Authors : B. I. Nandapure, S. B. Kondawar, A. I. Nandapure
Page Nos : 382-388
Description :
Nanostructured nickel oxide with unique optical, electrical and molecular properties along with desired functionalities and surface charge properties provide interesting platforms for bioapplications. Nickel oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a sol-gel process, and the reaction conditions were optimized to provide good biological properties and applications. The effect of various synthetic reaction and heat treatment conditions on the structural properties of NiO powder was studied. Physical characterizations of NiO are investigated by XRD and TEM. The NiO particle calcinated at 750°C for 2h has a higher surface area and uniform particle size distribution. XRD revealed the NiO nanoparticles have a crystalline bunsenite structure. The surface morphology of the NiO nanoparticles exhibited nanocrystalline grains with a randomly oriented morphology.
