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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Accelerated microwave-assisted hydrothermal/solvothermal processing: Fundamentals, morphologies, and applications

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Author(s):
Zito, Cecilia A. [1] ; Orlandi, Marcelo O. [2] ; Volanti, Diogo P. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, IBILCE, Lab Mat Sustainabil, BR-15054000 Sao Jose Do Rio Preto - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, IQ, Interdisciplinary Lab Ceram, BR-14800060 Araraquara - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Electroceramics; v. 40, n. 4, p. 271-292, JUN 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

This article is designed to serve as a roadmap for understanding the fundamentals, the key advantages and the potential applications of microwave-assisted hydrothermal/solvothermal (MAH/S) processing. MAH/S synthesis is a versatile chemical method for preparing a diversity of materials such as metals, semiconductors, electroceramics, graphene and their composites as bulk powders, thin films, or single crystals. The key to improve performance of these materials is achieving controlled morphologies (0 to 3D dimensionality) that favor desirable physical-chemical phenomena at the surface, and in the bulk of these advanced materials. The main features related to the improvement of the thermal and non-thermal effects associated with the use of microwave power concurrently with hydrothermal or solvothermal methods are discussed. Furthermore, the main crystal growth mechanisms (Ostwald ripening and oriented attachment) of these solids in solution under MAH/S treatment are described. Products synthesized by the MAH/S, particularly of interest in the development of gas sensors, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells and photocatalysts are emphasized. We conclude by envisaging new future directions for the use of this rapid and versatile processing approach. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/50526-4 - Electrolyte gating of metal oxide films:towards low power and printable electronics
Grantee:Marcelo Ornaghi Orlandi
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/17343-0 - Effect of metal catalysts or reduced graphene oxide on metal oxides semiconductors for detection of volatile organic compounds
Grantee:Diogo Paschoalini Volanti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/05916-9 - Synergy between Pd-SnO2 or reduced graphene oxide-SnO2 for volatile organic compounds detection in humidity
Grantee:Cecilia de Almeida Zito
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master