Abstract
A hybrid architecture comprising two types of cerium compound nanoparticles is synthesized via a facile surfactant- and template-free hydrothermal process. The prepared hybrid materials show an unusual morphology with small hexagonal nano-disks dispersed on relatively larger frustum pyramids. Microscopic analyses identify the chemical composition of the nano-disks as CeF3 and the frustum pyramids as CeO2. Apart from absorption on the CeO 2 supports, the CeF3 nano-disks are self-assembled as well to form ordered one-dimensional chain nanostructure. Such unique hybrid architecture may open an avenue for the scientific and technological application in the rapidly emerging catalytic field.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-10 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 92 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- CeF
- CeO
- Hybrid architecture
- Hydrothermal process
- Microstructure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering