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Role of Solvent on the Synthesis Structure of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: Zinc oxide nanoparticles are synthesized by simple precipitation method in two different solvents, i.e., in distilled water and methanol. The zinc chloride and sodium hydroxide pellets are used as reactant precursors in both cases. The authors have analyzed the effect of solvents on crystal size and structure of zinc oxide nanoparticles. The samples were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and UV-Vis spectroscopic techniques. The high absorption peak for zinc oxide …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Simulation of Current Density of Oxide Layer Materials & Synthesis, Characterization of Nano Lanthanum Aluminate and Its Dielectric Analysis
Abstract: The complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology is in an urge requirement of high dielectric material especially at nano level scaling to avoid quantum mechanical tunnelling and leakage current. Hence to optimize the device performance and to compare the conventional SiO2 oxide material with the selected novel high K material (LaAlO3), the SiO2 and LaAlO3 materials are atomically built in the Virtual Nano Lab – Quantum Wise version 12.8.0 software and …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Nanocomposites Based on LDPE–EVA Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE): Effect of Laponite Clay
Abstract: The effect of pristine and modified laponite RD and RDS on a model low-density polyethylene (LDPE)—ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend system is explored in this article. The nanoclay particles are melt-blended with the LDPE–EVA system at 1.5 wt% loading. Both laponite RD and RDS are modified by ion exchange method utilizing dodecyl ammonium ion to improve the interaction of clay particles with polymer matrix. The blends …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Comparison Study between Pd/AC and Pd/CB for Simultaneous Production of Hydrogen and Carbon Nanotubes using Thermocatalytic Decomposition of Methane
Abstract: Hydrogen is an attractive alternative source of the future need. It could be produced from the diverse sources and is used for a transport fuel which chiefly alliance with fuel cells. The crucial challenge for hydrogen production is reducing the price of production technologies to make the ensuing hydrogen price economical with conventional fuels. Thermocatalytic decomposition (TCD) of methane is one of the most advantageous technique which will meet the …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 18, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Poly (2-Methyl Aniline-co-2-Chloro Aniline) and Poly (2-Methyl Aniline-co-2-Chloro Aniline)-Nanocomposite-CuO
Abstract: The copolymer and its composite, poly (2-methyl aniline-co-2-chloro aniline) and poly (2-methyl aniline-co-2-chloro aniline)-nanocomposite-CuO respectively were synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization method using ammonium persulphate as oxidant, sodium lauryl sulphate as surfactant and HCl as dopant. The synthesized copolymer and composite were characterized by FTIR, UV-Visible and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The thermal stability was determined by TGA/DTA. The copolymer and copolymer nanocomposite with CuO were found to be thermally more …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Study on Photocatalytic Cement Concrete for the Degradation of Textile Dyes
Abstract: This process is developed in the way that low level usage of chemical such as Titanium-di-oxide and urea along with the cement concrete structure for the photocatalytic activity under sunlight. When the cement concrete structure is introduced the sustainability of the process is increased so the efficient use of the reactant is achieved. From this study we obtained that the photocatalytic way of separation of waste ions can increase the …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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Dissolution Enhancement in Nano/Micro-Sized Dispersions of Piroxicam with the Novel Polymer Soluplus® and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone
Abstract: Piroxicam, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), belongs to the class II of the biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) and thus exhibits poor bioavailability. In an effort to tackle this issue, we report here the comparative properties of the solid dispersions of piroxicam made from a novel graft copolymer of polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol (Soluplus) and the linear polymer polyvinyl pyrrolidone (K 25), both the dispersions synthesized identically using solvent evaporation method. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Microwave-assisted Candesartan Cilexetil Solid Dispersions
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to enhance the solubility & dissolution rate of a poorly soluble, BCS class II drug candesartan cilexetil (CC), using its solid dispersions (SDs) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 & hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E5. Solid dispersions were prepared by melting, solvent evaporation & microwave method. The dispersions were evaluated for various in vitro parameters such as solubility study, dissolution study, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Morphological, Optical and Structural Studies of Deposited ZnO Films by SILAR Method for Solar Energy Applications
Abstract: The deposited ZnO films were grown on glass substrates using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction. The morphology of the deposited ZnO is that of flower-like bud.The optical properties were characterized using UV/VIS spectroscopy, the optical band gap decreases with increasing reaction time, and these films have band gap values of 3.19eV, 3.22eV, 3.24eV and 3.25eV. The crystal structure of the films were also characterized using the X-Ray Diffraction …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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A Novel Method for Isolation of Plumbagin
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The Plumbagin (5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone) is the characteristic naphthoquinone present in the different species of the plant Plumbago (Family: Plumbaginaceae) commonly known as Chitrak in India. Plumbagin is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Bismuth Ferrite by Solution Combustion Synthesis Method
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The present paper describes a simple method of nanosized BiFeO3 by the solution combustion synthesis using bismuth and iron nitrates as oxidizers and the combination fuel of citric acid and ammonium nitrate, with fuel to oxidizer ratio (Ψ = 1) one. The average crystallite size of BiFeO3 nanoparticles was estimated from the full width half maximum of the X-ray diffraction peaks of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 52–58 Read article
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Solution Combustion Synthesis of Nanocrystalline and High-K Dielectric Lanthanum Oxide
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The present paper describes a simple and eco-friendly chemical method of lanthanum oxide or lanthania (La2O3) nanoparticles by the solution combustion synthesis based on urea. The fuel urea is varied for different fuel to oxidizer ratios (F/O) or Ψ = 0.5 to 1.5 in the steps of 0.25. The average crystallite size of La2O3 nanoparticles was estimated from the full width …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Study on CdS Nanoparticles and Nanocrystalline Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles and nanocrystalline thin films were synthesized by chemical bath deposition technique at room temperature. The elemental composition of the as-grown CdS nanoparticles and nanocrystalline thin films were determined by energy dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX). Crystallite size and lattice parameter were determined from X-ray diffractogram whereas transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image gave particle size and the selected area …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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A Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nano Hollow Spheres
Abstract: A simple precipitation and calcination method has been evolved for synthesis of copper oxide (CuO) nano hollow spheres in air ambience. Copper nitrate was used as precursor material in the preparation, and sodium hydroxide was used as precipitating agent. The precipitated particles were subjected to calcinations for oxidation. The obtained CuO nanoparticles were characterised by the following analytical methods of XRD, FTIR, DLS, AFM, SEM and TEM for feature of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Combustion Synthesis of NiO-YSZ Precursor Nanocomposites for SOFC Anode and Its Characterization
Abstract: In the present work, the mixture of Nickel Oxide-Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (NiO-YSZ) composites of composition, mNiO–(1–m) Zr0⋅9Y0⋅1 O1⋅95 (m = 0⋅4), anode materials was synthesized by combustion process using glycine as fuel and nitrate as oxidizer. The study of prepared nanocomposites has been done by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential thermal analysis-thermo gravimetric analysis (DTA-TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to determine the powder properties. The …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effect of Hafnium on Nickel-Titanium based Thin Film Coating by DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering Technique
Abstract: Ni-Ti-Hf films as shape memory alloys were successfully prepared by magnetron sputtering technique using individual Ti, Ni and Hf targets. The hafnium content was varied from 6% to 30% and the required film composition was achieved by adjusting the power ratio to the targets. The as-deposited films were amorphous; a post deposition annealing was performed at 700 °C to crystallize the Ni-Ti-Hf films. Structural, compositional and phase-transformation studies were carried …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Flower-like ZnO Thin Film Deposited by Chemical Bath Deposition
Abstract: The ZnO flowers were prepared by chemical bath deposition (CBD), low transmittance in the ultraviolet region was observed, the band gap decreases with increase in deposition time. The SEM images of the deposited ZnO revealed that the films are flower-like with well-developed petals. The XRD of the film are crystal with several peaks. Prominent among them are the peaks at 2θ values of around 32.5°, 35.9° and 38.5° corresponding to …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 16–21 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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Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Compression-Molded Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Biocomposite Reinforced with Aluminum Oxide
Abstract: Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been widely used as a bone implant material in orthopedic surgical applications in trauma due to its low coefficient of friction, good biocompatibility, and excellent wear and corrosion resistance properties in comparison to other polyolefins. But, due to the formation of wear debris, implants loosen and fail after 12–15 years of implantation. In order to enhance lifespan, the role of alumina (Al2O3) reinforcement on …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Role of Semiconducting Nanomaterials in Polymer Solar Cell
Abstract: This paper discusses the schematic aspect of semiconducting nanoparticle as applicable in harvest of solar energy via polymer solar cell and the significance of its various nano-layers. As recently observed semi-conducting properties in some inorganic materials have become topic of rigorous research for application in photovoltaic cells. Polymer solar cells are promising alternative to conventional solar cells which are made of crystalline silicon, to overcome their drawbacks such as high …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–26 Read article