PRAPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF TiO2 NANOTUBULAR ARRAYS FOR ELECTRO-OXIDATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: EFFECT OF IMMOBILIZATION OF THE NOBLE METAL PARTICLES

2012 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIRGHASEM HOSSEINI ◽  
MOHAMAD MOHSEN MOMENI
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Galvanostatic Deposition ◽  
Oxidation Of Organic Compounds ◽  
Electro Oxidation ◽  
Nanoporous Layer ◽  
Scanning Electron

The morphology, composition and the electrochemical behavior of the anodic nanoporous layer, prepared by the galvanostatic anodisation of titanium, followed by galvanostatic deposition of noble metal particles have been investigated. The morphology and surface characteristics of result electrodes were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), respectively. The results indicated that noble metal particles were homogeneously deposited on the surface of TiO 2 nanotubes. The nanotubular TiO 2 layers consist of individual tubes of about 40-80 nm diameters. The electrocatalytic behavior of result electrodes for electro-oxidation of organic compounds (glucose, dopamine, ascorbic acid and hydrazine) was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The results showed that the result electrodes possess catalytic activity toward the oxidation organic compounds.

Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 synthesized by anodization and anodic spark deposition

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (61) ◽  
pp. 3141-3152
Author(s):  
Alma C. Chávez-Mejía ◽  
Génesis Villegas-Suárez ◽  
Paloma I. Zaragoza-Sánchez ◽  
Rafael Magaña-López ◽  
Julio C. Morales-Mejía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Amorphous Solids ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Anodic Spark Oxidation ◽  
Porous Surfaces ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractSeveral photocatalysts, based on titanium dioxide, were synthesized by spark anodization techniques and anodic spark oxidation. Photocatalytic activity was determined by methylene blue oxidation and the catalytic activities of the catalysts were evaluated after 70 hours of reaction. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X Ray Diffraction analysis were used to characterize the catalysts. The photocatalyst prepared with a solution of sulfuric acid and 100 V presented the best performance in terms of oxidation of the dye (62%). The electric potential during the synthesis (10 V, low potential; 100 V, high potential) affected the surface characteristics: under low potential, catalyst presented smooth and homogeneous surfaces with spots (high TiO2 concentration) of amorphous solids; under low potential, catalyst presented porous surfaces with crystalline solids homogeneously distributed.

scholarly journals Obtaining human hair keratin-based films and their characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
V. V. Mykhaliuk ◽  
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V. V. Havryliak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Disulfide Bonds ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Protein Composition ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Film Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scanning Electron

Background. Keratins are natural biopolymers with a wide range of applications in the field of biotechnology. Materials and Methods. Extraction of keratins was performed by a modified Nakamura method using 250 mM DTT. The protein concentration in the supernatant was determined by Bradford method. The protein composition was studied by their electro­phoretic separation in a polyacrylamide gel in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate. The films were made by casting. The surface characteristics of the films were determined using a scanning electron microscope REMMA-102. The elemental composition of the films was determined using an X-ray microanalyzer. Results. The protein concentration in the supernatant was 3.75 mg/mL. After using dithiothreitol in the extraction mixture, we obtained proteins of intermediate filaments with a molecular weight of 40–60 kDa and a low Sulfur content. In the low molecular weight region, we obtained keratin-associated proteins with a molecular weight of 10–30 kDa and a high content of Sulfur. These proteins belong to fibrillar proteins, which can be used as a matrix for the creation of new keratin-containing biocomposites with a wide range of applications in reparative medicine and tissue engineering. Based on the obtained keratin extract, polymer films with and without the addition of glycerol were made. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that glycerol provided the film structure with homogeneity and plasticity due to the accumulation of moisture after the fixation by water vapor. The X-ray microanalysis of films revealed such elements as Sodium, Silicon, Sulfur, Potassium. Among the detected elements, Sulfur has the largest share that is due to the large number of disulfide bonds in the keratin molecule. Conclusions. The polymer keratin films with the addition of glycerol demonstrated better mechanical properties and can be used in biomedicine.

scholarly journals Different Setting Conditions Affect Surface Characteristics and Microhardness of Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers

Scanning ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Kyu Yang ◽  
Sunil Kim ◽  
Jeong-Won Park ◽  
Euiseong Kim ◽  
Su-Jung Shin
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Acid Solutions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Surface Microhardness ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Phosphate Buffered Saline ◽  
Scanning Electron

Objective. To investigate the effect of different setting conditions on surface microhardness and setting properties of calcium silicate-based sealers. Methods. Three sealers, EndoSequence Bioceramic (BC; Brasseler USA, Savannah, GA, USA), Endoseal MTA (ES; Maruchi, Wonju, Korea), and Well-Root ST (WR; Vericom, Chuncheon, Korea), were compared. Specimens were exposed to either butyric acid (pH 5.4) or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS [pH 7.4]) for 48 h and stored at 100% humidity for 12 days. The control specimens were stored at 100% humidity for 14 days. Surface microhardness was measured, topographic changes were observed, and phase analysis was performed using X-ray diffraction. Microhardness according to storage conditions was compared using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s multiple comparison tests (P<.05). Results. The BC and ES sealers exhibited decreased microhardness when stored in acid or PBS compared with control (P<.05). In the WR group, acid exposure lowered microhardness of the specimens compared with control (P<.05). Scanning electron microscopy revealed different topographies in specimens from all tested sealers exposed to acid or PBS. Conclusion. The surface microhardness of calcium silicate-based sealers was reduced by exposure to either acid or PBS. Acid solutions, however, had a more detrimental effect than PBS.

Synthesis of Nanophase Noble Metal Systems Utilizing Porous Silicon

1996 ◽  
Vol 457 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Coulthard ◽  
T. K. Sham
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Porous Silicon ◽  
Noble Metal ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metallic Salt ◽  
Scanning Electron

ABSTRACTApart from its well known ability to luminesce very intensely at room temperature in the visible range, porous silicon is also an effective reducing agent. We report the formation of several noble metal (Pd, Ag, Au, Pt) nanostructures by reductive dispersion of metal ions from aqueous solutions onto the surface of porous silicon. The nanophase systems produced by reductive deposition vary with the element deposited and the metallic salt utilized in the process. The resulting nanophase systems were studied using a variety of techniques including: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and spectroscopie methods using synchrotron radiation.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Carbon Nano Rods from Plastic Waste (PP) Using MgO AS A Catalyst

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2(SI)) ◽  
pp. 0609
Author(s):  
Amal Abbood et al.
Keyword(s):  
Pyrolysis Temperature ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon Rods ◽  
Nano Rods ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Closed Reactor ◽  
Scanning Electron

    In this research, CNRs have been synthesized using pyrolysis of plastic waste(pp) at 1000 ° C for one hour in a closed reactor made from stainless steel, using magnesium oxide (MgO) as a catalyst. The resultant carbon nano rods were purified and characterized using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The surface characteristics of carbon rods were observed with the Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The carbon was evenly spread and had the highest concentration from SEM-EDX characterization. The results of XRD and FESEM have shown that carbon Nano rods (CNRs) were present in Nano figures, synthesized at 1000 ° C and with pyrolysis temperature 400° C. One of the advantages of this method is that using one reactor for a short time and without any use of inert gas as opposed to previous researches which used two reactors.

scholarly journals Electrodeposition of Cu-Mn Films as Precursor Alloys for the Synthesis of Nanoporous Cu

Electrochem ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 520-533
Author(s):  
Ezer Castillo ◽  
Nikolay Dimitrov
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Type I ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ion Concentrations ◽  
Galvanostatic Deposition ◽  
Anodic Stripping ◽  
Voltammetric Studies ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Scanning Electron

Cu-Mn alloy films are electrodeposited on Au substrates as precursor alloys for the synthesis of fine-structured nanoporous Cu structures. The alloys are deposited galvanostatically in a solution containing ammonium sulfate, (NH4)2SO4, which serves as a source of the ammine ligand that complexes with Cu, thereby decreasing the inherent standard reduction potential difference between Cu and Mn. The formation of the [Cu(NH3)n]2+ complex was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopic and voltammetric studies. Galvanostatic deposition at current densities ranging from 100 to 200 mA⋅cm−2 generally resulted in the formation of type I, crystalline coatings as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. Although the deposition current efficiency is (<30%) generally low, the atomic composition (determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) of the deposited alloys range from 70–85 at% Mn, which is controlled by simply adjusting the ratio of the metal ion concentrations in the deposition bath. Anodic stripping characterization revealed a three-stage dissolution of the deposited alloys, which suggests control over the selective removal of Mn. The composition of the alloys obtained in the studies are ideal for electrochemical dealloying to form nanoporous Cu.

Does Diamond Stone Grinding Change the Surface Characteristics and Flexural Strength of Monolithic Zirconia?

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-326
Author(s):  
R Aliaga ◽  
LN Miotto ◽  
LM Candido ◽  
LMG Fais ◽  
LAP Pinelli
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Weibull Modulus ◽  
Rietveld Method ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dry Grinding ◽  
Monolithic Zirconia ◽  
Scanning Electron

SUMMARY Purpose: The present study evaluated the effect of grinding on the surface morphology, mean roughness, crystalline phase, flexural strength, and Weibull modulus of monolithic (MZ) and conventional (CZ) zirconias. Methods and Materials: CZ and MZ bars and square-shaped specimens were distributed into three subgroups, combining grinding (G) and irrigation (W) with distilled water: Ctrl (Control: no grinding, 20 × 4 × 1.2 mm and 12 × 1.2 mm), DG (dry grinding, 20 × 4 × 1.5 mm and 12 × 1.5 mm), and WG (grinding with irrigation, 20 × 4 × 1.5 mm and 12 × 1.5 mm). The grinding (0.3 mm) was performed on a standardized device using a low-rotation wheel-shaped diamond stone. The four-point flexural strength test was performed on the EMIC 2000 machine (5 KN, 0.5 mm/min). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate the surface morphology. An X-ray diffractometer (XRD) was used to obtain the crystalline structures that were analyzed by the Rietveld method. Flexural strength (FS) values were subjected to the Shapiro-Wilk test and two-way analysis of variance followed by the Tukey's test (for all tests, α=0.05). Results: Grinding, either with or without irrigation, did not change the FS of the MZ but increased the FS of the CZ. Both MZ and CZ showed similar morphologic patterns after grinding, and in the WG groups, the grinding was more aggressive. The MZ had greater monoclinic content in all groups; grinding without irrigation caused the smallest t→m transformation. Conclusion: The grinding, when necessary, should be carried out without irrigation for conventional and monolithic zirconias.

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