| | 1. | Elaboration of nano-structured grafted polymeric surface Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Tjasa Vrlinic, Dominique Debarnot, Miran Mozetic, Alenka Vesel, Janez Kovac, Arnaud Coudreuse, Gilbert Legeay, Fabienne Poncin-Epaillard
Graphical abstractThe grafting of polymers and surfactant molecules thanks plasma irradiation and dip-coating allows a large spectrum of functional groups and topographies controlling the surface properties like adhesion, wettability and biocompatibility. The grafting of mixtures of PNIPAM and CTAB or Tween 20 leads to a nano-structure polypropylene surface Highlights► New polymeric surfaces having controlled physicochemical properties. ► New polymeric surfaces composed of mixtures of polymers and surfactant molecules. ► New polymeric surfaces with a topographic organization (nano-structuration). ► Simple elaboration routs of these new surfaces thanks plasma and coating technics.
| | | | 2. | Synthesis of LiGaO2 nanocrystals and their application toward bright UV-emission from ZnO quantum dots Original Research Article
Journal of Crystal Growth, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Takahisa Omata, Atsushi Tazuke, Katsuhiro Nose, Shinya Otsuka-Yao-Matsuo
Highlights► We have proposed β-LiGaO2 as a shell material for the ZnO quantum dots (QDs).► Fabrication of the ZnO/LiGaO2 core/shell QDs was demonstrated.► The results indicated that the ZnO was capped with ~0.5 nm thick β-LiGaO2 layer.► The optical spectra suggested a type-I quantum well structure of the core/shell QDs.
| | | | 3. | Self-catalyzed growth of InP/InSb axial nanowire heterostructures Original Research Article
Journal of Crystal Growth, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Marta Pozuelo, Hailong Zhou, Stanley Lin, Scott A. Lipman, Mark S. Goorsky, Robert F. Hicks, Suneel Kodambaka
Highlights► Axial nanowire heterostructures composed of InSb on top of InP can be grown successfully via self-catalyzed VLS process.► The InP segments are single-phase zinc blende in structure and narrower in diameter.► The InSb segments are bi-phase, composed of both wurtzite and zinc blende structures, and relatively wide.► The InP/InSb interfaces are composed of elastically strained InSb and/or Sb-rich In(P,Sb) alloy layers.
| | | | 4. | Synthesis and characterization of CdS nanoparticles in the presence of oleic acid as solvent and stabilizer Original Research Article
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Na Li, Xiaoling Zhang, Shutang Chen, Xiaomiao Hou
Highlights► A one-pot method which is suitable for large-scale preparation was developed to prepare CdS NPs. ► Oleic acid is first used as the single coordinating solvent and stabilizer to synthesize CdS NPs. ► The UV-Vis and PL spectroscopy demonstrate good optical properties of our CdS NPs.
| | | | 7. | Electrochemical stability of TiO2 nanotubes with different diameters in artificial saliva Original Research Article
Surface and Coatings Technology, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Chenglong Liu, Yueji Wang, Meng Wang, Weijiu Huang, Paul K. Chu
Highlights► We measured the effect of the diameter of TiO2 nanotube on the corrosion behavior. ► With increasing the diameter led to the variation of the electrochemical stability. ► The existence of TiO2 nanotube improved the stability below 60 nm in diameter. ► Changes depend on the diameter and thickness of the barrier layer.
| | | | 8. | Influence of heat treatment on the particle size of nanobrookite TiO2 thin films produced by sol–gel method Original Research Article
Surface and Coatings Technology, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
Ümit Özlem Akkaya Arıer, Fatma Zehra Tepehan
Research highlights► Nanobrookite TiO2 films were deposited on glass substrates by spin-coating method. ► We produced the pure nanobrookite films using titanium butoxide and acetic acid. ► Particle size of the TiO2 films was controlled by the heat treatment temperature. ► We determined that it is possible to obtain the films with single orientation. ► We calculated the activation energy of pure nanobrookite films.
| | | | 13. | Formation of size controlled silicon nanocrystals in plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition grown SiOxNy/SiO2 – superlattices Original Research Article
Thin Solid Films, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 30 June 2011
A.M. Hartel, D. Hiller, S. Gutsch, P. Löper, S. Estradé, F. Peiró, B. Garrido, M. Zacharias
| | | | 15. | STUDY OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND NANOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Zr FILMS PREPARED BY PULSED MAGNETRON SPUTTERING Original Research Article
Applied Surface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
Akash Singh, P. Kuppusami, R. Thirumurugesan, R. Ramaseshan, M. Kamruddin, S. Dash, V. Ganesan, E. Mohandas
| | | | 17. | Spring-block approach for nanobristle patterns Original Research Article
Chemical Physics Letters, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
Ferenc Járai-Szabó, Emőke-Ágnes Horvát, Robert Vajtai, Zoltán Néda
Graphical abstract
Highlights►A capillarity driven pattern formation phenomena, with potential practical applications, is successfully modeled by a simple spring-block stick-slip model. ► The role of the involved capillary, electrostatic and pinning forces in the pattern formation phenomena is clarified. ► The elaborated model can be used with success to predict the effect of experimentally controllable parameters on the final self-organized patterns. ► The dynamics leading to pattern formation is revealed.
