title: Control of uniform nanostructured alpha-Ni(OH)2 with self-assembly sodium dodecyl sulfate templates.
abstract: Morphological control of the nanostructured alpha-Ni(OH)(2) is achievable via self-assembly of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as templates accompanied with microwave-assisted homogeneous alkalization process. The synthesized alpha-Ni(OH)(2) can be 2-D hexagonal nano-sheets, macroporous micro-spheres or irregular-shaped platelets, depending on the SDS concentration. Further, the interlayer spacing of the synthesized alpha-Ni(OH)(2) crystalline was determined to be 2.47 nm, indicating the intercalation of DS(-) anions between brucite layers. The results explain the morphological change of the synthesized alpha-Ni(OH)(2) with SDS concentration, which provides a way to morphological control of metal hydroxides. The corresponding electrochemical properties for the alpha-Ni(OH)(2) synthesized with and without SDS are characterized as well, showing the advantages of the 2-D hexagonal nano-sheets.
authors.affiliation: Nano-electrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, #43, Sec.4, Keelung Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Ming-Yao
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Bing-Joe
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Hwang