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Urchin-like CuO microspheres: Synthesis, characterization, and properties
- Source :
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Journal of Alloys & Compounds . Jul2009, Vol. 481 Issue 1/2, p610-615. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Abstract: Urchin-like CuO microspheres have been successfully synthesized via a simple water–ethyleneglycol (water–EG) mixed-solvothermal route at 100°C for 12h, employing cupric chloride (CuCl2) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) as starting reactants in the absence of any surfactant or template. The as-obtained product was characterized by means of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). It was found that the volume ratio of water and EG played an important role in the formation of urchin-like CuO microspheres. The UV–vis absorption and the photocatalytic degradation for organic dyes of the final product were also studied. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09258388
- Volume :
- 481
- Issue :
- 1/2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Alloys & Compounds
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 41583791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.03.043