Journal Cover Design Publications
Book Chapters
Spray Pyrolysis: Thin Film Coating.
Authors: Tushar Deshmukh & Nelson Y. Dzade
In: Sankapal, B.R., Ennaoui, A., Gupta, R.B., Lokhande, C.D. (eds) Simple Chemical Methods for Thin Film Deposition. Springer, Singapore (2023). DOI
“Physical Methods for Synthesis and Thin Film Deposition”
Authors: Sachin R. Rondiy, Anurag Roy, Ganesh K. Rahane, Ashok Jadhavar, Mahesh M. Kamble, Puneeth Kumar P., Hareesh K., Mahesh P. Suryawanshi, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar.
Chapter 4 In Applications of Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices. 1st ed.; Amit Saxena, Bhaskar Bhattacharya, Felipe Caballero-Briones., Eds.; Routledge and CRC Press, 2022, ISBN 9781032106311, DOI.
“Hydrothermal Synthesis of Metal Oxide Composite Cathode Materials for High Energy Application”
Authors: Moses Kigozi, Blessing N. Ezealigo, Azikiwe Peter Onwualu & Nelson Y. Dzade
In Chemically Deposited Nanocrystalline Metal Oxide Thin Films: Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications, 1st ed.; Ezema, F.I., Lokhande, C.D., Rajan, J., Eds.; Springer International Publishing: Cham, Switzerland, 2021; pp. 489–508, DOI.
2024 Publications
116. DFT Insights into the Adsorption Mechanisms of Lithium Polysulfides on Ni2P(0001) Surface for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Journal: Applied Surface Science 659 (2024) 159847
Authors: Ricardo Amaral and Nelson Y. Dzade*
115. Novel Au/Cu2NiSnS4 Nano-Heterostructure: Synthesis, Structure, Heterojunction Band Offset and Alignment, and Interfacial Charge Transfer Dynamics
Journal: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024
Authors: Yogesh A. Jadhav, Ganesh K. Rahane, Tanmay Goswami, Kusuma Jagadish, Kalyani Chordiya, Anurag Roy, Tushar Debnath, Sagar B. Jathar, Rupesh Devan, Mousumi Upadhyay Kahaly, Sachin R. Rondiya, Hirendra N. Ghosh, and Nelson Y. Dzade*
114. Unraveling the origin of the high photocatalytic properties of earth-abundant TiO2/FeS2 heterojunctions: insights from first-principles density functional theory
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024,26, 12869-12879
Authors: Oluwayomi F. Awe, Henry I. Eya, Ricardo Amaral, Nikhil Komalla, Pascal Nbelayim, and Nelson Y. Dzade*
113. Optimizing flotation separation of fluorapatite from Florida waste clay using a multiscale approach
Journal: Applied Surface Science 662 (2024) 16006
Authors: Eskanlou, Barbara J. Arnold, Yann Foucaud, Michael Badawi, and Nelson Y. Dzade
112. Fabrication of ZnO Scaffolded CdS Nanostructured Photoanodes with Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Activity under Visible Light
Journal: Langmuir 2024, 40, 13, 6884–6897
Authors: Avinash Rokade, Ganesh K. Rahane, Aleksandar Živković, Swati N. Rahane, Hemant S. Tarkas, K. Hareesh, Nora H. de Leeuw, Shrikrishna Dattatraya Sartale, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar, and Sachin R. Rondiya
111. Mechanistic insights into the adsorption and dissociation of nitrogen oxides on nickel phosphide (Ni2P) catalysts
Journal: Materials Today Communications 38, 107824, (2024)
Authors: Ricardo Amaral, Nelson Y. Dzade
110. Synthesis and Interface Engineering in Heterojunctions of Tin-Selenide-Based Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Journal: ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2024, 7, 2, 1986– 1999
Authors: Sunil V Barma, Sagar B Jathar, Yi-Teng Huang, Yogesh A Jadhav, Ganesh K Rahane, Avinash V Rokade, Mamta P Nasane, Swati N Rahane, Russell W Cross, Mahesh P Suryawanshi, Sae Byeok Jo, Robert LZ Hoye, Sandesh R Jadkar, Nelson Y Dzade, Sachin R Rondiya
109. Bilayered graded phase homojunction FA0.15MA0.85PbI3-based organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells crossing 22 % efficiency
Journal: Progress in Solid State Chemistry (2024)
Authors: Jyoti V. Patil, Sawanta S. Mali, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Chang Kook Hong
108 Theoretical investigation of electronic, energetic, and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose composite hydrogel electrolyte
Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling 127, 108667 (2024)
Authors: Nkechi E. Offia-Kalu, Simeon C. Nwanonenyi, Bello Abdulhakeem, Nelson Y. Dzade, Peter A. Onwalu
107. Heterojunction of Semi-conductive MoS2 Nanoparticles/Metallic CoS2 Nanotubes as an Efficient Multifunctional Catalyst for Urea-Water Electrolysis
Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2023, 123295
Authors: Thi Luu Luyen Doan, Dinh Chuong Nguyen, Kyoungin Kang, Anusha Ponnusamy, Henry I. Eya, Nelson Y. Dzade*, Cheol Sang Kim, Chan Hee Park
2023 Publications
106. Interfacial Band Offset Engineering with Barium-doping Towards Enhanced Performance of all Inorganic CsPbI2Br Perovskite Solar Cells
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023, Accepted Manuscript
Authors: Sachin R. Rondiya, Sawanta Mali, Anurag Roy, Gajendra Kumar Inwati, Ganesh K. Rahane, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Sunil Suresh, Tushar Debnath, Chang Kook Hong and Nelson Y Dzade*
