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A. Date, U. Schubert:
"Synthesis Of Nanocomposites";
Poster: 14. Österreichische Chemietage, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz; 2011-09-26 - 2011-09-29; in: "14. Österreichische Chemietage - Program", (2011), Paper ID PO-73, 1 pages.

The design of new inorganic−organic hybrid materials is currently one of the mainstream challenges in the field of advanced materials science. The combination of both components results in materials with improved mechanical, thermal, optical, electrical, or magnetic properties and enhanced functional or structural performances. One way to get nanocomposites through organic-inorganic hybrid intermediates starts with reaction between metal salt and bifunctional organic molecules like R´Si(OR)₃. R´ must contain a functional group capable to coordinate to another complex moiety. After hydrolysis, oxidation etc. metal oxide nanoparticles are obtained which can be converted into other nanoparticles.
Here, we focused on the synthesis of Pt/ZrO₂ and Ni/ ZrO₂ nanocomposites, which is influenced by modification of the precursor and different reaction conditions. Detailed characterization is carried out by spectroscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray scattering, thermal analysis etc. and distribution of nanoparticles and the composites are investigated with respect to properties.