| | | | 18. | Spreading of Triple Line and Dynamics of Bubble Growth Inside Nanoparticle Disperisons on Top of a Substrate Plate Original Research Article
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
Saeid Vafaei, Dongsheng Wen
Graphical abstractDifferent developments of triple line and bubble volume are shown for bubbles growing in pure water and an aqueous gold nanofluid. Highlights► Surface wettability is engineered by introducing nanoparticles in the liquid phase. ► Different nanoparticles affect surface wettability differently. ► Gold particle shows an early-pinning of the triple line during bubble formation. ► Alumina particle shows a late-pinning of the triple line during bubble formation. ► The variation of solid surface tensions at the triple line shall be responsible.
| | | | 19. | Investigation of magnetic properties of Al substituted nickel ferrite nanopowders, synthesized by the sol-gel method Original Research Article
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
M. Mozaffari, Z. Abooalizadeh, J. Amighian
Highlights► Al substituted Ni ferrite (NiFe2-xAlxO4) nanoparticles were prepared by sol-gel route. ► Tcs of the nanoparticles are higher than those related to their bulk counterparts. ► By substitution of Al for Fe, the Curie temperatures are decreased. ► Magnetization with respect to Al content shows a minimum about x= 1.0.
| | | | 20. | Atom probe study on the bulk nanocomposite SmCo/Fe permanent magnet produced by ball-milling and warm compaction Original Research Article
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
X.Y. Xiong, C.B. Rong, S. Rubanov, Y. Zhang, J.P. Liu
Highlights► A uniform nanocomposite SmCo/α-Fe permanent magnet with high performance obtained. ► The first quantitative analyses of interdiffusion of Fe and Co between the two phases presented. ► The saturation magnetization of the nanocomposite enhanced by the resulting α-Fe(Co) phase.
| | | | 21. | Magnetic properties of bio-synthesized zinc ferrite nanoparticles Original Research Article
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
Lucas W. Yeary, Ji-Won Moon, Claudia J. Rawn, Lonnie J. Love, Adam J. Rondinone, James R. Thompson, Bryan C. Chakoumakos, Tommy J. Phelps
Highlights► The magnetism of bio-zinc ferrite compared with chemically synthesized materials. ► A metal reducing Thermoanaerobacter, TOR-39 produced nanoparticulate zinc ferrites. ► Crystallite size decreased with more Zn substitution.► Lattice parameter and the unit cell volume increased with more Zn substitution.► Saturation magnetization of the bacterially synthesized zinc ferrites was increased.
| | | | 22. | Synthesis of coprecipitated strontium hexaferrite nanoparticles in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol Original Research Article
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 June 2011
A. Davoodi, B. Hashemi, M.H. Yousefi
Highlights► Producing the SrFe12O19 particles with average sizes 15 and 61nm before and after calcination at 650°C respectively. ► Obtaining the single phase SrFe12O19 after calcination at a low temperature (650oC). ► Decreasing coercivity from 4711Oe to 3216Oe with particle size reduction.► Usage from PVA as an effective protective agent in reduction size of coprecipitated SrFe12O19 particles.
| | | | 24. | Hydrogen storing and electrical properties of hyperbranched polymers-based nanoporous materials Original Research Article
Materials Science and Engineering: B, In Press, Uncorrected Proof, Available online 29 June 2011
Mona H. Abdel Rehim, Nahla Ismail, Abd El-Rahman A.A. Badawy, Gamal Turky
Highlights• The hydrogen storage capacity of hyperbranched P-Urea, PAMAM and PAMAM and VOx is studied and it was found that electrical properties of the samples are also investigated; the measurements showed complete insulating behavior at hydrogenation measuring temperature. These investigations ensure that the polymer conductivity does not play a role in hydrogen uptake, also hyperbranched polymers are promising materials for hydrogen storage. • Electrical properties measurements for the samples showed complete insulating behavior at hydrogenation measuring temperature. • These investigations ensure that the polymer conductivity does not play a role in hydrogen uptake, also hyperbranched polymers are promising materials for hydrogen storage.
| | | | 25. | Biophotofuel cell anode containing self-organized titanium dioxide nanotube array Original Research Article
Materials Science and Engineering: B, In Press, Uncorrected Proof, Available online 29 June 2011
Yong X. Gan, Bo J. Gan, Lusheng Su
Graphical abstract
Highlights• A photoactive anode containing highly ordered TiO2 nanotube array was made and the formation mechanism of self-organized TiO2 nanotube array on Ti was revealed. • Effect of electrolyte concentration and voltage on the size distribution of the nanotubes was investigated. • Self-organized TiO2 nanotube array anode possesses good photo-catalytic behavior of biomass decomposition under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. • A novel biophotofuel cell consisting of the TiO2 nanotube photoanode and a Pt cathode can generate electricity and hydrogen fuel during the photoelectrochemical decomposition of ethanol, apple vinegar, sugar and tissue paper.
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