Synthesis Of Carbon Nanoparticles Research Articles

Advancement in Carbon Nanoparticle Synthesis and Their Application: A Comprehensive Review

The global population gradually increase at an alarming state, which would increase demand for food globally. This increasing use of pesticides and fertilizers. In order to meet this demand, an overview of the numerous applications of nanotechnology for agriculture. Various nanomaterials like nanofertilizers and pesticides enhance soil fertility and crop productivity. However, excessive chemical fertilizer use as per FAO, 2017. Among these, the nanotechnology has wide range of applications in healthcare and medicines, diagnosis etc. Recently, carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) play a significant role in various fields. Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) represent innovative nanostructures. These can be synthesized by different methods, green synthesis as well as chemical synthesis such as arch discharge method, laser ablation method, chemical vapour deposition method etc. The advancement of CNPs entails the exploration of diverse synthetic techniques and exploration of various application due to their chemical and physical properties in healthcare, agriculture (for delivery of agrochemicals) etc. These are also used in plant growth enhancement and resistance to stresses. However, challenges related to precisely defining CNP structures and ensuring property uniformity remain inadequately addressed and lack detailed study. In this review article we emphasize methodologies for the synthesis of CNPs by various chemical methods and also include their applications in therapeutics, pharmaceuticles, sensing and agriculture.

Preparation of carbon nanoparticles constructed from seed Oils, physical characterizations and antifungal performance

Synthesis of carbon nanoparticles using a range of seed oils, including fenugreek seeds oil, pumpkin seeds oil, watermelon seeds oil, poppy seeds oil, and funnel seeds oil, employing combustion procedures for nano-scale production. XRD, TGA, SEM, and FTIR are characterization methods that are used to investigate the chemical and physical characteristics of these nanoparticles. With predicted antifungal activities of 48.6 and 44.5 mm against M. fructicola and B. cinerea, respectively, it was revealed that the poppy oil-derived synthetic carbon nanoparticles exhibited the greatest level of activity. Remarkably, carbon nanoparticles derived from poppy oil demonstrate notable antifungal activity, underlining their potential for a variety of applications.

Single Step Solid State Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles for Instantaneous Detection of Fe (III) in Water Samples.

Though iron is one of the vital micronutrients in biological systems excess of which is associated with various illness. Consumption of contaminated water and crops because of its extensive industrial utility is one of the major sources for excess iron in living beings. Hence, we have designed a sensor based on carbon nanoparticles for the detection of Fe (III) and we have also attempted to estimate Fe (III) in spiked water samples. Carbon nanoparticles (CNP) with quantum yield of 40.2 % was synthesized by solid state synthesis from aromatic molecular precursors unlike conventional synthesis methodology. The particle size, stability and optical properties of CNP were investigated by microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. CNP manifested a naked color change from colorless to yellow in presence of Fe (III) and 72 % of CNP's emission was quenched at 487 nm on excitation at 377 nm by Fe (III). The detection time was less than a second and limit of detection was calculated as 0.248 µM. The mechanistic aspect of detection was investigated and applicability of CNP was examined in spiked water samples.

Reuse of Lignin to Synthesize High Surface Area Carbon Nanoparticles for Supercapacitors Using a Continuous and Single-Step Aerosol Method.

There is a growing demand for the synthesis of high surface area carbons, also known as carbon nanoparticles (CNPs). Existing synthesis methods for high surface area carbons have limited environmental benignity and economic viability due to the requirement of multistep and batch processes and harsh activating and/or templating chemicals. Herein, we demonstrate the synthesis of high surface area CNPs from lignin, a waste byproduct, through a single-step, continuous gas phase aerosol technique without the use of activating or templating chemicals. This continuous approach requires significantly less time for synthesis: on the order of seconds in comparison to hours for conventional methods. Properties of carbon materials synthesized from lignin are controlled by temperature and residence time, and the role of these parameters inside the aerosol reactor on carbon nanoparticle size, morphology, molecular structure, and surface area is systematically investigated. Furthermore, the as-obtained carbon nanoparticles are tested for specific capacitance, and the best-performing material (surface area 925 m2/g) exhibited a specific capacitance of 247 F/g at 0.5 A/g with excellent capacity retainment of over 98% after 10,000 cycles. This is a clear demonstration of their superior performance compared with supercapacitors synthesized earlier from lignin. Overall, the simple (single-step, continuous, and rapid) operation and the avoidance of the use of activating/templating chemicals make the aerosol technique a promising candidate for the scalable and sustainable synthesis of CNPs from lignin.

