Characteristics of Fe2O3 Nanoparticles from Doped Low-pressure H2/O2/Ar Flames

A burner stabilized premixed low-pressure flame has been used to generate iron-oxide (Fe₂O₃) nanoparticles with sizes in the range 7–20nm. The H₂/O₂/Ar flames were doped with different amounts of iron-pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)₅) with concentrations in the range 524–2096ppm. The influence of precursor concentration on composition, structure, morphology, and size have been studied utilizing transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), measurements of the specific surface area (BET), and infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The product particles consist of both, the - and the -phase of Fe₂O₃. Average particle sizes were measured in the range 7.4–16nm depending on precursor concentration and flame conditions.     

Zirconia‐Alumina Nanoparticles Prepared by Laser Evaporation: Powder Characterisation by TEM and 27Al MAS NMR

Contrary to predictions of the ZrO₂‐Al₂O₃ phase diagram powders of solid solutions of alumina in zirconia with up to 40 mol% Al₂O₃ are described in the recent literature. Up to now the interpretations of the microstructure of these materials are still inconsistent. Therefore we reinvestigated nanopowders prepared by laser evaporation starting from a mixture of 55 mol% ZrO₂ and 45 mol% Al₂O₃ by analytical high resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and ²⁷Al magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR). The results reveal that in case of this preparation route a heterogeneous powder system is formed consisting dominantly of nanocrystallites of zirconia with an incorporation of, obviously, only a very small amount of alumina, and that the crystallites are surrounded by an amorphous layer of predominantly alumina. No indication was found that Al³⁺ ions occupy seven‐ or eight‐fold co‐ordinated sites of Zr⁴⁺ ions. A simple kinetic model for the formation of the nanoparticles' microstructure is given.     

Magnetic Properties of Fe2O3 Particles Prepared by Sol-Gel Method

Fe₂O₃ fine particles dispersed in a silica gel have been prepared by a new sol-gel method and characterized. Various samples have been studied by means of Mössbauer spectroscopy for temperatures ranging between 4.2 K and 300 K. The results show that the average particle size and the kinds of Fe₂O₃ phase obtained (α, γ or ε) are strongly dependent of the temperature on the final heat treatment.     

磁性纳米颗粒Fe3O4固定化纤维素酶的光谱学研究

以氨水作沉淀剂,用共沉淀法制备了磁性纳米颗粒Fe3O4,并以此为载体,通过碳化二亚胺的活化作用将纤维素酶固定化,通过傅里叶红外和重复多次催化实验证实纤维素酶在磁性纳米颗粒上的固定,透射电镜表征了固定化酶微粒的形貌.用DNS分光光度法测定固定化纤维素酶的活性,研究表明磁性固定化酶的催化作用的最适温度为60℃和pH值为3.94～5.50.结果表明,磁性固定化纤维素酶具有比自由酶更好的热稳定性,贮存稳定性和更广泛的pH值适用范围,为纤维素的转化和利用效率的提高提供了理论基础.     

Structural Insight into Stabilization of Pickering Emulsions with Fe3O4@SiO2 Nanoparticles for Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Media

Encapsulation of enzymes with enhanced activity and recyclability in water‐in‐oil Pickering emulsions is a simple and efficient method for their immobilization; however, the effect produced by the structure of colloidal particles on the stabilization of the Pickering emulsion for enzyme catalysis has not been investigated in detail. In this study, four types of hydrophobic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) with similar chemical compositions, particle diameters, but different surface characteristics have been prepared and utilized for enzyme encapsulation in various water‐in‐oil magnetic Pickering emulsions, after which the relationship between NPs structure, size of emulsions droplets, and enzyme activity is examined. The obtained results indicate that (i) the more hydrophobic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ NPs cause the higher enzyme activity; (ii) the higher hydrophobicity of oil phase also increases the enzyme activity, especially for Fe₃O₄@w‐SiO₂ NPs which form in the solvent of water. The results are mainly attributed to the higher specific surface area of emulsion droplets and interfacial mass transfer of substrates through the interfaces of droplets. The reported data provide new insights into the mechanism of stabilization of Pickering emulsions for enhancing enzyme activity and demonstrate efficient theoretical references for enzyme immobilization and synthesis of stable and active biocatalysts with high recyclability.     

