Mechanistic Insight into the Precursor Chemistry of ZrO <sub>2</sub> and HfO <sub>2</sub> Nanocrystals; towards Size-Tunable Syntheses
Rohan Pokratath, Dietger Van den Eynden, Susan Cooper, Jette K. Mathiesen, Valérie Waser, M. Devereux, Simon J. L. Billinge, Markus Meuwly, Kirsten M. Ø. Jensen, Jonathan De Roo
Abstract
1 substitution (minor). Using this new mechanistic insight, we adapted the synthesis to optimize the yield and gain control over nanocrystal size. These insights will allow the rational design and synthesis of complex oxide nanocrystals.
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NanocrystalChemistryNanotechnologyChemical physicsMaterials scienceSemiconductor materials and devicesFerroelectric and Negative Capacitance DevicesInorganic Chemistry and Materials