| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 594769 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2011 | 9 Pages |
A series of free-standing air–water interfacial ZrO2 films have been self-assembled, using sodium dodecyl sulfonate (SDS) as template, glucose (Glu) as cosurfactant and zirconium(IV) butoxide as precursor. The formed nanostructures of ZrO2 films have been carefully characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Results show that the as-prepared ZrO2 films display significant structural changes by adjusting the mass ratios of Glu to SDS. An architectural model based on SDS packing and charge-density matching has been proposed to illustrate the effect of Glu on various self-assembled nanostructures of ZrO2 films.
Graphical abstractEffect of glucose on SDS-templated ZrO2 nanostructures with different curvatures.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► SDS-glucose templated lamellar ZrO2 films have been synthesized. ► Glucose molecules combine with SDS·1/8H2O micelles through hydrogen-bonding interactions. ► Glucose can increase the dispersion and modify surface curvatures of ZrO2 films.
