| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1504992 | Solid State Sciences | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Nickel-zinc ferrite nanoparticles, Ni1−xZnxFe2O4 (x = 0, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0) were prepared by combination of chemical precipitation and spark plasma sintering (SPS) techniques and conventional thermal treatment of the obtained precursors. The phase composition and structural properties of the obtained materials were investigated by X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy and their catalytic activity in methanol decomposition was tested. A strong effect of reaction medium leading to the transformation of ferrites to a complex mixture of different iron containing phases was detected. A tendency of formation of Fe-carbide was found for the samples synthesized by SPS, while predominantly iron-nickel alloys ware registered in TS obtained samples. The catalytic activity and selectivity in methanol decomposition to CO and methane depended on the current phase composition of the obtained ferrites, which was formed by the influence of the reaction medium.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Nanocrystalline Ni–Zn ferrites are obtained with SPS or thermal treatment. ► Crystal and magnetic structures depend on chemical composition and method of preparation. ► Ni–Zn ferrites significantly change during the catalytic decomposition of methanol. ► SPS obtained materials transform to Fe-carbide and could ensure higher activity. ► Thermally obtained samples transform mainly to Fe–Ni alloy.
