Stabilization of CeO(2) nanoparticles in a CO(2) rich solvent

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Nov 21:(43):5628-30. doi: 10.1039/b811563j. Epub 2008 Sep 29.

Abstract

Here it is shown that the chemical nature of outer organic surfactant layers, used to stabilize inorganic nanoparticles (NPs), is a key factor controlling solubility in a mixed liquid CO(2)-heptane (10% vol) solvent.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Cerium / chemistry*
  • Heptanes / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Solubility
  • Solvents / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Heptanes
  • Solvents
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Cerium
  • ceric oxide