Synthesis and structure characterization of ternary Zn2GeO4 nanowires by chemical vapor transport
Author
Yan, Chaoyi
Lee, Pooi See
Date of Issue
2009School
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
Ternary Zn2GeO4 nanowires and their branched structures were successfully synthesized by a chemical vapor transport method. The nanowires showed a rhombohedral crystal phase with dominant growth direction along [110]. The branches exhibited preferential growth directions, which are perpendicular to the backbone due to homoepitaxial growth. The nanowire growth process was explained using vapor−liquid−solid mechanism with Au as catalysts. The present catalytic growth method may offer better control of the morphologies and structures of the Zn2GeO4 nanowires, promoting further study of their properties and applications.
Subject
DRNTU::Engineering::Materials
Type
Journal Article
Series/Journal Title
The journal of physical chemistry C
Rights
© 2009 American Chemical Society
Collections
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp9050879
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