Author : Mr.Chaudhari Devanand Prakash 1
Date of Publication :26th October 2020
Abstract: A very simple method of synthesis of goethite, α-FeOOH, nanowire is reported. To fabricate the nanowires, an anodiezed alumina nanoporous template (AAO) is used. AAO has pores with an average diameter of 60 nm. The synthesis is based, on a self-combustion reaction of the chemical precursor (Fe(NO3)3 satured solution) which occurs inside the nanopores. The geometry of AAO determines the morphology of the nanowires, and the confinement conditions in which occurs the heat treatment determines the composition of the nanostructure. The nanowires are characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and magnetometry (magnetization vs. applied field (M vs. H)). TEM analysis indicates that nanowires are composed of several α-FeOOH single crystals. The nanowires have a clear magnetic oriented structure.
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