Biopolymer protected silver nanoparticles on the support of carbon nanotube as interface for electrocatalytic applications

M. Satyanarayana, V. Sunil Kumar, K. Vengatajalabathy Gobi

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Abstract

In this research, silver nanoparticles (SNPs) are prepared on the surface of carbon nanotubes via chitosan, a biopolymer linkage. Here chitosan act as stabilizing agent for nanoparticles and forms a network on the surface of carbon nanotubes. Synthesized silver nanoparticles-MWCNT hybrid composite is characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, XRD analysis, and FESEM with EDS to evaluate the structural and chemical properties of the nanocomposite. The electrocatalytic activity of the fabricated SNP-MWCNT hybrid modified glassy carbon electrode has been evaluated by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance analysis. The silver nanoparticles are of size ∼35 nm and are well distributed on the surface of carbon nanotubes with chitosan linkage. The prepared nanocomposite shows efficient electrocatalytic properties with high active surface area and excellent electron transfer behaviour.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies
Subtitle of host publicationMicro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015: Contributory Papers Presented in 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015
EditorsNiti Nipun Sharma, Ford Lumban Gaol, Jamil Akhtar
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735413719
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Apr 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015 - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Duration: 24 Oct 201525 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1724
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityJaipur, Rajasthan
Period24/10/1525/10/15

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Chitosan
  • Electrochemical
  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Synthesis

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