scholarly journals Surface Study of CuO Nanopetals by Advanced Nanocharacterization Techniques with Enhanced Optical and Catalytic Properties

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arif Khan ◽  
Nafarizal Nayan ◽  
Shadiullah Shadiullah ◽  
Mohd Khairul Ahmad ◽  
Chin Fhong Soon
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Study ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Controlled Morphology ◽  
Xrd Patterns

In the present work, a facile one-step hydrothermal synthesis of well-defined stabilized CuO nanopetals and its surface study by advanced nanocharacterization techniques for enhanced optical and catalytic properties has been investigated. Characterization by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirmed existence of high crystalline CuO nanopetals with average length and diameter of 1611.96 nm and 650.50 nm, respectively. The nanopetals are monodispersed with a large surface area, controlled morphology, and demonstrate the nanocrystalline nature with a monoclinic structure. The phase purity of the as-synthesized sample was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns. A significantly wide absorption up to 800 nm and increased band gap were observed in CuO nanopetals. The valance band (VB) and conduction band (CB) positions at CuO surface are measured to be of +0.7 and −1.03 eV, respectively, using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which would be very promising for efficient catalytic properties. Furthermore, the obtained CuO nanopetals in the presence of hydrogen peroxide ( H 2 O 2 ) achieved excellent catalytic activities for degradation of methylene blue (MB) under dark, with degradation rate > 99% after 90 min, which is significantly higher than reported in the literature. The enhanced catalytic activity was referred to the controlled morphology of monodispersed CuO nanopetals, co-operative role of H 2 O 2 and energy band structure. This work contributes to a new approach for extensive application opportunities in environmental improvement.

Activation of persulfate by heterogeneous catalyst ZnCo2O4–RGO for efficient degradation of bisphenol A

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (12) ◽  
pp. 771-778
Author(s):  
Xin Chang ◽  
Xiangyang Xu ◽  
Zhifeng Gao ◽  
Yingrui Tao ◽  
Yixuan Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
One Step ◽  
Application Potential

A nanocomposite, reduced graphene oxide (RGO) modified ZnCo2O4 (ZnCo2O4–RGO) was synthesized via one-step solvothermal method for activating persulfate (PS) to degrade bisphenol A (BPA). The morphology and structure of the nanocomposite were identified by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. RGO provides nucleation sites for ZnCo2O4 to grow and inhibits the agglomeration of the nanoparticles. The influence of different reaction conditions on the oxidation of BPA catalyzed by ZnCo2O4–RGO was investigated, including the content of RGO, the dosage of catalyst, the concentration of humic acid (HA), anions in the environment, the reaction temperature, and pH. BPA can be totally degraded within 20 min under optimized reaction conditions. The presence of HA, Cl−, and NO3− only has a slight effect on the oxidation of BPA, whereas the presence of either H2PO4− or HCO3− can greatly inhibit the reaction. ZnCo2O4–RGO shows good cycling stability and practical application potential. A reaction mechanism of the degradation of BPA was also explored.

scholarly journals Heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid using Fe/CeO2-TiO2 catalyst

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (7) ◽  
pp. 1276-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tijani Hammedi ◽  
Mohamed Triki ◽  
Mayra G. Alvarez ◽  
Jordi Llorca ◽  
Abdelhamid Ghorbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Hydroxybenzoic Acid ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Abstract This paper is built on the Fenton-like oxidation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (p–HBZ) in the presence of H2O2 and 3%Fe supported on CeO2-TiO2 aerogels under mild conditions. These catalysts were deeply characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrogen temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The effect of thermal treatment, pH (2–3, 5, 7), H2O2/p–HBZ molar ratio (5, 15, 20, 25) and reaction temperature (25 °C, 40 °C and 60 °C) on the catalytic properties of supported Fe catalysts are studied. Our results highlight the role of CeO2 and the calcination of the catalyst to obtain the highest catalytic properties after 10 min: 73% of p–HBZ conversion and 52% of total organic carbon (TOC) abatement.

One-step synthesis of Sb2O3 broom-like belts with controllable morphology

2005 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 1093-1097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingrui Zhao ◽  
Xuanjun Zhang ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Yi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Solvothermal Reaction ◽  
Antimony Trioxide ◽  
Reactant Ratio ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Template Free

A direct and simple surfactant- and template-free route has been developed for the controlled synthesis of Sb2O3 belt-like microstructures. By adjusting the reactant ratio between SbCl3 and urea under solvothermal reaction conditions, broom-like belts and rods of Sb2O3 have been successfully prepared. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has been used to characterize the phases and morphologies of the as-prepared products. A possible formation mechanism is also discussed.Key words: antimony trioxide, solvothermal synthesis, broom-like belts.

