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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rentapalli Vijaya Bharathi, M. K. Raju, P. S. V. Shanmukhi, M. Gnana Kiran, N. Murali, D. Parajuli, Tulu Wegayehu Mammo, K. Samatha
Summary: This study investigated the morphology, structure, DC electrical resistivity, and magnetic characteristics of cobalt-substituted magnesium ferrite materials. The results showed that the materials had a spinel cubic structure with spherical and polyhedral-shaped particles. The activation energy and saturation magnetization increased with higher cobalt concentrations.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Suresh Kumar, G. Sriramulu, P. Raju, T. Ramesh, K. Praveena, S. Katlakunta
Summary: Microwave hydrothermal method was used to synthesize Ce3+ doped MgFe2-xCexO4 nanoparticles, which were characterized by various techniques. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibited cubic spinel structure with good magnetic and dielectric properties. Ce3+ doping also caused variation in the optical bandgap.
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Physics, Condensed Matter
T. Ajeesha, A. Ashwini, Mary George, A. Manikandan, J. Arul Mary, Y. Slimani, M. A. Almessiere, A. Baykal
Summary: The research showed that an increase in nickel substitution enhanced photocatalytic activity, making it suitable for waste water treatment due to their narrow band gap energy.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ala Manohar, Vembakam Vijayakanth, S. V. Prabhakar Vattikuti, Panchanathan Manivasagan, Eue-Soon Jang, Krishnamoorthi Chintagumpala, Ki Hyeon Kim
Summary: By doping with Ca2+ ions, designed CaxMg1-xFe2O4 (x = 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5) magnetic nanoparticles exhibit significant cubic spinel shapes with excellent heating efficiency and biocompatibility. In vitro cytotoxicity experiments show that these nanoparticles are non-toxic to cells and suitable for biomedical applications, especially in MHT cancer therapy.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
L. E. De Leon Prado, D. A. Cortes Hernandez, J. C. Escobedo Bocardo, G. F. Hurtado Lopez
Summary: In this study, magnetic nanoparticles with mixed ferrites were synthesized via the sol-gel method and their physicochemical properties were evaluated under different heat treatment conditions. The obtained nanosized magnetic ferrites showed a single crystalline phase, close to the superparamagnetic regime, and exhibited heating ability under the application of a magnetic field.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Balasubramani, V. Mowlika, A. Sivakumar, Njod Al Sdran, F. Maiz, Mohd Shkir
Summary: Research on tuning the magnetic properties of divalent ferrite materials has its own significance due to their wide applications in modern electronic and magnetic devices. This study focuses on the sono-chemical synthesis and characterization of pure and Sn doped CoFe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs). The obtained results reveal a stable cubic crystallographic structure, stable hard ferromagnetic state, and higher coercivity in Sn doped CoFe2O4 NPs compared to pure CoFe2O4. These findings suggest the potential application of Sn doped CoFe2O4 NPs in magnetic data storage.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
K. Khan, Hur Abbas, K. Nadeem
Summary: Soft/hard nanocomposites (NCs) with different hard ferrite ratios (x = 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100) were synthesized using in-situ auto-combustion sol-gel method. The XRD patterns confirmed the presence of hexaferrite and spinel ferrite phases without impurities. FTIR and Raman spectra confirmed the fabrication of desired material without impurities. The M-H loops showed strong interphase exchange-coupling among hard-soft ferrite phases, and the impedance analysis indicated the potential use of these NCs in various technological applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ibtihel Soudani, Khawla Ben Brahim, Abderrazek Oueslati, Abdelhedi Aydi, Kamel Khirouni, A. Benali, E. Dhahri, M. A. Valente
Summary: This study investigates the optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of a LiMn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite prepared by a solid-state reaction. Raman spectroscopy analysis confirms the presence of active modes representing oxygen anion vibrations. The compound exhibits a direct optical band gap of 3.51 eV, indicating semiconductor behavior. The ferromagnetic contribution dominates over the antiferromagnetic one, and the colossal dielectric permittivity suggests potential applications in multifunctional devices.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
G. Vinod, K. Rajashekhar, J. Laxman Naik
Summary: The current study investigates the effects of rare-earth Dy3+ ion substitution on the structural, optical, electrical, and magnetic properties of Cu0.8Cd0.2Fe2O4 nano-ferrites. Dy3+ doped Cu-Cd nano-ferrites with varying Dy3+ concentrations were fabricated using the citrate sol-gel auto combustion technique. The properties of these ferrite nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques including XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR, UV-Vis, ESR, VSM, and I-V measurements.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikhil Bhalla, Shilpa Taneja, Preeti Thakur, Preetam Kumar Sharma, Davide Mariotti, Chiranjeevi Maddi, Oxana Ivanova, Dmitry Petrov, Alexander Sukhachev, Irina S. Edelman, Atul Thakur
Summary: Adding minute impurities can adjust the magnetic and optical properties of ferrites without affecting their band gap and work function. This is important for applications such as nanobiosensing, nanoparticle-based catalysis, and renewable energy generation using nanotechnology.
