Posters

FIRST REPORT OF RED ELECTROLUMINESCENCE OBTAINED IN LSMO-SRO HETEROSTRUCTURES
Z. J. Hernández Simón1, J. A. Luna López1*, G. O. Mendoza Conde2, Subhash Sharma3,4, J.

A. D. Hernández de la Luz1, Oscar Raymond Herrera3
1
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Centro de Investigaciones en Dispositivos Semiconductores (CIDS-ICUAP),
Col. San Manuel, Cd. Universitaria, Av. San Claudio y 14 Sur, Edificios IC5 y IC6, Puebla, Pue. 72570, México.
2
División de Aeronáutica, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala Región Poniente (UPTREP), Carretera Federal México-Veracruz
Km. 85, San Diego Recoba, Hueyotlipan, Tlaxcala, 90240, México.
3
Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. 4CONACyT- Centro de Nanociencias y
Nanotecnología. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México-Investigador de Cátedras, Km 107 Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada
s/n, Ensenada, B.C., C.P. 22800, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: jose.luna@correo.buap.mx.
The emergence to find novel and advanced materials (multiferroic) has given a new perspective to investigations due to the
numerous properties that provide new functionalities to devices. In this context, two advanced materials, Strontium-
Lanthanum Manganite (LSMO) and Strontium Ruthenate (SRO), have caught the attention of researchers due to the
outstanding properties. However, despite the numerous investigations and properties of these materials, the phenomenon
shown in this report, intense red electroluminescence at 674 nm in a LSMO-SRO thin films heterostructure has never been
reported. Although there are important advances in terms of the efficiency for the red electroluminescent emission, the
main drawbacks in the devices are the use of complex structures, polluting materials such as lead, and expensive materials
or synthesis. Therefore, from the structure presented in this research we can mainly highlight the extremely simple
architecture in addition to the fact that highly polluting materials are not used. The electroluminescence effect is discussed
considering both a radiative recombination process occurred at the interface due to the presence of Mn 2+ ions and an
energy transfer mechanism assisted by the migration of the high amount of oxygen vacancies present in the interface. This
novel phenomenon may open a new door in the field of optoelectronics and new generation devices based on multiferroic
heterostructure.
Key Words: Electroluminescent, Heterostructure, Multiferroics, LSMO, SRO, Thin films.
References
[1] H.Y. Hwang, Y. Iwasa, M. Kawasaki, B. Keimer, N. Nagaosa, Y. Tokura, Emergent phenomena at oxide interfaces, Nat. Mater.
11 (2012) 103–113, https://doi.org/ 10.1038/nmat3223.
HETEROSTRUCTURE ELECTROLUMINESCENT SILICON-BASED WITH GRAPHENE
G. O. Mendoza Conde1, 2, J. A. Luna López2*, Z. J. Hernández Simón2, J. A. David Hernández de la
Luz2, J. Carrillo López2, K. Monfil Leyva, H. P. Martínez Hernández3, J. Flores Méndez4
1
División de Aeronáutica, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala Región Poniente, Carretera Federal Libre a cuatro carriles
México-Veracruz Km. 85, San Diego Recoba, Hueyotlipan, Tlaxcala, 90240, México.
2
Centro de Investigaciones en Dispositivos Semiconductores (CIDS-ICUAP), Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
(BUAP), Col. San Manuel, Cd. Universitaria, Av. San Claudio y 14 Sur, Puebla, 72570.
3
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Tecnológico Nacional de México-Instituto Tecnológico de Apizaco
(TecNM-ITA), San Andrés Ahuastepec, Tzompantepec, Av. Instituto Tecnológico No. 418, Tlaxcala, 90491, México.
4
Facultad de Ciencias de la Electrónica (FCE), Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), Col San Manuel, Cd.
Universitaria, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Edificio FCE1, Puebla 72570, México.
*Correspondence Author: jose.luna@correo.buap.mx; Tel: +52-222-2295500 (ext. 7853)
Heterostructure based on silicon with emission of white electroluminescence (EL) are reported in this work, these
heterostructures of porous silicon (PSi), graphene oxide (GO), silicon-rich-oxide (SRO) thin films and zinc oxide (ZnO) as a
transparent conductor oxide (contact). The white EL emission is corroborated with the EL spectra that they are very broad
(from 400 to 750 nm) and is attributed to the presence of the different nanostructured materials that make up the
heterostructures. The devices exhibited EL only in negative bias and by the I-V curves we deduced that the dominant carrier
conduction mechanism in the region where the EL takes place is the space-charge limited current conduction mechanism.
The electroluminescence exhibited by these devices starts at a current of 1.1 μA and is full area electroluminescent at
approximately 3 μA reaches its maximum value at 9 μA. Finally, we demonstrated that it is possible the fabrication of LEDs
on a c-Si substrate.
References
[1] Canham, L. T. (1990). Silicon quantum wire array fabrication by electrochemical and chemical dissolution of Wafers.
Applied Physics Letters, 57(10), 1046–1048. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.103561.
[3] Yu, Z., Aceves-Mijares, M., Luna-López, A., Du, J., & Bian, D. (2006). Formation of silicon nanoislands on crystalline silicon
substrates by thermal annealing of silicon rich oxide deposited by low pressure chemical vapour deposition.
Nanotechnology, 17(19), 4962–4965. https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/17/19/031.
DETERMINING THE ENERGY CONVERSION EFFICIENCY OF A SOLAR CELL BY VARYING THE THICKNESS
OF THE TIN SULPHIDE ABSORBER LAYER
R. Alberto Baeza-Pérez1*, Edith Osorio-De La Rosa2, David Avellaneda- Avellaneda3,
Idalia Gómez-De La Fuente4, Yolanda Peña-Méndez5
1,3,4,5
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Universidad s/n, Cd. Universitaria, C.P. 66455, San Nicolas de los Garza,
Nuevo León, México.
2
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, Boulevard Bahía s/n, C.P. 77019, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, México.
*ramon.baezap@uanl.edu.mx
The growing concern about the depletion of non-renewable energy resources and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions has led to the search for cleaner and more sustainable alternatives for the production of electrical energy,
therefore, different research on semiconductors with application in solar cells has been developed, taking into account the
availability of the precursor elements, their cost of obtaining and their low toxicity [1,2]. Semiconductors such as tin
sulphide (SnS), which meets the aforementioned requirements, have become very relevant. SnS stands out for its P-type
conductivity, so it has suitable electrical and optical characteristics for its application in solar cells. Due to this, the
synthesis of SnS has been carried out by the chemical bath deposition (CBD), with the aim of incorporating it as an
absorber layer in a solar cell with FTO/CdS/SnS/C/Ag structure and to determine the performance by varying the SnS
thickness. Among the results, thicknesses have been obtained from 90 to 740 nm, in the order of 10-2 (ohm-cm) -1. The
forbidden bandwidth was found to be between 1.3 and 1.7 eV, and X-ray diffraction analysis indicated an orthorhombic
crystal structure. While the efficiencies with varying SnS thickness were found to be between 1 and 1.57%. Other authors
report energy conversion efficiencies of up to 1.38% obtaining SnS thin films by CBD [3].
Key Words: SnS, CBD, Absorber Layer, Solar Cells, Efficiency.
References
[1] T.-Z. Ang, M. Salem, M. Kamarol, H. Shekhar Das, M. A. Nazari y N. Prabaharan, Energy Strategy Reviews 43, 100939,
(2022).
[2] E. Ojeda Durán, Con ciencia 2, 17-21, (2018).
[3] V. E. González Flores, R. N. Mohan, R. Ballinas Morales, M. Nair y P. Nair, Thin Solid Films 672, 62-65, (2019).
ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDY OF TIN SULPHIDE THIN FILMS OF VARYING THICKNESSES FOR THE
HYDROGEN EVOLUTION REACTION
Jiliany J. Nabet , Boris I. Kharissov2, Edith Osorio-De La Rosa3, Sergio A. Gamboa-Sánchez4,
1*
Yolanda Peña-Méndez5
1,2,5
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Pedro de Alba S/N, Niños Héroes, Ciudad Universitaria, 66455 San Nicolás de los
Garza, N.L., México.
3
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, Blvd. Bahía s/n, Del Bosque, 77019 Chetumal, Q.R., México.
4
Instituto de Energías Renovables, UNAM, Xochicalco s/n, Azteca, 62588 Temixco, Mor., México.
*jiliany.nabetx@uanl.edu.mx.
In the pursuit of achieving green hydrogen production, aimed at reducing substantial energy consumption and minimizing
pollutant emissions, numerous promising new materials and technologies have been proposed. Amongst these, tin sulphide
(SnS) has emerged as a viable photoelectrode material for hydrogen production, given its capacity to absorb visible light
effectively and its high chemical stability [1]. Understanding how the thickness of these films impacts their performance is
crucial for optimizing their efficacy in electrocatalytic processes. This study focuses on investigating the potential of SnS
as a photoelectrode for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Thin films of SnS were obtained via chemical bath deposition (CBD)
at 40°C, with varying deposition times resulting in thicknesses ranging from 54 to 781 nm. X-ray diffraction analysis
confirmed the presence of the SnS orthorhombic phase, with an energy bandgap (E g) measured between 1.45 and 1.57 eV.
Preliminary findings indicate hydrogen evolution reaction potentials (EHER) ranging from -660 to -900 mV, relative to an
EHer vs Ag/AgCl reference electrode. These results suggest that the synthesized SnS exhibits promising potential for its
application as a photoelectrode, as it demonstrates favorable electrochemical properties in comparison to other reported
values [2]. In conclusion, the obtained data indicates that SnS thin films hold promise for enhancing hydrogen production
processes, representing a significant step forward in the development of sustainable energy technologies.
Key Words: SnS, Hydrogen, Photoelectrode, Potential, CBD.
References
[1] X.L., D.G., Tin Oxide Materials, 281-320, (2020).
[2] D.S., N.K., K.A., B.R.M., Alloys and Compounds 822, 15353, (2020).
SYNTHESIS AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF LiMn2O4
García Rodríguez M.J.1, Torres-Contreras B.A.1, Mondragón-Estrada C.R.1, Farías R.1,
Quiroga-González E.2, Sánchez-Dena O.1,3*
1
Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. Del Charro 450
Norte, C.P. 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
2
Instituto de Física, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, C.P. 72570, Puebla, México.
3
CONAHCYT Consejo Nacional de Humanidades Ciencias y Tecnologías, Av. Insurgentes Sur 1582,
Col. Crédito Constructor, C.P. 03930, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, México.
*oswaldo.sanchez@uacj.mx
This work presents the synthesis and electrochemical behavior of lithium manganese oxide (LiMn 2O4), where domestic
Li2CO3 (i.e. purified from Li rich clays collected in Chihuahuan soil) was utilized as a precursor [1]. The synthesis process
entails high-energy mechanical grinding of Li2CO3 and Mn2O3. X-ray diffraction was utilized to determine the structural
characteristics. The electrochemical characterization was performed through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,
cyclic voltammetry, and charge and discharge cycles; half-cell batteries were assembled [2,3]. The synthesized LiMn 2O4
demonstrated good electrochemical performance. The aim of this contribution is to show a domestic capacity in processing
Mexican Li-containing clays with the target of manufacturing such an important building block of energy storage devices
such as Li-based cathode materials.
Key Words: LiMn2O4, Li2CO3, electrochemical performance

Figure 1. Crystal structure and electrochemical characteristics of LiMn 2O4.
References
[1] O. Sánchez-Dena et. al., ¨Investigando el Litio de México,¨ Revista Ciencias, Facultad de Ciencias,
UNAM, en revisión.
[2] B. Rowden, N. Garcia-Araez, Energy Reports 7, 97-103, (2021).
[3] C. Heubner et. al., Batteries and Supercaps 4, 1310-1322, (2021).
CARBON QUANTUM DOTS AS THERANOSTIC AGENTS FOR PHOTOTHERMAL THERAPY AND
SIMULTANEOUS FLUORESCENT IMAGING
Amézaga González María Fernanda1*, Rodríguez González Claudia Alejandra1, Jiménez Vega
Florinda2, Olivas Armendáriz Imelda1.
1
Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. del Charro no. 450 Nte. Col. Partido
Romero, 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
2
Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. Benjamin Franklin no. 4650, Zona PRONAF,
32315, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: fernanda.amezagaa@gmail.com
Theranostic agents are biomaterials that are characterized by having dual functionality to diagnose, monitor and treat
diseases simultaneously. One of these applications is diagnosis to obtain fluorescent images both in vitro and in vivo and
the other application is the treatment against different diseases, one of them, cancer. Recent research is focusing on
improving the efficiencies of these agents with just one application through chemical modifications and bioconjugation
selectively and specifically at the tumor site, eliminating and/or reducing the side effects of conventional treatments. That
is why quantum dots (CQDs) were synthesized by microwaves and characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-
ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared (IR), UV-Vis and photoluminescence methods. It is desired to continue research by
functionalizing this material with the PSG1 antibody, to explore its diagnostic capabilities by producing fluorescent
bioimages and its therapeutic property by converting NIR light into thermal energy to generate localized heat
(phototherapy). All this to assess the specificity and effectiveness of the PSG1-CQDs bioconjugate as a theranostic agent in
cells with expression of the carcinoembryonic antigen in vitro and photoirradiate it at a specific length to induce a
phototherapeutic.
Key Words: Quantum dots, carbon, theranostic agents, diagnosis, and treatment.
NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF HOT-FILAMENT CHEMICAL VAPOR0 DEPOSITION REACTOR USING A
SOLID SOURCE TO OBTAIN SRO FILMS
Eduardo O. Mendo Peréz , Xochitl A. Morán Martínez1, José A. Luna López1, Zaira J. Hernández
1
Simon1, José Á. D. Hernández De La Luz1, G. García Salgado1, J. Vázquez Zúñiga1, Gabriel O.

