title: A simple and versatile Sol-Gel method for the synthesis of functional nanocrystalline oxides.
abstract: MxOy nanometric powders (Nb2O5, In2O3, and ZrO2) have been efficiently synthesized at low temperatures with the use of simple precursors and with no acid or base catalysis or stabilizing agents. The powders have been characterized by Thermogravimetry/Differential Thermal Analysis, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. The oxides obtained have well-defined crystalline structures, exhibit homogeneity, and crystallite sizes ranging from 9 to 16 nm in diameter.
authors: Department of Chemical Science and Technology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 1, 00133 Rome, Italy.
authors: Silvia
authors: S
authors: Licoccia
authors: Riccardo
authors: R
authors: Polini
authors: Cadia
authors: C
authors: D'Ottavi
authors: Francesca Serraino
authors: FS
authors: Fiory
authors: M Luisa
authors: ML
authors: Di Vona
authors: Enrico
authors: E
authors: Traversa
mesh_terms: D000537:Aluminum Oxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D003460:Crystallization; D018360:Crystallography, X-Ray; D006358:Hot Temperature; D007204:Indium / Q000737:chemistry; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D009556:Niobium / Q000737:chemistry; D010087:Oxides / Q000737:chemistry; D044367:Phase Transition; D011208:Powders; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D010087:Oxides; D011208:Powders; D007204:Indium; D009556:Niobium; C047711:indium oxide; D015040:Zirconium; C073337:niobium pentoxide; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; C028541:zirconium oxide