Preparation of BaZrO3 nanoparticles using a solvothermal reaction

Abstract

Barium zirconate (BaZrO3) nanoparticles were successfully prepared by a solvothermal reaction. These were synthesized by a solvothermal method at 230°C -240°C for 18 h using a mixture solution of ethanol and 2-metoxy-thanol as the reaction medium. The prepared particles were collected using a centrifugal separator. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurement confirmed the presence of perovskite BaZrO3 particles. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations revealed that the particles were composed of highly dispersed nanoparticles. The results of our study indicate that the addition of water to the reaction medium is an important for the preparation of a perovskite structure and control of the size of the BaZrO3.