(CdO)1-x(Mn3O4)x (x = 0.0/0.25/0.50/0.75/1.0) nanocrystals: preparation by a facile method, physicochemical properties and applications
https://doi.org/10.17586/2220-8054-2024-15-6-793-805
Abstract
High phase pure (CdO)1-x(Mn3O4)x (x = 0.0/0.25/0.50/0.75/1.0) nanocrystals (including multiphased nanocomposites) were prepared by using a simple microwave-assisted solvothermal method, and characterized structurally, chemically, optically and electrically by carrying out X-ray diffraction, electron microscopic (SEM/TEM), energy dispersive X-ray absorption spectral, optical (UV-Vis) absorption spectral and AC electrical (at various temperatures and frequencies) measurements. Samples prepared exhibit crystalline nature, high chemical purity, nearly uniform spherical morphology, considerable particle sizes (within 47 nm), higher optical band gap energies (4.0 – 5.3 eV) and normal dielectric behavior. Studies were made to understand their capability in photocatalytic degradation (evaluated using Methylene Blue (MB) dye under UV-visible irradiation) and antimicrobial activity against gram positive Bacillus Subtilis (BS), gram negative Escherichia Coli (EC) and fungal Candida Albicans (CA). Results indicate a higher photocatalytic degradation with MB dye for the three multi-phased (CdO)1-x(Mn3O4)x nanocomposites (with x = 0.25/0.50/0/75) prepared (with light of wavelength around 665 nm), and a higher antimicrobial activity with the bacteria (BS and EC) than with the fungus (CA); however, the phase pure Mn3O4 (with x = 1.0) nanocrystal has been found to be more active with all the three microbes considered.
Keywords
transition metal oxides nanocomposites,
microwave-assisted solvothermal method,
physicochemical properties,
photocatalytic degradation,
antimicrobial activity
Supporting agencies: Authors are thanful to the Department of Physics and Research Centre of Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattam, for providing AU 2603 UV-VIS Double Beam Spectrometer and Muffle furnace
About the Authors
S. Jebisha
M.S. University
India
India
Selvaraj Jebisha – Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Physics
Tirunelveli, Tholayavattam-629167, Tamil Nadu
G. Deepa
Pioneer Kumaraswamy College
India
India
Ganesan Deepa – Department of Physics
Nagercoil-629003, Tamil Nadu
J. Johnson
Annai Velankanni College
India
India
Jesumarian Johnson – Department of Physics
Tholayavattam-629167, Tamil Nadu
C.K. Mahadevan
Bharathidasan University
India
India
Chelliah Kamalakshiammal Mahadevan – CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Department of Physics
Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamil Nadu
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Jebisha S., Deepa G., Johnson J., Mahadevan C. (CdO)1-x(Mn3O4)x (x = 0.0/0.25/0.50/0.75/1.0) nanocrystals: preparation by a facile method, physicochemical properties and applications. Nanosystems: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. 2024;15(6):793-805. https://doi.org/10.17586/2220-8054-2024-15-6-793-805
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