Growth and Characterization of Electrospun LaMnO3 Nanofibers by Electrospinning Technique

Abstract

The polycrystalline perovskite structure of LaMnO3 nanofibers was obtained by calcination of the PVA/[LaCl3+MnCl2+(NH4)2CO3] composite at 600°C with electrospinning technique. The decomposition and crystalline behavior of sample were examined by Thermogravimetric and Simultaneous Differential Thermal Analysis (TG-DTA). The crystal structure and phase formation were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was performed and the diameters of the LaMnO3 nanofibers were calculated to be 42 nm and 55 nm with different spinning intervals at 600°C. SEM analysis was also carried out to examine the fiber diameters and morphological properties.