Green Synthesis and Characterization of High-Purity Monodispersed Cupric Oxide (CuO) Nanopowder

In this study, high quality monodispersed nanocrystalline cupric oxide (CuO) nanopowder was prepared through novel sol-gel green synthesis method, assisted by sodium alginate (Na-ALG) as the green ionic exchange material. The morphology and structural properties of CuO nanopowders synthesized with and without the incorporation of extrusion dripping, at different Na-ALG solution concentrations and calcination temperatures, were studied using thermalgravimetric analysis (TGA), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Raman spectroscopy. Optimum synthesis conditions were identified, resulting in high-purity, monodispersed nanocrystalline CuO powder in the range of 9.92 – 12.4 nm, which could have a promising future in various applications.

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Green synthesis and characterization of hexaferrite strontium-perovskite strontium photocatalyst nanocomposites

Main Group Metal Chemistry ◽

10.1515/mgmc-2020-0004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 26-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zahra Hajian Karahroudi ◽

Kambiz Hedayati ◽

Mojtaba Goodarzi

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Properties ◽

Green Synthesis ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Combustion Method ◽

Lemon Juice ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Auto Combustion

AbstractThis study presents a preparation of SrFe12O19– SrTiO3 nanocomposite synthesis via the green auto-combustion method. At first, SrFe12O19 nanoparticles were synthesized as a core and then, SrTiO3 nanoparticles were prepared as a shell for it to manufacture SrFe12O19–SrTiO3 nanocomposite. A novel sol-gel auto-combustion green synthesis method has been used with lemon juice as a capping agent. The prepared SrFe12O19–SrTiO3 nanocomposites were characterized by using several techniques to characterize their structural, morphological and magnetic properties. The crystal structures of the nanocomposite were investigated via X-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphology of SrFe12O19– SrTiO3 nanocomposite was studied by using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The elemental composition of the materials was analyzed by an energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX). Magnetic properties and hysteresis loop of nanopowder were characterized via vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) in the room temperature. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of the samples showed the molecular bands of nanoparticles. Also, the photocatalytic behavior of nanocomposites has been checked by the degradation of azo dyes under irradiation of ultraviolet light.

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Green Synthesis of Mg0.99 Zn0.01O Nanoparticles for the Fabrication of κ-Carrageenan/NaCMC Hydrogel in order to Deliver Catechin

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12040861 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 861

Author(s):

Farzaneh Sabbagh ◽

Khadijeh Kiarostami ◽

Nadia Mahmoudi Khatir ◽

Shahabaldin Rezania ◽

Ida Idayu Muhamad

Keyword(s):

Green Synthesis ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Decomposition Temperature ◽

The Body ◽

Morphological Properties ◽

Swelling Ratio ◽

Compression Tests ◽

Sol Gel Process

Currently, the role of the nanoparticles in the structure of the composites and their benefits for the health of the body is valuable. In this study, the effects of the doping on the structural and morphological properties of the hydrogels using a Mg co-doped ZnO hydrogel, which has been fabricated by the sol–gel process, have been investigated. Then, a hydrogel containing nanoparticle and a hydrogel without any nanoparticles was produced as a control. The hydrogels were loaded with catechin and the related characterization was evolved based on the new structure of the matrices. The Mg0.99Zn0.01O nanoparticles were synthesized using a green synthesis method. To investigate the properties of the nanoparticles, zeta potential and XRD were studied. The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), FTIR, TGA, swelling Ratio, and compression tests were investigated for the hydrogels. Based on the results, FESEM showed a more compressed structure for hydrogels including nanoparticles rather than the hydrogels without a nanoparticle. The TGA showed a higher decomposition temperature in the hydrogels including nanoparticles. The swelling ratio of hydrogels containing a nanoparticle was higher than the control hydrogel. κ-Carrageenan/ Mg0.99Zn0.01O/NaCMC/Catechin had the highest swelling ratio (44.15%) rather than the κ-Carrageenan/NaCMC (33.22%). Mg0.99Zn0.01O nanoparticles presented a stronger structure of hydrogels in the compression test. It is concluded that the role of the synthesized nanoparticle is critical in the structure of the hydrogel.

