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146 articles for “morphology”
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Facile Fabrication of Durable Superhydrophobic Coatings on SS 304 for biomedical applications
Abstract: A simple and effective method to fabricate durable superhydrophobic coatings by combining shot-blasting and depositing sol-gel nanocomposite coatings on stainless steel SS 304 substrates has been investigated. Shot-blasting was used for two purposes; 1) as a method of physical modification for creating microscale roughness on the substrate and 2) for improving the adhesion of the nanocomposite coatings deposited thereafter. Organic-inorganic hybrid hydrophobic silica sol was synthesized where silica nanoparticles were …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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A Review Study of Coronavirus Disease-2020 (COVID-19) in India
Abstract: Coronaviruses possess a distinctive morphology, the name being derived from the outer fringe, or “corona” of embedded envelope protein. Members of the family Corona viridae cause a broad spectrum of animal and human diseases. Uniquely, replication of the RNA genome proceeds through the generation of a nested set of viral mRNA molecules. Until 2003, coronaviruses attracted little interest beyond causing mild upper respiratory tract infections. This changed dramatically in 2003 …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Characterization of CeO2-NiO Thin Film Produced by Jet Nebuliser Technique
Abstract: CeO2 –NiO composite solution was sprayed as thin films by using JET nebulizer technique at the substrate temperature of 250°C. The film was characterized by X-ray diffractometer and crystallite size, lattice constant, crystallinities, phase transformations were measured. The UV-Vis spectrometer analysis was used to calculate the band gap, absorbance and percentage of transmission of the thin films was reported. The emission and excitation spectra of the sample were reported. The …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Extracellular One Pot Green Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles
Abstract: Extracellular in-situ synthesis of metal nanoparticles using extracts of plants like Azadirachta indica (Neem), and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) has been successfully carried out earlier. In this study, we have developed a novel method to synthesize Palladium nanoparticles by the process of bio-chemical reaction between Palladium salt solution with seed extract of Coriandrum sativum without using any surfactant or external energy. By this method, physiologically stable, bio-compatible Pd nanoparticles (NPs) were …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Growth of CNT in a Stainless Steel Surface by Using Gold Nanoparticle as a Catalyst for Corrosion Less Implants
Abstract: Now a day’s maximum implant are failure due to corrosion or infection. And the infection is happened due to growth of Escheria coli, steptococus, miccrobacterium tuberculosis like bacteria. Carbon nanotubes based stainless steel implant may be the promising outcome for corrosion. Carbon nano tubes when irradiate with NIR will heat up to 70oC and it has been demonstrate that folic acid adsorbed on carbon nano tubes allow specific binding to …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Cesium Intercalated Graphene Thin Film
Abstract: Graphene Oxide (GO) becomes promising two-Dimensional (2D) material in optoelectronics due to its sparkling properties. In preparation step we used Carboxylation of graphene and vacuum filtration to create the free standing thin film of cesium (Cs) intercalated GO. In this work we have synthesized cesium (Cs) intercalated GO thin films at different concentration (0.03, 0.05, 0.1 mol %) by using vacuum filtration method. The functional group present in synthesized thin …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–16 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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Low Temperature Chemical Synthesis of Nickel Oxide Microflower and Study of its Optical and Thermal Properties
Abstract: A simple rout for the synthesis of flower like nickel oxide nanostructure has been reported using nickel sulphate and potassium per-sulphate as precursor. Efforts were made to see the effect of persulfate amount on different properties of the materials thus two samples were synthesized with different amount of per-sulphate precursors. The as prepared samples were characterized by x-ray diffraction, field emission scanning and transmission electron microscope, thermal gravimetric and differential …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Nanostructured Carbon Aloe vera based DSSC Solar Cell Using Screen Printing Technology
Abstract: Today every nation faces vitality emergencies; so, to conquer it, various arrangements are given to advance towards sun-based energy harvesting which is rich and allowed to utilize. The presented study aims to give a simple synthesis technique for mass production of DSSC from working principles to the first commercial use. DSSC converts solar energy into electricity with help of energy harvesting materials like natural dye which makes it more sustainable …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Solution Combustion Synthesis of Yttrium molybdate (Y6MoO12) Nanoparticles by using Peroxomolybdic Acid, Characterization and Applications
Abstract: The main aim of our present research work is to synthesize the distinct yttrium molybdate (Y6MoO12) nanoparticles with excellent photocatalytic activity through ultra-rapid solution combustion route using peroxomolybdic acid as molybdenum source for the first time. The morphology of Y6MoO12 nanoparticles studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) exposes that the particles are exceedingly porous and agglomerated. From BET surface area measurement, it is examined that Y6MoO12 nanoparticles exhibit relatively large …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Study on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles of Zinc Oxide using Algae and Plant Extract
Abstract: Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles is increasing trend worldwide. In green synthesis, metal oxide nanoparticles are synthesised through any plant extract or any bacterial, fungal or microalgal source. Synthesis of zinc-oxide nanoparticles have been studied by using algae and other biological extracts. In green synthesis usually use of synthetic chemicals is avoided and naturally abundant compounds like ascorbic acid or citric acid act as reducing agent which reduces metal salts …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Effect of Compatibilizers on Polypropylene-Based Peanut Shell Flour Composites Reinforced with Nanoclay