105. Phase-heterojunction all-inorganic perovskite solar cells surpassing 21.5% efficiency
Journal: Nature Energy (2023) 1-13
Sawanta S Mali, Jyoti V Patil, Jiang-Yang Shao, Yu-Wu Zhong, Sachin R Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Chang Kook Hong
104. Density Functional Theory Insights the Structural, Electronic, Optical, Surface and Band Alignment Properties of BaZrS3 Chalcogenide Perovskite for Photovoltaics
Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials, (2023) 6, 5729–5738
Authors: Eya, H.I. & Dzade, N.Y.*
103. Ruthenium Engineered A2B2O6-Hybrid Columbite Ferrite for Bifunctional pH-Universal Water Splitting
Journal: Advanced Energy Materials, 2023, 2300174
Authors: P.M. Bacirhonde, A.Y. Mohamed, B. Han, D.-Y. Cho, S. Devendra, J.-W. Choi, C.-R. Lim, E.O. Afranie, K.-H. Baik, K. Kang, S. Lee, E.-S. Jeong, N. Komalla, N. Y. Dzade, C.H. Park, C.S. Kim
102. First-principles insights into sulfur oxides (SO2 and SO3) adsorption and dissociation on layered iron sulfide (FeS) catalyst
Journal: Materials Today Communications 34, (2023), 105452
Mustapha Shehu, Tolani T Oladipo, Farouk U Baffa, Tahir Abdullahi, Chibuike K Ugwu, Amina M Tanimu, Jide Adegboyega, Gideon K Korir, Isyaku A Odoguje, Nelson Y Dzade*
101: Hierarchical 2D MnO2@1D mesoporous NiTiO3 core-shell hybrid structures for high-performance supercapattery electrodes: Theoretical and experimental investigations
Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 936 (2023) 117359
Authors: Narasimharao Kitchamsetti, Manopriya Samtham, Diwaka Singh, Ekta Choudhary, Sachin R. Rondiya, Yuan-Ron Ma, Russell W. Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade, Rupesh S. Devan.
100. Lead-Free Solid State Mechanochemical Synthesis of Cs2NaBi1–xFexCl6 Double Perovskite: Reduces Band Gap and Enhances Optical Properties.
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry, (2023), 62, 12, 4861–4871
Authors: Rohini Udavant, Sachin Thawarkar, Sachin Rondiya, Ankita Shelke, Rahul Aher, Thalasseril G. Ajithkumar, Russell W. Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh Jadkar.
99. Synergy between nitrogen, phosphorus co-doped carbon quantum dots and ZnO nanorods for enhanced hydrogen production
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds 937 (2023) 168397
Authors: H.J. Yashwanth, Sachin R. Rondiya, Henry I. Eya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Deodatta M. Phase, Sanjay D. Dhole, K. Hareesh
98. The Transfer Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde Using Homogeneous Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) (E)-1-(Pyridin-2-yl)-N-(3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl)methanimine and the Complexes Anchored on Fe3O4 Support as Pre-Catalysts: An Experimental and In Silico Approach
Journal: Molecules (2023), 28, 659.
Authors: Sejie, F.P., Oyetunji, O.A., Darkwa, J., Beas, I.N., Makhubela, B.C.E., Dzade, N.Y., de Leeuw, N.H. “
97. Regulated electrochemical performance of manganese oxide cathode for potassium-ion batteries: A combined experimental and first-principles density functional theory (DFT) investigation
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, (2023) 633 886–896
Authors: Bidhan Pandit, Sachin R. Rondiya, Shoyebmohamad F. Shaikh, Mohd Ubaidullah, Ricardo Amaral, Nelson Y. Dzade, Emad S. Goda, Abu H. S. Rana, Harjot Singh Gill, Tokeer Ahmad
2022 Publications
96. Rationally designed NiS2-MnS/MoS2 hybridized 3D hollow N-Gr microsphere framework-modified celgard separator for highly efficient Li-S batteries.
Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2022), 319 121934.
Authors: Doan, T. L. L., Nguyen, D. C., Amaral, R., Dzade, N. Y., Kim, C. S., Park, C. H.
95. A Potential Peanut Shell Feedstock Pyrolyzed Biochar and Iron-Modified Peanut Shell Biochars for Heavy Metal Fixation in Acid Mine Drainage
Journal: ACS Earth Space Chem. (2022), 6, 11, 2651–2665
Authors: Patrick M. Bacirhonde, Nelson Y. Dzade, Henry I. Eya, Cheol Sang Kim, and Chan Hee Park
94. Adsorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and C60 onto Forsterite: C–H Bond Activation by the Schottky Vacancy
Journal: ACS Earth Space Chem. (2022), 6, 8, 2009–2023
Authors: Dario Campisi, Thanja Lamberts, Nelson Y. Dzade, Rocco Martinazzo, Inge Loes ten Kate, and Alexander G. G. M. Tielens.
93. Improved Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Nanoparticles through Nitrogen and Phosphorus Co-doped Carbon Quantum Dots: An Experimental and Theoretical Study.
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., (2022), 24, 15271-15279. Editor’s Choice 2022 PCCP HOT Articles
Authors: H. J. Yashwanth, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Robert L. Z. Hoye, Ram J. Choudhary, Deodatta M. Phase, Sanjay D. Dhole; K. Hareesh
92. Facile Green Synthesis of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles using Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye
Journal: Environmental Technology & Innovation (2022), 28, 102746.
