Iron–copper bimetallic nanoparticles (Fe-Cu BNPs) were prepared via a green synthesis route. Ixora finlaysoniana has been used in this study as a capping and stabilizing agent in the modification of Fe-Cu BNPs. As-synthesized BNPs were characterized using different techniques including UV/Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR, XRD and SEM. A particle size analyzer and SEM studies indicated the particle size to be in the range of 50–200 nm. In addition, degradation of MB dye in an aqueous system and radical-scavenging potential in a DPPH assay were also examined using BNPs. Methylene blue dye degradation in 17 min was monitored with UV/Vis spectrophotometry, which exhibited the efficiency of Fe-Cu BNPs. Bimetallic nanoparticles were also found to be efficient in neutralizing DPPH free radicals. Furthermore, kinetic studies of both dye degradation and radical scavenging potential are reported in this article. Subsequently, Fe-Cu BNPs synthesized via a green and sustainable method can be employed for dye degradation and free radical-scavenging activities.
Summary
Lithium manganese phosphate (LiMnPO4) and a series of chromium‐doped lithium manganese phosphate with variation in Cr content LiCrxMn1−xPO4 (x = 0.03, 0.06, 0.1) were prepared via conventional sol‐gel method and their dielectric properties have been explored as a function of frequency. The structure and morphology were investigated by X‐ray diffraction technique (XRD), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. The influence of frequency upon electrical conductivity as well as di‐electric properties of the as‐synthesized LiCrxMn1−xPO4 materials have been analyzed by dielectric parameters and AC conductivity using impedance analyzer. It was observed that dielectric constant increased with frequency at lower chromium concentration while at higher chromium contents, the dielectric constant was decreased with increasing frequency. Hence, the composition with highest Cr content (ie, x = 0.1) is proved as best material for various applications owing to its lowest AC‐conductivity and lowest dielectric loss. Therefore, it is revealed that chromium doping is quite advantageous for performance of LiMnPO4 in device applications as Cr doped LiMnPO4 unveiled improved dielectric loss.
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