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The synthesis and characterization of the ZnO nanoparticles
(University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), 2011-11)
ZnO has been by far the most interesting semiconductor because of its properties. The ZnO nanostructures were synthesized by a sol-gel method and the samples were annealed in air at various temperatures capped with polymers ...
Synthesis and absorptive properties of metal-loaded nano-sized zinc zeolitic 2-methlimidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) with applications in heterogeneous catalysis
(University of the Free State, 2014)
Zeolitic Imidazole Framework-8 nanoparticles, a subclass of Metal Organic Frameworks, were successfully synthesized with particle size control by temperature, using isothermal benchtop reactions in methanol. As the synthesis ...
Synthesis and characterization of Ce³⁺ doped silica (SiO₂) ) nanophosphors co-doped with Al³⁺ or Mg²⁺ ions
(University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), 2009-11)
In recent studies, amorphous silica (SiO2) has been used as a host matrix for rare-earth ions to prepare luminescent materials that can be used in various light emitting devices. Sol-gel glasses have the potential to hold ...
Luminescent properties of synthesized PbS nanoparticle phosphors
(University of the Free State, 2008-08)
Luminescent lead sulphide (PbS) nanoparticles embedded in an amorphous silica (SiO2)
matrix were synthesized at room temperature by a sol-gel process. The prepared
nanocomposite materials were crushed into powders and ...
Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles using environmentally friendly Zinc-Air System
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)
Zinc-air batteries have high specific energy, environmental compatibility and
use low-cost materials. They have long been considered to be attractive as
potential power sources for electronic applications. In the operation ...
Simulating the formation of Pt nanostructures utilizing molecular dynamic calculations
(University of the Free State, 2014)
Platinum (Pt) is an important catalyst for applications such as catalytic converters. In this thesis the formation of platinum nanoparticles was investigated by means of simulations. For the first part of the thesis a ...
Nanoscale model catalysts supported by metal organic frameworks
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)
English: The aim of this study was to use square planar platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes for the synthesis of bridged complexes and as building blocks for the subsequent construction of two dimensional metal organic ...
Material properties of semiconducting nanostructures synthesized using the chemical bath deposition method
(University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), 2013-11)
The recent global research interest in wide band gap semiconductors has been focused on zinc oxide (ZnO) due to its excellent and unique properties as a semiconductor material. The high electron mobility, high thermal ...
Modification of nano-sized zinc zeolitic 2-methylimidazolate frameworks (zif-8) by solvent assisted ligand exchange and post-sythetic modification to enhance functionality towards catalysis, gas storage and drug delivery
(University of the Free State, 2017)
English: Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 nanoparticles (nZIF-8) were successfully synthesized during
isothermal benchtop reactions, with different reagent concentrations in methanol. At an optimal
concentration, an ...
Effect of metal oxide nano-particles on the properties and degradation behaviour of polycarbonate and poly (methyl methacrylate)
(University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), 2012-10)
Melt compounding was used to prepare polycarbonate (PC) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposites with different amounts of metal-oxide fillers (silica, zirconia and titania). Zirconia and two types of titania ...