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Spectroscopic Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanofibers

Bender, Edward Thomas
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1145294467

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2006, Master of Science, University of Akron, Physics.
Metal oxide nanofibers have potential applications in filtration, catalysis, energy conversion, and other areas. The most popular techniques for the characterization of nanofibers are X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). However, these methods need to be supplemented with surface sensitive spectroscopies for more complete characterization. In several metal oxide nanofiber systems, unexpected impurities were found which may have a significant influence on the structure and surface chemistry. These impurities are not usually detectable with XRD and SEM. The main spectroscopic methods used here for materials characterization are X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Additionally, two relatively uncommon yet powerful techniques, photoacoustic FTIR and infrared emission spectroscopy are also used. These spectroscopic methods have provided insight into some of the unusual properties of metal oxide nanofibers. With the aid of surface sensitive spectroscopies, further development of these interesting materials will be enabled.
Rex Ramsier (Advisor)
70 p.
nanofibers; electrospinning; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; XPS; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; FTIR; secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy; SIMS; infrared emission; IRES; photoacoustics; titanium dioxide; titania; aluminum oxide; alumina

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  • Bender, E. T. (2006). Spectroscopic Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanofibers [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1145294467

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bender, Edward. Spectroscopic Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanofibers. 2006. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1145294467.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bender, Edward. "Spectroscopic Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanofibers." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1145294467

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