Solid-state phase transformations in solution: templated conversion of nanoscale nickel phosphides.
Conversion of Ni(12)P(5) nanoparticles to Ni(2)P is demonstrated to occur via a solid-state, rather than a solution dissolution, process. The templated transformation is employed to make monodisperse hollow or solid particles of the catalytically active phase Ni(2)P with surface areas of ~17 m(2) g(-1).
Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
Elayaraja
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Muthuswamy
Stephanie L
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Brock