Ce(1-x)MXO2, {M=Ru, In} Solid Solutions as Novel Gas Sensors for CO Detection

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rangel ◽  
L. Chávez Chávez ◽  
M. Meléndrez ◽  
P. Batolo-Pérez ◽  
Eduardo G. Pérez-Tijerina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Gas Sensors ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co Detection

In the present work, the study of semiconducting Ce(1-x)MXO2 (M=Ru, In) solid-solutions nanostructures with application to gas sensors is addressed. Nanostructured powers were prepared by means of the sol-gel route. The electrical resistance of obtained materials under different conditions of time, concentration and temperature in CO presence was tested. These systems were characterized using x-ray diffraction, SEM microscopy and surface area measurements. The solid solutions demonstrated good sensorial response at low temperatures, as well as fast response as a function of time. Our results show that these novel materials can be potentially applied as gas sensors.

Acetylene Sensing by ZnO/TiO2 Nanoparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-Cheng Zhong ◽  
Zhao-Jun Jing ◽  
Kui-Yuan Liu ◽  
Tong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensors ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Recovery Times ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
Hydrothermal Methods

We adopted the sol–gel and hydrothermal methods to prepare the TiO2 nanomaterials doped with ZnO. We adopted X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method to investigate the materials’ structures and morphologies. The results showed that the prepared TiO2 nanomaterials had uniform size and good dispersibility. Gas sensors were fabricated and their performances in acetylene sensing were assessed. The results show that the sensor prepared with the ZnO/TiO2 nanomaterial doped with 10 wt% ZnO gave fast response and recovery times for acetylene gas at different concentrations. When the operating temperature was 280 °C, the gas sensor detected 200 ppm acetylene gas with a response sensitivity of 9.9, a response time of 5 s, and a recovery time of 2 s.

Study of Heating Effect on Specific Surface Area, and Changing Optical Properties of ZnO Nanocrystals

2011 ◽  
Vol 403-408 ◽  
pp. 1205-1210
Author(s):  
Jaleh Babak ◽  
Ashrafi Ghazaleh ◽  
Gholami Nasim ◽  
Azizian Saeid ◽  
Golbedaghi Reza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zno Nanocrystals ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Zno Nanocrystal

In this work ZnO nanocrystal powders have been synthesized by using Zinc acetate dehydrate as a precursor and sol-gel method. Then the products have been annealed at temperature of 200-1050°C, for 2 hours. The powders were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-vis absorption and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The morphology of refrence ZnO nanoparticles have been studied using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). During the annealing process, increase in nanocrystal size, defects and energy gap quantitative, and decrease in specific surface area have been observed.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterisation of Mesoporous TiO2 Nanoparticles by Novel Surfactant Assisted Sol-gel Method for the Degradation of Organic Compounds

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Phattepur ◽  
Gowrishankar Bychapur Siddaiah ◽  
Nagaraju Ganganagappa
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tio2 Nps ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surfactant Assisted

A sol-gel method was employed to synthesise pure titanium dioxide (TiO2) and surfactant assisted TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs). The effect of novel surfactant viz., Lauryl lactyl lactate on photocatalytic properties of TiO2 was studied. TiO2 NPs were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance spectra (DRS), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), and Brunauer – Emmet - Teller (BET) surface area. Anatase phase of TiO2 was confirmed by X-Ray diffraction pattern and the crystallite size was between 9–19 nm. Addition of surfactant improved the BET surface area, surface defects, while the agglomeration of particles was reduced. DRS results revealed that the addition of surfactant to TiO2 sol induced a red shift of the absorption edge which resulted in the reduction of band gap from 3.23 to 3.21 eV. These physicochemical properties of TiO2 NPs were correlated with photocatalytic degradation of phenol. About 92% of phenol degradation was observed for surfactant assisted TiO2 NPs (SA-TiO2). Salicylic acid and caffeine were also degraded using SA-TiO2 NPs.

scholarly journals Fabrication of H2S gas sensors using ZnxCu1-xFe2O4 nanoparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 126 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abu Haija ◽  
Mariem Chamakh ◽  
Israa Othman ◽  
Fawzi Banat ◽  
Ahmad I. Ayesh
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensors ◽  
Spinel Ferrite ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Ferrite Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Auto Combustion ◽  
Multiple Cycles ◽  
Cubic Structure ◽  
Combustion Technique

Abstract Spinel ferrite nanoparticles can be easily retrieved and utilized for multiple cycles due to their magnetic properties. In this work, nanoparticles of a ZnxCu1-xFe2O4 composition were synthesized by employing a sol–gel auto-combustion technique. The morphology, composition, and crystal structure were examined using scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The produced nanoparticles are in the range of 30–70 nm and manifest spinel cubic structure. The nanoparticles were tested for their sensitivity to H2 and H2S gases, and the Cu-based spinel ferrite nanoparticles were found the most sensitive and selective to H2S gas. Their enhanced response to H2S gas was attributed to the production of metallic CuFeS2 that manifest higher electrical conductivity as compared with CuFe2O4. The fabricated sensors are functional at low temperatures, and consequently, they need low operational power. They are also simple to fabricate with appropriate cost.

