Nucleation and growth of SnO2 nanowires

作者：Calestani D^*; Zha M; Salviati G; Lazzarini L; Zanotti L; Comini E; Sberveglieri G

来源：Journal of Crystal Growth, 2005, 275(1-2): E2083-E2087.

DOI：10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2004.11.269

• Nanostructures
• Chemical vapor deposition process
• VLS growth
• Nanomaterials
• Oxides
• Oxide semiconducting materials

Semiconducting oxides in nanowire-shape have stimulated a great interest for applications in optics and sensor fields. Recently, it has been reported that tin oxide (SnO2) nanowires can be grown by vapor transport techniques through a vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) mechanism. In this work, we present the results of a study on the mechanism involved in the crystallization process of SnO2 nanowires, pointing out that the presence of a liquid phase is necessary to grow these nanocrystals in the 800-1000 degrees C temperature range. Characterization of the obtained samples has been performed by XRD, TEM and SEM analysis.

• 出版日期2005-2-15