scholarly journals Sustainable Synthesis of Microwave Assisted IONPs by Using Spinacia Oleracea: Enhances Resistance Against Fungal Wilt Infection by Inducing ROS and Modulating Defense System in Tomato Plants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hina Ashraf ◽  
Tehmina Anjum ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Tanzeela Batool ◽  
Shahzad Naseem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Photosynthetic Pigment ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray

Abstract Background: Changing climate enhances the survival of pests and pathogens which eventually affects the crop yield and reduces its economic value. To attain the sustainable food security, novel approaches should be employed. Nanobased agri-chemicals provide a distinctive mechanism to increase productivity and manage phytopathogens with minimum environmental distress. In-vitro and greenhouse studies were conducted to evaluate the potential of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) in suppressing the wilt infection caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycospersici and to improve tomato growth (Solanum lycopersicum) and fruit quality. Results: Various microwave powers (100 W- 1000 W) were used to modulate the properties of green synthesize IONPs by using spinach as a starting material. The IONPs stabilized with black coffee extract were substantively characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, dielectric and impedance spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Scanning and transmission electron microscopy and magnetization-analysis. XRD revealed cubic magnetite (Fe3O4) phase with superparamagnetic nature, detected at all microwave powers. Binding energies of Fe 2p3/2 (712.05 eV) and Fe 2p1/2 (723.9 eV) of Fe3O4 NPs was confirmed by XPS analysis observed at microwave power of 1000 W. Uniform, spherical shaped particles with an average diameter of 4 nm were confirmed by SEM and TEM analysis. Significant reduction in mycelial growth and spore germination was perceived after exposure to different treatments of IONPs. Malformed mycelium, DNA fragmentation, alternation in cell membrane and ROS production in F. oxysporum indicates antimicrobial affinity of iron oxide NPs. The particles were applied both through root (before transplantation) and foliar application (after two weeks) to infected seedlings. The IONPs significantly reduced the disease severity by an average of 47.8% resulting in increased plant growth variables at exposure to 10 µg/mL of IONPs. Analysis of photosynthetic pigment, phenolic compounds and antioxidant enzymes in root and shoots signifies an increasing trend after exposure to various concentrations of IONPs. Correspondingly, lycopene, vitamin C, total flavonoids and protein content was substantially improved in tomato fruits after treatment of IONPs. Conclusion: These findings of current investigation suggests that IONPs owned antifungal properties to subdue Fusarium wilt disease by boosting plant growth and fruit quality.

scholarly journals Sustainable synthesis of microwave-assisted IONPs using Spinacia oleracea L. for control of fungal wilt by modulating the defense system in tomato plants

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hina Ashraf ◽  
Tehmina Anjum ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Tanzeela Batool ◽  
Shahzad Naseem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Spinacia Oleracea ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sem And Tem

Abstract Background Changing climate enhances the survival of pests and pathogens, which eventually affects crop yield and reduces its economic value. Novel approaches should be employed to ensure sustainable food security. Nano-based agri-chemicals provide a distinctive mechanism to increase productivity and manage phytopathogens, with minimal environmental distress. In vitro and in greenhouse studies were conducted to evaluate the potential of green-synthesized iron-oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) in suppressing wilt infection caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycospersici, and improving tomato growth (Solanum lycopersicum) and fruit quality. Results Various microwave powers (100–1000 W) were used to modulate the properties of the green-synthesized IONPs, using spinach as a starting material. The IONPs stabilized with black coffee extract were substantively characterized using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, dielectric and impedance spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM, respectively), and magnetization analysis. XRD revealed a cubic magnetite (Fe3O4) phase with super-paramagnetic nature, detected at all microwave powers. The binding energies of Fe 2p3/2 (710.9 eV) and Fe 2p1/2 (724.5 eV) of Fe3O4 NPs were confirmed using XPS analysis at a microwave power of 1000 W. Uniform, spherical/cubical-shaped particles with an average diameter of 4 nm were confirmed using SEM and TEM analysis. A significant reduction in mycelial growth and spore germination was observed upon exposure to different IONP treatments. Malformed mycelium, DNA fragmentation, alternation in the cell membrane, and ROS production in F. oxysporum indicated the anti-microbial potential of the IONPs. The particles were applied both through the root (before transplantation) and by means of foliar application (after two weeks) to the infected seedlings. IONPs significantly reduced disease severity by an average of 47.8%, resulting in increased plant growth variables after exposure to 12.5 µg/mL of IONPs. Analysis of photosynthetic pigments, phenolic compounds, and anti-oxidant enzymes in the roots and shoots showed an increasing trend after exposure to various concentrations of IONPs. Correspondingly, lycopene, vitamin C, total flavonoids, and protein content were substantially improved in tomato fruits after treatment with IONPs. Conclusion The findings of the current investigation suggested that the synthesized IONPs display anti-fungal and nutritional properties that can help to manage Fusarium wilt disease, resulting in enhanced plant growth and fruit quality. Graphical Abstract

Characterizing the Thermomechanical Degradation of a Filled Elastomer by Morphology and X Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

2001 ◽  
Vol 702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni F Crosta ◽  
Art J Nelson ◽  
Marina C Camatini
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Intrinsic Property ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Structural Domain ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vulcanized Rubber ◽  
A Value ◽  
Debris Particles ◽  
Morphological Descriptor ◽  
Microscopy Images

ABSTRACTThree types of debris particles, denoted by L2, H2 and K3 respectively, originated from the abrasion of silica-filled, vulcanized rubber under different test conditions (severity) were analyzed and compared. The structural fractal dimension, DFS, of the particle perimeter was chosen as a morphological descriptor (but not necessarily as an intrinsic property of the fractured material !). Said dimension was estimated by processing light microscopy images. A value of the morphological threshold, TST, which separates the textural from the structural domain in the RICHARDSON plot was determined in order to maximize discrimination between the three particle types and rank them by increasing values of DFS. Particles from the highest severity test (K3) exhibited the highest value of DFS. X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) provided elemental composition, core level binding energies and the speciation of C, N, O, Si and S. As a result, L2 debris was found to originate from two processes: fracture of rubber and segregation of extender oil. Evidence has come both from morphology and XPS. Particles of H2 and K3 were ascribed to fracture alone. Comparison between K3 and the reference material, rasped rubber (RAS), shows the following: a) increase of the [S]/[C] surface atomic concentration ratio from RAS to K3; b) existence of multiple bonding states of S in K3 with energy peaking at 162.9 ± 0.3 eV ([-S-S-]n); c) weak contribution of R-S-O-R oxidized S species in K3 at 165 eV, not seen in RAS; d) no evidence of either SO3 or SO4 groups in any material. Although preliminary, these results prove the ability of morphological analysis and XPS to characterize the surface properties of debris particles non destructively.

Electronic structure modification in Fe substituted β-Ga2O3 from resonant photoemission and soft x-ray absotption spectroscopies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahadeb Ghosh ◽  
Mangala Nand ◽  
Rajiv Kamparath ◽  
Mukul Gupta ◽  
Devdatta M Phase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Transfer System ◽  
Structure Modification ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Resonant Photoemission ◽  
A Charge ◽  
Fe Substitution

Abstract Oriented thin films of β-(Ga1-xFex)2O3 have been deposited by RF magnetron sputtering on c-Al2O3 and GaN substrates. The itinerant character of Fe 3d states forming the top of the valence band (VB) of Fe substituted of β-Ga2O3 thin films has been determined from resonant photoelectron spectroscopy (RPES). Further, admixture of itinerant and localized character of these Fe 3d sates is obtained for larger binding energies i.e deeper of VB. The bottom of the conduction band (CB) for β-(Ga1-xFex)2O3 is also found to be strongly hybridized states involving Fe 3d and O 2p states as compared to that of Ga 4s in pristine β-Ga2O3. This suggests that β-Ga2O3 transforms from band like system to a charge transfer system with Fe substitution. Furthermore, the bandgap red shits with Fe composition, which has been found to be primarily related to the shift of the CB edge.

scholarly journals FOLIAR APPLICATIONS OF ZINC, IRON AND MANGANESE INFLUENCE THE PLANT GROWTH AND FRUIT QUALITY OF PAPAYA CV. RED LADY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 551-557
Author(s):  
Gurjot Singh Pelia ◽  
◽  
A K Baswal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Heavy Soil

Prevalence of heavy soil is a major problem for fruit cultivation under Punjab conditions consequently leading to deficiency of several micro-nutrients including zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) which adversely affects the growth and productivity. In this view, a study was planned to investigate the effect of foliar applications of zinc sulphate (ZnSO4), iron sulphate (FeSO4), and manganese sulphate (MnSO4) on vegetative growth, reproductive growth and fruit quality of papaya cv. Red lady. Plants sprayed with ZnSO4 (0.4 %) exhibited significantly highest plant height, plant girth, number of leaves, petiole length; initiated an earliest flowering and fruiting; and improved fruit quality viz., fruit weight, fruit length, titratable acidity, soluble solids concentrations, ascorbic acid content, total phenols content, and total carotenoids content as compared with the control and all other treatments. In conclusion, foliar application ZnSO4 (0.4 %) significantly improved plant growth and fruit quality in papaya cv. Red lady.

scholarly journals Synthesis of new Ln4(Al2O6F2)O2 (Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd) phases with a cuspidine-related structure

IUCrJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aroa Morán-Ruiz ◽  
Aritza Wain-Martin ◽  
Alodia Orera ◽  
María Luisa Sanjuán ◽  
Aitor Larrañaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Raman Spectra ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Temperature Reaction ◽  
Rietveld Refinements ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vinylidene Difluoride ◽  
Vacant Position

The first fluorination of the cuspidine-related phases of Ln4(Al2O7□)O2 (where Ln = Sm, Eu, Gd) is reported. A low-temperature reaction with poly(vinylidene difluoride) lead to the fluorine being substituted in place of oxygen and inserted into the vacant position between the dialuminate groups. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows the presence of the F 1s photoelectron together with an increase in Al 2p and rare-earth 4d binding energies supporting F incorporation. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses are consistent with the formula Ln4(Al2O6F2)O2, confirming that substitution of one oxygen by two fluoride atoms has been achieved. Rietveld refinements show an expansion in the cell upon fluorination and confirm that the incorporation of fluoride in the Ln4(Al2O7□)O2 structure results in changes in Al coordination from four to five. Thus, the isolated tetrahedral dialuminate Al2O7 groups are converted to chains of distorted square-based pyramids. These structural results are also discussed based on Raman spectra.

Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from aqueous solution using multiwalled carbon nanotubes/iron oxide magnetic composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 917-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Hu ◽  
Donglin Zhao ◽  
Xiangke Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Magnetic Composites ◽  
X Ray

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/iron oxide magnetic composites (named as MCs) were prepared by co-precipitation method, and were characterised by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in detail. The prepared MCs were employed as an adsorbent for the removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions from wastewater in heavy metal ion pollution cleanup. The results demonstrated that the sorption of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions was strongly dependent on pH and temperature. The experimental data were well described by Langmuir model, and the monolayer sorption capacity of MCs was found to vary from 10.02 to 31.25 mg/g for Pb(II) and from 3.11 to 8.92 mg/g for Cu(II) at temperature increasing from 293.15 to 353.15 K at pH 5.50. The sorption capacity of Pb(II) on MCs was higher than that of Cu(II), which was attributed to their ionic radius, hydration energies and hydrolysis of their hydroxides. The thermodynamic parameters (i.e., ΔH0, ΔS0 and ΔG0) were calculated from temperature dependent sorption isotherms, and the results indicated that the sorption of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions on MCs were spontaneous and endothermic processes.

scholarly journals On the prediction of core level binding energies in molecules, surfaces and solids

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 8403-8410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesc Viñes ◽  
Carmen Sousa ◽  
Francesc Illas
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Core Level ◽  
Chemical Environment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Unique Information

Core level binding energies, measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy providing unique information regarding the chemical environment of atoms in a system, can be estimated by a diversity of state-of-the-art accurate methods here detailed.

Determination of the oxidation state of manganese in lepidolite by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Clay Minerals ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Evans ◽  
E. Raftery
Keyword(s):  
Oxidation State ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electronic Spectroscopy ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Core Electron ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Occasional Occurrence ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Electron Binding Energies

It is usually assumed that the oxidation state of the small proportion of Mn sometimes present in micas is +2, although there is evidence from electronic spectroscopy (Burns, 1970) for at least the occasional occurrence of Mn(III) in manganophyllite. We describe here X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) measurements on the Mn in a Norwegian lepidolite which was the subject of a concurrent structural study by X-ray photoelectron diffraction (Evans & Raftery, 1982). To establish the Mn oxidation state we have compared the Mn2p core-electron binding energies (BE), the Mn2P3/2-O ls BE differences, and the Mn2p XPS peak profiles from the four common oxides of manganese (MnO, Mn3O4, Mn2O3 and MnO2) with those from the lepidolite. A re-examination of these oxides was undertaken because the agreement between reports in the literature was unsatisfactory, and uncertainty existed concerning the integrity of some of the surfaces previously examined.

scholarly journals Surface Study of CuO Nanopetals by Advanced Nanocharacterization Techniques with Enhanced Optical and Catalytic Properties

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arif Khan ◽  
Nafarizal Nayan ◽  
Shadiullah Shadiullah ◽  
Mohd Khairul Ahmad ◽  
Chin Fhong Soon
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Study ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Controlled Morphology ◽  
Xrd Patterns

In the present work, a facile one-step hydrothermal synthesis of well-defined stabilized CuO nanopetals and its surface study by advanced nanocharacterization techniques for enhanced optical and catalytic properties has been investigated. Characterization by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirmed existence of high crystalline CuO nanopetals with average length and diameter of 1611.96 nm and 650.50 nm, respectively. The nanopetals are monodispersed with a large surface area, controlled morphology, and demonstrate the nanocrystalline nature with a monoclinic structure. The phase purity of the as-synthesized sample was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns. A significantly wide absorption up to 800 nm and increased band gap were observed in CuO nanopetals. The valance band (VB) and conduction band (CB) positions at CuO surface are measured to be of +0.7 and −1.03 eV, respectively, using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which would be very promising for efficient catalytic properties. Furthermore, the obtained CuO nanopetals in the presence of hydrogen peroxide ( H 2 O 2 ) achieved excellent catalytic activities for degradation of methylene blue (MB) under dark, with degradation rate > 99% after 90 min, which is significantly higher than reported in the literature. The enhanced catalytic activity was referred to the controlled morphology of monodispersed CuO nanopetals, co-operative role of H 2 O 2 and energy band structure. This work contributes to a new approach for extensive application opportunities in environmental improvement.

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