The green synthesis of nanoparticles using Costus pictus leaf extract blended with paint and its potential applications

Nanoparticles are important due to their unique properties that may lead to new and exciting applications. Green synthesis has many advantages amongst physical and chemical methods of nanoparticle synthesis since the method is simple, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. This research work describes the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles using leaf extract of Costus pictus and the characterization studies were carried out by Fourier Transform Infra-Red and Ultra Violet-Visible spectrophotometry. Incorporation of the nanoparticles of Costus pictus leaf extract into the paint formulation increases the corrosion protection properties. The inhibitive effects were investigated using weight loss, polarization, and impedance studies. The surface analysis techniques of Scanning Electron Microscope and Atomic Force Microscopy were used to investigate the morphology study. Findings show that synthetic nanoparticles mixed with paint function as more effective and thermally stable agents, serving as an alternative environmentally acceptable anticorrosion addition for cleaning and pickling processes in industries.

Modeling of carbon nanoparticle synthesis using arc discharge method in variation through electrode’s shape and gap

Modeling of carbon nanoparticle synthesis using the arc discharge method was created by simulation. In this research, the electrode shapes and gaps between them are varied. The electrode’s shape was modeled as pointy, blunt, and square, while the electrode’s gap was modeled as modified at 0.23 mm, 0.38 mm, and 0.57 mm. This research aims to analyze forms of distribution and generated nanoparticles by demonstrating how the difference in electrode design obtains the maximum value of electron density, electron temperature, and electric potential since the discharge process. The simulation results show that the variation in shape and gap between the electrodes affects the maximum value obtained.

NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS BY THE PECVD METHOD BASED ON RF DISCHARGE

This scientific paper presents the results of the study of the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles in radio-frequency ( RF ) discharge plasma at low pressures in a vacuum apparatus. The growth of carbon nanoparticles was studied under different plasma parameters, such as variation of self-displacement voltage, temperature, and discharge power. The experiment was performed in the pressure range of 0.5-1.1 mbarr and powers of 6-20 W. The results showed that the synthesis time of carbon nanoparticles, including their formation and growth, depends on the plasma parameters. Small changes in temperature, pressure, and plasma power can significantly change the growth and formation of nanoparticles. An important conclusion of this work is that increasing the temperature of the plasma-forming gas leads to an increase in the formation time of carbon nanoparticles. The dependences of nanoparticle growth on the discharge power, selfdisplacement voltage on the discharge pressure, and temperature on the discharge power were also obtained. The results obtained provide valuable information for understanding and controlling the synthesis process of carbon nanoparticles in the plasma environment. This is important for various technological applications, including nanoelectronics and catalysis.

In situ formed carbon nanoparticles enables colorimetric and fluorometric dual-mode immunoassay detection of amantadine in poultry foodstuffs

To prevent the hazard concerns of amantadine (AMD) on humans, a sensitive and reliable detection method is urgently required. Herein, we reported a one-pot method in situ synthesis of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) exhibited yellow color and green fluorescence. 4-Aminophenyl phosphate was catalyzed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) to ρ-aminophenol (AP), and induced polymerization with diethylenetriamine (DETA) under a mild condition, which promotes in situ formation of CNPs with excellent photoluminescence stability. According to ALP-triggered specific catalytic reaction and in situ formed CNPs as signal tags, we proposed a dual-signal immunoassay for colorimetric and fluorometric monitoring AMD residues in poultry foodstuffs. Under an optimized detection parameter, the linear range and detection limit corresponded to colorimetric and fluorometric were 0.03 to 200 ng g−1 and 0.03 to 200 ng g−1, 0.047 ng g−1 and 0.060 ng g−1, respectively. The convincing performance of our established in-situ dual-readout sensing platforms opened a promising horizon for monitoring AMD residues in poultry productions.

