A. Baykal

Microwave-induced combustion synthesis and characterization of NixCo1−xFe2O4 nanocrystals (x = 0.0, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0)

A series of Ni-doped cobalt ferrites NixCo1−xFe2O4 (x = 0.0, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0) were prepared using microwave-induced combustion. Nickel, cobalt, and ferric nitrates were used as starting materials and glycine as fuel. The influence of Ni content on the lattice parameter, stretching vibrations, and magnetization was studied. XRD, FTIR, and SEM were used for structure, composition, and morphology investigation. A porous network structure was observed with average particle size 60–67 nm. All samples had a cubic spinel structure. The unit cell parameter “a” decreases linearly with nickel concentration due to the smaller ionic radius of nickel. Magnetization measurements showed that coercivity decreased as Ni content increased; it increased with decreasing temperature.

Synthesis and magnetic properties of octahedral ferrite NiχCo1−χFe2O4 nanocrystals

A series of Ni doped cobalt ferrite compounds with the formula NiχCo1−χFe2O4 where x=0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 were prepared using a hydrothermal method and subsequently sintered/annealed at 600 °C for 3 h. The influence of the Ni content on the lattice parameter, a, stretching vibration and the magnetization of specimens were subsequently studied. XRD and FTIR were used to investigate structure and composition variations. All samples were found to have a cubic spinel structure. SEM was used to study morphological variations. The results indicate that the average particle sizes are between 30–35 nm with a narrow size distribution along with nanocrystals forming of regular octahedrons. A decrease in the peak to peak line width and increase in resonance field with increasing Ni content were observed from ESR measurements. Based on ESR results, a core-shell type of formation was proposed where the core is made up of undoped CoFe2O4 and the shell is Ni2+ doped CoFe2O4.

Conductivity Study of Polyaniline-Cobalt Ferrite (PANI-CoFe2O4) Nanocomposite

In this investigation, the structural and electrical properties of nanocomposites of polyaniline (PANI) and cobalt ferrite synthesized by hydrothermal route are reported for the first time (with weight ratios of CoFe2O4/PANI 1:2 and 2:1). Synthesized nanomaterials have been characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM and TEM techniques. FT-IR results confirm the presence of CoFe2O4 and PANI in the samples. Their detailed conductivity measurements have been investigated. It has been found that PANI has a more effective conducting mechanism in CoFe2O4-PANI composites. These results are also consistent with the change in AC conductivity orders in composites.

Characterization of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles synthesized by various methods

Microwave-induced combustion with glycine, CTAB-assisted hydrothermal process with NaOH and NH3, EDTA assisted-hydrothermal methods have been applied to prepare NiFe2O4 nanoparticles for the first time. Structural and magnetic properties of the products were investigated by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmison electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and electron spin resonance spectrometry (EPR). TEM measurements showed that morphology of the product depends on the synthesis method employed. The average cystallite size of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles was in the range of 14–59 nm as measured by XRD. The uncoated sample (Method A) had an EPR linewidth of 1973 Oe, the coated samples reached lower values. The magnetic dipolar interactions existing among the Ni ferrite nanoparticles are reduced by the coatings, which could cause the decrease in the linewidth of the EPR signals. Additionally, the linewidth increases with an increase in the size and the size distribution of nanoparticles.

A green chemical route for the synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles

A novel environmental friendly, room temperature route using an ionic liquid 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxide ([BMIM]OH) for the synthesis of Mn3O4 nanoparticles is presented. The product was characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. Phase purity was confirmed by XRD, and X-ray line profile fitting determined a crystallite size of 42 ± 11 nm. TEM analysis revealed various morphologies. EPR measurements have indicated the existence of long-range interactions, due to the wide range of particle sizes and morphologies observed.

