Large-scale synthesis of tungsten oxide nanofibers by electrospinning

We show in this communication that large-scale synthesis of orthorhombic WO3 nanofibers can be obtained via a simple electrospinning method. The morphology and the crystal structure are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), FTIR, X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) spectra. SEM and TEM images showed that the diameter of the obtained WO3 nanofibers is between 100 and 500 nm. The structure of the obtained WO3 nanofibers was characterized by FTIR, XRD, and XPS spectra. The photoluminescence of the obtained WO3 nanofibers were also investigated.

Graphical abstractAn electrospinning method to the synthesis of tungsten oxide nanofibers has been developed. It has been shown that the fibers are uniformly composed of some grains, which are proved by TEM image.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide