Facile solution synthesis and characterization of CaCO3 microspheres with urchin-shaped structure
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 71-73 |
| Journal / Publication | Materials Letters |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Urchin-shaped CaCO3 microspheres were successfully synthesized by a facile low-temperature solution-phase method. The product was characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectra and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The characterization results revealed that the structure of the urchin-shaped CaCO3 was grown along the (104) crystal plane with a calcite structure. Furthermore, the valence states and the surface chemical compositions of CaCO3 were further identified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). This study provides a simple method to prepare urchin-shaped CaCO3 microspheres in large scale, which broads their practical applications. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Research Area(s)
- Calcium carbonate, Characterization methods, Microstructure, Three-dimensional, Urchin-shaped
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Citation Format(s)
Facile solution synthesis and characterization of CaCO3 microspheres with urchin-shaped structure. / Zhang, Wenshuang; Li, Xinyong; Qu, Zhenping et al.
In: Materials Letters, Vol. 64, No. 1, 15.01.2010, p. 71-73.
In: Materials Letters, Vol. 64, No. 1, 15.01.2010, p. 71-73.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
