VAlPOs as Efficient Catalysts for Glycerol Conversion to Methanol

The catalytic activity of a series of vanadium aluminophosphates catalysts prepared by sol-gel method followed by combustion of the obtained gel was evaluated in glycerol conversion towards methanol. The materials were characterized by several techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-vis, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), Raman and X-ray photoelectron (XPS) spectroscopies. The amount of vanadium incorporated in aluminophosphates framework played an important role in the catalytic activity, while in the products distribution the key role is played by the vanadium oxidation state on the surface. The sample that contains a large amount of V4+ has the highest selectivity towards methanol. On the sample with the lowest vanadium loading the oxidation path to dihydroxyacetone is predominant. The catalyst with higher content of tetrahedral isolated vanadium species, such V5APO, is less active in breaking the C–C bonds in the glycerol molecule than the one containing polymeric species.

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PENGGUNAAN TiO2 PARTIKEL NANO HASIL SINTESIS BERBASIS AIR MENGGUNAKAN METODA SOL-GEL PADA BAHAN KAPAS SEBAGAI APLIKASI UNTUK TEKSTIL ANTI UV

Arena Tekstil ◽

10.31266/at.v28i1.1434 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maya Komalasari ◽

Bambang Sunendar

Keyword(s):

Fourier Transform ◽

Electron Microscope ◽

Scanning Electron Microscope ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Crosslinking Agent ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Nano Tio2 ◽

X Ray ◽

Infra Red ◽

Scanning Electron

Partikel nano TiO2 berbasis air dengan pH basa telah berhasil disintesis dengan menggunakan metode sol-gel dan diimobilisasi pada kain kapas dengan menggunakan kitosan sebagai zat pengikat silang. Sintesis dilakukan dengan prekursor TiCl4 pada konsentrasi 0,3 M, 0,5 M dan 1 M, dan menggunakan templat kanji dengan proses kalsinasi pada suhu 500˚C selama 2 jam. Partikel nano TiO2 diaplikasikan ke kain kapas dengan metoda pad-dry-cure dan menggunakan kitosan sebagai crosslinking agent. Berdasarkan hasil Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM),diketahui bahwa morfologi partikel TiO2 berbentuk spherical dengan ukuran nano (kurang dari 100 nm). Karakterisasi X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan adanya tiga tipe struktur kristal utama, yaitu (100), (101) dan (102) dengan fasa kristal yang terbentuk adalah anatase dan rutile. Pada karakterisasi menggunakan SEM terhadap serbuk dari TiO2 yang telah diaplikasikan ke permukaan kain kapas, terlihat adanya imobilisasi partikel nano TiO2 melalui ikatan hidrogen silang dengan kitosan pada kain kapas. Hasil analisa tersebut kemudian dikonfirmasi dengan FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red) yang hasilnya memperlihatkan puncak serapan pada bilangan gelombang 3495 cm-1, 2546 cm-1, dan 511 cm-1, yang masing-masing diasumsikan sebagai adanya vibrasi gugus fungsi O-H, N-H dan Ti-O-Ti. Hasil SEM menunjukkan pula bahwa kristal nano yang terbentuk diantaranya adalah fasa rutile , yang berdasarkan literatur terbukti dapatberfungsi sebagai anti UV.

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A Novel Hydroxyapatite Carrier for Enrichment of Hydrocarbon Degradation Bacteria

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.336-338.1914 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 336-338 ◽

pp. 1914-1917

Author(s):

Lei Yang ◽

Zhen Yi Zhang ◽

Xiao Shan Ning ◽

Guang He Li

Keyword(s):

Activated Carbon ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Hydrocarbon Degradation ◽

Potential Candidate ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Bacterial Enrichment ◽

Bet Method ◽

The One ◽

Scanning Electron

In this paper, a novel and highly efficient hydroxyapatite (HA) carrier for cultivating hydrocarbon degradation bacteria (HDB) is introduced. The HA particles synthesized through a sol-gel method and different heat treatments were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and BET method. The microbial amount and activities of HDB cultivated on HA carriers were quantitatively investigated in order to assess their enriching capabilities. The results showed that HA synthesized at 550°C and the one without calcination could enrich HDB 3 and 2 magnitude orders more than the activated carbon, respectively. Mechanisms of bacterial enrichment on HA and activated carbon were also studied, and it is believed that the high bioactivity and the surface morphology of HA were responsible for the efficient reproduction of HDB. It is concluded that HA is a potential candidate to replace the conventionally used activated carbon as a novel carrier applied in the filed of bioremediation for oil contaminated soil.

