Synthesis and Characterization of Boehmite Nanofibers

Abstract

Boehmite nanofibers of high quality were synthesized through a wet‐gel conversion process without the use of a surfactant. The long nanofibers of boehmite with clear‐cut edges were obtained by steaming the wet‐gel precipitate at 170 ∘ C for 2 days. Analytical techniques such as X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared emission spectroscopy (IES), as well as Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize the products.