Growth, microstructure, structural and optical properties of PVP-capped CdS nanoflowers for efficient photocatalytic activity of Rhodamine B

Ganesh, R. Sankar,Sharma, Sanjeev K.,Durgadevi, E.,Navaneethan, M.,Ponnusamy, S.,Muthamizhchelvan, C.,Hayakawa, Y.,Kim, Deuk Young Elsevier 2017 Materials research bulletin Vol.94 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Size and structure tunability of polyvinyl pyrolidone (PVP) capped cadmium sulfide (PVP-capped CdS) flowers were synthesized by controlling the reaction time. XRD pattern indicated a phase transition from the cubic zinc blend to the hexagonal phase of CdS powder as the reaction time increased. As per the microstructure analysis with respect to the reaction time, the spherical nanoparticles were transformed in to the flower like morphology consisting of sword like nanorods and confirmed by the bright field images of TEM, while, HR-TEM images showed the uniform lattice spacing. UV-spectra exhibited a red shift due to the excitations of CdS nanoparticles. The near band edge (NBE) peak of PVP-capped CdS was completely diminished which indicated to sulphur vacancies on the surface of flowers. The photocatalytic activity of PVP-capped CdS flowers was detected the fast degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye (95% for 120min) by irradiation of visible light.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Synthesis of un-capped and PVP-capped CdS microstructures by Hydrothermal. </LI> <LI> Growth of both the flower and dendrite microstructures controlled by the growth time. </LI> <LI> Phase transition of CdS from cubic zinc blend to hexagonal by the growth time. </LI> <LI> CdS flowers enhanced the photocatalytic performance of RhB under visible light. </LI> <LI> PVP-capped CdS showed the highest degradation of 95% of RhB within 120min. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Microstructure, structural, optical and piezoelectric properties of BiFeO₃ nanopowder synthesized from sol-gel

Sankar Ganesh, R.,Sharma, S.K.,Sankar, S.,Divyapriya, B.,Durgadevi, E.,Raji, P.,Ponnusamy, S.,Muthamizhchelvan, C.,Hayakawa, Y.,Kim, D.Y. ELSEVIER 2017 Current Applied Physics Vol.17 No.3

<P>Nanocrystalline BiFeO3 (BFO) powder was synthesized by sol-gel method and subsequent annealed at 100-500 degrees C. The microstructural analysis of BFO nanopowder confirmed the perovskite like structure of spherical nanoparticles annealed at 500 degrees C. The Raman spectrum of BFO nanoparticles showed the rhombohedrally structure with the space group of R3c. The XPS spectrum of BFO nanopowder showed the peaks of Bi, Fe, and O at the binding energy of 158.8, 711.75 and 529.2 eV, respectively. The piezoelectric properties of BFO nanoparticles were evaluated by making the sandwiched structure of graphene/BiFeO3-PDMS/graphene. The fabricated piezoelectric device demonstrated an output voltage of 0.4 V by applying the normal pressure from human finger on the device. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</P>

Photocatalytic properties of Mn-doped NiO spherical nanoparticles synthesized from sol-gel method

Sankar, S.,Sharma, Sanjeev K.,An, Namhyun,Lee, Hwauk,Kim, Deuk Young,Im, Young Bin,Cho, Yung Duk,Ganesh, R. Sankar,Ponnusamy, S.,Raji, P.,Purohit, L.P. Elsevier 2016 OPTIK -STUTTGART- Vol.127 No.22

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Mn-doped NiO (NiO:Mn) nanopowders were synthesized from an inexpensive sol-gel method. The XRD peak profile analysis of NiO:Mn nanopowders confirmed the cubic structure. The spherical nanoparticles of NiO:Mn were evaluated from the SEM and TEM analysis and the grain size decreased as the Mn concentration increased. The average crystallite size decreased from 35.44nm to 30.5nm and the bandgap increased from 3.79eV to 3.95eV as the Mn concentration increased from 0wt.% to 4wt.%. The photocatalytic properties of NiO:Mn nanopowders were measured for the lowest and highest Mn dopant concentrations (Mn: 0 & 4wt.%) by using the methylene blue dye under UV illumination. The NiO:Mn (Mn: 4wt.%) nanoparticles showed the highest photocatalytic activity due to the highest activation sites. Therefore, it is revealed that the Mn: 4wt.% nanoparticles are observed to be more suitable for the photocatalytic activity of methylene blue dye degradation.</P>

Fabrication of the flexible nanogenerator from BTO nanopowders on graphene coated PMMA substrates by sol-gel method

Sankar Ganesh, R.,Sharma, Sanjeev K.,Abinnas, N.,Durgadevi, E.,Raji, P.,Ponnusamy, S.,Muthamizhchelvan, C.,Hayakawa, Y.,Kim, Deuk Young Elsevier Sequoia S.A 2017 Materials chemistry and physics Vol.192 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Nanostructured bismuth titanate (Bi<SUB>4</SUB>Ti<SUB>3</SUB>O<SUB>12</SUB>) or BTO powders were synthesized by the combustion method. The crystalline phase of BTO nanopowders was evaluated from X-ray diffraction (XRD) and further confirmed by selected area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern. The SEM and TEM micrographic images clearly showed the nanosheets like morphology of BTO nanopowder. The EDS spectrum of BTO nanopowder showed the elemental peaks of O, Bi and Ti at 0.53 keV, 2.41 keV and 4.49 keV, respectively. FTIR band peaks were observed at 815 and 595 cm<SUP>−1</SUP> corresponding to the stretching vibrations of BiO and TiO. The red shift in optical absorption of BTO was observed and the bandgap decreased from 3.18 to 3.08 eV as the calcined temperature increased from 600 to 800 °C. The sandwich structure, called the nanogenerator, Graphene/BTO-PDMS/Graphene (G/BTO/G), was fabricated on graphene coated polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) substrates, which produced a peak voltage (10 mV) by applying the pressure from human's finger. The switching mechanism of BTO nanosheets was observed to be dependent on the polarity and intrinsic dipole formation.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Bi<SUB>4</SUB>Ti<SUB>3</SUB>O<SUB>12</SUB> (BTO) nanosheets synthesized from a simple combustion method. </LI> <LI> SEM & TEM images confirmed the nanosheets structure with a hexagonal shape. </LI> <LI> XRD and SAED pattern of BTO nanosheets confirmed the orthorhombic crystal structure. </LI> <LI> Flexible G/BTO/G nanogenerator fabricated by sol-gel method. </LI> <LI> Peak voltage was observed to be 10 mV by applying pressure from human's finger. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Microstructure, structural, optical and piezoelectric properties of BiFeO3 nanopowder synthesized from sol-gel

R. Sankar Ganesh,Sanjeev K. Sharma,S. Sankar,B. Divyapriya,E. Durgadevi,P. Raji,S. Ponnusamy,C. Muthamizhchelvan,Y. Hayakawa,김득영 한국물리학회 2017 Current Applied Physics Vol.17 No.3

Nanocrystalline BiFeO3 (BFO) powder was synthesized by sol-gel method and subsequent annealed at 100e500 C. The microstructural analysis of BFO nanopowder confirmed the perovskite like structure of spherical nanoparticles annealed at 500 C. The Raman spectrum of BFO nanoparticles showed the rhombohedrally structure with the space group of R3c. The XPS spectrum of BFO nanopowder showed the peaks of Bi, Fe, and O at the binding energy of 158.8, 711.75 and 529.2 eV, respectively. The piezoelectric properties of BFO nanoparticles were evaluated by making the sandwiched structure of graphene/ BiFeO3-PDMS/graphene. The fabricated piezoelectric device demonstrated an output voltage of 0.4 V by applying the normal pressure from human finger on the device.

Response surface methodology optimization of pulse electrodeposited Ni- nano SiC coatings on Al 7075 substrate

