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127 articles for “Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)”
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Structural and Optical Studies of Baso4:Eu2+ Phosphor Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method
Abstract: Europium doped BaSO4 was prepared by the co-precipitation method and characterization of material was done by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. From the XRD pattern of Eu doped BaSO4 compound, it was found that the prominent phase formed was BaSO4 and the result of FTIR spectrum of BaSO4:Eu shows that the sulfur-oxygen stretch was found at around 1116 cm-1. The room …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 19, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Solid State Studies of Chitosan and Starch Blend Films
Abstract: In this study blend films of Chitosan and starch were prepared by conventional solution-casting technique. Their miscibility was characterized by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) technique and Intermolecular interaction in blend system was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic (FTIR) technique. SEM and FTIR measurements revealed that Chitosan/starch blends were miscible. Thermal properties of different blend compositions were assessed by Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and increase in the thermal stability of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Development of Nanoparticles as Additive to Drilling Mud to be Used as Viscosity and Filtrate Loss Modifier
Abstract: Conventional drilling fluids are often unable to fulfill certain functional tasks that are very important in challenging environment. This inefficiency of drilling fluid in performing certain task is mainly because of lack in particular rheological or filtrate loss properties. Hence, the industry is looking for a new kind of additives which can be helpful in maintaining these properties in desired range even under extreme conditions. Rice husk is an abundantly …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–30 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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Antibacterial Activity of CaSO4 Nanorods Prepared via Hydrothermal Method Compared to Bulk CaSO4
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Calcium sulphate (CaSO4) nanorods have been synthesized by low-temperature hydrothermal method using CaSO4 powder as precursor and hexadecylamine (HDA) as surfactant at 180 0C for 7 days. The powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) patterns were studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images show nanorods have diameters of about 100nm-200nm and length of about 2-10μm. Fourier transformed infrared spectrum (FTIR) shows a strong doublet …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 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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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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Development of PLLA-based Bio Inks Applicable in the Medical Field
Abstract: Some synthetic polymers, such as Poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA), are interesting to use in 3D bioprinting because they can have adaptable and resilient mechanical properties that also facilitate bioprinting processes. PLLA is a biocompatible polymer which makes it very interesting for medical applications, it is an aliphatic polyester obtained from α-hydroxy acids in different ways: ring-opening polymerization, and direct polycondensation. The use of one path over the other depends on …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 24, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Application and Characterization of Egg Shell
Abstract: AbstractEgg shell is discarded as wastes from different sources like hotels, houses etc. They were collected, purified and powdered by mixer. Eggshell powder is used as a fertilizer in a tomato plant and also is used as a calcium supplement for females. Extracted calcium from different egg shell was characterized for Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data indicated the percentage of calcium in egg shell. pH of soil and percentage …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Gas chromatography mass spectrometry and Fourier transform infrared spectral analyses of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. pod methanol extract
Abstract: This study was aimed at the elucidation of the bioactive compounds present in methanol extracts of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Pod using Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic (FTIR) techniques. The GC-MS mass spectra of the identified compounds were compared with those of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database library. The results confirmed the presence of five compounds including Pentasiloxane, 1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7,9,9-decamethyl-, Heptasiloxane, hexadecamethyl-, Methyl …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Grafting of Methyl Methacrylate onto Starch Initiated by Ceric Ion as an Initiator in Presence of Nitric Acid as Activator
Abstract: Natural polymers with improved structure have been securing increasing value in the industry as theyare abundant, cheap, and biodegradable. Graft copolymerization is one of the effective ways toenhance the properties of natural polymers. Starch based graft copolymers are becoming increasinglyimportant due to their remarkable adhesion, high water absorbency, and biodegradability. Methylmethacrylate (MMA) grafted onto starch by using the ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) as a redoxinitiator in the presence of nitric …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Cyclea peltata and its Antimicrobial activity
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a reliable and enabling environment friendly process for the synthesis of nanoscale particles of structures ranging from approximately 1- 100 nm. Since the chemical synthesis of nanoparticles have adverse effect in medical applications, green synthesis of nanoparticles is in a huge need. Silver is one of the substances used in nanoformulation. Silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through silver nitrate through a simple green route using the clean, dried, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Studies on the Proximate Composition of Yogurt Enriched with Pink Guava Powder
Abstract: Dietary fiber and bioactive chemicals, which have been extensively investigated for their potential health advantages, have recently found new uses in the food and dairy industries. Taking into account the present surge in demand of consumers, an effort is made to increase the nutritional parameter of yogurt, notably the amount of dietary fiber, by the incorporation of freeze-dried pink guava powder (FPGP). The yogurt was made by varying its concentration …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Structural Properties of Spin Coated Multilayered Cupric Oxide Thin Films
Abstract: AbstractCuO thin films were spin-coated at 1500, 2200 and 2400 rpm for 30 sec, and subsequently annealed at 150–550°C for 1 h. Multi-layered CuO thin films were prepared including three and five layers. These thin films were characterized using XRD, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and polarizing light microscopy. The XRD and FTIR analysis confirmed the crystallization of CuO phase in thin films annealed above 350°C, and corresponding crystallite sizes were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Green synthesis of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles and their effect against wilt fungus, Fusarium udum.
Abstract: Nowadays nanoparticles (NPs) come out as powerful tools to enhance crop production and protection. Biosynthesis of NPs has a vital role and an alternate to chemical and physical methods because it is simple, easy, eco-friendly, and free from chemical hazards. Zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper oxide (CuO) NPs were synthesized from leaves extract of Lantana camara (L.) and Nerium oleander (L.) and characterized by using several techniques such as transmission …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Sonochemical Synthesis of SrBaFexMo2-xO6 (x=1.0, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4) Double Perovskites: Characterization and Magnetic Properties
Abstract: This work investigates ultrasound assisted synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of SrBaFexMo2-xO6 (x=1.0, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4) double perovskites. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed proposed that samples are in single phase. It was found that lattice constants decrease with increase in composition x. Morphology of all samples was examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) data confirmed purity and nonexistence of foreign elements in prepared …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Microencapsulated Levofloxacin Gel
Abstract: To treat various buccal infectious diseases, a sustained release microencapsulated levofloxacin gel was formulated. Levofloxacin microspheres were being prepared following o/w emulsion solvent evaporation technique by varying concentrations of ethyl acetate, ethyl cellulose and tween 80. Depending on their flow properties almost all the microspheres were found to be excellent. The drug-excipient compatibility study carried out using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) resulted that the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Drug Delivery of Piroxicam
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to formulate transdermal films loaded with Piroxicam (PX). Transdermal films were prepared by using sodium alginate (SA) and xanthan gum (XG) as biopolymers by varying the blend ratios viz., 10:0, 8:2, 6:4, 4:6 and 2:8 (w/w %) through solution casting method. The drug loaded membranes were evaluated for thickness, tensile behaviours, and content uniformity. In-vitro diffusion was determined by Franz diffusion cell. Piroxicam …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Predicting Rate Equation for the Synthesis of Octadec-9-Enoic Acid Methyl Esters by the Methanolysis of Pongamia Pinnata Triglycerides Using Sono Reactor
Abstract: In the present work, octadec-9-enoic acid methyl esters are synthesized from pongamia pinnata oil using methanolysis in sono reactor. The rate equation is predicted for the methanolysis reaction. The produced methyl esters from pongamia pinnata oil confirmed to ASTM D6751 standards. Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry were used to characterise the methyl esters. The rate is dependent greatly on methanol concentration, and then on catalyst concentration …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 45–55 Read article