Die grundlegende Frage- bzw. Problemstellung der vorliegenden Arbeit war die Entwicklung innovativer Synthesemethoden für die nanoskalige, anorganische Festkörper- und Materialchemie, sowie die umfassende Charakterisierung der neuartigen Materialien und deren Untersuchung hinsichtlich potentieller Anwendungen. Die Arbeit umfasst dabei zwei große Themengebiete: Das Kapitel Bismutbasierte Nanoröhren beschreibt detailliert die neuartige Synthese doppelwandiger Bismut-Nanoröhren (engl. Double Walled Bismuth Nanotubes, DWBiNTs) bei Raumtemperatur, durch die Umsetzung von Bismutmonoiodid mit n-Butyllithium (n-BuLi) zu elementarem Bismut. Elektronenmikroskopische Untersuchungen des resultierenden feinen schwarzen Pulvers zeigen homogen strukturierte, stark agglomerierte, anisotrope Partikel mit Längen von mehreren hundert Nanometer, welche an den Enden geöffnet vorliegen und zudem einen „zwiebelartigen“ Aufbau mit einem einheitlichen inneren Durchmesser von ca. 4,5 nm sowie einen äußeren Durchmesser von ca. 6 nm aufweisen (Abbildung 1 A – C). Auf Grundlage dieser Erkenntnisse wurden von Rasche quantenchemische Rechnungen am Modell einer (34,0)@(40,0)-DWBiNT durchgeführt, aus denen neben einer hexagonal facettierten Querschnittsgeometrie (Abbildung 1 D) durch Rechnungen der elektronischen Eigenschaften eine direkte Bandlücke von 0,5 eV hervorgeht, womit es sich bei diesen Strukturen um Halbleiter handeln sollte. Im Gegensatz zu bislang bekannten Synthesemethoden für Bi-Nanoröhren kann die in der vorliegenden Arbeit entwickelte Syntheseroute als chemische Top-Down-Bottom-Up-Methode verstanden werden. Hiermit soll die Kaskade des Herauslösens der im Festkörper vorgeprägten Strukturen (chemisch Top-Down) gefolgt von deren Reorganisation zu nanoskopischen Objekten (klassisch Bottom-Up) verdeutlicht werden. Diese Herangehens-weise der Niedertemperaturreduktion klassischer Festkörperverbindungen ist bislang einzigartig und konnte basierend auf den Ergebnissen der vorliegenden Arbeit innerhalb des Arbeitskreises bereits erfolgreich auf intermetallische Phasen übertragen werden. Es konnte ferner gezeigt werden, dass es durch die milde Oxidation von DWBiNTs im O2-Strom möglich ist, unter Erhalt der Morphologie gezielt Nanoröhren der unter Normalbedingungen metastabilen β-Modifikation von Bi2O3 zu synthetisieren. Diese wurden in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kurt-Schwabe-Institut für Mess- und Sensortechnik e.V. Meinsberg hinsichtlich ihrer gassensitiven Eigenschaften untersucht. Während die oxidischen Nanoröhren keine Sensitivität gegenüber CO und nur eine geringe H2-Sensitivität aufweisen, zeigt sich eine signifikante Widerstandserhöhung mit sinkendem Sauerstoffpartialdruck im Gasgemisch. Diese Befunde zeigen eine mögliche, bislang nicht untersuchte Anwendung von Bi2O3 als Sauerstoffsensor. Das Kapitel Mikrowellenunterstützte Niedertemperatursynthese der vorliegenden Arbeit widmet sich – basierend auf dem Polyolprozess (Abbildung 2) – der zeit- und energieeffizienten Synthese der intermetallischen Phasen BiNi, Bi3Ni und BiRh, welche durch herkömmliche metallurgische Hochtemperaturschmelz- oder sinterprozesse nur schwer zugänglich sind. Besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt in der gezielten Synthese mikro- und