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CARICA PAPAYA PEEL MEDIATED SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES AND ITS ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST HUMAN PATHOGENS
(ScienceDirect, 2017-09-28) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Ramalakshmi, V
Metallicnanoparticlesaretraditionallysynthesizedbywetchemicaltechniques,inwhichthechemicalsusedarequiteoftentoxicandflammable.Ripecaricapapayapeelisfoundtobeasuitablesourceforgreensynthesisofsilvernanoparticles.Inthepresentwork,acosteffectiveandenvironmentalfriendlytechniqueforthegreensynthesisofsilvernanoparticlesfrom1mMsilvernitrate(AgNO3)solutionthroughtheextractofripeCaricapapayapeelofvariousconcentrations(5ml,10ml,15ml,20ml,25ml)isdescribed.ThesynthesizedsilvernanoparticlesarecharacterizedbyusingtheUV–visabsorptionspectroscopy,FT IR,XRD,SEMandTEM.Theformationofsilvernanoparticlesisconfirmedbysurfaceplasmonresonance,determinedbyUV–visspectraat400–435nm.Theshiftintheabsorptionbandsandvariationinthecalculatedopticalbandgapsforthevariousconcentrationsofpapayapeelsextractsarealsoobserved.TheFT-IRspectrarevealthatanincreaseintheconcentrationofthepapayapeelextractshiftsthebandstohigherwavelengths.TheaveragecrystallitesizeforvariousconcentrationsofpapayapeelextractisobservedfromXRDspectralanalysisandisfoundtobearound16–20nm,whichisingoodagreementwiththeTEManalysis.TheSEManalysisshowsthesphericalstructureofthesilvernanoparticleswithsomeagglomerationforhigherconcentrationsofpapayapeelextract.ThesynthesizedsilvernanoparticlesshowgoodantibacterialactivityagainsthumanpathogenssuchasEscherichiacoliandStaphylococcusaureusandithasmanymedicalapplications
DECORATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF GRAPHENE OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR SENSING APPLICATIONS
(Elsevier, 2019) Ramalakshmi, V; Balavijayalakshmi, J
In the present work, β-cyclodextrin functionalized reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites (GO-β-CD-Ag) are effectively synthesized using wet chemical method. The GO-β-CD nanocomposites are initially produced via hydrazine reduction. The various concentrations (0.002 M, 0.004 M, 0.006 M, 0.008 M and 0.01 M) of silver nanoparticles are decorated on the GO-β-CD surface by the reduction of silver nitrate with sodium borohydrate as a reducing agent. The produced GO-β-CD-Ag nanocomposites are well characterized using XRD, SEM and EDAX analysis. The XRD results firmly established that the β-CD molecules are satisfactorily coated on the rGO surface and also the Ag nanoparticles with an average size of 23 nm are evenly decorated on the GO-β-CD surface. The GO-β-CD-Ag nanocomposites modified glassy carbon electrode is captivated for the selective detection of o-Nitrophenol. Cyclic voltammetry test is employed to determine the presence of o-Nitrophenol compound. The result shows the oxidation and reduction potential for o-Nitrophenol at -0.25 V and -0.5 V respectively, indicating the successful determination of o-Nitrophenol by using the GO-CD-Ag nanocomposite modified electrode.
DECORATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF GRAPHENE OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR SENSING APPLICATIONS
(Elsevier B.V, 2019) Ramalakshmi, V; Balavijayalakshmi, J
In the present work, β-cyclodextrin functionalized reduced graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites (GO-β-CD-Ag) are effectively synthesized using wet chemical method. The GO-β-CD nanocomposites are initially produced via hydrazine reduction. The various concentrations (0.002 M, 0.004 M, 0.006 M, 0.008 M and 0.01 M) of silver nanoparticles are decorated on the GO-β-CD surface by the reduction of silver nitrate with sodium borohydrate as a reducing agent. The produced GO-β-CD-Ag nanocomposites are well characterized using XRD, SEM and EDAX analysis. The XRD results firmly established that the β-CD molecules are satisfactorily coated on the rGO surface and also the Ag nanoparticles with an average size of 23 nm are evenly decorated on the GO-β-CD surface. The GO-β-CD-Ag nanocomposites modified glassy carbon electrode is captivated for the selective detection of o-Nitrophenol. Cyclic voltammetry test is employed to determine the presence of o-Nitrophenol compound. The result shows the oxidation and reduction potential for o-Nitrophenol at -0.25 V and -0.5 V respectively, indicating the successful determination of o-Nitrophenol by using the GO-CD-Ag nanocomposite modified electrode.
EFFECT OF COBALT SUBSTITUTION ON STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MAGNESIUM FERRITE NANOPARTICLES
(Springer Link, 2017-05-04) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Sudha, T
Cobalt substituted magnesium ferrite (Mg(1−x)CoxFe2O4, where x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8) nanoparticles are prepared by co-precipitation method and samples are annealed at 600 °C. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized using FT-IR spectral analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM ) analysis and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) analysis. The FT-IR spectra show main absorption bands are shifted to higher values as the concentration of cobalt increases. The average nano-crystallite sizes are found to be in the range 7–9 nm. The SEM micrographs show uniformly distributed granular like structure. TEM indicate the presence of rectangular shaped nanoparticles. The magnetic properties of these samples are studied using Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). As the magnetic properties are enhanced due to the cobalt substitution the synthesized samples can be used as a gas sensor.
EFFECT OF COBALT SUBSTITUTION ON STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MAGNESIUM FERRITE NANOPARTICLES
(Springer Link, 2017-05-04) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Sudha, T
Cobalt substituted magnesium ferrite (Mg(1−x)CoxFe2O4, where x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8) nanoparticles are prepared by co-precipitation method and samples are annealed at 600 °C. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized using FT-IR spectral analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM ) analysis and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) analysis. The FT-IR spectra show main absorption bands are shifted to higher values as the concentration of cobalt increases. The average nano-crystallite sizes are found to be in the range 7–9 nm. The SEM micrographs show uniformly distributed granular like structure. TEM indicate the presence of rectangular shaped nanoparticles. The magnetic properties of these samples are studied using Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). As the magnetic properties are enhanced due to the cobalt substitution the synthesized samples can be used as a gas sensor.
EFFECT OF CONCENTRATION ON DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF CO-CU FERRITE NANO PARTICLES
(Elsevier B.V, 2013) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Suriyanarayanan, N; Jayaprakash, R; Gopalakrishnan, V
Nano-sized Cobalt ferrites doped with copper as an additive element CoxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 (where x =0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1) are synthesized using co-precipitation method. Cobalt-Copper ferrite samples sintered at 600○C are subjected to X-ray diffraction to calculate the average particle size and lattice parameters using Debye – Scherrer formula. The FT-IR spectra of these samples are recorded to ensure the presence of the metallic compounds. The variations of dielectric constant and dielectric loss for all the samples are studied as a function of frequency. The crystalline structure of composite nano particles are characterized by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM).
EFFECT OF CONCENTRATION ON DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF CO-CU FERRITE NANO PARTICLES
(Elsevier, 2013) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Suriyanarayanan, N; Jayaprakash, R; Gopalakrishnan, V
Nano-sized Cobalt ferrites doped with copper as an additive element CoxCu(1-x)Fe2O4 (where x =0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1) are synthesized using co-precipitation method. Cobalt-Copper ferrite samples sintered at 600○C are subjected to X-ray diffraction to calculate the average particle size and lattice parameters using Debye – Scherrer formula. The FT-IR spectra of these samples are recorded to ensure the presence of the metallic compounds. The variations of dielectric constant and dielectric loss for all the samples are studied as a function of frequency. The crystalline structure of composite nano particles are characterized by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM).
EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE ON OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES IN MIXED CDS AND NIS NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIS BY ULTRASONIC WAVE IRRADIATION METHOD
(Elsevier, 2016-12) Mohanraj, V; Jayaprakash, R; Robert, R; Balavijayalakshmi, J; Gopi, S
The mixed phase CdS and NiS nanoparticles are prepared by adopting ultrasonic wave irradiation method under different doping concentration of Ni in CdS. The well defined nano spheres are obtained during this synthesis process. The predicted particle sizes from X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis are found to lie in the range between 37 and 49 nm. The effective doping of Ni lead to form the mixture of two phases such as CdS and NiS. The respective change due to the formation of mixture of CdS and NiS is reflected well in the band gap energy which is measured in Diffused Reflectance Spectra (DRS). It is predicted in the range of 2.41–2.23 eV respectively. Consistency of particle size with XRD are confirmed from Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) images and also identified the presence of Nickel Sulfide and Cadmium Sulfide in nanostate with average particle size as 54 nm. The Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDAX) analysis confirmed the existence of Ni, Cd and S the doping levels. The optical absorption analysis of samples are performed in UV–vis range 400–600 nm. The synthesized samples are further characterized Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis, I-V characteristic and conductivity measurements.
EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO IMPROVE PHOTOCATALYTIC DYE DEGRADATION ABILITY OF ZNO BASED NANOPOWDER: SIMULTANEOUS CATIONIC AND ANIONIC DOPING, AND ENZYME COUPLING
(Springer Link, 2024) Vasanthi, D S; Thirumurugan, K; Ravichandran, K; Kavitha, P; Ayyanar, M; Balavijayalakshmi, J; Suvathi, S; Shalini, R
In this study, vermiwash derived—enzyme enriched ZnO NPs co-doped with copper and nitrogen were synthesized using soft chemical method for cost-effective and eco-friendly photocatalytic dye degradation. Undoped and copper (cationic), nitrogen (anionic) and copper + nitrogen (cationic + anionic) doped ZnO NPs were synthesized separately and compared with their vermiwash derived—enzyme enriched counterparts. Vermiwash—an aqueous liquid obtained from vermi reactor of Eudrilus eugineae earthworm—was used as a reducing agent along with NaOH for the synthesis process. The presence of four enzymes viz. phosphatase, urease, protease and amylase was confirmed through enzymes activity studies. The enzymes quantitative study clearly showed that the enzymes prevalent in the vermiwash are inherited by the vermiwash activated nanoparticles as well as by the photocatalytically treated water. The photocatalytic dye degradation efficiency of the ZnO:Cu:N:vermi nanopowder against the methylene blue dye was found to be 99% which is the best among all the other synthesized counterparts. The photocatalytic dye degradation efficiencies of the enzyme enriched samples were in the order: ZnO:vermi < ZnO:N:vermi < ZnO:Cu:vermi < ZnO:Cu:N:vermi. The same order is observed in the bare samples also: ZnO < ZnO:N < ZnO:Cu < ZnO:Cu:N. The mechanism lying behind the enhanced photocatalytic ability of the vermiwash activated ZnO:Cu:N NPs is illustrated in the paper. The results obtained from the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), photoluminescence (PL) and enzyme quantitative studies were correlated with the proposed dye degradation mechanism of the vermiwash activated ZnO:Cu:N nanomaterial. The synthesized nanomaterials have good reproducibility and stability. The results showed that the synthesized vermiwash activated ZnO:Cu:N NPs have great potential for the effective degradation of various toxic organic dyes.
EFFECTS OF SINTERING ON STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF CU SUBSTITUTED COBALT–NICKEL MIXED FERRITE NANO PARTICLES
(Elsevier, 2014-08) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Suriyanarayanan, N; Jayaprakash, R
Copper substituted cobalt–nickel mixed ferrite nano particles are synthesized by co-precipitation method and the samples are sintered at 130 °C, 600 °C and 900 °C. The effects of sintering on structural and magnetic properties are studied using XRD analysis and VSM studies. The particle sizes are found to be 12 nm and 32 nm for the samples sintered at 600° and 900 °C respectively and the degree of crystallinity of the sample increases with increasing sintering temperature. The absorption bands shift to lower values on sintering the samples. The saturation magnetization (Ms), remanent magnetization (Mr) and coercivity (Hc) increase on sintering the samples at 600 °C and 900 °C. EDX results confirm the presence of Co, Ni, Cu, Fe and O without any impurities.
EFFICIENCY STUDIES OF GALINSOGA PARVIFLORA PIGMENTS AS A SENSITIZER IN PT FREE GRAPHENE OXIDE/NICKEL OXIDE COUNTER ELECTRODE: DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL APPLICATIONS
(Springer Link, 2021) Shanmugapriya, T; Balavijayalakshmi, J
An easily available Galinsoga Parviflora (GP) natural dye has been used as natural sensitizers for dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Graphene oxide (GO) is one of the most efficient materials for solar cells, supercapacitor and sensing applications because of its unique properties. It is prepared from natural graphite flakes by modified Hummer’s method. Graphene oxide/nickel oxide (GO/NiO) nanocomposites are prepared by chemical precipitation method. The different concentrations of nickel oxide nanoparticles (5:1, 5:2 and 5:3) are embellished on the GO surface. The synthesis of these nanocomposites are confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). The XRD results confirmed that the nickel oxide nanoparticles are coated on the graphene oxide surface and the crystallite size of GO/NiO (5:1, 5:2 and 5:3) nanocomposites are found to be around 19 nm, 21.3 nm and 23 nm respectively. The electrochemical activity of the prepared nanocomposites is investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique. The power conversion efficiency is measured using a light source simulated with an intensity of 100 mW/cm2. The conversion efficiency of prepared sandwich type dye sensitized solar cell (5:1, 5:2 and 5:3) is 0.9%, 1.3% and 1.65% respectively.
ELECTROCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF NITROGEN DOPED GRAPHENE OXIDE/YTTRIUM OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES
(Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics, 2019-10-25) Shanmugapriya, T; Balavijayalakshmi, J
Graphene oxide is one of the most promising materials for electronic devices because of its unique properties. It is prepared from natural graphite flakes by modified Hummers method. A novel nitrogen doped graphene oxide/yttrium oxide (NGO/Y2O3) nanocomposites are prepared by chemical precipitation method. The X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the crystallite size of the NGO/Y2O3 is found to be around 23 nm, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals that the nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed on the surface of NGO sheets. FTIR spectra are employed to investigate the bonding interaction in GO and NGO/Y2O3 nanocomposites. The electrochemical activity of the prepared nanocomposites is investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique. The reduction peak current of NGO/Y2O3 is enhanced and reduction peak potential is increased which shows high current response in NGO/Y2O3 nanocomposites compared to Y2O3 nanocomposites. This suggests that the prepared nanocomposites have excellent electrochemical behavior and can be applied for supercapactior and solar cell applications.
FABRICATION AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF NATURAL EXTRACT SOLANUM PROCUMBENS SOLANUM TORVUM ARTABOTRYS HEXAPETALUS GALINSOGA PARVIFLORA AND JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM L BASED DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS USING GRAPHENE OXIDE METAL OXIDE NIO Y2O3 SNO2 NANOCOMPOSITES AS COUNTER ELECTRODES
(2021) Shanmugapriya, T; Balavijayalakshmi, J
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GRAPHENE BASED NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION OF H2O2
(Elsevier, 2019) Yuvashree, S; Balavijayalakshmi, J
In this study, a novel reduced graphene oxide-based nanocomposite electrochemical biosensor for the reliable detection of H2O2 is developed. Reduced graphene oxide-chitosan nanocomposites are successfully prepared by chemical reduction method. XRD, FT-IR, SEM and EDAX analysis are performed to characterize the structural, spectral, morphology and composition of the prepared nanocomposites. The response of the modified electrode to H2O2 is examined by cyclic voltammetry. Under optimal experimental conditions, the RGO-CS biosensor showed outstanding catalytic activity toward H2O2 reduction. The H2O2 reduction peaks are observed about 0.1V. These results confirm that RGO-CS nanocomposites with the high surface area and electrocatalytic activity offer a promising candidate for the detection of H2O2 in biological environment.
