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Published on: August 2, 2012
Polyethylene Glycol as Shape and Size Controller for the Hydrothermal Synthesis of SrTiO3 Cubes and Polyhedra
Francesco Pellegrino1,2, Fabrizio Sordello1, Lorenzo Mino1
1Dipartimento di Chimica and NIS Inter-Department Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
Abstract:
Understanding the correlation between the morphological and functional properties of particulate materials is crucial across all fields of physical and natural sciences. This manuscript reports on the investigation of the effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) employed as a capping agent in the synthesis of SrTiO3 crystals. The crucial influence of PEG on both the shape and size of the strontium titanate particles is revealed, highlighting the effect on the photocurrents measured under UV-Vis irradiation.
