Particle size distribution of spherical silica gel produced by sol-gel method

Purpose: The main purpose of this publication is to bring closer method of synthesis and examining basic properties of TiO2, ZnO and NiO nanoparticles (NPs), and investigate their possible biomedical application. Design/methodology/approach: Nanopowders were made with sol-gel method. Surface morphology studies of the obtained materials were made using Zeiss's Supra 35 scanning electron microscope and the structure using S/TEM TITAN 80-300 transmission electron microscope. In order to confirm the chemical composition of observed nanopowders, qualitative tests were performed by means of spectroscopy of scattered X -ray energy using the Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). The DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) method was used to analyse the particle size distribution using the AntonPaar Litesizer 500 nanoparticle size analyser. Changes in particle size distribution at elevated temperatures were also observed. The TiO2, ZnO and NiO NPs with spherical shape were successfully produced by sol-gel method. Findings: The diameter of the as prepared nanoparticles does not exceed 25 nm which is confirmed by the TEM analysis. The highest proportion among the agglomerates of the nanoparticles has been shown to show those with a diameter of 80 to 125 nm. The qualitative analysis of EDS confirmed the chemical composition of the material. Practical implications: Nanoparticles (NPs) has been receiving an incrementally increasing interest within biomedical fields researchers. Nanoparticles properties (physical, chemical, mechanical, optical, electrical, magnetic, etc.) are different from the properties of their counterparts with a larger particle size. Originality/value: The nanoparticles were prepared using sol-gel method which allows the particle size to be controlled in a simple way.

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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Colloidal Spheres by Sol-gel Method

Jurnal Teknologi ◽

10.11113/jt.v70.3511 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 70 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Sheen-Jeff Teh ◽

Yew-Keong Sin ◽

Kah-Yoong Chan ◽

Tai-Wenn Law

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Particle Size ◽

Zinc Oxide ◽

Particle Size Distribution ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Colloidal Spheres ◽

Near Ultraviolet

In this paper, zinc oxide (ZnO) colloidal spheres structures were prepared by sol-gel method which is simple, effective and less costly. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images illustrated the ZnO colloidal spheres structures with diameter size ranging between 200–700 nm. The particle size distribution of colloidal spheres was determined by the added amount of supernatant in dehydration process. 3 mL and 6 mL of added supernatant were resulted particle size distribution dominant in the range of 250–400 nm and 150–250 nm, respectively. Transmission spectra demonstrated the photonic band gap (PBG) of colloidal spheres prepared with different amounts of colloidal suspension coating sample were near ultraviolet and violet region. The thermal annealing process was introduced to narrow the PBG width of colloidal spheres based on Bragg’s law. Current-voltage measurement of ZnO colloidal spheres based thin film with particles size in the range of 150–250 nm showed that the resistivity of the thin film is 4.5 x 106 Ωcm.

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Effects of Surfactants on Particle Size and Luminescence Properties of Ca1.98MgSiO5:Eu2+0.02 Phosphor Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.634-638.2454 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 634-638 ◽

pp. 2454-2457 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ying Xie ◽

Gang Wang ◽

Lin Jiu Xiao ◽

Wen Ze Li ◽

Yong Jie Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Particle Size Distribution ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Crystal Form ◽

Luminescence Properties ◽

Ammonium Bromide ◽

Phosphor Particle ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method

Eu2+-doped Ca2MgSiO5 phosphors were prepared by sol-gel method. The effects of using surfactants (hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and triethanolamine) during the sol process were investigated on the phosphor particle size distribution. The use of surfactants did not change the crystal form of the Ca2MgSiO5:Eu2+ phosphor, but the particle size distribution and the luminescence properties were improved.

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Synthesis of Spherical Silica by Sol-Gel Method and Its Application as Catalyst Support

ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering ◽

10.22146/ajche.50086 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

Anirut Leksomboon ◽

Bunjerd Jongsomjit

Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Ethylene Glycol ◽

Specific Surface ◽

Surface Area ◽

Specific Surface Area ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Weight Ratio ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Spherical Silica

In this present study, the spherical silica support was synthesized from tetraethyloxysilane (TEOS), water, sodium hydroxide, ethylene glycol and n-dodecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (C12TMABr). The particle size was controlled by variation of the ethylene glycol co-solvent weight ratio of a sol-gel method preparation in the range of 0.10 to 0.50. In addition, the particle size apparently increases with high weight ratio of co-solvent, but the particle size distribution was broader. The standard deviation of particle diameter is large when the co-solvent weight ratio is more than 0.35 and less than 0.15. However, the specific surface area was similar for all weight ratios ranging from 1000 to 1300 m2/g. The synthesized silica was spherical and has high specific surface area. The cobalt was impregnated onto the obtained silica to produce the cobalt catalyst used for CO2 hydrogenation.</

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Characterization of Zirconia Sizing Nozzle Modifying Addictives Preparated by Sol-Gel Method

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1078.31 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1078 ◽

pp. 31-35

Author(s):

Liang Zhao ◽

Qun Hu Xue ◽

Dong Hai Ding

Keyword(s):

Heat Treatment ◽

Particle Size ◽

Particle Size Distribution ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Heat Treatment Temperature ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Treatment Temperature ◽