Mendoza Conde2
1
Centro de Investigación en Dispositivos Semiconductores del ICUAP, BUAP, Edif. IC5 o IC6, Ciudad Universitaria, Col. San
Manuel, Puebla, Pue. C. P. 72507, México.
2
Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala Región Poniente (UPTrep) Carretera Federal a cuatro carriles México-Veracruz, Km 85
San Diego Recoba, Hueyotlipan, Tlax, Mex. C.P. 90240.
eduardo.mendop@alumno.buap.mx
In this work, the influence of key parameters on the growth of SRO films in an HFCVD (Hot Filament chemical Vapor
Deposition) reactor was analyzed using a 2D model. In COMSOL software the equations of continuity, momentum, energy,
species diffusion and reaction rates for a reduced reaction mechanism were solved using the finite volume method. The
experimentally varied parameters were the initial H2 flux (5, 10, 15 sccm), the source-substrate distance (2, 3, 4 mm).
Through a thermochemical analysis, the Keq (equilibrium constant) for the reaction SiO2(s)+H°(g)=OH(g)+SiO(g) was
obtained. From the results, an approximation of the H° concentration profiles in the reactor by the filaments for the
different H2 flows was obtained, as well as of the SiO in the sources and in the substrate for the different source-substrate
distances. In addition, from secondary species such as OH and O2. The temperature profiles in the deposition zone were
also obtained for the different inlet flows and source-substrate distance. The accuracy of the model was verified by
comparing the simulated model with experimental temperature measurements, which have a good fit with the results
experimental. The velocity profiles show laminar behavior and uniform distribution for the reaction and growth of the SRO
film.
Key Words: SRO, HFCVD, SiO.
References
[1] A. P., Thin Solid Films 595 266–271, (2015).
[2] S. A. K., Journal of Physics: Conference Series 574, 012145 (2015).
Acknowledgments
We thank the National Supercomputing Laboratory of Southeast Mexico project (202304068C) for the ease of use of the
software COMSOL.
DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL BEHAVIOR OF BFO MICROSTRUCTURES ACCORDING TO THE BISMUTH
CONTENT
J. Vázquez Zúñiga , J. A. Luna Lopez , Z. J. Hernández Simóna, X. A. Morán Martíneza, A. D. Quintero
a a
Gonzáleza and Eduardo O. Mendo Péreza.

a
Centro de Investigaciones en Dispositivos Semiconductores, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Col. San Manuel,
Cd. Universitaria, Av. San Claudio y 14 Sur, Edificios IC5 y IC6, Puebla, 72570, México.
eduardo.mendop@alumno.buap.mx
In this work, microstructures of the multiferroic material Bismuth Ferrate (BiFeO3) were obtained using the ultrasonic
spray pyrolysis deposition technique, with the objective of modifying the properties of the material, the precursor solutions
for the deposition were fabricated with different percentages of excesses or deficiencies of bismuth using 5%, 10%, 15%
(bismuth excess) and -5%, -10%, -15% (bismuth deficiency). The microstructures were deposited at a temperature of
100°C on a p-type silicon substrate, and a contact of indium-doped tin oxide (ITO) was subsequently placed on them. An
exhaustive analysis of the electrical and photoelectric response was carried out on the fabricated samples, whose interest
arises from the well-known intrinsic photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric materials, in addition to a recently published
research work from which an excellent photovoltaic response was obtained [1]. The results obtained show changes in the
photoelectric response according to the excess or deficiency of bismuth. The deposition technique used has advantages in
terms of production costs, ease of deposition and scalability, so the structure fabricated are competitive with those
reported using much more complex techniques and structures.
Key Words: Multiferroic, BFO, Spray Pyrolysis.
References
[1] Simón, Z. J. H., López, J. A. L., De La, J. A. D. H., Conde, G. O. M., Leyva, K. M., Herrera, O. R., & Flores, E. (2023).
Outstanding photoelectrical response in BiFeO3 hollow microspheres deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis technique.
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 955, 170215.
PREPARATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE NANOSHEETS AND THEIR
APPLICATION AS SUPPORT OF NOBLE METAL CATALYSTS
Nancy Vázquez Canales, Juan Carlos Bautista Abrego, Jesús García Serrano*
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km. 4.5, C.P. 42184, Mineral de la Reforma,
Hidalgo, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: jserrano@uaeh.edu.mx
Hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (h-BNNSs) were obtained by liquid phase exfoliation method and characterized by
transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. Afterward, the surface of the h-BNNSs was
functionalized with NH2 groups through a sonochemical route, this was confirmed by the X-ray photoelectron, Raman, and
IR spectroscopies. Subsequently, the nanosheets were used as a support for metal catalysts via the in-situ growth of Au
nanoparticles on their surface. Transmission electron microscopy images revealed the formation of AuNPs with average
size of 20 nm were uniformly attached onto the h-BNNSs surface. While UV-Vis spectroscopy results revealed that the
synthesized nanocomposites exhibited outstanding catalytic activity in chemical reduction of 2-nitrophenol, demonstrating
that the h-BNNSs and h-BNNS-NH2 can be used to fabricate heterogeneous catalysts.
Figure 1 – Schematization of mechanism 2-nitrophenol reduction using AuNPs/hBNNSs
Key Words: boron nitride, catalysts, nanoparticles, 2-nitrophenol.

ALOE VERA LIPOSOME CREAM WITH HIDROCORTISONE AND PLGA NANOPARTICLES
Trejo Reyes Jaqueline, Lopez Menses Jaime Alan, Hernandez Castro Karen Scarlett,
Luquin Garcia Evelyn Guadalupe, Angeles Magaña Carolina
Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México, Av. Mexiquense, Esq., Av. Universidad Politécnica s/n, Los Portales, 54910
Fuentes del Valle México.
jaquitrey@gmail.com
The present study focuses on the development of an innovative cream for the treatment of cutaneous lupus, a
manifestation of systemic lupus erythematous that affects the skin with inflammatory lesions. The primary objective is to
evaluate the efficacy of this formulation in reducing cutaneous inflammation. The cream is formulated using aloe Vera
liposomes loaded with hydrocortisone nanoparticles. The manufacturing process involves the preparation of liposomes
using methods such as ultrasound, extrusion, or sonication to encapsulate aloe Vera gel in lipid vesicles. Simultaneously,
hydrocortisone nanoparticles with PLGA are formed by dissolving PLGA polymer and hydrocortisone in an organic solvent,
followed by emulsification with a surfactant and evaporation of the solvent to form nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are
incorporated into the aqueous phase during the preparation of liposomes to ensure their therapeutic effectiveness. The
physicochemical characteristics of the cream include a spherical morphology, particle size ranging from 200 to 400 nm,
negative charge, and a therapeutic concentration of 0.5%. This formulation offers a cutaneous administration route for the
treatment of cutaneous lupus, leveraging the anti-inflammatory properties of both aloe Vera and hydrocortisone. It is
expected that this cream can improve the quality of life of affected patients by providing an effective and safe treatment
for their inflammatory skin lesions.
Key Words: Cutaneous lupus, Aloe Vera liposomes, Hydrocortisone nanoparticles
References
Cardeal L., Jimenez, R., Contres, R., Ballavenuto J., Oliveira, R. Nanotechnology in dermatology. An Bras. de Derma. 2016;
89(1):126–36. Carter P, Narasimhan B, Wang Q. Biocompatible nanoparticles and vesicular systems in transdermal drug
delivery for various skin diseases. Int J Pharm. 2019 Jan 30; 555: 49-62. Champeau, M., Vignoud, S., Mortier,
BIOCONJUGATION OF Ag2S QUANTUM DOTS AND THEIR APPLICATION AS PHOTOTHERAPEUTIC
AGENTS
Martínez Osuna Daniel , Rodríguez González Claudia Alejandra1, Jiménez Vega Florinda2,
1*
Olivas Armendáriz Imelda1

1
2
Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. Benjamin Franklin no. 4650, Zona PRONAF,
32315, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: daniel.osuna@uacj.mx).
The bioconjugation of materials is a highly studied process because it allows the synthesis of highly specific nanomaterials,
taking advantage of the fluorescent properties of nanomaterials such as Ag 2S quantum dots and the high specificity of
enzymes. Thus, agents with ideal characteristics are obtained, enabling their use as diagnostic agents for disease detection
both in vitro and in vivo. Silver sulfide quantum dots (QDs-Ag2S) have the property of emitting fluorescence in the near-
infrared-II (NIR-II) spectrum, making them suitable for avoiding photobleaching generated by the fluorescence emitted by
organs and cells [1]. Additionally, they absorb in the NIR spectrum, showing a localized surface plasmon resonance band,
allowing them to function as photothermal agents and be used in photothermal treatment (PTT) by denaturing membrane
proteins and inducing the death of cancer cells [2]. Characterization of quantum dots was carried out through dynamic
light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and infrared (IR). Bioconjugation was performed using cross-linkers with the
PSG1 antibody, which is used for the detection of pregnancy-specific glycoprotein 1 (PSG1). This protein is involved in
processes of immunotolerance, angiogenesis, and invasion observed in carcinogenesis. By combining these materials, it
was possible to synthesize a nanomaterial with the potential to function as a diagnostic agent and as a phototherapeutic
agent in the treatment of diseases.
Key Words: Quantum dots, Bioconjugation, Theragnostic agents, Cross-linkers
References
[1] Y. Zhang et al., “Ag2S Quantum Dot: A Bright and Biocompatible Fluorescent Nanoprobe in the Second Near-Infrared
Window,” ACS Nano, vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 3695–3702, May 2012, doi: 10.1021/nn301218z.
[2] B. Purushothaman and J. M. Song, “Ag(2)S quantum dot theragnostics.,” Biomater. Sci., vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 51–69, Jan. 2021,
doi: 10.1039/d0bm01576h
ENERGETIC PREDICTION OF Au25(SR)19 [1-,0,1+] ISOMERS BY A POLYHEDRA APPROACH
Alfredo Tlahuice-Flores1*
1
Garza, N.L. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Pedro de Alba S/N, Niños Héroes, Ciudad Universitaria, 66455 San Nicolás
de los Garza, N.L.
*tlahuicef@gmail.com
Structural prediction of thiolated-gold clusters is timely given recent reports of new sizes. [1] In this work is implemented
one polyhedra approach,[2] to predict and analyze candidates of Au25(SR)19[1-,0,1+] clusters.[3] The energy order of isomers
can be related to the proportion of comprising octahedra/tetrahedra of total cluster and the number of compact
tetrahedra comprising their inner cores. Factor value displays a dependence with ligands type, charge-state and XC
functional used during DFT-D calculations. This polyhedra approach might guide our search during structural prediction.
Figure 1- Cationic/PBE calculation of Au25(SH)19 cluster. Red planes correspond with tetrahedra faces and green planes
stand for octahedra. Number of polyhedra and the distance dispersion graphs are provided.
Key Words: Thiolated gold clusters, DFT-D, PBE, TPSS, Structural prediction, Polyhedra.
References
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[2] C., Yan, Y., Li, E., Wang, W. W., Xu. J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 14, 76327637, (2023).
[3] Tlahuice-Flores., A. J. Phys. Chem C. 123, 10831-1084, (2019)
IN VITRO ASSAYS OF HFOB CELLS ON TITANIUM OXIDE NANOTUBES FORMED BY ANODIC OXIDATION
Fernando Nava Palafox1*, Celic Daniela Ocaña Flores1, Gerardo Alejandro Zumaya Jimenez1,
José Luis Castrejón Flores1, Itzel Pamela Torres Avila1.
1
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología, Av. Acueducto, La Laguna Ticoman, C.P. 07340, Gustavo A. Madero,
Ciudad de México, México.
*fnavap1700@alumno.ipn.mx
Nanotopography has been found to promote osteoblasts proliferation due to a better contact with the bone [1]. In this work
is shown the biological evaluation of the titanium oxide nanotubes (TONTs) on the Ti-6Al-4V alloy surface. The TONTs were
formed by anodic oxidation (AO) with a constant potential of 60 V at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min. The electrolyte used was
based on ethylene glycol (EG) with 0.5 wt.% of ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and 1 wt.% of distilled water. Scanning electron
microscopy (SEM) was applied to see the morphology and diameter of each sample. The inner diameter of the nanotubes
ranged from 52 nm to 95 nm which suggests the growth of the TONTs is proportional to the anodizing time. Moreover,
osteoblast (hFOB) cells were seeded on the TONTs for each anodizing time for 24 h, where the modified sample at 60 min
exhibited the best cellular proliferation. In addition, the 10 min and 60 min samples were selected in order to evaluate the
proliferation on days 3, 7, and 14. The results showed the viability maintained for every time tested, but a significant change
could be seen in the 60 min sample after 14 days. Nanotubes with inner diameters around 60 nm had a positive impact on
cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation [2].
Figure 1- hFOB cell proliferation on samples modified at 10 min and 60 min as determined by MTT after several days in a
culture. A one-way ANOVA was performed between the O.D. of each modified sample and the unmodified sample or control,
where (*) (p < 0.05).
Key Words: nanotubes, titanium oxide, in vitro

References
[1] S.E., Surf. Coat. Technology 228, 37-40, (2013).
[2] B.V., RSC Adv 9, 11341-11355, (2019).
THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOCOMPOSITES PREPARED WITH FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON
NANOTUBES AND A TERPOLYMER OF
POLYLACTIDE-POLY(-CAPROLACTONE)-POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL)
Karla J. González-Iñiguez1, Edgar B. Figueroa-Ochoa2, Leonardo R. Cajero-Zul3,
Sergio M. Nuño-Donlucas3*
1
Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI, Doctorado en Ing. Química, Blvd. M. García Barragán # 1421, C.P. 44430, Guadalajara,
Jalisco, México.
2
Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI, Departamento de Química, Blvd. M. García Barragán # 1421, C.P. 44430, Guadalajara,
Jalisco, México.
3
Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI, Departamento de Ing. Química, Blvd. M. García Barragán # 1421, C.P. 44430,
Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail (S. M. Nuño-Donlucas: gigio@cencar.udg.mx)
Nanocomposites from chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes (fCNTs) and a synthesized terpolymer of polylactide-
poly(-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA-PCL-PEG) were prepared and characterized by differential scanning
calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier-transformed infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The PLA-PCL-PEG terpolymers were prepared
using oxalyl chloride as a linking agent. The fCNTs/PLA-PCL-PEG nanocomposites were prepared from two different
compositions of fCNTs,0.5 wt.% and1.0 wt.%. An analysis of the thermal behavior of the fCNTs/PLA-PCL-PEG
nanocomposites reveals that the fCNTs have an important role in the crystallization process of the polymeric matrix. Figure
1 shows calorimetric curves obtained from the DSC analysis of samples of the PLA-PCL-PEG terpolymer (named T2) and
fCNTs/PLA-PCL-PEG nanocomposite (named NcT2) preparedwith1 wt.% of fCNTs. For T2 three thermal transitions were
detected. The first was detected at -59°C. This transition is due to a thermal relaxation in the amorphous phase, which
corresponds to the glass transition temperature (Tg) caused by the relaxation of the PCL chains [1]. Additionally, the second
and third thermal transitions correspond to two endothermic events. In the second transition, an endothermic transition of
double peak produced by the melt of crystalline domains rich in PCL and PEG chains was detected. The melting
temperatures of this transition are Tm1= 44.6°C, and Tm2= 49.0°C, and the melting enthalpy change (H1) is 44.6 Jg-1. In the
third, another endothermic transition was detected, which was assigned to the melt of crystalline domains rich in PLA
chains with Tm3= 120.6 °C and the H2= 16.8 Jg-1. For the NcT2 the values of thermal transitions mentioned changed. Thus,
Tg= -53°C, Tm1= 39.2 °C, Tm2=45.2 °C and H1= 27.1 Jg-1. Moreover, the second endothermic transition was resolved as a
double peak detected at Tm3= 115.4 °C and Tm4= 125.0 °C. This transition has a H2= 21.2 Jg-1. These results indicated that
the fCNTs affect the melt of all components of the PLA-PCL-PEG terpolymer used as the polymeric matrix. This fact is due to
the formation of hydrogen bonds (detected by FT-IR spectroscopy) between the chemical groups inserted on the walls of
the fCNTs and the complementary chemical groups of the polymer chains of the PLA-PCL-PEG terpolymer.
Figure 1- DSC curves obtained from dynamic thermal analysis of samples of the terpolymer T2 (A) and the nanocomposite
NcT2 (B).
Key Words: Nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes, DSC, terpolymer.
References
[1] Nguyen, H. T. H.; Qi, P.; Rostagno, M.; Feteha, A.; Miller, S. A. J. Mater. Chem. A 6, 9298, (2018).
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HYDROPHOBIC TEXTILE TREATMENT HERARCHICAL STRUCTURES VERSUS
COPPER SULFIDE NANOSTRUCTURES
Cynthia Almeda Torres , Hernando Arreola Bencomo1, Hortensia Reyes-Blas1, Imelda Olivas-
1*
Armendariz1, Héctor Camacho-Montes1, Juan Francisco Hernandez-Paz1,

Claudia A. Rodriguez-Gonzalez1
1
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Avenida del Charro 459 Norte, C.P. 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail (al229165@alumnos.uacj.mx)
This study investigates the use of hierarchical structures and copper sulfide nanostructures to impart hydrophobic
properties to textiles, with applications in various fields including water treatment and biomedicine. Despite the potential
benefits, the differences in hydrophobicity between textiles treated with hierarchical structures versus nanoscale
structures have not been fully investigated. To begin addressing this gap, hierarchical structures and nanostructures were
synthesized using a standardized procedure: an iron electrode immersed in a solution of pentahydrated copper sulfate
yielded copper powder, subsequently subjected to a solid-vapor reaction to produce copper sulfide. Nanostructures of
identical composition were obtained by subjecting a portion of the copper sulfide to mechanical milling. Characterization via
X-ray diffraction (XRD) identified the presence of the covellite phase of copper sulfide in both cases. Cotton textiles were
then treated using the dip coating method with a solution comprising PDMS and isopropyl alcohol. Scanning electron
microscopy was employed to assess the morphology and distribution of structures and nanostructures on the textiles. A
significantly improved distribution was observed in textiles treated with nanostructures compared to those treated with
hierarchical structures. Furthermore, contact angle tests confirmed a 16% increase in hydrophobicity for textiles treated
with copper sulfide nanostructures compared to those treated solely with copper sulfide at 0 seconds, although this effect
diminished by 10% after 300 seconds.
Key Words: Hydrophobicity, hierarchical structures, copper sulfide nanostructures.

Development of a cathode of LiFe1-x-yMxNyPO4 (M=Ni, N=Co) for lithium-ion batteries.
Santos Marin1*, Israel Pérez2, Héctor Camacho-Montes1
1
Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. Del Charro No. 450 Nte, Col. Partido
Romero, CP 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México
2
Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías-Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de
Ciudad Juárez, Av. Del Charro No. 450 Nte, Col. Partido Romero, CP 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
*Marin_silva_santos@hotmail.com
The objective of this work is to develop a LiFe1-x-yMxNyPO4 cathode doped with transition metal combinations to improve its
performance in lithium-ion batteries. However, it is a great challenge to achieve the mechanism of the reactivity of the
cathode. For this, it was necessary to search for new materials that help to achieve an excellent performance in their
charging and discharging processes. In the development of the cathode, the methodology was synthesized using the sol-gel
method. This technique and with reductive treatment at a temperature of 600°C the pure phase (LiFePO 4) and the doped
phase (LiFe1-x-yMxNyPO4) were obtained. For this purpose, measurements were made using characterization techniques and
impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests. Regarding the characterization, the samples were measured by X-ray diffraction
(XRD) obtaining the crystallographic planes for both the pure phase and the doped phase. In the pure phase the 110, 132, 121
planes were obtained according to the crystallographic record. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique was
also used to obtain the morphology of the particles at different magnifications. And the effect on the properties, varying the
pressure, temperature, operating parameters of the fabricated electrodes of LiFePO 4 and LiFe1-x-yMxNyPO4 (M=Ni, N=Co)
compound were studied and measured. Pellets were also fabricated for both compounds to perform the impedance tests.
Finally, the ionic transport properties were studied and measured by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Nyquist
plots with their respective equivalent circuit of the fabricated cathode were obtained for both the pure and doped phases.
Key Words: sol-gel, LiFePO4, doping, characterization.

GLYCEROL ELECTROOXIDATION IN ALKALINE MEDIUM USING PALLADIUM AND COBALT CATALYSTS
ELECTRODEPOSITED ON CARBON PAPER THROUGH A POTENTIOSTATIC TECHNIQUE
Jorge Alberto Solis Badillo1*, Ana Lilia Ocampo Flores1, Lucia Mora Tamez1,
Alejandro Gutiérrez Sánchez1
1
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, CDMX, 04510, México.
*jorge.solis1007@gmail.com
Recently, glycerol has garnered interest across various fields due to its abundant production as a byproduct of biodiesel
production. It has been explored as a potential fuel for generating electrical energy in direct alcohol fuel cells. However,
employing catalysts to accelerate the reaction and enhance performance is essential. In this study were prepared
monometallic Pd and Co, as well as bimetallic Pd/Co and Co/Pd catalysts on carbon paper, using a simple potentiostatic
electrodeposition technique [1,2]. Co was deposited at -1.0 V versus Ag/AgCl for 700 seconds using a 100 mM Co(NO 3)2·6H2O
solution, while Pd was deposited at 0.3 V versus Ag/AgCl for 30 minutes using a 1.0 mM PdCl 2 with 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. The
electrodeposited materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution scanning electron microscopy
(HRSEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). HRSEM images revealed that Co was deposited as a nanosheet
coating on the carbon paper fibers, whereas Pd was deposited in the form of nanoparticles with a flower-like morphology.
EDS analysis confirmed the presence of Co and O in the Co/CP, suggesting that the metal could be in the form of hydroxide,
oxide, or oxyhydroxide. In contrast, Pd in the Pd/CP was identified in its elemental form. The catalytic activity of the various
samples towards the electrooxidation of 0.5 mol/L glycerol in an alkaline medium (0.5 mol/L KOH) was evaluated using
cyclic voltammetry tests. The Co/Pd/CP catalyst exhibited the highest peak current values, followed by Co/CP, Pd/Co/CP,
and Pd/CP, with the Pd/CP catalyst showing the lowest peak potential value.
Key Words: Glycerol electrooxidation, electrocatalyst, electrodeposition.
Acknowledgment: Authors thanks the financial support by PAPIIT-DGAPA, UNAM (project IN6224) and PAIP (5000-9033)
funds from the Faculty of Chemistry (UNAM).
References
[1] K. K. Maniam y R. Chetty, Fuel Cells 13, 1196-1204, (2013).
[2] N. Zhao et al., J. Alloys Compd., 901, 163566, (2022).
BIOSÍNTESIS DE NANOPARTÍCULAS DE PLATA CON BIOMASA DE NANNOCHLOROPSIS OCULATA Y
ESTUDIO DE ESTABILIDAD.
Almonacid Francisco, Gárate-Osuna Andrea, Santos Ulises.
Universidad Politetecnia de Sinaloa, Carretera Municipal Libre Mazatlán Higueras Km 3 Colonia Genaro Estrada C.P. 82199
Mazatlán, Sinaloa; México.
ftec64@gmail.com
This research focuses on the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nannochloropsis oculata biomass, exploring the
influence of residual and complete biomass [1] in two green synthesis methods: conventional and microwave-assisted
stirring [2][3]. Although a third method was contemplated [4], the corresponding data were not obtained within the allotted
time frame. The results reveal that the residual biomass shows higher stability with conventional stirring, while the
complete biomass shows better stability with microwave-assisted stirring. Although promising trends are identified, the
need to replicate and extend the study to validate these observations is highlighted. Despite the temporal limitations, the
findings suggest that the choice of biomass and synthesis method significantly affects the stability of silver nanoparticles.
It is posited that with more time and repetitions, slight variations could emerge, but the fundamental trends are expected
to persist. These results contribute to the understanding of nanoparticle biosynthesis, pointing out areas for future
research and scientific applications.
Key Words: Biosynthesis, Nannochloropsis oculata, silver nanoparticles, Time stability.
References
[1] A. de J. Gárate-Osuna, “Effect of culture conditions (temperature and type of bioreactor) on Nannochloropsis oculata
growth efficiency,” Mexican journal of biotechnology, vol. 9, no. 1, Jan. 2024. doi:10.29267/mxjb.2023.9.1
[2] A.-M. S. Hassan, A. S. Mahmoud, M. F. Ramadan, and M. A. Eissa, “Microwave-assisted green synthesis of silver
nanoparticles using Annona squamosa peels extract: characterization, antioxidant, and amylase inhibition activities,”
Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 83–91, Feb. 2022, doi: 10.1007/s12210-022-01049-w.
[3] N. Kaur, A. Singh, and W. Ahmad, “Microwave Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Its Application: A
Review,” Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 663–672, Nov. 2022, doi:
10.1007/s10904-022-02470-2.
[4] A. R. Deshmukh, A. Gupta, and B. S. Kim, “Ultrasound Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Using Fenugreek Seed Extract and Their Enhanced Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities,” BioMed Research International,
vol. 2019, pp. 1–14, Apr. 2019, doi: 10.1155/2019/1714358
STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF THE PEROVSKITE GdTiO3
Raúl Omar Escamilla Guevara1, Pedro Romero Moreno1, Antonio Torres Pérez1,
Héctor Muñoz González2, Raúl Escamilla2, Eliel Carvajal Quiroz1
1
ESIME-Culhuacán, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Santa Ana 1000, 04440, Ciudad de México, México
2
Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. A.P. 70-360, 04510, Ciudad de
México, México
rescamillag2300@alumno.ipn.mx
In the ABX3 perovskite compounds, A and B are cations of different sizes while X is an anion. The crystalline structure of
GdTiO3 perovskite is orthorhombic with space group Pbnm (No. 63) and four formula units. The Wyckoff positions are Gd 3+:
4c (x, y, 1/4); Ti3+: 4b (1/2, 0, 0); O-2: 4c (x, y, 1/4); and O-2: 8d (x, y, z). The Gd+3 ions are bounded to twelve oxygen atoms to
form a polyhedral dodecahedron; meanwhile, Ti3+ ions are bounded to six oxygen atoms to form TiO6 octahedrons (Fig. 1) [1].
In this work, the crystalline structure of GdTiO3 was studied in the framework of the DFT, with the Local Density
Approximation, and the Hubbard parameter. Two types of pseudopotentials were studied: norm conserving and ultrasoft.
The results indicate that the norm-conserving pseudopotential is the better option to reproduce the structural and
electronic properties, compared to experimental and theoretical reports [2].
Figure 1- Crystalline structure of the perovskite GdTiO3
Keywords: Perovskites, DFT, pseudopotentials, crystalline structure
References:
[1] L. Bjaalie, A.Verma, B. Himmetoglu. Determination of the Mott-Hubbard gap in GdTiO 3. Phys. Rev. B 92, 085111 (2015).
[2] A. C. Komarek et al., “Magnetoelastic coupling in RTiO 3 (R = La, Nd, Sm, Gd, Y) investigated with diffraction techniques
and thermal expansion
measurements,” Phys Rev B 75, 224402 (2007).
LITHIUM EFFECTS ON THE STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRONICAL PROPERTIES OF TiTe 2 MONOLAYERS FOR
BATTERIES
Jaime Eugenio Antonio , Raul Omar Escamilla2, José Miguel Cervantes3, Héctor Muñoz2,
1
Eliel Carvajal2, Raúl Escamilla3 & Martín Romero1*

1
Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. A.P. 70-399, 04510, Ciudad de México, México
2
3
México, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: mromero@ciencias.unam.mx
The demand for portable electrical energy is growing due to the use of mobile devices which satisfy daily needs. In that
context the dichalcogenide TiTe2 has demonstrated a charging voltage of ~0.7 V (Zn2+/Zn) and a reversible capacity of 225
mAh/g [1]. Currently, it has been possible to synthesize the 1T-TiTe2 monolayer [2]. In this work, a systematic study was
made of the Li effect on the TiTe2 monolayer in the different adsorption sites on the structural and electronic properties;
This was carried out using DFT implemented in the CASTEP code. Lattice parameters a and b increased due to the Li
insertion, in addition, show that the most favorable adsorption sites are Top-and Hollow-site.The electronic properties (DOS
and DOS) show a conducting behavior, due to the interaction of p-Te and d-Ti orbitals in the range from-4 eV to 3 eV (Figure
1 (e) –(h)).
Figure 1- (a) Side view of TiTe2 (TT). (b) Top and (c) sideview of TT–1 x 1 ML. (e) Different adsorption sites on TT –4 x 4 ML.
DOS and PDOS for Li adsorption-sites
(a) Top, (b) Down, (c) Hollow and (d) Bridge. Dashed black line indicates the EF.
Key Words: Batteries, TiTe2, DFT, Monolayers, Electronic properties.
Acknowledgments: This work was supported by UNAM Postdoctoral Program (POSDOC) and the financial support from
project DGAPA-UNAM IN100222.
References
[1] Y. Du. J Mater Chem A Mater 10, 16976–16985, (2022).
[2] P. Chen. Nat Commun 8, 516, (2017).
CHEMICAL AND THERMODYNAMICAL STABILITY AT THE SEMICONDUCTOR/PEROVSKITE INTERFACE
Raúl Omar Escamilla1, José Miguel Cervantes2, Jaime Eugenio Antonio3, Héctor Muñoz1,
Antonio Torres1, Eliel Carvajal1 & Raúl Escamilla2*
1
2
México, México
3
Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. A.P. 70-399, 04510, Ciudad de México, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: rauleg@unam.mx
Recently, the synthesis of LixLa1-xTiO3 perovskite (LLTO) on a semiconductor material was achieved [1]. However, the
structural and electronic compatibility between Si and Ge on LaTiO 3 (LTO)- or LLTO-surfaces has not yet been explored. In
this work, the Si (Ge) semiconductor/perovskite interface was studied by means of the Density Functional Theory (DFT). The
adsorption energy indicates that, the most favorable place to place the Si (Ge)-ML on the LTO-surface is at the site, where
the Si (Ge) atoms moved away from the La atoms. In the Si (Ge)-ML/LLTO case, the interaction between the Si (Ge)-ML and
the LLTO-surface seems to be ionic, since the Si (Ge) atoms lose electrons while the O atoms are negatively charged. Here,
the O-top site is the most favorable adsorption site.
Figure 1- (a) Electronic Density Difference at the semiconductor/oxide interface for the Si- or Ge-ML/LTO-slab systems,
with the ML at the La-top (a)-(b) and O-top (c)-(d) sites; and the Si- or Ge-ML/LLTO-slab systems, with the ML at the Li-top
(e)-(f) and O-top (g)-(h) sites. The blue and orange isosurfaces indicate an electron gain or loss, respectively.
Key Words: Li-batteries, DFT, nanostructured systems, perovskites.
Acknowledgments: This work was supported by CONAHCYT and BEIFI-IPN and partially by the projects DGAPA-UNAM
IN103923, IN100222, IA103923, and IPN-SIP 20220567.
References
[1] T. Aaltonen et al., J. Mater. Chem. 20, 2877–2881 (2010).
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ZnSb2O6 NANOPARTICLES FOR APPLICATION AS
A GAS SENSOR
Rosario Elizabeth Hernández Ortiz , Héctor Guillén Bonilla1, José Trinidad Guillén Bonilla1,
1*
Jorge Alberto Ramírez Ortega1, Alex Guillén Bonilla2, Juan Pablo Morán Lázaro2
1
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, M. García Barragán 1421, Guadalajara
44410, Jalisco, México.
2
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de los Valles, Carretera Guadalajara-Ameca Km. 45.5, C.P. 46600, Ameca,
Jalisco, México.
rosario.hernandez8455@alumnos.udg.mx
In this research work, zinc antimoniate (ZnSb2O6) nanoparticles have been synthesized and characterized in order to study
their characteristics as a polluting gas sensor. The ZnSb2O6 synthesis was carried out by wet chemistry route assisted by
microwave radiation. The XRD characterization revealed that the nanoparticles crystallized into trirutile type structure. The
SEM and TEM micrographs showed agglomerates with rod-like and cube-rod morphologies. The frequencies of the vibration
modes of the ZnSb2O6 were obtained by Raman spectroscopy. The chemical composition was analyzed by energy dispersion
spectroscopy (EDS), which showed that the particles were composed of Zn, Sb and O. To study the gas sensing properties,
pellets were manufactured from the ZnSb2O6 nanoparticles. The gas detection measurements of the pellets were carried
out in propane (C3H8) and carbon monoxide (CO) at different gas concentrations and using different operating
temperatures. The results show that synthesized ZnSb 2O6 nanoparticles can be applied as polluting gas sensors fabrication.
Key Words: Synthesis, Nanoparticles, Gas sensing.

SPLITTING OF POLLUTANT NO MOLECULES INSIDE Sc20C48X12 (X= C, N, P)
STRUCTURES: A DFT-D STUDY
María G. Salas Zepeda1*, Alfredo Tlahuice Flores1
1
Garza, N. L. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Pedro de Alba S/N, Niños Héroes, Ciudad Universitaria, 66455 San
Nicolás de los Garza, N. L.
*maria.salaszpd@uanl.edu.mx
The study of interaction of NO molecules with two P- and N- doped volleyballenes is delivered. It is found that
[Sc20C48N12][0,1-] and [Sc20C48P12]1- [1] structures are able to split N – O bonds without an energy barrier. The N-doped
structures can break up to six NO molecules (table 1), and therefore, their IR/Raman spectra are missing of N – O vibration
peak (figure 1). Moreover, we determine that N – O bond can be considered as broken starting from 1.39 Å distance [2].
Table 1– Stretching percentage of six NO molecules located inside the N- doped volleyballene.
Figure 1- Calculated Raman and Infrared spectra. In (a) show the NO molecule spectra with N – O vibration located at 1893
cm-1 [3]. Dotted line corresponds with the NO vibration peak. (b) IR/Raman and (e) Raman display NO vibration peak located
at 1649 cm-1 and 1030 cm-1, respectively.
References
[1] M. G. Salas-Zepeda, A. Tlahuice-Flores, J. Raman Spectrosc., 2019, 50, 1519.
[2] M.G. Salas-Zepeda, A. Tlahuice-Flores, J. Raman Spectrosc., 2023, 1. https://doi.org/10.1002/jrs.6599
[3] J. C. Fontanella, A. Girard, L., Gramont, N. Louisnard, Appl. Optics, 1975, 14, 825
STUDY ON THE EFFECTS CAUSED BY GOLD NANOPARTICLES ON BOAR SPERM MOTILITY
B.D. Cervera-Villaseñor1*, H. Álvarez-Gallardo3, D. Urbán-Duarte3, S.J. Guevara-Martínez2,
A. Zamudio-Ojeda2, D. Sánchez Chiprés1, W. D. Rodríguez1
1
University Center for Agricultural and Livestock Biological Sciences - Ramón Padilla Sánchez 2100, Las Agujas, 44600
Zapopan, Jal.
2
University Center for Exact and Engineering Sciences - Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, Olímpica, 44430
Guadalajara, Jal.
3
National Center for Genetic Resources - National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research - Blvd. de la
Biodiversidad #400 Rancho las Cruces, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco.
brandon.cerevra@alumnos.udg.mx
The use of Artificial Insemination (AI) is crucial in the swine industry to meet global demand for animal protein. However,
bacterial contamination during boar semen collection is a recurring problem, undermining AI protocols. Commercial
extenders typically contain antibiotics to combat bacteria such as E. coli, S. aureus, and Leptospira spp., but their excessive
use has led to bacterial resistance, prompting the search for alternatives.
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have emerged as promising alternatives due to their antimicrobial properties, offering a
solution to antibiotic resistance in commercial extenders. With dimensions below 100 nanometers and a large surface area,
AuNPs demonstrate notable efficacy against bacteria. Green synthesis was employed for the synthesis of the nanoparticles,
using extracts from Yahualica chile (Capsicum annuum L.) known for its antioxidant properties.
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of AuNPs on sperm motility in diluted boar semen without antibiotics. Two
commercial extenders served as control groups: one with antibiotics (BTS) and one without antibiotics (BTSS).
Experimental groups comprised semen doses from three boars diluted with the commercial extender formula without
antibiotics and supplemented with three different concentrations of AuNPs: 1.0 μl (T1), 1.25 μl (T2), and 1.50 μl (T3). Sperm
motility was assessed at 0, 24, 48, and 72 hours post-treatment.
A Generalized Linear Model (GLM) analyzed motility for each dose and evaluation period. At 0 hours, BTS and BTSS controls
exhibited motility of 92.68% and 95.39% respectively, while T1 showed 96.45%, T2 95.30%, and T3 95.39%. At 72 hours,
BTS maintained motility at 72.88% and BTSS at 77.21%, while treatments retained total motility of T1 72.43%, T2 75.92%,
and T3 73.23%. Statistically significant differences (P<0.001) were observed for AuNPs at 72 hours and (P<0.01) at 48
hours.
These findings suggest that incorporating AuNPs into refrigerated boar semen samples could offer an effective alternative
to antibiotics.
Key Words: semen, gold, nanoparticles, antimicrobial.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ATTRACTIVE NiFe2O4 NANOPARTICLES FOR POTENTIAL
TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
Luis Miguel Flores Chagoya1, Jorge Alberto Ramirez Ortega1, Lorenzo Gildo Ortiz1
(Dpto. de física, Universidad de Guadalajara. Blvd. Marcelino García Barragan#1421. esq. Calzada Olímpica. C.P. 44430,
Guadalajara, Jalisco, México)
1
Universidad de Guadalajara, Carretera Guadalajara-Ameca Km. 45.5, C.P. 46600, Ameca, Jalisco, México.
luis.flores9127@alumnos.udg.mx
In this study, NiFe2O4 nanoparticles with a spinel-type structure were synthesized using an aqueous sol-gel method assisted
by microwave radiation. The implemented method offers the advantages of simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and
reproducibility. The process starts with metal nitrates as sales precursors and the chelating agent ethylenediamine,
followed by stages of stirring, drying, and calcination of the precursor powders. The crystal structure, morphology, and
particle size of the synthesized material were analyzed using characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD),
scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results indicate that the synthesis
method successfully forms the crystalline phase at temperatures lower than those employed in the traditional ceramic
method. The topography of the material comprises a heterogeneous porous surface with high connectivity between
particles. The material is composed of nanometric-sized particles, making it of interest for potential technological
applications, such as serving as the sensitive layer for detecting toxic gases and pollutants.
PREPARATION OF ZINC SELENIDE THIN FILMS SYNTHESIZED BY SOL-GEL METHOD.
M. P. Acosta-Páez1*, A. Sánchez Martínez1, O. Ceballos-Sánchez1, R. Ruelas Lepe1,
Edgar R. Lopez-Mena2, Gildardo Sanchez-Ante2, Víctor M. Rangel-Cobian1
1
Departamento de Ingeniería de Proyectos, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de
Guadalajara, Blvd. José Guadalupe Zuno 48, Industrial los Belenes, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45157, México
2
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Gral Ramón Corona No. 2514, Colonia Nuevo México,
Zapopan 45121, Jalisco, México
*Corresponding author e-mail: araceli.sanchez46@academicos.udg.mx
Zinc selenide (ZnSe) is a n-type semiconductor with proper optical properties such as a band gap of 2.7 eV and high
transparency in the visible and infrared spectrum, that make it attractive for different applications in optoelectronic
devices and solar cells. ZnSe has been studied using several deposition methods such as chemical bath deposition (CBD),
electrodeposition, spray pyrolysis, and sol-gel [1]. The sol-gel deposition method is a low-cost technique for preparing
semiconducting thin films. Its advantages are control of the thickness modulated by the number of layers and
microstructural uniformity. The sol-gel method involves depositing a precursor solution over a substrate to form a thin
film. Deposition parameters, such as the molar concentration of the precursor ions, the time, and the tuning speed,
determine the physical-chemical properties of the ZnSe films [2]. It has been observed that a post-annealing treatment
improves the quality of the films in terms of structure and electrical performance [3]. So, in this work, we studied the
effect of the annealing temperature under different atmospheres (air, vacuum, Ar, and N 2) on the physical-chemical
properties of ZnSe thin films synthesized by the sol-gel method using zinc acetate and metallic selenium as Zn and Se
sources. The impact of the atmosphere on the structural, optical, and electrical properties was analyzed using GI-XRD, UV-
Vis, and PL.
Key Words: ZnSe, sol-gel, spin-coating, optical properties
References
[1] S.N. Moger, M.G. Mahesha, Effect of indium doping on the optoelectronic properties of ZnSe films, Thin Solid Films. 760
(2022) 139492. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2022.139492.
[2] N.H. Erdogan, T. Kutlu, N. Sedefoglu, H. Kavak, Effect of Na doping on microstructures, optical and electrical properties of
ZnO thin films grown by sol-gel method, J. Alloys Compd. 881 (2021) 160554. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.160554.
[3] I. Akyuz, I. Yeni, Effect of Heat Treatment in Different Atmospheres on Thermally Evaporated ZnS films, Opt. Mater.
(Amst). 119 (2021) 111381. doi:10.1016/j.optmat.2021.111381.
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Fe3O4@ZrO2: Yb3+-Er3+ NANOPARTICLES FOR
BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
a
Iris Andrea Coria Zamudio , Pablo Genaro Martínez Torres, Alejandro Torres Castro, José de
Jesús Kù Herrera, Jorge Molina Gonzales, Haggeo Desirena Enriquezc, Gonzalo Ramírez-García*
and Tzarara López Lukea*
a
Instituto de Investigación en Metalurgia y Materiales, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edificio U, Ciudad
Universitaria, Morelia, 58030, México.
b
Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, CFATA, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM, Juriquilla,
Querétaro. 76230, México.
c
Centro de Investigaciones en óptica A.C. Loma del Bosque 115, Colonia Lomas del Campestre León, Guanajuato, México.
Código Postal 37150.
d
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, FIME UANL A.P. 126-F, Monterrey, NL, 66450 México.
e
Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Boulevard. Enrique Reyna Hermosillo 140, Col. San Jose de los Cerritos,
Saltillo, Coahuila. 25294, México.
*Corresponding author: tzarara@umich.mx , gonzalo.ramirez@fata.unam.mx
Fe3O4@ZrO2 (core@shel) nanoparticles were synthesized by a two-phase synthesis process. First, the magnetic core
(Fe3O4) was obtained by the thermal decomposition method [1], while the shell (ZrO 2: Yb3+-Er3+) was deposited on the core
by the modified Stöber method [2]. Core particles of between 4 to 16 nm were obtained, when the shell was deposited the
nanoparticles reached a size of 20 to 60 nm.
Strong magnetic properties were observed in particles suspended in polar solvents. As well as upconversion emission from
UV to IR, under 975 nm excitation. An effective photothermal response was observed upon 3 min of laser irradiation,
reaching temperatures in the range between 55 - 99 °C. Based on these results, it is expected that those nanoparticles
could be used as a constrast agents for optical imaging with dual photoluminescent and magnetic responses, as well as for
hyperthermia applications.
Key Words: Nanoparticles, core@shell, photoluminescence, photothermal
References.
[1] de Jesús Ibarra–Sánchez, J., López–Luke, T., Ramírez–García, G., Sidhik, S., Córdova–Fraga, T., de Jesús Bernal–
Alvarado, J., Cano, M. E., Torres–Castro, A., & de la Rosa, E. (2018).
Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4:Yb3+:Er3+ nanoparticles with magnetic and optical properties for hyperthermia
applications. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 465, 406-411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2018.05.091
[2] Ramírez-García, G., Díaz Cervantes, E., Mounzer, O., De la Rosa, E., López Luke, T., & de la Cruz, F. N. (2019). A Turn-On
Luminescence Method for Phosphate Determination Based on Fast Green-Functionalized ZrO2:Yb,Er@ZrO2 Core@Shell
Upconversion Nanoparticles. Analytical Chemistry, 91(22), 14657-14665. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.9b03817.
Acknowledgment: To Conahcyt and

CIC-2024-UMSNH for the support provided to carry out this project.
ENHANCING PREDICTIVE ACCURACY FOR OPTICAL PARAMETERS OF ABSORBENT FILMS USING
NEURAL NETWORKS
Lorenzo Orozco García, Alberto Parera Méndez, Gesuri Morales Luna, Alma Sagaceta Mejía
Universidad Iberoamericana, Prol. P.o de la Reforma, Santa Fe, Zedec Sta Fé, Álvaro Obregón, 01376 Ciudad de México,
CDMX.
albertoparera99@gmail.com
This work is focused on developing a neural network to predict the optimal optical parameters for absorptive films of
Molybdenum trioxide doped with resonant particles which can be applied in photovoltaic cells, to enhance the absorption of
light efficiency. Through a comprehensive study involving data collection, neural network architecture, and model
evaluation, we successfully established a neural network capable of accurately forecasting the absorption coefficient
spectra using three provided optical parameters. Some of the key findings from our research include: Operational range
limitations (particle radius, volume fraction, and film thickness) to ensure the reliability of the network's graphical outputs,
optimal parameter combination, and suboptimal parameter combination, the project has been deployed as a Flask
application, accessible for users to generate their graphs and explore solar absorption efficiencies across different
wavelength ranges.
Key words: Neural Network Optical Parameters Photovoltaic Cells Light Absorption Efficiency Molybdenum Trioxide
Spectral Forecasting
ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF NICKEL-DOPED LK-99 MATERIAL: AB INITIO CALCULATIONS
Ernesto Alonso Guerrero García1*, Israel Omar Pérez López2
1
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez Av. del Charro 450 Nte., C. P. 32310 Col. Partido Romero, Ciudad Juárez,
Chihuahua, México
2
Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencia y Tecnología – Departamento de física y matemáticas, Instituto de Ingeniería y
tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez Av. del Charro 450 Nte., C. P. 32310 Col. Partido Romero, Ciudad
Juárez, Chihuahua, México
*al231296@alumnos.uacj.mx
In July 2023, researchers led by Sukbae Lee, et al. [1], announced the creation of the first room-temperature
superconductor (RTS) with a critical temperature (Tc) of 400 K. The material, named LK-99, is a lead phosphate apatite
(Pb10P6O25) doped with copper ions (Cu2+). Theoretical studies have demonstrated the possibility of superconductivity in the
crystal lattice of LK-99, especially with copper doping [2-4]. However, transition metals like nickel and zinc, like copper,
could also induce the superconducting state in LK-99.
Simulation and density functional theory (DFT)calculations of nickel-doped LK-99 will allow for a better understanding of the
effect of doping on the electronic structure and potential superconductivity, avoiding costly experiments and exploring
different structural and electronic scenarios. This will serve as a theoretical basis for experimental research.
The project aims to study the electronic properties of copper and nickel-doped LK-99 (Pb 10-nXn(PO4)6O), with n = 1, 2, 3,
(table 1) using DFT calculations. The geometric optimization of the material and its copper-doped variant was carried out
using the WIEN2k program. The Kohn-Sham equations were solved with the PBE-GGA functional, using a 5x5x5 k-point mesh
in the first Brillouin zone for the self-consistent cycle. For the density of states calculations, the grid was expanded to
10x10x10. The band structure calculations and the density of state of the pristine LK-99 and its copper-doped version were
obtained to analyze and determine the presence of the superconducting state of the material and compare results with
those found in the literature.
Table 1 –Range of concentrations implemented in LK-99 depending on the transition metal.
Key Words: Superconductivity; Electronic structure; Density functional theory
References
[1] S. L., J.-H. K., & Y.-W. K., “The First Room-Temperature Ambient-Pressure Superconductor”. 2023.
[2] S. M. G., “Origin of correlated isolated flat bands in copper-substituted lead phosphate apatite”. 2023.
[3] K. T., R. C., L. Y., J. G., D. X., C. J.; APL Mater. February 2024.
[4] P. P., M. Y. P. A., M. H., E. G., M. I.,
A. A. N., B. K.; APL Mater. October 2023.
EFFECT OF PEG ON PHOTOSTUNING AND PHOTOLUMINISCENCE IN THE SURFACE MODIFICATION
OF CARBON QUANTUM DOTS.
Carlos Alfredo Zamora-Valencia1*, Daniela Edith Salado-Leza2, Ventura Rodriguez-Lugo1
and María Isabel Reyes-Valderrama1
1
Área Académica de Ciencias de la Tierra y Materiales, Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del
Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km. 4.5, 42184.
2
Invesigadoras e investigadores por México, CONACYT, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis
Potosí, 78210, San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: charlyzam010@gmail.com
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are zero-dimensional nanoparticles, with photoluminescence properties that are widely used
in different applications in areas such as chemistry, electronics, and medicine. In this work, CQDs were synthesized from 10
g of pumpkin (Cucurbita Mixta) using the hydrothermal method at a temperature of 200 °C for a period of 4 hours using
deionized water as a reaction medium, for a subsequent surface modification with different polyethylene glycol (PEG
BioUltra 8,000) mass in 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 g (PEG-QCDs). The CQDs present absorbances corresponding to electronic
transitions n-π* and π-π (200 – 300 nm). Using the absorbance data, the bandgap value is calculated, presenting different
values depending on the amount of polymer in the CQDs with values of 3.32 for the CQDs and 3.87 in the PEG-CQDs. For the
determination of bonding groups on the surface of the CQDs and PEG-CQDs, they were analyzed by FT-IR, obtaining
oxygenated groups on the surface that decrease and increase with respect to the presence of the polymer. In the
photoluminescence properties, CQDs present a different photostuning than PEG-CQDs since the emission window is
reduced and moves with the presence of the polymer on the surface.
Key Words: CarbonDots,