Abstract: The improvement of innovative ingredients is on the rise, especially in the automobile, aerospace, aviation, and construction industries. Conventional ingredients are being substituted with nanocomposite ingredients due to their excellent features. In this study, various composites based on polypropylene (PP), peanut shell flour (50 wt% PSF), and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) were manufactured by melt mixing process followed by injection molded in the presence of maleated PP (PPM) and maleated styrene …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterial: Strengths and Limitation
Abstract: Nanomaterials have become extremely popular in numerous fields because of their exceptional properties and potential applications. However, characterizing these materials can be challenging due to their minute size and substantial surface area. Over the years, various characterization techniques have been developed to understand the physical, chemical, and structural properties of nanomaterials. In this review, we compare and analyze the strengths and limitations of commonly used characterization techniques for nanomaterials. Several …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Ti3C2Tx Based Batteries and Super Capacitors
Abstract: A rise in energy necessities of the modern era entails the most actual, cost-effective, and long-lasting supplies for electrical energy sources. Because of the exceptional chemical and physical properties of 2D materials and their broad range of applications in energy storage devices, photo-catalysis, electronics, bio-sensors, gas sensors, water purification, and other fields, 2D MXene-basednanomaterials have attracted a lot of attention. However, MXenes and their derivatives have plentiful intrinsic restrictions in …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–52 Read article
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Composite Materials-A Short Review
Abstract: The study on composite materials is truly multidisciplinary one. Researchers working in this field are of departments such as metallurgy, material science, chemistry, solid mechanics, and fracture and have made important contributions to the same. Composites can be created to meet specific geometrical, structural, mechanical, chemical, and even aesthetic requirements, depending on the intended application. Construction, such as in buildings and bridges, the automotive sector, aeronautics, naval (e.g., ships and …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–11 Read article
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Thermal and structural properties of surface treated ragweed fiber reinforced biodegradable polylactic acid biocomposites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) are becoming more popular as technological advance recognizes the need for eco-friendly materials. This work presents Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) as a new composite reinforcement material into polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to form novel natural fiber-reinforced composites. Different types of retting techniques are utilized, and hydrogen peroxide retting is proven to provide the most optimized properties. The fibers are taken through subsequent extraction and grinding processes. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–31 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photogenic Iron Nanoparticles Against Xanthomonas campestris
Abstract: This study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of photogenic iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) against Xanthomonas campestris, a notorious plant pathogen causing bacterial spot disease in various crops. The synthesis of FeNPs was achieved through a facile and eco-friendly green synthesis approach, utilizing a plant extract as a reducing and capping agent. The resulting photogenic FeNPs were characterized using various analytical techniques, confirming their size, morphology, and composition. The antimicrobial activity of the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–54 Read article
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Compatibilizing Effect of Modified Polypropylene on the Properties of Polypropylene/Organically Modified Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Abstract: In the present research paper, a series of polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites containing 3, 5, and 7 wt% of an organically modified layered silicate (OM) were prepared via direct melt mixing in the presence of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (indicated as PP-g-MA, PPMA), and hexamethylenediamine-modified maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (marked as PP-g-HMDA, PPHMDA) as compatibilizing agent at concentration of 10 wt%. Subsequently the influences of the compatibilizer on the morphological, mechanical, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Study of Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract: The effect of polyetherimide (PEI) as a compatibilizing agent on the morphology, thermal, electrical and dynamic-mechanical properties of poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK)/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) nanocomposites, has been investigated for different CNT loadings. After a pre-processing step based on ball milling and premixing under mechanical treatments in ethanol, the samples were prepared by melt extrusion. A more homogeneous distribution of the CNTs throughout the matrix is found for composites containing …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Fabrication and Study of Natural Plant Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Snake grass fiber (sansevieria trifasciata fiber, STF)-strengthened polypropylene (PP) based composites (30 wt% by fiber) was made by hot press technique. STFs were modified by ultraviolet (UV) rays and the composites they produced were evaluated. Optimized STFs were again modified with monomer using UV rays to progress the mechanical features of the composites. Monomer concentration and no. of UV rays were optimized in terms of grafting and mechanical features of …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–22 Read article