Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Self-assembled metal oxide MnO2 nanowires (NWs) were hydrothermally synthesized and electrically characterized. The nanowires were from 3 to 10 μm long and from 20 to 100 nm in diameter. [..] Read more

Abstract: Focus of this paper is to build and investigate an optical fiber sensor based on silica nanofibers prepared by a reliable and low cost electrospinning technique to detect water content in DOT-4 brake fluid. For the best of our knowledge, this is a novelty study of optical fiber sensor to detect water content in an aqueous substance using electrospinning nanofibers. [..] Read more

Abstract: Cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria) are currently one of the most investigated nanomaterials because of their attractive properties used in biomedical applications, catalysis, fuel cells, and many others. These attractive properties are connected with the Ce3+ and Ce4+ valency state ratio. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays, 2D materials are one of the most studied classes of materials. In addition to the most famous graphene, progress has been achieved in studying and using fundamental properties of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD). [..] Read more

Abstract: Diamond films are multifunctional materials with a wide range of extraordinary properties and a high application potential in various fields. In this work, we investigate the low temperature (< 500 °C) diamond films chemical vapor deposition on fused silica substrates realized in two different focused microwave plasma systems, i.e. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this article, we present the design and preparation of a platform for a gas sensor application based on the ink print of silver nanoparticles on flexible substrates. The Inkjet printing allows localized deposition of ink at low temperatures on a large area and can be used for the deposition of both conductive and dielectric materials. [..] Read more

Abstract: Pulse anodization of aluminum is a promising method to produce porous photonic crystals (PCs) with tunable photonic stopbands (PSBs) by a fully programmable change of electrochemical conditions. The spectral position of the PSBs is mainly determined by thickness and porosity of alternate layers forming the periodic structure. [..] Read more

Abstract: We investigated the effect of spin coating parameters on the electrical properties of Ti3C2 MXene thin films deposited from non-aqueous suspensions in N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) on gold interdigitated electrodes (IDE). The electrical properties of DMF-MXenes and NMP-MXenes films are characterized by impedance spectroscopy (4 Hz - 8 MHz at 1 V) using gold IDE with 25 µm gap. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nanoparticles of thermochromic complex pigment bis- (diethylammonium) tetrachloridocuprate (II) with chemical formula [NH2(C2H5)2]2CuCl4 (abbreviated DEA-CuCl4) was prepared by crystallization and subsequent grinding in a cryo-mill. Nanoparticles were incorporated into a flexible hydro insulating transparent silicone matrix. [..] Read more

Abstract: Natural organic matter is a complex pool of organic substances which can affect the transport of both beneficial and harmful species in soil systems. The occurrence of pharmaceuticals as soil pollutants has become one of the new environmental threats. [..] Read more

Abstract: This contribution focuses on monitoring the mobility of sulfapyridine in different soil types. The main difference in the used types of soil was the content of soil organic matter. [..] Read more

Abstract: Polydopamine is an organic substance that is almost universally applicable to cover all kinds of materials, including nanomaterials. Considering the possible use of polydopamine in the water purification process, this article focuses on the change of selected properties of the chosen material (graphene oxide and the hybrid compound graphene oxide-C60) after being coated with polydopamine. [..] Read more

Abstract: We have performed an ab initio study of janus monolayers, a SiX state with as a direct wide bandgap semiconducting ferroelectric material, two-dimensional, 2D, silicon carbide has the potential to bring revolutionary advances into optoelectronic and electronic devices. It can overcome current limitations with silicon, bulk SiC, and gapless graphene. [..] Read more

Abstract: Elementary nanofibrous layers show insufficient mechanical properties, especially tensile strength and abrasion resistance. In order to overcome these disadvantages, they are combined with carrier substrates and cover materials. [..] Read more

Abstract: Surfactants coated magnetic nanoparticles have shown greater application potentials in freshwater source treatment processes for their antibacterial properties.In this work, we prepared magnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4 which surface were modified with Cethyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TTAB) and Carbaethopendecine bromide (Septonex), respectively. Their physicochemical properties and morphology were investigated using thermal analysis (i.e. [..] Read more

Abstract: Here we report the synthesis route for glass surface functionalization by ZnO nanorods and nanowires-based Cu2O heterojunction. In the first step, ZnO elongated structures were grown on a seeded substrate following the classic hydrothermal method, and their thickness can be controlled by polyethyleneimine (PEI) concentration. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper is focused on assessment of the influence of biochar on the soil physico-chemical properties (specific gravity, bulk density, porosity, water retention capacity and maximum water holding capacity, oxidizable carbon content, total nitrogen content, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium content). The selected and examined soil types were: cambisol, fluvisol, chernozem and regosol. [..] Read more

Abstract: Foliar application of nanofertilizers is currently regarded as a promising alternative to conventional soil fertilization. For successful development of nanofertilizers, firstly, a better understanding of interactions of nanoparticles with the leaf surface is needed. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article focuses on the issue of the spinning process in AC electrospinning. The conducted study aimed to identify the possible influence of the material type of the spinning electrode on the fibres formed. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article deals with new technology for the production of a flat nanofibrous structure using AC electrospinning and the development of a new type of spinning electrode. Simulations of the distribution of the electric field around the electrode were performed. [..] Read more