scholarly journals Luminescence and Morphological Kinetics of Functionalized ZnS Colloidal Nanocrystals

ISRN Optics ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabha Sana ◽  
Lubna Hashmi ◽  
M. M. Malik
Keyword(s):  
Semiconductor Nanocrystals ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Host Lattice ◽  
Zinc Sulphide ◽  
Colloidal Nanocrystals ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Versus Plot ◽  
Band Emission ◽  
Different Temperatures

This paper reports functionalized zinc sulphide (ZnS) semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots, approx., 2.5 nm) which are an important building block in self-assembled nanostructures. ZnS is functionalized by organic stabilizer Thio glycolic acid (TGA). The samples have been synthesized by colloidal technique at relatively low temperature (below 100°C) at an atmospheric pressure of 10−3 torr. Manganese (Mn) doping ions have been incorporated (doped) in ZnS host lattice and observed its effect on growth morphology and optical properties of ZnS colloidal nanocrystals. By XRD, SEM, TEM, and PL, the obtained cubic phase nanosized TGA-capped ZnS materials were characterized. The morphology of ZnS obtained at different temperatures are analyzed by SEM. The crystallite size of the ZnS nanoparticles was estimated from the X-ray diffraction pattern by using Scherrer’s formula (approximately 2.5 nm) which is confirmed by TEM. The estimated bandgap value of ZnS NC’s by ()2 versus plot was 4.89 eV. Gaussian fitting curve in photoluminescence (PL) spectra indicated room temperature emission wavelength range from 300 to 500 nm in undoped and Mn-doped ZnS, with different emission peak intensities, and suggested the wide band emission colours in visible and near UV region which has wider applications in optical devices.

The Features of a High-Temperature Synthesis of ZrO2 in a Core-Shell ZrO2@C Structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 950 ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Alexander M. Volodin ◽  
Vladimir O. Stoyanovskii ◽  
Vladimir I. Zaykovskii ◽  
Roman M. Kenzhin ◽  
Aleksey A. Vedyagin
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
High Temperature Synthesis ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Carbon Coated ◽  
Physicochemical Methods ◽  
Argon Adsorption

Zirconium oxide was obtained via traditional precipitation from a ZrOCl2 solution with ammonia followed by drying at 110 °C. The carbon-coated samples were synthesized by calcination of the pristine zirconia mixed with polyvinylalcohol. The obtained ZrO2@C samples of core-shell structure as well as the reference samples of pristine zirconia were calcined at different temperatures from 500 to 1400 °C. All the materials were examined by a set of physicochemical methods (a low-temperature argon adsorption, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, photoluminescence spectroscopy). It was found that the carbon coating prevents the sintering of the oxide nanoparticles, which allows one to maintain the specific surface area, the size of the oxide core and, finally, stabilize its phase composition. Transformation of the cubic phase into monoclinic phase becomes significantly complicated. Thus, 40% of the cubic phase was detected even after calcination of the ZrO2@C sample at 1400 °C. Moreover, the carbon-coated samples treated at elevated temperatures with subsequent removal of the carbon shell were found to possess the highest concentration of the defects related to a presence of the anion vacancies in zirconia.

Synthesis and Activity of Co-doped Barium Cerium Zirconate for Hydrogen Reforming and Purification

2008 ◽  
Vol 1126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aravind Suresh ◽  
Joysurya Basu ◽  
Nigel M Sammes ◽  
Barry C Carter ◽  
Benjamin A Wilhite
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Ac Impedance ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ac Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Methanol Partial Oxidation ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Catalytically Active ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Co Precipitation

AbstractBaCe0.25Zr0.60Co0.15O3-x (BCZC) was synthesized via oxalate co-precipitation route. Material was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Catalytic activity of BCZC with respect to hydrogen generation via methanol partial oxidation was determined. Conductivity of the material at different temperatures and under different environments was determined by AC impedance spectroscopy. XRD and TEM results indicated that BCZC was synthesized as a homogeneous cubic phase material. Catalyst tests indicated that BCZC was catalytically active towards hydrogen generation and AC impedance results were positive enough to warrant further electrochemical studies.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Cysteine-Capped CdSe Nanoparticles Using an Alternative of Selenium

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 2457-2460
Author(s):  
K.E. Mokubung ◽  
M.J. Moloto ◽  
K.P. Mubiayi ◽  
N. Moloto
Keyword(s):  
Cdse Nanoparticles ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Prepared Nanoparticles ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Average Size

