Self-sacrificed two-dimensional REO(CH3COO) template-assisted synthesis of ultrathin rare earth oxide nanoplates

Abstract

In this Communication, a general two-dimensional (2D) template method for the synthesis of ultrathin 2D nanomaterials of non-layered compounds is reported. With this method, the whole series of ultrathin rare earth oxide (RE2O3) nanoplates are synthesized by using in situ formed REO(CH3COO) nanoplates as self-sacrificed templates.