Comparative Studies of Magneto-Optical and Photocatalytic Properties of Magnetically Recyclable Spinel ZnFe2O4 Nanostructures by Combustion Methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 1850020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. C. Sripriya ◽  
B. Vigneaswari ◽  
Victor Antony Raj
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Secondary Phase ◽  
Conventional Heating ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Phase Spinel ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
The Comparative Study

Spinel ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were successfully synthesized by a simple microwave irradiation method (MIM) using glycine as the fuel. For the comparative study purpose, it was also prepared by conventional heating (CHM) method. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), high resolution scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectra, selected area electron diffraction (SAED) analysis showed that the samples were pure phase spinel ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles-like morphology without any other secondary phase impurity. UV-Visible diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) and room temperature photoluminescence (PL) spectra were confirmed the optical bandgap ([Formula: see text] and defects state of the samples. The calculated [Formula: see text] values of the samples are 1.91[Formula: see text]eV and 2.08[Formula: see text]eV for ZnFe2O4-MIM and ZnFe2O4-CHM, respectively. Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) analysis show the Ms value is 37.66[Formula: see text]emu/g for ZnFe2O4-MIM, which is higher than ZnFe2O4-CHM (24.23 emu/g) sample, which confirm both the products showed superparamagnetic behavior. ZnFe2O4-MIM was found to have higher surface area than ZnFe2O4-CHM, which in turn leads to the improved performance toward the photocatalytic degradation (PCD) of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) and it was found that the sample ZnFe2O4-MIM show higher PCD efficiency (91.43%) than ZnFe2O4-CHM (84.65%), also the samples show high activity, good reusability, remarkable stability and environmentally friendly materials for industrial and technological applications.

HRTEM Observation of Rod-Shape Precipitates in Al-Mg-Si-Ag Alloy Aged at 523 K

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 243-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junya Nakamura ◽  
Kenji Matsuda ◽  
Yoshio Nakamura ◽  
Tatsuo Sato ◽  
Susumu Ikeno
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Metastable Phase ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Hrtem Observation

The purpose of this study is to identify the crystal structure of metastable phase in Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy to compare the formation of β’-phases in Al-Mg-Si alloys without Ag, using images of high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns and an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The result of SAED patterns and HRTEM images have been simulated and compared with images then SAED patterns obtained from actual precipitates. SAED patterns and HRTEM images obtained from metastable phase in the Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy showed similar to those of β’-phase in Al-Mg-Si alloy without Ag and the lattice spacings changed because of the effect of Ag.

The Effect of Ag-Addition on Crystal Structure of β'-Phase in Al-Mg-Si Alloy

2006 ◽  
Vol 519-521 ◽  
pp. 511-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junya Nakamura ◽  
Kenji Matsuda ◽  
Yoshio Nakamura ◽  
Tatsuo Sato ◽  
Susumu Ikeno
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Metastable Phase ◽  
Ag Addition ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The purpose of this study is identity the crystal structure of metastable phase in Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy by comparing the β’-phases in Al-Mg-Si alloy without Ag, using images of high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction patterns (SADPs) and an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The result of SADPs and HRTEM images have been simulated and compared with images and SADPs obtained from actual precipitates. SADPs and HRTEM images obtained from metastable phase in the Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy showed similar to those of β’-phase in Al-Mg-Si alloy without Ag and had different lattice spacings because of the effect of Ag.

Crystal Structure of the β'-Phase in Al-Mg-Si-Ag Alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 837-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Matsuda ◽  
Junya Nakamura ◽  
Yoshio Nakamura ◽  
Tatsuo Sato ◽  
Susumu Ikeno
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Metastable Phase ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The crystal structure of metastable phase in Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy was investigated by comparing the β’-phases in Al-Mg-Si alloy without Ag, using images of high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction patterns (SADPs) and an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). SADPs and HRTEM images obtained from metastable phase in the Ag added Al-Mg-Si alloy showed similar to those of β’-phase in Al-Mg-Si alloy without Ag and had different lattice spacings because of the effect of Ag. According to our careful analysis on obtained HRTEM images and SADPs, it includes more complicated crystal lattice of distorted hexagons.

Nano-Structural Alteration of Pyrophyllite by Grinding Revealed by X-Ray Diffraction and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 72-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Wei Sheng ◽  
Li Ping Zhang ◽  
Jun Yan ◽  
Qing Sun ◽  
Jian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Ball Mill ◽  
Structural Alteration ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mechanical Destruction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

The mechanical destruction of the pyrophyllite structure and final ground products upon grinding with a laboratory planetary ball mill were investigated using high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) coupled with selected area electron diffraction (SAED), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Grinding produced a profound structural alteration, resulting in increasing amorphization. Increasing the intensity of grinding resulted in acceleration of the mechanically induced amorphization of the pyrophyllite structure. The pyrophyllite phase was transformed into its anhydride phase during the process of the prolonged grinding. Increasing the grinding intensity resulted in faster destruction of the pyrophyllite structure. The plate-like microcrystal exhibited the 2M-pyrophyllite crystal structure. The pyrophyllite anhydride phase was existed after grinding.

