Abstract
α-MnO2 nanowires with a length about 6–10μm and an average diameter of 20nm were synthesized through a facile hydrothermal process without any templates or surfactants. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction techniques, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and surface area analysis. The effects of the hydrothermal temperature and the concentration of CH3COOH on the crystal phase and morphology of the final products were studied in detail. The hydrothermal temperature and the concentration of CH3COOH play crucial roles in determining the crystal phase and morphology of the products. The possible formation mechanism of the α-MnO2 nanowires was investigated and discussed. Additionally, the as-prepared α-MnO2 nanowires showed higher catalytic activity for toluene combustion than the commercial MnO2, suggesting their potential applications in the elimination of volatile organic compounds.
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