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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemical Synthesis

Background:

  • Anisotropic particles are crucial for diverse applications but challenging to synthesize with controlled morphology.
  • Template-free synthesis of well-defined anisotropic particles remains a significant hurdle in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, template-free solvothermal method for synthesizing uniform, monodispersed rod-like zirconia particles.
  • To investigate the role of cosolvent systems in controlling particle morphology and dimensions.
  • To establish a scalable and high-yield synthesis process for anisotropic zirconia nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

  • Solvothermal synthesis utilizing various single-solvent and cosolvent systems (water/alcohol).
  • Systematic variation of cosolvent composition (water/ethanol ratio) to tune particle dimensions.
  • Analysis of solvothermal kinetic parameters (temperature, time, pH) influencing particle formation.
  • Characterization of synthesized zirconia particles for morphology, dimensions, and crystallinity.

Main Results:

  • Cosolvent systems significantly promote the formation of anisotropic (rod-like) zirconia particles compared to single solvents.
  • Particle dimensions, including length and aspect ratio, are precisely tunable by adjusting the water/ethanol volume ratio.
  • The template-free synthesis yields well-crystallized, rod-like monoclinic zirconia particles with lengths from 82 to 929 nm and aspect ratios of 1.3–3.8.
  • Scalable synthesis achieved a high production yield of 98.8% with an average aspect ratio of approximately 2.5.

Conclusions:

  • The cosolvent-mediated solvothermal approach offers an effective template-free strategy for controlled synthesis of anisotropic zirconia particles.
  • This method provides precise control over particle dimensions and is scalable, paving the way for practical applications.
  • The findings advance the synthesis of nanostructured materials with tailored morphologies for advanced technological uses.