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Recent Advances and Need of Green Synthesis in Two-Dimensional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Applications

Current Nanoscience ◽

10.2174/1573413716999210101122503 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

Joice Sophia Ponraj ◽

Muniraj Vignesh Narayanan ◽

Ranjith Kumar Dharman ◽

Valanarasu Santiyagu ◽

Ramalingam Gopal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Storage ◽

Green Synthesis ◽

2D Materials ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Energy Storage And Conversion ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Severe Problem ◽

Energy Conversion And Storage ◽

Energy Application ◽

The Impact

: Increasing energy crisis across the globe requires immediate solutions. Two-dimensional (2D) materials are in great significance because of its application in energy storage and conversion devices but the production process significantly impacts the environment thereby posing a severe problem in the field of pollution control. Green synthesis method provides an eminent way of reduction in pollutants. This article reviews the importance of green synthesis in the energy application sector. The focus of 2D materials like graphene, MoS2, VS2 in energy storage and conversion devices are emphasized based on supporting recent reports. The emerging Li-ion batteries are widely reviewed along with their promising alternatives like Zn, Na, Mg batteries and are featured in detail. The impact of green methods in the energy application field are outlined. Moreover, future outlook in the energy sector is envisioned by proposing an increase in 2D elemental materials research.

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Synthesis of novel adsorbent based on tetrasulfide-functionalized fibrous silica KCC-1 for removal of Hg(II) cations

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-90279-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Azam Marjani ◽

Reza Khan Mohammadi

Keyword(s):

Effective Interaction ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Aqueous Media ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Mercury Ions ◽

Toxic Heavy Metals ◽

Uptake Capacity ◽

Hydrothermal Preparation ◽

Ultrasonic Assisted ◽

First Time

AbstractHg(II) has been identified to be one of the extremely toxic heavy metals because of its hazardous effects and this fact that it is even more hazardous to animals than other pollutants such as Ag, Au, Cd, Ni, Pb, Co, Cu, and Zn. Accordingly, for the first time, tetrasulfide-functionalized fibrous silica KCC-1 (TS-KCC-1) spheres were synthesized by a facile, conventional ultrasonic-assisted, sol–gel-hydrothermal preparation approach to adsorb Hg(II) from aqueous solution. Tetrasulfide groups (–S–S–S–S–) were chosen as binding sites due to the strong and effective interaction of mercury ions (Hg(II)) with sulfur atoms. Hg(II) uptake onto TS-KCC-1 in a batch system has been carried out. Isotherm and kinetic results showed a very agreed agreement with Langmuir and pseudo-first-order models, respectively, with a Langmuir maximum uptake capacity of 132.55 mg g–1 (volume of the solution = 20.0 mL; adsorbent dose = 5.0 mg; pH = 5.0; temperature: 198 K; contact time = 40 min; shaking speed = 180 rpm). TS-KCC-1was shown to be a promising functional nanoporous material for the uptake of Hg(II) cations from aqueous media. To the best of our knowledge, there has been no report on the uptake of toxic Hg(II) cations by tetrasulfide-functionalized KCC-1 prepared by a conventional ultrasonic-assisted sol–gel-hydrothermal synthesis method.

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Eco-Friendly Colloidal Aqueous Sol-Gel Process for TiO2 Synthesis: The Peptization Method to Obtain Crystalline and Photoactive Materials at Low Temperature

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal11070768 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 768

Author(s):

Julien G. Mahy ◽

Louise Lejeune ◽

Tommy Haynes ◽

Stéphanie D. Lambert ◽

Raphael Henrique Marques Marcilli ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Organic Pollutant ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

