Solution synthesis of homogeneous plate-like multifunctional CeO2 particles

Plate-like CeO2 particles were successfully synthesized by calcination of Ce-2(CO3)(3)center dot 8H(2)O single plate crystals at 400 degrees C. In comparison with commercial CeO2 nanoparticles, the homogeneous plate-like CeO2 particles showed lower photocatalytic and oxidation catalytic activity, higher slipping characteristic (comfort of use) and higher pearlescence (gloss value) as well as excellent UV-shielding ability, indicating the potential application as a new type of multifunctional material.