Authors: Kumar, S.A.; Jarvin, M.; Inbanathan, S.S.R.; Umar, A.; Lalla, N.P.; Dzade, N.Y.; Algadi, H.; Rahman, Q. I.; Baskoutas, S.
91. Terbium-Doped and Dual-Passivated γ-CsPb(I1−xBrx )3 Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells with Improved Air Thermal Stability and High Efficiency.
Journal: Advanced Materials, (2022) 34, 2203204.
Authors: Sawanta S. Mali, Jyoti V. Patil, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Pramod S. Patil, Chang Kook Hong.
90. Atomic Dispersion of Rh on Interconnected Mo2C Nanosheet Network Intimately Embedded in 3D NixMoOy Nanorod Arrays for pH-Universal Hydrogen Evolution
Journal: Energy & Environmental Materials, (2022), 0,1–15
Authors: Thi Luu Luyen Doan, Dinh Chuong Nguyen, Patrick M. Bacirhonde, Ahmed S. Yasin, Abdelrahman I. Rezk, Nelson Y. Dzade, Cheol Sang Kim, Chan Hee Park
89. Reduction of Transition-Metal Columbite-Tantalite as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting
Journal: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces (2022), 14, 13, 15090–15102
Authors: Patrick M. Bacirhonde, Nelson Y. Dzade, Carmen Chalony, Jeesoo Park, Emmanuel O. Afranie, Sunny Lee, Do-Hwan Kim, Chan Hee Park, Cheol Sang Kim.
88. First-Principles DFT Insights into the Stabilization of Zinc Diphosphide (ZnP2) Nanocrystals via Surface Functionalization by 4-Aminothiophenol for Photovoltaic Applications
Journal: ACS Appl. Energy Mater. (2022), 5, 2318–2328
Authors: Barbara Farkaš, Aleksandar Živković, Veikko Uahengo, Nelson Y. Dzade* and Nora H. de Leeuw
87. Volumetric, Acoustic and IR Properties of Binary Mixtures (1, 2-Diaminopropane + methyl-, ethyl-, n-propyl- and n-butyl acetates: a Combined Experimental and First-principles Investigation
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids (2022), 347, 118279
Authors: Deepak Parmar, Cecil H. Botchway, Nelson Y. Dzade, Kavitha Kumari, Sanjeev Maken, Manju Rani, Naveen Kumar.
2021 Publications
86. Insights from density functional theory calculations into the effects of the adsorption and dissociation of water on the surface properties of zinc diphosphide (ZnP2) nanocrystals
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., (2021), 23, 26482-26493
Authors: Barbara Farkaš, Aleksandar Živković, Veikko Uahengo, Nelson Y. Dzade* and Nora H. de Leeuw
85. Rotated Domains in Selective Area Epitaxy Grown Zn3P2: Formation Mechanism and Functionality
Journal: Nanoscale, (2021), 13, 18441-18450
Authors: Maria Chiara Spadaro, Simon Escobar Steinvall, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sara Marti-Sanchez, Pol Torres-Vila, Elias Z. Stutz, Mahdi Zamani, Rajrupa Paul, Jean-Baptiste Leran, Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Jordi Arbiol.
84. Enhanced Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells via Reactive Post-Treatment Process Utilizing Guanidine Acetate as Interface Modifier
Journal: Sol. RRL (2021), 5, 2100547
Authors: Pramila Patil; Dilpreet Mann; Sachin Rondiya; Nelson Y. Dzade; Sung-Nam Kwon; Seok-In Na.
83. Vanadium Telluride Nanoparticles on MWCNTs Prepared by Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction for Solid-state Supercapacitor
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal 429 (2022) 132505
Authors: Bidhan Pandit; Sachin R. Rondiya; Russell W. Cross; Nelson Y. Dzade, Babasaheb R. Sankapal.
82. Combined Electrochemical and DFT Investigations of Iron Selenide: A Mechanically Bendable Solid-state Symmetric Supercapacitor
Journal: Sustainable Energy Fuels, (2021), 5, 5001-5012
Authors: Bidhan Pandit, Sachin R. Rondiya, Shyamal Shegokar, Lakshmana K. Bommineedi, Russell William Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade and Babasaheb R. Sankapal.
81. Highly Active Methanol Oxidation Electrocatalyst based on 2D-NiO Porous Nanosheets: A Combined Computational and Experimental Study.
Journal: Electrochemical Acta (2021), 394, 139143
Authors: Zhiyong Jia; Sachin R. Rondiya; Russell W. Cross; Chuang Zhang; Nelson Y. Dzade; Cheng Wang.
80. Structural and Electronic Properties of CuxOy (Paramelaconite): The Role of Native Impurities
Journal: Pure and Applied Chemistry, (2021), 93, 1229-1244
Authors: Aleksandar Zivkovič, Jacobina Sheehama, Michael E. A. Warwick, Daniel R. Jones, Claire Mitchel, Daniel Likius, Veikko Uahengo, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sankar Meenakshisundaram, Charles W. Dunnill, and Nora H. de Leeuw.
