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85 articles for “XRD”
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Preparation and Characterization of Nanosize SnO2 Nanopowders by Precipitation Method
Abstract: Nanocrystalline Tin oxide (SnO2) powders have been synthesized by a direct precipitation method from an aqueous solution in the presence of SnCl4 and NH3. The crystallite size, lattice parameters, dislocation density and number of unit cells in SnO2 nanocrystalline powder (as-prepared and heated) are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results of XRD show that pure SnO2 nanocrystalline powder has tetragonal rutile structure; the broad peak indicates small crystallite size …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Impact of Annealing on Structural and Surface Properties of Nanostructured ZnO Thin Films
Abstract: ZnO thin movies with various grain size were developed on undefined quartz substrate utilizing turn covering technique. We have announced the impact of toughening temperatures on the basic and surface properties of ZnO thin movies. The surface properties were described by AFM. From XRD investigation, it can be seen that the FWHM diminishes with an expansion in strengthening temperature from 500 to 575ºC which is reflected in the expansion in …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Investigation of the Optical-Electrical Properties of Simonkolleite and ZnO: Synergism and Nano/Microcrystals
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the optical-electrical properties of simonkolleite (SM) and zinc oxide (ZnO), focusing on ZnO's nano/micro size and the synergistic effects between SM and ZnO. The synthesis of SM nanocrystals (NCs) was successfully achieved, and thermal annealing temperature was used to manipulate the formation of SM/ZnO nanocomposites ranging from NCs to microcrystals of ZnO. Structural and morphological properties were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD),Fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR), …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 18–30 Read article
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Evaluating Photo-Catalytic Application of TiO2 Nano Particles Augmented With H2O2 for Mineralization of Pharmaceutical Effluent
Abstract: Interest in the photocatalytic oxidation of non biodegradable organics from contaminated wastewater is growing rapidly. The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nano particles synthesized via Sol-Gel method for the degradation of pharmaceutical effluent under UV light was discussed in this study. The TiO2 nano particles were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine size, Morphology Index, Specific Surface area and surface to volume ratio. The XRD results revealed that the TiO2 …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Characterization and Wear Behavior of TiN, TiAlN, TiCrN and AlCrN PVD Coatings Deposited onto AISI H13 Hot Forging Die Steel
Abstract: Four Nitride coatings TiN, TiAlN, TiCrN and AlCrN were deposited onto AISI H13 hot work die steel by cathodic arc evaporation physical vapour deposition (PVD) technique. The coatings were characterized by SEM, SEM-EDS, XRD, line scan EDS and X-Ray mapping tests and micro hardness tester. The wear characteristics were investigated using a pin on disc method at high temperature and speed against En-31 bearing steel disc. It was observed that …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Muntingia calabura Linn.
Abstract: The present study was focused to synthesis silver nanoparticles using the aqueous leaf extract of Muntingia calabura L. as the reducing agent. The formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by colour change from light yellow to dark brownish red, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, FT-IR, X-Ray Diffraction Method (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray microanalysis spectroscopy (EDS). The nanoparticles showed an absorbance at 443nm on UV-Visible spectroscopy. The presence of …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Study the properties of spin-coated Co-doped ZnO (CZO) thin Film
Abstract: Co doped ZnO (COZ) nanoparticles were prepared by spray pyrolysis technique followed by annealing at three different temperatures. XRD, UV- Vis spectroscopy, Photoluminescence (PL) studies, Scanning electron microscopy (SE), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) studies were made to analyze the structural, optical and magnetic properties. XRD pattern confirmed the improved crystallinity after annealing and the formation of hematite phase. A UV-visible spectrum indicates that the nanoparticles exhibit the blue shifting …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Doped BFO Nanoparticles
Abstract: In the present, work we have synthesized the pure and Nickle doped bismuth ferrite at different concentration by the chemical route method. Increasing in the doping concentration leads to generation of secondary phase, thus dopant concentration is maintained to 5mol%. XRD was used to confirm the phases transformation of nanocrystalline composite materials along with measurement of the crystallite size. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) was used to study the morphological properties …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leaf Extract of Calpurnia Aurea and Evaluation of its Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: Synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts is an emerging as a new and effective method that avoids the involvement of toxic chemicals. In this study AgNPs synthesized using Calpurnia aurea leaf extracts were evaluated for their antibacterial activity. The green synthesized AgNPs were characterized using analytical instruments like UV–visible, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The UV-Vis spectra shows surface Plasmon resonance peak present at 429 nm. The …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Syenthesis characterization and biological activities of Schiff base metal complexes of Zr (II) Ba(II), Cu(II), Sr(II) and Th (II) derived from sulfa pyridine
Abstract: Abstract : The Schiff base ligand was prepared by sulfapyridine with salicylaldehyde Zr(II), Ba(II), Co(II), Sr(II) and Th (II) complexes of above ligand was synthesized as well. The synthesized complexes have been characterized by powder XRD and SEM. The anti microbial activity of synthesized ligand ant its complexes have been tested for their antibacterial activity against bacterial species, such as Bacillus subtilis, staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas, aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes, E-coli and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Starch-Iron-Oxide Nanoblends from Fruit Peel Waste – A Green Waste Valorization Approach
