Large-scale synthesis of amorphous phosphorus nitride imide nanotubes with high luminescent properties

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qixun Guo ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Lei Zhu ◽  
Chengqi Yi ◽  
Yi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microscope Images ◽  
Large Scale Synthesis ◽  
20 Nm

A facile solvothermal approach was successfully developed for the large-scale synthesis of amorphous phosphorus nitride imide (H3xP3N5+x) nanotubes with high luminescent properties by the reaction of 1,3,5-hexachlorotriphosphazene (P3N3Cl6) with sodium amide (NaNH2) at low temperatures. Transmission electron microscope images showed that the inner diameter of nanotubes is 120 ± 20 nm, wall thickness is 40 ± 10 nm, and length ranges from several to ten micrometers. Scanning electron microscope images revealed that the proportion of the nanotubes exceeds 90%. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra indicated that the binding energies of P2p and N1s are 133.30 and 398.40 eV, respectively, and the atomic ratio of P:N is 3:5.13. The infrared spectra of the sample are comparable to those of the reported HPN2 and HP4N7. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that the product is very robust in a nonoxidizing atmosphere. The structure and the optical properties of the product and the annealed samples were investigated by x-ray diffraction and photoluminescence measurements, respectively.

scholarly journals Facile and Large-scale Synthesis of Defective Black TiO2−x(B) Nanosheets for Efficient Visible-light-driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1048 ◽  
Author(s):  
JingCheng Xu ◽  
JiaJia Zhang ◽  
ZhengYang Cai ◽  
He Huang ◽  
TianHao Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Broad Band ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Black Tio2 ◽  
Large Scale Synthesis ◽  
Nabh4 Reduction

In the work, we firstly report the facile and large-scale synthesis of defective black TiO2−x(B) nanosheets via a dual-zone NaBH4 reduction method. The structure, physico-chemical, and optical properties of TiO2−x(B) nanosheets were systematically characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, etc. The concentration of Ti3+ can be well tuned by NaBH4 reduction. With increasing the mass ratio of NaBH4 to TiO2(B), the generation of Ti3+ defects gives rise to the increased intensity of a broad band absorption in the visible wavelength range. It is demonstrated that the TiO2−x(B) photocatalyst synthesized with the mass ratio of NaBH4 to TiO2(B) of 3:1 exhibited an optimum photocatalytic activity and excellent photostability for hydrogen evolution under visible-light irradiation. By combining the advantages of 2D TiO2(B) nanosheets architecture with those of Ti3+ self-doping and simultaneous production of oxygen vacancy sites, the enhanced photocatalytic performance of the defective TiO2−x(B) nanosheets was achieved.

Large-Scale Synthesis of Nickel Sulfide for Electronic Device Applications

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (52-53) ◽  
pp. 2727-2735
Author(s):  
Nidhi ◽  
Tashi Nautiyal ◽  
Samaresh Das
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
High Quality ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Large Scale Synthesis ◽  
Group 10

AbstractSeveral techniques have been employed for large-scale synthesis of group 10 transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) based on platinum and palladium for nano- and opto-electronic device applications. Nickel Sulphides (NixSy), belonging to group 10 TMDC family, have been widely explored in the field of energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors, etc. and commonly synthesized through the solution process or hydrothermal methods. However, the high-quality thin film growth of NixSy for nanoelectronic applications remains a central challenge. Here, we report the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth of NiS2 thin film onto a two-inch SiO2/Si substrate, for the first time. Techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, have been used to analyse the quality of this CVD grown NiS2 thin film. A high-quality crystalline thin film of thickness up to a few nanometres (~28 nm) of NiS2 has been analysed here. We also fabricated a field-effect device based on NiS2 thin film using interdigitated electrodes by optical lithography. The electrical performance of the fabricated device is characterized at room temperature. On applying the drain voltage from -2 to +2 V, the device shows drain current in the range of 10-9 A before annealing and in the range of 10-6 A after annealing. This, being comparable to that from devices based on MoS2 and other two-dimensional materials, projects CVD grown NiS2 as a good alternative material for nanoelectronic devices.

