Sustainable sonoprocess for synthesizing γ-Ga₂O₃/In₃Sn core-shell submicron particles via acoustic emulsification and oxidation of molten EGaInSn at room temperature.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the sustainable room-temperature synthesis of In₃Sn/γ-Ga₂O₃ core-shell particles via an acoustic route using molten eutectic Ga-In-Sn alloy (EGaInSn). Sonication was used for the emulsification and oxidation steps. During the emulsification step, the sonication of molten EGaInSn in ethanol (EtOH) at 45 kHz facilitated the formation of the smallest EGaInSn particles (average diameter, D_av = 782 nm). In terms of EGaInSn particle size, 45 kHz sonication was suitable for emulsification of molten EGaInSn and ethanol system than 24 kHz sonication. During the oxidation step, the preferential oxidation of Ga in the EGaInSn particles occurred via sonication in a solution of EtOH and hydrazine monohydrate (N₂H₄

SUBMITTER: Yamanaka T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295616 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature