CTAB assisted hydrothermal synthesis, controlled conversion and CO oxidation properties of CeO2 nanoplates, nanotubes, and nanorods

In this work, CeO₂ nanoplates were synthesized by a hydrothermal reaction assisted by hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) at 100-160 °C. The size of nanoplates was around 40 nm. Further experiment showed that the controlled conversion of nanoplates into nanotubes, and nanorods can be realized by changing the reaction time, temperature, and CTAB/Ce³⁺ ratio value. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements were employed to characterize the samples. The CO oxidation properties of nanorods, nanoplates, and nanotubes were investigated. An enhanced catalytic activity has been found for CO oxidation by using CeO₂ nanoplates as compared with CeO₂ nanotubes and nanorods, and the crystal surfaces (100) of CeO₂ nanoplates were considered to play an important role in determining their catalytic oxidation properties.     

Low temperature synthesis of Mn3O4 polyhedral nanocrystals and magnetic study

Manganese oxide (hausmannite) polyhedral nanocrystals were prepared by a microwave-assisted solution-based method using Mn(CH₃COO)₂ and (CH₂)₆N₄ at 80 °C. The as-prepared Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, field-emission transmission electron microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectrum. Mn₃O₄ polyhedral nanocrystals prepared by microwave heating at 80 °C for 60 min were of cubic and rhombohedral shapes with the edge lengths in the range of 15-40 nm. Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals grew following the Ostwald ripening mechanism with increasing reaction time. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction confirm that the as-obtained polyhedral nanocrystals were single-crystalline. The magnetic behavior of Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals was studied. Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals show an obvious ferromagnetic behavior at low temperatures. The magnetic behavior of Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals was sensitive to crystal size. Ferromagnetic onset temperatures (T_c) of samples 1 and 3 are 40.6 and 41.1 K, respectively, lower than that observed for bulk Mn₃O₄ (42 K).     

Effect of lattice strain on structure,morphology, electrical conductivity and magneto-optical and catalytic properties of Ni-doped Mn3O4 nano-crystallites synthesized by microwave route

Ni-doped Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by a simple one-pot microwave combustion procedure utilizing urea as a fuel. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Photoluminescence spectra, and vibrating sample magnetometer. The particle size and the crystalline size measured from the HR-TEM monographs and XRD study suggest the similarity of the data collected from these two measurements. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra demonstrated increased luminescence amplitude with increased Ni concentration. Thus, the present study determines the time required for 4-nitrophenol yellow to colorless by Ni-doped Mn₃O₄ and Mn₃O₄ samples.     

High catalytic performance of the first electrospun nano-biohybrid,Mn3O4/copper complex/polyvinyl alcohol,from Amaranthus spinosus plant for biomimetic oxidation reactions

In this study, a novel nano-biocomposite, polyvinylalcohol/Mn₃O₄/water-soluble copper complex (PVA/Mn₃O₄/CuWSC), was produced from Amaranthus spinosus. By combining water-soluble copper nanocomplex and Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles along with polyvinyl alcohols and extracts of this plant, this bio nanomaterial was prepared via electrospinning process. This nanohybrid was characterized using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. Based on its catalytic activities, it is considered a heterogeneous catalyst and is used for the oxidation of alcohols in industrial reactions. It can oxidize the primary and secondary alcohols to corresponding aldehyde and ketone products with high yield and excellent selectivity using H₂O₂ under solvent-free conditions. The recyclability and reusability of PVA/Mn₃O₄/CuWSC show that it can be a promising catalyst for clean industrial catalytic applications.     