79. Solution-Processed A-Substituted CZTS Nanocrystals for Sensitized Liquid Junction Solar Cells
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds 890 (2021) 161575
Authors: Sachin R. Rondiya, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Aleksandar Živković, Sagar B. Jathar, Ganesh K. Rahane, Russell W. Cross, Avinash V. Rokade, Rupesh S. Devan, Sadhu Kolekar, Robert L. Z. Hoye, Hirendra N. Ghosh, Nora H. de Leeuw, Sandesh R. Jadkar, Nelson Y. Dzade*.
78. Indium-doped ZnO as Efficient Photosensitive Material for Sunlight-driven Hydrogen Generation and DSSC Applications: Integrated Experimental and Computational Approach
Journal: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry (2021), 25, 2279–2292
Authors: Ratna Chauhan, Manish Shinde, Yogesh Sethi, Yogesh Waghadkar, Sachin R Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Suresh Gosavi, Mohd Muddassir
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10008-021-04999-7
77. Theoretical Insights into the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction on the Ni3N Electrocatalyst
Journal: Catalysts (2021), 11(6), 716
Authors: Russell W. Cross, Sachin R Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade*
76. An Interlinked Computational–Experimental Investigation into SnS Nanoflakes for Field Emission Applications
Journal: New J. Chem., 2021, 45, 11768-11779
Authors: Mamta P. Nasane, Sachin R. Rondiya, Chandradip D. Jadhav, Ganesh R. Rahane, Russell W. Cross,b Sagar Jathar, Yogesh Jadhav, Sunil Barma, Dhanaraj Nilegave, Vijaya Jadkar, Avinash Rokade, Adinath Funde, Padmakar G. Chavan, Robert L. Z. Hoye, Nelson Y. Dzade* and Sandesh Jadkar
75. Revealing the Electronic Structure, Heterojunction Band Offset and Alignment of Cu2ZnGeSe4: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study Towards Photovoltaic Applications
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., (2021), 23, 9553-9560
Authors: Sachin R. Rondiya, Dilara Gokcen Buldu, Guy Brammertz, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Russell W. Cross, Hirendra N. Ghosh, Thomas E. Davies, Sandesh R. Jadkar, Nelson Y. Dzade*, Bart Vermang.
74. Interaction of Aromatic Molecules with Forsterite: Accuracy of the Periodic DFT-D4 Method
Journal: J. Phys. Chem. A (2021), 125, 2770–2781
Authors: Dario Campisi, Thanja Lamberts, Nelson Y. Dzade, Rocco Martinazzo, Inge Loes ten Kate, and Alexander G. G. M. Tielens.
73. Highly Efficient Field Emission Properties of Vertically Aligned 2D CuSe Nanosheets: an Experimental and Theoretical Investigation
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 85, 159987
Authors: Chandradip D. Jadhav, Sachin R. Rondiya, Reshma C. Hambire, Devshri R. Baviskar, Russell W. Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade, Padmakar G. Chavan.
72. Photocatalytic Behavior of Ba(Sb/Ta)2O6 Perovskite for Reduction of Organic Pollutants: Experimental and DFT Correlation
Journal: Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2021, 122, 201-209
Authors: M. S. Patil, N. Kitchamsetti, S. R. Mulani, S. R. Rondiya, R. W. Cross, N. Y. Dzade, P. S. Patil, Y.-R. Ma, R. S. Devan.
71. Polymer-Wrapped Reduced Graphene Oxide/Nickel-Cobalt Ferrite Nanocomposites as Tertiary Hybrid Supercapacitors: Insights from Experiment and Simulation.
Journal: Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices, 2021, 6 291-301
Authors: B. H. Mamatha, Sachin R. Rondiya, M. G. Ashritha, Nelson Y. Dzade, S. D. Dhole, Jim Williams, K. Hareesh.
70. Ternary Cu2SnS3: Synthesis, Tructure, Photoelectrochemical Activity, and Heterojunction Band Offset and Alignment
Journal: ACS Chemistry of Materials, 2021, 33, 6, 1983–1993
Authors: Sagar B. Jathar, Sachin R. Rondiya, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Dhanaraj S. Nilegave, Russell W. Cross, Sunil V. Barma, Mamta P. Nasane, Shankar A. Gaware, Bharat R. Bade, Sandesh R. Jadkar, Adinath M. Funde, Nelson Y. Dzade*.
69. Structural and Optical Properties of Ionic Liquid-based Hybrid Perovskite: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation
Journal: Functional Materials Letters, 14, (2021) 2150008
Authors: Sachin Thawarkar, Sachin R. Rondiya, Prem Jyoti Singh Rana, Ramanujan Narayan, Nelson Y. Dzade, Surya Prakash Singh.
68. High Stability and Long Cycle Life of Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Battery using Manganese Oxide Cathode: A Combined Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Experimental Study
Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13, 11433–11441 (2021)
Authors: Bidhan Pandit, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, Shoyebmohamad F. Shaikh, Nitish Kumar, Emad S. Goda, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani, Rajaram S. Mane, Sanjay Mathur, Rahul R. Salunkhed.
67. First-principles Insights into the Electronic Structure, Band Alignment, and Optical Properties of Cu2SrSnS4: An Earth-Abundant Material for Photovoltaics
Journal: Scientific Reports, 1, 4755 (2021).
Author: Nelson Y. Dzade*
66. Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on Structural and Optoelectronic Properties of Fe-Doped Lead-Free Cs2AgBiX6 Double Perovskite
Journal: Chem. Eur. J. 2021, 27 ,1–11 .
Authors: Sachin Thawarkar, Sachin R. RondiyA, Nageshwar D. Khupse, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh Jadkar.
