Abstract
Cd4Cl3(OH)5 is a good precursor compound that can be easily converted intoCd(OH)2 or functional compounds CdS and CdSe. Novel 3D nanostructuredCd4Cl3(OH)5 nanoflower arrays were controllably synthesized through a simple low temperaturehydrothermal process. The morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscopy,x-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected areaelectron diffraction (SAED). The cadmium precursor, solution concentration, solvent,reaction temperature and reaction time are of great importance on the flower-likestructure. The formation mechanism of the flower-like structure is also discussed. TheCd4Cl3(OH)5 nanoflowers as template compounds were further transformed intoCd(OH)2 and CdS nanoflowers by an anion-exchange reaction.
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