The Effects of Aluminum Alkoxides on the Synthesis of Composite Powders of Alumina and Titania

1989 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Harris ◽  
Charles H. Byers ◽  
Ronald R. Brunson
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Particle Morphology ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Metal Alkoxide ◽  
Oxide Ceramic ◽  
Powder Synthesis ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Uniform Composition

ABSTRACTThe synthesis of mixed oxide ceramic powders that consist of very fine (submicron)-monodisperse particles with uniform composition is desirable in the improvement of existing ceramics and the development of new ceramic materials. Metal alkoxide hydrolysis is a very attractive method for the synthesis of ultrapure composite powders at low temperatures by the sol-gel process.The present study investigates the effects of the hydrolysis of aluminum alkoxides and the condensation products on the growth kinetics and morphology of composite particles containing alumina and titania. Alkoxides of titanium and aluminum are employed; therefore, powders of high purity are produced. Since various solvents are used as media for powder synthesis, the effect of the solvent on particle morphology will also be discussed.

Sol-Gel Processing of Transparent MgAl2O4

1988 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan-Fu Yu ◽  
Sangvavann Heng ◽  
Tai-Il Mah ◽  
Edward E. Hermes
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Metal Alkoxide ◽  
Solvent Ratio ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Control Chemical ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Gel Processing ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

ABSTRACTHigh-purity, transparent monolithic spinel (MgAl2O4) was synthesized via the hydrolytic thermal decomposition of mixed alkoxide organo-metallic precursors. Several factors, such as the metal alkoxide concentration in various solvents, the water to solvent ratio, and the reaction temperatures affect the hydrolysis of the mixed alkoxides. These factors also influence the transparency of the resulting sols and gels. The degree of transparency of the sols and gels is also influenced by such factors as pH and drying control chemical additives. Variations in the processing conditions during drying, aging, and sintering of the gels produced ceramic materials with high degree of transparency.

Amorphous Thin Film Ruthenium Oxide as an Electrode Material for Electrochemical Capacitors

1995 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.R. Jow ◽  
J.P. Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Specific Capacitance ◽  
Chloride Solution ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Ruthenium Oxide ◽  
Metal Alkoxide ◽  
Oxide Electrode ◽  
Preparation Temperature ◽  
Amorphous Thin Film ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Alkoxide Precursor

ABSTRACTRuthenium oxide thin films of an amorphous phase were successfully prepared on a titanium (Ti) substrate at temperatures below 160 °C. The sol-gel process using metal alkoxide precursor in nonaqueous solvents was used to prepare these films. The preliminary results showed that a specific capacitance of 430 F/g can be achieved for amorphous ruthenium oxide electrode in sulfuric acid. Films prepared by this method are compared with the films prepared by the thermal decomposition of the aqueous ruthenium chloride solution at temperatures above 300 °C. The specific capacitance, the crystalline structure, and the surface morphology of these films as a function of the preparation temperature were also discussed.

Introduction of Organic Moieties into Transition-Metal Oxide Matrices via Phosphonate Groups

1998 ◽  
Vol 519 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.H. Mutin ◽  
C. Delenne ◽  
D. Medoukali ◽  
R. Corriu ◽  
A. Vioux
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Metal Oxide ◽  
Phosphonic Acid ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Transition Metal Oxide ◽  
Metal Alkoxide ◽  
Hydrolytic Condensation ◽  
Metal Phosphonates ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Sol Gel Process

AbstractTransition metal oxide / phenylphosphonate hybrids with M/P ratios ranging from 1 to 5, (M= Ti, Zr) and metal phosphonates (M/P = 0.5) have been prepared by a sol-gel process involving in a first step the non-hydrolytic condensation between metal alkoxide and phosphonic acid leading to M-O-P bonds, followed by the hydrolysis-condensation of the remaining M-OR groups. The composition, texture and structure of the materials were investigated using EDX, TGA, XRD, IR and 31P NMR.