luminescence, chitosan, surface
PREPARATION OF ZnAl2O4 NANOPARTICLES FOR ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Armando Agustin Cuevas1*, Lorenzo Gildo Ortiz1, Erick Omar Cisneros López1,
Verónica María Rodríguez Betancourtt1, Oscar Blanco Alonso1, Antonio Casillas Zamora1,
Jorge Alberto Ramírez Ortega1
1
Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García
Barragán 1421, C.P. 44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
armando.agustin6313@alumnos.udg.mx
In the present work, a soft chemistry method is proposed for the synthesis of ZnAl 2O4 nanoparticles. Zinc nitrate, aluminum
nitrate and ethylenediamine as a chelating agent were used as precursors. The precursor powders were obtained after the
stages of mixing, stirring, microwave-assisted evaporation, drying and calcination in an oven [1]. The structure, morphology
and composition were studied using characterization techniques: X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Indexing derived
from the XRD results show that the synthesized material crystallized in a spinel-like cubic structure. The effect of
calcination temperature on crystal size (200 – 1000 °C) was analyzed. A material with high purity and uniform surface
morphology was confirmed by SEM and EDS-SEM. By TEM, the particle size was determined and mesopores were observed
on their surface. Its potential applications as a gas sensor and as reinforcement of thermoplastic matrices for the
production of composite materials were evaluated [2].
References
[1] M.G., M.X., Y.S., Y.G. Rev. Sensors and Actuators B 188, 1148-1154, (2013).
[2] R.M.P. Rev. Annual Review of analytical chemistry 5, 461-485, (2012).
ROCHELLE SALT BASED PIEZOELECTRIC COMPOSITE ADDED WITH CARBON NANOTUBES
FOR ENERGY HARVESTING
Martha Sofia Curiel Medina , Carla Angélica Medina Ríos1, Esteban Martínez Guerrero1,
1
Felipe Cervantes Sodi2, Yenni Guadalupe Velázquez Galván1*

1
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, Anillo Periférico Sur Manuel Gómez Morín 8585, CP 45604,
San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, México.
2
Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, Prol. P.º de la Reforma, Santa Fe, Zedec Sta Fé, Álvaro Obregón, 01376
Ciudad de México, CDMX.
*yenni.velazquez@iteso.mx
Increasing interest in new technologies for low power devices has paved the way for the development of new energy
harvesters such as mechanical-electrical devices. Through this research, a piezoelectric composite based on Rochelle Salt
(sodium and potassium tartrate), ECOFLEX and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was fabricated. The synthesis of
the composite was completed by ultra-sonification with defined parameters of temperature, power, and frequency, seeking
to optimize the electrical and mechanical properties of the composite. MWCNTs were synthesized by ferrocene pyrolysis
and added to the composite in bulk, dispersed in DCM and in a functionalized membrane to find the optimal addition method
and improve its electrical properties. Compositional and morphological characterizations were made by XRD and SEM
techniques, respectively. In addition, Young’s module was calculated to determine the effect of the addition of nanotubes on
the elastic properties of the composite. Electrical characterization was performed to find the voltage generated by the
composite when stimulated by beating or vibration at frequencies ranging from 20 to 50 Hz. The piezoelectric composite
produces an electrical signal of between 200 to 310 mV along with remarkable elastic resistance, showing that energy high
enough to power a wearable sensor can be obtained. The component’s biodegradable and biocompatible properties make it
a suitable option for biomedical applications.
Key Words: Energy harvesters, Rochelle Salt, carbon nanotubes

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LIGHT SOURCES ON THE PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF ZnO THIN FILMS
SYNTHESIZED BY SPIN-COATING
Jesus Rafael Bravo Angeles , Sergio Tomás2, Alfredo Cruz Orea2, Mario Pérez González1
1*
1
Área Académica de Matemáticas y Física, Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de
Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km. 4.5, Col. Carboneras, C.P. 42184, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, México.
2
Departamento de Física, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del I.P.N., Av. IPN 2508 Col. San Pedro Zacatenco,
A.P. 14-740, C.P. 07360, Ciudad de México, México
*Author e-mail: br355055@uaeh.edu.mx
The problems generated by environmental contamination, particularly of water sources, have been a challenge for several
decades due to the emergence and expansion of many companies, such as textile companies. During the last decades,
several alternatives known as Advanced Oxidation Processes have been developed for the cleanup of contaminated liquids
[1]. Among them, heterogeneous photocatalysis consists of the use of semiconductors (catalysts). The semiconductors are
immersed into a contaminated liquid and subsequently activated with light of energy higher than the semiconductors´
band-gap to generate charge carriers capable of interacting with water and oxygen molecules. That interaction generates
highly oxidizing radicals, which in turn can degrade pollutants, generating water and CO 2 as final products [2]
Due to the potential applications reported for photocatalysts, ZnO catalysts were chemically synthesized by spin-coating
and then studied for the degradation of an organic dye under different light sources, including visible and UV lamps. In
addition, the samples were characterized by UV-vis-NIR and XPS spectroscopies. The photocatalytic performance of the
samples is explained in terms of their physicochemical properties.
Table 1– Core-level XPS spectra the Zn 2p spin-orbit doublet for a ZnO thin film annealed at 500 °C.
Figure 1- The photocatalytic process occurs on the surface of the thin film when a UV light beam promotes the electron-
hole generation, which in turn leads to the creation of oxidizing radicals.
Keywords: ZnO, Photocatalysis, Thin films
References
[1] M. Pérez-González, S.A. Tomás, Catal. Today 360, 129-137, (2021).
[2] H. Satılmış, M. Acar, R. Aydın, A. Akkaya, O. Kahveci, B. Şahin, E. Ayyıldız, Opt. Mater. 148, 114851, (2024).
SYNTHESIS OF IRON COBALTITE NANOPARTICLES FOR DETECTION OF VOLATILE
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Angel Lorenzo Honorato Delgado , Víctor Manuel Soto García1, Karina Viridiana Chávez Hernández1,
1
Héctor Guillén Bonilla1, Alex Guillén Bonilla2, Juan Pablo Morán Lázaro2
1
Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, C.P. 44430, Guadalajara,
Jalisco, México.
2
Centro Universitario de los Valles, Carretera Guadalajara-Ameca Km. 45.5, C.P. 46600, Ameca, Jalisco, México.
angel.honorato1812@alumnos.udg.mx
Iron cobaltite (FeCo2O4) is a semiconductor with good catalytic and electrochemical properties, which makes it useful for
various applications such as fuel cells, supercapacitors, batteries, pollutant removal, and sensors [1]. However, there is
little research on FeCo2O4 in the field of gas sensors. In this work, FeCo2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by a simple and
economical microwave-assisted colloidal method and used for the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). FeCo 2O4
nanoparticles with an average particle size of 10.2 nm were obtained at a calcination temperature of 350 °C. The FeCo 2O4
nanoparticles showed a stronger optical absorption in the visible light region. The calculated band gap was 1.5 eV, which is
consistent with previous reports and confirms the formation of the spinel structure of FeCo 2O4 [2]. Gas sensing
measurements showed that sensors made of FeCo2O4 nanoparticles were sensitive to isopropanol, methanol, ethanol, and
acetone, at an optimal operating temperature of 210 °C. The response values were 2.5, 2.1, 2.0, and 1.8 for isopropanol,
methanol, ethanol, and acetone, respectively. In particular, the FeCo 2O4 sensor exhibited excellent performance in detecting
isopropanol, with a stable response and the ability to detect even low isopropanol concentrations (0.2-10 ppm). Therefore,
FeCo2O4 could be considered as a promising new material for detecting isopropanol.
Key Words: Cobaltite, nanoparticles, microwave, sensor
References
[1] Shetgaonkar, S.S., Salkar, A.V., Morajkar. P.P. Chem. Asian J. 16, 1–26, (2021).
[2] Zhao, L., Yang, D., Ma, L., Feng, X., Ding, H. Colloid Surf. A. 610, 1–9 (2021).
THE EFFECT OF PRESSURE IN THE MEAN FREE PATH AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE SPUTTERING
DEPOSITION OF SILICON, AN EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL APPROACH BY MONTE CARLO.
Giffard Mendoza Rebecca1*, Zamudio Ojeda Adalberto, Cruz Cárdenas Julio César3
1
2
Departamento de Física, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, Col. Olímpica,
Guadalajara Jal., C. P. 44430, México
3
Departamento de materiales de baja dimensionalidad. Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, UNAM, Circuito Exterior
S/N, Circuito de la Investigación Científica, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510 Ciudad de México, C. P. 04510, México.
*rbkgm2501@gmail.com
The following work aims to assess the impact of pressure variations on the mean free path of particles ejected from a 4’’
silicon target in an argon atmosphere and its subsequent effect on the sputtering yield and density deposition throughout
the film. For this, thin films of silicon where synthesized at 1, 10, 30 and 80 mTorr by magnetron sputtering technique and
elementally analyzed by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS), in order to determine the density deposition along
a 75 × 20 mm glass substrate.
In addition, a numerical study was performed using the binary collision approximation by Monte Carlo method simulation
software (SIMTRA); where, emulating the conditions used during the experimental deposition, data from the amount of
super particles, energy of arrival, time and collision occurrences between emission and deposition on the substrate were
gathered and correlated to experimental results.
The resulting information provides insights into the particle dynamics during the sputter process of silicon under varying
pressure conditions. Additionally, the resulting distribution of coatings suggests the potential applications on surface and
electronic technologies based on the results of this study.
Key Words: Magnetron sputtering, Thin films, Sputtering Yield.