Link: https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/chem.202004902
65. First-Principles Density Functional Theory Characterisation of the Adsorption Complexes of H3AsO3 on Cobalt Ferrite (Fe2CoO4) Surfaces.
Journal: Minerals, 11(2), 195 (2021).
Authors: Eloise Lewis and Nelson Y. Dzade*
64. Structural, Electronic, and Optical Properties of Lead-Free Halide Double Perovskite Rb2AgBiI6: A Combined Experimental and DFT Study
Journal: ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2021, 12, 43-52.
Authors: Ajinkya Bhorde, Ravindra Waykar, Sachin R. Rondiya, Shruthi Nair, Ganesh Lonkar, Adinath Funde, Nelson Y. Dzade*, Sandesh Jadkar*
Link: https://www.espublisher.com/journals/articledetails/414
63. Field Emission Characteristics of Double Walled TiO2 Nanotubes
Journal: ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2021, 13, 76-81.
Authors: Girish P. Patil, Sachin R. Rondiya, Vivekanand S. Bagal, Sugam Shivhare, Russell W. Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar, Padmakar. G. Chavan.
Link: http://www.espublisher.com/journals/articledetails/410
62. Activating the FeS (001) Surface for CO2 Adsorption and Reduction through the Formation of Sulfur Vacancies: A DFT-D3 Study
Journal: Catalysts, 11(1), 127 (2021).
Authors: Nelson Y. Dzade*, and Nora H. de Leeuw*.
61. Identification of Photoexcited Electron Relaxation in a Cobalt Phosphide Modified Carbon Nitride Photocatalyst
Journal: ChemPhotoChem, 5, 1 –6 (2021).
Authors: Guang Xian Pei, Nelson Y. Dzade, Yue Zhang, Jan P. Hofmann, Nora H. de Leeuw, Bert M. Weckhuysen.
60. Experimental and Computational Studies of Sonochemical Assisted Anchoring of Carbon Quantum Dots on Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets Towards the Photocatalytic Activity
Journal: Applied Surface Science, 545, 148962 (2021).
Authors: M.G. Ashritha, S.R. Rondiya, R. W. Cross, N. Y. Dzade, S. Dhole, D.V. Sunitha, K. Hareesh.
59. Implementing Dopant-Free Hole Transporting Layers and Metal Incorporated CsPbI2Br for Stable All-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells
Journal: ACS Energy Letters 6, 778−788 (2021).
Authors: Sawanta S. Mali, Jyoti V. Patil, Pravin S. Shinde, Gustavo de Miguel, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, and Chang Kook Hong.
58. Experimental and DFT Correlations on the Photocatalytic Activities of NiO Nanobelts for Removal of Organic Pollutants
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 855, 157337 (2021).
Authors: N. Kitchamsetti; M. S Ramteke; S. R. Rondiya, S. R. Mulani; M. S. Patil, R. W. Cross, N. Y. Dzade; R. Devan.
57. Investigations of the Structural, Optoelectronic, and Band Alignment Properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 Nanocrystals: Prepared by Hot-Injection Method Towards Low-Cost Photovoltaic Applications
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 854, 157093, (2021).
Authors: Bharat R. Bade, Sachin Rondiya, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Mahesh M. Kamble, Sunil V. Barma, Sandesh R Jadkar, Adinath M. Funde, Nelson Y. Dzade*.
56. First-principles DFT Insights into the Adsorption of Hydrazine on Bimetallic β1-AB Catalyst: Implications for Direct Hydrazine Fuel Cells
Journal: Applied Surface Science, 536, 147648 (2021).
Authors: Russell W. Cross, Sachin R. Rondiya and Nelson Y. Dzade*
2020 Publications
55. Photoelectrochemical Investigation on the Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) Thin Films Prepared using Spin Coating Technique
Journal: ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2020, 11, 57-64.
Authors: Ganesh K. Rahane, Sagar B. Jathar, Sachin R. Rondiya, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Sunil V. Barma, Avinash Rokade, Russell W. Cross, Mamta P. Nasane, Vijaya Jadkar, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar
Link: http://www.espublisher.com/journals/articledetails/390
54. Hierarchically interconnected ZnO nanowires for low temperature operated reducing gas sensors: Experimental and DFT studies.
Journal: New J. Chem., 2021, 45, 1404-1414
Authors: Parameshwar R. Chikate, Alfa Sharma, Sachin R. Rondiya, Russel W. Cross, Nelson Y. Dzade, Parasharam M. Shirage, and Rupesh S. Devan
53. Structural, Optoelectronic, and Photoelectrochemical Investigation of CdSe NC's Prepared by Hot Injection Method
Journal: ES Materials & Manufacturing, 2020, 11, 50-56.
Authors: Sunil V. Barma, Sachin R. Rondiya, Yogesh A. Jadhav, Sagar B. Jathar, Ganesh K. Rahane, Avinash Rokade, Russell W. Cross, Mamta P. Nasane, Vijaya Jadkar, Nelson Y. Dzade, Sandesh R. Jadkar
Link: http://www.espublisher.com/journals/articledetails/379
52. Electronic Structure and Surface Properties of Copper Thiocyanate: A Promising Hole Transport Material for Organic Photovoltaic Cells.
Journal: Materials, 13(24), 5765 (2020).
