Stabilization of CeO(2) nanoparticles in a CO(2) rich solvent.
Here it is shown that the chemical nature of outer organic surfactant layers, used to stabilize inorganic nanoparticles (NPs), is a key factor controlling solubility in a mixed liquid CO(2)-heptane (10% vol) solvent.
Hollamby
Martin J
MJ
University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, UKBS8 1TS.
Trickett
Kieran
K
Vesperinas
Ana
A
Rivett
Carl
C
Steytler
David C
DC
Schnepp
Zoe
Z
Jones
Jon
J
Heenan
Richard K
RK
Richardson
Robert M
RM
Glatter
Otto
O
Eastoe
Julian
J
D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D002563:Cerium / Q000737:chemistry*; D006536:Heptanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D012995:Solubility; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry
D006536:Heptanes; D012997:Solvents; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002563:Cerium; C030583:ceric oxide