Reaction Kinetic Parameters and Surface Thermodynamic Properties of Cu₂O Nanocubes

Author： Li Xingxing Tang Huanfeng Lu Xianrui Lin Shi Shi Lili Huang Zaiyin

Publisher： MDPI

E-ISSN： 1099-4300|17|8|5437-5449

ISSN： 1099-4300

Source： Entropy, Vol.17, Iss.8, 2015-07, pp. : 5437-5449

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Abstract

Cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) nanocubes were synthesized by reducing Cu(OH)₂ in the presence of sodium citrate at room temperature. The samples were characterized in detail by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, and N₂ absorption (BET specific surface area). The equations for acquiring reaction kinetic parameters and surface thermodynamic properties of Cu₂O nanocubes were deduced by establishment of the relations between thermodynamic functions of Cu₂O nanocubes and these of the bulk Cu₂O. Combined with thermochemical cycle, transition state theory, basic theory of chemical thermodynamics, and in situ microcalorimetry, reaction kinetic parameters, specific surface enthalpy, specific surface Gibbs free energy, and specific surface entropy of Cu₂O nanocubes were successfully determined. We also introduced a universal route for gaining reaction kinetic parameters and surface thermodynamic properties of nanomaterials.