Graphene/SnO2/Citric Acid Nanocomposites as the Excellent Sorbent for Removal of Crystal Violet and Methylene Blue

2014 ◽  
Vol 1073-1076 ◽  
pp. 990-994
Author(s):  
Jin Ping Song ◽  
Qi Ma ◽  
Shao Min Shuang ◽  
Yong Guo ◽  
Chuan Dong
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Adsorption Ability ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Performance ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Performance Research

A simple, fast one-step method was used to prepare graphene/SnO2/citric acid (GN/SnO2/CA) nanocomposites. Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy, UV-vis adsorption spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-Ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were employed to characterize as-prepared GN/SnO2/CA nanocomposites. Furthermore, in the adsorption performance research, GN/SnO2/CA nanocomposites indeed displayed excellent adsorption ability towards cationic dyes.

Activation of persulfate by heterogeneous catalyst ZnCo2O4–RGO for efficient degradation of bisphenol A

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (12) ◽  
pp. 771-778
Author(s):  
Xin Chang ◽  
Xiangyang Xu ◽  
Zhifeng Gao ◽  
Yingrui Tao ◽  
Yixuan Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
One Step ◽  
Application Potential

A nanocomposite, reduced graphene oxide (RGO) modified ZnCo2O4 (ZnCo2O4–RGO) was synthesized via one-step solvothermal method for activating persulfate (PS) to degrade bisphenol A (BPA). The morphology and structure of the nanocomposite were identified by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. RGO provides nucleation sites for ZnCo2O4 to grow and inhibits the agglomeration of the nanoparticles. The influence of different reaction conditions on the oxidation of BPA catalyzed by ZnCo2O4–RGO was investigated, including the content of RGO, the dosage of catalyst, the concentration of humic acid (HA), anions in the environment, the reaction temperature, and pH. BPA can be totally degraded within 20 min under optimized reaction conditions. The presence of HA, Cl−, and NO3− only has a slight effect on the oxidation of BPA, whereas the presence of either H2PO4− or HCO3− can greatly inhibit the reaction. ZnCo2O4–RGO shows good cycling stability and practical application potential. A reaction mechanism of the degradation of BPA was also explored.

Aqueous Ferrofluid of Citric Acid Coated Magnetite Particles

2003 ◽  
Vol 789 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Goodarzi ◽  
Y. Sahoo ◽  
M. T. Swihart ◽  
P. N. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Fluorescent Dyes ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Medical Diagnostics ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Magnetite Particles

ABSTRACTMagnetic nanoparticles have found application in medical diagnostics such as magnetic resonance imaging and therapies such as cancer treatment. In these applications, it is imperative to have a biocompatible solvent such as water at optimum pH for possible bio-ingestion. In the present work, a synthetic methodology has been developed to get a well-dispersed and homogeneous aqueous suspension of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in the size range of 8–10 nm. The surface functionalization of the particles is provided by citric acid. The particles have been characterized using transmission electron microscopy, magnetization measurements with a superconducting quantum interference device, FTIR spectroscopy (for surfactant binding sites), thermogravimetric studies (for strength of surfactant binding), and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction (for composition and phase information). The carboxylate functionality on the surface provides an avenue for further surface modification with fluorescent dyes, hormone linkers etc for possible cell-binding, bioimaging, tracking, and targeting.

CO2 Adsorption Performance of N-Doped Ordered Microporous Carbons Templated from Zeolite HY

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 2102-2105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Zhou ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
Shu Ping Zhuo
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Carbon Deposition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Step Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microporous Carbons ◽  
Adsorption Performance ◽  
Basic Nitrogen ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Very High

Several microporous carbons were prepared by a two-step method using zeolite HY as a template, and were used as CO2 adsorbents. X-ray diffraction patterns present that the structure regularity of the zeolite has been well-replicated by the templated carbons. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirms that the prepared carbons possess abundant nitrogen-containing groups due to the carbon deposition of acetonitrile. The prepared carbons show high CO2 adsorption capacity due to its very high microporous surface area and abundant basic nitrogen-containing groups.

Antimony-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles with Controlled Doping Level via Nonaqueous Sol-Gel Procedure

2013 ◽  
Vol 745-746 ◽  
pp. 685-689
Author(s):  
Jun Yan Wu ◽  
Fei Chen ◽  
Qiang Shen ◽  
Lian Meng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Doping Level ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Processing Parameter ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Controlled Doping

Antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles with controlled doping level were prepared by a nonaqueous solution route, using alcohol as the solvent, citric acid as an agent, tin (IV) tetrachloride as tin source and antimony (III) chlorideas as antimony sources. As-synthesized samples were characterized by Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron micrographs (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that the content of citric acid was the most important processing parameter which was largely governing the reaction course and the complete incorporation of Sb. When the citric acid to metal mol ratio was 2, the particles were the highly crystallized ATO nanoparticles of about 20nm and the Sb atoms were indeed incorporated into the SnO2 crystal structure (cassiterite SnO2).