Ag@Fe3O4@C-CdTe@SiO2磁性荧光复合微球的制备与光学特征

先采用一步溶剂热法和水热法制备了碳包覆的Ag@Fe₃O₄核壳型磁性纳米粒子,然后通过表面氨基化改性后与巯基乙酸修饰的CdTe量子点反应,将量子点键合到磁性微球上,最后在其表面包覆上一层二氧化硅壳层,制备出具有荧光增强的Ag@Fe₃O₄@C-CdTe@SiO₂磁性荧光复合材料。实验结果表明,该纳米粒子的平均粒径大约为150 nm,磁饱和强度为224 A/g（22.4 emu/g）,在室温下具有较好的磁性能。其中Ag@Fe₃O₄@C-CdTe磁性荧光纳米粒子的荧光强度大于Fe₃O₄@C-CdTe,其主要原因是内核为45 nm的Ag纳米粒子具有表面等离子体共振作用,能够使其表面或附近的量子点荧光得到增强。     

Physical Characteristics and Sintering Behavior of MgO-Doped ZrO2nanoparticles

Nanosized particles of 13mol% MgO-doped ZrO₂ with a narrow distribution of pore sizes were prepared by the coprecipitation technique using optimized parameters of synthesis. Transmission electron microscopy analysis of the calcined powder reveals that the majority of the particles have grain sizes in the 10–20nm range. From nitrogen adsorption analysis an average particle size of 13nm was estimated, which is similar to the average pore size diameter (12nm). Besides the unimodal distribution of pore sizes, the linear shrinkage curve of a powder compact exhibits several inflexions indicating different rates of densification up to 1600°C. After sintering at 1600°C for 2h, the microstructure features of a compact are characteristics of the intermediate stage with interconnected porosity preferentially observed at grain boundaries. These results are explained as a size effect of nanoparticles of magnesia-doped zirconia during sintering.     

Effect of Fe2O3 and Cr2O3 on the Processes of Pyroxene Formation in Silicate Glasses

We have investigated the processes of pyroxene formation in crystallization of glasses of the system SiO₂–Al₂O₃–CaO–MgO–Na₂O stimulated with chromium and iron oxides introduced together. It is found that sharp activation of the processes of pyroxene formation occurs in the temperature interval of thermal treatment 850–900°C. Interpretation of the absorption bands is carried out and conclusions are drawn on the structural role of the iron and aluminum ions in the process of formation of a pyroxene solid solution.     

离子注入及后退火方法制备SiO2基质中镶嵌ZnO纳米粒子的结构和光学性质

利用离子注入及后退火方法在光学纯的石英基片中注入3×1017cm-2剂量的Zn离子,然后在不同的退火条件下制备了高质量的镶嵌在SiO2基质中的ZnO纳米粒子.X射线衍射光谱的实验结果表明在氧气气氛、700℃退火温度和2小时退火时间条件下,得到了(002)择优取向镶嵌在SiO2基质中的ZnO纳米粒子;而在700℃退火温度、N2和O2气氛下顺次退火1小时,得到了比上述条件(002)择优取向更好的ZnO纳米粒子.室温下对用上述两种条件制备的镶嵌在SiO2基质中的ZnO纳米粒子观察到了自由激子吸收峰.室温光致发光谱中观察到了ZnO纳米粒子位于3.29eV处的强紫外发射,紫外发射强度与深能级发光强度之比为40,紫外发射峰的半高宽为96meV,晶体质量类似于分子束外延方法生长的ZnO.在低温(77K)光致发光谱中,较强的自由激子的紫外发光峰仍然存在.     

