Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of Iron oxide nanoparticles

Jeyanthinath Mayandi

doi:10.22452/mnij.vol2no2.3

Authors

Jeyanthinath Mayandi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/mnij.vol2no2.3

Keywords:

Iron oxide, Solvothermal synthesis, Surface morphological and Optical properties

Abstract

In the present study, we investigated the crystallinity, surface morphology, and optical properties of iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (NPs) formed by solvothermal synthesis. From powder XRD analysis, the Fe₃O₄ NPs were found to be an inverse spinel structure and highly crystalline nature. The surface morphology and particle size distribution were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The elemental compositions were confirmed using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The optical characteristics of the Fe₃O₄ NPs were analyzed by UV-Vis spectroscopy. Overall, from the analysis, Fe₃O₄ NPs with tailored optical and structural properties can be easily formed by the solvothermal route to find potential applications in industries and the medical field.

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