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The Carrie Diaries takes place in the early 1980s, but don't expect the decade's style clichés displayed on the show.
"Our whole idea for this was I didn't want it to feel like the joke version of the '80s with people in those thin glasses or parachute pants where even in the '80s we were all kind of thinking, 'Is this a mistake? It think it might be,' " the Sex and the City prequel's executive producer Amy B. Harris said during at the Television Critics Association panel to promote the highly anticipated show.
Instead, Harris says, she and fellow exec producer Stephanie Savage "are really trying to have fun mixing and matching – staying true to the '80s while also keeping the clothes as aspirational and inspirational as possible."
It hasn't been too tough for them to find contemporary pieces for young Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) and her pals that look like they could have been worn in decades past.
"There have actually been a lot of clothes out there that have been '80s inspired [like] really bright colored denim jeans," Harris explains. "Shoulder pads have come back in a big way so we are playing with it. What I love about having Carrie's mother's closet to play with is she's got a lot of '60s and '70s clothes in there … so we are going to have that sort of how Carrie Bradshaw becomes the girl who does vintage mixed with couture."
But it's been more than fashion choices that have helped the producers stay authentic to the time period.
"We work really hard when we are on the streets of Manhattan," Harris says, of producing the show, which made its debut Monday on the CW. "We travel with what we call our '80s kit with some graffiti, trash, gross garbage cans. The '80s was very different in Manhattan. It wasn't pretty Times Square. It was scary Times Square. We have to green screen out some stuff where we see in the background there's a 646 number on a building. Those numbers didn't exist."
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•originally published 01/15/2013 AT 10:45 AM EST


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BJP, JD(S) will team up to take on Congress in electoral battle
By S Rajashekara - BANGALORE
Published: 01st August 2013 07:48 AM
Last Updated: 01st August 2013 07:49 AM
Leaving former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa out in the cold, the JD(S) and the BJP have worked out a quid pro quo arrangement for the upcoming byelections to the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Council.
A miffed Yeddyurappa, who had suggested an umbrella coalition of Opposition parties to take on the Congress, is now left without options.
The BJP and JD(S) have taken his suggestion and worked out their individual strengths and weaknesses to take on the Congress and more specifically, their common enemy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
According to the new arrangement, the JD(S) will put up candidates supported by the BJP for the Mandya and Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha bypolls.
The saffron party will take the JD(S) support for the three Legislative Council poll seats from municipal bodies in Mysore-Chamarajanagar, Hubli and Chitradurga.
Sources in both parties said that former chief ministers H D Kumaraswamy and Jagadish Shettar along with former deputy chief minister R Ashok held talks and came to the understanding.
They are also said to have agreed to actively campaign for each other.
A senior BJP leader told Express: "We are not strong in those regions to contest for the Lok Sabha bypolls.''
The BJP has just one MLA in the eight Assembly constituencies in Bangalore Rural, while it is yet to open its account in Mandya district.
Similarly, the JD(S) feels that their prospects of winning in the Council byelections are not very bright.
These seats fell vacant following resignations of two supporters of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, Mallikarjunappa (Mysore-Chmarajanagar) and Shivaraj Sajjan (Hubli-Dharwad), while another BJP MLC Thippareddy from Chitradurga (presently a Congress MLA) quit the party to join the Congress.
"This is a win-win situation for both,'' a JD(S) leader said.
The party may be compelled to field former MLA and Kumaraswamy's wife Anita from Bangalore Rural, if the Congress chooses to go ahead with D K Suresh, brother of former minister D K Shivakumar.
The party feels only a member of the Deve Gowda family can take on the might of the Shivakumar-Suresh combine.
"In such a scenario, it would help the party to garner more support as the BJP has a strong base in Anekal, Bangalore South and in the Rajarajeshwari Assembly segments that come under the Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha seat,'' the JD(S) leader said.
The party is believed to have zeroed in on former MLA C S Puttaraju for the Mandya Lok Sabha seat.
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At Porters Lake Physiotherapy you can expect:
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We successfully treat many conditions and injuries through a variety of effective therapy options. Click on the "condition" tab above to learn more about therapy options.
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*Study by the Department of Occupational Medicine at the Orebro Medical Centre.
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Our first goal is to reduce the symptoms you're feeling right now as quickly as possible. We assess and develop a personalized treatment program through means including, but not limited to, advanced exercise prescriptions, manual therapy, and various modalities.
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To come up with your treatment program, a therapist will gather key information about your condition. Your answers along with the results of an expert examination will guide us in creating a specific type of treatment program to effectively address your specific condition and eventually, to facilitate your healing.
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A clear understanding of your condition will not only alleviate your concerns, but can also help you understand your condition, to look for and change factors that may be causing your symptoms, and to help you learn how to avoid future problems.
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Porters Lake Physiotherapy provides clear and consistent reporting to your doctor. Reporting may include areas such as results achieved, detailed assessment of problem, treatment by physiotherapist, and future treatment options.
We Help You Get Well & Stay Well.
But the treatment doesn't stop in our office. We may provide you with exercises to do at home on a regular basis to help control your symptoms and protect reoccurrence of injury in the years ahead. Although we will continue to be a resource, you will be in charge of practicing the strategies and exercises you've learned as part of an ongoing home program and maintain a good quality of life.
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Porters Lake Physiotherapy uses many therapy options to ensure an optimal approach to your care. You will experience a variety of gentle therapy solutions that can help reduce pain, strengthen, add flexibility, improve joint range, and more. Some of our services include:
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Porters Lake Physiotherapy services are covered by most health care plans; most pay 80-100% of the fees. If you have a dental plan, chances are you also have coverage for most of the services and products we offer at Porters Lake Physiotherapy. We currently accept:
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We direct bill your auto insurance plan.
If you have extended health care benefits that cover therapy, auto insurance companies in Nova Scotia require that your claim be placed through your extended health plan first. Any remaining balances for services are then covered by your auto accident insurance plan. On your first visit, you may be asked to provide information about your extend health plan.
If you do not have an extended health care benefits which covers therapy, your treatments may be billed directly through your auto accident insurance company.
Workers Compensation Board (WCB) – Billed Directly
We bill directly to WCB for you.
WCB provides physiotherapy coverage for workers injured on the job. We bill WCB directly for treatments provided, complete necessary forms, progress reports, treatment extensions and communicate with adjudicators, your workplace and other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment. Our team can help you navigate through any WCB paperwork that you may be unsure about.
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Porters Lake Physiotherapy will bill Blue Cross directly for physiotherapy and massage therapy treatments for members of
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For any treatments partially covered, you may be asked to co-pay the difference at each visit.
For more details about treatment fees, contact our helpful administrative team with any questions you may have about your payment options.
Schedule your no-obligation appointment today to get well and stay well.
Porters Lake Physiotherapy Team Members
Our trusted clinic team members
Nathan Giroux - Physiotherapist
Nathan made the move to the East Coast to pursue his Bachelors Degree in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University and graduated in 2012. While at St. FX Nathan was the student athletic therapist for the varsity men's hockey team for two seasons. Upon graduation Nathan worked in the private sector in Nova Scotia as a Kinesiologist before leaving to pursue his physiotherapy degree. Nathan's passion for sport led him to complete his Masters thesis on parental awareness of sports-related concussions, and he brings this knowledge into his practice. In 2015 Nathan graduated from Glasgow Caledoinan University (Scotland) with his Masters in Physiotherapy.
Stacey Adamson - Massage Therapist
Stacey Adamson worked as a Fitness Trainer for more than 20 years before returning to school and graduating with Honours from ICT Northumberland College of Massage Therapy. Since then she has been incorporating her manual massage skills with her fitness knowledge, to help patients heal but also prevent injuries from recurring. Through Massage therapy she has increased her ability to provide clients with a holistic approach to health care. Stacey has furthered her training to include modalities such as Cupping Massage, Guasha, Decompaction techniques, deep tissue and Swedish massage. Massage therapy helps to improve circulation, increase mobility, release chronic tension as well as facilitate healing of acute and repetitive strain injuries.
When she's not helping others on their road to recovery, Stacey can be found hiking or running with her dog Ninja, watching her 2 sons playing soccer or playing bagpipes with her band.


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During her lofty sojourn, Hill, 25, endured frostbite, 100-mph winds, repeated eviction attempts—even an overnight visit of support from actor and fellow tree-hugger Woody Harrelson, whom Hill describes as "obviously not a morning person." Despite the pressures, she kept strong. "Each time a chain saw cut through those trees, I felt it cut through me as well," writes Hill. "It was like watching my family being killed." Staying out on a limb for her beloved tree was a daily struggle. ("I wanted a shower so badly, I could taste it," she admits.) But by sharing her frustrations along with her convictions, Hill has recounted a story that is both timely and inspiring. (HarperSan Francisco, $25)
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Thompson's action no crime, judges write
Georgia Thompson, the state worker convicted - then cleared - of improperly steering a contract to a politically connected travel company, might have made a mistake, but she didn't commit a federal crime, according to a Court of Appeals opinion released Friday.
Also Friday, it was announced that Thompson, 57, will start a new state job Monday at her old salary of $77,300 a year and get $67,161.46 in back pay.
The 14-page opinion, written by 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook, came two weeks after the court's searing rebuke of the government's case at oral arguments in Thompson's appeal. The court on April 5 took the unusual step of immediately reversing her conviction and freeing her from federal prison, where she had spent almost four months of an 18-month sentence. The court also announced it would explain its decision in a later opinion.
The opinion recounts Thompson's role in the process that led to a state travel contract being awarded in 2005 to Adelman Travel Group. Two Adelman executives donated $10,000 to Gov. Jim Doyle's re-election campaign, but the opinion goes on to find that Thompson neither "misapplied" funds nor defrauded the state of her "honest services" by choosing Adelman - the low bidder.
Indeed, the opinion states, the government didn't contend that Thompson even knew about the contributions.
"There is not so much as a whiff of a kickback or any similar impropriety," Easterbrook wrote, joined by judges Diane Wood and William Bauer. "The idea that it is a federal crime for any official in state or local government to take account of political considerations when deciding how to spend public money is preposterous."
The opinion suggests that under the prosecution's theory, any government worker who bends procurement rules, regardless of why, would be committing a felony if the worker gains in the process. The court also said that getting a normal raise or feeling better about yourself and your job doesn't count. (Thompson got a $1,000 raise three months after the contract award.)
The opinion does not openly attack U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic and in fact concludes the law used to prosecute Thompson is flawed and Congress should revisit it.
Biskupic has been accused of bringing the Thompson case and others for political reasons and to save his job, allegations he strongly denies. He was among a group of U.S. attorneys once considered for termination, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testified this week. Eight were fired, but not Biskupic. Gonzales did not say why Biskupic was removed from the firing list. Gonzales' critics have said the eight were fired for political reasons, such as failing to prosecute voter fraud alleged by Republicans.
In a statement, Biskupic said he would review the opinion to see how it could affect other cases. The statement did not say if the government would appeal.
"Meanwhile, given the initial rhetoric surrounding the result, we are heartened that the opinion notes the good faith legal differences inherent in the case," the statement says.
Thompson's lawyer, Stephen Hurley, declined to comment. Thompson has turned down all requests for interviews since her acquittal.
Two legal experts said Easterbrook's opinion wasn't as heated as the comments at oral argument, when Wood called the evidence "beyond thin." Two of the three judges were appointed by Republicans, one by a Democrat.
