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Synthesis of Nanocrystalline ZrO2 Powder by the Polyol Route

Vivekanandhan S., Venkateswarlu M., Rawls H.R., Satyanarayana N., Univ. Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, US

Recently, it was observed that nanostructured zirconium oxide, ZrO2, powder exhibits enhanced performance in many applications. We report the polyol route for the synthesis of nanocrystalline ZrO2 powder, and its characterization by TG/DTA, FTIR, XRD [...]

Glycerol Assisted Polymeric Precursor Route for the Synthesis of Nanocrystalline LiCoO2 Powders

Vivekanandhan S., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

LiCoO2 with Layer structure has been used as a cathode material in lithium batteries. Recently, it is found that the nanostructured LiCoO2 powders exhibit an enhanced electrochemical performance compared to their bulk. Physiochemical properties of [...]

Novel Acrylamide Assisted Polymeric Citrate Route for the Synthesis of Nanocrystalline ZrO2 Powders for Dental Applications

Vivekanandhan S., Venkateswarlu M., Rawls H.R., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Zirconium oxide has been receiving importance because of its use in wide range of biomedical applications, which is due to its high mechanical strength, fracture toughness and bio-compatibility. Recently, nano structured zirconia powders exhibit enhanced [...]

Ethylene Glycol Mediated Synthesis of Nano – Crystalline NiFe2O4 Spinel Powder

Vivekanandhan S., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Reader, IN

Nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) spinel structure of magnetic material has exhibits wide range of applications. NiFe2O4 exhibits unusual physical and chemical properties when it is prepared in nano size. Solid state reaction method has been widely [...]

Effect of Various Fuel Conditions on the Synthesis of Nano Crystalline LiNiVO4 Powders for Lithium Battery Applications

Vivekanandhan S., Venkateswarlu M., Satyanarayana N., Pondicherry University, IN

Inverse spinel LiNiVO4 has been used as a cathode material for high voltage lithium battery applications. Better performance of the cathode material is due to its physical and chemical properties, which are mainly depending on [...]