Graphite encapsulated iron nanoparticles produced by ball-milling and annealing a mixture of expanded graphite and iron powders

摘要

Graphite encapsulated iron nanoparticles were prepared by ball-milling and subsequently annealing a mixture of expanded graphite and iron powders. The nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The formation mechanism of the nanoparticles was discussed. The results show that the nanoparticles have a size range of 20-150 nm, and graphite and iron in the nanoparticles have a higher crystallinity.