"This is a much more measured analysis of the issues," said associate law professor Michael O'Hear of Marquette University. "The court thought no harm was done to the state of Wisconsin and if anything the state benefited from what Georgia Thompson did."
Carl Tobias, law professor at the University of Richmond, pointed to the opinion's rebuke of Congress as support for Biskupic.
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Both experts agreed the case could affect other prosecution of public corruption.
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Thompson rehired
Thompson resigned after a jury found her guilty last fall, but as a senior executive in the civil service system, exercised her right to be reinstated.
State Department of Administration official Pat Henderson said Thompson will be an assistant to the director of that agency's Bureau of Risk Management, which oversees state assets and the workers' compensation system. Before her conviction, she had been a purchasing supervisor in the same agency.
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Henderson said Thompson would have to file a claim for her legal bills.
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text: You are here: Home > Course > Desserts > Dry Fruit Flavours > Badam Pista Basket Badam Pista Basketby Tarla Dalal 16 May 2011 Tweet 5/5 stars 100% LIKED IT 1 REVIEW ALL GOOD Added to 146 cookbooks This recipe has been viewed 23454 times Almonds and pistachios make delightful mithai baskets. Add your private note Badam Pista Basket recipe - How to make Badam Pista Basket Tags Dry Fruit FlavoursSweetsPanRaksha - Bandhan Preparation Time: 15 mins.   Cooking Time : Nil.   Total Time: 15 mins     Makes 6 baskets. Show me for servings Ingredients 1 recipe Badam Barfi1/2 recipe Pista Barfi a few drops yellow food colour4 edible silver leaf (vark) Method Make the badam barfi and pista barfi as mentioned in the respective recipes. Add the yellow food colouring to the badam barfi and mix well.Divide the badam barfi into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion to make a flower pot. Divide the pista barfi into 8 equal portions. Shape 6 pista barfi portions into rounds. Shape the rest of the pista barfi into a 150 mm. (6") long roll with 3 mm. (1/8") thickness. Cut the roll into 6 nos. 25 mm. (1") long pieces. Stuff the badam flower pots with the 6 pista barfi rounds. Decorate the flower pots with a pista roll handle to form a basket. Garnish with the silver leaves and scraps of the badam barfi. Other Related Recipes RECIPE SOURCE : Mithai


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This review is from: New Fashion USB Data Transfer Charging Cable and Micro SD Card Reader 3 IN 1
Pros: the USB adapter is dual sided, so you don't have to fight the stupid, which way is up USB conundrum.
The 5pin Micro works with most android phones
The built in Micro-TF is handy, kinda
If you have a phone or case with a ring hook, you could literally make your charger a tchotchke for your phone.
Cons: It's a little hard to tell what things are at first, even with knowledge of what this thing was suppose to have I was taken aback by the USB adapters design.
The Micro-Tf is hidden on the underside (at least for my phone.I.e. the way that my phones screen is facing up and the cord is not bent) making it a little hard to find at first.
And even opening it, there is a little arrow that says open, but it takes a second to realize you actually have to reach in there and pop it open.
all of these complaints are "first time" things, after you get it once, you will never have a problem with them again.
Other Thoughts: The design isn't that fashionable, i don't care what you say, something that looks like a flat plastic, (male anatomy that newegg won't let me say) is never going to be fashionable for school or work. however, because of what it is you can easily get away with the "it's a usb drive" excuse, everyone knows how many stupid novelty USB's there are.READ FULL REVIEW
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it got here in less than a week, over christmas.
it looks really good (the cam, not the picture)
Cons: it's blurry, even for an 8.0mp
does not work on desktops, even when using a dummy motherboard
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Interesting set up
amazing compatibility mode
app store
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a bit of a learning curve, but only takes a few days to get the main idea.
many programs do not have tile support, and many that do use multiple tiles (most include an uninstall button that you might accidentally press thinking it opens the program)
Other Thoughts: I've been using windows 8 for a while for work and just recently put it on some newly build computers. All in all it works just fine, it takes a bit of getting use to but so does every new OS even vista-7 had a small learning curve.
This OS does not really have yachting that 7 does not other than the app store, so if you are upgrading for upgrades sake, don't. If you are building a new computer or had a corrupted (illegal) copy of 7 or anything earlier, windows 8 is a great OS, and will run everything the others will. (the compatibility mode goes all the way back to 95)
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Show us your ink! MARKED is our new series where we ask locals of all ages, professions and backgrounds to roll up their sleeves, pant legs, and so much more to reveal their marks. Here are their stories:
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Name: Cara Hendrix Age: Currently 22. I started my tattoo when I was 20 and just finished it up last month.
My Back Piece: covers the majority of my back and exhibits one of Native Americans most traditional objects: The dreamcatcher. My Uncle is an artist, and he actually drew it for me.
I am one eighth Ho Chunk, which is a Native American tribe out of Wisconsin. The Native American comes from my mother's side of the family. Throughout my childhood, I remember attending numerous powwows and eating lots of Indian fry bread (original recipe from my great grandmother who was 100 percent Native American).
I always knew I wanted a tattoo and I knew that I wanted it to be something that represented my heritage. Over time, the dreamcatcher has become a symbol of identification for the Native American culture so having it portrayed down my back clearly represents my roots.
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When you hear about someone who's had a successful career in fashion, we always seem to assume they've eaten (well, barely) breathed and slept fashion their whole lives. And for those who might admire fashion from afar (with hopes of maybe being involved in the industry one day) know that you don't have to take the typical path. You might work in finance one day and then end up styling a major celebrity at a huge music festival the next…just like my latest Fashion Friend, Whitney Middleton.
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Wonder what it's really like to break into the fashion industry and work at publications like Glamour, Nylon and Style.com (RIP)? Then today's your lucky day, fashion friends!
