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Nanoscale Au-ZnO heterostructure developed by atomic layer deposition towards amperometric H2O2 detection
Nanoscale Au-ZnO heterostructures were fabricated on 4-in. SiO2/Si wafers by the atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique. Developed Au-ZnO heterostructures after post-deposition annealing at 250 degrees C were tested for amperometric hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) detection. The surface morphology and nanostructure of Au-ZnO heterostructures were examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), etc. Additionally, the electrochemical behavior of Au-ZnO heterostructures towards H2O2 sensing under various conditions is assessed by chronoamperometry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed that ALD-fabricated Au-ZnO heterostructures exhibited one of the highest sensitivities of 0.53 mu A mu M(-1)cm(-2), the widest linear H2O2 detection range of 1.0 mu M-120mM, a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.78 mu M, excellent selectivity under the normal operation conditions, and great long-term stability. Utilization of the ALD deposition method opens up a unique opportunity for the improvement of the various capabilities of the devices based on Au-ZnO heterostructures for amperometric detection of different chemicals
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Non-stoichiometric oxide and metal interfaces and reactions
We have employed a combination of experimental surface science techniques and density functional calculations to study the reduction of TiO2(110) surfaces through the doping with submonolayer transition metals. We concentrate on the role of Ti adatoms in self doping of rutile and contrast the behaviour to that of Cr. DFT+U calculations enable identification of probable adsorption structures and their spectroscopic characteristics. Adsorption of both metals leads to a broken symmetry and an asymmetric charge transfer localised around the defect site of a mixed localised/delocalised character. Charge transfer creates defect states with Ti 3d character in the band gap at similar to 1-eV binding energy. Cr adsorption, however, leads to a very large shift in the valence-band edge to higher binding energy and the creation of Cr 3d states at 2.8-eV binding energy. Low-temperature oxidation lifts the Ti-derived band-gap states and modifies the intensity of the Cr features, indicative of a change of oxidation state from Cr3+ to Cr4+. Higher temperature processing leads to a loss of Cr from the surface region, indicative of its substitution into the bulk
Adsorption of Alkali, Alkaline Earth and Transition Metal Atoms on Silicene
The adsorption characteristics of alkali, alkaline earth and transition metal
adatoms on silicene, a graphene-like monolayer structure of silicon, are
analyzed by means of first-principles calculations. In contrast to graphene,
interaction between the metal atoms and the silicene surface is quite strong
due to its highly reactive buckled hexagonal structure. In addition to
structural properties, we also calculate the electronic band dispersion, net
magnetic moment, charge transfer, workfunction and dipole moment of the metal
adsorbed silicene sheets. Alkali metals, Li, Na and K, adsorb to hollow site
without any lattice distortion. As a consequence of the significant charge
transfer from alkalis to silicene metalization of silicene takes place. Trends
directly related to atomic size, adsorption height, workfunction and dipole
moment of the silicene/alkali adatom system are also revealed. We found that
the adsorption of alkaline earth metals on silicene are entirely different from
their adsorption on graphene. The adsorption of Be, Mg and Ca turns silicene
into a narrow gap semiconductor. Adsorption characteristics of eight transition
metals Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Mo and W are also investigated. As a result of
their partially occupied d orbital, transition metals show diverse structural,
electronic and magnetic properties. Upon the adsorption of transition metals,
depending on the adatom type and atomic radius, the system can exhibit metal,
half-metal and semiconducting behavior. For all metal adsorbates the direction
of the charge transfer is from adsorbate to silicene, because of its high
surface reactivity. Our results indicate that the reactive crystal structure of
silicene provides a rich playground for functionalization at nanoscale.Comment: 8 Figures, 1 Table. under publication Physical Review B (2013
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