scholarly journals Removal of Zinc Ions Using Hydroxyapatite and Study of Ultrasound Behavior of Aqueous Media

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Iconaru ◽  
Mikael Motelica-Heino ◽  
Régis Guegan ◽  
Mihai Predoi ◽  
Alina Prodan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Zinc Ions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ultrasonic Measurements ◽  
Ultrasonic Conditions ◽  
Langmuir And Freundlich Models

The present study demonstrates the effectiveness of hydroxyapatite nanopowders in the adsorption of zinc in aqueous solutions. The synthesized hydroxyapatites before (HAp) and after the adsorption of zinc (at a concentration of 50 mg/L) in solution (HApD) were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM, respectively). The effectiveness of hydroxyapatite nanopowders in the adsorption of zinc in aqueous solutions was stressed out through ultrasonic measurements. Both Langmuir and Freundlich models properly fitted on a wide range of concentration the equilibrium adsorption isotherms, allowing us to precisely quantify the affinity of zinc to hydroxyapatite nanopowders and to probe the efficacy of hydroxyapatite in removal of zinc ions from aqueous solutions in ultrasonic conditions.

scholarly journals Charge Compensation in Europium-Doped Hafnia Nanoparticles: Solvothermal Synthesis and Colloidal Dispersion

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1042
Author(s):  
Xavier H. Guichard ◽  
Francesco Bernasconi ◽  
Alessandro Lauria
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Hafnium Oxide ◽  
Aqueous Media ◽  
Charge Compensation ◽  
Colloidal Dispersion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Direct Formation ◽  
Enhanced Luminescence

Effective charge compensation of europium in hafnium oxide nanoparticles was achieved at low temperature, allowing high doping incorporation (up to 6 at.%) and enhanced luminescence. The efficiency of the incorporation and charge compensation was confirmed by scanning electron microscope energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and powder X-ray diffraction measurements. Despite the known polymorphism of hafnium oxide, when doped to a concentration above 3 at.%, only the pure monoclinic phase was observed up to 6 at.% of europium. Furthermore, the low-temperature solvothermal route allowed the direct formation of stable dispersions of the synthesized material over a wide range of concentrations in aqueous media. The dispersions were studied by diffuse light scattering (DLS) to evaluate their quality and by photoluminescence to investigate the incorporation of the dopants into the lattice.

Synthesis of Fe2O3/CNTs for the Fast Removal of Tetracycline from Aqueous Solutions

2014 ◽  
Vol 915-916 ◽  
pp. 933-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong Jie Zhang ◽  
Chang Yu Lu ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Wei Sheng Guan ◽  
Yue Xin Peng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Ferrite Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fast Removal ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effective remove to tetracycline still remains a big challenge for scientists. In this work, we used a new method for preparing functional magnetic CNTS with ferrite nanoparticles. A wide range of techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and magnetic measurements were applied to characterize the obtained Fe2O3/CNTs. Moreover, we have also studied the properties of adsorbent to tetracycline. In addition, we have found that the Fe2O3/CNTs are better reusable adsorbent than other traditional adsorbents by magnetic separation recycling method.

scholarly journals Preparation of red and grey elemental selenium for food fortification

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Khandsuren ◽  
J. Prokisch
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Sodium Selenite ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Elemental Selenium ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hexagonal Form ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size Analyzer ◽  
Wide Range

AbstractIn recent years, the importance of nanomaterials in food science, medicine, etc. has been increasing quickly. Herein, organic and inorganic red selenium nanoparticles synthesised by the reduction of sodium selenite with chemical and biological reducing agents. Grey hexagonal form in aqueous and powder was assembled at a high temperature of 85 °C for 10 min. Also, selenium enriched yogurt powder was made that contained about 2,000 mg kg−1 selenium, 93.8% of which is in nano form with a size of 50–500 nm. The synthesised nanoparticles were characterised by Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyzer (DLS), X-ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The prepared SeNPs could be promising additive for a wide range of applications.