The Designer Stylist
It was announced the other day that Zendaya would be launching a shoe line with her stylist, Law Roach, and although nothing about that sentence excites me…it did get me thinking. What other stylists out there have collaborated with their clients? Or come out with their own brands in general?
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We all know what shit bloggers wear (which sometimes can cause some #bloggerproblems) but what about fashion people in general (models, editors, stylists, etc)? Are they too strolling around in Chanel Boy bags, Isabel Marant shoes of any kind, or Celine Luggage totes? Let's take a look at fashion things fashion people love (also known as shit fashion people wear).
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text: The Amazing Space Video: New office adds colour to artsy Vancouver 'hood Add to ... Katherine Scarrow The Globe and Mail Published Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 5:00AM EST Last updated Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 3:44PM EST In this edition of The Amazing Space, the co-founders of MAKe, a marketing agency in Vancouver, walk us a tour through 'the Hacienda'; an office, they say, that was destined to be theirs. Watch More Video: 'Magnificent Seven' tops all competition at weekend box office Eddie Murphy nixes rumours of big-ticket movie sequels Star Trek fans celebrate iconic TV show's 50th anniversary Vancouver's housing market not crashing, just frozen, realtor says 'Give yourself a Rick Ross spending account' and other millennial budget tips These Vancouver homes cost over $1-million – and only have one bathroom Converted Casa Loma loft space first unit in building to sell for over $1-million NASA envisions submarine for exploring the frigid waters of Titan Runaway housing growth in Toronto and Vancouver: TD 100-year-old woman runs 100-metre race in Vancouver X-ray satellite uncovering the secrets of black holes Scientists complete year-long Mars simulation in Hawaii Why Trump vs. Clinton is already being called the 'viral video election' Is Victoria's housing market on its way to becoming the new Vancouver? Why Vancouver home prices are dropping Hi-res photos from Mars turn the red planet into abstract art ShowBiz News: Adele declines offer to play Super Bowl halftime show Vancouver, Toronto lift Canadian home prices to new all-time highs New York beats the heat with bone broth popsicles ShowBiz News: Will Smith takes potshot at Donald Trump Comments AA More Related to this Story It Starts with One Video: Managing CEO-founder relationship 'tricky' for growing businesses Inside Jobs Video: Inside Jobs: First-time farmers cash in on carrots, beets and arugula Follow Katherine Scarrow on Twitter: @scarrowk


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Linda and LeRoy Clarke of Santa Fe, N.M., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple is planning a trip to Africa in the spring. Clarke married the former Linda Forest on Jan. 27, 1957, in Las Vegas.
The couple previously resided in California. They have lived in Santa Fe for 14 years.
Clarke is retired from Rockwell International as an engineer. Mrs. Clarke is retired from Newhall, Calif., school district as a librarian and administrator.
Clarke is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Mrs. Clarke is a docent at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe.
Children of the couple are Cynthia and Tom Vaughn of Hot Springs Village, Ark., Chris Clarke of Dallas and Laura Clarke of Truckee, Calif.
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Most Cited Materials Research Bulletin Articles
The most cited articles published since 2011, extracted from Scopus.
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by aloe barbadensis miller leaf extract: Structure and optical propertiesGunalan Sangeetha | Sivaraj Rajeshwari | Rajendran Venckatesh
Volume 46, Issue 12, December 2011, Pages 2560-2566
Biological methods for nanoparticle synthesis using microorganisms, enzymes, and plants or plant extracts have been suggested as possible ecofriendly alternatives to chemical and physical methods. In this paper, we report on the synthesis of nanostructured zinc oxide particles by both chemical and biological method. Highly stable and spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles are produced by using zinc nitrate and Aloe vera leaf extract. Greater than 95% conversion to nanoparticles has been achieved with aloe leaf broth concentration greater than 25%. Structural, morphological and optical properties of the synthesized nanoparticles have been characterized by using UV-Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, Photoluminescence, SEM, TEM and XRD analysis. SEM and TEM analysis shows that the zinc oxide nanoparticles prepared were poly dispersed and the average size ranged from 25 to 40 nm. The particles obtained have been found to be predominantly spherical and the particle size could be controlled by varying the concentrations of leaf broth solution. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis and anti-bacterial activity of Cu, Ag and Cu-Ag alloy nanoparticles: A green approachMayur Valodkar | Shefaly Modi | Angshuman Pal | Sonal Thakore
Volume 46, Issue 3, March 2011, Pages 384-389
Metallic and bimetallic nanoparticles of copper and silver in various proportions were prepared by microwave assisted chemical reduction in aqueous medium using the biopolymer, starch as a stabilizing agent. Ascorbic acid was used as the reducing agent. The silver and copper nanoparticles exhibited surface plasmon absorption resonance maxima (SPR) at 416 and 584 nm, respectively; while SPR for the Cu-Ag alloys appeared in between depending on the alloy composition. The SPR maxima for bimetallic nanoparticles changes linearly with increasing copper content in the alloy. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showed monodispersed particles in the range of 20 ± 5 nm size. Both silver and copper nanoparticles exhibited emission band at 485 and 645 nm, respectively. The starch-stabilized nanoparticles exhibited interesting antibacterial activity with both gram positive and gram negative bacteria at micromolar concentrations. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preparation of graphene nanosheet/alumina composites by spark plasma sinteringKai Wang | Yongfang Wang | Zhuangjun Fan | Jun Yan | Tong Wei
Volume 46, Issue 2, February 2011, Pages 315-318
Graphene nanosheet/alumina composite has been prepared by spark plasma sintering. A homogeneous distribution of nanosheets in an alumina matrix could be obtained by the electrostatic attraction between graphite oxide and alumina particles and their subsequent reduction. The introduction of graphene nanosheet leads to refinement of grain size of alumina after hot pressing. The experimental results have shown that the fracture toughness and conductivity of the graphene nanosheet/alumina composite are about 53% and 13 orders of magnitude higher than those of unreinforced alumina material, respectively. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Abnormal electrocaloric effect of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO 3-BaTiO3 lead-free ferroelectric ceramics above room temperatureYang Bai | Guang Ping Zheng | San Qiang Shi
