Solution Assisted Laser Ablation Synthesis of Discrete Aluminum Nanoparticles (Preprint)
Abstract
Discrete aluminum nanoparticles with an average particle size of 21 nm have been prepared by laser ablation of a metallic aluminum target submerged in dry tetrahydrofuran in the presence of 0.001 M oleic acid as a stabilizing ligand. The particles display high solubility and minimal aggregation while the absence of oleic acid leads to highly aggregated particles and a broader particle size distribution. O/Al ratios obtained from EDS analysis of single particles and small particle clusters suggests the particles produced are primarily metallic aluminum with minimal oxide content.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA522118
Entities
People
- C. A. Crouse
- E. Shin
- J. E. Spowart
- P. T. Murray
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory