| | 1. | Process Optimization Studies of 10-Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT)-Loaded Folate-Conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles by SAS-Ionic Crosslink Combination Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Xiuhua Zhao, Ru Jiang, Yuangang Zu, Ying Wang, Qi Zhao, Baishi Zu, Dongmei Zhao, Meixiang Wang, Zhiqiang Sun
Highlights► Preparation of HCPT nanoparticles by supercritical antisolvent (SAS) method. ► 10-Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT)-loaded folate-conjuated chitosan nanoparticles by SAS-ionic crosslink combination method using response surface methodology (RSM). ► FA-HCPT-CSNPs used in drug carrier systems could have potential value in HCPT-sensitive tumors.
| | | | 2. | Mechanistic studies on the formation of silver nanowires by a hydrothermal method Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Takuya Tetsumoto, Yasuo Gotoh, Tsutomu Ishiwatari
Graphical abstractThe side of the Ag nanowire is covered with a 5−10 nm-thick layer consisting of graphite and/or polymer derived from glucose. Highlights► Cl− ions and reaction conditions are important for preparation of Ag nanowires. ► Ag nanowire surfaces possessed carbon-based layer derived from glucose. ► Diameter of Ag nanowires increased with reaction time. ► Carbon-based layer possessing carboxyl groups bound with Ag+ ions could be produced. ► Surface energy differences in Ag crystals led to anisotropic growth of Ag particles.
| | | | 3. | Synthesis and assembly of gold nanoparticle-doped polymer solid foam films at the liquid/liquid interface and their catalytic properties Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Lan-Jun Chen, Huihui Ma, Kuangcai Chen, Hyeong-Rae Cha, Yong-Ill Lee, Dong-Jin Qian, Jingcheng Hao, Hong-Guo Liu
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Gold nanoparticle-doped foam-like P2VP film formed at the liquid/liquid interface. ► UV-light treatment led to further reduction of AuCl4– and cross-linking of P2VP. ► The self-assembly of P2VP-AuCl4–complexes resulted in the formation of the film. ► The composite films exhibited effective catalytic activity. ► Durable catalytic activity was achieved after the third cycle.
| | | | 4. | Photochromism-Based Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds by W-doped TiO2 Nanofibers Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Ming Jin, Xintong Zhang, Hongting Pu, Shunsuke Nishimoto, Taketoshi Murakami, Akira Fujishima
Graphical abstractW-doped TiO2 nanofibers mats provides a good way in detection of pollutants in indoor air, especially for the volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Highlights► W-doped TiO2 nnaofibers were prepared by electrospinning techniques. ► The fibers formed a mat after calculation with diameters of 0.2–0.4 μm. ► Nanofibers showed good photocatalytic activities toward VOCs. ► Photochromism provides a good way in detection of pollutants in indoor air.
| | | | 5. | Oxidation resistance of nanocomposite CrAlSiN under long-time heat treatment Original Research Article
Surface and Coatings Technology, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Hsien-Wei Chen, Yu-Chen Chan, Jyh-Wei Lee, Jenq-Gong Duh
Research highlights► Silicon oxide forms on the top layer under long-time oxidation. ► Al and Si-rich oxide layer enhance the oxidation resistance. ► Silicon nitride limits the grain growth at elevated temperature.
| | | | 7. | Silicon nanostructures fabricated by Au and SiH4 co-deposition technique using hot-wire chemical vapor deposition Original Research Article
Thin Solid Films, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 23 June 2011
Su Kong Chong, Boon Tong Goh, Zarina Aspanut, Muhamad Rasat Muhamad, Binni Varghese, Chorng Haur Sow, Chang Fu Dee, Saadah Abdul Rahman
| | | | 9. | Anti-reflective and hydrophobic surface of self-organized GaN nano-flowers Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
S. Dhamodaran, D. Sathish Chander, J. Ramkumar
Highlights► Self-assembled GaN nano-flowers growth using a simple CVD reactor is reported. ► Catalysis-free GaN nano-flowers using CVD is not reported elsewhere. ► Reflectance as low as 5% in comparison to 25% from GaN templates has been recorded. ► Hydrophobic surface with 1450 contact angle useful for nano-fluidic devices.
| | | | 10. | QCM study of the adsorption of polyelectrolyte covered mesoporous TiO2 nanocontainers on SAM modified Au surfaces Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
Agata Pomorska, Kirsi Yliniemi, Benjamin P. Wilson, Dmitry Shchukin, Diethelm Johannsmann, Guido Grundmeier
Graphical abstractThe adsorption kinetics of polyelectrolyte covered TiO2 nanocontainers on chemically modified gold surfaces could be measured by means of QCM as a function of ionic strength and pH. Highlights► Surface layer, ionic strength and pH have strong effect on NCs deposition process. ► Surface charges enable adsorption at acidic pH regardless ionic strength. ► Deposition at higher pH strongly depends on salt concentration. ► The Debye length becomes thinner at the high ionic strength. ► The particle can approach the surface close enough that deposition can take place.
| | | | 11. | Structure and Surface Coverage of Water-based Stearate Coatings on Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
Xuetao Shi, Imre Bertóti, Béla Pukánszky, Roberto Rosa, Andrea Lazzeri
Graphical abstractEffect of thermal treatment on the arrangement of stearate molecules on the surface of PCC coated with stearin in aqueous medium. Highlights► We coated PCC particles coated with stearin in aqueous medium ► The coating shows an incomplete monolayer and a few physically adsorbed layers ► We proposed a model based on a micelle adsorption mechanism. ► We also proposed that during drying the physisorbed layers rearrange ► The model predicts that the aliphatic tails point out of the particles ► The proposed model matches with IGC, XRD and DSC measurements
| | | | 12. | Sorption behavior of nanocrystalline MOR type zeolite for Th(IV) and Eu(III) removal from aqueous waste by batch treatment Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
Pankaj Sharma, Radha Tomar
Graphical abstractThe results of this work indicates that synthetic analogue MOR4 shows better sorption affinity for Eu(III) Highlights► The BET studies demonstrate the mesoporous character of MOR type materials. ► Sorption of Th(IV) and Eu(III) on analogues of MOR is a favorable and physisorptions process. ► Nano crystalline MOR4 is proved to be good sorbent for both Th(IV) and Eu(III). ► The sorbed metal ions can’t get desorbed by groundwater.
| | | | 13. | Modifying the surface of Fe3O4/SiO2 magnetic nanoparticles with C18/NH2 mixed group to get an efficient sorbent for anionic organic pollutants Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
Xiaole Zhang, Hongyun Niu, Yuanyuan Pan, Yali Shi, Yaqi Cai
Graphical abstractSynthesis strategy of Fe3O4/SiO2/C18+NH2 MNPs Highlights► The mixed groups both contribute to the adsorption of targets which brings about high extraction ability of the sorbent. ► The silica coat can provide more bonding sites for functional groups and enhance the stability of the sorbent. ► The Fe3O4 core endues the sorbent with magnetic separation ability whch simplifies the extraction greatly.
| | | | 14. | Raman scattering and photoluminescence of zinc telluride nanopowders at room temperature Original Research Article
Journal of Luminescence, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
B.B. Wang, M.K. Zhu, N. Hu, L.J. Li
Highlights► ZnTe nanopowders were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. ► The Raman scattering and photoluminescence of ZnTe nanopowders were studied. ► The resonant Raman scattering is generated for the ZnTe particles of below 100 nm. ► The nanopowders generate the emissions about 555, 578 and 701 nm at room temperature.
| | | | 15. | Synthesis, characterization and optical spectroscopy of Eu3+ doped titanate nanotubes Original Research Article
Journal of Luminescence, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
P. Haro-González, M. Pedroni, F. Piccinelli, L.L. Martín, S. Polizzi, M. Giarola, G. Mariotto, A. Speghini, M. Bettinelli, I.R. Martín
Highlights► Synthesis of Eu3+ doped titania nanotubes was carried out via a hydrothermal method.► Structural and morphological characterization were done by XRD, Raman and TEM.► Luminescence properties of Eu3+ ions were analyzed.► Nanotubes were formed by rolling multilayered titania structure.
| | | | 17. | Compensation temperature in a cylindrical Ising nanowire (or nanotube) Original Research Article
Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
T. Kaneyoshi
Highlights► Phase diagrams in a ferrimagnetic transverse Ising nanotube are examined by the EFT. ► The behaviors of compensation point are examined. ► The effects of surface dilution on compensation point are clarified.
