研究目的
To develop low-cost, environmentally friendly, and scalable methods for synthesizing zinc oxide nanostructures (ZnO-NSs) using mini submersible pump (MSP) assisted sonochemical reactors for antibacterial and anti-counterfeiting applications.
研究成果
The MSP assisted sonochemical reactors enable cost-effective, scalable synthesis of ZnO-NPs and ZnO-NLs with applications in antibacterial coatings and anti-counterfeiting inks. The methods reduce equipment costs significantly and are environmentally friendly, suitable for industrial use.
研究不足
The study uses specific MSPs and sonication conditions; scalability to industrial levels may require further optimization. Antibacterial tests are qualitative due to matted growth in controls. The reactors may not be applicable to all types of nanomaterials or reactions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Two types of reactors were designed: MSP assisted sonochemical flow loop reactor (reactor 1) for synthesizing ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and MSP assisted sonochemical mixing reactor (reactor 2) for synthesizing ZnO nanoleaves (ZnO-NLs). Both reactors utilize bath sonication and mechanical mixing via MSPs to enhance reaction homogeneity and scalability.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Zinc acetate dihydrate and sodium hydroxide were used as precursors. Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus was used for antibacterial testing. Various papers (parchment, office, nylon membrane, PVDF filter) were used for anti-counterfeiting tests.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes bath sonicator (Limplus LA-10L, 200W, 33+3 KHz), MSPs (9W and 18W), UV-visible spectrophotometer (Perkin-Elmer Lambda), fluorescence spectrophotometer (F-2500 FL Spectrophotometer), HR-XRD (Smartlab Rigaku), FTIR (3000 Hyperion Microscope with vertex 80 FTIR system), FEG-TEM (Jeol JEM-2100F), FEG-SEM (JSM-7600F), TGA (Perkin Elmer Diamond TG/DTA), BET surface area analyzer (SMART SORB 92/93), and others. Materials include chemicals from Sigma-Aldrich and HIMEDIA, filter papers from Merck Millipore and Pall Life Sciences, cotton fabric, rubber stamps, fountain pens.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
For reactor 1, MSP (18W) was used to establish a flow loop between a submersible tank and bath sonicator; zinc acetate solution was mixed, NaOH added to pH 11, sonicated for 2h, centrifuged, washed, dried. For reactor 2, MSP (9W) provided mechanical mixing during sonication; similar steps as reactor 1 but with continuous exposure. ZnO-NPs were coated on cotton fabric via sonication. Antibacterial activity was assessed using spread plate method with CFU analysis. Anti-counterfeiting ink was prepared by dispersing ZnO-NLs in ethanol and tested on papers.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
UV-visible and fluorescence spectra were analyzed for optical properties. XRD and FTIR for structural and chemical analysis. Electron microscopy for morphology. TGA for thermal stability. BET for surface area. Statistical analysis using ImageJ for particle size distribution.
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UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Lambda
Perkin-Elmer
Measures UV-visible absorbance spectra of synthesized nanoparticles.
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X-Ray Diffractometer
Smartlab Rigaku High-resolution X-Ray diffractometer
Rigaku
Analyzes crystal structure of nanoparticles via X-ray diffraction.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
JEM-2100F
Jeol
Provides high-resolution morphological and structural imaging of nanoparticles.
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Scanning Electron Microscope
JSM-7600F
Jeol
Used for surface morphology characterization and elemental analysis via EDX.
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Thermogravimetric Analyzer
Diamond TG/DTA
Perkin Elmer
Analyzes thermal stability and weight loss of samples.
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Geliance Imaging System
2002D
PerkinElmer
Captures digital photographs of bacterial colonies for antibacterial analysis.
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Bath Sonicator
LA-10L
Limplus
Used for sonochemical synthesis and coating processes by providing ultrasonic irradiation.
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Mini Submersible Pump
9W and 18W
Provides mechanical mixing in sonochemical reactors to enhance reaction homogeneity and scalability.
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Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
F-2500 FL Spectrophotometer
Records fluorescence emission spectra of nanoparticles.
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FTIR Spectrometer
3000 Hyperion Microscope with vertex 80 FTIR system
Performs Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for chemical group analysis.
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BET Surface Area Analyzer
SMART SORB 92/93
Measures surface area of nanoparticles via nitrogen adsorption-desorption.
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UV Transilluminator
Exposes samples to UV light for fluorescence visualization.
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