HRTEM study of valleriite, a hydroxide-bearing copper sulfide

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 462-463
Author(s):  
S. Wang ◽  
P. R. Buseck
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Copper Sulfide ◽  
Carbonaceous Chondrite ◽  
Structural Data ◽  
Basic Structure ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wavy Structure

Valleriite is an unusual mineral, consisting of intergrowths of sulfide layers (corresponding in structure to the mineral smythite - Fe9S11) and hydroxide layers (corresponding to brucite - Mg(OH2)). It has a composition of approximately 1.526[Mg.68Al.32(OH)2].[Fe1.07Cu.93S2] and consists of two interpenetrating lattices, each of which retains its individual structural and diffraction characteristics parallel to the layering. The valleriite structure is related to that of tochilinite, an unusual iron-rich mineral that is of considerable interest for the origin of certain carbonaceous chondrite meteorites and to those of franckeite and cylindrite, two minerals that are of interest because of their unique morphological and crystallographic properties, e.g., the distinctive curved form of cylindrite and the perfect mica-like cleavage with unusual striations and the long-period wavy structure of franckeite.Our selected-area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) images of valleriite provide new structural data. A basic structure and a new superstructure have been observed.

Solvothermal Synthesis of Bi2Se3 Hexagonal Nanosheet Crystals

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 1712-1716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Tao Liu ◽  
Jun Dai ◽  
Jia Jia Zhang ◽  
Wei Dong Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Solvothermal Synthesis ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bismuth selenide (Bi2Se3) hexagonal nanosheet crystals with uniform size were successfully prepared via a solvothermal method at 160°C for 22 h using bismuth trichloride(BiCl3) and selenium powder(Se) as raw materials, sodium bisulfite(NaHSO3) as a reducing agent, diethylene glycol(DEG) as solvent, and ammonia as pH regulator. Various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) were used to characterize the obtained products. Results show that the as-synthesized samples are pure Bi2Se3 hexagonal nanosheet crystals. A possible growth mechanism for Bi2Se3 hexagonal nanosheet crystals is also discussed based on the experiment.

Low-Cost Synthesis and Morphology Control of Magnesium Oxysulfate Hydrate Whiskers

2014 ◽  
Vol 936 ◽  
pp. 986-991
Author(s):  
Chuan Hui Gao ◽  
Li Ding ◽  
Yu Min Wu ◽  
Chuan Xing Wang ◽  
Jun Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Magnesium Oxysulfate

A low-cost raw material, bittern obtained from the production process of sea salt, was used to prepare magnesium oxysulfate hydrate (MgSO4·5Mg (OH)2·2H2O, abbreviated as 152MOS) whiskers via hydrothermal synthesis with ammonia and magnesium sulfate as the other starting raw materials. The bittern was firstly filtered and then used directly without de-coloring. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were employed to investigate the composition and morphology of the products. It was found that the 152MOS whiskers synthesized from bittern at 190°C for 3 hours exhibited fanlike morphology. The formation of the fanlike whiskers was inhibited and most of the whiskers presented as single fibers when ethanol was used as crystal control agent in the hydrothermal process. From the two-dimensional steps observed at tips of the whiskers, a possible growth mechanism was speculated that it was the extension of dislocations that made the growth of the whiskers.

HRTEM Investigation of Precipitates in Al-Zn-In-Mg-Ti-Ce Anode Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1036-1039
Author(s):  
Jing Ling Ma ◽  
Jiu Ba Wen ◽  
Yan Fu Yan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Orientation Relation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

The precipitates of Al-5Zn-0.02In-1Mg-0.05Ti-0.5Ce (wt %) anode alloy were studied by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray microanalysis, high resolution transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction analyses in the present work. The results show that the alloy mainly contains hexagonal structure MgZn2 and tetragonal structure Al2CeZn2 precipitates. From high resolution transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction, aluminium, Al2CeZn2 and MgZn2 phases have [0 1 -1]Al|| [1 -10]Al2CeZn2|| [-1 1 0 1]MgZn2orientation relation, and Al2CeZn2 and MgZn2 phases have the [0 2 -1]Al2CeZn2|| [0 1 -10]MgZn2orientation relation.

Synthesis of one-dimensional structured metal phthalocyanine in an ionic liquid

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 713-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Jacob ◽  
Somashekarappa Mallenahalli ◽  
Aharon Gedanken ◽  
Leonid A. Solovyov ◽  
Evangelia Xenogiannopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Metal Phthalocyanine ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nickel Phthalocyanine ◽  
Transmission Electron

Nickel phthalocyanine is synthesized in an ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate) giving a high yield of one-dimensional structures. The morphology of the synthesized material is detected by a high-resolution scanning electron microscope, a high-resolution transmission electron microscope, characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, and a CHN analyzer. The nonlinear optical properties of the synthesized phthalocyanine are also investigated.

Fabrication, Structural Characterization and Formation Mechanism of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Nanotubes

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 335-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyendra Singh ◽  
S. B. Krupanidhi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multiferroic Bifeo ◽  
High Resolution Tem ◽  
Perovskite Crystal

Multiferroic BiFeO3 (BFO) nanotubes have been successfully fabricated by the modified sol–gel method within the nanochannels of porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. The morphology, structure and composition of the nanotubes were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), selected-area electron diffraction (SAED), high resolution TEM, (HRTEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Postannealed (650 °C for 1 h), BFO nanotubes were polycrystalline and X-ray diffraction study revealed that they are of the rhomohedrally distorted perovskite crystal structure. The results of SEM and TEM revealed that BFO nanotubes possessed a uniform length (up to 60 μm) and diameter (about 200 nm), which were controlled by the thickness and the pore diameter of the applied AAO template, respectively and the thickness of the wall of the BFO nanotube was about 15 nm. Y-junctions in the BFO nanotubes were observed. EDX analysis demonstrated that stoichiometric BiFeO3 was formed. HRTEM analysis confirmed that the obtained BFO nanotubes made up of nanoparticles (3–6 nm). The possible formation mechanism of BFO nanotubes was discussed.

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