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Chemistry, Physical
Ala Manohar, V. Vijayakanth, Mohan Reddy Pallavolu, Ki Hyeon Kim
Summary: Magnetic hyperthermia has shown potential importance in cancer treatment, and the synthesized Mg-doped Ni ferrite nanoparticles demonstrate good performance and application potential in magnetic hyperthermia. These nanoparticles also exhibit high photocatalytic activity for wastewater purification. Studies also indicate that the synthesized nanoparticles are biocompatible but possess toxicity in certain cancer cell lines.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Milena P. Dojcinovic, Zorka Z. Vasiljevic, Vera P. Pavlovic, Dario Barisic, Damir Pajic, Nenad B. Tadic, Maria Vesna Nikolic
Summary: In this study, CoxMg1-xFe2O4 spinel ferrites with various compositions were synthesized using the sol-gel combustion method. Structural analysis was conducted using XRD, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy, revealing insights into the magnetic, optical properties and photocatalytic activity. Results indicated that the ion content of Co2+ and Mg2+ played a significant role in determining the properties of the ferrites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
H. A. Alburaih, Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Rabia Yasmin Khosa, Syeda Rabia Ejaz, Abdul Rauf Khan, Ghulam Muhammad, Muhammad Suleman Waheed, Adeel Hussain Chughtai, Sumaira Manzoor, Salma Aman
Summary: In this study, MgFe2O4 was synthesized and PPy was fabricated to form the MgFe2O4/PPy nanocomposite. The electrical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of the materials were studied, indicating their potential applications in electronic devices.
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Pooja Dhiman, Garima Rana, Amit Kumar, Gaurav Sharma
Summary: The widespread use of organic dyes in wastewater is a major environmental concern. The UV-Visible light driven photocatalytic environmental purification is a highly promising field for wastewater treatment. In this study, cobalt doped Mg-Zn nanoferrites were successfully synthesized using an economical combustion process. The Z5C1 catalyst exhibited high efficiency in degrading crystal violet dye under UV-Visible light, attributed to low charge carrier recombination rate and moderate band gap.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ala Manohar, V. Vijayakanth, S. V. Prabhakar Vattikuti, Panchanathan Manivasagan, Eue-Soon Jang, Ki Hyeon Kim
Summary: In this study, Ca2+-doped MgFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized as electrodes for supercapacitor and photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting applications. The results showed that Ca2+-doped MgFe2O4 nanoparticles exhibited high specific capacitance in 1 M KOH electrolyte, making them favorable electrodes for supercapacitor applications. Additionally, the Ca2+-doped MgFe2O4 nanoparticles were found to have potential as electrocatalysts for PEC water splitting.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Huseyin Tombuloglu, Norah Albenayyan, Yassine Slimani, Sultan Akhtar, Guzin Tombuloglu, Munirah Almessiere, Abdulhadi Baykal, Ismail Ercan, Hussein Sabit, Ayyar Manikandan
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and fate of different iron oxide nanoparticles on barley growth, revealing that gamma-Fe2O3 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles significantly improved germination rate, plant biomass, and pigmentation. While they have great potential as nanofertilizers in breeding programs, caution should be taken due to their potential unknown effects on other organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Anish Khan, Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan, Hadi M. Marwani, Maha Moteb Alotaibi, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ayyar Manikandan, Suchart Siengchin, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Summary: A glucose sensor based on polyaniline-bimetallic oxide was developed in this study, which showed high sensitivity and stability in detecting and monitoring glucose concentration. This sensitive glucose monitoring system is highly important for protecting human health and ensuring safety.