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Preparation of Borosilicate Xerogel and Research on its Mineralization

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.476-478.2059 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 476-478 ◽

pp. 2059-2062

Author(s):

Chen Wang ◽

Ya Dong Li ◽

Gu Qiao Ding

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Fourier Transform ◽

Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

Ph Value ◽

Sol Gel ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Compositional Changes ◽

Scanning Electron

Tributyl borate was first adopted for the introduction of boron in the preparation of bioactive borosilicate xerogel by sol-gel method. The xerogel reacted continuously in 0.25M K2HPO4 solution with a starting pH value of 7.0 at 37 °C for 1day. The structural, morphologies and compositional changes resulting from the conversion were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated that speed of formation of HA was cut way back on the time with the addition of boron and the induction period for the HA nucleation on the surface of the borosilicate xerogel was short than 1 days. The conversion mechanism of the borosilicate xerogels to hydroxyapaptite was also discussed.

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Investigation of ZnO/CuO/Nanographene Platelets Composites Catalyst for the Degradation of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.864.117 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 864 ◽

pp. 117-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hesni Shabrany ◽

Hendry Tju ◽

Ardiansyah Taufik ◽

Rosari Saleh

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solution ◽

Methylene Blue ◽

Catalytic Activity ◽

Visible Light ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Nitrogen Adsorption ◽

Ultrasound Irradiation ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray

This paper discusses the catalytic activity of ZnO/CuO/nanographene platelets composites under visible light and ultrasound irradiation separately. The ZnO/CuO/nanographene platelets composites were synthesized using a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction and nitrogen adsorption spectroscopy were employed to investigate the structural and surface area of the catalyst. The catalytic activity results showed that the presence of nanographene platelets in ZnO/CuO nanocomposites improved its efficiency in degrading methylene blue. A scavenger method was also used to understand the role of charged carriers and the active radical involved in the catalytic activity.

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Morphology and Phase Composition of Sol-Gel Derived Aluminum Borate Nanowhiskers

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.659.121 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 659 ◽

pp. 121-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pat Sooksaen

Keyword(s):

Fourier Transform ◽

Phase Composition ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Molar Ratio ◽

Aluminum Borate ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Higher Temperature ◽

Sol Gel Synthesis ◽

Scanning Electron

Aluminium borate nanowhiskers with varying aspect ratio were synthesized via sol–gel synthesis. The morphology of aluminum borate (Al4B2O9 and Al18B4O33) nanowhiskers could be controlled by varying the aluminum to boron (Al:B) molar ratio in the sol–gel derived precursors. Sintering temperatures (850 and 1100°C) and sintering times (4 and 32 hours) also affected the phase composition and size of the nanowhiskers. Citric acid was also added in the sol–gel derived precursors as a surface stabilizer for obtaining uniform finely dispersed nanostructures. Fine nanowhiskers were obtained by the calcination at 850°C, whereas higher temperature of 1100°C led to thicker and longer nanowhiskers and became rod-like crystals. The morphology and phase composition were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction. Chemical bond vibrations in the synthesized nanowhiskers were investigated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.

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Sintesis Zeolit Silikalit-1 Menggunakan Limbah Tongkol Jagung sebagai Sumber Silika

al-Kimiya ◽

10.15575/ak.v4i2.5089 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 91-99

Author(s):

Ginawanti Maulida Gunawan ◽

Dede Suhendar ◽

Citra Deliana Dewi Sundari ◽

Atthar Luqman Ivansyah ◽

Soni Setiadji ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fourier Transform ◽

Electron Microscope ◽

Scanning Electron Microscope ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Fourier Transform Infrared ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Scanning Electron

Tongkol jagung merupakan limbah agrikultural yang banyak mengandung silika yang pemanfaatannya belum maksimal. Silika dai tongkol jagung dapat menjadi solusi alternatif untuk menggantikan sumber silika komersial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengisolasi, mensintesis, dan mengkarakterisasi zeolit silikalit-1 dari limbah tongkol jagung. Metode sol-gel digunakan untuk mengisolasi silika yang selanjutnya digunakan untuk sintesis zeolit silikalit-1 dengan metode hidrotermal. Komposisi silika ditentukan oleh X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). Silika yang dihasilkan sebesar 34,55%. Pengotor utama silika yang dihasilkan dari hasil ekstraksi adalah Na2O sebesar 7,48%. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan bahwa silika hasil isolasi adalah amorf. Data Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) menunjukkan adanya siloksan dan kelompok silanol didalam silika. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukan bahwa zeolit silikalit-1 telah berhasil disintesis dengan ukuran kristal sebesar 15,28 nm. Data Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) menunjukkan adanya gugus D5R pentasil pada zeolit yang dihasilkan. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) menunjukan morfologi dari zeolit silikalit-1 berbentuk bola-bola kecil yang merupakan benih kristal heksagonal yang sepenuhnya belum terbentuk.

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Sintesis Nanopartikel Mangan Oksida dengan Metode Sol Gel dan Uji Aktivitas Katalitik terhadap Degradasi Zat Warna Rhodamin B

Chemica: Jurnal Ilmiah Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia ◽

10.35580/chemica.v21i2.17989 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 190

Author(s):

Sri Rahayu ◽

Netti Herawati ◽

Mohammad Wijaya

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Activity ◽

Ethylene Glycol ◽

Manganese Oxide ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Degradation Process ◽

Oxide Nanoparticles ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles ◽

X Ray ◽

Rhodamin B

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang sintesis nanopartikel mangan oksida menggunakan prekursor KMnO4 dengan metode sol gel, dengan menambahkan aditif etilendiamin dan etilen glikol yang berperan sebagai agen penstabil, selanjutnya menguji aktivitas katalitik dari mangan oksida tersebut terhadap proses degradasi warna rhodamin B. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan zat aditif terhadap ukuran dan bentuk nanopartikel yang dihasilkan serta kemampuannya sebagai katalis dalam proses degradasi zat warna rhodamin B. Nanopartikel yang diperoleh, dikarakterisasi menggunakan XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) dan SEM (Scanning Elektron Microscope) serta penentuan aktivitas katalitik dalam proses degradasi terhadap zat warna rhodamin B dengan spektrofotometer UV-Vis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sintesis nanopartikel menggunakan aditif etilendiamin lebih baik dibandingkan dengan aditif etilen glikol karena ukuran nanopartikel berkisar antara 5,66-33,38 dalam bentuk tetragonal. Morfologi nanopartikel mangan oksida terlihat berbentuk bulat yang seragam. Nanopartikel mangan oksida hasil sintesis mampu mempercepat proses degradasi warna rhodamin B dengan persentase degradasi mencapai 85,6%. Kata kunci: Nanopartikel, Mangan Oksida , Sol gel dan Rhodamin B ABSTRACT Research has been carried out on the synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles using KMnO4 precursors with the sol gel method, by adding ethylenediamine and ethylene glycol additives which act as stabilizing agents, then tested the catalytic activity of the manganese oxide on the degradation process of Rhodamine B. This study aims to determine the effect of adding substances additives on the size and shape of the nanoparticles were produced and their ability as catalysts in the degradation process of Rhodamin B. Nanoparticles were obtained, characterized using XRD (X-Ray Diffraction)and SEM (Scanning Elektron Microscope)and determination of catalytic activity in the degradation process of rhodamine B dyes with UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results showed that the synthesis of nanoparticles using ethylenediamine additives was better than ethylene glycol additives because the size of the nanoparticles ranged from 5.66 to 33.38 in the tetragonal form. The morphology of manganese oxide nanoparticles looks uniform in shape. Manganese oxide nanoparticles can accelerate the degradation process of Rhodamin B with a percentage of degradation reaching 85.6%. Keywords: Nanoparticles, Manganese Oxide, Sol gel and Rhodamin B

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SINTESIS KOMPOSIT Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2 BERBASIS LIMBAH AMPAS TEBU DI WILAYAH BANDAR LAMPUNG DENGAN KOMBINASI METODE KOPRESIPITASI & SOL GEL UNTUK APLIKASI FOTOKATALIS

Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika ◽

10.24127/jpf.v7i2.2186 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 203

Author(s):

Harlina - Ardiyanti ◽

Deska Lismawening Puspitarum ◽

Weni Ayu Puja Kesuma

Keyword(s):

Methylene Blue ◽

Fourier Transform ◽

Visible Light ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Fourier Transform Infrared ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray

Telah dilakukan sintesis komposit Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2 berbasis limbah ampas dengan kombinasi metode kopresipitasi dan sol gel. Proses sintesis terdiri dari 3 tahap, yaitu (1) preparasi nanopartikel Fe3O4 dengan metode kopresipitasi, (2) sintesis SiO2 dari limbah ampas tebu dengan metode sol gel, dan tahap akhir sintesis komposit Fe3O4/SiO2/TiO2. Karakterisasi X-ray Diffraction (XRD) menunjukkan struktur kristal dari komposit dan analisis gugus fungsi ditunjukkan dengan Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) yang menunjukkan bahwa komposit telah berhasil disintesis. Aktivitas fotokatalis dari komposit diujikan dengan pendegradasian zat warna Methylene Blue (MB) di bawah sinar matahari (visible light) selama 5 jam. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa komposit mempunyai aktivitas fotokatalis dan kemampuan degradasi MB yang lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan TiO2 murni.

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Development, Fabrication, and Characterization of Composite Polycaprolactone Membranes Reinforced with TiO2 Nanoparticles

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym11121955 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1955 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Karina del Ángel-Sánchez ◽

César I. Borbolla-Torres ◽

Luis M. Palacios-Pineda ◽

Nicolás A. Ulloa-Castillo ◽

Alex Elías-Zúñiga

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Tensile Tests ◽

Experimental Characterization ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

X Ray ◽

The One

This paper focuses on developing, fabricating, and characterizing composite polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes reinforced with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (NPs) elaborated by using two solvents; acetic acid and a mixture of chloroform and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The resulting physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the composite materials are studied by using experimental characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, contact angle (CA), uniaxial and biaxial tensile tests, and surface roughness measurements. Experimental results show that the composite material synthesized by sol-gel and chloroform-DMF has a better performance than the one obtained by using acetic acid as a solvent.

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The Effect of Cu Doping on the Transformation from Rutile to Anatase and Cu Occupation Tendency in TiO2 Solid Solution

Journal of Spectroscopy ◽

10.1155/2019/6470601 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jun-Yu Chen ◽

Ji-Kang Yan ◽

Guo-You Gan

Keyword(s):

Solid Solution ◽

Fourier Transform ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Calculated Data ◽

Xrd Analysis ◽

Vibration Frequencies ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Cu Doping ◽

X Ray ◽

Stretching Vibration

TiO2 doped with different amounts of Cu2+ ions (from 0 to 3 mol%) was synthesized by sol-gel method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The XRD analysis showed that the Cu-doped TiO2 samples exhibit anatase and rutile phases. The lattice parameters remain unchanged, independent of Cu2+ content. Diameter of TiO2 increased significantly with increasing concentrations of Cu2+. The investigated results indicate that a greater portion of the Cu2+ ions are well incorporated into the anatase and rutile TiO2 lattices. The stretching vibration frequencies of the interatomic bonds were calculated by the electronegativity principle. The calculated data were compared with infrared spectra. The results show that in the rutile and anatase phases, O atoms in the TiO2 lattice and some interstitial Cu atoms form Cu-O bond, and other substitutional Cu that replaces Ti atoms in TiO2 lattice form Cu-O bond with O atoms in the TiO2 lattice.

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