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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254059103321

Autore

Anastasescu Crina

Titolo

1D Oxide Nanostructures Obtained by Sol-Gel and Hydrothermal Methods / / by Crina Anastasescu, Susana Mihaiu, Silviu Preda, Maria Zaharescu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-32988-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (89 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Materials, , 2192-1091

Disciplina

620.11

Soggetti

Ceramics

Glass

Composites (Materials)

Composite materials

Nanochemistry

Nanoscale science

Nanoscience

Nanostructures

Optical materials

Electronic materials

Lasers

Photonics

Catalysis

Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

Nanoscale Science and Technology

Optical and Electronic Materials

Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction (general considerations on the 1 D oxide nanostructures) -- Synthesis of oxide nanotubes by sol-gel method -- Synthesis of oxide nanotubes/nanorods by hydrothermal method.



Sommario/riassunto

This book presents wet chemical sol-gel and hydrothermal methods for 1D oxide nanostructure preparation. These methods represent an attractive route to multifunctional nanomaterials synthesis, as they are versatile, inexpensive and, thus, appropriate for obtaining a wide range of oxide materials with tailored morphology and properties. Three specific oxides (SiO2, TiO2, ZnO) are discussed in detail in order to illustrate the principle of the sol-gel and hydrothermal preparation of 1D oxide nanostructures. Other oxides synthesized via this method are also briefly presented.  Throughout the book, the correlation between the tubular structure and the physico-chemical properties of these materials is highlighted. 1D oxide nanostructures exhibit interesting optical and electrical properties, due to their confined morphology. In addition, a well-defined geometry can be associated with chemically active species. For example, the pure SiO2 nanotubes presented a slight photocatalytic activity, while the Pt-doped SiO2 tubular materials act as microreactors in catalytic reactions. In the case of titania and titanate nanotubes, large specific surface area and pore volume, ion-exchange ability, enhanced light absorption, and fast electron-transport capability have attracted significant research interest. The chemical and physical modifications (microwave assisted hydrothermal methods) discussed here improve the formation kinetics of the nanotubes. The ZnO nanorods/tubes were prepared as random particles or as large areas of small, oriented 1D ZnO nanostructures on a variety of substrates. In the latter case a sol-gel layer is deposited on the substrate prior to the hydrothermal preparation. Using appropriate dopants, coatings of ZnO nanorods with controlled electrical behavior can be obtained.