Authors: Bonaventure A. Odeke, Gyang D. Chung, Jesutofunmi A. Fajemisin, Kabir S. Suraj, Kiplangat D. Tonui, Ayinla R. Tobi, Thomas C. Bewaale, Jamiu A. Ajibola, Nelson Y. Dzade*
51. Towards Defect-Free Thin Films of the Earth-Abundant Absorber Zinc Phosphide by Nano-patterning
Journal: Nanoscale Advances, 3, 326-332 (2020).
Authors: S. E. Steinvall, E. Stutz, R. Paul, M. Zamani, N. Y. Dzade, V. Piazza, M. Friedl, V. de Mestral, J.B. Leran, R. R. Zamani, A. F. i Morral.
50. Modified Activation Process for Supercapacitor Electrode Materials from African Maize Cob
Journal: Materials, 13(23), 5412 (2020).
Authors: Kigozi Moses, Ravi Kali, Abdulhakeem Bello, Balaji Padya, Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, Pawan Kumar Jain, Nelson Y. Dzade*
49. Influence of Topology and Brønsted Acid Site Presence on Methanol Diffusion in Zeolites Beta and MFI
Journal: Catalysts, 10(11), 1342 (2020).
Authors: Cecil H. Botchway, Richard Tia, Evans Adei, Alex O’Malley, Nelson Y. Dzade, Carlos Hernandez-Tamargo, Nora H. de Leeuw
48. First-Principles Mechanistic Insights into the Coadsorption and Reaction of CO2 and H2O on Tantalum Nitride Surfaces
Journal: Catalysts, 10(10), 1217 (2020).
Author: Nelson Y. Dzade*
47. Electronic Structure and Interface Energetics of CuBi2O4 Photoelectrodes
Journal: J. Phys. Chem. C, 124, 41, 22416–22425 (2020).
Authors: Freddy E. Oropeza, Nelson Y. Dzade, Amalia Pons-Martí, Zhenni Yang, Kelvin H. L. Zhang, Nora H. de Leeuw, Emiel J. M. Hensen, and Jan P. Hofmann.
46. K2Ca2(SO4)3:Eu nanophosphor for electron and gamma ray dosimetry: a synergistic experimental and computational investigation
Journal: Optical Materials, 109, 110272 (2020).
Authors: Nandkumar T. Mandlika, P. D. Sahare, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, A. V. Deore, S. S. Dahiwale, S. D. Dhole.
45. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of N, P, co-doped carbon quantum dots: An insight from experimental and computational approach
Journal: Vacuum 180, 109589 (2020).
Authors: H. J. Yashwanth, Sachin R. Rondiya, Nelson Y. Dzade, S.D. Dhole, K. Hareesh.
44. The Carbonate-Catalysed Transesterification of Sunflower Oil for Biodiesel Production: In Situ Monitoring and Density Functional Theory Calculations
Journal: South African Journal of Chemistry, (2020), Accepted
Authors: Nyepetsi, M.; Mbaiwa, F.; Oyetunji, O. A., Dzade,N. Y.*; N.H. de Leeuw.
Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/0379-4350/2021/v74a8
43. H-FER-Catalysed Conversion of Methanol to Ethanol and Dimethyl Ether: A First Principles DFT Study
Journal: South African Journal of Chemistry, (2020), Accepted
Authors: Botchway, C. H.; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Dzade,N. Y.*; Nora H. de Leeuw.
Link: https://journals.co.za/doi/10.17159/0379-4350/2021/v74a6
42. Cu Electrodeposition on Nanostructured MoS2 and WS2 and Implications for HER Active Site Determination
Journal: J. Electrochem. Soc. (2020), 167 116517
Authors: Longfei Wu, Nelson Y. Dzade, Ning Chen, Bas van Dijk, Shashank Balasubramanyam, Akhil Sharma, Lu Gao, Dennis G. H. Hetterscheid, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Ageeth A. Bol, Nora H. De Leeuw, Jan P. Hofmann.
41. Uncovering the Origin of Enhanced Field Emission Properties of rGO-MnO2 Heterostructure
Journal: RSC Advances, 2020, 10, 25988-25998
Authors: Sachin R. Rondiya, Indrapal Karbhal, Chandradip D. Jadhav, Mamta P. Nasane, Thomas Davies, Manjusha V. Shelke, Sandesh R. Jadkar, Padmakar G. Chavan, Nelson Y. Dzade*
40. An Experimental and Theoretical Study into Interface Structure and Band Alignment of the Cu2Zn1-xCdxSnS4 Heterointerface for Photovoltaic Applications
Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2020, 3, 5153–5162
Authors: Sachin Rondiya, Yogesh Jadhav, Nelson Y. Dzade, Raihan Ahammed, Tanmay Goswami, Abir De Sarkar, Sandesh Jadkar, Santosh Haram, and Hirendra N. Ghosh.
39. ZnO/CuSCN Nano-heterostructure as a Highly Efficient Field Emitter: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation
Journal: ACS Omega, 2020, 5, 6715-6724
Authors: Prashant K. Baviskar, Sachin R. Rondiya, Girish P. Patil, Babasaheb R. Sankapal, Habib M. Pathan, Padmakar G. Chavan, Nelson Y. Dzade*.
38. First-principles Mechanistic Insights into the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction on Ni2P Electrocatalyst in Alkaline Medium
Journal: Catalysts 2020, 10(3), 307
Authors: Russel W. Cross and Nelson Y. Dzade*.
37. Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO Thin Films Prepared by Molecular Precursor and Sol-gel Methods
Journal: Crystals (2020), 10(2), 132
Authors: Theopolina Amakali, Likius. S. Daniel, Veikko Uahengo, Nelson Y. Dzade, Nora H. de Leeuw.
