A simple method to synthesize Dy(OH)(3) and Dy(2)O(3) nanotubes.
Here we report the first synthesis of Dy(OH)(3) nanotubes by facile hydrothermal treatment of bulky Dy(2)O(3) crystals. Dy(OH)(3) nanotubes were calcined to produce Dy(2)O(3) nanotubes. Ho(OH)(3) and Ho(2)O(3) nanotubes were also obtained by the same method. The growth of nanotubes occurred through a dissolution-recrystallization process.
Xu
An-Wu
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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
Fang
Yue-Ping
YP
You
Li-Ping
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Liu
Han-Qin
HQ