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One-dimensional TiO2 (1D TiO2) nanomaterials with unique structural and functional properties have been extensively used in various fields including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, photocatalytic CO2 reduction into energy fuels, water splitting, solar cells, supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. In the past few decades, 1D TiO2 nanostructured materials with a well-controlled size and morphology have been designed and synthesized. Compared to 0D and 2D nanostructures, more attention has been paid to 1D TiO2 nanostructures due to their high aspect ratio, large specific surface area, and excellent electronic or ionic charge transport properties. In this review, we present the crystal structure of TiO2 and the latest development on the fabrication of 1D TiO2 nanostructured materials. Besides, we will look into some critical engineering strategies that give rise to the excellent properties of 1D TiO2 nanostructures such as improved enlargement of the surface area, light absorption and efficient separation of electrons/holes that benefit their potential applications. Moreover, their corresponding environmental and energy applications are described and discussed. With the fast development of the current economy and technology, more and more effort will be put into endowing TiO2-based materials with advanced functionalities and other promising applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inspired by the surface geometry and composition of the lotus leaf with its self-cleaning behavior, in this work, a TiO2@fabric composite was prepared via a facile strategy for preparing marigold flower-like hierarchical TiO2 particles through a one-pot hydrothermal reaction on a cotton fabric surface. In addition, a robust superhydrophobic TiO2@fabric was further constructed by fluoroalkylsilane modification as a versatile platform for UV shielding, self-cleaning and oil–water separation. The results showed TiO2 particles were uniformly distributed on the fibre surface with a high coating density. In comparison with hydrophobic cotton fabric, the TiO2@fabric exhibited a high superhydrophobic activity with a contact angle of ∼160° and a sliding angle lower than 10°. The robust superhydrophobic fabric had high stability against repeated abrasion without an apparent reduction in contact angle. The as-prepared composite TiO2@fabric demonstrated good anti-UV ability. Moreover, the composite fabric demonstrated highly efficient oil–water separation due to its extreme wettability contrast (superhydrophobicity/superoleophilicity). We expect that this facile process can be readily and widely adopted for the design of multifunctional fabrics for excellent anti-UV, effective self-cleaning, efficient oil–water separation, and microfluidic management applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

N-1-Naphthylethylenediamine dihydrochloride monomethanolate (N-NEDHME) was tested as a corrosion inhibitor for copper in 2 M HNO solution using the standard gravimetric technique at 303-343 K. N-NEDHME acts as an inhibitor for copper in an acidic medium. Inhibition efficiency increases with increase in concentration of N-NEDHME but decreases with a rise in temperature. Thermodynamic parameters such as adsorption heat ( $$ \Updelta H_{\text{ads}}^\circ $$), adsorption entropy ( $$ \Updelta S_{\text{ads}}^\circ $$) and adsorption free energy ( $$ \Updelta G_{\text{ads}}^\circ $$) were obtained from experimental data of the temperature studies of the inhibition process at five temperatures ranging from 303 to 343 K. Kinetic parameters activation such as $$ E_{a} $$, $$ \Updelta H_{\text{a}}^\circ $$, $$ \Updelta S_{\text{a}}^\circ $$ and pre-exponential factors have been calculated and are discussed. Adsorption of N-NEDHME on the copper surface in 2 M HNO follows the Langmuir isotherm model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reaction of phenylpiperazine and nitric acid yields the new organicinorganic hybrid material of phenylpiperazinium (C10H16N2)(NO3)2.H2O, (I). To understand the interaction between components of this salt, single crystal structure and computational studies are performed and reported. X-ray diffraction analysis was employed for the structural characterization. Computational methods were exploited for ground state structure determination and HOMO-LUMO calculations were determined. Detailed studies on ground state structure determinations as well as Electrostatic Potential Surface maps have been estimated by applying second-order Møller- Plesset (MP2) perturbation theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effect of some prepared compounds, namely 3,5-dimethyl-1 H-pyrazole (P1), 3(5)-amino-5(3)-methylpyrazole (P2), and 1′,3,5,5′-tetramethyl-1′ H-1,3′-bipyrazole (P3), on the corrosion behaviour of steel in 1.0 M hydrochloric acid solution as corrosive medium has been investigated at 308 K using weight-loss measurement, potentiodynamic polarisation, linear polarisation, and impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Generally, inhibition efficiency of the investigated compounds was found to depend on the concentration and nature of the inhibitor. P3 was a better inhibitor than P1 and P2, and its inhibition efficiency increased with increasing concentration of inhibitor, attaining 94% above 10 M. Potentiodynamic polarisation studies clearly reveal that P3 acts essentially as a cathodic inhibitor. E (%) values obtained from different methods are in reasonably good agreement. EIS measurements show an increase of transfer resistance with inhibitor concentration. Partial π-charge on atoms was calculated. Correlation between the highest occupied molecular orbital energy E and inhibition efficiencies was sought. The temperature effect on the corrosion behaviour of steel in 1.0 M HCl without and with different concentrations of inhibitor P3 was studied in the temperature range 308 to 343 K. Thermodynamic data, for example heat of adsorption ( $$ \Updelta H_{\text{ads}}^{^\circ } $$), entropy of adsorption ( $$ \Updelta S_{\text{ads}}^{^\circ } $$) and free energy of adsorption ( $$ \Updelta G_{\text{ads}}^{^\circ } $$) were calculated by use of thermodynamic equations. Kinetic activation data, for example E, Δ H*, Δ S* and pre-exponential factor, were calculated, and are discussed. The inhibiting action of P3 on the corrosion of steel in 1-10 M hydrochloric acid was also studied by weight-loss measurement. The rate constant and reaction constant were calculated for the corrosion reactions. Adsorption of P3 on the steel surface in 1.0 M HCl follows the Langmuir isotherm model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]