Table 1.
Overview of microwave treated solution A where the temperature and duration of the synthesis are represented in function of the particle size and crystallinity.
| Temperature (°C) | Duration (min) | Particles size [a] (nm) | Crystalline | Present phase | Crystallite size (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 5 | 37 | No | – | – |
| 140 | 60 | 47 | Yes | Monoclinic ZrO2 | 3.13 ± 0.11 |
| 150 | 5 | 45 | Yes | Monoclinic ZrO2 | 2.64 ± 0.11 |
| 150 | 30 | 52 | Yes | Monoclinic ZrO2 | 3.37 ± 0.10 |
| 160 | 5 | 50 | Yes | Monoclinic ZrO2 | 3.35 ± 0.10 |
[a] Secondary particle size is measured by DLS (dynamic light scattering).