Composite Powders ◽

Gel Method ◽

X Ray

MgO-Al2O3-ZrO2composite powders with 3 kinds of mass ratio were synthesized by sol–gel method using MgCl2·6H2O, AlCl3·6H2O and ZrOCl2·8H2O as starting materials, and NH3·H2O as a precipitant. The composite powders which match with zirconium oxide particle size and evenly distribute can are advantageous to the formation of metastable t-ZrO2and restrain the grain growth as the additive of modified sizing nozzle. Chemical composition, mineral phase, particle size distribution and micro-morphology of the composite powders were investigated by X-ray fluorescence instrument, X-ray diffractometer, laser particle size analyzer and scanning electron microscope. Research showed that under the process that the concentration of MgCl2solution 0.2 mol/L, AlCl3and ZrOCl2solution concentration 0.5 mol/L, the pH controlled between 10 ~ 11, PEG as the surfactant, drying at 70°C±5°C, heat treatment temperature at 800°C for 3h, particle size distribution of MgO-Al2O3-ZrO2composite powders were: d10= 1.28 μm, d50= 4.65μm, d90= 11.13μm (MgO 10%); d10= 1.15μm, d50= 5.80μm, d90= 15.13μm (MgO 15%);d10= 1.21μm, d50= 6.59μm, d90= 16.87μm (MgO 20%). With the rising of heat treatment temperature, the crystallization degree of composite powders increased, at 800 °C a small amount of t - ZrO2precipitated, meanwhile MgO and Al2O3are still in the amorphous phase. The MgO-A12O3-ZrO2composite powders under this condition have high reactivity and uniform distribution.

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Annealing Effects on the Physical and Magnetic Properties of Tb1.5Y1.5Fe5O12 Films Nanoparticles Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.756.91 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 756 ◽

pp. 91-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ftema W. Aldbea ◽

Noor Bahyah Ibrahim ◽

Mustafa Hj. Abdullah

Keyword(s):

Particle Size ◽

Magnetic Properties ◽

Annealing Temperature ◽

Quartz Substrate ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Lattice Parameter ◽

Gel Method ◽

X Ray ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Iron Garnet

Terbium –substituted yttrium iron garnet (Tb1.5Y1.5Fe5O12) films nanoparticles were successfully prepared by a sol-gel method. The films were deposited on the quartz substrate using spin coating technique. To study effect of annealing temperature, the annealing process was executed at 700, 800 and 900 °C in air for 2 hours. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) proved that the pure phase of garnet structure was detected for the film annealed at 900 °C. The lattice parameter increased with the increment of annealing temperature and the highest value of 12.35 Å was obtained at 900 °C. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) results showed that the particle size increased from 43nm to 56nm as annealing temperature increased from 700 to 900°C. The film’s thickness also affected by increasing of annealing temperature and become thin at 900 °C due to densification process occurred at high annealing temperature. The elemental compositions of the Tb1.5Y1.5Fe5O12 film were detected using an Energy Dispersive X-raySpectroscopy (EDX). Magnetic properties at room temperature were measured using a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM).The saturation magnetization Ms increased with the annealingtemperature and showed a high value of 104emu/cm3, but the coercivity Hc of the film was decreased due to the increment of the particle size. Normal 0 21 false false false MS X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Terbium –substituted yttrium iron garnet (Tb1.5Y1.5Fe5O12) films nanoparticles were successfully prepared by a sol-gel method. The films were deposited on the quartz substrate using spin coating technique. To study effect of annealing temperature, the annealing process was executed at 700, 800 and 900°C in air for 2 hours. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) proved that the pure phase of garnet structure was detected for the film annealed at 900 °C. The lattice parameter increased with the increment of annealing temperature and the highest value of 12.35 Å was obtained at 900 °C. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) results showed that the particle size increased from 43nm to 56nm as annealing temperature increased from 700 to 900 °C. The film’s thickness also affected by increasing of annealing temperature and become thin at 900 °C due to densification process occurred at high annealing temperature. The elemental compositions of the Tb1.5Y1.5Fe5O12 film were detected using an Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). Magnetic properties at room temperature were measured using a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM).The saturation magnetization Ms increased with the annealing temperature and showed a high value of 104emu/cm3, but the coercivity Hc of the film was decreased due to the increment of the particle size. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}

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Laser-induced changes in optical properties of H4TPP2+ doped silica gel prepared by sol?gel method

Materials Chemistry and Physics ◽

10.1016/s0254-0584(02)00503-5 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 84 (2-3) ◽

pp. 216-220

Author(s):

M GARCIASANCHEZ

Keyword(s):

Optical Properties ◽

Silica Gel ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Induced Changes

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Preparation of La0.75Sr0.25Cr0.5Mn0.5O3-δ Nanometer Powders by Sol-Gel Method and Research about its Electrochemical Performance

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.712-715.257 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 712-715 ◽

pp. 257-261

Author(s):

Yin Lin Wu ◽

Qing Hui Wang ◽

Ling Wang ◽

Hai Yan Zhao

Keyword(s):

Heat Treatment ◽

Particle Size ◽

Electrochemical Performance ◽

Heat Treatment Temperature ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Treatment Temperature ◽

Preparation Process ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Ft Ir

The La0.75Sr0.25Cr0.5Mn0.5O3-δnanometer powders were prepared by citric acid sol-gel method.The samples were characterized by DTA, FT-IR, XRD, TEM techniques. The preparation process, morphology of synthesized powders, the best heat-treatment temperature and the electrochemical performance had been studied. The results show that the spherical nanometer powders can be obtained and the best heat-treatment temperature is 800°C. The particle size is about 30nm and Ea is 0.071 eV.

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