| | | | 18. | Characterizations of CrN / a-CNx nanolayered coatings deposited by DC reactive magnetron sputtering of Cr and graphite targets Original Research Article
Vacuum, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 22 June 2011
P. Briois, D. Mercs, V. Demange, F. Sanchette, A. Billard
Highlights► CrN/a-CNx nanolayered coatings deposited by reactive sputtering of Cr and C targets. ► Decrease of CrN layers’ thickness in the stack leads to refinement of CrN structure. ► Hardness of nanolayered films is independent of the period's thickness. ► Compressive stress follows an evolution close to that of the law of mixtures. ► The best tribological behaviours are reached for a periods’ thickness of 8 nm.
| | | | 20. | Photoluminescence of Si from Si nanocrystal-doped SiO2/Si multilayered sample Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Yong Ren, Yong-Bin Chen, Miao Zhang, Jiang Zhu, Xing-Wang Zhang, You-Yuan Zhao, Ming Lu
Highlights► It presents a systematic study of PL emission of Si nanocrystals from Si/SiO multilayered structures; ► The result shows that the PL intensity is determined by both the amount of doping of Si and the distribution of Si as well; ► Also it shows that the PL intensity of Si nanocrystals from the multilayered structure can be significantly greater than the sample prepared by co-evaporation of Si and SiO at the same optimized Si to O ratio. ► This work demonstrate a proper approach to modulate the excess Si amount via multilayered Si/SiO structure to optimize the PL emission of Si.
| | | | 21. | Investigation on microstructure and properties of CrAlN/AlON nanomultilayers Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Kangpei Zheng, Ping Liu, Wei Li, Fengcang Ma, Xinkuan Liu, Xiaohong Chen
Highlights► ► CrAlN/AlON nanomultilayers with different AlON layer thickness were synthesized by reactive sputtering first time. The microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated by XRD, HRTEM, SEM and nano-indentation. ► Under the template effect of NaCl structural CrAlN layers, amorphous AlON was forced to crystallize and grew epitaxially with CrAlN layers when AlON layer thickness was below 0.9 nm. ► The maximum hardness could reach 34.7 GPa when AlON layer thickness was 0.9 nm and The strengthen mechanism was explained.
| | | | 22. | Effects of Growth Duration on the Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO Nanorods Grown on Seed-Layer ZnO/Polyethylene Terephthalate Substrates Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Y.I. Jeong, C.M. Shin, J.H. Heo, H. Ryu, W.J. Lee, J.H. Chang, C.S. Son, J. Yun
Highlights► ► We systemically study the structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods grown by hydrothermal synthesis using flexible polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) substrates ► We examine the structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods with SEM, XRD, PL and TEM measurements ► The ZnO nanorods were well-formed for up to 5 hr of growth, but the ZnO nanorods leaned and agglomerated on the seed-layer ZnO/PET substrates after 5 hr of growth ► The structural and optical properties of the ZnO nanorods were most improved after 5 and 6 hr of growth, respectively ► The growth properties of ZnO nanorods, including the rate and direction of growth, are found to depend on the growth duration in hydrothermal synthesis.
| | | | 23. | Enhanced UV activation of electrochemically doped Ni in ZnO nanorods for room temperature acetone sensing Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Hosang Ahn, Yaqi Wang, Seung Hyun Jee, Minseo Park, Young Soo Yoon, Dong-Joo Kim
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Electrochemical doping of nickel ions into ZnO nanorods in aqueous solution ► Enhanced room temperature sensing by nickel ions under UV illumination ► ZnO nanostructures on flexible substrate by electrodeposition
| | | | 24. | Effect of dye concentration on electron injection efficiency in nanocrystalline TiO2 films sensitized with N719 dye Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Ryuzi Katoh, Kaori Yaguchi, Akihiro Furube
Graphical abstract
Highlights► Electron injection efficiency N719 / TiO2 could be evaluated quantitatively. ► Injected electrons can be detected by time-resolved microwave conductivity measurements. ► The efficiency of electron injection is not affected by dye concentration on the surface. ► No dye aggregation occurs judged from adsorption isotherm and absorption spectra.
| | | | 25. | Dispersion patterns of graphene and carbon nanotubes in ceramic matrix composites Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 21 June 2011
Orsolya Tapasztó, Levente Tapasztó, Márton Markó, Frank Kern, Rainer Gadow, Csaba Balázsi
Graphical abstract
Highlights► dispersion of graphene and carbon nanotubes in ceramic hosts ► neutron scattering reveals the global distribution patterns of the nanoscale fillers ► graphene can be more efficiently dispersed than nanotubes ► distributions patterns correlate with mechanical properties ► uniform dispersion of graphene achieved in ceramic matrix
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