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One-step synthesis of AlN branched nanostructures by an improved DC arc discharge plasma method

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posted on 2010-01-01, 00:00 authored by Weiwei LeiWeiwei Lei, Dan LiuDan Liu, P Zhu, X Chen, J Hao, Q Wang, Q Cui, G Zou
Aluminium nitride (AlN) branched nanostructures with tree shapes and sea urchin shapes are synthesized via a one-step improved DC arc discharge plasma method without any catalyst and template. The branched nanostructures with tree shapes and sea urchin shapes can be easily controlled by the location of collection. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies show that the branches of tree shaped nanostructures grow in a sequence of nanowires, nanomultipeds and nanocombs. The growth mechanisms of these branched nanostructures are discussed in detail. The optical properties of AlN branched nanostructures with tree shapes and sea urchin shapes are investigated.

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Journal

CrystEngComm

Volume

12

Issue

2

Pagination

511 - 516

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

Location

London, England

ISSN

1466-8033

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2010, Royal Society of Chemistry

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