36. First-principles Investigation of the Structural, Elastic, Electronic, and Optical Properties of α- and β-SrZrS3: Implications for Photovoltaic Applications
Journal: Materials (2020), 13(4), 978
Authors: Henry Igwebuike Eya, Esidor Ntsoenzok, Nelson Y. Dzade*.
35. Enhanced Field Emission Properties of Au/SnSe Nano-heterostructure: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation
Journal: Scientific Reports, (2020) 10, 2358
Authors: Rondiya, S. R.; Jadhav, C. D.; Chavan, P. G.; Dzade, N.Y*.
34. Thermoluminescence and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Characteristics of CaSO4:Eu Nanophosphor: An Experimental and Density Functional Theory (DFT) Investigation
Journal: Journal of Luminescence, (2020), 221, 117051
Authors: Mandlik, N. T.; Rondiya, S.; Dzade, N. Y. Kulkarni, M. S.; Sahare, P. D.; Bhatt, B. C.
33. Sulphur Source Dependent Morphological, Optical and Structural Study of CdS by Hot Injection
Journal: Nanomaterials and Energy (2020), 9, 1-19
Authors: Kamble, M. M.; Rondiya, S. R.; Bade, B. R.; Kore, K. B.; Nasane, M. P.; Dzade, N. Y.; Funde, A. M.; Jadkar, S. R.
32. First-Principles Insights into the Interface Chemistry between 4‑Aminothiophenol and Zinc Phosphide (Zn3P2) Nanoparticles
Journal: ACS Omega (2020), 5, 1025-1032
Author: Dzade, N. Y.*
31. Unravelling the Early Oxidation Mechanism of Zinc Phosphide (Zn3P2) Surfaces by Adsorbed Oxygen and Water: A First-Principles DFT-D3 Investigation
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020, 22, 1444-1456
Author: Dzade, N. Y.*
2019 Publications
30. Combined Computational and Experimental Investigation of the Interface Structure and Band Alignment in CZTS/CdS Heterojunction for Solar Cell Applications
Journal: Materials 2019, 12(24), 4040
Authors: Rondiya, S.; Jadhav, Y.; Nasane, M.; Jadkar, J.; Dzade, N.Y.*
29. Influence of Inorganic Solution Components on Lithium Carbonate Crystal Growth
Journal: ACS Crystal Growth & Design, (2019) 19, 6994-7006.
Authors: King, H. E.; Salisbury, A.; Huijsmans, J.; Dzade, N. Y.; Plümper, O.
28. Investigation of Growth Mechanism for Highly Oriented TiO2 Nanorods: The Role of Reaction Time and Annealing Temperature
Journal: Springer Nature Applied Sciences, (2019), 1:1073
Authors: Bade, B. R.; Rondiya S.; Bhopale, S. R.; Dzade, N. Y.; Kamble, M. M.; Rokade, A.; Nasane, M. P.; More, M. A.; Jadkar, S. R.; Funde, A. M.
27. Unraveling the Role of Lithium in Enhancing the Hydrogen Evolution Activity of MoS2: Intercalation versus Adsorption
Journal: ACS Energy Letters 2019, 47, 1733-1740
Authors: Wu, L.; Dzade, N. Y.; Yu, M.; Mezari, B.; van Hoof, A. J. F.; Friedrich, H.; de Leeuw, N. H.; Hensen, E. J. M.; Hofmann, J. P.
26. The Origin of High Activity of Amorphous MoS2 in the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Journal: ChemSusChem (2019), 12, 4383-4389.
Authors: Wu, L; Longo, A; Dzade, N. Y.; Sharma, A.; Hendrix, M. M. R. M.; Bol, A.A; De Leeuw, N.H.; Hensen, E. J. M.; Hofmann, J.P.
25. DFT+U Study of the Adsorption and Dissociation of Water on Clean, Defective and Oxygen-Covered U3Si2 {001}, {110}, and {111} Surfaces
Journal: J. Phys. Chem. C. (2019), 12332, 19453-19467.
Author: Jossou, E. E.; Malakkal, L.; Dzade, N. Y.; Claisse, A.; Szpunar, B.; Szpunar, J. A.
24. First-principles DFT insights into the structural, elastic, and optoelectronic properties of α and β-ZnP2: implications for photovoltaic applications
Journal: J. Phys. Condens. Matter. (2019), 31, 265501
Authors: Živković, A.; Farkaš, B.; Uahengo, V.; de Leeuw, N.H.; Dzade, N.Y.*
Link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-648X/ab111c
23. Hydrazine Adsorption on Perfect and Defective FCC Nickel (100), (110), and (111) Surfaces: A Dispersion Corrected DFT-D2 Study
Journal: Applied Surface Science (2019), 480, 1014-1024
Authors: Menkah, E. S.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; de Leeuw, N. H.
22. Enhancing the Electrocatalytic Activity of 2H-WS2 for Hydrogen Evolution via Defect Engineering
Journal: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., (2019), 21, 6071-6079.
Authors: Wu, L; van Hoof, A. J. F.; Dzade, N. Y.; Gao, L.; Richard, M. I.; Friedrich, H.; De Leeuw, N. H.; Hensen, E. J. M.; Hofmann, J. P.
2018 Publications
21. Ab initio Investigation of O2 Adsorption on Ca-doped LaMnO3 Cathodes in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2018), 20, 28685-28698
Authors: Aniagyei, A.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Catlow, C. R. A. and de Leeuw, N.H.
