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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies |
Subtitle of host publication | Micro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015: Contributory Papers Presented in 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015 |
Editors | Niti Nipun Sharma, Ford Lumban Gaol, Jamil Akhtar |
Publisher | American Institute of Physics Inc. |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780735413719 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 13 Apr 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015 - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Duration: 24 Oct 2015 → 25 Oct 2015 |
Publication series
Name | AIP Conference Proceedings |
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Volume | 1724 |
ISSN (Print) | 0094-243X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1551-7616 |
Conference
Conference | 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies: Micro to Nano 2015, ETMN 2015 |
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Country/Territory | India |
City | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
Period | 24/10/15 → 25/10/15 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Author(s).
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Chitosan
- Electrochemical
- Silver nanoparticles
- Synthesis