Nickel nanocrystals were simply prepared on the carbon through a thermal reduction process at 400-500oC under N2 after Ni(II) ions were deposited and stabilized on cellulose nanocrystal (CNXL) surface. Hydroxyl groups on the CNXL anchor and stabilize Ni(II) ions. Well-dispersed Ni nanocrystals on the carbonized CNXL were about 5-12 nm in size. XRD, FESEM, and TEM were employed to characterize the products.
Revised: June 29, 2009 |
Published: June 1, 2007
Citation
Shin Y., I. Bae, B.W. Arey, and G.J. Exarhos. 2007.Simple Preparation and Stabilization of Nickel Nanocrystals on Cellulose Nanocrystal.Materials Letters 64, no. 14-15:3215-3217.PNNL-SA-52051.doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2006.11.036