叶酸对磁性Fe_3O_4纳米粒子的表面修饰

以FeCl3·6H2O作为单一铁源,1,6-己二胺作为胺化试剂,利用无模板的溶剂热方法制备了胺基功能化的磁性Fe3O4纳米粒子,并利用其键合叶酸分子,制备出表面修饰了叶酸的磁性Fe3O4复合纳米粒子。利用傅里叶变换红外光谱仪、X-射线衍射仪、透射电镜、差热-热重分析仪和振动样品磁强计对所得纳米粒子的形貌、粒径、化学组成和磁性能进行了表征。结果表明,叶酸分子通过化学键牢固键合在磁性纳米Fe3O4粒子表面,叶酸修饰的复合纳米粒子仍然具有良好的磁性能。     

Thermal decomposition route for synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles in presence of a novel precursor

The synthesis of manganese oxide (Mn₃O₄) nanoparticles by using thermal decomposition and its physicochemical characterization are being reported in present investigation. As a new precursor, [bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehydato)manganese(II)] complex was used in the presence of oleylamine (C₁₈H₃₇N) as both surfactant and solvent to control the size of resulting nanoparticle. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectrum. Synthesized manganese oxide nanoparticles have a tetragonal structure with average size of 9–24 nm. The phase pure samples were characterized by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for Mn 2p level. The values of binding energies are consistent with the relative values are reported in the literature. As a comparison between two methods, the novel precursor thermally was treated in solid state reaction in different temperature, 400, 500, and 600 °C and the products were characterized by SEM images. Magnetic property of the as-prepared Mn₃O₄ nanoparticle shows a ferromagnetic behavior with high saturation magnetization and coercivity.     

室温下合成纺锤形貌六方相NaLnF_4(Ln=Nd,Sm,Eu,Gd,Tb)纳米颗粒

室温下合成长250nm,宽100nm的纺锤形貌六方相的NaNdF4。NaEuF4,NaSmF4,NaGdF4和NaTbF4也用同样的方法获得。产物用XRD,TEM,HRTEM,FESEM和PL进行表征。PL光谱显示合成的NaEuF4的激发波长是394nm。NaEuF4有4个特征发射谱带,分别是591,615,650和681nm。     

Facile Synthesis and Catalytic Properties of β-Co（OH）2 and Mg（OH）2 Nanoplates

β-Co(OH)2 and Mg(OH)2 nanoplates were synthesized via a facile template-free hydrothermal approach.The different conditions of preparation and catalytic properties of the products were studied and discussed.The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,scanning electron microscopy,selected area electron diffraction(SAED),and gas chromatograph.     

Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of hexagonal Fe3O4 nanoplates

Hexagonal magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoplates with an average edge length of 80 nm were successfully prepared in large quantities by a facile microwave-assisted route. The influences of experiment parameters such as reaction time, microwave power, and concentration of NaOH and other additive agents on the morphology and size of final products were investigated in detail. Phase structure, morphology and magnetic properties of products were carefully studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Magnetic studies revealed that hexagonal Fe₃O₄ nanoplates have low saturation magnetization of 36.4 emu/g and the possible reason has been proposed.     

甲醇重整反应中Pt/γ-Al2O3催化剂纳米Pt粒径与催化性能关系研究

利用硝基甲烷还原法在室温条件下得到了纳米Pt粒径可控的担载Pt/γ-Al₂O₃催化剂, 并利用甲醇重整反应为反应探针考察了Pt粒径与催化反应性能之间的关系, 发现催化反应的性能与担载贵金属颗粒粒径之间存在明显的相关性. 通过透射电镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、程序升温还原(TPR)等测试手段对催化剂进行表征, 发现钠米Pt的粒径大小不但影响甲醇重整反应的活性, 同时也影响反应的选择性, 即催化剂的催化性能与担载贵金属粒径之间存在明显的尺度效应.     

Urchin-like Co3O4 Nanostructure and Their Electrochemical Behavior in Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

3D urchin-like Co₃O₄ have been successfully prepared by calcination of the urchin-like pre-cursors, which were synthesized through a facile hydrothermal route. The morphology and structure of the 3D urchin-like Co₃O₄ have been characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, high resolution transmission elec-tron microscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction. The as-synthesized Co₃O₄ products are of urchin-like structures with approximated 5-7 μm in diameter, and are composed of numer-ous nanoparticles chains with the particles diameter of about 15 nm. This kind of urchin-like Co₃O₄ exhibits superior energy storage properties with the high capacity of 1.369 Ah/g and its good cyclic stability shows great potential in the rechargeable Li-ion battery.     

Assembly of Pt nanoparticles on electrospun In2O3 nanofibers for H2S detection

In this paper, we presented a simple and effective solution route to deposit Pt nanoparticles on electrospun In₂O₃ nanofibers for H₂S gas detection. The morphology and chemical structure of the as-prepared samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS). The results showed that large quantities of In₂O₃ nanofibers with diameters about from 60 to 100 nm were obtained and the surface of them was decorated with Pt nanoparticles (5–10 nm in size). The In₂O₃ nanofibers decorated by Pt nanoparticles exhibited excellent gas sensing properties to H₂S, such as high sensitivity, good selectivity and fast response at relatively low temperature.     

氨蒸发诱导法制备纳米结构LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2及其作为高功率型锂离子电池正极材料的性能

采用氨蒸发诱导法成功制备出纳米结构LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂正极材料,借助X射线衍射（XRD）分析、扫描电镜（SEM）、透射电镜（TEM）、高分辨率透射电镜（HRTEM）、能量分散谱（EDS）和比表面测试等表征手段及恒电流充放电测试研究了其晶体结构、微观形貌和电化学性能. 研究表明该方法制备出的材料具有良好的α-NaFeO₂层状结构,阳离子混排程度低. 纳米片交错堆积而成核桃仁状形貌,片与片之间形成许多纳米孔,而且纳米片的侧面属于{010}活性面,能够提供较多的锂离子的脱嵌通道. 在室温下及3.0-4.6 V充放电范围内,该材料在电流密度为0.5C、1C、3C、5C和10C时放电比容量分别为172.90、153.95、147.09、142.16 和131.23mAh·g^-1. 说明其具有优异的电化学性能,非常有潜力用于动力汽车等高功率密度锂离子电池中.     

单分散Fe3O4纳米颗粒的控制合成和表征

以十八烯为溶剂、乙酰丙酮铁为铁源,并在油酸、油胺的辅助作用下,通过热分解法成功合成了单分散Fe3O4纳米颗粒。讨论了实验参数如反应温度、表面活性剂的量和种类、溶剂、油酸、油胺对单分散Fe3O4纳米颗粒的尺寸及形貌的影响。利用X射线衍射（XRD）、透射电子显微镜（TEM）、选区电子衍射（SAED）和高分辨透射电子显微镜（HRTEM）对所得产物的物相、结构、尺寸和形貌进行了表征分析。通过振动样品磁强计（VSM）表征产物磁性能,表明在室温下,Fe3O4纳米颗粒的饱和磁化强度（Ms）和矫顽力（Hc）分别为74.0 emu/g,72.6 Oe。     

片状MoS2/MoS1.5Se0.5纳米复合材料的制备及其摩擦学性能研究

将钼粉与升华硫和硒粉的混合粉末按一定化学计量比混合,通过固相反应法成功制备出了均匀的片状纳米颗粒。分别使用X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)以及透射电子显微镜(TEM)对该纳米粉体进行结构表征和分析,发现该粉体为MoS2/MoS1.5Se0.5混合晶相,晶粒尺寸在300~600 nm,厚度约为5 nm的片状结构。将该MoS2/MoS1.5Se0.5纳米片作为润滑油添加剂添加到基础油中,使用UMT-2型摩擦磨损试验机对其摩擦学性能进行测试,并对摩擦机理进行了解释,结果表明MoS2/MoS1.5Se0.5纳米片作为润滑油添加剂具有良好的减摩抗磨性能。     

Facile Preparation of Mn3O4 Hausmanite Nanoplates from a New Octahedral Manganese (III) Schiff Base Complex

