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NiO nanostructures: novel solvent-less solid-state synthesis, characterization and MB photocatalytic degradation

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In this study, a novel solvent-less processing route for producing NiO nanoparticles by solid-state thermal decomposition has been developed. Nickel(II) acetate nanostructures obtained by the sublimation of nickel(II) acetate powder have been used as a new starting reagent. The sublimation process of the Ni(OAc)2 powder was carried out in the range of 110–140 °C. The as-synthesized products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. Then, effect of sublimation temperature on morphology of Ni(OAc)2 nanoparticles and consequently on the NiO nanoparticles was investigated. The results indicated that the synthesized NiO nanoparticles have a pure cubic structure with average size 20–50 nm. Finally, the efficiency of NiO nanoparticles as a photocatalyst for the decolorization of methylene blue using visible light irradiation has been evaluated.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, P.O. Box 76175-133, Kerman, Iran

    Mehdi Ranjbar & Mohammad Ali Taher

  2. Young Researcheres Society, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran

    Mehdi Ranjbar

  3. Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University, Jomhouri Islami Blvd, P.O. Box 76169-133, Kerman, Iran

    Abbas Sam

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Ranjbar, M., Taher, M.A. & Sam, A. NiO nanostructures: novel solvent-less solid-state synthesis, characterization and MB photocatalytic degradation. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 26, 8029–8034 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3458-5

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