nanostrukturierter Proben. Die intermetallische Phase Bi3Ni kann röntgenographisch phasenrein in Form homogener stäbchenförmiger Partikel mit Abmessungen von ca. 200 nm x 600 nm, so genanntes submikroskaliges Bi3Ni, synthetisiert werden (Abbildung 3 A). Ebenso erfolgreich gestaltet sich die Synthese der nickelreicheren Phase BiNi in Form von Nadeln mit Durchmessern von wenigen Nanometern und Längen von mehreren Mikrometern sowie der binären Phase BiRh in Gestalt wohl definierter hexagonal facettierter, plättchenartiger Partikel mit einem mittleren Durchmesser von ca. 50 nm und Dicken < 10 nm (Abbildung 3 B, C). In Kooperation mit der Professur Anorganische Chemie I der TU Dresden konnte am Beispiel der intermetallischen Phase Bi3Ni erfolgreich die gezielte Einstellung der Partikelgröße und –morphologie unter Verwendung des mesoporösen Oxids SBA-15 als Exotemplat gezeigt werden. Die herausgelösten Proben zeigen röntgenographisch phasenreine, agglomerierte, sphärische Nanopartikel mit einem Durchmesser von < 8 nm. Die statische Magnetisierung sowie die Transporteigenschaften an den morphologisch unterschiedlichen Proben des Typ-II Supraleiters Bi3Ni wurden in Kooperation mit dem Hochfeld-Magnetlabor des Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf untersucht. Es zeigt sich, dass durch chemische Nanostrukturierung physikalische Eigenschaften generiert werden, welche Volumenproben derselben Substanz nicht aufweisen: Die als unvereinbare Antagonisten angesehenen Grundzustände Ferromagnetismus und Supraleitung können in mesoskopischem Bi3Ni nicht nur koexistieren, sondern stärken einander sogar (Abbildung 4). Diese Ergebnisse zeigen beispielhaft, dass Partikelgrößen im Zusammenspiel mit chemischer Substrukturierung in quasi-1D-Bindungssystemen essentiell für das Auftreten neuartiger Quanteneffekte sind. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Physik fester Stoffe wurden die röntgenographisch phasenreinen Proben von BiNi (Nadeln), Bi3Ni (Stäbchen) und BiRh (hexagonale Nanoplättchen) hinsichtlich ihrer potentiellen Anwendung zur Semihydrierung von Acetylen untersucht. Für die Proben des Systems Bi/Ni kann keinerlei katalytische Aktivität gemessen werden, wohingegen die katalytischen Eigenschaften der BiRh Nanopartikel für die Semihydrierung von Acetylen hervorragend sind. So weisen die hexagonalen Nanoplättchen eine außerordentlich hohe Selektivität gegenüber Acetylen sowie eine sehr gute Langzeitstabilität, im Vergleich zu einem kommerziell erhältlichen Pd/Al2O3 Katalysator, auf. Auf Basis der im Rahmen dieser Arbeit entwickelten und in ihren Ergebnissen (Phase, Reinheit, verschiedene Morphologien) kontrollierbaren sowie zeit- und energieeffizienten reduktiven Solvothermalmethode zur Synthese von intermetallischen Verbindungen ist der Zugang zu weiteren neuartigen, mehrkomponentigen, metallischen Materialien, welche durch klassische metallurgische Hochtemperaturschmelz- oder -sinterprozesse nur schwer oder gar nicht zugänglich sind, möglich. Allgemein kann das beschriebene Verfahren als eine verlässliche, breit anwendbare Methode zur Synthese wohl strukturierter Verbindungen auf chemischem Weg bei Temperaturen bis maximal 250 °C angesehen werden, welches eine große Bandbreite an verschiedenen Einsatzmöglichkeiten bietet.

Peanut skins are a low-value byproduct of peanut blanching operations. They have been shown to contain significant levels of phenolic compounds with demonstrated antioxidant properties. The effects of two types of extraction methods: solid-liquid extraction (SLE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) on the recovery of phenolic compounds from peanut skins were investigated. Response surface methodology was used to optimize extraction conditions based on total phenolic content (TPC), ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) activity and <i>trans</i>-resveratrol content. The protective effect of peanut skin extracts (PSE) against hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)-induced oxidative stress in human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMEC) and the effect of PSE on lipid oxidation in commercial peanut butter were also evaluated. In the SLE method, EtOH was found to be the most efficient extraction solvent followed by MeOH, water and EA. Despite EtOH extracts having a higher TPC, samples extracted with MeOH demonstrated slightly higher ORAC activity. Resveratrol was identified in MeOH extracts but was not found in EtOH, water or EA extracts. In the MAE procedure, the maximum predicted TPC under the optimized conditions was 144 mg phenols/g skins compared to 118 mg/g with SLE. The maximum predicted ORAC activity was 2789 μmol TE/g as opposed to 2149 μmol TE/g with the SLE method. MAE was able to extract more phenolic compounds (with higher antioxidant activity) in a faster time than the SLE procedure. In addition, resveratrol was identified in PSE derived from MAE although at relatively low levels. PSE were found to have some protective effects against oxidative stress in HBMEC. Higher doses of PSE appeared to have a slightly cytotoxic effect. However, the data were highly variable which made it difficult to arrive at any definitive conclusions regarding the potential benefits of PSE in preventing oxidative damage to cells. In the PB experiment, hexanal levels over the storage period were not high enough for the samples to be considered oxidized. However, hexanal values of PB samples treated with PSE were lower than the control throughout storage, which suggests that PSE may provide some protection against oxidation of PB. / Ph. D.

The purpose of this research was to characterize the residual solids produced from hydraulic fracturing operations in the Marcellus Shale region. Four field samples were evaluated: drilling mud, treated sludge from the chemical treatment of process water, solids from the gravity settling of produced water, and sludge solidified prior to disposal in a municipal landfill. Cement kiln dust (CKD), used for solidification, was also considered in this study. All samples were subjected to a variety of laboratory techniques to determine their elemental composition and the potential for the elements to leach from the landfill. Strong acid digestion using a 3:1 combination of nitric acid to hydrochloric acid in a microwave with closed vessels was used to determine overall elemental composition. Leaching experiments were performed with de-ionized water and acetic acid (0.57%, pH 2.88) in an attempt to respectively evaluate the effects of weak and strong fluids that might be encountered by the residuals in landfill environments. Elements were analyzed by means of ICP-MS revealing the increased tendency for alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and halogens to leach. Leachablility was further increased for metals when exposed to acidic conditions. / Master of Science

The process of natural gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing produces large quantities of fluid containing naturally-occurring salt, radionuclides, and heavy metals which form residual solids during storage and treatment. The purpose of this research was to characterize the residual solids from hydraulic fracturing operations in the Marcellus Shale to predict the leaching behavior of select elements in disposal environments. Samples collected for this research were: (1) drilling mud, (2) treated sludge from the chemical treatment of process waters, (3) solids from the gravity settling of produced water, and (4) sludge solidified prior to disposal in a municipal landfill. These samples were subjected to various digestion techniques to determine the composition and leaching potential for elements of concern. Strong acid digestions were performed to determine the total environmentally available composition, whereas weak acid digestions were used to predict the leaching potential of these solids under various environmental conditions. The extraction fluids for the leaching experiments included weak acetic acid, acid rain, reagent water, and synthetic landfill leachate. Solids were agitated in a standard tumbling apparatus to simulate worst-case conditions based on ASTM and EPA recommendations. Results from EPA's Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) were used to determine if solids were considered hazardous based on the metal leaching potential. The results from strong and weak acid digestions were compared to better understand the types and quantity of materials that have the potential to leach from the samples. This research may be used to develop best management practices for hydraulic fracturing residual solids. / Master of Science

