Multifunctional Nanocomposite Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

Lu, Yang; Doan, Linh; Bafana, Adarsh; Yu, G. C.; Jeffryes, Clayton; Benson, Tracy J.; Wei, Suying; Wujcik, Evan K.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-815067-2.00006-8

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“…The increased interest in nanotechnology among researchers in recent years is not surprising because this field has advanced to unprecedented levels. Generally, nanotechnology is a multifaceted field that can be applied to electronics, sensors, optics, mechanics, catalysis, chemistry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medicines and biomedical sciences, food technology and the environment [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Variation in chemical compositions, morphologies, or size, or controlled dispersities contribute to variation in characteristics of nanoparticles (NPs).…”

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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

Nguyen,

Dang,

Doan

et al. 2023

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Silver nanoparticles, also known as AgNPs, have been extensively researched due to their one-of-a-kind characteristics, including their optical, antibacterial, and electrical capabilities. In the era of the antibiotics crisis, with an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and a decrease in newly developed drugs, AgNPs are potential candidates because of their substantial antimicrobial activity, limited resistance development, and extensive synergistic effect when combined with other drugs. The effect of AgNPs depends on the delivery system, compound combination, and their own properties, such as shape and size, which are heavily influenced by the synthesis process. Reduction using chemicals or light, irradiation using gamma ray, laser, electron beams or microwave and biological synthesis or a combination of these techniques are notable examples of AgNP synthesis methods. In this work, updated AgNP synthesis methods together with their strength and shortcomings are reviewed. Further, factors affecting the synthesis process are discussed. Finally, recent advances and challenges are considered.

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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

Nguyen,

Dang,

Doan

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“…Emerging global issues such as the energy calamity and ecological contamination have been actively investigated over recent years [1][2][3][4]. The development of high performance supercapacitors and efficient materials for the photocatalytic decomposition of organic toxins are thought to be a promising solution to these problems [5,6].…”

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CuFe₂O₄/GNPs nanocomposites for symmetric supercapacitors and photocatalytic applications

Israr

Iqbal

Arshad

et al. 2021

J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys.

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The design of novel and highly efficient multifunctional nanocomposite materials has attracted great attention due to the materials' applications in supercapacitors and wastewater treatment. In this work, CuFe 2 O 4 (CuF) nanoparticle and graphene nanoplatelet nanocomposites ((CuF) 1−x (GNPs) x ) have been fabricated by an in situ coprecipitation technique. The prepared (CuF) 1−x (GNPs) x nanocomposites exhibit high energy storage (264.0 F g −1 ) with appreciable cyclic durability (74% over 1000 cycles), in a symmetric two-electrode supercapacitor cell, which can be attributed to the GNPs' induced conductivity enhancement, reduced agglomeration of CuF nanoparticles, interfacial transfer of charge and Fe-O-C and Cu-O-C covalent bonds in the nanocomposites. These factors also play a central role in increasing the photocatalytic efficiency. The nanocomposites show excellent visible light-mediated photodegradation efficiency (99.1% in 160 min) for methylene blue in water solution. The results suggest that the synthesized nanocomposites could be potential materials for the storage of electrochemical energy and photocatalytic decontamination of wastewater.

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Interfacial Phenomena of Advanced Composite Materials toward Wearable Platforms for Biological and Environmental Monitoring Sensors, Armor, and Soft Robotics

Horne

McLoughlin

Bury

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Adv Materials Inter

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With haptic and pressure sensor manufacturing in the US totaling $US 1.6 billion in annual revenue—with 2% annual projected growth from 2018 to 2023—and tactical and service clothing manufacturing in the US totaling $US 242.9 million in annual revenue, the potential of advanced wearables continues to grow. As many fields tend toward miniaturized technologies in the modern age, many recent developments have been made for wearable platforms. Within the broad area of wearable platforms, there are many specific applications to consider, such as motion sensing, biomarker detection, monitoring of environmental pollutants, haptic sensors, enhanced soft robotics, and improving the safeguarding capabilities of armor. For these applications, the interfacial phenomena occurring between the continuous and discrete phases within the composite material are responsible for the device's response and bulk properties. Understanding these phenomena at the composite interfaces of the system allows for finer tuning of morphological, electromechanical, and other bulk properties, as well as the optimization of the wearable's output—in terms of the applications targeted. Control over these advanced composite materials is paramount in personalized health‐care systems, advanced defense technologies, commercial wearables. Recent advances on composite interfaces for wearable platforms are discussed, along with trends and an outlook of the field.

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Multifunctional Nanocomposite Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

CuFe₂O₄/GNPs nanocomposites for symmetric supercapacitors and photocatalytic applications

Interfacial Phenomena of Advanced Composite Materials toward Wearable Platforms for Biological and Environmental Monitoring Sensors, Armor, and Soft Robotics

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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: From Conventional to ‘Modern’ Methods—A Review

CuFe2O4/GNPs nanocomposites for symmetric supercapacitors and photocatalytic applications

Interfacial Phenomena of Advanced Composite Materials toward Wearable Platforms for Biological and Environmental Monitoring Sensors, Armor, and Soft Robotics

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