New experimental evidence concerning the formation of La(OH)3 nanowires on anodic alumina membranes by cathodic polarization in 0.05M lanthanum nitrate solution is provided to further support the conclusions previously reached in our work (Bocchetta et al 2007 Electrochem. Commun. 9 683-8) and recently criticized by Gonzlez-Rovira et al (Nanotechnology 2008 19 495305). Some unconvincing aspects of the paper of Gonzlez-Rovira et al, according to which the same electrochemical process should lead to the formation of hydroxycarbonate nanotubes, are also discussed.
Comments on 'formation and characterization of nanotubes of La(OH) 3 obtained using porous alumina membranes'
BOCCHETTA, PATRIZIA;
2010-01-01
Abstract
New experimental evidence concerning the formation of La(OH)3 nanowires on anodic alumina membranes by cathodic polarization in 0.05M lanthanum nitrate solution is provided to further support the conclusions previously reached in our work (Bocchetta et al 2007 Electrochem. Commun. 9 683-8) and recently criticized by Gonzlez-Rovira et al (Nanotechnology 2008 19 495305). Some unconvincing aspects of the paper of Gonzlez-Rovira et al, according to which the same electrochemical process should lead to the formation of hydroxycarbonate nanotubes, are also discussed.File in questo prodotto:
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