Zirconia-based nanomaterials: recent developments in synthesis and applications
Nisha Kumari, Shweta Sareen, Meenakshi Verma, Shelja Sharma, Ajay Sharma, Harvinder Singh Sohal, S.K. Mehta, Jeongwon Park, Vishal Mutreja
Abstract
, chemical synthesis which includes hydrothermal, solvothermal, sol-gel, microwave, solution combustion, and co-precipitation methods, and a greener approach which employs bacteria, fungus, and plant parts for the preparation of zirconia nanoparticles. In this review article, the aforementioned methods have been critically analyzed for obtaining specific phases and shapes. The review also incorporates a detailed survey of the applications of zirconia-based nanomaterials. Furthermore, the influence of specific phases, morphology, and the comparison with their counterpart composites for different applications have also been included. Finally, the concluding remarks, prospects and possible scope are given in the last section.