Nanoparticle and nanostructure synthesis and controlled growth methods

V Harish, MM Ansari, D Tewari, M Gaur, AB Yadav… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterials are materials with one or more nanoscale dimensions (internal or
external)(ie, 1 to 100 nm). The nanomaterial shape, size, porosity, surface chemistry, and …

Influence of laser process parameters, liquid medium, and external field on the synthesis of colloidal metal nanoparticles using pulsed laser ablation in liquid: A review

A Subhan, AHI Mourad, Y Al-Douri - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pulsed laser ablation in liquid, used for nanoparticle synthesis from solid bulk metal targets
(a top-down approach), has been a hot topic of research in the past few decades. It is a …

[HTML][HTML] Using an ionomer as a size regulator in γ-radiation induced synthesis of Ag nanocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline solution

Y Yang, D Pan, J Li, M Jonsson, P Jannasch… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are among the most promising candidates to replace Pt
as the catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in anion exchange membrane fuel …

Core–shell and heterostructured silver–nickel nanocatalysts fabricated by γ-radiation induced synthesis for oxygen reduction in alkaline media

Y Yang, G Montserrat-Sisó, B Wickman… - Dalton …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
To reach commercial viability for fuel cells, one needs to develop active and robust Pt-free
electrocatalysts. Silver has great potential to replace Pt as the catalyst for the oxygen …

PdNi nanoframework and nanochain catalysts with enhanced oxygen reduction reaction performance

Y Yang, IL Soroka - ChemCatChem, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The development of Pt‐free nanocatalysts with enhanced electrocatalytic activity and
durability is essential for the commercialization of fuel cells. Herein, we report a new class of …

Anionic phosphorous and sulfur regulate self-supported Ni-Fe-based electrocatalyst for water-splitting under large current density

S Liu, Y Wang, J Gao, W Jin, W Xiao, L Xin, Z Xiao… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Nickel-iron based (Ni-Fe) catalysts are widely used in the electrolysis of water due
to their high activity and low cost. However, the development of highly active non-precious …

γ‐Ray Irradiation Enables Annealing‐ and Light‐Soaking‐Free Solution Processable SnO2 Electron Transport Layer for Inverted Organic Solar Cells

HN Tran, CB Park, JH Lee, JH Seo, JY Kim, SH Oh… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The electrode buffer layer is crucial for high‐performance and stable OSCs, optimizing
charge transport and energy level alignment at the interface between the polymer active …

Radiation-assisted electrochemical reduction of CO 2 to CO

RP Morco, LA Diaz… - Sustainable Energy & …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a versatile intermediate feedstock for many applications and can
be produced through the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2). However …

Spark ablation: a dry, physical, and continuous method to prepare powdery metal nanoparticle-based catalysts

DP Debecker, P Hongmanorom, TV Pfeiffer… - Chemical …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
We report the first synthesis of a powdery heterogeneous catalyst using spark ablation
technology. A TiO2 powder is aerosolized in a vortex and injected close to the electrode of a …

[HTML][HTML] Harnessing Radiation for Nanotechnology: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques, Innovations, and Application

M Islam, MS Ahmed, S Yun, HY Kim, KW Nam - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterial properties such as size, structure, and composition can be controlled by
manipulating radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and electron beams. This control …