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Abstract: Ring- and single-crystal-like superstructures of Fe-doped PbTiO3 nanocrystals have been prepared by a simple hydrothermal method using (poly ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a surfactant. Two oriented-attachment forms of the nanocrystals favor the formation of the rings in view of geometry. Magnetism measurement shows that Fe-doped PbTiO3 sample is ferromagnetic even at room temperature. It is proposed that the magnetic dipole interactions and the presence of PEG molecules could together contribute to the formation of ring- and single-crystal-like superstructures composed of Fe-doped PbTiO3 nanocrystals. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Single-crystal SrTiO3 dendritic nanostructures were synthesized for the first time via a simple hydrothermal method without any surfactant. Structure characterizations suggest that the SrTiO3 dendrites show preferential orientation along [110]. Additionally, it is found that KOH concentration plays an important role in the formation of SrTiO3 dendrites, and the morphology of SrTiO3 crystallites can vary from cubic-like, star-like to dendritic shape. A rational mechanism is proposed to illustrate the growth of SrTiO3 dendrites. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]