Molecular Biology: Open Access

Carbon/Copper Oxide Composite (CCOC) from Date Palm Leaves, (Phoenix Dactyliferous L.), Tropical Fruit, Mata Kucing Seeds (Euphoria Malaiensis) and Cu Powder

Abstract

Fatima Musbah Abbas

Carbon/Copper Oxide Composite (CCOC) was prepared by carbonization mixtures of Pre-Carbonized Date Palm Leaves (PCDPLs), tropical fruits Mata Kucing Seeds (Euphoria Malaiensis) (MKS) and Copper (Cu) powder in a nitrogen environment. The obtained CCPs were characterized by XRD and ultrasonic techniques in terms of crystallite dimensions (d₀₀₂, L_c and L_a), Lattice Constant (a), Surface Area (SSA), Spring Length (SL), Young's Modulus (YM) and Electrical Conductivity (EC). Results of XRD profiles showed that the structure of the composite produced is polycrystalline with a two-phase structure that is formed of the composite carbon and copper oxide. Possibly the copper oxide is synthesized due to decomposition of Cu into nanoparticles' vapour during the carbonization process. The Crystallite dimension (d₀₀₂, L_c and L_a), SAA and SL were found to change systematically with increasing PCDPLs% concentrations. The measurements of the lattice constant were found in an arrangement of 4.21Å-4.48 Å, which is close to that of the reviewed value (4.68 Å), proving the crystalline structure of copper oxides. The C. Yield and YM were increased with increase (MKs+Cu). The frequency dependent conductivity was successively analyzed by the Cole-Cole plot, indicating that lower conductivity behavior with little improvement with increasing (MKS+Cu) content.