Volume 46, Issue 11, November 2011, Pages 1866-1869
We demonstrate the electrocaloric effect (ECE) of Na0.5Bi 0.5TiO3-BaTiO3 (NBT-BT) lead-free ferroelectric ceramics, which were fabricated by the solid-state reaction method. Based on a Maxwell relation, the ECE was characterized via P-T curves under different electric fields. The polarization of NBT increases monotonically within the temperature range of 25-145 °C. It indicates that the NBT has an abnormal ECE with a negative temperature change (ΔT140 = -0.33 K at E = 50 kV/cm) opposite to that of the normal ferroelectrics. The 0.92NBT-0.08BT composition near the morphotropic phase boundary has a normal ECE under low electric fields and an abnormal ECE under high electric fields. The abnormal ECE character originates from the relaxor characteristic between ferroelectric and antiferroelectric phases, while the common ECE is always related to the normal ferroelectric-paraelectric phase transition. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
AgWei Liu | Mingliang Wang | Chunxiang Xu | Shifu Chen | Xianliang Fu
3PO 4/ZnO: An efficient visible-light-sensitized composite with its application in photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B
Volume 48, Issue 1, January 2013, Pages 106-113
The efficient visible-light-sensitized Ag3PO4/ZnO composites with various weight percents of Ag3PO4 were prepared by a facile ball milling method. The photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, DRS, SEM, EDS, XPS, and BET specific area. The OH radicals produced during the photocatalytic reaction was detected by the TA-PL technique. The photocatalytic property of Ag3PO4/ZnO was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B under visible light irradiation. Significantly, the results revealed that the photocatalytic activity of the composites was much higher than that of pure Ag3PO4 and ZnO. The rate constant of RhB degradation over Ag3PO4(3.0 wt.%)/ZnO is 3 times that of single-phase Ag3PO4. The optimal percentage of Ag3PO4 in the composite is 3.0 wt.%. It is proposed that the OH radicals produced in the valence band of ZnO play the leading role in the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B by Ag 3PO4/ZnO systems under visible light irradiation. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Supercapacitive properties of hydrothermally synthesized sphere like MoSKarthikeyan Krishnamoorthy | Ganesh Kumar Veerasubramani | Sivaprakasam Radhakrishnan | Sang Jae Kim
2 nanostructures
Volume 50, Issue , February 2014, Pages 499-502
In this communication, we have investigated the supercapacitive behaviour of MoS2 nanostructures prepared by a facile one-pot hydrothermal approach using ammonium heptamolybdate and thiourea as starting materials. The X-ray diffraction study revealed the formation of randomly stacked layers of MoS2. The field-emission scanning electron microscope studies suggested the formation of sphere like MoS2 nanostructures and a plausible mechanism for the formation of the obtained structure is discussed. The cyclic voltammetry study shows the typical rectangular shaped curves with a specific capacitance of 106 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s. Galvanostatic charge-discharge measurements suggested the maximum specific capacitance of about 92.85 F/g at discharge current density of 0.5 mA/cm2. Cyclic stability tests revealed the capacitance retention of about 93.8% after 1000 cycles suggesting a good cyclic capacity of the prepared MoS2. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopic results such as Nyquist and Bode phase angle plots suggested that the hydrothermally synthesized MoS2 nanostructures will be a suitable candidate for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Structure and photocatalytic activity of Ni-doped ZnO nanorodsJing Zhao | Li Wang | Xiaoqin Yan | Ya Yang | Yang Lei | Jing Zhou | Yunhua Huang | Yousong Gu | Yue Zhang
Volume 46, Issue 8, August 2011, Pages 1207-1210
The one-dimensional (1D) Zn1-xNixO (x = 0, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10) nanorods have been synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. New bands show at ∼130 cm-1 in the Raman spectra of Ni-doped ZnO nanorods and their relative intensity depends on the doping concentration of nickel. The optical band gap of the ZnO nanorods have been tuned by Ni-doping, which is revealed by absorption spectra. The photocatalytic activity of Zn 1-xNixO was studied by comparing the degradation rate of rhodamine B (RB) under UV-light irradiation. It was found that Zn 0.95Ni0.05O exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation efficiency among the samples. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies on the adsorption of phenol onto grapheneYanhui Li | Qiuju Du | Tonghao Liu | Jiankun Sun | Yuqin Jiao | Yanzhi Xia | Linhua Xia | Zonghua Wang | Wei Zhang | Kunlin Wang | Hongwei Zhu | Dehai Wu
Volume 47, Issue 8, August 2012, Pages 1898-1904
Graphene, a new member of carbon family, has been prepared, characterized and used as adsorbent to remove phenol from aqueous solution. The effect parameters including pH, dosage, contact time, and temperature on the adsorption properties of phenol onto graphene were investigated. The results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity can reach 28.26 mg/g at the conditions of initial phenol concentration of 50 mg/L, pH 6.3 and 285 K. Adsorption data were well described by both Freundlich and Langmuir models. The kinetic study illustrated that the adsorption of phenol onto graphene fit the pseudo second-order model. The thermodynamic parameters indicated that the adsorption of phenol onto graphene was endothermic and spontaneous. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles directly from active carbon via a one-step ultrasonic treatmentHaitao Li | Xiaodie He | Yang Liu | Hang Yu | Zhenhui Kang | Shuit Tong Lee
Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 147-151
Water-soluble fluorescent carbon nanoparticles were synthesized directly from active carbon by a one-step hydrogen peroxide-assisted ultrasonic treatment. The carbon nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, optical fluorescent microscopy, fluorescent spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. The results showed that the surface of carbon nanoparticles was rich of hydroxyl groups resulting in high hydrophilicity. The carbon nanoparticles could emit bright and colorful photoluminescence covering the entire visible-to-near infrared spectral range. Furthermore, these carbon nanoparticles also had excellent up-conversion fluorescent properties. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserbved.