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF UV RADIATION ON BIOACTIVITY AND BIODEGRADATION
OF CHITOSAN/Mimosa tenuiflora/ZINC OXIDE FILMS
Guerrero Amaya Luis Ernesto1, Vargas Requena Claudia Lucía1, Olivas Armendáriz Imelda2,
Martel Estrada Santos Adriana2,3,*
1
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas. Av. Benjamín Franklin No. 4650, Zona Pronaf,
C.P. 32310. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
2
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología. Av. Del Charro No. 450 Norte, Zona Pronaf,
C.P. 32310. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
3
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Instituto de Arquitectura, Diseño y Arte. Av. Del Charro No. 450 Norte, Zona
Pronaf, C.P. 32310. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México
*Corresponding author e-mail mizul@yahoo.com
Chitosan is one of the most widely used polymers in materials science due to its low toxicity, biodegradability, and
biocompatibility [1]. Chitosan films can be enhanced by adding Mimosa Tenuiflora and zinc oxide nanoparticles as active
ingredients to enhance the effect of regenerative and antimicrobial biomaterial [2]. The evaluation and use of these
materials, in vitro and in vivo models, require prior sterilization and are one of the most widely used in UV radiation. It has
been shown that these substances are subject to polymer chain breakage. In this, films were synthesized at concentrations
of 100% chitosan. Chitosan/M. Tenuiflora 80/20 and chitosan/M. tenuiflora/zinc oxide 70/30, these. They were subjected
to 6 and 12 hours of UV radiation exposure. Subsequently, this radiation's effects on the bioactivity and kinetics of
hydrolytic biodegradation using SEM and FTIR, such as mass loss. The films showed changes in their composition after
being exposed to UV radiation in such a way that in the bioactivity study, layers of apatite were formed at different
concentrations. It is concluded that mass loss is related to the percentage of Mimosa Tenuiflora while increasing treatment
time by UV radiation tends to stabilize this mass loss.
Key Words: Chitosan; Mimosa Tenuiflora; Zinc Oxide nanoparticles, Polymers, UV Radiation
References
[1]S. A. Martel-Estrada et al., “Chitosan/poly(DL,lactide-co-glycolide) scaffolds for tissue engineering,” J Mater Sci Mater
Med, vol. 23, no. 12, 2012, doi: 10.1007/s10856-012-4762-8.
[2]L.-E. Valencia-Gómez et al., “Characterization and evaluation of a novel O-carboxymethyl chitosan films with Mimosa
tenuiflora extract for skin regeneration and wound healing,” J Bioact Compat Polym, 2019, doi: 10.1177/0883911519885976.
OPTICAL AND STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF SnS/WO3 AND Mo:WO3 FILMS DEPOSITED BY RF AND DC
MAGNETRON SPUTTERING
Manuel Alejandro Abreu Rodríguez1*, John Nogan2, Abel Hurtado-Macias3,
José Luis Enríquez Carrejo1, Manuel Antonio Ramos Murillo1
1
Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Av. Del Charro No. 450 Norte. Col. Partido
Romero, C.P. 32310, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
2
Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, 1101 Eubank Bldg. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA.
3
Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua Av. Miguel de Cervantes #120 Complejo Industrial, C.P. 31136,
Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México.
al228166@alumnos.uacj.mx
The tungsten trioxide (WO3) is a transition metal oxide of n-type semiconductor which is considered a potential candidate
for optical and electrical applications due to its photoelectrochromic and mechanical properties as extensively described in
the literature [1]. When different types of semiconductors are in intimate contact, a heterojunction is created, in that
regards, a spatial potential difference is produced due to peculiar properties, such as the band gap energy, and existence
that particular potential difference provides an opportunity for charge carriers to exchange between energy levels of
semiconductor behavior into modifying its electronic properties near Fermi level. SnS is an attractive semiconductor in
thin film devices due to its bandgap energy of about 1.3 to 1.7 eV, in its orthorhombic and cubic polymorphs, both with a high
absorption coefficient in the near-infrared and visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The high natural abundance
and relative lack of toxicity mean that such devices could potentially be economical, sustainable, and accessible [2]. In
here, we are searching for SnS applications in optoelectronic devices, by using a systematic study of SnS/WO 3 and Mo:WO3
films are fabricated by radiofrequency sputtering under otherwise clean room conditions, as well characterization
regarding optical and structural properties using atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, including
Raman and UV-Visible spectroscopies.
Key Words: Tungsten trioxide, thin films, optoelectronic properties
References
[1] E.Carrejo et al., Thin Solid Films 606,148-154, (2016).
[2] K. Norton, Applied Sciences 11, 2062, (2021).
ORGANIC FLUOROPHORES INTERACTION WITH Ag NANOPARTICLES: FLUORESCENCE BEHAVIOR IN
SOLUTION AND A HYBRID SOLID MATRIX
Olivares-Torres Itzel Arizbe1, Guzmán-Zamudio Roberto2, Álvarez-Ramos Mario Enrique1,
Alvarado-Rivera Josefina3*
1
Departamento de Física, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Encinas y Rosales S/N, C.P. 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México.
2
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA.
3
CONAHCYT-Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Encinas y Rosales S/N, C.P. 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México.
*Corresponding author e-mail: josefina.alrive@gmail.com
Fluorescent carbon dots (CD) and rhodamine B (RB) in conjunction with silver nanoparticles (AgNps) were investigated in
ethanol solutions and integrated into SiO2-PMMA hybrid nanocomposites gels. CD synthesis employed citric acid and
ethylenediamine via the hydrothermal method, while AgNps were prepared using the Lee-Meisel method [1-2]. Hybrid gel
fabrication involved sol-gel synthesis with tetraethyl orthosilicate, methyl methacrylate, 3-trimethoxysilyl propyl
methacrylate, ethanol, and deionized water [3]. Variations in CD, RB, and AgNps volume ratios were explored in CD-RB-
AgNps/ethanol solutions and hybrid nanocomposites. UV-Vis spectroscopy characterized the maximum absorption of
AgNps' surface plasmon resonance and the absorption spectra of both sample series. Fluorescence characterization
revealed an intrinsic blue emission around 440 nm in the SiO2-PMMA matrix, akin to CD emission under UV excitation.
Additionally, the combined fluorescence spectra indicated RB emission quenching with the addition of AgNps, particularly
noticeable in the solution series. Notably, the quenching mechanisms in ethanol differed from those within the hybrid
matrix, accounting for the matrix's intrinsic emission contribution. These experiments are of interest for developing
organic based solid state lighting devices.
Key Words: fluorophores, silver nanoparticles, hybrid nanocomposites
References
[1] S. Khan, A. Sharma, S. Goshal, S. Jain, M.K. Hazra, C. K. Nandi, Chem. Sci. 9, 175-180, (2017).
[2] H. H. Bouzari, L. F. Matin, and R. Malekfar, Vib. Spectrosc. 105, 102969, (2019).
[3] I.A. Olivares-Torres, J. Alvarado-Rivera, R. Guzmán-Zamudio, R. A. Íñiguez-Palomares, M.E. Álvarez-Ramos, J. Sol-Gel
Sci. Technol. 106, 186-198, (2023).
SYNTHESIS OF A BIOCONJUGATE USING Ag-BSA/PVP FLUORESCENT NANOCLUSTERS
WITH ANTI-PSG1.
Hernández Minjares Cinthya Melissa1*, Rodríguez González Claudia Alejandra1,
Olivas Armendáriz Imelda1.
1
*Corresponding author e-mail: cinthyamhm4@gmail.com
The current project aims to synthesize and conjugate nanoclusters with a silver core coated with BSA and PVP with anti-
PSG1 to diagnose breast cancer, taking advantage of the fluorescence emitted by the nanoclusters to detect PSG1. Four
anti-PSG1 conjugates were obtained, experimenting with three factors: the amount of EDC and sulfo-NHS cross-linkers; the
BSA deactivation process, and the conjugation time. The conjugate size relationship was performed concerning the BSA
deactivation method. The increase in the number of cross-linkers and the time may lead to the dissociation of the NC, not
achieving conjugation. By fluorescence spectroscopy, the emission's relationship with the conjugate's size was verified. The
FTIR test suggests obtaining the conjugate due to peak shifts. The UV-Vis analysis shows the characteristic absorption
bands of the crosslinking reagents, the BSA, and the distinctive absorption bands of the silver nanoclusters. The
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis assay confirms the presence of the nanoclusters and the PSG1 antibody in the
conjugate by a ratio of molecular weights. Conjugate 2 presented the best parameters that allowed for obtaining a more
promising conjugate than the other parameters.
Key Words: Nanocluster, fluorescence, bioconjugate

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DOUBLE LAYER HYDROXIDES WITH Cu 2+ CATIONS AND
INTERCALATED WITH THE ACETATE ION AND ITS BACTERICIDAL EVALUATION AGAINST
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM
AND ESCHERICHIA COLI
Pérez Parra Mario Shacharel *, Carbajal Arizaga Gregorio Guadalupe2,Barba Leon Jeannette3,
1
Rosas Barbosa Beatriz Teresa3

1
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud , Sierra Mojada 950, Independencia, C.P. 44340,
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
2
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingeniería, Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragán
1421, Olímpica, C.P. 44430 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
3
Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Cam. Ramón Padilla Sánchez
2100, Las Agujas, C.P. 44600 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
*Corresponding author e-mail: shacharel.perez@outlook.com
The aim of this work is synthesized and characterize a new material with a bactericidal effect against foodborne pathogenic
bacteria. Since human origin the bacteria have been in close relationship with humans, they can colonized humans and they
could contaminate surfaces. The strategies to avoid food contamination and human infection include antimicrobials
compounds and sanitizers such as acetic acid, colloidal silver, chlorine, ethanol. However, bacteria have generated
resistance mechanisms to the treatments used in the food industry, where antibiotics are the main problem due to their
abuse in its use [1]. Therefore, many studies have been conducted to eliminate bacteria by altering their surface or
inactivating them [1]. The main objective of the work was to obtain and characterize nanoparticles of Layered Double
Hydroxides (LDH) with Cu2+ cations and intercalated with the acetate ion to evaluate its bactericidal effect on S. aureus, S.
enterica Serotype Typhimurium and E. coli. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test from the Clinical and
Laboratory Standards Institute were followed to test the bactericidal effect of the synthesized LDH [2]. Analyzed strains
were S. aureus ATCC 25923, S. enterica Serotype Typhimurium isolated from ground beef meat and E. coli ATCC 25922. The
results showed the bactericidal effect from synthesized LDH against E. coli and S. aureus strains at the concentration of
5120 μg/mL. In contrast, these particles had no bactericidal effect on Salmonella at the same concentration. The results
suggest that synthesized LDH interfered with the growth of E. coli and S. aureus.
Keywords: Double Layer Hydroxides, bactericidal effect, nanomaterial
References:
[1] J. Yang, G. Gao, X. Zhang, Y. H. Ma, X. Chen, and F. G. Wu, “One-step synthesized carbon dots with bacterial contact-
enhanced fluorescence emission property: Fast Gram-type identification and selective Gram-positive bacterial
inactivation,” Carbon N. Y., vol. 146, pp. 827–839, 2019, doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2019.02.040.
[2] Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, M07 Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria
That Grow Aerobically, no. January. 2022. [Online]. Available: www.clsi.org.
ENLARGEMENT OF BAND GAP ON THERMAL WAVE CRYSTALS BY USING HETEROSTRUCTURES
Gerardo Alejandro Morales Morales1*, Jesus Manzanares Martinez2
1
Posgrado en Ciencias (Física), Universidad de Sonora, Apartado Postal 5-088, Hermosillo, Sonora 83180, México.
2
Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000,
México.
*a212250012@unison.mx
Advancements in manipulating light and sound waves with photonic and phononic crystals [1] hint at their potential use in
controlling heat flow, despite its diffuse nature. Heat can behave like waves under certain conditions [2], suggesting the
possibility of using similar techniques to manage heat flow in electronic devices. In 1946, thermal waves were first seen in
Helium II at 1.6 K [3], then in materials like Bi and NaF below 20 K [4]. Thermal waves were recorded in graphite at 100 K
and 200 K in 2019 and 2022 [5,6], respectively, and in Ge at room temperature (300 K) [7] in 2021. Semiconductors, like Ge,
are vital for heat flow management. Interest spiked with the proposal of Thermal Wave Crystals (TWC) [8], a new periodic
structure. TWCs are periodic structures supporting temperature wave oscillations, featuring forbidden bands for heat flow
akin to photonic and phononic crystals. Here, we use heterostructures to enhance these bands. We explored two
structures: one with biological compounds and another with silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge) semiconductors [9]. Designing
heterostructures to boost forbidden bands is especially useful with low material parameter contrast, like in
semiconductors. We use the Cattaneo-Vernotte model to simulate thermal waves and the transfer matrix method to find
the dispersion relation [10,11]. Our theoretical work suggests potential in designing heterostructures for TWCs, broadening
band gaps in both biological compounds and semiconductors. This hints at future electronic components, especially in
semiconductors, autonomously regulating heat flow.
Key Words: Thermal waves, band gap, heterostructures.
References
[1] Vasileiadis, T., Varghese, J., Babacic, V., Gomis-Bresco, J., Navarro Urrios, D., & Graczykowski, B. (2021). Progress and
perspectives on phononic crystals. Journal of Applied Physics, 129(16).
[2] Yeh, P., & Hendry, M. (1990). Optical waves in layered media. Physics Today, 43(1), 77.
[3] Lane, C. T., Fairbank, H. A., & Fairbank, W. M. (1947). Second sound in liquid helium II. Physical Review, 71(9), 600.
[4] Chester, M. (1963). Second sound in solids. Physical Review, 131(5), 2013.
[5] Huberman, S., Duncan, R. A., Chen, K., Song, B., Chiloyan, V., Ding, Z., ... & Nelson, K. A. (2019). Observation of second
sound in graphite at temperatures above 100 K. Science, 364(6438), 375-379.
[6] Ding, Z., Chen, K., Song, B., Shin, J., Maznev, A. A., Nelson, K. A., & Chen, G. (2022). Observation of second sound in
graphite over 200 K. Nature communications, 13(1), 285.
[7] Beardo, A., López-Suárez, M., Pérez, L. A., Sendra, L., Alonso, M. I., Melis, C., ... & Reparaz, J. S. (2021). Observation of
second sound in a rapidly varying temperature field in Ge. Science advances, 7(27), eabg4677.
[8] Chen, A. L., Li, Z. Y., Ma, T. X., Li, X. S., & Wang, Y. S. (2018). Heat reduction by thermal wave crystals. International
Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 121, 215-222.
[9] Zul Karnain, A. A., Kuchibhatla, S. A. R., Thomas, T., & Rajagopal, P. (2020). Semiconductor-based thermal wave crystals.
ISSS Journal of Micro and Smart Systems, 9(2), 181-189.
[10] Cattaneo, C. (1958). A form of heat-conduction equations which eliminates the paradox of instantaneous propagation.
Comptes rendus, 247, 431.
[11] Vernotte, P. (1958). Les paradoxes de la theorie continue de l'equation de la chaleur. Comptes rendus, 246, 3154.
SYNTHESIS AND OPTICAL AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CARBON QUANTUM DOTS
Sebastian Morales Guzmán1*, Moisés Hinojosa Rivera2
1
Tecnológico Nacional de México Campus Ciudad Hidalgo, Av. Ing. Carlos Rojas Gutiérrez 2120, Fracc. Valle de la Herradura,
C.P. 61100, Michoacán, México.
2
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Pedro de Alba SN, Niños Héroes, Ciudad
Universitaria, C.P. 66455, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, México.
*moralessebastian.g@gmail.com
Carbon Dots (CDs) or Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) are luminescent nanoparticles with physical and chemical properties
such as light absorption and emission, ranging in size from 2 to 10 nm.
There are rapid synthesis methods such as thermolysis or one-step synthesis, allowing for quick, efficient, and cost-
effective production, resulting in a material that is highly applicable to suitable technologies such as bioimaging and
optoelectronic devices.[1][2]This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of CDs obtained from Phaseolus
vulgaris, aiming to verify the effectiveness of the material obtained from this organic source and its suitability as a good
precursor, providing optimal results with good chemical and physical properties.
The results obtained using Luminescence Spectroscopy, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, and Transmission Electron
Microscopy show that CDs from Phaseolus vulgaris synthesized by thermolysis exhibit good dispersion in an aqueous
medium of deionized water, with blue luminescence due to emission at 443 nm, an absorption wavelength starting at 204
nm, and an excitation peak at 365 nm. Thermolysis resulted in carbon ash at 300°C and 400°C, with an amorphous
structure and respective crystalline peaks. The observed morphology and size correspond to spherical PCC with
approximate sizes of 3 nm and 7 nm.
References
[1] Wei, X., Li, L., Liu, J., Yu, L., Li, H., Cheng, F., ... & Li, B. (2019). Green synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from
gynostemma for bioimaging and antioxidant in zebrafish. ACS applied materials & interfaces,11(10), 9832-9840.
[2] Alex, A. M., Kiran, M. D., Hari, G., Krishnan, A., Jayan, J. S., & Saritha, A. (2020). Carbon dots: a green synthesis from
Lawsonia inermis leaves. Materials Today: Proceedings,26, 716-719.
HYDROPHOBIC TEXTILE MEMBRANE WITH RECYCLED ZnO NANOPARTICLES FOR SEPARATION
OF OIL-CONTAMINATED WASTEWATER
Juan Francisco Hernández Castillo1*, Marco Antonio De Santiago Magdaleno1,
Juan Francisco Hernández Paz1, Hortensia Reyes Blas1, Héctor Camacho Montes1,
María Hernández González2, Claudia Alejandra Rodríguez González1
1
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Avenida Plutarco Elías Calles #1210, C.P. 32310, Fovissste Chamizal, Ciudad
Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
2
Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Unidad Saltillo, Boulevard Venustiano Carranza s/n, C.P. 25280, Republica Oriente,
Saltillo, Coahuila, México.
*al228198@alumnos.uacj.mx
Hydrophobicity and oleophilicity are crucial factors in the development of effective oil/water separation membranes.
Transition metals and their oxide materials have been extensively utilized to create hydrophobic surfaces on textile
membranes. This is not only due to their surface topography, which allows for controllable nanostructures leading to water
repellency, adhesion, and wettability, but also because of their diverse array of special properties. Currently, one of the
most pressing environmental concerns is oily wastewater disposal, which poses significant pollution threats to water
bodies. Consequently, there has been a recent surge in demand for membranes capable of separating and remediating oil-
contaminated water. Textile membranes treated with a polymeric component and a metal oxide, using a simple and cost-
effective synthesis method, have emerged as effective and sustainable solutions to enhance conventional separation
processes. This project aims to create an economical and eco-friendly textile membrane by using recyclable materials,
particularly cotton textiles treated with ZnO nanoparticles derived from discarded alkaline battery anodes and processed
through mechanical milling. The findings yielded promising results for the intended application. Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated a homogenous dispersion of nanoparticles across the textile fibers, with sizes
ranging from 40 to 100 nm. Verification of the ZnO wurtzite phase was achieved via X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)analysis. Initial
contact angle measurements recorded a value of 140 degrees at 0 seconds, gradually decreasing to 139± .7 degrees after
5 minutes, indicating a minor reduction in hydrophobicity over time.
Keywords: Oil/water separation membrane, hydrophobicity, recycled ZnO nanoparticles, simple synthesis method, contact
angle
SÍNTESIS Y CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LA MICROESTRUCTURA DEL SrSb2O6 PARA SU APLICACIÓN
EN SENSORES DE GASES NOCIVOS.
Ricardo Gutiérrez Becerra , Verónica M. Rodríguez Betancourtt1, Héctor Guillén Bonilla1,
1*
Jorge A. Ramírez Ortega1, Alex Guillen Bonilla2

1
Departamento de Ingeniería de Proyectos, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara Av. Marcelino García Barragán #1421, C.P.
44430, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
2
Departamento de Física, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Marcelino García Barragán # 1421
3
Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales e Ingeniería, CUVALLES, Universidad de Guadalajara Carretera Guadalajara-
Ameca Km 45.5, 46600 Ameca, JAL, México.
*ricardo.gutierrez5441@alumnos.udg.mx
In recent years materials with trirutyl structure have become a technological attraction to be applied as gas detectors; of
the atmospheres of CO2, CO, NOX, C3H8 and LPG [1-3]. The characteristics of the material to determine its proper
functioning in the detection of harmful gases are its particle size, its porosity and its morphology. In this research work, we
have prepared nanoparticles of SrSb2O6 using the sol-gel method assisted with microwave radiation. For the
implementation of this project, nanoparticles of semiconductor oxides with trirutyl type structure SrSb 2O6 will be
synthesized using antimony trichloride (SbCl3), ethylenediamine (C2H8N2) and trihydrated strontium nitrate (Sr(NO3)2•3H2O)
shall be used as precursors. Each reagent will be dissolved in ethyl alcohol. The process starts with metal nitrates as sales
precursors and the chelating agent ethylenediamine, followed by stages of stirring, drying, and calcination of the precursor
powders. For characterizations techniques we used the powder X ray diffraction (XRD) was used to analyze the crystalline
evolution of materials at different calcination temperatures. The microstructure of the materials was analyzed using a
scanning electron microscope (SEM), in high vacuum mode and applying secondary electron emission (SE). To study the
average size of the nanoparticles, a transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used.
Key Words: Trirutyl, sol-gel, nanoparticles, synthesized, crystallinity
References
[1] Lelieveld, J., Haines, A., Burnett, R., Tonne, C., Klingmüller, K. Münzel, T., Pozzer, A., 2023. Air pollution deaths attributable
to fossil fuels: observational and modelling study. BMJ.
[2] Chen, C., Yang, Q., Zhang, R., Liu, D., 2022. Regulation of organic hydrocarbon pollutants in coal volatiles combustion with
CO2 addition. J. Clean. Prod., 374.
[3] Perera F., 2017. Pollution from fossil-fuel combustion is the leading environmental threat to global pediatric health and
equity: Solutions exist. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 15(1). 1-16
ENHANCING NOX-SPECIES ELECTRO-REDUCTION WITH CONTROLLED PALLADIUM NANOPARTICLE
INTERFACES ON CARBON SUPPORT
Esther Ramirez-Meneses1*, Arturo Manzo-Robledo2**, S. Vázquez-Bautista1,
and Vicente Garibay Febles3
1
Universidad Iberoamericana, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Industrial y de alimentos. Prolongación Paseo de la
Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe, C.P. 01219, Ciudad de México.
2
Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas, Laboratorio de
Electroquímica y corrosión. Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, C.P. 07738, Ciudad de México.
Laboratorio de Microscopia de Ultra Alta Resolución, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo, Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 1522, Col.
San Bartolo Atepehuacan, C.P. 07730, México.
*e-mail: esther.ramirez@ibero.mx, **e-mail: amanzor@ipn.mx
High concentrations of nitrate species contribute significantly to water and air pollution, exerting a substantial impact on
the environment. In this work, electrochemical techniques were employed to successfully reduce both NO 2- and NO3-.
Different compounds including lignin, oleylamine, octylamine, and 2-methyl-2-butanol stabilized Pd nanoparticles supported
on Vulcan carbon, employing the displacement method of ligands from organometallic precursors. The as-synthesized
electrocatalysts were applied for the electro-reduction of NOX-species. For this purpose, cyclic voltammetry was
conducted using NaNO2 and NaNO3 in an alkaline medium. The current versus potential (i-E) characteristic demonstrated
significant activity of the catalysts towards the reduction of NO2- and NO3- ions, with hydrogen production at more negative
potentials, as confirmed by DEMS [1]. On the other hand, techniques such as TEM analysis results showed nanoparticles with
a semi-spherical morphology. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) indicated the presence of metallic Pd, as well as
other PdYOX species, which are expected to be well-distributed within the support matrix. These species promote various
interfacial redox processes depending on the stabilizer and carbon hybridization, i.e., D-parameter (D = sp 2/sp3). The
properties acquired by the catalysts during synthesis were observed to promote various interfacial reduction processes
on the support, enabling control over conversion and selectivity during the reaction.
Key Words: NOx-Reduction, DEMS, Pd nanoparticles, lignin
References
[1]S. V.-B., E. R.-M., A.M.-R., G. Z.-T., L. L.-R. Appl. Catal. B Environ. 320, 121984, (2023).
EXTRACTION OF NANOCELLULOSE OBTAINED FROM BANANA PSEUDOSTEMS
Rocío Hernández Leal1, Silvia Beatriz Brachetti-Sibaja1, Aidé Minerva Torres-Huerta2*,
Miguel Antonio Domínguez-Crespo2, Esther Ramírez-Meneses3
1
TecNM- IT de Cd. Madero, Av. 1º de Mayo esq. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz s/n Col. Los Mangos, Cd. Madero, Tam., C.P. 89440,
México
2
Instituto Politécnico Nacional, UPIIH-Hidalgo, San Agustín Tlaxiaca, Hidalgo, C.P 42162, México
3
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Industrial y de Alimentos, Universidad Iberoamericana. Prolongación Paseo de la
Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe Ciudad de México C.P. 01219, México.
*aimitohuer@gmail.com
In Mexico, banana is grown in 16 states, this crop generates large amounts of waste during harvesting, among which we can
find leaves, rachis and pseudostem. The nanocellulose extracted from banana pseudo stems reduces the large amount of
waste and the environmental impact generated during its harvest. Its lignocellulosic characteristics make these residues
attractive for the extraction of nanocellulose with novel chemical characteristics that allow improving its properties and
using them in various applications. The extraction and characterization of nanocellulose is carried out with acid hydrolysis
at 45 and 55% H2SO4 with different time lapses (30 and 60 minutes) and different temperatures (40, 45 and 50 °C). The
obtained nanocellulose was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify the characteristic
functional groups of these residues; X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to study the crystalline structure of the obtained
material, dynamic light scattering (DLS) was employed to determine the size of the nanocellulose particles’ hydrodynamic
radius. Finally, scanning electron microscopy was used in order to determine the dimensions and surface morphology of
the cellulose and nanocellulose. The FTIR spectra revealed the elimination of absorption bands characteristic of lignin and
hemicellulose. The presence of different polymorphs of cellulose was verified by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Through dynamic
light scattering, the crystal size of the cellulose obtained from each agro-industrial waste biomass was confirmed, with
values less than 60 nm. This study proves that banana pseudostem waste is a potential raw material for cellulose
extraction, which can be used in a wide variety of applications and that its utilization makes it a sustainable waste.
Key Words: nanocellulose, pseudostem

SYNTHESIS OF NICKEL, COBALT, AND COPPER-BASED NANOMATERIALS VIA MECHANICAL ALLOYING
FOR METHANOL OXIDATION REACTION
Luis Enrique González-Sánchez1, Esther Ramírez-Meneses1*, Miguel Antonio Domínguez-Crespo2*,
Aidé Minerva Torres-Huerta2, Silvia Beatríz Brachetti-Sibaja3, Héctor J. Dorantes-Rosales4
1
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Industrial y de Alimentos. Universidad Iberoamericana. Prolongación Paseo de la
Reforma 880, Lomas de Santa Fe, C.P. 01219, Ciudad de México.
2
Departamento de Materiales Nanoestructurados, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, UPIIH, Carretera Pachuca-Actopan km.
1+500, San Agustín Tlaxiaca C.P. 42162, México.
3
Tecnológico Nacional de México, IT de Ciudad Madero, D.E.P.I., Ave Primero de Mayo S.N. Col. Los Mangos, Tamaulipas, Cd.
Madero, C.P. 89449, México.
4
Instituto Politécnico Nacional, ESIQIE, Depto. de metalurgia, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Del. Gustavo A. Madero,
Ciudad de México, México
*Corresponding author e-mail: esther.ramirez@ibero.mx, adcrespo2000@yahoo.com.mx
Currently, the use of fuel cells for electrical power generation is being extensively explored, with widespread applications
in mobile devices, transportation, and industrial sectors. Therefore, there is a need for materials suitable for such
applications that are efficient while reducing the use of noble metals. The advantages of mechanical alloying for obtaining
Ni, Co, and Cu-based materials are analyzed [1]. Precursors Ni(acac)2, Co(acac)2 and Cu(acac)2 were used in different
weight ratios for the synthesis of NiCo, NiCu, and NiCoCu oxides. The as-obtained materials were characterized structural
and morphologically using XRD and SEM. Electrochemical evaluation was performed using cyclic voltammetry in a 1M KOH.
Finally, under the synthesis conditions the catalytic activity of the as-synthesized materials towards the methanol oxidation
reaction is higher with the trimetallic oxide. Thus, materials generated by mechanical alloying are considered promising
electrode materials to enhance the performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells in alkaline medium.
Key Words: Mechanical alloying, Methanol oxidation reaction, Ni-Co-Cu oxides.
References
[1] M.A.D.-C., A. M.T.-H., B.B.-S., A.F.-V. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 135-151, (2011).
PLASMONIC METALENSES FOR AIRY BEAMS GENERATION
Citlalli Teresa Sosa Sánchez1* and Ricardo Téllez Limón2
1
Unidad Foránea Monterrey, CICESE, Alianza Centro 504, PIIT, Apodaca, Nuevo León, México, CP 66629
2
CONAHCYT – Unidad Foránea Monterrey, CICESE, Alianza Centro 504, PIIT, Apodaca, Nuevo León, México, CP 66629
*csosa@cicese.mx
Airy beams are a unique type of non-diffractive wave, notable for being the only non-diffractive wave in one dimension. They
were initially proposed by Berry and Balazs in the quantum mechanical context as solutions to the time-independent 1D
Schrödinger equation. This proposal stemmed from the isomorphism between this equation and the paraxial Helmholtz
equation [1]. Airy wave packets are distinctive because they spread freely, representing an accelerating optical wave that
lacks diffraction in one dimension [2].
Airy beams are typically generated using spatial light modulators or Fourier transforms, which rely on bulky optical
elements, this limits the compactness and portability of systems. To overcome this size limitation, researchers have
proposed using flat metasurfaces for beam generation, either on metallic layers (plasmonic beams) or in free space.
However, many current methods involving metasurfaces for Airy beam generation require complex light scatterers, which
pose fabrication challenges. Therefore, there is a growing interest in designing minimalistic metasurfaces for wavefront
manipulation. One promising example is nanoslits plasmonic metalenses (PM), which operate based on phase matching
between light passing through each nanoslit and a desired wavefront phase.
In this study, we demonstrate the generation of an Airy beam in free space using a cylindrical symmetric PM. The PM
comprises a periodic array of nanoslits with varying widths (w) in a thin Au layer of thickness (t). We computed the nanoslit
widths by aligning the phase of the Airy beam with that of a SPP-like wave in a metal-insulator-metal medium. Employing a
Gaussian beam to illuminate the designed metalens, we performed numerical simulations using the integral equation
method. The resulting Airy beam exhibits bending during propagation and possesses self-healing properties. The simplicity
of the proposed structure opens new perspectives for the development of flat metasurfaces for light-focusing applications
[3].
Figure 1– Airy beam generation with a plasmonic metalens.
Key Words: Airy beam, metamaterials, metaphotonics, metalenses
References
[1] Berry, M. V., Balazs, N. L., Nonspreading wave packets. Am. J. Phys. (1979) 47, 264-267.
[2] Siviloglou, G. A., Christodoulides, D. N., Accelerating finite energy Airy beams. Opt. Lett. (2007), 32, 979.
[3] Sosa-Sánchez, C. T., Téllez-Limón, R. Plasmonic metalens to generate an Airy beam. Nanomaterials (2023), 13, 2576.
SPECIFIC GLYCOSILATED HEMOGLOBIN (HbA1c) DETECTION USING A vNAR DOMAIN
IN SERS BIOSENSOR
Omar García García , Tanya A. Camacho Villegas2*, Pavel H. Lugo Fabres3
1
1
CIATEJ, Avenida Normalistas N° 800, Colinas de la normal, 44270, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
2
CONAHCYT-CIATEJ, Avenida Normalistas N° 800, Colinas de la normal, 44270, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
*tcamacho@ciatej.mx
In this work, we detect glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a well-established indicator of blood glucose levels in patients [1],
in reconstituted samples using a Spectroscopy Surface-Enhanced Analysis (SERS) biosensor [2]. The biosensor is based on
a vNAR domain that is specific to HbA1c. The vNAR domain was immobilized on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) surface
coupled to colloidal gold nanoparticles (AuNps) modified with aminophenyl boronic acid (3-APBA). The specific binding
interaction between the vNAR and HbA1c recognition generates a molecular vibration response associated with
immunorecognition. The developed biosensor could serve as a general detection platform for the biosensing of other
biomolecules by using antibodies or their fragments, such as vNAR domains and corresponding antigens, which results in a
detection technology that improves sensitivity and specificity with great potential in clinical diagnosis and biomedical
applications [3].
Figure 1- RAMAN spectrum of the rGO-AuNPs-APBA-vNAR biosensor with glycated Hb. Comparison of spectra
obtained from HbA1c (orange line) and Hb0 (green line). The difference in the intensity of characteristic peaks of glucose
bound to hemoglobin demonstrates the potential of this vNAR-reduced graphene-based biosensing system with an LOD= 1.5
ng
Key Words: SERS, vNAR, Biosensor, Graphene, HbA1c, diabetes

References
[1] Z., Fu, B., & Li, W. J. Biosensors, 12(4), 221(2022).
[2] G. D. D., & Yu. Q. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 7(13), 301-335 (2018).
[3] Lin, T., S, Y.-L., Liao, J., Liu, F., & Zeng, T.-T. Nanomedicine, 15(30), 2971–2989 (2020).
THEORETICAL AND SPECTROSCOPIC STUDIES OF BORONIC ACIDS WITH METAL CLUSTERS
Samuel Gónzalez Palao1, Roxana M. del Castillo1
1
Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito interior s/n, Ciudad
Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico.
*Corresponding author (sam17_jun@ciencias.unam.mx)
The Raman emission spectra of glucose isomers conjugated with gold clusters of different sizes and the 4-
Mercaptophenylboronic molecule have been investigated. This study included a comparative analysis of experimental and
computational results. In the computational work, a search for minimum energy structures of glucose isomers (α-glucose,
β-glucose, and linear glucose) and AuN gold clusters (N=20-72) was carried out. These structures were conjugated to the
4-Mercaptophenylboronic molecule in various orientations and then optimized to determine the minimum energy
conjugated structure.
Subsequently, these minimal structures were subjected to a TD-DFT process to calculate their optically active excited
states based on their oscillator strength. Finally, the ground-state minimum structures were analyzed by SERS
spectroscopy.
The optimization process was performed using TmoleX software, and the DFT method was applied, using Alhrics bases and
the PBEh-3c functional as a basis. For TD-DFT, Gaussian16 software was employed using the PBEPBE functional with
/lanl2dz/def2sv bases, calculating 15 excited states. SERS spectroscopy simulation was performed using Gaussian16
software with the default green light simulation.
A strong affinity of the thiol group of 4-Mercaptophenylboronic with gold atoms was observed. Also, the structure best
suited for the desired accommodation to perform SERS was that of β-glucose. As for TD-DFT, the calculated oscillator
strengths were verified to be greater than zero, confirming that these states were optically active in UV light.
Key Words: SERS, glucose, clusters
Acknowledgments
DGTIC-UNAM has supported this research with the project LANCAD-UNAM-DGTIC-385. This work was supported by the
UNAM-PAPIIT project IN109124.
Activated carbon obtained from Water Hyacinth Microwave absorption
Rangel Monreal María del Carmen1, De la Torre Medina Joaquín2, Vargas José Carlos3, Encinas
Armando1*
1
División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica,
Camino a la Presa de San José 2055, 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.
2
Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales-Unidad Morelia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,
Antigua Carretera a Pátzcuaro No. 8701,
Col. Ex Hacienda de San José de la Huerta, 58190 Morelia, Michoacán, México.
3TEMA Servicios y Productos Ambientales SA de CV, Dolores Jiménez y Muro 21, Col. El Paseo,
78320 San Luis Potosí, SLP, México.
armando.encinas@ipicyt.edu.mx, a194626@alumnos.uaslp.mx
Water hyacinth is an alien invasive species, that poses serious environmental risks, affecting clean water availability and
human health. Despite its negative effects, this plant can be exploited as a raw material as it is abundant, cheap, and
renewable. One possible product readily derived from Water Hyacinth is activated carbon. In this study, we focused on the
synthesis of activated carbon from Water Hyacinth and its characteristics as a microwave absorbing material. To this end,
a two-stage pyrolisis was done to obtain activated carbon. The material has been characterized by scanning electron
microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. Finally, by dispersing the activated carbon into paraffin, the
microwave absorption properties were characterized up to 40 GHz using a co-planar waveguide configuration and a
vector network analyzer. The analysis of the real and imaginary parts of the dielectric constant as well as the attenuation
constant show that losses in the microwave region are related to dielectric losses. Finally, the insertion loss of the material
up to 18 GHz shows excellent microwave absorption properties.
WHEY VALORIZATION THROUGH THE GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER
NANOPARTICLES AND FUNCTIONAL BIODEGRADABLE BIOPOLYMER FILMS
Carrillo ANGELA1*, Alvarado ELIZABETH2, Encinas ARMANDO3
1
Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica
Camino a la Presa San José 2055, C.P. 78216, San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., México.
*angela.carrillo.2111@gmail.com
Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained, it is a byproduct of cheese making and represents
approximately 90% of milk [1]. When deliberately thrown away, it contaminates water and soil. For these reasons, it is
important to develop valorization approaches to transform this potential pollutant into added value products or goods.
Along these lines, the present study is centered in the use of whey obtained from cheese makers for the green synthesis of
silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) [2], and in a second valorization step, the whey/Ag-NPs solution is used to produce
biodegradable gelatin plastic films.
The successful synthesis of the Ag-NPs was verified by the characteristic surface plasmon, Figure 1 A). The UV-vis spectra
of the films with and without the nanoparticles show clear differences, confirming the use of the particles to change the
behavior of the film to radiation, Figure 1 B). Additional characterization has been done using scanning electron microscopy,
FTIR, and X-ray diffraction. Their antimicrobial properties have also been tested with moderate effects. Finally, experiments
were done to prove that these films are biodegradable.
A) B)
Figure 1 – A) UV-Vis spectrum of silver nanoparticles obtained from whey B) Films with whey: with and without silver
nanoparticles.
Keywords: nanoparticles silver, valorization whey, biodegradable film, gelatin.

References
[1] V.E., et al,. Rev. Journal of Marine Science and Engineeringy ,73, 27-31, (2020).
[2] G.C., et al,. Preprints ,1, 1-17,
(2024), https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1470.v1.
MNPC FILMS DEPOSITED BY ULTRASONIC SPRAY PYROLYSIS
AT LOW TEMPERATURES: OPTICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
Luna Zempoalteca Anayantzi1, Hernández de la Luz José Álvaro David1*, Luna Flores
Adan2, Luna López José Alberto1 and Benítez Lara Alfredo3
1
Centro de Investigaciones en Dispositivos Semiconductores, Instituto de Ciencias,
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Prolongación 14 Sur, Colonia Jardines de
San Manuel, Puebla 72570, Mexico; ana.lunazempoalteca@gmail.com (A.L.Z.);
jose.luna@correo.buap.mx (J.A.L.L.)
2
Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Avenida
San Claudio y 18 Sur, Colonia Jardines de San Manuel, Puebla 72570, Mexico;
adan.luna@correo.buap.mx
3
CONAHCYT—Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C, Loma del Bosque 115, Colonia
Lomas del Campestre, León, Guanajuato 37150, Mexico; alfredbl@cio.mx
* Correspondence: jose.hernandez@correo.buap.mx; Tel.: +52-222-2295500 (ext. 7879)
Abstract: In this work, we report how manganese phthalocyanine (MnPc) films obtained using the ultrasonic spray–
pyrolysis technique at 40 °C deposited on glass substrate subjected to thermal annealing at 100 °C and 120 °C. The MnPc
films were characterized using UV/Vis spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM). The absorption spectra of the MnPc films were studied in a wavelength range from 200 to 850 nm,
where the characteristic bands of a metallic phthalocyanine known as B and Q bands were observed in this range of the
spectrum. The optical energy band (Eg) was calculated using the Tauc equation. It was found that, for these MnPc films, the
Eg has the values of 4.41, 4.46, and 3.58 eV corresponded to when they were deposited, annealing at 100 °C and 120 °C,
respectively. The Raman spectra of the films showed the characteristic vibrational modes of the MnPc films. In the X-Ray
diffractograms of these films, the characteristic diffraction peaks of a metallic phthalocyanine are observed, presenting a
monoclinic phase. The SEM images of these films were studied in a cross-section obtaining thicknesses of 2 μm for the
deposited film and 1.2 μm and 0.3 μm for the annealed films at 100 °C and 120 °C. Additionally, in the SEM images of these
films, average particle sizes ranging from 4 to 0.041 μm were obtained. The results agree with those reported in the
literature for MnPc films deposited by performing other techniques.
Keywords: Manganese Phthalocyanine (MnPc); Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis; UV/Vis

ECO-FRIENDLY RAPID FORMATION OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES IN MATCHA
TEA AND ITS BACTERICIDAL EFFECT AGAINST ESCHERICHIA COLI
Alexa Carrillo Mercader1, Miguel Ojeda Martínez1, Mariana Díaz Zaragoza1, Sergio Yair Rodríguez
Preciado1, José Luis González Solís1, Brenda Esmeralda Martínez Zérega1, María Teresa Sánchez
Vieyra1, David Omar Oseguera Galindo (david.oseguera@academicos.udg.mx, corresponding
author)1
1
alexa.carrillo8989@alumnos.udg.mx
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered significant interest in areas such as health and agriculture due their important
effect bactericidal. In 2003, for the first time was reported a method eco-friendly to obtain AgNPs [1].
In this work, we present results of the formation of AgNPs by means of eco-friendly and economic method. Three samples
were prepared from different molar concentrations of AgNO 3 (S1=10 mM, S2=7.5 mM and S3=5 mM) in dissolution with
matcha tea. After the first minute of the preparation, samples exhibited an absorption peak around 400 nm, indicating rapid
formation of AgNPs. These samples were monitored up to nine months after the experiment. S1 was analyzed by TEM, most
of the nanoparticles were spherical with a size less than 18 nm.
Tubes that contained 5 mL of Luria Bertani broth, 100 μL of the bacterial culture and 100 μL of S1, S2 and S3 showed a clear
bactericidal effect. Therefore, these nanoparticles are going to be used for further analysis against the E. Coli.
Keywords:Silver nanoparticles, matcha tea, escherichia coli.

References
[1] Ramya, M.; Subapriya, M. Sylvia, “Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles”, Int J Pharm Med Biol Sci, vol. 1, p. 54-61, 2012.
[2] Sharma, V. K., Yngard, R. A., & Lin, Y. (2009). Silver nanoparticles: green synthesis and their antimicrobial activities.
Advances in colloid and interface science, 145(1-2), 83-96. [3] D. O. Oseguera-Galindo, M. T. Valenzuela-López, ,A. M. Carrillo-
Flores, A. M, E. Oceguera-Contreras, & S. Negrete-Aragón, “Theoretical considerations over the production of silver
nanoparticles by laser ablation confined in distilled water”, Journal of Nanophotonics, vol. 12, no. 4, p.1-6, 2018.
Synthesis of Cobalt antimonate (CoSb2O6) by a Microwave-Assisted
colloidal Method and evaluation as a gas possible gas sensors
Juan Pablo Parada-Vázquez1, Verónica María Rodríguez-Betancourtt2, Lucía Ivonne Juárez-

Amador3,4, Héctor
Guillén-Bonilla3, Alex Guillén-Bonilla5, José Trinidad Guillén-Bonilla6, Jorge Alberto Ramírez-
Ortega2, Emilio
Huízar-Padilla7, Darío Pozas Zepeda7
1
Departamento de Ciencias Químicas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de
Guadalajara, Blvd- M. García Barragan 1421, Guadalajara, Jalisco, C. P. 44410, México.
2
Departamento de Física, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara, México.
3
Departamento de Ingeniería de Proyectos, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara, México.
4
Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica-SEES, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico
Nacional, 07360 Ciudad de México, México
5
Departamento de Ciencias Computacionales e Ingenierías, CUVALLES, Universidad de Guadalajara, Carretera
Guadalajara-Ameca Km 45.5, Ameca 46600, Jalisco, México.
6
Departamento de electro-fotónica, CUCEI, Universidad de Guadalajara, M. García Barragán 1421, Guadalajara 44410,
Jalisco, Mexico.
7
Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Colima, Bernal Díaz del Castillo 340, Colima 28045, Colima, México
Cobalt antimonate (CoSb2O6) nanostructures were prepared by using the microwave-assisted colloidal method. For the
preparation, the following reagents were used: cobalt nitrate hexahydrate (Co(NO 3)2·6H2O), antimony chloride (SbCl3),
ethylenediamine (C2H8N2) and ethyl alcohol (C2H6O). A cobalt nitrate hexahydrate solution and antimony chloride solution
were prepared maintaining a molar ratio of 2:1, respectively. A third ethylenediamine solution was also prepared. The
solutions were mixed together and kept under magnetic stirring for 24 h, until a final homogeneous mixture was obtained.
Afterwards the solvent was evaporated by microwave irradiation for periods of 10 s – 30 s. The paste obtained was
calcined at 700 °C for 11h. The XRD analysis showed that the material crystallized into a tetragonal structure with spatial
group P42/mnm (136) and cell parameters a = b = 4.6539 Å and c = 9.283 Å. The optical properties were studied by Uv-vis
spectroscopy and the results revealed a band gap of 3.7 eV. The morphological properties of the oxide were analyzed by
scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, the gas sensing properties of the CoSb2O6 nanostructures were evaluated
under dynamic atmospheres of toxic gases.
Keywords: Nanostructures, CoSb2O6, Sensors, Toxic gas

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FIRST REPORT OF RED ELECTROLUMINESCENCE OBTAINED IN LSMO-SRO HETEROSTRUCTURES

Z. J. Hernández Simón1, J. A. Luna López1*, G. O. Mendoza Conde2, Subhash Sharma3,4, J.

Key Words: Electroluminescent, Heterostructure, Multiferroics, LSMO, SRO, Thin films.

Key Words: SnS, CBD, Absorber Layer, Solar Cells, Efficiency.

Key Words: SnS, Hydrogen, Photoelectrode, Potential, CBD.

Key Words: LiMn2O4, Li2CO3, electrochemical performance

Simon1, José Á. D. Hernández De La Luz1, G. García Salgado1, J. Vázquez Zúñiga1, Gabriel O.

Key Words: SRO, HFCVD, SiO.

Gonzáleza and Eduardo O. Mendo Péreza.

Key Words: Multiferroic, BFO, Spray Pyrolysis.

Figure 1 – Schematization of mechanism 2-nitrophenol reduction using AuNPs/hBNNSs

Key Words: boron nitride, catalysts, nanoparticles, 2-nitrophenol.

Key Words: Cutaneous lupus, Aloe Vera liposomes, Hydrocortisone nanoparticles

Olivas Armendáriz Imelda1

Key Words: Quantum dots, Bioconjugation, Theragnostic agents, Cross-linkers

Key Words: nanotubes, titanium oxide, in vitro

Key Words: Nanocomposites, carbon nanotubes, DSC, terpolymer.

Armendariz1, Héctor Camacho-Montes1, Juan Francisco Hernandez-Paz1,

Key Words: Hydrophobicity, hierarchical structures, copper sulfide nanostructures.

Key Words: sol-gel, LiFePO4, doping, characterization.

Key Words: Glycerol electrooxidation, electrocatalyst, electrodeposition.

Key Words: Biosynthesis, Nannochloropsis oculata, silver nanoparticles, Time stability.

Figure 1- Crystalline structure of the perovskite GdTiO3

Keywords: Perovskites, DFT, pseudopotentials, crystalline structure

Eliel Carvajal2, Raúl Escamilla3 & Martín Romero1*

Key Words: Li-batteries, DFT, nanostructured systems, perovskites.

Key Words: Synthesis, Nanoparticles, Gas sensing.

Key Words: ZnSe, sol-gel, spin-coating, optical properties

Key Words: Nanoparticles, core@shell, photoluminescence, photothermal

Acknowledgment: To Conahcyt and

Table 1 –Range of concentrations implemented in LK-99 depending on the transition metal.

Key Words: Superconductivity; Electronic structure; Density functional theory

Key Words: CarbonDots,

Felipe Cervantes Sodi2, Yenni Guadalupe Velázquez Galván1*

Key Words: Energy harvesters, Rochelle Salt, carbon nanotubes

Keywords: ZnO, Photocatalysis, Thin films

Key Words: Cobaltite, nanoparticles, microwave, sensor

Key Words: Magnetron sputtering, Thin films, Sputtering Yield.

Key Words: Tungsten trioxide, thin films, optoelectronic properties

Key Words: fluorophores, silver nanoparticles, hybrid nanocomposites

Key Words: Nanocluster, fluorescence, bioconjugate

Rosas Barbosa Beatriz Teresa3

Keywords: Double Layer Hydroxides, bactericidal effect, nanomaterial

Key Words: Thermal waves, band gap, heterostructures.

Jorge A. Ramírez Ortega1, Alex Guillen Bonilla2

Key Words: Trirutyl, sol-gel, nanoparticles, synthesized, crystallinity

Key Words: NOx-Reduction, DEMS, Pd nanoparticles, lignin

Key Words: nanocellulose, pseudostem

Key Words: Mechanical alloying, Methanol oxidation reaction, Ni-Co-Cu oxides.

Key Words: Airy beam, metamaterials, metaphotonics, metalenses

Key Words: SERS, vNAR, Biosensor, Graphene, HbA1c, diabetes

Key Words: SERS, glucose, clusters

Keywords: nanoparticles silver, valorization whey, biodegradable film, gelatin.

Keywords: Manganese Phthalocyanine (MnPc); Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis; UV/Vis

Keywords:Silver nanoparticles, matcha tea, escherichia coli.

Juan Pablo Parada-Vázquez1, Verónica María Rodríguez-Betancourtt2, Lucía Ivonne Juárez-

Keywords: Nanostructures, CoSb2O6, Sensors, Toxic gas

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