Emerging Two-Dimensional Ti3C2-BiOCl Nanoparticles for Excellent Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties.

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2024
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Abstract
Introduction  MXenes (TiC) represent a group of two-dimensional inorganic compounds, produced through a top-down exfoliation method. They comprise ultra-thin layers of transition metal carbides, or carbonitrides, and exhibit hydrophilic properties on their surfaces. Utilizing TiC BiOCl nanoparticles for their antimicrobial and antioxidant attributes involves enhancing synthesis, processing, and characterization techniques. Materials and method  To prepare TiC MXene, dissolve 1.6 g of LiF in 20 ml of 9M HCl. Slowly add 1 g of TiAlC (titanium aluminum carbide) powder to the solution while stirring. Etch at 35°C for 24 h to remove Al layers from TiAlC, leaving TiC layers. Wash the mixture with distilled water and ethanol until the pH is around 6. Collect the washed sediment by centrifugation and sonicate it in distilled water for 1 h. Centrifuge to remove unexfoliated particles. For BiOCl synthesis, dissolve 2 mmol of Bi(NO)·5HO (bismuth nitrate pentahydrate) in 10 ml of 2M HCl (hydrochloric acid) with 0.5 g of PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone). Transfer the solution to a Teflon-lined autoclave, fill it with distilled water up to 80%, and heat at 160°C for 24 h. Collect the precipitate by centrifugation, wash, and dry at 60°C for 12 h. Disperse BiOCl nanoparticles in distilled water, sonicate for 30 min, add TiC MXene dispersion, stir for 2 h, collect, wash, dry, and calcine at 400°C for 2 h. Result  The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) utilizes electrons, rather than light, to generate highly magnified images. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) complements SEM by analyzing the X-ray spectrum emitted when a solid sample is bombarded with electrons, enabling localized chemical analysis. In SEM imaging, incorporating an X-ray spectrometer allows for both element mapping and point analysis. The SEM image of the prepared samples reveals accordion-like multilayer structures in BiOCl, characterized by thin sheet-like structures with numerous pores. EDS, relying on X-ray emissions from electron bombardment, facilitates detailed chemical analysis at specific locations within the sample.  Conclusion  Our research has shed light on the synthesis and characterization processes of two-dimensional TiC BiOCl nanoparticles, revealing their remarkable antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
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Authors Rathina Gesav, V Ra;Geetha, A;Vasugi, S;Balachandran, S;Ilangovar, I G K;
Journal Cureus
Year 2024
DOI
e65080
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Keywords
X-ray diffraction bovine serum albumin mxenes bismuth oxychloride titanium aluminium carbide

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