scholarly journals Alginate-Mediated Synthesis of Hetero-Shaped Silver Nanoparticles and Their Hydrogen Peroxide Sensing Ability

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Bhagyaraj ◽  
Igor Krupa
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Linear Response ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pollution Detection

A new method for the simple synthesis of stable heterostructured biopolymer (sodium alginate)-capped silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) based on green chemistry is reported. The as-prepared nanoparticles were characterized using the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. The results showed that the as-prepared Ag-NPs have a heterostructured morphology with particle size in the range 30 ± 18–60 ± 25 nm, showing a zeta potential of −62 mV. The silver nanoparticle formation was confirmed from UV-Vis spectra showing 424 nm as maximum absorption. The particle size and crystallinity of the as-synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed using TEM and XRD measurements, respectively. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of alginate as capping agent to stabilize the nanoparticles. The Ag-NPs also showed excellent sensing capability, with a linear response to hydrogen peroxide spanning a wide range of concentrations from 10−1 to 10−7 M, which indicates their high potential for water treatment applications, such as pollution detection and nanofiltration composites.

scholarly journals The Influences of Magnesium upon Calcium Phosphate Mineral Formation and Structure as Monitored by X-ray and Vibrational Spectroscopy

Soil Systems ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
David M. Hilger ◽  
Jordan G. Hamilton ◽  
Derek Peak
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcareous Soils ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Edge Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Phosphate Mineral ◽  
Local Bonding ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Concentrations

Calcium phosphate minerals are typically the solubility-limiting phase for phosphate in calcareous soils. Magnesium (Mg), despite being present in high concentrations in calcareous soils, has been largely neglected in the study of formation and stabilization of soil phosphate minerals due to the high solubility of pure Mg phosphate phases. In this study, a series of four common calcium and magnesium phosphate minerals, hydroxyapatite/bobierrite and brushite/newberyite were synthesized in the presence of widely varying Mg concentrations to examine the effects of Mg substitution upon the local bonding environment and overall structure of the precipitates. Phosphorus K-edge X-Ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) provide insight into the local coordination environment, whereas synchrotron powder X-Ray diffraction (SP-XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used for structural analysis. In acidic to neutral pH, Mg-bearing brushite phases formed over a wide range of Ca:Mg ratios. In neutral to high pH systems, a short-range order amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) with a local structure analogous with hydroxyapatite precipitated for a wide range of Ca to Mg ratios. It can be inferred that the presence of Mg in soils leads to stabilization of metastable phases: via cation substitution in brushite and via poisoning of crystal growth propagation for hydroxyapatite.

Growth of ZnO Nanostructures at Different Temperatures without Catalyst by Wet Thermal Oxidation Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 620 ◽  
pp. 132-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hind I. Abdulgafour ◽  
Yushamdan Yusof ◽  
F.K. Yam ◽  
Hassan Zainuriah
Keyword(s):  
Oxidation Process ◽  
Zinc Powder ◽  
Silicon Substrates ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Evaporation Technique

In this study, an efficient method to achieve a wide range of high-quality zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures through zinc powder evaporation at different temperatures is developed. ZnO nanostructures could be synthesized on n-type silicon substrates by a simple thermal evaporation technique without a catalyst at 600°C, 700°C, 800°C, and 900°C. Samples are annealed in wet oxygen and ambient argon gases. Surface morphology, crystallinity, and optical properties of the ZnO nanostructures are examined by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscope measurements, X-ray diffraction, and photoluminescence measurement.

