In-Situ TEM Observation on Phase Formation of $TiO_2$ Nanoparticle Synthesized by Flame Method

  • Jie, H.S. (Nano-Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • Park, H. (Nano-Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • Kim, K.H. (Advanced Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • Ahn, J.P. (Advanced Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology) ;
  • Park, J.K. (Nano-Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology)
  • Published : 2006.09.24

Abstract

[ $TiO_2$ ] nanoparticle was synthesized by the flame method, which was controlled by varying the ratio and flow rate of gas mixtures consisting of oxygen (oxidizer), methane (fuel) and nitrogen (carrier gas). The crystalline phases of $TiO_2$ nanoparticle depended strongly on the temperature distribution in the flame, whereas the morphology was not sensitive. We proved that the anatase phase formed without the phase transformation in the flame and the rutile phase generated through several phase transformations.

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