Manganese Oxide Nanoparticle Synthesis by Thermal Decomposition of Manganese(II) Acetylacetonate

Compared to other synthesis methods, thermal decomposition generates uniform metal oxide nano-particles with tight control over particle size, shape, and chemical composition. This technique is an easy one pot synthesis that uses three reagents, a metal precursor, an organic solvent and a stabilizer. It can produce different types of nano-particles including manganese oxide and iron oxide.

Demonstrating the procedure will be Celia Martinez De La Torre, a graduate research assistant in my laboratory. Before beginning an experiment, place a four neck 500 milliliter round bottom flask onto the heating mantle. And secure the middle neck with a metal claw clamp.