THE EFFECT OF HYDROTHERMAL TEMPERATURE AND TIME OF UREA-DOPING ON THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF LEMONGRASS-BASED CARBON DOTS

CDs sourced from spiced lemongrass have been produced by hydrothermal method at hydrothermal temperatures of 120 ℃, 140 ℃, 160 ℃ and 180 ℃. The addition of urea as a nitrogen source was carried out in the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles at a hydrothermal temperature of 180 ℃ for two hours and three hours to see the effect on the optical properties of the CDs. The addition of urea gave a different effect on the two CDs. But the energy band gap (Eg) of the two becomes narrower. For two hours of hydrothermal duration, the addition of urea showed a significant increase in absorbance, but a decrease in fluorescence intensity, whereas for three hours, it resulted in an increase in fluorescence intensity. The results of measuring the size distribution of carbon nanoparticles showed a peak value of 52.32 nm. Functional group analysis using the FTIR spectrometer showed that the carbon nanoparticles consisted of C=C, C-O, O-H, 𝐶-N-𝐶 bonds. Urbach energy (Eu) increases with increasing hydrothermal synthesis temperature at 2 hours and 3 hours. The decrease and increase in the Urbach energy (Eu) is caused by the increasing regularity of the hydrothermal temperature as a result of the synthesis time so that the structure of the CDs becomes more stable and homogeneous.

Green Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles (CNPs) from Biomass for Biomedical Applications.

In this review, we summarize recent work on the "green synthesis" of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) and their application with a focus on biomedical applications. Recent developments in the green synthesis of carbon nanoparticles, from renewable precursors and their application for environmental, energy-storage and medicinal applications are discussed. CNPs, especially carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene, have demonstrated utility as high-density energy storage media, environmental remediation materials and in biomedical applications. Conventional fabrication of CNPs can entail the use of toxic catalysts; therefore, we discuss low-toxicity manufacturing as well as sustainable and environmentally friendly methodology with a focus on utilizing readily available biomass as the precursor for generating CNPs.

Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles in a Compression Reactor in Atmosphere of Buffer Gases

Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles in a Compression Reactor in Atmosphere of Buffer Gases

The Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles in a Compression Reactor in the Atmosphere of Buffer Gases

We investigated the physicochemical aspects of the gas-phase nanopowder synthesis using a cyclic compression reactor. Compression of precursors (methane, ethylene, acetylene) under conditions close to the adiabatic ones in the atmosphere of buffer monatomic gases (argon, helium, neon) was used. The influence of pressure in the reactor and volumetric ratio of precursor/buffer gas mixture on the composition, morphology, and structure of carbon-containing particles representing the pyrolysis product was studied. Complete pyrolysis was observed for all studied precursors, but under different conditions. Thermal decomposition of methane, having the minimum enthalpy of formation, was observed in an atmosphere with argon content 97.5 % at a peak pressure more than 10 MPa. Helium showed limited possibilities for thermal relaxation under the conditions of fast reactions (< 50 ms). Only acetylene with the maximum enthalpy of formation was decomposed in the atmosphere of helium. The solid reaction products represented black colored powders with a bulk density of 20–30 mg/cm3. The powders were examined by transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction analysis. The particles represent globular bulbous structures up to 100 nm in size, either hollow or filled inside. X-ray diffraction analysis showed the presence of a graphite-like structure with crystallite sizes less than 10 nm in all samples. Raman analysis showed mainly sp2 hybridization of carbon. The cyclic compression method demonstrates wide range of opportunities for the pyrolysis of hydrocarbons aiming at the production of a variety of carbon structures, which enables for the fine tuning in terms of the yield of products of the required morphology for practical use.

Probing ionization characteristics of under-water plasma arc discharge using simultaneous current and voltage versus time measurement in carbon nanoparticle synthesis