Synthesis of Hollow Titania Photocatalytic Particles Using Yeast as Templates

2013 ◽  
Vol 699 ◽  
pp. 126-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Nomura ◽  
Syota Tanii ◽  
Hayato Tokumoto ◽  
Yasuhiro Konishi
Keyword(s):  
Pore Diameter ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
Inorganic Particles ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Yeast Powder ◽  
Titania Precursor ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Hollow inorganic particles have attracted considerable interest for a variety of applications. In this work, yeast powder was used as a bio-template to fabricate yeast/titania core-shell spheres. A titania precursor was deposited via the hydrolysis of tetraisopropyl titanate. Triethanolamine was employed to control the reaction rate of the sol-gel process. The hollow titania particles with a diameter of approximately 4 m and a thickness of approximately 54 nm were successfully obtained after calcination of the core-shell spheres at 700 °C. The crystal structure of the particles was anatase. The specific surface area and the average pore diameter were 21.4 m2/g and 1.6 nm, respectively. The photocatalytic activity of the hollow particles was higher compared with that of solid particles.

Homogeneous phase synthesis of chitosan silica hybrid materials in ionic liquid medium and adsorption of Fe(III) from aqueous solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 586-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananda S. Amarasekara ◽  
Deping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Hybrid Materials ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Phase Reaction ◽  
Phase Synthesis ◽  
Homogeneous Phase ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Silica Hybrid ◽  
Ionic Liquid Medium

Two chitosan silica hybrid materials were prepared by a two-step process in 78–84% yields using the homogeneous phase reaction of 3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl isocyanate with chitosan dissolved in 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid (∼10% w/w), which was followed by NH4OH catalyzed hydrolysis of triethoxysilyl groups and then sol-gel process. These new hybrid materials were shown to adsorb up to about 95% of Fe3+ from 5 × 10−4 M aqueous solution at room temperature in 24 h.

Preparation and Microstructural Evolution of Sol-Gel-Derived Enstatite Fibers

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 1007-1009
Author(s):  
M.T. Tsai ◽  
P.J. Tsai ◽  
H.C. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Microstructural Evolution ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Optical Transmittance ◽  
Ceramic Fiber ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Metal Alkoxide ◽  
Ceramic Fibers ◽  
Bridging Ligands ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Infrared Studies

Homogeneous and transparent enstatite fibers were prepared via the sol-gel process of metal alkoxide precursors. The gel-to-ceramic conversion was characterized. The solution compositions had a significant influence on the microstructural evolution of gel fibers. Infrared studies indicated that bidentate bridging ligands were formed between acetate and metal ions, which enhanced spinnability remarkably. The as-drawn fibers were essentially microporous. On heating to 800 oC, enstatite ceramic fibers exhibited mesoporous structures with nanocrystals in size. The optical transmittance of enstatite ceramic fiber in the visible range was around 90 % after heating at 800 oC.

Some Comments on the Production of Medium Sized Spherical Particles by Anion and Water Extraction Variant of Sol-Gel Process

1994 ◽  
Vol 372 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Deptula ◽  
W. Łstoke;ada ◽  
T. Olczak ◽  
A. Chmielewski
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Drastic Reduction ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Emulsion Drops ◽  
Clustering Effect ◽  
Non Destructive

AbstractMedium sized spherical particles (with diameters below 100 μm) of ceramic materials (Al203 and Al203 +8%TiO2) were produced in the following steps: (1) preparation of concentrated hydroxide sols of cations by extraction of anions using Primene JMT, (2) formation of sol emulsion in 2-ethylhexanol-1 containing various amounts of surfactants (EH), (3) gelation of emulsion drops by extraction of water with partially dehydrated EH, (4) non-destructive thermal treatment. Principal properties of the sol depend on the temperature of the extraction process. For preparation of lowanionic sols a two step extraction process, separated by digestion of the aqueous phase at boiling point, was necessary. It was found that the parameters of emulsion formation as well as the properties of the sols significantly influence the particle size distribution. It was concluded that lowering of the sol- EH interracial tension by the surfactant does not influence the process. On the contrary the “anti-clustering” effect of surfactants is essential for preparation of perfect spherical powders. The thermal decomposition of gels to oxides is determinant for densities, specific surface area and carbon content. Medium sized spherical powders are free flowing. The compactibility and sinterability of those powders are poor. However drastic reduction of particle size by milling (connected with their transformation to irregular shape) significantly improves the sinterability.

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