Synthesis and Characterization of Ultra-Fine Colloidal Silica Nanoparticles

Qasim, Mohd ; Ananthaiah, J. ; Dhara, S. ; Paik, P. ; Das, D. (2014) Synthesis and Characterization of Ultra-Fine Colloidal Silica Nanoparticles Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 6 (9). pp. 965-973. ISSN 2164-6627

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1166/asem.2014.1578

Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/asem.2014.1578

Abstract

A facile synthesis of colloidal silica nanoparticles of various sizes, employing the hydrolysis and condensation of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) in absence of any surfactant, is reported. The surfactantfree colloids of SiO2 nanoparticles with diameter ∼5–6 nm are stable upto 50 days after synthesis. The effects of different reaction parameters (e.g., concentration of TEOS, water, alcohol and ammonia) on particle sizes have been investigated. Particle sizes have been found to increase with increasing TEOS and ammonia concentration but decrease with increasing water concentration. Obtained products have been characterized through XRD, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR, HRTEM and FE-SEM. The colloidal stability has been characterized by zeta potential and rheological measurements.

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