scholarly journals Effect of Additives on Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of /ZnO Nanocomposite Prepared via Sol-Gel Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahram Moradi ◽  
Parviz Aberoomand Azar ◽  
Sanaz Raeis Farshid ◽  
Saeed Abedini Khorrami ◽  
Mohammad Hadi Givianrad
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Poly Ethylene

TiO2/ZnO nanocomposites were prepared by the sol-gel method with and without addatives such as carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), polyvinylpyrrolidon, (PVP), and hydroxylpropylcellulose (HPC). The characteristics of the prepared TiO2/ZnO nanocomposites were identified by IR spectra, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) methods. The additives have a significant effect on the particle size distribution and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/ZnO nanocomposites. The photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanocomposites was investigated for decolorization of methyl orange (MO) in water under UV-irradiation in a batch reactor and the results showed that the photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposites have been increased by CMC, PEG, PVP, and HPC, respectively. SEM has shown that the particle size distribution of TiO2/ZnO nanocomposite in the presence of HPC was better than the other samples.

Comparative Studies of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Powders Prepared by Hydrothermal Method versus Sol-Gel Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 670-671 ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Yan Zhang ◽  
Xi Wei Qi ◽  
Zhi Yuan Yang ◽  
Rui Xia Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Multiferroic Bifeo ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Sol Gel Process

Multiferroic BiFeO3 powders were synthesized by two methods: sol-gel process and hydrothermal method. The synthesized powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) and particle size distribution analysis. The results obtained by XRD, which is consistent with 86-1518 JCPDS card, show that powders prepared by hydrothermal method are composed of the single phase with the trigonal structure (perovskite-type). It can be found by particle size distribution analysis that the particle size of the samples prepared by sol-gel process is finer and more uniform than that of the samples synthesized by the hydrothermal method. The SEM images of samples depicts that the synthesized BiFeO3 powders are united and the average grain size of hydrothermal processed samples is significantly large as compared to the sol-gel derived sample.

Characterization of Zirconia Sizing Nozzle Modifying Addictives Preparated by Sol-Gel Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 1078 ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Liang Zhao ◽  
Qun Hu Xue ◽  
Dong Hai Ding
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Heat Treatment Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray

MgO-Al2O3-ZrO2composite powders with 3 kinds of mass ratio were synthesized by sol–gel method using MgCl2·6H2O, AlCl3·6H2O and ZrOCl2·8H2O as starting materials, and NH3·H2O as a precipitant. The composite powders which match with zirconium oxide particle size and evenly distribute can are advantageous to the formation of metastable t-ZrO2and restrain the grain growth as the additive of modified sizing nozzle. Chemical composition, mineral phase, particle size distribution and micro-morphology of the composite powders were investigated by X-ray fluorescence instrument, X-ray diffractometer, laser particle size analyzer and scanning electron microscope. Research showed that under the process that the concentration of MgCl2solution 0.2 mol/L, AlCl3and ZrOCl2solution concentration 0.5 mol/L, the pH controlled between 10 ~ 11, PEG as the surfactant, drying at 70°C±5°C, heat treatment temperature at 800°C for 3h, particle size distribution of MgO-Al2O3-ZrO2composite powders were: d10= 1.28 μm, d50= 4.65μm, d90= 11.13μm (MgO 10%); d10= 1.15μm, d50= 5.80μm, d90= 15.13μm (MgO 15%);d10= 1.21μm, d50= 6.59μm, d90= 16.87μm (MgO 20%). With the rising of heat treatment temperature, the crystallization degree of composite powders increased, at 800 °C a small amount of t - ZrO2precipitated, meanwhile MgO and Al2O3are still in the amorphous phase. The MgO-A12O3-ZrO2composite powders under this condition have high reactivity and uniform distribution.

X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for rapid screening of particle size in soils

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maame Croffie ◽  
Paul N. Williams ◽  
Owen Fenton ◽  
Anna Fenelon ◽  
Karen Daly
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Soil Texture ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Fluorescence Spectrometry ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
X Ray

<p>Soil texture is an essential factor for effective land management in agricultural production. Knowledge of soil texture and particle size at field scale can aid with on-going soil management decisions. Standard soil physical and gravimetric methods for particle size analysis are time-consuming and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) provides a rapid and cost-effective alternative. The objective of this study was to explore the use of XRF as a predictor for particle size. An extensive archive of Irish soils with particle size and soil texture data was used to select samples for XRF analysis. Regression and correlation analyses on XRF determined results showed that the relationship between Rb and % clay varied with soil type and was dependent on the parent material. There was a strong relationship (R > 0.62, R<sup>2</sup>>0.30, p<0.05) between Rb and clay for soils originating from bedrock such as limestones and slate. Contrastingly, no significant relationship (R<0.03, R<sup>2</sup>=0.00, p>0.05) exists between Rb and % clay for soils originating from granite and gneiss. Furthermore, there was a significant negative correlation (p<0.05) between Rb and % sand. The XRF is a useful technique for rough screening of particle size distribution in soils originating from certain parent materials. Thus, this may contribute to the rapid prediction of soil texture based on knowledge of the particle size distribution.</p><p> </p>

Crystallization of nanosized titania particles prepared by the sol-gel process

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2102-2108 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Haro-Poniatowski ◽  
R. Rodríguez-Talavera ◽  
Heredia M. de la Cruz ◽  
O. Cano-Corona ◽  
R. Arroyo-Murillo
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Constant Size ◽  
Size Profile ◽  
Nanosized Titania ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Kinetics Of

Sols of titania were obtained by the sol-gel method and their size profile was followed by dynamical light scattering. In the early stages of the reaction an unstable behavior was detected. After this unstable regime the particle size reaches a steady state where the sols have a constant size while increasing in number. Once the sol concentration reaches its overlap value, the gelation regime takes place. For samples prepared in this way Raman spectra and x-ray diffractometry were used to characterize the kinetics of crystallization of the material.

scholarly journals X-Ray Tomography Study on Porosity and Particle Size Distribution in In Situ Al-4.5Cu-5TiB2 Semisolid Rolled Composites

JOM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 4050-4058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swapnil Morankar ◽  
Monalisa Mandal ◽  
Nadia Kourra ◽  
Mark A. Williams ◽  
Rahul Mitra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Photocatalytic activity and charge carrier dynamics of TiO2 powders with a binary particle size distribution

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 8119-8132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Sieland ◽  
Jenny Schneider ◽  
Detlef W. Bahnemann
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Charge Carrier ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Carrier Dynamics ◽  
Charge Carrier Dynamics ◽  
Powder Samples

The effects of the particle size distribution on the charge carrier dynamics and the photocatalytic activity of mixed titanium dioxide (TiO2) powder samples were investigated in this work.

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