Nanowires by solution-phase synthesis

Brian T. Mayers; Byron D. Gates; Yugang Sun; Yadong Yin; Yu Lu; Younan Xia

doi:10.1117/12.450993

15 November 2002 Nanowires by solution-phase synthesis

Brian T. Mayers, Byron D. Gates, Yugang Sun, Yadong Yin, Yu Lu, Younan Xia

Proceedings Volume 4807, Physical Chemistry of Interfaces and Nanomaterials; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450993
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2002, Seattle, WA, United States

Abstract

We have demonstrated a variety of solution-phase approaches for the synthesis of dimensionally confined nanostructures of a wide range of materials. These materials include metals (Ag and Au) and semiconductors (Te, Se, and Ag₂Se) with interesting properties such as high electric, thermal, and ionic conductivities, piezoelectricity, and photoconductivity. Direct and indirect routes for the solution-phase synthesis of 1-dimensional nanostructures are presented. Control over morphology, chemical purity, and crystallinity are well maintained. We show that by using solution-phase methods, it is possible to generate not only high yields of nanowires but also more complex structures such as tubes and co-axial nanocables. These nanostructures are ideal for the study of size-confinement effects on electrical and optical properties, and also as the future interconnects and active components in nanoscale electronic and electromechanical devices.

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Brian T. Mayers, Byron D. Gates, Yugang Sun, Yadong Yin, Yu Lu, and Younan Xia "Nanowires by solution-phase synthesis", Proc. SPIE 4807, Physical Chemistry of Interfaces and Nanomaterials, (15 November 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450993

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