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The Effect of Different Fe2O3/ZnO Nanocomposites on Optical Properties

A. Anaraki Firooz a*, R. Abdullah Mirzaiea, F. Kamrani a, A. A. Khodadadi b a Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran b School of Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran, 11155-4563 Tehran, Iran *azam_a_f@yahoo.com

Different Fe2O3/ZnO nanocomposites were prepared by a simple solid-state reaction method, using zinc acetate, -Fe2O3 and sodium hydroxide at room temperature. The characterization results show that the morphology, crystalline size, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area and optical absorption of the samples varied significantly with the Fe+3/Zn+2 ratios. The nanocomposites show two absorption edges at ultraviolet and visible region. The optical band gap values of these nanocomposites were calculated to be about 3.98-3.81eV and 2.75-2.98 eV, which show a red shift from that of pure ZnO. These red shifts are related to the formation of Fe s-levels below the conductive band edge of ZnO and effectively extend the absorption edge into the visible region. Here, the growth mechanisms have been proposed. Keywords: Fe2O3/ZnO; Optical properties; Photoluminescence SYN 065

Magneto-optical experiments were performed with thin films of Co-Zn Ferrite nanoparticles. The magneto-optical properties of the films were a combination of all the effects common for biaxial crystals. It is possible to study the magnitude of these effects by observing the film Faraday rotation perpendicular to the light beam and by varying the magnetic field. We have measured the Faraday rotation angle for the thin films of ferrite, subjected to a continuous magnetic field perpendicular to the propagation direction of a laser beam. The results show a linear dependence on the externally magnetic field. It has been established that The Faraday rotation angle has a linear dependence on the film thickness in the range from 60 to 180 nm. The experimental data were in a good agreement with the results obtained by theoretical evaluations. Keywords: Faraday rotation; Ferrite nanoparticles; Magneto-optical properties; Thin film SYN 067

Effect of Zn Doping on Structural and Optical Properties of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles Prepared by Co-Precipitation Method
Z. Rezai Maranda, b*, N. Shahtahmasbia, b, M. Rezaee Roknabadia, b, M. Hosseindokhtc, M. Bagheri Mohagheghid, M. Helmi Rashid Farimania, b, R. Etefaghb a Department of Physics, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran b Nanoresearch Center, Fedrowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran c Department of Chemistry, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran d Department of Physics, University of Damqan, Damqan, Iran *Zahra.rezaim.88@gmail.com

Synthesis and Characterization of Fe3O4 and ZnO NanoComposites by Sol- Gel Method
A . Hasanpour*, M . Niyaifar, M. Asan Department of Physics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Uniy verdity, khouzestan, Iran hasanpour88@ gmail.com

In the present study, synthesis of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles was investigated by sol-gel method, and using ferric nitrate (Fe(NO3)3.9H2O) and ethylene glycol (C2H6O2) as precursors under inert atmosphere. The as-prepared magnetite was added to zinc acetate to synthesis Fe3O4/ ZnO nancomposite powders via sol-gel method using vacuum furnace in different temperatures. Powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The XRD result indicates the formation of Fe3O4/ZnO nano-composites. The Crystallite size of particles was calculated using Scherer formula. Studies show that the Crystallite size is increased with increasing the annealing temperature. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicate the spherical structure of the samples. In addition, the average diameter is about 40 nm. The UV absorption spectra show a broad band emission and absorption band at 373 nm for Fe3O4/ZnO. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) Spectra present the characteristic absorption of 453.1 cm-1 for ZnO bond and 540.2 cm-1 for FeO bond. Result from vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) revealed that saturation magnetisation values decreases with increasing of annealing temperature. Keywords: Sol-gel; Nano-composite; Magnetite; Zinc oxide SYN 066

In this paper ZnxFe1-xFe2O4 (X= 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1, 0.125) nano powders were prepared by co-precipitation method. Structural and optical properties of the pure and Zn-doped Iron oxide (magnetite phase) have been investigated. The synthesized Fe3O4:Zn powders were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The samples show cubic inverse spinel structure with rang size of 10 to13 nm and preferred orientation (311) that it changes to (440) orientation. The effect of Zn dopant on the structure of samples was studied, the X-ray diffraction pattern indicate the Fe3O4 phases in all of the samples and the phase segregation does not occur for any amount of doping. The TEM images reveal uniform dispersions size and spherical form for Fe3O4:Zn nanoparticles. Optical studies reveal the increase of optical band gap and optical transmittance with Zn concentration. Keywords: Nanoparticles; Co-precipitation; Zinc-iron oxide; Band gap SYN 068

Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes Decorated with Magnesium-Zink Ferrite (Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4) Nanoparticles by Citrate-gel method
M. Zolfaghari*, R. Sepahvand Department of Physics, Lorestan University, Khoramabad, Iran *Omid0652@yahoo.com

Experimental Investigation in Faraday Rotation Measurement on Thin Films of Co-Zn Ferrite Nanoparticles
S. Kiania*, M. Moradia, S. Manouchehrib a Department of Physics, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord 88186-34141, Iran b Department of Physics, Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Shahinshahr-Esfahan 83145-34177, Iran *sksomaye@gmail.com

