Growth of Au-catalyzed and self-catalyzed ZnO nanowires using chemical vapor deposition technique

Swee Yong Pung, Kwang Leong Choy, Xianghui Hou

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Abstract

With the ongoing miniaturization of devices such as FETs [1], the synthesis of ZnO NWs (building blocks) has attracted extensive research interest. ZnO NWs have been synthesized via different routes by many research groups [2-4]. In order for these building blocks to be incorporated into functional nano-devices, controlled synthesis of the ZnO NWs to obtain features such as the desired size, shape and alignment should be fulfilled. This is a rather challenging task. A better understanding of the growth mechanism of ZnO NWs may be helpful to resolve these uncertainties. However, the underlying mechanism for the growth of the ZnO NWs for both self-catalyzed and Au-catalyzed ZnO NWs, have not been well elucidated. In addition, there is no fully developed cohesive model that explains the growth mechanism of both self-catalyzed and Au-catalyzed ZnO NWs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology, ESciNano 2010 - Proceedings
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology, ESciNano 2010 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 1 Dec 20103 Dec 2010

Publication series

Name2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology, ESciNano 2010 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology, ESciNano 2010
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period1/12/103/12/10

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