GRAPHENE BASED NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION OF H2O2
(Elsevier B.V, 2019) Yuvashree, S; Balavijayalakshmi, J
In this study, a novel reduced graphene oxide-based nanocomposite electrochemical biosensor for the reliable detection of H2O2 is developed. Reduced graphene oxide-chitosan nanocomposites are successfully prepared by chemical reduction method. XRD, FT-IR, SEM and EDAX analysis are performed to characterize the structural, spectral, morphology and composition of the prepared nanocomposites. The response of the modified electrode to H2O2 is examined by cyclic voltammetry. Under optimal experimental conditions, the RGO-CS biosensor showed outstanding catalytic activity toward H2O2 reduction. The H2O2 reduction peaks are observed about 0.1V. These results confirm that RGO-CS nanocomposites with the high surface area and electrocatalytic activity offer a promising candidate for the detection of H2O2 in biological environment.
IMPACT OF ALUMINIUM ON “STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES”
(Elsevier, 2019) Vidhya priya, P; Balavijayalakshmi, J
Metal-oxide-semiconductors have been widely used for the optoelectronic applications like smart windows, solar cells, light emitting diodes and flat panel displays. Among all the metal oxides, copper oxide nanomaterials have a great attention due to its unique properties. It is mostly used in recent research works because of its low cost, rich availability and used in latent applications like antibacterial activities. Aluminium nanoparticles are a good conductor and it enhances the conductivity. Hence an attempt is made to synthesize CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles by hydrothermal method. The prepared samples are characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM, UV-Vis and PL analysis.The crystallite structures of CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles are identified by XRD analysis. The Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy is used to determine the functional groups present in the prepared nanoparticles. UV-Vis Spectral analysis is performed to determine the band gap energy of the synthesized nanoparticles. PL spectral studies are used to study the optical properties of the nanoparticles. The morphology of the samples is determined by using scanning electron microscopy analysis. The impact of aluminium on structural, optical and morphological properties is investigated. The antibacterial activities of prepared CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles are probed.
IMPACT OF ALUMINIUM ON “STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES”
(Elsevier B.V, 2019) Vidhya priya, P; Balavijayalakshmi, J
Metal-oxide-semiconductors have been widely used for the optoelectronic applications like smart windows, solar cells, light emitting diodes and flat panel displays. Among all the metal oxides, copper oxide nanomaterials have a great attention due to its unique properties. It is mostly used in recent research works because of its low cost, rich availability and used in latent applications like antibacterial activities. Aluminium nanoparticles are a good conductor and it enhances the conductivity. Hence an attempt is made to synthesize CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles by hydrothermal method. The prepared samples are characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM, UV-Vis and PL analysis.The crystallite structures of CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles are identified by XRD analysis. The Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy is used to determine the functional groups present in the prepared nanoparticles. UV-Vis Spectral analysis is performed to determine the band gap energy of the synthesized nanoparticles. PL spectral studies are used to study the optical properties of the nanoparticles. The morphology of the samples is determined by using scanning electron microscopy analysis. The impact of aluminium on structural, optical and morphological properties is investigated. The antibacterial activities of prepared CuO and Al doped CuO nanoparticles are probed.