scholarly journals Preparation of CoFe2O4/SiO2Nanocomposites at Low Temperatures Using Short Chain Diols

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Dippong ◽  
Erika Andrea Levei ◽  
Oana Cadar
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Silica Matrix ◽  
Short Chain ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nanocrystallite Size ◽  
Methylene Groups ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
The Stability

The preparation of 70% CoFe2O4/30% SiO2(wt%) nanocomposites by sol-gel method using three short chain diols (1,2-ethanediol, 1,3-propanediol, and 1,4-butanediol) as chelators was studied. The Fourier transformed infrared spectra and X-ray diffraction patterns were used to confirm the formation of nanocomposites. The X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the chain length of the carboxylates embedded in the silica matrix influences the formation of crystallized cobalt ferrite as single phase at low temperatures. The influence of the methylene groups number in the precursors and annealing temperature on the nanocrystallite size was revealed. The stability of the obtained compounds was determined by calculation of thermodynamic parameters.

Preparation and Research of Long Afterglow Luminescent Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 320 ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Wen Feng Xu ◽  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Ling Zhang ◽  
Shan Quan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Luminescence Spectra ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
Luminescent Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon Reduction ◽  
Long Afterglow

In this paper, sol-gel method at low temperatures, an atmosphere of carbon reduction to replace the use of cyclodextrin system prepared with citric acid as SrAl2O4: Eu2+, Dy3+ Long Afterglow Phosphors nanotechnology. And the use of X-ray diffraction phase identification and fluorescence spectrophotometer with the excitation spectrum of the sample, luminescence spectra and luminescence afterglow to explore research, results show that product with the lower cost has the luminescence properties.

scholarly journals Preparation of Stellerite Loading Titanium Dioxide Photocatalyst and Its Catalytic Performance on Methyl Orange

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Chen ◽  
Jianhua Wang ◽  
Huajun Wang ◽  
Fei Yang ◽  
Jia-nan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Photocatalytic Ability ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Composite Photocatalysts ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Better Than

TiO2/stellerite composite photocatalysts were prepared by dispersing TiO2 onto the surface of HCl, NaOH, or NaCl treated stellerite using a sol-gel method. The materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), BET surface area analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). HCl and NaCl modification result in the promotion of the pore formation at the stellerite surfaces and induced the microscopic changes, while the surface morphology and structure of the stellerite were almost ruined by NaOH modification. Supported TiO2 calcinated at 200°C presented anatase structure. The photocatalytic degradation activities of TiO2 loaded HCl and NaCl modified stellerite were better than that of natural stellerite, accompanied with increasing specific surface area. On the contrary, NaOH modification induced the loss of photocatalytic ability of composite due to the generation of silicates.

Controlled Fabrication and Properties of Ce0.5Zr0.5O 2 Solid Solutions

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 1414-1417
Author(s):  
Zhi Fang Zhang ◽  
Fang Yan Du ◽  
Xiang Rong Ma
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Calcination Temperatures ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Pore Size Distributions

The nanocrystals Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 solid solutions with various morphologies and crystal structures have been synthesized via a modified sol-gel method assisted with a template. Aerosol OT and/or ionic liquids ([MMIM]Cl] and [BMIM]Cl]) was used as a template. The characterization results of the X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and N2 adsorption at 77 K indicate that the physical properties of the solid solutions were significantly affected by the templates used and the calcination temperatures. The Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 calcined at 773 K possessed bimodal mesopores, narrow pore size distributions, and tetragonal phase.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/SiO2by Nanosized Pt for Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol in Wastewater

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Mohamed ◽  
M. A. Barakat
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Phenol Degradation ◽  
Synthetic Wastewater ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

ZnO- nanoparticles were synthesized by a sol-gel technique from and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS). The synthesized samples were further modified by nanosized Pt from H2PtCl6solution through photoassisted deposition (PAD) and impregnation (Img) routes. The obtained samples were characterized by a series of techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, N2adsorption, extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The photocatalytic activity of the Pt-ZnO/ was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of phenol in synthetic wastewater under UV-irradiation. Results obtained revealed that the surface area and the photocatalytic activity of the prepared samples were increased in the order ZnO/ < PAD: Pt-ZnO/ < img: Pt-ZnO/. The surface area decreased from 480 to 460 and 450 m2/g, while the efficiency of the phenol degradation increased from 80 to 85 and 100%, with the ZnO/, Img: Pt-ZnO-, and PAD: Pt-ZnO- samples, respectively.

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