10.7508/ijnd.2011.02.003

A simple and safe method for preparation of Mg(OH)2 nanorods in ambient air

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  • M. A. Shah1,
  • F.M. Al-Marzouki1,
  1. Department of Physics, Faculty of science, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Shah, M. A., & Al-Marzouki, F. (2024). A simple and safe method for preparation of Mg(OH)2 nanorods in ambient air. International Journal of Nano Dimension, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.7508/ijnd.2011.02.003
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Abstract

Magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 nanorods with diameters of 90±10nm and lengths of more than 2μms were prepared by a simple route at ~75oC in ambient air. The approach is based on reaction of magnesium powder and de-ionized water without the use of any harmful, toxic or corrosive reagents. Characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) shows single crystalline structure of Mg(OH)2 (brucite) whereas Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed that nanorods are almost uniform in size. Since only water is used as a solvent as well as a source of oxygen, we believe that this manufacturing process is suitable for mass production of nanostructures safely.

Keywords

  • FESEM,
  • growth,
  • Mg metal,
  • Nanorods,
  • water
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