Synthesis Of Highly Ordered Macroporous Minerals: Extension of the Synthetic Method to Other Metal Oxides and Organic-Inorganic Composites

1998 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.F. Blanford ◽  
T.N. Do ◽  
B.T. Holland ◽  
A. Stein
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ordered Macroporous ◽  
Lower Temperature

AbstractThe facile synthesis of three-dimensional macroporous arrays of titania, zirconia and alumina was recently reported [1]. The synthesis of these materials has now been extended to the oxides of iron, tungsten, and antimony, as well as a mixed yttrium-zirconium system and organically modi- fied silicates. These materials were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). Ordered structures of iron, tungsten, and antimony were formed from alkoxide precursors as in the originally reported synthesis, but the template was removed at a lower temperature. Samples of vinyl- and 2-cyanoethyl-modified silicates were formed from a mixture of organotrialkoxysilane and tetraalkoxysilane precursors; the polystyrene template was removed by extraction with a THF/acetone mixture. These results show the ease of extending the original syn- thesis to a wide range of systems. Also, the ability to form homogenous mixed-metal oxides will be important for tailoring the dielectric and photonic properties of these materials.

scholarly journals Alginate-Mediated Synthesis of Hetero-Shaped Silver Nanoparticles and their Hydrogen Peroxide Sensing ability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Bhagyaraj ◽  
Igor Krupa
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pollution Detection

Silver nanoparticles have been the focus of extensive research for many decades due to their unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. Introducing new environmentally benign methods for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles is of great interest in the research community. In this work we propose a new method for the simple synthesis of stable heterostructured biopolymer (sodium alginate)-capped silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) based on green chemistry.The as-prepared nanoparticles were characterized using the ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. The results showed that the as-prepared Ag-NPs have a heterostructured morphology with particle size in the range 30 ± 18 – 60 ± 25 nm, showing a zeta potential of -62 mV. The silver nanoparticle formation was confirmed from UV-Vis spectra showing 424 nm as maximum absorption. The particle size and crystallinity of the as- synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed using TEM and XRD measurements respectively. FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of alginate as capping agent to stabilize the nanoparticles. The Ag-NPs also showed excellent sensing capability, with a linear response to hydrogen peroxide spanning a wide range of concentrations from 10-1 – 10-7 M, which indicates their high potential for water treatment applications, such as pollution detection and nanofiltration composites.

scholarly journals Effect of Growth Temperature and Time on Morphology and Gas Sensitivity of Cu2O/Cu Microstructures

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Wu ◽  
Lun Zhang ◽  
Zhipeng Xun ◽  
Guili Yu ◽  
Liwei Shi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gas Sensors ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Gas Sensitivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Gas Response

A facile hydrothermal synthesis with CuSO4as the copper source was used to prepare micro/nano-Cu2O. The obtained samples have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). With increasing the reaction temperature and time, the final products were successively Cu2O octahedron microcrystals, Cu2O/Cu composite particles, and a wide range of Cu spherical particles. The gas sensitivity of products towards ethanol and acetone gases was studied. The results showed that sensors prepared with Cu2O/Cu composites synthesized at 65°C for 15 min exhibited optimal gas sensitivity. The gas sensing mechanism and the effect of Cu in the enhanced gas response were also elaborated. The excellent gas sensitivity indicates that Cu2O/Cu composites have potential application as gas sensors.

Facile Removal of Pesticides from Aqueous Solutions Using Magnetic Nanocomposites I. Synthesis and characterization of the adsorbent material

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (11) ◽  
pp. 3931-3934
Author(s):  
Irina Fierascu ◽  
Raluca Somoghi ◽  
Cristian Andi Nicolae ◽  
Nicolae Stanica ◽  
Radu Claudiu Fierascu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Magnetic Nanocomposites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

An inorganic/organic magnetic nanocomposite was synthesized and analytically characterized using X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and thermal analysis. The evaluation of the magnetic properties revealed that both the magnetite and the magnetite/chitosan nanocomposite are superparamagnetic with a paramagnetic component, having the saturation magnetization values of 48.04 emu/g, and 41.3 emu/g, respectively. The synthesized material is indented for the adsorption of two known commercial-available pesticides (active ingredients deltamethrin and thiamethoxam, respectively) from aqueous solutions.

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