SYNTHESIS OF CERIUM OXIDE NANORODS

Authors

Chin Li Cheung, University of Nebraska at LincolnFollow
Zane Charles Gernhart, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2017

Citation

Patent No.: US 9,738,541 B2

Comments

Cheung et al.

Appl. No.: 14/515,493

Abstract

Cerium oxide nanorods having a variety of aspect ratios can be produced by providing a first mixture that includes a cerium precursor material, and using microwave to heat the first mixture to a first temperature for a period of time to produce first plurality of cerium oxide nanorods having a first range of aspect ratios. A second mixture that includes a cerium precursor material heated using microwave to a second temperature for a period of time to produce second plurality of cerium oxide nanorods having a second range of aspect ratios. The first plurality of cerium oxide nanorods and the second plurality of cerium oxide nanorods are mixed to produce third plurality of cerium oxide nanorods having the third range of aspect ratios that is broader than the first range or the second range .