Bi-Template Assisted Sol-Gel Synthesis of Photocatalytically-Active Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abubakar Hamisu ◽  
Umar Ibrahim Gaya ◽  
Abdul Halim Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Sol-gel mesoporous titanium dioxide powders have been synthesized from chitosan and/or hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA) and characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and N2 adsorption-desorption measurements. The photocatalytic performance of the synthesized meso-TiO2 powders was optimized based on the central composite design (CCD) of methyl orange (MO) degradation under UV light irradiation. The maximum MO degradation was 62.3% over a period of 60 min. Oxides produced using the binary chitosan and HDTMA template (C,H-TiO2) exhibited the relatively higher surface area (99.5 m2/g), smaller crystal size (12.78 nm), narrower band-gap energy (2.92 eV) and higher photocatalytic rate constant (0.0112 min–1) than as those from chitosan (C/TiO2) or HDTMA (H/TiO2) as the template.

scholarly journals ZnFe2O4-TiO2Nanoparticles within Mesoporous MCM-41

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidong Tang ◽  
Yuehua Deng ◽  
Jiao Jin ◽  
Huaming Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Rutile Phase ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Agglomeration Of Nanoparticles ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Mcm 41

A novel nanocomposite ZnFe2O4-TiO2/MCM-41 (ZTM) was synthesized by a sol-gel method and characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), N2adsorption-desorption, Raman spectroscopy, and ultraviolet visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry. The results confirmed the incorporation of ZnFe2O4-TiO2nanoparticles inside the pores of the mesoporous MCM-41 host without destroying its integrity. ZnFe2O4nanoparticles can inhibit the transformation of anatase into rutile phase of TiO2. Incorporation of ZnFe2O4-TiO2within MCM-41 avoided the agglomeration of nanoparticles and reduced the band gap energy of TiO2to enhance its visible light photocatalytic activity. UV-vis absorption edges of ZTM nanocomposites redshifted with the increase of Zn/Ti molar ratio. The nanocomposite approach could be a potential choice for enhancing the photoactivity of TiO2, indicating an interesting application in the photodegradation and photoelectric fields.

scholarly journals Fabrication of TiO2Nanotanks Embedded in a Nanoporous Alumina Template

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Massard ◽  
S. Pairis ◽  
V. Raspal ◽  
Y. Sibaud ◽  
K. O. Awitor
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alumina Template ◽  
Nanoporous Alumina ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel Process

The feasibility of surface nanopatterning with TiO2nanotanks embedded in a nanoporous alumina template was investigated. Self-assembled anodized aluminium oxide (AAO) template, in conjunction with sol gel process, was used to fabricate this nanocomposite object. Through hydrolysis and condensation of the titanium alkoxide, an inorganic TiO2gel was moulded within the nanopore cavities of the alumina template. The nanocomposite object underwent two thermal treatments to stabilize and crystallize the TiO2. The morphology of the nanocomposite object was characterized by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). The TiO2nanotanks obtained have cylindrical shapes and are approximately 69 nm in diameter with a tank-to-tank distance of 26 nm. X-ray diffraction analyses performed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) with selected area electron diffraction (SAED) were used to investigate the TiO2structure. The optical properties were studied using UV-Vis spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Sol-Gel Derived Eu3+-Doped Gd2Ti2O7Pyrochlore Nanopowders

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Ćulubrk ◽  
Željka Antić ◽  
Vesna Lojpur ◽  
Milena Marinović-Cincović ◽  
Miroslav D. Dramićanin
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Pyrochlore Phase ◽  
Structural Defects ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

