02272nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245007000055210006900125260009200194300001000286490000600296520136500302653002101667653003001688653004101718100002301759700001901782700002201801700001801823700002101841700003001862700002201892856010401914 2009 eng d a1947-293500aSynthesis of Sb-doped SnO2 nanowires and hyperbranched structures0 aSynthesis of Sbdoped SnO2 nanowires and hyperbranched structures a26650 THE OLD RD, STE 208, VALENCIA, CA 91381-0751 USAbAMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERScAPR a38-430 v13 a

Branched nanostructures of semiconducting materials are of great interest for their potential applications in optoelectronic, photonic devices and sensors. We herein describe a facile single-step chemical vapor deposition route for the synthesis of Sb-SnO2 hyperbranched nanostructures comprised of elongated nanowires with 30-40 nm diameter and 10-20 Am length. The morphology and structure has been characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selective area electron diffraction (SAED), and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). Also, a possible mechanism is proposed for the growth of nanowires into the hyperbranched form on the basis of the substrate effect, the role of Au nanoparticles, and the effect of Sb doping on specific morphology evolution. Interestingly, electrical conductivity measurements as a function of temperature suggest a semiconducting behavior, despite being governed by different electron-transport mechanisms with activation energies of 0.55 and 0.17 eV, which correspond to pure SnO2 and Sb-SnO2 nanowires, respectively. A precise control over the operating parameters not only envisages custom-designed, branched structures by a simple and economical route but also offers an alternative method to the expensive and tedious nanofabrication techniques for industrial applications.

10aAu Nanoparticles10achemical vapor deposition10aSb-SnO2 Hyperbranched Nanostructures1 aSathe, Bhaskar, R.1 aPatil, Mrudula1 aWalke, Pravin, S.1 aVivek, J., P.1 aLele, Ashish, K.1 aPillai, Vijayamohanan, K.1 aMulla, Imtiaz, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/synthesis-sb-doped-sno2-nanowires-and-hyperbranched-structures-001411nas a2200181 4500008004100000022001400041245007600055210006900131260007300200300001200273490000800285520073500293100002301028700002201051700002201073700003001095856010401125 2010 eng d a0009-261400aEffect of Fe3O4 on morphology of Fe-SnO2 hyperbranched heterostructures0 aEffect of Fe3O4 on morphology of FeSnO2 hyperbranched heterostru aPO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSbELSEVIER SCIENCE BVcJUN a121-1250 v4933 a

A simple modified thermal evaporation technique is employed for the synthesis of microstructured Fe:SnO2 system and their plausible growth mechanism has been proposed based on the results from various characterization techniques. Such structures grow in two steps; initially, growth of Fe core takes place from Fe3O4 source which acts as nucleating site for SnO2 growth on its surface as per the vapor-liquid- solid progression. Moreover, the composition of Fe/Sn source and temperature are found to have key roles in governing their morphology. XPS studies clearly demonstrate the presence of Fe species, which acts as a catalyst along with source for hetero-structure growth with SnO2. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier B.V.

1 aSathe, Bhaskar, R.1 aWalke, Pravin, S.1 aMulla, Imtiaz, S.1 aPillai, Vijayamohanan, K. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/effect-fe3o4-morphology-fe-sno2-hyperbranched-heterostructures-001544nas a2200181 4500008004100000022001400041245007800055210006900133260007400202300001600276490000700292520085700299100002201156700002301178700002201201700002401223856011501247 2015 eng d a0957-452200aHigh performance single crystalline PbWO4 nanorod field effect transistor0 aHigh performance single crystalline PbWO4 nanorod field effect t aVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDSbSPRINGERcDEC a10044-100480 v263 a

The highly crystalline PbWO4 nanorods were synthesized using simple co-precipitation method which has application in field effect transistor. The synthesized PbWO4 nanorods were characterized by XRD, Raman spectroscopy, TEM and HRTEM indicating highly crystalline nature. Field effect transistor was fabricated on pre-patterned 300 nm SiO2/Si substrates using photolithography technique with channel length 1 A mu m and width 20 A mu m. Thin film (similar to 100 nm) was made up of PbWO4 nanorods by spin coating on the pre-patterned device used as channel layer. The field effect mobility was observed to be 4.7 cm(2) V-1 s(-1) and I-ON/OFF ratio similar to 10(3) which is far better than the organic molecules due to single crystalline nature and rod like morphology of the PbWO4 providing direct path for charges to transport towards channel.

