scholarly journals Mg and La Co-doped ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared by Sol–gel Method: Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Khanizadeh ◽  
Morteza Khosravi ◽  
Mohammad A. Behnajady ◽  
Ali Shamel ◽  
Behrouz Vahid
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

In this study, La and Mg doped, and co-doped ZnO nanoparticles were prepared using the sol-gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and N2 physisorption techniques. The XRD results indicated that the prepared nanoparticles can be well adopted by the hexagonal wurtzite structure crystal and there are no second impurity peaks. Studies of the FESEM, EDX and TEM have shown that the samples have uniform spherical-like morphology with a homogenous distribution. The incorporation of La and Mg into the ZnO lattice had no effect on the morphology of the nanoparticles, but a reduction in the size of the grains (≈ 14 nm to ≈ 7 nm) was observed due to the insertion of these ions. The results of N2 physisorption indicated that there was an increase in BET surface area and pore volume for doped and co-doped samples. The results of DRS showed an increase in band gap energy and a blue shift at the absorption edge for doped and co-doped samples. The photocatalytic activity of the prepared catalysts was evaluated in the removal of RhB under UVA irradiation. The results showed that Mg5%-La5%/ZnO had the highest photoactivity (91.18 %) among all samples.

Microstructure and optical properties of Na-doped ZnO system, synthesized by the sol–gel method

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Tong ◽  
Ye Zhao ◽  
Mao-Hua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Crystalline Size ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Pure and Na-doped ZnO (2 at.%, 5 at.%, and 10 at.%) films are synthesized by sol–gel method and annealed at 500 °C for 4 h. The as-synthesized nanoparticles are characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The samples exhibited hexagonal ZnO lattice structure and another Na2O2 phase was detected in the 5 at.% Na-doped ZnO sample. The calculated average crystalline size increases from 42.0 nm to 43.5 nm when Na content increased from 0 to 10 at.%. FESEM and TEM analysis identifies that the average size of the Na-doped ZnO nanoparticles lies in between 50 nm and they appear in spheroid-like or rod-like shaped particles. The transmittance of the sample was above 80% and the results of photocatalytic activity show that Na-doped ZnO nanoparticles exhibit higher photodegradation activity (about 91%) than pure ZnO nanoparticles under UV irradiation.

Structural and Morphological Properties of Ag and In Co-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sol-Gel Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 101-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Porkalai ◽  
B. Sathya ◽  
Durairaj Benny Anburaj ◽  
G. Nedunchezhian ◽  
R. Meenambika
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

Zinc oxide has been receiving an enormous attention due to its potential applications in a variety of field such as optoelectronics, spintronics and sensors. Ag and In co-doped ZnO nanoparticles with different doping concentration 0.1M, 0.2M and 0.3M were prepared by sol-gel method via microwave irradiation followed by calcinations at 600°C for 2h. The structure and morphology were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively. Elemental composition has been estimated by Energy Dispersive X-ray Absorption (EDAX), while chemical properties are studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) . The average particle size of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles was calculated using the Scherrer formula and is found to be of less than 20 nm. Also the effect on the structure and the morphological properties of ZnO when co-doped with silver and Indium is examined. As the process is simple and low cost, it has the potential to be produced on a large scale.

scholarly journals SYNTHESIS OF ZnO-Аg NANOPARTICLES BY SOL-GEL METHOD

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Savka Janković ◽  
Dragana Milisavić ◽  
Tanja Okolić ◽  
Dijana Jelić
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Material Surface ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Zinc oxide is a highly applicable semiconductor material. Wide applica-tion of this nanomaterial is connected to wide spectrum of energy band gap, high bond en-ergy, great thermal conductivity, but also with its non-toxicity, antibacterial activity, bio-compatibility and biodegradability characteristics. The aim of this paper is synthesis and characterization of silver doped ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO:Ag NP) using sol-gel method. Ob-tained samples of silver doped ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by following tech-niques: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV/VIS spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spec-troscopy (EDX). Efficiency of provided synthesis method was examined by FTIR spectros-copy. XRD determined the purity and crystallinity, and wurtzite structure of synthesized material. Surface morphology and the effect of doping were examined using SEM and EDX characterization methods. Results showed better conductivity after doping ZnO nanoparti-cles with silver. SEM micrographs showed ZnO:Ag NP in the form of nanorods with a par-ticle average size of 6 nm.

Preparation and Photocatalytic Properties of La, Ce and Nonmetal N Co-Doped TiO2

2016 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 193-197
Author(s):  
San Ti Yi ◽  
Si Qin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Light Response ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Co Doped

TiO2, 1%La/TiO2, 1%Ce/TiO2 and a series of Laand Ce co-doped TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by sol-gel method. Using sol-gel method combine with hydrothermal method prepared rare earth La, Ce and nitrogen co-doped TiO2 photocatalysts. The microstructure, spectroscopy performance and ion doped form of prepared samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy techniques and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic activity of doped TiO2 were examined by measuring the photodegradation of methyl orange. The results showed that the products were all anatase TiO2 nano powder, doping Laor Cehinder the growth of TiO2 particle, further more, doping Laand Cetogether hinder the growth of TiO2 particle more effective, doping N broaden the light response range of TiO2 photocatalyst. At the same time, the photocatalytic activity results indicated that the prepared samples showed superior UV light photocatalytic activity, the sample 1% (La:Ce,9:1)-N/TiO2 showed the highest UV-vis photocatalytic activity.

Preparation of Doped TiO2 Responded to Visible Light

2014 ◽  
Vol 936 ◽  
pp. 819-821
Author(s):  
Yan Huai Zhou ◽  
Xing He Wang ◽  
Jia Chen ◽  
Rui Pu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Absorbance Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Co Doped

Cu-N co-doped TiO2powder was prepared by sol-gel method. The Powder was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Visible absorbance spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The X-ray results indicated that Cu-N co-doped has no effect on its anatase type. The UV-Vis results show that the absorb threshold has extend to visible-light, the absorbility of co-doped TiO2is higher than that of pure TiO2, and the Photocatalytic activity has been increased.

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