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This study synthesized Gadolinium Phosphate (GdPO4) nanorods using hydrothermal methods. Three-dimensional electron diffraction tomography (3D EDT) successfully solved the novel hexagonal crystal structure of these GdPO4 nanorods.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Crystallography
Nanotechnology

Background:

Gadolinium Phosphate (GdPO4) is a material with potential applications in various fields.
Controlling the synthesis of GdPO4 at the nanoscale is crucial for tailoring its properties.
Understanding the crystal structures of nanomaterials is essential for predicting their behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize GdPO4 nanorods with controlled dimensions.
To determine the crystal structures of the synthesized GdPO4 nanorods, including novel forms.
To evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensional electron diffraction tomography (3D EDT) for nanocrystal structure determination.

Main Methods:

Hydrothermal synthesis in the presence of poly(methacrylic acid) to produce GdPO4 nanorods.
Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) for initial phase identification.
Three-dimensional electron diffraction tomography (3D EDT) for ab initio structure solution of single nanorods.

Main Results:

Successfully synthesized GdPO4 nanorods with a diameter of 15 nm and an aspect ratio of 20.
Identified both monoclinic (P21/n) and hexagonal crystal structures in the synthesized nanorods.
Solved the previously unreported 3D crystal structure of the hexagonal GdPO4 phase (P6222) using 3D EDT.

Conclusions:

Hydrothermal synthesis with poly(methacrylic acid) is effective for producing GdPO4 nanorods.
3D EDT is a powerful and viable technique for ab initio structure determination of individual nanocrystals.
The discovery of the hexagonal P6222 GdPO4 structure expands the understanding of its crystallographic forms.