Synthesis and structure characterization of ternary Zn2GeO 4 nanowires by chemical vapor transport

Chaoyi Yan; Pooi See Lee

doi:10.1021/jp9050879

Synthesis and structure characterization of ternary Zn₂GeO ₄ nanowires by chemical vapor transport

Chaoyi Yan, Pooi See Lee

Nanyang Technological University

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14135-14139
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Volume	113
Issue number	32
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/jp9050879
Publication status	Published - Aug 13 2009
Externally published	Yes

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
General Energy
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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