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Crystallography
P. Sangeetha, M. Nageshwari, C. Rathika Thaya Kumari, S. Srividhya, G. Vinitha, G. Mathubala, A. Manikandan, M. Lydia Caroline, Anish Khan, Hajer S. Alorfi, Mahmoud Ali Hussein, Madhu Puttegowda
Summary: A single crystal of LPPMA was synthesized and characterized for its nonlinear optical properties, structural features, and spectral analysis, laying a foundation for further exploration of the material's potential applications.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Muthuppalani, Ahmed Al Otaibi, S. Balasubramaniyan, S. Manikandan, P. Manimaran, G. Mathubala, A. Manikandan, Tahseen Kamal, Anish Khan, Hadi M. Marwani, Khalid A. Alamry, Abdullah M. Asiri
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of Ni(II), Cd(II) mixed ligand complexes derived from 2,4 dinitrophenyl hydrazine and dimethyl glyoxime. The metal complexes exhibited strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Mallikarjunagouda B. B. Patil, Shridhar N. N. Mathad, Arun Y. Y. Patil, Anish Khan, Mahmoud Ali Hussein, Abeer M. M. Alosaimi, Abdullah M. M. Asiri, A. Manikandan, Mohammad Mujahid Ali Khan
Summary: The study prepared poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and starch-based polymeric films with different concentrations of grapefruit seed extract (GSE). The films showed improved mechanical properties and antimicrobial efficacy when a small amount of GSE was incorporated.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Salma A. A. Al-Zahrani, Mallikarjunagouda B. B. Patil, Shridhar N. N. Mathad, Arun Y. Y. Patil, Ahmed A. A. Otaibi, Najat Masood, Dorsaf Mansour, Anish Khan, A. Manikandan, Edi Syafri
Summary: The green synthesis approach using Punic granatum plant leaf extract successfully produced environmentally friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles. Characterization using various techniques revealed that the nanoparticles were crystalline, with an average diameter of 20 nm. The synthesized nanoparticles demonstrated effective photocatalytic oxidation of reactive dye in water, advancing the development of green photocatalysts for dye removal.
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Chemistry, Physical
Salma Ahmed Al-Zahrani, Khalid Umar, Saleh Ali Tweib, Jebrel Abdeljawad M. Rashd, Saima Khan Afridi, Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Ahmed Al Otaibi, Najat Masood, Dorsaf Mansour, Anish Khan, Manikandan Ayyar
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO) and zinc oxide/graphene oxide (ZnO/GO) were successfully synthesized using Carica papaya leaf extract and oil palm empty fruit bunch biomass. The samples were characterized to understand their morphology, size, structural phase purity, functional groups and optical properties. The results showed the presence of various peaks and a red shift in the case of ZnO/GO. The synthesized materials exhibited nanosized particles and showed high decolorization efficiency for methylene blue.
