Investigation of the facet-dependent performance of α-Fe2O3 nanocrystals for heavy metal determination by stripping voltammetry

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 May 21;50(39):5011-3. doi: 10.1039/c4cc01029a. Epub 2014 Apr 7.

Abstract

We find for the first time that the electrochemical performances of the α-Fe2O3 nanostructures depend on their exposed facets. Density functional theory calculations are carried out to better and scientifically understand the effect of different exposed facets at the atomic-scale level.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrochemical Techniques / methods*
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Ion-Selective Electrodes
  • Lead / analysis*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Quantum Theory
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
  • Lead