Abstract
Metallic bismuth nanoparticles of over 98% purity were prepared by a modified flame spray synthesis method in an inert atmosphere by oxygen-deficient combustion of a bismuth-carboxylate based precursor. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy confirming the formation of pure, crystalline metallic bismuth nanoparticles. Compression of the as-prepared powder resulted in highly dense, nanocrystalline pills with strong electrical conductivity and bright metallic gloss.
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This work was financed by the ETH Zürich. The authors would like to thank Urs Krebs and Hans-Peter Schläpfer for reactor construction and Prof. L.J. Gaukler for SEM measuring time.
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Grass, R., Stark, W. Flame spray synthesis under a non-oxidizing atmosphere: Preparation of metallic bismuth nanoparticles and nanocrystalline bulk bismuth metal. J Nanopart Res 8, 729–736 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-006-9097-2
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