Abstract
Ordered aggregated BaTiO 3 nanocubes with a narrow size distribution were obtained in an aqueous process by using bis(ammonium lactate) titanium dihydroxide (TALH) as Ti source in the presence of oleic acid and tert-butylamine. Kinetics of the formation of BaTiO 3 nanocubes indicated that an in situ growth mechanism was dominant and the superlattice of nanocubes formed in situ through the growth of BaTiO 3 nanoparticles in Ti-based hydrous gel. The size and morphology of nanocubes were controlled by tuning the concentration and molar ratio of surfactants. A novel growth model dependant on the structure of Ti precursor for the formation and morphology control of BaTiO 3 nanocubes and their superlattice was demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1344-1349 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Feb 21 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)