@article{Shah_Al-Marzouki_2024, title={A simple and safe method for preparation of Mg(OH)2 nanorods in ambient air}, volume={2}, url={https://oiccpress.com/international-journal-of-nano-dimension/article/a-simple-and-safe-method-for-preparation-of-mgoh2-nanorods-in-ambient-air/}, DOI={10.7508/ijnd.2011.02.003}, abstractNote={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.}, number={2}, journal={International Journal of Nano Dimension (Int. J. Nano Dimens.)}, publisher={OICC Press}, author={Shah, M. A. and Al-Marzouki, F.M.}, year={2024}, month={Mar.}, keywords={FESEM, Mg metal, water, Nanorods, growth} }