described as flammable. Some materials rust (a type of oxidation reaction). Some materials dissolve in water or other liquids. Usually a chemical reaction involves a transformation of the sample into a different substance, and it may be difficult to reverse the process. For example, wood is flammable. When it burns it combines with oxygen from ...
The results illustrate the relation between the properties of the nanoparticles in the colloid, in the powder, and in nanostructured thin films prepared with the materials. A thorough understanding of synthesis methods is essential for the preparation of nanomaterials with tailored structural, morphological, and ultimately, physical properties.