Synthesis of diazenido-ligated vanadium nanoparticles

Langmuir. 2013 Apr 30;29(17):5099-103. doi: 10.1021/la400102q. Epub 2013 Apr 17.

Abstract

Metallic vanadium nanoparticles stabilized with 4-octylphenyldiazenido groups (particle size: 1.7 ± 0.2 nm) were synthesized via the reduction of VCl4 with superhydride (LiBHEt3) in the presence of 4-octylphenyldiazonium salt in an Ar-filled glovebox. The resulting particles were characterized using TEM, elemental analysis, and XPS measurements. The unusual reaction on the surface resulted in the passivation of V-N═N-Ar covalent bonds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrazines / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Vanadium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hydrazines
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Vanadium