Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic properties of pyrochlore Bi2Ti2O7 nanotubes

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 2941-2947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongjun Zhou ◽  
Tae-Jin Park ◽  
Stanislaus S. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bulk Sample ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alumina Template ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
High Resolution Tem

Bismuth titanate (Bi2Ti2O7) nanotubes were successfully synthesized with an alumina template-based sol-gel technique. As-synthesized nanotubes are smooth and uniform with diameters ranging from 180 to 330 nm and lengths varying from 7 to 12 μm. Extensive characterization of as-prepared samples has been performed using x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and selected-area electron diffraction (SAED). Photocatalytic studies indicate that as-prepared nanotubes possess higher photocatalytic activity than the corresponding bulk sample prepared without the use of an alumina template.

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.

Preparation and Characterization of Helical Structure ZnS by Solvothermal Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 233-235 ◽  
pp. 1954-1957
Author(s):  
Xiao Yan Yan ◽  
Zhi Qiang Wei ◽  
Li Gang Liu ◽  
Xiao Juan Wu ◽  
Ge Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Helical Structure ◽  
Sodium Sulphide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hexagonal Crystal ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron

Helical structure ZnS were successfully prepared via solvothermal method by the reaction of zinc acetate and sodium sulphide. The composition, morphology, and microstructure of the sample were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), the corresponding selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and X-ray energy spectrum (EDS). The experiment results show that the sample is 1-D hexagonal crystal ZnS and grows along the [002] direction, and is helical structure, with lengths in the range of 100-200 nm, the diameter about 5-15 nm, and pitch about 20nm.

Fabrication, Structural Characterization and Formation Mechanism of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Nanotubes

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 335-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyendra Singh ◽  
S. B. Krupanidhi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multiferroic Bifeo ◽  
High Resolution Tem ◽  
Perovskite Crystal

Multiferroic BiFeO3 (BFO) nanotubes have been successfully fabricated by the modified sol–gel method within the nanochannels of porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. The morphology, structure and composition of the nanotubes were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), selected-area electron diffraction (SAED), high resolution TEM, (HRTEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Postannealed (650 °C for 1 h), BFO nanotubes were polycrystalline and X-ray diffraction study revealed that they are of the rhomohedrally distorted perovskite crystal structure. The results of SEM and TEM revealed that BFO nanotubes possessed a uniform length (up to 60 μm) and diameter (about 200 nm), which were controlled by the thickness and the pore diameter of the applied AAO template, respectively and the thickness of the wall of the BFO nanotube was about 15 nm. Y-junctions in the BFO nanotubes were observed. EDX analysis demonstrated that stoichiometric BiFeO3 was formed. HRTEM analysis confirmed that the obtained BFO nanotubes made up of nanoparticles (3–6 nm). The possible formation mechanism of BFO nanotubes was discussed.

scholarly journals Solvent-Mediated Eco-Friendly Synthesis and Characterization of Monodispersed Bimetallic Ag/Pd Nanocomposites for Sensing and Raman Scattering Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Sathiyadevi ◽  
B. Loganathan ◽  
B. Karthikeyan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Dimethyl Formamide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Bimetallic Nanocomposites ◽  
Ft Ir

The solvent-mediated eco-friendly monodispersed Ag/Pd bimetallic nanocomposites (BNCs) having thick core and thin shell have been prepared through novel green chemical solvent reduction method. Reducing solvent, dimethyl formamide (DMF) is employed for the controlled green synthesis. Characterization of the synthesized Ag/Pd BNCs has been done by x-ray diffraction (XRD) studies, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HR-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) with selected area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern. The nature of the interaction of L-cysteine with Ag/Pd BNCs has been studied by using surface plasmon spectroscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and theoretical methods.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Single-Crystal Lead Titanate Nanoflakes

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1222-1226
Author(s):  
Yong Gang Wang ◽  
Lin Lin Yang ◽  
Yu Jiang Wang ◽  
Xiao Feng Wang ◽  
Gao Rong Han
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Lead Titanate ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
High Resolution Tem

Single-crystal PbTiO3 nanoflakes have been synthesized successfully by a hydrothermal method. The as-prepared powders were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), and selected area electron diffraction (SAED). It was found that KOH concentration played a key role in the growth of single-crystal tetragonal perovskite PbTiO3 nanoflakes, and the morphology of PbTiO3 crystallites can be controlled by adjusting the KOH concentration.

Characterization of Y/TiO2 Nanoparticles and their Reactivity for CO2 Photoreduction

2011 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 1506-1510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Wei ◽  
Xin Tan ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
Lin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Illumination ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
And Chemical Properties

A series of Y/TiO2nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via sol-gel method. The crystal structures, morphologies and chemical properties were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). We investigated the effects of different doping amounts of Y on the reaction of CO2photoreduction. The results shown that 0.1 wt.%Y/TiO2(0.1YT) performed the highest photocatalytic activity, which yielded 384.62 µmol/g∙cat. formaldehyde after 6 h of UV illumination.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DIFFERENT MORPHOLOGICAL LITHIUM TITANATE

2006 ◽  
Vol 05 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 279-284
Author(s):  
HUI-LING ZHAO ◽  
BING LIU ◽  
XING-TANG ZHANG ◽  
YUN-CAI LI ◽  
YA-BIN HUANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Lithium Titanate ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
High Resolution Tem

Lithium titanate powders of different morphologies were synthesized by improved hydrothermal technique, which was performed at 90°C and atmospheric pressure for 20 h. By changing the solution in the reaction, nanoparticles, flowers petal-like structures, and nanorods of lithium titanate have been obtained, especially nanoparticles with well-crystalline structures were obtained. The morphology and micro-structure of the as-synthesized products were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM) and selected-area electron diffraction (SAED).

SONOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND MICROSTRUCTURE CHARACTERIZATION OF Fe3O4 AND ZnFe2O4 NANOCRYSTALLINES

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (15n17) ◽  
pp. 2508-2513 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIANMIN ZHU ◽  
SHISONG HUANG ◽  
GUOBIN MA ◽  
NAIBEN MING
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Sonochemical Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sonochemical Synthesis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron

By means of sonochemical method, Fe 3 O 4 and ZnFe 2 O 4 nanocrystallines can be synthesized from FeCl 2/ urea and ZnCl 2/ FeCl 2/ urea in water. The products were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) as well as selected area electron diffraction (SAED). Special attention was paid to the microstructure of the nanocrystallines using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HREM). Probable mechanisms for the sonochemical formation of Fe 3 O 4 and ZnFe 2 O 4 nanocrystallines are discussed.

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 Characterization of Enhanced Antibacterial Effects of Silver Loaded Cerium Oxide Catalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 2895-2901
Author(s):  
Gusliani Eka Putri ◽  
Syukri Arief ◽  
Novesar Jamarun ◽  
Feni Rahayu Gusti ◽  
Annisa Novita Sary
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Difference

Silver-cerium nanoparticles had been successfully synthesized using the sol-gel method by silver nitrate as a source of silver and cerium nitrate hexahydrate as a source of cerium. The synthesized silver-cerium nanoparticles had been characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray. Based on the results of XRD and TEM analysis showed silver-cerium nanoparticles were spherical with the dominant size range of 8.9 -12.73 nm. SEM-EDX analysis showed silver nanoparticles covered by cerium nanoparticles that were known as the core-shell structure. Silver nanoparticles doped with cerium nanoparticles (CeONP) showed an increase in inhibitory with an increase a zone of inhibition after being doped with cerium nanoparticles. The disinfection effect of Ag-doped CeONP was more pronounced on Staphylococcus aureus than Escherichia coli, although the difference was not wide.

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