Synthesis of Au-SiO2 Composite Nanospheres and Their Catalytic Activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 3821-3826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Dexuan ◽  
Li Guian ◽  
Han Qingyan ◽  
Wang Ziqiang ◽  
Pan Liping ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Environmentally Friendly Approach

We report a simple and environmentally friendly approach to the synthesis of Au-SiO2 composite nanospheres. Our method presents a route for the decoration of preformed amine functionalized SiO2 nanospheres by in situ formation of Au nanoparticles at three different concentrations of Au precursor (HAuCl4). Herein, the silane coupling agent (KH-550) is used as an intermediary to connect the Au nanoparticles to the surfaces of the SiO2 nanospheres, which helps avoid the aggregation of Au nanoparticles. The crystal structure, chemical elements, morphology and catalytic properties of the Au-SiO2 composite nanospheres were analyzed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-Ray powder diffraction (XRD), UV-vis-spectrophotometer (UV-vis) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The analytical results demonstrate that the Au nanoparticles (4–9 nm) were homogeneously distributed on the surface of the SiO2 nanospheres, which had a good FCC crystal structure. Moreover, the Au-SiO2 composite nanospheres exhibited good catalytic properties, measured by their ability to reduce organic dyes. The Au-SiO2 composite nanospheres are promising candidates for applications in catalysis and wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium

Gels ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Snežana S. S. Nenadović ◽  
Ljiljana M. Kljajević ◽  
Marija M. Ivanović ◽  
Miljana M. Mirković ◽  
Nadežda Radmilović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
Tetrahedral Coordination ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Na Ions

The present work was focused on doping of 1% and 5% both of Nd2O3 and Sm2O3 in geopolymer gels. One of the main goals was to determine the influence of the behavior of Nd and Sm as dopants and structural nanoparticles changes of the final geopolymer formed. It is shown that the disorder formed by alkali activation of metakaolin can accommodate the rare earth cations Nd3+ and Sm3+ into their aluminosilicate framework structure. The main geopolymerization product identified in gels is Al-rich (Na)-AS-H gel comprising Al and Si in tetrahedral coordination. Na+ ions were balancing the negative charge resulting from Al3+ in tetrahedral coordination. The changes in the structures of the final product (geopolymer/Nd2O3; Sm2O3), has been characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Nucleation at the seed surfaces leads to the formation of phase-separated gels from rare earth phase early in the reaction process. It is confirmed that Nd and Sm have been shown to form unstable hydroxides Nd(OH)3 and Sm(OH)3 that are in equilibrium with the corresponding oxides.

One Step Synthesis of Graphene-Like Structures by Carbonization of some Carbohydrates in Molten Salt Media

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 166-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betül Gürünlü ◽  
Mahmut Bayramoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salt ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hummers Method ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
One Step ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Molten Salt System

Graphene is one of the most promising materials discovered in last years. It is usually synthesized by Hummers’ method requiring the usage of many chemicals. As an alternative to traditional methods, in this study a bottom-up synthesis method was developed from various saccharides such as starch, mannose, cellulose, fructose, arabinose, and xylose by carbonization at 600 °C to 800 °C in LiCl/KCl molten salt system. The proposed method is environmental friendly and economic. Graphene yields at 600 °C are higher than at 800 °C. Graphene products give peak at 2θ = 23° on the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns. As the temperature is increased, amorph structure is observed on the XRD patterns. Raman spectroscopy results show that intensity of D band peak over intensity of G band peak (ID/IG) values of graphene products synthesized from arabinose and cellulose at 600 °C, graphene from arabinose synthesized at 800 °C are 0.76, 0.65 and 0.85 respectively, which show that these products are few-layered. According to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results, graphene products synthesized at 600 °C have higher carbon content than those synthesized at 800 °C.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of PdAgNi/C Trimetallic Nanoparticles for Ethanol Electrooxidation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2244
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elsheikh ◽  
James McGregor
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Active Surface ◽  
Active Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Steady State Current ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Co Reduction

