Morphology Control of Stolzite Microcrystals with High Hierarchy in Solution

Abstract

Crystal gazing: A mild solution route has been designed for the controlled synthesis of lead tungstate microcrystals with high crystal symmetry, in which the cationic surfactant, pH value, and temperature play key roles. Helix- (see TEM image), spindle-, chainlike, and dendritic structures can be produced by varying the reaction conditions.