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A simple route for the synthesis of copper nanowires

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We have synthesized Cu nanowires via a simple process using both thermal evaporation and CuCl powders. In this method, complicated processes and special instruments are not required to synthesize Cu nanostructures. In addition, we have used commercial CuCl powders as a precursor. There have been no reports on the preparation of Cu nanostructures using simple instruments together with a commercial source material as in this study. Cu nanostructures of various morphologies were formed at relatively low temperature. The microstructure of the Cu nanostructures was investigated using HRTEM images and SAD pattern analysis.

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  1. School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kookmin University, Jeongneung-Dong, Seongbuk-Ku, Seoul, 136-702, Korea

    K. B. Lee & H. Kwon

  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Ku, Seoul, 136-713, Korea

    J. H. Seo

  3. Nano Analysis Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hawolkok-dong, Sungbuk-ku, Seoul, 130-650, Korea

    J. P. Ahn

  4. School of Mechanical System Engineering, University of Incheon, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-Ku, Incheon, 406-772, Korea

    H. R. Yang

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Lee, K.B., Seo, J.H., Ahn, J.P. et al. A simple route for the synthesis of copper nanowires. Met. Mater. Int. 18, 727–730 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-012-4017-8

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