20. Density Functional Theory Characterization of the Structures of H3AsO3 and H3AsO4 Adsorption Complexes on Ferrihydrite
Journal: Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, (2018), 20, 977−987
Authors; Dzade, N. Y. and de Leeuw, N. H.
19. Oxidation Behaviour of U3Si2: An Experimental and First-Principles Investigation
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2018), 20, 4708−4720
Author: Jossou, E.; Eduok, U.; Dzade, N. Y.; Szpunar, B.; and Szpunar, J. A.
18. Adsorption and Desulfurization Mechanism of Thiophene on Layered FeS (001), (011) and (111) Surfaces: A DFT-D2 Study
Journal: J. Phys. Chem. C. (2018), 122, 359–370
Authors: Dzade, N. Y. and de Leeuw, N. H.
2017 Publications
17. Periodic DFT+U Investigation of the Bulk and Surface Properties of Marcasite (FeS2)
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (2017), 19, 27478−27488
Authors: Dzade, N. Y. and de Leeuw, N. H.
16. Reactivity of CO2 on the Surfaces of Magnetite (Fe3O4), Greigite (Fe3S4) and Mackinawite (FeS)
Journal: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A (2017), 376, 20170065
Authors: Santos-Carballal, D.; Roldan, A.; Dzade, N. Y. and de Leeuw, N.H.
15. CO2 Activation and Dissociation on the Low Miller Index Surfaces of Pure and Ni-Coated Iron Metal: A DFT Study
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2017), 19, 19478
Authors: Kwawu, C. R.; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Catlow, C. R. A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
14. Structures and Properties of As(OH)3 Adsorption Complexes on Hydrated Mackinawite (FeS) Aurfaces: A DFT-D2 Study
Journal: Environmental Science & Technology. (2017), 51, 3461–3470
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
13. A DFT+U Investigation of Hydrogen Adsorption on the LaFeO3(010) Surface
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2017), 19, 7399−7409
Authors: Boateng, I. W.; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Catlow, C. R. A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
12. Effect of Nickel Monolayer Deposition on the Structural and Electronic Properties of the Low Miller Indices of (BCC) Iron: A DFT Study
Journal: Applied Surface Science (2017), 400 293–303
Authors: Kwawu, C. R.; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Catlow, C. R. A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
2016 Publications
11. Enhanced Photoresponse of FeS2 Films - The Role of Marcasite–Pyrite Phase Junctions
Journal: Advanced Materials (2016), 28, 9602–9607
Authors: Wu, L.; Dzade, N. Y.; Gao, L.; Scanlon, D. O.; Öztürk, Z.; Hollingsworth, N.; Weckhuysen, B. M.; Hensen, E. J. M.; de Leeuw, N. H.; and Hofmann, J. P.
10. Surface and Shape Modification of Mackinawite (FeS) Nanocrystals by Cysteine Adsorption - A first-Principles DFT-D2 Study
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2016), 18, 32007−32020
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
9. DFT-D2 study of the Adsorption and Dissociation of Water on Clean and Oxygen-Covered {001} and {011} Surfaces of Mackinawite (FeS)
Journal: J. Phys. Chem. C, (2016), 120, 21441–21450
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
8. A Density Functional Theory Study of Arsenic Immobilization by the Al(III)-Modified Zeolite Clinoptilolite
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2016), 18, 11297−11305
Authors: Awuah, J. B.; Dzade, N. Y.*; Tia, R.; Adei, E.; Kwakye-Awuah, B.; Catlow, C. R. A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
7. DFT-D2 Simulations of Water Adsorption and Dissociation on the Low-Index Surfaces of Mackinawite (FeS)
Journal: Journal of Chemical Physics (2016), 144, 174704
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
2015-2009 Publications
6. Activation and Dissociation of CO2 on the (001), (011), and (111) Surfaces of Mackinawite (FeS): A Dispersion-Corrected DFT Study
Journal: J. Chem. Phys. (2015), 143, 094703
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
5. A Density Functional Theory Study of the Adsorption of Benzene on Hematite (α-Fe2O3) Surfaces
Journal: Minerals, (2014), 4, 89−115.
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
4. The Surface Chemistry of NOx on Mackinawite (FeS) Surfaces: A DFT-D2 Study
Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, (2014) 16, 15444−15456
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
3. Adsorption of Hydrazine on the Perfect and Defective Copper (111) Surface: A Dispersion-Corrected DFT Study
Journal: Surface Science (2013), 622, 1−8.
Authors: Tafreshi, S. S.; Roldan, A.; Dzade, N. Y.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
2. Adsorption of Methylamine on Mackinawite (FeS): A Density Functional Theory Study
Journal: Journal of Chemical Physics, (2013), 139, 124708
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Roldan, A.; and de Leeuw, N. H.
1. Silicene and Transition Metal-Based Materials: Prediction of a Two-Dimensional Piezomagnet
Journal: J. Phys. Condens. Matter (2010), 22, 375502.
Authors: Dzade, N. Y.; Obodo, K. O.; Adjokatse, S. K.; Ashu, A. C.; Amankwah, E.; Atiso, C. D.; Bello, A. A.; Igumbor, E.; Nzabarinda, S. B.; Obodo, J. T.; Ogbuu, A. O.; Femi, O.; Udeigwe, J. O.; and Waghmare, U. V.
Link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0953-8984/22/37/375502/meta