Seed-mediated growth approach to shape-controlled synthesis of Cu2O particles

With glucose as reducing agent, Cu2O particles with different size and morphology were synthesized selectively by a seed-mediated growth approach. The major advantage of this process is that Cu(II) cannot be reduced to Cu metal. The size of the Cu2O particles can be controlled by changing the Cu(II)...

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Published in:Journal of colloid and interface science 2003-05, Vol.261 (2), p.565-568
Main Authors: Wang, Debao, Yu, Dabin, Mo, Maosong, Liu, Xianming, Qian, Yitai
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemistry
Colloidal state and disperse state
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Physical and chemical studies. Granulometry. Electrokinetic phenomena
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Summary:With glucose as reducing agent, Cu2O particles with different size and morphology were synthesized selectively by a seed-mediated growth approach. The major advantage of this process is that Cu(II) cannot be reduced to Cu metal. The size of the Cu2O particles can be controlled by changing the Cu(II) concentration in colloid solution. Square-shaped Cu2O particles (20-700 nm in diameter) were obtained in the presence of PEG 400, and polygonal-shaped Cu2O particles (approximately 1000 nm) were observed upon using triblock copolymer as modifier, while sphere-shaped Cu2O particles with a diameter of 400-700 nm were obtained in the absence of a modifier.
ISSN:0021-9797
1095-7103
DOI:10.1016/S0021-9797(03)00110-3