Controlling the morphological evolution of iron oxide/alkoxide particles and their application in a superwetting surface

Using nitrogen, the morphological evolution of iron oxide/alkoxide particles was investigated by altering the reaction temperature in a one-pot solvothermal synthesis , resulting in a series of particles with different shapes, such as smooth sheet-like, rough sheet-like and cubic particles. The particle shape began to transform at 180 °C due to the altered crystallization and compositions, accompanied by the evolution of the magnetic properties without post-calcination. Based on the above research, large flower-like particles could be prepared by a two-step heating process. In virtue of the structural and morphological advantages, the flower-like particles were applied in fabricating a superwetting surface.