Synthesis and Elastic Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanowires. (27th February 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manoharan, M. P.; Desai, A. V.; Neely, G.; Haque, M. A.
• Other Names: Lou Jun Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nanomaterials. Volume 2008(2008)
• Publication Date: 2008-02-27
• Subjects: Nanostructured materials -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanomatériaux; Nanostructured materials; Nanotechnology; Nanostructures; Nanotechnology; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 620.115
• DOI: 10.1155/2008/849745
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-4110

Abstract

Abstract : Zinc oxide nanowires, nanobelts, and nanoneedles were synthesized using the vapor-liquid-solid technique. Young's modulus of the nanowires was measured by performing cantilever bending experiments on individual nanowires in situ inside a scanning electron microscope. The nanowires tested had diameters in the range of 200–750 nm. The average Young's modulus, measured to be 40 GPa, is about 30% of that reported at the bulk scale. The experimental results are discussed in light of the pronounced electromechanical coupling due to the piezoelectric nature of the material.