Present work reports synthesis of L-cysteine capped CdSe nanoparticles at different temperatures via an aqueous medium, non-toxic and green colloidal route. Cadmium chloride (CdCl2·5H2O) and sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) were used as cadmium and selenium sources respectively. The prepared nanoparticles are characterized by UV-visible absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The XRD patterns confirm a cubic phase structure of the prepared nanoparticles at 55, 75 and 95 ºC, respectively. The TEM analysis, optical absorption and photoluminescence spectra shows epitaxial growth of CdSe nanoparticles as the temperature increases with average size diameter of 4.12 ± 0.32, 5.02 ± 0.234 and 5.53 ± 0.321 nm for 55, 75 and 95 ºC, respectively.

Phase analysis of sintered yttria–zirconia ceramics by x-ray diffraction

1986 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Paterson ◽  
R. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Tetragonal Phase ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zirconia Ceramics ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Shear Transformation ◽  
Original Amount ◽  
Good Agreement

Determination of the amount of cubic and tetragonal phase in yttria–zirconia using high-angle XRD (x-ray diffraction) has been complicated by problems of resolution and interpretation. The evidence, from electron diffraction studies, for a c→t shear transformation also needs to be taken into account. Two compositions, a 3 and a 5.7 mol % Y2O3−ZrO2, were sintered and thermally treated at different temperatures between 1450°and 1700°C. X-ray diffraction traces revealed the anticipated tetragonal (400) and (004) reflections. The region of the diffraction pattern that was thought to arise from the cubic phase could be best interpreted as a second tetragonal phase t'. The original amount of cubic phase computed from the t' reflections showed good agreement with the phase diagram of Scott. The lattice parameters of the t' phase were determined, and the volume of the tetragonal (t') unit cell was calculated.

ZnO NANONEEDLES DEPOSITED ON CHEMICALLY ETCHED SILICON NANOWIRES VIA HYDROTHERMAL PROCESS

2013 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 1350010 ◽  
Author(s):  
NAISEN YU ◽  
YING ZHAO ◽  
QING YUAN ◽  
YUNFENG WU ◽  
HAIYING DU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Nanowires ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Band Emission ◽  
Etched Silicon

ZnO nanoneedles were deposited on the chemically etched silicon nanowires via simple low temperature hydrothermal process in this paper. The morphology, structure and optical properties were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoluminescence (PL), and Raman spectrum, respectively. The XRD pattern reveals a wurtzite structure for the ZnO nanoneedles. And SEM results show that the ZnO nanoneedles have a length of ∼ 400 nm with an average tip diameter of ∼ 5 nm and a base diameter of ∼ 50 nm. Meanwhile, the PL results show that the nanoneedles have wide band emission. Furthermore, the Raman results confirmed that the ultrafine nanoneedles have high surface area and surface defects. The wide band emission of ZnO nanoneedles suggests that it might serve as a potential host for white-light-emitting materials.

Isothermal Mechanical Spectroscopy in Equiatomic CuZr Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
D. Belamri ◽  
Veronique Pelosin ◽  
S. Belhas ◽  
Andre Rivière
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Diffraction Spectrum ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mechanical Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Measurement Experiment ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Two Peaks

An equiatomic CuZr alloy quenched from 1073 K was studied by isothermal mechanical spectroscopy and X-Ray diffraction. Experiments were performed using a very large frequency range (10-4Hz – 50 Hz) at different temperatures. For each temperature of measurement, experiment started after complete microstructure stabilization of the sample. At room temperature, the X–Ray diffraction spectrum shows that there are two CuZr monoclinic phases as a consequence of a martensitic transformation. These structures are characterized by the existence of twinning defects for the first one and a high dislocation density for the other. Both monoclinic phases disappear at higher temperatures and first transform into the cubic CuZr phase, then this cubic phase transforms into Cu10Zr7and CuZr2phases above 763 K. Internal friction spectra exhibit two relaxation peaks (P1, P2), at low and high temperatures, respectively. After rapid cooling of the sample from 1273 K, the first peak P1appears from room temperature and disappears after annealing above 673 K. The P2peak appears at about 800 K and increases for measurements at higher temperature up to 880 K. This temperature range corresponds with the existence of both Cu10Zr7and CuZr2phases. These two peaks are associated with a relaxation linked to the dislocation microstructure in the two CuZr monoclinic phases for P1 and in the Cu10Zr7and CuZr2phases for P2.