A magnetic nanocomposite of multiwalls carbon nanotube (MWCNT), decorated with Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles, was synthesized successfully by citrate sol-gel method. The structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the nanocomposite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The results from these techniques showed that

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CNTs and Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 were coexisted in the nanocomposite and the Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles were successfully attached on the surface of CNTs. Also the magnetization curve of the decorated CNTs at room temperature showed that the saturated magnetization (Ms), remanence (Mr) and coercivity (Hc) values are 24.71 emu gr-1, 3.68 emu gr-1 and 69.38, respectively. Keywords: MWCNTs; Magnesium-zink ferrite; Nanocomposite; Citrategel SYN 069

Synthesis and Optical Properties of Fe3+-Doped TiO2-SnO2

H. Milani Moghaddama, b, c, d, F. Shabrang a, b* a Physics Department, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran b Molecular electronic Lab., Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran c NanoPhysics group of Hariri Institute, Babol, Iran d Department of Nano and Biotechnology, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran * Fardin.shabrang@gmail.com

Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes Decorated with Zink Ferrite (ZnFe2O4) Nanoparticles by Citrate-Gel Method
M. Zolfaghari*, R. Sepahvand, H. Zolfaghari Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Lorestan University, Khoramabad, Iran *omid0652@yahoo.com

A magnetic nanocomposite of multiwalls carbon nanotube (MWCNT), decorated with ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles was synthesized successfully by citrate sol-gel method. The structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the nanocomposite were characterized by Xray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The results from these techniques showed that CNTs and ZnFe2O4 were coexisted in the nanocomposite and the ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles were successfully attached on the surface of CNTs. Also the magnetization curve of the decorated CNTs at room temperature showed that the saturated magnetization (Ms), remanence (Mr) and coercivity (Hc) values are 132.49 emu gr-1, 12.37 emu gr-1 and 48.35, respectively. Keywords: MWCNTs; Zink ferrite; Nanocomposite; Citrate-gel SYN 070

In the present study, we have synthesized Fe3+-doped TiO2 3SnO2 nanoparticles and investigated its absorbance. Fe3+-doped TiO2 3SnO2 nanoparticles prepare by sol-gel method with different mol% of Fe3+ and a calcination temperature of 400C. The crystallite size and phase were determined by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), f (FE-SEM) was used for determining morphology evaluation of nanoparticles. The optical properties of the nanoparticles were measured by ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). According to XRD analysis, the anatase crystalline is formed at the calcination temperature at 400C. Keywords: Sol-gel; Nanoparticles; Doped TiO2-SnO2; Optical property SYN 072

Enhanced Natural Hydrophilicity by Cu-B co-doped SiO2/ TiO2 Thin Films

Gh. Rajabzadeha, b, M. Raafatib*, S. Salehia a Nanotechnology Department, Khorasan Research Institute for Food Science and Technology, Mashhad, Iran. bChemistry Department, Quchan Brach, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran. *Mansooreh_raafati@yahoo.com

Bandgap Engineering of Fe, SiO2-TiO2 Nanoparticles by Water-in-Oil Microemulsion

M. Karbassi a*, A. Nematib, M. Hossinie zaric, and K. Ahadib a Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran b Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran c Department of Inorganic Pigments and Glazes, Institute for Colorants, Paint and Coatings, Vafamanesh Ave., Tehran, Iran. *Karbassi.m84@gmail.com

The microemulsion method was successfully used to prepare a series of TiO2, Fe and SiO2 doped TiO2 nanoparticles at a doping level of 5 at. %. The molar ratio of water to surfactant was 2. The samples were calcinations at 350C. The structural features of parent TiO2, Fe-TiO2 and SiO2-TiO2 have been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In comparison with the pure TiO2 sample, the Fe, SiO2TiO2 samples have relatively large particle size indicating that the doping with Fe and SiO2 can increase the particle size. XRD data verifies the formation of typical characteristic anatase form in all the Fe and SiO2 doped TiO2 samples. The increase in the ability of the particles to absorb photon energy in visible spectrum could be related to the doping of SiO2 and Fe. Keywords: TiO2; Microemulsion; Bandgap engineering

Thin films of SiO2/TiO2 mixed oxide have been prepared via sol-gel method. Thin films were formed on a glass substrate by dip coating technique. Boron and Cu doping of the nanocomposite attained by addition of different ratios of H3BO3 and Cu(NO3)2 to the SiO2/TiO2 sol. The chemical conjunction in the composition of the system was studied by X-ray photo-emission spectroscopy (XPS). Phase study by X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the formation of anatase crystalline structure. The microstructure of the surface was investigated by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Hydrophilic character of the samples has been determined by the contact angle measurement of water droplets on thin film. Experiments were performed at 20C within an environmental chamber using a KRUSS G 10 goniometer connected with a video camera. Results show that co-doping SiO2/TiO2 by Cu-B, declines the contact angle from 10.5 to 3.5. It means that more than 75% modification in superhydrophilicity achieved by the co-doped SiO2/TiO2 thin film compared with SiO2/TiO2. Keywords: Titanium dioxide; Superhydrophilicity; Dopping; Contact angle; X-ray photo-emission spectroscopy

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