A novel bidentate Schiff base ligand L (L = N-(4-amino-2-chloro-phenyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) and the subsequent octahedral manganese(III) Schiff base complex MnL ₃ have been synthesized and characterized by, FT-IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses (CHN). Additionally, Schiff base ligand has been characterized by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis of the ligand and its metal complexes reveals their thermal stability and decomposition pattern. Thus, the MnL ₃ complex has been investigated as a novel precursor for the facile preparation of Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles via solid-state thermal decomposition under aerobic conditions, at a temperature of ca. 450 °C The resulting Mn₃O₄ nanocrystals were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRPD studies reveal the characteristic diffraction peaks indexed to the Mn₃O₄ hausmanite structure, while the absence of additional peaks tends to clearly indicate the high purity of the sample. In addition, the TEM/SEM investigations displayed the nanoplate shape of the rather monodisperse crystalline Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles, with an average diameter of ca. 10 nm. The statistical distribution of the nanoparticles size has to be provided with an histogram graphic.     

Synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles by thermal decomposition of a [bis(salicylidiminato)manganese(II)] complex

The present investigation reports on the novel synthesis of Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles using thermal decomposition and their physicochemical characterization. The Mn₃O₄ nanoparticle powder has been prepared using [bis(salicylidiminato)manganese(II)] as a precursor. The effect of oleyl amine and triphenylphosphine on the particle morphology has been investigated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis demonstrated Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles with an average diameter of about 25 nm. The structural study by X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates that these nanoparticles have a pure tetragonal phase. The phase pure samples were characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for both Mn 2p and Mn 3s levels. The values of binding energies are consistent with related values reported in the literature.     

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis,Magnetic Behavior,Cytotoxic Effect

Iron oxide nanoparticles have attracted much attention because of their superparamagnetic properties and their potential applications in many fields such as magnetic storage devices, catalysis, sensors, superparamagnetic relaxometry (SPMR), and high-sensitivity biomolecule magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for medical diagnosis and therapeutics. In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₂O₃ NPs) have been synthesized using a taranjabin (camelthorn or persian manna) aqueous solution. The synthesized Fe₂O₃ NPs were identified through powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field energy scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM) and Raman technics. The results show that the nanoparticles have a hexagonal structure with 20 to 60 nm in size. The cytotoxic effect of the synthesized nanoparticles has been tested upon application against lung cancer cell (A549) lines. It was found that there is no cytotoxic activity at lower concentrations of 200 μg/mL. The ability of the synthesized nanoparticles for lead removal in wastewaters was tested. Results show that highest concentration of adsorbent (50 mg/L) has maximum removal efficiency (96.73 %). So, synthesized Fe₂O₃ NPs can be a good candidate to use as heavy metals cleaner from contaminated waters.     

Oxalic acid mediated synthesis of WO3·H2O nanoplates and self-assembled nanoflowers under mild conditions

Tungsten oxide hydrate (WO₃·H₂O) nanoplates and flower-like assemblies were successfully synthesized via a simple aqueous method. The effects of reaction parameters in solution on the preparation were studied. Nanoplates and nanoflowers can be selectively prepared by changing the amount of H₂C₂O₄. In-situ assembly of nanoplates to nanoflowers was also proposed for the formation of assembled nanostructures. In addition, the reaction time and temperature have important effects on the sizes of the as-obtained samples. Crystal structure, morphology, and composition of final nanostructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Optical properties of the synthesized samples and the growth mechanism were studied by UV-vis detection. Degradation experiments of Rhodamine B (RhB) were also performed on samples of nanoplates and nanoflowers under visible light illumination. Nanoflower sample exhibited preferable photocatalytic property to nanoplate sample.     

Fe3O4磁性纳米粒子的超声包金及其表征

超声条件下, 在乙醇分散的3-氨丙基三乙氧基硅烷(APTES)功能化的磁性Fe₃O₄纳米粒子和四氯合金酸的混合溶液中滴加柠檬酸钠, 成功地制备了磁性Fe₃O₄/Au复合纳米粒子. 采用X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)、紫外吸收可见光谱(UV-Vis)、带有电子能谱仪(EDS)的扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、光电子能谱(XPS)、超导量子干涉仪(SQUID)等方法, 对复合粒子的形态、结构、组成以及磁学性质进行了表征. 结果表明: 在此条件下制得的复合粒子粒径在30 nm左右, 室温下磁化强度可达63 emu/g.