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 |
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| 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