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Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 5Designing a Solution Processable Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxyselenophene) Analogue(Amer Chemical Soc, 2018) Ertan, Salih; Cihaner, AtillaA new derivative (EDOS-POSS) of 3,4-ethylenedioxyselenophene integrated with alkyl-substituted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) cage was synthesized and characterized. The electroactive monomer was successfully polymerized via both chemical and electrochemical methods. The obtained polymer called PEDOS-POSS was solution-processable and soluble in common organic solvents like tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dichloromethane, and chloroform. PEDOS-POSS polymer exhibited electrochromic behavior: pure blue when neutralized and highly transparent when oxidized. When compared to the parent PEDOS (1.40 eV with lambda(max) = 673 nm), PEDOS-POSS polymer film has a somewhat higher band gap (1.50 eV with lambda(max) = 668 and 724 nm). Also, PEDOS POSS exhibited high optical contrast ratio (59%) and coloration efficiency (593 cm(2)/C for 95% switching) with a low switching time (0.7 s) due to the presence of POSS cage in the polymer backbone. In addition, PEDOS-POSS polymer film was highly robust and stable under ambient conditions (without purging the electrolyte solution with inert gas). Polymer films demonstrated high electrochemical stability; for example, it retained 76% of its electroactivity after 5000 cycles. Furthermore, the polymers exhibited fluorescent properties and exhibited a reddish orange emission centered about at 640 nm. Based on the findings, to the best of our knowledge, it can be concluded that the polymers are the first examples of soluble and fluorescent PEDOS derivatives. These promising properties make PEDOS-POSS polymer a potential material for bioapplications like imaging the cancer cells as well as optoelectronic applications.Article Citation - WoS: 15Citation - Scopus: 9Structural and Optical Properties of Interfacial Inse Thin Film(Amer Chemical Soc, 2024) Emir, Cansu; Tataroglu, Adem; Coskun, Emre; Ocak, Sema BilgeThis study presents a comprehensive investigation of the optical and structural characteristics of the indium selenide (InSe) film prepared on a glass substrate. The structural characteristics of the InSe film were analyzed using characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy while the UV-vis spectrophotometry method was used in the spectral range between 500 and 1000 nm to examine the optical characteristics. Thus, the UV-vis spectroscopic data were used to extract several optical parameters including extinction coefficient (k), optical band gap (E-g), refractive index (n), absorption coefficient (alpha), and optical conductivity (sigma(opt)). The optical transition of InSe was found as a direct transition. However, the optical analysis of this study has revealed that the InSe film has the potential to be used in various optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 8Calcium Carbonate/Polydopamine Composite Nanoplatform Based on Tgf-Β Blockade for Comfortable Cancer Immunotherapy(Amer Chemical Soc, 2024) Li, Yunmeng; Wang, Deqiang; Sun, Jian; Hao, Zhaokun; Tang, Letian; Sun, Wanru; Wang, RanranCancer pain seriously reduces the quality of life of cancer patients. However, most research about cancer focuses solely on inhibiting tumor growth, neglecting the issue of cancer pain. Therefore, the development of therapeutic agents with both tumor suppression and cancer pain relief is crucial to achieve human-centered treatment. Here, the work reports curcumin (CUR) and ropivacaine (Ropi) coincorporating CaCO3/PDA nanoparticles (CaPNMCUR+Ropi) that realized efficient tumor immunotherapy and cancer pain suppression. The therapeutic efficiency and mechanism are revealed in vitro and in vivo. The results indicate that CaPNMCUR+Ropi underwent tumor microenvironment-responsive degradation and realized rapid release of calcium ions, Ropi, and CUR. The excessive intracellular calcium triggered the apoptosis of tumor cells, and the transient pain caused by the tumor injection was relieved by Ropi. Simultaneously, CUR reduced the levels of immunosuppressive factor (TGF-beta) and inflammatory factor (IL-6, IL-1 beta, and TNF-alpha) in the tumor microenvironment, thereby continuously augmenting the immune response and alleviating inflammatory pain of cancer animals. Meanwhile, the decrease of TGF-beta leads to the reduction of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) expression, thereby alleviating hyperalgesia and achieving long-lasting analgesic effects. The design of the nanosystem provides a novel idea for human-centered tumor treatment in the future.Article Citation - WoS: 24Citation - Scopus: 24Complete Dehydrogenation of Hydrazine Borane on Manganese Oxide Nanorod-Supported Ni@ir Core-Shell Nanoparticles(Amer Chemical Soc, 2020) Yurderi, Mehmet; Top, Tuba; Bulut, Ahmet; Kanberoglu, Gulsah Saydan; Kaya, Murat; Zahmakiran, MehmetHydrazine borane (HB; N2H4BH3) has been considered to be one of the most promising solid chemical hydrogen storage materials owing to its high hydrogen capacity and stability under ambient conditions. Despite that, the high purity of hydrogen production from the complete dehydrogenation of HB stands as a major