Abstract
This report describes the methodology for the fabrication of mesoporous In2O3 microflowers by hydrothermal and calcination procedures in which In(OH)3/In2S3 acts as an intermediate. Both In2O3 and its precursor were analyzed with scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction. BET surface area, pore size and pore volume analyses were also carried out. Electron microscopy images clearly evidence the self-assembly of 2D nanosheets into the micro flower structure. The mechanism of self-assembly and calcination is reported. Electrochemical properties of the synthesized In2O3 micro flowers were studied.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25856-25865 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | RSC Advances |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering