Synthesis of CuO Nanostructures

The main reason why we would like to limit our considerations only to the wet chemical methods is that these approaches offer many advantages compared with physics synthesis processes, such as the possibility to use low-cost and high-throughput equipment, low wastage of raw materials, high uniformity of size and shape of the nanoproduct, and, finally, potential deployment of large scale production with low capital investment. In this review, we would like to discuss the effect of significant factors of the artificial process, such as solvents, starting materials, and additive materials, on CuO nano products rather than present the synthetic strategies in detail. A typical direct solution method to prepare CuO nanostructures usually involves the following steps: preparing the precursor solution, modification of nano products with additives or surfactants, heat treatment, and washing and drying process. The solvent is one of the most critical components of wet chemical methods as solvent has a crucial effect on the product. Due to the essential role of solvent, it is sometimes used to name a particular wet chemical approach, for example, alcohol-thermal synthesis or DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) route. Two primary criteria for the solvents used to synthesize CuO nanostructures are as follows: (i) they dissolve copper and alkali hydroxide compounds, and (ii) they can be washed away easily or decomposed during the washing and drying process without leaving any detrimental impurities or residues in the final nanoproduct. Many secondary factors should be paid attention to the synthesis process, such as viscosity, surface tension, volatility, reactivity, toxicity, and cost. If you are looking for high quality, high purity, and cost-effective Copper Oxide, or if you require the latest price of Copper Oxide, please feel free to email contact mis-asia.