scholarly journals http://www.orientjchem.org/vol34no5/germanium-nanoparticles-synthesis-in-spark-discharge/

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 2677-2680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry Mylnikov ◽  
Anna Lizunova ◽  
Vladislav Borisov ◽  
Sergey Paranin ◽  
Viсtor Ivanov

In this paper we present a simple method of Ge nanoparticles synthesis in spark discharge generator (SDG) in pure argon flow. The sizes of the obtained primary particles are in the range of 5-15 nm and particles themselves are combined in agglomerates 80-200 nm in size. Transmission electron microscopy images as well as energy dispersive X-ray analysis and X-Ray diffraction analysis prove that the nanoparticles consist of crystalline germanium. Specific energy consumption of nanoparticle synthesis is 1,37 kW∙h/g.

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 515-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Corciova ◽  
Bianca Ivanescu

Nanotechnology is one of the most studied domains, and nanoparticle synthesis, especially of silver nanoparticles, has gained special importance due to their properties, biocompatibility and applications. Today, the processes of nanoparticles synthesis tend toward the development of inexpensive, simple, non-toxic and environmentally friendly methods. Thus, the use of plants in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles has attracted considerable interest because biomolecules can act as both reducing and stabilizing agents. This survey aims at discussing the conditions for obtaining silver nanoparticles using plants and their characterization by several methods, such as FTIR and UV?Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, it examines some of the most common biological uses of silver nanoparticles: antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayely Torres-Gómez ◽  
Osvaldo Nava ◽  
Liliana Argueta-Figueroa ◽  
René García-Contreras ◽  
Armando Baeza-Barrera ◽  
...  

In this work, we present a simple and efficient method for pure phase magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticle synthesis. The phase structure, particle shape, and size of the samples were characterized by Raman spectroscopy (Rm), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The morphology tuning was controlled by the temperature of the reaction; the nanoparticles were synthesized via the hydrothermal method at 120°C, 140°C, and 160°C, respectively. The Rm and XRD spectra showed that all the nanoparticles were Fe3O4 in a pure magnetite phase. The obtained nanoparticles exhibited a high level of crystallinity with uniform morphology at each temperature, as can be observed through TEM and SEM. These magnetic nanoparticles exhibited good saturation magnetization and the resulting shapes were quasi-spheres, octahedrons, and cubes. The samples showed striking magnetic properties, which were examined by a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). It has been possible to obtain a good morphological control of nanostructured magnetite in a simple, economical, and scalable method by adjusting the temperature, without the modification of any other synthesis parameter.


10.30544/134 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Senemar ◽  
Ali Maleki ◽  
Behzad Niroumand ◽  
Alireza Allafchian

This study is introducing a facile and novel method for synthesis of amorphous silica nanoparticles. Silica nanoparticles were synthesized by pyrolysis and combustion of high temperature vulcanization (HTV) silicone at 700 oC for 1 h. The products were investigated employing transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer Emmett and Teller (BET) test and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy. The results indicated that the method is capable of synthesis of amorphous silica nanoparticles with sizes of mostly between 10 and 50 nm.


2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 277-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHSEN OFTADEH ◽  
MASOUD SALAVATI-NIASARI ◽  
FATEMEH DAVAR

Zinc oxide nanoparticles were successfully prepared through the decomposition of zinc acetylacetonate precursor in oleylamine in the presence of triphenylphosphine. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.


2009 ◽  
Vol 1204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Mirabile Gattia ◽  
Marco Vittori Antisari ◽  
Renzo Marazzi ◽  
Amelia Montone ◽  
Emanuela Piscopiello ◽  
...  

AbstractThe AC powered electric arc has been used to synthesize single wall carbon nanohorns aggregates with Ca dispersed inside. To this purpose the electric arc has been ignited between two electrodes, one of which was constituted by a mixture of graphite and CaCO3. The experimental evidence on the microstructure and on the chemical composition has been obtained by observation with a transmission electron microscope equipped with X-ray microanalysis. X-ray diffraction revealed the presence of residual CaCO3 indicating that the process has still to be optimized. The experiment represents a first attempt to decorate carbon nanostructures with alkaline earth metals, in particular Ca, by this relatively simple method. These composites are theorized to adsorb relevant amounts of hydrogen. Further work will be focused to optimize the dispersion of Ca atoms in the carbon nanostructure.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imen Ben Elkamel ◽  
Nejeh Hamdaoui ◽  
Amine Mezni ◽  
Ridha Ajjel ◽  
Lotfi Beji

