Combining thermolysis of molecular precursor with sol-gel process to zinc gallate nanoparticles

Zinc gallate nanoparticles were prepared by combining thermolysis of single molecular precursor with sol-gel method in the presence of a capping agent. The size and shape of zinc gallate nanoparticles could be controlled by changing the reaction temperature. Single molecular precursor with alkyl and alkoxide ligand was used for zinc gallate nanoparticles to ensure the correct stoichiometry of the product. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.