α-Fe2O3/graphene oxide powder and thin film nanocomposites as peculiar photocatalysts for dye removal from wastewater

In this study, hematite graphene oxide (αFe2O3-GO) powder nanocomposites and thin-film hematite graphene oxide (αFe2O3-GO) were synthesized for application in the removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) from textile wastewater. αFe2O3-GO nanomaterials were placed onto the FTO substrate to form a thin layer of nanocomposites. Different analysis including XRD, FTIR, Raman spectra, XPS, and FESEM were done to analyze the morphology, structure, and properties of the synthesized composites as well as the chemical interactions of αFe2O3 with GO. The photocatalytic performance of two synthesized composites was compared with different concentrations of αFe2O3-GO. The results showed that powder nanocomposites are more effective than thin-film composites for the removal of RhB dye. αFe2O3-GO-5% powder nanocomposites removed over 64% of dye while thin-film nanocomposites had less removal efficiencies with just under 47% removal rate. The reusability test was done for both materials in which αFe2O3-GO-5% powder nanocomposites removed a higher rate of dye (up to 63%) in more cycles (6 cycles).

Thermophysical and Magnetic Properties of Magnetite – Polyethylene Composite

In this work, it is shown that the advantage of using matrix-stabilized magnetic nanoparticles to obtain polymer nanocomposites based on them is that such nanoparticles retain their dispersion and stability of size and shape in the technological modes of obtaining polymer nanocomposite materials, and thus ensured stable ferro- and superparamagnetic properties of the obtained target products. For the production of films by the method of hot pressing from blanks obtained in an injection molding machine or a mechanochemical mixture, a manual electrically heated hydraulic press was used. The magnetic properties of nanocomposite samples (about 50 mg on average) were studied using a vibration magnetometer. The character of the dependence of the magnetization on the magnitude of the magnetic field confirms the ferromagnetic character of the behavior of the obtained nanocomposites. The resulting film nanocomposites exhibit ferromagnetic properties at room temperature.

Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials by the Nanosized Ceramic Particles

As a result of the experiments, epoxy nanocomposites based on titanium dioxide nanoparticles in the form of opaque blue-gray films were obtained. The composition and structure of epoxy nanocomposites were studied by scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. The properties of the obtained film nanocomposites were investigated to determine the glass transition temperature, and the mechanical properties of the films were tested in tension, where the tensile strength, elastic modulus, and relative deformation were determined

α-Fe2O3/Graphene Oxide Powder and Thin Film Nanocomposites: Peculiar Photocatalysts for Dye Removal from Wastewater

In this study, hematite graphene oxide (αFe2O3-GO) powder nanocomposites and thin-film hematite graphene oxide (αFe2O3-GO) were synthesized for application in the removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) from textile wastewater. αFe2O3-GO nanomaterials were placed onto the FTO substrate to form a thin layer of nanocomposites. Different analysis including XRD, FTIR, Raman spectra, XPS, and FESEM were done to analyze the morphology, structure, and properties of the synthesized composites as well as the chemical interactions of αFe2O3 with GO. The photocatalytic performance of two synthesized composites was compared with different concentrations of αFe2O3-GO. The results showed that powder nanocomposites are more effective than thin-film composites for the removal of RhB dye. αFe2O3-GO-5% powder nanocomposites removed over 64 % of dye while thin-film nanocomposites had less removal efficiencies with just under 47 % removal rate. The reusability test was done for both materials in which αFe2O3-GO-5 % powder nanocomposites removed a higher rate of dye (up to 63 %) in more cycles (6 cycles).

Влияние кислорода и паров воды на электрические свойства наногранулированных композитов (Co-=SUB=-40-=/SUB=-Fe-=SUB=-40-=/SUB=-B-=SUB=-20-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=-(LiNbO-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-100-x-=/SUB=-

Influence of oxygen and water vapor in the chamber during the deposition of thin-film nanocomposites (Co40Fe40B20)x(LiNbO3)100-x on the electrical properties of the heterogeneous system has been studied. A significant increase in the resistivity of (Co40Fe40B20)x(LiNbO3)100-x nanocomposites with an increase in the partial pressure of reactive gases (oxygen and water vapor) has been established. A significant shift of the percolation threshold towards higher metal phase concentration in the film plane and perpendicular to the film was found during the synthesis of composites with the addition of reactive gases, which is associated with an increase in the volume concentration of the dielectric phase. It is revealed that the percolation threshold when measured in the geometry perpendicular to the plane of the film corresponds to a significantly lower concentration of atoms of the Co40Fe40B20 alloy than in the case of measurements in the plane of the film, which is associated with the elongated shape of the metallic granules in the direction of film growth and the effects of Coulomb blockade suppression by a high transverse electric field.

Влияние кислорода и паров воды на структурные превращения в наногранулированных композитах (Co-=SUB=-40-=/SUB=-Fe-=SUB=-40-=/SUB=-B-=SUB=-20-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=-(LiNbO-=SUB=-3-=/SUB=-)-=SUB=-100-x-=/SUB=-

Influence of oxygen and water vapor in vacuum chamber during the deposition process of (Co40Fe40B20)x(LiNbO3)100-x thin film nanocomposites on electrical properties has been investigated. A significant growth in the electrical resistivity of (Co40Fe40B20)x(LiNbO3)100-x nanocomposites has been established with an increase in reactive gases partial pressure (oxygen and water vapor). It has been found, that the recrystallization temperature of composites deposited in argon atmosphere also increases with metallic phase concentration. While the recrystallization temperature of (Co40Fe40B20)x(LiNbO3)100-x nanocomposites sinthesized in mixed atmosphere of Ar with the reactive gases (oxygen or water vapor) decreases due to increase of the heterogeneous structure oxidation.