Abstract This study investigated the characteristics of plasma ionization that occurs during plasma arc discharge in water using carbon electrodes. The characterization of plasma ionization begins by observing the arc shape using a digital camera associated with voltage oscillation using current and voltage vs. time (I-t and V-t) characteristics. Furthermore, the ionization energy calculation is performed using simultaneous I-t and V-t measurement data. These calculations are then compared to the photon energy from the optical emission spectroscopy (OES). The results from the digital camera indicate four types of arc discharge in terms of shape and intensity related to voltage oscillation. Moreover, the energy calculations show that by using the I-t and V-t methods is possible to measure the plasma ionization detected not only in the range 1–4 eV but also in the outside range, including smaller than 1 eV and greater than 4 eV. These ranges correspond to the emission lines in visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet, respectively. In addition, the I-t and V-t methods can also measure the excitation and recombination energy of the arc discharge plasma ionization. This study reveals the possibility of investigating the characteristics of plasma ionization using simultaneous I-t and V-t measurements, which comprise an easier and more practical method in the diagnostics of carbon nanoparticle synthesis • A novel plasma diagnostic using I-t and V-t measurement were demonstrated as a probing method for ionization of arc discharge. • I-t and V-t measurement measurement reveals voltage oscillation during arc discharge for different states. • The difference in arc intensity and shape is due to the difference in plasma ionization characteristics of arc discharge. • Numerical analysis of single discharge energy is calculated from I-t and V-t data to obtain plasma parameters.

Eco‐Friendly Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation in Water and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Activity

Carbon nanomaterials are ground‐breaking two‐dimensional materials with a wide range of applications because of their unique properties, which include excellent optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical capabilities; biocompatibility; and inexpensive large‐scale production costs. In this study, carbon nanostructural materials (CNMs) were effectively generated using a pulsed laser ablation method on a graphite target immersed in deionized water, and their cytotoxicity and antibacterial activities were evaluated. Lasing pulse duration, ns (1064 nm) with different laser energies (60‐220 mJ), was employed for irradiating the target. The formation of CNMs was analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, which demonstrated that C–H, C–C, C–O, and C=C bonds were successfully formed. TEM micrographs observed CNM formation with a spherical shape and size ranging from 20 to 90 nm. The absorbance was measured using UV‐Vis spectroscopy; it increased with increasing laser energy showing two broad shoulders around 210 and 305 nm. Thereafter, the antibacterial activity was tested against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using the agar method. The results indicated that CNMs fabricated at laser energy 220 mJ have the highest activity against both strains and have presented inhibition zone (IZ) of about 34 ± 1.0 mm in S. aureus and 31 ± 1.5 mm for E. coli. A comparison with CNMs prepared at 160 mJ showed an IZ of 14 mm for S. aureus and of 12 mm for E. coli due to synergistic impact, while the cellular material release analysis displayed increased release with respect to the time of exposure due to inhibition of bacterial growth.

Structural, morphological, and optical properties of carbon nanoparticles unsheathed from date palm fronds.

Several studies have reported the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) by various methods. In this study, an easy one-step process to unsheathe CNPs from date palm fronds through a top-down ball milling method has been reported. The CNPs were characterized using various spectroscopic and microscopic methods to determine their structural and morphological features, optical properties, crystallinity, physicochemical properties, and particle stability. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that the obtained CNPs' size ranged from 4 to 22 nm in a crystalline form. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed their spherical shape, while the maximum photoluminescence (PL) intensity was recorded at 464 nm when excited at 375 nm. The unsheathed CNPs produced a good quantum yield (QY) of 3.24%. Furthermore, the CNPs exhibited high Raman ratios of ID/IG and I2D/IG with values of 0.59 and 0.04, respectively, verifying their multilayer crystalline graphitic nature. These Raman ratios also agree with the X-ray diffractometry (XRD) results. The CNPs' sp2 and sp3 carbon bonds were confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), with oxygen on the surface forming carboxyl and carbonyl groups with no other observable impurities. Furthermore, the extracted CNPs showed excellent PL properties for up- and down-conversion. These properties are exemplary for low-cost biomass with potential applications in biomedicine. Therefore, the extracted CNPs reported in this study have potential applications in optical imaging.

Fabricating Graphene and Nanodiamonds from Lignin by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation.

This study demonstrates a new transformation path from lignin to graphene and nanodiamonds (NDs) by femtosecond laser writing in air at ambient temperature and pressure. Graphene nanoribbon rolls were generated at lower laser power. When the laser power was high, NDs could be obtained apart from graphene and onion-like carbon intermediates. These structures were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The effects of laser power and laser writing speed on the structure of laser-induced patterns were investigated. The results show that the laser power was more important than the writing speed for the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles, and high laser power contributed to enhanced electrically conductive performance. Therefore, the direct laser irradiation technique leads a simple, low-cost, and sustainable way to synthesize graphene and NDs and is promising for the fabrication of sensors and electric devices.

The effect of radial diffusion on nanoparticle formation in laminar flow reactors

The present work examines two-dimensional effects during nanoparticle formation in laminar flow reactors using two approaches: a 2D model and a simplified 1D model. The investigated cases consist of carbon nanoparticle synthesis via ethylene pyrolysis in laminar flow. The simplified 1D simulations are conducted using the 1D plug flow solver Nano PFR, while the 2D simulations have been performed using CoFlame in an axisymmetric configuration. Both models utilize a sectional population balance model coupled with gas-phase chemistry to simulate detailed particle formation processes.The effects of radial diffusion of the 2D approach are analyzed in a reference case of an isothermal reactor by comparing a diffusion model against a no-diffusion model. Results show that radial diffusion sufficiently mixes the gas phase species along the radius to approximate plug flow. While radial diffusion effects are apparent in particle formation, it is not nearly enough to develop a uniform radial profile for the primary particle and agglomerate number densities and volume fraction. Next, experimental data from the literature are simulated, examining the suitability, differences, and limitations between the 1D and 2D domains. Both models perform similarly in prediction accuracy for the gas-phase species, including fuel pyrolysis and PAH formation. Moreover, by integrating particle mass across several regions (i.e. radial integration approach), the 1D model can achieve accuracy on par with the 2D model for particle formation predictions. Both models can adequately capture SMPS measurements for particle volume fraction, number densities, and size distributions. Ultimately, within the range of experimental conditions typically found in current laminar flow reactor studies for carbon nanoparticle formation, a modified 1D approach can sufficiently describe the gas-phase chemistry and particle formation processes with lower computational costs than the 2D approach.

Plasma with carbon nanoparticles: advances and application

This article is devoted to the study of the glow intensity of radio-frequency capacitive discharge plasma with nanoparticles for further use in lighting devices. The process of carbon nanoparticles synthesis in the radiofrequency discharge was investigated, and the influence of plasma parameters on the formation and growth of the material was also studied. A method for determining the diameter of nanoparticles based on self-bias voltage and electron density is considered. It is revealed that the diameter of nanoparticles has a considerable influence on the optical properties of the plasma, in particular, on the emission intensity. Based on the obtained data, laboratory samples of lighting devices with improved luminous intensities were developed.

Carbon Nano Particles as better Adsorbent against Photocatalytic Degrader for the Rhodamine - B Dye

Paper industries will be using a different kind of dyes for producing various kinds of paper. Rhodamine–B (Rh-B) dye is one of the major sources of color effluents from textile and paper dyeing industries, and they cause long-term effects for on an aquatic environment. So this work mainly focused on the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles from neem leaves, characterization and its adsorption and photocatalytic action against Rh-B dye. In this study, Carbon nanoparticles (C NPs) from neem leaves were synthesized for adsorption and photo catalytic degradation of Rh-B dye used in paper industries. The synthesized carbon NPs were characterized by the powder X-Ray Diffraction and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The adsorption and photocatalytic properties of Ccarbon NPs were examined for 1 hour by studying the degradation of the Rh-B dye at every 5 minutes time interval through UV-Visible spectrophotometer. The results obtained shown that carbonC NPs acts as better adsorbents than as photo catalysts.

A Critical Analysis on Green and Low-temperature Methods for the Production of Carbon Nanoparticles

Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) gained a growing attention for a wide multiplicity of applications. CNPs offer the basic advantage of being well tolerated by living organisms and they are much more environmental friendly than many other inorganic NPs for analogous purposes. In this short review, several techniques are described and compared, enlighting their strenghts and drawbacks in terms of easy of deployment, possibility of transfer on a large scale, plant safety and environmental soundness. The latter aspect is now one of the basic paradigms for the chemical production tout court and this target can be achieved by acting on different fronts, namely energy saving, cleaner processes and reagents substitution. Some techniques are still confined to a laboratory scale and they need deeper investigations before being transferred to an industrial production, while some other have reached a technological maturity to make them competitive on the market. The methods for the synthesis of CNPs have been grouped according to a scheme different from the usual classification in top-down and bottom-up processes. A greater emphasis has been given to the simplicity of unit operations and to the corresponding energy burden.