Self-Assembly of Large Scale CdS/TiO2 Film Photocatalyst

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 1692-1698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xiang Li ◽  
Zhao Hua Jiang ◽  
Zhong Ping Yao
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Crystal Size ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Layer Method

CdS/TiO2 composite films with different Cd:Ti atomic ratio were prepared by a new straightforward particulate layer-by-layer method. Titanium dihydroxide and thiourea were used as precursors. Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis for the composite films revealed that the TiO2 formed from titanium precursor retarded the crystal growth of CdS. Luminescence and UV–vis absorption spectra investigation showed that emission and absorption band of CdS/TiO2 blue shifted as crystal size of CdS decreased. Furthermore, hydrogen formation curves revealed that hydroxyl of CdS/TiO2 films plays an important role in water splitting reaction under both UV and visible light irradiations.

scholarly journals Selective Mineralization and Recovery of Au(III) from Multi-Ionic Aqueous Systems by Bacillus licheniformis FZUL-63

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 392
Author(s):  
Yangjian Cheng ◽  
Zhibin Ke ◽  
Xiaojing Bian ◽  
Jianhua Zhang ◽  
Zhen Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Bacillus Licheniformis ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Aqueous Systems ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Bacterial Surface ◽  
20 Nm

The recovery of precious metals is a project with both economic and environmental significance. In this paper, how to use bacterial mineralization to selectively recover gold from multi-ionic aqueous systems is presented. The Bacillus licheniformis FZUL-63, isolated from a landscape lake in Fuzhou University, was shown to selectively mineralize and precipitate gold from coexisting ions in aqueous solution. The removal of Au(III) almost happened in the first hour. Scanning electron microscope with X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS-mapping) results and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data show that the amino, carboxyl, and phosphate groups on the surface of the bacteria are related to the adsorption of gold ions. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results implied that Au(III) ions were reduced to those that were monovalent, and the Au(I) was then adsorbed on the bacterial surface at the beginning stage (in the first hour). X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that the gold biomineralization began about 10 h after the interaction between Au(III) ions and bacteria. Au(III) mineralization has rarely been influenced by other co-existing metal ions. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis shows that the gold nanoparticles have a polyhedral structure with a particle size of ~20 nm. The Bacillus licheniformis FZUL-63 could selectively mineralize and recover 478 mg/g (dry biomass) gold from aqua regia-based metal wastewater through four cycles. This could be of great potential in practical applications.

Growth of less than 20 nm SnO Nanowire Using AAO Template for Gas Sensing

2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 325-329
Author(s):  
Bo Ci Cheng ◽  
Jen Bin Shi ◽  
Po Feng Wu ◽  
Po Yao Hsu ◽  
Hsien Sheng Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Bottom Surface ◽  
Aao Template ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transparent Alumina ◽  
20 Nm

Large-scale stannous oxide (SnO) nanowires were synthesized via a template and catalyst-free thermal oxidation process. After annealing Sn nanowires embedded AAO template in atmosphere, we observed a large scale of SnO nanowires. SnO nanowires were first prepared via the electrochemical deposition and an oxidization method based on an AAO template. The preparation of SnO nanowires use aluminum sheet (purity 99.999%) and then two-step anodization procedure to obtain raw alumina mold. Finally, transparent alumina mold (AAO template) were obtained by the reaming, soaking with phosphoric acid for 20 minutes and a stripping process. We get a pore size of < 20 nm transparent alumina mold. In order to electroplating needs, we produce platinum film on the bottom surface of AAO template by using sputtering method as the electrode of electroplating deposition. The structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) with x-ray energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) was used to observe the morphology. The EDS spectrum showed that components of the materials are Sn and O. FE-SEM results show the synthesized SnO nanowires to have an approximate length of ~ 10 - 20 μm with a highly aspect ratio > 500. SnO nanowires with an Sn/O atomic ratio of ~ 1 : 1 were observed from EDS. The crystal structure of SnO nanowires showed that all the peaks within the spectra can be indexed to SnO with a tetragonal structure. This studies may lead to the use of the 1D structure nanowires into electronic nanodevices and/or sensors, thus leading to nanobased functional structures.

scholarly journals Structural, Morphological, and Electrochemical Performance of CeO2/NiO Nanocomposite for Supercapacitor Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Naushad Ahmad ◽  
Abdulaziz Ali Alghamdi ◽  
Hessah A. AL-Abdulkarim ◽  
Ghulam M. Mustafa ◽  
Neazar Baghdadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Electrode Material ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microscope Images

The composite of ceria has been widely studied as an electrode material for supercapacitors applications due to its high energy density. Herein, we synthesize CeO2/NiO nanocomposite via a hydrothermal route and explore its different aspects using various characterization techniques. The crystal structure is investigated using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectroscopy. The formation of nanoflakes which combine to form flower-like morphology is observed from scanning electron microscope images. Selected area scans confirm the presence of all elements in accordance with their stoichiometric amount and thus authenticate the elemental purity. Polycrystalline nature with crystallite size 8–10 nm having truncated octahedron shape is confirmed from tunneling electron microscope images. Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy the different oxidation states of Ce and Ni are observed which play the role of active sites in the electrochemical performance of this nanocomposite material. Cyclic Voltammetry(CV) measurements at different scan rates and Galvanic Charge Discharge (GCD) measurements at different current densities are performed to probe the electrochemical response which revealed the potential of CeO2/NiO nanocomposite as an electrode material for energy storage devices.