QDs haben aufgrund ihrer einzigartigen optischen und elektronischen Eigenschaften erhebliche Aufmerksamkeit erregt und sind vielseitige Materialien für verschiedene Anwendungen. T-QDs, wie AIS/ZnS, haben aufgrund ihrer geringeren Toxizität, Umweltverträglichkeit und einstellbaren optischen Eigenschaften an Bedeutung gewonnen. Diese Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die MW-Synthese von AIS/ZnS-QDs und untersucht den Einfluss von Syntheseparametern auf ihre optischen Eigenschaften sowie deren nachfolgende Anwendung in LSCs. Die Synthese kombiniert einen zweistufigen Erhitzungsansatz mit MW, was eine präzise Kontrolle über die QD-Zusammensetzung, Liganden und die chemische Zerfallsreihenfolge ermöglicht. Die Studie untersucht die Variation der Ag:In:S:Zn-Verhältnisse und den Einfluss von vier verschiedenen Liganden auf die optischen Eigenschaften. Die Ergebnisse bestätigen die Vielseitigkeit dieser QDs bei der Herstellung wasserlöslicher, hochphotolumineszierender Materialien. Die AIS/ZnS-QDs werden weiterhin als Materialien für LSCs genutzt, um erneuerbare Energie in BIPV-Systemen zu nutzen. Die Studie erforscht die Integration dieser QDs in eine Polymermatrix für LSCs und betont die Effizienz der Synthese. Zwei Syntheseansätze, ein zweistufiges Erhitzungsverfahren und die MW-Synthese mit Thiol-Liganden, erzeugen QDs, die in Toluol dispergierbar sind. Die resultierenden lumineszierenden Platten, integriert in LSC-Geräte, zeigen eine hohe PL QY (>60%). Die optischen Verluste werden für verschiedene Ligandenkombinationen verglichen, wobei überlegene Ergebnisse für MPA-OLA/OA-capped QDs beobachtet werden. Die LSC-Geräte, gekoppelt mit Si-Solarzellen unter einem Sonnensimulator, zeigen OPE-Werte von 3,8 ± 0,2% und 3,5 ± 0,2% für GSH-OLA/OA bzw. MPA-OLA/OA AIS/ZnS-QDs, und QOE-Werte von 24,1 ± 0,4% und 27,4 ± 0,4%. Die erreichte Leistung, gepaart mit der einfachen, wasserbasierten Synthese und den guten optischen Eigenschaften, unterstreicht das Potenzial von AIS/ZnS-QDs als LSCs. / QDs gained significant attention for their unique optical and electronic properties, making them versatile materials for various applications. t-QDs, such as AIS/ZnS, gained prominence due to their lower toxicity, eco-friendly nature, and tunable optical characteristics. This thesis focuses on the MW-assisted synthesis of AIS/ZnS QDs, exploring the impact of synthesis parameters on their optical properties and subsequent application as LSCs. The synthesis methodology combines a two-step heating approach with MW assistance, allowing for precise control over QD composition, ligands, and chemical decomposition order. The study investigates the variation of Ag:In:S:Zn ratios and the influence of four different ligands on optical properties. The results confirm the versatility of these QDs in producing water-soluble, highly photoluminescent materials with PL QY of 60-65% and long PL decay. The synthesized AIS/ZnS QDs are further utilized as materials for LSCs, aiming to harness renewable energy in building-integrated photovoltaic systems. The study explores the integration of these QDs into a polymer matrix for LSCs, emphasizing the efficiency of the synthesis method. Two synthesis approaches, a two-step heating method and MW-assisted synthesis with thiol ligands, yield QDs dispersible in organic solvents. The resulting luminescent slabs, integrated into LSC devices, exhibit high PLQY (>60%). Optical losses due to reabsorption and matrix effects are compared for different ligand combinations, with superior results observed for MPA-OLA/OA-capped QDs. The LSC devices coupled with Si-solar cells under a solar simulator demonstrate OPE values of 3.8 ± 0.2% and 3.5 ± 0.2% for GSH-OLA/OA and MPA-OLA/OA AIS/ZnS QDs, respectively, and QOE values of 24.1 ± 0.4% and 27.4 ± 0.4%. The achieved device performance, among the highest reported, coupled with the simplicity of the water-based synthesis and the excellent optical properties, underscores the potential of AIS/ZnS QDs as LSCs.