Herein we presented hydrolytic sol-gel synthesis and photoluminescent properties of Eu3+-doped Gd2Ti2O7pyrochlore nanopowders. According to Gd2Ti2O7precursor gel thermal analysis a temperature of 840°C is identified for the formation of the crystalline pyrochlore phase. Obtained samples were systematically characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The powders consist of well-crystalline cubic nanocrystallites of approximately 20 nm in size as evidenced from X-ray diffraction. The scanning and transmission electron microscopy shows that investigated Eu3+-doped Gd2Ti2O7nanopowders consist of compact, dense aggregates composed entirely of nanoparticles with variable both shape and dimension. The influence of Eu3+ions concentration on the optical properties, namely, photoluminescence emission and decay time, is measured and discussed. Emission intensity as a function of Eu3+ions concentration shows that Gd2Ti2O7host can accept Eu3+ions in concentrations up to 10 at.%. On the other hand, lifetime values are similar up to 3 at.% (~2.7 ms) and experience decrease at higher concentrations (2.4 ms for 10 at.% Eu3+). Moreover, photoluminescent spectra and lifetime values clearly revealed presence of structural defects in sol-gel derived materials proposing photoluminescent spectroscopy as a sensitive tool for monitoring structural changes in both steady state and lifetime domains.

The Preparation and Photocatalytic Activity of Ni-Doped ZnS Nanoparticles

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 845-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Feng Han ◽  
Guo Zhu Diao ◽  
Xiao Heng Liu ◽  
Xin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Degradation Efficiency ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zns Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ethyl Xanthate ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Zinc Sulfide Nanoparticles

Zinc sulfide nanoparticles as undoped and doped with nickel have been prepared by the reaction of Zn(CH3COO)2 and Ni(CH3COO)2 with potassium O-ethyldithiocarbonate (ethyl xanthate, C2H5OCS2k) at 80 in N, N - dimethylformamide (DMF) solution for 24 h. The structures of the products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and their optical properties were studied by UV-Vis spectroscopy. The photocatalytic experiment by degrading methyl orange in aqueous solution under UV light indicated that the degradation efficiency of Ni (6%)-doped ZnS nanoparticles increased to 75% with comparison to 43% of degradation efficiency for undoped ZnS nanoparticles.

Synthesis of Fe2+ Ion Doped ZnS Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahizana Mohd Ibrahim ◽  
Markom Masturah ◽  
Huda Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Quantum Confinement Effect ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Co Precipitation

Nanoparticles of Zn1-xFexS ( x=0.0,0.1,0.2 and 0.3) were prepared by chemical co-precipitation method from homogenous solution of zinc and ferum salt at room temperature with controlled parameter. These nanoparticles were sterically stabilized using Sodium Hexamethaphospate (SHMP). Here, a study of the effect of Fe doping on structure, morphological and optical properties of nanoparticles was undertaken. Elemental analysis, morphological and optical properties have been investigated by Fourier-Transform-Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Field Emmision Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and UV-Visible Spectroscopy. FTIR measurement confirmed the presence of SHMP in the nanoparticles structure with the FESEM images depicting considerable less agglomeration of particles with the presence of SHMP. While XRF results confirm the presence of Fe2+ ion as prepared in the experiment. The particles sizes of the nanoparticles lay in the range of 2-10 nm obtained from the TEM image were in agreement with the XRD results. The absorption edge shifted to lower wavelengths with an increase in Fe concentration shown in the UV-Vis spectroscopy. The band gap energy value was in the range of 4.95 5.15 eV. The blueshift is attributed to the quantum confinement effect.

scholarly journals REMOVAL OF NORFLOXACIN BY TiO2-SBA-15 PHOTOCATALYST

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (3A) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nguyễn Thị Thu Trang ◽  
Trần Quang Vinh ◽  
Nguyễn Thành Đồng ◽  
Phạm Tuấn Linh ◽  
Nguyễn Viết Hoàng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Pluronic P123 ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Synthesized Materials

Ordered SBA-15 mesoporous silica support was synthesized by a sol-gel method using triblock copolymer Pluronic P123 and immobilized with different amounts of photocatalyst TiO2. The synthesized composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms. The synthesized materials possessed specific surface areas SBET of 768 m2/g, 544 m2/g, 421 m2/g and 333 m2/g at the TiO2:SiO2 ratio of 0, 0.25, 1.0 and 5.0, respectively. The adsorption capacities and photocatalytic activities under UV light irradiation of these materials were evaluated for Norfloxacin degradation. Experimental results indicate that the highest activity was observed on the sample with TiO2:SiO2 ratio of 1.

