American Journal of Nano Research and Applications

Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Preparation and Characterization of CuO Nano Particles Using Sol-Gel Method and Its Application as CuO/ Al2O3 Supported Catalyst

    Mohammed Sulieman Ali Eltoum, Rufaa Mohamed Osman Nasr, Hager Mohamed Ahmed Omer

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 16-21
    Received: 23 March 2020
    Accepted: 6 May 2020
    Published: 14 May 2020
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    Abstract: In this research copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles were prepared by sol gel method. In this method CuCl2.2H2O was used as precursor, the obtained CuO nanoparticles were further supported by alumina to produce copper oxide support on alumina catalyst, the copper oxide nanoparticle and the catalyst were characterized using different analytical techniq... Show More
  • Effect of Graphene Oxide Precursor Loading on the Surface of Melamine-Formaldehyde/rGO Sponge with Enhanced Ultra-Hydrophobicity for Oils Removal

    Natcha Jirasuttisarn, Chaval Sriwong

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: 21 April 2020
    Accepted: 6 May 2020
    Published: 14 May 2020
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    Abstract: This work presented a facile, green and effective method to prepare the ultra-hydrophobic melamine-formaldehyde (MF) sponge loaded with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by a conventional heating method using the various contents of graphene oxide, GO (1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 mg) precursor, and vitamin C as a reducing agent. These GO precursors were used to ... Show More
  • Preparation, Characterization and Antifungal Activity Studies of AgNPs Loaded Silk Fibroin Hydrogels

    Rezaul Haque Ansary, Tomal Roy, Ali Asraf, Sabina Easmin

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 28-34
    Received: 23 May 2020
    Accepted: 10 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: Silk fibroin hydrogels are promising materials for controlled drug delivery device due to their aqueous process ability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. The research work is aimed to prepare silk fibroin (SF) hydrogels loaded with Ag nanoparticles and to evaluate its antifungal activities. The Silk fibroin hydrogels were formulated at 37°C ... Show More