Microstructural characteristics of chemically processed manganese oxide nanofibres

Tongsan D. Xiao, Bokhimi, Mohamed Benaissa, R. Pérez, Peter R. Strutt, Miguel José Yacamán

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Abstract

Nanostructured fibrous manganese oxide cryptomelane-type hollandite powders were prepared via a chemical route. Powders were obtained by the chemical reaction of the aqueous solutions of potassium permanganate and manganese sulfate in the presence of a strong acid, followed by crystalline growth at elevated temperatures. These powders were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rietveld refinement, analytical scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) combined with micro-micro diffraction (μμd), and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The crystalline structure, morphology, crystallite size, fibre growth direction, and structural defects are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1685-1693
Number of pages9
JournalActa Materialia
Volume45
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1997
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Metals and Alloys

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