scholarly journals Physical Characteristics of Titania Nanofibers Synthesized by Sol-Gel and Electrospinning Techniques

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 155892501000500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soo-Jin Park ◽  
Yong C. Kang ◽  
Ju Y. Park ◽  
Ed A. Evans ◽  
Rex D. Ramsier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Ceramic Nanofibers ◽  
Titania Nanofibers

Titania nanofibers were successfully synthesized by sol-gel coating of electrospun polymer nanofibers followed by calcining to form either the pure anatase or rutile phases. Characterization of these materials was carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (DRIFTS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-vis spectroscopy techniques. The average diameter of these ceramic nanofibers was observed to be around 200 nm for both the rutile and anatase forms. The valence band structure and optical absorption thresholds differ, however, indicating that nanofibrous mats of titania can be selectively developed for different applications in catalysis and photochemistry.

scholarly journals Obtaining and Characterization of TiO2-GO Composites for Photocatalytic Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. K. Calvo Ramos ◽  
M. Vega González ◽  
R. A. Esparza Muñóz ◽  
J. Santos Cruz ◽  
F. J. De Moure-Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission

Titanium dioxide (TD) and graphene oxide (GO) were synthesized by sol-gel and improved Hummers method, respectively. This study shows the results of the incorporation through four different conditions (sol-gel, sol-gel and ultrasonic, annealed, and UV radiation, C1 to C4, respectively). It was observed that a homogeneous incorporation of TD on sheets of GO was obtained satisfactorily. The composites of TiO2/GO were characterized using different techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Raman spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy (IR). The photocatalytic activity of the composites was determined from the degradation of the dye azo tartrazine using UV and solar radiation. The best incorporation of TD nanoparticles on GO was obtained with condition C3 (thermal incorporation method) at a temperature of 65°C. This shows a uniformity in the size and shape of the TD as well as an excellent adherence to the sheet of GO. This addition is accomplished by ionic bonding in the presence of electrostatic Coulomb forces. The C3 composite degraded the tartrazine dye using UV radiation and sunlight. With the latter, the degradation time was three times faster than using UV light.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic antibacterial performance of TiO2and Ag-doped TiO2againstS. aureus.P. aeruginosaandE. coli

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 345-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiran Gupta ◽  
R P Singh ◽  
Ashutosh Pandey ◽  
Anjana Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Band Gap Energy ◽  
Annealed Sample ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Photoexcited Electron ◽  
Antibacterial Performance ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

This paper reports the structural and optical properties and comparative photocatalytic activity of TiO2and Ag-doped TiO2nanoparticles against different bacterial strains under visible-light irradiation. The TiO2and Ag-doped TiO2photocatalysts were synthesized by acid catalyzed sol–gel technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV–vis spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL). The XRD pattern revealed that the annealed sample of TiO2has both anatase and rutile phases while only an anatase phase was found in Ag-doped TiO2nanoparticles. The decreased band-gap energy of Ag-doped TiO2nanoparticles in comparison to TiO2nanoparticles was investigated by UV–vis spectroscopy. The rate of recombination and transfer behaviour of the photoexcited electron–hole pairs in the semiconductors was recorded by photoluminescence. The antimicrobial activity of TiO2and Ag-doped TiO2nanoparticles (3% and 7%) was investigated against both gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Escherichia coli) bacteria. As a result, the viability of all three microorganisms was reduced to zero at 60 mg/30 mL culture in the case of both (3% and 7% doping) concentrations of Ag-doped TiO2nanoparticles. Annealed TiO2showed zero viability at 80 mg/30 mL whereas doped Ag-TiO27% showed zero viability at 40 mg/30 mL culture in the case ofP. aeruginosaonly.

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