Effect of Hydrolyzing Agents on the Properties of Poly (Ethylene Glycol)-Fe3O4 Nanocomposite

A PEG assisted hydrothermal route was used to study the influence of the hydrolyzing agent on the properties of PEG-iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanocomposites. Iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs), which confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis, were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method in which NaOH and NH3 were used as hydrolyzing agents. Formation of PEG-Fe3O4 nanocomposite was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Samples exhibit different crystallite sizes, which estimated based on line profile fitting as 10 nm for NH3 and 8 nm for NaOH hydrolyzed samples. The average particle sizes obtained from transmission electron microscopy was respectively 174±3 nm for NaOH and 165±4 nm for NH3 gas hydrolyzed samples. Magnetic characterization results reveal superparamagnetic characters despite a large particle size, which may indicate the absence of coupling between the nanocrystals due to the polymer in the nanocomposite. The conductivity curve demonstrates that sDC strongly depends on the temperature.

Low temperature synthesis and characterization of Mn3O4 nanoparticles

Heating hydrous manganese (II) hydroxide gel at 85 °C for 12 hours produces Mn3O4 nanoparticles. They were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The particle size estimated from the SEM and X-ray peak broadening is approximately 32 nm, showing them to be nanocrystalline. EPR measurements confirm a typical Mn2+signal with a highly resolved hyperfine structure.

Negative Permittivity of Polyaniline–Fe3O4 Nanocomposite

Polyaniline–Fe3O4 nanocomposite with and without ionic liquid were successfully synthesized via in situ polymerization using cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as surfactant. Both TG analysis and FT-IR measurements proved the presence of organic layer on the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The influence of 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bromide (BMIMBr) as ionic liquid on the structure, conductivity, and magnetic property of PANI–Fe3O4–CTAB nanocomposite were studied in detail. The results show that imidazolium-based ionic liquids BMIMBr acts as an anchor agent during the formation of PANI–Fe3O4–CTAB nanocomposite. Ionic liquid significantly deteriorated nanocomposite’s magnetic properties, and contributed to non-saturated M–H curve due to the disappearance of antiferromagnetic interactions. It has also an improving effect on AC and DC conductivities. The most important effect of IL is observed in real part of permittivity of PANI–Fe3O4–CTAB that it has negative high values at low frequency low temperature region. Due to the negative dielectric constant, material exhibits uncommon properties in electromagnetic waves scattering and attraction between similar charges. This possibility provokes research on these composites as high T superconductors, negative index materials and microwave absorbers.

Recyclable Fe3O4@Tween20@Ag Nanocatalyst for Catalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes

Silver nanoparticles supported on superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPION)-Tween20 nanocomposite were prepared by a combined polyol and chemical reduction routes. The morphology, composition and structure of Fe3O4@Tween20@Ag nanocatalyst were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analyzer, and X-ray powder diffraction. In addition the magnetic properties were evaluated with vibrating sample magnetometry. It was found that Fe3O4@Tween20@Ag nanocatalyst could catalyze the degradation of various organic azo dyes and could easily be recovered from the reaction medium with external magnet. Also, the magnetic catalyst can be succesfully recycled and reused for at least five successive degradation cycles of methyl orange, methylene blue and Rhodamine B, confirming a high recycling efficiency. The cost effective and recyclable Fe3O4@Tween20@Ag nanocatalyst provide an novel nanomaterials architecture for environmental remediation applications.

Green Chemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and its Catalytic Activity

Silver nanoparticles (Ag(0) NPs) were synthesized by the chemical reduction method, in which ceftriaxone (antibiotic) used as reducing (to convert Ag+ to Ag(0)) and capping agent. UV–Visible spectroscopy revealed the first indication of formation of Ag(0) NPs. FT-IR spectroscopy showed the interaction of formation of bonding between antibiotic standard and silver. X-ray powder diffraction powder pattern confirmed the crystalline nature of prepared Ag(0) NPs. These Ag(0) NPs were used as catalyst for three organic hazardous chemicals i.e., 4-nitro-1,3-Phenylene diamine, 6-methyl-2-nitroanilline, 4-methyle-2-nitroanilline. The prepared Ag(0) NPs showed good catalytic activity against these compounds.