Self‐Assembled Metal Zinc Three‐Dimensional Microstructures at Room Temperature. Issue 7 (26th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Song, Limin; liu, Dan; Zhang, Shujuan
• Is Part Of: Crystal research and technology. Volume 53:Issue 7(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-04-26
• Subjects: metal zinc -- metals and alloys -- replacement method nanoparticles -- three‐dimensional microstructures; Crystallography -- Periodicals; 548
• DOI: 10.1002/crat.201700148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0232-1300

Abstract

Abstract: Three‐dimensional metal zinc (Zn) with the shapes of like‐flower, like‐grass, and like‐urchin are successfully prepared by a convenient method that replaced zinc cations (Zn 2+ ) with metal magnesium (Mg) plate at room temperature. The as‐prepared microstructures are investigated by X‐ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The morphology of Zn microstructures is affected by both solvents and anions. The conditions of the self‐assembly of variable shapes are clarified. The formation mechanism of various microstructures is also deduced in detail. The method herein is advantageous in convenience, low cost, and environmental benignity. Abstract : Three‐dimensional metal zinc is successfully prepared by a convenient method of replacement of zinc cations with metal magnesium plate. It is found that both solvents and anions affect the morphology of metal Zn microstructures. The conditions of self‐assembly of variable shapes are clear through experiments. The formation mechanism of various microstructures is also deduced in details .