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55 articles for “Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)”
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Doping of Cerium, Boron and Sulphur with ZnO Nanoparticles and their Impact on Lattice Parameters, Studied through UDM Model
Abstract: Un-doped and tri-doped ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by the simple sol-gel method. Tri-doped nanoparticles of ZnO were prepared by using Ce, B and S as a dopant in concentrations of 1, 2 and 4 wt% with respect to ZnO. The effect of Ce, B and S on the ZnO nanoparticles was investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) techniques against particles …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Application of Polypyrrole/Lead Sulphide Nanocomposite in UV Light Assisted Photocatalysis and Gas Sensing
Abstract: The synthesis of ppy/lead sulphide nanocomposite was done using the co-precipitation method. The synthesized ppy/leadsulphide nanocomposite was characterized using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED), X-Ray Powder Defraction (XRD), Fourier Transformation Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis Spectroscopy techniques. The optical bandgap of the synthesized ppy/lead sulphide nanocomposite was observed to be 3.48 eV. The synthesized material is crystalline, with an average crystallite size of 2.51 nm. The photocatalytic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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Exploring the Dual Functionality of Polypyrrole/Cobalt Sulphide Nanocomposite in Photocatalysis and Gas Sensing
Abstract: Cobalt sulphide nanomaterial was synthesized using the co-precipitation method, and chemical polymerization of polypyrrole (ppy) was performed in the presence of the synthesized cobalt sulphide nanomaterial for the preparation of nanocomposite. The synthesized ppy/cobalt sulphide nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The TEM micrograph revealed that the generated cobalt sulphide nanoparticles were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 72–85 Read article
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Emerging Trends in Applications of Antimonide Semiconductor Alloys in Wireless Communications
Abstract: We investigate inter diffusion in Antimonide alloy hetero structures by means of bright-field transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Samples grown by metal organic molecular beam epitaxy (MOMBE) are subjected to thermal treatment under both In-rich and Sb-rich conditions. Concentration profiles of the group-III elements are determined by evaluating changes of thickness fringes of cleaved 90° wedge specimens on a nanometer scale. We present first results of our inter diffusion experiments and …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterizations of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) Single Crystals
Abstract: Material processing of layered structure remains a widely investigated subject in recent time due to their anisotropic properties. The large volume of work carried out in this field is of importance not only in basic science but also in industrial as well as energy applications. In this paper authors report growth of GeS0.5Se0.5 (I2) single crystals using Chemical Vapour Transport (CVT) technique with iodine as a transporting agent. Photograph of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibiofilm Potential of Alginate Encapsulated Selenium Nanoparticles
Abstract: Biofilm interfere in antibiotic therapy, undergo gene transformation to become highly virulent, develop quorum sensing and protect bacteria from host immunity. To combat these biofilms the encapsulation method of nanoparticles formation using PEG can be used as they are better alternative to chemical and physical methods. In the present study, the antibiofilm and antioxidant properties of the selenium nanoparticles produced by using probiotics have been evaluated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Development of Multilayer Metallic Coatings with Graded Interfaces for Enhanced Wear and Fatigue Resistance in Aerospace Components
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the development and characterization of multilayer metallic coating systems with compositionally graded interfaces, specifically engineered to enhance wear and fatigue resistance in aerospace structural and rotating components. Four coating architectures were systematically designed: (i) CrN/TiAlN bilayer, (ii) TiN/TiAlN/TiAlSiN gradient trilayer, (iii) CrAlN/AlCrN nanolaminate, and (iv) a novel five-layer CrN–TiN–TiAlN–AlCrN–TiAlSiN functionally graded system (FGS). Coatings were deposited via high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 50–67 Read article
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Crystalline Materials: From Crystal Growth and Defect Engineering to Advanced Functional Applications
Abstract: Crystalline materials form the foundation of numerous modern technologies owing to their highly ordered atomic structures and exceptional physical, chemical, electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. Their periodic crystal lattices provide superior structural stability and enable precise control of electronic, thermal, and optical behavior, making them indispensable in microelectronics, photonics, energy storage, catalysis, aerospace, environmental remediation, and biomedical engineering. Rapid advances in crystal growth techniques, nanotechnology, and computational materials science have …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Electrical Properties of Nanocrystalline CuxO Thin Films Prepared by r. f. Sputtering Method
Abstract: Normal 0 Nanocrystalline CuxO (0 < x < 1) thin films have been synthesized using r. f. sputtering method at different r. f. power in an atmosphere of O2 and Ar. The effect of varying r. f. power, oxygen partial pressure and film thickness during deposition on the crystal size and electrical properties of CuxO thin films have been studied. The films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Activities of Environmental Benign Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using the Flower Extracts of Plumeria Alba Linn.
