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Facile hydrothermal synthesis, formation mechanism, and characterization of In(OH)3 nanostructures for preparation of In2O3 nanoparticles using novel starting reagents

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Herein, using the hydrothermal route, In(OH)3 nanostructures were synthesized by the reaction of In(NO3)3·5H2O, ethylenediamine, and hydrazine hydrate. According to SEM results, ethylenediamine and hydrazine can control the particle growth and play an important role in formation of Indium hydroxide nanostructures. The morphology and microstructure of the obtained products were characterized by X-ray diffraction patterns, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, fourier transformed infrared spectrum, UV–visible spectrum and scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, by calcinating In(OH)3 at 400 °C for 2 h in air, In2O3 nanoparticles were prepared. Then, the efficiency of In2O3 nanoparticles as a photocatalyst for the decolorization of methylene blue using visible light irradiation has been evaluated .

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This work was supported by the Chemistry Research Center at Islamic Azad University Arak.

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  1. Young Researchers and Elites Club, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Zabihullah Zarghami

  2. Department of Chemistry, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arāk, Iran

    Majid Ramezani

  3. Young Researchers and Elites Club, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arāk, Iran

    Mahnaz Maddahfar

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Zarghami, Z., Ramezani, M. & Maddahfar, M. Facile hydrothermal synthesis, formation mechanism, and characterization of In(OH)3 nanostructures for preparation of In2O3 nanoparticles using novel starting reagents. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 26, 5884–5891 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3157-2

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