1 aWalke, Pravin, S.1 aPatil, Vandana, B.1 aMulla, Imtiaz, S.1 aLate, Dattatray, J. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/high-performance-single-crystalline-pbwo4-nanorod-field-effect-transistor-002541nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245013000055210006900185260011000254300001600364490000600380520161200386100002801998700002002026700002302046700002202069700002302091700001802114700002602132700002402158856012902182 2015 eng d a2046-206900aPt-nanoparticle functionalized carbon nano-onions for ultra-high energy supercapacitors and enhanced field emission behaviour0 aPtnanoparticle functionalized carbon nanoonions for ultrahigh en aTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLANDbROYAL SOC CHEMISTRYcSEP a80990-809970 v53 a

In the present work, we have investigated the charge storage capacitive response and field emission behaviour of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles decorated on carbon nano onions (CNOs) and compared them with those of pristine carbon nano onions. The specific capacitance observed for Pt-CNOs is 342.5 F g(-1), about six times higher than that of pristine CNOs, at a scan rate of 100 mV s(-1). The decoration with Pt nanoparticles, without any binder or polymer separator on the CNO, leading to enhanced supercapacitance is due to easy accessibility of Na2SO4 electrolyte in the active material. The Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations of these systems reveal enhancement in the Density of States (DOS) near the Fermi energy (E-F) on account of platinum decoration on the CNOs. Furthermore, the field emission current density of similar to 0.63 mA cm(-2) has been achieved from the Pt-CNOs emitter at an applied electric field of similar to 4.5 V mu m(-1) and from the pristine CNOs sample current density of similar to 0.4 mA cm(-2) has been achieved at an applied electric field of similar to 6.6 V mu m(-1). The observed enhanced field emission behavior has been attributed to the improved electrical conductivity and increased emitting sites of the Pt-CNO emitter. The field emission current stability of the Pt-CNO emitter over a longer duration is found to be good. The observed results imply multifunctional potential of Pt-CNOs, as supercapacitor material in various next generation hybrid energy storage devices, and field emitters for next generation vacuum nano/microelectronic devices.

1 aSuryawanshi, Sachin, R.1 aKaware, Vaibhav1 aChakravarty, Disha1 aWalke, Pravin, S.1 aMore, Mahendra, A.1 aJoshi, Kavita1 aRout, Chandra, Sekhar1 aLate, Dattatray, J. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/pt-nanoparticle-functionalized-carbon-nano-onions-ultra-high-energy-supercapacitors-and-002932nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245009600055210006900151260000800220300001000228490000800238520213400246653002002380653001502400653001502415653001902430100002502449700002202474700002302496700002402519700002202543856012502565 2019 eng d a0925-400500aSuperior humidity sensor and photodetector of mesoporous ZnO nanosheets at room temperature0 aSuperior humidity sensor and photodetector of mesoporous ZnO nan cAUG a83-920 v2933 a

Miniaturized sensor technology is vastly demanding multifunctional materials to fulfill many requirements simultaneously; instead of integrating various sensors into a single device. Efficient operation of these miniaturized sensors at room temperature is highly feasible and cost-effective. The humidity sensing and photodetection is precise merit of sensing in special usage like artificial skin. Sensitivity enhancement in both humidity and photodetection required the high surface area for adsorption as well as a high charge transfer mechanism. The two dimensional (2D) zinc oxide nanosheets (ZnO NS) is the ultimate structure for dimensionally confined transport properties owing to the specific surface atomic configuration that results in high sensitivity, low operating temperature, fast response and recovery, and improved selectivity. Furthermore, introducing porosity into 2D nanostructures has opened new opportunities to enhance the efficiency of sensors and detectors via increasing large surface area and tunable physical and chemical properties. Here we report preparation of mesoporous and highly crystalline 2D ZnO NS by a single step, template free, cost-effective chemical method. The structural and morphological characterizations of ZnO NS are carried out using XRD, FESEM, XPS, TEM respectively. The high-resolution TEM images emphasize sheet-like morphology with a thickness of around 18-22 nm. Further the mesoporous ZnO NS (MZNS) with the pore size between 5-10 nm are achieved by simple heat-treatment. XPS and PL study is confirming the oxygen deficiency in MZNS. The MZNS exhibits an excellent responsivity than PZNS with a fast response and rapid recovery time of 25 s and 5 s respectively along with good cyclic stability which is highly crucial for smart humidity sensor. Furthermore, it considerably enhances photo-sensor performance than pristine ZnO NS (PZNS) with (similar to)1 s response time as well as (similar to)1 s recovery time along with better stability. These promising results illustrate the great potential of MZNS for next-generation humidity sensors and photodetectors.

10ahumidity sensor10aMesoporous10ananosheets10aPhoto-detector1 aGupta, Shobhnath, P.1 aPawbake, Amit, S.1 aSathe, Bhaskar, R.1 aLate, Dattatray, J.1 aWalke, Pravin, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/superior-humidity-sensor-and-photodetector-mesoporous-zno-nanosheets-room-temperature02416nas a2200301 4500008004100000020001400041022001400055245012000069210006900189260000800258300001600266490000700282520145200289653001501741653001201756653001901768653000601787653001901793653002201812100002401834700001601858700002401874700001701898700002401915700002301939700002201962856013001984 2020 eng d a1572-8862 a1040-727800aInhibition of quorum sensing, motility and biofilm formation ofpseudomonas aeruginosaby copper oxide nanostructures0 aInhibition of quorum sensing motility and biofilm formation ofps cOCT a1531 - 15410 v323 a

Quorum sensing (QS) is the communication between bacterial cells governed by their population density and regulated by the genes controlling virulence factors and biofilm formation. Multiple mechanisms of biofilms are resistive to antimicrobial chemotherapy; therefore novel strategies are required to overcome its limitations. Here, we report the effect of various copper oxide nanostructures (CuO-NSs) on quorum sensing inhibition. The two-dimensional CuO-NSs such as interlaced nanodiscs, nanodiscs and leaf-shaped nanosheets are prepared via a simple chemical method. The Quorum sensing inhibition (QSI) activity of all the CuO-NS are examined using reporter strainChromobacterium violaceumCV026 andEscherichia colipSB1142. We found that the CuO-interlaced nanodisc structures exhibit better QSI activity than nanodiscs and leaf-shaped sheets. The interlaced nanodisc structures are inhibited various long-chainN-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) mediated QS individually and confirmed by other QS-associated phenomena forPseudomonas aeruginosa, including biofilm inhibition, inhibition of virulence factors such as pyocyanin, protease production and swarming motility. Thus QSI activity of CuO-NSs is solely dependent on specific shape offering large surface area and more active sites. The CuO-NS is effective quorum sensing inhibitors, which has potential clinical applications in the management ofP. aeruginosaassociated infections.

10aaeruginosa10aBiofilm10aNanostructures10aP10aquorum sensing10aVirulence factors1 aDesai, Dnyanada, G.1 aSwarali, H.1 aNavale, Govinda, R.1 aPrabhune, A.1 aLate, Dattatray, J.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S.1 aWalke, Pravin, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/inhibition-quorum-sensing-motility-and-biofilm-formation-ofpseudomonas-aeruginosaby-copper02609nas a2200193 4500008004100000022001400041245010600055210006900161260000800230300001400238490000700252520191700259100002402176700002402200700002402224700002302248700002202271856012202293 2023 eng d a0022-246100aSize does matter: antibacterial activities and cytotoxic evaluation of polymorphic CuO nanostructures0 aSize does matter antibacterial activities and cytotoxic evaluati cFEB a2782-28000 v583 a

Nanostructured materials play a significant role in antibacterial activities. However, understanding the geometrical influence at the nanoscale in terms of size- and shape-correlated physical properties on antibacterial activities is very essential. Herein, we report the antibacterial influence of various copper oxide nanostructures (CuO NS) such as nanoparticles (NPs) (< 10 nm), nanospheres (NSs) (50-100 nm), and porous nanoflowers (NFs) (asymptotic to 350 nm). The XRD confirmed the crystalline nature of CuO NPs without impurities. The antibacterial activities of CuO NPs were investigated by the microplate dilution method and confocal laser scanning microscopic (CLSM) imaging. NPs having a diameter less than 10 nm exhibited significant damage to the bacterial cell membrane than NSs and NFs. Interestingly, NPs illustrated relatively low antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii) than Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis). Acinetobacter baumannii was found to be more susceptible to the NPs than other bacterial strains, attributed to its increased membrane permeability. The death phase was observed at a concentration of 15.6 mu g mL(-1) and 3.9 mu g mL(-1) for P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii, respectively, when treated with CuO NP after the 8 h of incubation. Similarly, for S. aureus and S. epidermidis, the death phase was observed at the concentration of 31.2 mu g mL(-1) and 250 mu g mL(-1), respectively. Furthermore, as the cell cytotoxicity measurements against human fibroblast L9239 cells revealed that CuO NPs were safe. The morphological and cell viability assay demonstrated 100% cell survival, when treated with NPs and NSs (5, 10, and 25 mu g mL(-1)), signifies no cytotoxicity. Therefore, CuO nanoparticles can be used for clinical and therapeutic applications.

1 aDesai, Dnyanada, G.1 aNavale, Govinda, R.1 aLate, Dattatray, J.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S.1 aWalke, Pravin, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/size-does-matter-antibacterial-activities-and-cytotoxic-evaluation-polymorphic-cuo