scholarly journals Behavior of Particle Size Distributions, Means and BET Values in Ideal and Non-Ideal Morphology Systems in a TEM

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Paul Beauregard
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
The Cost

Historically, one of the first jobs performed by the new instrument called a “transmission electron microscope” (TEM) was the determination of particle size and distribution. Particle size is still important in controlling the properties of sub-micron and nanoparticle products. The width and average particle size can determine the light scattering properties of a pigment like TiO2, for example. The cost of installing a TEM facility and TEM sample preparation issues makes TEM analysis expensive and labor intensive. So decades ago, nitrogen BET (Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller) surface area determinations were used on sub-micron powders and pigments to minimize these costs. The BET measurement of the exposed external surface area of a material is made by detecting and measuring the amount of nitrogen given off after absorption, assuming one atomic layer of nitrogen is adsorbed.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization ofLiNiO2Nanopowder with Various Chelating Agents

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Balandeh ◽  
Sirous Asgari
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Intensity Ratio ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Chelating Agents ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron

LiNiO2powders were synthesized with acrylic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, and triethanolamine (TEA) as a chelating agent. CrystallizedLiNiO2was synthesized in air at a calcinations temperature of 500∘Cfor 12 hours, when the molar ratio of chelating agents to total metal ion (RPM) was 1.0. The TEA-assisted method had the highest intensity ratio of (003)/(104) peaks of X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis indicates that the sample prepared with triethanolamine obtained the smallest particle size with average particle size of only 12 nm. The results indicate that chelating agents have an important role in the intensity ratio of (003)/(104) peaks of XRD spectrum, size and shape of powders.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of CuIn1−xGaxSe2 Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2066
Author(s):  
Yu-Tai Shih ◽  
Yu-Ching Tsai ◽  
Der-Yu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Semiconductor Nanocrystals ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Chalcopyrite Structure ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron

In this paper, the synthesis and characterization of CuIn1−xGaxSe2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) nanocrystals are reported with the influences of x value on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of the nanocrystals. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that the nanocrystals were of chalcopyrite structure with particle size in the range of 11.5–17.4 nm. Their lattice constants decreased with increasing Ga content. Thus, the x value of the CuIn1−xGaxSe2 nanocrystals was estimated by Vegard’s law. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis revealed that the average particle size of the nanocrystals agreed with the results of XRD. Well-defined lattice fringes were shown in the TEM images. An analysis of the absorption spectra indicated that the band gap energy of these CuIn1−xGaxSe2 nanocrystals was tuned from 1.11 to 1.72 eV by varying the x value from 0 to 1. The Raman spectra indicated that the A1 optical vibrational mode of the nanocrystals gradually shifted to higher wavenumber with increasing x value. A simple theoretical equation for the A1 mode frequency was proposed. The plot of this equation showed the same trend as the experimental data.

Microstructure Characterization of Ag Nanoparticles Prepared by Hydrothermal Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1138-1141
Author(s):  
Zhi Qiang Wei ◽  
Qiang Wei ◽  
Li Gang Liu ◽  
Hua Yang ◽  
Xiao Juan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Face Centered

Ag nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method under the polyol system combined with traces of sodium chloride, Silver nitrate(AgNO3) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) acted as the silver source and dispersant respectively. The samples by this process were characterized via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) adsorption equation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the corresponding selected area electron diffraction (SAED) to determine the chemical composition, particle size, crystal structure and morphology. The experiment results indicate that the crystal structure of the samples is face centered cubic (FCC) structure as same as the bulk materials, The specific surface area is 24 m2/g, the particle size distribution ranging from10 to 50 nm, with an average particle size about 26 nm obtained by TEM and confirmed by XRD and BET results.

Synthesis and Characterization of Water-Soluble Monolayer-Protected Gold Nanoparticles

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 617-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Su ◽  
Ying Yun Lin ◽  
Yu Li Fu ◽  
Fan Qian ◽  
Xiu Pei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Transmission Electron

Water-soluble gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were prepared using 2-mercapto-4-methyl-5- thiazoleacetic acid (MMTA) as a stabilizing agent and sodium borohydride (NaBH4) as a reducing agent. The AuNPs product was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-vis absorption spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The TEM image shows that the particles were well-dispersed and their average particle size is about 5 nm. The UV-vis absorption and FTIR spectra confirm that the MMTA-AuNPs was stabilized by the carboxylate ions present on the surface of the AuNPs.

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Fe-Co Nanoparticles Supported Silica Rice Husk

2016 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Jeyashelly Andas ◽  
Rahmah Atikah Rosdi ◽  
Nur Izzati Mohd Anuar
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Silica Source ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer ◽  
Bimetallic Materials ◽  
Co Nanoparticles

A series of Fe-Co nanoparticles were synthesized via sol-gel route at acidic, neutral and basic condition using rice husk as the silica source. The synthesized nanomaterials were designated as Fe-Co3, Fe-Co7 and Fe-Co9 and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and particle size analyzer. The great effect of pH was clearly evidenced from the shifting in the siloxane bond in the FTIR spectrum. TEM investigation confirmed the existence of discrete and almost sphere like nanoparticles. The particle size decreased with an increase in the pH, registering the smallest average particle size at pH 9. In brief, this study promises a fast, rapid and promising method for the conversion of silica rice husk into nanoscale bimetallic materials.

scholarly journals Microwave solvothermal synthesis and characterization of manganese-doped ZnO nanoparticles

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 721-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Wojnarowicz ◽  
Roman Mukhovskyi ◽  
Elzbieta Pietrzykowska ◽  
Sylwia Kusnieruk ◽  
Jan Mizeracki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Solvothermal Synthesis ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Sem Images

Mn-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared by using the microwave solvothermal synthesis (MSS) technique. The nanoparticles were produced from a solution of zinc acetate dihydrate and manganese(II) acetate tetrahydrate using ethylene glycol as solvent. The content of Mn2+ in Zn1− x Mn x O ranged from 1 to 25 mol %. The following properties of the nanostructures were investigated: skeleton density, specific surface area (SSA), phase purity (XRD), lattice parameters, dopant content, average particle size, crystallite size distribution, morphology. The average particle size of Zn1− x Mn x O was determined using Scherrer’s formula, the Nanopowder XRD Processor Demo web application and by converting the specific surface area results. X-ray diffraction of synthesized samples shows a single-phase wurtzite crystal structure of ZnO without any indication of additional phases. Spherical Zn1− x Mn x O particles were obtained with monocrystalline structure and average particle sizes from 17 to 30 nm depending on the content of dopant. SEM images showed an impact of the dopant concentration on the morphology of the nanoparticles.

Preparation and Particle Size Characterization of Cu Nanoparticles Prepared by Anodic Arc Plasma

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Hong Xia Qiao ◽  
Zhi Qiang Wei ◽  
Ming Ru Zhou ◽  
Zhong Mao He
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Uniform Size

Copper nanoparticles were successfully prepared in large scales by means of anodic arc discharging plasma method in inert atmosphere. The particle size, specific surface area, crystal structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET equation, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the corresponding selected area electron diffraction (SAED). The experiment results indicate that the crystal structure of the samples is fcc structure as same as that of the bulk materials. The specific surface area is is 11 m2/g, with the particle size distribution ranging from 30 to 90 nm, the average particle size about 67nm obtained from TEM and confirmed from XRD and BET results. The nanoparticles have uniform size, higher purity, narrow size distribution and spherical shape can be prepared by this convenient and effective method.

The Aggregation Study and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles

2017 ◽  
Vol 263 ◽  
pp. 165-169
Author(s):  
Silvia Chowdhury ◽  
Faridah Yusof ◽  
Nadzril Sulaiman ◽  
Mohammad Omer Faruck
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Absorption Spectrum ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

In this article, we have studied the process of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) aggregation and to stop aggregation 0.3% Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was used. Aggregation study carried out via UV-vis spectroscopy and it is reported that the absorption spectrum of spherical silver nanoparticles were found a maximum peak at 420 nm wavelength. Furthermore, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) were used to characterized the size and shape of AgNPs, where the average particle size is around 10 to 25 nm in diameter and the AgNPs shape is spherical. Next, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) were used, owing to observed size distribution and self-correlation of AgNPs.

Structural, Microscopy Analysis and Compressive Strength of ZnO–CuO Nanocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
K. Kavitha ◽  
T. Subba Rao ◽  
R. Padma Suvarna ◽  
M. Prasanna Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Active Research

Currently, researches on nanocomposites become an active research area due its unique properties. Earlier, many researches are done for synthesizing the multidimensional structures for developing efficient and new Nano devices. In this present work, we synthesized ZnO–CuO nanocomposites using sol–gel method. The obtained nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis and Compressive strength analysis using compressive testing machine (CTM). Herein, the structure and size of the ZnO–CuO nanocomposites were studied using XRD. And the average particle size was found to be 34 nm. The TEM analysis has the evidence of the XRD result. The enhancement in compressive strength of the ZnO–CuO nanocomposites was determined using CTM machine up to 4 wt.%.

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