scholarly journals Synthesis and characterisation of chitosan nanoparticle as a potential delivery carrier

2019 ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Noor Hidayah Ibrahim ◽  
Mas Jaffri Masarudin ◽  
Abdul Rahman Omar ◽  
Mohd Hair Bejo ◽  
Raha Abdul Rahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Ionic Gelation ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Particle Stability ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticle ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Wide Size Distribution

Chitosan is a biodegradable, non-toxic polysaccharide that is extensively studied as a biocompatible vector for gene and drug delivery. However, the fabrication of chitosan nanoparticle (CNP) is usually encountered with a wide size distribution and poor particle stability, which unfortunately limits their role for certain biological applications. This study reports the synthesis and characterisation of CNPs under optimised conditions. The CNPs were synthesised via ionic gelation process utilizing tripolyphosphate (TPP) as a cross-linking agent. The particle size and morphology of samples were subsequently evaluated using dynamic light scattering (DLS), electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Findings arising from this study showed the optimised nanoparticles exhibited spherical shaped CNPs with a size range from 4 to 25nm which lays the foundation for further applications.

Solvothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Lithium Tantalate Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 602-603 ◽  
pp. 19-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Qiang Gao ◽  
Hai Yan Chen ◽  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Xin Zou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solvothermal Synthesis ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology

Nanoscale LiTaO3 powders with perovskite structure were synthesized using the solvothermal technique with glycol as solvent at 240°C for 12h. The powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRD was used to elucidate room temperature structures using Rietveld refinement. The powders were pure single pervoskite phase with high crystallinity. FESEM and TEM were used to determine particle size and morphology. The average LiTaO3 grain size was estimated to be < 200nm, and TEM images indicated that LiTaO3 particles had a brick-like morphology. In addition, the effect of the temperature on the LiTaO3 power characterisitics was also detailed studied.

scholarly journals Preparation of Nanocellulose Using Ionic Liquids: 1-Propyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride and 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Babicka ◽  
Magdalena Woźniak ◽  
Krzysztof Dwiecki ◽  
Sławomir Borysiak ◽  
Izabela Ratajczak
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Microcrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Crystallinity Index ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cellulose I ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cation Type ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology

Cellulose nanocrystals were prepared using ionic liquids (ILs), 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [EMIM][Cl] and 1-propyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [PMIM][Cl], from microcrystalline cellulose. The resultant samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The XRD results showed that nanocellulose obtained by treatment with both ILs preserved basic cellulose I structure, but crystallinity index of samples (except for Sigmacell treated with [EMIM][Cl]) was lower in comparison to the starting microcrystalline cellulose. The DLS results indicated noticeably smaller particle sizes of prepared cellulose for material treated with [PMIM][Cl] compared to cellulose samples hydrolyzed with [EMIM][Cl], which were prone to agglomeration. The obtained nanocellulose had a rod-like structure that was confirmed by electron microscopy analyses. Moreover, the results described in this paper indicate that cation type of ILs influences particle size and morphology of cellulose after treatment with ionic liquids.

scholarly journals Biosynthesis of Self-Dispersed Silver Colloidal Particles Using the Aqueous Extract of P. peruviana for Sensing dl-Alanine

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rashid ◽  
Suhail Sabir
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
Chemical Sensor ◽  
Colloidal Dispersion ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Size And Morphology

We report the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in a single step using edible fruit aqueous extract of P. peruviana that essentially involved the concept of green chemistry. Yellowish-brown color appeared upon adding the broth of P. peruviana to aqueous solution of 1 mM AgNO3 which indicates the formation of AgNPs. The maximum synthesis of these nanoparticles was being achieved in nearly 2 hrs at 28°C. The synthesis of AgNPs was followed by AgNPs UV-visible spectroscopy. Particle size and morphology of AgNPs were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. These studies revealed that the AgNPs characterized were spherical in shape with diameter ranging from 31 to 52 nm. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy showed that the AgNPs present are approximately 63.42 percent by weight in the colloidal dispersion. The absorption spectra of the AgNPs in absence and presence of dl-alanine show a distinguish shift in surface plasmon resonance (SPR) bands. Thus, these nanoparticles may be used as a chemical sensor for dl-alanine present in the human blood.

Synthesis of Macroporous FeS2 Nanotubes and their Electrochemical Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 774-776 ◽  
pp. 677-681
Author(s):  
Han Tao Liao ◽  
You Rong Wang ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Xiao Fang Qian ◽  
Si Qing Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Capacity Retention ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
First Time

The particle size and morphology have a strong influence on the electrochemical performance of FeS2electrodes. In this paper, a simple one-pot solvothermal method is reported for the synthesis of macroporous pyrite nanotubes for the first time. The phase composition, morphology and structure of the as-obtained products were studied by the energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy, (high-resolution) transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction. The electrochemical properties of the FeS2samples were also investigated. The results demonstrated that the macroporous pyrite nanotubes delivered a higher initial discharge capacity of 925.2 mAh g-1and had good capacity retention.

Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles in Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)/Ethanol Solutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 1750008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Zhang ◽  
Yongan Tang ◽  
Branislav Vlahovic
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Plasmon Resonance Peak ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Average Size

Silver nanoparticles have been synthesized from Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP)/ethanol solutions, and six different PVP to silver nitrate weight ratios (PVP:AgNO3) are studied in reduction of silver nitrate in ethanol with the presence of PVP as a stabilizer. The produced silver nanoparticles showed strong plasmon resonance peak centered at around 405[Formula: see text]nm in UV-Vis spectra. The particle morphologies were also examined and compared under secondary electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Energy dispersion X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was utilized to determine the formation of silver nanoparticles. We found that the particle size and morphology were strongly dependent on the PVP:AgNO3 weight ratio. The average size of silver particles decreased from 19.25[Formula: see text]nm to 10.03[Formula: see text]nm as the weight ratio of PVP:AgNO3 increased from 1:1 to 20:1.

Preparation of Nanocrystalline Ba-Cu-Si Clathrate Powders by Mechanical Milling Using a Process Control Agent

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Zolriasatein ◽  
Xin Lin Yan ◽  
P. Rogl ◽  
A. Shokuhfar ◽  
S. Paschen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Process Control ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Process Control Agent ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Scanning Electron

Nanostructured Ba-Cu-Si clathrate powders were synthesized by mechanical milling using different amounts of process control agent (PCA). We investigated systematically the effects of PCA on the phase constitution and crystallite size of nanopowders using X-ray diffraction (XRD) as well as the particle size and morphology by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The PCA increases the powder yield by reducing the powder agglomeration. No detectable reaction occurred between the PCA and the clathrate phase, and thus the composition of the clathrate phase is unchanged after milling. Compared to the powders milled without PCA, the crystalline size of powders with PCA is reduced from about 70 to about 50 nm.

A Novel Method to Prepare Nano-Structured Semi-Conducting Polythiophenes by Supercritical Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 121-123 ◽  
pp. 571-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hullathy Subban Ganapathy ◽  
H.S. Hwang ◽  
Yeong Tae Jeong ◽  
Jung Teag Kim ◽  
Chang Sik Ju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide ◽  
High Pressures ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Particle Size And Morphology ◽  
Size And Morphology

Rapid Expansion of Supercritical carbon dioxide Solutions (RESS) containing CO2-soluble, fluorinated ester substituted polythiophene: poly[2-(3-thienyl)acetyl ,3,4,4,5,5,6,6- 7,7,8,8,8,tridecafluoro-1-octanate] (PSFTE) through a small heated micro-orifice (150 .m) produces nanoparticles in the size range of 50 - 300 nm. Pre-expansion temperatures and pressures were found to have marked impact on particle size and morphology. While the particle size increased with more agglomeration with increase in temperature, smaller and spherical particles were produced with increase in pressure owing to the higher solubility of PSFTE in CO2 at high pressures.

Embedding Procedure for Water Swollen Samples

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 504-505
Author(s):  
Ann M. Thomas ◽  
Virginia Shemeley
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Ion Exchange Resins ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
First Pass ◽  
Exchange Resins

Those samples which swell rapidly when exposed to water are, at best, difficult to section for transmission electron microscopy. Some materials literally burst out of the embedding block with the first pass by the knife, and even the most rapid cutting cycle produces sections of limited value. Many ion exchange resins swell in water; some undergo irreversible structural changes when dried. We developed our embedding procedure to handle this type of sample, but it should be applicable to many materials that present similar sectioning difficulties.The purpose of our embedding procedure is to build up a cross-linking network throughout the sample, while it is in a water swollen state. Our procedure was suggested to us by the work of Rosenberg, where he mentioned the formation of a tridimensional structure by the polymerization of the GMA biproduct, triglycol dimethacrylate.

Electron Microscopy of the Shape of Small Metal Particles

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 300-301
Author(s):  
M. Jose Yacaman
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Metal Particle ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Dark Field ◽  
Metal Particles ◽  
Bragg Condition ◽  
Crystal Particle ◽  
Small Metal Particle ◽  
Small Metal Particles

In the Study of small metal particles the shape is a very Important parameter. Using electron microscopy Ino and Owaga(l) have studied the shape of twinned particles of gold. In that work electron diffraction and contrast (dark field) experiments were used to produce models of a crystal particle. In this work we report a method which can give direct information about the shape of an small metal particle in the amstrong- size range with high resolution. The diffraction pattern of a sample containing small metal particles contains in general several systematic and non- systematic reflections and a two-beam condition can not be used in practice. However a N-beam condition produces a reduced extinction distance. On the other hand if a beam is out of the bragg condition the effective extinction distance is even more reduced.

The Current Situation in Chemical Stabilization of Biological Materials

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 132-133
Author(s):  
John H. Luft
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Osmium Tetroxide ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Chemical Stabilization ◽  
Specimen Preparation ◽  
Sufficient Condition ◽  
Radio Telescopes

With information processing devices such as radio telescopes, microscopes or hi-fi systems, the quality of the output often is limited by distortion or noise introduced at the input stage of the device. This analogy can be extended usefully to specimen preparation for the electron microscope; fixation, which initiates the processing sequence, is the single most important step and, unfortunately, is the least well understood. Although there is an abundance of fixation mixtures recommended in the light microscopy literature, osmium tetroxide and glutaraldehyde are favored for electron microscopy. These fixatives react vigorously with proteins at the molecular level. There is clear evidence for the cross-linking of proteins both by osmium tetroxide and glutaraldehyde and cross-linking may be a necessary if not sufficient condition to define fixatives as a class.

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