Abstract
Nd2Zr2O7 microbelts were successfully prepared by simple electrospinning paired with calcination. The composition, microstructure, and structure of the as-prepared Nd2Zr2O7 microbelts were systematically characterized through a combination of characterisations, such as XRD, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, and TG-DSC techniques. Results indicated that the as-prepared Nd2Zr2O7 microbelts had a pyrochlore-type crystal structure and uniform size with about 10 μm thickness. Moreover, a feasible formation mechanism of the Nd2Zr2O7 microbelts was discussed. The present procedure can be expanded to develop other rare-earth zirconate materials with belt structure.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 133105 |
| Journal | Materials Letters |
| Volume | 329 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Crystal structure
- Electrospinning
- Formation mechanism
- Microstructure