Synthesis and characterization of hollow mesoporous BaFe12O19 spheres

Journal Article · Sat Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 2015 · Journal of Solid State Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2014.11.008· OSTI ID:1211081

Xu, X; Park, J; Hong, YK; Lane, AM

A facile method is reported to synthesize hollow mesoporous BaFe12O19 spheres using a template-free chemical etching process. Hollow BaFe12O19 spheres were synthesized by conventional spray pyrolysis. The mesoporous structure is achieved by alkaline ethylene glycol etching at 185 degrees C, with the porosity controlled by the heating time. The hollow porous structure is confirmed by SEM, TEM, and FIB-FESEM characterization. The crystal structure and magnetic properties are not significantly affected after the chemical etching process. The formation mechanism of the porous structure is explained by grain boundary etching. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
• DOE Contract Number: AR0000189
• OSTI ID: 1211081
• Journal Information: Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Vol. 222; ISSN 0022-4596
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English