Room temperature novel chemical synthesis of Cu 2ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) absorbing layer for photovoltaic applicationN. M. Shinde | D. P. Dubal | D. S. Dhawale | C. D. Lokhande | J. H. Kim | J. H. Moon
Volume 47, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 302-307
Cu 2ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) thin films have been prepared by a novel chemical successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method. These films were annealed in vacuum at 673 K and further characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-vis spectroscopy, electrical, and wettability studies. The X-ray diffraction studies showed the formation of kesterite structure of CZTS films. Scanning electron micrograph revealed the formation of densely packed, compact and large grained CZTS films. The CZTS films showed high optical absorption (10 4 cm -1) exhibiting band gap energy of 1.55 eV. Wettability test revealed the hydrophilic nature of CZTS films. The CZTS thin films showed semiconducting behavior with p-type electrical conductivity. Further photovoltaic activity of these films was studied by forming the photoelectrochemical cell. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Microwave-assisted synthesis and photovoltaic measurements of CuInSS. Mostafa Hosseinpour-Mashkani | Fatemeh Mohandes | Masoud Salavati-Niasari | K. Venkateswara-Rao
2 nanoparticles prepared by using metal-organic precursors
Volume 47, Issue 11, November 2012, Pages 3148-3159
In this work, CuInS 2 (CIS) nanoparticles have been synthesized with the aid of (1,8-diamino-3,6-dioxaoctan)copper(II) sulfate ([Cu(DADO)]SO 4) and bis(propylenediamine)copper(II) sulfate ([Cu(pn) 2]SO 4) complexes as copper precursor in the presence of microwave irradiation. Besides, l-cystine, InCl 3, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) were applied as sulfur source, indium precursor, and capping agent, respectively. To investigate the effect of preparation parameters like microwave power and irradiation time on the morphology and particle size of CuInS 2, the experiment was carried out at different conditions. The as-synthesized CuInS 2 nanoparticles were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, PL, SEM, TEM, and EDS. The XRD results showed that pure tetragonal CuInS 2 could be only obtained after annealing at 400 °C for 2 h. The SEM images indicated that with decreasing the microwave power and irradiation time, particle size of CuInS 2 nanoparticles decreased. To fabricate a solar cell, CdS film was directly deposited on top of the CIS film prepared by Doctor's blade method through chemical bath deposition. The as-deposited CdS/CuInS 2 films were used for the photovoltaic measurements. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preparation of bismuth oxyiodides and oxides and their photooxidation characteristic under visible/UV light irradiationChanglin Yu | Caifeng Fan | Jimmy C. Yu | Wanqin Zhou | Kai Yang
Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 140-146
Bismuth oxyiodides and oxides were prepared by a solution combination with thermal treatment method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface areas. The photooxidation activity of the samples was evaluated by photocatalytic decolorization of acid orange II under both visible light (λ > 420 nm) and UV light (λ = 365 nm) irradiation. Results show that a series of changes in the compounds take place during the course of calcination, described as: BiOI → Bi5O 7I → α-Bi2O3. Under visible light irradiation, the photocatalytic activities follow the order: BiOI > Bi 5O7I > Bi5O7I/Bi 2O3 mixture > Bi2O3, which is mainly attributed to the different absorption ability to visible light due to the different band gap energy; the activities are in the order: BiOI < Bi2O3 < Bi5O7I/Bi 2O3 mixture < Bi5O7I under UV light irradiation, which is mainly caused by the different oxidability. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Solvothermal synthesis of SrMoONa Niu | Piaoping Yang | Wenxin Wang | Fei He | Shili Gai | Dong Wang | Jun Lin
4:Ln (Ln = Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+) nanoparticles and its photoluminescence properties at room temperature
Volume 46, Issue 3, March 2011, Pages 333-339
Rare-earth ions (Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+) doped SrMoO4 nanoparticles were prepared by solvothermal route using oleic acid as surfactant to control the particle shape and size. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), photoluminescence spectra (PL) and the kinetic decay times were applied to characterize the obtained samples. The XRD patterns reveal that all the doped samples are assigned to the scheelite-type tetragonal structure of SrMoO 4 phase. In addition, the as-synthesized SrMoO4:Ln (Ln = Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+) particles are high purity well crystallized and with the average size of 30-50 nm. The possible formation process of SrMoO4:Ln (Ln = Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy 3+) nanoparticles have been discussed as well. Upon excitation by ultraviolet radiation, the as-synthesized SrMoO4:Ln (Ln = Eu 3+, Tb3+, Dy3+) nanoparticles exhibit the characteristic emission lines of corresponding Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+, respectively. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis and luminescence properties of novel LiSrPOJiayue Sun | Xiangyan Zhang | Zhiguo Xia | Haiyan Du
4:Dy 3+ phosphor
Volume 46, Issue 11, November 2011, Pages 2179-2182
Novel LiSrPO4:Dy3+ phosphors for white light-emitting diodes (w-LEDs) were synthesized by the conventional solid-state reaction. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the phase formation of LiSrPO4:Dy3+ materials. Luminescence properties results showed that the phosphor could be efficiently excited by the UV-vis light region from 250 to 460 nm, and it exhibited blue (483 nm) and yellow (574 nm) emission corresponding to 4F9/2 → 6H 15/2 transitions and 4F9/2 → 6H13/2 transitions, respectively. The luminescence intensity of LiSrPO4:xDy3+ phosphor firstly increased and then decreased with increasing Dy3+ concentration, and reached the maximum at x = 0.03. It was found that concentration quenching occurred as a result of dipole-dipole interaction according to the Dexter's theory. The decay time was also determined for various concentrations of Dy 3+ in LiSrPO4. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis and luminescent properties of spindle-like CaWOYue Tian | Yu Liu | Ruinian Hua | Liyan Na | Baojiu Chen
4:Sm3+ phosphors
Volume 47, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 59-62
Spindle-like CaWO4:Sm3+ phosphors were prepared via a Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-assisted sonochemical process, and characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The XRD results suggested that the prepared samples are single-phase. The FE-SEM images indicated that the prepared CaWO4:Sm3+ phosphors are composed of many spindles with maximum average diameter of 150 nm and maximum average length of 500 nm. Under 404 nm excitation, the characteristic emissions corresponding to 4G5/2 → 6HJ (J = 5/2, 7/2, 9/2 and 11/2) transitions of Sm3+ in CaWO4 phosphors were observed. The color coordinates for 1 mol% Sm3+ doped CaWO 4 phosphor were calculated to be (0.595, 0.404). The fluorescent concentration quenching of Sm3+ doped spindle-like phosphors was studied based on the Van Uitert's model, and it was found that the electric dipole-dipole (D-D) interaction is the dominant energy transfer mechanism between Sm3+ ions in the CaWO4:Sm3+ phosphors. The critical energy transfer distance was estimated. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Solvothermal in situ synthesis of Fe 3O 4-multi-walled carbon nanotubes with enhanced heterogeneous Fenton-like activityJingheng Deng | Xianghua Wen | Qinian Wang
Volume 47, Issue 11, November 2012, Pages 3369-3376
Fe 3O 4-multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Fe 3O 4-MWCNTs) hybrid materials were synthesized by a solvothermal process using acid treated MWCNTs and iron acetylacetonate in a mixed solution of ethylene glycol and ultrapure water. The materials were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry. The results showed that a small amount of water in the synthesis system played a role in controlling crystal phase formation, size of Fe 3O 4, and the homogeneous distribution of the Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles deposited on the MWCNTs. The Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles had diameters in the range of 4.2-10.0 nm. They displayed good superparamagnetism at room temperature and their magnetization was influenced by the reaction conditions. They were used as a Fenton-like catalyst to decompose Acid Orange II and displayed a higher activity than nanometer-size Fe 3O 4. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Silver chromate and silver dichromate nanostructures: Sonochemical synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic propertiesFaezeh Soofivand | Fatemeh Mohandes | Masoud Salavati-Niasari
Volume 48, Issue 6, June 2013, Pages 2084-2094
In this work, Ag2CrO4 and Ag2Cr 2O7 nanostructures have been produced via a sonochemical method using silver salicylate as precursor. Besides silver salicylate, Na 2CrO4 and (NH4)2Cr2O 7 as starting reagents were applied. To investigate the effect of preparation parameters on the morphology and particle size of Ag 2CrO4 and Ag2Cr2O7, sonication time, type of surfactant and its concentration were changed. The as-produced nanostructures were characterized by techniques like powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The scanning electron micrographs showed that particle-like and rod-like nanostructures of Ag2CrO4 and Ag2Cr 2O7 were produced using different surfactants. To investigate the catalytic properties of Ag2CrO4 nanoparticles, photooxidation of methyl orange (MO) was performed. According to the obtained results, it was found that the methyl orange degradation was about 87.3% after 280 min irradiation of visible light. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Bactericidal effects of different silver-containing materialsPatricia Lalueza | Marta Monzón | Manuel Arruebo | Jesús Santamaría
Volume 46, Issue 11, November 2011, Pages 2070-2076
The evaluation of the bactericidal effect of different silver-containing materials where silver is available as Ag+ (silver nitrate and different silver-exchanged zeolites), as metallic Ag0 (commercial silver nanoparticles) or as oxide (silver (I) oxide) was carried out in order to elucidate the importance of the bioavailability of silver (i.e., as free ions, metallic particles, combination of them, clusters, complexes, partially soluble or insoluble salts, etc.) on its bactericidal action. For the different materials tested, their bactericidal effect is ordered in the following sequence: AgNO3 > Ag-ZSM-5 > Ag2O > commercial silver-exchanged zeolite (granular) > commercial silver-exchanged zeolite (pellets) > Ag nanoparticles. In general, as the content of bioavailable ionic silver increases, the biocidal effectiveness of the corresponding silver-releasing material increases too. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Crystallization and functionality of inorganic materialsDongfeng Xue | Keyan Li | Jun Liu | Congting Sun | Kunfeng Chen
Volume 47, Issue 10, October 2012, Pages 2838-2842
In this article, we briefly summarized our recent work on the studies of crystallization and functionality of inorganic materials. On the basis of the chemical bonding theory of single crystal growth, we can quantitatively simulate Cu 2O crystallization processes in solution system. We also kinetically controlled Cu 2O crystallization process in the reduction solution route. Lithium ion battery and supercapacitor performances of some oxides such as Co 3O 4 and MnO 2 were shown to elucidate the important effect of crystallization on functionality of inorganic materials. This work encourages us to create novel functionalities through the study of crystallization of inorganic materials, which warrants more chances in the field of functional materials. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis of porous FeXiaosong Zhou | Bei Jin | Ruqing Chen | Feng Peng | Yueping Fang
3O 4/g-C 3N 4 nanospheres as highly efficient and recyclable photocatalysts
Volume 48, Issue 4, April 2013, Pages 1447-1452
