Unique geometries and methods of synthesizing metal oxides can provide added benefits to the areas of catalysis and electro-optical devises. In this study, a single-pot hydrothermal method of producing various metal oxides were explored using oxalic acid as a capping agent along with metal oxide precursors.  The impact of reaction temperature, duration, pH, oxalic acid concentration, and precursor concentration were explored. Using SEM, XRD, and BET, data illustrates the impact variables have on metal oxide geometry (rod, sheet, sphere, etc.) and crystalline morphology (XRD results) both pre- and post- high temperature annealing.<br/>

Hydrothermal formation of various metal oxides using oxalic acid as a capping agent

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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