Abstract: Utilization of agricultural wastes for production of useful biomaterials has attracted a lot of interest due to their environmental and economic benefits. In the present study, green banana peels were used as bio sustainable raw materials from which starch was extracted, and pomegranate peels were used as an ecofriendly raw material for the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles. The green banana peels were also found to be a potential …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Advances in the Synthesis and Functional Applications of Crystalline Materials
Abstract: Crystalline materials represent one of the most important classes of advanced materials in modern science and engineering due to their highly ordered atomic arrangements and outstanding physical, chemical, electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The periodic organization of atoms within crystal lattices provides exceptional opportunities for controlling and optimizing material performance through advanced synthesis strategies, crystal growth techniques, compositional modification, and defect engineering. Recent progress in materials science has enabled …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Photo-Catalytic Degradation of Dyes Using Graphene Oxide–Dithizone Composite
Abstract: Graphene oxide–dithizone (GO–DTZ) composite was successfully synthesized through the copolymerization of graphene oxide and dithizone to develop an efficient photocatalytic material for wastewater treatment. The dithizone polymer was prepared using a 1:2 molar ratio, while graphene oxide was synthesized via the modified Hummers’ method to obtain highly oxidized graphene sheets with abundant oxygen-containing functional groups. The GO–DTZ nanocomposite was fabricated by ultrasonically dispersing graphene oxide with the synthesized dithizone polymer …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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Synthesis, Spectral Study, SEM Analysis and Antibacterial Study of New Indole Azo Ligand and Complexes
Abstract: Azo ligands have developed significantly in recent decades due to their fundamental role in the coordination chemistry of transition elements. Their rapid response to coordination bonding in ligand and complex chemistry, particularly with divalent ions, is a key factor. The azo-bridged bond has played a well-established role in the formation of cobalt, nickel, and copper complexes. In this study, we prepared a novel ligand, an indole derivative bonded to an …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Tailoring Electrolytic Deposition of Zn-Ni Alloys for Superior Corrosion Resistance in Harsh Environments
Abstract: Since Zn–Ni alloy coatings are more resistant to corrosion than pure zinc coatings, they are being researched extensively. In this study, Zn–Ni alloy coatings electrolytically deposited from an acidic sulfate bath are investigated. The study looks into how the microstructure, phase composition, and corrosion resistance of the coatings are affected by deposition factors like pH, current density, and electrolyte composition. X-ray diffraction (XRD), potentiodynamic polarization, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Three Dimensional (3D) Structure and Morphology ofCarbon Fibers from X-Ray Microscopy (XRM) Analysis†
Abstract: X-ray microscopy is an elegant chemical imaging technique that bridges the gap between lightmicroscopy and electron microscopy. Vital information on the chemical state (valency, surfacefunctionality), chemical composition, three-dimensional (3D) chemical structure (order, disorder,rupture), and chemical imaging can be obtained from X-ray microscopy. In the current originalresearch article, X-ray microscopy is used as a characterization tool to examine the microstructuralfeatures of commercial carbon fibers. Pitch-based (NX100) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based(T700SC) CFs chosen …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Gas Adsorption and Storage
Abstract: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) represent a class of highly porous materials formed by the coordination of metal ions with organic linkers, exhibiting exceptional potential for gas storage applications due to their high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and structural versatility. The synthesis and characterization of MOFs intended for the effective storage of gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrogen are the main topics of this work. Solvothermal Hectic strategies, including solvothermal, …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Synthesis, Crystal Growth and Characterization of Bismuth Doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Crystal (Khp): A Nlo Material
Abstract: To create single crystals using the Slow Evaporation Solution Growth Technique (SEST), equimolar composition of the transition metal (Bi) as Bismuth nitrate is added to Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate (KHP) (1:1) at ambient temperature. The following analysis is then performed on the single crystals that have formed. Equimolar doping-induced structural distortion in the crystals is confirmed by the FT-IR Spectra. The TGDTA study reveals the purity of the material and no …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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UV-Spectroscopic Interaction Studies of Synthesized Graphene Oxide and Methyl Orange
Abstract: Graphene oxide (GO) has become a popular material due to its valuable properties and wide range of applications in various fields. GO was synthesized using a modified Hummers’ method and characterized through various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), The effectiveness of GO in decolorizing methyl orange was assessed using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, with varying GO concentrations (0.05, 0.075, 0.1, 0.15) g and time (2–120 minutes) intervals. …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Heterogeneous Catalysts for Green Chemistry Processes
Abstract: The design and optimization of heterogeneous catalysts are critical for advancing green chemistry processes, aiming to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency. This study explores innovative strategies for the development of heterogeneous catalysts that facilitate environmentally benign reactions. By integrating principles of catalyst design, surface science, and reaction engineering, we aim to enhance catalytic performance, selectivity, and stability. Catalyst composition and structure, investigating novel materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 42–48 Read article