A facile approach for the preparation of Fe3O 4/g-C3N4 nanospheres with good porous structure has been demonstrated by a hydrothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet-visible light (UV-vis) absorbance spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange (MO) by the as-prepared samples was carried out under visible light irradiation. The reusability and magnetic properties were also investigated. The results revealed that the porous Fe 3O4/g-C3N4 nanospheres showed considerable photocatalytic activity, and exhibited excellent reusability and magnetic properties with almost no change after five runs. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
The red-emitting phosphors of Eu 3+-activated MRLin Qin | Yanlin Huang | Taiju Tsuboi | Hyo Jin Seo
2(MoO 4) 4 (M = Ba, Sr, Ca; R = La 3+, Gd 3+, Y 3+) for light emitting diodes
Volume 47, Issue 12, December 2012, Pages 4498-4502
A series of red-emitting phosphors of MR 2(MoO 4) 4:Eu 3+ (M = Ba, Sr, Ca; R = La 3+, Gd 3+, Y 3+) were prepared by solid-state reaction. The photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra were investigated. The phosphors can be efficiently excited by the near UV light and exhibit a red luminescence corresponding to the electric dipole transition 5D 0 → 7F 2 at 615 nm. The optimum doping in MY 2-xEu x(MoO 4) 4 (M = Ba, Sr, Ca) were investigated by the dependence of luminescence quantum efficiency (QE) on the Eu 3+ concentrations. The absolute luminescence quantum efficiencies were measured for all the samples. The luminescence thermal satiability was checked by measuring the temperature-dependent luminescence intensities in temperature region of 10-450 K. The results indicate that the three phosphors of BaYEu(MoO 4) 4, SrY 0.6Eu 1.4(MoO 4) 4 and CaEu 2(MoO 4) 4 are the best choice for white-LEDs to be used for lighting. This was evaluated in details by taking into account of the properties such as the excitation spectra, the luminescence QEs, the red color coordinates, the luminescence quenching of Eu 3+-doping concentrations and the thermal stability. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Cyclic MAM synthesis and upconversion photoluminescence properties of CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ particlesChang Sung Lim
Volume 47, Issue 12, December 2012, Pages 4220-4225
Upconversion (UC) photoluminescence of Er 3+ doped CaMoO 4(CaMoO 4:Er 3+) and Er 3+/Yb 3+ co-doped CaMoO 4 (CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+) particles was successfully achieved by a cyclic microwave-assisted metathetic (MAM) method, followed by heat-treatment. Well-crystallized UC CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ particles formed after heat-treatment at 600°C for 3 h showed a fine and homogeneous morphology with particle sizes of 1-3 μm. At excitation at 980 nm, CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ particles exhibited a strong 525-nm emission band and a weak 550-nm emission band in the green region, and a weak 655-nm emission band in the red region. The UC intensities of CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ particles were much higher than that of the CaMoO 4:Er 3+ particles. The Raman spectra of CaMoO 4:Er 3+ and CaMoO 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ particles indicated the detection of additional strong peaks at higher frequencies (618, 575, 492, 420 and 373 cm -1) and at lower frequencies (290 and 234 cm -1). © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
α-Fe2O3 as an anode material with capacity rise and high rate capability for lithium-ion batteriesMohd Faiz Hassan | Zaiping Guo | Zhixin Chen | Huakun Liu
Volume 46, Issue 6, June 2011, Pages 858-864
We report a simple molten salt method to prepare nanosize α-Fe 2O3, as well as its electrochemical performance as anode material for lithium ion batteries. The structure and morphology were confirmed by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. The as-prepared α-Fe2O3 is a rhombohedral phase of hematite with crystal size in the range of 20-40 nm. The electrochemical measurements were performed using the as-prepared powders as the active material for a lithium-ion cell. The nanosized α-Fe2O3 shows excellent cycling performance and rate capability. It also exhibits the feature of capacity increase upon cycling. The outstanding electrochemical performance of the α-Fe2O3 can be related to several factors, namely, the short Li+ diffusion length along the porous rhombohedral structures and the nanosized nature of the materials, which decreases the traverse time for electrons and Li+ ions, and reduces the volume expansion to some extent during charge/discharge reactions. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preparation and characterization of ZnO-TiO2 nanocomposite for photocatalytic disinfection of bacteria and detoxification of cyanide under visible lightC. Karunakaran | G. Abiramasundari | P. Gomathisankar | G. Manikandan | V. Anandi
Volume 46, Issue 10, October 2011, Pages 1586-1592
ZnO-TiO2 nanocomposite was prepared by modified ammonia-evaporation-induced synthetic method. It was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, and energy dispersive X-ray, UV-visible diffuse reflectance, photoluminescence and electrochemical impedance spectroscopies. Incorporation of ZnO leads to visible light absorption, larger charge transfer resistance and lower capacitance. The nanocomposite effectively catalyzes the inactivation of E. coli under visible light. Further, the prepared nanocomposite displays selective photocatalysis. While its photocatalytic efficiency to detoxify cyanide with visible light is higher than that of TiO2 P25, its efficiency to degrade methylene blue, sunset yellow and rhodamine B dyes under UV-A light is less than that of TiO2 P25. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Preparation and properties of nickel ferrite (NiFe2O 4) nanoparticles via sol-gel auto-combustion methodP. Sivakumar | R. Ramesh | A. Ramanand | S. Ponnusamy | C. Muthamizhchelvan
Volume 46, Issue 12, December 2011, Pages 2204-2207
Using nickel and ferric nitrates and citric acid, NiFe2O 4 nanoparticles are prepared by a simple and cost-effective polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) assisted sol-gel auto-combustion method. The synthesised nanoparticles consist of single phase inverse spinel structure of NiFe2O4. The particles are in spherical shape with an average size of ∼8 nm. The vibrational properties show tetrahedral and octahedral sites of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles. The super-paramagnetism is observed with magnetic saturation (Ms) of 50.4 emug-1. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.