Preparation, Characterization of Phosphorus Doped Titania Photocatalysts with High Photocatalystic Properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 2154-2157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Yao Guo ◽  
Jin Bing Sun ◽  
Feng Lu Wang ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Feng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Titania Nanoparticles ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Step Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
One Step ◽  
Titania Photocatalyst ◽  
Calcination Method ◽  
Doped Titania

Phosphor-doped titania nanoparticles were synthesized by a one step method, which were prepared by conventional calcination method. These samples have much higher photocatalytic activity for methylene blue degradation. The resulting materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), etc. Moreover, we use high P/TiO2 molar ratio to get the most suitable proportion for the synthesis of P-doped titania photocatalyst.

scholarly journals Synthesis of conical Co–Fe alloys structures obtained with crystal modifier in superimposed magnetic field

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Skibińska ◽  
Dawid Kutyła ◽  
Karolina Kołczyk-Siedlecka ◽  
Mateusz M. Marzec ◽  
Piotr Żabiński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Step Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
One Step ◽  
Fe Alloys ◽  
The Magnetic Field ◽  
Conical Structures

AbstractThe addition of crystal modifier to electrolyte used during electrodeposition of metals and alloys allows obtaining conical structures without using any template. This method is fast and ensures covering large areas during one single electrodeposition process. In this work, Co–Fe cones were obtained by one-step method with ammonium chloride as a crystal modifier. The influence of electrodeposition parameters and electrolyte compositions were investigated. Electrodeposition conditions (duration, electrolyte temperature, and addition of NH4Cl), which allow obtaining the most uniform conical structures, were applied during sample fabrication in the magnetic field. The influence of its value and direction on the quality and compositions of obtained alloys was investigated using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) photos. To check if there is any change in the sample crystal system, the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed. To confirm the synthesis of Co–Fe cones, they were analyzed using the X-ray photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) method.

scholarly journals Cu2O nanoparticles for the degradation of methyl parathion

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1546-1555
Author(s):  
Juan Rizo ◽  
David Díaz ◽  
Benito Reyes-Trejo ◽  
M Josefina Arellano-Jiménez
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Methyl Parathion ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Hydrolytic Degradation ◽  
Indirect Evidence ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Surface Basicity ◽  
One Step

Methyl parathion (MP) is one of the most neurotoxic pesticides. An inexpensive and reliable one-step degradation method of MP was achieved through an aqueous suspension of copper(I) oxide nanoparticles (NPs). Three different NPs sizes (16, 29 and 45 nm), determined with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), were synthesized using a modified Benedict’s reagent. 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) results show that the hydrolytic degradation of MP leads to the formation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NPh) as the main product. While the P=S bond of MP becomes P=O, confirmed by 31P NMR. Although Cu2O is a widely known photocatalyst, the degradation of methyl parathion was associated to the surface basicity of Cu2O NPs. Indirect evidence for the basicity of Cu2O NPs was achieved through UV–vis absorption of 4-NPh. Likewise, it was shown that the surface basicity increases with decreasing nanoparticle size. The presence of CuCO3 on the surface of Cu2O, identified using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), passivates its surface and consequently diminishes the degradation of MP.

scholarly journals One-Step Synthesis of b-N-TiO2/C Nanocomposites with High Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity to Degrade Microcystis aeruginosa

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 579
Author(s):  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Min Cai ◽  
Naxin Cui ◽  
Guifa Chen ◽  
Guoyan Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step

Black TiO2 with doped nitrogen and modified carbon (b-N-TiO2/C) were successfully prepared by sol-gel method in the presence of urea as a source of nitrogen and carbon. The photocatalysts were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). The doped nitrogen, introduced defects, and modified carbon played a synergistic role in enhancing photocatalytic activity of b-N-TiO2/C for the degradation of chlorophyll-a in algae cells. The sample, with a proper amount of phase composition and oxygen vacancies, showed the highest efficiency to degrade chlorophyll-a, and the addition of H2O2 promoted this photocatalysis degradation. Based on the trapping experiments and electron spin resonance (ESR) signals, a photocatalytic mechanism of b-N-TiO2/C was proposed. In the photocatalytic degradation of chlorophyll-a, the major reactive species were identified as OH and O2−. This research may provide new insights into the photocatalytic inactivation of algae cells by composite photocatalysts.

Incorporation of Gold Nanoparticles Within Thermoresponsive Microgel Particles: Effect of Crosslinking Density

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 6283-6289
Author(s):  
Yang Dong ◽  
Ying Ma ◽  
Tianyou Zhai ◽  
Yi Zeng ◽  
Hongbing Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Trisodium Citrate ◽  
Crosslinking Density ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Microgel Particles ◽  
One Step ◽  
Ft Ir

Hybrid microgel particles were prepared by one step incubation of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-co-poly(acrylic acid) (PNIPAM-co-PAA) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). PNIPAM-co-PAA microgel particles were synthesized by surfactant-free emulsion polymerization with different crosslinking densities (4.5 wt.-%, 10 wt.-%, 15 wt.-%, MBA to NIPAM) and AuNPs obtained by trisodium citrate reduction method independently. The effect of crosslinking density of synthesized microgel particles on the loadings of AuNPs was investigated. The results showed that 18±2 nm AuNPs could be well entrapped in the loosely crosslinked (4.5 wt.-%, MBA to NIPAM) PNIPAM-co-PAA microgel particles with high loadings. The final hybrid microgel particles were well characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-vis spectra, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and FT-IR. In particular, the PNIPAM-co-PAA/AuNPs hybrid microgel particles were thermoresponsive and completely reversible with several heating/cooling cycles. Therefore, the PNIPAM-co-PAA/AuNPs hybrid microgel particles allow for combined surface plasmon and thermal switching applications.

Effects of Calcination Temperature on Photoreduction Activity of Cu/TiO2 Nanoparticles

2011 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 1648-1652
Author(s):  
Jing Wei ◽  
Xin Tan ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
Lin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Titania Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
One Step ◽  
Doped Titania

A one step sol-gel method was used for preparation of Cu doped titania nanoparticles (NPs). The crystal structures, morphologies and chemical properties were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). We discussed the calcination temperature effection on the photoreduction activity of Cu/TiO2. When the calcination temperature was 500°C, the synthesized Cu/TiO2 performed the highest photocatalytic activity.

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