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Platinum doped bismuth vanadate (Pt/BiVO4) for enhanced photocatalytic pollutant degradation using visible light irradiation
Due to favourable bandgap for visible light absorption and catalytic activity, mixed metal vanadate is a fascinating family of materials. This paper describes the sonicated assisted hydrothermal synthesis of p...
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Influence of Ce3+ and La3+ Substitution on Structural & Optical Parameters and Electrical Behavior on Mg-Zn Ferrites Synthesized via Co-precipitation method
The nanoparticle spinel ferrites Mg0.5Zn0.5CexLaxFe2-2xO4 (x = 0.0, 0.0125, 0.025, 0.0375, 0.05) were synthesized by mean of co-precipitation method. These magnetic nanoparticles were sintered at 750 °C for 8 h. ...
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Efficient Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Behaviour of Zinc Oxide Nanoplates Prepared By Hydrothermal Method
In this project, the prime focus was to synthesize zinc oxide nanoplates (ZnO-Nps) by a reliable, simple, and low cost facile hydrothermal method. Zinc acetate was used as major precursors; the synthesis was s...
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Impact of Co2+ on the spectral, optoelectrical, and dielectric properties of Mg0.25Ni0.25Cu0.5−xCoxFe1.97La0.03O4 ferrites prepared via sol–gel auto-combustion route
Spinel ferrites are attaining huge importance in the modern era, due to their incredible properties, which means they are widely used in various fields. Therefore, in this paper a cost-effective and environmen...
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Sol–Gel Auto-combustion Preparation of M2+ = Mg2+, Mn2+, Cd2+ Substituted M0.25Ni0.15Cu0.25Co0.35Fe2O4 Ferrites and Their Characterizations
Cost-effective and controllable synthesis of M0.25Ni0.15Cu0.25Co0.35Fe2O4 (M2+ = Mg2+, Mn2+, and Cd2+) ferrites via the sol–gel auto-combustion technique. The impact of divalent cations on the structural, dielec...
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A Study on Thermal Response of Nanoparticles in External Magnetic Field
Hyperthermia has become an important area of research for cancer treatment throughout the world. Choosing appropriate magnetic nanoparticles for specific performance at the cancerous site of the body is a majo...
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Assessing the Impact of Front Grid Metallization Pattern on the Performance of BSF Silicon Solar Cells
The aim of this research work was to assess the impact of front and rear grid metallization pattern on the performance of silicon solar cells. We have investigated the effect of front grid metallization design...
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Transport Properties of Ce-Doped Cd Ferrites CdFe2−xCexO4
Cadmium ferrites belong to normal spinel ferrites, and they exhibit interesting electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. The pure and cerium-doped cadmium ferrites CdFe2−xCexO4 (x = 0.0, 0.125, 0.250, 0.375,...
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Optical Emission Spectroscopy of Nickel-Substituted Cobalt–Zinc Ferrite
Nanoparticles of NixZn0.5−xCo0.5Fe2O4 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5) were synthesized by co-precipitation method. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. The XR...
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Investigation of Structural and Optical Properties of Pr3+-Substituted M-Type Ba–Ni Nano-Ferrites
In this study, a series of Ba0.8Ni0.2Fe(12–x)PrxO19 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4) ferrites was synthesized by co-precipitation route. The powder X-ray diffraction studies confirmed the formation of M-type hexaferrite structure. ...
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Bismuth vanadate/MXene (BiVO4/Ti3C2) heterojunction composite: enhanced interfacial control charge transfer for highly efficient visible light photocatalytic activity
We have synthesized BiVO4/Ti3C2 nanocomposite via a low-cost hydrothermal method and investigate its photocatalytic degradation activity against monoazo (methyl orange) and diazo dye (Congo red) in an aqueous sol...
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Impact of Lanthanum-Do** on the Physical and Electrical Properties of Cobalt Ferrites
Cobalt ferrites have attracted extraordinary attention due to their high coercivity, chemical stability, and mechanical hardness. Lanthanum doped-cobalt ferrites having chemical formula CoLaxFe2-xO4 with composit...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Realization of tunable artificial synapse and memory based on amorphous oxide semiconductor transistor
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Investigation of Structural, Optical, and Dielectric Properties of Co0.5Cd0.5-xCuxFe1.95Ce0.05O4 Nanoferrites
Co0.5Cd0.5-xCuxFe1.95Ce0.05O4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) nanoferrites were successfully synthesized via sol-gel-assisted autocombustion method. The effects of Cu substation in the spinel matrix on structural, optical, and die...
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Facile synthesis of Se/BiVO4 heterojunction composite and evaluation of synergetic reaction mechanism for efficient photocatalytic staining of organic dye pollutants in wastewater under visible light
The novel Se/BiVO4 heterojunction nanocomposites were successfully synthesized by facile hydrothermal method. The physical and chemical properties of photocatalyst samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, FTI...
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Generation of strong oxidizing radicals from plate-like morphology of BiVO4 for the fast degradation of crystal violet dye under visible light
Highly crystalline bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) powder was prepared by a template-free hydrothermal method under different pH (~ 2, 3, 5, 8, 11) reaction conditions and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning el...
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Study of the interfacial charge transfer in bismuth vanadate/reduce graphene oxide (BiVO4/rGO) composite and evaluation of its photocatalytic activity
We prepared unique BiVO4/reduce graphene oxide (BiVO4/rGO) nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic ability by hydrothermal method applying Bi(NO3)3·5H2O, NH4VO3 and graphene oxide as precursors. The physical a...
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Facile synthesis of Zn3(VO4)2/FeVO4 heterojunction and study on its photocatalytic and electrochemical properties
First time, a novel Zn3(VO4)2/FeVO4 heterojunction nanophotocatalyst has been prepared using the slightly modified hydrothermal method by varying precursor ratios of iron and zinc salts. The physio-chemical chara...
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Investigation of Electrical and Magnetic Properties of La3+ Substituted M-Type Ba–Ni Nano-Ferrites
In this paper, La3+ substituted M-type Ba–Ni hexaferrite nanoparticles having composition Ba0.8Ni0.2Fe12-xLaxO19 (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8) were prepared by co-precipitation route. The phase of the grown NPs...
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Fast Surface Charge Transfer with Reduced Band Gap Energy of FeVO4/Graphene Nanocomposite and Study of Its Electrochemical Property and Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
Photocatalysis comprises an immense interest for resolving current energy and environmental problems by converting sun light into chemical energy. Here, we developed FeVO4/graphene nanocomposites by using a facil...
