scholarly journals Antibacterial Coating for Elimination ofPseudomonas aeruginosaandEscherichia coli

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainal Abidin Ali ◽  
W. Ahliah Ismail ◽  
Cheng-Foh Le ◽  
Hassan Mahmood Jindal ◽  
Rosiyah Yahya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Coating System ◽  
Silver Particles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ag Particles ◽  
Antibacterial Surface

A polymer antibacterial surface has been successfully developed. The coating system used silane as binder and Ag particles as antibacterial agent. The silver was synthesized using precipitation method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) tests, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were carried out to evaluate the silver particles. Antibacterial properties of the coating system were tested against gram-negative bacteria, namely,Pseudomonas aeruginosaandEscherichia coli. Different amounts of Ag were used in the coating to optimize its usage. The Japanese International Standard, JISZ2801, was used for bacteria test and the surface developed complies with the standard being antibacterial.

Influence of Ag Doping on the Crystal Structure and Photocatalytic Activity of FeVO4

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 919-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Qiong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Methyl Orange Solution ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Orange Solution ◽  
Decoloration Rate

Silver (Ag+) doped iron (III) vanadate (FeVO4) samples are prepared by the precipitation method and then characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The photocatalytic activity under visible light is evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) in the solution. The results show that both FeVO4 and Ag+ doped FeVO4 samples are triclinic, the later have different surface morphology, and some needle-shaped materials appear in the later. From XPS, there are more Fe2+ ions in Ag+ doped FeVO4 sample than that in FeVO4 one without Ag+. It indicates that Ag+ doping can increase the density of the surface oxygen vacancies of catalysts, which can act as electron traps promoting the electron-hole separation and then increase the photo-activity. The decoloration rate after Ag+ doping against methyl orange solution can reach about 81%, and be more about 20％ than that of pure FeVO4.

scholarly journals High Active Co/Mg1-xCex3+O Catalyst: Effects of Metal-Support Promoter Interactions on CO2 Reforming of CH4 Reaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Faris A. Jassim Al-Doghachi ◽  
Diyar M. A. Murad ◽  
Huda S. Al-Niaeem ◽  
Salam H. H. Al-Jaberi ◽  
Surahim Mohamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Dry Reforming Of Methane ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co2 Reforming Of Ch4 ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Co/Mg1−XCe3+XO (x = 0, 0.03, 0.07, 0.15; 1 wt% cobalt each) catalysts for the dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction were prepared using the co-precipitation method with K2CO3 as precipitant. Characterization of the catalysts was achieved by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The role of several reactant and catalyst concentrations, and reaction temperatures (700–900 °C) on the catalytic performance of the DRM reaction was measured in a tubular fixed-bed reactor under atmospheric pressure at various CH4/CO2 concentration ratios (1:1 to 2:1). Using X-ray diffraction, a surface area of 19.2 m2.g−1 was exhibited by the Co/Mg0.85Ce3+0.15O catalyst and MgO phase (average crystallite size of 61.4 nm) was detected on the surface of the catalyst. H2 temperature programmed reaction revealed a reduction of CoO particles to metallic Co0 phase. The catalytic stability of the Co/Mg0.85Ce3+0.15O catalyst was achieved for 200 h on-stream at 900 °C for the 1:1 CH4:CO2 ratio with an H2/CO ratio of 1.0 and a CH4, CO2 conversions of 75% and 86%, respectively. In the present study, the conversion of CH4 was improved (75%–84%) when conducting the experiment at a lower flow of oxygen (1.25%). Finally, the deposition of carbon on the spent catalysts was analyzed using TEM and Temperature programmed oxidation-mass spectroscopy (TPO-MS) following 200 h under an oxygen stream. Better anti-coking activity of the reduced catalyst was observed by both, TEM, and TPO-MS analysis. Copyright © 2021 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA   License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0). 

scholarly journals Acetaldehyde Adsorption Characteristics of Ag/ACF Composite Prepared by Liquid Phase Plasma Method

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2344
Author(s):  
Byung-Joo Kim ◽  
Kay-Hyeok An ◽  
Wang-Geun Shim ◽  
Young-Kwon Park ◽  
Jaegu Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Silver Oxide ◽  
Activated Carbon Fiber ◽  
Metallic Silver ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Adsorption Experiment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ag Particles ◽  
Liquid Phase Plasma

Ag particles were precipitated on an activated carbon fiber (ACF) surface using a liquid phase plasma (LPP) method to prepare a Ag/ACF composite. The efficiency was examined by applying it as an adsorbent in the acetaldehyde adsorption experiment. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry confirmed that Ag particles were distributed uniformly on an ACF surface. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed that metallic silver (Ag0) and silver oxide (Ag2O) precipitated simultaneously on the ACF surface. Although the precipitated Ag particles blocked the pores of the ACF, the specific surface area of the Ag/ACF composite material decreased, but the adsorption capacity of acetaldehyde was improved. The AA adsorption of ACF and Ag/ACF composites performed in this study was suitable for the Dose–Response model.

Ag-Enhanced Antibacterial Property of MgO Film

2016 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zafer Alajmi ◽  
Tao Fu ◽  
Yan Tao Zhao ◽  
Shui Yun Yang ◽  
Jia Mao Sun
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Antibacterial Property ◽  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Antibacterial Surface ◽  
Modification Of Titanium

MgO and silver-containing MgO (AgMgO, 3.3, 9.1 at% Ag) films were sol-gel coated on titanium to improve its antibacterial property. Thermal analyses of MgAc2·4H2O powder revealed that MgO was crystallized at 400 °C. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that MgO was converted to Mg(OH)2 or Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O during the ageing in air. Silver nanoparticles at the surface of AgMgO films were identified by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The MgO film was about 1.5 um thick. The potentiodynamic polarization test in the Ca-free Hank’s balanced salt solution showed that the coated titanium samples had better corrosion resistance than the polished one. The dissolution of silver nanoparticles resulted in a current peak in the polarization plots. In the antibacterial test against E. Coli, the inhibition zone width was 0.3, 1.6, 2.0 mm for the films with 0, 3.3, 9.1 at% Ag, respectively. The bactericidal mechanisms of the MgO and AgMgO films were discussed. The present work would provide a facile method for antibacterial surface modification of titanium based osteo-implants.

scholarly journals Preparation, Characterization, and Activity of Y2O3-ZnO Complex Oxides for the Photodegradation of 2,4-Dinitrophenol

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong-ming Su ◽  
Zu-zeng Qin ◽  
Hong-bing Ji ◽  
Yue-xiu Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Complex Oxides ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Adsorption Selectivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Strong Adsorption

With strong adsorption selectivity and thermal stability, Y2O3was added to ZnO to obtain Y2O3-ZnO complex oxides by a precipitation method. The Y2O3-ZnO complex oxides were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, physisorption analyzer, and terephthalic acid photoluminescence probing techniques and were used for the degradation of 2,4-dinitrophenol. More hydroxyl radicals were generated on the surface of the ZnO after adding moderate Y2O3. The Y2O3-ZnO complex oxides which contained 0.50% Y2O3were proved to be the optimal photocatalyst and achieved a degradation of 81.2% of 2,4-dinitrophenol solution, compared to 57.6% achieved under the same photocatalytic conditions with ZnO alone.

scholarly journals Evolution of Copper Supported on Fe3O4 Nanorods for WGS Reaction

Catalysts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingjuan Ma ◽  
Hongbin Ma ◽  
Dawei Han ◽  
Mingyue Qiu ◽  
Yafei Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Phase Evolution ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
In Situ Xrd ◽  
Wgs Reaction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Temperature Programmed

Rod-shaped Cu1Fe9Ox precursor was successfully prepared through an aqueous precipitation method. The shape and phase composition were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that Cu1Fe9Ox is composed of CuFe2O4 and Fe2O3. The reduction performance of Cu1Fe9Ox was studied by in situ XRD and H2 temperature-programmed reduction (H2-TPR). Cu/Fe3O4 nanorod catalyst is obtained through the controllable reduction of Cu1Fe9Ox nanorod, and the formed Cu/Fe3O4 nanorod catalyst does not have low-temperature water gas shift (WGS) activity, but exhibits high-temperature WGS reaction activity. Ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (AP-XPS) studies showed that the main species of copper is Cu+ during the WGS reaction. The interaction between Cu and Fe3O4 rod and phase evolution of Cu species are quite different from Cu/Fe3O4 nanoparticles.

Effect of Gallium and Indium Co-Substituting on Upconversion Properties of Er/Yb:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Powders Prepared by the Co-Precipitation Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 3517-3521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Yun-Ling Liang ◽  
Zheng-Fa Hu ◽  
Zu-Yong Feng ◽  
Ma Lun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emission Spectrum ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Formation Process ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Blue Shift ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermo Gravimetry ◽  
Co Precipitation

Gallium and Indium co-substituted Yb, Er:YAG was fabricated through the chemical co-precipitation method. The formation process and structure of the Ga3+ and In3+ substituted phosphor powders were characterized by the X-ray diffraction, thermo-gravimetry analyzer, infrared spectra, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and the effects of Ga3+ and In3+ concentration on the luminescence properties were investigated by spectrum. The results showed that the blue shift occurred after the substitution of Ga3+ and In3+ for Al3+ in matrix, and the intensity of emission spectrum was affected by the concentration of Ga3+ and In3+.

scholarly journals Complete chemical and structural characterization of selenium-incorporated hydroxyapatite

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baris Alkan ◽  
Caner Durucan
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dual Functional ◽  
Tissue Replacement ◽  
Anticancer Effects ◽  
Post Synthesis

AbstractHydroxyapatite (HAp) has long been used as synthetic bone tissue replacement material. Recent advances in this area have led to development of dual-functional bioceramics exhibiting high biocompability/osteoconductivity together with the therapeutic effect. Selenium, in that respect, is an effective therapeutic agent with promising antioxidant activity and anticancer effects. In this study, selenium-incorporated hydroxyapatite (HAp:Se) particles have been synthesized by modified aqueous precipitation method using calcium (Ca(NO3)2·4H2O) and phosphate ((NH4)2HPO4) salts and sodium selenite (Na2SeO3). The effects of selenium incorporation and post-synthesis calcination treatment (900–1100 °C) on physical, chemical properties and crystal structure of resultant HAp powders have been investigated. Complete chemical identification was performed with spectroscopical analyses including Fourier transform infrared and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to elucidate the mechanism and chemical nature of selenium incorporation in HAp. Meanwhile, detailed x-ray diffraction studies by Rietveld refinement have conducted to explain changes in the HAp crystal structure upon selenium incorporation.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Characterisation and Antibacterial Properties of Silicone–Silver Thin Film for the Potential of Medical Device Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3822
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faiz Aizamddin ◽  
Mohd Muzamir Mahat ◽  
Zaidah Zainal Zainal Ariffin ◽  
Irwan Samsudin ◽  
Muhammad Syafiek Mohd Razali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Medical Device ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ag Particles ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Ag Particle ◽  
Si Thin Film

Silver (Ag) particles have sparked considerable interest in industry and academia, particularly for health and medical applications. Here, we present the “green” and simple synthesis of an Ag particle-based silicone (Si) thin film for medical device applications. Drop-casting and peel-off techniques were used to create an Si thin film containing 10–50% (v/v) of Ag particles. Electro impedance spectroscopy (EIS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and tensile tests were used to demonstrate the electrical conductivity, crystallinity, morphology-elemental, and mechanical properties, respectively. The oriented crystalline structure and excellent electronic migration explained the highest conductivity value (1.40 × 10−5 S cm−1) of the 50% Ag–Si thin film. The findings regarding the evolution of the conductive network were supported by the diameter and distribution of Ag particles in the Si film. However, the larger size of the Ag particles in the Si film resulted in a lower tensile stress of 68.23% and an elongation rate of 68.25% compared to the pristine Si film. The antibacterial activity of the Ag–Si film against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) was investigated. These findings support Si–Ag thin films’ ability to avoid infection in any medical device application.

Study on photocatalytic activity based on different pH values of AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 842-848
Author(s):  
Fengfeng Li ◽  
Mingxi Zhang ◽  
Jin Wang ◽  
Yongfeng Cai ◽  
Dushao Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Degradation Degree

Abstract In this work, we fabricate a highly efficient photocatalytic AgBr/Ag2CO3 heterojunction through the co-precipitation method. The obtained samples were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of obtained samples can be assessed by visible light (λ ≥ 400 nm) degradation of rhodamine B solution. X-ray diffraction revealed that the crystallinity of the AgBr/Ag2CO3heterojunction was significantly higher than pure AgBr and Ag2CO3. Moreover, the AgBr/ Ag2CO3 heterojunction prepared at pH = 6 has the best photocatalytic performance, it can raise the degradation degree of rhodamine B over 95% at 20 min. Finally, a possible photocatalytic mechanism is discussed.

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