Abstract
TiS2 nanoparticles with nested fullerene-like structure (IF) 60-120 nm in size consisting of up to 100 concentric molecular layers and having quite a perfectly spherical shape were obtained by reacting TiCl4 and H2S using first a horizontal and subsequently a vertical reactor. The proposed growth mechanism of these nanoparticles, i.e. nucleation and growth, is radically different from the one proposed for the growth of the fullerene-like WS2 from the respective oxide nanoparticles. It was found that adding 1-2% IF-TiS2 improves the behavior of lubricating oil substantially. The improved performance of the additive was attributed to the nearly spherical shape of the nanoparticles which promotes rolling friction.
Keywords: coalescence, agglomeration, double-zone oven, titanium tetrachloride, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction
Current Nanoscience
Title: Fullerene-like Nanoparticles of Titanium Disulfide
Volume: 1 Issue: 3
Author(s): Alexander Margolin, Ronit Popovitz-Biro, Ana Albu-Yaron, Alexander Moshkovich, Lev Rapoport and Reshef Tenne
Affiliation:
Keywords: coalescence, agglomeration, double-zone oven, titanium tetrachloride, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction
Abstract: TiS2 nanoparticles with nested fullerene-like structure (IF) 60-120 nm in size consisting of up to 100 concentric molecular layers and having quite a perfectly spherical shape were obtained by reacting TiCl4 and H2S using first a horizontal and subsequently a vertical reactor. The proposed growth mechanism of these nanoparticles, i.e. nucleation and growth, is radically different from the one proposed for the growth of the fullerene-like WS2 from the respective oxide nanoparticles. It was found that adding 1-2% IF-TiS2 improves the behavior of lubricating oil substantially. The improved performance of the additive was attributed to the nearly spherical shape of the nanoparticles which promotes rolling friction.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Margolin Alexander, Popovitz-Biro Ronit, Albu-Yaron Ana, Moshkovich Alexander, Rapoport Lev and Tenne Reshef, Fullerene-like Nanoparticles of Titanium Disulfide, Current Nanoscience 2005; 1 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157341305774642902
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157341305774642902 |
Print ISSN 1573-4137 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6786 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Role of nanomaterials in fabrication of coatings, Machining and Joining
The application of nanoscience has brought about a revolution in the field of mechanical engineering by providing novel materials, boosting manufacturing processes, and generating cutting-edge products. The purpose of this special issue is to investigate the enormous impact that nanoscience has had on mechanical engineering, with a particular emphasis on ...read more
Advanced Inorganic Nanocomposites and Their Emerging Applications
This special issue collection will highlight developments on the recent trends about the synthesis of metal oxides, nanoclusters, biomaterials, 2D nanomaterials, nanocrystals, nanocomposites, etc. and their applications in electrochemical systems, tissue regeneration, energy storage and harvesting, sensors, etc. The novelty of the methods in the chemical synthesis and their characterizations, ...read more
Applicability of Nanotechnology for Performance Enhancement of Clean Energy Technologies
Population growth, industrialization, and improvement in living quality would lead to further increase in energy demand in near future. Regarding the disadvantages of fossil fuels such as fluctuations in their price, high emissions of greenhouse gases and restriction of their sources, it is crucial to use and exploit alternative energy ...read more
Graphene and 2D Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
This thematic issue will discuss the recent advances in graphene-based nanomaterials for different energy technologies. Graphene possesses a high surface area, and stable structure and exhibits many interesting electronic, optical, and mechanical properties due to its 2D crystal structure. Graphene is of both fundamental interest and suitable for a wide ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Possible Mechanisms of Action of NSAIDs and Related Compounds that Modulate γ - Secretase Cleavage
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Capillary Electrophoresis–Mass Spectrometry in Metabolomics: The Potential for Driving Drug Discovery and Development
Current Drug Metabolism Steroid Biosynthesis Inhibitors in the Therapy of Hypercortisolism: Theory and Practice
Current Medicinal Chemistry A Review on Possible Therapeutic Effect of Nigella sativa and Thymoquinone in Neurodegenerative Diseases
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Establishment of Cholinergic Neuron-like Cell Lines with Differential Vulnerability to Nitrosative Stress
Current Neurovascular Research Neuroprotective Properties of Nicotine
Current Medicinal Chemistry Purine Molecules as Hypnogenic Factors Role of Adenosine, ATP, and Caffeine
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Virtual Screening of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Based on Machine Learning Combined with Molecule Docking Methods
Current Bioinformatics Subclassification and Nomenclature of α- and β-Adrenoceptors
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Kynurenine Pathway and Disease: An Overview
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Review on the Protective Effects of PACAP in Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases In Vitro and In Vivo
Current Pharmaceutical Design Pharmacophore and 3D-QSAR Characterization of Thieno[3,2-d] pyrimidine-6-carboxamides as SIRT-2 Inhibitors
Letters in Drug Design & Discovery PET Tracers for Imaging of ABC Transporters at the Blood-Brain Barrier: Principles and Strategies
Current Pharmaceutical Design Effects of Snake Venom Polypeptides on Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Evaluation of Blood Oxidant/Antioxidant Changes and Testicular Toxicity after Subacute Exposure to Cadmium in Albino Rats: Therapeutic Effect of <i>Nigella sativa</i> Seed Extracts
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening In Vivo Imaging of the Diseased Nervous System: An Update
Current Pharmaceutical Design Physiology of Immune System: Regulation of Stem Cell Survival
Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery Molecular Modeling of Substances Isolated from the Essential Oil of the Species <i>Drimys angustifolia</i> and <i>Drimys brasiliensis</i>
Current Physical Chemistry Outcome Measures for Clinical Trials in Interstitial Lung Diseases
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews Dynamic Simulation, Docking and DFT Studies Applied to a Set of Anti-Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in the enzyme β-Secretase (BACE-1): An Important Therapeutic Target in Alzheimer's Disease
Current Computer-Aided Drug Design