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A luminescência persistente é um fenômeno em que o material emite radiação de segundos a várias horas após cessada a irradiação (luz, radiação UV, feixe de elétrons, etc.). No entanto, os mecanismos que geram o fenômeno da luminescência persistente ainda não são totalmente estabelecidos. Neste trabalho os materiais Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ ou Tb,Ca2+) foram preparados pelo método de estado-sólido assistido por micro-ondas (MASS) e comparados com aqueles sintetizados pelo método cerâmico. As vantagens do método MASS incluem curto tempo de processamento, aquecimento dielétrico seletivo, baixo consumo de energia e uso de equipamentos de baixo custo (forno micro-ondas doméstico), muitas vezes produzindo produtos de alta pureza e alto rendimento. Os materiais foram caracterizados pelas técnicas de espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho (IR), espectroscopia Raman, difração de raios X método do pó (DRX), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), X-ray Excited Optical Luminescence (XEOL), espectroscopia de fotoluminescência na região do UV-Visível, espectroscopia de fotoluminescência na região do UV-UV vácuo e termoluminescência (TL). Os fósforos Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ ou Tb,Ca2+) foram preparados em um curto período de tempo (22-26 min) pelo método MASS utilizando forno micro-ondas doméstico, carvão ativado como susceptor, fluxos (H3BO3 ou Na2CO3) e sem a aplicação de gases. Todos materiais preparados com fluxo de H3BO3 exibem impurezas de LuBO3 que foram quantificadas por refinamento Rietveld. Os fluxos e os dopantes não alteraram consideravelmente a estrutura cristalina da matriz C-Lu2O3. As micrografias MEV sugerem que o fluxo de Na2CO3 e os precursores nitratos geram partículas de Lu2O3 com tamanho menor devido a evolução de gases provenientes da decomposição destes compostos. Por outro lado, quando é usado óxidos como precursores os materiais apresentam maiores tamanhos de partícula e na presença de H3BO3 leva a maior agregação. Os dados de XANES indicam que houve completa redução do íon TbIV &#8594 Tb3+ e parcial do PrIV &#8594 Pr3+, devido ao uso de carvão ativado que gera CO(g) durante o tratamento térmico. Os espectros da luminescência persistente indicam emissões nas regiões do vermelho/NIR, vermelho alaranjado e verde atribuídas as transições 4fN &#8594 4fN características dos íons Pr3+, Eu3+ e Tb3+, respectivamente. As diferenças entre os espectros registrados sob excitação UV e após cessada a irradiação podem ser explicadas pela emissão da luminescência persistente predominante dos íons TR3+ no sítio S6 do que no C2. Além disso, a co-dopagem aliovalente com os íons HfIV e Ca2+ aumentam a intensidade e duração da luminescência persistente. Isto ocorre através da geração de armadilhas provenientes dos dois co-dopantes nos sítios de Lu3+ e por defeitos produzidos na compensação de carga. Os materiais fotônicos preparados pelo método MASS com fluxo de H3BO3 apresentam maior intensidade e duração da luminescência persistente comparados aos preparados pelo método cerâmico ou sem a presença de H3BO3. Os mecanismos da luminescência persistente foram desenvolvidos através de princípios similares baseados nos dados experimentais da energia do band gap, posição dos níveis de energia dos íons TR3+/2+ na matriz e energia das armadilhas. Isto confirma a solidez da interpretação dos dados experimentais dos materiais Lu2O3:TR3+,M exibindo luminescência persistentes e encoraja a expansão de modelos similares para outros materiais apresentando esse fenômeno. Os fósforos Lu2O3:Pr3+,HfIV,Lu2O3:Eu3+(,Ca2+) e Lu2O3:Tb3+,Ca2+) apresentaram sintonização de cores de emissão tanto para o fenômeno da fotoluminescência como da luminescência