Composite-hydroxide-mediated (CHM) approach was used to synthesize NiO nanocrystals. The proposed method makes use of molten composite hydroxides; providing reaction media and lower the process temperature. Processing temperature and reaction time are the two potential parameters to control the growth of a nanomaterial. The method was used at temperatures in the range of 180-250°C and formation of the nanomaterial was monitored using XRD, SEM, EDX, FTIR, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The produced nanomaterial was purely polycrystalline with an average crystallite size in the range of 23.71-36.92 nm. Method suggested formation of pyramid shaped NiO nanocrystals in the temperature range 220-250°C. Evidence on the elemental composition, purity, and chemical bonding were obtained from EDX and FTIR analysis respectively. Estimation on direct bandgap was made from the optical analysis and found to be in the range 4.0-4.8 eV. The method is attractive and seems a cost effective route for the growth of transition metal oxides for research purpose. For further efficacy, the approach can be examined for other technologically significant nanostructures.
The primary motivation for the study to develop simple eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Eucalyptus citriodora as reducing and capping agent. The green synthesis process was quite fast and silver nanoparticles were formed within 0.5 h. The synthesis of the particles was observed by UV-visible spectroscopy by noting increase in absorbance. Characterization of the particles was carried out by X-ray diffraction, FTIR and electron microscopy. The developed nanoparticles demonstrated that E. citriodora is good source of reducing agents. UV-visible absorption spectra of the reaction medium containing silver nanoparticles showed maximum absorbance at 460 nm. FTIR analysis confirmed reduction of Ag + to Ag 0 atom in silver nanoparticles. The XRD pattern revealed the crystalline structure of silver nanoparticles. The SEM analysis showed the size and shape of the nanoparticles. The method being green, fast, easy and cost effective can be recommended for large scale production of AgNPs for their use in food, medicine and materials.
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