Effect of PEG6000 on the morphology the β-Ni(OH)2 nanostructures: solvothermal synthesis, characterization, and formation mechanism

Beta nickel hydroxide, β-Ni(OH) 2 , nanostructures with particle and powder-like morphologies have been prepared by the decomposition of a nickel complex [Ni(phen) 2 ] +2 in the presence of a template (PEG6000) and alkali under solvothermal conditions. Optimum conditions to obtain high yield and pha...

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Published in:Research on chemical intermediates 2015-04, Vol.41 (4), p.2071-2079
Main Authors: Mehdizadeh, Robabeh, Sanati, Soheila, Saghatforoush, Lotf Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
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Summary:Beta nickel hydroxide, β-Ni(OH) 2 , nanostructures with particle and powder-like morphologies have been prepared by the decomposition of a nickel complex [Ni(phen) 2 ] +2 in the presence of a template (PEG6000) and alkali under solvothermal conditions. Optimum conditions to obtain high yield and phase pure β-Ni(OH) 2 were identified by varying experimental parameters, such as the reaction time and the reaction temperature. X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the products. A possible growth mechanism was proposed based on experimental results. The average particle size for the 8 samples is between 24 and 38 nm.
ISSN:0922-6168
1568-5675
DOI:10.1007/s11164-013-1332-8