Persimmon-like CaMoO4 micro/nanomaterials: A rapid microwave-assisted fabrication, characterization, and the growth mechanism

We report the synthesis of CaMoO4 micro/nanomaterials with persimmon-like shape and their growth mechanism. A rapid, facile and high-efficient microwave radiation technique is applied to synthesize three-dimensional materials with uniform size. The morphologies of products are greatly influenced by kinetics of the reaction via changing the concentration of precursors as well as the reaction time. Subsequently, a novel growth mechanism is proposed on the basis of the shape evolution.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► CaMoO4 persimmon-like structures were fabricated via a microwave radiation. ► The optimum synthesis conditions were selected. ► A mechanism of “dissolution recrystallization” was proposed for the shape evolution.