Synthesis of Copper Oxalate Nanorods by a Simple One-step Solid-state Chemical Reaction Method

Copper oxalate nanorods were successfully prepared by means of a simple one-step solid-state reaction method with the assistance of a suitable surfactant, polyethylene glycol 400. The product with uniform rodlike morphology was characterized by XRD, TEM and SEM. The formational mechanism of the rod-like structure was also preliminary discussed.