Abstract:Amorphous lead metaborate (Pb(BO2)2 H2O) nanostructures were synthesized by a simpl and cost-effective synthesis method which is based on precipitation of lead ions using boric acid/sodium hydroxide buffer (pH 9.2) in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG). Scanning electron microscopy images showed that the average particle size is 30±9 nm and the particle shape is mostly spherical. The chemical formulation of Pb(BO2)2 H2O was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma and thermal gravi… Show more
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