Formation of Bi-Sb, Bi-Sn, and Bi-Sb-Sn Nanoclusters in Silica Xerogel Matrices from Mixed-Metal Oxide Precursors |
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Authors: | Joshua T Moore Charles M Lukehart |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, 37235 |
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Abstract: | Homogeneous mixed-metal oxides of the general formula (Bi/E/Si)O
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, where E represents a dopant element (E=Sb, Sn, or Sb/Sn), can be prepared using typical sol-gel processing techniques. Reduction of the in-situ Bi(III) and E ions by hydrogen affords nanocomposites of Bi-Sb, Bi-Sn, or Bi-Sb-Sn widely dispersed throughout the silica xerogel matrix. The materials prepared have high Bi-E metal loading of 52–60 wt. % containing Bi-E alloy nanoclusters of 12–15 nm average diameter. These results demonstrate a convenient method for the production of practical quantities of nanostructured bismuth alloy ceramic composites at high metal content. |
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Keywords: | nanocomposite metal alloy nanocrystals sol-gel bismuth bismuth alloy nanocrystals |
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