Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Alumina Nanoparticles Using Some Plants Extracts
In present study we used five green plants for microwave assisted synthesis of Alumina nanoparticles from Aluminum nitrate. Structural characterization was studied using x-ray diffraction that showed semi- crystalline and possibly, amorphous structure. Fourier infrared spectroscopy was used to deter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center, University of Kashan
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nanostructures |
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| Online Access: | http://jns.kashanu.ac.ir/article_34331_93915c2d4ffc4b5141a935ba6690cd60.pdf |
| Summary: | In present study we used five green plants for microwave assisted synthesis of Alumina nanoparticles from Aluminum nitrate. Structural characterization was studied using x-ray diffraction that showed semi- crystalline and possibly, amorphous structure. Fourier infrared spectroscopy was used to determine Al-O bond and functional groups responsible for synthesis of nanoparticles. FTIR confirmed existence of Al-O band and bio-functional groups, originated from plant extract. Morphology and size of nanoparticles were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy techniques. It was observed that nanoparticles have near-spherical shape. Average size of clusters of nanoparticles varied with different routes from of 60 nm to 300 nm. AFM images showed that Individual nanoparticles were less than 10 nm. |
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| ISSN: | 2251-7871 2251-788X |