Photochemical synthesis of submicron- and nano-scale Cu2O particles

Abstract. Submicron- and nano-scale cuprous oxide particles derived from copper acetate and copper gluconate complexes were synthesized via a photochemical route in polar media without further reducing agents. The morphology, composition, and phase structure of as-prepared Cu2O were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscop…