To raise the need of new precursors in the synthesis of NiO nanoparticles, mononuclear nickel(II) Schiff base complexes, viz. Ni(salbn) and Ni(Me 2 -salpn), were employed as precursor in solid-state thermal decomposition. Structure, purity and morphology of these nanoparticles have been examined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM analysis reveals that the synthesized nanoparticles have cubic particles with an average diameter of around 5-15 nm. This method is simple, less costly, and fast and safe for production of NiO nanoparticles in industrial applications.Keywords Nickel oxide Á Schiff base precursors Á PXRD Á SEM Á TEM
BackgroundRecently, nickel(II) Schiff base complexes have been widely investigated not only for their interesting structures and properties [1,2], but also for their use as precursor for preparation of nickel oxide nanoparticles [3]. Then, considerable interest has been grown on the preparation and characterization of NiO nanoparticles via thermal decomposition of complexes for their unique applications and properties [4,5]. Among the transition metal oxides, nickel oxide has attracted much attention due to its properties and applications [6,7].