scholarly journals Forensic Discrimination Potential of Blue, Black, Green, and Red Colored Fountain Pen Inks Commercially Used in Pakistan, by UV/Visible Spectroscopy, Thin Layer Chromatography, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehwish Sharif ◽  
Madeeha Batool ◽  
Sohail Chand ◽  
Zahoor Hussain Farooqi ◽  
Syed Azhar Ali Shah Tirmazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Ftir Spectroscopy ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
Discriminating Power ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Examination and comparison of fountain pen inks are very important in forensic questioned documents examination in developing countries where the chances of fraud are greater in cases of cheques, marriage papers, entry of birth and death, etc. In this study, fountain pen inks of blue, black, green, and red colours that are commercially used in Pakistan have been discriminated by UV-Vis spectroscopy, TLC, and FTIR spectroscopy. We have calculated and compared the results in terms of discriminating power. UV/Visible Spectroscopy of fountain pen inks of different brands showed different composition despite their similar colours. TLC was effectively used to differentiate between the colored components of inks. FTIR results showed that each brand could be distinguished by studying the pattern of their absorption spectra that appeared due to the presence of different functional groups. On the basis of combined results of UV-VIS, TLC, and FTIR, the DP was found from 0.73-0.8 for blue, 0.80-1.0 for black, 0.5-1.0 for green, and 1.0 for red colored fountain pen inks. Overall, this study demonstrated the elevated worth of analysis of fountain pen inks commercially used in Pakistan as the study for fountain pen inks, while not very common, remains an interesting target study.

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(azomethine)/ZnO Nanocomposite Toward Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue, Malachite Green, and Bismarck Brown

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. Pradeeba ◽  
K. Sampath
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Malachite Green ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Natural Sunlight ◽  
Uv Visible

This research was carried out based on the significance of protecting the environment by preventing the contamination of water caused from effluents discharge from dyeing industries, effective nanocomposite were prepared to solve this problem. The poly(azomethine), ZnO, and poly(azomethine)/ZnO nanocomposites were prepared and characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet (UV)–visible spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), scanning electron Microscope (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. Methylene blue (MB), Malachite green (MG), and Bismarck brown (BB) were degraded from water using poly(azomethine) (PAZ), zinc oxide (ZnO), PAZ/ZnO (PNZ) nanocomposites as photocatalyst in the presence of natural sunlight. The degradation efficiency and reaction kinetics were calculated, and the outcome of the photocatalytic experiments proved that the PAZ/ZnO nanocomposites reveals excellent photocatalytic activity and effective for decolorization of dye containing waste water than PAZ and ZnO in the presence of natural sunlight. The maximum degradation efficiency 97%, 96%, and 95% was obtained for PNZ nanocomposites at optimum dosage of catalyst as 500 mg and 50 ppm of MB, MG, and BB dye concentration, respectively. The maximum degradation time was 5 h. After photocatalytic study, the samples were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and UV–visible spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Novel NiMgOH-rGO-Based Nanostructured Hybrids for Electrochemical Energy Storage Supercapacitor Applications: Effect of Reducing Agents

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1144
Author(s):  
Konda Shireesha ◽  
Thida Rakesh Kumar ◽  
Tumarada Rajani ◽  
Chidurala Shilpa Chakra ◽  
Murikinati Mamatha Kumari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer ◽  
Uv Visible

This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of NiMgOH-rGO nanocomposites made using a chemical co-precipitation technique with various reducing agents (e.g., NaOH and NH4OH) and reduced graphene oxide at 0.5, 1, and 1.5 percent by weight. UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, a particle size analyzer, and cyclic voltammetry were used to characterize the composite materials. The formation of the NiMgOH-rGO nanocomposite with crystallite sizes in the range of 10–40 nm was inferred by X-ray diffraction patterns of materials, which suggested interlayers of Ni(OH)2 and Mg(OH)2. The interactions between the molecules were detected using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, while optical properties were studied using UV-visible spectroscopy. A uniform average particle size distribution in the range of 1–100 nm was confirmed by the particle size analyzer. Using cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge/discharge measurements in a 6 M KOH solution, the electrochemical execution of NiMgOH-rGO nanocomposites was investigated. At a 1 A/g current density, the NiMgOH-rGO nanocomposites prepared with NH4OH as a reducing agent had a higher specific capacitance of 1977 F/g. The electrochemical studies confirmed that combining rGO with NiMgOH increased conductivity.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Malononitrile-Condensed Disperse Dyes and Application on Polyester and Nylon Fabrics

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Y. Lams ◽  
P. O. Nkeonye ◽  
K. A. Bello ◽  
M. K. Yakubu ◽  
A. O. Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Thin Layer Chromatography ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Barbituric Acid ◽  
Disperse Dyes ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Layer Chromatography ◽  
Active Methylene

An active methylene compound, malononitrile, was introduced into the structures of a series of disperse dyes previously prepared by coupling phloroglucinol, barbituric acid, and α and β-naphtho to 4-amino-3-nitrobenzaldehyde. The dyes were purified by recrystallization from ethanol. The purity of the dyes was examined by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and the dyes were characterized by visible absorption and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The malononitrile-condensed dyes produced deeper colours and shades with better fastness to wash, light, and perspiration on application to polyester and nylon fabrics when compared to their uncondensed analogue.

scholarly journals The HA2 haemagglutinin domain of the lysine-specific gingipain (Kgp) of Porphyromonas gingivalis promotes μ-oxo bishaem formation from monomeric iron(III) protoporphyrin IX

Microbiology ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 152 (6) ◽  
pp. 1839-1845 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Smalley ◽  
A. J. Birss ◽  
B. Szmigielski ◽  
J. Potempa
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Porphyromonas Gingivalis ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Protoporphyrin Ix ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
Host Proteins ◽  
Pigment Formation ◽  
Uv Visible

The lysine- and arginine-specific gingipains (Kgp, and RgpA and RgpB) are the major proteinases produced by the black-pigmented periodontopathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis. They play a role in degrading host proteins, including haemoglobin, from which is formed the μ-oxo bishaem complex of iron(III) protoporphyrin IX, [Fe(III)PPIX]2O, the major haem component of the black pigment. Kgp and RgpA bind haem and haemoglobin via the haemagglutinin-adhesin 2 (HA2) domain, but the role of this domain in the formation of μ-oxo bishaem-containing pigment is not known. UV-visible spectroscopy was used to examine the interaction of iron(III) protoporphyrin IX monomers [Fe(III)PPIX.OH] with recombinant HA2 and purified HRgpA, Kgp and RgpB gingipains. The HA2 domain reacted with Fe(III)PPIX.OH to form μ-oxo bishaem, the presence of which was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Both HRgpA and Kgp, but not RgpB, also mediated μ-oxo bishaem formation and aggregation. It is concluded that the Arg- and Lys-gingipains with HA2 haemagglutinin domains may play a crucial role in haem-pigment formation by converting Fe(III)PPIX.OH monomers into [Fe(III)PPIX]2O and promoting their aggregation.

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