Facile hydrothermal synthesis, formation mechanism, and characterization of In(OH)3 nanostructures for preparation of In2O3 nanoparticles using novel starting reagents

Herein, using the hydrothermal route, In(OH) 3 nanostructures were synthesized by the reaction of In(NO 3 ) 3 ·5H 2 O, ethylenediamine, and hydrazine hydrate. According to SEM results, ethylenediamine and hydrazine can control the particle growth and play an important role in formation of Indium hyd...

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Published in:Journal of materials science. Materials in electronics 2015-08, Vol.26 (8), p.5884-5891
Main Authors: Zarghami, Zabihullah, Ramezani, Majid, Maddahfar, Mahnaz
Format: Article
Language:English
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Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Materials Science
Optical and Electronic Materials
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Summary:Herein, using the hydrothermal route, In(OH) 3 nanostructures were synthesized by the reaction of In(NO 3 ) 3 ·5H 2 O, ethylenediamine, and hydrazine hydrate. According to SEM results, ethylenediamine and hydrazine can control the particle growth and play an important role in formation of Indium hydroxide nanostructures. The morphology and microstructure of the obtained products were characterized by X-ray diffraction patterns, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, fourier transformed infrared spectrum, UV–visible spectrum and scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, by calcinating In(OH) 3 at 400 °C for 2 h in air, In 2 O 3 nanoparticles were prepared. Then, the efficiency of In 2 O 3 nanoparticles as a photocatalyst for the decolorization of methylene blue using visible light irradiation has been evaluated .
ISSN:0957-4522
1573-482X
DOI:10.1007/s10854-015-3157-2