Structural and Morphological Properties of Ag and In Co-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sol-Gel Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 101-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Porkalai ◽  
B. Sathya ◽  
Durairaj Benny Anburaj ◽  
G. Nedunchezhian ◽  
R. Meenambika
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

Zinc oxide has been receiving an enormous attention due to its potential applications in a variety of field such as optoelectronics, spintronics and sensors. Ag and In co-doped ZnO nanoparticles with different doping concentration 0.1M, 0.2M and 0.3M were prepared by sol-gel method via microwave irradiation followed by calcinations at 600°C for 2h. The structure and morphology were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively. Elemental composition has been estimated by Energy Dispersive X-ray Absorption (EDAX), while chemical properties are studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) . The average particle size of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles was calculated using the Scherrer formula and is found to be of less than 20 nm. Also the effect on the structure and the morphological properties of ZnO when co-doped with silver and Indium is examined. As the process is simple and low cost, it has the potential to be produced on a large scale.

scholarly journals Mg and La Co-doped ZnO Nanoparticles Prepared by Sol–gel Method: Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Khanizadeh ◽  
Morteza Khosravi ◽  
Mohammad A. Behnajady ◽  
Ali Shamel ◽  
Behrouz Vahid
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

In this study, La and Mg doped, and co-doped ZnO nanoparticles were prepared using the sol-gel method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and N2 physisorption techniques. The XRD results indicated that the prepared nanoparticles can be well adopted by the hexagonal wurtzite structure crystal and there are no second impurity peaks. Studies of the FESEM, EDX and TEM have shown that the samples have uniform spherical-like morphology with a homogenous distribution. The incorporation of La and Mg into the ZnO lattice had no effect on the morphology of the nanoparticles, but a reduction in the size of the grains (≈ 14 nm to ≈ 7 nm) was observed due to the insertion of these ions. The results of N2 physisorption indicated that there was an increase in BET surface area and pore volume for doped and co-doped samples. The results of DRS showed an increase in band gap energy and a blue shift at the absorption edge for doped and co-doped samples. The photocatalytic activity of the prepared catalysts was evaluated in the removal of RhB under UVA irradiation. The results showed that Mg5%-La5%/ZnO had the highest photoactivity (91.18 %) among all samples.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline ZnO Doped with Al3+ and Ni2+ by a Sol–Gel Method Coupled with Ultrasound Irradiation

Crystals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 406 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Robles-Águila ◽  
J. Luna-López ◽  
Álvaro Hernández de la Luz ◽  
J. Martínez-Juárez ◽  
M. Rabanal
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Ultrasound Irradiation ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Nanocrystalline Powders ◽  
Metallic Ions ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Zinc oxide is one of the most important semiconducting metal oxides and one of the most promising n-type materials, but its practical use is limited because of both its high thermal conductivity and its low electrical conductivity. Numerous studies have shown that doping with metals in ZnO structures leads to the modification of the band gap energy. In this work, Al-doped ZnO, Ni-doped ZnO, and undoped ZnO nanocrystalline powders were prepared by a sol–gel method coupled with ultrasound irradiation, and the results show the influence of Al3+ and Ni2+ ions in the ZnO network. The doping concentrations in ZnO of 0.99 atom % for ZnO–Al and 0.80 atom % for ZnO–Ni were obtained by X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Raman Spectroscopy showed a decreased intensity and broadening of main peaks, indicating metallic ions. The crystallite size of the sample was decreased from 24.5 nm (ZnO) to 22.0 nm (ZnO–Al) and 21 nm (ZnO–Ni). The textural and morphological properties were analyzed via Nitrogen Adsorption (BET method) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM).

scholarly journals SYNTHESIS OF ZnO-Аg NANOPARTICLES BY SOL-GEL METHOD

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Savka Janković ◽  
Dragana Milisavić ◽  
Tanja Okolić ◽  
Dijana Jelić
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Material Surface ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Zinc oxide is a highly applicable semiconductor material. Wide applica-tion of this nanomaterial is connected to wide spectrum of energy band gap, high bond en-ergy, great thermal conductivity, but also with its non-toxicity, antibacterial activity, bio-compatibility and biodegradability characteristics. The aim of this paper is synthesis and characterization of silver doped ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO:Ag NP) using sol-gel method. Ob-tained samples of silver doped ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by following tech-niques: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV/VIS spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spec-troscopy (EDX). Efficiency of provided synthesis method was examined by FTIR spectros-copy. XRD determined the purity and crystallinity, and wurtzite structure of synthesized material. Surface morphology and the effect of doping were examined using SEM and EDX characterization methods. Results showed better conductivity after doping ZnO nanoparti-cles with silver. SEM micrographs showed ZnO:Ag NP in the form of nanorods with a par-ticle average size of 6 nm.

scholarly journals Photoluminescences properties of lanthanum-silver co-doped ZnO nano particles

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Porkalai ◽  
B. Sathya ◽  
D. Benny Anburaj ◽  
G Nedunchezhian ◽  
S. Joshua Gnanamuthu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Semiconductor Nanoparticles ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Rare Earth Ion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Doped

Recently, transition metal (TM) and rare earth ion doped II–VI semiconductor nanoparticles have received much attention because such doping can modify and improve optical properties of II–VI semiconductor nanoparticles by large amount. In this study, undoped, La doped and La+Ag co-doped ZnO nano particles have been successfully synthesized by sol-gel method using the mixture of Zinc acetate dihydrate and ethanol solution. The powders were calcinated at 600 °C for 2 h. The effect of lanthanum and lanthanum-silver incorporation on the structure, morphology, optical and electrical conductivity were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Absorption (EDAX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV and Photo Luminescence (PL) Characterization. The average particle size of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles is calculated using the Scherrer formula and is found to be of less than 20 nm. Luminescences properties were found to be enhanced for the La and La+Ag co-doped ZnO nanoparticles.

Microstructure and optical properties of Na-doped ZnO system, synthesized by the sol–gel method

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 254-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Tong ◽  
Ye Zhao ◽  
Mao-Hua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Crystalline Size ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Doped Zno

Pure and Na-doped ZnO (2 at.%, 5 at.%, and 10 at.%) films are synthesized by sol–gel method and annealed at 500 °C for 4 h. The as-synthesized nanoparticles are characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The samples exhibited hexagonal ZnO lattice structure and another Na2O2 phase was detected in the 5 at.% Na-doped ZnO sample. The calculated average crystalline size increases from 42.0 nm to 43.5 nm when Na content increased from 0 to 10 at.%. FESEM and TEM analysis identifies that the average size of the Na-doped ZnO nanoparticles lies in between 50 nm and they appear in spheroid-like or rod-like shaped particles. The transmittance of the sample was above 80% and the results of photocatalytic activity show that Na-doped ZnO nanoparticles exhibit higher photodegradation activity (about 91%) than pure ZnO nanoparticles under UV irradiation.

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