persistente, podendo atuar como bons candidatos nas aplicações de bioimageamento ou sensibilizadores de células solares. / Persistent luminescence is a phenomenon where the material emits radiation from seconds to several hours after cessation of irradiation (light, UV radiation, electron beam, etc.). The persistent luminescence mechanisms are not entirely established, however. In this work, the materials Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: PrHfIV; Eu, Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) were prepared by MASS method as well as compared to these materials synthetized by ceramic method. The advantages of MASS method include short processing time, selective dielectric heating, low energy consumption and use of inexpensive equipment (domestic microwave oven), often affording high-purity and high-yield products. The materials were characterized by Infrared absorption spectroscopy (IR), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XPD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES), Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS), X-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL), photoluminescence spectroscopy in the UV-Visible range, photoluminescence spectroscopy in the UV-UV vacuum region and thermoluminescence (TL). The phosphorsLu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu, Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) were rapidly (22-26 min) and successfully prepared by MASS method using a domestic microwave oven, carbon as susceptor, fluxes (H3BO3 or Na2CO3) and without special gases application. All materials prepared with H3BO3 flux exhibit LuBO3 impurities that were quantified by Rietveld refinement. The flux and dopants does not considerably affect the crystalline structure of the C-Lu2O3 host matrix. Scanning electron micrographs suggest that Na2CO3 flux and nitrates precursors produce Lu2O3 particles of small size due to the gases evolution from the decomposition of these compounds. On the other hand, the materials prepared from oxides precursors have particles of large size and H3BO3 flux induces particle xi aggregation. The carbon used as the susceptor generates CO gas, leading to complete reduction of TbIV to Tb3+ and partial conversion of PrIV to Pr3+ present in the Tb4O7 and Pr6O11 precursors, as indicated by XANES. Persistent luminescence spectra of the materials show emission in the red/NIR, reddish orange and green ranges assigned to the 4fN &#8594 4fN transitions characteristics of Pr3+, Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions, respectively. Differences between the spectra recorded under UV excitation and after ceased the irradiation can be explained by the predominant persistent luminescence emission of TR3+ ion in the S6 site rather than TR3+ in the C2 site. In addition, inclusion of HfIV and Ca2+ codopants in the Lu2O3 host increases the emission intensity and duration of persistent luminescence due to generation of traps caused by charge compensation in the lattice as well as these metal ions in the Lu3+ sites. The photonic materials prepared by MASS method with H3BO3 flux show higher persistent luminescence performance than those prepared by the ceramic method or MASS without flux. The persistent luminescence mechanisms were developed through similar principles based on experimental data of band gap energy, energy level positions of TR3+/2+ ions in the host and traps energy. This similarity confirms the consistency of the interpretation of experimental data for the Lu2O3:TR3+,M materials and encourages the expansion of similar models for other persistent luminescence materials. Color tuning of persistent luminescence in Lu2O3:TR3+,M (TR,M: Pr,HfIV; Eu,Ca2+ or Tb,Ca2+) provides potential applications in bioimaging as well as in solar cell sensitizers.

