Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Hematite Particles in a “Nanomedusa” Morphology

Figure 1

((a), (b), and (c)) TEM images of the HNM particles. In (d), the “legs” (fibers) are shown on an expanded scale. (e) A HR-TEM image, taken with atomic resolution at the outer part of a particle. Oval curves (yellow) mark crystalline domains. (f) The electron diffraction pattern. The yellow cross denotes the amorphous ring that is superimposed on the crystalline reflections.

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