Formation of MFe2O4 (M = Co, Mn, Ni) 1D nanostructures towards rapid removal of pollutants

Wire-in-tube and tube-in-tube structures have been prepared using single-spinneret electrospinning method through adjusting the preparation parameters of precursors and subsequent calcined process. Cobalt ferrite (CoFe 2 O 4 ) samples revealed wire-in-tube morphology using a Co/Fe molar ratio of 1/2. In the case of other a Co/Fe molar ratio, belt and porous fiber morphologies were created. Manganese ferrite (MnFe 2 O 4 ) sample exhibited tube-in-tube structure while nickel ferrite (NiFe 2 O 4 ) sample just exhibited tube structure. Because of no template in electrospun polymer composite nanofibers , the precursor diffusion process during calcination plays an important role for morphology controlling. The magnetic properties of samples were examined. The cobalt ferrite (CoFe 2 O 4 ) wire-in-tube sample revealed the highest saturation magnetization (60 emu/g). After growing with AlOOH on the surface, CoFe 2 O 4 wire-in-tube sample revealed a high efficiency for the removal of Congo red pollutant. These nanostructures are particularly attractive for use in the field of nano-fluidic and nano-energy harvesting devices.