scholarly journals Monodispersed ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Use in Heterojunction Solar Cell

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Patidar ◽  
Anusaiya Kaswan ◽  
N. S. Saxena ◽  
Kananbala Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Ultrasonic Treatment ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Average Particle

Monodispersed ZnO nanoparticles have been synthesised in ethylene glycol medium using zinc acetate and sodium hydroxide at room temperature through ultrasonic treatment. The monodispersed ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by XRD, TEM, SEM, and optical spectroscopy. The results indicate that ZnO shows the hexagonal wurtzite structure having 8 nm average particle size with the band gap of 3.93 eV. ZnO nanoparticles blended with P3HT show the improvement in the interchains and intrachains ordering as compared to pure P3HT. The power conversion efficiency of P3HT/ZnO solar cell is found to be 0.88%, which is comparable with the result obtained by other researchers.

Minimum Particle Diameter of the Vanadium/Iron Co-Doped Nano TiO2 Transparent Hydrosol at Room Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 611-614
Author(s):  
Ling Li ◽  
Wen Ming Zhang ◽  
Hua Yan Zhang ◽  
Zi Hao Xu ◽  
Sen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Ferric Nitrate ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Hydrolysis Method ◽  
Vanadium Iron ◽  
Co Doped

Vanadium/iron co-doped nanoTiO2 transparent hydrosol with an average particle size of 3.8 nm was synthesized by a novel complexation-controlled hydrolysis method at room temperature and atmospheric pressure by using TiCl4, ferric nitrate, ammonium metavanadate, etc. as raw materials. The composition, phase structure, particle size, absorbance spectrum, and photocatalytic performance of samples were characterized by XRD, EDS, nanolaser particle size analyzer, and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The photocatalytic properties of V/Fe doped TiO2 were studied through degrading acid 3R dye, and the results show that when the content of V/Fe was 0.5%, the degradation rate reached more than 96% under irridation for 60 min.

Development of Heterostructured Ferroelectric SrZrO3/CdS Photocatalysts with Enhanced Surface Area and Photocatalytic Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 3770-3779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Farooq ◽  
Farheen Naz ◽  
Ruby Phul ◽  
Nayeem Ahmad Pandit ◽  
Sapan Kumar Jain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Chemical Deposition ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Average Particle

This paper reports the attempt to develop an efficient heterostructure photocatalyst by employing SrZrO3 as ferroelectric substrate with deposited nanostructured CdS semiconductor on the surface. Primarily bare SrZrO3 and CdS nanoparticles were synthesized by using polymeric citrate precursor and co-precipitation routes, respectively. The chemical deposition technique was used to develop the CdS over the surface of the pre-synthesized SrZrO3 nanoparticles. The synthesized bare nanoparticles and their heterostructure were characterized by XRD which shows the formation of orthorhombic and face centred cubic (FCC) phases of SrZrO3 and CdS, respectively. TEM was used to estimate the morphology and particle size of as-synthesized nanoparticles, which shows the average particle size of 14, 24 and 25 nm for SrZrO3, CdS and SrZrO3/CdS, respectively. The BET surface area of SrZrO3, CdS and SrZrO3/CdS samples was found to be 299, 304 and 312 m2/g respectively. Methylene blue was used as model pollutant to determine the photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanomaterials. The heterostructure shows an enhanced activity as compared to bare nanoparticles. Dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the nanoparticles was investigated as a function of frequency at room temperature and as a function of temperature at 500 kHz. The room temperature dielectric constant for SrZrO3, CdS and SrZrO3/CdS was found to be 13.2, 17.8 and 25.5 respectively at 100 kHz.

Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles and Its Application to Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 5618-5623
Author(s):  
Lakkanna S Chougala ◽  
Mahantesh S Yatnatti ◽  
Ravi K Linganagoudar ◽  
Jagadish S Kadadevarmath
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Stoichiometric Ratio ◽  
Solar Simulator ◽  
Photovoltaic Properties ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Direct Band ◽  
Load Variable

In this paper, we have reported the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles by aqueous route method and its characterization. By X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) study it reveals that ZnO has hexagonal wurtzite structure with average particle size of 16.5 nm. From the results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Atomic force microscope (AFM) images, particles were spherical in nature with good aggregation. Stoichiometric ratio of Zinc and oxygen were almost close which was revealed from energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX). From infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), peak of Zn–O bond appears at 433.43 cm−1. Direct band gap of ZnO was found to be 3.36 eV estimated from UV-Vis absorption spectra. The Photovoltaic properties of DSSC sensitized by Di-tetrabutylammonium cis-bis (isothiocyanato) bis (2,2′ -bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylato) ruthenium(II) (N-719 dye) were obtained in which photo anode is prepared by synthesized ZnO. Photocurrent (I) and photovoltage (V) was measured using designed automated load variable solar simulator and optimum solar energy to electricity conversion efficiency (η) of 2.35% under AM 1.5 irradiation (1000 W/m2) was observed.

