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Enzyme-free “on-off-on” photoelectrochemical biosensor based on cascaded quadratic amplification strategy for miRNA 141 detection
摘要： MicroRNAs (miRNAs) assay is of great significance for early diagnosis of diseases, so an enzyme-free “on-off-on” PEC biosensor has been developed for sensitive miRNA 141 determination. Manganese-doped cadmium sulfide coupled with zinc sulfide quantum dots (Mn:CdS@ZnS QDs) and manganese porphyrin (MnPP) have been used as photoelectric material and photosensitizer, respectively. And a high photocurrent of approximately 70.0 μA has been obtained. Cascaded quadratic amplification strategy has been applied in the system. Mn:CdS@ZnS QDs was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Photoelectrochemical and electrochemical technologies were used to monitor the fabrication process of the biosensor. The sensing platform exhibits recommendable stability and good selectivity, miRNA 141 can be accurately quantified with a linear range of 1.00 × 10-14 to 1.00 × 10-8 mol·L-1 and the detection limit of 3.30 fmol·L-1. This method provides promising potential to explore sensitive detection models for various biological molecules.
关键词： Hybridization chain reaction,Catalytic hairpin assembly,Manganese-doped cadmium sulfide coupled with zinc sulfide quantum dots,MiRNA 141,Photoelectrochemistry,On-off-on
更新于2025-11-14 17:03:37
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Preparation and immobilization of zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticles on polyvinylidene fluoride pellets for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue in wastewater
摘要： ZnS nanoparticles with 90 nm diameter were synthesized by low-temperature method and immobilized onto the surface of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) pellets prepared by phase inversion method. Results by FTIR and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the ZnS nanoparticles were immobilized tightly on the PVDF surface without their release and losing photocatalytic activity. The UV-absorption spectra showed that the PVDF matrix had no adverse effect on the optical properties of ZnS nanoparticles. Due to large size (5 mm) and excellent mechanical stability, the PVDF-ZnS pellets could be easily dispersed in the photocatalytic reactor treating methylene blue solution. The removal efficiency of the methylene blue with the PVDF-ZnS pellets was higher (more than 95%) than that observed by the control PVDF pellets or ZnS nanoparticles tested. No change in the removal efficiency was observed as the PVDF-ZnS pellets were reused by performing photocatalytic tests at the same experimental conditions repeatedly.
关键词： Reusability,Polymer carrier,Zinc sulfide,Immobilization,Phase inversion,Photocatalytic degradation
更新于2025-11-14 15:14:40
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Facet-Dependent Photocatalytic Behaviors of ZnS-Decorated Cu <sub/>2</sub> O Polyhedra Arising from Tunable Interfacial Band Alignment
摘要： ZnS particles were grown over Cu2O cubes, octahedra, and rhombic dodecahedra for examination of their facet-dependent photocatalytic behaviors. After ZnS growth, Cu2O cubes stay photocatalytically inactive. ZnS-decorated Cu2O octahedra show enhanced photocatalytic activity resulting from better charge carrier separation upon photoexcitation. Surprisingly, Cu2O rhombic dodecahedra give greatly suppressed photocatalytic activity after ZnS deposition. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra agree with these experimental observations. Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) profiles provide charge transfer insights. The decrease in the photocatalytic activity is attributed to an unfavorable band alignment caused by significant band bending within the Cu2O (110)/ZnS (200) plane interface. A modified Cu2O–ZnS band diagram is presented. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations generating plane-specific band energy diagrams of Cu2O and ZnS match well with the experimental results, showing charge transfer across the Cu2O (110)/ZnS (200) plane interface would not happen. This example further illustrates that the actual photocatalysis outcome for semiconductor heterojunctions cannot be assumed because interfacial charge transfer is strongly facet-dependent.
关键词： interfacial charge transfer,zinc sulfide,cuprous oxide,facet-dependent properties,heterojunctions,band alignment
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Adsorption and Cation Exchange Behavior of Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) on Mesoporous TiO2 Film and Its Applications to Solar Cells
摘要： Zinc sulfide (ZnS) was deposited onto the surface of mesoporous TiO2 film by a typical successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) process. By inducing a spontaneous cation exchange between ZnS and a target cation (Pb2+, Cu2+, Ag+, or Bi3+) dissolved in chemical bath when they are in contact, it was demonstrated successfully that white translucent ZnS on the substrate could be changed to brown-colored new metal chalcogenides and the amount of ZnS deposited originally by different conditions could be compared in a qualitative way with the degree of the color change. By utilizing this simple but effective process, the evolution of well-known ZnS passivation layer prepared from different chemical baths in quantum dot (QD)-sensitized solar cells could be tracked visually via checking the degree of color change of TiO2/ZnS electrodes after the induced specific cation exchange. When applied to representative CdS QD-sensitized solar cells, it was revealed clearly how the different degree and rate of ZnS deposition could affect the overall power conversion efficiency while finding an optimized passivation layer over TiO2/CdS electrode. Acetate anion-coupled Zn2+ source was observed to give a much faster deposition of ZnS passivation layer than nitrate anion one due to its higher pH-induced more favorable adsorption of Zn2+ on the surface of TiO2. As another useful application of the ZnS-based cation exchange, as-deposited ZnS was used as a template for preparing a more complex metal chalcogenide onto mesoporous TiO2 film. The ZnS-derived Sb2S3-sensitized electrode showed a promising initial result of over 1.0 % overall power conversion efficiency with a very thin ZrO2 passivation layer between TiO2 and Sb2S3.
关键词： passivation,Quantum dot-sensitizer,SILAR deposition,zinc sulfide,solar cell,cation exchange
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Sputtered p-type Cu <sub/>x</sub> Zn <sub/>1-x</sub> S back contact to CdTe solar cells
摘要： As thin film cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells gain prominence, one particular challenge is optimizing contacts and their interfaces to transfer charge without losses in efficiency. Back contact recombination is still significant and will prevent CdTe solar technology from reaching its full potential in device efficiency, and transparent back contacts have not been developed for bifacial solar technology or multijunction solar cells. To address these challenges, this study investigates sputtered CuxZn1-xS as a p-type semi-transparent back contact material to thin film polycrystalline CdTe solar cells, at Cu concentrations x = 0.30, 0.45 and 0.60. This material is selected for its high hole conductivity (160 to 2,120 S cm-1), wide optical band gap (2.25 to 2.75 eV), and variable ionization potential (approximately 6 to 7 eV) that can be aligned to that of CdTe. We report that without device optimization, CdTe solar cells with these CuxZn1-xS back contacts perform as well as control cells with standard ZnTe:Cu back contacts. We observe no reduction in external quantum efficiency, low contact barrier heights of approximately 0.3 eV, and carrier lifetimes on par with those of baseline CdTe. These cells are relatively stable over one year in air, with VOC and efficiency of the x = 0.30 cell decreasing by only 1% and 3%, respectively. Using SEM and STEM to investigate the CuxZn1-xS?CdTe interface, we demonstrate that the CuxZn1-xS layer segregates into a bilayer of Cu-Te-S and Zn-Cd-S, and thermodynamic reaction calculations support these findings. Despite its bilayer formation, the back contact still functions well. This investigation explains some of the physical mechanisms governing the device stack, inspires future work to understand interfacial chemistry and charge transfer, and elicits optimization to achieve higher efficiency CdTe cells.
关键词： solar cell back contact design,transparent semiconductors,copper zinc sulfide,solar cell interfaces,CdTe photovoltaics
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Photoluminescence of (Zn, Pb, Mn)S Quantum Dots in Polyacrylate Matrix
摘要： Solutions of (Zn, Pb, Mn)S quantum dots with different molar ratios between cations are produced by colloidal synthesis in a methyl methacrylate (MMA) medium. By the thermal polymerization of MMA in a block, the colloidal solutions are converted into the vitreous state. The optical transparency of the poly(MMA)/(Zn, Pb, Mn)S composites at the wavelengths >500 nm reaches 90% at a thickness of the absorbing layer up to 5 mm. The photoluminescence of the composites in the spectral range 400–480 nm is defined by the recombination of electrons at the levels of defects of the ZnS crystal structure, and photoluminescence in the range 520–620 nm by the 4T1 → 6A1 electronic transition in Mn2+ ions. Photoluminescence excitation is a result of interband transitions in ZnS, with energy transfer from the conduction band of ZnS to the levels of Mn2+ ions. The luminescence spectrum depends on the molar ratio between Mn2+ and Pb2+ ions, the order of introduction of substances into the reaction mixture, and the excitation-radiation wavelength.
