INFLUENCE OF PURE AND Cu & Zn DOPED CdO THIN FILMS USING SPRAY

PYROLYSIS TECHNIQUE FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES

1
S.J.Helen, 2R. Chandramohan,
1
Department of Physics, Idhaya college for Women, Sarugani – 630411
2
Research Advisor, Vidhyaa Giri College of arts and science, Puduvayal-630108.
drhelenphysics@gmail.com

Abstract

Pure (undoped) and Zinc, Copper (Cu) doped CdO thin films are prepared using
spray pyrolysis technique on glass substrates. Influence of Zn & Cu doping on the structural,
optical and electrical properties of CdO thin films were reported. XRD analysis reveals that
the prepared pure and Zn & Cu doped CdO films show polycrystalline nature with face
centered cubic structure. Also, Zn & Cu doping significantly increases the crystalline and
changes the crystallite size. SEM images shows grains which are uniform and spherical
shaped grains. The transmittance of the prepared CdO films recorded in the UV visible
spectra show 40 to 70% in the visible region. The estimated optical band gap values are blue
shifted in Zn doped CdO thin films. Hall measurement shows that the films are n-type
semiconductor. Also, it is observed that when the Cu doped, the electrical resistivity is high
when compared to Zn doped CdO thin films.

Keywords:

CdO thin films, spray pyrolysis technique, n-type semiconductor

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 Electrochemical Detection of Serotonin using Nickel Iron Zeolitic Imidazolate Fibers
based Biosensor Platform

M. Madhu Malar, Jeyaraj Wilson*

Polymer Electronics Laboratory,

Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu.

*Corresponding author email: wilson.j2008@yahoo.com

Abstract

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) are widely used in recent times for catalysis
and biomolecules detection owing to their excellent mechanical and morphological features.
Many diseases and disorders are associated with the vitamins, amino acids and
neurotransmitters among them, serotonin (5-HT), plays a dynamic role in behavior and
biological functions, for instance, temperament, appetite, sleep, reflux action, and digestion.
Also, alteration in its level paves way for severe problems including Alzheimer and
Parkinson’s syndrome. So, the need of its detection at early stage is very much concerned. In
this direction herein, we successfully synthesized Nickel-Iron based ZIF (NiFe-ZIF)
nanofibers for the sensing of the neurotransmitter serotonin (SER). Further, the
electrochemical behavior investigated by electrochemical studies ensures its high
conductivity and sensing ability towards SER. Moreover, the SWV studies also exhibit a
wide linear range of 40 nM-30 μM with a detection limit of 3 nM confirming an excellent
platform role for biomedical applications. Moreover, the real-time application of the
proposed sample is also investigated by serum with the exhibition of the exceptional outcome
of the proposed biosensor.

Keywords: Serotonin; Electrochemical sensor; Electrospinning; Zeolitic Imidazolate

Framework; Electrochemical method.

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 Cobalt- iron Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework for Hydroquinone Detection

V. Yamuna Devi, Jeyaraj Wilson*

Polymer Electronics Laboratory,

Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu.

*Corresponding author email: Wilson.j2008@yahoo.com

Abstract

The monitoring of pollutants created greater emergence among researchers in recent

times owing to their hazardous nature and toxic effect on the environment. Among them,
water pollution plays a major role in providing dominant diseases along with lifetime health
problems. Hydroquinone (HQ), the major benzene metabolite is an industrially used organic
compound that causes symptoms of faintness associated with nervous related disorders, so
this carcinogenic agent knocking up the research community to detect its sources. In this
work, Cobalt-iron based zeolitic imidazolate framework microfibers (CoFe-ZIF-MFs) were
demonstrated for selective detection of HQ. Micro-structured CoFe-ZIF fibers were achieved
using the wet chemical and electrospinning method. The electrochemical response of the
prepared composite revealed the excellent redox behavior towards HQ with anti-interfering
nature. The proposed sensor exhibited a, public health care, industrialized areas, and
wastewater management systems. wide linear range of 1 µM – 1 mM with a detection limit of
230 nM, holding up good stability to 88% even after 250 cycles. The designed sensor showed
exquisite performance in real sample analysis which projects are liable device mechanisms
for environmental monitoring

Keywords: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs); Hydroquinone; electrospinning (ES);

electrochemical method; Electrochemical sensor.