IMPACT OF ANNEALING ON STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MANGANESE CO-DOPED MAGNESIUM-COBALT FERRITE NANOPARTICLES
(Springer Link, 2017-05-04) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Annie Josphine, C
Manganese co-doped magnesium-cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (Mg0.4Co0.4Mn0.2Fe2O4) are synthesized by co-precipitation method and are annealed at 130, 600 and 900 °C. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, FT-IR spectral analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM ) analysis and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM ) analysis. The crystallite size is found to be 17 and 19.6 nm for the samples annealed at 600 and 900 °C respectively. The crystallite size and lattice constant increases as the samples are annealed at higher temperatures. FT-IR analysis confirms the characteristic absorption bands at 590 and 546 cm−1 for tetrahedral sites and 416 cm−1 for octahedral sites. SEM analysis shows uniformly distributed spherical shaped nanoparticles. The microstructure and particle size are analyzed by TEM analysis. The saturation magnetization, remanent magnetization and coercivity increases due to the inclusion of manganese and as the annealing temperature increases. These samples can be used for gas sensing applications.
IMPACT OF ANNEALING ON STRUCTURAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MANGANESE CO-DOPED MAGNESIUM-COBALT FERRITE NANOPARTICLES
(Springer Link, 2017-05-04) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Annie Josphine, C
Manganese co-doped magnesium-cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (Mg0.4Co0.4Mn0.2Fe2O4) are synthesized by co-precipitation method and are annealed at 130, 600 and 900 °C. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, FT-IR spectral analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM ) analysis and Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM ) analysis. The crystallite size is found to be 17 and 19.6 nm for the samples annealed at 600 and 900 °C respectively. The crystallite size and lattice constant increases as the samples are annealed at higher temperatures. FT-IR analysis confirms the characteristic absorption bands at 590 and 546 cm−1 for tetrahedral sites and 416 cm−1 for octahedral sites. SEM analysis shows uniformly distributed spherical shaped nanoparticles. The microstructure and particle size are analyzed by TEM analysis. The saturation magnetization, remanent magnetization and coercivity increases due to the inclusion of manganese and as the annealing temperature increases. These samples can be used for gas sensing applications.
IMPACT OF IRON DOPING ON STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF NICKEL SULPHIDE NANOPARTICLES
(ScienceDirect, 2021) Balavijayalakshmi, J; Sonia, D
Transition metal sulphides exhibit excellent optical, photo electrical and thermoelectric properties. These materials have attracted much attention because of its applications in the field of electroluminescence devices, light emitting displays, cathode material for rechargeable lithium battery, magnetic devices, dye degradation and optical sensors. In the present work, iron doped Nickel sulphide nanoparticles are synthesized using chemical precipitation method. Nickel chloride and Ferric chloride are used as precursors and sodium sulphide as a stabilizing agent. The performance of the synthesized nanoparticles are analysed by varying the molarity of the iron chloride from 0.01 M to 0.05 M. The synthesized nanoparticles are characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Ultraviolet Visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis) and Photoluminescence (PL) studies. FT-IR spectral analysis shows the band at 630 cm−1 corresponds to the bending vibration of metal sulphur bond (Ni-S) and the bands observed around 585 cm−1 and 456 cm−1 are ascribed to Fe–O stretching vibrations of tetrahedral and octahedral lattice sites respectively. The XRD analysis shows the crystalline nature of nanoparticles and the average nano-crystallite size is found to be 18 nm − 26 nm. The crystallite size increases with increase in the concentration of iron. The morphology of the samples is analyzed using scanning electron microscope and is found to be spherical in shape. The optical properties are characterized using UV–Vis spectral analysis and PL study. UV–Visible absorption spectra show absorption peaks of iron doped nickel sulphide nanoparticles and the band exhibits a blue shift, indicates quantum size effect. Electrochemical studies revealed two oxidation peaks at a potential about −0.3 V and 0.7 V for pure nickel sulphide nanoparticles and in addition to it, a redox peak is observed at a potential about −0.5 V due to the doping of iron into the nickel sulphide nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles may be used as high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitor applications.