Lin Lin Yang

Synthesis of CdWO4 Nanoflakes and Nanorods by a Sonochemical Process

CdWO4 nanoflakes and nanorods have been successfully prepared through a mild template-free sonochemical method without any surfactants. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that the ultrasound irradiation played an important role in the formation of CdWO4 crystals. The results showed that CdWO4 nanoflakes were first formed at the early stage, and CdWO4 nanoflakes were transformed into nanorods as the ultrasonic time was prolonged from 0.5h to 1.5h.

Sodium Nitrate Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 Nanoflakes

Single-crystal Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 nanoflakes have been successfully synthesized at 160°C with 8M NaOH by a hydrothermal method assisted by sodium nitrate. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The presence of sodium nitrate was found to play an important role in the growth of single-crystal Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 nanoflakes.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of PbTiO3 Microrods

PbTiO3 microrods were successfully synthesized via a surfactants-free hydrothermal method. The powders were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and photoluminescent spectra techniques (PL). It was found that the precursor played a key role in the formation of PbTiO3 microrods.

Synthesis of PZT Disks by a Hydrothermal Method

The organization of nanostructures across extended length scales is a key challenge in the design of integrated materials with advanced functions. PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3 multilayer disks which were constructed by oriented rectangle nanoparticles were easily prepared by a simple surfactant-free hydrothermal process. The as-prepared powders were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that the as-prepared PZT disks were constructed by self-assembly of rectangle nanoparticles by a perfect manner. The formation mechanism of the products was discussed.

Hollow Crystals of BiFeO3 Prepared via a Al3+-Assisted Hydrothermal Method

The BiFeO3 hollow crystals were successfully prepared at 200oC by a Al3+ assisted hydrothermal method. The structures and morphologies of the as-obtained products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A morphology evolution from irregular shape to square, hollow, and sphere-like was observed as the Al ions concentration varied from 0% to 1.5%. The possible growth mechanism of the BiFeO3 hollow crystals was also discussed.

Effect of Precursor on the Hydrothermal Synthesis of K0.5Bi0.5TiO3 Crystals

K0.5Bi0.5TiO3 nanoparticles and quadrate nanoflakes were successfully prepared by a hydrothermal process. The as-synthesized powders were examined by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results suggest that the precursor plays an important role on the formation of K0.5Bi0.5TiO3 crystals and the formation mechanism was also discussed.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of BiFeO3 Polyhedral Crystallites

BiFeO3 polyhedrons had been successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method. The as-prepared products were characterized by power X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The possible mechanisms for the formation of BiFeO3 polyhedrons were discussed. Though comparison experiments, it was found that the kind of precursor played a key role on the morphology control of BiFeO3 crystals.

Effect of Precursor on Sonochemical Synthesis of PbWO4 Crystals

A sonochemical method has been applied to prepared PbWO4 crystals by using different precursors. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that the precursor played an important role in the synthesis of PbWO4 crystals. PbWO4 nanostructures with different morphologies, such as flower-like, rod-like, and dendrite-like, have been successfully obtained via a mild sonochemical method corresponding to the precursor PbCO3, Pb(NO3)2, and Pb(Ac)2, respectively.

Polymer-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of PbTiO3 Crystals

Using polymer as a surfactant, we successfully synthesized of PbTiO3 crystals with a self-assembly structure by a hydrothermal process. The as-obtained powders were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that the presence of PVP, PEG and PVA plays a key role on the formation of self-assembly structure and the corresponding formation mechanism was briefly discussed.

Synthesis of SrTiO3 Nanoparticles by a Simple Sonochemical Method

SrTiO3 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a sonochemical method at room temperature. The as-prepared powders were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and exhibited a pure phase SrTiO3 with a perovskite structure about 20nm in size with uniform and nearly spherical shape. It is found that the size of the obtained nanoparticles increased with prolonging the ultrasonic time.