Ultrathin lanthanide oxides nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and applications

摘要: Over the past decade, ultrathin lanthanide oxides (Ln2O3, Ln = La to Lu) nanomaterials have been intensively studied in fields of rare earth materials science. This unique class has shown many unprecedented properties (big surface area, high effect, physical and chemical activities) is thus being explored for numerous promising applications. In this review, a brief introduction Ln2O3 was given their advantages were highlighted. Then, typical synthetic methodologies summarized compared (thermal decomposition, solvothermal, soft template, co-precipition microwave etc.). Due some applications nanomaterials, such as drug delivery catalysis CO oxidation, reviewed. Finally, on basis current achievements personal perspectives challenges future research directions proposed.