Effect of precursor characteristics on zirconia and ceria particle morphology in spray pyrolysis

C. Y. Chen, T. K. Tseng, S. C. Tsai, C. K. Lin, H. M. Lin

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Abstract

Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of acetate-based precursors with precisely measured precursor drop size was employed to produce ZrO2 and CeO2 particles. A bimodal size distribution of the product particles indicates a significant influence of the gas-to-particle conversion mechanism in addition to the conventionally accepted one-particle-per-drop mechanism. Due to the differences in solubility of the precursors, ZrO2 particles are spherical in shape and smooth on their surfaces while the CeO2 particles are bowl-like in shape with uneven surfaces. Spherical and monodispersed particles with a peak diameter

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)409-416
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Powders: Chemical preparation
  • A. Precursors: organic
  • D. CeO
  • D. ZrO
  • Microstructure
  • Spray pyrolysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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