scholarly journals The Phase and Morphology of Cu2ZnSnSe4Nanopowders by Hydrothermal Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kegao Liu ◽  
Nianjing Ji ◽  
Ludan Shi ◽  
Hong Liu
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Quaternary Compound ◽  
Metal Chlorides ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rare Elements ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Absorbing Layer ◽  
Scanning Electron

Quaternary compound Cu2ZnSnSe4(CTZSe) which belonged to I2-II-IV-VI4group, without rare elements, can be considered as the perfect material for absorbing layer in eco-friendly solar cells due to low cost and high efficiency. The CTZSe powders were synthesized by hydrothermal coreduction method from metal chlorides and SeO2with reducing agent hydrazine hydrate at 160~200°C. The phases of obtained products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the size and morphology were observed by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). Experimental results show that well crystallized Cu2ZnSnSe4powders without Se impurities can be obtained by reacting at 200°C for 90 h. The three strong XRD peaks of these products are corresponding to (112), (204), and (312) crystal planes, respectively. The morphologies of these products mostly show irregular polygon flakes with about 30~40 nm thickness and 50~200 nm diameters.

scholarly journals Bimetallic Co-Based (CoM, M = Mo, Fe, Mn) Coatings for High-Efficiency Water Splitting

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Jadranka Milikić ◽  
Aldona Balčiūnaitė ◽  
Zita Sukackienė ◽  
Dušan Mladenović ◽  
Diogo M. F. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Potassium Hydroxide ◽  
Electroless Deposition ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Copper Substrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
A Current ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bimetallic cobalt (Co)-based coatings were prepared by a facile, fast, and low-cost electroless deposition on a copper substrate (CoFe, CoMn, CoMo) and characterized by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. Prepared coatings were thoroughly examined for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline solution (1 M potassium hydroxide, KOH) and their activity compared to that of Co and Ni coatings. All five coatings showed activity for both reactions, where CoMo and Co showed the highest activity for HER and OER, respectively. Namely, the highest HER current density was recorded at CoMo coating with low overpotential (61 mV) to reach a current density of 10 mA·cm−2. The highest OER current density was recorded at Co coating with a low Tafel slope of 60 mV·dec−1. Furthermore, these coatings proved to be stable under HER and OER polarization conditions.

Magnesium Nitrate as Additive for Synthesis of Mg(OH)2 Nanoparticles

2012 ◽  
Vol 198-199 ◽  
pp. 99-102
Author(s):  
Qing Gang Kong ◽  
Hai Yan Qian
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Magnesium Nitrate ◽  
Crystal Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Scanning Electron

Magnesium nitrate was used as additive for synthesis of Mg(OH)2 (MH) nanoparticles at low temperature (70°C). Mg(OH)2 nanoparticles have platelet-like structure and approximately 40-60nm in thicknesses. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were applied to characterize the crystal phase. The supersaturation degree of solution effects the size and morphology of MH nanoparticles.

scholarly journals Calcium pyrophosphate powder derived from avian eggshell waste

Cerâmica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (363) ◽  
pp. 278-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. H. A. Corrêa ◽  
J. N. F. Holanda
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Average Crystallite Size ◽  
Calcium Pyrophosphate ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Medical Applications ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Eggshell Waste ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) was prepared by a simple precipitation method using avian eggshell waste as a low-cost alternative calcium precursor source. The synthesized CPP powder was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results indicate that pure β-CPP nanocrystallites (Ca/P = 1.067) were successfully synthesized from avian eggshell waste. The correlation among XRD, SEM/EDS, TGA, and FTIR data is well established. The β-CPP particle exhibited spherical morphology with average crystallite size of 62.3 nm, and can be an important bioceramic for medical applications.

Novel synthesis of AlN nanowires with controlled diameters

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 3133-3138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Liu ◽  
X. Zhang ◽  
Yingjiu Zhang ◽  
Rongrui He ◽  
Jing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Synthesis Mechanism ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Novel Synthesis ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
New Synthesis

A relatively low-cost, high-efficiency method is reported to synthesize AlN nanowires, using carbon nanotubes as templates. The AlN nanowires were fabricated at 1100 °C, for 60 min. The diameters of the product could be roughly controlled by the sizes of carbon nanotubes selected as starting materials. The AlN nanowires obtained were among the thinnest ever known. X-ray diffraction, selected-area diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, etc. were employed to characterize the products, which were found to be single crystals with some defects. The axes of the nanowires are normal to {1010} crystal planes. A new synthesis mechanism is proposed.

scholarly journals Synthesis of ZnO-CdO Nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
N. Sahu ◽  
◽  
R. K. Duchaniya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

The ZnO-CdO nanocomposite was prepared by sol-gel method by using their respective nitrates. It is a simple and low cost method to prepare nanocomposites. The drying temperature and drying period of prepared gel was varied during the synthesis process. The prepared samples were characterized by using scanning electron microscope (SEM), particle size analysis (PSA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) to get surface morphology, idea of getting particle of nanosized range so that further characterizations can be done, to study the optical property of synthesized nanocomposite and measure the band gap . The grain size determined by Scherrer’s formula was found to be between 30-50 nm.

Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Super Fine LiMn2O4

2010 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 9-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Song ◽  
Bing Xu ◽  
De Xin Huang ◽  
Cai Xia Li ◽  
Qiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Electrode Material ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mechanochemical Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this paper, super fine LiMn2O4 powder was synthesized by mechanochemical method starting from Li2CO3 and Mn2O3. The structure, size and morphology of LiMn2O4 were explored with X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrochemical properties of LiMn2O4 were studied in 2 mol/L (NH4)2SO4 solution. The result showed that pure spinel LiMn204 powder was prepared after 8h grinding with 3.0KW of power and the particle size was about 1µm. Cyclic vohammetry curve indicate LiMn2O4 electrode material has better capacitive performances.

Influence of Composition and Isothermal Sintering on the Properties of Hydroxyapatite Bioceramic Bodies

2014 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 347-350
Author(s):  
Rungsarit Koonawoot ◽  
Cherdsak Saelee ◽  
Sakdiphon Thiensem ◽  
Sittiporn Punyanitya
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

This work reports the influence of chemical composition and sintering schedule on the properties of sintered bodies of hydroxyapatite (HA) bioceramic. The method of preparing sintered bodies by solid state reaction and uniaxial pressing. The raw material used calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (NH4H2PO4) powder as precursors. These powders were mixed at CaCO3: NH4H2PO4 mass ratio of 1:0.697, 1:0.692, 1:0.689, 1:0.685 and 1:0.68, respectively. The compositions in the temperatures range of 800-1300 °C for 3 hour. The sintered bodies were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Properties including phase, microstructures, porosity and bending strength of the samples. The results show that green bodies can be sintered at 1150 °C for 3 hours. This temperature found that crystals growth, highest of HA phase content in sintered bodies, good density and high efficiency strength properties.

Effects of NaBH4 Additions on Hydrogen Absorption by Nanostructured FeTi Powders

2008 ◽  
Vol 587-588 ◽  
pp. 921-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia F. Marques ◽  
Raquel A. Silva ◽  
Jose Brito Correia ◽  
Nobumitsu Shohoji ◽  
Carmen M. Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Absorption ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gas Atmosphere ◽  
Scanning Electron

FeTi intermetallic powders are very promising media for reversible hydrogen storage. However, difficult activation treatments including annealing at elevated temperatures in high pressure H2 gas atmosphere are mandatory. In the present work nanostructured FeTi powders were produced and activated in situ at room temperature using mechanical alloying/milling (MA/MM) of pure metallic constituents, Fe and Ti, added with sodium borohydride. The resultant powders, FeTiHx, already H2 pre-charged, absorbed a significant amount of H2 but require optimization for reversible absorption/desorption. This system has one of the highest volumetric storage capacities and can be produced at low cost. Several parameters of the as-milled powders were controlled. The phase constitution of the reaction products was characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy and the absorption isotherms of the activated powders were determined.

Temperature Effect on the Thermoluminescent Signal Induced by Gamma Radiation in NaCl

2015 ◽  
Vol 1769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demetrio Mendoza Anaya ◽  
Pedro R. González Martínez ◽  
María E. Fernández García ◽  
Gilberto Mondragón Galicia ◽  
Claudia E. Gutiérrez Wing
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Irradiation Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Linear Dependency ◽  
Scanning Electron

ABSTRACTThe effects of thermal treatments on the thermoluminescent (TL) signal of NaCl (ACS reagent) induced by gamma radiation were investigated. Samples of NaCl were thermally treated at 500, 800 and 1000 °C and characterized by X-Ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. After their exposure 0.1 to 150 Gy of gamma radiation from a gamma-ray source of 60Co, a TL curve for each temperature of treatment was obtained. We observed a different TL behavior on the irradiated samples as a function of the temperature applied during the thermal treatments. For the sample treated at 500 °C, three peaks centered at 102, 133 and 228 °C were observed. Samples treated at 800 and 1000 °C showed two main peaks at 128 and 220 °C and 136 and 219 °C, respectively; however, the highest TL intensity signal was observed for the sample at 800 °C. All samples showed a linear dependency of the integrated TL intensity from the signal emitted as function of the irradiation time. This is an important advantage because NaCl could be applied as a very low cost thermoluminescent dosimetric material. A comparison between the TL signal induced by gamma radiation in pure and Eu doped NaCl is also reported.

The Promotional Effect of Lanthanum Additive on the Apparent Electrocatalysis of Ti/(Ru,Ir)OX Electrode

2011 ◽  
Vol 299-300 ◽  
pp. 596-599
Author(s):  
Ping Long ◽  
Qing Fen Li ◽  
Li Kun Xu ◽  
Li Li Xue ◽  
Yong Lei Xin
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Oxide Electrode ◽  
Metal Chlorides ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Oxide Electrodes ◽  
Promotional Effect ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ti/(Ru,Ir)Ox, and Ti/(Ru,Ir,La)Ox oxide electrodes were prepared by using thermal decomposition of the metal chlorides in the precursor solution on the Ti base. Their apparent electrocatalytic activity investigated by cyclic voltammetry, polarization curve, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction. These data show that Ti/(Ru,Ir,La)Ox oxide electrode exhibits considerably high voltammetric charges, apparent current density and low onset potential for the ClER and OER. The XRD results reveal the main formation of the La-containing oxide electrode in amorphous phase.

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