Highly Acid‐Resistant,Magnetically Steerable Acoustic Micromotors Prepared by Coating Gold Microrods with Fe3O4 Nanoparticles via pH Adjustment

There is mounting interest in designing magnetically steerable nano‐ and micromotors for next generation medical nanorobotics, which requires biocompatibility for each individual component. Although various magnetic materials (e.g., Ni, Co, and Fe₃O₄) have been incorporated into micromotors, their acid resistance remains largely unexplored. In this article, a simple one‐step method to prepare magnetic microrods via electrostatic attraction between paramagnetic magnetite nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄ NPs) and gold microrods at appropriate pH values is reported. The as‐prepared Fe₃O₄‐coated micromotors can be powered by MHz ultrasound and easily steered by external magnetic fields, and perform well in harsh working conditions such as high acidity, high viscosity, and high ionic strength. In particular, extended exposure to solution of pH as low as 0.9 has a minimal effect on the speed, steerability, or cargo‐transporting capability of micromotors coated with Fe₃O₄ NPs, in stark contrast with those containing Ni segments. Considering the many challenges of biomedical applications, acid‐resistant, magnetically steerable Fe₃O₄‐coated micromotors powered by MHz ultrasound can be a promising prototype for the future development of medical nano‐ and microrobotics.     

Surface Modification of Al2O3 Fiber with Binary Nanoparticles using a Dry-Mechanical Coating Technique

Integrating materials with different functionalities into a composite material to obtain synergetic properties has generated considerable interest in various scientific and technical fields. In this study, a dry-mechanical coating process was used to fix nanosized Al₂O₃ and CuO particles directly onto the surface of Al₂O₃ fiber substrates by employing high shear and compression forces. The resulting composite materials showed good dispersion and homogeneous distribution of Al₂O₃ and CuO nanoparticles. Important coating parameters, including initial particle loadings and processing times were investigated for their effects on coating characteristics and product properties. The experimental results showed that the product surface area increased with higher nanoparticle loadings. The degree of dispersion and homogenous distribution of Al₂O₃ nanoparticles with CuO nanoparticles increased with the processing time. Additionally, the crystalline phase of raw materials was preserved during the coating process under the conditions studied in this work.     

有机盐制备的Fe3O4-葡聚糖纳米粒子的磁性能及表征

利用葡糖酸铁(C12H22FeO14·2H2O)和柠檬酸铁(C6H5O7Fe·5H2O)参与的化学共沉积法制备出单分散核心氧化铁的平均粒径为4.1nm,葡聚糖厚度约为11nm,总体平均粒径为26nm的Fe3O4葡聚糖复合纳米粒子.研究结果表明,复合粒子Fe3O4葡聚糖具有超顺磁性.制备过程中没有N2保护,得到的Fe3O4无机粒子的晶体结构几乎没有发生变化,证明了有机盐的抗氧化性,合成的Fe3O4葡聚糖复合纳米粒子具有较好的磁性能.其在室温下(300K)的饱和磁化强度为52emu/g,低温下(5K)的饱和磁化强度为63emu/g.并利用TEM、XRD、DLS和VSM(振动样品磁强计)等手段对其粒结构、形态、粒径和磁性能进行了表征.     

表面包覆的SnO2纳米微粒的红外振动特征

测定了裸的和表面包覆有阴离子表面活性剂的ＳｎＯ２纳米微粒的红外吸收光谱。发现后者存在着一个随频率升高而增大的红外背景吸收带，其强烈影响材料的各振动模式的红外吸收强度，并对此现象进行了初步解释。     

Structural,magnetic and dielectric study of Fe2O3 nanoparticles obtained through exploding wire technique

We propose an exploding wire technique based facile approach to prepare Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles in ambient conditions. TG-DSC analysis of the prepared precursor (Fe(OH)₃) nanoparticles were done. The phase, lattice parameter and the average crystallite size were evaluated through X-ray diffraction analysis. The morphology of prepared nanoparticles was studied by scanning electron microscopy and Transmission electron microscope. The functional group formation of Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and intrinsic stretching vibration bands of Fe–O were estimated through FTIR analysis. The direct band gap of Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles occurring in conjunction with indirect band gaps was established via Tauc plot. The magnetic parameters were studied through Mössbauer spectroscopy, ESR, M-H and M-T plot analysis. The attributes of dielectric behaviour like dielectric constant (ε′), loss tangent (tan δ), dielectric loss (ε″) and alternating current (AC) conductivity (σ_AC) were measured at various temperatures in the frequency range of 10 Hz-10⁶ KHz.     

Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2复合纳米结构的尺寸与磁性调控

采用共沉淀法和溶剂热法制备了不同尺寸的Fe3O4纳米粒子,通过Stöber法和溶胶-凝胶法在Fe3O4磁核上包覆SiO2和TiO2壳层获得不同尺寸的Fe3O4@SiO2@TiO2复合纳米结构．采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和振动样品磁强计(VSM)等对其结构、形貌和磁性进行了研究．结果表明,大尺寸复合纳米粒子包覆均匀,分散性好,饱和磁化强度较大,有利于TiO2光催化剂的磁回收与再利用．     

Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@TiO_2复合纳米结构的尺寸与磁性调控

采用共沉淀法和溶剂热法制备了不同尺寸的Fe_3O_4纳米粒子,通过Stber法和溶胶-凝胶法在Fe_3O_4磁核上包覆SiO_2和Ti O2壳层获得不同尺寸的Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Ti O2复合纳米结构.采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和振动样品磁强计(VSM)等对其结构、形貌和磁性进行了研究.结果表明,大尺寸复合纳米粒子包覆均匀,分散性好,饱和磁化强度较大,有利于TiO_2光催化剂的磁回收与再利用.     

Facile Synthesis of Gd(OH)3‐Doped Fe3O4 Nanoparticles for Dual‐Mode T1‐ and T2‐Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging Applications

The facile hydrothermal synthesis of polyethyleneimine (PEI)‐coated iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (NPs) doped with Gd(OH)₃ (Fe₃O₄‐Gd(OH)₃‐PEI NPs) for dual mode T₁‐ and T₂‐weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging applications is reported. In this approach, Fe₃O₄‐Gd(OH)₃‐PEI NPs are synthesized via a hydrothermal method in the presence of branched PEI and Gd(III) ions. The PEI coating onto the particle surfaces enables further modification of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) in order to render the particles with good water dispersibility and improved biocompatibility. The formed Fe₃O₄‐Gd(OH)₃‐PEI‐PEG NPs have a Gd/Fe molar ratio of 0.25:1 and a mean particle size of 14.4 nm and display a relatively high r₂ (151.37 × 10^?3m ^?1 s^?1) and r₁ (5.63 × 10^?3m ^?1 s^?1) relaxivity, affording their uses as a unique contrast agent for T₁‐ and T₂‐weighted MR imaging of rat livers after mesenteric vein injection of the particles and the mouse liver after intravenous injection of the particles, respectively. The developed Fe₃O₄‐Gd(OH)₃‐PEI‐PEG NPs may hold great promise to be used as a contrast agent for dual mode T₁‐ and T₂‐weighted self‐confirmation MR imaging of different biological systems.     

热处理对Li2O-Al2O3A-SiO2系统玻璃性质的影响

测量了线性升温热处理后Li2 O Al2 O3 SiO2 系统零膨胀微晶玻璃V0 2的性质变化。在一个较小的温度区间内 ,玻璃物理性质由于相变而出现显著变化。折射率增加 175× 10 -4、密度增加 0 .0 94g/cm3 、热膨胀系数降低4 1× 10 -7/℃、努普 (Knoop)硬度增加 18.6MPa、线收缩达 1.12 %。短波区透射率随着热处理温度的升高先出现下降而后再次上升。实验结果为大尺寸微晶玻璃毛坯的晶化工艺过程提供有实用意义的建议     

Synthesis of In<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>nanoparticles by thermal decomposition of a citrate gel precursor

This paper describes the synthesis of indium oxide by a modified sol–gel method, and the study of thermal decomposition of the metal complex in air. The characterization of the intermediate as well as the final compounds was carried out by thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and small angle X-ray scattering. The results show that the indium complex decomposes to In₂O₃ with the formation of an intermediate compound. Nanoparticles of cubic In₂O₃ with crystallite sizes in the nanosize range were formed after calcination at temperatures up to 900°C. Calcined materials are characterized by a polydisperse distribution of spherical particles with sharp and smooth surfaces.This revised version was published online in August 2005 with a corrected issue number.