Abstract
Micro-disks and micro-rods of ZnO were successfully synthesized by a mild solution process using zinc chloride as starting material. The morphology of the ZnO crystals changed substantially, depending on the concentrations of the Zn2+ ion and organic additives in the solution. A plate-like Zn 5(OH)8Cl2•H2O precursor with a layered structure could be produced in solutions with high concentrations of chloride ions. The thermal stability, including phase composition and morphology, of the as-prepared Zn5(OH)8Cl 2•H2O in air and water was investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-217 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Research on Chemical Intermediates |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Apr |
Keywords
- Morphological control
- Simonkolleite, ZnO
- Thermal stability