Abstract: Green nanoparticle synthesis has been achieved using environmentally acceptable plant extract and ecofriendly reducing and capping agents. However, development of green nanotechnology is generating interest of researchers toward ecofriendly biosynthesis of nanoparticles. In this study green synthesis of stable silver nanoparticle was done using the flower extract of Frangipani (Plumeria alba). The formation of silver nanoparticles was apparently displayed within 2 min with evidence of surface plasmon bands (SPB) between …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Techniques for Characterization of Anticancer Drug Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles: A Review
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Polymeric nanoparticles have been used for targeted drug delivery against different diseases during last decades. Particularly in cancer, targeted polymeric nanoparticles can be used to deliver anticancer drugs to cancer cells with reduced cytotoxicity and greater efficacy. Various natural polymers like chitosan, albumin, gelatin and synthetic such as Polylactides (PLA), Poly (Lactide co-Glycolides) (PLGA) have been researched as carrier of anticancer drugs. …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Efficient Green Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Murraya koenigii Leaf Extract
Abstract: Green synthesis of nanoparticles by plant extract is at present under exploitation due to eco-friendly, non-toxic and inexpensive process. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were synthesized by ultrasound assisted sol-gel precipitation method using titanium tetra-isopropoxide as a precursor and Murraya koenigii leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The leaf extract was prepared under various solvent media such as ethanol and distilled water under controlled ultrasonication. Due to effective ultrasound, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Investigations on Microbial Growth Inhibition by Carbon Based Nanomaterials
Abstract: We have studied the antimicrobial activity of carbon-based nanomaterials e.g. graphene oxide with their mechanism of action. We have synthesized the graphene oxide using modified Hummer’s method from high purity graphite precursors. The microstructures and morphology of graphene-based materials have been studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The specific surface area and porosity analysis of graphene oxide are analyzed using …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Synthesis and Synergistic Effects of Ciprofloxacin Conjugated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are known as a multifunctional material because of its unique physical and chemical properties. The result of zinc oxide nano powder was characterized using various analytical techniques, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns. Synthesized zinc oxide nano powder was stored in dried form in the room temperature for further study. …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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Modified Solution Combustion Approach for Probing of Structural and Dielectric Properties of Sm3+ Doped GdAlO3 Nanoparticles
Abstract: A modified solution combustion approach was used in the preparation of nanosized Gd1xSmxAlO3 (x=1, 3, 5, 7, 9 mol%) using mixture of ODH and novel fuel E. tirucalli plant latex as fuels with corresponding metal nitrates. The structural morphology of synthesized and calcined powders are revealed using various analytical techniques such as Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Role of Hot-Injection Technique for the Synthesis of Phase-Pure Kesterite CZTS Nanocrystals for Biosensing Applications
Abstract: Main Focus in this present work, is biosensing application of CZTS nanoparticle instead of established and mainstream photovoltaics application. Here, biocompatible CZTS have been synthesized using butylamine. The capping effect has been explored in two ways first, post synthesis ligand exchange from TOPO-capped CZTS (Ex-situ) and during synthesis (In-situ). The sample obtained after ex-situ ligand exchange was analysed for its stability using x-ray diffraction method (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 20, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Facile Synthesis of Highly Uniform Selenium Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Activity on Bacillus subtilis
Abstract: In the light of diverse applications of Selenium nanoparticles in biomedical applications, a facile procedure has been developed to synthesize highly stable and monodisperse nanoparticles with Polysorbate 20 at room temperature. Transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that the Selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) were spherical in shape with uniform size of 43 nm. The antibacterial activity of Se NPs was investigated against Bacillus subtilis as a model gram-positive bacteria which showed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Structural and Electrical Characterization of Mn-Zn Substituted CaSr2: W-Type Hexaferrite
Abstract: AbstractIn the present investigation the samples with chemical composition CaSr2 (Mn-Zn)x/2Fe16- xO27 (x= 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0) have been synthesized by using chemical co-precipitation method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to study structure, lattice constants, crystallites size, x-ray density, bulk density, porosity and shape of ferrite powders. The prepared samples were found to have W-type hexagonal structure with the lattice parameters a= (5.77 Å–5.82 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Study of Size Controllable Synthesis of Indium Tin Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Different Characterizations
Abstract: Nanocrystalline indium oxide powders were prepared by combustion synthesis. The changes of nanostructure caused by material processing were studied using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Brummer Emette teller analysis (BET). The stoichiometric composition of the starting indium tin oxide powder (cubic in traces) induced phase transitions to high temperature. We found that the phase transition to ITO was initiated at the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Anti-tumour Effects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Helicteres isora L: In Vitro Approach
Abstract: Green synthesized silver nanoparticles preparation from 1mM AgNo3 solution through the fruit extract of Helicteres isora. in the range of 24–30 nm with increased stability and enhanced anti-tumour potency were reported in this present study. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of H. isora (Hif-AgNPs) were characterized by using UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy and the morphology of the nanoparticles was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The anti-tumour efficacy was …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article