Synthesis and characterization of Mn2O3 nanorods using a novel manganese precursor

• Mn2O3 nanostructures were synthesized by sonochemical method.
• [Mn(sal)2] was chosen as a novel Mn source to synthesize Mn2O3.
• The morphology of Mn2O3 nanostructures was modified in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as capping agent.
• Effects of reaction time and ultrasonic irradiation on purity, size and morphology were investigated.

The Mn2O3 nanorods have been prepared using [Mn(sal)2] complex as a novel precursor in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as surfactant. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Manganese oxide nanocrystals have been prepared under different condition. The controlled experimental results showed that the ultrasonic irradiation and the use of SDS as the surfactant in the chemical process play important role in the formation of the final products.

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