Characterization of CeO2 Fine Particles Prepared by the Homogeneous Precipitation Method with a Mixed Solutionof Ethylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycol

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1087-1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naofumi Uekawa ◽  
Masayuki Ueta ◽  
Yong Jun Wu ◽  
Kazuyuki Kakegawa
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Cerium Nitrate ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Nitrate Hydrate

Cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles were obtained by heating a polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution of cerium nitrate hydrate [Ce(NO3)3 6H2O] at 383 K for 3 h. When the PEG, whose molecular weight was 20,000, was used for the preparation, the monodispersed CeO2, whose particle size was about 102 nm, was obtained. When the mixture of PEG20,000 and ethylene glycol (EG) was used to prepare the PEG solution of cerium nitrate hydrate, the average particle size increased from 102 nm to 660 nm with an increase in the EG content of the solution. The pore structure in the obtained CeO2 particles also depended on the weight ratio between EG and PEG20,000.

Preparation of Ag Nanoparticles by Particulate Radiation of Pulsed Electron Beam

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 338-342
Author(s):  
Young Rang Uhm ◽  
Chang Kyu Rhee ◽  
Sergei Sokovnin ◽  
M.E Balezin
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Irradiation Time ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Pulse Electron Beam ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Beam Irradiation ◽  
Pulsed Electron Beam

Nano metal Ag nanoparticles were synthesized by pulse electron beam (e-beam) irradiation at room temperature and the atmospheric pressure. The staring materials were AgNO3, toluene, ethanol and ethylene glycol. The ethanol and ethylene glycol plays a role of prohibiting agglomeration of metal ions. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX) was used to characterize the elements. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images were used to determine the shape and diameter. The time of e-beam irradiation affect to the particle size and aggregation. The average particle size was 10 nm and 30 nm for the dose time of 1 and 5 min, respectively. The shape of particles were changed from spherical to disk-like to coral-like, with increasing the irradiation time from 1 to 5 to 10 min.

scholarly journals Improving the CO and CH4 Gas Sensor Response at Room Temperature of α-Fe2O3(0001) Epitaxial Thin Films Grown on SrTiO3(111) Incorporating Au(111) Islands

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 848
Author(s):  
Aída Serrano ◽  
Jesús López-Sánchez ◽  
Iciar Arnay ◽  
Rosalía Cid ◽  
María Vila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Epitaxial Thin Films ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Crystallographic Axes ◽  
Gas Exposure

In this work, the functional character of complex α-Fe2O3(0001)/SrTiO3(111) and Au(111) islands/α-Fe2O3(0001)/SrTiO3(111) heterostructures has been proven as gas sensors at room temperature. Epitaxial Au islands and α-Fe2O3 thin film are grown by pulsed laser deposition on SrTiO3(111) substrates. Intrinsic parameters such as the composition, particle size and epitaxial character are investigated for their influence on the gas sensing response. Both Au and α-Fe2O3 layer show an island-type growth with an average particle size of 40 and 62 nm, respectively. The epitaxial and incommensurate growth is evidenced, confirming a rotation of 30° between the in-plane crystallographic axes of α-Fe2O3(0001) structure and those of SrTiO3(111) substrate and between the in-plane crystallographic axes of Au(111) and those of α-Fe2O3(0001) structure. α-Fe2O3 is the only phase of iron oxide identified before and after its functionalization with Au nanoparticles. In addition, its structural characteristics are also preserved after Au deposition, with minor changes at short-range order. Conductance measurements of Au(111)/α-Fe2O3(0001)/SrTiO3(111) system show that the incorporation of epitaxial Au islands on top of the α-Fe2O3(0001) layer induces an enhancement of the gas-sensing activity of around 25% under CO and 35% under CH4 gas exposure, in comparison to a bare α-Fe2O3(0001) layer grown on SrTiO3(111) substrates. In addition, the response of the heterostructures to CO gas exposure is around 5–10% higher than to CH4 gas in each case.

Morphology and Particle Size of Di(ethylene glycol) Mediated Metallic Copper Nanoparticles

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 3516-3525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alojz Anžlovar ◽  
Zorica Crnjak Orel ◽  
Majda Žigon
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Metallic Copper ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Cu Nanoparticles ◽  
Starting Compound ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Size And Morphology

Cu nanoparticles were prepared in di(ethylene glycol) by a reduction reaction of Cu (II) acetate precursor to metallic Cu. The size and morphology of the synthesized particles were studied in dependence of the concentration of the starting compound and the temperature conditions of reaction were varied to determine the correlation with the size and morphology of the synthesized particles. The morphology and size of the resulting copper (I) oxide as an intermediate product and metallic Cu particles as a final product are strongly dependent on the concentration of the starting compound, thus indicating differences in the mechanism of the reduction reaction and, consequently, the mechanism of particle formation. At low concentrations (0.01 and 0.1 mol/L), an organo-metallic copper complex intermediate forms crystalline 10–100 nm thick and up to 10 μm long nanowires organized in dendritic spheres with a diameter of 5–50 μm, which further transform into Cu2O. Cu-di(ethylene glycolate) complex has an as yet undescribed crystalline structure. At a high precursor concentration (1 mol/L), the intermediate forms partly amorphous and partly crystalline Cu2O. The reduction of Cu2O to metallic Cu takes place between 190–200 °C. The smallest average particle size (100 nm) and the narrowest particle size distribution was obtained at a Cu (II) acetate concentration of 0.1 mol/L.

Effect of Ultrasonic and Sonothermal Treatment on Weight Reduction and Particles Size Distribution of Raw Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)

2014 ◽  
Vol 575 ◽  
pp. 180-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Raihanah Abd Rahman ◽  
Ku Halim Ku Hamid ◽  
Rusmi Alias ◽  
Mohibah Musa
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Ultrasonic Treatment ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Palm Oil Mill Effluent ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Particles Size Distribution ◽  
Palm Oil Mill

Thetemperature rise during ultrasonic and sonothermal pretreatments had induced the volatilisationof wastewater prior to anaerobic digestion process. In this study,wastewater from palm oil mill which is known as raw palm oil mill effluent (POME) was exposed to ultrasonic irradiation by using an ultrasonic bath at the rate of 37 kHz. Effects ofultrasonic and sonothermaltreatments onphysical properties of raw POME as a result of the volatilisation process were investigated through these analyses: weight reduction, particle sizedistribution and Specific Surface Area (SSA). The weight reduction was observed to be increased by 39.05% after 6 hours ofultrasonic exposure due to volatilisation process in aqueous phase.The combined sonothermal at a temperature of 75oC resulted in the highest weight reduction, 19%, compared to lower sonothermal temperatures of 45oC, 55oC and 65oC after 1 hour treatment. Looking at particle size distributions after the treatment, the process reduce the Average Particle Size, D[4,3](or de Brouckere mean diameter) while making the SSAincrease, both rather significantly. However, there were slight increase observed in D[4,3] and areduction in SSA after 3 hours of ultrasonic treatment. This is mostly due to thereflocculation process during the ultrasonic treatment. In contrast, an hour ofsonothermaltreatment showed that the D[4,3] of raw POME continuously reduced as the temperature increase from 45oCto 75oC.

scholarly journals Biosynthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles with Extract of Green Seaweed Caulerpa sp.

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Rodiah Nurbaya Sari ◽  
Nanda Saridewi ◽  
Shofwatunnisa Shofwatunnisa
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Reduction Method ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Green Seaweed ◽  
Functional Group Analysis

Biosynthesis and characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles by the reduction method have been performed. This study aims to determine the ability of Caulerpa sp. as a reducing agent and stabilizer. Extract Caulerpa sp. was reacted with Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O solution in variation concentration of 0.05, 0.1, and 0.15 M and the pH of the solution was conditioned with NaOH 0.1 M added became 7, 8, 9. Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles was performed for functional group analysis (FTIR), surface morphology and particle distribution (SEM), knowing the phase type (XRD), and particle size and particle size (PSA). The result of phase analysis by XRD shows that the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using green seaweed extract Caulerpa sp. has been successfully performed with the formation of the optimum ZnO nanoparticles 0.15 M at pH 8. The ZnO nanoparticles had a relatively similar particle size distribution with an average particle size of 370.72 nm. Based on FTIR results it was known that the compound suspected to act as a bioreductor and stabilizer agent in the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was a protein

Minimum Particle Diameter of the Sulfur-Doped Nano-TiO2 Transparent Hydrosol at Room Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 587-589 ◽  
pp. 788-791
Author(s):  
Ling Li ◽  
Hua Yan Zhang ◽  
Xiao Wei Li ◽  
Zi Hao Xu ◽  
Sen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Particle Diameter ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Hydrolysis Method ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer

Sulfur-doped nanoTiO2transparent hydrosol with an average particle size of 3.8 nm was synthesized by a novel complexation-controlled hydrolysis method at room temperature and atmospheric pressure by using TiCl4, thiourea, organic carboxylic acid, NH3H2O, D-sorbitol etc. as raw materials. The composition, phase structure, particle size, absorbance spectrum, and photocatalytic performance of samples were characterized by XRD, nanolaser particle size analyzer, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. In addition, the influence of reaction conditions in the synthesis process was also studied. The results indicate that when nanoparticle doped with 0.5% S, and the reflux time was 15 min, the photocatalytic performance of sulfur-doped TiO2hydrosol was best.

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