Ambient condition synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline BaTiO 3

Xinyu Wang, Burtrand I. Lee, Michael Hu, E. Andrew Payzant, Douglas A. Blom

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Abstract

Nanocrystalline BaTiO 3 particles have been prepared by the ambient condition sol (ACS) process that involves chemical precipitation of a titania gel and heated reflux processing of the gel in a Ba 2+ containing solution. Among the processing variables, higher initial pH and Ba/Ti molar ratio led to smaller crystallite size of BaTiO 3 powders. The morphology of the BaTiO 3 powders was affected by the anion groups in the precursor species. Organic mineralizer, tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH), can adsorb on the BaTiO 3 nuclei and further inhibit particle growth. Addition of a polymer dispersant during BaTiO 3 synthesis led to a smaller particle size and increased redispersibility of the particles in water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages21-37
Number of pages17
StatePublished - 2004
EventCeramic Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology II, Proceedings - Nashville, TN, United States
Duration: Apr 27 2003Apr 30 2003

Conference

ConferenceCeramic Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology II, Proceedings
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNashville, TN
Period04/27/0304/30/03

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