Article
Crystallography
Salma A. Al-Zahrani, Mallikarjunagouda B. Patil, Shridhar N. Mathad, Arun Y. Patil, Ahmed Al Otaibi, Najat Masood, Dorsaf Mansour, Anish Khan, Vikas Gupta, Niraj S. Topare, Amita Somya, Manikandan Ayyar
Summary: The study explored the photocatalytic degradation of Acid Red 26 using graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) catalyst and UV-A light. Both synthetic and actual municipal wastewater showed high clearance rates, although the degradation was slower in wastewater due to its complex chemical composition. Intermediate products were identified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and the importance of reactive species (h⁺ and O-2⁻) in the degradation process was demonstrated.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
J. V. Annie Vinsla, P. Annie Vinosha, S. Vijayalakshmi, Belina Xavier, A. Muthukrishnaraj, Manikandan Ayyar, Mohamed Henini
Summary: In this study, ammonia-free hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanocrystals were successfully synthesized using a cost-effective hydrothermal technique. The synthesized nanocrystals, incorporated with varying weight% of cobalt (Co), exhibited enhanced performance in terms of structural, optical, elemental, functional, and morphological properties. The 10% Co-doped h-BN nanocrystals showed superior catalytic activity, leading to a remarkable 99.4% degradation of the Methylene Blue (MB) dye within just 9 minutes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Suresh Antony, Rushika J. Mehta, Soosaimanickam Maria Packiam, Joseph Devadass Balthazar, Melvin A. Daniel, Lakshminarayanan Srimathi Priya, Manikandan Ayyar
Summary: Morus sp. (mulberry) has gained importance in recent years due to its phytochemical composition and beneficial effects on human health. The leaves of the mulberry plant contain significant amounts of glycosylated flavonols and chlorogenic acid, making it a potential alternative therapy for various ailments. This study found that the ethanolic extract of mulberry leaves showed higher xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibition, indicating its potential as an anti-gout agent. The total polyphenol content of the extract was found to be associated with its anti-gout property.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
C. Bhagya Lakshmi, S. Anna Venus, S. Velanganni, A. Muthukrishnaraj, Manikandan Ayyar, Mohamed Henini
Summary: This study investigates the use of V2O5/ZnO and rGO-V2O5/ZnO nanocomposites as photoanodes to improve the power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells. The structural and electrical characteristics of these nanocomposites are analyzed, and it is found that they can significantly enhance the performance of the solar cells.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pitcheri Rosaiah, Ponnusamy Divya, Sangaraju Sambasivam, Ammar M. Tighezza, V. Kalaivani, A. Muthukrishnaraj, Manikandan Ayyar, Theophile Niyitanga, Haekyoung Kim
Summary: MnO2 NWs/MWCNT and MnO2 NWs/rGO composites were synthesized using a hydrothermal method, showing high specific discharge capacity and excellent cycling stability.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Saranya, S. Dhanapandian, S. Suthakaran, Sankaranarayanan Nagarajan, N. Krishnakumar, S. Dinesh, A. Muthukrishnaraj, Ayyar Manikandan
Summary: Evolving efficient electrochemically active nanostructures from earth-abundant transition metals, such as nickel (Ni) and manganese (Mn), has gained significant interest for energy storage applications. In this study, Ni-Mn diselenide nanoparticles with spherical morphology were successfully synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method. The synthesized NiMnSe2 nanoparticles demonstrated a cubic phase and excellent electrochemical behavior, with a specific capacitance of 1490F/g.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ghulam Abbas, Francisco C. Franco Jr, S. Janani, J. N. Cheerlin Mishma, A. Manikandan, S. Muthu, Christopher E. Anson
Summary: A new dimeric complex was synthesized through a one-pot reaction in MeOH and characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The theoretical study and molecular docking analysis revealed the structural properties and potential biological activity of the complex.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Suthagar Govindaraj, Saravanakumar Ayyapan, Poornima Durai, Priyanka Kandasamy, Loganathan Guganathan, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Anbazhagan Murugan, Selvakumar Suthakaran, Subbarayan Sathiyamurthy, Manikandan Ayyar
Summary: The current study aims to collect baseline research data for the area near the Vellar estuary mangroves. Factors such as temperature, nitrate, pH, salinity, ammonia, inorganic phosphate, dissolved oxygen, and silicate play a key role in chemical and biological water reactions as well as the growth of flora and fauna in the estuary. The study reveals unique seasonal variations and an increasing trend in nutrient levels during the summer to monsoon seasons.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