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 Green Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dot using Lemon Peels for the sensing of 4-

Nitrophenol
a
Rasu Ramachandran*, bTharini Jeyapragasam
a,b
Department of Chemistry, Madura College, Madurai
b
Department of Science and Humanities, Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai

tharinichem@gmail.com

Abstract

4-Nitrophenol is widely used as the precursor material for the production process of
pesticides, plastics, dyes, explosives and pharmaceutical products. Nitrophenol is highly toxic
and can induce cancer at higher doses. Hence, it is important to detect 4-nitrophenol in the
aqueous solution. The objective of the present project is to prepare graphene quantum dots
(GQD) by a green method and use it to develop an electrochemical sensor for 4-nitrophenol
for practical applications. Towards this goal, GQD is synthesized by simple pyrolysis of citric
acid [112]. The formed GQD is characterized by SEM, TEM, IR, XRD, UV-visible and
photoluminescence studies. GQD is drop coated on the glassy carbon electrode and used as
the sensing material for the detection of 4-nitrophenol. The different experimental
parameters such as effect of scan rate and pH are optimized. The sensor calibration plots are
constructed using square wave voltammetry. The possible interference effects have been
studied. The practical utility of the sensor is tested by real sample analysis using standard
addition method in tap water sample.
Key words: Graphene quantum dot, 4-Nitrophenol, lemon peel, tap water, pH

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 Electrochemically prepared poly(o-phenylenediamine) on a graphene composite for

oxygen reduction

a
Mohammed Khan ,aRasu Ramachandran*, bTharini Jeyapragasam
a,b
Department of Chemistry, Madura College, Madurai
b
Department of Science and Humanities, Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai

ultraramji@gmail.com

Abstract

Graphene was prepared by electrochemical reduction of graphite oxide. Here, the prepared
electrode was polymerized by the monomer of o-phenylinediamine. The modified electrodes
were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Raman spectra and
electrochemical tests. The electrochemical reduction of oxygen by used PoPD/graphene/GCE
electrode was studied by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry methods. The oxygen
reduction reaction has been carried out in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. In the electrochemical
reaction, PoPD/graphene/GCE exhibits seven times higher current and a favourable potential
shift of 135 mV than the PoPD/GCE electrode.

Key words: Graphene, PoPD-doping, oxygen reduction, fuel cell

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 Highly sensitive Electrochemical Sensor based on MWCNT/Au-Cu for detection of
Carbendazim

Vasanthi Chellappaa, Sriviasanb, Tharini Jeyapragasamc*,

a
Department of Materials Science, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai 625021, Tamilnadu, India
b
Department of Chemistry , Madura College, Madurai , Tamilnadu, India
c
Department of Science and Humanities, Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai 625020,
Tamilnadu, India
vasash03@gmail.com

Abstract

Functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube decorated silver- copper

nanocomposite (f-MWNT/Au-Cu) has been prepared by chemical method for the sensitive
detection of carbendazim in the acidic solution. The prepared functionalized multiwalled
carbon nanotube decorated silver- copper nanocomposite has been characterized using X-
ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy
(TEM). The prepared(f-MWNT/Au-Cu)nanocomposite at glass carbon electrode exhibits
excellent electrocatalytic effect towards the oxidation of carbendazim. Based on catalytic
property of f-MWNT/Au-Cu, a chronoamperometric sensor has been fabricated to detect
carbendazim in the concentration range of 0.0625 to 500 µM with a detection limit of 50nM.
The carried out interference studies and real sample analysis show good selectivity of f-
MWNT/Au-Cu towards carbendazim.

Keywords: Functionalized multiwalled, carbendazim, f-MWNT/Au-Cu

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