Abstract
The local crystal structure of dried and deuterated nano-manganese-oxide powder samples was studied via atomic pair distribution function analysis of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. The protonated sample shows ultrahigh efficiency as a gold adsorbent even from ppt-level aqueous solutions such as seawater. We show that the nano-manganese-oxide particles have an R-MnO 2-type local crystal structure. The possible role of the protons on the surface of the nano-particles is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1603-1608 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics