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Rajapandi P, Viruthagiri G. Probing analysis of Cu-doping on the structural, optical, morphological and magnetic properties of hematite nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 305:123471. [PMID: 37839211 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The present study describes the synthesis of pure and Cu doped α-Fe2O3nanoparticles (with various concentrations of Copper 1, 3, 6, and 9 wt%) by conventional chemical precipitation technique and examines their structural, morphological, optical, magnetic, and antibacterial capabilities. The XRD pattern of pure and Cu-doped α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles exhibit rhombohedral structure and the estimated crystalline sizes were ranged from 39 to 58 nm. It is discovered that the estimated density dislocations linked to the agglomeration/cluster formations diminish when interstitial vacancies are filled with copper. The obtained bandgap from Tauc's plot, 2.07 eV of pure α-Fe2O3 is found to less than Cu doped α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (2.9-3.4 eV), due to the structural changes and the tailing of localised states into deep bandgap energy levels. The intense blue emission bands (410-490 nm) arised due to the movement of trapped electrons from the donor level to the valance band and broad green emission bands (522-560 nm) are due to deep level CuO defect to the Fe2O3. The fundamental stretching of Fe-O vibrations and the presence of Cu in prepared samples were identified in FTIR and Raman spectra. SEM micrograph shows the uniform distribution of spherical nanoparticles with size ranged from 39 to 61 nm, which is in good accord with XRD studies. Further, the magnetic characteristics of the pure and Cu-doped α-Fe2O3 samples were assessed using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM); the ensuing hysteresis loop of the Cu-doped α-Fe2O3 displays weaker ferromagnetic behaviour. In the present investigations, the disc diffusion technique has been used to examine the antibacterial activity. Thus, the results of antibacterial activities demonstrated that at concentrations of 200 and 500 μg/ml of pure and Cu-doped α-Fe2O3 NPs, the highest zone of inhibition was found against gram (+ve) positive bacteria and was followed by the gram (-ve) negative bacteria's.
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- P Rajapandi
- Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar -608002, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar -608002, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ikram M, Shahzadi A, Haider A, Imran M, Hayat S, Haider J, Ul-Hamid A, Rasool F, Nabgan W, Mustajab M, Ali S, Al-Shanini A. Toward Efficient Bactericidal and Dye Degradation Performance of Strontium- and Starch-Doped Fe 2O 3 Nanostructures: In Silico Molecular Docking Studies. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:8066-8077. [PMID: 36872998 PMCID: PMC9979251 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this study, various concentrations of strontium (Sr) into a fixed amount of starch (St) and Fe2O3 nanostructures (NSs) were synthesized with the co-precipitation approach to evaluate the antibacterial and photocatalytic properties of the concerned NSs. The study aimed to synthesize nanorods of Fe2O3 with co-precipitation to enhance the bactericidal behavior with dopant-dependent Fe2O3. Advanced techniques were utilized to investigate the structural characteristics, morphological properties, optical absorption and emission, and elemental composition properties of synthesized samples. Measurements via X-ray diffraction confirmed the rhombohedral structure for Fe2O3. Fourier-transform infrared analysis explored the vibrational and rotational modes of the O-H functional group and the C=C and Fe-O functional groups. The energy band gap of the synthesized samples was observed in the range of 2.78-3.15 eV, which indicates that the blue shift in the absorption spectra of Fe2O3 and Sr/St-Fe2O3 was identified with UV-vis spectroscopy. The emission spectra were obtained through photoluminescence spectroscopy, and the elements in the materials were determined using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy micrographs showed NSs that exhibit nanorods (NRs), and upon doping, agglomeration of NRs and nanoparticles was observed. Efficient degradations of methylene blue increased the photocatalytic activity in the implantation of Sr/St on Fe2O3 NRs. The antibacterial potential for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was measured against ciprofloxacin. E. coli bacteria exhibit inhibition zones of 3.55 and 4.60 mm at low and high doses, respectively. S. aureus shows the measurement of inhibition zones for low and high doses of prepared samples at 0.47 and 2.40 mm, respectively. The prepared nanocatalyst showed remarkable antibacterial action against E. coli bacteria rather than S. aureus at high and low doses compared to ciprofloxacin. The best-docked conformation of the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme against E. coli for Sr/St-Fe2O3 showed H-bonding interactions with Ile-94, Tyr-100, Tyr-111, Trp-30, ASP-27, Thr-113, and Ala-6.
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- Muhammad Ikram
- Solar
Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan 66000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Government College University
Faisalabad, Pakpattan
Road, Sahiwal, Punjab 57000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Tianjin
Institute
of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy
of Sciences, Tianjin 300308, China
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- Core
Research Facilities, King Fahd University
of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Departament
d’Enginyeria Química, Universitat
Rovira i Virgili, Av Països Catalans 26, Tarragona 43007, Spain
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- Solar
Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Physics, Riphah Institute of Computing and Applied Sciences (RICAS), Riphah International University, 14 Ali Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- College
of Petroleum and Engineering, Hadhramout
University, Mukalla, Hadhramout 50512, Yemen
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Reddy IN, Reddy CV, Cho M, Kim D, Shim J. Cu2+ and Y3+ co-doped effect on morphology, structural, optical and photoelectrochemical properties of Fe2O3 photoanode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Reddy IN, Reddy CV, Sreedhar A, Cho M, Kim D, Shim J. Effect of plasmonic Ag nanowires on the photocatalytic activity of Cu doped Fe2O3 nanostructures photoanodes for superior photoelectrochemical water splitting applications. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Yin H, Zhao Y, Hua Q, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Xu X, Long Y, Tang J, Wang F. Controlled Synthesis of Hollow α-Fe 2O 3 Microspheres Assembled With Ionic Liquid for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. Front Chem 2019; 7:58. [PMID: 30873398 PMCID: PMC6402386 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Porous self-assembled α-Fe2O3 hollow microspheres were fabricated via an ionic liquid-assisted solvothermal reaction and sequential calcinations. The concentration of the ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate [C4Mim]BF4) was found to play a crucial role in the control of these α-Fe2O3 hollow structures. Trace amounts ionic liquid was used as the soft template to synthesize α-Fe2O3 hollow spheres with a large specific surface (up to 220 m2/g). Based on time-dependent experiments, the proposed formation mechanisms were presented. Under UV light irradiation, the as-synthesized α-Fe2O3 hollow spheres exhibited excellent photocatalysis in Rhodamine B (RhB) photodegradation and the rate constant was 2–3 times higher than α-Fe2O3 particles. The magnetic properties of α-Fe2O3 hollow structures were found to be closely associated with the shape anisotropy.
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- Hang Yin
- College of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao, China
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- College of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Electrical Vehicle Power System, Power & Energy Storage System Research Center, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Electrical Vehicle Power System, Power & Energy Storage System Research Center, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, University of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- College of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao, China
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- 1D Nanomaterials Group, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan
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- College of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao, China.,Key Laboratory of Microelectronic Devices & Integrated Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Komal K, Kaur H, Kainth M, Meena SS, Kang TS. Sustainable preparation of sunlight active α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles using iron containing ionic liquids for photocatalytic applications. RSC Adv 2019; 9:41803-41810. [PMID: 35541580 PMCID: PMC9076515 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra09678g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Inspired by the nano-segregation of ionic liquids (ILs) into bi-continuous structures constituting of arrays of ionic and non-ionic components, herein, a new and sustainable strategy for preparation of mesh-like nano-sheet α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their photo-catalytic activity under sunlight, is presented. For the purpose, metal (iron) containing ionic liquids (MILs), 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloroferrates, [Cnmim][FeCl4], (n = 4, 8 and 16), which not only act as precursors and solvents but also as structure directing agents have been used. Thus prepared NPs show MIL dependent structural, photophysical and magnetic properties. The catalytic efficiency of NPs has been tested for the photo-degradation of organic dyes (Rhodamine B) in aqueous solution under sunlight. The NPs are found to exhibit comparable catalytic efficiency under sunlight as compared to that observed under high intensity visible lamplight, without showing a decline in their catalytic efficiency even after 4 catalytic cycles. It is anticipated that the present work will provide a new platform for preparation of sunlight active nanomaterials for photo-catalytic applications with control over the structural and physical properties via varying the molecular structure of MILs. Inspired by nanosegregation of ionic liquids into bicontinuous structures of arrays of ionic and non-ionic components, we present a new sustainable strategy for preparation of mesh-like nano-sheets of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their photocatalytic activity under sunlight.![]()
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- Komal Komal
- Department of Chemistry
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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- Solid State Physics Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- Mumbai 400 085
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- University Grants Commission (UGC) Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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Singh G, Singh G, Kang TS. Colloidal systems of surface active ionic liquids and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose: physicochemical investigations and preparation of magnetic nano-composites. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 20:18528-18538. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cp02841a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Carboxymethyl cellulose-surface active ionic liquid colloidal formulations for preparation of magnetic nano-composites.
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- Gagandeep Singh
- Department of Chemistry
- UGC-Centre for Advance Studies – II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- UGC-Centre for Advance Studies – II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- UGC-Centre for Advance Studies – II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar
- India
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Komal K, Shikha P, Kang TS. Facile and green one pot synthesis of zinc sulphide quantum dots employing zinc-based ionic liquids and their photocatalytic activity. NEW J CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7nj01373f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Zinc-based ionic liquids are found to be suitable candidates for the preparation of ZnS QDs, whose properties depend upon the alkyl chain length of imidazolium.
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- Komal Komal
- Department of Chemistry
- UGC Sponsored Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- UGC Sponsored Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- UGC Sponsored Centre for Advanced Studies-II
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Amritsar-143005
- India
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Cai Y, Huang H, Wang L, Zhang X, Yuan Y, Li R, Wan H, Guan G. Facile synthesis of pure phase γ-AlOOH and γ-Al2O3nanofibers in a recoverable ionic liquid via a low temperature route. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra20230b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Mesoporous γ-AlOOH and γ-Al2O3with fibrous morphology were successfully synthesized by an ionic liquid ([OMim]Br) assisted low temperature precipitation method using aluminum nitrate and ammonia as aluminum source and precipitant, respectively.
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- Yuan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 210009
- PR China
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