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Surface Segregation in Chromium-Doped Nanocrystalline Tin Dioxide Pigments

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Autor(es):
Castro, Ricardo H. R. [1, 2] ; Rufner, Jorgen [1] ; Hidalgo, Pilar [3] ; Gouvea, Douglas [4] ; Coaquira, Jose A. H. [5] ; van Benthem, Klaus [1, 2]
Número total de Autores: 6
Afiliação do(s) autor(es):
[1] Univ Calif Davis, Chem Engn & Mat Sci Dept, Davis, CA 95616 - USA
[2] Univ Calif Davis, NEAT ORU, Davis, CA 95616 - USA
[3] Univ Brasilia, Gama Coll & Energy Engn, BR-70910900 Brasilia, DF - Brazil
[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Met & Mat Engn, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[5] Univ Brasilia, Inst Fis, Nucl Fis Aplicada, BR-70910900 Brasilia, DF - Brazil
Número total de Afiliações: 5
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Journal of the American Ceramic Society; v. 95, n. 1, p. 170-176, JAN 2012.
Citações Web of Science: 8
Resumo

Surface properties play an important role in understanding and controlling nanocrystalline materials. The accumulation of dopants on the surface, caused by surface segregation, can therefore significantly affect nanomaterials properties at low doping levels, offering a way to intentionally control nanoparticles features. In this work, we studied the distribution of chromium ions in SnO2 nanoparticles prepared by a liquid precursor route at moderate temperatures (500 degrees C). The powders were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, (scanning) transmission electron microscopy, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy, and Mossbauer spectroscopy. We showed that this synthesis method induces a limited solid solution of chromium into SnO2 and a segregation of chromium to the surface. The s-electron density and symmetry of Sn located on the surface were significantly affected by the doping, while Sn located in the bulk remained unchanged. Chromium ions located on the surface and in the bulk showed distinct oxidation states, giving rise to the intense violet color of the nanoparticles suitable for pigment application. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 05/53241-9 - Estudo de fenômenos intergranulares em materiais cerâmicos
Beneficiário:Reginaldo Muccillo
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático