In this study, graphene oxide (GO), graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQD) and graphene quantum dots (GQD) were synthesized by Hummers, hydrothermal and the calcination in argon methods, respectively. Then the structure of the samples was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared and Raman spectroscopies and their particle size distribution were investigated by dynamic light scattering. Afterward, the electrical and photoelectric properties of the samples were studied by electrical conductivity meter and diffuse reflectance and photoluminescence spectroscopies. Finally, the photoelectrochemical sensors were designed to detect dopamine (DA) based on GO, GOQD and GQD modified glassy carbon electrodes (GCE). The results showed that the sample of GO has graphene plates with widest particle size distribution (about 1.3 to 5.7 µm) and the highest electrical conductivity (287.9 µS/cm). On the other, the sample of GQD has narrowest particle size distribution (about 5.3 to 12.8 nm) and the lowest electrical conductivity (165.1 µS/cm). The samples of GOQD and GQD have light absorption throughout the range of visible wavelength and therefore have photoelectric behavior better than GO. As a result, in DA detection sensors, the photoresponse of the GCEs modified with GOQD and GQD is 4 times higher than that of GO modified GCE. تفاصيل المقالة

In this study, nitrogen and cerium co-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles were prepared by the sol-gel method and were calcined in air at550 °C for 2 hours. Then, the surface glassy carbon electrode was modified and coated with synthesized nanoparticles. The crystalline structure of the nanoparticles was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The topography, surface roughness and particle size distribution of the coatings were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Photoelectric properties such as the changes of the absorption edges and band gap values of the nanoparticles were studied by diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). The hydrophilic property of the coatings was also measured by a contact angle device. In all of the analyses, the effect of nitrogen doping amount on the characteristics of N, Ce co-doped titania samples was investigated. According to the results, the band gap of the co-doped titania samples relative to that of pure titania has been decreased (from  3.21 eV to  2.78 eV) and their surface hydrophilicity has been improved (from 1.01 (deg.min-1) to 1.60 (deg.min-1)). Among the samples the co-doped titania contains the ratio of Ce/Ti: 1% and N/Ti: 0.25%, has the highest amount of anatase phase ( 93.1%), the lowest agglomeration at the surface, the smallest band gap energy ( 2.78 eV) and the highest photo-induced super-hydrophilicity (hydrophilizing rate: 1.60 (deg.min-1)). تفاصيل المقالة

The cross-rolling is a new process that results in significant evolutions in microstructure of the metallic sheets. In this study, an aluminium 1050 sheet was rolled up to 95% reduction in cross directions for ten passes. The rolled samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The rolled samples possess a high dislocation density and ultra-fine crystallite structure. In addition, an anisotropic texture was formed in the structure of material. In fact, the intensity of {220} planes of Al was extremely increased about 7500 counts per second (CPS) in cross-rolling process. In this research a new method called selected area electron diffraction (SAED) was used to determine the direction of planes. In cross-rolled samples, the rolling texture component {110} [001] was created that are known as brass texture (Bs). A regular geometric structure accompanied by ultrafine-grained observed in TEM micrographs. Ultra-fine crystalline structure is proved by rings which were obtained from SAEDs. The results show that the grain sizes are about 200 nm and 300 nm in cross-rolling and straight rolling, respectively. تفاصيل المقالة

The impregnation method was used to synthesize Pt and Pt3Co supported on MWCNTs applying NaBH4 as the reducing agent. The structure, morphology, and chemical composition of the electrocatalysts were characterized through SEM, XRD, and EDX. X-ray diffraction showed a good crystallinity of the supported Pt nanoparticles on the composites and showed the formation of Pt3Co alloy. The SEM images revealed that the particles of Pt3Co were deposited uniformly on the surface of MWCNT with a diameter of 10 nm. EDX analysis confirmed the surface segregation of Co and Pt occurred (1:3 surface atomic ratio Pt-Co) for the Pt3Co/MWCNT nanocomposite. The Pt3Co/MWCNTs and Pt/MWCNTs electrocatalysts’ electrochemical performance was assessed against the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution using the chronoamperometry (CA) and the cyclic voltammetry (CV) methods. The minimum onset potential and the largest oxidation current density were obtained at Pt3Co/MWCNTs electrocatalyst. The Pt3Co/MWCNT catalyst with a good alloying degree has been shown to have better anti-poisoning ability, electrochemical activity, and long-term durability than Pt/MWCNT catalysts, approved by the bimetallic catalysts’ bi-functional mechanism. تفاصيل المقالة

In this work, at first, nano ZrO2 and Fe3O4/ZrO2 nanocomposite were prepared by sol-gel and co-precipitation methods, respectively. Then, Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were mixed with themin environmentally friendly and mild conditions using C. cyanus flower extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, EDS, and VSM techniques. The experimental results confirmed formation of the Ag nanoparticles with the 30-90 nm diameter on the surface of supports at room temperature within a few minutes. After that, the catalytic activity of the prepared nanocomposites in reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and methyl orange (MO) have been studied and our results showed that they have following sequence: Ag/ZrO2 > Ag/Fe3O4/ZrO2 > ZrO2 > ZrO2 (550 °C) > Fe3O4/ZrO2. Finally, the magnetically recoverable Ag/Fe3O4/ZrO2 nanocomposite could be reused three times without a considerable decrease in its catalytic activity. Observed results were presented here and the probable catalytic mechanism was discussed. تفاصيل المقالة

In this study, Ag and Pd nanoparticles (NPs) were immobilized on natural zeolite and magnetized zeolite (Fe3O4/natural zeolite) by using an aqueous Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, as a green and low-cost method. Different techniques such as FTIR, XRD, FESEM, EDS, and VSM were used for the characterization of prepared nanocomposites. The FESEM and TEM images of nanocomposites showed that the quasi-spherical Ag and Pd NPs with mostly 20–50 nm particles size have successfully formed and are well dispersed on the supports surface. The effect of various parameters such as nanocomposite type, initial dye, NaBH4 concentrations, catalyst dose, and pH were studied in the catalytic reduction/decolorization of three organic dyes. In the absence of NaBH4 or catalyst, no color changes were observed even after 90 min. The reduction rates of the selected dyes in the presence of stable catalysts were found to be in an order of Pd/Fe3O4/natural zeolite > Pd/natural zeolite > Ag/Fe3O4/natural zeolite > Ag/natural zeolite > Fe3O4/natural zeolite. تفاصيل المقالة