: A factorial design based spectrophotometric approach
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)A set of experimental designs was executed to attain the optimal reaction parameters of chemical derivatization of midodrine hydrochloride (MD·HCl) in oral formulas via a Hantzsch condensation reaction. The process variables, ... -
Differentiation and classification of bacterial endotoxins based on surface enhanced Raman scattering and advanced machine learning
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)Bacterial endotoxin, a major component of the Gram-negative bacterial outer membrane leaflet, is a lipopolysaccharide shed from bacteria during their growth and infection and can be utilized as a biomarker for bacterial ... -
Direct Z-scheme Cs2O-Bi2O3-ZnO heterostructures for photocatalytic overall water splitting
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)In this work, a direct Z-scheme Cs2O-Bi2O3-ZnO heterostructure without any electron mediator is fabricated by a simple solution combustion route. Cs2O is chosen as a sensitizer to expand the light absorption range, and in ... -
Doubly dual nature of ammonium-based ionic liquids for methane hydrates probed by rocking-rig assembly
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)This work presents a systematic study of methane hydrate inhibition in the presence of five structurally variable ionic liquids (ILs) belonging to the ammonium family—viz., tetra-alkylammonium acetate (TMAA), choline ... -
Dry ice-mediated rational synthesis of edge-carboxylated crumpled graphene nanosheets for selective and prompt hydrolysis of cellulose and eucalyptus lignocellulose under ambient reaction conditions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Edge-selectively carboxylated graphene (ECG) crumpled nanosheets are of great importance in potential applications; however, their catalytic activity towards biomass hydrolysis is not yet highlighted. Herein, we rationally ... -
Ecotoxicological assessment of Ti3C2Tx (MXene) using a zebrafish embryo model
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)The recent application of 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) nanomaterials as adsorbents and membranes for water treatment as well as for biomedical applications is attracting a growing interest. However, the environmental impact of MXene ... -
Effect of silylating agents on the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties of siloxane/polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposite coatings on cellulosic fabric filters for oil-water separation
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)A new facile approach for preparing two nonfluorinated hybrid organic-inorganic siloxane/polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposite coatings for cotton fabrics is presented using two distinct silylating agents. The first coated ... -
Effect of surface morphology on methane interaction with calcite: a DFT study
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Natural gas, consisting primarily of methane, is found in carbonate reservoirs of which calcite is major component. However, the complexity and heterogeneity of carbonate reservoirs remain a major challenge in estimating ... -
Enhanced photocatalytic performance of WON@porous TiO2 nanofibers towards sunlight-assisted degradation of organic contaminants
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)In the last few decades, TiO2 has been widely used in different types of photocatalytic applications. However, the relatively large optical band gap (∼3.2 eV), low charge carrier mobility and consequently its low quantum ... -
Evidencing the diversity and needs of adjustment of the nutritional requirements for hydrocarbon-degrading activity of: Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapted to harsh conditions using 2<sup>n</sup> full factorial design
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)To overcome the partial or complete failure of oil hydrocarbon bioremediation due to weathering processes, occurring in most oil producing and spilling areas, nutritional requirements of the most widely used bacterium, ... -
Fabrication of polyaniline-graphene/polystyrene nanocomposites for flexible gas sensors
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)This research work presents the fabrication of polyaniline (PANI) and graphene-polyaniline (graphene-PANI) nanocomposite-coated polystyrene (PS) nanofibre mats, as well as their application in flexible and highly sensitive ... -
Flavonol-carbon nanostructure hybrid systems: A DFT study on the interaction mechanism and UV/Vis features
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)Flavonols are a class of natural compounds with potential biological and pharmacological applications. They are also natural pigments responsible for the diversity of colors in plants. Flavonols offer the possibility of ... -
Flexible thermo-electrochemical cells using Iodolyte HI-30 for conversion of low-grade heat to electrical energy
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article)In this research work, we investigated the flexible thermo-electro chemical cells (TECs) for the conversion of low-grade heat into electrical energy in the temperature range of 20–70 °C. The TECs were fabricated using 30 ...