Abstract Here, we have used a simple method for polyol synthesis, analysis, and testing of Au/Cu-doped ZnO Ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors (PD). Our results are reported and discussed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) to ensure that the manufactured samples show a hexagonal wurtzite ZnO structure. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the nanoparticle growth in the hexagonal sample on the surface, which is the key to improving the light response. Our prepared UV PD Au/Cu codoped ZnO showed a rapid time at a power density of 7.6 mW. the highest responsivity of R = 575 mA/W and sensitivity 103 obtained at 7.6 mW with an applied voltage of 1V. Our results demonstrate the obvious substitution of Au and Cu in ZnO, thereby improving the UV-sensing light response.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1676-1682
Author(s):  
Magesh T. Rajan ◽  
Rizbi Hassan ◽  
Haiping Hong

Nanofluids with nanoscale colloidal suspensions having condensed nanomaterials have been found to show highly-enhanced physical, chemical, thermal and transport properties and signifies great potential in many fields. In this article, laser induced plasmas at liquid-metal phase boundaries is investigated for copper oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticle synthesis in ethanol without any surfactants. The nanoparticles are generated using 1064 nm NdYAG laser ablation in a water confined plasma with 1.5 J laser energy pulsed at 10 Hz for 4 minutes, which resulted in narrow size distribution of nanoparticles of size ranging from 2 to 12 nm dispersed in ethanol sans surfactant. The synthesized Cu2O nanoparticles in ethanol are characterized for their sizes, surface morphology, crystalline structures and elemental compositions etc. The dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements show Cu2O nanoparticles synthesized have an average size of 4.5 nm. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) measurements show Cu2O nanoparticles exhibit isolated and agglomerated nanoparticles with near-spherical and irregular surface morphologies. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements show Cu2O nanoparticles with near-spherical and irregular shapes, and the average size of the nanoparticles is ˜4.5 nm. Selected area electron diffraction (SAED) measurements show poly crystalline structure present in the Cu2O nanoparticles. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) measurements show the purity of Cu2O nanoparticles with identification of significant Cu and O elements. X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements confirm that the Cu2O nanoparticles are polycrystalline in nature and confirmed the presence of single phase of Cu2O nanoparticles.


Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 713
Author(s):  
Maria Heilmann ◽  
Hannes Kulla ◽  
Carsten Prinz ◽  
Ralf Bienert ◽  
Uwe Reinholz ◽  
...  

Nickel nanoparticles are an active research area due to their multiple applications as catalysts in different processes. A variety of preparation techniques have been reported for the synthesis of these nanoparticles, including solvothermal, microwave-assisted, and emulsion techniques. The well-studied solvothermal oleylamine synthesis route comes with the drawback of needing standard air-free techniques and often space-consuming glassware. Here, we present a facile and straightforward synthesis method for size-controlled highly monodisperse nickel nanoparticles avoiding the use of, e.g., Schlenk techniques and space-consuming labware. The nanoparticles produced by this novel synthetic route were investigated using small-angle X-ray scattering, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray spectroscopy. The nanoparticles were in a size range of 4–16 nm, show high sphericity, no oxidation, and no agglomeration after synthesis.


Author(s):  
R. E. Herfert

Studies of the nature of a surface, either metallic or nonmetallic, in the past, have been limited to the instrumentation available for these measurements. In the past, optical microscopy, replica transmission electron microscopy, electron or X-ray diffraction and optical or X-ray spectroscopy have provided the means of surface characterization. Actually, some of these techniques are not purely surface; the depth of penetration may be a few thousands of an inch. Within the last five years, instrumentation has been made available which now makes it practical for use to study the outer few 100A of layers and characterize it completely from a chemical, physical, and crystallographic standpoint. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides a means of viewing the surface of a material in situ to magnifications as high as 250,000X.


Author(s):  
R. Gronsky

The phenomenon of clustering in Al-Ag alloys has been extensively studied since the early work of Guinierl, wherein the pre-precipitation state was characterized as an assembly of spherical, ordered, silver-rich G.P. zones. Subsequent x-ray and TEM investigations yielded results in general agreement with this model. However, serious discrepancies were later revealed by the detailed x-ray diffraction - based computer simulations of Gragg and Cohen, i.e., the silver-rich clusters were instead octahedral in shape and fully disordered, atleast below 170°C. The object of the present investigation is to examine directly the structural characteristics of G.P. zones in Al-Ag by high resolution transmission electron microscopy.


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