Microraman Spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Ti-W-O Thin Films

1996 ◽  
Vol 441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Sangaletti ◽  
Elza Bontempi ◽  
Laura E. Depero ◽  
P. Galinetto ◽  
Silvio Groppelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Microraman Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractThin films of the Ti-W-O system grown by r.f. reactive sputtering from a Ti-W (10%–90% weight) target have been studied by Raman and microraman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy with the aim to investigate their microstructural and morphological properties. To this purpose, the kinetics of structural transformations at different temperatures (600 °C, and 800 °C) have been studied, and the effect of Ti on the WO3 lattice has been singled out. The results show that annealing at different temperatures induces a microstructural evolution from the amorphous phase of the as-deposited thin film to WO3 crystalline phases via an intermediate cubic disordered phase of WO3. The effect of Ti on this cubic phase and on the thin film morphology is also investigated with the aid of microraman and scanning electron microscopy analysis. The results show that two distinct phases arise upon long annealing treatments; namely, small crystallites belonging to the WO3 monoclinic phase are dispersed on a layer composed of a disordered cubic WO3 phase with a high Ti content.

Fabricate Photonic Crystals Based on ZnS/opal System via Solvothermal Method

2004 ◽  
Vol 820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieming Cao ◽  
Xin Chang ◽  
Lijia Pan ◽  
Hongmei Ji ◽  
Jinsong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photonic Crystals ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Semiconductor Nanocrystals ◽  
Stop Band ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Opal Matrix ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zns Nanocrystals ◽  
Solvothermal Methods

AbstractWe made photonic crystals composed of artificial opals infiltrated with ZnS semiconductor nanocrystals by using self-assembly and solvothermal methods. Scanning electron microscopy images show that the silica spheres exhibit a well-ordered arrangement and the ZnS nanocrystals grow homogenously inside the opal matrix and the as-synthesized ZnS nanocrystals reveal a cubic phase from X-ray diffraction pattern. Furthermore, the optical properties of the infiltrated opals with different ZnS filling ratio are also studied by transmission spectroscopy respectively. It is proposed that the position of the stop band can be easily designed by controlling the infiltration ratio of ZnS. These results demonstrate an effective and practical route to obtain high-performance photonic crystal structures.

Microwave wide band absorption by carbon from Corn cob-1

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 4204-4212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maheshwar Sharon ◽  
Ritesh Vishwakarma ◽  
Abhijeet Rajendra Phatak ◽  
Golap Kalita ◽  
Nallin Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Absorption ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Nickel Nitrate ◽  
Equivalent Amount ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Corn Cob ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Band Absorption ◽  
5 Ghz

Corn cob, an agricultural waste, is paralyzed at different temperatures (700oC, 800oC and 900oC). Microwave absorption of carbon in the frequency range of 2 GHz to 8 GHz is reported. Carbon activated  with 5%  nickel nitrate showed more than 90% absorption of microwave in the frequency range from 6 GHz to 8 GHz, while carbon activated  with 10% Nickel nitrate treated corn cob showed 90% absorption  in the frequency range of 2.5 GHz to 5 GHz. Carbon showing the best absorption are characterized by XRD, Raman spectra and SEM . It is suggested that corn cob treatment   alone with KOH did not improve the microwave absorption, whereas treatment along with nickel nitrate improved the absorption property much better. It is proposed that treatment with nickel nitrate helps in creating suitable pores in carbon   which improved the absorption behavior because while treating carbon with 1N HCl helps to leach out nickel creating equivalent amount of pores in the carbon.

scholarly journals Structural and Enhanced Optical Properties of Stabilized γ‒Bi2O3 Nanoparticles: Effect of Oxygen Ion Vacancies

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Chhaganlal Gandhi ◽  
Chia-Liang Cheng ◽  
Sheng Yun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Excess Oxygen ◽  
Ambient Atmosphere ◽  
Photoluminescence Spectra ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Band Emission ◽  
Oxygen Ion ◽  
Integrated Intensity ◽  
Effect Of Oxygen

We report the synthesis of room temperature (RT) stabilized γ–Bi2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) at the expense of metallic Bi NPs through annealing in an ambient atmosphere. RT stability of the metastable γ–Bi2O3 NPs is confirmed using synchrotron radiation powder X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. γ–Bi2O3 NPs exhibited a strong red-band emission peaking at ~701 nm, covering 81% integrated intensity of photoluminescence spectra. Our findings suggest that the RT stabilization and enhanced red-band emission of γ‒Bi2O3 is mediated by excess oxygen ion vacancies generated at the octahedral O(2) sites during the annealing process.

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