scholarly journals Performance of Graphene–CdS Hybrid Nanocomposite Thin Film for Applications in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell and H2 Production

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alhammadi ◽  
Minnam Reddy ◽  
Gedi ◽  
Park ◽  
Sayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Buffer Layer ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
H2 Production ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chemical Solution Method ◽  
Transmission Electron

A graphene–cadmium sulfide (Gr–CdS) nanocomposite was prepared by a chemical solution method, and its material properties were characterized by several analysis techniques. The synthesized pure CdS nanoparticles (NPs) and Gr–CdS nanocomposites were confirmed to have a stoichiometric atomic ratio (Cd/S = 1:1). The Cd 3d and S 2p peaks of the Gr–CdS nanocomposite appeared at lower binding energies compared to those of the pure CdS NPs according to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses. The formation of the Gr–CdS nanocomposite was also evidenced by the structural analysis using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed that CdS NPs were uniformly distributed on the graphene sheets. The absorption spectra of both the Gr–CdS nanocomposite and pure CdS NPs thin films showed an absorption edge at 550 nm related to the energy band gap of CdS (~2.42 eV). The Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film photovoltaic device with Gr–CdS nanocomposite buffer layer showed a higher electrical conversion efficiency than that with pure CdS NPs thin film buffer layer. In addition, the water splitting efficiency of the Gr–CdS nanocomposite was almost three times higher than that of pure CdS NPs.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Novel Electrospun Composite Nano Powders of the Quaternary Ti-Al-O-B System

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Ghadimi ◽  
Hamid Esfahani ◽  
Yousef Mazaheri
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ceramic Powder ◽  
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis ◽  
Electrospun Nanofibers ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Phase Study

Abstract In the present work, electrospinning was applied to develop multicomponent oxide, boride, and borate nanostructures in a quaternary Ti-Al-O-B system. Different molar ratios of B/(Ti + Al) (0.8, 1.6, and 2.4) were employed and evaluated. Imaging with the field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and the transmission electron microscope (TEM) revealed that after one hour of thermal treatment at 1100 °C, the hybrid electrospun nanofibers (NFs) in the fibrous platform transformed into nanoparticles (NPs), nano-needles, and nano-whiskers at B/(Ti + Al) molar ratios of 0.8, 1.6, and 2.4, respectively. The binding energies were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), whereas the phase study was conducted via the X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The results confirmed the formation of nanostructured ceramic powder platforms composed of the multiple components, namely oxides (e.g., B doped TiO2; Al2O3), borides (TiB, TiB2, Ti2B5, TiB12, and AlB2), and borates (TiBO3; Al18B4O33). Simultaneous thermal analysis (STA) of the Ti-Al-O-B mats indicated that the borides and borates formed consecutively at temperatures above 800 °C through reactions involving molten B2O3. We found that the obtained NPs were well arranged and sintered together throughout the fibers.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Pyrochlore Bi2Sn2O7Doping with Praseodymium by Hydrothermal Method and Its Photocatalytic Activity Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weicheng Xu ◽  
Guangyin Zhou ◽  
Jianzhang Fang ◽  
Zhang Liu ◽  
YunFang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
20 Nm ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Praseodymium doped Bi2Sn2O7(BSO), as a visible-light responsive photocatalyst, was prepared by a hydrothermal method with different dopant contents. The as-prepared photocatalysts were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), N2adsorption-desorption isotherm, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis (XPS), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). The photocatalytic activity of prepared catalysts was evaluated by the degradation of Rhodamine Bextra (RhB) and 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) in aqueous solution under visible light irradiation. It was found that Pr doping inhibited the growth of crystalline size and the as-prepared materials were small in size (10–20 nm). In our experiments, Pr-doped BSO samples exhibited enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity compared to the undoped BSO, and the optimal dopant amount of Pr was 1.0 mol% for the best photocatalytic activity. On the basis of the calculated PL spectra, the mechanism of enhanced photocatalytic activity has been discussed.

SYNTHESIS OF MONODISPERSE Mn3O4 NANOCRYSTALS

2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 281-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
MASOUD SALAVATI-NIASARI ◽  
FATEMEH DAVAR
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Microscopy Analysis ◽  
20 Nm

Mn3O4 nanocrystals have been prepared using [bis(2-hydroxyacetophenato)manganese(II)] as precursor. Transmission electron microscopy analysis demonstrated nanocrystals Mn3O4 with an average diameter of about 20 nm. The structural study by X-ray diffraction indicates that these nanocrystals have pure tetragonal phase. The phase pure samples were characterized using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy for Mn 2p level. The values of binding energies are consistent with the relative values reported in the literature.

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