Preparation of monodispersed nanocrystalline CeO2 powders by microwave irradiation

Abstract
Monodispersed nanocrystalline CeO2 powders of size ca. 2.0 nm displaying quantum size effects have been prepared by microwave irradiation in an aqueous solution containing (NH4)2Ce(NO3)6, PEG and NaAc.