High Specific Surface Area ◽

Crystalline Phases ◽

Tio2 Photocatalysts ◽

Tio2 Anatase ◽

Synthesis Parameters ◽

Calcination Step

This work reviews an eco-friendly process for producing TiO2 via colloidal aqueous sol–gel synthesis, resulting in crystalline materials without a calcination step. Three types of colloidal aqueous TiO2 are reviewed: the as-synthesized type obtained directly after synthesis, without any specific treatment; the calcined, obtained after a subsequent calcination step; and the hydrothermal, obtained after a specific autoclave treatment. This eco-friendly process is based on the hydrolysis of a Ti precursor in excess of water, followed by the peptization of the precipitated TiO2. Compared to classical TiO2 synthesis, this method results in crystalline TiO2 nanoparticles without any thermal treatment and uses only small amounts of organic chemicals. Depending on the synthesis parameters, the three crystalline phases of TiO2 (anatase, brookite, and rutile) can be obtained. The morphology of the nanoparticles can also be tailored by the synthesis parameters. The most important parameter is the peptizing agent. Indeed, depending on its acidic or basic character and also on its amount, it can modulate the crystallinity and morphology of TiO2. Colloidal aqueous TiO2 photocatalysts are mainly being used in various photocatalytic reactions for organic pollutant degradation. The as-synthesized materials seem to have equivalent photocatalytic efficiency to the photocatalysts post-treated with thermal treatments and the commercial Evonik Aeroxide P25, which is produced by a high-temperature process. Indeed, as-prepared, the TiO2 photocatalysts present a high specific surface area and crystalline phases. Emerging applications are also referenced, such as elaborating catalysts for fuel cells, nanocomposite drug delivery systems, or the inkjet printing of microstructures. Only a few works have explored these new properties, giving a lot of potential avenues for studying this eco-friendly TiO2 synthesis method for innovative implementations.

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Effect of synthesis conditions on the structure and properties of LiFeO2/ZnFe2O4 nanocomposites prepared by a sol-gel method

Solid State Communications ◽

10.1016/j.ssc.2021.114379 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 114379

Author(s):

Sun Chang ◽

Sun Mei ◽

Ren qianqian ◽

Li Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sol Gel ◽

Structure And Properties ◽

Gel Method ◽

Sol Gel Method ◽

Synthesis Conditions

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Aqueous Sol-Gel Synthesis of Different Iron Ferrites: From 3D to 2D

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14061554 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 1554

Author(s):

Justinas Januskevicius ◽

Zivile Stankeviciute ◽

Dalis Baltrunas ◽

Kęstutis Mažeika ◽

Aldona Beganskiene ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Measurements ◽

Substrate Surface ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Xrd Analysis ◽

Dip Coating ◽

Yttrium Iron ◽

Iron Garnet ◽

Dip Coating Technique ◽

Sol Gel Synthesis

In this study, an aqueous sol-gel synthesis method and subsequent dip-coating technique were applied for the preparation of yttrium iron garnet (YIG), yttrium iron perovskite (YIP), and terbium iron perovskite (TIP) bulk and thin films. The monophasic highly crystalline different iron ferrite powders have been synthesized using this simple aqueous sol-gel process displaying the suitability of the method. In the next step, the same sol-gel solution was used for the fabrication of coatings on monocrystalline silicon (100) using a dip-coating procedure. This resulted, likely due to substrate surface influence, in all coatings having mixed phases of both garnet and perovskite. Thermogravimetric (TG) analysis of the precursor gels was carried out. All the samples were investigated by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis. The coatings were also investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Mössbauer spectroscopy. Magnetic measurements were also carried out.

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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Cotton

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13121906 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 1906

Author(s):

Marissa Pérez-Alvarez ◽

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego ◽

Odilia Pérez-Camacho ◽

Víctor E. Comparán-Padilla ◽

Christian J. Cabello-Alvarado ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Green Synthesis ◽

Copper Nanoparticles ◽

Uv Spectroscopy ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Crystallinity Index ◽

Reaction Conditions ◽

New Synthesis ◽

Water As Solvent ◽

Characterization Studies ◽

Xrd Patterns

Copper nanoparticles (CuNP) were obtained by a green synthesis method using cotton textile fibers and water as solvent, avoiding the use of toxic reducing agents. The new synthesis method is environmentally friendly, inexpensive, and can be implemented on a larger scale. This method showed the cellulose capacity as a reducing and stabilizing agent for synthetizing Cellulose–Copper nanoparticles (CCuNP). Nanocomposites based on CCuNP were characterized by XRD, TGA, FTIR and DSC. Functional groups present in the CCuNP were identified by FTIR analysis, and XRD patterns disclosed that nanoparticles correspond to pure metallic Cu°, and their sizes are at a range of 13–35 nm. Results demonstrated that CuNPs produced by the new method were homogeneously distributed on the entire surface of the textile fiber, obtaining CCuNP nanocomposites with different copper wt%. Thus, CuNPs obtained by this method are very stable to oxidation and can be stored for months. Characterization studies disclose that the cellulose crystallinity index (CI) is modified in relation to the reaction conditions, and its chemical structure is destroyed when nanocomposites with high copper contents are synthesized. The formation of CuO nanoparticles was confirmed as a by-product, through UV spectroscopy, in the absorbance range of 300–350 nm.

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