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Synthesis and characterization of MoO3 nanostructures by solution combustion method employing morphology and size control

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Molybdenum oxide nanostructures were synthesized utilizing the solution combustion method where the ammonium molybdate powder and an organic additive were used as precursors. Different organic additives including ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), polyethylene glycol 200 (PEG 200), sorbitol and urea were used as surfactants in order to investigate the effect of additive structure on morphology and particle size of products. Also various reaction parameters such as the additive/Mo molar ratio, concentration of metal ion in solution, pH of the reaction, and temperature of the synthesis media were changed to study effects on product morphology and size. Outcomes were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. Results show a variety of MoO3 nanoparticles and nanorods produced within the size range of 10–80 nm. Furthermore, microrods and microsheets were also obtained through this method whose length varied in the order of microns.

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    D. Parviz & M. Kazemeini

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    A. M. Rashidi & Kh. Jafari Jozani

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Parviz, D., Kazemeini, M., Rashidi, A.M. et al. Synthesis and characterization of MoO3 nanostructures by solution combustion method employing morphology and size control. J Nanopart Res 12, 1509–1521 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-009-9727-6

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