关键词： acrylate composites,lead ions,doping,luminescence,manganese ions,zinc sulfide,quantum dots
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Distarch Phosphate as a Matrix for the Generation of Quantum Dots
摘要： Generation of ZnS, CdS, CaS and MgS quantum dots (QDs) was attempted in the matrix of distarch phosphate, an anionic polysaccharide. Based on the analysis of FTIR spectra, thermograms and Differential Scanning Calorimetry, interactions of QDS with the matrix could be excluded. On generation of MgS QDs and also, to a certain extent, CaS QDs, hydrolysis of the salts generating these QDs took place. That process had an impact on the partial destruction of the matrix. Molecular weight and radii of gyration of the products showed that the generation of QDs was dependent on the properties of the matrix polysaccharide. The elasticity, plasticity and viscosity of the gels containing QDs were significantly lower than those of plain distarch phosphate. Generally these values changed with time similarly to gels free of QDs.
关键词： Biocomposites,Calcium sulfide,Cadmium sulfide,Magnesium sulfide,Zinc sulfide,Luminescent biodegradable foils
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Monitoring of the Mechanism of Mn Ions Incorporation into Quantum Dots by Optical and EPR Spectroscopy
摘要： Synthesis of nanoparticles doped with various ions can significantly expand their functionality. The conditions of synthesis exert significant influence on the distribution nature of doped ions and therefore the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles. In this paper, a correlation between the conditions of synthesis of manganese-containing cadmium sulfide or zinc sulfide nanoparticles and their optical and magnetic properties is analyzed. Electron paramagnetic resonance was used to study the distribution of manganese ions in nanoparticles and the intensity of interaction between them depending on the conditions of synthesis of nanoparticles, the concentration of manganese, and the type of initial semiconductor. The increase of manganese concentration is shown to result in the formation of smaller CdS-based nanoparticles. Luminescent properties of nanoparticles were studied. The 580 nm peak, which is typical for manganese ions, becomes more distinguished with the increase of their concentration and the time of synthesis.
关键词： manganese,electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR),nanoparticles,quantum dots,zinc sulfide,cadmium sulfide,luminescence
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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The size dependence of optical properties in colloidal ZnxCd1-xS:Mn quantum dots in gelatin
摘要： Size-selected colloidal ZnxCd1-xS quantum dots were successfully prepared by aqueous synthesis in gelatin. Quantum dots with an average size of a few nanometers were obtained by changing the synthesis conditions such as the amount of precursors and temperature. Variation of the composition and size of particles leads to a change in the optical, in particular, luminescent characteristics of quantum dots. Estimation of particle sizes were performed by several methods based on X-Ray diffraction and optical data. The mechanisms of trap state photoluminescence in ZnxCd1-xS quantum dots are proposed. Models of increasing / decreasing the photoluminescence intensity depending on the composition and particle size are presented.
关键词： zinc sulfide,quantum dots,luminescence,quantum size effect,aqueous synthesis,cadmium sulfide
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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Surface modification of carbon nanotubes for the synthesis of CNTs/ZnS quantum dot composites via electrophoretic deposition route
摘要： In the present study, carbon nanotube (CNT)/zinc sulfide (ZnS) quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized followed by electrophoretic deposition on Al electrodes. First, surface of carbon nanotubes were modified using wet chemical routes to obtain Carboxyl-, Chlorine- and Amine-CNTs. Although deposition weight of CNTs were improved considerably by surface modification, it decreased dramatically after attachment of ZnS QDs. Microstructure studies showed that a better coverage has been obtained on the Al substrate by the continuous layer of Carboxyl-modified CNTs. Moreover, ZnS QDs were coated on the surface of Carboxyl-modified CNTs properly.
关键词： functionalizing,CNT,Zinc Sulfide,quantum dots,electrophoretic deposition
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22