Os materiais nanoestruturados vêm sendo extensivamente estudados, não somente pelas novas propriedades e suas possíveis aplicações tecnológicas, mas também pela busca de uma melhor compreensão dos aspectos físicos e químicos causados por suas reduzidas dimensões. A céria (CeO2) tem despertado grande interesse nas últimas décadas, pois tem papel vital em tecnologias emergentes para aplicações em setores que vão desde a área ambiental através do desenvolvimento de novos catalisadores, passando pela área energética com o desenvolvimento de células de combustível em estado sólido e em novas tecnologias como a spintrônica por meio do desenvolvimento de novos materiais, os óxidos magnéticos diluídos. As propriedades físico-químicas da céria são diretamente dependentes do método de síntese e da morfologia das partículas. Nesse contexto, esse trabalho teve como objetivo realizar a síntese através dos métodos dos precursores poliméricos e hidrotérmico assistido por micro-ondas e a caracterização físico-química de nanopartículas do sistema Ce(1-x)MxO2 (M = Cu, Co). Ensaios catalíticos destes pós foram realizados para verificar sua eficácia como catalisadores na reação de oxidação preferencial de monóxido de carbono, e na produção de hidrogênio através da reforma a vapor de etanol. As amostras foram caracterizadas por difração de raios X, espectroscopia UV-Visível, EPR, Raman e fotoluminescência, BET, microscopia eletrônica de varredura e transmissão e TPR. As amostras sintetizadas pelo método dos precursores poliméricos são constituídas por nanopartículas com tamanho da ordem de 30 nm, enquanto que as amostras sintetizadas pelo método hidrotérmico assistido por micro-ondas são constituídas por nanobastões com tamanho da ordem de 10 nm de diâmetro por 70 nm de comprimento. Dentre as amostras sintetizadas pelo método dos precursores poliméricos, o catalisador Ce0,97Cu0,03O2 foi o que apresentou o melhor resultado na conversão do CO (100%)(CO-PROX), e o catalisador Ce0,80Co0,20O2 apresentou 100% de conversão de etanol. Para as amostras sintetizadas pelo método hidrotérmico assistido por micro-ondas o catalisador Ce0,97Cu0,03O2 foi o que apresentou o melhor resultado na conversão do CO (85%)(CO-PROX), e todos os catalisadores com cobalto apresentaram 100% de conversão de etanol. As caracterizações físico-químicas revelaram que diferentes espécies de cobre/cobalto presentes nos catalisadores, o teor de cobre/cobalto presente e as interações entre o cobre/cobalto e o suporte de CeO2 são os fatores que mais contribuem na eficiência dos catalisadores. / Nanostructured materials have been extensively studied, not only by new properties and their possible technological applications, but also by the search for a better understanding of the physical and chemical aspects caused by its small size. Ceria (CeO2) have attracted great interest in recent decades, because it plays a vital role in emerging technologies for applications in sectors ranging from environmental area through the development of new catalysts, passing by the energy area with the development of solid state fuel cells and in new technologies such as spintronics through the development of new materials, the diluted magnetic oxides. The physico-chemical properties of ceria are directly dependent on the synthesis method and the morphology of the particles. In this context, this study aimed the synthesis via polymeric precursors and microwave-assisted hydrothermal methods and the physico-chemical characterization of nanoparticles from the Ce(1-x)MxO2 (M = Cu, Co) system. Catalytic tests of the powders were carried out to verify its efficiency as catalysts on carbon monoxide preferential oxidation reaction, and hydrogen production by steam reforming of ethanol. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV-visible, EPR, Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopies, BET, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and TPR. Samples synthesized by polymeric precursors method consist of nanoparticles with sizes of about 30 nm, while the samples synthesized by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method consist of nanorods with 10 nm average diameter and 70 nm length. Among the samples synthesized by the polymeric precursors method, Ce0,97Cu0,03O2 was the one that presented the best result in the CO conversion (100%)(CO-PROX), and the Ce0,80Co0,20O2 catalyst presented 100% of ethanol conversion. For samples synthesized by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method the Ce0,97Cu0,03O2 catalyst was the one that presented the best result in the CO conversion (85%) (CO-PROX), and all catalysts with cobalt presented 100% of ethanol conversion. The physical-chemical characterizations revealed that different species of copper/cobalt present in the catalysts, the copper/cobalt content and interactions between copper/cobalt and the CeO2 support are the main factors that contribute on the efficiency of the catalysts.