The direct use of ethanol in fuel cells presents unprecedented economic, technical, and environmental opportunities in energy conversion. However, complex challenges need to be resolved. For instance, ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) requires breaking the rigid C–C bond and results in the generation of poisoning carbonaceous species. Therefore, new designs of the catalyst electrode are necessary. In this work, two trimetallic PdxAgyNiz/C samples are prepared using a facile borohydride reduction route. The catalysts are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and evaluated for EOR through cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometry (CA), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The XRD patterns have shown a weak alloying potential between Pd, and Ag prepared through co-reduction technique. The catalysts prepared have generally shown enhanced performance compared to previously reported ones, suggesting that the applied synthesis may be suitable for catalyst mass production. Moreover, the addition of Ag and Ni has improved the Pd physiochemical properties and electrocatalytic performance towards EOR in addition to reducing cell fabrication costs. In addition to containing less Pd, The PdAgNi/C is the higher performing of the two trimetallic samples presenting a 2.7 A/mgPd oxidation current peak. The Pd4Ag2Ni1/C is higher performing in terms of its steady-state current density and electrochemical active surface area.

scholarly journals Effect of Direct Reduction Treatment on Pt–Sn/Al2O3 Catalyst for Propane Dehydrogenation

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Won Jung ◽  
Won-Il Kim ◽  
Jeong-Rang Kim ◽  
Kyeongseok Oh ◽  
Hyoung Lim Koh
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Direct Reduction ◽  
Coke Formation ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Propane Dehydrogenation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Calcination Step ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Pt–Sn/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by the direct reduction method at temperatures from 450 to 900 °C, denoted as an SR series (SR450 to SR900 according to reduction temperature). Direct reduction was performed immediately after catalyst drying without a calcination step. The activity of SR catalysts and a conventionally prepared (Cal600) catalyst were compared to evaluate its effect on direct reduction. Among the SR catalysts, SR550 showed overall higher conversion of propane and propylene selectivity than Cal600. The nano-sized dispersion of metals on SR550 was verified by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation. The phases of the bimetallic Pt–Sn alloys were examined by X-ray diffraction, TEM, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Two characteristic peaks of Pt3Sn and PtSn alloys were observed in the XRD patterns, and these phases affected the catalytic performance. Moreover, EDS confirmed the formation of Pt3Sn and PtSn alloys on the catalyst surface. In terms of catalytic activity, the Pt3Sn alloy showed better performance than the PtSn alloy. Relationships between the intermetallic interactions and catalytic activity were investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Furthermore, qualitative analysis of coke formation was conducted after propane dehydrogenation using differential thermal analysis.

scholarly journals Structural Analysis of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Coated SiC Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Thermoset Polymers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Reza-E-Rabby ◽  
Shaik Jeelani ◽  
Vijaya K. Rangari
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Sic Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermoset Resin ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Xrd Techniques ◽  
Oligomeric Silsesquioxane

The SiC nanoparticles (NPs) were sonochemically coated with OctaIsobutyl (OI) polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) to create a compatible interface between particle and thermoset polymer. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were used to analyze the structure of OI-POSS coated SiC nanoparticles. These results revealed the formation of a covalent bonding between SiC and OI-POSS. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of OI-POSS coated SiC nanoparticles has also shown the indication of attachment between these two nanoparticles. The OI-POSS coated SiC nanoparticles were further reinforced into a thermoset resin system in order to evaluate mechanical and thermal properties of nanocomposites. The flexural strength, modulus, and glass transition temperature were found to be enhanced while SiC and OI-POSS coated SiC were infused into epoxy system compared to those properties of neat epoxy resin.

scholarly journals A Colorimetric Assay for the Detection of Glucose and H2O2 Based on Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF Hybrids with Superior Peroxidase Mimetic Activity

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (19) ◽  
pp. 4432
Author(s):  
Quan Pan ◽  
Yuelin Kong ◽  
Kuan Chen ◽  
Mi Mao ◽  
Xiaohui Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
H2o2 Generation

In this work, we report the synthesis of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and g-C3N4 nanosheets decorated on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to form a Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF hybrid. The hybrid was synthesized and characterized by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR), the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF hybrid has intrinsic peroxidaselike catalytic activity towards the oxidation of TMB in the presence of H2O2. The situ synthesis of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles on 2D support such as g-C3N4 nanosheets would significantly enhance the peroxidaselike catalytic properties of individual Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and the g-C3N4 nanosheets. After loading of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and g-C3N4 nanosheets on the ZIF-8, the hybrids exhibited superior peroxidaselike catalytic activity and good recyclability. Then, this method was applied for detecting glucose in human serum, owing the significant potential for detection of metabolites with H2O2-generation reactions.

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