Rapid open-air deposition of uniform, nanoscale, functional coatings on nanorod arrays. Issue 2 (20th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Musselman, K. P.; Muñoz-Rojas, D.; Hoye, R. L. Z.; Sun, H.; Sahonta, S.-L.; Croft, E.; Böhm, M. L.; Ducati, C.; MacManus-Driscoll, J. L.
• Is Part Of: Nanoscale horizons. Volume 2:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 117
• Publication Date: 2017-01-20
• Subjects: Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• DOI: 10.1039/c6nh00197a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2055-6756

Abstract

Abstract : A rapid, open-air technique for the scalable deposition of coatings uniformly conformal to high-aspect-ratio nanorod arrays is demonstrated. Abstract : Coating of high-aspect-ratio nanostructures has previously been achieved using batch processes poorly suited for high-throughput manufacturing. It is demonstrated that uniform, nanoscale coatings can be rapidly deposited on zinc oxide nanorod arrays in open-air using an atmospheric pressure spatial deposition system. The morphology of the metal oxide coatings is examined and good electrical contact with the underlying nanorods is observed. The functionality of the coatings is demonstrated in colloidal quantum dot and hybrid solar cells.