Template- and Surfactant-free Synthesis of Ultrathin CeO Nanowires in a Mixed Solvent and Their Superior Adsorption Capability for Water Treatment

Overview

Journal Chem Sci

Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2017 Jul 15

PMID 28706659

Citations 6

Authors

Xiao-Fang Yu

Jian-Wei Liu

Huai-Ping Cong

Lei Xue

Muhammad Nadeem Arshad

Hassan A Albar

Tariq R Sobahi

Qiang Gao

Shu-Hong Yu

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Abstract

Ultrathin CeO nanowires with a diameter of 5 nm and an aspect ratio of more than 100 can be prepared by a one-step refluxing approach in a mixed solvent composed of water and ethanol without using any templates or surfactants. The formation mechanism of the as-synthesized ultrathin nanowires has been investigated. The as-synthesized CeO nanowires with a high surface area of 125.31 m g exhibited excellent wastewater treatment performance with high removal capacities towards organic dyes and heavy metal ions. In addition, the as-synthesized CeO nanowires can adsorb Congo red selectively from a mixed solution composed of several dyes. Successful access to high quality ultrathin nanowires will make it possible for their potential application in catalysis and other fields.

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