title: Stabilization of CeO(2) nanoparticles in a CO(2) rich solvent.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, UKBS8 1TS.
authors.forename: Martin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hollamby
authors.forename: Kieran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Trickett
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vesperinas
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rivett
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Steytler
authors.forename: Zoe
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Schnepp
authors.forename: Jon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Richard K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Heenan
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: Otto
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Glatter
authors.forename: Julian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eastoe
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006536:Heptanes; D012997:Solvents; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002563:Cerium; C030583:ceric oxide