problem that needs to be solved for the convenient use of HB in on-demand hydrogen production systems. In this study, we describe the development of a new catalytic material comprised of bimetallic Ni@Ir core-shell nanoparticles (NPs) supported on OMS-2-type manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieve nanorods (Ni@Ir/OMS-2), which can reproducibly be prepared by following a synthesis protocol including (i) the oleylamine-mediated preparation of colloidal Ni@Ir NPs and (ii) wet impregnation of these ex situ synthesized Ni@Ir NPs onto the OMS-2 surface. The characterization of Ni@Ir/OMS-2 has been done by using various spectroscopic and visualization techniques, and their results have revealed the formation of well-dispersed Ni@Ir core-shell NPs on the surface of OMS-2. The catalytic employment of Ni@Ir/OMS-2 in the dehydrogenation of HB showed that Ni-0.22@Ir-0.78/OMS-2 exhibited high dehydrogenation selectivity (>99%) at complete conversion with a turnover frequency (TOF) value of 2590 h(-1) at 323 K, which is the highest activity value among all reported catalysts for the complete dehydrogenation of HB. Furthermore, the Ni-0.22@Ir-0.78/OMS-2 catalyst enables facile recovery and high stability against agglomeration and leaching, which make it a reusable catalyst in the complete dehydrogenation of HB. The studies reported herein also include the collection of wealthy kinetic data to determine the activation parameters for Ni-0.22@Ir-0.78/OMS-2-catalyzed dehydrogenation of HB.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 3Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticle-Immobilized Antibacterial Anion-Exchange Membranes for Salinity Gradient Energy Production by Reverse Electrodialysis(Amer Chemical Soc, 2024) Eti, Mine; Cihanoglu, Aydin; Hamaloglu, Kadriye Ozlem; Altiok, Esra; Guler, Enver; Tuncel, Ali; Kabay, NalanBiofouling, stemming from the attachment of living microorganisms, such as bacteria, which form resilient biofilms on membrane surfaces, presents a significant challenge that hampers the efficiency of anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) in reverse electrodialysis (RED) applications. This limitation curtails the generation of electrical power from salinity gradients, which notably is a sustainable form of energy known as osmotic energy. RED stands as a clean and promising process to harness this renewable energy source. This study aimed to impart antibacterial activity to synthesized AEMs by using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). For that purpose, AgNPs were synthesized at 30 degree celsius using two different pH values (6.0 and 9.0) and immobilized into synthesized AEMs using the dip-coating technique. In nanoparticle synthesis, ascorbic acid and trisodium citrate were used as a reductant and a stabilizer, respectively, to take control of the particle size and agglomeration behavior. The results indicated that AgNPs synthesized at pH 6.0 were dispersed on the AEM surface without agglomeration. The stability of AgNPs immobilized on the membrane surface was tested under low- and high-saline solutions. The antibacterial activities of AEMs were determined with the colony-counting method using Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacterial suspension. The viability of bacteria dramatically decreased after the immobilization of AgNPs in the AEMs. In the short- and long-term RED tests, it has been observed that the AEMs having AgNPs have high energy-generating potentials, and power density up to 0.372 W/m(2) can be obtained.Article Citation - WoS: 47Citation - Scopus: 52Biocompatible Electroactive Tetra(aniline)-Conjugated Peptide Nanofibers for Neural Differentiation(Amer Chemical Soc, 2018) Arioz, Idil; Erol, Ozlem; Bakan, Gokhan; Dikecoglu, F. Begum; Topal, Ahmet E.; Urel, Mustafa; Guler, Mustafa O.Peripheral nerve injuries cause devastating problems for the quality of patients' lives, and regeneration following damage to the peripheral nervous system is limited depending on the degree of the damage. Use of nanobiomaterials can provide therapeutic approaches for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. Electroactive biomaterials, in particular, can provide a promising cure for the regeneration of nerve defects. Here, a supramolecular electroactive nanosystem with tetra(aniline) (TA)-containing peptide nanofibers was developed and utilized for nerve regeneration. Self-assembled TA conjugated peptide nanofibers demonstrated electroactive behavior. The electroactive self-assembled peptide nanofibers formed a well-defined three-dimensional nanofiber network mimicking the extracellular matrix of the neuronal cells. Neurite outgrowth was improved on the electroactive TA nanofiber gels. The neural differentiation of PC-12 cells was more advanced on electroactive peptide nanofiber gels, and these biomaterials are promising for further use in therapeutic neural regeneration applications.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 4Exploring the Thermal Stability of Sb2se3 for Potential Applications Through Advanced Thermal Analysis Methods(Amer Chemical Soc, 2025) Altuntas, Gozde; Isik, Mehmet; Surucu, Gokhan; Parlak, Mehmet; Surucu, OzgeAntimony selenide (Sb2Se3) is a promising material for energy applications, including photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and photodetectors, due to its favorable electronic properties, availability, and low toxicity. However, its thermal stability, crucial for device efficiency and reliability, has been less explored, leaving a gap in understanding its high-temperature suitability. This study evaluates the thermal stability of Sb2Se3 using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results show that Sb2Se3 remains stable up to 500 degrees C, with two significant weight loss stages: 1.75% between 500 and 610 degrees C, and 3.50% between 610 and 775 degrees C, indicating decomposition processes. Activation energies for the decomposition phases were determined as 121.8 and 57.2 kJ/mol using the Coats-Redfern method. Additionally, an endothermic phase transition was observed between 599 and 630.6 degrees C via DSC analysis. These findings demonstrate Sb2Se3's potential for high-temperature energy applications, providing essential insights for optimizing its use in solar cells, thermoelectric devices, and other technologies.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1On the Smco Dimer: a Detailed Density Functional Theory Analysis(Amer Chemical Soc, 2010) Oymak, Hueseyin; Erkoc, SakirMaking use of 21 different exchange-correlation functionals, we performed density functional theory calculations, within the effective core potential level, to investigate some spectroscopic and electronic features of the SmCo dimer in its ground state. A particular emphasis was placed on the (spin) multiplicity of SmCo. Most of the functionals under discussion unanimously agreed that the multiplicity of SmCo should be 10. It was observed that the nature of interaction between Sm and Co atoms to form the SmCo dirtier can be described, to a good approximation, by a Lennard-Jones curve. For the multiplicity value 10, the binding energy D, was seen to be in the range 1.08-1.77 eV, while the equilibrium separation distance and the fundamental frequency were found to be r(e) = 2.975 +/- 0.035 angstrom and omega(e) = 120 +/- 10 cm(-1), respectively.Article Citation - WoS: 25Citation - Scopus: 28Semi-Ipn Chitosan/Peg Microspheres and Films for Biomedical Applications: Characterization and Sustained Release Optimization(Amer Chemical Soc, 2012) Gunbas, Ismail Dogan; Sezer, Umran Aydemir; Iz, Sultan Gulce; Gurhan, Ismet Deliloglu; Hasirci, NesrinMicro drug carriers are one of the efficient methods for local or systemic cancer treatment. In this study, the aim was to prepare a novel semi-interpenetrated (semi-IPN) micro system by using biocompatible chitosan (CH) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Various combinations of the systems were prepared and loaded with a model chemotherapeutic drug, methotrexate (MTX), and the effects of composition on the properties and the release behavior of microspheres were examined. Also, the mechanical and thermal properties were examined on film forms of similar compositions. Increase in cross-linking caused a decrease in particle size of CH from 144 to 91 mu m, while the addition of PEG caused an increase up to 163 mu m. Elastic modulus values of the films first increased and then decreased parallel to PEG content. In vitro studies showed faster MTX release from semi-IPN CH-PEG microspheres as compared to pure CH ones. Promising results were obtained in the development of biodegradable drug vehicles.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Penta-Graphene/SnS2 Heterostructures with Z-Scheme Charge Transfer for Efficient Photocatalytic Water Splitting(Amer Chemical Soc, 2025) Nasoz, Duygu Lale; Surucu, Ozge; Wang, Xiaotian; Surucu, Gokhan; Sarac, Yasemin; Gencer, AysenurThe present study explores the photocatalytic potential of penta-graphene (PG) and SnS2 monolayers, along with their heterostructures (PG/SnS2), using Density Functional Theory (DFT). Structural analysis confirms that the PG/SnS2 heterostructure exhibits enhanced stability, efficient charge separation, and suitable band alignment. Optimized lattice parameters (3.66 & Aring; for PG and 3.88 & Aring; for SnS2) closely matched literature values, while ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) confirmed thermodynamic stability at 300 K. The heterostructure's band gap of 2.75 eV (HSE method) supports visible light absorption, and the band edge positions enable hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions across pH 0 to 6. Optical analysis reveals significant visible-light absorption with an optical band gap of 1.43 eV. Additionally, this study identifies a Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism in the PG/SnS2 heterostructure, facilitated by an internal built-in electric field that drives directional charge migration, effectively enhancing electron-hole separation and suppressing recombination losses. This Z-scheme mechanism optimizes redox reactions, making PG/SnS2 a highly efficient photocatalyst for solar-driven hydrogen production. Furthermore, the effect of water solvent is investigated, and it reveals that this heterostructure is stable under water solvent, having suitable band edges for the photocatalytic water splitting. These findings highlight the PG/SnS2 heterostructure as a promising candidate for sustainable hydrogen generation, offering a new perspective for the design of next-generation 2D photocatalytic materials.
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