S. Sankar Ganesh,A. Jegan 한양대학교 청정에너지연구소 2023 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.24 No.3

In this research work, Ni- nano SiC coating was pulse electrodeposited on Al 7075 substrate in a watt’s bath. A 3-level, 3-factorcentral composite design (CCD) of experiments were carried out to assess the influence of pulse plating parameters, i.e.,Current Density (A/cm2), Duty Cycle (%), Frequency (Hz) on the microhardness of Ni-SiC coating. A regression model isdeveloped to predict the microhardness of the developed coating using design expert software and optimal parameters forachieving maximum microhardness were found out. The morphology of the nano SiC coating was investigated using FESEMcoupled with EDAX, and X-ray diffractometer. Corrosion studies were carried out using Potentiometric polarization andElectrochemical Impedance tests, and the corrosion results show that corrosion potential for the aluminium alloy is -0.92 Vand for the Ni- nano SiC coating it increases to -0.65 V. Tafel and Nyquist plots reveal the improved corrosion characteristicsof the pulse plated Ni-SiC coating. Significant improvement in the microhardness of the coating is achieved with a maximumhardness of 329.6 HV. Results show that about 3 time’s enhancement in the microhardness obtained with the Ni-SiC nanocomposite coating, when compared to the Al7075 substrate.

Therapeutic efficacy of nanoparticles and routes of administration

Dhrisya Chenthamara,Sadhasivam Subramaniam,Sankar Ganesh Ramakrishnan,Swaminathan Krishnaswamy,Musthafa Mohamed Essa,Feng-Huei Lin,M. Walid Qoronfleh 한국생체재료학회 2019 생체재료학회지 Vol.23 No.4

In modern-day medicine, nanotechnology and nanoparticles are some of the indispensable tools in disease monitoring and therapy. The term “nanomaterials” describes materials with nanoscale dimensions (< 100 nm) and are broadly classified into natural and synthetic nanomaterials. However, “engineered” nanomaterials have received significant attention due to their versatility. Although enormous strides have been made in research and development in the field of nanotechnology, it is often confusing for beginners to make an informed choice regarding the nanocarrier system and its potential applications. Hence, in this review, we have endeavored to briefly explain the most commonly used nanomaterials, their core properties and how surface functionalization would facilitate competent delivery of drugs or therapeutic molecules. Similarly, the suitability of carbon-based nanomaterials like CNT and QD has been discussed for targeted drug delivery and siRNA therapy. One of the biggest challenges in the formulation of drug delivery systems is fulfilling targeted/specific drug delivery, controlling drug release and preventing opsonization. Thus, a different mechanism of drug targeting, the role of suitable drug-laden nanocarrier fabrication and methods to augment drug solubility and bioavailability are discussed. Additionally, different routes of nanocarrier administration are discussed to provide greater understanding of the biological and other barriers and their impact on drug transport. The overall aim of this article is to facilitate straightforward perception of nanocarrier design, routes of various nanoparticle administration and the challenges associated with each drug delivery method.

A randomized, open labeled study comparing the serum levels of cobalamin after three doses of 500 mcg vs. a single dose methylcobalamin of 1500 mcg in patients with peripheral neuropathy

( Amrita Sil ),( Hrishikesh Kumar ),( Rahul Deb Mondal ),( Sidharth Sankar Anand ),( Anirban Ghosal ),( Ashis Datta ),( Sandesh V Sawant ),( Vaibhavi Kapatkar ),( Ganesh Kadhe ),( Sameer Rao ) 대한통증학회 2018 The Korean Journal of Pain Vol.31 No.3

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with peripheral neuropathy, loss of sensation in the peripheral nerves, and weakness in the lower extremities. Methylcobalamin is the most effective analogue of vitamin B12 used to treat or prevent the complications associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The current study aimed to compare the serum cobalamin levels after administration of two different regimes of methylcobalamin in peripheral neuropathy patients. Methods: The present study was a prospective, randomized, comparative study. The study consisted of two parallel groups, group A (methylcobalamin 500 μg injection intramuscularly three times a week) and group B (methylcobalamin 1500 μg injection intramuscularly once a week). A control group of healthy volunteers was also included. Results: A total of 24 patients (12 in each group) were included in the study. Five healthy volunteers were also included as a control in each group. At the end of treatment, serum cobalamin levels were significantly (P = 0.028) higher in group A (1892.08 ± 234.50) as compared with group B (1438.5 ± 460.32). The serum cobalamin levels in Group A healthy volunteers were also two times higher than that of group B (P = 0.056). Both the LANSS scale and DN4 questionnaire reported similar results at end of treatment. Conclusions: The 500 μg methylcobalamin thrice weekly regime is more effective in increasing the serum cobalamin levels as compared to the 1500 μg methylcobalamin once weekly regime. (Korean J Pain 2018; 31: 183-190)