| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1652644 | Materials Letters | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Co3O4 nanorods with average diameter and length of ∼ 50 nm and 1 μm were successfully prepared via a simple surfactant-assisted solvothermal method at 160 °C for 12 h. The formation of Co3O4 nanorods is attributed to alcoholysis of cobalt ions dispersed in ethanol in the presence of a capping agent—CTAB. The composition and purity of the sample were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Transmission and scanning electron microscopy images show that the particles are homogenous and have the shape of rods. The mechanism of forming Co3O4 nanorods is also discussed.
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Authors
Suoyuan Lian, Enbo Wang, Lei Gao, Lin Xu,